Quick adjournment in murder case involving Pelican Narrows man
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A Pelican Narrows man charged in connection with the death of a man in northern Saskatchewan will remain in custody while he awaits his next court date.
Thurston Jack Thomas, 24, made a quick appearance today in Prince Albert Provincial Court and had his case adjourned until March 20. The case was brought to Prince Albert to deal with Thomas’ outstanding matters in the city and will eventually be moved back to Creighton once those are dealt with.
Thomas is charged with second-degree murder in the death of 39-year-old John James Ballantyne.
Ballantyne's death was reported as a snowmobile accident on Feb. 23 when the victim was brought to hospital in Flin Flon, Man. Initially, the RCMP were told Ballantyne had been traveling to a remote camp 30 kilometres west of Creighton. However, after an extensive investigation, RCMP determined this wasn't the case and laid charges.
