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Convictions Order Category: Prohibition Orders

HEIKEL, Linda

Linda Heikel is prohibited for life from owning horses. While the prohibition order is in effect for life, Linda Heikel may apply to have the prohibition order reviewed as of June 22, 2027.

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SMITH, Richard Jacob

Richard Jacob Smith is prohibited for life from owning horses. While the prohibition order is in effect for life, Richard Jacob Smith may apply to have the prohibition order reviewed as of June 22, 2027.

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BLAKE, Jason

Jason Blake is prohibited for 10 years from owning or keeping any domestic pets or animals. The prohibition order is in effect from Mar. 24, 2017, to Mar. 24, 2027

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KOBUTA, John

John Kobuta is prohibited for life, without any limitations or exceptions, from the ownership or possession of cats or any other felines. Prohibition order is in effect from Feb. 2, 2017, for life

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UPSHAW (PLAYFORD), Mary

Mary Upshaw is prohibited for life from owning any more than the three dogs and two birds she currently owns. These animals can’t be replaced and she can’t acquire any more animals. Prohibition order is in effect from Dec. 21, 2016, for life

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SPARSHU, Gary

Gary Sparshu is prohibited for 15 years from owning horses or cattle. Prohibition order is in effect from Dec 13, 2016 to Dec 13, 2031.

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BOURDON, Janice

Janice Bourdon is prohibited for 10 years from owning horses. Prohibition order is in effect from Nov. 9, 2016, to Nov. 9, 2026

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JENSEN, Doraine

Doraine Jensen is prohibited for life from breeding, selling or advertising for sale any domestic dog and from allowing any domestic dog breeding or sales operation to take place on her property. She is also prohibited for 10 years from owning or keeping any more than three dogs, all of which must be spayed or

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O’MORROW, Jack

Jack O’Morrow is prohibited for life from owning or caring for horses. Prohibition order is in effect from Apr. 25, 2016 for life.

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SCHMIDT, Tyson

Tyson Schmidt is prohibited for 10 years from owning or caring for any animals other than the two cats currently living in the house, which must both be spayed. Feb. 5, 2016, to Feb. 5, 2026

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Alberta SPCA News

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New Executive Director

Introducing Leanne Niblock (and Hope) Animals have been a big part of Leanne Niblock’s life at every stage. Growing up in northwestern Alberta, her family always had horses and cattle, as well as cats and dogs. Once Leanne embarked on her professional career, it seemed a connection to animal welfare was always nearby. Leanne was

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Alberta SPCA Helping Animals Impacted By Wildfires

Alberta SPCA Peace Officers and staff are working hard to help animals impacted by wildfires in Alberta. Team members have been active in Drayton Valley and Brazeau County, at the request of the municipalities, feeding animals in their homes, pets that were not able to evacuate with their families. Teams of Peace Officers, staff members,

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