Masks still required in Edmonton as province drops most COVID-19 rules – CBC

Alberta government lifted masking rules for most public places Tuesday

Mar 01, 2022

Businesses in Edmonton are expecting a mix of anxiety and confusion Tuesday as the province no longer requires people to wear masks in indoor public places, while the city does.

The Alberta government lifts its mask mandate as of March 1 as part of its general easing of COVID-19 restrictions. However, the City of Edmonton’s face-covering bylaw remains in effect.

People will still be required to wear masks in stores, city facilities and while walking around in restaurants within Edmonton city limits. Council is set to review its bylaw March 8.

The discrepancy is creating anxiety for businesses, said Puneeta McBryan, executive director of the Edmonton Downtown Business Association.

“This puts businesses in a really difficult position,” McBryan said Monday.

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