By Shane Clausing

RCMP

RCMP lay charges after arson attack near High Prairie

Oct 29, 2020 | 2:54 PM

The High Prairie RCMP have laid charges after a bulldozer was deliberately set on fire.

On August 24 at 1:15 a.m., High Prairie RCMP received a call of a bulldozer burning on the side of Township Road 782 on Peavine Metis Settlement.

The High Prairie fire department was also called in. Damage to the bulldozer was over $500,000.

The investigation into the incident resulted in two individuals being charged.

A 17-year-old male and 23-year-old Brett Blackhurst, both from High Prairie, have both been charged with arson and were released on undertakings with conditions.

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Blackhurst is scheduled to appear in High Prairie court on November 16. The 17-year-old male is scheduled to appear in High Prairie Provincial Youth Court on November 2.

The youth’s name will not be made public because of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.