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By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen

Small Claims Court

BC Hydro claims city snow removal damaged transformer

Mar 7, 2026 | 1:55 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — BC Hydro is accusing City of Prince George and a to-be-determined contractor of negligence and seeking almost $14,000 in compensation after routine snow removal allegedly went awry two years ago.

In a Feb. 26-filed Small Claim, the Crown electric company said the city and ABC Company and John Doe, placeholders for a contractor and subcontractor, negligently operated snow removal equipment on March 1, 2024 that “caused damage to the junction box collar and lid” near 4414 Glen Shee Road.

The address is near the Carriage House Apartments on University Way near Foothills Boulevard.

BC Hydro seeks $13,606.52 plus $156 in filing fees and $80 in service fees.

“BC Hydro suffered loss, damage, and expense in respect of repairs to its property and BC Hydro’s loss was caused by the defendants’ negligence,” the claim said.

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BC Hydro said a front loader or other snow removal equipment was operated without due care and attention, including without proper regard for the low-profile transformer. The front loader was not driven “in a proper and workmanlike manner,” BC Hydro claimed.

BC Hydro said the defendants knew or ought to have known that such work could damage the transformer and that the employees or contractors were not adequately trained, instructed or supervised of the standards of operating snow removal equipment.

The allegations have not been tested in court. The city has yet to file a defence statement.