RCMP probes substation shooting causing oil spill and outage

Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 3:21 pm

Authorities are investigating a substation shooting near the Alberta-Saskatchewan border that resulted in an oil spill and widespread power outage. The incident, costing an estimated $1.1 million in damages, has prompted serious public concern and an intense search for further evidence.

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The RCMP are investigating after an electrical substation in Lloydminster, Alberta was shot at on Monday, knocking out power to more than 8,400 people.

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"We do believe this was intentional. We're still investigating and we need to reach out to the public to see if they have any footage regarding anyone in the area as well as possible suspects or any information to this incident"

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Preliminary estimates place the cost of damage and environmental cleanup at about $1.1 million.

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Preliminary estimates place the cost of damage and environmental cleanup at about $1.1-million

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LLOYDMINSTER - An investigation is underway after an electricity substation near the Alberta-Saskatchewan boundary was shot at early Monday, spilling oil and leaving thousands in the dark.

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