COCHRANE, Alta. — There’ll be no need for ashtrays in one Alberta town on the weekend if residents take up a retiring pharmacist’s call for all smokers to butt out for 24 hours. Cochrane officials say many smokers fail to quit because they try to do it alone, but could feel empowered if the whole town is behind them. The mayor and council are asking non-smokers to show their support by refraining from their own vices such as soda pop, sugar or alcohol. Things kick off Saturday with a pancake breakfast and registration, followed by presentations on programs and products to help smokers kick the habit.

Source: National Post June 13, 2019 18:22 UTC