A man from Cardston, Alberta, who was wanted by local police for nearly a year, will be paying off fines totalling more than $4,500 after being sentenced in Swift Current. Walkara Kunkel attended Swift Current Provincial Court on June 5, pleading guilty to three of the five charges against him; One count of failing or refusing to comply with a demand made by a peace officer One count of operating a conveyance in a dangerous manner One count of unauthorized possession of a firearm, in the form of a bolt-action rifle Related Stories: Wanted man arrested by Swift Current RCMP Man with local ties wanted by Swift Current Rural RCMP After receiving credit for 24 days served in remand, the 32-year-old was given a 36-day intermittent custody sentence, followed by 120 days of probation. He is also required to pay $4,550 in fines and surcharges within the next six months and comply with a year-long driving prohibition following his release from custody. Kunkel was arrested on May 26 outside of a local business after being wanted on a warrant by Swift Current Rural RCMP since June last year on charges stemming from November 2022. One count of obstruction for refusing to provide a name and one count of storing and transporting an unloaded rifle inside a motor vehicle were stayed by the Crown with the conclusion of sentencing.