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Calgary Herald
11 hours ago
- 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.
Chicago Tribune
06-06-2025
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Worship news: Priest ordination service and Bishop Noll summer camps
Bethel Church: 10202 Broadway — Bethel Church will have an outdoor service at 10:45 a.m. on June 15 on the Northwest Lawn, weather permitting. After the service, there will be grilled hotdogs in celebration of Father's Day. Bethel Church will begin a women's summer bible study on June 10. Bethel women are invited to join at the Crown Point campus every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to explore accounts of Jesus and watch videos filmed on location in Israel. Register here: St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church: 101 W. Burrell Drive — St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church will have a faith and fitness workout boot camp for ages 12 and up from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. June 7. After the workout, attendees are invited to stay for fellowship. To register, visit Faith Church: 100 W. 81st Ave. — There will be a 'Men of Faith' event from 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on June 7 to provide an opportunity for men to grow in their relationship with Jesus and each other. For more information, visit Cathedral of the Holy Angels: 640 Tyler St. — Bishop Robert J. McClory will ordain Deacon Alexander Kouris, 28, and Deacon Ivan Alatorre, 26, as Roman Catholic priests to serve the Diocese of Gary at 10:30 a.m. at the cathedral. During the liturgical celebration, seminarian William O'Donnell, 25, will be ordained to the transitional diaconate. Kouris will celebrate his first Mass at 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 8, at St. Patrick in Chesterton. He will be assigned to Holy Family Parish in LaPorte with Father Nate Edquist, pastor, and serve as a hospital chaplain in Michigan City. Alatorre will celebrate his first Mass at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, at St. Joseph the Worker in Gary. He will be assigned as the associate pastor at St. John Bosco in Hammond and co-chaplain of Bishop Noll Institute. Christian Valley M. B. Church: 1910 Adams Street — Christian Valley M. B. Church will have a Valley Village Summer Enrichment Camp for ages 5 to 18 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Monday through Wednesday, June 9 to June 25. Breakfast, snacks, and lunch will be served. The camp is free. Register by calling 219-883-5762. Flourish Church: 3935 Cleveland St. — NWI Summer Learning Lab at Flourish Church will allow rising 1st through 4th graders to strengthen their math and reading skills, explore extracurricular activities, and make friends at a free 5-week program. For more information and to register, visit Marquette Park United Methodist Church: 215 N. Grand Blvd. — All are welcome to worship at 11:15 a.m. Sundays at Marquette Park United Methodist Church. There will be refreshments to follow in the Fellowship Hall. Bishop Noll Institute: 1519 Hoffman St. — Bishop Noll Institute will have a series of summer camps for students who will be entering kindergarten through eighth grade next school year. Offerings include STEM and sports camps. STEM Summer Camp sessions are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Weeks are July 7 to 10 and July 14 to 17. Children may attend one or both weeks. Cost is $125 per camper per week. Visit for registration information. Our Lady of Consolation: 8303 W. Taft St. — Young adults age 18 to 39 are invited to the 2025 Young Adult Summer Speakers Series, held each Wednesday evening through June 25. The next session will begin at 7 p.m. on June 11 with speaker Danielle Kuboushek who will discuss 'Self Awareness: The Key to Spiritual Growth.' Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for food and fellowship, with a bonfire to follow, pending weather.
