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CP NewsAlert: Alberta tightens COVID rules, cuts capacity for world junior hockey

Dec 21, 2021 | 4:34 PM

EDMONTON — Alberta is bringing in stricter COVID-19 restrictions, including a capacity limit for the world junior hockey tournament.

Premier Jason Kenney says large venues that seat more than 1,000 people, including sports arenas, will be capped at half capacity.

Eating and drinking while seated in the venues will be banned.

He says restaurants will be limited to 10 people per table.