Nicholas David Bear will be tried at Melfort Court of King's Bench. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

By Nigel Maxwell

Trials

Sandy Bay murder case committed for trial

Apr 24, 2023 | 11:03 AM

Editor’s note: This story was updated on August 1, 2023 to confirm the trial dates that were set.

A man accused of murdering his brother will be tried by a judge and jury at Melfort Court of King’s Bench.

That was the outcome of a brief hearing Monday morning at Prince Albert Provincial Court.

Nicholas David Bear, 23 is facing a charge of second-degree murder, following the death of Nickison Bear in December 2021.

On the morning of the incident, police received a call about a seriously injured man in Sandy Bay. Nickison Bear was brought to a health clinic and later died.

Health

Saskatchewan warned of helium supply cut because of Middle East war

Apr 04, 2026

Out of this World

WATCH: Canadian Space Agency's first space to Earth video call with Jeremy Hansen

Apr 04, 2026

Iran War

Iran calls on public to find 'enemy pilot' as U.S. continues frantic search

Apr 04, 2026

Nicholas was arrested without incident later that day.

A preliminary inquiry hearing was initially scheduled for Monday, but the defence instead agreed to commit the case directly to trial.

A total of ten days have been set aside for the trial, which will start April 22, 2024.

—

nigel.maxwell@pattisonmedia.com

On Twitter: @nigelmaxwell