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Lilgert loses appeal
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014
VOL 117 NO. 52
Generosity Abounds Page A11
CRAIG LINDSAY
Grand Forks Gazette
Merry Christmas Travel Safely
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1020 sq. ft. plus full height basement, fenced yard, large covered patio, super-sized carport, remodeled kitchen, 3 BR. OWN YOUR HOME IN 2015! START THE YEAR OFF RIGHT!
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Grand Forks resident Karl Lilgert’s appeal has been turned down by the B.C. Court of Appeals. Lilgert was convicted in 2013 of criminal negligence causing death in the sinking of the Queen of the North and was sentenced to four years in prison. In March 2006, Lilgert was in charge of the ferry vessel when it struck an island on the northern coast of B.C. near Prince Rupert and sank, killing two passengers, Gerald Foisy and Shirley Rosette. Lilgert’s lawyer, Glen Orris, argued during the appeal that the trial judge made numerous errors in her instructions to the jury, particularly when she explained the offence of criminal negligence and how Lilgert’s explanation should have factored into their deliberations. Lilgert had been out on bail living in Grand Forks but is now in prison in Abbotsford awaiting classification. “He’s now doing his time—that’s the consequence of the decision of the court of appeal,” Orris told the Gazette in an interview on Dec. 17. “I intend to file a leave application to appeal the Supreme Court of Canada.” Orris said he was surprised by both verdicts in the case. “I believe that this is a very complicated area of the law and I don’t believe the trial judge or the court of appeals has got it right yet. That’s why I’m intending to file a leave application to appeal the Supreme Court of Canada.”
“PAIN IS NOT A LIFESTYLE” AT SALmON ChIrOPrACTIC
The holiday season has kept us busy… longer hours standing, more cleanup of decorations and lights, driving and sitting in vehicles for longer trips. Don’t let pain interfere with you enjoying curling, skiing, snowshoeing and all the other winter sports. Come in for laser therapy and/or a chiropractic treatment. Laser therapy is a non-invasive, non-toxic treatment. It helps restore normal range of motion and function while reducing inflammation and pain. It provides an alternative for those that have not responded to conventional therapies.
Salmon Chiropractic Corp. Call 250-442-4232 for an appointment Start on the
7323 3 Street, Grand Forks BC path to healing. rd
Spirit of Christmas Students from both Perley Elementary (top photo, by Perley school) and Hutton Elementary (bottom photo, by Craig Lindsay) put on their annual Christmas performances last week. (Photo right) GFSS Grade 10/11 band members join the Grade 9/10 band on stage for a rendition of Coldplay’s Viva La Vida during the band’s Christmas concert on Dec. 10 Craig Lindsay photo
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Merry Christmas Welcome to Grand Forks to all the wonderful people that I had the privilege to serve this year! Thanks to all those who I was able to help move on! A wonderful Christmas to those of you eager to move! I look forward to serving you again in the New Year!
Brian Thate | 250-442-7370 www.brianthate.com | Little Oak Realty
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