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Community members placed dozens of gifts around the MMIW monument. (Image Credit: Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
By Nigel Maxwell
Suspicious death

Vigil for teenage girl reflects outpouring of community support

Aug 20, 2026 | 6:30 AM

With tears in her eyes and surrounded by family members, Danica Moore said she will never stop fighting for her daughter. 

On a day when she should have been celebrating Peyton Flett’s 15th birthday, the grieving mother was instead speaking at a community vigil for her daughter. Almost a week has passed since her lifeless body was found in an area of the city’s southeast side. At this stage of the police investigation, while deemed suspicious, the cause of death remains unknown.

The massive crowd that gathered Wednesday night at the riverbank placed dozens of stuffed animals, flowers and small gifts around the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls monument.

 “My daughter reached each and every one of you, and I thank you for that,” Moore said. 

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Flett was born and raised in Prince Albert and, like other kids her age, loved playing Roblox, reading, and just sitting outside enjoying nature. Moore said her daughter was gentle and kind, but also outspoken and independent. 

“Everyone who knew Peyton knew she was strong, and for this reason I have to fight for Peyton.” 

Peyton was initially reported missing on June 30. Moore expressed frustration that when her daughter disappeared, she was passed off as being a runaway. 

“And because of that I guess they put her on the back burner and no child should ever be neglected like that.” 

Danica Moore addresses the large crowd.
Danica Moore addresses the large crowd. (Image Credit: Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) Chief Brian Hardlotte was among the invited speakers and was visibly emotional when he thanked both the police service and the volunteers who searched for Peyton. 

“It’s not easy to do an address like this when you have children yourself,” he said. 

Flett was enrolled in both the PAGC’s YES program, which connects youth with their culture, and the outreach program. Hardlotte called on all levels of government to provide more funding for critical youth programs. 

“Our people are moving into the urban centres, and we have to watch out for our young people,” he said

PAGC Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte was supported at the microphone by PAGC Vice Chief Chris Jobb and Shoal Lake Cree Nation Chief Erma Merasty.
PAGC Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte was supported at the microphone by PAGC Vice Chief Chris Jobb and Shoal Lake Cree Nation Chief Erma Merasty. (Image Credit: Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

(Image Credit: Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Prince Albert Police Chief Patrick Nogier confirmed the investigation into Peyton’s death remains active and also pledged to work with PAGC to address missing youth. 

“We can bring our youth home. It’s challenging to do it alone, but we can do it together. When we trust one another and when we trust process, we can make a difference in our community, and we are committed to doing that in the Prince Albert Police Service.” 

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