First winter storm takes toll on Island
P.E.I.'s first winter storm took a toll Friday morning, especially on power lines across the Island. Our reporters and viewers tell the story, in pictures.
Shredded power poles, downed lines and tree branches everywhere
P.E.I.'s first winter storm took a toll Friday morning, especially on power lines across the Island. Our reporters and viewers tell the story, in pictures.

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22 crews worked to restore power

VIDEO: Close up look at crew fixing power pole that came down in storm. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PEI?src=hash">#PEI</a> <a href="https://t.co/4CYAFBkeAg">pic.twitter.com/4CYAFBkeAg</a>
—@KrystalleTR
Downed lines were marked for repair


Branches were everywhere

Pretty picture but dangerous conditions

There is hope...
