Search for Alex McGillivary and Kathryn Cusveller

Chief Ava Bear’s update

Sept 5 2:30 pm Update RCMP did not use jet boat today but continue to follow up leads. Ground search expanded at Muskoday. Crews done for today with no new info from ground search. Resuming Sept 6 at 10:00 am for searchers wishing to participate. Meet at Muskoday Fire Hall. ... It is thought the two may have their cats with them and may have them in a cat carrier. Some reports of possible sighting in South East Prince Albert but not yet confirmed. These reports are being followed up. Missing Persons Liaisons from Prince Albert are prepared to offer assistance to the family on Tuesday. The family is grateful for any and all help provided with the search. Please call Muskoday Emergency Operations Centre tip line at 306-940-8737 if you have information regarding the search or call RCMP. Joan Bear at firehall all weekend at 306-960-2065.

Sept 5 10:00 am Update RCMP bringing jet boat out today to check waterways Posters available for pick up.

Electronic Internet Support Needed Looking for people interested in working with the Emergency Operations Centre to provide a coordinated effort to distribute the electronic Missing Persons poster to every possible Missing Persons site in each major centre in Saskatchewan such as police departments, shelter agencies etc. We would also like the notices sent to all Missing Persons websites and Facebook pages on local, regional, provincial and national levels. Smart Phones, laptops, tablets or personal computers can be used in this effort. Please call or text Joan Bear at 306-960-2065 at the Emergency Operations Centre if you would like an assignment in this type of search effort. This important work can be done anywhere and any time of the day.

Sept 4 Search Update from Emergency Operations Centre in Muskoday. All leads coming in have been carefully followed up through available resources. Every one has to be checked carefully and thoroughly to avoid misinformation and to eliminate rumours. The RCMP search plane was used yesterday for air surveillance support to check fields, bush areas and along the river upto the River Forks. Ground forces worked to follow up any findings from air surveillance.... Poster distribution has been done by volunteers picking up posters and dropping them off wherever they were travelling to outside the community. There are plenty of posters to be put up. We have RCMP and Prince Albert Police officers dedicated to help with the search efforts. The Family appreciates any and all support and thanks everyone for bringing food, refreshments and giving their time to help.

Sept 4 10 am Searchers meet at Muskoday Fire Hall Nick will lead any ground searches starting at 10:00 am for any volunteers that want to come out and help. Joan Bear will be at the Emergency Operation Centre at the Fire Hall over the weekend. 306-969-2065. Please call any tips into the established tip line at 306-940-8737.

Update/Located: Prince Albert RCMP asks for public’s assistance locating two missing young adults 2021-09-09 3:30 p.m.... The two young adults from Muskoday First Nation reported missing on August 26, 2021 have been located safe. ^ch

Sept 2 5pm Update This to confirm that an alleged sighting of the two being seen in Prince Albert supposedly getting Covid shots has proven untrue after RCMP investigated further. Ground search continues in Muskoday. Volunteers are urgently needed to help with this. Group meets again in the morning at the Muskoday Fire Hall. ... From the Emergency Operations Centre.

Day 5 of our search resumes. We are grateful for the support of Staff Sgt. Major Darryl Milo (2nd in Command), Cpl. Patrick Duffy from Saskatoon’s Search and Rescue, and Cst. Loni Renwick of the RCMP, pictured here with Troy Bear of the Muskoday Fire Department and Shane Bair of PAGC’s Search and Rescue.

Sept 1 8:30 am plans Ground search at more of the wooded areas today during the morning for those that can help with that. Bad weather expected this afternoon. Need boots on the ground, drone support, quads for the morning search.... Posters were distributed in Prince Albert yesterday. Anybody seeing them please report to Incident Commander Michelle Vandervorde at 306-940-8737 or Troy Bear, Muskoday Fire Chief. Family has heard nothing from them during the search. They are concerned about their general welfare and would like to know they are okay.

PUBLIC NOTICE Day 3: Chief Ava Bear of Muskoday First Nation is giving a live update and asking the public to share the poster below. If you have seen Alex or Kathryn , please call the RCMP or EOC Co-Leads Michelle Vandevord @ (306) 940-8737 or Troy Bear @ (306) 940-9594.