We’ve had a few weeks to digest the clear-as-mud Restriction Exemption Program (REP) - and after many hours of investigation, we have a *bit* more clarity on what the regulations do and don't allow.
It’s unfair to ask our guests to navigate and self manage this information on their own, so we’ve structured our interpretation of the guidelines below to (hopefully) make this process as simple as possible.
Is it a bit awkward? Yes.
Do we like asking for medical status? Heck no. We feel awkward even asking folks to pay their bill.
This is information that we NEVER anticipated having to ask in order to keep guests in our building, 54 staff members employed, and hospitals from collapsing - but here we are.
****NOTE: This information has been updated to reflect the new proof of vaccination requirements effective November 15th, 2021***
RESTRICTIONS EXEMPTION PROGRAM
REQUIREMENT BREAKDOWN BY AGE GROUP
GUESTS AGE 0-2 YEARS
No mask required
No screening required
GUESTS AGE 3-11 YEARS OLD
Mask is required
No screening required
GUESTS AGE 12-17 YEARS OLD
Mask required
Proof of vaccination OR negative PCR test required
No personal identification required
GUESTS 18 YEARS & UP
Mask required (mask exemptions must note holder’s full name and be signed by a licensed medical practitioner)
Personal Identification required
Proof of vaccination OR negative PCR test required
ACCEPTED FORMS OF VACCINE RECORDS (EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 15TH)
Alberta vaccine record with QR code (paper or digital) is now the only valid Alberta-issued proof of vaccination accepted by operators participating in REP.
Other accepted forms of proof of vaccination include:
Other provincial vaccine records
First Nation vaccine records
ArriveCan app and valid international travel identity document
Canadian Armed Forces vaccine records
U.S. Military proof of vaccination and ID card
Valid identification (see accepted forms below) that matches the vaccine record is also required for adults 18 and over.
GUESTS WHO CHOOSE TO PROVIDE PCR COVID TEST DETAILS
In lieu of proof of vaccination, guests can provide proof of a negative & privately paid PCR test that has been done within 72 hours of the reservation date and time
Tests results must:
Be privately paid, health canada approved rapid antigen, rapid PCR or lab based PCR test
Be written or printed (no photos)
Clearly outline the type of test
Clearly outline the lab that it was completed in
Clearly outline the time of sample collection
Clearly indicate a negative test result
Tests results cannot:
Be test results from Alberta Health Services
Be test results from Alberta Precision Laboratories
Be a rapid test results from Free Alberta Chambers (must provide proof that it was paid for at their own expense)
Be Completed self-tests or rapid tests (pose a communicative disease risk)
ACCEPTED FORMS OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION
Photo is not required
Birth certificate
Citizenship card
Driver’s licence
Government issued identification card, including health card
Metis card, Treaty card, Inuit Status card
Passport
Permanent Resident card
Proof of identity can be established using documentation issued by an institution or public body, provided it includes the name of the holder and date of birth
ACCEPTED VACCINE EXEMPTION
A valid vaccine medical exemption is an original signed letter form a physician or nurse practitioner that includes:
Person's name that matches their identification
Physician’s or nurse practitioner’s complete information, including:
name, phone number, contact information, professional registration number and signature
statement that there is a medical reason for not being fully vaccinated against COVID-19
duration that the exemption is valid
