More than 3,100 customers in several southwest Calgary communities were without power Friday morning due to a wind storm.
The unplanned outage started around 9:40 a.m. according to Enmax. Customers in Glenbrook, Killarney, Glengarry, Shaganappi, Richmond, Rutland Park, Glendale, and Glamorgan were impacted.
Power was restored to all but 99 customers around 11:30 a.m.
This comes as a wind warning is issued for the city; gusts in some areas are reaching 90 km/h.
Enmax confirmed to CityNews the cause of the outage was the wind.
“High winds like the ones we’re experiencing today in Calgary, can bring down branches or trees, which can be dangerous if they come into contact with power lines,” a representative said.
On scene at 3422 Richmond Road SW, CityNews observed a large tree fallen down in an alley that had come in contact with a power line.
Enmax crews on scene at 3422 Richmond Road SW on Friday, April 24, 2026 after high winds caused a power outage in the area. (Henna Saeed, CityNews)
Given Friday’s conditions Enmax is out with a few safety reminders: If you see a power line on the ground or sparking, stay back at least 10 metres and call 911; and if a tree or branch touches a power line, don’t try to remove it — electricity can travel through anything in contact with the line.
Calgarians can call Enmax at 403-514-6100 to report a tree on a power line.
Reports also indicate some traffic lights aren’t working properly due to the wind and the power outage.
A caller to the 660 NewsRadio traffic centre says the lights are flashing red at Deerfoot Trail and Memorial Drive.
“It’s a complete mess there,” she said.
Another issue reported is a trampoline carried from a backyard and landing just off southbound Shaganappi Trail just past Nolan Hill Gate NW.
A trampoline carried away from its backyard and landing at a bus stop near Shaganappi Trail and Nolan Hill Gate NW. (CityNews photo)
“There is a police officer on scene trying to secure the trampoline,” she said, adding a lane is closed in the area due to the incident.
CityNews has reached out to the fire department for more information on all of these incidents.