Mon Jan 31, 2022 – 7:14 pm EST
COUTTS, Alberta, (LifeSiteNews) — In a display of solidarity with the massive 50,000+ truck convoy that has now arrived in Ottawa, Canada’s capital, to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other oppressive measures, truckers in Alberta have prayerfully chosen to remain in place despite being threatened with jail by government and law enforcement officials.
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney issued a stern warning via Twitter on Sunday to the protesting truckers, saying “If participants in this convoy cross the line and break the law, I expect police to take appropriate action.”
“This blockade must end immediately,” continued Kenney. “Alberta’s Critical Infrastructure Defence Act gives police and prosecutors additional penalties to levy as a toll to address blockades of highways and other infrastructure when and where they deem appropriate.”
The blockade of the Coutts border crossing violates the Alberta Traffic Safety Act.
It is causing significant inconvenience for lawful motorists and could dangerously impede movement of emergency service vehicles.
This blockade must end.
My full statement: ⬇ pic.twitter.com/VbXTQTVft8
— Jason Kenney (@jkenney) January 30, 2022
Later Sunday, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) told the demonstrators to disperse, but the trucker group held its
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