Most evacuees will stay at the Henk Ruys Soccer Centre. Photo courtesy Volleyball Saskatoon
Red Earth First Nation has decided to evacuate 200 health priority individuals as water levels rise in the area.
Red Earth was keeping an eye on the Carrot River after flash floods earlier this week, which led to state of emergencies being declared in five different communities including Shoal Lake First Nation.
On Thursday night, Red Earth was working with the province to transport people to the City of Saskatoon, because of concerns about water levels cutting off emergency access to the community.
Some will be staying hotel and others will stay at the Henk Reys Soccer Centre.
Shoal Lake is also still under a state of emergency, but work is being done to restore the safety of a bridge leading out of the reserve.
In light of the recent evacuations and states of emergency, MP Georgina Jolibois issued the following statement:
“Please do contact my office if you are seeking any type of help in this difficult time.
I am confident that the rescuers and emergency administrators are doing all their very best to insure the safety of those affected by the flood.
The residents of Northern Saskatchewan are known for their resilience and their acts of selflessness. We will come out of this stronger and more united.”