Alberta announces new measures – retail capacity unchanged

The Alberta government has just announced additional public health measures that will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 24, however, do not include changes to the rules currently in place for retail stores.

Retail stores across Alberta remain at 33% of fire code (excluding employees), with stores expected to maintain a strong commitment to the mandatory mask requirements, and physical distancing practices.

New Health Measures:

• For venues in the Restrictions Exemption Program – 50 per cent capacity limit at venues that seat more than 1,000 people. For venues with capacity of between 500 and 1,000 occupants, 500 is the limit.
• No food or drink consumption in seated audience settings or during intermissions in the above-mentioned venues.
• There is no impact on venues under 500.
• Maximum table capacity of 10 people in restaurants, pubs and bars. No mingling between tables.
• No interactive activities at restaurants, pubs and bars (e.g., dancing, darts and billiards).
• Restaurants, pubs and bars must stop liquor service at 11 p.m., and close at 12:30 a.m.

Restrictions continue for both indoor and outdoor social gatherings, weddings, funerals, places of worship and businesses. Albertans should also refrain from workplace social gatherings.