By Jaryn Vecchio
Fort McMurray, October 2018
The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce is asking for the province to reopen businesses sooner rather than later.
In a letter sent to Premier Jason Kenney and MLA’s Laila Goodridge and Tany Yao, the organization argued the current COVID-19 measures could have drastic long-term effects on many of the 500 businesses they represent.
They noted they understand why these restrictions were brought in, however, they’re hurting many who were following all previous orders and are being punished by these restrictions.
“The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce stands in support of members who have made it clear, while they are understanding of the measures taken to protect their well-being, they are confused and frustrated with current information dictating which businesses are and are not able to operate,” read the letter which was co-signed by Executive Director Dianna De Sousa and Chair Tom Gear.