In their frequent requests to sa国际传媒渟tay homesa国际传媒� during this time to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, authorities should have perhaps specified which home.

Reports of Albertans making their way to their seasonal/secondary home in the Shuswap have been the subject of much debate on social media. There is the argument that Albertans pay high property taxes on their B.C. residences, and they should be allowed to choose where they wish to isolate, however contrary that may be to the recommendation we avoid travel.

So, prior to the Easter long weekend, provincial and local authorities got specific.

sa国际传媒淟et us be clear: Staying home means no travelling sa国际传媒� especially across our borders,sa国际传媒� commented B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix and Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro in a joint statement issued on April 9. sa国际传媒淚nstead, we encourage everyone to find ways to connect virtually this long weekend, including by video chat or with phone calls.sa国际传媒�

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The Columbia Shuswap Regional District echoed the sentiment, calling on everyone to avoid all non-essential travel and remain at their sa国际传媒減rimary residencesa国际传媒� at this time.

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While there doesnsa国际传媒檛 appear to be any desire at the provincial level for closing the B.C./Alberta border, perhaps the two provincial governments should consider the, where enforcement officers are now stationed at highway access points along the territorysa国际传媒檚 borders. Travellers entering the Yukon are required to provide their contact information, declaration of any COVID-19 symptoms and must self-isolate for 14 days. Travellers passing through the Yukon must do so within 24 hours and with minimal stops.

This may help get the message across that the provinces are taking the COVID-19 crisis seriously and want and need everyonesa国际传媒檚 support in bringing it to an end as soon as possible.

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