Romana Didulo, a self-styled leader who calls herself the “Queen of Canada,” is once again in the spotlight. She will appear in court in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, for a bail hearing following her arrest last week. Didulo, 50, is facing serious charges connected to her activities in the small village of Richmound, where she and her followers had taken over a decommissioned school building.
RCMP officers raided the property last Wednesday after receiving reports that one of the group’s members might have a firearm. During the raid, police seized 13 imitation semi-automatic handguns, ammunition, and a large number of electronic devices.
Sixteen people were arrested in the raid, though most were later released. Didulo and one of her key followers, Ricky Manz, were rearrested and charged with failing to comply with an undertaking and intimidating a justice system participant.
The undertaking they are accused of breaching involved a condition that they were not to contact each other.
According to information presented in court, the intimidation charge stems from a July investigation in Richmound. It involves allegations of threats or intimidation directed toward four people, including a police officer.
Both Didulo and Manz remained in custody over the weekend and are scheduled for bail hearings.
The group’s presence in Richmound, a village with about 120 residents, has been a source of rising tension. Locals accuse Didulo’s followers of harassment and even plotting to take over the town. Residents have expressed fear and frustration, as the group often carried out unusual activities around the old school building.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority investigated the school-turned-compound and found it unfit for human habitation. Inspectors discovered that the building was not connected to a municipal sewage system, creating a health risk.
On Friday, the health authority posted an order to vacate, declaring the structure unsafe. Photos of the notice quickly spread on social media, showing the order attached to fencing around the property.
The health authority confirmed it had “gathered sufficient evidence” of health risks and compliance issues before making its decision.
RCMP confirmed that at least three additional people from the group are likely to face charges as part of the ongoing investigation. Police continue to examine the seized weapons, electronics, and other materials.
The case has raised questions about public safety, community trust, and how local authorities handle groups that cause disruptions in small communities.
Romana Didulo is a controversial figure who claims to be the “Queen of Canada.” Over the past few years, she has gained a following by spreading conspiracy theories and positioning herself as a leader of an alternative government.
Critics describe her as a cult leader who uses fear and false promises to gain control over her followers. Her arrest is the latest in a series of confrontations with authorities.
Didulo and Manz’s bail hearings are set for Monday in Swift Current Provincial Court. Until then, they will remain in custody.
Authorities say their priority is ensuring the safety of the Richmound community while legal proceedings continue. For the residents of the small village, this is another chapter in a troubling saga that has shaken their sense of peace and security.
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