Pastor Artur Pawlowski goes to trial for Coutts border blockade sermon

A pastor is on trial in Lethbridge for his part in the Coutts border blockade last year. Artur Pawlowski is charged with breaching a release order and mischief for inciting people at the border crossing, where truckers gathered to block a highway. Outside the courthouse Thursday, about 300 people shouted their support for Pawlowski. "He has been an amazing leader for us, inspiring all of us," said Bob Blayone. The pastor and activist is on trial for mischief over $5,000 and contravention of the