Police in Saskatoon has issued a $2,800 ticket to an organizer of an anti-mask rally that was held in downtown Saskatoon on December 5.
Saskatoon police stated that the ticket was given after consulting with prosecutors and public health officials. The event drew hundreds of people to downtown Saskatoon. At the time, health officials were concerned that the event could have spread COVID-19 through the community.
Since the initial rally, a similar event was held in Regina. Regina police also since issued two $2,800 tickets to organizers. Another rally is scheduled for Saskatoon this weekend.
Saskatoon’s police chief warned that more tickets could be given out in the future.
Earlier this week, Mayor Charlie Clark denounced this weekend’s rally in a series of tweets. The rallies undermine the efforts that everyone else has taken to try to physically distance and stop the spread of COVID-19.
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