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Some charities are asking Albertans to reconsider how they donate, to ensure dollars don’t get lost in the mail if postal workers hit the picket line.

The Hope Mission, Edmonton’s Food Bank and the Christmas Bureau of Edmonton are all worried about what a Canada Post strike will mean for them – and their clients – ahead of the busy holiday season.

“A lot of our supporters are of an older demographic that still writes checks and still sends them in envelopes through the mail,” said Kevin Wiebe from the Hope Mission.

“Any delay in support will have an impact on our community.”

On Tuesday, Canada Post said it would try and minimize disruptions should workers strike or be locked out on Friday. However, the postal service warned there could be “immediate and prolonged ripple effects.”

Wiebe said the potential …

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