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Wednesday, May 28, 1986 power snowstorm of May 18 and 14 caused massive, un- precedented damage to TransAlta Utilities’ transmission and distribution systems; it was the worst storm in the company’s history. Heavy, wet snow, driven by high winds, destroyed ap- proximately 108 steel towers, 300 wood tran- visibility, preventing TransAlta crews and replacement materials from reaching damaged areas to begin repairs. As weather conditions able to gain access to repair sites, some with the assistance of tracked vehicles. Line patrols by helicopter to determine damage con- tinue since May 15 when the weather began to clear. Damage from the snowstorm enveloped the company’s Laconr be District, the Ma-Me- O Beach-Wetaskiwin area, and the areas en- com; by Tran- sAlta’s Airdrie, Cochrane, Beiseker, Strathmore, Bassano, Brooks; Vauxhall, and Vulcan districts, and a few other areas in cen- tral and southern Alberta. Particularly Brooks-Duchess. and Gleichen-Milo and their surrounding areas were is on devastated. A small army of repair crews was busy in cer- tral and southern i 3 i ui if t < °o g, eo 2 3 & oa oe 4 5 so e oe = °o 3 iT i le i i it & However, due to severe damage _ to higher-voltage tran- smission lines, many of Atoona AGRICULTURE CORSE SM eee Cr Tas | Verna Park Box 250, Olds, ! Assistant District TOM 1P0 Home Economist Phone 556-4220 _ 4H Round Up Alberta. Agriculture. Scholarship. Several 4H Achievement Days Depending on the other 4-Hers from ad- The 4-H Clubs in the scholarship, the 4-H jacent areas. also County of Mountain members must. meet received recognition View are winding down different criteria in- through their year’s activities. cluding program of The final activity for study, year, most clubs Achievement Achievement fers the 4-H member is the location, Day. The 4-H, community in- H Foundation of Alber- Day of- volvement, academic ta recently established standing and leadership a Scholarship Fund. in the opportunity to abilities. show or display their 4- Angela Johnson of Donations in honor of Didsbury was the win- special events or in ner of the Central memory of former 4-H H project and have it to others. 4H Foundation Scholarship Fund The 4-H Branch and 4- 4-H Foundation The 4-H Beef Clubs in Alberta Dairy Pool members, leaders, and the county are holding oS CYANAMID eat \ 53 Ene j i i E : i e i i f ; F HU tli iif, ; E i i i i | I Rue : FH 5 Hat REE ail i 5 f o = 3 © @ ° = @ S?a i There. are many “Tank mixing is one reason why I use Avenge*.” Avenge, the proven performer, and the many registered tank mixes deliver one shot control over more weeds, more effectively, more economically than any other wild oat herbicide. Avenge controls wild oats and wild oat tillers during the 3 to 5-leaf stage. Avenge. Your best shot in one shot. Serving those whose business is agriculture. : : wreas notice such has rescheduled new customers situations, they are service connections. provided a urged to contact local TransAlta services will already begun. Any oblems with tem- repairs will be and repaired. TransAlta’s major is to eliminate remaining i i & ; E i ! E | | of e ii g s - ° ¥ @ 6 oe 8 a es - ie a ° " ma & new customers due to many southern Alberta cooperation necessary work during farmers. customers is the storm, TransAlta Many of TransAlta’s appreciated. | | } tf H I if & . i F & A i Page 17 have welcome their First, new irrigation helping hand to repair be connec- crews, sending coffee Utilities office and the ted, followed by other and sandwiches, and situation will be in- services. Irrigation is of contributing tractors immediately. utmost importance at and other farm vehicles our this time of year, as it to aid in the repair ef- backlog for connecting affects the livelihood of fort. The patience and sincerely -ATLAST! UALITY BEER ~ DOWN-TO-EARTH PRICE! Pil. Slow aged and brewed the Pilsner way, for that good, clean taste. The price? Less than regular beer. Even better, — the low price is here to stay. , Pilsner brewed for that good, clean taste!
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Image 480 (1986-05-28), from microfilm reel 480, (CU12513682). Courtesy of Early Alberta Newspapers Collection, Libraries and Cultural Resources Digital Collections, University of Calgary.