"The CBSA recognizes border disruptions affect both travellers and industry and we are working to restore normal border operations at this port of entry as quickly as possible," the statement reads. Ontario introduced legislation last week that will see provincially appointed judges and justices of the peace receive education and training on intimate partner violence and coercive control. Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs says a delegation will be going to the Coronation of King Charles on May 6 in London. "Thank you for your patience while we get operations back on track.". Mounties were prepared to make arrests Tuesday at the border crossing but backed off when there were safety concerns. Gina Slaney confirmed the scene was from Monday night in Coutts. We made the decision yesterday to leave peacefully on our terms after the events that came to light with some of the members, participants of this protest having firearms and protective equipment, he said Tuesday morning. Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki says the RCMP weapons seizure and arrests onMonday speak to "serious criminal activity" that was "real and organized" amid the now disassembled border blockade at Coutts, Alta. He said RCMP became aware of the serious threat a heavily armed group among the protesters a few days into the protest. The Public Service Alliance of Canada is planning on bringing in busloads of workers from Montreal for a large rally in Ottawa on Monday if the union and the federal government fail to reach an agreement this weekend. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Canada, U.S. and Mexico looking to combat fentanyl overdose crisis together, RCMP arrest 13 people, seize weapons and ammunition near Coutts border blockade, Canada halts Sudan air evacuations amid dangerous conditions, Highly-awaited bail reform legislation will come by late June: minister, Trudeau says Emergencies Act wont override fundamental rights but experts arent so sure, Anti-hate experts concerned about possible neo-fascist involvement at Alberta trucker convoy. The fight is not with the mayor and his wife, Peters told reporters Tuesday night in Coutts. He said the biggest worry is having niche extremist networks that could work to inflame supporters linked to what was supposed to be a peaceful protest. While he mentioned the Alberta Traffic Safety Act by name, he said his government's Critical Infrastructure Defence Act provides "additional penalties" for police and prosecutors to address blockades. Peters added some protesters have harassed the local mayor and his wife by showing up at their home and taking photos through their windows. "I would say it's certainly unfortunate for the people of Coutts and for those needing to cross the border.". A video posted to social media showed RCMP members shaking hands with and hugging protesters. The goal was to maintain public safety and to facilitate lawful protest, Daroux said, which, in this case, meant keeping the border open. "Glad to see that almost all protesters at the Coutts border crossing and nearby checkpoints have now gone home. A Regina man is facing a total of 18 charges after a violent string of events, including forcible confinement, ended with a police operation in mid-April. ", Photo of items seized as a result of last nights search warrants at the Coutts border blockade. The number of protesters at a police checkpoint, north of Coutts, had also dwindled and work was underway to start clearing away a first-aid trailer, a sauna and electric generators. Open seven days a week, 24 hours per day, the Coutts Highway/Land Border Office is located in Southern Alberta, on the Canadian side of the US Port, Sweetgrass in Montana. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. After more than two weeks, a convoy of protesters has left the Alberta border town of Coutts pic.twitter.com/fJbA49NWlc, Heather Yourex-West (@HeatherYourex) February 15, 2022. Crime centre being discussed for City of Windsor, An 'aggressive biter': There's a new tick to worry about in Quebec and Ontario, Quebec minimum wage increases to $15.25 Monday, Three buildings evacuated in Montreal leaving three dozen out of their homes, Fire closes Donkin Coal mine, stop-work order issued, NB Power cuts ties with private instructor for driving truck into federal picketers, N.S. The roadblock on Highway 4 and 501 outside of Milk River heading towards the Coutts border crossing is ongoing with trucks still getting through one lane on Friday, February 4, 2022. Protesters originally blocked the highway near Coutts and gathered near the town of Milk River to protest vaccine mandates and other COVID protocols at the end of January. On Saturday morning,police moved into try and break up the days-long protest. Calgary, Alberta, The Sweetgrass / Coutts border crossing is the most heavily travelled port in Montana andis the only24-hour commercial crossing between Montana and Alberta. 52F 30F Mon 57F 37F Tue 57F 41F Wed 61F 37F Thu 48F 41F Fri 52F 34F Sat 64F 37F Traffic Conditions Map for the Sweetgrass Coutts Border Crossing To view the traffic conditions at the Sweetgrass border crossing, select "View Larger Map" and turn on the traffic layer. RCMP and Crown prosecutors will consider different angles and avenues, including charges of terrorism, he said. Sweetgrass / Coutts Traffic Conditions | ezbordercrossing
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