UPDATE: JSCN evacuating residents affected by lack of services
A few of the roads in the James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) are piled high with mud brought on by the spring thaw leaving some homes inaccessible.
Numerous houses have their cars parked at the end of driveways, which are impassable due to water and mud.
Chief Wally Burns and his councillors have yet to sign a Band Council Resolution officially calling for a state of emergency, but signs have been posted at the main band office informing residents of the situation.
According to councillor Alvin Moostoos, around 15 residents of the community have been evacuated due to concerns about access to essential services such as water delivery or emergency access.