The 2021 Halloween Kid Count: How many kids came to your door? | Calgary Herald

Author of the article: Darren Francey A little bit of creativity goes a long way during a pandemic. Last year this Calgary household improvised a candy chute to encourage social distancing on Halloween. Photo by Brendan Miller/Postmedia In the days leading up to Halloween last year, there was a chill in the air — and we’re not just talking about the weather. Advertisement This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. COVID-19 cases were steadily ticking up, vaccines were months away and parents were wondering if it was a good idea to let their kids go door-to-door. Although we’re not out of the haunted woods yet, Halloween 2021 finds us in a different place. Daily COVID cases have been declining for the past month and vaccination rates are relatively high, especially in Alberta’s cities. Still, caution is advised , especially for all those ghouls and princesses under the age of 12 who don’t have the benefit of vaccination. “The pandemic is still with us,” said Sue Henry, chief of the Calgary Emergency Management Agency. “Last year, we saw some incredibly creative ways to distribute that candy and we’re encouraging folks to do that same thing again this…
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