By Gary McKinnon

FIT FOR TRIAL

Alberta woman facing animal abuse charges fit to stand trial

Apr 25, 2019 | 6:29 AM

LETHBRIDGE- A court-ordered psychiatric assessment has determined a southern Alberta woman facing animal abuse charges can be held criminally responsible for her actions.

April Dawn Irving, 59, and originally from Lethbridge, is charged with 13 counts of cruelty to animals and one count of causing suffering to animals.

She was arrested in 2014 after five dogs were found dead on a property near Milk River, along with more than 200 neglected animals that were dehydrated, starving and chained to stakes.

On March 29, Irving pleaded guilty to one count of failing to appear and was sentenced to 30 days, but has pleaded not guilty to the rest of the charges.

Effective Immediately

Red Deer Regional Airport Authority appoints Nancy Paish as new CEO

20m ago

Valuable Insights

RDP collaborates with industry to host a resiliency workshop

1h ago

Oct. 24, 2024

Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre hosting Annual Fall Fundraising Banquet

1h ago

Irving is to be back in court May 9.

(LethbridgeNewsNow, The Canadian Press)