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Strong winds cut power in parts of northwestern Ontario

Strong winds are to blame for a number of power outages across much of northwestern Ontario.

Hydro One reports crews were dealing with more than 46 separate outages, impacting over 3,300 of its customers between Kakabeka Falls and the Manitoba border.

Fort Frances Power Corporation is also dealing with several outages in its community.

While many had power restored Friday night, Hydro One indicates 2,700 of its customers may not have electricity until Saturday morning.

Environment Canada says a system moving through the area is bringing wind gusts of up to 80 kilometres an hour in some places.

The same system passed over the Prairies, causing widespread damage and uprooting trees.

Environment Canada says the wind should ease later tonight.

  • Randy Thoms is a veteran news broadcaster with over 40 years' experience. He is based in Fort Frances and covers stories across northwestern Ontario. Contact Randy at thoms.randy@radioabl.ca.

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