RCMP are preparing for demonstrations to take place in Lloydminster on Monday April 1st in opposition to the Federal Government’s carbon tax hike.
Protestors say the plan is to slow the right lanes in both directions on Hwy. 16 near the old Alberta Tourism stop to send the message to Ottawa, voters can’t afford the tax.
The tax increase will add about 3 cents per litre to the cost of gasoline in addition to a 4 cents a litre increase at the pumps in Alberta as the province ends its fuel subsidy of 13 cents the same day.
The blockade will go on for three days, say organizers, but with the end goal being to remove the carbon tax, the blockade could be extended further.
A detour route will be set up heading south along the road to the Lloydminster Upgrader then turning onto 12 Street.
Protesters estimate a 10-minute delay during peak traffic periods along the highway.
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