The City of Red Deer says the major power problems caused by a violent windstorm that hit central Alberta earlier this week have been resolved.
Saturday, the City of Red Deer confirmed that power was fully restored but Parks crews were still being deployed since parks have not fully reopened.
The City of Edmonton also sent staff to help with tree damage assessments and that cleanup “will take a couple of weeks”.
In an update posted on its Facebook page Friday morning, the city said power has been restored in Vanier Woods, Normandeaua and Glendale communities, thanking the crews for working through the night as they tried to get the city’s power full back.
Homes were damaged and trees were uprooted Tuesday evening when wind gusts of more than 100 km/h hit.
“Emergency Operations went to Environment Canada and they confirmed that it was a ‘straight wind’ in a band across the city and the wind speed was up to 112 kilometres an hour,” Mayor Tara Veer said Thursday.
WATCH BELOW from June 22: Gary Bobrovitz speaks to residents who are still struggling with the storm aftermath.
The city is waiving garbage bag limits for Vanier’s trash collection Friday and plans to open the landfill on Sunday ahead of Normandeau and Glendale’s regular collection day Tuesday.
Residents can visit the city’s website for additional information related to the state of emergency and city efforts to help in the cleanup.
The city said anyone who wants to help cleanup efforts can contact Volunteer Central at 403-346-3710 or community@volunteercentral.ca.
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