Alberta Health Services says it is exploring its legal options after hundreds attended a rodeo in central Alberta — held to protest COVID-19 restrictions. WATCH | Hundreds defy Alberta COVID-19 restrictions to attend rodeo:Hundreds in Alberta defy public health orders as COVID-19 cases surge The National 3:22 Despite restrictions on gatherings in Alberta, hundreds defied the rules at protests and even a rodeo. The rodeo was held on private land because the town's agricultural society revoked its permit following discussions with Alberta Health Services. Protesters against public health restrictions gathered at several locations around Calgary over the weekend, including briefly disrupting traffic on 17th Avenue S.W. Street Church Ministries has continued to breach public health orders by holding large services and protests.

Source: CBC News May 03, 2021 01:34 UTC