Safety concerns
ENMAX Power Corporation is responsible for pruning trees along high voltage power lines because trees planted near power lines are a safety hazard. Trees become conductors of electricity when they contact an energized power line. For example, children climbing trees in contact with a power line run the risk of electric shock.
Another dangerous situation arises from power lines that have been dragged down by trees or branches during storms. These wires are often still energized and can injure or kill. Don't approach the downed lines. Call ENMAX Power Corporation's trouble response line immediately at
403-514-6100.
Property owners are responsible for trees that interfere with their own service line, which runs from the pole line to the house. If you have trees on your property that are in contact with the service line, we recommend that you call a trained arborist to trim your trees.