The final case related to the 2022 Coutts, Alberta border blockade is expected to conclude in early March with the sentencing of Alex Van Herk. Van Herk was found guilty of mischief over $5,000 alongside Marco Van Huigenbos and Gerhard (George) Janzen. Sentencing dates for Van Herk are available in early March, with a court appearance scheduled for February 24 to confirm the exact date.
CalgaryThe last outstanding case tied to the 2022 Coutts , Alta., border blockade is likely to be wrapped up in early March with the sentencing of one of the men convicted.Posted: Feb 10, 2025 2:55 PM EST | Last Updated: 3 hours ago
Alex Van Herk, who was found guilty of mischief over $5,000 along with Marco Van Huigenbos and Gerhard Janzen, fired his lawyer before he was to be sentenced last month. Van Herk appeared in Lethbridge Court of King's Bench on Monday, represented by his new lawyer, Darren Mahoney.
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