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RCMP Investigate Substation Shooting That Triggered Oil Spill and Power Outage

A firearms attack on an Atco Electric substation in Lloydminster caused a 20,000-litre oil spill, disrupted power to thousands, and prompted a $1.1 million cleanup effort.

The RCMP are investigating after an electrical substation was shot at in the town of Lloydminster, on the Alberta-Saskatchewan border on Monday.
File photo of an RCMP cruiser.

Overview

  • RCMP responded to a firearms incident at an Atco Electric substation in Lloydminster, where a bullet punctured an oil tank.
  • The attack caused a 20,000-litre oil spill and left over 8,400 residents without power for nearly five hours.
  • Preliminary estimates place the cost of environmental cleanup and damage at $1.1 million, with Atco Electric contracting an environmental management firm for remediation.
  • Police are also investigating several unrelated break-ins that occurred during the outage but have found no evidence linking them to the shooting.
  • Atco Electric emphasizes its commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and service reliability while supporting the ongoing RCMP investigation.