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ACES presents update to Yellowhead County
"...when one side loses the community loses, and no one wants that." Taylor
by Dana McArthur Russell added, "Reading your
report is it saying your group
"The issue of facilities has would not be operating the
divided us. It should have never facility?" Taylor responded, "We
been about choosing sports over found that the facilities operating
arts, because when one side loses the most efficiently were run by the
the community loses, and no one municipalities. The local facility
wants that. We propose working users would certainly be part of
together. Yes, there has to be assisting the management in
compromises, but that's how a making the facility a success. But,
community should work," said to run a facility of this size may be
ACES representative Peter Taylor. too much for a volunteer group to
ACES presented their updated bear, and we've seen that with the
proposal to Yellowhead County Recreation Complex."
Council on March 13 with a Russell said, "The Peers
similar format to the presentation Multiplex is run by the community
they made the previous week at with the majority of funding from
Edson Town Council. Yellowhead County. This reflects
The group's current proposal is what the County seems to prefer."
for a smaller 250-300 seat venue "As the plan develops into the
which includes a gallery space, future, how the facility is operated
dressing rooms, proper lighting and is certainly a point of discussion
sound, and a lobby area were local that needs to take place," Taylor
artworks could be displayed.ACES replied.
requested a seat at the table when Councillor Lavone Olson asked if
the time comes to plan a multiplex Taylor could elaborate on the
in Edson. current facilities in Edson. "The
Concluding the presentation, Red Brick Arts Centre has about
Councillor Wade Williams asked, 141 seats and the stage size is
"How much utilization would a about 15' deep and 26' wide. We
large theatre like this have, 10 or use the gymnasiums and drama
15 percent? Taylor responded, rooms at the schools including ACES representatives Peter Taylor and Diana Inscho presented their
"Based on our plan and the number Holy Redeemer and Parkland. The updated proposal to Yellowhead County Council on March 13. photo
of local users groups, we could get Edson Legion, Repsol Place, and Dana McArthur
to about a third or half (50%) up until recently the Rec
utilization. When you consider the Complex,have been used. Most of "It's a process and sacrifices will more people will be able to enjoy
sports arena with hockey has a these don't meet the needs of the have to be made because the local and regional talent
50% utilization, that is a community; most are not even financially we can't afford available in our community," said
considerable number. And that theatres," said Taylor. everything. I have no idea yet what Taylor.
does not even take into account Olson commented that Hinton the concept will look like, but we "Some of the productions have
rehearsals or outside traveling has a performing arts theatre with will definitely take your thoughts sold out in as quickly as 90
theatre groups booking the venue." about 150 seats and seems to be into consideration," concluded minutes...and that's 10
Councillor Shawn Berry asked, doing fine. "Taylor responded, Mayor Soroka. performances of 150 people each."
"Will you be fundraising for this "Seating capacity is just one facet In a follow-up interview with the "Based on this information,
project?" Taylor responded, "Yes, of our concerns, stage size, Weekly Anchor, Peter Taylor ACES is confident that these
once the municipalities sign off on lighting, sound equipment, setup answered several questions, Edson-based performers will fill a
a theatre plan ACES is absolutely time – at the end of the day most "ACES looks at many of the local much larger venue, such as the
willing to go out and get venues here are not suitable groups that have performances proposed 250 to 300 seat theatre
sponsorships and seek provincial replacements for a theatre." each year and how much they fill found in our Vision Plan," said
funding and grants." Mayor Gerald Soroka added, the current venues we have, that Taylor.
Councillor David Russell asked, "The Hinton theatre seats 162 and seat less than 150 people. From the
"Can you draw a comparison it was over $5 million for that. This schools such as HRH, Parkland
between the Arden Theatre in St. is double that size so we'd be and Pine Grove, to OBITUARY
Albert to the plan you have here looking at potentially a $10 to $11 community groups such
today?" Taylor responded, "The million project." as Edson Recreational LATTERY,
Arden theatre seats 500 people so "What we ask is to be a part of Dance and Chautauqua, Leo
we would be considerably smaller the discussion, we do understand the venues always sell
than that to suit our community the value of partnerships and of out extremely fast." May 1, 1939 -
February 24, 2018
needs." compromise," said Taylor. "With a facility with
more seating capacity,
Leo Lattery passed
away on
EDSON DRY CLEANERS February 24, 2018.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene;
780-723-7503 four children, Cindy, Charmaine, Brent
108 50 Street and Sandra; ten grandchildren and
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* F/R and Reg. Coverall * Furnaces/Air Conditioners 1939.
* F/R and Reg. Coverall
* Residential Heating Packages
Sales & Drycleaning * Electronic Air Cleaners He enjoyed hunting, farming and
Sales & Drycleaning
* Humidifiers/Air Exchangers loved to exchange stories with the
coffee company that came every day.
We do alterations * Sheet Metal Work He will be interred at the Halkirk
We do alterations
and repairs
and repairs FREE ESTIMATES Cemetery with a private family service
www.readsheating.ca at a later date.
Email: Cameron@readsheating.com
780-723-7503
780-723-7503
4640 3 Avenue
Phone: (780) 723-3553
Authorized Dealer Fax: (780) 723-3552
Edson, AB T7E 1C2
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ACES presents update to Yellowhead County
"...when one side loses the community loses, and no one wants that." Taylor
by Dana McArthur Russell added, "Reading your
report is it saying your group
"The issue of facilities has would not be operating the
divided us. It should have never facility?" Taylor responded, "We
been about choosing sports over found that the facilities operating
arts, because when one side loses the most efficiently were run by the
the community loses, and no one municipalities. The local facility
wants that. We propose working users would certainly be part of
together. Yes, there has to be assisting the management in
compromises, but that's how a making the facility a success. But,
community should work," said to run a facility of this size may be
ACES representative Peter Taylor. too much for a volunteer group to
ACES presented their updated bear, and we've seen that with the
proposal to Yellowhead County Recreation Complex."
Council on March 13 with a Russell said, "The Peers
similar format to the presentation Multiplex is run by the community
they made the previous week at with the majority of funding from
Edson Town Council. Yellowhead County. This reflects
The group's current proposal is what the County seems to prefer."
for a smaller 250-300 seat venue "As the plan develops into the
which includes a gallery space, future, how the facility is operated
dressing rooms, proper lighting and is certainly a point of discussion
sound, and a lobby area were local that needs to take place," Taylor
artworks could be displayed.ACES replied.
requested a seat at the table when Councillor Lavone Olson asked if
the time comes to plan a multiplex Taylor could elaborate on the
in Edson. current facilities in Edson. "The
Concluding the presentation, Red Brick Arts Centre has about
Councillor Wade Williams asked, 141 seats and the stage size is
"How much utilization would a about 15' deep and 26' wide. We
large theatre like this have, 10 or use the gymnasiums and drama
15 percent? Taylor responded, rooms at the schools including ACES representatives Peter Taylor and Diana Inscho presented their
"Based on our plan and the number Holy Redeemer and Parkland. The updated proposal to Yellowhead County Council on March 13. photo
of local users groups, we could get Edson Legion, Repsol Place, and Dana McArthur
to about a third or half (50%) up until recently the Rec
utilization. When you consider the Complex,have been used. Most of "It's a process and sacrifices will more people will be able to enjoy
sports arena with hockey has a these don't meet the needs of the have to be made because the local and regional talent
50% utilization, that is a community; most are not even financially we can't afford available in our community," said
considerable number. And that theatres," said Taylor. everything. I have no idea yet what Taylor.
does not even take into account Olson commented that Hinton the concept will look like, but we "Some of the productions have
rehearsals or outside traveling has a performing arts theatre with will definitely take your thoughts sold out in as quickly as 90
theatre groups booking the venue." about 150 seats and seems to be into consideration," concluded minutes...and that's 10
Councillor Shawn Berry asked, doing fine. "Taylor responded, Mayor Soroka. performances of 150 people each."
"Will you be fundraising for this "Seating capacity is just one facet In a follow-up interview with the "Based on this information,
project?" Taylor responded, "Yes, of our concerns, stage size, Weekly Anchor, Peter Taylor ACES is confident that these
once the municipalities sign off on lighting, sound equipment, setup answered several questions, Edson-based performers will fill a
a theatre plan ACES is absolutely time – at the end of the day most "ACES looks at many of the local much larger venue, such as the
willing to go out and get venues here are not suitable groups that have performances proposed 250 to 300 seat theatre
sponsorships and seek provincial replacements for a theatre." each year and how much they fill found in our Vision Plan," said
funding and grants." Mayor Gerald Soroka added, the current venues we have, that Taylor.
Councillor David Russell asked, "The Hinton theatre seats 162 and seat less than 150 people. From the
"Can you draw a comparison it was over $5 million for that. This schools such as HRH, Parkland
between the Arden Theatre in St. is double that size so we'd be and Pine Grove, to OBITUARY
Albert to the plan you have here looking at potentially a $10 to $11 community groups such
today?" Taylor responded, "The million project." as Edson Recreational LATTERY,
Arden theatre seats 500 people so "What we ask is to be a part of Dance and Chautauqua, Leo
we would be considerably smaller the discussion, we do understand the venues always sell
than that to suit our community the value of partnerships and of out extremely fast." May 1, 1939 -
February 24, 2018
needs." compromise," said Taylor. "With a facility with
more seating capacity,
Leo Lattery passed
away on
EDSON DRY CLEANERS February 24, 2018.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene;
780-723-7503 four children, Cindy, Charmaine, Brent
108 50 Street and Sandra; ten grandchildren and
SHEET METAL
SALES SERVICE P
P INSTALLATIONS P eight great grandchildren.
*Entrance Mat Rentals
*Entrance Mat Rentals * Furnaces Replacement He was born in Castor on May 1,
* F/R and Reg. Coverall * Furnaces/Air Conditioners 1939.
* F/R and Reg. Coverall
* Residential Heating Packages
Sales & Drycleaning * Electronic Air Cleaners He enjoyed hunting, farming and
Sales & Drycleaning
* Humidifiers/Air Exchangers loved to exchange stories with the
coffee company that came every day.
We do alterations * Sheet Metal Work He will be interred at the Halkirk
We do alterations
and repairs
and repairs FREE ESTIMATES Cemetery with a private family service
www.readsheating.ca at a later date.
Email: Cameron@readsheating.com
780-723-7503
780-723-7503
4640 3 Avenue
Phone: (780) 723-3553
Authorized Dealer Fax: (780) 723-3552
Edson, AB T7E 1C2
