Searchers have continued to scour Lake Winnipeg for two men from Misipawistik Cree Nation who went missing last week, along with fellow fisherman Tyler Ballantyne, whose body was found on June 29.
Ballantyne, along with Delaney McGillvary and Rayden Dick went to lift nets on Lake Winnipeg on June 27. The group shot and dressed a young bull moose at Little Moose Lake on Long Point, but did not return home as expected that night.
Other fisherman from Misipawistik, located 430 kilometres north of Winnipeg, at Grand Rapids, have searched for the men, along with RCMP.
Tyler Ballantyne was a fourth-generation fisherman from Misipawistik Cree Nation. His body was found on June 29.
In a news release, Misipawistik Cree Nation thanked the volunteers for their time and support in looking for the men.
Chief Heidi Cook said she’s grateful for the support and for those sending “prayers and good vibes” for the search.
Ballantyne, 31, and Dick, 28, were fourth-generation fishermen. McGillvary, 29, was a member of Opaskwayak Cree Nation who was adopted and raised in Misipawistik.
Ballantyne, whose nickname was “Simba,” was an active trapper, hunter and family man, who had six children and another one on the way.
McGillvary enjoyed fishing, hunting and trapping and spending time with family and friends.
Rayden Dick, 28, remains missing.
Dick, the oldest of eight siblings, had fished with his father and late grandfather since he was 14.
— Free Press staff
Delaney McGillvary, 29, remains missing.