On December 12, 2021, at approximately 4:30 pm, RCMP were alerted to a fire at Bloodvein River Lodge, on an island along the Bloodvein River, south of Bloodvein First Nation. The lodge is only accessible via snowmobile at this time of year.
A Bloodvein RCMP officer immediately attended the scene and observed the building was fully engulfed in flames. It was determined the lodge was vacant as it had been closed up for the season. Nobody was injured. The lodge was a total loss.
The fire is considered suspicious. If you have information, please call Bloodvein RCMP at 204-395-2311, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.