Wishing all of our Members a safe and fun Halloween! For information on Halloween Safety, please visit the following link. https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/home-safety/halloween-safety.html
During a power outage you can be left without heating, lighting, or running water. You can lessen the impact of a power outage by taking the time to prepare in advance. If an emergency happens in your area, it may take emergency workers some time to reach you. Are you prepared to be without power? You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 72 hours. Preparing the following supplies in advance can help lessen the impact of an emergency situation: Water Flashlights Batteries, candles, and matches Non-perishable food Medical supplies Alternative heat source Battery operated radio Generator Visit www.getprepared.gc.ca for more information on how to prepare i
Have you ever wondered how electricity gets to you and your home? The below four steps explain how the process works! 1. GENERATION: Electricity starts at a generator which can be powered by wind, water, or the burning of fossil fuels. 2. TRANSMISSION: The generated power travels through cables called transmission lines. These lines are part of the provincial power grid. 3. DISTRIBUTION: The electricity gets converted at a substation to a lower voltage and travels along REA owned distribution lines. 4. CONSUMPTION: The electricity passes through a customers transformer mounted on a pole to convert the voltage so it can be safely used in the home.
Never worry about another storm with a GenerLink installed. GenerLink is a product that makes connecting a generator easy and safe while providing homeowners the opportunity to run critical items in their homes during a summer power outage. With GenerLink, using your portable generator during a power outage is easy and safe! GenerLink eliminates the hassles of running multiple extension cords, or hiring an electrician to install a transfer switch. The device detects when a generator is operating and automatically disconnects from the utility grid, eliminating dangerous back feed. It is a five-inch device that is easily installed behind a customer’s electric meter by WRREA and requires no rew
NOTICE Wild Rose REA Ltd. Office Closure COVID-19 Effective immediately, the Wild Rose REA Ltd. office is closed to the public until further notice due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in our community. Our priority is the health, safety, and well being of our Members, the general public, and our Staff. All services to Members, including but not limited to; billing, payment processing and power restoration will still be delivered as normal at this time other than direct physical contact with Wild Rose REA Ltd. Staff. These services will continue through our 24-Hour Call Center along with Phone Calls, Emails, Faxes and Mail to our Office. We would like to extend a big thank you to our
In order to perform maintenance or emergency service work, our linemen require access to the transformer pole. Our linemen climb utility poles at all hours of the day, often in harsh weather conditions. Having safe and unobstructed access to a transformer pole is necessary for maintenance and emergency service work. Sharp objects like nails, tacks or staples for attaching signs, birdhouses or satellite dishes also pose a danger to our linemen. If a sharp object punctures a lineman’s glove or damages other safety equipment, our lineman’s lives are put in danger. The safety of the Member is also put at risk when placing these items on poles.
Please ensure our office has your most recent contact information on file. This includes phone numbers, mailing address and email address. If we do not have accurate information, we will not be able to inform you of important details such as a planned power outage. To update your contact information, please contact our office at 780-349-3655 or email billing@wildroserea.com
As we move into fall, and the inevitable colder weather, have you ever wondered how much power your space heater really uses? By using this simple formula, you can calculate the approximate consumption of your space heater. Watts / 1000 x Hours x Days in Month= kWh 1500 / 1000 x 24 x 31 = 1116 kWh If you had the above noted space heater plugged in, running for 24 hours a day, for 31 days in a row, it would cause an overall increase in your consumption by 1,116 kwh.
If you are unsure of the height of your equipment and the height of the lines along your route, this can potentially lead to making contact with a power line. If you are ever in doubt about the route you are taking, please contact our office and we can help you plan safe passage. Don't forget to ask yourself... Where's The Line? Always remember this simple motto: LOOK: Keep your equipment 7 meters away from overhead power lines. LOCATE: When digging, make sure you get a locate to avoid underground power lines. LIVE: Do your part to make sure everyone gets to go home at the end of the day by remembering these three words: Look. Locate. Live.
In the event of a power outage, one of the first things you should do, is check your breaker at the transformer pole to ensure it is UP and in the ON position. The breaker can be found under the grey flap on the front of your breaker box. In the event that you check your breaker and it is DOWN and in the OFF position, all you may have to do in order to restore power is turn the breaker back into the ON position by flipping it UP. If you have checked your breaker and it is in the ON position, but you still have no power, please contact our Emergency Line 1-877-749-3655. Please ensure you have your Name and Legal Land Location available to ensure that we are able to respond to your outage.
Did you know that a GenerLink can be used in all four seasons during a power outage, and ensure that you never have to worry about a storm. GenerLink is a product that makes connecting a generator easy and safe while providing homeowners the opportunity to run critical items in their homes during a power outage. It is only meant to run critical items in your home during an outage and not the whole house. GenerLink eliminates the hassles of running multiple extension cords, or hiring an electrician to install a transfer switch. The device detects when a generator is operating and automatically disconnects from the utility grid, eliminating dangerous back feed. For more information, or to ORDE
Fall brings the cool crisp air whether we like it or not! The following tips can help you stay warm this fall, and reduce your overall energy consumption while doing so. Run your ceiling fans clockwise and at low speeds during the fall. This will redistribute the warmest air in the room. Open your blinds on sun-facing windows during the day to get free solar heat, but close them after dark to add a little extra insulation. Dress in warm clothes around your home. If you feel cold, try throwing on one more layer before turning up the thermostat.
Are you currently pursuing post secondary education this fall, or will be enrolling within this upcoming year? If you are.then the Wild Rose REA Ltd. Scholarship might be for you! This scholarship was established in 2013 by Wild Rose REA Ltd. It was created to recognize the academic accomplishments of children of Wild Rose REA Ltd. members and to assist and encourage further education for the betterment of the community. Scholarships of $500.00 are granted annually. Applications are available online and from our office. For more information call: 780-349-3655.
If you are part of a rural club or organization, you could be eligible for the Wild Rose REA Ltd. 2020-2021 Rural Roots Award. This award was established in 2016 by Wild Rose REA Ltd. It was created to support the development of rural clubs, societies, community groups and or programs within our service area and highlight the enhancements these groups make within our community. Awards of $500.00 are granted annually. Applications are available online and from our office. For more information call: 780-349-3655 www.wildroserea.com/rural-roots
Did you know that bird houses are not permitted on WRREA poles and or transformer poles? Our linemen climb utility poles at all hours of the day, often in harsh weather conditions. Having safe and unobstructed access to a transformer pole is necessary for maintenance and emergency service work. Sharp objects like nails, tacks or staples for attaching signs, birdhouses or satellite dishes also pose a danger to our linemen. If a sharp object punctures a lineman’s glove or damages other safety equipment, our lineman’s lives are put in danger. The safety of the Member is also put at risk when placing these items on poles. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office 78
If you have any questions or if you see vegetation close to an overhead power line, please help us by calling our office @ 780-349-3655 during regular business hours or, the 24 Hour Emergency Call Center @ 1-877-749-3655 with the land location and details of the problem area along with contact information where you can be reached. With safety in mind, under no circumstances should you try to remove the vegetation yourself.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of our Members! Please note that the Wild Rose REA Ltd. office will be closed on Monday October 12, 2020 for Thanksgiving Day. The WRREA office will re-open at 8:00 AM on Tuesday October 13, 2020.
Please note that the Wild Rose REA Ltd. office will be closed on Monday October 12, 2020 for Thanksgiving Day. The WRREA office will re-open at 8:00 AM on Tuesday October 13, 2020. Happy Thanksgiving to all of our Members!
Fall is a great time to do a quick check on your home to ensure it is ready for the colder weather. By checking the following things and ensuring they are working properly, you can ensure you reduce your overall energy consumption. 1. Ensure return air registers are not blocked by furniture or bookcases. 2. Ensure windows and doors are properly weather-stripped. 3. Replace and or vacuum your furnace filter monthly.
Duct tape is handy for a lot of things, but is not meant to effectively fix drafts. Researchers believe the adhesive is why duct tape fails as a sealant. When heating systems reach certain heats, the glue holding duct tape causes the tape to fall off leaving areas vulnerable to energy waste. Fix your drafts with caulking, weather stripping and or insulation and save your duct tape for other projects!