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CTV News
19-07-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Dump truck runs into power pole in southeast Calgary
A dump truck struck a power pole in southeast Calgary Friday afternoon. No one was injured. An investigation is underway into a collision Friday afternoon in the southeast that involved a dump truck and a power pole. Calgary police say that shortly before 4 p.m., a dump truck struck a power pole at 11 Street S.E. and 64 Avenue S.E. and fell on its side. Dump truck, July 18, 2025 No one was injured when a dump truck struck a power pole Friday in southeast Calgary. (Simon Jones, CTV Calgary) The driver wasn't injured. Emergency crews are working to clear the scene, police said. Enmax has been advised about possible power interruptions in the area.
Calgary Herald
08-07-2025
- Climate
- Calgary Herald
City of Calgary warns against excessive outdoor water use amid climbing temperatures
With a high of 31 degrees forecast for Tuesday afternoon, Calgary is facing one of the hottest days of the year so far — which could put a strain on the water system, the city warns. Article content 'We're closely monitoring river and weather conditions and watching the impacts of sustained heat and water demands,' said Nicole Newton, the city's manager of natural environment and adaptation. Article content Article content Article content 'On Calgary's hottest days, every effort to manage outdoor water use when watering lawns and yards helps maintain a reliable water supply for everyone.' Article content Article content No water restrictions are currently in effect, but the city is asking Calgarians to limit outdoor water use by shortening watering times or skipping a watering day, watering during late evening or early morning to limit evaporation, utilizing a rain barrel and keeping grass longer. Article content For those attending the Stampede or partaking in other outdoor activities, the city encourages drinking lots of water and taking breaks in the shade. Article content Currently, a prolonged heat wave is not expected and rain is predicted throughout the week — but forecasts can change, so the city is taking pre-emptive measures. Article content Article content 'We're hopeful that temperatures ease up and a prolonged heat wave doesn't materialize,' Newton said. 'We'll continue to keep Calgarians informed if anything changes.' Article content Earlier this year, Environment Canada predicted a hotter-than-average summer in Alberta, with average temperatures reaching 23.5 C in July and 23.1 C in August. Article content Last year, the Bearspaw south feeder main rupture resulted in months of water restrictions, and the summer of 2023 also saw an extended period of Stage 1 restrictions. Article content Drought-related restrictions may be becoming the norm for Calgarians. Last year, the city considered implementing seasonal restrictions as a pre-emptive measure, but the idea was scrapped this spring. Article content Matthew John, a senior communications strategist at Enmax, said energy usage tends to be high on hot summer days, peaking in the evenings when most people get home from work, but so far consumption levels are 'nothing to be worried about.' Article content 'Enmax works closely with the AESO (Alberta Electric System Operator) to maintain reliability and avoid temporary outages,' John said. 'Power conservation efforts during peak hours of 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. can help by reducing demand on the system.' Article content
CTV News
24-06-2025
- CTV News
Impairment, speed suspected in single-vehicle crash in southeast Calgary
1 person was injured in a single-vehicle crash Saturday night on Stoney Trail in southeast Calgary. Calgary police believe impairment and speed were factors in a crash in the city's southeast on Saturday. The incident took place at 6:10 p.m. on Stoney Trail between 114 Avenue and 88 Street S.E. The pickup truck driver lost control while exiting Stoney Trail, police say. The vehicle ended up on a pedestrian pathway and hit a power pole. No pedestrians were injured. The 31-year-old driver suffered life-threatening injuries. He was the lone occupant of the vehicle. Enmax assisted police along with EMS. The light pole was damaged and needs repairs. 'Speed, alcohol and drugs are all believed to be factors in this collision,' police said in a release issued Monday. 'Charges are pending against the driver.' Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dash-cam or CCTV footage of it is asked to call police at 403-266-1234. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. With files from Stephen Hunt
Calgary Herald
23-06-2025
- General
- Calgary Herald
Discovery Ridge resident irked by repetitive power outages
A resident of Discovery Ridge is voicing frustration at being kept in the dark — literally and figuratively — after four unplanned power outages in his neighbourhood earlier this month. Article content He said the outages knocked out electricity at approximately 650 homes for more than an hour each time in the community that lies just outside Calgary's southwest ring road. Article content Article content Article content The outages occurred June 9, 11, 14 and 19, with Enmax reporting different causes each time. Those came after another outage in Discovery Ridge on May 7, which Enmax attributed to an attempted theft of electricity infrastructure material. Article content Article content An emailed response to homeowners from the utility provider, in response to an inquiry from the Ward 6 office, suggested the recent outages were related to factors beyond ENMAX Power's control. They included public interference, wildlife interference and 'environmental factors' faulting overhead electrical equipment. Article content 'A repair has since been completed to address the issue, and we don't anticipate further outages in the area related to this cause,' said a spokesperson with Enmax. Article content Article content As a home-based business owner with two sons both studying remotely, Robert J said losing internet service is frustrating, even if only temporarily. Article content 'To lose power is not totally abnormal, but to lose it four times in two weeks? Something different is going on,' he said. Article content 'Imagine if this was downtown or somewhere with a hospital. The uncertainty would be frustrating.' Article content Before the five most recent blackouts, power outages in his neighbourhood were fairly rare, according to the resident who has lived there since 2001. Article content He argued that after the first animal-caused outage, Enmax should have been able to figure out a way to prevent it from happening a second time. But just three days later, he noted another outage was caused by wildlife interference. Article content 'What are we paying for?' Robert J said. Article content 'I don't understand why they can't protect it from animals. You're saying the entire electrical grid can be taken down by a mouse?' Article content Power outages are typically caused by external events, said Calgary-based energy consultant Sheldon Fulton. If outages are frequent and persistent in a particular area, he said homeowners have the option to contact the Alberta government's Utility Consumer Advocate at 403-310-4822. Article content 'There's a complaint system they can go through, so they can call the Utility Consumer Advocate, who would respond to a complaint of that nature and may or may not be able to investigate a little better than what an individual could do online,' he said.
CTV News
22-06-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
1 person hospitalized with serious injuries following Stoney Trail crash
1 person was injured in a single-vehicle crash Saturday night on Stoney Trail. One person is in hospital following a crash Saturday night on southbound Stoney Trail. The incident took place at 6:10 p.m. on Stoney Trail between 114 Avenue and 88 Street S.E., where a single vehicle left the road and crashed into a telephone pole. Police said the lone occupant of the white truck was transported to hospital with serious injuries. Enmax assisted police along with EMS. The light pole was damaged and needs repairs. An investigation is underway into what caused the crash.
