Cult's Presence Divides Small Saskatchewan Community

The CBC podcast series "Uncover: The Cult Queen of Canada" explores the impact of a cult's presence in a small community.

Romana Didulo, who identifies as the "Queen of Canada" and is known as a conspiracy theorist, participated in the 2022 Freedom Convoy protests against COVID-19 restrictions. In 2023, Didulo and her followers established themselves in the abandoned school building of Richmound, Saskatchewan.

Many Richmound residents, including the mayor, expressed opposition to the cult's settlement, referencing concerns about a potential takeover. These fears drew parallels to the Rajneesh movement in Antelope, Oregon.

The Rajneesh movement's actions in Antelope, Oregon, as documented in "Wild Wild Country," served as a reference point for residents' anxieties.

A local resident's invitation to the cult prompted divisions within the town, raising questions about whether the newcomers initiated the conflicts or exposed existing rifts. A forthcoming mayoral election further intensified local tensions.