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16-Year-Old Sentenced for Arson Attack on Friend

3/17/2026

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Story summary
  • The court sentenced the 16-year-old girl to three years for attempted murder and bodily harm in a Saskatoon school arson.
  • The judge ordered two years in secure custody followed by one year of community supervision.
  • The attack occurred in September 2024 when the girl poured lighter fluid on her former friend and ignited it.
  • The Crown initially sought an adult sentence but shifted position under youth-offender guidelines.