BATTLEFORD — The trial for one of the accused in the death of 22-year-old Quin Squair from Wilkie has now been moved to the Court of King's Bench in Saskatoon, instead of the Court of King's Bench in Battleford.
Colton Swiftwolfe, facing a second-degree murder charge, is scheduled to stand trial starting Sept. 15.
According to the RCMP, Battlefords RCMP found Squair with serious injuries at a home on Saulteaux First Nation after getting a call about an assault on April 18, 2023. Officers provided first aid and called for assistance from local EMS. On April 19, 2023, police were told that Squair wouldn’t survive his injuries and RCMP Major Crimes took over the investigation.
A publication ban is in effect until all of the accused individuals have gone through the court system.
Another accused, Wionna Katcheech, facing a manslaughter charge, is wanted on a warrant.
A youth in the case has already gone through the court system.
Two other accused in the case were recently sentenced.
Alex Gopher, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Sept. 5, was sentenced to 2,730 days or 7.5 years in prison. Less enhanced credit for time served, he has 1,437 days or about three years and 11 months left to serve.
Riley Gopher, who pleaded guilty to break and enter and assault causing bodily harm on Sept. 5, was sentenced to 1,644 days or 4.5 years in prison. Less enhanced credit for time served he has 342 days or about 11.4 months left to serve.
– With files from Lisa Joy
