Local Woman Charged With Possession and Production

The debate over the legalization of marijuana came to the steps of city hall last week. A group of marijuana activists came to protest in support of Linda Maddaford. The Yorkton resident was recently charged with possession and production of controlled substances after her home was searched by RCMP officers, and her plants and growing equipment were seized.

Maddaford argues that due to health problems, she should be allowed to grow her plants, and that marijuana helps with her pain. Maddaford is diagnosed with mechanical back pain, myofascial pain syndrome onset spondylosis, degenerative arthritis and a right rotary cuff disorder.

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