RCMP Powerview Detachment have arrested and charged 26-year-old Ramie Brian Fontaine of Sagkeeng First Nation in connection with a recent fatal hunting incident 45 km north of Powerview.
Fontaine has been charged with criminal negligence causing death, careless use of a firearm, unregistered firearm and possess firearm without a proper licence.
Investigation showed that two separate hunting parties were in the area and both parties were unaware of each other when the incident occurred. The victim was in the area to retrieve two moose shot earlier that day while the second party was actively hunting.
Ramie Fontaine is currently being held in custody pending his court appearance on January 11th, 2010 in Winnipeg.
S/Sgt. Brian Jack
RCMP Powerview Det.
(204) 367-8728
