Fort Macleod. (Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

Utilities Commission approves selling Fort Macleod’s electrical system to Fortis

Nov 1, 2019 | 10:38 AM

FORT MACLEOD, AB – Fortis Alberta is officially taking over operations of the Town of Fort Macleod’s utility system.

Council approved the sale in February of 2018, but the town has been waiting on the thumbs up from the Alberta Utilities Commission before going ahead.

The company will be at the town’s council meeting on Tuesday, November 12th to present a cheque for $5,008,500.

Mayor Brent Feyter previously told LNN that Fortis Alberta will not only be paying to take over the system but will install new power poles and transformers, while making several other upgrades.

A referendum held prior to council’s decision indicated that 61% of residents were not in favour of the sale, but Feyter said, based on all the information they had, the decision was collectively made to go ahead with the sale.

What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: April 15, 2024

Apr 15, 2024

Week-in-review: Street sweeping, policing in Coaldale and #SlowYourRoll

Apr 13, 2024

What's Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: April 12, 2024

Apr 12, 2024