Vox Populi

Editor: “Doing good to others is a joy for it increases your own health and happiness.

Editor: The announcement by Minister of Health Tyler Shandro that the government will be distributing masks to all Albertans "at no cost" and that it "will help Albertans get back to work and enjoy everyday activities" may be a bit misleading and costly.

Editor: Weekenders are an important part of our community. They were before COVID-19, they will be during COVID-19 – as in right now – and after it passes. Our community needs everyone now more than ever.

Editor: Who is paying for this?

Editor: Fifteen months ago, I wrote a letter to the editor expressing my concerns regarding recent derailment events in Canada and the emergence of what I thought might be an adverse trend in rail safety.

Editor: Today while I was in Save-on-Foods, two of the employees were treated quite rudely by some customers from Calgary. These people are working through some trying times to stay open for us.

Editor: I recently read in the news Mayor John Borrowman's messages to Albertans and Canadians to stay out of our town. This is wrong in so many ways. This virus is going to be with us for at least 18 months, probably much longer.

Editor: As we make attempts to relaunch, I want to give a shout out to mayors and councils who want to create car-free zones in our lovely mountain towns.

Editor: As a requirement of pandemic safety precautions, we are required to use new plastic bags for groceries. We are questioning why Save-On-Foods and Safeway in Canmore do not follow the lead of Calgary Coop to use compostable bags.

Editor: The fact that Premier Jason Kenney came out and said that "things will have to change" in reference to physicians pay should come as no surprise to Albertans. This was in the cards way before the pandemic hit.