Well the scene is brightening somewhat for flood-stricken communities in Saskatchewan.
The Water Security Agency reports that most of the snow cover has gone into the lakes and streams.
They gives them better accuracy in predicting how high water-levels will get.
The First Nations of Muscowpetung, Cowessess, James Smith, Sakimay, Onion Lake and Poundmaker all remain under a state of emergency.
Officials say flows near Red Earth may have peaked already while the situation at Poundmaker is fairly stable.
Things aren’t as rosy in James Smith.
The community faces a problem with degrading roads and access to different parts of the reserve.
Another area being closely monitored is the Onion Lake Cree Nation.
13 people were evacuated from the reserve yesterday and taken to Lloydminster.
However Deanna Wysonkey of the Social Services ministry explains it’s due to a grass fire that broke out on the reserve:
“As a result of the Onion Lake Cree Nation grass fire 13 people have had to leave their homes and they have gone to a hotel in Lloydminster. Those are children and people with health risks who needed to move out because of the fire risk yesterday. As soon as they’re told the risk is gone they’ll be able to return home.”
Officials with the Wildfire Management Program say fire conditions north of Prince Albert are moderate.
However everything south of there is listed as high and multiple grass fires have flared up.