A screen grab from cellphone video taken of the fight. (Image Credit: Facebook)

By Susan McNeil

Bar brawl

Shier pleads guilty in Fuel Stop assault  

Feb 23, 2026 | 4:50 PM

A local business owner pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm and failing to abide by release conditions almost two years after a brawl at the Fuel Stop bar.  

Dustin Shier will learn what his sentence will be on Friday, but Prince Albert Provincial Court heard today from the prosecution and defence as to what sentences they would like to see.  

The prosecutor, MaryAnne Larson asked for a 12-month community sentence order (CSO) and a DNA order, similar to what was given in to two other people involved in the same assault.  

Defence, however, is asking for a 12-month conditional discharge. Because of the disparity of the submissions, Judge Lubyk said he needed another few days to review sentencing principles before making a decision.  

Shier, his father Terrence Shier and several other people were attempting to enter the Fuel Stop Bar on April 21, 2024 when the younger Shier tried to evade paying a $5 cover charge by ducking under a chain strung to manage patrons coming in.  

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His group followed but were then ejected from the bar by bouncers. Once outside, as video coverage shows, five people attacked the three bouncers.  

One man was knocked unconscious and ended up in hospital with nerve damage to his eye and face. While the most serious damage to him was done by Shantel Fizzard, who has already been sentenced, the Crown prosecutor pointed out it was Dustin Shier who started the incident by ducking under the fence.  

Shier’s lawyer, Brian Pfefferle, said his client has suffered already because his notoriety impacted his business, a supplement store.  

In addition to multiple negative Google reviews, Shier was told by the Saskatoon owner of the business he operates that he cannot take over as owner until his legal issues are resolved.  

Pfefferle said Shier is a positive member of the community and has not had any alcohol since he was arrested for the assault.  

While he had a hard time accepting his complicity at first, as evidenced by comments to his probation officer and failing to abide by conditions, he has since grown in maturity.  

When given that chance to speak in court today, Shier did so.  

“I’m sorry to everybody affected,” he said. “It’s definitely out of my character. I’ll do better, I’ll be better.”

He has no criminal record, unlike his father and Fizzard, who is a cousin.  

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susan.mcneil@pattisonmedia.com