Feb 8, 2022
Alberta to end vaccine passport program
The Restriction Exemption Program in Alberta will end, effective Tuesday night, according to TSN's Salim Valji. This means that as of midnight on Feb. 8, fans do not need to show proof of vaccination to enter any venue in Alberta.
TSN.ca Staff
The Restriction Exemption Program in Alberta will end, effective Tuesday night, according to TSN's Salim Valji. This means that as of midnight on Feb. 8, fans do not need to show proof of vaccination to enter any venue in Alberta.
This would apply to the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary and Rogers Place in Edmonton. However, municipalities in Alberta have to the option to implement their own set of public health restrictions in place of the ones put in place by the province.
The Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC) released a statement on Tuesday.
"The Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation is encouraged by today's announcement from the Government of Alberta regarding COVID-19 measures impacting events held at the Scotiabank Saddledome," the CSEC said in the release. "We will no longer require out patrons to provide proof of vaccination with the elimination of the Restrictions Exemption Program.
"Capacity limitations will remain at 50 per cent through the end of February and masks wil be required for all patrons while not actively eating or drinking."
The CSEC also confirmed that full food and beverage service would return for patrons. Children under 12 will be exempt from masks as of Feb. 14.
Capacity limits remain at all venues until March 1.
The Flames have eight home games remaining in February, while the Oilers have five home games remaining on their February schedule.