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The annual melt in Saskatchewan has only just begun, but it’s an uncertain time of year for the owners of Dance Land near Watrous.
The historic dance hall, perched next to Manitou Lake has faced a constant battle with flooding in recent years due to rising water levels from the lake.
It’s less of a threat this year with the Water Security Agency predicting “well below normal” runoff in the region and the added protection by the village’s flood mitigaton measures that will slow the flow of water into the lake.
It’s encouraging news for owner Millie Strueby but she’s not laying down her guard.
“Because you can not stop water from going where it wants to go,” said Strueby who worries about a fast melt.
“We’re hoping that’s true. If it comes in slowly, it does not cause near the problems as a fast runoff would.”
The dance hall is protected by an 18 foot berm, but seepage is a constant battle with sump pumps running around the clock to keep the basement dry. Strueby acknowledged its been a smooth year compared to others.
“This is the first year everything is working tickety boo. I haven’t any problems with them this year.”
Still the building remains on shaky ground. Strueby said in the fall, engineers secured the building’s foundation which was sinking on the north end corner.
Engineers are returning in spring to reevaluate the structure.