Structure fire on Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation treated as suspicious

Members of Shellbrook RCMP investigating a structure fire on Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation say it’s being treated as suspicious.

At around 3:40 a.m. CT on April 17, police were called to the reserve and found the social development building engulfed in flames.

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Firefighters from the community worked to stop the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings while other crews were dispatched from Saskatchewan emergency management and fire safety in Prince Albert.

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In the end, the social development building was a total loss. No one was hurt, according to police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Shellbrook RCMP at 306-747-2606 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation is approximately 135 kilometres north of Saskatoon.