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Damaging winds forecast for much of Alberta and parts of B.C. and Saskatchewan

A fast-moving winter storm caused gusts up to 110 km/h, resulting in around 8,000 Alberta residents losing power and damaging roofs and trees, officials said.

  • On Sunday, a fast-moving winter storm left an estimated 8,000 Alberta residents without power, with outages in Drayton Valley, Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, Carstairs and Beiseker, Fortis Alberta said.
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada warned of strong northwest winds with gusts between 90 and 110 km/h and up to 20 cm of snow in Calgary, Banff, Strathmore, Waterton Lakes, and Vulcan.
  • Outage maps also show Epcor reported nearly 2,000 customers in Crestwood, Grovenor, Parkview, and River Valley Capitol Hill are without power.
  • Police warned residents shortly before 12:30 p.m. to avoid travel due to reduced visibility from strong winds and snow, while utilities aim to restore power later Sunday and advised staying 10 metres from downed lines.
  • High-Sided vehicles face risks as special weather statements warn of gusts up to 90 km/h in the Fraser Valley, threatening roofs, fences, trees and soft shelters.
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Damaging winds forecast for much of Alberta and parts of B.C. and Saskatchewan

EDMONTON - Environment Canada is warning residents in much of Alberta and southern Saskatchewan to secure loose objects and expect damage as strong winds whip through.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
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