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Over the weekend, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced “Open for Summer Vaccine Lottery”, a 3 million-dollar lottery in a bid to encourage more residents to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Today, the province released details and how to take part in the draw.
Update on June 18th: Alberta Health Services (AHS) is offering a new, secure web-based portal for Albertans to enter any out-of-province and out-of-country COVID-19 immunizations they’ve received to their health records.
Here are the details:
WHAT:
Beginning June 14, any Alberta resident 18 and older who has received a first dose of vaccine can register to enter for the first $1-million prize. Eligibility for the first $1 million will close seven days after the province beats its Stage 3 target of 70 per cent first-dose vaccination of Albertans 12 and older. The first winner will be announced when Stage 3 of Alberta’s Open for Summer Plan begins.
Two additional lotteries will follow in August and September. Any Albertan over the age of 18 who receives two doses will be eligible to win one of these additional $1-million prizes.
Update June 16th: Alberta’s Open for Summer Lottery will also offer an additional 40 travel-related prizes provided by WestJet and Air Canada. This includes week-long stays at all-inclusive luxury resorts and flights across Canada and abroad. The WestJet and Air Canada packages will be included in the August lottery draw for people who receive both vaccine doses.
Update June 21st: Calgary Stampede family admissions and ride packages, rodeo and performance packages, as well as general admissions, will be included in the first Open for Summer Lottery draw. Winners will be announced when Stage 3 of Alberta’s Open for Summer Plan begins.
Update June 29th: A new Open for Summer Lottery draw will reward Albertans who have received their first COVID-19 vaccine with prize packages from the Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Elks and Calgary Stampeders.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE:
- To be eligible for the lottery, you must:
- Opt-in by registering at alberta.ca/lottery.
- Reside in Alberta at the time of entry and draw.
- Be 18 years of age and older.
- Be able to provide proof of receiving your first dose of an approved vaccine for the first draw and both first and second doses for the second and third draws.
- The following individuals are ineligible to win prizes in the Open for Summer Lottery:
- Members of the legislative assembly and members of their households.
- Employees of the Government of Alberta who are directly involved in design or administration of the Open for Summer lottery program and members of their households.
- Political staff members appointed pursuant to the Premier’s and Ministers’ Staff Employment Order (OC341-2020) and members of their households.
- Contractors, subcontractors or employees of contractors or subcontractors who are directly involved in design or administration of the Open for Summer Lottery and members of their households.
How to Enter:
Albertans only need to register for the Open for Summer Lottery once and will be eligible for all draws once entered. The winners will need to provide proof of vaccination to receive their prize.
First dose lottery
- The winner will be announced the day Alberta enters Stage 3 of the Open for Summer Plan.
- To enter, you simply need to have received a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and register online at alberta.ca/lottery.
- Registration opens June 14 and closes one week after 70 per cent of eligible Albertans have received at least one dose.
- Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on June 24 and proof of vaccination will be required to claim the prize. (updated on June 18th as Alberta is fully reopening on July 1st)
Second dose lottery No. 1
- To enter, you need to register online and have received a first and second dose of COVID-19 vaccine before the draw.
- Registration will close Aug. 24.
- The winner will be announced on Aug. 31.
Second dose lottery No. 2
- To enter, you simply need to register online and have received a first and second dose of COVID-19 vaccine before the draw.
- Registration will close Sept. 23.
- The winner will be announced on Sept. 30.
WestJet prizes
- One WestJet Vacation Package for two to Dreams Vista Cancun Golf & Spa Resort, including round-trip economy flights and a seven-night all-inclusive stay.
- One voucher for two people to fly round trip, business class, anywhere in WestJet’s network.
- 10 vouchers for two people to fly round trip, economy class, anywhere in Canada.
- Three giveaways of 1,500 WestJet dollars.
- Five giveaways of WestJet Rewards Gold Status.
- To enter, register online and have received a first and second dose of COVID-19 vaccine before registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 24.
- Winners will be announced on Aug. 31.
Air Canada prizes
- One Air Canada Vacation Package for two to Planet Hollywood Cancun, including round-trip economy flights and a seven-night all-inclusive stay.
- One voucher for two people to fly round trip, business class, anywhere in Air Canada’s network.
- 10 vouchers for two people to fly round trip, economy class, anywhere in Canada.
- Three giveaways of 100,000 Aeroplan bonus points.
- Five giveaways of Aeroplan 50K Status.
- To enter, register online and have received a first and second dose of COVID-19 vaccine before registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 24.
- Winners will be announced on Aug. 31.
Rocky Mountaineer/Juniper Hotel Package
- A 2-day rail trip for 2 between Banff and Vancouver aboard Rocky Mountaineer’s GoldLeaf coach and an overnight stay at the Juniper Hotel in Banff.
- To enter, register online and have received a first and second dose of COVID-19 vaccine before registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 24.
- Winners will be announced August 31.
Calgary Stampede Prizes
Included in the first Open for Summer Lottery draw. Registration for the first draw of the Open for Summer Lottery closes June 24 at 11:59 pm.
Family packs
- 50 winners will receive admission for two adults and two children with two Ride & Play passes.
- 150 winners will receive admission only for two adults and two children.
Entertainment packs
- 25 winners will receive admission and two tickets to an afternoon rodeo.
- 25 winners will receive admission and two tickets to an evening performance.
- 10 winners will receive admission and two Nashville North Buck the Line passes.
General admission
- 125 winners will receive four admission passes.
- 250 winners will receive two admission passes.
Sports Packages
To be eligible to win the prizes in the Sports package, an individual must have received their first dose, or their first and second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine accepted by Alberta Health Services as of the draw date and have registered for the Open for Summer Lottery before July 22 at 11:59 pm mountain daylight time.
Edmonton Oilers
- One winner will receive a prize package to host 20 people at an Oilers 2021-22 regular season home game in the food-inclusive Sky Lounge at Rogers Place, with a visit from an Oilers alumnus.
- One winner will receive an Oilers VIP Package, which includes a pair of lower bowl tickets for an Oilers 2021-22 regular season home game, Oilers jerseys, a VIP tour with an Oilers alumnus and dinner at Studio 99.
- One winner will receive four Loge Ledge Tickets to a 2021-22 Battle of Alberta Game at Rogers Place, dinner at Studio 99, Oilers jerseys and a visit from an Oilers alumnus.
Calgary Flames
- One winner will receive a prize package to host 20 people in a Terrace Suite at the Scotiabank Saddledome with food and beverage and a visit from a Flames alumnus.
- One winner will receive a Flames VIP package, which includes a pair of Telus Club seats for a Flames regular season game, dinner at the Telus Club, Flames jerseys and a visit with a Flames alumnus.
- One winner will receive a Battle of Alberta package, which includes four tickets in the Telus Club for Flames versus Oilers, dinner, Flames jerseys and visit with a Flames Alumnus.
Edmonton Elks
- Three winners will receive one pair of Season Seats with merchandise packages.
- One winner will receive one Luxury Suite package for one game in Edmonton for 10 people, with food provided.
Calgary Stampeders
- Three winners will receive one pair of Season Seats with merchandise packages.
- One winner will receive one Luxury Suite package for one game in Calgary for 10 people, with food provided.
Kananaskis Country Golf Course
- One tee time for 18 holes for four people. Valid until Oct. 10.
Register for lottery here: Website
More Information: Alberta’s Open for Summer Vaccine Lottery Website
No one else should apply. I just won
Funny how the site isn’t available
Here — https://vaccinelottery.alberta.ca/vl
Where can we sign up for lottery for COVID