Alberta

Chris Carbert, part of the "Coutts 4," has spent 639 days in remand custody. A bail hearing will take place on December 20. (Video below is from October's hearing.)

(Update: This video and article have been updated to comply with the most recent publication bans in place.)

The township of Ramara, Ontario, chained the doors of a public venue where prosecuted Albertan pastor Artur Pawlowski was slated to speak, canceling the event just two days before its scheduled date despite a prior signed contract.

Dr. William Makis calls on Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith to fire the "corrupt health officials" recommending boosters, labeling it "catastrophic medical malpractice."

“I think they know darn well that they just don’t have anything so they’re just going to put us all through this right to the end and keep destroying our lives," said mother Betty Carbert.

"Actually, it went really well," said the mother of one of the Coutts protesters who've been under pre-trial custody for over 600 days after the judge delivered a decision on "the envelope."

Families and supporters of the 4 protesters who've been under pre-trial custody for over 600 days smiled with silent excitement as the judge delivered his decision regarding "the envelope." For some it's a step in the right direction, while others think it's not a step at all.

On October 20, 2023, in Lethbridge, Alberta, the "Coutts 4" face a crucial court hearing after spending over 600 days in pre-trial custody. Their participation in a successful protest against Covid-19 restrictions captured nationwide support.

Artur Pawlowski was sentenced to 61 days in jail, but the judge credited him for the time he already served, allowing him to walk out as a freeman.

Despite the last-minute cancellation by the local authorities, the small village of Beiseker became the meeting point for convoys from all corners of Alberta to raise funds for the four men who have been held in remand for more than 580…

Larry Heather says that Calgary police has charged him with 2 counts of harassment for urging pride attendees to not bring their children to the parade and encouraging them to watch "sound of freedom" movie.

Anthony "Tony" Olienick remains detained at the Medicine Hat Remand Centre, where he has been battling a gut disease. The remand, designed as a temporary holding facility pending trials or further legal proceedings, has been Tony's home for an uncomfortably long duration.

Blayone, who was personally present at the Coutts blockade, delves deep into the political ramifications of the prolonged imprisonment of the four individuals.