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Fortis Alberta Investigating Unplanned Power Outage Affecting 68 Customers in Canmore

Outage began at 10:26 a.m. Tuesday, with crews on site and restoration underway, but no cause or timeline yet identified

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Bow Valley Insider
January 20, 2026

The Fortis Alberta outage map shows the affected area centered around downtown Canmore, with the impact zone covering parts of Main Street, 8 Street, and surrounding residential and commercial blocks near the Bow River and Canmore General Hospital.

Fortis Alberta reports an unplanned power outage affecting parts of Canmore as of Tuesday morning.

According to the utility, the outage began at 10:26 a.m. on Jan. 20 and is currently affecting 68 customers. The cause has not yet been determined, and an estimated restoration time has not been provided.

Fortis says crews are on site and restoration is in progress. The company notes that the boundaries shown on its outage map are approximate and may not reflect the exact area impacted.

Residents experiencing outages are advised to monitor Fortis Alberta’s outage map for updates as more information becomes available.

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