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Edson Fire
Dept gets new
Duty Officer
truck...
Canadian
Small Business
Alberta
Business of
Media Circulation
of the Year 2009 Award Winner
the Year 2010
Audit
Association
THIS AD SPOT HAS BEEN CANCELLED - KENNEDY
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE Nation Youth Week
The Weekly Anchor food and fun!
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR IS FREE ONLINE: WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM 5040 3rd Ave,
Edson
CHRISTMAS EDITORIAL
780-723-5787
EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER
SPECIAL 'Spooktacular' Halloween Haunt
ONLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!NLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!
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Christmas The Weekly SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS
brings local youth together
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018
Win A EDITION MONDAY, MAY 11, 2020 WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COMWWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM VOL. 29, NO. 5 VOL. 31, NO. 19 Fire department welcomes 22 new Yellowhead County firefighter recruits and cadets
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK Greetings & More! THANK To our amazing staff and guestso our amazing staff and guests Employee of the Monthmployee of the Month
T
Letters to Santa,
THANK
Day
Day
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Scott is
Day Gift!
Fundraiser receives Nov. 11 IN PAPER YOU! for your ongoing support February’s
YOU!
for your ongoing support
Employee
of the
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! ‘Lest we CONTEST! 2016! Month
Forget’
COVID-19
see story page 7 Two confirmed Community convoy shows support
SEE INSIDE
Edson; one for seniors isolated by COVID-19
ENERGY & OIL cases of
COVID-19 in
FEATURE:
WELLNESS CHAMBER recovered... by Cassie Kushniruk Deanna Mitchener with The about them,” said Mitchener. “I had the opportunity to participate
ENERGY
Town hosts
Mother Son
PROJECT Rotary Kicks TOWN 2019 see page 3 organizations, and dignitaries Parkland Lodge residents possibility. He ran it past Town Edson Town Council, MLA
Weekly Anchor, the idea behind spoke to our Town Mayor Kevin in the convoy, including Edson
EDUCATION
Soirée...
Local residents, businesses, the event stemmed from the Zahara to see if this could be a and Yellowhead County Mayors,
Business
Awards
IN ACTION!
into Gala... EDDIE showed their support for seniors placing red hearts on their Council and from there it Martin Long, the local RCMP
isolated by COVID-19 through a windows to “show those walking blossomed thanks to the support detachment, the Edson Fire
Gear see pages 25-28 Eddie's Convoy for Seniors event hosted and driving by that they cared”. of the community coming Department, and motor vehicle
enthusiasts sporting classic cars
see pages 4, 12-13
by The Weekly Anchor on May 5. “I thought as a community we together.”
Big Run According to event organizer could show our seniors we cared People from all walks of life continued pg 2
brought back
P.C. PARTY
as virtual run...
see page 8
see page 4
see pages 23 to 27
FARM & FIELD RELAUNCH
News and Views
Vanessa Bergan with her three children and Sam Blackett took advantage of the warmer weather recently. "We are social distancing
from a lot of people, but it is so hard," said Blackett. photo Deanna Mitchener Alberta Town Council
discusses
Break-in and Fire Culture Days municipal DATE AND VOLUME
relaunch...
see pgs 24-25
at Niton Petro-Can see page 13 CHANGED FOR
Tip of the Hat:
COMMENT
continued pg 2
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore 5 things to MARCH 16 ISSUE
continued pg 11 know to reopen
- MLA Long your business...
Budget see page 6 Father-Daughter Gala
released...
Bonhomme
Edson and Area’s Best COUNTY
Winter Carnival
Source for Real Estate
Look inside to see WE ARE CL We Love our Community, We love our Clients, We love our Team
WE ARE CLOSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30OSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30
the best in real estate For the Health and Safety of all involved, we are offering Curb Side Pick Up,
Appointments can be made by phone or Facebook.acebook.
Appointments can be made by phone or F
and agents in our area. Covid-19 has We will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19 e will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19 By Appointment Only. Please Call 780-723-3618 to set up an appointment.
W
"huge affect" on pandemic threat has ended. Thank You.ou.
pandemic threat has ended. Thank Y
Thymes T
local 4-H On May 5 community members, organizations, businesses, and dignitaries showed their support for seniors isolated by COVID-19 Thymes TwowoThymes Two 306 Main Street, Edson From our Hearts to Yours…. Stay Healthy, Follow the Health Recommendations,
306 Main Street, Edson
Love those around you and restore. We will see each other very soon
Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
Precious Clubs... through a Convoy for Seniors event hosted by The Weekly Anchor and organized by Deanna Mitchener. photo Deanna Mitchener Unique Gifts & More Ph: 780-723-3350
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... see page 8
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: In Every Woman there's a QUEEN photo Deanna Mitchener
Gala Service questions EDSON Call for an appointment or curb side delivery 780-723-3618
Ambulance
...see page 8 780-725-9739 PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
For all your glass and window needs
The Weekly Anchor AMI Preferred Service Centre
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson (1995) LTD. 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042
780-723-5787 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta photo Cassie Kushniruk
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE To all the Mom's out there.....
The Weekly Anchor We love you
SHOP FROM HOME
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson SHOP FROM HOME
D
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787
FREE
LOCAL DELIVERY OR CURBSIDE PICK-UP AVAILABLEY OR CURBSIDE PICK-UP AVAILABLE
WOK BOX EDSON FREE LOCAL DELIVER Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
Main Street, Edson
DELIVER Brendon 780-723-6677
780-723-6677
Brendon
*subject to change
Lauretta
Lauretta Alaina Angela
Angela
Alaina
16 - Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,8,9,12,13,16
24 - Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,7,10,11,14,15,18,20,21,24
Dept gets new
Duty Officer
truck...
Canadian
Small Business
Alberta
Business of
Media Circulation
of the Year 2009 Award Winner
the Year 2010
Audit
Association
THIS AD SPOT HAS BEEN CANCELLED - KENNEDY
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE Nation Youth Week
The Weekly Anchor food and fun!
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR IS FREE ONLINE: WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM 5040 3rd Ave,
Edson
CHRISTMAS EDITORIAL
780-723-5787
EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER
SPECIAL 'Spooktacular' Halloween Haunt
ONLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!NLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!
O
Christmas The Weekly SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS
brings local youth together
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018
Win A EDITION MONDAY, MAY 11, 2020 WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COMWWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM VOL. 29, NO. 5 VOL. 31, NO. 19 Fire department welcomes 22 new Yellowhead County firefighter recruits and cadets
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK Greetings & More! THANK To our amazing staff and guestso our amazing staff and guests Employee of the Monthmployee of the Month
T
Letters to Santa,
THANK
Day
Day
E
Scott is
Day Gift!
Fundraiser receives Nov. 11 IN PAPER YOU! for your ongoing support February’s
YOU!
for your ongoing support
Employee
of the
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! ‘Lest we CONTEST! 2016! Month
Forget’
COVID-19
see story page 7 Two confirmed Community convoy shows support
SEE INSIDE
Edson; one for seniors isolated by COVID-19
ENERGY & OIL cases of
COVID-19 in
FEATURE:
WELLNESS CHAMBER recovered... by Cassie Kushniruk Deanna Mitchener with The about them,” said Mitchener. “I had the opportunity to participate
ENERGY
Town hosts
Mother Son
PROJECT Rotary Kicks TOWN 2019 see page 3 organizations, and dignitaries Parkland Lodge residents possibility. He ran it past Town Edson Town Council, MLA
Weekly Anchor, the idea behind spoke to our Town Mayor Kevin in the convoy, including Edson
EDUCATION
Soirée...
Local residents, businesses, the event stemmed from the Zahara to see if this could be a and Yellowhead County Mayors,
Business
Awards
IN ACTION!
into Gala... EDDIE showed their support for seniors placing red hearts on their Council and from there it Martin Long, the local RCMP
isolated by COVID-19 through a windows to “show those walking blossomed thanks to the support detachment, the Edson Fire
Gear see pages 25-28 Eddie's Convoy for Seniors event hosted and driving by that they cared”. of the community coming Department, and motor vehicle
enthusiasts sporting classic cars
see pages 4, 12-13
by The Weekly Anchor on May 5. “I thought as a community we together.”
Big Run According to event organizer could show our seniors we cared People from all walks of life continued pg 2
brought back
P.C. PARTY
as virtual run...
see page 8
see page 4
see pages 23 to 27
FARM & FIELD RELAUNCH
News and Views
Vanessa Bergan with her three children and Sam Blackett took advantage of the warmer weather recently. "We are social distancing
from a lot of people, but it is so hard," said Blackett. photo Deanna Mitchener Alberta Town Council
discusses
Break-in and Fire Culture Days municipal DATE AND VOLUME
relaunch...
see pgs 24-25
at Niton Petro-Can see page 13 CHANGED FOR
Tip of the Hat:
COMMENT
continued pg 2
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore 5 things to MARCH 16 ISSUE
continued pg 11 know to reopen
- MLA Long your business...
Budget see page 6 Father-Daughter Gala
released...
Bonhomme
Edson and Area’s Best COUNTY
Winter Carnival
Source for Real Estate
Look inside to see WE ARE CL We Love our Community, We love our Clients, We love our Team
WE ARE CLOSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30OSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30
the best in real estate For the Health and Safety of all involved, we are offering Curb Side Pick Up,
Appointments can be made by phone or Facebook.acebook.
Appointments can be made by phone or F
and agents in our area. Covid-19 has We will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19 e will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19 By Appointment Only. Please Call 780-723-3618 to set up an appointment.
W
"huge affect" on pandemic threat has ended. Thank You.ou.
pandemic threat has ended. Thank Y
Thymes T
local 4-H On May 5 community members, organizations, businesses, and dignitaries showed their support for seniors isolated by COVID-19 Thymes TwowoThymes Two 306 Main Street, Edson From our Hearts to Yours…. Stay Healthy, Follow the Health Recommendations,
306 Main Street, Edson
Love those around you and restore. We will see each other very soon
Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
Precious Clubs... through a Convoy for Seniors event hosted by The Weekly Anchor and organized by Deanna Mitchener. photo Deanna Mitchener Unique Gifts & More Ph: 780-723-3350
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... see page 8
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: In Every Woman there's a QUEEN photo Deanna Mitchener
Gala Service questions EDSON Call for an appointment or curb side delivery 780-723-3618
Ambulance
...see page 8 780-725-9739 PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
For all your glass and window needs
The Weekly Anchor AMI Preferred Service Centre
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson (1995) LTD. 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042
780-723-5787 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta photo Cassie Kushniruk
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE To all the Mom's out there.....
The Weekly Anchor We love you
SHOP FROM HOME
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson SHOP FROM HOME
D
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787
FREE
LOCAL DELIVERY OR CURBSIDE PICK-UP AVAILABLEY OR CURBSIDE PICK-UP AVAILABLE
WOK BOX EDSON FREE LOCAL DELIVER Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
Main Street, Edson
DELIVER Brendon 780-723-6677
780-723-6677
Brendon
*subject to change
Lauretta
Lauretta Alaina Angela
Angela
Alaina
16 - Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,8,9,12,13,16
24 - Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,7,10,11,14,15,18,20,21,24
