RCMP probing man’s death on Montreal Lake Cree Nation

Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes is investigating a man’s death on the Montreal Lake Cree Nation.

In a media release, the Mounties said their communications centre got a call Tuesday at about 12:40 a.m. about a man needing medical assistance on the First Nation located about 100 kilometres north of Prince Albert.

Officers from the Montreal Lake RCMP detachment responded and found the man laying on a road. He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

“Preliminary information indicates the circumstances of the individual’s death are suspicious,” the Mounties’ release said. “As a result, Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes have taken carriage of the ongoing investigation.”

The man has been identified as 50-year-old Keith Stewart. His family has been notified of his death.

The Mounties said there will be an increased presence on the First Nation as they investigate Stewart’s death.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call their local police, their local RCMP detachment at 310-RCMP, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.