A man convicted of manslaughter for a fatal stabbing on Mistawasis First Nation has been sentenced to seven years in prison.

Roy Lasas appeared in Prince Albert’s Court of King’s Bench Thursday morning to be sentenced for the killing of Troy Watson.

2 people charged in 2020 homicide on Mistawasis First Nation

Mistawasis First Nation is located about 115 kilometres north of Saskatoon. It was home for Watson, 36, who was found dead outside of Lasas’s home.

Shellbrook RCMP were called to the scene on the evening of Nov. 17, 2020. Local EMS pronounced Watson dead.

Watson’s family attended the sentencing, but were not satisfied with the outcome. His cousin, Terrence Morin, expressed reservations about the judge’s decision.

“It wasn’t good at all. It was unfair altogether when our family h

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