Peguis First Nation Braces for Floods, Seeks Permanent Solutions

0:00Pegas First Nation in Manitoba's Interlake region is dealing with high flood waters from the Fisher River, what Chief Stan Bird says they could start, dropping in just a few days. The community north of Winnipeg has been bracing for this, with risks to over 100 homes and key roads that might get washed out. Provincial officials stepped up big time, sending more than half a million sandbags to Pegas and the neighboring Fisher River Cree Nation to build. Chief Bird shared a video on social media stressing that folks need to stay vigilant, calling these devastating floods way too routine for the area, and pushing for permanent fixes with the federal government. He's eyeing the latest weather forecasts, saying if they hold steady through the next few weeks, the community will be in solid shape with everyone. Now focused on closed monitoring, all signs point to hope on the horizon as they keep watch. Pegas has built tough and ready to turn the tide. Canada News, today powered by AI bringing you what matters. I'm Corey with The Story.