On March 4, 2026, the Government of Alberta joined nine other provinces and territories in signing the Partnership Agreement on Transmission Interties. This historic pact is designed to make the electrical grid more reliable for people in Fort Saskatchewan and across Alberta. The agreement aims to help provinces share electricity across their borders more effectively to ensure a steady supply of power.
The main goal of the pact is to strengthen energy security by creating a national energy corridor that allows different regions to support each other during times of high demand. This cooperation is intended to keep the lights on and maintain system stability even during emergencies or extreme weather events.
For families and businesses in Fort Saskatchewan, the agreement is meant to lower the risk of power outages and energy shortages. By connecting the local grid more closely with a resilient national network, the community can better handle its energy needs.
According to the Government of Alberta, this move is a key step toward creating a more secure energy system across the country. Provincial planners and transmission providers will now work to identify and advance the physical infrastructure and interties needed to move energy between regions.
