The court case for the woman charged with burning down the Clarendon Hotel in Gull Lake in early October 2016 has ended.

In Swift Current Provincial Court Wednesday morning, Phylisia Smiley was sentenced to a 2-1/2 year term after a joint submission was reached between the Crown and Smiley's lawyer, and accepted by Judge Karl Bazin.

Breaking down her charges, Smiley was given a 90-day sentence for Breaking and Entering the Clarendon Hotel, a 90-day sentence for Evading Police Officers, and a 2-1/2 year sentence for Arson.

The two 90-day sentences willl be served concurrent to the arson charge.

After spending fourth months in custody, Smiley was credited for 6 months of time served, and will now serve the remaining two years in a southwest Saskatchewan facility.

Smiley will now spend the next two years at the Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge for Aboriginal Women in Maple Creek.

Upon completion of Smiley's 2-year sentence, she will be subject to a 12-month driving prohibition. Her license has been revoked until her sentence and 12-month prohibition are completed, where she will have to re-test to obtain a license once again.

Finally, upon completion of her two-year term, Smiley will serve 18 months of probation with the following conditions:

  • Report to a probation officer within 5 work days
  • Live at a residence approved by a probation officer
  • No use of drugs or alcohol
  • Avoid businesses whose primary business is the sale of alcohol
  • Be subject to random breath tests by officers if they suspect alcohol use
  • Be subjest to urinalysis tests if drug use is suspected
  • Complete an addictions counselling program
  • Continue mental health programs, and undertake further programs if needed
  • Visit Doctors, Psychiatrists, and Psychologists if recommended by probation officer

As well, a non-contact order is in effect between Smiley, Roger Bouvier - Clarendon Hotel Owner, and Roy Williams who was present at the time of the fire and previously sentenced. As part of the non-contact order, Smiley is to avoid places of employment of Bouvier and Williams.