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'We're still on high alert' says Aklavik mayor as water levels continue to waver

'We're still on high alert' says Aklavik mayor as water levels continue to waver

The hamlet of Aklavik, N.W.T., is still on high alert as water levels continue to waver, says Mayor Andrew Charlie on Monday. "Water levels are still kind of high," Charlie said. "It's dropped for a bit and then it comes up a bit, drops again." He says many of the roads are still above water, since in the past, the community had elevated some of the roads. However, a few were still submerged as of Monday morning, including a service road to the community's dump. "People are still getting around," Charlie said.