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Drumheller woman escapes jail time for stealing donated cancer cash

Nov 21, 2017 | 7:08 AM

DRUMHELLER – A 34-year-old woman who admitted to stealing money collected during a family friend’s cancer fundraiser has escaped jail time.

Ashley Fredrickson of Drumheller has been given a one-year conditional sentence and six months of house arrest after pleading guilty to a charge of theft under $5,000.

Fredrickson has also been ordered to complete 50 hours of community service and pay back about $2,500.

Court heard Brandon Hall was diagnosed with cancer and began undergoing treatment in 2015.