File Hills First Nations Police Service

06/02/2026

MEDIA RELEASE
File Hills First Nations Police Service
Carry the Kettle First Nation

On the evening of Friday, May 29, 2026, File Hills Police Service received a 911 hangup call from a female who reported that she had been run over by a vehicle and was bleeding badly. The call originated from an unknown location on Carry the Kettle First Nation, with only coordinates available.

Officers conducted a search of the area using the provided coordinates and located the female victim, who had sustained serious injuries. Investigation determined that the victim was run over and dragged by a vehicle. EMS attended and transported the female to Indian Head Hospital then on to Regina General Hospital.

A female identified as the driver was located on scene, arrested, and has been charged with the following offences:
• Assault
• Assault with a weapon
• Dangerous driving causing bodily harm
• Impaired operation of a conveyance
• Impaired operation over 80 causing bodily harm
• Fail to comply with a release order

The accused was remanded into custody and appeared in Fort Qu’Appelle Provincial Court June 1, 2026.

File Hills First Nations Police Service
(306)334-3222

05/19/2026

We want to give a big congratulations to Starblanket Cree Nation on bringing the Buffalo back home to Treaty 4 lands. Starblanket joins neighbouring File Hills communities of Peepeekisis and Okanese First Nations in having their own herd.

Fifteen Bison total, 13 females and 2 males came from Alberta and were released on the Starblanket First Nation, Saskatchewan, Canada.

We’re proud to celebrate this with our Starblanket community! Welcome home, Buffalo! 🦬

05/19/2026

This week we honour the Treaties. Sacred agreements built on respect, peace, and a common future.

The File Hills First Nations Police Service is proud to serve and protect several Treaty 4 Nations every day. We do this work with integrity, cultural understanding, and a genuine commitment to community safety and wellness.

Our hope is clear: one day serving all of Treaty 4 with the same dedication and respect.

May 17 to 23 is Treaties Recognition Week in Saskatchewan.

Treaties are foundational agreements between the Crown and First Nations that continue to shape rights, responsibilities and relationships across Saskatchewan.

This year marks 150 years since the signing of Treaty 6, following Treaty 4’s 150th commemoration in 2024. These milestones provide an opportunity to learn more about treaty history and the important role treaties continue to play for all Saskatchewan residents.

To learn more about treaties, visit the Office of the Treaty Commissioner’s webpage at otc.ca

05/13/2026

File Hills First Nations Police Service were proud to be present and witness history in the making at the Tri-Nation MOU signing involving Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation, Piapot First Nation and Pasqua First Nation.

Chief of Police Dean Lerat was proud to don his ceremonial headdress to represent File Hills First Nations Police in the Grand entry and to congratulate the Chiefs of each nation.

The File Hills First Nations Police Service welcomes the opportunity to potentially expand our Police service to represent the Tri-Nations in the near future.

The File Hills First Nations Police Service (FHFNPS) was incorporated on December 20th, 2002 as Saskatchewan’s first and only self administered stand alone Police service and currently services the First Nations of Little Black Bear, Okanese, Star Blanket, Peepeekisis and Carry The Kettle.

We are hiring! [email protected]

05/11/2026

*UPDATE*
2026-06-01 Charges have been laid in relation to the wildfire.

2026-05-11 The fire appears to have been contained once again thanks to the hard work done by the fire teams today. Monitoring is ongoing.

A fast moving wildfire is moving north, west, and east spreading from Starblanket First Nation towards Little Black Bear First Nation. The fire has consumed multiple minor structures and threatened several homes.

Advice for residents:
• Stay vigilant and be aware of any fires near your home
• Avoid areas where firefighters are working to allow them plenty of room to operate safely, due to the smoke the roadways have near zero visibility
• Those with homes in the fire path be prepared to evacuate at a moments notice

Please share this with your neighbours and follow instructions from your local band council, firefighters, and emergency services.

All File Hills Nations Fire Teams as well as Balcarres Fire Dept are on scene.

In case of emergency dial 911.

05/10/2026

File Hills Police members Cst. Rosborough and Cst. Montgrand dropped in at the annual Métis Nation of Saskatchewan Spring Fling at the Métis farm north of Lebret on this beautiful day.

They had a great time connecting with the community and visiting with Marg Friesen, Regional Representative for Eastern Region 3, Métis Nation Saskatchewan. metisnationsask

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at File Hills First Nations Police Service! 💐🌻

05/10/2026

FHFNPS Constable Starblanket proudly participated in the Carry the Kettle NOEC “Honoring Our Graduates” Pow Wow on May 8th, to celebrate CTK youth achievements.

Cst Starblanket pictured with Caige Starr from Carry the Kettle First Nation and Kayden Poorman from Piapot First Nation. 💛🪶🥁

05/10/2026

We extend our thanks to the Saskatchewan RCMP Operational Communications Centre (OCC) dispatchers for their compassion and initiative in establishing a donation fund in honour of the late Constable Brian Auger.

Following the family’s wishes, the funds raised have been donated to the Diabetes Association of Canada.

Your kindness and support mean a great deal. Thank you for standing with us and honouring Brian’s memory. ❤️🚔📞

Saskatchewan RCMP

05/05/2026

File Hills First Nations Police Service stood with our communities today on Red Dress Day.

We proudly participated in both the Balcarres Community School MMIWG Walk and the Peepeekisis Cree Nation MMIWG Smudge Walk.

Two powerful events honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. We walk, smudge and remember to raise awareness together.