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MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
Remembering heroes ViewPoint
Unpaid leave to In its relentless pursuit of environmental projects, ahead of economic realities. by Adrienne Tait Rob Merrifield
care for seriously protection, seemingly at all costs, the From the Ignoring the directive now would bring Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
ill relative provincial government has continued to push Publisher’s Desk enormous fines.
forward with the Municipal Wastewater and Dana McArthur Given the cost, size, and scope of this
Storm Water Management Program. provincially mandated infrastructure Alberta organ and tissue
In the unabashed complexity of nearing $10 million. upgrade, it has undoubtedly pushed any
environmental regulations, this program is At a time of economic downturn, hopes of a Field House or Arts Centre for donation –registry agent launch
touted to bring new regulatory frameworks, municipalities like Edson have struggled to Edson, a great deal further into the future.
standards, and guidelines designed to assure avoid burdensome tax increases that What remains to be seen, however, is
environmentally acceptable wastewater. ratepayers can ill afford. So it seems rather whether forcing municipal water projects Rob
Treatment facilities are owned and operated during a recession is worth risking further
Building Canada Plan at the local level, and the new regulations have callous that the province is pushing for multi- voter ire at the provincial level. Merrifield
million dollar environmental fine-tuning
essentially outmoded Edson's current Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
wastewater treatment lagoon system that
Weekly Anchor served the town for decades, in favour of a West Yellowhead MLA Robin Campbell
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This is what eventually precipitated the
If you would like to receive your Anchor by mail, special meeting of Edson's Town Council last Rob
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NAME the Hat treatment plant. Conservative
The total cost of the project will reach $15.6
Rob ADDRESS million including engineering and construction the NDP invoking closure on iews Man in the
Merrifield POSTAL CODE expenses. Of this, the province will kick in the debate for Bill 6 despite Guest Column by Clyde Corser Red Hat
Member of Parliament for Yellowhead PHONE minority share of 35% leaving the town to Wildrose MLAs tabling a
take a debenture to cover a balance likely petition signed by over by Craig McArthur
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(corner of 51st Street & 3rd Avenue) Falk's Private Members Bill – C-239 – 'The Jim Eglinski pulled together in all parts of this country to
Fairness in Charitable Gifts Act', would have support services in their communities. It is the to fix long-term care: Eggen by Carlo Klemm
allowed registered charities to provide their donors MP Yellowhead generosity of donors that makes these agencies
with the same generous donation receipts that work, such as the Red Cross, animal shelters, The Weekly Anchor
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politicians can now issue. Unfortunately, on June senior centres, and community groups.” Member of the Keeping In Toucheeping In Touch
Edson & District Chamber &
8th the Liberal and New Democrat Members of the communities. Non-profit and volunteer It is sad that C-239 did not pass Second Evansburg/Entwistle Chamber by GEORGE VANDERBURG
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
Letter to the Editor Parliament voted against this bill ensuring its organizations touch virtually all aspects of our Reading. It would have put receipts for charities MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
demise.
and political donations on an even playing field.
communities.”
Green plans put onus on taxpayer on this bill and below are a few excerpts from my what has transpired in Fort McMurray, Alberta, in Unfortunately, on June 8th the Liberal and New Letter to the Editor Policy
On June 7th, I spoke in the House of Commons
“I do not think anything could be clearer than
Democrat Members of Parliament voted against
speech. My complete speech can be found at:
this bill. Bill C-239 would have given more
The Weekly Anchor welcomes letters to the editor.
from across Canada. Hotels opened their doors,
We cannot deny climate change. What is in misses the biggest problem we will face long before When the NDP dictates how they want to shut http://www.parl.gc.ca/content/hoc/House/421/Deb the last month. Donations flooded into charities money to those who need it and less to those who All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-
do not. I firmly believe that if we had a fair tax
(See page 77.)
ates/067/HAN067-E.PDF
question is what is causing it. The earth has had cold the world heats up enough to harm us. We will be out down their chosen industry – coal fired power and people donated personal money, food, rations, exemption program, as this bill was asking for, publisher who reserves the right to edit for clarity, length
and libel. Letters published do not necessarily reflect the
and warm periods long before man and machinery of drinking water. China has about 10-15 years plants – they are taking a socialist approach. “The bill before us is a great bill for all and gas.” people would give more generously. Charities are policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All letters must bear the
appeared. 15,000 years ago Edson was covered with before they will have polluted all their fresh and salt Instead they should be there to set emission goals members of the House and their ridings. It would “Bill C-239 is a great initiative to level the name of the writer and include the address and telephone
a 1000 foot deep ice sheet. The glaciers we see water. The Middle East has a water shortage. Closer and standards for the industry to meet. The help every riding in this country. The depth and playing field. The primary motivation for donating suffering, and they need donations in order to number, which will not be published.
today are the remains of this ice sheet. What to home the United States has a serious water decision to shut down would be on the coal plants scope of the non-profit and voluntary sector in is the compassion and personal belief of most operate.
warmed up and melted the ice sheet? Geologists problem now. or industry if they cannot or do not meet the Alberta has provided a wide variety of services to people.”
have confirmed there have been at least three ice The NDP are going to perform a magic act I am standards. When dictated flatly to shut down any
ages in the past. sure. They want to diversify the economy but they industry, the onus is on the taxpayer to make up
If we get rid of all vehicles and everything that don't know how or to what. Anyone with a hare- the lost revenue and lost capital investments. The
uses oil, not much would change as far as global brained scheme will be approaching the government taxpayers lose again. The Weekly Anchor 5,868 Audited Canadian
Media Circulation
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warming is concerned. But our lives would be very for a subsidy. How will any investor put money into For example one of the largest engine Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Audit
much affected for the worse. For example, we have solar energy or wind power when the return on manufacturers, Caterpillar, has stopped making Cat Member of the P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2 Weekly Newspapers
Alberta
to have clothing. The answer given – to be green – investment is a minus figure. Or are we going to engines for trucks as they cannot meet U.S. Edson & District Chamber & SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 25 YEARS! Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Association
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
Fax: (780) 723-5725
is to use wool and cowhides. Sheep and cattle are make sure they make a profit with huge tax subsidies emission standards. This was done with no buyout Evansburg/Entwistle Chamber Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Locally owned
deemed to be methane emitters, so they have to go. as these systems cannot generate enough revenue to or compensation paid for by the U.S. taxpayer. Website: www.weeklyanchor.com family-operated Dana McArthur
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call
What does that leave us? replace themselves. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, 12:00 Noon Publisher/Owner
Most chemicals, medicines and cosmetics are The change to alternative and cleaner energy forms
petro based. The electric cars that are going to be has been taking place long before the NDP jumped Tim Eaton
powered by solar and wind generated electricity in and started dictating that they want everything
require lubrication for their bearings. I guess we will done their way right now. These changes will happen
have to go back to harvesting whales for oil. After but will require investment by the private sector that
all, these are a renewable resource. can see a return on their money. They will not invest Craig & Elaine McArthur
“Green” people will have to walk to protests as we any great amount just for a warm and fuzzy feeling. in Memory Sue Ann Common Cindy Weisser Sonia Roy Dawn Matheson Adrienne Tait Deanna Mitchener
Front Desk
Ass’t Mgr. Graphic/
Sales
Reporter
Reporter
Proofreader/Layout
would have no fuel for their jets or lube for their All industries have been getting their acts together. Representative Layout Administration
bicycles. I wonder if these people would take stock Even the Hinton pulp mill seems to have improved
of their lives, take an honest and close look around its image, all of this without the NDP's input. I do
their houses, workplace and surroundings and not know how “green” people are going to maintain
consider all the things they will have to be without if their arts, social programs and expensive lifestyles
we have no oil, or at the moment no viable by shutting down industries. They are going to do
replacement. All groceries are delivered by truck, this and raise wages in a market that is already out of
train or boat as well as jewelry, movies, paintings, world competition.
furniture, solar panels and wind mills to name a few.
Plastic comes from petrochemicals. Without plastics
there will be no trim in electric cars, cameras, TV's,
cell phones, fridges, dishwashers, most small
appliances and tools – the list goes on and on.
All of this jumping on the green bandwagon
The pavement stops here…
Lower commodity PAGE 6 THE ANCHOR, MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2016
prices and tighter
margins expected T he Weekly ANCHOR
for local farmers
Comment Keeping eeping
K
In Touchouch
Tower has historic value In T
How to risk voter ire… My MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
Remembering heroes ViewPoint
Unpaid leave to In its relentless pursuit of environmental projects, ahead of economic realities. by Adrienne Tait Rob Merrifield
care for seriously protection, seemingly at all costs, the From the Ignoring the directive now would bring Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
ill relative provincial government has continued to push Publisher’s Desk enormous fines.
forward with the Municipal Wastewater and Dana McArthur Given the cost, size, and scope of this
Storm Water Management Program. provincially mandated infrastructure Alberta organ and tissue
In the unabashed complexity of nearing $10 million. upgrade, it has undoubtedly pushed any
environmental regulations, this program is At a time of economic downturn, hopes of a Field House or Arts Centre for donation –registry agent launch
touted to bring new regulatory frameworks, municipalities like Edson have struggled to Edson, a great deal further into the future.
standards, and guidelines designed to assure avoid burdensome tax increases that What remains to be seen, however, is
environmentally acceptable wastewater. ratepayers can ill afford. So it seems rather whether forcing municipal water projects Rob
Treatment facilities are owned and operated during a recession is worth risking further
Building Canada Plan at the local level, and the new regulations have callous that the province is pushing for multi- voter ire at the provincial level. Merrifield
million dollar environmental fine-tuning
essentially outmoded Edson's current Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
wastewater treatment lagoon system that
Weekly Anchor served the town for decades, in favour of a West Yellowhead MLA Robin Campbell
Mail Subscription treatment plant installation.
This is what eventually precipitated the
If you would like to receive your Anchor by mail, special meeting of Edson's Town Council last Rob
please fill out the subscription form below: Tip week where council authorized administration
1 year subscription: $35.00 (+GST) to prepare a contract agreement with Alfa for Merrifield
Seniors $30.00 (+GST) of the construction of a $14 million+ wastewater Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
NAME the Hat treatment plant. Conservative
The total cost of the project will reach $15.6
Rob ADDRESS million including engineering and construction the NDP invoking closure on iews Man in the
Merrifield POSTAL CODE expenses. Of this, the province will kick in the debate for Bill 6 despite Guest Column by Clyde Corser Red Hat
Member of Parliament for Yellowhead PHONE minority share of 35% leaving the town to Wildrose MLAs tabling a
take a debenture to cover a balance likely petition signed by over by Craig McArthur
PAYMENT __VISA __MASTERCARD 30,000 Albertans who are Views & News
against the bill. by Deanna Mitchener
Letter to the Editor
__ INTERAC __ CHEQUE
RETURN TO: The Weekly Anchor,
Box 6870, Edson, Alberta, T7E 1V2
or email anchorwk@telusplanet.net Second Reading of 'The Fairness in Charitable Gifts Act’
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
Ph: (780) 723-5787 Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Independent seniors’ advocate needed
5040 3rd Ave., Edson, Alberta Member of Parliament for Provencher, Ted “It is very interesting to note how Canadians Hello again…
(corner of 51st Street & 3rd Avenue) Falk's Private Members Bill – C-239 – 'The Jim Eglinski pulled together in all parts of this country to
Fairness in Charitable Gifts Act', would have support services in their communities. It is the to fix long-term care: Eggen by Carlo Klemm
allowed registered charities to provide their donors MP Yellowhead generosity of donors that makes these agencies
with the same generous donation receipts that work, such as the Red Cross, animal shelters, The Weekly Anchor
K
politicians can now issue. Unfortunately, on June senior centres, and community groups.” Member of the Keeping In Toucheeping In Touch
Edson & District Chamber &
8th the Liberal and New Democrat Members of the communities. Non-profit and volunteer It is sad that C-239 did not pass Second Evansburg/Entwistle Chamber by GEORGE VANDERBURG
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
Letter to the Editor Parliament voted against this bill ensuring its organizations touch virtually all aspects of our Reading. It would have put receipts for charities MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
demise.
and political donations on an even playing field.
communities.”
Green plans put onus on taxpayer on this bill and below are a few excerpts from my what has transpired in Fort McMurray, Alberta, in Unfortunately, on June 8th the Liberal and New Letter to the Editor Policy
On June 7th, I spoke in the House of Commons
“I do not think anything could be clearer than
Democrat Members of Parliament voted against
speech. My complete speech can be found at:
this bill. Bill C-239 would have given more
The Weekly Anchor welcomes letters to the editor.
from across Canada. Hotels opened their doors,
We cannot deny climate change. What is in misses the biggest problem we will face long before When the NDP dictates how they want to shut http://www.parl.gc.ca/content/hoc/House/421/Deb the last month. Donations flooded into charities money to those who need it and less to those who All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-
do not. I firmly believe that if we had a fair tax
(See page 77.)
ates/067/HAN067-E.PDF
question is what is causing it. The earth has had cold the world heats up enough to harm us. We will be out down their chosen industry – coal fired power and people donated personal money, food, rations, exemption program, as this bill was asking for, publisher who reserves the right to edit for clarity, length
and libel. Letters published do not necessarily reflect the
and warm periods long before man and machinery of drinking water. China has about 10-15 years plants – they are taking a socialist approach. “The bill before us is a great bill for all and gas.” people would give more generously. Charities are policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All letters must bear the
appeared. 15,000 years ago Edson was covered with before they will have polluted all their fresh and salt Instead they should be there to set emission goals members of the House and their ridings. It would “Bill C-239 is a great initiative to level the name of the writer and include the address and telephone
a 1000 foot deep ice sheet. The glaciers we see water. The Middle East has a water shortage. Closer and standards for the industry to meet. The help every riding in this country. The depth and playing field. The primary motivation for donating suffering, and they need donations in order to number, which will not be published.
today are the remains of this ice sheet. What to home the United States has a serious water decision to shut down would be on the coal plants scope of the non-profit and voluntary sector in is the compassion and personal belief of most operate.
warmed up and melted the ice sheet? Geologists problem now. or industry if they cannot or do not meet the Alberta has provided a wide variety of services to people.”
have confirmed there have been at least three ice The NDP are going to perform a magic act I am standards. When dictated flatly to shut down any
ages in the past. sure. They want to diversify the economy but they industry, the onus is on the taxpayer to make up
If we get rid of all vehicles and everything that don't know how or to what. Anyone with a hare- the lost revenue and lost capital investments. The
uses oil, not much would change as far as global brained scheme will be approaching the government taxpayers lose again. The Weekly Anchor 5,868 Audited Canadian
Media Circulation
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
warming is concerned. But our lives would be very for a subsidy. How will any investor put money into For example one of the largest engine Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Audit
much affected for the worse. For example, we have solar energy or wind power when the return on manufacturers, Caterpillar, has stopped making Cat Member of the P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2 Weekly Newspapers
Alberta
to have clothing. The answer given – to be green – investment is a minus figure. Or are we going to engines for trucks as they cannot meet U.S. Edson & District Chamber & SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 25 YEARS! Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Association
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
Fax: (780) 723-5725
is to use wool and cowhides. Sheep and cattle are make sure they make a profit with huge tax subsidies emission standards. This was done with no buyout Evansburg/Entwistle Chamber Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Locally owned
deemed to be methane emitters, so they have to go. as these systems cannot generate enough revenue to or compensation paid for by the U.S. taxpayer. Website: www.weeklyanchor.com family-operated Dana McArthur
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call
What does that leave us? replace themselves. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, 12:00 Noon Publisher/Owner
Most chemicals, medicines and cosmetics are The change to alternative and cleaner energy forms
petro based. The electric cars that are going to be has been taking place long before the NDP jumped Tim Eaton
powered by solar and wind generated electricity in and started dictating that they want everything
require lubrication for their bearings. I guess we will done their way right now. These changes will happen
have to go back to harvesting whales for oil. After but will require investment by the private sector that
all, these are a renewable resource. can see a return on their money. They will not invest Craig & Elaine McArthur
“Green” people will have to walk to protests as we any great amount just for a warm and fuzzy feeling. in Memory Sue Ann Common Cindy Weisser Sonia Roy Dawn Matheson Adrienne Tait Deanna Mitchener
Front Desk
Ass’t Mgr. Graphic/
Sales
Reporter
Reporter
Proofreader/Layout
would have no fuel for their jets or lube for their All industries have been getting their acts together. Representative Layout Administration
bicycles. I wonder if these people would take stock Even the Hinton pulp mill seems to have improved
of their lives, take an honest and close look around its image, all of this without the NDP's input. I do
their houses, workplace and surroundings and not know how “green” people are going to maintain
consider all the things they will have to be without if their arts, social programs and expensive lifestyles
we have no oil, or at the moment no viable by shutting down industries. They are going to do
replacement. All groceries are delivered by truck, this and raise wages in a market that is already out of
train or boat as well as jewelry, movies, paintings, world competition.
furniture, solar panels and wind mills to name a few.
Plastic comes from petrochemicals. Without plastics
there will be no trim in electric cars, cameras, TV's,
cell phones, fridges, dishwashers, most small
appliances and tools – the list goes on and on.
All of this jumping on the green bandwagon
