Tragic Loss of Young Sheriff on First Day Back | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

A young, beloved First Nations sheriff, Brett Matheson-Maytwayashing, died tragically at 27 in a train collision on his first day back at work — just days after returning from a sacred sun dance ceremony. A devoted father and community leader, he spent a decade guiding traditional ceremonies and lived by principles of humility, non-judgment, and keeping youth away from drugs and alcohol. His family insists he was not distracted by his phone at the time. The crash, involving a sheriff’s van on a rural road, left his colleague with minor injuries. Manitoba RCMP, aided by CN Police and Workplace…