A man who spent nearly four decades in Indigenous politics, including four terms as Grand Chief of the Prince Albert Albert Grand Council, passed away Monday night.
Ron Michel was 69. According to a statement from the Prince Albert Grand Council Executive, Michel was a leader whom many respected, admired and appreciated, and will be greatly missed.
“On behalf of the Prince Albert Grand Council’s Senators, Chiefs, Women’s Commission, Elders, and staff, we offer our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and community members who are in mourning and reflecting on the life of a great leader,” the statement said.
After 27 years of dedicated service to the Prince Albert Police Service, Deputy Chief Jason Stonechild is now ready to start a new chapter.
Stonechild, who grew up in Prince Albert, was promoted to Deputy Chief in 2018. At this time, he declined to discuss with
paNOW what his future plans involved but explained he has been blessed in his career thus far and has interests beyond policing in Prince Albert.
“I do have something in mind that I’m going to be working towards one way or the other and it’s something that excites me quite deeply,” he said.
Stonechild stands with representatives from PAGC and the city at a special sod turning ceremony in October, marking the start for a special monument honouring missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)