'They both flipped out': Witness says Saskatoon restaurant worker was assaulted after requesting proof of vaccination

An incident that was sparked when staff at a Saskatoon restaurant asked two customers for proof of vaccination escalated to the point of violence, according to a witness.

Curtis, who preferred not to give his full name, says he was having lunch with friends at TailGatorz Sports Bar on Saturday afternoon when two women came in wanting to play the VLT.

“The server asked them for their proof of vaccination, which they didn't have, and they were told to leave because of the new rules and they refused to leave,” he said.

Under a public health order that came into effect as of Oct. 1, proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required in many Saskatchewan businesses and locations — including bars.

“They both flipped out and started yelling, swearing at the staff.”