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Unpaid leave to It was a curious moment when my son's 12 While the PM will likely not suffer any by Adrienne Tait Rob Merrifield
care for seriously year old friend began to describe what he consequences for his impetuous tantrum, those Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
ill relative thought it was to be a man. From the who abandon reason and persuasion and resort
He equated manhood to someone who has Publisher’s Desk to physical force, have stooped to the level of
Dana McArthur
achieved a certain level of wealth and power. In a school yard bully. They not only bring Alberta organ and tissue
his young mind, manhood was having a new disgrace to themselves, but to the office they donation –registry agent launch
car, a big house, and being the boss of himself hold.
and others. the process. And what kind of example does an adult
His conceptions are understandable, in a Trudeau's manhandling of the MPs came bullying another adult give to our children?
society that places a great deal of status on what ahead of a vote limiting debate on the And what does it say, in particular, about Rob
Building Canada Plan we do for a living and what we own. government's doctor-assisted dying bill. violence against women? Merrifield
It reminded me of a Rudyard Kipling poem With allegations of assault brandished about, Kipling's poem goes on, “If you can talk
titled 'If--'. Although it is a bit stoic in some Trudeau apologized repeatedly for the incident with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
Weekly Anchor passages, it does give a time-tested and thought- saying, his behaviour was “unacceptable”. with kings - nor lose the common West Yellowhead MLA Robin Campbell
provoking outline of manhood. It begins, “If
The incident does qualify as an assault –when
touch…you'll be a Man my son!” It would
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Rob ADDRESS have let more than a few of these ideals fall to the NDP invoking closure on iews Man in the
It seems last week, our Prime Minister may
Merrifield POSTAL CODE the floor of the House of Commons as he debate for Bill 6 despite Guest Column by Clyde Corser Red Hat
Member of Parliament for Yellowhead PHONE determinedly strode across the aisle and Wildrose MLAs tabling a by Craig McArthur
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toward his seat. others. Members of Parliament from all sides of Evansburg/Entwistle Chamber by GEORGE VANDERBURG
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
Letter to the Editor There will be many opinions and discussions as to Opposition members were very concerned with the the House started to leave their seats, at which MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
Green plans put onus on taxpayer took place, I want to ensure my constituents have a Liberal government's attempt to gain more power Today, the Liberal government removed Motion 6 Letter to the Editor Policy
point the Prime Minister then returned to his.
what transpired. As I was there and observed what
true understanding of what occurred.
over Parliament and stood standing as an act of
from the Order Paper and the actions of the Prime
The Weekly Anchor welcomes letters to the editor.
Affairs Committee.
We cannot deny climate change. What is in misses the biggest problem we will face long before When the NDP dictates how they want to shut NDP and Conservative members were standing in the solidarity and unified objection. Minister were referred to the Procedure and House All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-
centre area of the chamber when both party Whips
I clearly observed the Prime Minister quickly getting
question is what is causing it. The earth has had cold the world heats up enough to harm us. We will be out down their chosen industry – coal fired power entered the House. Traditionally, members are to be out of his chair, appearing very angry and rushing At times, tempers do flare, but as your Member of publisher who reserves the right to edit for clarity, length
and libel. Letters published do not necessarily reflect the
and warm periods long before man and machinery of drinking water. China has about 10-15 years plants – they are taking a socialist approach. seated when the Whips enter. The reason why they toward the Conservative Caucus Whip, Gordon Parliament, I was appalled by the inappropriate policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All letters must bear the
appeared. 15,000 years ago Edson was covered with before they will have polluted all their fresh and salt Instead they should be there to set emission goals were not in their place was to demonstrate their Brown. During this advance, the Prime Minister actions that took place. I hope all members have name of the writer and include the address and telephone
a 1000 foot deep ice sheet. The glaciers we see water. The Middle East has a water shortage. Closer and standards for the industry to meet. The objection to Government Motion 6, an accidentally pushed aside an NDP member. He then learned that we are all accountable for our actions. number, which will not be published.
today are the remains of this ice sheet. What to home the United States has a serious water decision to shut down would be on the coal plants unconstitutional move by the Liberal government to took the arm of MP Brown and aggressively guided We should and must act appropriately at all times.
warmed up and melted the ice sheet? Geologists problem now. or industry if they cannot or do not meet the curtail the privileges of Members of Parliament. him toward his chair in the House. Members of the
have confirmed there have been at least three ice The NDP are going to perform a magic act I am standards. When dictated flatly to shut down any
ages in the past. sure. They want to diversify the economy but they industry, the onus is on the taxpayer to make up
If we get rid of all vehicles and everything that don't know how or to what. Anyone with a hare- the lost revenue and lost capital investments. The
uses oil, not much would change as far as global brained scheme will be approaching the government taxpayers lose again. The Weekly Anchor 5,868 Audited Canadian
Media Circulation
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warming is concerned. But our lives would be very for a subsidy. How will any investor put money into For example one of the largest engine Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Audit
much affected for the worse. For example, we have solar energy or wind power when the return on manufacturers, Caterpillar, has stopped making Cat Member of the P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2 Weekly Newspapers
Alberta
to have clothing. The answer given – to be green – investment is a minus figure. Or are we going to engines for trucks as they cannot meet U.S. Edson & District Chamber & SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 25 YEARS! Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Association
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is to use wool and cowhides. Sheep and cattle are make sure they make a profit with huge tax subsidies emission standards. This was done with no buyout Evansburg/Entwistle Chamber Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Locally owned
deemed to be methane emitters, so they have to go. as these systems cannot generate enough revenue to or compensation paid for by the U.S. taxpayer. Website: www.weeklyanchor.com family-operated Dana McArthur
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Most chemicals, medicines and cosmetics are The change to alternative and cleaner energy forms
petro based. The electric cars that are going to be has been taking place long before the NDP jumped Tim Eaton
powered by solar and wind generated electricity in and started dictating that they want everything
require lubrication for their bearings. I guess we will done their way right now. These changes will happen
have to go back to harvesting whales for oil. After but will require investment by the private sector that
all, these are a renewable resource. can see a return on their money. They will not invest Craig & Elaine McArthur
“Green” people will have to walk to protests as we any great amount just for a warm and fuzzy feeling. in Memory Sue Ann Common Cindy Weisser Sonia Roy Dawn Matheson Adrienne Tait Deanna Mitchener
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would have no fuel for their jets or lube for their All industries have been getting their acts together. Representative Layout Administration
bicycles. I wonder if these people would take stock Even the Hinton pulp mill seems to have improved
of their lives, take an honest and close look around its image, all of this without the NDP's input. I do
their houses, workplace and surroundings and not know how “green” people are going to maintain
consider all the things they will have to be without if their arts, social programs and expensive lifestyles
we have no oil, or at the moment no viable by shutting down industries. They are going to do
replacement. All groceries are delivered by truck, this and raise wages in a market that is already out of
train or boat as well as jewelry, movies, paintings, world competition.
furniture, solar panels and wind mills to name a few.
Plastic comes from petrochemicals. Without plastics
there will be no trim in electric cars, cameras, TV's,
cell phones, fridges, dishwashers, most small
appliances and tools – the list goes on and on.
All of this jumping on the green bandwagon
Lower commodity PAGE 6 THE ANCHOR, MONDAY, MAY 30, 2016
prices and tighter
margins expected T he Weekly ANCHOR
for local farmers
Comment Keeping eeping
K
In Touchouch
Tower has historic value In T
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
‘If you can keep your head...’ My MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
Remembering heroes ViewPoint
Unpaid leave to It was a curious moment when my son's 12 While the PM will likely not suffer any by Adrienne Tait Rob Merrifield
care for seriously year old friend began to describe what he consequences for his impetuous tantrum, those Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
ill relative thought it was to be a man. From the who abandon reason and persuasion and resort
He equated manhood to someone who has Publisher’s Desk to physical force, have stooped to the level of
Dana McArthur
achieved a certain level of wealth and power. In a school yard bully. They not only bring Alberta organ and tissue
his young mind, manhood was having a new disgrace to themselves, but to the office they donation –registry agent launch
car, a big house, and being the boss of himself hold.
and others. the process. And what kind of example does an adult
His conceptions are understandable, in a Trudeau's manhandling of the MPs came bullying another adult give to our children?
society that places a great deal of status on what ahead of a vote limiting debate on the And what does it say, in particular, about Rob
Building Canada Plan we do for a living and what we own. government's doctor-assisted dying bill. violence against women? Merrifield
It reminded me of a Rudyard Kipling poem With allegations of assault brandished about, Kipling's poem goes on, “If you can talk
titled 'If--'. Although it is a bit stoic in some Trudeau apologized repeatedly for the incident with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
Weekly Anchor passages, it does give a time-tested and thought- saying, his behaviour was “unacceptable”. with kings - nor lose the common West Yellowhead MLA Robin Campbell
provoking outline of manhood. It begins, “If
The incident does qualify as an assault –when
touch…you'll be a Man my son!” It would
Mail Subscription you can keep your head when all about you are a person intentionally uses force on another seem the Prime Minister still has some
losing theirs and blaming it on you...”
growing up to do.
person without their consent– but it is doubtful
If you would like to receive your Anchor by mail, Hopefully, I helped broaden his definition by the Prime Minister would ever be charged. Rob
please fill out the subscription form below: Tip adding responsibility to family and community,
1 year subscription: $35.00 (+GST) Merrifield
Seniors $30.00 (+GST) of honesty, integrity, keeping your word, respect Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
for others, choosing right from wrong, charity,
NAME the Hat and kindness in speech and deed. Conservative
Rob ADDRESS have let more than a few of these ideals fall to the NDP invoking closure on iews Man in the
It seems last week, our Prime Minister may
Merrifield POSTAL CODE the floor of the House of Commons as he debate for Bill 6 despite Guest Column by Clyde Corser Red Hat
Member of Parliament for Yellowhead PHONE determinedly strode across the aisle and Wildrose MLAs tabling a by Craig McArthur
petition signed by over
Letter to the Editor grabbed opposition whip Gordon Brown by the 30,000 Albertans who are Views & News
PAYMENT __VISA __MASTERCARD arm and physically lead him away, and elbowed against the bill.
__ INTERAC __ CHEQUE NDP MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau in the chest in by Deanna Mitchener
RETURN TO: The Weekly Anchor,
Box 6870, Edson, Alberta, T7E 1V2
or email anchorwk@telusplanet.net
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR Shenanigans in the House of Commons
Ph: (780) 723-5787 Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Independent seniors’ advocate needed
5040 3rd Ave., Edson, Alberta Hello again…
(corner of 51st Street & 3rd Avenue)
OTTAWA – Yesterday in the House, a very opposition objected, at which point the Prime to fix long-term care: Eggen by Carlo Klemm
unfortunate situation took place when a member of Jim Eglinski Minister returned to his seat. He remained there
the New Democratic Party (NDP) was unable to for a very brief moment. He then rose and crossed The Weekly Anchor
exercise her right to vote and a Conservative member MP Yellowhead over to the NDP side of the floor and a verbal Keeping In Toucheeping In Touch
K
Member of the
was aggressively escorted by the Prime Minister confrontation ensued with the NDP leader and Edson & District Chamber &
toward his seat. others. Members of Parliament from all sides of Evansburg/Entwistle Chamber by GEORGE VANDERBURG
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
Letter to the Editor There will be many opinions and discussions as to Opposition members were very concerned with the the House started to leave their seats, at which MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
Green plans put onus on taxpayer took place, I want to ensure my constituents have a Liberal government's attempt to gain more power Today, the Liberal government removed Motion 6 Letter to the Editor Policy
point the Prime Minister then returned to his.
what transpired. As I was there and observed what
true understanding of what occurred.
over Parliament and stood standing as an act of
from the Order Paper and the actions of the Prime
The Weekly Anchor welcomes letters to the editor.
Affairs Committee.
We cannot deny climate change. What is in misses the biggest problem we will face long before When the NDP dictates how they want to shut NDP and Conservative members were standing in the solidarity and unified objection. Minister were referred to the Procedure and House All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-
centre area of the chamber when both party Whips
I clearly observed the Prime Minister quickly getting
question is what is causing it. The earth has had cold the world heats up enough to harm us. We will be out down their chosen industry – coal fired power entered the House. Traditionally, members are to be out of his chair, appearing very angry and rushing At times, tempers do flare, but as your Member of publisher who reserves the right to edit for clarity, length
and libel. Letters published do not necessarily reflect the
and warm periods long before man and machinery of drinking water. China has about 10-15 years plants – they are taking a socialist approach. seated when the Whips enter. The reason why they toward the Conservative Caucus Whip, Gordon Parliament, I was appalled by the inappropriate policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All letters must bear the
appeared. 15,000 years ago Edson was covered with before they will have polluted all their fresh and salt Instead they should be there to set emission goals were not in their place was to demonstrate their Brown. During this advance, the Prime Minister actions that took place. I hope all members have name of the writer and include the address and telephone
a 1000 foot deep ice sheet. The glaciers we see water. The Middle East has a water shortage. Closer and standards for the industry to meet. The objection to Government Motion 6, an accidentally pushed aside an NDP member. He then learned that we are all accountable for our actions. number, which will not be published.
today are the remains of this ice sheet. What to home the United States has a serious water decision to shut down would be on the coal plants unconstitutional move by the Liberal government to took the arm of MP Brown and aggressively guided We should and must act appropriately at all times.
warmed up and melted the ice sheet? Geologists problem now. or industry if they cannot or do not meet the curtail the privileges of Members of Parliament. him toward his chair in the House. Members of the
have confirmed there have been at least three ice The NDP are going to perform a magic act I am standards. When dictated flatly to shut down any
ages in the past. sure. They want to diversify the economy but they industry, the onus is on the taxpayer to make up
If we get rid of all vehicles and everything that don't know how or to what. Anyone with a hare- the lost revenue and lost capital investments. The
uses oil, not much would change as far as global brained scheme will be approaching the government taxpayers lose again. The Weekly Anchor 5,868 Audited Canadian
Media Circulation
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
warming is concerned. But our lives would be very for a subsidy. How will any investor put money into For example one of the largest engine Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Audit
much affected for the worse. For example, we have solar energy or wind power when the return on manufacturers, Caterpillar, has stopped making Cat Member of the P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2 Weekly Newspapers
Alberta
to have clothing. The answer given – to be green – investment is a minus figure. Or are we going to engines for trucks as they cannot meet U.S. Edson & District Chamber & SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 25 YEARS! Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Association
Fax: (780) 723-5725
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
is to use wool and cowhides. Sheep and cattle are make sure they make a profit with huge tax subsidies emission standards. This was done with no buyout Evansburg/Entwistle Chamber Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Locally owned
deemed to be methane emitters, so they have to go. as these systems cannot generate enough revenue to or compensation paid for by the U.S. taxpayer. Website: www.weeklyanchor.com family-operated Dana McArthur
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call
What does that leave us? replace themselves. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, 12:00 Noon Publisher/Owner
Most chemicals, medicines and cosmetics are The change to alternative and cleaner energy forms
petro based. The electric cars that are going to be has been taking place long before the NDP jumped Tim Eaton
powered by solar and wind generated electricity in and started dictating that they want everything
require lubrication for their bearings. I guess we will done their way right now. These changes will happen
have to go back to harvesting whales for oil. After but will require investment by the private sector that
all, these are a renewable resource. can see a return on their money. They will not invest Craig & Elaine McArthur
“Green” people will have to walk to protests as we any great amount just for a warm and fuzzy feeling. in Memory Sue Ann Common Cindy Weisser Sonia Roy Dawn Matheson Adrienne Tait Deanna Mitchener
Sales
Ass’t Mgr. Graphic/
Front Desk
Reporter
Reporter
Proofreader/Layout
would have no fuel for their jets or lube for their All industries have been getting their acts together. Representative Layout Administration
bicycles. I wonder if these people would take stock Even the Hinton pulp mill seems to have improved
of their lives, take an honest and close look around its image, all of this without the NDP's input. I do
their houses, workplace and surroundings and not know how “green” people are going to maintain
consider all the things they will have to be without if their arts, social programs and expensive lifestyles
we have no oil, or at the moment no viable by shutting down industries. They are going to do
replacement. All groceries are delivered by truck, this and raise wages in a market that is already out of
train or boat as well as jewelry, movies, paintings, world competition.
furniture, solar panels and wind mills to name a few.
Plastic comes from petrochemicals. Without plastics
there will be no trim in electric cars, cameras, TV's,
cell phones, fridges, dishwashers, most small
appliances and tools – the list goes on and on.
All of this jumping on the green bandwagon
