Alberta business owner apologetic for renting salon to party with DJ during pandemic

By Josh Ritchie

Posted Mar 9, 2021 3:35 pm.

Last Updated Mar 10, 2021 8:02 am.

This article is more than 5 years old.

EDMONTON (660 NEWS) — An Edmonton business owner is apologizing for renting out her nail salon for a large weekend party despite COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

Police say they broke up a large gathering of at least 125 people who were partying with alcohol and a DJ at the Khrome Beauty Lounge early Sunday.

Alberta public health measures meant to contain the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 ban all indoor social gatherings.

READ MORE: Restaurant owners ‘frustrated and angry’ that health restrictions are still in place

Co-owner Farida Hussain says she and her partner rented out the salon to 15 people celebrating a birthday.

She said she’s sorry for making a selfish decision that was meant to support the struggling business.

Edmonton police say they are working with Alberta Health Services to decide the next steps in the investigation.

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