For the first time we had a location open in Bearspaw yesterday (and again today). I was amazed by the people that came. They were lined up at 1:30 so we opened early. We were to open at 2 pm. After the initial rush, it continued to be steady until closing.
What also intrigued me was we weren't getting that many local residents. But we got people from SE, SW, NE, NW Calgary. Many were recent immigrants. Some were second generation immigrants. I was happy for them to come. Several were from countries that had experienced Communism and were so eager to sign.
There was a lady there helping direct traffic. I didn't know who she was until she came over during a bit of a lull and introduced herself. She was the author of Thank You, Truckers! Canada's Heroes and Those Who Helped Them. Donna LaFramboise
She said the atmosphere around our petition paralleled the atmosphere during the Trucker's time in Ottawa. She was asking us what stood out to us as we talked/signed people. I mentioned the large ...