Melfort RCMP are searching for two men after multiple stabbings on the James Smith Cree Nation Sunday morning, and a shelter-in-place has been issued for the community.

Content of the article

Saskatchewan RCMP are searching for two men after multiple possibly random stabbings on the James Smith Cree Nation and nearby Weldon on Sunday morning.

This ad hasn’t loaded yet, but your article continues below.

Content of the article

An alarm around 12 p.m. reported that they had appeared in the Arcola Ave area of ​​Regina and residents should consider evacuating their location. We deliver the local news you need in these hectic times weekdays at 3pm By clicking the subscribe button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300

Thanks for subscribing!

A welcome email is on its way. If you don’t see it, check your spam folder. The next issue of the Saskatoon StarPhoenix Afternoon Headlines will be in your inbox soon. We encountered a problem with your registration. PLEASE try again

Content of the article

The Saskatchewan Roughriders play the Winnpeg Blue Bombers in the Labor Day Classic CFL game in Regina this afternoon. The Saskatchewan Health Authority has activated its emergency response process as a result of the situation, spokeswoman Anne Lindemann said in an emailed statement, adding that additional personnel have been called for to “respond to the influx of casualties.” “We can confirm that many people are being tested and cared for across multiple sites. … We are unable to confirm additional details,” he said. Police said in a mid-morning press release that it was “a rapidly evolving situation.” A shelter in force has been issued and multiple STARS ambulances have been dispatched.

Advertising 3

This ad hasn’t loaded yet, but your article continues below.

Content of the article

Twitter user Dani Wawryk captured video of the helicopter’s activity.

Advertising 4

This ad hasn’t loaded yet, but your article continues below.

Content of the article

Tracy Marion, manager of the James Smith Community Store and Gas Station, woke up, like many in the province, to alerts ringing on her smartphone around 7am. “I slept in and just woke up to all this news,” he said. Since then, he said he has seen the First Nation’s usual calm give way to a heavy police presence on the ground and the sound of helicopters in the air, but access to and from the community remained open. “There’s so much going on, no one thinks about it,” he said. Police are looking for Damien Sanderson and Myles Sanderson. Sanderson is 5-foot-1 and 155 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Sanderson is 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. No further details were given about the relationship between the two men.

Advertising 5

This ad hasn’t loaded yet, but your article continues below.

Content of the article

The suspects may be driving a black Nissan Rogue with license plate SK 119 MPI, RCMP said in a news release. A social media post also said the two men were in that vehicle.

This ad hasn’t loaded yet, but your article continues below.

Content of the article

Police are advising people to seek shelter or shelter immediately and not to leave a safe location. They are also asking people to be careful about allowing others into your home and not to approach anyone who is acting suspiciously. Any sightings or information should be reported to the police by calling 911.

Advertising 7

This ad hasn’t loaded yet, but your article continues below.

Content of the article

The James Smith Cree Nation is located 58 km east of Prince Albert. The complex’s website says the stock population is estimated at 1,892. The village of Weldon is about 30 km south west of James Smith. More to come With City of Saskatoon StarPhoenix office records The news seems to be flying at us faster and faster. From COVID-19 updates to politics and crime and everything in between, it can be hard to keep up. With that in mind, the Saskatoon StarPhoenix has created an evening headlines newsletter that can be delivered daily to your inbox to make sure you’re up to date with the day’s most important news. Click here to register.

Share this article on your social network

This ad hasn’t loaded yet, but your article continues below.

Comments

Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourages all readers to share their views on our articles.  Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site.  We ask that you keep your comments relevant and respectful.  We’ve enabled email notifications—you’ll now receive an email if you get a reply to your comment, there’s an update on a comment thread you’re following, or if a user follows the comments.  Visit the Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings.