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FILE: ATCO sub station at 75 ave and 12 St., Lloydminster. [Photo: Gerry Lampow 106.1 The Goat/Vista Radio]
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Police seek dashcam video, investigate power outage sabotage

Gerry Lampow
By Gerry Lampow

Lloydminster RCMP are treating Monday’s (May 19) power outage as a criminal investigation.

Police are seeking your help in getting dashcam or other video footage that may have captured those responsible.

Police say a gun was fired at the ATCO substation at 75 Avenue and 12 Street, intentionally striking an oil tank.

Investigators state the damage resulted in a significant power loss and the release of about 20,000 litres of oil.

An early estimate for repairs and environmental cleanup is about $1.1 million.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Lloydminster RCMP at 780-808-8300.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Over 2,500 Lloydminster subscribers woke up without power. The electricity was out for about three hours, returning around 8:00 a.m.

Gerry Lampow
Gerry Lampow
Gerry has lived in Lloydminster since winter 2010. That detail is important as coming from the Caribbean he did not see green grass until May. Now an Alberta/Western Canada resident, you would be hard-pressed to find a stronger proponent of Lloydminster than the news guy that appreciates a healthy dose of rock music and dress code leather. His mantra is focus on one thing and do it well.

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