Power Outage Hits Southeast Calgary, Hundreds in Dark

0:00A power outage slam southeast Calgary, late Tuesday, around 10.30pm, leaving over 300 homes and businesses in the dark. Areas like Copperfield, Hotchkiss, New Brighton, and Rocky View County got hit hardest, turning a quiet night into a blackout zone. EMAX pinpointed the issue to damaged equipment and sent crews out right away to tackle it. They posted updates online, urging folks to check their site for real-time info and sign up for alerts. This woke up Wednesday morning still powerless, juggling cold coffee and dim mornings across those neighborhoods. It's a hassle for hundreds, especially with spring routines already stretched thin. Crews are making steady progress on repairs, with an estimated fix by 9.30am today. No major delays reported so far. Keep an eye on EMAX for any shifts, but fingers crossed those lights flip back on, smooth and soon for everyone grinding through this. This has been Calgary News Today, powered by AI.