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Edson residents overflow
council chambers over rezoning P INSTALLATIONS P
SALES SERVICE P
SHEET METAL
* Furnaces Replacement
* Furnaces/Air Conditioners
* Residential Heating Packages
* Electronic Air Cleaners
* Humidifiers/Air Exchangers
* Sheet Metal Work
FREE ESTIMATES
www.readsheating.ca
Email: Cameron@readsheating.com
4640 3 Avenue Phone: (780) 723-3553
Edson, AB T7E 1C2 Authorized Dealer Fax: (780) 723-3552
Summers Drilling Water Well Drillingater Well Drilling
Summers Drilling W
A proud Alberta business, since 1917, Summers oud Alberta business, since 1917, Summers
A pr
Drilling specializes in water well drilling and water
Drilling specializes in water well drilling and water
well r
well repairs. epairs.
* Furnaces Replacement
* Furnaces/Air Conditioners
* Residential Heating Packages 4405 50 str
780-963-1282
4405 50 streeteet
* Electronic Air Cleaners 780-963-1282
* Humidifiers/Air Exchangers Stony Plain, AB www
Stony Plain, AB
www.summersdrilling.com.summersdrilling.com
* Sheet Metal Work
FREE ESTIMATES
Proposed multi-family dwellings brought residents en masse to object during the public hearing portion
of the July 14 town council meeting. photo Adrienne Tait
by Adrienne Tait against the proposed amendment. Jonker and her BARBECUE VARIETY PACK
family bought a lot near to the development and
It was standing room only as Edson residents plans to build. Jonker said, “This neighbourhood is SAVE $5
filled council chambers and spilled out into the known for its large lots and beautiful single family
foyer at the regular evening town council meeting homes… This makes me second guess wanting to
in July 14. build my home there.”
While public hearings were held for four different The loss of the country living in town feel was
rezoning applications residents were primarily also repeatedly expressed as a concern.
concerned with two. During the public hearing Mayor Greg Pasychny
Residents from the area near Holy Redeemer were said, “We were asked by the developer to entertain
on hand to speak against a proposal to build a four the idea of the development. To be perfectly honest
plex at 4824 17 Ave. Signatures from 28 area it was not a unanimous decision by any means at
residents, phone calls to the town, and a written the first reading but we wanted to hear what the Sale ends August 2, 2015
Sale ends August 2, 2015
submission were all received by the town opposing neighborhood had to say.”
the development. Several residents attended the
meeting to voice their objections. In the end council unanimously defeated the
Increased traffic and lack of parking in an area motion to redistrict the two lots at 4824 17th Address: #101, 330 45 St, Phone:(780) 712-4272
that borders two school zones and is already often Avenue from single family residential to low
busy with events were chief among the concerns. density multi-family residential as well as the
Safety, noise, and the small lot size were also listed motion to redistrict a lot at 1506 63rd Street from
among the objections from residents. estate residential large lot to high density multi-
The second bylaw to receive opposition from family residential. S. McLean
residents was proposed bylaw 2157 which would The second and third readings to rezone lots in the
have allowed the development of either a six or Skyview subdivision from direct control to single CONTRACTING
eight plex at 1506 63St. The town received a family residential and the redistricting of land at
number of written submissions objecting to the 53128 Range Road 174 from urban reserve to heavy
development as well as several residents were in industrial to accommodate a proposed transloading GRAVEL SALES
attendance and spoke against the proposal. facility were carried unanimously.
The objections to the development included the
3/4”, 1”, 1 ½” & 2”
same objections as the 3/4”, 1”, 1 ½” & 2”
previous proposed
development but included
gravel for sale
several others. gravel for sale
Lack of existing
Also riprap & pitrun
infrastructure including Also riprap & pitrun
water, sewer, and
sidewalks in the area,
water pressure issues Henry and I wish to express our thanks to Edson and area folks who have made our last 15
years so pleasurable in this community. We will be leaving you July 24 with a tear or two.
current and future, While here I was involved with various committees and boards and two special committees
Residential and
concerns regarding crime stand out strongly, Rural Woman’s and International Woman’s Day. I will always value the Residential and
and income levels such a special friends I made while working at the Edson Friendship Centre, Vanier and Holy
farmer discounts
development would Redeemer. Also while being involved with the Youth Diabetes program and Family First and farmer discounts
attract, the reduction of the great staff I met from Grande Yellowhead School Division, Children Services, ADDAC and
green space, and property Alberta works.
Henry’s 15 years here gave him many opportunities but of special mention are Remax and
values were all cited as Exit Realty and the many customers Henry served as Henry’s Handyman Service. He will
concerns for area miss the roofing, deck building, fencing and reno’s that he kept busy with. Call Derek 780-300-4868
residents. We wish Edsonites many prosperous years ahead as we journey towards retirement at
Brandy Jonker was one Christopher Lake, Sask., to fish, relax and venture in our new business of “Ma & Pa’s Cabin Email:
of the residents to speak Care Plus” Henry & Marleen LaVoie youngda@telus.net
Edson residents overflow
council chambers over rezoning P INSTALLATIONS P
SALES SERVICE P
SHEET METAL
* Furnaces Replacement
* Furnaces/Air Conditioners
* Residential Heating Packages
* Electronic Air Cleaners
* Humidifiers/Air Exchangers
* Sheet Metal Work
FREE ESTIMATES
www.readsheating.ca
Email: Cameron@readsheating.com
4640 3 Avenue Phone: (780) 723-3553
Edson, AB T7E 1C2 Authorized Dealer Fax: (780) 723-3552
Summers Drilling Water Well Drillingater Well Drilling
Summers Drilling W
A proud Alberta business, since 1917, Summers oud Alberta business, since 1917, Summers
A pr
Drilling specializes in water well drilling and water
Drilling specializes in water well drilling and water
well r
well repairs. epairs.
* Furnaces Replacement
* Furnaces/Air Conditioners
* Residential Heating Packages 4405 50 str
780-963-1282
4405 50 streeteet
* Electronic Air Cleaners 780-963-1282
* Humidifiers/Air Exchangers Stony Plain, AB www
Stony Plain, AB
www.summersdrilling.com.summersdrilling.com
* Sheet Metal Work
FREE ESTIMATES
Proposed multi-family dwellings brought residents en masse to object during the public hearing portion
of the July 14 town council meeting. photo Adrienne Tait
by Adrienne Tait against the proposed amendment. Jonker and her BARBECUE VARIETY PACK
family bought a lot near to the development and
It was standing room only as Edson residents plans to build. Jonker said, “This neighbourhood is SAVE $5
filled council chambers and spilled out into the known for its large lots and beautiful single family
foyer at the regular evening town council meeting homes… This makes me second guess wanting to
in July 14. build my home there.”
While public hearings were held for four different The loss of the country living in town feel was
rezoning applications residents were primarily also repeatedly expressed as a concern.
concerned with two. During the public hearing Mayor Greg Pasychny
Residents from the area near Holy Redeemer were said, “We were asked by the developer to entertain
on hand to speak against a proposal to build a four the idea of the development. To be perfectly honest
plex at 4824 17 Ave. Signatures from 28 area it was not a unanimous decision by any means at
residents, phone calls to the town, and a written the first reading but we wanted to hear what the Sale ends August 2, 2015
Sale ends August 2, 2015
submission were all received by the town opposing neighborhood had to say.”
the development. Several residents attended the
meeting to voice their objections. In the end council unanimously defeated the
Increased traffic and lack of parking in an area motion to redistrict the two lots at 4824 17th Address: #101, 330 45 St, Phone:(780) 712-4272
that borders two school zones and is already often Avenue from single family residential to low
busy with events were chief among the concerns. density multi-family residential as well as the
Safety, noise, and the small lot size were also listed motion to redistrict a lot at 1506 63rd Street from
among the objections from residents. estate residential large lot to high density multi-
The second bylaw to receive opposition from family residential. S. McLean
residents was proposed bylaw 2157 which would The second and third readings to rezone lots in the
have allowed the development of either a six or Skyview subdivision from direct control to single CONTRACTING
eight plex at 1506 63St. The town received a family residential and the redistricting of land at
number of written submissions objecting to the 53128 Range Road 174 from urban reserve to heavy
development as well as several residents were in industrial to accommodate a proposed transloading GRAVEL SALES
attendance and spoke against the proposal. facility were carried unanimously.
The objections to the development included the
3/4”, 1”, 1 ½” & 2”
same objections as the 3/4”, 1”, 1 ½” & 2”
previous proposed
development but included
gravel for sale
several others. gravel for sale
Lack of existing
Also riprap & pitrun
infrastructure including Also riprap & pitrun
water, sewer, and
sidewalks in the area,
water pressure issues Henry and I wish to express our thanks to Edson and area folks who have made our last 15
years so pleasurable in this community. We will be leaving you July 24 with a tear or two.
current and future, While here I was involved with various committees and boards and two special committees
Residential and
concerns regarding crime stand out strongly, Rural Woman’s and International Woman’s Day. I will always value the Residential and
and income levels such a special friends I made while working at the Edson Friendship Centre, Vanier and Holy
farmer discounts
development would Redeemer. Also while being involved with the Youth Diabetes program and Family First and farmer discounts
attract, the reduction of the great staff I met from Grande Yellowhead School Division, Children Services, ADDAC and
green space, and property Alberta works.
Henry’s 15 years here gave him many opportunities but of special mention are Remax and
values were all cited as Exit Realty and the many customers Henry served as Henry’s Handyman Service. He will
concerns for area miss the roofing, deck building, fencing and reno’s that he kept busy with. Call Derek 780-300-4868
residents. We wish Edsonites many prosperous years ahead as we journey towards retirement at
Brandy Jonker was one Christopher Lake, Sask., to fish, relax and venture in our new business of “Ma & Pa’s Cabin Email:
of the residents to speak Care Plus” Henry & Marleen LaVoie youngda@telus.net
