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The RCMP located the man
The Alberta Serious Incident
approximately 50 kilometres
see page 23-27
The Berland Open Lodge Camp south of Fox Creek. RCMP shortly after arriving on the scene. Response Team (ASIRT) is Vanier grade one class
see page 3 near Fox Creek was the scene of a arrived at the scene at “Officers then located and investigating the discharge of the
double homicide during the early approximately 1:50 a.m. and engaged a man armed with a RCMP officers' firearms. ASIRT show their
morning hours of Tuesday, June found two deceased persons. knife. This resulted in officers investigates incidents or dance moves
FEATURE 30. The two individuals were discharging their firearms. The complaints involving serious
CONTEST Fox Creek RCMP responded to victims of a knife attack carried man was wounded during the injury or death of a person that
calls regarding a man armed with out by a single male in the early altercation and is currently being may have been the result of the
ENTER to Sunshine a knife attacking people at the morning hours of Tuesday, June treated,” said an RCMP media continue on page 3
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see page 4 780-723-7655 Quality caring service • New dentures, reline and repairs • Partial dentures and implant over-dentures
4902-5th Ave, Edson Seniors may be eligible for the Alberta Blue Cross Seniors Benefit Program
Alberta Small Business Business of Canadian 'We would never stand someone down if we still need them': Jack Ramme
Media Circulation
Association of the Year 2009 Award Winner the Year 2010 Audit Joseph A. Nagy photo: Adrienne Tait
Weekly Anchor
EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, LOCALLY-OWNED NEWSPAPER submitted
SERIES: Professional Spring Egg Hunt
The Weekly Passport See page 25
SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 25 YEARS Photos $12.95 GLENWOOD PARK
MONDAY, July 6, 2015 WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM VOL. 26, NO. 27 780-723-5787 May 2 at 11:00am sharp
Hot dogs, Popcorn, Face
Painting, Egg Decorating, Captain Red
Racers go
SHOP LOCAL UPDATE Available at The Weekly Anchor
head to head Construction Double homicide near Fox Creek 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
at Go Kit
FIRE RISK
Hanging on! Our primary line of defense and protection at new Catering company expresses deep sadness over incident
Derby...
hospital
FEATURE:
work camp which is located
release.
30.
by Adrienne Tait
OilPatch
progressing...
The RCMP located the man
The Alberta Serious Incident
approximately 50 kilometres
see page 23-27
The Berland Open Lodge Camp south of Fox Creek. RCMP shortly after arriving on the scene. Response Team (ASIRT) is Vanier grade one class
see page 3 near Fox Creek was the scene of a arrived at the scene at “Officers then located and investigating the discharge of the
double homicide during the early approximately 1:50 a.m. and engaged a man armed with a RCMP officers' firearms. ASIRT show their
morning hours of Tuesday, June found two deceased persons. knife. This resulted in officers investigates incidents or dance moves
FEATURE 30. The two individuals were discharging their firearms. The complaints involving serious
CONTEST Fox Creek RCMP responded to victims of a knife attack carried man was wounded during the injury or death of a person that
calls regarding a man armed with out by a single male in the early altercation and is currently being may have been the result of the
ENTER to Sunshine a knife attacking people at the morning hours of Tuesday, June treated,” said an RCMP media continue on page 3
win a PRIZE for
by coloring Seniors...
Edson Cycling in the CAKE Canada Day Edson Wildcats PeeWee C team
and bringing your
Assoc. focuses entry to The Anchor see page 15
on Wilmore ...with family and friends Head to Playoffs!
trail expansion see pages 23-27 SLO-PITCH continued on page 3
ENERGY & OIL
GO CARTS! 36th Annual
FEATURE: Kinsmen Slo-
ENERGY
GRINCHY Pitch getting Parkland Senior’s Winter
ready...
EDUCATION
IN ACTION! see page 9 Lodge holds: Olympics!
see pages 23-27 COMMENT
Tour of Alberta preparations underway Tip
'Edson and County residents will get to see a world class event up close’ of Zones of
the Hat confusion...
Rotary Sunday in the Park see page 6 photo Deanna Mitchener Parkland students Katelyn Brook, Shayla Kootenay, Breann Palmer, Shelby Biro, Sara McFarlane, and Tenise Yakimchuk hold up a
banner they created to encourage friends and classmates to stand up to bullies and know that they are not alone. Photo Adrienne Tait
featuring Aboriginal Day
REAL ESTATE Local community stepped up in a big way to help the program
Like Edson and
our Facebook Page: Areas continue on page 3
weeklyanchor Best EDSON
Source
for Real Estate Pioneer Cabin
-Look inside to see STAMPEDE continued page 3
SEE STORY PAGE 15
the best in real estate Photo Ana Manning Valentine’s Tea
and agents in our area. Photo: Deanna Mitchener ONE OF A KIND!
Like It was a day for everyone to gather together with their family, friends, and neighbours to celebrate Canada Day at Centennial
Park in Edson with plenty of fun, food, and entertainment throughout the day. See page 7 for story and photos.
our Facebook Page:
Like weeklyanchor continue on page 27
LEGENDS
our Facebook Page: LEGENDS TAKE OUT MENU
Family
$
CAFE & PIZZA
CAFE & PIZZA Pack 29.99
2 Large Pizzas
723-4811 723-4813 with 3 Toppings $ 24.99 (1995) LTD.
Eat In or Take Out 2 Medium Pizzas $
Hours Mon. to Thur.: 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. with 3 Toppings 20.99
Fri. & Sat.: 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. DELIVERY 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta
Sunday: 5 a.m. to Midnight on orders over $10.00
The Weekly Anchor
SIZZLING SUMMER SAVINGSVINGS
2014 BUIC
(weeklyanchor) 2001 Prowler Rare Collectible2001 Prowler Rare Collectible SIZZLING SUMMER SA 2014 BUICK ENCLAVEK ENCLAVE
www.weeklyanchor.com (Edson Ltd.)
@ BANNISTER GM
P14-243A @ BANNISTER GM $ A14-361 EXL, AWD FULL LOAD, LEATHER, LOW KM
$
WAS 49,500 WAS 49,999 AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
$
$
1-888-227-0566
NOW 38,499 BANNISTERGM.COMBANNISTERGM.COM 1-888-227-0566 780-723-3351780-723-3351 NOW 38,499 fOR ALL YOUR glass and window needs call 723-4042
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