RCMP responded to two incidents in Bigstone over the weekend. (File photo/larongeNOW Staff)

By larongeNOW Staff

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RCMP investigating assault caught on camera, weekend house fire

Oct 21, 2025 | 4:02 PM

La Ronge RCMP are investigating an assault that was recorded and uploaded on social media over the weekend.

In an email to larongeNOW, Saskatchewan RCMP stated on Oct. 18 at around 9:30 p.m, police received several reports of an assault that occurred on Bigstone.

Officers responded and an investigation determined an altercation occurred between a group of individuals, where one of the individuals was assaulted and injured. They received treatment for injuries described as non life-threatening in nature.

About six hours later, on Oct.19 at approximately 3 a.m., La Ronge RCMP received a report of a fire at a house on Bigstone. Police and the members with the La Ronge Regional Fire Department are working to determine the cause and origin of the fire.

Fire Chief Keaton Cloud told larongeNOW on Monday the fire has been deemed suspicious.

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La Ronge RCMP continues to investigate both incidents and anyone with information should report it to police by dialing 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

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