(Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

Piikani man pleads not guilty in connection to death of teenager

Apr 11, 2022 | 10:37 AM

PIIKANI NATION, AB – A four-week trial has been set for a man accused in the death of a youth in Southern Alberta.

In Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench on Monday, April 11, 2022, Dustin Big Bull, 39, of Piikani Nation, entered pleas of not guilty to one count each of second-degree murder and causing an indignity to human remains.

Tregan Crow Eagle, 16, was found deceased on Monday, July 27, 2020, after leaving his residence in Brocket five days prior.

The death has been declared by RCMP as a homicide.

Big Bull elected to be tried by a judge and jury.

Nighttime construction on Hwy 3 in Lethbridge starts April 17

Apr 17, 2025

SASHA launches #BuyABed fundraiser to support vulnerable Lethbridge residents

Apr 04, 2025

$20K grants available: TELUS STORYHIVE Pan-Asian Edition opens applications April 1

Mar 18, 2025

A pre-trial conference will take place on November 3, 2022.

His trial is scheduled for February 21 to March 17, 2023.