Alberta Pastor

• Judge fines, releases jailed GraceLife Church pastor: ‘Shepherd ought to protect his flock’

  James Coates of GraceLife Church in Parkland County pleaded guilty to a charge of breaching bail and was fined $1,500.

  Crime

  Mar 22, 2021
  
• Edmonton-area pastor accused of violating public health orders to remain in jail until trial

  A judge has ruled that an Alberta pastor will remain in jail until his trial because he refuses to follow a bail condition that requires he comply with public health orders.

  Crime

  Mar 5, 2021
  
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• Trial date set for Edmonton-area pastor who held church services despite COVID-19 health orders

  James Coates, who was arrested last week and remanded in custody after refusing to agree to bail conditions, remains behind bars.

  Health

  Feb 24, 2021
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• Alberta pastor who defied COVID-19 rules refuses bail conditions, remains in custody

  James Coates, the pastor of GraceLife Church outside Edmonton, remains in custody after appearing in court before a judge Wednesday morning.

  Crime

  Feb 17, 2021
• Alberta pastor fighting COVID-19 rules says he’ll help out if health system is swamped

  "There are many people who would be well-meaning and interested in helping out, unfortunately (it's) not the type of care that can be provided by a volunteer," Dr. Hinshaw said.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2021
• Alberta school refusing to adhere to GSA policy could be deregistered, face funding withdrawal

  Alberta's education minister is launching an inquiry into the Independent Baptist Christian Education Society. However, some LGBTQ advocates want to see more direct action.

  Education

  Sep 19, 2016
• Alberta pastor charged with child luring after discovery of ‘sexually explicit’ text messages

  A 59-year-old Alberta pastor has been charged with child luring in connection with an incident that dates back to last spring.

  Crime

  Mar 16, 2016