Two snowfall records were broken at the Calgary International Airport over the last couple of days after a winter storm rolled through the region. 

The project is scheduled to last six months, or until 52,000 passengers have gone through the process. There are also plans to expand it to Edmonton next year.

The expedited test is part of a joint provincial-federal pilot project, the first of its kind in Canada, which began on Nov. 2.

Starting Nov. 1, international travellers will be able to opt in to the pilot program that could reduce their quarantine time.

Passengers who have temperatures above 38 degrees will not be allowed to travel and will be asked to re-book after two weeks.

Effective June 17, masks or face coverings will be required to be worn in the public areas of all domestic and international terminals.

On Tuesday the Alberta government signed a memorandum of understanding with the Canada Infrastructure Bank to assess the feasibility of creating a railway that would run from Calgary International Airport to the Town of Banff.

In April, officials said Calgary airport saw a 95 per cent decrease in passengers, with only 67,000 guests throughout the entire month -- that's the same number the airport would usually see in one day during the busy summer months.

Calgary Airport consolidates its operations and closes amenities as the COVID-19 outbreak continues in the city,

Anyone travelling to Calgary International Airport will now see reinforced health measures on arrival due to the COVID-19 pandemic.