United Way Alberta Northwest has funds available to help people in our region pay their overdue energy bills.  

The Direct Energy Emergency Fund was created by Direct Energy, the United Way of Calgary and Area and the United Way Alberta Northwest to support Albertans in financial crisis due to overdue natural gas and electricity bills or disconnected utilities. 

Funds are available to Albertans within the service areas for the United Way of Calgary and Area and the Alberta Northwest Region. 

Funding for Alberta Northwest is being managed by the County of Grande Prairie Family Community Support services (FCSS). Those needing help should call the office at 780-567-5586 or fill out the request form online.  

People in these places can apply for funding: 

  • Calgary 
  • Grande Prairie/County of Grande Prairie 
  • Chestermere 
  • Clairmont 
  • Cochrane 
  • Grande Cache 
  • High River 
  • Fox Creek 
  • Okotoks 
  • Slave Lake 
  • Strathmore 
  • Fairview 
  • Airdrie 
  • Peace River 
  • High Prairie 
  • High Level 
  • Grovedale 
  • Sexsmith 
  • Beaverlodge 
  • Hythe 
  • Fox Lake 
  • Fort Vermillion 

For more information, click HERE.