An Alberta man is expected to be sentenced Friday for his involvement in the 2022 Coutts convoy protest. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

By Canadian Press

update: Van Herk sentenced

Sentencing set for Alberta protester for his role in 2022 COVID border blockade

Mar 7, 2025 | 11:28 AM

UPDATE: Van Herk receives conditional sentence for Coutts convoy protest

Original Story:

The last remaining case tied to the 2022 Coutts border blockade in southern Alberta is on track to wrap up today.

Alex Van Herk is expected to be sentenced in a courtroom in Lethbridge.

The courtroom, as it has been through all the cases so far, is packed with members of the public.

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Van Herk was one of three men found guilty of mischief for their roles in the 2022 blockade, which tied up traffic at the U.S. border to protest COVID-19 rules and vaccine mandates.

Marco Van Huigenbos was handed four months in jail, while Janzen received a three-month sentence and an order to complete 100 hours of community service.

Van Herk’s sentencing was delayed in January after he fired his lawyer.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 7, 2025.

(The Canadian Press)