Coutts Blockade
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Pastor gets 60-day sentence for role in Alberta COVID border blockadeIn May, Pawlowski was found guilty of mischief and breaching a release order for his role in the blockade at the Coutts, Alta., border crossing in early 2022.CanadaSep 18
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Timeline of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and controversy over COVID court casesA timeline from January to April of the events surrounding Premier Danielle Smith and COVID-19 prosecutions cases, including a phone call with street pastor Artur Pawlowski.PoliticsApr 10
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‘Clear violation’: Experts say Alberta premier must explain call with accusedPremier Danielle Smith must explain to Albertans why she discussed a criminal case with the accused before his trial, legal experts and political scientists say.PoliticsApr 5
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Alberta premier no longer taking questions about alleged judicial interference due to potential lawsuitThe Opposition NDP raised concerns about judicial interference after a video of a phone call between Calgary preacher Artur Pawlowski and Smith surfaced online.PoliticsApr 3
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Alberta premier’s phone call to accused raises questions about court caseA phone call between Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and a Calgary pastor where they discussed his criminal trial raises questions about whether she has compromised the case.PoliticsMar 31
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Alberta’s premier says she asked about COVID-19 charges ‘almost weekly’At issue is whether Smith was in contact with the Alberta Crown Prosecutor Service in relation to court cases of people who broke public health measures early in the pandemic.CanadaMar 29
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Alberta NDP demands answers on premier’s conversations with accused in COVID casesSmith said she contacted Artur Pawlowski to tell him she couldn't offer him amnesty, but NDP justice critic Irfan Sabir said full disclosure and an independent inquiry are needed.CanadaFeb 10
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Prosecutor says pastor’s fiery speech at Coutts blockade constitutes mischiefSteven Johnston presented closing arguments Friday in the case of Artur Pawlowski.CrimeFeb 3
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Internal review of emails between province, crown prosecutors not enough: NDP, expertsWhile the UCP is holding an internal review to see if an email between a staffer and crown prosecutors exists, an emergency caucus meeting is being held Saturday evening.PoliticsJan 21
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2 charges withdrawn against Alberta woman in Coutts border blockade caseTwo charges have been withdrawn against a woman involved in last year's blockade at the Canada-United States border crossing at Coutts, Alta.CrimeJan 17
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