Global News·Canada·Friday, October 16, 2026 at 03:03 PM UTC

RCMP end dangerous person alert for Red Earth Cree Nation area

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Aaron D'Andrea

Posted October 16, 2026 11:03 am

1 min read

An RCMP shoulder patch is seen in Toronto, on Monday, July 27, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan. SAK

Saskatchewan RCMP ended a dangerous person alert Thursday night, saying it no longer believes there’s an imminent public safety risk.

Police issued the alert earlier Thursday for Red Earth Cree Nation in northeastern Saskatchewan and the surrounding area.

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Officers were responding to reports of a person armed with a gun.

Authorities were asking people to stay inside, seek immediate shelter and to lock their doors and windows.

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