Birch Narrows chief calls for support after homicide in Turnor Lake – Prince Albert Daily Herald

May 12, 2026

Saskatoon StarPhoenix

The chief of Birch Narrows Dene Nation says he’s been raising concerns about addictions and public safety for years in the area of Turnor Lake, where a 21-year-old mother was recently killed.

“She really cared about her son, she loved her son,” Chief Jonathon Sylvestre said during a video conference in Saskatoon Monday afternoon.

He added that Shalayah Montgrand, who was an aunt to his grandchildren, was a “nice and gentle” person.

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