Multiple vehicles took part in a convoy on Saturday, January 28, 2023, marking one year since the border blockade at Coutts, Alberta. (Photo: LNN)

By Justin Goulet/LethbridgeNewsNOW

Convoy to Coutts marks one year since start of border blockade

Jan 29, 2023 | 8:27 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB -Multiple vehicles made their way to Coutts, Alberta on Saturday morning, Jan. 28.

The convoy marked the one-year anniversary of a 2022 blockade at the United States border in Coutts aimed at protesting COVID-19 mandates that were in effect at that time.

This year, motorists involved met at gathering points in Claresholm, Fort Macleod and Lethbridge before driving to the southern Alberta border town.

Motorists participated in a convoy to Coutts and back to Lethbridge, Alberta on January 28, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

Drivers turned around at Coutts and made their way back to Lethbridge for a private afternoon event.

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The RCMP and Lethbridge Police Service were on-hand to control traffic.