Crown aims to try 4 accused in Alberta border blockade case at once

One of four men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at a border blockade protest in southern Alberta has run into a roadblock trying to set an early trial date. Christopher Lysak, 48, previously waived his right to a preliminary hearing and elected to be tried by a judge and jury in the Court of Queen's Bench. Lysak, who is also charged with uttering threats, possession of a weapon and mischief to property over $5,000, was also denied bail. Alias Sanders, acting on behalf of Lysak's lawyer,