Demonstrators gather outside of the Lethbridge Courthouse to support three people charged in connection to the Coutts border blockade who are scheduled to appear in court November 4, 2022. (Photo: LNN)

By LNN Staff

‘Freedom Convoy’ demonstrators gather at Lethbridge Courthouse

Nov 4, 2022 | 11:02 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Dozens of supporters of the ‘Freedom Convoy’ protests are gathering outside of the Lethbridge Courthouse.

Shortly after 9 a.m. on Friday, the group sang ‘Oh Canada’ and made speeches saying they want a “peaceful protest.”

The group says they are there to support three people charged in connection to the Coutts border blockade in January and February 2022.

Alex Van Herk, 53, George Janzen, 43, and Fort Macleod town councillor Marco Van Huigenbos, 32, are scheduled to appear in court on charges of mischief over $5,000.

There has been a large police presence in downtown Lethbridge throughout the morning in anticipation of the event. Police have been monitoring intersections and diverting traffic related to the demonstration away from the downtown core.

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