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PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE continued from front Town budget approved with 3.9% increase
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Professional Digital continued from front continued from front year's budget. Mayor Zahara said,
Life, Long Term Disability and
Passport System continued from front Dental, a decrease in Employer "For clarity when we look at this it
continued from front
photos ready continued from front LAPP Pension contribution rate, and can seems like big numbers in terms
of surplus but a lot of the time this
in minutes continued from front a removal of two summer students amount flows into infrastructure
within the Town of Edson, one from
while you wait... continued from front public works and one from parks. reserves." Bittner concurred, stating,
"When we have surpluses we
Changes were also made in the
The Weekly Anchore Weekly Anchor continued from front natural gas contract with Enmax to always look at reserves to help bring
Th
continued from front
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson continued from front decrease the expense of $34,000 and those up for the future." The Mayor
added that these reserves also cover
a $20,000 expense decrease in
780-723-5787
D 780-723-5787 continued from front public works contracted services. possible cost overruns on
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infrastructure projects."
“This could create a minor change
continued from front in service delivery with $20,000 As talked about at council's
continued from front coming off,” said Sarah Bittner Budget Workshop Meeting on
continued from front Director of Corporate Services, who November 3, $50,000 of the medical
continued from front presented the budget. centre rent was allocated towards Director of Corporate Services, Sarah Bittner presented the 2019 Town of
the multi-plex operating budget
The 911 Centre received an
continued from front increase expense of $18,500 or 12% according to Bittner, and Edson budget on December 4 with a 3.9% budget increase from last year,
continued from front continued from front from 2018, due to wage adjustments Administration recommended the during the Town Council meeting in Edson. Left is CAO Mike Derricott. photo
continued from front at the County as well as $43,000 be used to reduce the Masha Scheele
continued from front requirements from the province for pressure from the Medical Centre towards the new multi use facility work we're doing with infrastructure
staffing levels, explained Bittner. rent. This would mean that for 2019, that is currently budgeted at and in terms of the multiplex as
“As we have cost sharing the Town is only relying on $40,000,000 and being cost shared well,” said Mayor Kevin Zahara.
agreements with our county, all of $114,000 of this rent to offset taxes, 50/50 with Yellowhead County, “We have to tighten up and hang
these adjustments affect those as explained Bittner. according to Town Administration. on so we can hold this for the next
well, so that's a revenue decrease “We had a number of cost As stated in a press release from year,” added Councillor Gean
from them for $34,000. So add it all pressures, of course we have the Town of Edson, the capital Chouinard.
up together and it's about $107,000 $76,000 in additional costs, thanks budget also includes about Council unanimously approved the
and that gave us our 4.5% to 3.5% to the carbon tax. We also have $6,500,000 for road rehab work, capital budget of 2019.
decrease on the operational side,” issues with the Chinese markets money for equipment and vehicle Reserves
said Bittner. closing and additional funding for replacements, a server replacement, Slight adjustments to the RSA
“The 3.9% increase also includes a the recycling society. Everything is the breathing apparatus replacement reserve were made due to changes in
0.4% that would be going towards going up it seems in terms of program and $200,000 towards a the Operating Budget and $43,000
relieving parts of the budget that are operational costs. Last year we did a Fire Department Training Structure was moved into the Multi-Plex
funded from areas other than 1.9% increase which is lower than joint project with Yellowhead Operating Reserve, according to
taxation but should be funded from what we should have, because that County. Bittner.
taxation,” said Bittner. 0.4% equals was funded through reserve. We “I think this capital budget is To view the budget of 2019 go to
to $43,000 going towards relieving took 1% from reserve and now excellent, we're doing some pretty Edson.ca and click on Budget Info
parts of the budget. we're playing catch-up on that,” amazing work over the next year. & Citizen Budget.
“We have external sources like concluded Mayor Kevin Zahara. We should be very excited about the (see Council Highlights page 7)
that, we mentioned the Medical “All those numbers factored in is PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
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Centre rent and the revenue-sharing where we're at today. If we actually T
reserves.” Externally, $157,000 will did what we were supposed to, last
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
come from the Medical Centre rent, year, and I take some responsibility THIS WEEK’S FEATURE 5
$220,000 from the Revenue Sharing as the Mayor of Edson, we would've
780-723-578780-723-5787
in 2019 and internally, $485,500 had a 2.9% increase last year and Mint Homes Ltd. D 7
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
will come from the Utility Rates, this year's increase would've been a
and $246,000 from Tax Stabilization 2.9% increase.”
Fund (Contingency), according to Council unanimously approved the
Administration. operational budget of 2019
“The external pressures really including a 3.9% increase.
should be looked at to be alleviated Capital Budget
The Capital Budget presented
before the internal pressures because
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE we have control over the internal during the town council meeting on
December 4 did not change since
pressures, but not as much control
over the external sources,” said the Budget Workshop on November
Professional Digital Passport System photos Bittner. “So Administration 3. This budget was previously
presented at the Committee Meeting
recommends that we allocate this
ready in minutes while you wait... $43,000 towards a specific purpose on November 13 and 27.
within the budget.” The capital budget includes
Bittner stated they would most $10,000,000 from reserves and a
Professional Digital likely be looking at a surplus in this $10,000,000 debenture to go
Passport System
Pet of the Week
photos ready Pet of the Week 1406 sq. ft. main floor 1349 sq. ft. upper floor 76 ft
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www.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.com
www.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.com
Email: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.com
Email: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.com
while you wait... Endearing Enzo is waiting for you. At bathrooms. Columns accentuate the grand front
eight he is entering his twilight years entrance. Elegant circular staircase off foyer leads to
but is such a joy to have around and the upper level. Main floor laundry, with two-piece,
still has lots of love to give. Like all is also accessible from the garage. Wide open
refined gentlemen, he takes his time
getting to know new dogs, but is kitchen, great room and eating
gentle and calm when comes to nook. Step-up library with access For these plans
friends of the two-legged variety. to balcony
Enzo would love to spend Christmas
with a new family who will give him
the attention he's been waiting for all of his life. If you think you Member of National Home Warranty Program
have the perfect couch for Enzo, we'd love to hear from you. Please
contact us at earsrescue@outlook.com Phone: 780-723-2330
Sponsored by: JASON HIRD TRUCKING
Fax: 780-723-5068
D JASON HIRD TRUCKING Email: minthome@telusplanet.net
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780-712-9493
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5
7
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PAGE 2 MONDAY DECEMBER 10, 2018 THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
continued from front
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE continued from front Town budget approved with 3.9% increase
continued from front
Professional Digital continued from front continued from front year's budget. Mayor Zahara said,
Life, Long Term Disability and
Passport System continued from front Dental, a decrease in Employer "For clarity when we look at this it
continued from front
photos ready continued from front LAPP Pension contribution rate, and can seems like big numbers in terms
of surplus but a lot of the time this
in minutes continued from front a removal of two summer students amount flows into infrastructure
within the Town of Edson, one from
while you wait... continued from front public works and one from parks. reserves." Bittner concurred, stating,
"When we have surpluses we
Changes were also made in the
The Weekly Anchore Weekly Anchor continued from front natural gas contract with Enmax to always look at reserves to help bring
Th
continued from front
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson continued from front decrease the expense of $34,000 and those up for the future." The Mayor
added that these reserves also cover
a $20,000 expense decrease in
780-723-5787
D 780-723-5787 continued from front public works contracted services. possible cost overruns on
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
infrastructure projects."
“This could create a minor change
continued from front in service delivery with $20,000 As talked about at council's
continued from front coming off,” said Sarah Bittner Budget Workshop Meeting on
continued from front Director of Corporate Services, who November 3, $50,000 of the medical
continued from front presented the budget. centre rent was allocated towards Director of Corporate Services, Sarah Bittner presented the 2019 Town of
the multi-plex operating budget
The 911 Centre received an
continued from front increase expense of $18,500 or 12% according to Bittner, and Edson budget on December 4 with a 3.9% budget increase from last year,
continued from front continued from front from 2018, due to wage adjustments Administration recommended the during the Town Council meeting in Edson. Left is CAO Mike Derricott. photo
continued from front at the County as well as $43,000 be used to reduce the Masha Scheele
continued from front requirements from the province for pressure from the Medical Centre towards the new multi use facility work we're doing with infrastructure
staffing levels, explained Bittner. rent. This would mean that for 2019, that is currently budgeted at and in terms of the multiplex as
“As we have cost sharing the Town is only relying on $40,000,000 and being cost shared well,” said Mayor Kevin Zahara.
agreements with our county, all of $114,000 of this rent to offset taxes, 50/50 with Yellowhead County, “We have to tighten up and hang
these adjustments affect those as explained Bittner. according to Town Administration. on so we can hold this for the next
well, so that's a revenue decrease “We had a number of cost As stated in a press release from year,” added Councillor Gean
from them for $34,000. So add it all pressures, of course we have the Town of Edson, the capital Chouinard.
up together and it's about $107,000 $76,000 in additional costs, thanks budget also includes about Council unanimously approved the
and that gave us our 4.5% to 3.5% to the carbon tax. We also have $6,500,000 for road rehab work, capital budget of 2019.
decrease on the operational side,” issues with the Chinese markets money for equipment and vehicle Reserves
said Bittner. closing and additional funding for replacements, a server replacement, Slight adjustments to the RSA
“The 3.9% increase also includes a the recycling society. Everything is the breathing apparatus replacement reserve were made due to changes in
0.4% that would be going towards going up it seems in terms of program and $200,000 towards a the Operating Budget and $43,000
relieving parts of the budget that are operational costs. Last year we did a Fire Department Training Structure was moved into the Multi-Plex
funded from areas other than 1.9% increase which is lower than joint project with Yellowhead Operating Reserve, according to
taxation but should be funded from what we should have, because that County. Bittner.
taxation,” said Bittner. 0.4% equals was funded through reserve. We “I think this capital budget is To view the budget of 2019 go to
to $43,000 going towards relieving took 1% from reserve and now excellent, we're doing some pretty Edson.ca and click on Budget Info
parts of the budget. we're playing catch-up on that,” amazing work over the next year. & Citizen Budget.
“We have external sources like concluded Mayor Kevin Zahara. We should be very excited about the (see Council Highlights page 7)
that, we mentioned the Medical “All those numbers factored in is PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
Centre rent and the revenue-sharing where we're at today. If we actually T
reserves.” Externally, $157,000 will did what we were supposed to, last
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
come from the Medical Centre rent, year, and I take some responsibility THIS WEEK’S FEATURE 5
$220,000 from the Revenue Sharing as the Mayor of Edson, we would've
780-723-578780-723-5787
in 2019 and internally, $485,500 had a 2.9% increase last year and Mint Homes Ltd. D 7
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
will come from the Utility Rates, this year's increase would've been a
and $246,000 from Tax Stabilization 2.9% increase.”
Fund (Contingency), according to Council unanimously approved the
Administration. operational budget of 2019
“The external pressures really including a 3.9% increase.
should be looked at to be alleviated Capital Budget
The Capital Budget presented
before the internal pressures because
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE we have control over the internal during the town council meeting on
December 4 did not change since
pressures, but not as much control
over the external sources,” said the Budget Workshop on November
Professional Digital Passport System photos Bittner. “So Administration 3. This budget was previously
presented at the Committee Meeting
recommends that we allocate this
ready in minutes while you wait... $43,000 towards a specific purpose on November 13 and 27.
within the budget.” The capital budget includes
Bittner stated they would most $10,000,000 from reserves and a
Professional Digital likely be looking at a surplus in this $10,000,000 debenture to go
Passport System
Pet of the Week
photos ready Pet of the Week 1406 sq. ft. main floor 1349 sq. ft. upper floor 76 ft
Call for information 712-6788
in minutes Call for information 712-6788 wide, 46 ft deep. Three bedrooms and two
www.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.com
www.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.com
Email: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.com
Email: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.com
while you wait... Endearing Enzo is waiting for you. At bathrooms. Columns accentuate the grand front
eight he is entering his twilight years entrance. Elegant circular staircase off foyer leads to
but is such a joy to have around and the upper level. Main floor laundry, with two-piece,
still has lots of love to give. Like all is also accessible from the garage. Wide open
refined gentlemen, he takes his time
getting to know new dogs, but is kitchen, great room and eating
gentle and calm when comes to nook. Step-up library with access For these plans
friends of the two-legged variety. to balcony
Enzo would love to spend Christmas
with a new family who will give him
the attention he's been waiting for all of his life. If you think you Member of National Home Warranty Program
have the perfect couch for Enzo, we'd love to hear from you. Please
contact us at earsrescue@outlook.com Phone: 780-723-2330
Sponsored by: JASON HIRD TRUCKING
Fax: 780-723-5068
D JASON HIRD TRUCKING Email: minthome@telusplanet.net
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
780-712-9493
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5
7
780-723-578780-723-5787
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
T
