(The Canadian Press)

By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

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Travel prizes added to Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccine lottery

Jun 16, 2021 | 10:47 AM

The pot for Alberta’s Open for Summer vaccine lottery has officially been sweetened.

Last weekend, the province announced it would give away three separate $1 million prizes to Albertans who’ve received a COVID-19 jab.

On Wednesday, it announced 40 new travel prizes as it continues to try and push the vaccination numbers to where they need to be for reopening to take place.

“Alberta’s government is doing everything it can to encourage Albertans to get vaccinated so we can put this pandemic behind us,” says Premier Jason Kenney. “I would like to thank WestJet and Air Canada for providing yet another reason for eligible Albertans to get protected. In turn, we want Albertans to get their vaccines as soon as possible so we can fully open for summer and open for good.”

Health Minister Tyler Shandro says the lottery is a once-in-a-lifetime response to a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic.

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“While protection from COVID-19 is the greatest reward, we have dreamt long enough of getting back to activities we love,” he says. “This is the perfect opportunity to make some of those travel dreams a reality while encouraging more Albertans to get vaccinated.”

WestJet prizes

• One WestJet Vacation Package for two to Dreams Vista Cancun Golf & Spa Resort, including round-trip economy flights and a seven-night all-inclusive stay.
• One voucher for two people to fly round trip, business class, anywhere in WestJet’s network.
• 10 vouchers for two people to fly round trip, economy class, anywhere in Canada.
• Three giveaways of 1,500 WestJet dollars.
• Five giveaways of WestJet Rewards Gold Status.

Air Canada prizes

• One Air Canada Vacation Package for two to Planet Hollywood Cancun, including round-trip economy flights and a seven-night all-inclusive stay.
• One voucher for two people to fly round trip, business class, anywhere in Air Canada’s network.
• 10 vouchers for two people to fly round trip, economy class, anywhere in Canada.
• Three giveaways of 100,000 Aeroplan bonus points.
• Five giveaways of Aeroplan 50K Status.

These prizes will be included in the August draw for people who receive both vaccine doses. To enter, one needs to simply register online and have received both doses before registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 24. Winners will be announced on Aug. 31.

Like the cash prizes, only Albertans 18+ can register for the travel prizes. Only one entry is required to be eligible for all Open for Summer Lottery prizes.

Bookings for COVID-19 vaccines are available at alberta.ca/vaccine.

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