Minden, Ont. resident Doug Ripley takes to his canoe as the rising waters from the nearby Gull River surround his home on Monday, April 22, 2013. A state of emergency was declared Saturday for this central Ontario town following rapid snow melting and heavy rain. Many residents were evacuated from their homes over the weekend. Officials expect the waters to crest within 24 hours and allow residents back to clean up. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Redman