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High winds and heavy rain trigger power outages in the Stettler Hospital area

Some areas around the Stettler Hospital and Care Centre along 59 Street faced power outages on Friday afternoon, July 17.
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ATCO Electric staff attempt to remove a treetop that fell on the power line

Some areas around the Stettler Hospital and Care Centre along 59 Street faced power outages on Friday afternoon, July 17.

 

This was caused by high winds and driving rain, which blew the top portion of a tree onto a power line.

 

ATCO Electric staff responded immediately, determining the cause and safely cleared the treetop off the line.

 

Fire trucks arrived at the scene promptly, while ATCO electric staff attempted to remove the treetop.

 

The power was restored in an hour and three minutes.