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Edson Fire
Dept gets new
Duty Officer
truck...
food and fun!
KENNEDY K Not all dentures are created equally. We specialize in providing comfortable & natural looking dentures. Nation Youth Week
DENTURE DENTURE Come see us and we will show you the difference!
KENNEDY
CLINIC
CHRISTMAS CLINIC
780-723-7655 Quality caring service • New dentures, reline and repairs • Partial dentures and implant over-dentures
4902-5th Ave, Edson Seniors may be eligible for Dental Assistance for the Seniors Program
SPECIAL Alberta of the Year 2009 Award Winner the Year 2010 Canadian Thymes T
Thymes Twowowowo
Thymes T
Thymes T
Small Business
Business of
Media Circulation
Audit
Association
Christmas EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER CHRISTMAS 30% OFFHRISTMAS 30% OFF Fire department welcomes 22 new Yellowhead County firefighter recruits and cadets
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December 18, 19,
December 18, 19,
20, 22 & 23
20, 22 & 23
Win A EDITION The Weekly Open 10 am to 8 pm
Open 10 am to 8 pm
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK Greetings & More! MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS Ph: 780-723-3350
Letters to Santa,
Unique Gifts & More
Unique Gifts & More
Day
Day
306 Main Street, Edson
306 Main Street, Edson
Day Gift!
Ph: 780-723-3350
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2019
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
VOL. 29, NO. 5VOL. 30, NO. 50
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
Fundraiser receives Nov. 11 IN PAPER E Bret is
Employee of the Monthmployee of the Month
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! ‘Lest we CONTEST! 2016! November’s
Employee
Forget’
of the
see story page 7 see pages 22-28 Month
SEE INSIDE
ENERGY & OIL CHRISTMAS Sidewalks overflowing for 33 rd
FEATURE:
CHAMBER Christmas gift
Ideas
Town hosts ENERGY see page 20...
Mother Son 2019 Greetings annual Chamber Santa Parade
EDUCATION
WELLNESS Kicks Awards and Letters see by Cassie Kuhniruk non-profits had the opportunity assortment of candies to horseback.
Soirée... Rotary TOWN Business
IN ACTION!
into
Although float registration
to express their 'colorful' children lining the sidewalks
...
pages 22-28
Gala...
The sidewalks from Parkland creativity this year as each float and were in turn met with bright was down by approximately
PROJECT Gear see pages 25-28 FIRE High School to the Boys and was modeled after this year's smiles and Christmas wishes. 20% from last year due to the
see pages 4, 12-13
Not only were floats featured current economic situation, this
Girls Club were overflowing theme: Candy. From towering
with people of all ages on lollipops to a gigantic in this year's parade, but the did not stop people from
rd
December 6 as the 33 annual functioning gumball machine, Yellowhead County Fire braving the cold to enjoy the
P.C. PARTY Edson Chrysler Edson & District Chamber of the floats this year certainly Department included a number festivities and support the hard
dealership fire Commerce Santa Parade impressed and satisfied of firetrucks adorned with work of the many float
see page 8 puts staff out of passed through town. everyone's sweet tooth. bright Christmas lights, and the participants involved. “We had
work... Approximately 40 local To add to the candy-craze, Yellowhead Ag Society an awesome turnout,” said
see pages 23 to 27 businesses, organizations and float participants passed out an marched down the streets on Edson Chamber Manager
FARM & FIELD see page 3 continued pg 2
News and Views
Alberta COUNTY
Culture Days YCFD members
honoured
see pgs 24-25 with Lifesaving
Award...
Tip of the Hat: see page 7
HRH PRESENTS:
COMMENT Chicago: High School Edition
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore
'Spooktacular' Halloween Haunt continued pg 11 - MLA Long The December 4 TO 7
Disconnect Box
initiative...
Budget
brings local youth together Bonhomme released... see page 6
Winter Carnival REAL ESTATE
Edson and Area’s Best
Precious Source for Real Estate
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... and agents in our area. (1995) LTD.
Look inside to see
the best in real estate
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: photo Deanna Mitchener 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta
Gala Service questions EDSON The Town of Edson's float won Most Original during the Chamber's 33 annual Santa Parade on December 6. photo Cassie Kushniruk
Ambulance
rd
...see page 8 780-725-9739 PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
The Weekly Anchor For all your glass and window needs continued pg 2
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson AMI Preferred Service Centre
D DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042 photo Cassie Kushniruk
EXTENDED HOLIDA
EXTENDED HOLIDAYS SHOPPING HOURS:YS SHOPPING HOURS:
December 19 to 23 - Open late until 8 p.m.
December 19 to 23 - Open late until 8 p.m.
Open Christmas Even until 4 p.m.
WOK BOX EDSON Open Christmas Even until 4 p.m. Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
Main Street, Edson
Angela
780-723-6677
DELIVER Angela 780-723-6677
Brendon
Alaina
Lauretta Brendon Alaina
Lauretta
Dept gets new
Duty Officer
truck...
food and fun!
KENNEDY K Not all dentures are created equally. We specialize in providing comfortable & natural looking dentures. Nation Youth Week
DENTURE DENTURE Come see us and we will show you the difference!
KENNEDY
CLINIC
CHRISTMAS CLINIC
780-723-7655 Quality caring service • New dentures, reline and repairs • Partial dentures and implant over-dentures
4902-5th Ave, Edson Seniors may be eligible for Dental Assistance for the Seniors Program
SPECIAL Alberta of the Year 2009 Award Winner the Year 2010 Canadian Thymes T
Thymes Twowowowo
Thymes T
Thymes T
Small Business
Business of
Media Circulation
Audit
Association
Christmas EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER CHRISTMAS 30% OFFHRISTMAS 30% OFF Fire department welcomes 22 new Yellowhead County firefighter recruits and cadets
C
December 18, 19,
December 18, 19,
20, 22 & 23
20, 22 & 23
Win A EDITION The Weekly Open 10 am to 8 pm
Open 10 am to 8 pm
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK Greetings & More! MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS Ph: 780-723-3350
Letters to Santa,
Unique Gifts & More
Unique Gifts & More
Day
Day
306 Main Street, Edson
306 Main Street, Edson
Day Gift!
Ph: 780-723-3350
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2019
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
VOL. 29, NO. 5VOL. 30, NO. 50
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
Fundraiser receives Nov. 11 IN PAPER E Bret is
Employee of the Monthmployee of the Month
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! ‘Lest we CONTEST! 2016! November’s
Employee
Forget’
of the
see story page 7 see pages 22-28 Month
SEE INSIDE
ENERGY & OIL CHRISTMAS Sidewalks overflowing for 33 rd
FEATURE:
CHAMBER Christmas gift
Ideas
Town hosts ENERGY see page 20...
Mother Son 2019 Greetings annual Chamber Santa Parade
EDUCATION
WELLNESS Kicks Awards and Letters see by Cassie Kuhniruk non-profits had the opportunity assortment of candies to horseback.
Soirée... Rotary TOWN Business
IN ACTION!
into
Although float registration
to express their 'colorful' children lining the sidewalks
...
pages 22-28
Gala...
The sidewalks from Parkland creativity this year as each float and were in turn met with bright was down by approximately
PROJECT Gear see pages 25-28 FIRE High School to the Boys and was modeled after this year's smiles and Christmas wishes. 20% from last year due to the
see pages 4, 12-13
Not only were floats featured current economic situation, this
Girls Club were overflowing theme: Candy. From towering
with people of all ages on lollipops to a gigantic in this year's parade, but the did not stop people from
rd
December 6 as the 33 annual functioning gumball machine, Yellowhead County Fire braving the cold to enjoy the
P.C. PARTY Edson Chrysler Edson & District Chamber of the floats this year certainly Department included a number festivities and support the hard
dealership fire Commerce Santa Parade impressed and satisfied of firetrucks adorned with work of the many float
see page 8 puts staff out of passed through town. everyone's sweet tooth. bright Christmas lights, and the participants involved. “We had
work... Approximately 40 local To add to the candy-craze, Yellowhead Ag Society an awesome turnout,” said
see pages 23 to 27 businesses, organizations and float participants passed out an marched down the streets on Edson Chamber Manager
FARM & FIELD see page 3 continued pg 2
News and Views
Alberta COUNTY
Culture Days YCFD members
honoured
see pgs 24-25 with Lifesaving
Award...
Tip of the Hat: see page 7
HRH PRESENTS:
COMMENT Chicago: High School Edition
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore
'Spooktacular' Halloween Haunt continued pg 11 - MLA Long The December 4 TO 7
Disconnect Box
initiative...
Budget
brings local youth together Bonhomme released... see page 6
Winter Carnival REAL ESTATE
Edson and Area’s Best
Precious Source for Real Estate
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... and agents in our area. (1995) LTD.
Look inside to see
the best in real estate
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: photo Deanna Mitchener 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta
Gala Service questions EDSON The Town of Edson's float won Most Original during the Chamber's 33 annual Santa Parade on December 6. photo Cassie Kushniruk
Ambulance
rd
...see page 8 780-725-9739 PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
The Weekly Anchor For all your glass and window needs continued pg 2
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson AMI Preferred Service Centre
D DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042 photo Cassie Kushniruk
EXTENDED HOLIDA
EXTENDED HOLIDAYS SHOPPING HOURS:YS SHOPPING HOURS:
December 19 to 23 - Open late until 8 p.m.
December 19 to 23 - Open late until 8 p.m.
Open Christmas Even until 4 p.m.
WOK BOX EDSON Open Christmas Even until 4 p.m. Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
Main Street, Edson
Angela
780-723-6677
DELIVER Angela 780-723-6677
Brendon
Alaina
Lauretta Brendon Alaina
Lauretta
