By Canadian Press

Alberta, Saskatchewan lifting COVID restrictions today

Feb 14, 2022 | 9:23 AM

Alberta’s mandatory mask requirement for children under 12 in all settings and for all students in schools ends today, and Saskatchewan’s vaccine passport is over today, too.

Premier Jason Kenney announced the decision about masks last week as part of a phased plan to eliminate all COVID-19 restrictions.

The Alberta government has told school boards they don’t have the power to override the directive.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced last week his province’s proof of vaccination mandate would come to an end today, while indoor masking and self-isolation rules would stay in place until the end of the month.

Meanwhile Manitoba’s staged lifting of restrictions will see the current 50 per cent capacity limits in places like restaurants and hockey arenas end tomorrow.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 14, 2022.

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