Another possibility: diversion of charges to a direct accountability program (or whatever the similar program in Alberta might be called.) in the case of relatively minor charges and an accused with little or no criminal record, the Crown agrees to withdraw charges upon completion of agreed upon "direct accountability" measures such as apology to complainant, restitution, charitable donation, etc.
However, personally, i wouldn't see this case as a good candidate for diversion. That said, it's still possible that this is what happened.
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