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Officials with the Calgary Stampede say reduced daily attendance and enhanced COVID-19 protocols to keep visitors safe will be in place if the event goes ahead.

They say plans are for capacity to be cut in half, and attendees could be required to show proof of vaccination or undergo rapid testing to enter some venues, including the Nashville North live music tent.The world-renowned rodeo and fair is expected to return this year on July 9 and run for 10 days after being shut down due to COVID-19 in 2020.

Premier Jason Kenney announced last month that almost all COVID-19 restrictions in the province could be gone by early July, provided 70 per cent of the population gets its first dose of vaccine, clearing the way to hold the Stampede. "There has been criticisms of the Stampede for being one of the first organizations to open the gates. Other parts of the world have shown us that we can begin the opening of our doors as long as it’s done responsibly.

"First of all, it’s primarily an outdoor event and we know outdoor transmission is exceedingly rare," he said. "Secondly, we are significantly reducing capacity.

 

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Yeehaw all the redneck losers can come together and spread some covid. Lol nice hopefully you do like a jonestown type if rodeo

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