National News Peguis First Nation declares state of emergency as homes flood By Brittany Hobson Apr 05, 2017 Brittany Hobson APTN National News Water levels rose quickly in Peguis First Nation over the weekend flooding more than 300 homes. By Sunday, 150 homes had to be evacuated. The chief said the community is in a state of emergency. Report an Error Tell us your Story Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Your Name *Your Email Address *Details *NameSubmit Report Tags: Brittany Hobson, Flooding, Manitoba, Peguis First Nation Continue Reading Battle between First Nations, Industry opens at film festivals Members of Siksika Nation say housing project built on ‘bad’ land ... Author(s) Brittany Hobson [email protected] More Stories As the climate changes, so too do Canadians’ farm fi... 2 mins ago By The Canadian Press Study underway to consider whether Peel watershed in Yukon... 16 hours ago By Sara Connors Nation to Nation With future of Bill C-53 in doubt, Métis Nation of Ontari... 16 hours ago By Fraser Needham Keep Sarnia plastic plant shut until First Nation says it&... 18 hours ago By The Canadian Press | APTN National News Secwépemc family launches human rights complaint against ... 20 hours ago By Meral Jamal Police arrest suspect in double homicide on Dene First Nat... 22 hours ago By Kathleen Martens