The quiet streets of Coutts are a stark contrast to one year ago, when more than 100 vehicles blocked the highway in opposition to COVID-19 measures
For a few weeks late last January and early February, the world turned its eyes to Coutts, as the story drew widespread media coverage, even as it divided the community in two.
Demonstrators against COVID-19 restrictions shut down cross-border travel for four days, stranding snowbirds, truckers and cattle liners in the U.S.A and Canada. “I own a restaurant and we rely on customers, so we’ve all come back to being civil with each other,” he added.On Feb. 14, 2022, RCMP charged 13 people with mischief and four with conspiracy to kill RCMP officers after seizing guns, body armour and high capacity magazines.
Van Huigenbos is charged with mischief over $5,000 related to the protests and currently awaiting trial.Despite the disruption caused to the economy, Van Huigenbos maintains the blockade needed to happen.
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