Tag: Calgary

Canadian Preacher Artur Pawlowski Arrested, Charged After Allegedly Defying Public Health Orders

Officials in Calgary, Canada, said they arrested Artur Pawlowski, a street preacher who allegedly defied local lockdowns, over the weekend. “Earlier today, police arrested two organizers of a church service who were in violation of a new court order obtained by Alberta Health Services (AHS) in relation to mandatory compliance of public health orders for gatherings,”…


Pastor of Calgary Church Unrepentant for Kicking Out Police

The pastor of the Calgary church who shared a video on Facebook documenting how he ordered police and health officials to leave his Passover service during the Easter weekend, says police have come to his church doors before but this was the first time they came in uninvited. “They have been harassing us for 13…


Pastor of Calgary Church Undeterred After Kicking Out Police

The pastor of the Calgary church who shared a video on Facebook documenting how he ordered police and health officials to leave his Passover service during the Easter weekend, says police have come to his church doors before but this was the first time they came in uninvited. “They have been harassing us for 13…


Bail Hearing Scheduled Today for Teens Accused in Death of Calgary Police Officer

CALGARY—Two teens charged with first-degree murder in the death of a Calgary police officer are due in court today for a bail hearing. The accused—19-year-old Amir Abdulrahman and a 17-year-old boy—were arrested on Friday afternoon after turning themselves in. They had been wanted in the death of 37-year-old Sgt. Andrew Harnett, who was killed while…


Investigation Continues Into Death of Cop Following Arrests of Two Teens

CALGARY—The investigation into the hit−and−run death of an on−duty Calgary police officer continues today. Two teenaged suspects—one 17 and one 19—were arrested Friday afternoon after surrendering to police. They had been wanted on charges of first−degree murder in the death of Sgt. Andrew Harnett, who police have said was struck and dragged by an SUV…


Two Accused in ‘Senseless’ Death of Calgary Cop at Traffic Stop Turn Themselves In

CALGARY—A new year dawned in Calgary with the death of a veteran city police officer during a routine traffic stop and two young men in custody on charges of first−degree murder. The death of 37−year−old Sgt. Andrew Harnett touched off an outpouring of grief across the city Friday, as well as a manhunt for those…


Murder Warrants Issued for Suspects in Traffic Stop Death of Calgary Officer

Calgary police have issued first−degree murder warrants for two people they believe were involved in the death of an officer during a traffic stop. Sgt. Andrew Harnett, who was 37, died on New Year’s Eve. Police say he had pulled over an SUV in the neighbourhood of Falconridge about 10:30 p.m. and was hit and…


Alberta Approves NHL Games for Edmonton, Calgary

Alberta is the first province to officially say the NHL can play games in its arenas for the upcoming season. In a statement to The Canadian Press on Thursday, the Alberta government said it approved Edmonton and Calgary for competition on Dec. 25 following the review of protocols outlined in the league’s return-to-play plan, along…