On March 1, 2023, at approximately 8:00 am, Island Lake RCMP responded to a report of two female youths found outside a residence on St. Theresa Point First Nation.

The two females, both 14-years-of-age, were taken to the nursing station where they were pronounced deceased.

It is believed the two youths were outside for a period of time. The temperature was approximately -23 degree Celsius overnight in the community.

Autopsies will be conducted and Island Lake RCMP continue to investigate.