Some businesses in Grande Prairie’s downtown core are without power after an unexpected outage took place this afternoon.
According to witness reports, a power line was struck by a vehicle near the Co-op Gas Bar leading to outages in at least three businesses in the area.
As a result, members of the Grande Prairie RCMP, along with Peace Officers, closed down the section of 98th Street between 99th and 100th Avenue to allow ATCO crews to assess and begin repairs on the severed power line.
One officer on the scene alleges that a garbage truck could be the responsible party; however, no information has been confirmed.
While ATCO crews are on the scene, no repair time has been set as crews are still conducting an assessment of the area.
