According to Raven Chaboyer, if people want to drive in or out of Cumberland House, Sask., they’re doing so at their own risk. Now, the community that is already running low on groceries and supplies could remain isolated for another week due to the rains in forecast.

“The roads are mushy and muddy. The trucks get stuck all the time. There’s no cell service on that road, so if you get stuck, you’re stuck there,” the 17-year-old said.

Highway 123 is the road the community relies on when food, mail or fuel is transported in, and it’s the road emergency services must travel to help those in need. If it isn’t passable, then the community is essentially cut off from the rest of the province.

“Where is Scott Moe driving up and down our highway? This should not be happening in 2024. It’s absolutely horrible,” she said. “It’s not a highway. It’s a trail with mud.”