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Sask. RCMP investigating Lac La Ronge homicide

On Nov. 25, 2023 around 1:15 a.m., La Ronge RCMP received a report of an unresponsive male at a residence on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band in the community of Kitsaki. Saskatchewan RCMP / Supplied

Saskatchewan RCMP are investigating an early morning homicide amid the Lac La Ronge Indian Band in the community of Kitsaki.

On Nov. 25, around 1:15 a.m., La Ronge RCMP responded to a call about an unresponsive male in the community. Officers found a 31-year-old male dead at the scene.

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He has been identified as Wilfred Ballantyne from Pelican Narrows, Sask. His family has been notified and Victim Services has been engaged to provide support.

RCMP say a 22-year-old Mary Bird from La Ronge is charged with one count of second-degree murder.

She is scheduled to appear in La Ronge Provincial Court on Nov. 27 at 9:30 a.m.

RCMP Major Crimes continues to investigate, and an increased police presence will continue in the community.

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