Between February 17 and February 28, 2025, the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit participated in Project STEEL; a coordinated, nation-wide initiative targeting child sexual abuse and exploitation offenders. The project brought together 63 law enforcement partners across Canada and led to 106 arrests nation-wide.
During this time period, six search warrants were executed in locations across Saskatchewan. As a result of investigation, the following individuals have been charged with child exploitation offences:
Thirty-eight year old Nikola ECIM of Regina, SK is charged with:
- Possession of Child Pornography;
- Make Available Child Pornography;
- Accessing Child Pornography;
- Unsafe Storage of Firearms;
- 2 x Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm;
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm; and
- Possession of a Prohibited Firearm and Ammunition.
Court Information Number# 991295467
ECIM will make her next appearance on these charges in Regina Provincial Court on March 20, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Thirty-six year-old Peter PALMER of Regina, SK is charged with:
- Possession of Child Pornography;
- Make available Child Pornography; and
- Accessing Child Pornography;
Court Information Number# 991295255
PALMER will make his next appearance on these charges in Regina Provincial Court on April 9, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Thirty-six year-old Kieran STEVENSON-HASTINGS of Moose Jaw, SK is charged with:
- Possession of Child Pornography;
- Make available Child Pornography; and
- Accessing Child Pornography.
Court Information Number# 991295983
STEVENSON-HASTINGS will make his next appearance on these charges in Moose Jaw Provincial Court on April 28, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Twenty-five year-old Blaisen NICOTINE of Cando, SK is charged with:
- Make Child Pornography;
- Possession of Child Pornography;
- Distribution of Child Pornography;
- Sexual Assault;
- Sexual Interference;
- Invitation to Sexual Touching; and
- Indecent Act.
Court Information Number# 90502214
NICOTINE will make his next appearance on these charges in North Battleford Provincial Court on March 7, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Sixty-six year-old Donald CHURCH of Lloydminster, SK is charged with:
- 2 x Possession of Child Pornography; and
- Accessing Child Pornography.
Court Information Number# 90561162
CHURCH will make his next appearance on these charges in Lloydminster Provincial Court on March 12, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Investigations into child sexual abuse and exploitation are continuing across the country. More on Project STEEL can be found in the RCMP’s national news release.
The Saskatchewan ICE Unit is comprised of investigators from the Saskatchewan RCMP, Regina Police Service, Saskatoon Police Service, and Prince Albert Police Service. Their mandate is to investigate crimes involving the abuse and/or exploitation of children on the internet.
