Route links
- Saskatchewan
- Local news
Young was last seen at his family home in Red Earth Cree Nation around 12:30 pm on April 19th.
Five-year-old Frank Young, who was last seen at his residence in the Cree Nation of the Red Earth on April 19, 2022. (Photo: Grand Council of Prince Albert) Photo provided
Content of the article
The search for a five-year-old boy who went missing at his home in the Red Earth Cree Nation in April ended with the discovery of his body on Saturday.
Content of the article
“It is with a heavy heart that I announce the discovery of Frank Young on Saturday, July 9. His remains were found in the water in the Cree Nation of the Red Earth,” said the head of the Cree Nation of the Earth. Red, Fabian Head, in a post on Facebook.
“We will hold a media conference and at this time we will give more information. For now, we ask for your prayers and your continued support during our time of pain.”
Carrot River RCMP said in a press release Sunday that Young’s body was found near the area that was originally reported missing and that his family had been notified.
There are no indications of suspicious circumstances and an autopsy will be performed, according to the statement.
“That’s not how anyone wanted Frank’s search to end. Our deepest condolences are to Frank’s family, loved ones and community who have been deeply affected by this tragedy,” the sergeant said. Richard Tonge, commander of the Carrot River RCMP Detachment.
“We would like to thank everyone within the community and beyond, who helped in Frank’s search.”
Young was last seen at his family home around 12:30 p.m. on April 19. Since then, hundreds of volunteers had been helping the Carrot River RCMP with the research. The RCMP has said it did not issue an Amber alert because there was no evidence to suggest that Young was abducted.
In May, the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN), which represents 74 first nations in Saskatchewan, called for the introduction of an indigenous alert system so that amber alerts do not apply to all missing persons.
Content of the article
Saskatchewan Prime Minister Scott Moe said at the time that it was worth having a conversation.
“Whether it’s an indigenous amber alert or improvements to the amber alert we have, it could be a conversation our (police) minister could have with the RCMP,” Moe said.
Earlier this year, Washington state passed a law to create a network to help identify and locate missing Indians.
When activated, an alert emits information about a missing person on message signs and road warning radio messages. It also provides details through press releases to local and regional media.
With Canadian Press archives
The news seems to be flying towards us faster and faster. From COVID-19 updates to politics and crime and everything in between, it can be hard to keep up. With that in mind, Saskatoon StarPhoenix has created an Afternoon newsletter that can be sent daily to your inbox to make sure you’re up to date with the most important news of the day. Click here to subscribe.