National Lineworker Appreciation Day
Activity Book
“Every line is important”
For the past two years, Electricity Canada has celebrated National Lineworker Appreciation Day, by drawing images of lineworkers supplied by our members with one single line.
If any utility line is cut it can mean people and essential services are without power. Lineworkers keep the lines together.
The National Lineworker Appreciation Day Activity Book is produced by Electricity Canada 1500-275 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H9 electricity.ca
Illustrations and design by Fatima Khan
© 2025 Electricity Canada
About National Lineworker Appreciation Day:
Every day, lineworkers across Canada work to keep electricity flowing into our homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses. These highly trained men and women install and maintain the electricity grid across the country, and repair essential infrastructure to keep the lights on.
Lineworkers are trained to work efficiently, collaboratively and most importantly, safely. During freezing rain, snowstorms, and heat waves, lineworkers are on the job, often exposed to the elements as they repair essential infrastructure in high-risk conditions.
In appreciation for their commitment to serve fellow Canadians and the resiliency of the electricity grid, Electricity Canada and its membership is proud to recognize and support all lineworkers by celebrating National Lineworker Appreciation Day on July 10th of every year.
This activity book was created with imagery from:
\ AltaLink
\ Elexicon
\ ENMAX
\ FortisAlberta
\ FortisBC
\ Hydro One
\ Manitoba Hydro
\ Maritime Electric
\ New Brunswick Power
\ Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
\ Nova Scotia Power
\ Oakville Hydro
\ SaskPower
\ Toronto Hydro
With more than 13,400 kilometres of transmission line throughout Alberta, AltaLink’s lineworkers and field teams help provide safe, reliable, and affordable power 24/7, 365 days a year. From scaling heights to navigating extreme weather conditions, AltaLink’s field teams work together to keep the lights on for millions of Albertans.
Photo provided by AltaLink
Photo provided by Elexicon
Photo provided by ENMAX
Photo provided by FortisAlberta
Photo provided by FortisBC
Photo provided by Hydro One
Photo provided by Manitoba Hydro
Photo provided by Maritime Electric
Photo provided by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
Photo provided by Nova Scotia Power
Photo provided by Oakville Hydro
Photo provided by SaskPower
Photo provided by Toronto Hydro
Lineworker word search
Celebrate the hard work and dedication of our lineworkers with this fun word search! From climbing poles to restoring power during storms, lineworkers keep our communities connected. Find all 12 hidden words related to their essential work — and take a moment to appreciate the heroes who keep the lights on!
What happens when...
Find the following words in the puzzle. Words are hidden and .
AFFORDABILITY
BIRDS
CULTURE
DIVERSITY
ELECTRICITY
EQUITY
1. What lineworkers often do to reach wires
5. Lineworkers use these to do their job
8. Worn on the head for safety
9. Protective footwear lineworkers wear
10. A group of lineworkers working together
12. The system that delivers electricity
Down
2. These come back on after a repair
3. A lift truck with a basket for workers
4. What lineworkers help restore after a stor
6. Often causes power outages
7. A tall wooden or metal post holding wires
11. Carries electricity across long distances
Match the tools
Lineworkers use special tools every day to stay safe and get the job done. In this activity, match each tool to its correct name.
Harness
Safety Goggles
Toolbelt
Safety Gloves
Hardhat
Boots
Design your own hard hat
Lineworker maze
Oh no — a utility pole is down! Help the lineworker drive their bucket truck through the maze to reach the broken pole and fix the power.
Lineworker saves the day
Fill in the blanks with your own words — like animals, places, and wacky objects — and watch your story come to life.
One foggy morning, a wandered into and bumped into a utility pole—thud!—knocking out the power!
The lights went off, and the town grew quiet. “What can we do?” The people in the affected area started to .
“We can’t make our for our .” Said one person.
“We have to have electricity to power our .” Said a store owner. “Otherwise we can’t sell !”
“How will I power my .” Said someone who had to get out of in the dark.
Soon a Lineworker named soon arrived in a big truck. Wearing safety gear, stepped through and carefully checked the wires, climbed the pole, and made the repairs.
The was okay, just startled. With a flick, the lights returned! “Thanks,
” everyone cheered as the truck drove off.
Thank you letter
Use this space to write a thank you letter and let a lineworker know how much you appreciate their dedication and bravery.
Sincerely
