“Harold, warm up your truck and get your ‘Free the Alcohol’ sign out!”, Dr. Wetbrain yelled in a panic. “We are going to Raymond, Alberta. We are going to protest alcohol prohibition.”
“I will tell you about this town on our way. I’m driving!”
For over 120 years prohibition of alcohol is still alive and well, still lingering in North America. Canada yet!
Raymond, Alberta, Canada is a small town which has a population of 4200. 20 minutes south of Lethbridge, 240 kilometers from Calgary. Founded 1901 and named after industrialist Jesse Knight’s son.
Since 1902 alcohol was prohibited in this little town. WTF!?
This year 6 out of 7 councilors voted No for public sales of alcohol in Raymond. The prohibition continues. The vote might have been influenced because most of Raymond’s fine citizens are of a certain church persuasion. Note: You still can drive 20 minutes to Stirling to pick up alcohol for private home consumption. Also, if you talk nicely or related to the town council, they might give you a permit for alcohol at a wedding.
“Wake up Harold were here! The town looks dead. The street is empty. OK lets just stand in front of this old garage station and loudly chant. Get your sign ready.” Dr. Wetbrain commanded.
