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More flood watches and boil water advisories issued as Yukon water levels creep up
Water levels in Lake Laberge are hitting a historic high as the Yukon government issues three new flood watches adding to the flood warning already out for the Southern Lakes region.
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Posted: Jul 02, 2021 4:18 PM CT | Last Updated: July 2
Water creeps over the boat launch at Marsh Lake. Levels continue to rise in the Southern Lakes area, though daily increases lately have been smaller than earlier in the week. (Paul Tukker/CBC)