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and warm periods long before man and machinery of drinking water. China has about 10-15 years plants – they are taking a socialist approach. House of Commons. for Submitting Briefs to House of Commons do not necessarily reflect the policies or
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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 800 million consumers for Canadian exporters. and telephone number, which will not be
warmed up and melted the ice sheet? Geologists problem now. or industry if they cannot or do not meet the uides/guide-brief-e.htm.
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
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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
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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
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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
Lower commodity PAGE 6 THE ANCHOR, MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2016
prices and tighter
margins expected T he Weekly ANCHOR
for local farmers
Comment K
Keeping eeping
In Touchouch
Tower has historic value In T
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
Looking back with pride My
Remembering heroes ViewPoint
Unpaid leave to by Adrienne Tait Rob Merrifield
care for seriously It always seems to This is a time where Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
ill relative come too soon, but From the the spotlight is
it's graduation time Publisher’s Desk definitely on the
again from graduates, as well it Alberta organ and tissue
Kindergarten to Dana McArthur should be –they have
High School. accomplished so much. donation –registry agent launch
Finals are being written, stress is being But it is also a time where parents can
managed (or not), and diplomas are being look back with pride at all the Rob
counted. parent/teacher meetings, hours helping
Building Canada Plan Students are excited, and undoubtedly with homework and special projects, the Merrifield
nervous, as they look forward to the countless hours driving them to events, Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
and all the things parents do to help their
Weekly Anchor beginning of a new chapter in their lives. kids succeed. West Yellowhead MLA Robin Campbell
Parents have followed the progress of
Mail Subscription their children with a great deal of love tangible proof of a job well done by the
As caps and gowns are donned it is
and encouragement (and prodding when
If you would like to receive your Anchor by mail, required), as these young students Grads –and also by the parents, teachers, Rob
please fill out the subscription form below: Tip and role models that helped them along
1 year subscription: $35.00 (+GST) advanced from one grade to the next. Merrifield
Seniors $30.00 (+GST) of Each achievement, each milestone the way. Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
NAME the Hat representing a step further in their child's –Congratulations. Conservative
journey to adulthood.
Rob ADDRESS the NDP invoking closure on iews Man in the
Merrifield POSTAL CODE debate for Bill 6 despite Guest Column by Clyde Corser Red Hat
Member of Parliament for Yellowhead PHONE Wildrose MLAs tabling a
petition signed by over by Craig McArthur
Letter to the Editor 30,000 Albertans who are Views & News
PAYMENT __VISA __MASTERCARD against the bill.
__ INTERAC __ CHEQUE Deadline Extended on Consultation with by Deanna Mitchener
RETURN TO: The Weekly Anchor,
Box 6870, Edson, Alberta, T7E 1V2
or email anchorwk@telusplanet.net Canadians on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
Ph: (780) 723-5787 Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Independent seniors’ advocate needed
5040 3rd Ave., Edson, Alberta The House of Commons Standing Committee Also, more information can be found at: Hello again…
(corner of 51st Street & 3rd Avenue) Jim Eglinski
on International Trade extended the deadline for http://www.parl.gc.ca/Committees/en/CIIT
Canadians to participate in a public consultation I encouraged individuals and organizations to fix long-term care: Eggen by Carlo Klemm
on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) to June MP Yellowhead to participate in the public consultation on the The Weekly Anchor
30th, 2016. TPP before the June 30th, 2016 deadline. Member of the K
Keeping In Toucheeping In Touch
The Committee will conduct a study of the Evansburg/Entwistle Chamber by GEORGE VANDERBURG
Edson & District Chamber &
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
Letter to the Editor TPP with the primary objective of assessing the With one in every 5 Canadian jobs directly Letter to the Editor Policy MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
extent to which the agreement, once
linked to trade, Canada stands to benefit from
Green plans put onus on taxpayer implemented, would be in the best interest of this agreement. The Weekly Anchor welcomes letters to the
Canadians. The Committee has invited
Those wishing to provide a written submission
editor.
individuals and organizations to provide written
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 submissions that express their views. A final must do so before 11:59pm, June 30th, 2016. All letters are published at the discretion of the
More information on the process for providing a
editor-publisher who reserves the right to edit
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 report from the study will be presented in the written submission can be found in the 'Guide for clarity, length and libel. Letters published
and warm periods long before man and machinery of drinking water. China has about 10-15 years plants – they are taking a socialist approach. House of Commons. for Submitting Briefs to House of Commons do not necessarily reflect the policies or
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 The TPP is a significant and important free Committees', at the following link: beliefs of this newspaper. All letters must bear
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 trade agreement that involves 12 countries and http://www.parl.gc.ca/About/House/WitnessesG the name of the writer and include the address
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 800 million consumers for Canadian exporters. and telephone number, which will not be
warmed up and melted the ice sheet? Geologists problem now. or industry if they cannot or do not meet the uides/guide-brief-e.htm.
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
