Canada Post has stopped delivering mail to one street in a northeast Edmonton neighbourhood after one of its carriers was allegedly chased by a pit bull last week.
The mail delivery corporation has deemed the street an “unsafe work environment” and issued residents living there a letter explaining the decision. The letter stated the mail delivery suspension was due to an unrestrained dog.
“I can see their point, but hopefully they resolve this situation as soon as possible,” 92-year-old area resident Edward Roberge told CTV Edmonton.
Until further notice, residents on the street must get their mail downtown.
This is an issue for Roberge who is unable to drive. He relied on door-to-door mail service and says he never goes downtown.
"I’m pretty angry about it because it’s inconvenienced a lot of people” says Glen Farmer, another neighbour who is upset with the dog owner.
This isn’t the first time Canada Post has suspended delivery on the street due to loose pets. In July, a different carrier was bitten by a dog, according to a female resident who wished to be unnamed.
“I’m not against dogs or things like that, but it’s so bad,” she says.
Animal Control is investigating the incident, and while they won’t identify the owner in question, they say it isn’t the first time the owner has been fined for dogs-at-large.
CTV Edmonton attempted to reach the owner at home, but didn’t receive an answer.
Canada Post has issued the owner a compliance letter to assure the dog is restrained – and until that letter is returned, residents will have to venture downtown to retrieve their mail.
--With files from CTV Edmonton’s Dan Grummett
