Local Mayors are weighing in on the Province's new restrictions around COVID-19.

In High River, all the measures are in place, including mandatory masks for indoor workplaces.

Craig Snodgrass says we have to follow the rules.

"Whether you believe in the virus, whether you're pro-mask, anti-mask, it doesn't matter. The government is making the rules based on the numbers and that's all there is to it and if we don't get the numbers down the lockdown will come."

Nanton Mayor Jennifer Handley says keeping businesses open is good news for her community.

"Knowing what our businesses have gone through over the last eight months, we were definitely hoping we would find a way to keep our businesses going and I'm grateful for that, and I hope that that's enough for our businesses to survive during this season."

Nanton Mayor Jennifer Handley says she's happy businesses in her town will be able to stay open, at least in a limited capacity heading into the holiday season.

Black Diamond Mayor, Ruth Goodwin, says she likes the idea of making masks mandatory for those inside in public spaces.

"More than anything else, I think it's a really good idea. To have something that is enforceable on a provincial level. It definitely helps smaller municipalities that were struggling about whether or not to enact a mask bylaw and to what degree."

Black Diamond Mayor Ruth Goodwin says she's glad to see masks made mandatory in indoor workplaces in her town. Photo courtesy the Town of Black Diamond.

High River, Okotoks, Black Diamond, Turner Valley and Foothills County all fall within the full spectrum of the new restrictions.

Nanton and Vulcan however, fall outside the restrictions around masks, but they do have other issues, such as having to close their arenas and other recreation facilities.

Vulcan Mayor Tom Grant says the Kenney government is in a tough spot where no matter what they do or don't do they're going to be criticized.

They can however apply for exemptions, something Vulcan Mayor, Tom Grant, says could be on the table for his town.

"I think that administration is definitely looking to see what they can do to offer something to help the kids to stay active. But I personally haven't heard much yet."

Nanton Mayor Jennifer Handley says they are applying for an exemption for the Tom Hornecker Recreation Centre.

 

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