On Monday shortly before 8:30 a.m., Sandy Bay RCMP responded to a report of a seriously injured man. He had been taken to the local health clinic where he died shortly after.

An arrest was made that same day.  As a result of investigation, 23-year-old Nicholas David Paul Bear of Sandy Bay is charged with one count, second degree murder in connection to the death of Nickison Bear.

Nicholas Bear appeared in Prince Albert Provincial Court via phone at 9:30 a.m. on December 1, 2021.

Meanwhile, Carrot River RCMP responded to a report of a fight at a home on the Red Earth Cree Nation around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday morning and say one man died at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing at this time and no charges have been laid.  RCMP had advised residents there would be a continued increased police presence in the community as part of the investigation.