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Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) is a multi-community First Nation consisting of eight (8) communities and has a vast traditional territory within Treaty Six and Treaty Ten.

10/06/2026

Pelican Narrows RCMP investigating serious assaults in Pelican Narrows

2026-10-06
11:46 a.m.

Pelican Narrows RCMP are investigating two serious assaults that occurred in Pelican Narrows on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

At approximately 7:50 a.m., Pelican Narrows RCMP received a report that an injured teenager was located on the roadway in front of a residence on Wood Crescent. The teen had been transported to hospital by EMS with injuries described as serious in nature.

Pelican Narrows RCMP officers conducted patrols and witness interviews but did not immediately identify suspects.

At approximately 9:35 p.m., Pelican Narrows RCMP responded to a report of an injured adult male on the roadway in front of a different residence on Wood Crescent. Officers administered first aid; EMS responded and transported the male to hospital with injuries described as serious in nature.

Investigators are working to determine if these two assaults are related and are asking Pelican Narrows residents for their help.

“Information from community members often plays a key role in moving investigations forward,” says S/Sgt. Scott Kirychuk, Pelican Narrows RCMP detachment commander.

“If something doesn’t seem right, trust your instincts and report it. The information you have could be exactly what our investigators need to hold people accountable.”

Specifically, investigators would like residents who live on Wood Crescent to check their doorbell cameras and surveillance cameras for suspicious activity between the hours of 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Anyone with information about either incident is asked to report it to Pelican Narrows RCMP by calling 310-RCMP (7267).

Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

Residents of Pelican Narrows will continue to see an increased police presence. If an imminent risk to public safety is identified, we will notify the public.

Saskatchewan RCMP’s Prince Albert and Saskatoon Serious Crimes Units (SCU) and Prince Albert Forensic Identification Services are assisting Pelican Narrows RCMP with these ongoing investigations.

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09/24/2026

Update #2 – Saskatchewan RCMP: increased police presence north of Pelican Narrows

2026-09-24
8:54 a.m.

Saskatchewan RCMP continues to investigate the initial fi***rm discharge and the subsequent flight from police. Investigators are working to identify and locate the occupants of the suspect vehicle.

Investigators are asking anyone with information to report it to police. Specifically, investigators would like to speak to anyone who saw a 2016 black Dodge Journey, with Saskatchewan license plate 894 KUG, in the Pelican Narrows area late on Sunday, September 20 or early on Monday, September 21. Information can be reported by calling Pelican Narrows RCMP at 310-RCMP (7267). Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

Saskatchewan RCMP’s Prince Albert Serious Crimes Unit and Pelican Narrows RCMP continue to investigate with assistance from Sandy Bay RCMP and specialized RCMP units including Police Dog Services, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, the Critical Incident Response Program, and Forensic Identification Section.

Residents of Pelican Narrows and the surrounding area will continue to see an increased police presence. If an imminent risk to public safety is identified, we will notify the public.

As part of our commitment to transparency, Saskatchewan RCMP notified the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) that an RCMP fi***rm was discharged during this investigation. SIRT determined the incident to be out-of-scope of their mandate.

09/21/2026

Update – Saskatchewan RCMP: increased police presence north of Pelican Narrows

2026-09-21
2:42 p.m.

There continues to be an increased police presence in Pelican Narrows.

Highway #135 has now re-opened to traffic.

While this investigation continues to unfold, here is what Saskatchewan RCMP is able to share right now. On September 21 around 1 a.m., Pelican Narrows RCMP received a report that a fi***rm was discharged at a vehicle. One of the vehicle’s occupants was treated at the local clinic for injuries described as non-life-threatening in nature.

Pelican Narrows RCMP began searching for an identified suspect vehicle and located it around 4:15 a.m. They engaged their lights and sirens. The vehicle did not stop. Officers pursued the vehicle and discharged a fi***rm towards it.

The vehicle was later abandoned on Highway #135 and the occupants are believed to have fled on foot.

No arrests have been made at this time. A search for the suspects continues with the assistance of Saskatchewan RCMP’s Critical Incident Response Team.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who saw the suspect vehicle in the Pelican Narrows area late on September 20 or early on September 21. It’s described as a 2016 black Dodge Journey with Saskatchewan license plate 894 KUG.

If you saw this vehicle or have information about this incident, call 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

We will provide an update on this investigation as soon as we are able. If an imminent risk to public safety is identified, we will notify the public.

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Saskatchewan RCMP Media Relations
639-625-3605

09/21/2026

Update – Saskatchewan RCMP: increased police presence north of Pelican Narrows

2026-09-21
2:42 p.m.

There continues to be an increased police presence in Pelican Narrows.

Highway #135 has now re-opened to traffic.

While this investigation continues to unfold, here is what Saskatchewan RCMP is able to share right now. On September 21 around 1 a.m., Pelican Narrows RCMP received a report that a fi***rm was discharged at a vehicle. One of the vehicle’s occupants was treated at the local clinic for injuries described as non-life-threatening in nature.

Pelican Narrows RCMP began searching for an identified suspect vehicle and located it around 4:15 a.m. They engaged their lights and sirens. The vehicle did not stop. Officers pursued the vehicle and discharged a fi***rm towards it.

The vehicle was later abandoned on Highway #135 and the occupants are believed to have fled on foot.

No arrests have been made at this time. A search for the suspects continues with the assistance of Saskatchewan RCMP’s Critical Incident Response Team.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who saw the suspect vehicle in the Pelican Narrows area late on September 20 or early on September 21. It’s described as a 2016 black Dodge Journey with Saskatchewan license plate 894 KUG.

If you saw this vehicle or have information about this incident, call 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

We will provide an update on this investigation as soon as we are able. If an imminent risk to public safety is identified, we will notify the public.

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Saskatchewan RCMP

Search for Milton “Old Bomb” Linklater Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation is asking Pelican Narrows community members to assis...
09/21/2026

Search for Milton “Old Bomb” Linklater

Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation is asking Pelican Narrows community members to assist with the ongoing search for Milton Dale Linklater, also known in the community as “Old Bomb.”

Search efforts are continuing in and around Pelican Narrows with local searchers and additional search and rescue support.

COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO HELP

• Keep dogs tied up or secured while search teams are working in the community.
• Check your yard and property, including sheds, garages, outbuildings, wooded areas and other places around your home where someone may have sought shelter or passed through.
• If you are a hunter, trapper, fisher or land user, please remain alert while travelling in the surrounding area and report anything unusual or suspicious that may assist the search.
• If you have seen Milton, believe you may have seen him, or have information that could help establish his movements or whereabouts, please report that information.

Please do not put yourself at risk or enter an area you believe may be unsafe. Report the location and information so the appropriate search personnel can follow up.

A search command post has been established at the security building, where searchers will check in and search activities will be coordinated.

PBCN leadership, community searchers and supporting agencies are working together to locate Milton and bring him home. We are asking everyone in the community to remain watchful and to support Milton’s family and the search teams during this difficult time.

Anyone with information about Milton’s whereabouts is asked to contact the RCMP at 306-632-3300, PAGC Search & Rescue at 306-765-5377, or PBCN Councillor Olivia Custer at 306-941-1286.

Every piece of information may help. Please continue to watch, check your property and report anything that may assist the search.

-Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation

09/21/2026

Saskatchewan RCMP: increased police presence north of Pelican Narrows

Saskatchewan RCMP advise there is an increased police presence north of Pelican Narrows in relation to an ongoing investigation. Highway #135 is currently closed between Pelican Narrows and Sandy Bay.

People are asked to avoid the areas where police officers are present and follow any police direction provided.

We will provide an update on this investigation as soon as we are able. If an imminent risk to public safety is identified, we will notify the public.

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Saskatchewan RCMP

Deschambault Lake RCMP seek public assistance in locating missing 42-year-old male2026-09-081:57 p.m. On September 6, 20...
09/08/2026

Deschambault Lake RCMP seek public assistance in locating missing 42-year-old male

2026-09-08
1:57 p.m.

On September 6, 2026, Deschambault Lake RCMP received a report of a missing 42-year-old male, Ernest Ballantyne.

Ernest was last seen at approximately 3 p.m. on September 5 at a camp on Viney Lake.

Saskatchewan RCMP’s Remotely Piloted Aircraft System and Search and Rescue, Prince Albert Grand Council Search and Rescue, the Search and Rescue Saskatchewan Association of Volunteers (SARSAV), the Civilian Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA), the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency and community members are amongst those assisting in the ongoing search in the Viney Lake area.

Deschambault Lake RCMP are now asking members of the public to report information on Ernest’s whereabouts.

Ernest is described as:

Height: 5 ft 6 in
Build: medium
Eye colour: brown
Hair colour: brown
Other descriptors: missing some teeth

Ernest lives with a cognitive disability and may seem to be younger than his age.

A photo of him is attached.

Ernest is known to travel to the following areas, sometimes relying on rides from passing vehicles:

Norway House, MB
Winnipeg
Creighton/Flin Flon
Prince Albert
Saskatoon

If you have seen Ernest or know where he is, contact Deschambault Lake RCMP at 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com

PBCN becomes Saskatchewan’s only independent ISET agreement holder(Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, Treaty 6 Territory) — P...
08/24/2026

PBCN becomes Saskatchewan’s only independent ISET agreement holder

(Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, Treaty 6 Territory) — Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) is taking greater control of the future of its workforce as Saskatchewan’s only independent agreement holder under the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Program.

The historic agreement, which took effect Jan. 1 under the First Nations stream of the federal ISET Program, was signed Saturday, Aug. 22, with the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, minister of Indigenous Services, and the Honourable Buckley Belanger, secretary of state for rural development, on hand to mark the occasion. The agreement was announced on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, minister of Jobs and Families.

The agreement gives PBCN direct responsibility for designing and delivering employment and training services for its eight communities in Treaty 6 and Treaty 10 territories in northeastern Saskatchewan. The agreement took effect Jan. 1, 2026, under the First Nations stream of the ISET Program.

For PBCN, the agreement follows about a decade of work involving PBCN leadership and council, Elders, Service Canada, federal partners, consultants and others. It gives PBCN greater control over the design and delivery of employment and skills training programs based on the needs and priorities of its members.

“For years, we have said that our people know what our communities need, and this agreement puts that principle into action,” said Chief Peter Beatty. “We can now design training around our own priorities, our own people and the opportunities that exist in our communities and across the province. This is about removing barriers, creating opportunities and giving our members the tools they need to build careers and support their families. Most importantly, it puts those decisions where they belong — with our Nation.”

The agreement will allow PBCN to provide training and employment services to members across Saskatchewan and Canada, including those living in urban centres, while strengthening partnerships with employers, training institutions and governments.

“Canada is committed to advancing opportunities for Indigenous Peoples. This important milestone for the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation reflects the value of working in partnership to create the opportunities that will put the power in the hands of the community to decide their future,” said the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services.

The federal government is providing $6.8 million through the existing ISET funding envelope for the PBCN agreement.

PBCN has already seen results. The number of PBCN members funded for training has increased from approximately 20 to more than 500 since PBCN took over program delivery.

Under the agreement, PBCN can tailor programming to community priorities, participant needs and employment opportunities while strengthening relationships with employers, training institutions and government partners. It also provides greater flexibility to connect PBCN members living outside their home communities, including those in urban centres, with employment and training opportunities.

For PBCN, becoming Saskatchewan’s only independent ISET agreement holder means the Nation can make its own decisions about how those opportunities are created and delivered — ensuring employment and training investments respond to PBCN priorities and create lasting benefits for its people and communities.

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Cottage #13/2300 10th Avenue W. PO Box 2320
Prince Albert, SK
SV66Z1

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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