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MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
Get ready for a My
Remembering heroes ViewPoint
Unpaid leave to by Adrienne Tait Rob Merrifield
care for seriously Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
ill relative boredom busting summer
Alberta organ and tissue
When it comes to Edson Summer Festival, donation –registry agent launch
festivals and family fun From the Pembina River Nights at
Edson and Yellowhead Publisher’s Desk Rangeton Park, the Chip
County never disappoints Dana McArthur Lake Music Festival, Rob
in summer. Peers Gold Dust Daze,
Building Canada Plan There will be absolutely Edson Kin-Slo Pitch Merrifield
loads to do and see as May kicks off with Tournament, and the Niton Junction Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
the Brule Ruff-Out Rodeo on May 7. This is Jamboree.
Weekly Anchor quickly followed by the Medicine Lodge August fun includes P.V. Daze in West Yellowhead MLA Robin Campbell
th
Mail Subscription Rodeo May 14 and 15. And on May 28 get Evansburg, the Wildwood Ag Fair, then in
September comes the Edson Hillbilly
ready for the Weekly Anchor's Spring
If you would like to receive your Anchor by mail, Scavenger Hunt at Kinsmen Park. Demolition Derby & Mud Bog. Rob
please fill out the subscription form below: Tip To kick of another month chalked full of These are just a few highlights of a summer
1 year subscription: $35.00 (+GST) events June 2 the Rangeton Folk Festival filled with activities and events in the area. Merrifield Letter to the Editor Policy
Seniors $30.00 (+GST) of begins in Evansburg. Then head over to the Take advantage of this festival-packed Member of Parliament for Yellowhead The Weekly Anchor welcomes letters to the editor.
NAME the Hat Wildwood Bronc Bustin' Rodeo happening summer and don't let anyone tell you there's Letters should preferable be kept under 500 words. All letters
are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who
reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters
Rob ADDRESS on June 3. Then Eddie's Big Run takes off nothing to do around Edson and County in the NDP invoking closure on published do not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs of Man in the
summer.
in Edson on June 11. This month also marks
this newspaper. All letters must bear the name of the writer.
Merrifield POSTAL CODE the beginning of Rotary Sundays in the Park Pick up a copy of the Weekly Anchor's debate for Bill 6 despite Contact address and telephone number must be included but Red Hat
Member of Parliament for Yellowhead PHONE scheduled for June 26. 2016 Summer Visitor's Guide coming out Wildrose MLAs tabling a will not be published. by Craig McArthur
petition signed by over
Next up is a whirlwind of events in July soon and see all the great activities and
PAYMENT __VISA __MASTERCARD 30,000 Albertans who are
including Canada Day celebrations, the new places there are to experience this summer. against the bill.
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Box 6870, Edson, Alberta, T7E 1V2 Hello again…
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by Carlo Klemm
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
Ph: (780) 723-5787 Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Independent seniors’ advocate needed
5040 3rd Ave., Edson, Alberta
(corner of 51st Street & 3rd Avenue) In favour of supporting STARS to fix long-term care: Eggen
Views & News Editor, The Anchor by the government, some of their staff The Weekly Anchor
by Deanna Mitchener could be on 10 weeks or more of paid Member of the
Edson & District Chamber &
I see some of the county councillors are medical leave. Evansburg/Entwistle Chamber
not in favour of supporting STARS, as I'm very much in favor of STARS being
STARS is a private organization. supported by our county, and very much in
STARS being a private organization is favor of STARS being privately owned.
why it works so well. If STARS was The reason why STARS works as well as it
owned and operated by our government, it does is because it's privately owned, and
would work like our health care service. If not owned by our government!
Jim Eglinski you needed an MRI or other emergency Ray Gideon
services you could wait for 10 months up
MP Yellowhead to two years for any services. Keeping In Toucheeping In Touch
K
If you needed STARS and it was owned
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
Conservative Canadian
iews The Weekly Anchor Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Alberta
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Audit
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iews
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Craig & Elaine McArthur
in Memory Sue Ann Common Cindy Weisser Sonia Roy Dawn Matheson Adrienne Tait Deanna Mitchener
Sales Ass’t Mgr. Graphic/ Front Desk Proofreader/Layout Reporter Reporter
Representative Layout Administration
The Weekly Anchor SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 25 YEARS!
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
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family-operated Dana McArthur
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Lower commodity PAGE 6 THE ANCHOR, MONDAY, MAY 2, 2016
prices and tighter
margins expected T he Weekly ANCHOR
for local farmers
Comment Keeping eeping
K
In T
Tower has historic value In Touchouch
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
Get ready for a My
Remembering heroes ViewPoint
Unpaid leave to by Adrienne Tait Rob Merrifield
care for seriously Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
ill relative boredom busting summer
Alberta organ and tissue
When it comes to Edson Summer Festival, donation –registry agent launch
festivals and family fun From the Pembina River Nights at
Edson and Yellowhead Publisher’s Desk Rangeton Park, the Chip
County never disappoints Dana McArthur Lake Music Festival, Rob
in summer. Peers Gold Dust Daze,
Building Canada Plan There will be absolutely Edson Kin-Slo Pitch Merrifield
loads to do and see as May kicks off with Tournament, and the Niton Junction Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
the Brule Ruff-Out Rodeo on May 7. This is Jamboree.
Weekly Anchor quickly followed by the Medicine Lodge August fun includes P.V. Daze in West Yellowhead MLA Robin Campbell
th
Mail Subscription Rodeo May 14 and 15. And on May 28 get Evansburg, the Wildwood Ag Fair, then in
September comes the Edson Hillbilly
ready for the Weekly Anchor's Spring
If you would like to receive your Anchor by mail, Scavenger Hunt at Kinsmen Park. Demolition Derby & Mud Bog. Rob
please fill out the subscription form below: Tip To kick of another month chalked full of These are just a few highlights of a summer
1 year subscription: $35.00 (+GST) events June 2 the Rangeton Folk Festival filled with activities and events in the area. Merrifield Letter to the Editor Policy
Seniors $30.00 (+GST) of begins in Evansburg. Then head over to the Take advantage of this festival-packed Member of Parliament for Yellowhead The Weekly Anchor welcomes letters to the editor.
NAME the Hat Wildwood Bronc Bustin' Rodeo happening summer and don't let anyone tell you there's Letters should preferable be kept under 500 words. All letters
are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who
reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters
Rob ADDRESS on June 3. Then Eddie's Big Run takes off nothing to do around Edson and County in the NDP invoking closure on published do not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs of Man in the
summer.
in Edson on June 11. This month also marks
this newspaper. All letters must bear the name of the writer.
Merrifield POSTAL CODE the beginning of Rotary Sundays in the Park Pick up a copy of the Weekly Anchor's debate for Bill 6 despite Contact address and telephone number must be included but Red Hat
Member of Parliament for Yellowhead PHONE scheduled for June 26. 2016 Summer Visitor's Guide coming out Wildrose MLAs tabling a will not be published. by Craig McArthur
petition signed by over
Next up is a whirlwind of events in July soon and see all the great activities and
PAYMENT __VISA __MASTERCARD 30,000 Albertans who are
including Canada Day celebrations, the new places there are to experience this summer. against the bill.
__ INTERAC __ CHEQUE
RETURN TO: The Weekly Anchor, Letter to the Editor
Box 6870, Edson, Alberta, T7E 1V2 Hello again…
or email anchorwk@telusplanet.net Letter to the Editor
by Carlo Klemm
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
Ph: (780) 723-5787 Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Independent seniors’ advocate needed
5040 3rd Ave., Edson, Alberta
(corner of 51st Street & 3rd Avenue) In favour of supporting STARS to fix long-term care: Eggen
Views & News Editor, The Anchor by the government, some of their staff The Weekly Anchor
by Deanna Mitchener could be on 10 weeks or more of paid Member of the
Edson & District Chamber &
I see some of the county councillors are medical leave. Evansburg/Entwistle Chamber
not in favour of supporting STARS, as I'm very much in favor of STARS being
STARS is a private organization. supported by our county, and very much in
STARS being a private organization is favor of STARS being privately owned.
why it works so well. If STARS was The reason why STARS works as well as it
owned and operated by our government, it does is because it's privately owned, and
would work like our health care service. If not owned by our government!
Jim Eglinski you needed an MRI or other emergency Ray Gideon
services you could wait for 10 months up
MP Yellowhead to two years for any services. Keeping In Toucheeping In Touch
K
If you needed STARS and it was owned
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
Conservative Canadian
iews The Weekly Anchor Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Alberta
5,868 Audited
Media Circulation
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
Audit
Member of the
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Guest Column by Clyde Corser
Weekly Newspapers
Edson & District Chamber &
Association
Evansburg/Entwistle Chamber SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 25 YEARS! Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Locally owned
Fax: (780) 723-5725
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net
Website: www.weeklyanchor.com family-operated
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call Dana McArthur
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, 12:00 Noon Publisher/Owner
Conservative
iews
Guest Column by Clyde Corser
Craig & Elaine McArthur
in Memory Sue Ann Common Cindy Weisser Sonia Roy Dawn Matheson Adrienne Tait Deanna Mitchener
Sales Ass’t Mgr. Graphic/ Front Desk Proofreader/Layout Reporter Reporter
Representative Layout Administration
The Weekly Anchor SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 25 YEARS!
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd. Canadian
Media Circulation
5,668 Audited (paid & controlled) 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Audit
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Alberta
Weekly Newspapers
Tuesday, 5 p.m. Fax: (780) 723-5725 Association
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Locally owned
Tuesday, 12:00 Noon Website: www.weeklyanchor.com
family-operated Dana McArthur
Publisher/Co-Owner
Craig McArthur Elaine McArthur Sonia Roy Sue Ann Common Cindy Weisser Thomas Baxter Adrienne Tait Deanna Mitchener
President & CEO in Memory Front Desk Sales Ass’t Mgr. Graphic/ Distribution Coordinator Reporter Reporter
Administration Representative Layout
