Big River Service Centre was among several Fort Providence homes and businesses without power, Aug. 20 after a vehicle collided with a power pole in the area.
Linda Croft, acting general manager of the gas station on Highway 1 near the Deh Cho Bridge, said the station SA国际影视传媒� a key stop for fuel and rest on Highway 1 between Yellowknife and the Alberta border SA国际影视传媒� would stay shut down until power could be restored.
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The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m.
Northern Utilities posted a statement on its Facebook page after the crash:
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Croft said she hoped to see the power restored as soon as possible because northern travellers depend so much on the service centre gas station.
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