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Remembering heroes I have had the provide longer term ViewPoint
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care for seriously opportunity to tour From the patients with an Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
ill relative Edson's new Publisher’s Desk atmosphere that will
Health Care Centre Dana McArthur feel more like home.
and the scale of the Plans will also
project is include outdoor Alberta organ and tissue
Longtime Edson resident and newspaper-man passes impressive. But what is also impressive physiotherapy areas. donation –registry agent launch
is the scale of grounds project the The new hospital is a stunning
Rotary Club of Edson will be tackling structure and an immeasurable asset for
with its Wellness Project. area residents for many generations to Rob
When the club initially talked about come. And thanks to the hard work
Building Canada Plan the project, thoughts of a few cozy from local officials and community Merrifield
garden beds off in a corner came to members who helped make it a reality, Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
mind. When the project area was it offers a great sense of pride for the
Weekly Anchor pointed out to me from a viewing entire region. West Yellowhead MLA Robin Campbell
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Rob NAME create a useful, therapeutic, and inviting brightly coloured donation cans around the NDP invoking closure on Man in the
space for hospital patients and those in
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Member of Parliament for Yellowhead POSTAL CODE Letter to the Editor The club will begin with the that will be available –it is a very Wildrose MLAs tabling a
Continuing Care courtyard to help worthy cause. petition signed by over by Craig McArthur
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Front Desk Sales Ass’t Mgr. Graphic/ Distribution Coordinator Reporter Reporter
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prices and tighter
margins expected T he Weekly ANCHOR
for local farmers
Comment Keeping eeping
K
In T
Tower has historic value In Touchouch
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
Letter to the Editor: A truly daunting project by GEORGE VANDERBURG
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
My
Remembering heroes I have had the provide longer term ViewPoint
Unpaid leave to by Adrienne Tait Rob Merrifield
care for seriously opportunity to tour From the patients with an Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
ill relative Edson's new Publisher’s Desk atmosphere that will
Health Care Centre Dana McArthur feel more like home.
and the scale of the Plans will also
project is include outdoor Alberta organ and tissue
Longtime Edson resident and newspaper-man passes impressive. But what is also impressive physiotherapy areas. donation –registry agent launch
is the scale of grounds project the The new hospital is a stunning
Rotary Club of Edson will be tackling structure and an immeasurable asset for
with its Wellness Project. area residents for many generations to Rob
When the club initially talked about come. And thanks to the hard work
Building Canada Plan the project, thoughts of a few cozy from local officials and community Merrifield
garden beds off in a corner came to members who helped make it a reality, Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
mind. When the project area was it offers a great sense of pride for the
Weekly Anchor pointed out to me from a viewing entire region. West Yellowhead MLA Robin Campbell
window of the new hospital, the scale
The scope of this outdoor project is
Mail Subscription of the project hit home –it is by no truly daunting and once again the Rob
If you would like to receive your Anchor by mail, Tip means your average backyard project! Rotary Club has stepped up to help. But
please fill out the subscription form below: Now the time has come and the it will take the support of the entire Merrifield
1 year subscription: $35.00 (+GST) of Rotary Club is getting underway with community to make this next phase a Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
Seniors $30.00 (+GST) the Hat the Wellness Project. The goal is to reality.
So, take the time to look for the
Rob NAME create a useful, therapeutic, and inviting brightly coloured donation cans around the NDP invoking closure on Man in the
space for hospital patients and those in
Merrifield ADDRESS need of comfort. town and look for other opportunities debate for Bill 6 despite Red Hat
Member of Parliament for Yellowhead POSTAL CODE Letter to the Editor The club will begin with the that will be available –it is a very Wildrose MLAs tabling a
Continuing Care courtyard to help worthy cause. petition signed by over by Craig McArthur
PHONE 30,000 Albertans who are
against the bill.
PAYMENT __VISA __MASTERCARD
Letter to the Editor
__ INTERAC __ CHEQUE
RETURN TO: The Weekly Anchor, Transparency at all levels an important issue
Box 6870, Edson, Alberta, T7E 1V2
or email anchorwk@telusplanet.net Independent seniors’ advocate needed
I believe all levels of government must be
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR accountable to the people they represent. Jim Eglinski Both these Bills would have ushered a
Ph: (780) 723-5787 Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Respecting taxpayer's money by making basic new era of accountability to Indigenous to fix long-term care: Eggen
Letter to the Editor Policy 5040 3rd Ave., Edson, Alberta
The Weekly Anchor welcomes letters to the editor. (corner of 51st Street & 3rd Avenue) financial information publicly available MP Yellowhead Canadians, union members and the public at
All letters are published at the discretion of the editor- should not be a debated issue, it is simply large. Instead of repealing these laws The Weekly Anchor
publisher who reserves the right to edit for clarity, length through proper Parliamentary channels, as Member of the
and libel. Letters published do not necessarily reflect the common sense. Edson & District Chamber &
policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All letters must bear the promised, the Liberal Government decided Evansburg/Entwistle Chamber
name of the writer and include the address and telephone Views & News When the Liberals campaigned, they information such as audited financial not to enforce them.
number, which will not be published.
by Deanna Mitchener promised transparency in government. Then statements, and the salaries and expenses of
why did the Liberals decide not to enforce chief and council. Basic financial information for many
Bills C-27 and C-377? politicians at different levels of
The Union Financial Transparency Bill (C- government, including Members of
The First Nations Financial Transparency 377) was intended to provide rank-and-file Parliament, is publicly available. I fully
Bill (C-27) ensured that First Nations union members and the general public with support and endorse transparency at all
Government make their financial information unions' financial information. A forum levels, as should the new Liberal
publicly available. This gave community research poll in July 2015 showed that 62% of government.
K
members access to basic financial Canadians supported this bill. Keeping In Toucheeping In Touch
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
Conservative The Weekly Anchor 5,868 Audited Canadian
iews Member of the Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Weekly Newspapers
Media Circulation
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
Audit
SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 25 YEARS!
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Alberta
Edson & District Chamber &
Guest Column by Clyde Corser
Fax: (780) 723-5725
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
Evansburg/Entwistle Chamber OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Association
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, 5 p.m. Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Locally owned
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, 12:00 Noon Website: www.weeklyanchor.com family-operated
Dana McArthur
Publisher/Owner
Conservative
iews
Guest Column by Clyde Corser
Craig & Elaine McArthur
in Memory Sonia Roy Sue Ann Common Cindy Weisser Thomas Baxter Adrienne Tait Deanna Mitchener
Front Desk Sales Ass’t Mgr. Graphic/ Distribution Coordinator Reporter Reporter
Administration Representative Layout
The Weekly Anchor SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 25 YEARS!
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd. Canadian
Media Circulation
5,668 Audited (paid & controlled) 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Audit
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Alberta
Weekly Newspapers
Tuesday, 5 p.m. Fax: (780) 723-5725 Association
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Locally owned
Tuesday, 12:00 Noon Website: www.weeklyanchor.com
family-operated Dana McArthur
Publisher/Co-Owner
Craig McArthur Elaine McArthur Sonia Roy Sue Ann Common Cindy Weisser Thomas Baxter Adrienne Tait Deanna Mitchener
President & CEO in Memory Front Desk Sales Ass’t Mgr. Graphic/ Distribution Coordinator Reporter Reporter
Administration Representative Layout
