Minnedosa prepares for expected flood crest
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The Town of Minnedosa is prepared for rising water levels as officials continue monitoring conditions ahead of an expected flood crest later this week, Mayor Ken Cameron told the Sun.
Cameron said the latest update from the province indicates the community could still see water levels rise by about two feet, with the crest now expected around Wednesday or Thursday.
The forecasted timing has shifted slightly from earlier estimates, which placed the peak between Monday and Wednesday, but Cameron said the town remains ready to respond.
Tiger dams protect homes in a Minnedosa neighbourhood on Monday from the Little Saskatchewan River, which is expected to rise significantly in the coming days. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
“We’re ready. You never really know — it depends on rain events — but for what we’ve been told, I think we’ve got enough stuff deployed,” he said in an interview on Monday.
“All sandbags are in place at the moment. The town’s emergency response team and community volunteers have played a key role in preparing Minnedosa and are available if additional work is required.”
Cameron said residents also stepped up to assist with the sandbagging efforts.
While residents remain concerned about the potential impact of rising water, Cameron said the overall mood in the community remains positive.
“Everybody’s a little anxious, but they’re in pretty good spirits because there’s been a lot of work done, and they feel like they’re prepared,” he said.
“A shoutout to the community for all the help they’ve given, and to all the town administration and staff that helped do all this as well,” he said.
Visitors to the Minnedosa Lake dam pass over the spillway Monday as water pours into the Little Saskatchewan River at an increased volume due to all the recent rain. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
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