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Onion Lake woman accused of killing Sparvier remains in custody

The case against an Onion Lake woman charged with second-degree murder continues to be adjourned. On Dec. 21, Shari Heathen, 27, was scheduled to elect how she wants to be tried but the matter was adjourned in Lloydminster Provincial Court to Jan.
Lisa Joy,Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Sparvier
The body of Braeden Alfred James Sparvier was found Jan. 1, 2020, in the R.M. of Frenchman Butte. An Onion Lake Cree Nation woman has been charged with his murder. (Facebook photo)

The case against an Onion Lake woman charged with second-degree murder continues to be adjourned.

On Dec. 21, Shari Heathen, 27, was scheduled to elect how she wants to be tried but the matter was adjourned in Lloydminster Provincial Court to Jan. 25, 2021.

Heathen is accused of killing Braden Alfred James Sparvier, 26. His body was found Jan. 1, 2020, along a road in the R.M. of Frenchman Butte, which borders Onion Lake Cree Nation.

Heathen remains in custody since her arrest in July.

RCMP say the investigation into Sparvier’s death is ongoing and they encourage anyone with information to call Turtleford RCMP at 306-845-4520. Information may also be submitted anonymously to Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitting a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.