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Preliminary hearings set for several Ponoka-court cases

The following are court updates on recent police reports and crimes related…

 

Officers secure the scene in front of the Leland Hotel on Sept. 21, 2022. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

Trial going ahead for pair charged in downtown Ponoka shooting

Suspects charged with attempted murder and slew of other offences

 

The Supreme Court of Canada has refused an appeal by a B.C. developer who argued a government decision rejecting his build on a creek of spiritual significance to the Cheam First Nation violated the state’s requirement to be religiously neutral. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Spiritual beliefs of Indigenous people valid grounds for gov’t decisions, Supreme Court confirms

B.C. developer’s appeal shot down at national court

  • Jan 22, 2023

 

The cold weather prevented the immediate examination of the building after the fire at Manny’s Motel in Wetaskiwin Jan. 14, 2020. (Black Press file photo)

Charges lowered to second degree murder for 3 suspects in Manny’s Motel fire, homicide

Remains of 21-year-old victim were found in burned out Wetaskiwin motel

The cold weather prevented the immediate examination of the building after the fire at Manny’s Motel in Wetaskiwin Jan. 14, 2020. (Black Press file photo)
Jeffery Kraft. (Photo submitted)

Family of Ponoka man grappling with loss, anger after manslaughter sentence reduced on appeal

Jefferey Kraft would have turned 24 today, Jan. 13, 2023

Jeffery Kraft. (Photo submitted)
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Sentencing delayed for man convicted of manslaughter of Camrose County grandmother

Nicolas Dagenais to be sentenced in April at Wetaskiwin Court of King’s Bench

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The vehicle involved in the shooting rests in front of the Leland Hotel Sept. 21, 2022. (File photo)

Suspects in Ponoka shooting plead not guilty

Will stand trial for attempted murder

The vehicle involved in the shooting rests in front of the Leland Hotel Sept. 21, 2022. (File photo)
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11-year-sentence reduced by four years for man responsible for fatal 2019 Ponoka shooting

Appeals court rules seven-year joint sentencing submission was appropriate

Jeffery Kraft. Photo submitted
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Pair convicted in killing of elderly Wetaskiwin man

Court updates on central Alberta homicide cases

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The City of Victoria won several court cases against residents who were illegally operating short-term rentals. (Image courtesy Creative Outlet)

Maskwacis man sentenced to life for slaying of mother

Currently at least 8 ongoing, local homicide court cases

The City of Victoria won several court cases against residents who were illegally operating short-term rentals. (Image courtesy Creative Outlet)
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Ryan Applegarth sentenced to 8 years for Wetaskiwin manslaughter

Applegarth also awaiting trial for second degree murder of Ponoka woman

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Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz sits at the defense table during a victim impact statement at his sentencing hearing at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. Cruz was formally sentenced to life in prison for murdering 17 people at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School more than four years ago. (Amy Beth Bennett/South Florida Sun Sentinel via AP, Pool)

Parkland school killer formally sentenced to life in prison

Nikolas Cruz will have no chance at parole

Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz sits at the defense table during a victim impact statement at his sentencing hearing at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. Cruz was formally sentenced to life in prison for murdering 17 people at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School more than four years ago. (Amy Beth Bennett/South Florida Sun Sentinel via AP, Pool)
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Wetaskiwin woman charged to 1 year in prison for fraud against church

Wetaskiwin, Ponoka court briefs

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Suspects in Wetaskiwin, Maskwacis homicide cases to enter pleas

Victims were from Ponoka and Maskwacis

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Victoria lawyer, Rosario Canteno Di Bella, has been suspended for professional misconduct – suspension begings on Jan. 1 2022. (Image courtesy Creative Outlet)

Convicted in Wetaskiwin manslaughter case awaiting sentencing

Applegarth is also awaiting trial for the second degree murder of Ponoka woman

Victoria lawyer, Rosario Canteno Di Bella, has been suspended for professional misconduct – suspension begings on Jan. 1 2022. (Image courtesy Creative Outlet)
Jeffery Kraft’s sister, Caitlin Kraft, outside a Red Deer courthouse in 2021. (File photo By PAUL COWLEY/Advocate staff)

Tyler Campbell appealing sentence in killing of Ponoka man

Victim’s sister: ‘Here we are again’

Jeffery Kraft’s sister, Caitlin Kraft, outside a Red Deer courthouse in 2021. (File photo By PAUL COWLEY/Advocate staff)
Former Vancouver Canucks NHL hockey player Jake Virtanen returns to B.C. Supreme Court after a lunch break in his sexual assault trial, in Vancouver, on Friday, July 22, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Jury starts deliberating in sexual assault trial of former Vancouver Canuck Virtanen

Virtanen accused of sexually assaulting a woman in his hotel room in 2017

Former Vancouver Canucks NHL hockey player Jake Virtanen returns to B.C. Supreme Court after a lunch break in his sexual assault trial, in Vancouver, on Friday, July 22, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard arrives alongside his wife Rebekah Asselstine, for his sex assault trial at the Toronto courthouse on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in Toronto. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Hoggard found guilty of sex assault against woman, acquitted on 2 other charges

Hedley frontman acquitted on charges related to 16-year-old fan

Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard arrives alongside his wife Rebekah Asselstine, for his sex assault trial at the Toronto courthouse on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in Toronto. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston
A man leaves the Kamloops Law Courts building, in Kamloops, BC on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009. A family court pilot project in British Columbia may be a promising solution for domestic violence victims trying to navigate a confusing and intimidating legal system, advocates say. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Daniel Hayduk

B.C. informal family court promising for domestic violence victims: advocates

Informal trial doesn’t involve lawyers, let’s each side personally explain their stance

A man leaves the Kamloops Law Courts building, in Kamloops, BC on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009. A family court pilot project in British Columbia may be a promising solution for domestic violence victims trying to navigate a confusing and intimidating legal system, advocates say. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Daniel Hayduk
Craig James, former clerk of the B.C. legislative assembly, arrives back at B.C. Supreme Court after a break from his trial, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Former B.C. legislature clerk to be sentenced July 4 for $1,900 in misspending

Craig James found not guilty on counts related to retirement benefit and purchase of a wood splitter

Craig James, former clerk of the B.C. legislative assembly, arrives back at B.C. Supreme Court after a break from his trial, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck