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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
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Curbside recycling debated at Town Council
by Dana McArthur are looking at would be $2.05 per household per Councillor Troy Sorensen said he supports
month." curbside recycling but wanted more information
Information on the possibility and feasibility of Benefits to curbside recycling include from Ann Auriat with the Recycling Depot.
curbside recycling was presented at Town outperforming alternative collection methods for Mayor Zahara said, "The people I talked to are
Council's Committee of the Whole meeting held participation, increased returns, and user very excited about this possibility. It's a
December 12. convenience, explained Borysko. convenience factor and I think it makes Edson
The Town of Edson is moving towards Anne Auriat with the Edson and District look more attractive if you are looking at moving
curbside, automated garbage and organic waste Recycling Depot will be coming to Council to here."
collection for residential properties in 2018 and give a presentation on the effects on the existing Councillor Krystal Baier, who chaired the
the possibility of curbside recycling has been recycling model and what the change would look meeting, said, "I am in support of curbside
brought forward. like. recycling and it's something I was asked about on
Before the presentation by Darin Borysko, the Derricott, added, "The biggest change at the the campaign trail with people wondering when
Town's Director of Operations, got underway recycling centre would be the volume of material it was going to happen. But I think hearing both
Councillor Janet Wilkinson asked, "When we going through that facility. Anne Auriat will sides of the discussion is appropriate before we
had our discussions last year we were discussing explain how this will impact the centre's ask the public, so they have the opportunity to
garbage pickup and organic pickup and were not operation and give some feedback." see both sides."
going into recycling. And now I see here we have If plans for curbside recycling move ahead
quotes for curbside recycling. Why are we then public consultations through various media ANCHOR HOLIDA
ANCHOR HOLIDAY Y
having this presentation?" would begin, and the findings would be brought
PUBLISHING SCHEDULE
CAO Mike Derricott replied, "This is only back to council. PUBLISHING SCHEDULE
informational and any action or outcome would Mayor Zahara said, "I'm 115% behind the idea
be directed by council." of curbside recycling. However, I have some
December 18: Christmas Issue.
Borysko began the presentation, "Currently we questions on the costs, it sounds too good to be December 18: Christmas Issue.
are collecting curbside garbage by hand. Looking true. I think we should hear from the Recycling
December 25: New Year’s Issue
at other options, we looked at automated Society first and get the pros and cons. I think we December 25: New Year’s Issue
collection which brings some operational and are a little ahead of ourselves and I'd like to hear
cost advantages." more before going to a public consultation." The Anchor will be closed from
The Anchor will be closed from
"We did some surveying and 80% of the Councillor Trevor Bevan had some operational
Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. to January 1,
municipalities also had some type of curbside concerns with the proposed contractor and Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. to January 1,
2018.
recycling. 60% provide organic collection and expressed he would like to see quotes from other 2018.
90% utilized a third party provider," said providers if the idea moved forward.
Borysko. "With the curbside garbage and Councillor Jacqui Currie asked if there was an We will be open January 2, 2018
We will be open January 2, 2018
compost collection planned for May of 2018 we opt out to the cubside recycle pickup. Derricott
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
have the opportunity to look at curbside blue bag replied, "Generally speaking these systems do from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
collection at the same time." not have an opt out. The system begins to break
We will be taking our Christmas
"What that could look like is unlimited blue down if three houses on the block opt out, the We will be taking our Christmas
bags place on curbsides for collection every two costs go way up. The systems are voluntary and break so there will be no edition of
break so there will be no edition of
weeks," said Borysko. Recycling in the blue bags you don't have to participate. But like garbage the Anchor the week of January 1,
the Anchor the week of January 1,
would be co-mingled with cardboard, paper, pickup, it's charged to you even if you do not use
2018.
plastics all in one bag. "The preliminary cost we the service. Otherwise it becomes difficult to 2018.
provide the service at all."
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He loves to snuggle on the couch (if
He loves to snuggle on the couch (if
allowed).
allowed).
Enzo chooses his doggie friends and is a bit
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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 4 MONDAY DECEMBER 18, 2017 MONDAY JULY 4, 2016 PAGE 2
Curbside recycling debated at Town Council
by Dana McArthur are looking at would be $2.05 per household per Councillor Troy Sorensen said he supports
month." curbside recycling but wanted more information
Information on the possibility and feasibility of Benefits to curbside recycling include from Ann Auriat with the Recycling Depot.
curbside recycling was presented at Town outperforming alternative collection methods for Mayor Zahara said, "The people I talked to are
Council's Committee of the Whole meeting held participation, increased returns, and user very excited about this possibility. It's a
December 12. convenience, explained Borysko. convenience factor and I think it makes Edson
The Town of Edson is moving towards Anne Auriat with the Edson and District look more attractive if you are looking at moving
curbside, automated garbage and organic waste Recycling Depot will be coming to Council to here."
collection for residential properties in 2018 and give a presentation on the effects on the existing Councillor Krystal Baier, who chaired the
the possibility of curbside recycling has been recycling model and what the change would look meeting, said, "I am in support of curbside
brought forward. like. recycling and it's something I was asked about on
Before the presentation by Darin Borysko, the Derricott, added, "The biggest change at the the campaign trail with people wondering when
Town's Director of Operations, got underway recycling centre would be the volume of material it was going to happen. But I think hearing both
Councillor Janet Wilkinson asked, "When we going through that facility. Anne Auriat will sides of the discussion is appropriate before we
had our discussions last year we were discussing explain how this will impact the centre's ask the public, so they have the opportunity to
garbage pickup and organic pickup and were not operation and give some feedback." see both sides."
going into recycling. And now I see here we have If plans for curbside recycling move ahead
quotes for curbside recycling. Why are we then public consultations through various media ANCHOR HOLIDA
ANCHOR HOLIDAY Y
having this presentation?" would begin, and the findings would be brought
PUBLISHING SCHEDULE
CAO Mike Derricott replied, "This is only back to council. PUBLISHING SCHEDULE
informational and any action or outcome would Mayor Zahara said, "I'm 115% behind the idea
be directed by council." of curbside recycling. However, I have some
December 18: Christmas Issue.
Borysko began the presentation, "Currently we questions on the costs, it sounds too good to be December 18: Christmas Issue.
are collecting curbside garbage by hand. Looking true. I think we should hear from the Recycling
December 25: New Year’s Issue
at other options, we looked at automated Society first and get the pros and cons. I think we December 25: New Year’s Issue
collection which brings some operational and are a little ahead of ourselves and I'd like to hear
cost advantages." more before going to a public consultation." The Anchor will be closed from
The Anchor will be closed from
"We did some surveying and 80% of the Councillor Trevor Bevan had some operational
Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. to January 1,
municipalities also had some type of curbside concerns with the proposed contractor and Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. to January 1,
2018.
recycling. 60% provide organic collection and expressed he would like to see quotes from other 2018.
90% utilized a third party provider," said providers if the idea moved forward.
Borysko. "With the curbside garbage and Councillor Jacqui Currie asked if there was an We will be open January 2, 2018
We will be open January 2, 2018
compost collection planned for May of 2018 we opt out to the cubside recycle pickup. Derricott
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
have the opportunity to look at curbside blue bag replied, "Generally speaking these systems do from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
collection at the same time." not have an opt out. The system begins to break
We will be taking our Christmas
"What that could look like is unlimited blue down if three houses on the block opt out, the We will be taking our Christmas
bags place on curbsides for collection every two costs go way up. The systems are voluntary and break so there will be no edition of
break so there will be no edition of
weeks," said Borysko. Recycling in the blue bags you don't have to participate. But like garbage the Anchor the week of January 1,
the Anchor the week of January 1,
would be co-mingled with cardboard, paper, pickup, it's charged to you even if you do not use
2018.
plastics all in one bag. "The preliminary cost we the service. Otherwise it becomes difficult to 2018.
provide the service at all."
This is Enzo!
This is Enzo!
Enzo is a neutered senior boy who has lots
Enzo is a neutered senior boy who has lots
of enthusiasm for life, toys, fetch and fun.
of enthusiasm for life, toys, fetch and fun.
He loves to snuggle on the couch (if
He loves to snuggle on the couch (if
allowed).
allowed).
Enzo chooses his doggie friends and is a bit
Enzo chooses his doggie friends and is a bit
too interested to have a cat as a sibling.
too interested to have a cat as a sibling.
Please apply to give Enzo the retirement
Please apply to give Enzo the retirement
home he deserves.
home he deserves.
Sponsored by:
780-712-9493
Fax: 780-723-2213
Call 780-723-9493 for information
For Rent
For Rent
$1375/month
$1375/month
Sign a 1 year lease, get it for
Sign a 1 year lease, get it for
$1275/month.
$1275/month.
3 bedroom mobile
3 bedroom mobile
situated on large lot.
situated on large lot.
This home includes fridge, stove,
This home includes fridge, stove,
washer and dryer.
washer and dryer.
Must be seen to be appreciated.
Must be seen to be appreciated.
Call Lexie at 780-723-3110all Lexie at 780-723-3110
C
