The United Conservative Party hosted a large Christmas event at a Downtown Edmonton restaurant Tuesday evening, mere hours after the government urged Albertans to limit gatherings and cancel holiday work parties.
Held at The Parlour Italian Kitchen and Bar, the party was billed as a Christmas reception for UCP members in the Edmonton region. A second party was planned for Wednesday evening in Calgary, but UCP spokesman Dave Prisco said that event has since been cancelled based on the advice of Premier Jason Kenney. A request for comment from Kenney’s office wasn’t returned to Postmedia by press time, but Prisco said he wasn’t in attendance.
In a statement to Postmedia, Prisco confirmed the event was held, noting it was in compliance with the province’s restrictions exemption program (REP) requirements for restaurants, mandating proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours.
The party decided to move forward with the event despite Kenney’s advice hours before to limit gatherings because of the close proximity to the announcement and the REP measures that were in place, Prisco said.
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