Ron Lukye continues to await his trial, but he was released from custody after new trial dates were set.
A three-day trial was scheduled for Lukye between Dec. 4 and 6 but was adjourned last week. Lukye was on remand while facing a number of charges, which include multiple counts of sexual assault, assault and sexual interference.
The Crown agreed to his release during Estevan provincial court on Monday. The release on conditions comes with a number of provisions. Lukye must reside in an approved residence outside of Estevan, remain within 40 kilometres of that residence at all times and have no contact with his alleged victims and victims families, while not being within five blocks of their homes or workplaces. Lukye is not to be in the Estevan city limits, except to attend court and he must take part in the electronic monitoring program, among other conditions.
A new trial has been scheduled to begin on Jan. 29 but his next court appearance is set for Dec. 21.
In other court proceedings, Philip Arndt, a Manitoba resident, made an appearance as a preliminary inquiry is being planned for his matters. Arndt is charged with impaired driving causing death and impaired driving causing bodily harm, as well as dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death and bodily harm.
The incident occurred on Feb. 11 when Arndt was alleged to be the driver of a car involved in a head-on collision on Highway 39. A 43-year-old Midale woman was killed in the collision.
Arndt's lawyer is still working with the Crown getting prepared for a preliminary inquiry and his matter was adjourned until Jan. 21.
Appearing in custody during Monday's court proceedings was Leah Oldhaver, who was arrested on Dec. 7 for breaching her conditional sentence order. After she pleaded guilty, the Crown suggested a sentence of time served would be appropriate.
Presiding Judge James Benison warned Oldhaver her conditional sentence was ordered after the sentencing judge considered time in jail. That order was made after she pleaded guilty to defrauding customers at a credit union where she worked.
Benison told her she risked a further jail sentence if she continues to breach her conditions. Without a sentence agreed to by the Crown and defence, he said he would have seriously considered a jail sentence for the breach.
Oldhaver's counsel noted that she has paid her restitution in full for her earlier offence and already completed 74 of her 100 community service hours.
One other prisoner appeared in court on Dec. 10, as Justin Garrow answered to charges of assault and theft.
Garrow was remanded in custody and his matters were adjourned until Dec. 13.
