The Mission of the AFREA is to provide communication, leadership, support, programs and services, and representation to meet the needs of Member Rural Electrification Associations.

Information and articles for today's innovative and dynamic Rural Electrification Associations

Farming in Alberta

Farming in Alberta

 (Photo by Linda J. Pedley - AFREA)

Workers' Memorial Day - April 28

National Day of Mourning

(Workers' Memorial Day-April 28)

Commemorating workers whose lives have been lost or injured in the workplace.

The numbers are staggering. In 2011, 919* workplace deaths were recorded in Canada - a decrease from 1,014 the previous year. This represents more than 2.6 deaths every single day.

Special Federal Committee on Cooperatives

UPDATE: JANUARY 30TH 2013

The Federal Government released its response to the recommentions made by the Special Committee on Cooperatives : STATUS OF COOPERATIVES IN CANADA

The Government addressed 8 recommendations proposed in the Committee's report.

Retail Market Review Committee

January 30th RETAIL MARKET REVIEW UPDATE:

 

2013 AFREA Annual General Meeting

Call to Conference:

Conference Brochure AFREA AGM 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“REAs – the heart (beat) of rural Alberta”

PCREA Feasibility Study

As a member of the AFREA, Peace Country REA (PCREA) has asked our assistance in providing this communication outlet to share recent study results. By posting the attachments below for download, PCREA is providing easy public access to this information for the benefit of their members.

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6th Annual Federation Charity Golf Classic

Proudly supporting the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada - Alberta & Northwest Territories Division

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." (Helen Keller) 

The 2012 Federation Classic raised a $26,000 donation in support of the MS Society

Big cheque presentation golf tourney

 

 

Federation BBQ Success!

IYC 2012 Federation Celebration - July 19th

Registration table  Trade booth displays

The morning of Thursday, July 19th did not appear to be on our side. But even though the skies opened up and dumped yet another deluge of rain upon us, we were ready for the gue