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Teck dances with lightning

May 20, 2025

It could have been a lot worse, as a lightning strike Sunday at the Teck Trail Operation knocked out power.

Officials say the bolt hit at about 11 a.m. and the power was back on by early afternoon.

There were no injuries or damage.

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Drew Wilson

Drew brings more than four decades of experience to the Kootenay newsroom. His career has taken him across Ontario, the Northwest Territories and B.C. Drew combines his love of radio and community with his passion for sports.

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