Alberta MLAs who spoke out against COVID-19 restrictions spark debate over whose views are being heard
The 16 Alberta MLAs who argued against tighter COVID-19 restrictions in an open letter recently have sparked debate and frustration in some of the communities they represent over just whose views are being heard.
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Posted: Apr 22, 2021 2:00 AM MT | Last Updated: April 22
Masks are mandatory in some outdoor areas of Banff, Alta., including Banff Avenue. The Banff area currently has one of the highest per capita rates of COVID-19 cases in Alberta. The local mayor says she was not consulted before her MLA sent a letter objecting to the province s tightening of public health measures.(Bryan Labby/CBC)