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by GEORGE VANDERBURG
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
The Alberta Joanna James touched the lives of so many My
We tip our community government is back into the balancing
hats once From the back in 2012. basically suing itself From the pool – and right on to the Remembering heroes ViewPoint
again to the Publisher’s Desk Pretty soon over a 16 year old Publisher’s Desk laps of consumers. Unpaid leave to by Deanna Mitchener In Memory members in a very short time frame. by Adrienne Tait Rob Merrifield
Edson Dana McArthur local service electrical agreement Dana McArthur The NDP claims care for seriously On behalf of the Weekly Anchor and myself, Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
Summer groups and it claims it didn't ignorance of this long- ill relative Where does a person begin, and how can you mother Shirley Janish for many years in the we send our condolences to all that have suffered
standing clause in the
Pavilion Edson know existed. So, what's it all about? PPA deal (referred to as the Enron clause, end by saying enough about a community kitchen at the Edson Hospital. Knowing each of through loss. Edson and area is strong, and will
member that has touched the lives of so many.
Series, and to everyone who businesses added their support, Well, to put it concisely, 26 years ago, the since the now defunct Enron pushed for it in We all suffer the loss of a loved one at some her siblings and watching them grow into be able pull together to comfort each other Alberta organ and tissue
amazing community supporters. Listening to
during these times of pain.
helped plan, organize, perform, and the concept became a reality. province deregulated Alberta's energy the deal). point and time, and yes, it is very hard on family Words alone do not begin to show how much
donate, and volunteer. With the completion of the new industry. This allowed companies the ability This puts the NDP in a very awkward and friends. But when it comes to saying Joanna's stories and going after her dreams of this community cares, but it is through hardships donation –registry agent launch
becoming a teacher.
This combined effort literally pavilion at Centennial Park, its to purchase electricity from power plants position. Either they let Alberta households From the goodbye to someone that has made a huge Well, she sure made that dream come true, not and pain that the evidence is made clear.
transformed summer family central location and expansive and sell it for billions in profit to take a potential $2 billion dollar hit over the Publisher’s Desk impact on so many lives over the years, and in so only in the classroom, but with those involved in Everyone will grieve in their own way. It is
entertainment and fun in Edson grass areas was now the perfect consumers. next four years (no amount of rebates are Dana McArthur many different areas, like Joanna James has the Yellowhead Agriculture Society. important that everyone understands that the Rob
and area, to the point where it venue. These purchasing contracts with the power going to cover that one); make a hasty done, it is a huge loss for our community. Joanna touched the hearts of many, and taught grief each one feels will take its own healing
would be difficult to image a When it comes to festivals and plants were dubbed 'power purchase retreat on the carbon tax (not likely); or try Building Canada Plan The community grieves the passing of Joanna many, over her years of being a teacher. I believe course. Merrifield
summer without it. family entertainment there are few arrangements' or PPAs for short. and stop the companies from exercising Aileen “Jo” James on Friday, August 5, 2016 in her biggest teaching lessons were through being We are all entitled to take as much time as we
The series came about as an idea communities that can boast such a The way the deal was set up, includes a their legal option to drop those PPAs. Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 48 years. a loving mother to her two sons. need, and there simply is no set timeframe. Grief Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
and desire to provide fun, free, lively scene as Edson. clause that effectively allows power The lawsuit, involving the Alberta Utilities Saddened by this loss, yet knowing Joanna and When we lose someone and only have their can be confusing, tears, and even anger can be an
family entertainment featuring With three more events planned purchasers to bail-out of a power purchase Commission and two partly publicly-owned her zest for life would not want us to be in memories, those memories become a treasure. important part of healing. So let the healing West Yellowhead MLA Robin Campbell
local artists, as a way to bring this year including the Free arrangement with a plant if any changes to utilities in Edmonton and Calgary, and painful thoughts. Joanna would want us to When sorrow fills our hearts it's because we are begin in whatever way it needs.
members of the community Outdoor Movie on August 31, the the law make it more unprofitable. possibly others, will be heard by the courts Letter to the Editor Policy embark on life and good memories. As hard as far apart, hold her memory even closer, and look Please accept our condolences from the Weekly
together. Harvest Jam on September 11, and Now, along comes the NDP government sometime in November. The Weekly Anchor welcomes letters to the editor. that is at this time, be there for one another, talk up to the sky for that soothing memory. Anchor. And know you are each in my own Rob
More commonly known as Alberta Culture Days on October 2 Letter to the Editor Policy with their new carbon tax, and additional So, we are left to believe the NDP didn't All letters are published at the discretion of the editor- Tip and listen about the good times, keep her Our thoughts and prayers are with the James thoughts and prayers.
Rotary Sundays in the Park, it –it's not only the performers who The Weekly Anchor welcomes letters to the editor. carbon taxes, on coal fired electrical do their due diligence before promulgating publisher who reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and memory alive. and Janish families, along with numerous A memorial service for Joanna James will be Merrifield
generation planned over the next several
began as a joint venture between should take a bow –it's everyone All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who reserves the right years –taxes that make coal-fired PPAs a lot their carbon tax plan, which would be libel. Letters published do not necessarily reflect the policies of Just as Joanna, her family, and the Yellowhead friends, co-workers, students and the Yellowhead held at the Edson Recreation Complex on Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters published do not necessarily reflect the
the Town of Edson, the Edson who helped make this series a policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All letters must bear the name of the writer and less attractive (profitable). severely incompetent, or they did know the or beliefs of this newspaper. All letters must bear the name of Agriculture Society did for Jesse, her son Agriculture Society that are feeling this pain. She Monday, August 15, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Conservative
Rotary Club, and the local arts success. include the address and telephone number, which will not be published. It's easy to see this would be a trigger for impact and moved ahead anyway –for some the writer and include the address and telephone number, the Hat –turning that pain into a positive adventure for will deeply and sincerely be missed by those that Contributions can be made to the Yellowhead
unfathomable reason.
youth coming into the rodeo. It was something
which will not be published.
Agricultural Society, P.O. Box 5138, Edson,
knew her.
purchasers to dump coal-fired plant PPAs Regardless, either scenario is pretty Jesse had a passion for, along with great hockey A close and dear friend to Joanna, Michelle Alberta T7E 1T4 or to the Neuro ICU at the the NDP invoking closure on iews
frightening. games, and family. Scott has touched many lives as well and has Edmonton University Hospital, 8440 112 St. debate for Bill 6 despite Guest Column by Clyde Corser Man in the
I feel very fortunate to have had her in my life. recently passed away. The Yellowhead N.W. Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2B7. Wildrose MLAs tabling a Red Hat
I had the pleasure of working along side of her Agriculture Society has lost two outstanding petition signed by over by Craig McArthur
Letter to the Editor Letter to the Editor 30,000 Albertans who are Views & News
against the bill.
by Deanna Mitchener
Jim Eglinski
Jim Eglinski Jim Eglinski Lay out a“concrete” climate change plan
MP Yellowhead
MP Yellowhead MP Yellowhead We are getting this climate change policy beat the NDP went will be getting power costs so high government is cleaning up the air we breathe Robin Campbell, MLA

into our heads - even on Youtube. I have looked we will lose investment in any industries in this unless they go on the theory that hot air rises and Independent seniors’ advocate needed West Yellowhead
on all media for the actual “concrete” plan and province and companies and industries will their baffle-gab goes into orbit. Hello again…
all I can find is that the NDP is going to shut leave. Please lay out this “concrete” climate change
down the coal industry putting people out of On the plus side it may make this idiotic plan for us to check out and get on board with. to fix long-term care: Eggen by Carlo Klemm
work. This will cost the taxpayers 2 billion government so hated that even government Just talk rings hollow, does nothing for the public
dollars for their lack of investigating coal employees will vote against it. and is slowly but steadily deceasing trust in this The Weekly Anchor
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contracts. Which, by the way, any legitimate I wonder if our MLA would publish the actual government. So far they are creating jobs by Member of the Keeping In Toucheeping In Touch
Edson & District Chamber &
competent lawyer would have checked before policy and it's benefits to the general population. spending tax dollars foolishly on the benefits of Evansburg/Entwistle Chamber
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
proceeding with any action. So far all I get is generalities of job creation but socialism which has not worked in Russia or by GEORGE VANDERBURG
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
Causing this conflict with the power contracts no actual record of any jobs other than hiring China.
is a no-win situation for taxpayers. Either way more government employees. People employed If there is a “concrete” plan, this must be more
we will pay. If the contracts stand we will have by government do not generate any revenue. If than sketches drawn on a napkin at a social get- Weekly Anchor
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