Why we trim trees near power lines
Trees bring so much to our neighbourhoods, but to prevent outages and keep the public and our workers safe, we need to trim – and sometimes remove – trees when they get close to power lines.
Trees bring so much to our neighbourhoods, but to prevent outages and keep the public and our workers safe, we need to trim – and sometimes remove – trees when they get close to power lines.
Amid the rush of harvest season, we’re reminding farmers to stay aware of overhead power lines and electrical equipment to help prevent dangerous incidents and keep everyone safe.
Our electricity system depends on generation, transmission and distribution working together.
Manitoba Hydro staff and local fire departments worked together to simulate an emergency on the Minell natural gas pipeline, all with the goal of preparing us for a real emergency.
The Portage Area Capacity Enhancement project is about to enter its next construction phase.