A large group first gathered at the Olympic Plaza around 1 m.
Currently, the order prohibits the obstruction of traffic or the operation of unauthorized vendor kiosks within Central Memorial Park or other areas.
It also prohibits excessive noise, including unnecessary horn sound or other audible warning devices.  However, protesters such as Mandy Wild say this will not stop her from making her voice heard.
“The order is not okay,” he said.
“Well, we’re just spinning like the Albertans do. You’re telling us not to do one thing, we’ll do another and move on.”
Several protesters confirmed to CTV News that they were concerned about the threat of resumption of restrictions on COVID-19, possible extension of vaccine passports, quarantine or test requirements.
Among those who attended the rally was Bradley Dezall, a “freedom” protester who called for the removal of vaccine orders that prevented him and others from finding work.
“I’m not against someone who wants to be vaccinated. I just think it has to be a choice and that’s really what we’re all fighting for here is the choice of people to choose their own medical autonomy,” he said.
“A lot of people have lost their jobs because of this and a lot of people are in really difficult situations right now, families have been ruined and unfortunately, the government that was created to help protect us is not doing its job and we’re just very disappointed in that. “
Logan Anderson agrees that vaccination orders have taken away his quality of life.  He was fired because he was unvaccinated and can no longer travel.
“I have a place in Phoenix and I would love to travel down there because I go to spring baseball training every year. I could not do that here this year just because I’m not vaccinated and I’m not doing it ‘I do not think is right’. said Anderson.
“That’s why I’m here. We’re not breaking any laws, I want peace, love and unity, and I just want us all together again.”
Similar protests took place in Prince’s Island Park on Saturday afternoon, where several truckers were present to express concerns about the QR codes still used to cross the Canada / US border.
Jacqueline Davidson has been driving oversized trucks for the past 12 years.  She is double-vaccinated but still worries about her privacy.
“We have to show our QR code when we reach the border with our phone, but the border tells us that it already appears on their computers 20 minutes before we get there without a warrant or even ask permission to enter the country,” he said.
“I just think this is wrong. It’s a matter of privacy. Some people can not get the vaccine for medical reasons and why lose their job when they do it for two years safely?”

POLICE CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN ENFORCEMENT

Calgary police officers were busy all afternoon of Saturday, responding to demonstrations in the Town Hall, Harley Hotchkiss Park and Prince’s Island Park, but most protesters were peaceful.
From 3:30 pm, the police had captured only one person for a violation of the order and distributed many tickets to the vehicle drivers in the city center that were excessively in relation to demonstrations.
Police Association Groups say they continued to cooperate with protest organizers and ensure their awareness of the current insurance measures, which were mainly respected in all three protest areas.
Officers watched groups as protesters walked from Harley Hotchkiss Park back to City Hall and observed that precautionary measures were being followed.
On Saturday night, police said a second man was arrested for two pending warrants.
In addition, statute officers issued a summons for breach of precautionary measures and 25 tickets, of which 23 for excessive honking, one for illegal use of a drone and one for operating a business without a license.  A vehicle was towed to the confiscated plot as it was not registered, police said.
“More tickets are expected based on the data gathered at the protests,” the CPS said in a statement Saturday night.

BELTLINE RESIDENTS THANK YOU FOR ANSWERING THE PROTESTS

Residents of the Beltline neighborhood were happy that their community was no longer full of “freedom” protesters, as protesters gathered in other parts of the city.
Hunter Yaworski with Community Solidarity Calgary held a “Read a Book” event at Central Memorial Park welcoming residents back to enjoy the area once again.
“People should be allowed to use this beautiful park on Saturday afternoon and not have to worry about being harassed or surrounded by any kind of hate vitriol,” he said.
“We are delighted that people here stood together last week, that the community gathered on Beltline and 17th Avenue to reclaim what is rightfully theirs.”
Other community members, such as Alyssa Quinney, helped set up a sign supporting healthcare workers at the Sheldon M. Chumir Health Center across the street.
“I think it’s a nice change of scenery for the people who work there,” he said.