Sturgeon Lake First Nation raises emergency alert

May 6, 2026 | 12:12 AM

One of the latest flood ravaged communities in Saskatchewan to declare a state of emergency is a small community west of Prince Albert.

On Tuesday, Chief and Council at Sturgeon Lake First Nation passed a resolution declaring the state of emergency to help secure support and resources. Chief Christine Longjohn encouraged band members to stay calm, but be prepared.

“We do not want our members to panic, but we do need everyone to be prepared. Water levels are rising, roads are being affected and our crews are working around the clock. Our priority is the safety of our members, our families and our community,” she said.

“We are monitoring the bridge, the roads and the rising water levels closely. Please watch for official updates, check on your loved ones and give our crews the room they need to do their work safely.”

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Rising water levels are affecting access along Highways 355 and 788, as well as the main traffic bridge.

The water is steadily rising at the traffic bridge — and if it floods over completely, it will no longer be accessible.

As of 4 p.m., water at the main bridge was only about 12 inches below the bridge deck — far higher than normal. Under typical conditions, there is roughly 40 inches of clearance between the water and the bridge.

Extreme runoff has left ground access to and from the community severely limited. If the traffic bridge floods over or fails, access at that point could be cut off completely.

The leadership has authorized relevant agencies, including Indigenous Services Canada and Prince Albert Grand Council to provide assistance as required.

Members are asked to:

• Stay away from the pedestrian bridge

• Keep children away from flooded areas

• Avoid fast-moving water and unstable banks

• Stay clear of heavy equipment and work crews

• Avoid unnecessary travel on flooded or damaged roads

Updates will continue to be issued as conditions change.

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by Nigel Maxwell

Sturgeon Lake First Nation raises emergency alert

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