On Nov 3, 2026, at approximately 11 p.m., Maskwacis RCMP responded to a weapons complaint in Louis Bull First Nation within Maskwacis.
Officers learned that an adult male was assaulted with a weapon and ran to another nearby residence to call 911.
The victim was air lifted by STARS ambulance to a hospital where he has since been released.
This was an isolated incident where the suspects knew the victim and the public was not at risk. RCMP learned through investigation that there were two suspects involved and were later arrested in a nearby residence.
Catlin Ermineskin (35), a resident of Maskwacis, has been charged with the following offences:
· Attempted murder
· Aggravated assault
· Armed robbery with a weapon
· Forcible confinement
Catlin was also on warrant status; a Canada wide warrant for failing to return on a statutory release.
In addition, Marcel Littlechild (40), a resident or Maskwacis, has been charged with the following offences:
· Attempted murder
· Aggravated assault
· Armed robbery with a weapon
· Forcible confinement
· Fail to comply with release order X 2
Both accused will be appearing in court in the near future.
Cst. A/Cpl Catlin Chiasson
Maskwacis RCMP
Maskwacis Public Information Officer
