Facebook/Saskatoon Farm
The Saskatoon Farm in Foothills County is under investigation after several people reported becoming ill after dining at the on-site restaurant.
A statement from Alberta Health Services (AHS) says a public health inspector visited the restaurant over the weekend.
"An AHS public health inspector conducted a preliminary inspection at the Saskatoon Farm on July 19 after receiving reports of gastrointestinal illness from people who ate at the venue on July 15 and 16."
Water samples were collected, and further investigation is ongoing this week.
That includes contacting individuals who reported falling ill after dining at the restaurant and reviewing their food and illness history.
The Saskatoon Farm posted to Facebook on Tuesday (July 23), confirming the investigation and apologizing to anyone who experienced flu-like symptoms after eating at the restaurant on those dates.
According to the post, the issue was brought to their attention on July 17. In response, they immediately switched to an alternate water source, began serving only bottled and canned beverages, and started using bagged ice.
"We take this matter very seriously and are working closely with AHS as part of their investigation. At their direction, we are following all necessary protocols and will continue to cooperate fully," the post reads.
They are also asking anyone who dined at the restaurant on July 15 or 16 to contact them at hello@saskatoonfarm.com.
In a separate Facebook post, they announced the restaurant would be closed on July 23.
"While this closure is not required by Alberta Health Services (AHS), we have chosen to take the day to coordinate and regroup as a team to ensure we continue to offer a safe dining experience," the post reads.