Saskatchewan city councillor faces sexual assault charge [Video]

A North Battleford city councillor whose recent election victory was the subject of a recount is now facing criminal charges.

Ross MacAngus beat his closest competitor by a mere two votes in the Nov. 13 civic election, prompting a recount in which MacAngus held onto his council seat.

Now, he’s facing a charge of sexual assault.

According to the RCMP, police received a report of sexual assault against a woman in September 2024. Officers investigated, and after consulting with a Crown prosecutor, MacAngus was charged on Nov. 26.

North Battleford mayor Kelli Hawtin and City Manager Randy Patrick acknowledged the charge in a news release on Dec. 10.

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“Transparency is one of the fundamental core values of the City of North Battleford and City Council, and in support of that value, the City of North Battleford would like to advise the public that Councillor Ross …