Drumheller woman escapes jail time for stealing donated cancer cash
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.