BC Hydro will be making electrical system improvements that will interrupt electrical service in the Cranbrook, Kimberley and Fort Steele areas on Monday, Oct. 26 and Wednesday, Nov. 4.

BC Hydro explains the power outages are “to ensure the safety of our work crews” and should last about 15 minutes.

Where the outages will occur:

Kimberley – townsite; downtown core, Platzl, Hospital; Water system; Meadowbrook; Marysville; Highway 95A South to St. Mary’s River (Wycliffe – Mission, Fortier’s Corner, Pighin Road, Clearview Road, Cranbrook Airport; St. Mary’s Lake Road; Kimberley – Ski Hill, Blarchmont, Chapman Camp; Marysville Water system; Kimberley/ Marysville sewer system Fort Steele – Highway 3/93 east of Junction; Mayook, Rampart; St. Mary Reserve North of St. Mary’s River; Cranbrook Spray Irrigation; Highway 93/95 north of junction; Eager Hill; Fort Steele; Wild Horse-Maus Creek area; Highway 93/95 north of Fort Steele to Bummers Flat (Lakit Road, Holmes Road); Top of the World Guest Ranch.

The outage on Monday, October 26 will take place between 6 a.m. to 6:15 a.m. and on Wednesday, November 4 from 6 a.m. to 6:15 a.m.

“To prepare for these interruptions and to protect your equipment from damage, please turn off all lights, electrical heaters and major appliances and unplug all electronics. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We will restore power as soon as we can,” BC Hydro recommends.

Visit HERE or call 1-888-POWERON (1-888-769-3766) for more information.

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