SaskPower provides update on power outages in southeast Saskatchewan

SaskPower has provided an update on power outages occurring in southeast Saskatchewan. 

Currently 3,040 customers remain without power as a result of extreme weather that hit parts of southeast Saskatchewan Friday night. Crews have worked diligently throughout Saturday, restoring power to approximately 6,000 customers affected by the storm.

Because of the extent of the damage, including many downed lines and broken structures caused by high winds and fallen trees, customers in the following locations are expected to remain without power overnight:

• Rural areas south of Whitewood, ETR noon Sunday;
• Rocanville – ETR 2 p.m. Sunday;
• Rural areas southwest of Wapella, ETR 5 p.m. Sunday; and
• Sakimay First Nation, ETR 6 p.m. Sunday.

Additionally, the town of Grenfell may remain without power overnight. Customers in the Wapella, Sintaluta and Wolseley areas and part of Kenosee Lake currently remain without power, but are expected to be restored Saturday evening.

Localized damage may also result in some customers remaining without power even after the primary repairs are completed. Customers who continue to experience an outage after their area has been restored should call SaskPower’s outage centre at 310-2220. Please visit saskpower.com/outagemap and follow the Crown corporation on Twitter for the latest updates as they continue restoration efforts.

Customers are reminded to watch out for downed power lines. Even if they aren't sparking they could be live and are extremely dangerous. If anyone encounters a downed line, stay at least 10 metres back and call the outage centre to report it.