Pastor James Coates
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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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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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Group representing Alberta pastor jailed for breaking COVID-19 rules says he’s being releasedThe Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms says the Crown has agreed to withdraw all but one of the Public Health Act offences against Pastor James Coates.CrimeMar 17, 2021
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How Canadian Charter rights are playing into Alberta pastor’s fight against COVID-19 chargesWhile pastor James Coates' legal team will argue his COVID-19 related charges violate his Charter rights, legal experts believe that won't hold up in court.CrimeFeb 22, 2021
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Hundreds gather at Edmonton Remand Centre to protest arrest of pastor who broke COVID-19 rulesHundreds of people gathered outside of the Edmonton Remand Centre on Saturday afternoon, protesting the arrest of pastor James Coates.CanadaFeb 20, 2021
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