several retail businesses in calgary told postmedia on sunday they don’t expect the new restrictions to have a significant effect on their operations.
joann mccaig with shelf life books said her business has continued to require mask use and has maintained a self-imposed capacity restriction that is lower than the government’s one-third number.
“it just hasn’t affected the way we do business,” mccaig said. “a lot of the small businesses are already doing the masking and the restrictions.”
staff enforce mask use at tami neilson’s inglewood store, which has led to some conflict in recent days and weeks.
“i’ve already had to have an argument with an anti-masker this morning. this is just life. people are just ignorant,” said neilson, who asked postmedia not to name her store to avoid backlash. her store is also preparing to reduce capacity.
“i find it frustrating but i’m going to (enforce the rules). i know some people won’t, but i want to keep myself safe and the children in my store safe.
“we’ll do the best we can with the restrictions that are in place.”
granary road, an outdoor recreation, dining and market space southwest of calgary, was originally planning to participate in the rep but has reconsidered after the government published more details.