Heavy rainfall in Slave Lake has caused flooding to some highways in northern Alberta, and as a result, certain highways have been closed.
As of Friday afternoon, Highway 2 re-opened both east and west of Slave Lake, but the province says the following highways are still closed until further notice.
- Highway 88 remains closed four kilometres north of the junction with Highway 2 north of Slave Lake. A detour is available in the northeast corner of the Town of Slave Lake from 12th Avenue to Tamarack Road.
- Klondyke Ferry remains shut down, which carries Highway 661 traffic across the Athabasca River east of Fort Assiniboine.
- Highway 33 north of Swan Hills is now closed from the junction with Highway 32 to the junction with Highway 2.
One car was stuck on the flooded highway Friday after water levels began to rise overnight.
"I took the turn off the highway here and I saw that there was water on the road, but I couldn't see quite how deep it was. By the time I got here, I realized my car won't be going through it," said motorist Liam Kay.
Kay says he and his passenger got out of the car through the sun roof. Kay's co-worker was driving behind him at the time and was able to drive him from the scene.
The water was rushing so quickly across the road it swept the vehicle into a guard rail.
The Town of Slave is continuing to monitor the water levels. An evacuation order hasn't been issued at this point.
Residents affected by the floods can get assistance from the Red Cross personal disaster team. Members are set up at the Northern Lakes College in Slave Lake to get residents food, water, and dry clothing.
No injuries have been reported
With files from Dez Melenka
