Trial set for organizers of “No More Lockdowns Rodeo” near Bowden

A trial is scheduled to take place later this year for two people accused of organizing a ‘No More Lockdowns Rodeo’ near Bowden this spring, in contravention of public health restrictions at the time.

Tyler and Gail Northcott, both of Bowden, have each been charged with violating Section 73(1) of Alberta’s Public Health Act and are scheduled to go to trial in a Red Deer provincial courtroom on Dec. 21.

The pair was served with a summons to appear in court following a “No More Lockdowns Rodeo” held on May 1-2 on private land just south of Bowden where hundreds attended.

The event was moved after the Bowden & District Agricultural Society cancelled the permit for it to be held at its rodeo facility.