The mayor of Maple Creek says she hopes people in her southwestern Saskatchewan town will stay away from a rally to protest COVID-19 restrictions planned for this weekend. Mayor Michelle McKenzie says she is aware of an expected gathering in opposition to the government's public health orders. Current public health orders in the province restrict outdoor gatherings to a maximum of 10 people. Anti-masker Chris Saccoccia is set to arrive in Maple Creek on Saturday for what his website and Twitter feed call a 'freedom convoy.' Dozens of people became infected with COVID-19 after attending the party, where there was "minimal" adherence to public health rules, Merriman said.

Source: CBC News April 24, 2021 14:15 UTC