National Lineworker Appreciation Day | Meals In The Field | Member Appreciation BBQs| Baseball Giveaways
Rural Sparks T H E EQ U S M E M B E R N E WS L E T T E R
July 2026
Hon ou rin g th e He a r t o f EQUS o n July 10
National Lineworker Appreciation Day Every year on July 10, utilities across North America celebrate the dedicated people who keep our communities powered: lineworkers. At EQUS, they’re more than employees - they’re our neighbours, friends, and fellow co-op members. These skilled professionals respond to outages in the toughest conditions, travel long distances, and maintain the infrastructure that keeps rural Alberta running. Powerline work is demanding and dangerous. It takes technical skill, an unwavering commitment to safety, resilience, and heart. Many of our lineworkers have served their communities for decades, some across generations. For over 75 years, EQUS has powered rural Alberta thanks to the dedication of our incredible lineworkers. Let’s show them how much that truly means! UPCOMING EVENTS
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Member Appreciation BBQs - July 14, 15, 16, and 27 EQUS Annual Charity Golf Tournament - July 30 Visit equs.ca/events for the latest
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MEALS IN THE FIELD C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S T O O U R G I V E AWAY W I N N E R S ! EQUS would like to congratulate our 2026 Meals in the Field spring giveaway winners! Daryl and Connie L. from the South Area, Duane S. from the Central Area, and Larry T. from the North Area have all won a meal for their crews to keep them energized during seeding season. Thank you to each and every one of our members who entered the giveaway! EQUS is proud to continue to deliver added value back to our members with these exclusive member giveaways. Be sure to keep an eye out for our second Meals in the Field giveaway launching this fall near harvest.
REMINDER! MEMBER APPRECIATION BBQs
We’re Firing Up the Grill this July! EQUS’ Annual Member Appreciation BBQs are just around the corner, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! Join us for a complimentary lunch, great company, and fun activities for the whole family. Mark your calendar for your local BBQ!
Onoway | Tuesday, July 14 Claresholm | Wednesday, July 15 Medicine Hat | Thursday, July 16 Penhold (Junction 42) | Monday, July 27 Each BBQ will run from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at your EQUS Area Office. These events are free and just for EQUS members and their families. Come say hi to your neighbours, EQUS staff, and Board members. We’ll bring the grub, you bring the smiles!
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As part of our commitment to community, we are thrilled to announce our partnership with the premier baseball clubs in The Western Canadian Baseball League. Baseball season is in full swing, and we’re excited to support the incredible teams that make Alberta’s sports scene so special!
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Get ready for a season of thrilling games, unforgettable moments, and the teamwork, dedication, and community spirit that make these teams shine. We can’t wait to watch them compete, grow, and bring their communities together! This season is going to be incredible! Our commitment to supporting rural Alberta’s sports community is stronger than ever. Enter our baseball giveaway by emailing us at events@equs.ca with the date we will be hosting a member BBQ in your area for a chance to win 2 tickets to a ball game in your community. (Hint: Read your newsletter).
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