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File photo of centre ice at the ENMAX Centre. (Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge Hurricanes to implement ‘Restrictions Exemption Program’

Sep 16, 2021 | 12:31 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – If you want to attend a Lethbridge Hurricanes game at the ENMAX Centre, you’ll have to abide by the province’s ‘Restrictions Exemption Program’.

The Western Hockey League (WHL) club has announced it, along with the Medicine Hat Tigers and Red Deer Rebels, have announced that they will be implementing the new measure, announced by the provincial government Wednesday evening.

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Notice from the Lethbridge Hurricanes, Medicine Hat Tigers & Red Deer Rebels. (Photo: Lethbridge Hurricanes)

For the foreseeable future in Lethbridge, all spectators at the ENMAX Centre aged 12 and over will be required to show proof of one of the following for entry, effective September 20, 2021.

  • Full COVID-19 vaccination
  • Negative COVID-19 PCR or rapid test, from a paid private testing provider, taken within 48 hours of the event’s start time

Masks will still be required for all spectators, as per Alberta Health Services (AHS) policy.

The Hurricanes noted that specific policies may differ by team, with the club saying either electronic or paper immunization records will be accepted. Albertans’ immunization records can be viewed online and on cell phones through MyHealth Records or by downloading the MyHealth Records app.

The policy will NOT apply for the Hurricanes exhibition game on September 17 at the ENMAX Centre. However, masks for all spectators are still required.