Tag: Alberta border
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Safety Alert as RCMP Seek Armed Suspects on Big Island Lake Cree Nation
Overview of the Situation Authorities on the Big Island Lake Cree Nation have issued an urgent safety alert after reports confirmed that at least one man died in connection with a confrontation that involved two armed suspects. Police say they are actively searching for the two individuals and have advised residents to remain indoors and…
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What happened after Alberta’s border lockdown plan near Coutts: a year in review
Introduction: a border plan that drew attention Exactly one year ago, Alberta’s premier announced a plan to tighten the province’s border with the United States, aiming to seal a perceived “leaky” boundary near Coutts. The move sparked national debate about sovereignty, security, and the daily realities of people who live and work along the border.…
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A Year Later: What It Really Means When Alberta Tried to Lock the Border
Introduction: A Bold move, A Year of Consequences One year ago, Alberta’s premier signaled a determined push to tighten a border that many described as thin and vulnerable. The plan to “lock down” the Coutts crossing—east of the small village of Coutts, Alberta, near the U.S. border—was more than a political promise. It was a…