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By Ben Tompkins
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BREAKING: Dangerous Person alert issued in Red Earth Cree Nation area

Oct 15, 2026 | 3:53 PM

Saskatchewan RCMP have issued a dangerous person alert for the Red Earth Cree Nation area.

The alert, issued around 3:40 p.m. Thursday, advised the public about a person with a gun wearing a Canada Goose vest and sweatpants. Police believe the suspect is a male and is approximately 5 feet tall.

“He is believed to be armed,” the RCMP reported in an update.

Police are urging the public to find a safe location immediately, lock their doors and not approach the suspect.

Locals are also told not to share police locations, avoid the Red Earth Cree Nation area, and to call 911 with any available tips/information.

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No other details were provided. The RCMP said the situation is rapidly unfolding and would provide updates as soon as possible.

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by Ben Tompkins

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