The Icelandic Canadian - 01.10.1942, Page 45

®fnrtp (£)ne J?ears
<1 Living conditions in Winnipeg have been trans-
formed since this citizen-owned utility commenced
operation in October, 1911.
ff Today, thirty-one years after, every residence in
the community uses electricity for lighting. Cook-
ing is done electrically in seven out of ten Winnipeg
homes, and over half have electric water heaters
Electric appliances of every description are widely
used to make household tasks easier, and life more
enjoyable.
Cf Cheap electricity has also improved working condi-
tions in stores, offices and factories. It has led to
the installation of better lighting, automatic busi-
ness machines and all types of industrial equipment.
Indeed, this modern form of energy has changed
Winnipeg from a distributing point to a manufac-
turing centre, making it known as “The Electrical
City.”
<1 Credit for all this community progress is due to the
lowering of former excessive rates through creation
of