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Two churches destroyed by fire at Little Red Reserve

May 29, 2026 | 2:54 PM

For the second time in less than two weeks, a church at Little Red River Reserve has been destroyed by fire.

The latest incident happened on Thursday at around 11:40 p.m.

The Lakeland and District Fire Department was dispatched to the scene and when they arrived, the fire had already breached the roof of the structure. While crews began attacking the structure fire, reserve wildland crews monitored the area so that there was no fire extension into any surrounding brush.

Prince Albert RCMP determined the church did not have any occupants at the time of the fire. No injuries have been reported to police.

“This investigation – which includes determining the circumstances surrounding how the fire started – is in its preliminary stages,” RCMP told paNOW.


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The other fire occurred on May 20 at around 12:50 p.m.

Crews arrived on scene to find a church completely involved with a spreading wildfire. Crews began attacking the structure fire while the reserve wildfire crews attacked the grass fire.

Buckland Fire and Rescue was contacted to assist by bringing water tenders and man power.

The police investigation determined the fire to be non-criminal in nature. No injuries were reported to police in relation to this incident.

On Friday, RCMP stated their investigation to date has determined the two fires are not connected.

Anyone who may have information about the March 28 fire is encouraged to report it to police by calling 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers.

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