Quicksilver Signs Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Not really banned I guess, they’re asking for these events to be cancelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Quote Officials from the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo, which drew more than 90,000 people to Stampede Park in 2019, did not immediately return calls from Postmedia about the status of its 2020 event, which is set for April 23 to 26. https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/alberta-covid-19-toll-hits-as-nhl-suspends-season-kenney-comes-home/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 I am officially holding off on getting a ticket now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark88 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, IkewithMike said: I am officially holding off on getting a ticket now Heard that a large Edmonton Antique Fair got cancelled and Disneyland is even closed! I just booked a cancelable hotel as part of my Calgary road trip, as the room rates are dropping this week. MetalPSI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 18 hours ago, aardvark88 said: Heard that a large Edmonton Antique Fair got cancelled and Disneyland is even closed! I just booked a cancelable hotel as part of my Calgary road trip, as the room rates are dropping this week. That is one great upside, if the expo goes ahead, room rates are going to be fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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thehumantorch Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 28 minutes ago, Quicksilver Signs said: I don't see how this show can go through MetalPSI and aardvark88 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quicksilver Signs Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 8 hours ago, thehumantorch said: I don't see how this show can go through I think the hope is that it’s over a month away so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 I've got a feeling that even if a mandatory shut down doesn't happen, a lot of vendors/guests wont be making it anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimik Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 The show is still a month away. If the peak spread for COVID is now until the end of March, things should be clear for the show to proceed late April. With all of the other shows closing, it could be a big selling event........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 4 hours ago, kimik said: The show is still a month away. If the peak spread for COVID is now until the end of March, things should be clear for the show to proceed late April. With all of the other shows closing, it could be a big selling event........... I hope it works out that way, but realistically, vendors are most likely planning a month in advance. That's not even taking in account if they or family members become sick. Guess all anyone can do is try to be optimistic at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimik Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Shows in late April and early May still have a chance of starting up. Hopefully Alberta follows the lead of Ontario and calls a two week suspension of school following spring break (March 23-27 here) and restart on the Tuesday (April 14) after Easter. That would allow enough time for people still travelling during the break to self quarantine for two weeks, and hopefully prevent a widespread outbreak. That should hopefully be enough time for the Expo (April 23-26) to be held. aardvark88 and Fan Boy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjonahjameson11 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 City of Calgary has declared a state of emergency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 I think the fact that they closed all schools in Alberta is a harbinger of things to come. It looks like I will have to get my comic buying fix on-line. It's a shame. The spring Calgary show is always a blast. Such is life... MetalPSI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimik Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Just buy from me. Everything I have is on sale now, even the keepers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 My wife has asthma and is going to ask to work from home, I work in BC and start my shift tomorrow. Curious to find out if the boarders are going to close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimik Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 11 minutes ago, IkewithMike said: My wife has asthma and is going to ask to work from home, I work in BC and start my shift tomorrow. Curious to find out if the boarders are going to close Between AB and BC? I am not certain that is possible to do as it would be a federal matter. Just like the pipeline........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, kimik said: Between AB and BC? I am not certain that is possible to do as it would be a federal matter. Just like the pipeline........ It's just something I've heard mentioned, I personally think it's impractical, as well as impossible That being said, I'm in BC right now, and everything is per usual, and I don't expect that to change at all Edited March 16, 2020 by IkewithMike More info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggy Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 1 minute ago, IkewithMike said: It's just something I've heard mentioned, I personally think it's impractical, as well as impossible Where in BC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 1 minute ago, greggy said: Where in BC? Cranbrook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
