Lethbridge police charge organizer of protest against COVID-19 health measures

Police have charged the organizer of a Lethbridge protest against mandatory health measures tied to COVID-19.

The Lethbridge Police Service said Thursdayit had issued two tickets relatedto a protest outside CityHall on Tuesday.

Police said they wouldn't be identifying the individual as the charges aren't criminal.

The organizer has been charged with:

• Contravening an order of the medical officer of health (social gathering) under Section 73 (1) of the Public Health Act, with a penalty of $1,200.
• Assembly without a permit under City of Lethbridge Bylaw 5651, Section 6, with a penalty of $300.