News release
Saskatchewan RCMP continue to investigate firearms incidents on Big Island Lake Cree Nation
January 6, 2026
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Big Island Lake Cree Nation, Saskatchewan
From: Saskatchewan RCMP
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Saskatchewan RCMP continue to investigate a shooting on Big Island Lake Cree Nation that led to a dangerous persons alert on December 30, 2025, and reports of a firearm being discharged on Big Island Lake Cree Nation on January 2, 2026.
Currently, investigators have not determined if these incidents are connected.
Pierceland RCMP continue to investigate the firearm discharge on January 2 with the assistance of Saskatchewan RCMP’s North Battlefords Provincial General Investigation Section. Investigation has determined that shots were fired and bullets struck multiple residences on Big Island Lake Cree Nation. No individuals reported injuries to police.
Saskatchewan RCMP continue to urge anyone with information about either of these incidents to report it to police immediately by dialling 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
“If you saw something, say something,” says Inspector Ashley St. Germaine, senior investigative officer with Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes Branch.
“While investigators continue to collect and analyze evidence, including video surveillance, eyewitness accounts will be key to providing answers to the victims and their families.”
Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes investigators continue to work to identify and locate the suspects involved in the December 30 shooting on Big Island Lake Cree Nation that resulted in one death, left three injured and led to a dangerous persons alert.
Saskatchewan RCMP has confirmed the deceased victim is a 31-year-old male. We are not able give a further update on the condition of the hospitalized victims as that would be considered their personal health information, which we are unable to provide due to Privacy Act obligations.
At this time, police have not made any arrests. Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes investigators are actively working to identify and locate the suspects. If a renewed risk to public safety is identified, we will notify the public.
Further updates will be provided as they become available. If an imminent risk to public safety is identified, we will notify the public.
Residents of Big Island Lake Cree Nation will notice a continued increased police presence as these investigations continue.
RCMP officers from across the province are involved in investigating these files and providing additional patrols on Big Island Lake Cree Nation, including police officers from Pierceland RCMP Detachment, Saskatchewan RCMP’s Major Crimes Unit, North Battleford Forensic Identification Section (FIS), North Battleford and Prince Albert Provincial General Investigation Sections (GIS), North Battleford Crime Reduction Team (CRT), Meadow Lake CRT, Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) and the Historical Case Unit (HCU).
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Please note: As of January 1, 2026, Saskatchewan RCMP’s Major Crimes Unit and Provincial General Investigation Sections have undergone name changes. For communications related to these investigations, we will refer to them by their previous names to ensure continuity.