While all eyes are on Alberta, it might soon be Saskatchewan鈥檚 turn to contend with record-breaking floods.
Saskatchewan鈥檚 Environment Minister Ken Cheveldayoff said the South Saskatchewan River is bursting at the banks with more water flow than has been seen in century.
鈥淯nfortunately what鈥檚 happening in Alberta is going to make its way into Saskatchewan,鈥� said Cheveldayoff.
Twelve times the typical flow is estimated to arrive on the South Saskatchewan River and pour into Lake Diefenbaker.
鈥淭he influx coming into Lake Diefenbaker from Alberta is something we haven鈥檛 seen in 100 years,鈥� said Cheveldayoff.
Increases in the outflow from Lake Diefenbaker -- a manmade reservoir -- have been activated in order to anticipate the record flows.
鈥淭hese outflows will result in some out-of-bank flooding of agricultural land downstream of Lake Diefenbaker and may affect municipal infrastructure near the river,鈥� said the Water Security Agency in a statement.
The increases will result in a two meter rise of the South Saskatchewan River.
Wayne Dybvig, president of the Water Security Agency, said some Saskatoon berry farms and some trails along the South Saskatchewan River will be flooded due to increased outflows.
Dybvig says they don鈥檛 expect any homes in the Saskatoon region to be endangered.
Authorities are concerned for Cumberland House, a community on the Saskatchewan River where the North and South Saskatchewan Rivers meet.
The community has been notified and evacuations have begun.
The South Saskatchewan River is estimated to peak on Monday.
