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After dramatic protests, public health charges against GraceLife pastor James Coates dismissedGraceLife Church pastor James Coates had been cited for violating public health orders by holding services without adhering to gathering limits imposed by the Alberta government.CanadaAug 31, 2023
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U.S. senator requests Canada investigated for religious freedom violations over Alberta pastors arrestsA U.S. senator has asked that Canada be investigated for violating religious freedom over the arrests of Alberta pastors accused of flouting COVID-19 restrictions.CrimeJun 25, 2021
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Judge dismisses charter application of GraceLife pastor on trial for violating Alberta health ordersProvincial court Judge Robert Shaigec has ruled the religious freedoms of Alberta pastor James Coates, who is on trial for violating COVID-19 regulations, were not violated.CrimeJun 7, 2021
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Alberta government wanted to censor GraceLife church pastor on trial: lawyerOn day two of James Coates' trial, his lawyer said his client was charged the same day the Edmonton-area pastor gave a sermon criticizing Alberta's leadership during the pandemic.CrimeMay 4, 2021
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‘Compliance with AHS is noncompliance with God’: Alberta pastor testifies at trialAn inspector with AHS says she observed multiple risky behaviours at an Edmonton-area church led by a pastor accused of not following public-health orders.CrimeMay 3, 2021
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1 person arrested and charged outside GraceLife ChurchRCMP said officers saw a person outside GraceLife Sunday morning and recognized the individual as one of those involved in last week's incident.CrimeApr 18, 2021
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‘Unhinged conspiracy theorists’: Kenney blasts protesters for threatening Dr. HinshawProvincial sheriffs estimated about 750 people gathered at the legislature on Monday to protest public-health restrictions. Some chanted "lock her up!"PoliticsApr 12, 2021
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Fencing goes up around GraceLife Church west of Edmonton as AHS ‘physically closes’ facilityRCMP were at the Spruce Grove church before 8 a.m. Crews could be seen putting fencing up around the building's perimeter, as well as blocking off several parking stalls.HealthApr 7, 2021
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‘Caring for others’: Mosque, synagogue advise Alberta church to follow COVID 19 rulesWhile they sympathize with GraceLife Church's desire to bring worshippers together, they are asking its pastor and congregants to trust Alberta's public-health rules.HealthApr 3, 2021
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