Coutts
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30 kg of suspected cocaine seized at Coutts border crossing in southern Alta.A 35-year-old commercial truck driver faces drug trafficking charges after border officials say they unearthed a significant quantity of illicit drugs being smuggled into Canada.CrimeMay 2
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‘Intended to incite’: Calgary pastor found guilty on 2 border blockade chargesA judge has found Calgary pastor Artur Pawlowski guilty of mischief for his role in protests against COVID-19 public health measures.CrimeMay 2
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Danielle Smith says she won’t discuss investigation by Alberta ethics commissionerPremier Danielle Smith said she wants to respect the process and it would be inappropriate to comment during an active investigation by ethics commissioner Marguerite Trussler.PoliticsApr 11
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Danielle Smith changes story on controversial phone call with PawlowskiPremier Danielle Smith said Saturday that she thought Pawlowski was calling to talk about political leadership.PoliticsApr 8
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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 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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‘The eyes of the world’: Trial of Calgary pastor charged in Coutts border blockade underwayA court has seen video of a Calgary pastor encouraging truckers to keep blocking the Canada-U.S. border to protest COVID-19 restrictions because the world was watching.CrimeFeb 2
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