Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Saskatchewan flood forecast widens

By Emma Graney, The Leader-Post
Sask. flood forecast widens
 The provincial Water Security Agency (WSA) has released its April spring runoff forecast. Photograph by: Tim Switzer , Regina Leader-Post
REGINA — Southern Saskatchewan residents — particularly those around Regina, Moose Jaw, Indian Head and Weyburn — would be well-advised to dig out their rubber boots.
The provincial Water Security Agency (WSA) has released its April spring runoff forecast, which sees those areas at a higher risk of flooding than they were in March.
At-risk areas around Saskatoon, North Battleford, Prince Albert and Spiritwood West have also grown.
Speaking with reporters on Monday morning, Ken Cheveldayoff, minister responsible for the WSA, said it was likely those areas would see some level of flooding this year...Continue reading...

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