RCMP have still not located five youth from Southend who have been missing for almost a week.

The teens left Southend heading for Reindeer Lake on Nov. 4 and were reported missing Nov. 6.

The four males and one female range in age from 13 to 17.

Two boats were observed at a private dock on Reindeer Lake on Saturday and searchers found a nearby lodge had been broken into with supplies taken.

This gives hope the youth are still alive.

Searchers have been hampered by strong winds and rough waters in the area.

The temperature has dropped down to as low as -18 Celsius with some snow.

Police and the Civilian Air Search and Rescue have searched the lower half of Reindeer Lake.

Reindeer Lake is the second largest lake in Saskatchewan and the ninth largest in Canada.

There is little communication on the lake including no cellular service.