New trial dates set in central Alberta stabbing incident
New trial dates have been scheduled for a man from O’Chiese First Nation charged in relation to a stabbing on the Sunchild Road last year.
Michael Mackinaw, 39, is now scheduled for trial in Red Deer Court of King’s Bench from Nov. 14-17, 2023. He was previously scheduled for trial in Rocky Mountain House Court of Justice on March 13, 2023.
Mackinaw is charged with aggravated assault and two counts of fail to comply with a release order in relation to the events that took place on Feb. 9, 2022.
He was also charged with assault with a weapon, possession of stolen property over $5,000, and two counts of failure to comply with a release order, in relation to events which began on Feb. 8, 2022.


