Premier Jason Kenney. (Government of Alberta)

By Justin Goulet

Winner announced in second draw of Alberta’s “Open for Summer” lottery

Sep 3, 2021 | 7:16 AM

CALGARY, AB – A Calgary woman is $1-million richer after being named the winner of the second round of the “Open for Summer” vaccine lottery.

Amie Gee’s name was drawn from over 1.85 million entries in the provincial initiative, initially launched to help boost vaccination rates in Alberta.

In addition to Gee winning the $1-million, 42 other winners are receiving travel prizes donated by Air Canada, WestJet, and the Rocky Mountaineer and Juniper Hotel.

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney stated, “I can think of no better way to celebrate getting vaccinated by planning a fantastic trip, and thanks to our corporate partners at WestJet, Air Canada, and Rocky Mountaineer, there are now over 40 Albertans who are planning to do just that.”

“Congratulations to Amie, and all of the other winners. I encourage Albertans who haven’t gotten their second dose to do so as soon as possible to qualify for the final draw at the end of September!”

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To date, 78.2 per cent of eligible Albertans have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, including 70 per cent who are now fully immunized with two doses.

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Alberta’s Minister of Health, Tyler Shandro said, “I am so pleased we are able to reward Albertans who took the step to protect themselves, their loved ones and their communities.”

“Now more than ever we need Albertans to step up and get both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Please make appointments to do so as soon as possible.”

ONE FINAL DRAW

To help encourage Albertans to get their shot, one final “Open for Summer” lottery draw for $1-million will follow in September. Those aged 18 and over who register for the lottery and receive two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine by September 23 will be eligible to win.

This includes Albertans who were vaccinated outside of the province. Those who registered for the first two lottery draws are automatically entered for the third and do not need to re-register.

More details are available here.

Along with the $1-million prize, additional prizes are up for grabs in the Outdoor Adventure Vaccine Lottery. More information on that program is available here.

COVID-19 vaccine appointments can be booked by calling AHS at 811 or online here. Temporary walk-in clinics are also available for first doses.

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