Recent Convictions under the Animal Protection Act
The Alberta SPCA maintains a full list of active prohibition orders in our jurisdiction. At times, we may include prohibitions that were ordered from other jurisdictions, and this will be noted in the description.
Additionally, we provide a list of recent convictions resulting from Alberta SPCA investigations.
Recent Convictions from Alberta SPCA Investigations
Jessica Sutter
June 2, 2025On June 2, 2025, Jessica Sutter was convicted under the Animal Protection Act 2(1) of causing an animal to be in distress. Jessica Sutter was fined $2,500 and was handed a 10-year prohibition from owning, possessing, con … Read more
Cindy Sorokowski
March 19, 2025On March 19, 2025, Cindy Sorokowski pleaded guilty to two offenses under the Animal Protection Act for failing to ensure animals in her care had appropriate food and water 2.1(a), and failing to provide animals with adeq … Read more
Robin Byron Graham
December 18, 2024On Dec 18, 2024, Robin Byron Graham was convicted on two counts under the Animal Protection Act (APA) of permitting animals to be in distress. As part of his sentence, Mr. Graham must allow Alberta SPCA Peace Officers fr … Read more
Mathew Ryan Hutchings
April 9, 2024On April 9, 2024, Mathew Ryan Hutchings of Sturgeon County was convicted in Alberta Court of Justice of one count under the Animal Protection Act 2(1) of allowing an animal to be in distress. As part of Hutchings’ senten … Read more
Barry Donald Heinemann
March 1, 2024Barry Donald Heinemann was convicted March 1, 2024 of permitting animals to be in distress under the Animal Protection Act 2(1). As part of Mr. Heinemann’s sentence, he was fined $1,000 and issued a prohibition order. Un … Read more
James Jenkins
October 2, 2023On October 2, 2023, James Jenkins of Strathcona County pleaded guilty to causing distress to cattle. Peace Officers attended Mr. Jenkins property December 22, 2021 after receiving public complaints that animals were in d … Read more
Active Prohibition Orders
ANGELL, Tracey
April 3, 2019Tracey Angell is prohibited from owning more than four horses for a period of 10 years. As part of the prohibition order, a Peace Officer can attend her property at any reasonable time to inspect the horses, and seize an … Read more
GLASGOW, Marlene
February 11, 2019Marlene Glasgow is prohibited from owning horses for a period of 10 years. Prohibition order is in effect from Feb 11, 2019 to Feb 11 2029
FLOOD, Porsha
December 21, 2018Porsha Flood is prohibited from owning, possessing or having care or control of any animals for a period of three years. Alberta SPCA Peace Officers may inspect her property at any time to ensure compliance without warra … Read more
ONYSCHUK, Jim
December 5, 2018Jim Onyschuk is prohibited for life from owning more than 30 cattle. The prohibition order is in effect from Dec 5, 2018 for life
COLE, Kathleen
November 13, 2018Kathleen Cole is prohibited from owning more than 2 horses for a period of 10 years. The prohibition order is in effect from Nov 13, 2018 to Nov 13, 2028
Kamin, Jo
November 13, 2018Jo Kamin is prohibited from owning more than 1 horse for a period of 10 years. The prohibition order is in effect from Nov 13, 2018 to Nov 13, 2028