The Wild Rose REA office will be closed on Wednesday November 11, 2020 for Remembrance Day. "In Flanders Fields, the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below." —John McCrae

Did you know that cattle or other livestock rubbing against poles or guy wires is a safety risk and can cause unnecessary damage to equipment, and even cause power outages? If you have cattle that are rubbing on a pole or a guy wire, a cattle guard will need to be installed by the landowner to prevent damage and potential outages.

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

Having lighting outdoors, not only adds aesthetics to your property at night, but also increases your overall safety. Consider the following tips when it comes to outdoor lighting to reduce your overall consumption. Install motion sensors on your porch and yard lights to ensure that the lights are only in use when they are actually needed Ensure lights are kept clean. Dust and dirt will reduce the brightness of your light. Consider using solar lights in conjunction with LED l

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