CANMORE, Alberta – Feedback from Canmore residents and cooperation with the Town of Canmore has resulted in the ability for AltaLink to continue to supply reliable power to the region without adding height to the existing telecommunications tower in the town.
Interference with the Canmore telecommunications tower’s radio signal was determined to be a risk to the reliability of the electric system in the area. In January, AltaLink presented a project to Canmore residents that involved increasing the height of the existing tower, built in 2010, by approximately 20 metres in order for it to attain a clear signal. However, after exploring several options, AltaLink worked with the Town of Canmore to develop a solution that would not require an increase in tower height.
Throughout consultation with stakeholders and at the open house AltaLink hosted on January 28, residents expressed concern about increasing the tower height.
Headquartered in Calgary, with offices in Edmonton, Red Deer and Lethbridge, AltaLink is Alberta's largest electricity transmission provider. We are committed to meeting the province’s demand for electricity, providing innovative solutions, and partnering with our stakeholders and communities in doing so. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, AltaLink is part of a global group of companies delivering electricity and utility services to customers worldwide.