Sentence handed down in Hines Creek theft, forgery case

A woman who pleaded guilty to charges related to money going missing from a pair of Hines Creek sports groups has been sentenced in Fairview court.

Barbara Hoffman has been given 90 days in jail, a $200 fine and ordered to pay back $25,000 after pleading guilty to a theft charged related to money going missing from the Hines Creek Figure Skating Club.

She also pleaded guilty to a forgery charge after money was taken from the Hines Creek Minor Hockey Club, for which she was given 14 days in jail and a $100 fine.

This information is from Alberta Justice and has been confirmed by the Chief Crown Prosecutor’s office in Peace River.