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ATCO Gas reminds Albertans to call before you dig
Quick reference guide helps Slave Lake and M.D. #124 residents prepare for an emergency
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Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat’s this all about?Since 2007, ATCO Gas and ATCO Electric have offered ATCO Energy Theatre, a new safety education program that harnesses the power of live theatre to teach young children to be safe around electricity and natural gas, as well as the science behind these two forms of energy. Why is ATCO doing this?Safety is a core value at both ATCO Gas and ATCO Electric. ATCO Energy Theatre is a tangible part of that commitment and reinforces information presented in safety education programs already offered to our customers, public and our employees, as well as science information related to the Alberta school curriculum (Grades 4-6). What does my school need to host the ATCO Energy Theatre?A gymnasium that will fit our 20 ft. wide x 20 ft. deep set and seat all your students comfortably on the gymnasium floor. Is there a cost for this program?No, the ATCO Energy Theatre is FREE of charge for schools in communities serviced by ATCO Gas and ATCO Electric. The safety education program was developed and is being offered by ATCO to teach young children about natural gas and electricity, the hazards of each and how to be safe around both forms of energy. How long is the presentation?The play is approximately 45 minutes. However, the 4-person troupe will need full access to the school gymnasium up to one hour prior to the show to set up and one hour after the show to pack up. Total time required for the troupe is approximately three hours. Even though the play is based on grade 4 – 6 science curriculum, is it okay for the younger classes?YES! The SuperPower! play successfully captures and holds the attention of students from ECS to G6. While Division II audiences find the information and concepts closely linked to their curriculum, Division I audiences find the action, songs and music the most entertaining. In the “Super Power” program, we talk about the possibility of death, is this message appropriate with school children?Children of all ages can absorb personal safety messages and it’s important to teach children at an early age about potential hazards in the home. While it's essential to keep a balanced perspective on the risks that face young people we need to discuss reasonably what children should be aware of and how best they can protect themselves from hazards that are very real and can cause serious injury, even death if used improperly. How does ATCO decide on this community, this school for the tour?With over 300 service communities across Alberta it isn’t easy... a number of factors come into play. An important one is whether or not it is an ATCO service community and if it has one or more elementary schools. Other considerations include accessibility and proximity to other communities along a proposed tour route. It’s not possible to reach all communities in a given tour period, but those missed in one year will be among the first to be considered in future tours. Who do I contact to get my school/community on the list?If a school is based in rural Alberta, requests should be directed to the closest ATCO Gas or ATCO Electric office. In Edmonton or Calgary, requests can be sent attention:
ATCO Energy Theatre
SuperPower!
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