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Arrests in Peers end Alberta and EDUCATION photo Ana Manning
14th Annual Run of Hope BC crime spree IN ACTION! by Adrienne Tait reinstate rural homelessness The local Housing Plus group The Housing Plus program has
set for October 4 see page 19-22 Kristie Gomuwka gave a pres- funds. has already conducted a study been active in Edson for a little
The ARDN has requested that
regarding the number of people
over a year. Despite not yet
County entation to town council 20 housing plus communities that are considered homeless in accepting clients in an official Professional
developing regarding the Housing First participate in a feasibility study Edson. That study revealed 203 capacity, 37 applicants have Passport
capital TOWN model of the Housing Plus in order to gather data to submit people fit the definition of come through the doors seeking Photos $12.95
homeless. Even accounting for a
assistance via word of mouth. Of
program –specifically the Alberta
to the government.
strategy policy Rural Development Network's “We know it is feasible,” said 50% margin of error there are those the group was able to
at The Weekly Anchor
and plan... Concerns (ARDN) work in urging the Gomuwka, “But we need the over 100 people in Edson without continued on page 2 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
provincial government to documentation.”
adequate housing.
raised at public
hearing of
Edson Cycling offsite levies...
Rotary Assoc. focuses see page 2
WELLNESS Kicks on Wilmore Pembina Valley Daze begin August 7 COURT
into
trail expansion
PROJECT Gear Sports tourism High profile
an economic generator murder
CHARITY BALL... cases come
before Edson
Court...
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AUCTIONS Edson and Edson, providing a water source to areas of Town that are not protected by hydrants. “It also allows us to quickly respond with ample water
supply to forested areas within our boundaries”.The new tender replaces the cost shared unit that was removed from the Edson hall when
Area’s Best the Edson – Yellowhead County Fire services Agreement ended last year. Schram adds that the new unit will be available to our
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head to head 780-723-7655 Quality caring service • New dentures, reline and repairs • Partial dentures and implant over-dentures
at Go Kit 4902-5th Ave, Edson Seniors may be eligible for Dental Assistance for the Seniors Program
FIRE RISK
Derby... Sunday in Win A Alberta of the Year 2009 Award Winner the Year 2010 Canadian photo: Adrienne Tait
Small Business
Business of
Media Circulation
FEATURE: Valentine’s Association Audit
OilPatch Day Gift! TOWN EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER
the Park... IN PAPER The Weekly See Page 3 Rotary
see page 23-27
CONTEST! SIDEWALK SPORTS SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 26 YEARS for this week’s specials
WEEK SAVINGS!! MONDAY, March 21, 2016 WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM VOL. 27, NO. 12 780-725-4424 Sunday Indoors...
780-725-4424
see pages 11 to 13 2016! ENERGY & OIL Homelessness group seeking
and 20 to 22 FEATURE:
Forestry: diversifying economy 780-723-5787
ENERGY commitment for town land
Arrests in Peers end Alberta and EDUCATION photo Ana Manning
14th Annual Run of Hope BC crime spree IN ACTION! by Adrienne Tait reinstate rural homelessness The local Housing Plus group The Housing Plus program has
set for October 4 see page 19-22 Kristie Gomuwka gave a pres- funds. has already conducted a study been active in Edson for a little
The ARDN has requested that
regarding the number of people
over a year. Despite not yet
County entation to town council 20 housing plus communities that are considered homeless in accepting clients in an official Professional
developing regarding the Housing First participate in a feasibility study Edson. That study revealed 203 capacity, 37 applicants have Passport
capital TOWN model of the Housing Plus in order to gather data to submit people fit the definition of come through the doors seeking Photos $12.95
homeless. Even accounting for a
assistance via word of mouth. Of
program –specifically the Alberta
to the government.
strategy policy Rural Development Network's “We know it is feasible,” said 50% margin of error there are those the group was able to
at The Weekly Anchor
and plan... Concerns (ARDN) work in urging the Gomuwka, “But we need the over 100 people in Edson without continued on page 2 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
provincial government to documentation.”
adequate housing.
raised at public
hearing of
Edson Cycling offsite levies...
Rotary Assoc. focuses see page 2
WELLNESS Kicks on Wilmore Pembina Valley Daze begin August 7 COURT
into
trail expansion
PROJECT Gear Sports tourism High profile
an economic generator murder
CHARITY BALL... cases come
before Edson
Court...
see page 4
COMMENT
1. Print media with over 5898 circulation!
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR YOUR 2. Editorial pre and post support for your event! Tip
COMMUNITY
call Sue Ann at COMMUNITY 3. Full colour posters to place around town! of A clearer
4. Facebook boosted on our popular page!
780-723-5787 for details SPECIALISTS! 5. Support on our Website! the Hat vision of
anchorwk@telusplanet.net 6. Use our office as a ticket sales outlet! Canada
needed...
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Pioneer Cabin
The new 3000 gal capacity Tender with 500 gpm pumping capability arrived in Edson March 8 and received the traditional welcome of continued page 3
SEE STORY PAGE 15
being pushed into the hall by the local firefighters. Director of Protective Services Al Schram says this new unit will be a huge benefit to Valentine’s Tea
AUCTIONS Edson and Edson, providing a water source to areas of Town that are not protected by hydrants. “It also allows us to quickly respond with ample water
supply to forested areas within our boundaries”.The new tender replaces the cost shared unit that was removed from the Edson hall when
Area’s Best the Edson – Yellowhead County Fire services Agreement ended last year. Schram adds that the new unit will be available to our
Source for neighbour, when available, through the new mutual aid agreement.
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for news and updates and agents in our area. Hours Mon. to Thur.: 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. DELIVERY
Fri. & Sat.: 5 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Sunday: 5 a.m. to Midnight on orders over $10.00 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta
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www.weeklyanchor.com
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for news AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
and updates fOR ALL YOUR glass and window needs call 723-4042
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Photo Ana Manning Photo Adrienne Tait continued page 3
c80 m30 y100 b20 continue on page 3 continued page 3
Photo: Deanna Mitchener
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