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Power outage update: Following a patrol of the transmission line that was de-energized in the Clearwater County area, power has been safely restored to the line. We will continue to monitor the situation. Thank you for your patience. @ClearwaterCnty @TownofSundre

Power outage alert: Due to an active wildfire in the Clearwater County area, we have proactively de-energized a transmission line from service. We continue to monitor the situation and will restore power when it is safe to do so. Thank you for your patience. @ClearwaterCnty @TownofSundre

Strong winds and rainy conditions are expected across #Alberta. Our teams are monitoring conditions, but in extreme weather outages can happen. If you see a downed or damaged power line, stay at least 10 metres away and keep others back. Learn how to stay safe and prepared: altalink.ca/safety-and-pre… #ABWeather #ABStorm

Our Power Line Technicians help maintain and operate more than 13,000 kilometres of transmission line across Alberta. Recently, our crews came together to build consistency, sharpen skills, and stay current on new tools and equipment to keep the lights on for Albertans.

RT @AB_EmergAlert: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Woodlands County has issued an evacuation order due to a wildfire This alert is in…

: From May 11-15, we will use a helicopter to inspect our power lines across #Alberta to ensure the safety and reliability of the electric system. This week, you may see us in @City_of_Airdrie, @RedDeerCounty, @LacombeCounty, @CityofLacombe, @TownofSundre, @townofokotoks, @TownOfHighRiver, @TownofCanmore, @Banff_Town, @BrazeauCounty and @townofcochrane.

Wildfire season is here, and during extreme weather, power outages can happen. A 72‑hour emergency kit can help make an extended outage easier to manage. Learn more at altalink.ca/wildfiresafety. #EPWeek2026 #BePrepared

Recently, our team was out freshening up Calgary’s pathways and riverbanks as part of the @CalgaryParks annual cleanup. Thanks to volunteers across the city who pitched in to help care for our shared spaces. #yyccleans

With an investment of $1.84 million, @AltaLink will use real-time weather data to safely boost transmission line capacity. Learn more: eralberta.ca/projects/detai… #ERAFunded

UPDATE – PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFF TRANSMISSION LINES RESTORED 8:40 p.m. update for May 3 As part of the potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) for the Village of Hughenden and surrounding areas in the Municipal District of Provost No. 52, two transmission lines were proactively taken out of service this afternoon due to remaining high-risk wildfire conditions. These shutoffs did not result in power outages to the community. Once conditions improved in the early evening, crews were able to patrol the lines to inspect for damage and debris to ensure the transmission lines were safe to restore. Both lines were returned to service by 8:10 p.m. With the lines restored, the PSPS is now over. We will continue to monitor conditions in the area. We thank everyone in the area for your patience and understanding as we worked to protect the community while delivering safe, reliable power. To learn more about Public Safety Power Shutoffs and how to prepare, visit altalink.ca/safety-and-pre… @FortisAlberta @BRPowerCoop @TownofProvost

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Parkland County has issued a wildfire alert. This alert is in effect for everyone in the area between Range Road 11 to Range Road 281, and from the North Saskatchewan river north to Township Road 505, including Beau Rand Estates. There is a wildfire near Range Road 10 and Beau Rand Estates. Everyone in the area between Range Road 11 to Range Road 281, and from the North Saskatchewan River north to Township Road 505, including Beau Rand Estates must to prepare to evacuate. Fuel vehicles. Gather identification and important documents. Pack enough clothes and belongings for up to 72 hours. Gather medications and devices. No evacuation is required at this time. An alert will follow if an evacuation is required. alberta.ca/aea/cap/2026/0…

UPDATE – POWER OUTAGE NOT REQUIRED 10:30 a.m. update for May 3 We have determined that a power outage is no longer anticipated as part of a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) for the Village of Hughenden and surrounding areas in the Municipal District of Provost No. 52. While high-risk wildfire conditions remain, we have determined that only one of the two transmission lines supplying the Hughenden area needs to be taken out of service. This means power will be maintained to the Village of Hughenden and the surrounding area. Because of continuing high wildfire risk, the second line supplying the area will be out of service this afternoon until conditions improve. We know wildfire season and potential power outages can be stressful, and we appreciate the patience and understanding of residents and businesses during this potential PSPS event. We’ll continue to closely monitor wildfire conditions and share updates if anything changes. To learn more about Public Safety Power Shutoffs and how to prepare, visit altalink.ca/safety-and-pre… @FortisAlberta @BRPowerCoop @TownofProvost

POTENTIAL PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFF (PSPS) 7:00 p.m. update for May 2 We continue to monitor conditions in the forecast in the Provost area on Sunday, May 3. Based on the forecast conditions, there is still a potential that we may need to shut off impacted transmission lines to prevent the ignition of a wildfire. If this happens, the Village of Hughenden and surrounding areas will experience a power outage until conditions are safe to turn the power back on. At this time, we anticipate these conditions to occur late Sunday afternoon and into the evening. This is called a Public Safety Power Shutoff or PSPS, a last-resort preventative public safety measure used when the threat of sparking a fire is extreme. We monitor a range of conditions before executing a PSPS, including wind conditions, humidity levels and dry vegetation. We have crews on site observing conditions on the ground and we’re working with fire behaviour analysts and meteorologists to verify these conditions. We're continuing to monitor the situation and will provide an update in the morning. To prepare for a potential power outage, we encourage residents to have an emergency kit and supplies to last for at least 72 hours. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding. To learn more about Public Safety Power Shutoffs and how to prepare, visit altalink.ca/safety-and-pre… @TownofProvost

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POTENTIAL PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFF (PSPS) 12 p.m. update for May 2 We continue to see extreme wildfire conditions in the forecast in the Provost area on Sunday, May 3. As a result, there is still a potential that we may need to shut off impacted transmission lines to prevent the ignition of a wildfire. If this happens, the Village of Hughenden and surrounding areas will experience a power outage until conditions are safe to turn the power back on. At this time, we anticipate these conditions to occur late Sunday afternoon and into the evening. This is called a Public Safety Power Shutoff or PSPS, a last-resort preventative public safety measure used when the threat of sparking a fire is extreme. We monitor a range of conditions before executing a PSPS, including wind conditions, humidity levels and dry vegetation. We have crews on site observing conditions on the ground and we’re working with fire behaviour analysts and meteorologists to verify these conditions. We're continuing to monitor the situation and will share an update later today. To prepare for a potential power outage, we encourage residents to have an emergency kit and supplies to last for at least 72 hours. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding. To learn more about Public Safety Power Shutoffs and how to prepare, visit altalink.ca/safety-and-pre… @FortisAlberta @TownofProvost

POTENTIAL PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFF (PSPS) With extreme wildfire conditions forecast in the Provost area on Sunday, May 3, AltaLink may need to shut off impacted transmission lines to prevent the ignition of a wildfire. If this happens, the Village of Hughenden and surrounding areas will experience a power outage until conditions are safe to turn the power back on. This is called a Public Safety Power Shutoff or PSPS, a last-resort preventative public safety measure used when the threat of sparking a fire is extreme. We are actively monitoring conditions and working with @FortisAlberta and @BRPowerCoop, the electricity distribution providers in the area. We will share updates here and confirm if a power shutoff is required. To prepare for a potential power outage, we encourage residents to have an emergency kit and supplies to last for at least 72 hours. We recognize that wildfire season can be stressful for communities. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work to keep people and communities safe. To learn more about Public Safety Power Shutoffs and how to prepare, visit altalink.ca/safety-and-pre… @TownofProvost