‘The injunction remains in effect’: Calgary police aware of several protests planned for Saturday

By Joey Chini

Posted Mar 24, 2022 9:05 am.

Last Updated Mar 26, 2022 7:04 am.

Calgary police say they are aware of more protests planned for this weekend and are reminding protesters in the Beltline that a court injunction remains in effect.

The injunction was granted to the city following public safety concerns over the continued “freedom” rallies in the community.

Calgary police say liaison teams are in the process of negotiating with protest organizers, and will have officers in place this weekend to manage public safety.

Around 1,000 participants gathered at Central Memorial Park last Saturday, eventually moving to Calgary City Hall.

While the rally remained relatively peaceful, there were six arrests made, including one person charged for assaulting an officer.

Police also issued tickets when some protesters spilled onto the street, breaching the temporary injunction that prohibits the blocking of roadways.

Police say 10 traffic tickets and three parking tickets were issued, and one large semi-truck vehicle was removed from the premises under the Traffic Safety Act.

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The protests in the Beltline neighbourhood came to a head on March 12 when community residents and others organized a counter-protest.

The two groups ended up clashing in what police saw as a public-safety issue.

It led to an outcry from residents, a special city council meeting, a letter to the police commission from the mayor, and finally an emergency injunction granted to the city.

–With files from Rachneet Randhawa and Haley Jarmain

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