PELLETIER INQUEST TO BE HELD NEXT WEEK

The inquest into the death of Delbert Kenneth Pelletier will be held October 20 to 24, 2008, at the town hall in Lestock.

On November 13, 2006, Pelletier was fatally wounded on the Muskowekwan First Nation.

"All parties want and deserve closure to this tragic event," Saskatchewan Chief Coroner Kent Stewart said.

Pelletier's inquest was originally scheduled for the spring of 2008 but was postponed due to concerns expressed by the family about the location of the hearing.

"We have been working with all the involved parties to ensure we proceed in a suitable and respectful manner," Stewart said.

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For more information, contact:

Laur'Lei Silzer
Justice and Attorney General
Regina
Phone: 306-787-0775
Email: laurlei.silzer@gov.sk.ca