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A former Lethbridge teacher who pleaded guilty to child pornography offences was sentenced to four years in prison Tuesday.

Dwayne Schnell, who taught at École La Verendrye, pleaded guilty last year.

READ MORE: Lethbridge teacher pleads guilty to child pornography charges Police found more than 150 photos of students and dozens of photos of another youth on his electronic devices.

The Crown was seeking a sentence of five years; the defence countered with two. READ MORE: Lethbridge teacher facing child pornography charges: ALERT Schnell addressed court at his last appearance, telling the judge he had no excuse or justification for his actions and that he felt horrible for the impact they’ve had on those involved. The judge sentenced Schnell to two years each for the charges of making and distributing child pornography. The sentences are to be served consecutively. READ MORE: Trial of former Lethbridge teacher charged with child porn hears sentencing submissions An additional six months was handed down for one count of publishing an intimate image without consent, which is to be served concurrently with his other sentences.

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