On August 2, 2021 at approximately 5:30 a.m., Waskesiu/Montreal Lake RCMP were dispatched to a house fire on Montreal Lake Cree Nation.
Investigation determined that the fire was deliberately set while three persons were inside the house. No one was injured but the house was extensively damaged.
As a result, Scott Bird of Montreal Lake Cree Nation was arrested and charged with:
- 1 count, attempted murder without firearm, Section 239(b), Criminal Code
- 1 count, arson, Section 433, Criminal Code
- 1 count, uttering threats, Section 264.1(1)(a), Criminal Code
He has appeared in court and has been remanded in custody until his next appearance on August 4, 2021.