Nerland gets death threats

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Death threats against Carney Nerland, the white supremacist who killed Cree trapper Leo LaChance, have led to concerns over his security at a justice inquiry into the shooting.

Nerland's Edmonton lawyer, Brian Beresh, said his client's security needs should override the commissioner's insistence on testimony.

Local police are tight-lipped about security arrangements for Nerland's return to his hometown. It is believed Prince Albert RCMP will look after transporting Nerland from Manitoba, where he's serving a four-sentence for manslaughter, to Prince Albert.

Saskatchewan Penitentiary Warden Jim O'Sullivan said he has not been contacted about housing Nerland during the inquiry, but he will house him safely if he's asked.

Nerland has already been subpoenaed to appear when the inquiry resumes March 15 in Prince Albert. It took changes of legislation in both Saskatchewan and Manitoba to allow Nerland to be subpoenaed.

Morris Bodnar, counsel for the three-member commission, said there are still several city police investigators, members of the Department of Justice and RCMP witnesses into Aryan Nations activities yet to testify.

Nerland pleaded guilty to manslaughter in LaChance's death and no trial was held. Public demand for answers to questions surrounding the case led to the inquiry which began in April 1992.