A former Woody’s Triathlon volunteer who pleaded guilty to embezzling almost $8,000 from the committee’s bank account was given a 12-month conditional sentence in Red Deer provincial court on Wednesday.
In October, Megan Rose Beres, 27, of Edmonton pleaded guilty to one count of fraud over $5,000 for writing cheques to herself while she was managing the triathlon committee’s funds.
She was 24 when she stole the money.
In October, the court heard Beres decided to “borrow” money from the fund after finding herself short of money to cover her bills after breaking up with a boyfriend who came from a wealthy family.
Crown prosecutor Jordan Petty previously recommended a two-to-four-month jail sentence, followed by a period of probation. Defence lawyer Kevin Sproule argued for a two-year conditional sentence.
Judge Gordon Deck said Beres will be under house arrest for six months, followed by a curfew for six months. After the 12 months is up, she will be on probation for one year.
Beres must also complete 100 hours of community service.