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Two Alberta men get 6 1/2-year prison sentences for Coutts protest

Two men were sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison for their roles in the Coutts blockade, disrupting the Canada-U.S. Border in 2022.
They were credited with nearly four years for time already served and convicted of mischief and possession of firearms.
The Crown sought nine-year sentences, arguing for deterrence against future offenses.

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castanet.net

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Protesters get 6 1/2-year sentences for roles in Coutts border blockade

Two men have been sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison for their roles in the blockade of the Canada-U.S. border crossing at Coutts, Alta.

6 months ago·Kelowna, Canada

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CBC News

Two men get 6½-year sentences for roles in border blockade at Coutts, Alta.

Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert were convicted last month of public mischief over $5,000 and possessing a firearm dangerous to the public peace. Olienick was also convicted of possessing a pipe bomb.

6 months ago·Canada

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Sask Today

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CP Two Alberta men get 6 1/2-year prison sentences for Coutts protest

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A judge has sentenced two Alberta men to 6 1/2 years in prison for their roles in the 2022 border blockade at Coutts, Alta.

6 months ago

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The Globe & Mail

Two men convicted over Coutts blockade sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison

Crown pushing for nine-year sentences for Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert, who were found guilty of public mischief and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

6 months ago·Canada

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