Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has opted not to speak about the verdict handed down to Coutts Four members Chris Carbert and Anthony Olienick because they have not been sentenced. Office of the Premier of Alberta press secretary Sam Blackett said Smith would not be providing a fulsome comment because she does not comment on ongoing cases. “You’re best to go to Justice for any comment on the matter,” said Blackett in a statement. Blackett followed up by saying the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) is an independent entity that the government does not interfere with. "As the matter is still before the courts, it would be inappropriate to comment," he said. Alberta Justice senior press secretary Chinenye Anokwuru said the ACPS operates independently and is respected by Justice Minister Mickey Amery. “As the matter is still before the courts, it would be inappropriate to comment,” said Anokwuru. Carbert and Olienick had been found not guilty of conspiring to kill RCMP officers on Friday. READ MORE: UPDATED: Two Coutts Four members not guilty of conspiracy to murder RCMP officersHowever, Carbert and Olienick were found guilty of mischief to property and possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes. “Tony Olienick has also been found guilty of possessing an explosive,” said Coutts Trio member Marco Van Huigenbos..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has opted not to speak about the verdict handed down to Coutts Four members Chris Carbert and Anthony Olienick because they have not been sentenced. Office of the Premier of Alberta press secretary Sam Blackett said Smith would not be providing a fulsome comment because she does not comment on ongoing cases. “You’re best to go to Justice for any comment on the matter,” said Blackett in a statement. Blackett followed up by saying the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) is an independent entity that the government does not interfere with. "As the matter is still before the courts, it would be inappropriate to comment," he said. Alberta Justice senior press secretary Chinenye Anokwuru said the ACPS operates independently and is respected by Justice Minister Mickey Amery. “As the matter is still before the courts, it would be inappropriate to comment,” said Anokwuru. Carbert and Olienick had been found not guilty of conspiring to kill RCMP officers on Friday. READ MORE: UPDATED: Two Coutts Four members not guilty of conspiracy to murder RCMP officersHowever, Carbert and Olienick were found guilty of mischief to property and possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes. “Tony Olienick has also been found guilty of possessing an explosive,” said Coutts Trio member Marco Van Huigenbos..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
