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Police called after banner blocks hotel exit in B.C. Rogers lockout confrontation

Out-of-town workers blocked from leaving Trail hotel during ongoing technician labour dispute in the Kootenays
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Police were called on March 26 to a confrontation in Trail related to the Rogers' lockout.

Police were called to a confrontation in Trail related to the Rogers lockout of 26 Kootenay technicians based in Nelson, Castlegar, Grand Forks, Trail, Cranbrook, Creston, Fairmont, and Fernie.

According to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich, officers responded to a complaint in the 1300 block of Bay Avenue in downtown Trail just after 7 a.m. on March 26.

When they arrived on scene, police discovered a banner was blocking a doorway and preventing temporary workers from leaving a hotel.

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Betsy Kline

About the Author: Betsy Kline

After spending several years as a freelance writer for the Castlegar News, Betsy joined the editorial staff as a reporter in March of 2015. In 2020, she moved into the editor's position.
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