Calgary Pastor Rejects Bail Terms Amid Claims of Invalid Court Order Used for His Arrest

Calgary Pastor Rejects Bail Terms Amid Claims of Invalid Court Order Used for His Arrest
The Fairview Baptist Church is seen in Calgary, Alta., Canada, on May 17, 2021. Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press
Andrew Chen
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Another pastor in Alberta has been arrested for allegedly defying the province’s COVID-19 gathering restrictions, but lawyers said the health enforcement order on which the arrest was based is no longer valid.

Pastor Tim Stephens of the Fairview Baptist Church was detained by Calgary police on Sunday for allegedly refusing to limit his congregation and have them wear masks as stipulated by the Alberta Health Services (AHS).