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One of two men who became the faces of a blockade at a key Alberta border crossing in 2022 offered a public apology Thursday at the end of sentencing arguments. “As one of the protesters, I understand that our actions, well intended to voice our concerns on important issues, adversely …
Read More »Coutts border protesters expected to be sentenced
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 9, 2024 10:32 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A judge is expected to hand down sentences on Monday for two men convicted for their roles in the 2022 Coutts, Alta., border blockade. Anthony Olienick and Chris …
Read More »Judge to outline facts ahead of Thursday sentencing in Coutts border blockade
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 27, 2024 8:27 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size An Alberta judge is set to outline the pertinent facts to be considered before the sentencing arguments begin for two men convicted of mischief and a weapons charge …
Read More »Sentencing hearing to begin for 2 men convicted of mischief, weapons charges at Coutts border blockade
A sentencing hearing is scheduled to begin Monday for two men convicted of mischief at the 2022 border blockade near Coutts, Alta. Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert were found not guilty by a jury earlier this month of the most serious charge of conspiracy to commit murder against police officers. …
Read More »Jury finds protesters not guilty of conspiring to kill Mounties at Coutts blockade
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A jury returned a verdict of not guilty late Friday for two men accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta. But Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert were both convicted on other charges of mischief and possession of a weapon for …
Read More »‘Your guy really screwed the pooch,’ texts Kenney, upset with feds over Coutts blockade
Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney accused the federal government of leaving provinces “holding the bag” to clear Freedom Convoy protesters who blockaded a border crossing in southern Alberta, a public inquiry has learned. Documents released by the inquiry looking into the government’s decision to invoke the Emergencies Act last winter include …
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