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“Now is the worst time to force these changes through because we need to be 100 per cent focused on COVID-19 and keeping our patients safe and keeping our doctors safe,” said Vesta Michelle Warren, a doctor with the Sundre Medical Clinic.

“The last thing we want is empty commercial spaces, but if this keeps up much longer, it will be inevitable.”

All renters in Canmore Community Housing Corporation units received a 25 per cent reduction on April rents in an effort to provide financial relief during the current COVID-19 economic crisis

“Banff has shrivelled inside in the last two weeks and it’s obvious what’s left is the community."

A recent Town of Canmore business needs survey showed 30 per cent of businesses are in "critical condition" as a result of the COVID-19 economic crisis

“The hard truth is things will get worse before they get better,” said Premier Jason Kenney. “Alberta’s pandemic response is strong.”

“These are dedicated hardworking individuals whose families and children will be impacted by this decision. It is our hope that these temporary layoffs will be short lived but only time will tell.”

“At this time, this is where we’ve got to have some hope … I just see a lot of inspiration in the community.”

“I would love other families to do it. It’s a super-easy way to spread a message,” said Lise Konik. “My hope would be that this could be the community of Canmore painting on rocks.”