Chris Scott, operator of the Whistle Stop Cafe, speaks during a May 8 rally in the cafe's parking lot against measures taken by government and health authorities to help curb the spread of COVID-19. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press)
Café owner found guilty of breaching public health orders
Jun 28, 2021 | 11:47 AM
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The operator of a central Alberta café has been found guilty of contempt for breaching public health orders.
Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Adam Germain ruled on Monday that Christopher Scott, operator of the Whistle Stop Café in Mirror, was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of being in contempt of a May 6 court order prohibiting him from organizing, promoting, and attending an illegal public gathering.
Scott was arrested May 8 during a rally outside the café that drew hundreds, and charged under Section 73(1) of the Public Health Act for failing to comply with the May 6 order.
Brothers Artur and Dawid Pawlowski, who are connected with a Calgary street church, have also been found guilty of breaching various public health orders.
