Tony Bernardo is the executive director of the CSSA.Keilia Windigo, a bright, talented young woman who “only saw the good in people” was murdered August 18th in Wolseley, SK, at a party celebrating her 18th birthday. “You could do her wrong and she would forgive you that very moment,” Kristen Windigo, Keilia’s mother, wrote on social media. “She brought happiness and comfort into every room she entered.” Her alleged killer is a 17-year-old male from Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation who cannot be named under the terms of Canada’s Youth Criminal Justice Act.This man, despite his young age, already has a criminal history that resulted in a Firearms Prohibition Order. He faces the following charges: one count, manslaughter with firearm, one count, possession of a firearm while knowing it's unauthorized, one count, pointing a firearm, one count, possession of a loaded restricted firearm without a license, weapons possession contrary to order, Wolseley Mayor Gerald Hill shared his condolences to Keilia’s family.“It is with a heavy heart that I extend my sincerest condolences to the family of Keilia Windigo. The tragic loss of Keilia has left us all in profound shock and sadness,” he wrote. “It is a stark reminder of how fragile life can be and the importance of supporting one another during such difficult times, leaving us all wondering how something went wrong and led to such an end.” This young man’s past run-ins with the law resulted in at least one Firearms Prohibition Order being filed against him. Yet, this young man got his hands on a loaded firearm, in violation of the Criminal Code of Canada. Police were unable to prevent this 17-year-old from illegally obtaining the firearm and ammunition he used to murder Keilia Windigo. It also appears that nobody in the justice system was able to help the young man deal with problems he faced that led him into a life of crime. These failures led to the death of a young woman about to make her mark on the world. A few hard questions we must ask: What led this 17-year-old to a life of crime? Why was he placed under a court-ordered Firearms Prohibition Order?What actions were taken under the Youth Criminal Justice Act to help divert him away from a life of violent crime? How did he respond to these attempts to keep him out of trouble? How did this 17-year-old with a criminal history and a Firearms Prohibition Order against him, come to illegally possess a gun and ammunition? What prompted that 17-year-old to take his loaded gun to a birthday party?What thoughts ran through that 17-year-old’s mind that allowed him to murder a vibrant young woman celebrating her 18th birthday? Given the kind words said about Keilia Windigo by her friends and family, what were her last thoughts as her life drained away? Did she forgive her murderer, as her mother’s post on social media suggests she would? CSSA offers our condolences to Keilia Windigo’s family and friends. But words alone cannot console Keilia’s family and friends. Can concrete action by all levels of government and the justice system create an environment where taking an innocent life is made unthinkable by even the worst criminals? We believe it’s possible. CSSA will continue to work with governments at the local, provincial and federal levels to keep guns out of the hands of those who would harm others. Keilia Windigo’s senseless death only adds to our motivation to keep guns out of the hands of criminals.Tony Bernardo is the executive director of the CSSA..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Tony Bernardo is the executive director of the CSSA.Keilia Windigo, a bright, talented young woman who “only saw the good in people” was murdered August 18th in Wolseley, SK, at a party celebrating her 18th birthday. “You could do her wrong and she would forgive you that very moment,” Kristen Windigo, Keilia’s mother, wrote on social media. “She brought happiness and comfort into every room she entered.” Her alleged killer is a 17-year-old male from Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation who cannot be named under the terms of Canada’s Youth Criminal Justice Act.This man, despite his young age, already has a criminal history that resulted in a Firearms Prohibition Order. He faces the following charges: one count, manslaughter with firearm, one count, possession of a firearm while knowing it's unauthorized, one count, pointing a firearm, one count, possession of a loaded restricted firearm without a license, weapons possession contrary to order, Wolseley Mayor Gerald Hill shared his condolences to Keilia’s family.“It is with a heavy heart that I extend my sincerest condolences to the family of Keilia Windigo. The tragic loss of Keilia has left us all in profound shock and sadness,” he wrote. “It is a stark reminder of how fragile life can be and the importance of supporting one another during such difficult times, leaving us all wondering how something went wrong and led to such an end.” This young man’s past run-ins with the law resulted in at least one Firearms Prohibition Order being filed against him. Yet, this young man got his hands on a loaded firearm, in violation of the Criminal Code of Canada. Police were unable to prevent this 17-year-old from illegally obtaining the firearm and ammunition he used to murder Keilia Windigo. It also appears that nobody in the justice system was able to help the young man deal with problems he faced that led him into a life of crime. These failures led to the death of a young woman about to make her mark on the world. A few hard questions we must ask: What led this 17-year-old to a life of crime? Why was he placed under a court-ordered Firearms Prohibition Order?What actions were taken under the Youth Criminal Justice Act to help divert him away from a life of violent crime? How did he respond to these attempts to keep him out of trouble? How did this 17-year-old with a criminal history and a Firearms Prohibition Order against him, come to illegally possess a gun and ammunition? What prompted that 17-year-old to take his loaded gun to a birthday party?What thoughts ran through that 17-year-old’s mind that allowed him to murder a vibrant young woman celebrating her 18th birthday? Given the kind words said about Keilia Windigo by her friends and family, what were her last thoughts as her life drained away? Did she forgive her murderer, as her mother’s post on social media suggests she would? CSSA offers our condolences to Keilia Windigo’s family and friends. But words alone cannot console Keilia’s family and friends. Can concrete action by all levels of government and the justice system create an environment where taking an innocent life is made unthinkable by even the worst criminals? We believe it’s possible. CSSA will continue to work with governments at the local, provincial and federal levels to keep guns out of the hands of those who would harm others. Keilia Windigo’s senseless death only adds to our motivation to keep guns out of the hands of criminals.Tony Bernardo is the executive director of the CSSA..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
