Business has resumed at the New Horizon Restaurant & Lounge after a vehicle struck a gas line outside of the building on Friday evening, forcing a temporary shutdown and evacuation of the area.
Utility crews with Apex Utilities were dispatched to the scene on 49 Street on the evening of October 6.
Emergency personnel secured the site and shut off the gas flow to the damaged infrastructure on the east side of the building.
By 10 p.m. Friday, the area was declared safe, and the restaurant re-opened for regular service.
No injuries were reported in connection with the incident. Anyone with further information, should contact the Stettler RCMP.
Author: Landin Chambers
Landin Chambers is a news reporter for Hometown Media Stettler. He has a background in broadcast news, with previous roles in Prince George, Red Deer and Calgary. You may also see him as a cameraman for the Stettler Wildcats and Stettler Imperials. Have a story idea? Email: lchambers@htproductionsmedia.ca
