REGINA – The community of Cumberland House is now almost completely empty.
A state of emergency was declared there Saturday after the Water Security Agency warned of an impending flood.
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Heavy rains in Alberta are causing Saskatchewan’s rivers to swell and water is expected to arrive mid-week.
Crews remain in Cumberland House to bolster berms and try to reduce flood damage as much as possible.
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