Chance Smith's murder trial will be held at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

By Nigel Maxwell

Crime

Trial dates set for Muskoday murder case

Oct 29, 2024 | 5:00 PM

Almost two years after a man was found deceased at Muskoday First Nation, the man alleged to be responsible will appear for trial.

As per discussions held during last Friday’s pre-trial conference at Court of King’s Bench in Prince Albert, the jury trial for Chance Smith will commence on June 9, 2025.

He is facing a charge of second degree murder in the death of Wade Dreaver.

The investigation in June 2023, determined an altercation and argument had occurred between the accused and the victim at a home on the First Nation.

Dreaver, who was 27, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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Almost three weeks have been set aside for the trial.

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