A judge is expected to hand down sentences today for two men convicted for their roles in the 2022 Coutts, Alta., border blockade.

Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert were convicted last month of public mischief over $5,000 and possessing a firearm dangerous to the public peace. Olienick was also convicted of possessing a pipe bomb.

A jury found them not guilty of the most serious charge they faced: conspiracy to murder police officers.

The Crown argued the two men should serve nine-year prison sentences.{ai:summary}<p>A judge will issue sentences today for Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert, convicted for their involvement in the 2022 Coutts border blockade. Charges included public mischief and firearm possession; Olienick was also convicted of possessing a pipe bomb. </p><p>They were acquitted of conspiracy to murder police officers. #crime</p>

Judge expected to sentence protesters at Coutts border protest

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