Stolen property case could be resolved without a trial
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A Coalhurst man charged last year after RCMP recovered thousands of dollars worth of stolen property in a Coaldale storage unit, hopes to resolve his matter without going to trial.
During a brief hearing Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, an agent for the accused’s lawyer explained that even though a pre-trial conference had been held, the Crown and defence were continuing to have resolution negotiations.Â
Gerald Thurber, 53, is charged with 46 criminal offences, comprising multiple counts of possession of stolen property and possession of government identity documents. He also faces one count of drug possession.
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Roelof Heinen named Picture Butte citizen of the year
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By Nikki Jameson on March 3, 2021.
Roelof Heinen has been named Citizen of the Year by the Picture Butte and District Chamber of Commerce. Submitted photo
While their normal festivities can’t be held this year, the Picture Butte chamber is still looking to honour individuals. Roelof Heinen has been named Citizen of the Year by the Picture Butte and District Chamber of Commerce. “I was very surprised, and certainly unexpected,” said Heinen on receiving the award. “Honoured, but also humbled.” Heinen was born in Holland on June 8, 1944. In 1955, Heinen’s parents announced they were moving to Canada, with the family of five children arriving in southern Alberta on his 11th birthday.