Two men are dead after a helicopter crashed on an island in the North Saskatchewan River north of Paynton Thursday, Oct. 22.
RCMP say the crash was reported at around 2 p.m.
Dead are the 55-year-old pilot from Campbell River, B.C. and his 30-year-old passenger from Prince Albert. Both were declared dead at the scene.
Police say initial investigation has determined the helicopter was being used to access and repair power poles.
The Transportation Safety Board will investigate events leading up to the crash. The RCMP have notified Occupational Health and Safety.
Members from Battlefords, Maidstone and Turtleford detachments and STARS responded to the crash.
