Ivor Antoine Wapass, 44, remains in custody while facing a charge of second-degree murder connected to the death of Roger Standingwater on Sept. 15, 2018. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

By Angela Brown

IN COURT

Accused in Thunderchild First Nation murder case still awaits bail hearing

Jan 14, 2020 | 1:59 PM

A man charged in connection to a homicide on the Thunderchild First Nation in 2018 remains in custody as he awaits a bail hearing.

Ivor Antoine Wapass, 44, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Roger Standingwater, 57, on Sept. 15, 2018. Wapass was arrested Nov. 1, 2019.

He appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court via CCTV Tuesday.

Crown prosecutor Suzanne Reid said the date of the bail hearing is anticipated for Feb. 13 at Queen’s Bench Court in Battleford but still needs to confirm the date.

Judge Murray Pelletier adjourned Wapass’ case to Feb. 18 at North Battleford Provincial Court for election and/or plea.

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Wapass must continue to abide by an order not to have contact with six individuals whose names are protected under a publication ban.

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