Results: Saskatchewan Village Threatened By Cult Of Self-Proclaimed "Queen Of Canada"

The small village of of Richmound, Saskatchewan may only have a population of slightly over 100 people, but is now the center of controversy. An extremist cult leader and her followers have set up camp in a small Saskatchewan village, 83 kilometres northwest of Maple Creek, near the Alberta border. The group, who call themselves the "Kingdom of Canada", has called for public execution of elected officials and other members in and around the community. Have you ever heard of Richmound, or the "Kingdom of Canada"?

Romana Didulo is known as a far-right QAnon conspiracy theorist. She has declared herself the "Queen of Canada," among other titles including the national Indigenous leader. She has amassed thousands of followers by pushing conspiracy theories and what she calls decrees through social media, particularly Telegram — a messaging app that has grown in popularity with the far right. Didulo and some of her followers have been travelling around the country for some time. On Sept. 13, they were forced out of Kamsack, Sask., by the townspeople. Do you agree that online threats should be taken seriously?

The cult then made its way to Richmound on Sept. 15, and have been staying at the former Richmound School, having been invited by the property owner. Local residents do not feel safe with them there. People there are nervous about the group's extreme beliefs, their behaviour and their potential impact on the children in the village. They have been protesting outside of the former school, hoping to drive them out. Do you agree that this group poses a real threat to the village?

Didulo sent village administration at least four "cease and desist" emails, addressing the mayor, village councillors, members of the fire department, RCMP members, and a school teacher — all by name — accusing them of corruption, bullying, and stalking, and calling these behaviours "dangerous," "illegal" and "immoral." Saturday, police arrested Ricky Manz on assault charges. Manz is the man who invited Didulo and her 'Kingdom of Canada' group to come and stay at the former Richmound School building. Manz is the reported owner of the property. Will you be following this story as it unfolds in the coming days or weeks?