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By Jaryn Vecchio

Yes or No?

Raiders still looking into whether new tax on sporting events will impact tickets

Mar 24, 2022 | 5:00 PM

The Prince Albert Raiders are still trying to figure out if ticket prices will be going up during the 2022-23 season.

The province revealed its budget on Wednesday which included a six per cent provincial sales tax (PST) on green fees, gym memberships, and sporting events.

Michael Scissons, the Raiders’ business manager, told paNOW they’re unsure if their ticket sales should be impacted as minor league sports teams and non-profits are being exempt.

“Whatever the final say is, we’ll abide by that.”

The PST is reportedly planned to help cover added expenses the province is facing, including the funds they’re using to help address the surgical wait-list that built up during the COVID pandemic.

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Scissons didn’t want to give his opinion on the decision.

“I’m not going to say I’m disappointed one way or another, governments have to make tough decisions.”

Right now, the PST is set to come into effect on Oct. 1, 2022. Scissons added people who buy season tickets ahead of time should be able to get them without having to pay an extra fee afterward.

Those who choose to buy tickets after the date would see a small increase.

“If you look at the price of an adult ticket, which already has GST, we’d be looking at an extra 45 cents.”

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Jaryn.Vecchio@pattisonmedia.com

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