Five-year-old Frank Young, who was last seen at his residence in the Red Earth Cree Nation on April 19, 2022. (Provided: Prince Albert Grand Council) Photo by Provided photo
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The search for a five-year-old boy who went missing from his home on the Red Earth Cree Nation in April ended with the discovery of his body on Saturday.
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“It is with a heavy heart that I announce the discovery of Frank Young on Saturday 9th July. His remains were found in the water at Red Earth Cree Nation,” Red Earth Cree Nation Chief Fabian Head said in a Facebook post. “We will hold a media conference and release more information at that time. For now, we ask for your prayers and continued support during our time of grief.” Carrot River RCMP said in a news release Sunday that Young’s body was found near the area where he had originally been reported missing and his family had been notified. There are no indications of suspicious circumstances and an autopsy will be performed, the statement said. “This is not how anyone wanted the search for Frank to end. Our deepest condolences go out to Frank’s family, loved ones and community who have been greatly affected by this tragedy,” said Sgt. Richard Tonge, Carrot River RCMP Detachment Commander. “We would like to thank everyone in the community and beyond who helped in the search for Frank.” Young was last seen at his family’s home around 12:30 p.m. on April 19. Since then hundreds of volunteers have been assisting the Carrot River RCMP in the investigation. RCMP said they did not issue an Amber Alert because there was no evidence to suggest Young was abducted. In May, the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN), which represents the 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan, called for an Indigenous alert system to be introduced because Amber Alerts do not apply to all missing persons.
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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said at the time it was a conversation worth having. “Whether it’s a native Amber Alert, or improvements to the Amber Alert that we have, that might be a discussion that our (policing) minister could have with the RCMP,” Moe said. Earlier this year, the state of Washington passed a law to create a network to help track and trace missing Native Americans. When activated, an alert broadcasts information about a missing person on message boards and highway advisory radio messages. It also provides details through news releases to local and regional media. With files from the Canadian Press The news seems to be flying at us faster and faster. From COVID-19 updates to politics and crime and everything in between, it can be hard to keep up. With that in mind, the Saskatoon StarPhoenix has created an evening headlines newsletter that can be delivered daily to your inbox to make sure you’re up to date with the day’s most important news. Click here to register.
