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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. 

Crews worked on power lines in Stratford Friday. (Sara Fraser/CBC)

22 crews worked to restore power

The top of this power pole in Stratford was shredded. (Sara Fraser/CBC)

Downed lines were marked for repair 

Power lines were downed in Charlottetown. (Krystalle Ramlakhan/CBC)
Low-hanging power lines in Charlottetown were marked for repair when crews could get there. (Krystalle Ramlakhan/CBC)

Branches were everywhere

Megan Nerbas sent in this pic of tree damage at her home in New Annan. (Megan Nerbas/Facebook)

Pretty picture but dangerous conditions

Fernwood Road in Bedeque: so pretty, but RCMP asked folks to take it slow on roads Friday. (Submitted by Melanie Hoover/Facebook)

There is hope...

Erin Davis shared this hopeful-looking shot from Charlottetown's Victoria Park. (Erin Davis/Facebook)