A tragic incident on the Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation has led to multiple charges against a 67-year-old woman following the death of a child. The child, under the age of 12, was discovered deceased at a residence on May 10, 2026.
RCMP Response and Investigation
Rosthern RCMP officers responded to a distress call at a home on the Cree Nation. Emergency medical services also attended and pronounced the child dead at the scene. The Saskatchewan Coroners Service deemed the death suspicious, prompting the RCMP Serious Crimes Unit from Saskatoon to take over the investigation.
Charges Laid
On Wednesday, the 67-year-old woman was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminal negligence causing death, failure to provide the necessities of life, and abandoning a child. RCMP have not released the names of the child or the accused, citing ongoing investigations.
Court Appearances
The accused appeared in Saskatoon provincial court on Thursday and is scheduled to appear next on June 17 in Rosthern provincial court. No further details have been provided by authorities at this time.
This case has deeply affected the community, and updates will be shared as the legal process unfolds.
