James Coates
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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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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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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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GraceLife Church parking lot packed Sunday as pastor returns after jail timeGraceLife Church's pastor returned Sunday after spending time in jail for breaking health restriction. The parking lot was packed with church-goers.CanadaMar 28, 2021
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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.CrimeMar 22, 2021
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Edmonton-area pastor accused of violating public health orders to remain in jail until trialA 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.CrimeMar 5, 2021
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GraceLife Church pastor should be allowed to lead services until his trial: lawyerThe lawyer for a pastor James Coates says his client should be released from jail and be free to lead worshippers at GraceLife Church until his trial for breaking COVID-19 rules.CrimeMar 4, 2021
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Trial date set for Edmonton-area pastor who held church services despite COVID-19 health ordersJames Coates, who was arrested last week and remanded in custody after refusing to agree to bail conditions, remains behind bars.HealthFeb 24, 2021
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