North Battleford city councillor faces sexual assault charge
Ross MacAngus was elected last month in a narrow victory
A North Battleford city councillor is facing a sexual assault charge.
According to a statement from Battlefords RCMP, they received a report of a sexual assault in September 2024. After an investigation, a man from North Battleford was charged with sexual assault under section 271 of the Criminal Code on Nov. 26, RCMP said.
The City of North Battleford and its council issued a joint statement saying, "transparency is one of the fundamental core values of the City" and went on to say that Coun. Ross MacAngus has been charged with a criminal offence.
The city says without a conviction, it has no basis to remove MacAngus from council.
The charge has not yet been tested in a court of law.
When asked for further comment on the matter, the city declined to provide additional details.
MacAngus retained his seat by just two votes in the Nov. 13 civic election, and worked as a peace officer for nearly two decades in both North Battleford and Battleford.