The Gagetown ferry has returned to service for the first time in nearly five years.

Residents celebrate the reopening of the river ferry in Gagetown, N.B., on Sunday, June 28, 2020.

The residents of Gagetown, N.B., have fought to have their ferry service restored since it was eliminated by the provincial government several years back.

New Brunswick RCMP say they were called to a home along Highway 102 shortly before 9:45 p.m. on Sunday.

The New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization says river levels are expected to reach flood stage in Fredericton and Saint-Hilaire on Sunday and in Gagetown on Monday.

Officials say two ice jams currently have the potential to cause a rapid increase of water levels in affected areas.

The Canadian Armed Forces say residents of Sussex, Harvey Station and Welsford should be aware of a training exercise planned for next week.

About 120 soldiers from Canadian Forces Base Gagetown have been dispatched to help residents cope, while sandbag stations have been set up across the province.

Logistics trucks are generally used wherever the armed forces are deployed.

Warrant Officer Mark Boychuck was found dead at the military base Feb. 25.