Military called in to help with Souris flood fight

Posted: 12:12 PM CDT Saturday, Jul. 2, 2011

Two hundred Canadian Forces soldiers have been called in by the province to help with flood-fighting efforts in Souris in anticipation of the expected river crest July 5.

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Two hundred Canadian Forces soldiers have been called in by the province to help with flood-fighting efforts in Souris in anticipation of the expected river crest July 5.

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Two hundred Canadian Forces soldiers have been called in by the province to help with flood-fighting efforts in Souris in anticipation of the expected river crest July 5.

“The Town of Souris asked the provincial government for additional resources and, given the short time frame and the need to quickly mobilize resources, I authorized the request to the Department of National Defence for military support,” Premier Greg Selinger said in a prepared statement.

About 150 people from the community have been working on the dike, but there were fears it would not be finished in time.