The pastor of Fairview Baptist Church in southeast Calgary was arrested Monday for failing to comply with a court order to stop holding church services in violation of Alberta's pandemic gathering rules. Tim Stephens was arrested for allegedly violating Section 127 of the Criminal Code by failing to obey a Court of Queen's Bench Order obtained by Alberta Health Services (AHS). Calgary police have in recent weeks received numerous complaints from members of the public about church services held at the church in Fairview. Stephens was arrested last month for similar violations of public health rules, however, because the injunction was improperly served, charges against him were withdrawn. Stephens was previously fined and ticketed for defying public health regulations by holding over-capacity gatherings and not enforcing mask use.

Source: CBC News June 15, 2021 12:47 UTC