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Remembering heroes ViewPoint
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care for seriously Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
ill relative Christmas
Alberta organ and tissue
From the
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Dana McArthur
Rob
It is with good cheer and hope for peace
Building Canada Plan and prosperity in the community that the Merrifield
management and staff of The Weekly Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
Anchor takes this moment to wish all of
our readers, contributors, and advertisers a West Yellowhead MLA Robin Campbell
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very Merry Christmas.
The Weekly Anchor welcomes letters to the Christmas time brings the anticipation of
editor. Tip better to come. So, let us hope the Rob
All letters are published at the discretion of the downturn that has troubled so many
editor-publisher who reserves the right to edit of households and companies in the area Merrifield
for clarity, length and libel. Letters published Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
do not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs the Hat begins to improve.
of this newspaper. All letters must bear the And let us be thankful for the wonderful
name of the writer and include the address and support this community has shown to one the NDP invoking closure on
telephone number, which will not be published. another during the difficult times this year. debate for Bill 6 despite Man in the
Christmas brings with it merriment and Wildrose MLAs tabling a Red Hat
being with family and friends. As we look Letter to the Editor Policy petition signed by over by Craig McArthur
back on 2016 let us continue to build on The Weekly Anchor welcomes letters to the editor. Letter to the Editor 30,000 Albertans who are
this community spirit and the blessings that against the bill.
are so visibly expressed in Edson and All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who reserves the right
Yellowhead County. to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters published do not necessarily reflect the
policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All letters must bear the name of the writer and
May the joy we share at this time of the include the address and telephone number, which will not be published.
Riding Update: year continue to flow into 2017. Have a Independent seniors’ advocate needed Robin Campbell, MLA
Merry and Wonderful Christmas!
West Yellowhead
by Carlo Klemm
Views & News Nominations for Canada's Volunteer Awards to fix long-term care: Eggen Hello again…
by Deanna Mitchener
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Jim Eglinski, Member of Parliament for categories: The Weekly Anchor Keeping In Toucheeping In Touch
Member of the
Yellowhead, is pleased to announce that the call Jim Eglinski One (1) national award – Thérèse Casgrain Edson & District Chamber &
for nominations for Canada's Volunteer Awards is Lifelong Achievement Award. Evansburg/Entwistle Chamber by GEORGE VANDERBURG
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
Five (5) regional awards – Emerging Leader,
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
Fall statement shows federal gov’t borrowing additional $32 billion now open and will run until February 3, 2017. MP Yellowhead for young volunteers aged 18 to 30. MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
“Canada's Volunteer Awards recipients are
nominated by Canadians, for Canadians. This is Five (5) regional awards – Community
the chance for all Canadians, and particularly in Leader, for individuals or groups of volunteers.
my Yellowhead Riding to nominate a volunteer, a category has been expanded from one national to Five (5) regional awards – Business Leader,
Letter to the Editor not-for-profit organization that helps to find five regional awards in order to recognize young to recognize businesses that demonstrate social
volunteers for their contributions to their
responsibility.
innovative solutions to social challenges, or a
business that demonstrates social responsibility communities. Five (5) regional awards – Social Innovator,
in the community. This is your opportunity to This year, 21 awards will be presented, and to recognize the contributions of not-for-profit
acknowledge young volunteers,” stated MP award recipients will have the opportunity to organizations.
Eglinski. identify a not-for-profit organization of their “I encourage my constituents to nominate a
In honour of the 150th anniversary of choice to receive a $5,000 or $10,000 grant. volunteer, a not-for-profit organization or a Rob
Confederation in 2017, the Emerging Leader Awards will be presented in the following business today,” concluded MP Eglinski. Conservative
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PAGE 2 MONDAY JULY 4, 2016
Shandy's Dream for a Cure surpasses goal
Lower commodity T THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JULY 4, 2016 PAGE 2
prices and tighter
Supporting cancer margins expected PAGE 6 MONDAY DECEMBER 19, 2016 THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
survivors with a for local farmers
‘Clean Shave’ T he Weekly ANCHOR
Comment K
Keeping eeping
In T
Tower has historic value In Touchouch
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
A Merry My
Remembering heroes ViewPoint
Unpaid leave to by Adrienne Tait Rob Merrifield
care for seriously Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
ill relative Christmas
Alberta organ and tissue
From the
Publisher’s Desk donation –registry agent launch
Dana McArthur
Rob
It is with good cheer and hope for peace
Building Canada Plan and prosperity in the community that the Merrifield
management and staff of The Weekly Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
Anchor takes this moment to wish all of
our readers, contributors, and advertisers a West Yellowhead MLA Robin Campbell
Letter to the Editor Policy
very Merry Christmas.
The Weekly Anchor welcomes letters to the Christmas time brings the anticipation of
editor. Tip better to come. So, let us hope the Rob
All letters are published at the discretion of the downturn that has troubled so many
editor-publisher who reserves the right to edit of households and companies in the area Merrifield
for clarity, length and libel. Letters published Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
do not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs the Hat begins to improve.
of this newspaper. All letters must bear the And let us be thankful for the wonderful
name of the writer and include the address and support this community has shown to one the NDP invoking closure on
telephone number, which will not be published. another during the difficult times this year. debate for Bill 6 despite Man in the
Christmas brings with it merriment and Wildrose MLAs tabling a Red Hat
being with family and friends. As we look Letter to the Editor Policy petition signed by over by Craig McArthur
back on 2016 let us continue to build on The Weekly Anchor welcomes letters to the editor. Letter to the Editor 30,000 Albertans who are
this community spirit and the blessings that against the bill.
are so visibly expressed in Edson and All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who reserves the right
Yellowhead County. to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters published do not necessarily reflect the
policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All letters must bear the name of the writer and
May the joy we share at this time of the include the address and telephone number, which will not be published.
Riding Update: year continue to flow into 2017. Have a Independent seniors’ advocate needed Robin Campbell, MLA
Merry and Wonderful Christmas!
West Yellowhead
by Carlo Klemm
Views & News Nominations for Canada's Volunteer Awards to fix long-term care: Eggen Hello again…
by Deanna Mitchener
K
Jim Eglinski, Member of Parliament for categories: The Weekly Anchor Keeping In Toucheeping In Touch
Member of the
Yellowhead, is pleased to announce that the call Jim Eglinski One (1) national award – Thérèse Casgrain Edson & District Chamber &
for nominations for Canada's Volunteer Awards is Lifelong Achievement Award. Evansburg/Entwistle Chamber by GEORGE VANDERBURG
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
Five (5) regional awards – Emerging Leader,
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
Fall statement shows federal gov’t borrowing additional $32 billion now open and will run until February 3, 2017. MP Yellowhead for young volunteers aged 18 to 30. MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
“Canada's Volunteer Awards recipients are
nominated by Canadians, for Canadians. This is Five (5) regional awards – Community
the chance for all Canadians, and particularly in Leader, for individuals or groups of volunteers.
my Yellowhead Riding to nominate a volunteer, a category has been expanded from one national to Five (5) regional awards – Business Leader,
Letter to the Editor not-for-profit organization that helps to find five regional awards in order to recognize young to recognize businesses that demonstrate social
volunteers for their contributions to their
responsibility.
innovative solutions to social challenges, or a
business that demonstrates social responsibility communities. Five (5) regional awards – Social Innovator,
in the community. This is your opportunity to This year, 21 awards will be presented, and to recognize the contributions of not-for-profit
acknowledge young volunteers,” stated MP award recipients will have the opportunity to organizations.
Eglinski. identify a not-for-profit organization of their “I encourage my constituents to nominate a
In honour of the 150th anniversary of choice to receive a $5,000 or $10,000 grant. volunteer, a not-for-profit organization or a Rob
Confederation in 2017, the Emerging Leader Awards will be presented in the following business today,” concluded MP Eglinski. Conservative
Merrifield
Member of Parliament for Yellowhead iews
5,868 Audited Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd. Canadian
The Weekly Anchor Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Media Circulation Guest Column by Clyde Corser
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