About EPHF
EPHF Mission
The Edmonton Power Historical Foundation is a non-profit society dedicated to preserving the history of electric power in the City of Edmonton and the Province of Alberta, for the education and entertainment of current and future generations, by collecting, restoring and displaying related artifacts and documents.
About Us
In the late 1980's, some two dozen Edmonton Power employees were asked to consider being involved in the publication of a history booklet which would document the growth of Edmonton Power. As the project progressed, it became clear that it would take much more than a booklet to properly present the history of a company as rich and diverse as Edmonton Power.
The Edmonton Power Historical Foundation was established as a non-profit society in November, 1989, with the primary objective being:
"To encourage and foster a greater interest and awareness of the history of the generation, transmission, distribution and usage of electrical power in the City of Edmonton and the Province of Alberta."
The Foundation's current mission goes beyond the original ties to Edmonton Power, now focusing its energies on a variety of activities that are all geared towards preserving the history of the industry in general, and how it has helped shape the economy of the Province of Alberta. Its goals are stated as:
1. Collect and restore artifacts related to the electric power industry
2. Establish a museum for public display of historical artifacts
3. Collect and Catalog hisotrical information regarding the history of the electrical power industry
4. Establish a public repository of information regarding the history of the electrical power industry
5. Provide a forum for interaction of those interested in electrical power industry history
Board of Directors
The Foundation's Board of Directors is made up of nine members, each elected for a two-year term. Each year, approximately half of the Board members' terms expire and the new members are elected at the Annual Membership Meeting, held in October.
How to Become a Member
Your membership in the Edmonton Power Historical Foundation shows that you have an interest and commitment to preserving our heritage, particularly the history of electrical power in the Edmonton area. Membership in the Foundation is open to anyone interested, and the fees are $20.00 annually. Election of board members is conducted near the end of the year at the Annual General Meeting. Please contact us at p.collis@shaw.ca for more information.
Contact Us and we will send you the necessary forms to sign up. Thanks and we look forward to your addition.
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Contacting the Edmonton Power Historical Foundation
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General Inquiries
For general enquiries or information about the Foundation, you can reach us via e-mail at p.collis@shaw.ca or at the postal mailing address:
Edmonton Power Historical Foundation
P.O. Box 47169
62 Edmonton Centre
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
T5J 4N1
History Book
For information about, or to order a copy of our history book, "Candles to Kilowatts", please call Shirley at 780-461-4389, or send a note with your email address and telephone number to p.collis@shaw.ca and we will contact you to arrange payment and delivery.
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