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By Nigel Maxwell

Public safety

RCMP conduct murder investigation in Snowden

Nov 6, 2025 | 8:41 PM

A charge of second degree murder has been laid after a woman’s death in Snowden.

Kevin Searcy, 68, is scheduled to appear Friday in Melfort Provincial Court.

On Wednesday, at approximately 1:20 p.m., Nipawin RCMP received a request for a wellness check at a residence in Snowden.

Officers responded and located 69-year-old Diane Searcy deceased at the residence. Officers secured the scene for further investigation.

Kevin Searcy was arrested at the scene.

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RCMP have confirmed the two were known to each other and in a relationship.

Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes continues to investigate.

Snowden is located about 80km. northeast of Prince Albert.

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Snowden had a population of 15 living in 10 of its 13 total private dwellings.

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