By Natalie Geddes

Homeowners blame dams for flooding

Aug 13, 2011 | 7:50 AM

In Saskatchewan’s south east, flooded out residents are demanding an investigation into how the Rafferty and Boundary dams were managed this summer.

Miles Haukeness watched his home go under water earlier this summer.

He and others in that area have been suggesting that the Boundary Power Station had a hand in slowing the flow out from the dams in order to keep their coal road open.

The backlog of water would eventually see the flooding reach even higher.

But at the power station manager Mike Zelney insists they never asked for special treatment.

International Spotlight

P.A.'s Howe one of 4 Sask. born players named to Canada's World Junior roster

11h ago

National

Ottawa to remove 30% investment cap for Canadian pension funds

15h ago

Budget woes

Golf and curling centre faces grim season without financial boost

18h ago

He added their one road was completely under water for 63 days and the other had to be protected by trenches.

news@panow.com