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lobby area. the cost recovery component of an arts component at the end of the meeting Edson Public Library representative
Taylor said ACES is aware that facility and asked if ACES had any GYPSD board trustees expressed Charl MacPherson was also present and
compromises may have to be made and budget numbers they could share. concerns with the ACES presentation said in checking with the head librarian
ACES requests a seat at the table when Taylor said they do not have precise and said the letters of support and the board, the library has not
the time comes to plan the multi-plex. numbers but their research indicates, referenced were out of date. Trustee provided a statement of support in the
ACES shared three options they with proper marketing, many theatres Joan Zaporosky said, “The GYPSD has past 6 years. “We are apprehensive that
believe to be viable for a new arts and break even or possibly make money and concerns with ACES vision plan. We organizations are using our name,” said
culture facility. The first would include that a theatre component to a multi-use want to be at the table. The letter from MacPherson.
it within a new multi-purpose facility. facility has the best chance to recuperate the GYPSD is 11 years old.” Zaporoksy When questioned about public
Taylor said with the Town and County costs. said there are new options and there involvement in a new facility CAO
in discussions regarding a possible Councillor Wilkinson said with 140 have been changes in that time Mike Derricott said, “We respect the
facility ACES would like to be performances in a year that left many including the closure Recreation need to include stakeholders. I think
considered as a stakeholder at the table days where a facility would be unused. Complex, the Agriculture Society with respect for our partners, we are not
when the time comes. Taylor said the Wilkinson asked if ACES had building a new facility, and the GYPSD in a position to speak before speaking
Misadventures cost savings of building at the same time approached the Agriculture Society will be demolishing the Evergreen with our partners.”
school.
would be beneficial. Taylor cautioned about their new building.
Mayor Zahara said the first step is to
that ACES is not in support of a multiple Taylor said they had not considered Taylor said the proposal is “an reach a memorandum of understand
phase construction plan facility, “Often the Agriculture Society. evolving document” and that ACES is with the county and to work together to
what happens is phase one is built now, Councillor Bevan expressed several willing to adjust based on feedback set out guidelines after which there will
and phase two never happens.” concerns including cost, prioritizing from local groups and stakeholders. be guidelines laid out for public and
The second proposed option would be what components will go into a multi- stakeholder inclusion.
to follow the community strategic plex, the lack of support for an arts
services plan suggestion and add a facility in the business visitation study, Pet of the Week
theatre onto a local school. Taylor said, and how much residents could afford. Call for information 712-6788
www.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.com
“We would advocate that this be built While he was not sure he was in favour Email: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.com
simultaneously with the multi-plex [to of building a theatre onto a multiplex
leverage a construction cost savings] Bevan did agree that building in phases Sweet Eby is a 5 year-old, spayed husky cross
and run by the municipality. Only then was not ideal. “It comes down to what who has been surrendered after her fur dad
can it truly be a community facility.” we can afford, what the county can passed away. She is a smart girl who is easily
ACES researched similar situations in afford and what rate payers can afford.... motivated by treats and positive reinforcement.
other communities and said one concern I don't disagree. There is a need. We She loves human cuddles and is low energy in
raised was contract negotiations as just have to be careful how we move
often the individuals negotiating the forward,” said Bevan. the house. Eby needs a bit of leadership to help
contracts are not the ones utilizing the Councillor Sorensen said he her calm down when meeting new fur friends
facility down the road. campaigned on the need for a facility (canine and feline). She has been through a
The third, and least favourable option that would provide space for traumatic time - can you give her the love she
to ACES, was a private and public joint conferences and meetings. “The arts needs? Contact EARS to learn more about how
use facility. and culture community has consistently to make your home hers.
Councillor Chouinard said he was demonstrated a need,” said Sorensen
pleased ACES was not advocating for a who believes the space should be
JASON HIRD TRUCKING
stand-alone facility, and that for the first attached to a multi-purpose facility or Sponsored by: JASON HIRD TRUCKING
time in those 10 years the Town is able school.
to move forward but had concerns about During the question and answer 780-712-9493
~ Forever In Our Hearts ~ THIS WEEK’S FEATURE
Rita Irma Stelter
June 25, 1928 ~ March 4, 2018 Mint Homes Ltd.
Mrs. Rita Irma Stelter passed away in Edson,
Alberta on March 4, 2018 at the age of 89 years.
Rita was born in Edson, Alberta on June 25,
1928 to parents Teresa and Victor Girardi. Rita
was raised in the Coal Branch area with her
brother Richard and her sister Marion. Rita is
survived by sons Rick (Diane) Stelter, David
(Colleen) Stelter; grandchildren Ross (Linsay)
Stelter, Scott (Genn) Stelter, Denise (Blaine) Swelin, Brandi Stelter, Kristi Mint
Stelter; great-grandchildren Jett, Joaquin, Isabella, Gus, Ryker, Sam;
extended family Barb Tymchuk, Dayna (Russell) Lachance and children
Rickaya and Darien, Cole (Dhanell) Tymchuk and children Ava and Jace,
Desimond Tymchuk; sister Marion Hodgson of Calgary Alberta; many
nieces, nephews, cousins and families.
Rita was predeceased by her husband Gus Stelter in 2007 and her
brother Richard Girardi.
Rita and Gustave Stelter were married on August 19, 1950. Rita received
her Teacher's Certificate at the University of Alberta in 1947 and her Real
Estate License in the early 70's. She was employed as a teacher, the Homes
owner/operator of Century 21 and also worked in retail at Children's One bedroom and two bathrooms
Clothing and the Dollar Store. Rita lived and worked in the Edson area most Spacious bungalow with excellent street
of her life – over 65 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Edson Baptist Church ~ 4717 9 appeal Den off the foyer can double as a
Ave. on March 17, 2018 at 1:00 P.M.
Cremation has taken place and a private family internment will follow at a guest room Vaulted ceiling over great
later date.
As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Rita, memorial room Walk-in pantry in large open
contributions can be made to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation in 1/4
care of Foothills Memorial Chapel – Edson Funeral Home Box 6358 Edson, kitchen Huge master
Alberta T7E 1T8 or can be made in person at our office located at 5040 6 suite Curved landing
Ave, Edson, Alberta. For these plans
Rita will be greatly missed by her family and friends. leads to full basement
Foothills Memorial Chapel – Edson Funeral Home has been entrusted with
the care and arrangements ~ 780-723-3575
Condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting our website at Member of National Home Warranty Program
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
Phone: 780-723-2330
Foothills Memorial Chapel Fax: 780-723-5068
Edson 780 723 3575 Hinton 780 865 1234
“Serving West Central Alberta for more than 65 years” Email: minthome@telusplanet.net
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PAGE 2 MONDAY MARCH 12, 2018 THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
continued from front
continued from front
continued from front ACES offers new proposals to Town Council
continued from front continued from front
lobby area. the cost recovery component of an arts component at the end of the meeting Edson Public Library representative
Taylor said ACES is aware that facility and asked if ACES had any GYPSD board trustees expressed Charl MacPherson was also present and
compromises may have to be made and budget numbers they could share. concerns with the ACES presentation said in checking with the head librarian
ACES requests a seat at the table when Taylor said they do not have precise and said the letters of support and the board, the library has not
the time comes to plan the multi-plex. numbers but their research indicates, referenced were out of date. Trustee provided a statement of support in the
ACES shared three options they with proper marketing, many theatres Joan Zaporosky said, “The GYPSD has past 6 years. “We are apprehensive that
believe to be viable for a new arts and break even or possibly make money and concerns with ACES vision plan. We organizations are using our name,” said
culture facility. The first would include that a theatre component to a multi-use want to be at the table. The letter from MacPherson.
it within a new multi-purpose facility. facility has the best chance to recuperate the GYPSD is 11 years old.” Zaporoksy When questioned about public
Taylor said with the Town and County costs. said there are new options and there involvement in a new facility CAO
in discussions regarding a possible Councillor Wilkinson said with 140 have been changes in that time Mike Derricott said, “We respect the
facility ACES would like to be performances in a year that left many including the closure Recreation need to include stakeholders. I think
considered as a stakeholder at the table days where a facility would be unused. Complex, the Agriculture Society with respect for our partners, we are not
when the time comes. Taylor said the Wilkinson asked if ACES had building a new facility, and the GYPSD in a position to speak before speaking
Misadventures cost savings of building at the same time approached the Agriculture Society will be demolishing the Evergreen with our partners.”
school.
would be beneficial. Taylor cautioned about their new building.
Mayor Zahara said the first step is to
that ACES is not in support of a multiple Taylor said they had not considered Taylor said the proposal is “an reach a memorandum of understand
phase construction plan facility, “Often the Agriculture Society. evolving document” and that ACES is with the county and to work together to
what happens is phase one is built now, Councillor Bevan expressed several willing to adjust based on feedback set out guidelines after which there will
and phase two never happens.” concerns including cost, prioritizing from local groups and stakeholders. be guidelines laid out for public and
The second proposed option would be what components will go into a multi- stakeholder inclusion.
to follow the community strategic plex, the lack of support for an arts
services plan suggestion and add a facility in the business visitation study, Pet of the Week
theatre onto a local school. Taylor said, and how much residents could afford. Call for information 712-6788
www.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.com
“We would advocate that this be built While he was not sure he was in favour Email: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.com
simultaneously with the multi-plex [to of building a theatre onto a multiplex
leverage a construction cost savings] Bevan did agree that building in phases Sweet Eby is a 5 year-old, spayed husky cross
and run by the municipality. Only then was not ideal. “It comes down to what who has been surrendered after her fur dad
can it truly be a community facility.” we can afford, what the county can passed away. She is a smart girl who is easily
ACES researched similar situations in afford and what rate payers can afford.... motivated by treats and positive reinforcement.
other communities and said one concern I don't disagree. There is a need. We She loves human cuddles and is low energy in
raised was contract negotiations as just have to be careful how we move
often the individuals negotiating the forward,” said Bevan. the house. Eby needs a bit of leadership to help
contracts are not the ones utilizing the Councillor Sorensen said he her calm down when meeting new fur friends
facility down the road. campaigned on the need for a facility (canine and feline). She has been through a
The third, and least favourable option that would provide space for traumatic time - can you give her the love she
to ACES, was a private and public joint conferences and meetings. “The arts needs? Contact EARS to learn more about how
use facility. and culture community has consistently to make your home hers.
Councillor Chouinard said he was demonstrated a need,” said Sorensen
pleased ACES was not advocating for a who believes the space should be
JASON HIRD TRUCKING
stand-alone facility, and that for the first attached to a multi-purpose facility or Sponsored by: JASON HIRD TRUCKING
time in those 10 years the Town is able school.
to move forward but had concerns about During the question and answer 780-712-9493
~ Forever In Our Hearts ~ THIS WEEK’S FEATURE
Rita Irma Stelter
June 25, 1928 ~ March 4, 2018 Mint Homes Ltd.
Mrs. Rita Irma Stelter passed away in Edson,
Alberta on March 4, 2018 at the age of 89 years.
Rita was born in Edson, Alberta on June 25,
1928 to parents Teresa and Victor Girardi. Rita
was raised in the Coal Branch area with her
brother Richard and her sister Marion. Rita is
survived by sons Rick (Diane) Stelter, David
(Colleen) Stelter; grandchildren Ross (Linsay)
Stelter, Scott (Genn) Stelter, Denise (Blaine) Swelin, Brandi Stelter, Kristi Mint
Stelter; great-grandchildren Jett, Joaquin, Isabella, Gus, Ryker, Sam;
extended family Barb Tymchuk, Dayna (Russell) Lachance and children
Rickaya and Darien, Cole (Dhanell) Tymchuk and children Ava and Jace,
Desimond Tymchuk; sister Marion Hodgson of Calgary Alberta; many
nieces, nephews, cousins and families.
Rita was predeceased by her husband Gus Stelter in 2007 and her
brother Richard Girardi.
Rita and Gustave Stelter were married on August 19, 1950. Rita received
her Teacher's Certificate at the University of Alberta in 1947 and her Real
Estate License in the early 70's. She was employed as a teacher, the Homes
owner/operator of Century 21 and also worked in retail at Children's One bedroom and two bathrooms
Clothing and the Dollar Store. Rita lived and worked in the Edson area most Spacious bungalow with excellent street
of her life – over 65 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Edson Baptist Church ~ 4717 9 appeal Den off the foyer can double as a
Ave. on March 17, 2018 at 1:00 P.M.
Cremation has taken place and a private family internment will follow at a guest room Vaulted ceiling over great
later date.
As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Rita, memorial room Walk-in pantry in large open
contributions can be made to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation in 1/4
care of Foothills Memorial Chapel – Edson Funeral Home Box 6358 Edson, kitchen Huge master
Alberta T7E 1T8 or can be made in person at our office located at 5040 6 suite Curved landing
Ave, Edson, Alberta. For these plans
Rita will be greatly missed by her family and friends. leads to full basement
Foothills Memorial Chapel – Edson Funeral Home has been entrusted with
the care and arrangements ~ 780-723-3575
Condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting our website at Member of National Home Warranty Program
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
Phone: 780-723-2330
Foothills Memorial Chapel Fax: 780-723-5068
Edson 780 723 3575 Hinton 780 865 1234
“Serving West Central Alberta for more than 65 years” Email: minthome@telusplanet.net
