When in Rome

Re: Insulted by stay away plea

My wife and I were raised in Alberta, lived most of our lives there, then retired to Blind Bay 13 years ago. 

We found no problem, provided that: "when in Rome, do as the Romans do." 

This past holiday weekend, Dr. Bonnie Henry, pleaded with all BC residents to stay home and avoid 'unessential travel', to reduce the risk of spreading this virus, at a crucial stage.  f you own property here, the term 'resident' also includes you!  If you don't wish to obey BC law, then visit Saskatchewan.

Similarly, don't spend monies here; indeed this is the very  point Health Minister Dix is trying to make —please buy all your groceries in Alberta before coming here, so that you can self isolate at home.

Alberta has 2.5 time more Covid cases than BC, and we don't want  more! 

Salmon Arm's hospital is small, but serves a large area of vulnerable seniors, and is not equipped to handle large outbreaks like Calgary.

Yes you paid millions of tax dollars, for the 'privilege' of owning a piece of PARADISE, but we also want to keep it this way!  

Unfortunately, just because you choose to be on holidays, does not mean that the virus is on holidays, nor that our laws do not apply. I can assure you, that you will always be welcome here, provided that you respect and adapt to your surroundings and NOT expect BC to adapt to you!
       

Ken Smith,  Blind Bay