A successful visit in Calgary left us primed for the next major city, and we continued north to Edmonton. After arriving, it didn’t take long to realize this was a truly unique city with a strong presence, as it sat proudly perched atop a hill. We drove briefly around to get a feel for the lay of the land, and during our quick tour received lots of attention in local traffic. After getting our bearings straight, we headed for West Edmonton Mall, where we met media and street teams.
The next morning was a busy one, as we met with local street teams and prepared ourselves for petitioning in town. We quickly realized the mall wasn’t the best location for foot traffic so, upon the suggestion of our street team, we headed downtown. Once downtown, we spread out and gathered much support for the cause. Locals seemed receptive to keeping jobs in Canada, and eagerly asked questions as they signed the petition. We continued into the afternoon, and wrapped up a successful day in Edmonton. We were excited to continue west into the mountains.
Once a few hours outside of Edmonton we arrived in Jasper, and were awe struck by the beauty this park has to offer. While driving through the park we saw wildlife such as elk, and about 20 mountain goats. What a beautiful drive! We continued through the mountains and arrived at our destination: Prince George. Although Prince George was a short visit, it was nonetheless an effective one, as we gained local attention through television and the Citizen newspaper. TWU members Ron and Allison stood by the truck and helped petition downtown Prince George. Their efforts were greatly appreciated, as local support always helps navigate the clock to effective positions within the hosting city.
After Prince George, the clock continued south towards Williams Lake where we paid a brief visit and continued onward towards Kamloops. Driving down through the interior of British Columbia is nothing short of breathtaking — every turn had yet another jaw-dropping view to behold. Arriving in Kamloops, we positioned the truck in the downtown core at 3rd and Victoria, and petitioned local foot traffic. Media support was fantastic, as local news and television engaged the truck to spread the word of the “National Unemployment Clock”. The weather was unbelievable: the temperature sat around 32 degrees Celsius, which was very conducive for busy streets. The next city on the list is Kelowna, and we hope that the people and weather will be just as warm.