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Arson suspects have matters adjourned

The two co-accused in the Jan. 3 apartment fire arson case had their matters come up in North Battleford provincial court this week
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The latest developments in the Jan. 3 apartment fire arson case.

NORTH BATTLEFORD - The two co-accused in the Jan. 3 apartment fire arson case had their matters come up in North Battleford Provincial Court this week.

Earlier this week, matters for Naomi Yellowtail were adjourned to Feb. 11 for a show cause hearing. Yellowtail is facing charges of arson with disregard for human life and breach of undertaking.

Friday, Keeanu Crookedneck appeared by phone before Judge Michelle Baldwin. Crookedneck’s matters have been adjourned to March 11 for a show cause hearing, by which time it should be known whether electronic monitoring would be available. Crookedneck is charged with arson and arson with disregard for human life. 

Both suspects are in custody; lawyers for both accused are seeking their release on electronic monitoring.