Information and articles for today's innovative and dynamic Rural Electrification Associations
How Green is Your Co-op?
Have you been thinking about the environmental sustainability of your co-op or credit union? Are you looking for ways to "green" your co-op's policies, practices or procedures?
The Co-operators Health & Dental Benefits Program
The AFREA, as a member of the Co-operators, can pass the savings onto our own members. "Get the right coverage for all your insurance needs." The Co-operators Member Benefits Program offers our member REAs and their own members benefits under Farm Insurance, Travel Insurance, and Group Life & Health Insurance packages.
4th Annual Federation Charity Golf Classic - SOLD OUT
UPDATE: The Federation co-sponsored golf classic to be held in August at Goose Hummock Golf Resort, Gibbons, Alberta is sold out! All participant spots on the course and sponsorship options have been filled. WE ARE, HOWEVER, IN NEED OF SPONSORSHIP PRIZES. We would welcome your prize donation or be a Golfer Gift Bag Sponsor - promote your business to 172 golfers!
The Value of a Farm Insurance Review
Jim’s insurance company is not covering the full cost of his barn fire. He didn’t realize he needed to call his agent when he quadrupled his herd of cattle last year. Because of this oversight, he only had insurance coverage on a quarter of his livestock. Angry and frustrated that he doesn’t have the time or money to deal with this, Jim wonders how this situation may have been avoided.
Co-op Week 2010 will encourage Canadians to Experience the Co-operative Difference
Ottawa, May 12, 2010 -- The values, principles and practices that make co-operatives different from other types of businesses and the difference co-operatives make to the lives of Canadians, will be the focus of this year's Co-op Week celebrations, October 17-23, 2010.
THE AFREA - Provincial Voice for Member REAs
Our Vision = Vibrant and Innovative Rural Electrification Associations (REAs)
The AFREA currently represents 42 REAs with over 33,000 services in the province of Alberta. "We are committed to promoting the economic welfare and value of our members by providing strong representation to government and industry stakeholders with "one voice."
Preserving REA History
Country Power I: The Electrical Revolution in Rural Alberta came off the press in 1993 as a highly polished, glossy-covered edition chronicling the history of REAs in Alberta from their inception in the mid-forties to press time.
December 18 - UN General Assembly proclaims 2012 the International Year of Co-operatives
Celebrate the cooperative spirit and the REA advantage!
The REA Advantage
The AFREA and our Position on Critical Transmission Systems in Alberta (Bill 50)
The Alberta Federation of Rural Electrification Associations Ltd. (AFREA) supports the Government and their efforts to introduce a strategy for defining and approving critical transmission systems in Alberta. There is a need to install new systems that will meet Albertan’s expectations and the growing demand on the electrical transmission system in our province.
REA Disaster Resource Management Plan - being prepared is no accident!
On Friday, July 31st the AFREA hosted a conference call to determine the status of REAs and disaster planning. This year's implementation of the Business Management System prompted the AFREA to encourage and facilitate a review and assessment of "how ready are we" in case of H1N1...or any other disaster that might threaten the business continuity of any REA or the AFREA.
STRATHCONA COUNTY implements no hand held cell phone use while driving - September 1st
Effective September 1st drivers in Strathcona County will be fined $100 for a first offence. Using a cell phone while driving includes: dialing, answering, talking, texting. Subsequent fines are higher. Please see the attached PDF poster for more information. This is in effect for county-controlled rural roads and in Sherwood Park.
Thank you and drive safely when visiting our home office county!
