RCMP say Myles Sanderson was arrested near Rosthern, Sask., at about 3:30 p.m. CST Wednesday. RCMP say he suffered a medical problem shortly after the arrest and was pronounced dead at a hospital in Saskatoon. Ten people died and 18 others were injured on the James Smith Cree Nation and the nearby village of Weldon, Sask., over the Labor Day weekend. Those tallies do not include Miles or his brother, Damien Sanderson, who was also facing charges before he was found dead on Monday. Thursday’s press conference is scheduled for 11 a.m. CST at James Smith Cree Nation. Expected speakers include James Smith Chief Wally Burns, Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte of the Prince Albert Grand Council, Chief Bobby Cameron of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations and others. The James Smith Cree Nation is located approximately 170 kilometers northeast of Saskatoon. Support is available for anyone affected by the latest reports. You can speak with a mental health professional through Wellness Together Canada by calling 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 686868 for youth or 741741 for adults. It’s free and confidential. The Hope for Wellness Hotline offers immediate help to Indigenous people across Canada. Mental health counseling and crisis support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-855-242-3310 or via online chat at www.hopeforwellness.ca.
