File photo of demonstrators at Coutts on Saturday, Jan. 29 2022. (Photo supplied by Jake Zacharias)
Truck blockade continues at U.S. border as RCMP ready to make arrests, tow vehicles
Feb 1, 2022 | 8:12 AM
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COUTTS, AB – A blockade in southern Alberta at the United States border is entering its fourth day.
A convoy of commercial trucks, vehicles and camper vans has been blocking the highway at the Coutts border crossing since Saturday to protest COVID-19 restrictions.
Mounties said in a statement Monday night that they thought there was a path to resolve the matter, but protestors chose not to comply. They say the demonstration is no longer lawful, and resources are in place to make arrests and tow away vehicles. Some demonstrators say they have no plans to leave.
Coutts Mayor Jim Willett says he is not in favour of the convy, commenting on the matter Monday.
