Alberta to increase maximum fine for animal abuse, allow inspections at groomers

EDMONTON — Those found guilty of neglecting or abusing animals in Alberta could soon face much stiffer penalties. A bill tabled by Agriculture Minister R.J. Sigurdson would, if passed, increase the maximum fine to 250,000, up from 20,000. For serious offences the bill would also allow the courts to impose jail sentences of up to [] The post Alberta to increase maximum fine for animal abuse, allow inspections at groomers appeared first on Loonie Politics.