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LOCAL CONTEST! R
GIFT REMEMBRANCE
REMEMBRANCE
REMEMBRANCE
IDEAS Day
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Nov. 11 EDSON After 112 year Switzer's Drug Store says goodbye
‘Lest we Moving Edson by Deanna Mitchener 2024. their support. It is an incredible brother), and Harold and
Forget’ and Area hosts Switzer's Drugs, which Reich, said, “It is true the years." After graduating from the
Pharmacy manager Dan feat for a business to last 112 Cheryl.
SEE INSIDE Trivia Night... opened its doors in 1912 and closure of the historic Switzer's Thanks also went to the Ontario College of Pharmacy,
was one of Edson's oldest Drugs Store is upon us. Before I Switzer family including Harvey moved to Edson in
surviving businesses, closed it continue, I must thank the founder Harvey A. Switzer, 1910. He began his pharmacy
doors permanently on May 8, patients and community for John and Hazel, Dan (John's continued page 2
TIS THE SEASON
see page 3
Holiday
Geetings and COUNTY
Letters to
Santa...
County history
highlighted at
see pages 10-13 Heritage
see pages 10-13
see pages 10-13
Detour...
ARTS
HRH live- Pinedale Hall see page 12
streamed
Christmas Christmas Bazaar... COMMENT
Carol a hit!...
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore Provincial
see page 3 example;
Federal
necessity...
RCMP
A historical photo of Switzer's Drugs founded in 1912 by Harvey A Switzer. The pharmacy survived many challenges including the
FEATURE see page 6 Great Depression of the 1930's (dirty thirties) and a fire in1950 which destroyed the drug store, a cafe, photo studio, and large dry-
Arrest made in goods store in 1950. Switzer's closed its doors for the final time on May 8, 2024.
fatal robbery/ How to
shooting in recognize
Edson... EDSON
bronchiolitis 780-725-9739
(RSV)...
see page 16 PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
see page 16 Mon to Thurs 9am to noon
Mon to Thurs 9am to noon
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Wishing Everyone a Safe and Happy New Year!ear!ear!
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now hiring R Ÿ Full time & Part time
WALK-IN Ÿ Competitive wages
PASSPORT PHOTOS
In
Store MiNi TUESDAY 40% off firearm, visa and more...
9am to Noon
NO-SALE ALL JELLYCATS! 5040 3rd Ave, Edson 780-723-5787
Mon to Thurs
Weekly Anchor
5040 3rd Ave, Edson 780-723-5787
5040 3rd Ave, Edson 780-723-5787
*see instore for details
Regular Hours: Mon to Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 10am-5pm
Support the local businesses
EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER that keep your community and
Win A its newspaper thriving. R
Valentine’s 2023 The Weekly
SHOP Day Gift! MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COMWWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM VOL. 29, NO. 5 The Weekly Anchor
SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS
VOL. 35, NO. 19
MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024
IN PAPER
LOCAL CONTEST! R
GIFT REMEMBRANCE
REMEMBRANCE
REMEMBRANCE
IDEAS Day
Day
Day
Nov. 11 EDSON After 112 year Switzer's Drug Store says goodbye
‘Lest we Moving Edson by Deanna Mitchener 2024. their support. It is an incredible brother), and Harold and
Forget’ and Area hosts Switzer's Drugs, which Reich, said, “It is true the years." After graduating from the
Pharmacy manager Dan feat for a business to last 112 Cheryl.
SEE INSIDE Trivia Night... opened its doors in 1912 and closure of the historic Switzer's Thanks also went to the Ontario College of Pharmacy,
was one of Edson's oldest Drugs Store is upon us. Before I Switzer family including Harvey moved to Edson in
surviving businesses, closed it continue, I must thank the founder Harvey A. Switzer, 1910. He began his pharmacy
doors permanently on May 8, patients and community for John and Hazel, Dan (John's continued page 2
TIS THE SEASON
see page 3
Holiday
Geetings and COUNTY
Letters to
Santa...
County history
highlighted at
see pages 10-13 Heritage
see pages 10-13
see pages 10-13
Detour...
ARTS
HRH live- Pinedale Hall see page 12
streamed
Christmas Christmas Bazaar... COMMENT
Carol a hit!...
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore Provincial
see page 3 example;
Federal
necessity...
RCMP
A historical photo of Switzer's Drugs founded in 1912 by Harvey A Switzer. The pharmacy survived many challenges including the
FEATURE see page 6 Great Depression of the 1930's (dirty thirties) and a fire in1950 which destroyed the drug store, a cafe, photo studio, and large dry-
Arrest made in goods store in 1950. Switzer's closed its doors for the final time on May 8, 2024.
fatal robbery/ How to
shooting in recognize
Edson... EDSON
bronchiolitis 780-725-9739
(RSV)...
see page 16 PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
see page 16 Mon to Thurs 9am to noon
Mon to Thurs 9am to noon
Mon to Thurs 9am to noon
The Weekly Anchor (1995) LTD.
COMMENT
5010 3rd Ave, 780-723-5787 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta EVERYONE
A Merry WINS!
Christmas NEW SUMMER CLOTHES &
from the
Weekly WOK BOX EDSON FOOTWEAR ARRIVING DAILY! Main Street, Edson
Main Street, Edson
Main Street, Edson
Anchor... DELIVERY Brendon Regular hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun closed 780-723-6677
780-723-6677
780-723-6677
Brendon
Brendon
see page 6
TWO MEN AND A HAMMER INC.
New Homes, Shops, Garages and Additions Summer Sparkles!
Summer Sparkles!
Summer Sparkles!
DALE WILLIAMS
tmhdale@gmail.com Box 6666 Edson, AB T7E 1V1 Monday - Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-3 Closed Sundays and Holidays
AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
For all your glass and window needs
AMI Preferred Service Centre
Wishing Everyone a Safe and Happy New Year!ear!ear!
Wishing Everyone a Safe and Happy New Y
Wishing Everyone a Safe and Happy New Y GRAD PROMO CONTINUES! 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042
Thank you for all your support this past year! Call to book an appointment 780 723 6677 Main Street, Edson
Thank you for all your support this past year!
Thank you for all your support this past year!
Check Facebook/Instagram for more details!
Main Street, Edson
Main Street, Edson
Main Street, Edson
Main Street, Edson
780-723-6677
780-723-6677
Brendonendonendon
780-723-6677
780-723-6677
780-723-6677
Brendonendonendon
Br Br Reg. Hours Mon-Weds 10am-6pm, Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun closed Main Street, Edson Br Br Reg Hours: Mon-Weds 10am-6pm, Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun closed 780-723-6677
CONGRATULATIONS!
MOTHERS DAY SALES! Check TO ALL HOLY REDEEMER GRADS OF 2023!
Main Street, Edson
Main Street, Edson
Thursday to Saturday, May 11 for more Brendon Reg. Hours Mon-Weds 10am-6pm, Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun closed Main Street, Edson
780-723-6677
780-723-6677
780-723-6677
Brendon
Brendon
Main Street, Edson
Main Street, Edson
Reg. Hours Mon-Weds 10am-6pm, Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun closed Details Main Street, Edson
780-723-6677
780-723-6677
Br Br
Brendonendonendon 780-723-6677
FATHER'S DAY WEEK SALE!
GRAD PROMO CONTINUES! Mon. to Sat.
Main Street, Edson
Main Street, Edson
Call to book an appointment 780 723 6677 Brendonendonendon Reg. Hours Mon-Weds 10am-6pm, Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun closed Main Street, Edson
780-723-6677
780-723-6677
780-723-6677
Br Br
Check Facebook/Instagram for more details! Main Street, Edson
Main Street, Edson
Main Street, Edson
780-723-6677
780-723-6677
Br Br
Brendonendonendon Reg Hours: Mon-Weds 10am-6pm, Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun closed 780-723-6677
