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Armed man shot by RCMP
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Arrests in Peers end Alberta and case files on In response to yet another local High School, Grand Yellowhead prevent future significant acts of many youth in Edson and the photo Ana Manning
violence. During the discussions
tragedy, a meeting was held on
School Division, Child and
surrounding Yellowhead County
14th Annual Run of Hope BC crime spree the rise... March 8 at the Town of Edson to Family Services, Probation, it became clear from the agencies area who may have become
discuss ways to address the
set for October 4 ENERGY & OIL see page 4 violence in the community. The Victim Services, Edson at the table, that the community despondent in light of the horrific
has had enough of the recent
incidents that have taken place in
Friendship Centre, and numerous
County FEATURE: RCMP, Town of Edson, other agencies met to discuss if it tragedies and they are responding the region over the last 18 Professional
developing Yellowhead County, both local was worthwhile to move forward as a united front. months. This, coupled with the Passport
The group is immediately
capital ENERGY MEETING Mayors, Parkland Composite on a joint initiative to help the concerned for the well-being of local downturn in the economy, Photos $12.95
community heal and hopefully
High School, Holy Redeemer
strategy policy EDUCATION Facilitator continued on page 4
at The Weekly Anchor
and plan... IN ACTION! chosen for 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
Council to
Council Get ready for
Edson Cycling meeting...
Rotary Assoc. focuses see page 5 Rodeo season!
WELLNESS Kicks on Wilmore Pembina Valley Daze begin August 7 ARREST
into
trail expansion
PROJECT Gear Sports tourism
an economic generator Traffic stop
leads to drug
CHARITY BALL... and weapon
charges...
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AUCTIONS Edson and
Area’s Best Nine year old Garth Smith gets ready behind the gate during the mini bronc practice that was held on March 12 at the Edson
Source for Rodeo grounds. See the Scene page 8. photo Deanna Mitchener (1995) LTD.
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Armed man shot by RCMP
SERIES:
FEATURE
TRUCKERS Investigators seeking public's help locating witnesses to the incident
AND HEAVY FIRE KENNEDY Not all dentures are created equally. We specialize in providing comfortable & natural looking dentures.
K
HAULERS... PREVENTION DENTURE DENTURE
KENNEDY
Racers go
SHOP LOCAL CLINIC CLINIC Come see us and we will show you the difference!
see page 19
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! 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 28, 2016 WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM VOL. 27, NO. 13 780-725-4424 Sunday Indoors...
780-725-4424
see pages 11 to 13 2016! VICTIM SERV. Joint community safety initiative
and 20 to 22 Victim
Services new Following recent tragic events community pulls together to ensure youth have access to help 780-723-5787
Arrests in Peers end Alberta and case files on In response to yet another local High School, Grand Yellowhead prevent future significant acts of many youth in Edson and the photo Ana Manning
violence. During the discussions
tragedy, a meeting was held on
School Division, Child and
surrounding Yellowhead County
14th Annual Run of Hope BC crime spree the rise... March 8 at the Town of Edson to Family Services, Probation, it became clear from the agencies area who may have become
discuss ways to address the
set for October 4 ENERGY & OIL see page 4 violence in the community. The Victim Services, Edson at the table, that the community despondent in light of the horrific
has had enough of the recent
incidents that have taken place in
Friendship Centre, and numerous
County FEATURE: RCMP, Town of Edson, other agencies met to discuss if it tragedies and they are responding the region over the last 18 Professional
developing Yellowhead County, both local was worthwhile to move forward as a united front. months. This, coupled with the Passport
The group is immediately
capital ENERGY MEETING Mayors, Parkland Composite on a joint initiative to help the concerned for the well-being of local downturn in the economy, Photos $12.95
community heal and hopefully
High School, Holy Redeemer
strategy policy EDUCATION Facilitator continued on page 4
at The Weekly Anchor
and plan... IN ACTION! chosen for 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
Council to
Council Get ready for
Edson Cycling meeting...
Rotary Assoc. focuses see page 5 Rodeo season!
WELLNESS Kicks on Wilmore Pembina Valley Daze begin August 7 ARREST
into
trail expansion
PROJECT Gear Sports tourism
an economic generator Traffic stop
leads to drug
CHARITY BALL... and weapon
charges...
see page 7
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 Relevance
4. Facebook boosted on our popular page!
780-723-5787 for details SPECIALISTS! 5. Support on our Website! the Hat to
anchorwk@telusplanet.net 6. Use our office as a ticket sales outlet! Canadians...
see page 6
Like REAL ESTATE
our Facebook Page:
weeklyanchor
Pioneer Cabin
Valentine’s Tea continued page 3
SEE STORY PAGE 15
AUCTIONS Edson and
Area’s Best Nine year old Garth Smith gets ready behind the gate during the mini bronc practice that was held on March 12 at the Edson
Source for Rodeo grounds. See the Scene page 8. photo Deanna Mitchener (1995) LTD.
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LEGENDS
our Facebook Page: Real Estate LEGENDS TAKE OUT MENU (Edson Ltd.)
Like us on Pack $ 29.99 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta
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Facebook Look inside to see 723-4811 723-4813 2 Large Pizzas $ 24.99 AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
with 3 Toppings
-weeklyanchor- the best in real estate Eat In or Take Out 2 Medium Pizzas $ 20.99
with 3 Toppings
for news and updates and agents in our area. Hours Mon. to Thur.: 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. DELIVERY fOR ALL YOUR glass and window needs call 723-4042
Fri. & Sat.: 5 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Sunday: 5 a.m. to Midnight on orders over $10.00
The Weekly Anchor
(weeklyanchor)
www.weeklyanchor.com
weeklyanchor
for news
and updates
SEE PAGE 24
Photo Ana Manning Photo Adrienne Tait continued page 3
c80 m30 y100 b20 continue on page 3 continued page 3
Photo: Deanna Mitchener
STATIONERY 408 - 50 St. Box 6326, Edson, Alberta T7E 1T8 ELECTRONICS Authorized Dealer
Your One-Stop
FINELINE
Office Supply
STATIONERY
Tel: 780-723-3570 Toll Free 1-800-232-7210 Fax: 780-723-5842
Edson and Area’s Best Source
for Real Estate
Look inside to see the best in
real estate and agents in our area.
continue on page 3
