Some younger Stampede patrons kept out of bars
Last updated Jul 12 2005 11:31 AM MDT
CBC News
Some Calgary bars are screening patrons at the door during Stampede – and keeping out males under the age of 25.
Bar managers say the age limit helps curb problems at their establishments during the biggest party of the year.
Kelly Morrison, manager of the Whiskey Nightclub, says their decision to keep younger men out reduces violence and impaired driving.
"We do allow women in under the age of 25," he said. "It's basically up to the doorman's discretion, up at the door."
Andy Dallin, who came into town from Bangkok to sell jewelry during the Stampede, says he was shocked when he and a friend were turned away from Tantra Saturday night.
"I was disappointed because Stampede is supposed to be a big party time," he said.
His friend Aaron Lemkey, who came into town from Lethhbridge, said the bouncer at the door wouldn't let them in when told they were 23 and 24.
The Alberta Liquor Control Act doesn't prohibit discrimination on the basis of age.
Lemkey says guys his age should makes some calls before heading out, to save them time.
"We ended up doing a lot of walking just to find a decent place," he said.
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I'm wondering how this can be legal?
Last updated Jul 12 2005 11:31 AM MDT
CBC News
Some Calgary bars are screening patrons at the door during Stampede – and keeping out males under the age of 25.
Bar managers say the age limit helps curb problems at their establishments during the biggest party of the year.
Kelly Morrison, manager of the Whiskey Nightclub, says their decision to keep younger men out reduces violence and impaired driving.
"We do allow women in under the age of 25," he said. "It's basically up to the doorman's discretion, up at the door."
Andy Dallin, who came into town from Bangkok to sell jewelry during the Stampede, says he was shocked when he and a friend were turned away from Tantra Saturday night.
"I was disappointed because Stampede is supposed to be a big party time," he said.
His friend Aaron Lemkey, who came into town from Lethhbridge, said the bouncer at the door wouldn't let them in when told they were 23 and 24.
The Alberta Liquor Control Act doesn't prohibit discrimination on the basis of age.
Lemkey says guys his age should makes some calls before heading out, to save them time.
"We ended up doing a lot of walking just to find a decent place," he said.
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I'm wondering how this can be legal?