Police still search for suspects from May trailer fire at Sacred Heart Cemetery

St. Paul RCMP released this image from the trailer fire on Tuesday. Image submitted.

Two months after an arson investigation was launched in Saddle Lake, St. Paul RCMP are still looking for more evidence in order to lay charges.

On the morning of Saturday, May 11, St. Paul RCMP responded to a report of an ATCO trailer that had burned down at the Sacred Heart Cemetery, in proximity to the historical location of the Sacred Heart Residential School. 

The trailer belonged to the Acimowin Opaspiw Society, police say, and was being used as part of their residential school investigative work.

RCMP said in the aftermath interviews were done, surveillance was canvassed, all in hopes of identifying a vehicle or suspect.

Fire investigators and St. Paul RCMP Forensics Identification Services were also deployed to gather evidence and examine the scene.

On Tuesday, RCMP put out a call to the public asking for their help in the investigation, with so insufficient evidence to arrest and charge any individuals.

“We are now reaching out to the community for assistance in identifying anyone who may have seen or heard something related to this incident at the Sacred Heart Cemetery. The fire is believed to have been started after 1:30AM,” St. Paul RCMP said in the press release. 

“The RCMP recognizes the impact that this incident has caused to the community and the historical trauma of residential schools. We firmly believe this investigation can be solved and that individuals in the community possess vital information that has not yet been shared with police.”

St. Paul RCMP urges anyone with information, no matter how minor it may seem, to come forward and report to St. Paul RCMP at 780-645-8888.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. Your input could be crucial in solving this incident. We understand that sharing information can sometimes be difficult, but your cooperation is vital to ensure the safety and well-being of our community. Every detail counts, and your contribution could make a significant difference.