A rally in downtown Estevan Saturday attracted about 40-50 people who were looking to see an end to pandemic-related lockdowns and restrictions.
They met up at noon for a caravan of vehicles that travelled throughout the city. Then they arrived at the Estevan Court House, where people stood in front of the building, holding signs and waving at passing motorists as part of what was labelled as a freedom rally. Many drivers supportively honked at the protestors.
Then they walked from the Court House to the intersection of Fourth Street and 13th Avenue, before returning to the Court House.
Participant Emily Gillies said the rally was a chance to raise awareness about some issues related to the pandemic.
“That was evidenced by the variety of signs on the vehicles and the signs that people had, just asking for open debate and open discussion on all of the topics throughout the pandemic,” said Gillies.
The gathering was planned in conjunction with worldwide events in 40 other countries on March 20 regarding a call for the end to lockdowns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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