CALGARY—A protest close to downtown Calgary grew heated when demonstrators against government COVID-19 mandates came face-to-face with counter-protesters at a park where weekly “freedom rallies” have been held on Saturdays for months.
A heavy Calgary police presence, including mounted and bicycle officers, was on hand to keep the event at Central Memorial Park in the Beltline neighbourhood under control on March 19.
Despite a largely peaceful gathering, several heated confrontations and an arrest were observed.
About a thousand people turned up to this Saturday's freedom rally in downtown Calgary despite an emergency injunction. Calgary police say they have made six arrests. @JazzVickaryous reports. #yyc pic.twitter.com/qfvhJ6B2jm
— CityNews Calgary (@citynewscalgary) March 20, 2022
