The Saskatchewan RCMP Historical Case Unit – North is currently investigating circumstances surrounding a death that potentially occurred at the Timber Bay Children’s Home in 1974.
That’s according to an RCMP press release, which states the complaint was reported by one individual to Saskatchewan RCMP on October 21, 2020. Due to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, members of the Saskatchewan RCMP Historical Case Unit were able to obtain a first recorded statement on July 8. No charges have been laid so far as the investigation is in its early stages.
“This is a historical complaint dating back decades. I can’t imagine how difficult it must be for someone to come forward and speak with police after so much time has passed,” said Superintendent Vince Foy, Officer in Charge of the Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crime Unit. “With the complaint being historical in nature, part of the investigative process will be to meet with multiple individuals in several communities. Invest
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With highways temporarily closed due to wildfires, La Ronge Mayor Colin Ratushniak is advising residents not to panic.
Highways 2 and 102 were both closed to traffic Friday as several uncontained fires continue to burn in Northern Saskatchewan. While there is no imminent threat in the La Ronge area, the communities of Grandmother’s Bay, Hall Lake and Stanley Mission were all placed on evacuation standby notice this week because of poor air conditions due to smoke.
Ratushniak is asking residents to remain calm adding there in no need for panic buying or rushing to purchase fuel.
“We’re confident in how they are handling everything at this time,” he said about the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA). “We have not launched our emergency operations centre at this time, so we’re not in a position where panic needs to happen. We just need people to remain calm and also just stay vigilant with fire bans and just making sure there is nothing that will spark anything fu
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) communities of Grandmother’s Bay, Hall Lake and Stanley Mission are on standby notice due to smoky conditions.
That’s means the elderly, young children or residents with health conditions affected by bad air quality should be on alert to be evacuated and prepare one week’s work of medication, clothing and infant formula if needed. So far, 144 people have already voluntarily evacuated Grandmother’s Bay and are staying at hotels in La Ronge and Prince Albert.
Footage of the fire near Grandmother’s Bay. (Cook-Searson Tammy Jim/Facebook)
According to LLRIB Chief Tammy Cook-Searson, four coach buses are sitting in Otter Lake and are ready to evacuate residents at a moment’s notice. There are no mandatory evacuation order in place for band members.