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Coronavirus: Alberta golfers ask Dr. Hinshaw to change her mind and open courses

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Alberta golfers are trying to change the mind of Alberta’s chief medical officer of health to allow courses to open this spring.

An online petition, launched by Mark Graham, of Calgary, states Alberta golf courses should receive an exemption from mandated business closures.

As of Tuesday morning, the petition had gained close to 25,000 signatures. Graham said the support had “exploded” and he hopes other sports and activities can also be allowed to ease up social distancing restrictions.

Graham said golf courses are already set up for social distancing rules,  and extra restrictions  — like closed pro-shops and restaurants — would be a small price to pay, if allowed to stay open. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest

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