A 29-year-old male from La Ronge is facing arson charges for starting a fire in the Weyakwin area this spring.
On May 26 a fire was ignited in the Weyakwin area. Fire investigators from the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) began investigating the cause and origin of the fire, known as the Ditch 2 fire, which spread and caused structure damage as well as the evacuation of several communities.
It was determined that the fire was human-caused and the Waskesiu RCMP launched an investigation.
As a result, 29-year-old Jason Halkett from La Ronge was charged with one count, arson – damage to property, Section 434, Criminal Code. Officers worked to locate and arrest him.
On Wednesday, August 27, Saskatoon Police Service arrested Halkett in Saskatoon.
He appeared in Saskatoon Provincial Court yesterday.