East Smoky Gas Co-op, Crooked Creek, AB

Rural Albertans were encouraged to form co-ops, apply for franschise areas, and construct natural gas distribution systems. Many community members later became the directors of the co-ops to create policy, plan, and construct the pipeline systems and set up local offices and management for the ongoing operations. Credit for todays successful Alberta Rural Natural Gas Co-op program belongs in large part to those individuals who devoted their time to canvas and sell the idea to their community. The delivery of natural gas to our homes is something that we have come to expect. Many rural Albertans still remember when we did not have access to these services until the later 1970's. This safe, and reliable fuel service offers many economic advantages and positively impacts the lives of many Alberta farmers and rural residents.