Lockhart R.E.A. was formed January 1952; Rocky R.E.A. followed closely getting started April 1952. Both R.E.A.'s were operated by the Utility of the day which was Calgary Power and later changed to Trans Alta. In 1993 Rocky R.E.A. moved a step closer to independence by negotiating what was known as the 93 contracts. Lockhart stayed with the utility company until June 7 1999, when they amalgamated with Rocky R.E.A., The process of amalgamation lasted almost for a year, weighing out the pros and cons. Rocky and Lockhart decided it was in the best interests of both R.E.A.s' to amalgamate. The New Rocky R.E.A. Ltd. was formed, giving a combined membership of 2440 members. In January of 2006, Horseguard R.E.A also amalgamated with Rocky R.E.A. Our member service now totals in excess of 3300 sites.

The R.E.A.'s in Alberta have played an important role in developing rural power in the province of Alberta. The people they serve own their Rural Electrification Association. The Associations operate as a not for profit organization, where by, all savings are passed on directly to the Association membership.

Our Present Day Operation

Rocky R.E.A. Ltd. now owns its own building and employs 18 people, to make sure our membership has and keeps their electricity turned on for their use.

Office Staff are kept busy with the internal operations of the Rocky R.E.A. Ltd. from, answering questions from membership, to dealing with all the personell of the integrated network in the electrical business today. Our office staff are a very capable group of people who have shown great conviction for the R.E.A movement. They answer our memberships questions and concerns in a curtious, informative manner, are diligent and respected representatives in all dealings with the electrical industry of this province.

Our trim truck and operators are kept busy all year around. We do the Rocky REA trimming first, and then we contract out to other REA's for vegetation management work as requested. We have a capable staff of utility tree trimmers and helpers to do an accurate and efficient job.

Certified Linemen are kept busy with the repair and maintenance of the distribution system for our existing membership and for all construction. Contracted throughout our service area to assist with high load moves.

The Rocky R.E.A. Ltd. along with the other R.E.A.s of the province are being keep very busy with the new world of deregulation and all the implications from the political move to do so. Many hours, days have been put in and will continue in discussion with other industry players, so we, the membership of the Rocky R.E.A. Ltd., can have be best possible system and supply of power at a reasonable cost to us.
Our intent is to let our membership know as much about your organization as possible so the membership can be well informed of the operations and the political environment that the R.E.A.'s of Alberta are operating in.




How to Contact the Rocky R.E.A. Ltd
Main Office

Phone numbers:
403-845-4600------Office
403-845-2751------Fax number
1-888-845-4616---Long Distance
E-mail request

Manager:
Jerry Reglin
Phone Number:
403-845-4600
E-mail Request

To contact a board member please contact the main office for the required information.