Is the border still blocked at Coutts?
Travel across the U.S.-Canada border at Coutts has been suspended as large trucks and other vehicles continue to block access in protest of COVID-19 mandates.
How many trucks does Coutts border have?
“We have 60,000 licenced truckers in Alberta, 300,000 licenced commercial vehicles and there’s 40 involved in that situation at the border crossing.
What happened at Coutts?
Blockade truck attempted to ram police vehicle Alberta RCMP officers have arrested 13 people and seized a number of weapons including guns and body armour from the Coutts border crossing blockade.
Is Coutts protest over?
A group representing Alberta retailers is relieved with the end of protests that impeded trade over a key border crossing between Canada and the United States. But its hope now is that police and governments will take steps to prevent similar disruptions in the future.
Why is Coutts border crossing closed?
Travel to and from the United States has been suspended as an ongoing protest against COVID-19 mandates continues to impede access to the Coutts border crossing in southern Alberta. In a statement, the Canadian Border Services Agency said services at the Coutts port of entry are temporarily suspended.
How long was the Coutts border closed?
The sound of horns filled the air at Alberta’s main international border crossing as trucks, tractors and other vehicles rolled out from Coutts on Tuesday morning, bringing an illegal blockade to an end after 18 days.
How busy is Coutts border crossing?
U.S. to Canada border wait times
| Customs Office | Commercial Flow – Canada bound | Travellers Flow – Canada bound |
|---|---|---|
| Coutts Coutts, AB/Sweet Grass, MT Last updated: 2022-04-06 17:00 MDT | 10 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Abbotsford-Huntingdon Abbotsford, BC/Sumas, WA Last updated: 2022-04-06 15:57 PDT | No delay | 20 minutes |
Is the Coutts blockade illegal?
Mounties issued dozens of provincial tickets this weekend to protesters at the illegal Coutts blockade that has now stymied traffic at the border town for more than two weeks in protest of COVID-19 public health measures.
What is the Coutts blockade?
Trucks and other vehicles with horns blaring rolled out of Coutts Tuesday, ending a blockade that paralyzed a Canada-U.S. border crossing for more than two weeks. Protesters had been restricting access to the main southern Alberta border crossing since Jan.
When did Coutts border open?
1890
| Sweetgrass–Coutts Border Crossing | |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1890 |
| US Phone | (406) 335-9610 |
| Canadian Phone | (800) 461 9999 |
| Hours | Open 24 hours |
How busy is the Coutts border crossing?
It is the busiest port of entry for both the province of Alberta and state of Montana, among the busiest west of the Great Lakes, and the primary conduit for cross border trade estimated at $CDN6 billion….
| Sweetgrass–Coutts Border Crossing | |
|---|---|
| US Phone | (406) 335-9610 |
| Canadian Phone | (800) 461 9999 |
| Hours | Open 24 hours |