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FortisAlberta
@FortisAlberta
We're the line that connects us all. We power over 240 communities and 600,000 homes, farms and businesses, making up 60% of Alberta's electricity grid. ⚡
Alberta, Canada
Joined June 2010
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    ❄️ When conditions are just cold and damp enough to cause ice build-up on the conductors, these wires start to take different shape from one another and move differently in the wind. Here’s a shot of some galloping lines from today: #Alberta #abstorm
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    Oh you really should have known, we’d have the power back to your home...yeah, we all need electricity to live, and we’re glad we have some light to give. 😜 Thanks Jann - we’ll pass on the kudos to the local crew!
    To the hard working and determined folks working to get my power back on @FortisAlberta - I have a giant THANK YOU coming down the line for you.... and it’s Sunday!! Seriously- so grateful!!!
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    FortisAlberta crews heading out today from #YYC to help with Turks and Caicos power restoration. #Irma2017 @fortistci @Fortis_NA
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    We brought ZAP, our electrical #safety program, to more than 4,500 grade 5 students in 62 communities this year!
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    58 from @Fortis_NA Canadian companies are headed out of YYZ to Turks and Caicos for power restoration. @fortistci #StaySafe #HurricaneIrma
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    Our crews are working as quickly and safely as possible in this weather to get the lights back on. #abstorm #originalstormchasers #Alberta
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    Our crews helped turn on power to #GrandTurk hospital yesterday. Our hearts remain w/ you on this #ThanksgivingCanada @fortistci @Fortis_NA
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    Our Power Line Technicians aren’t just out there keeping the power on for you. This little one was found with a broken wing and was taken to the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre in Coaldale. #Alberta #FortisAlbertaCares💛
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    We're in @TownOfHighRiver teaching high school kids about the dangers of impaired & distracted driving @ahs_ems @STARSambulance.
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    Power restored to 392 customers in @Banff_Town - we are continuing to restore power through re-routing as the morning continues.
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    We are working with @AltaLink to restore power in @Banff_Town and Lake Louise. ERT is 2am. Thank you for your patience.
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    Sharing the light of hope with all of those brave firefighters throughout Alberta and BC. Stay safe! @FortisBC #BCwildfires #ABwildfires