Hundreds without power due to high winds: EPCOR

Powerful winds knocked out power across Alberta and caused damage to a school north of Edmonton over the weekend.

Hundreds of homes in Edmonton were without power Sunday as high winds blew across much of Alberta.

As of 5 p.m., 1,650 homes were impacted, said EPCOR.

“High winds across Edmonton are resulting in trees coming down and affecting power lines,” said a statement from the utilities provider. “EPCOR has mobilized extra crews to help with the response.

At 1 p.m., EPCOR reported that 8,400 homes were without power.

People are advised to stay 10 metres away from downed powerlines and call 911 or EPCOR at 780-412-4500.

Environment Canada issued wind warnings for most areas from the Alberta-U. S. border up to Fort McMurray with wind speeds between 90 and 110 km/h. Conditions are anticipated to ease Sunday evening.

Fortis Alberta also reported hundreds of houses without power across the province.

With files from The Canadian Press