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Trial for Grande Prairie man charged under Animal Protection Act today

Erica Fisher
By Erica Fisher

A trial is being held today for a man accused of neglecting an animal.

Byron Tel Sutherland of Grande Prairie was charged in April 2013 under the Animal Protection Act.

The 43 year old is accused of causing a horse distress and withholding food and water.

He plead not guilty to both charges laid by the Alberta SPCA.

Erica Fisher
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