Ituna rink group fined for illegal waste disposal

The Ituna Community Arena Co-operative has been fined $16,800 for discarding or allowing waste to be discarded other than what is permitted under the Environmental Management and Protection Act. 

The fine was also for operating a waste disposal ground and engaging in industrial activity without a permit. 

Barry Sawchuk, Jack Shymko, Leonard Kuschak and Alexander Schabel were also initially charged in the investigation. The charges against Shymko and Kuschak were stayed, while Sawchuk was fined $7,100 and Schabel was fined $9,003. 

The fines were handed down in Fort Qu’Appelle Provincial Court on Oct. 24 

According to court records, the incident happened between April 1, 2022, and Nov. 30, 2022.