I was forwarded an email from a tourist who'd passed through Beiseker a week or so ago. His daughter had to use a washroom, so he stopped at a local restaurant.
His daughter went in to the restaurant and asked to use the washroom. According to the writer, the person his daughter addressed was, "rude, ill-mannered, and boorish."
The person yelled at his daughter and told her that she should visit a gas station down the road - but offered no directions. The person in the restaurant was so agitated, the writer's daughter was quite taken aback and left the establishment immediately.
The writer vowed never to return to Beiseker, promising to tell all his acquaintances to do likewise. He has also informed Travel Alberta that Beiseker is anything but "The Friendly Village"!
Is this the kind of image we wish to promote?