A rider flies the Calgary Stampede flag before the start of rodeo action at the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Alta., Friday, July 5, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

By David Opinko

635 prizes added

Calgary Stampede prizes added to vaccine lottery

Jun 21, 2021 | 1:22 PM

CALGARY, AB – Vaccinated Albertans will now have another set of prizes on the line in the Open for Summer Vaccine Lottery.

The Alberta Government says those entered can win one of 635 Calgary Stampede prizes, including:

Family packs

• 50 winners will receive admission for two adults and two children with two Ride & Play passes.
• 150 winners will receive admission only for two adults and two children.

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• 25 winners will receive admission and two tickets to an afternoon rodeo.
• 25 winners will receive admission and two tickets to an evening performance.
• 10 winners will receive admission and two Nashville North Buck the Line passes.

General admission

• 125 winners will receive four admission passes.
• 250 winners will receive two admission passes.

“Offering Albertans the chance to win admission to one of the province’s iconic events shows we really are open for summer,” says Premier Jason Kenney. “I tip my hat to Stampede organizers for their hard work and determination in getting the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth back up and running, and to all Albertans who are getting their vaccines to help put this pandemic behind us.”

More than 1.5-million Albertans have already entered the vaccine lottery.

Each of the three draws will have a jackpot of $1-million dollars. There are also travel prizes from WestJet and Air Canada, including trips to Cancun.

“Thanks to vaccine protection from COVID-19, we are all winners,” adds Health Minister Tyler Shandro. “I encourage Albertans to continue signing up for both their first and second-dose appointments. Vaccines not only keep everyone safe, but they pave a clear path for Albertans to safely get back to their favourite activities, including enjoying a warm summer day at the Calgary Stampede.”

All Albertans aged 18 or older who have received at least one COVID vaccine dose are eligible to enter.

Winners will be required to confirm their immunization status and agree to provide proof of receiving at least one dose for the first draw in July. Two doses will be required for the second and third draws in August and September respectively.

The deadline to enter is June 24 at 11:59 p.m. More details, including how to register, here.

(Lethbridge News Now)