In celebration of Canada Day, SPOT the Dog has fetched new rates for Albertans looking to save money. As your local Alberta electricity provider, SPOTpower is here to cut down your utility bills, provide great service, and keep your home running smoothly. We’ve lowered our retail prices across the board. Not sure which fixed-rate energy plan to choose? SPOT recommends the SPOTpower Promotional Rate at 7.28 cents/kWh . You could save up to $1,140 by switching off the Rate of Last Resort at 12 cents/kWh.** As a bonus, when you switch to SPOTpower, you’ll be entered for a chance to win free power for a year! Contest details will be announced shortly. Sign up today at SPOTpower.net for your chance to win! SPOTpower is a local retailer of electricity, natural gas, and Internet services (a division of UTILITYnet, a family-owned and operated energy company located in Calgary, founded in 1978). ** Average savings of $1,140 comparing the Rate of Last Resort average of 12.03 cents...

By: Darren Chu As Trump continues to disrupt Canada’s economy with tariffs, Albertans find themselves with a choice. Will they continue to support foreign-owned companies or support local businesses? When it comes to electricity and natural gas, one retailer in particular has roots in America. Don’t be fooled — they may have offices here, and they may employ Albertans, but profits end up on an American balance sheet. SPOTpower , on the other hand, is based in Calgary’s historic Inglewood neighbourhood. We’ve had offices all around Calgary (17th Avenue, the Beltline, Downtown), but Inglewood has been our home for over 15 years, and we have no plans to leave. The company’s founder moved to Alberta from BC in 1978, raised a family, and built a business here. Since 2008, we’ve retailed electricity, natural gas, Internet, and solar rates to Albertans. Competing against incumbents like the “Big 4” has forced us to be competitive with our rates, develop innovative programs lik...

Hi, I’m SPOT! I’m a Border Collie, and not just any Border Collie — I’m the official mascot of SPOTpower ! I spend my days sniffing out great energy rates and helping Alberta families fetch better power deals. My favourite hobby? Shredding your old and overpriced power bills from the other guys. Who needs high rates when you’ve got SPOTpower ? Not you. Not your neighbours. Not even the cat. At SPOTpower , we believe in keeping things simple, local, and honest — the way a dog greets you at the door. Whether you're here to explore your power options or just to say hi, I'm happy to see you. Ready to make the switch? Let’s chase down better rates, together.

At the heart of every strong community is a commitment to care, and few organizations embody that commitment more than the Calgary Seniors’ Resource Society (Calgary Seniors) . Through its dedicated volunteer and social work programs and emergency funding support, Calgary Seniors works tirelessly to help older adults remain safe, connected, and thriving in their homes. Its holistic approach—grounded in trust, collaboration, and dignity—ensures that vulnerable seniors receive timely support when they need it most. Thanks in part to donations from Spot Cares and Spot Power , Calgary Seniors has provided critical interventions to seniors in Calgary when needed most. Over the past four years, Spot Cares has contributed over $85,000 to the Calgary Seniors Emergency Fund, directly supporting seniors facing urgent, complex crises—many of whom fall through the cracks of traditional systems. “Your funding has had a transformative impact on the lives of older adults facing emergency ...