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Wildfire arsonist sentencing postponed again

The hearing was delayed for the fourth time as lawyers prepare contested sentencing submissions, and Halkett could face up to 14 years in prison.

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Jason Halkett is escorted from the band hall at Montreal Lake Cree Nation on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 (Image Credit: Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)

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Sentencing delayed again for man behind Ditch-2 wildfire

Jason Halkett will have to wait at least a few more weeks to learn what type of sentence he will serve for starting the Ditch-2 wildfire last year after pleading guilty in April.

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Wildfire arsonist sentencing postponed again

Jason Halkett is escorted from the band hall at Montreal Lake Cree Nation on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 (Image Credit: Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)

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Battlefords NOW broke the news on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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