ChurchintheVine

The Church in the Vine was charged with denying entrance to an inspector three times in 2020 and 2021. They were originally found guilty in July and ordered a fine of $65,000 plus a $15,000 victim surcharge. Church in the Vine appealed the decision but the original charge and fines were upheld by Court of King’s Bench on October 21st. 

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Two Edmonton pastors have been convicted of six counts of obstructing a public health inspector in March and June of 2021. A sentencing hearing is set for May 25 and because the Public Health Act increased penalties in 2021 first-time violators face a maximum fine of $100,000 and $500,000 for subsequent offences.

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