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A photo submitted by a resident shows how roads are being impacted by flooding in the area of Rural Municipality of Meadow Lake. (Image Credit: Rachelle Jenson)
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Road closure issued as RM of Meadow Lake responds to flooding; Makwa area also impacted

Apr 22, 2026 | 11:07 AM

Several roads are closed in the Rural Municipality of Meadow Lake No. 588 Wednesday as crews respond to rapidly changing conditions after a state of emergency was declared.

The RM said three roads are closed until further notice: Township Road 610 to Highway 4, Township Road 602 to Range Road 3180 and 3175, and Range Road 3175 to Township 604 and 602.

“Road conditions are changing rapidly,” the RM said, advising residents to watch for water washing over road surfaces and to use caution near culverts, bridges and low-lying areas.

The municipality declared a state of emergency Tuesday in anticipation of potential flooding.

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is on the ground supporting the RM after arriving yesterday. The RM said the situation is under control at this time.


A photo submitted by a resident shows how roads are being impacted by flooding in the area of Rural Municipality of Meadow Lake.
A photo submitted by a resident shows how roads are being impacted by flooding in the area of Rural Municipality of Meadow Lake.
A photo submitted by a resident shows how roads are being impacted by flooding in the area of Rural Municipality of Meadow Lake.

Residents are advised to stay alert, avoid water-covered roads and ensure they have an evacuation plan in place.

A social media post from a resident indicates Makwa, about 57 kilometres west, is also being impacted by flooding linked to spring runoff. meadowlakeNOW has reached out to the village for more information and is awaiting a response.

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