Mary Bird charged with second-degree murder in relation to the death of Wilfred Ballantyne in Lac La Ronge SK

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La Ronge RCMP received a report of an unresponsive male at a residence on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band in the community of Kitsaki on November 25th at approximately 1:15 a.m.

On arrival, police located 31-year-old Wilfred Ballantyne from Pelican Narrows, Saskatchewan deceased at the scene.

As a result of the investigation RCMP Major Crimes, arrested 22-year-old Mary Bird from La Ronge and charged her with one count, second-degree murder.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to contact their local police service. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).