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Caused By Bird

Pines and Normandeau neighbourhoods affected by morning power outage

Jul 15, 2024 | 12:57 PM

“Wildlife interference” (bird) has been determined as the cause of a power outage in parts of north Red Deer Monday morning.

Dean Walker, Senior Utilities Superintendent, City of Red Deer, says the outage began at 6:30 a.m. and affected roughly 250 homes in the Pines neighbourhood and parts of Normandeau, before being restored again at 9:10 a.m..

Walker reiterates that it’s important that if you see something, say something, as it helps keep response times down for everyone affected.

To report a power outage during regular business hours: 403-342-8274 (7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)