Ashley St. Germaine, a senior investigator with Saskatchewan RCMP’s Major Crimes Branch, addressed reporters in Regina on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, about the ongoing investigation in Richmound, Saskatchewan. The Canadian Press
Health authorities in Saskatchewan have declared a former school building used by Romana Didulo, the self-styled “Queen of Canada,” and her followers unfit for people to live in. The group has been ordered to leave immediately.
Building Deemed Unsafe
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) said Friday that the Richmound property cannot house residents under Section 22 of the Public Health Act. The building, which served as a base for Didulo’s supporters, was labelled unsafe because it is a multi-person residence without a municipal sewer connection.
The order requires anyone inside the school building to vacate, though it does not apply to trailers parked on the property. Officials warned that anyone defying the order could face fines of up to $75,000 for a first offence, and $100 for every day the violation continues.
Police Action at the Site
Earlier in the week, RCMP entered the compound with a search warrant. Officers arrested Didulo, property owner Ricky Manz, and 14 followers. Everyone was released, but Didulo and Manz were rearrested the next day after allegedly breaking a condition not to contact each other.
Police said they launched the search after a report of a firearm on the property. Officers seized 13 replica semi-automatic handguns, ammunition, and electronic devices.
Health Authority Findings
The SHA said it reviewed the site with RCMP and local officials before declaring the building uninhabitable. “As of Friday September 5, 2025, SHA public health has gathered sufficient evidence regarding health concerns and compliance issues at this premises to determine there is a risk to public health safety,” the agency stated.
The order will remain in effect until all health concerns are addressed to the satisfaction of a public health officer.
Group Responds
Members of the group posted an online video Saturday claiming they had moved to a new location. Spokesperson Darlene Ondi, joined by Christopher Justin Maffenbeier, who referred to himself as the “second prime minister of the kingdom of Canada,” said they complied with the order.
Ondi said officials forced them to leave with no warning. “It’s inhumane, it’s indecent, it’s unlawful,” she argued.
Ongoing Legal Issues
Both Didulo and Manz face further legal troubles. They were previously accused of trying to intimidate someone involved in the justice system. In July, police charged Manz with assaulting two officers.
Impact on Richmound
Residents of Richmound, located west of Regina, have voiced concerns for months. Many complained that the group’s activities created tension in the small village. Over the summer, the village office limited public access to scheduled appointments only, citing harassment and intimidation by members of the group.
