They plan on a peaceful demonstration to keep the pressure on the Federal Government.

Ottawa recently announced $1.6 billion dollars in support funding for the energy sector, but many critics think that money won’t get Alberta oil to more markets.

So, the push continues for movement on pipelines.

Owner of Sabine CO2 Logistics Jerry Sabine says the message from protesters is clear.

“To let everybody know how slow it is in the oil fields and that the pipelines are a necessity,” explained Sabine. “That’s the only way we’re going to get our natural resources, our oil and gas to tidewater, is with pipelines.”

Sabine then outlined what he envisioned the rally would look like.

“It would be nice to have a large convoy of trucks like they had in Nisku. I think we’ll slowly proceed down Highway One to let people know how slow it is in the oil field.”

This protest follows the yellow-vest rally that took place less than a week ago in Medicine Hat.

Sabine says Hatters need to keep the momentum going.

“I think it’s a worth-while cause. Sometimes the only way voices can be heard is through peaceful demonstrations of protest.”

Whether it be the truck rally or the yellow-vest protest, Sabine says he hopes Hatters from all walks of life will take part in the events this weekend.

“It effects much more than people that work in the fields. It effects store owners and the whole general public of this area anyways. We’re trying to appeal to the provincial and federal governments to say ‘listen, we need help and we need pipelines. We need to have our oil and gas move now’.”

Anyone interested in learning more about the rally can attend a meeting tonight at Medicine Hat Brewing Company from 7 – 9 p.m.

