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Lumsden

1975 19 min
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Lumsden, Saskatchewan, is a town of 850 citizens on a river called the Qu'Appelle. In the spring of 1974, the river doubled its volume and threatened to flood the town. The townspeople organized themselves and the whole province stood behind them. It is the story of an incredible battle against impossible odds.

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Lumsden, Saskatchewan, is a town of 850 citizens on a river called the Qu'Appelle. In the spring of 1974, the river doubled its volume and threatened to flood the town. The townspeople organized themselves and the whole province stood behind them. It is the story of an incredible battle against impossible odds.

  • director
    Peter Raymont
  • producer
    Tom Daly
  • executive producer
    Colin Low
  • photography
    Tony Westman
    Barry Perles
  • sound
    Bev Davidson
  • editing
    Janice Brown
  • sound editing
    John Knight
    Donald Douglas
  • re-recording
    Jean-Pierre Joutel

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