Second Open for Summer Lottery draw closes Aug. 24

Any Alberta resident age 18-plus who receives their first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccine and registers online by 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 24 is eligible to win the next set of lottery prizes.

A $1-million grand prize and 40 travel prizes provided by Air Canada, WestJet and the Rocky Mountaineer are up for grabs. Winners will be notified Aug. 31.

“Vaccines are safe, effective, and help to protect you and the people around you from COVID-19. For those who are still unprotected, shots are readily available. If you have been waiting to book your appointment, today is the perfect time.”Tyler Shandro, Minister of Health

More than 1.8 million Albertans have already entered the Open for Summer Lottery. Anyone who registered for the first draw is automatically entered for the second and third draws.

Get your shot and register today

To book your COVID-19 vaccine, visit alberta.ca/vaccine to find available appointments with AHS or participating pharmacies across the province. Select clinic locations across the province are also offering walk-in appointments for first doses.

To register for the lottery and for a complete list of rules and eligibility requirements, please visit alberta.ca/lottery.

August prizes

In addition to the $1-million grand prize, the following travel prizes will be awarded:

WestJet

  • 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.

Air Canada

  • 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.

Rocky Mountaineer

  • A two-day rail trip for two between Banff and Vancouver aboard Rocky Mountaineer’s GoldLeaf coach and an overnight stay at the Juniper Hotel in Banff.

Additional prizes

Registration for the final Open for Summer Lottery $1-million cash prize draw will close on Sept. 23 at 11:59 p.m. The winner of that draw will be announced on Sept. 30.

Albertans also have the opportunity to enter to win a variety of outdoor adventure prizes. Registration closes Sept. 9 at 11:59 p.m. Visit alberta.ca/outdoor-adventure-vaccine-lottery for details.

Quick facts

  • Alberta has administered nearly 5.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
  • 77.3 per cent of eligible Albertans are protected with at least one dose while 68.8 per cent are now fully vaccinated with two doses.

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