More tickets expected to be handed out after Sunday’s rally against public health measures

Saskatoon police say they have handed out 18 tickets to people who attended a so-called “freedom rally” in Kiwanis Memorial Park on Sunday.

Police say upon attending the rally, public health officials and police saw more than 100 people congregating and disobeying current public health orders.

Eighteen tickets were handed out to people violating the orders. Police say one additional ticket was issued to a participant who was also involved in a rally in the city on April 24.

In a release, police say those who were ticketed were seen to have varying levels of involvement with the rally.

Police say they are still investigating and expect to issue more tickets.

Maxime Bernier speaks to people at an anti-masking rally in Saskatoon on May 9, 2021. (650 CKOM)

The fine for breaking public health orders is $2,800, including the victim surcharge fee.

People’s Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier was at Sunday’s rally.

On Saturday, he was issued a ticket after attending a rally in Regina.

On Monday afternoon, Bernier attended an event in Milden to support the Milden Hotel, which was shut down for violating public health orders and fined $28,000.

Meanwhile, a Saskatoon school janitor who has been seen at several rallies, including the one on Sunday, has now lost his job.

Saskatoon Public Schools confirmed Monday that Brent Wintringham is no longer employed by the division.

He had been a night janitor at Hugh Cairns V.C. School.