Alberta health agency closes cafe that skirted COVID-19 public health orders

MIRROR, Alta. – Alberta Health Services says it has physically closed a central Alberta cafe that has been skirting COVID-19 public health orders for months.

The agency says it is barring access to the Whistle Stop Cafe in Mirror, Alta., until its owner can demonstrate the ability to comply with restrictions.

It says it has taken several steps against the business since January, including three closure orders and the cancellation of the cafe’s food handling permit.

But Alberta Health Services says the cafe’s operator has decided not to follow mandatory restrictions.