By Canadian Press

Saskatchewan First Nation asks for Army Rangers to help in search for missing boy

May 16, 2022 | 12:29 PM

PRINCE ALBERT, SK — A Saskatchewan First Nation says it has asked the federal government to send in the Canadian Rangers to help search for a missing five-year-old boy.

Chief Fabian Head of Red Earth Cree Nation says it is still waiting for a response from Ottawa about the Rangers, which are part of the Canadian Army Reserve.

Indigenous groups say they have also asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe to send immediate help.

Five-year-old Frank Young disappeared from the First Nation 28 days ago, and those involved in the search say they are running out of resources.

Chief Marcel Head of neighbouring Shoal Lake Cree Nation says searchers need mental health supports and more equipment, including boats, all-terrain vehicles, fuel and boots.

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He says crews won’t stop searching until Frank is found, but they are getting tired.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 16, 2022.

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