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Remembering heroes ViewPoint
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Canada. We Dana McArthur the time to look at each
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choose what These are the people Rob
we want to be, free to choose where that we honor during Remembrance
Building Canada Plan we want to live, free to choose what Day, along with all those who served Merrifield
we believe, and frre to choose who and continue to serve, our nation. Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
our leaders are. We are free to choose On November 11, at the Cenotaph
most of the things that affect our daily beside the Edson Legion and in the West Yellowhead MLA Robin Campbell
lives. communities across the Yellowhead
From the But did you know that this freedom County, people will be paying tribute
Publisher’s Desk didn't come for free? Our military and giving thanks. This is a thank you Rob
Dana McArthur Tip sons and daughters paid the price for we should keep in our hearts every Letter to the Editor Policy
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the Hat fought in the war, did not return. freedom, so dearly bought. All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-
Nearly one in ten Canadians who
publisher who reserves the right to edit for clarity,
“And so, when we see a poppy worn,
Those who did, carried with them the Let us reflect on the burden borne length and libel. Letters published do not necessarily the NDP invoking closure on iews Man in the
physical and emotional scars of By those who gave their very all reflect the policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All debate for Bill 6 despite Guest Column by Clyde Corser
terrible battles. When asked to answer their country's call letters must bear the name of the writer and include Wildrose MLAs tabling a Red Hat
The pages of our Remembrance Day That we at home in peace might live. the address and telephone number, which will not be petition signed by over by Craig McArthur
section in this newspaper are filled Then wear a poppy! Remember - and published. Letter to the Editor 30,000 Albertans who are
with the faces of loved ones. Many of Give!” against the bill.
Riding Update: Fall statement shows federal gov’t borrowing additional $32 billion Independent seniors’ advocate needed Robin Campbell, MLA
This week, Liberal Finance Minister, Bill potential to generate revenue and attract private Hello again… West Yellowhead
Letter to the Editor Morneau presented an update on the economy and Jim Eglinski investment. With these new initiatives, the to fix long-term care: Eggen by Carlo Klemm
the government's finances for the next five years.
government is hoping to attract foreign investment
He announced that forecasts for GDP growth have into Canada to help deliver results. However, a
been downgraded and he unveiled new spending MP Yellowhead sluggish and unstable economy with higher taxes
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immigration programs, and foreign investment attractive to foreign investment. Upon coming into Edson & District Chamber &
attraction. more money—money that will have to be paid back office last year, the Liberals also promised an Evansburg/Entwistle Chamber by GEORGE VANDERBURG
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
During the 2015 federal election campaign, Justin by Canadian workers, families, and job creators. increased focus on infrastructure. On this promise MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
Trudeau had promised Canadians that if he With this government's increased deficit spending, as well, we see that they have failed. Of the 860
borrowed billions of dollars, a Liberal Government our economy continues to struggle. In fact, since infrastructure projects approved by the Liberals so
would be able to create jobs and grow the economy. the Prime Minister was elected, the economy hasn't far, only a few have broken ground.
This has not happened. Now, the Liberals have created a single additional full time job. Finance All of this is in complete contrast with the former
decided to double down on their unsuccessful plan. officials confirm that GDP growth will be lower Conservative Government under then Prime
In his update this week, Minister Morneau compared to the projections in Budget 2016 (from Minister Stephen Harper. While in government, we
announced that the Liberal Government will be 1.4% to 1.2% in 2016 and 2.2% to 2% in 2017). managed to deliver record infrastructure funding
borrowing an extra $32 billion over the next five The Economic Statement also announced $15 for Canadian communities.
years with not even a mention of a return to billion will go to capitalize the new Canada The Fall Economic Statement is yet another sign
balanced budgets. In fact, it appears that even their Infrastructure Bank. The Bank will use this capital that the government's growth plan is not delivering
previous long term plan to balance the budget has along with $20 billion in additional equity and debt results. The Liberal fiscal update further proves Letter to the Editor Policy
been completely abandoned. Their only solution to commitments from the federal government (at no that the out-of-control spending Liberals are back. The Weekly Anchor welcomes letters to the Rob
problems seems to be to borrow and spend even fiscal cost) to fund infrastructure projects with the editor.
Merrifield
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Shandy's Dream for a Cure surpasses goal
Lower commodity T THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JULY 4, 2016 PAGE 2
prices and tighter
Supporting cancer margins expected PAGE 6 MONDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2016 THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
survivors with a for local farmers
‘Clean Shave’ T he Weekly ANCHOR
Comment Keeping eeping
K
In T
Tower has historic value In Touchouch
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
Thank you to My MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
Remembering heroes ViewPoint
Unpaid leave to by Adrienne Tait Rob Merrifield
care for seriously Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
ill relative Views & News those who serve
by Deanna Mitchener
We enjoy a them gave their lives Alberta organ and tissue
lot of From the fighting for our
freedom in Publisher’s Desk freedom, so please, take donation –registry agent launch
Canada. We Dana McArthur the time to look at each
are free to one.
choose what These are the people Rob
we want to be, free to choose where that we honor during Remembrance
Building Canada Plan we want to live, free to choose what Day, along with all those who served Merrifield
we believe, and frre to choose who and continue to serve, our nation. Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
our leaders are. We are free to choose On November 11, at the Cenotaph
most of the things that affect our daily beside the Edson Legion and in the West Yellowhead MLA Robin Campbell
lives. communities across the Yellowhead
From the But did you know that this freedom County, people will be paying tribute
Publisher’s Desk didn't come for free? Our military and giving thanks. This is a thank you Rob
Dana McArthur Tip sons and daughters paid the price for we should keep in our hearts every Letter to the Editor Policy
Merrifield
of this freedom, we so often seem to take single day of the year. The Weekly Anchor welcomes letters to the editor. Member of Parliament for Yellowhead Conservative
for granted.
It is a small price to give for our
the Hat fought in the war, did not return. freedom, so dearly bought. All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-
Nearly one in ten Canadians who
publisher who reserves the right to edit for clarity,
“And so, when we see a poppy worn,
Those who did, carried with them the Let us reflect on the burden borne length and libel. Letters published do not necessarily the NDP invoking closure on iews Man in the
physical and emotional scars of By those who gave their very all reflect the policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All debate for Bill 6 despite Guest Column by Clyde Corser
terrible battles. When asked to answer their country's call letters must bear the name of the writer and include Wildrose MLAs tabling a Red Hat
The pages of our Remembrance Day That we at home in peace might live. the address and telephone number, which will not be petition signed by over by Craig McArthur
section in this newspaper are filled Then wear a poppy! Remember - and published. Letter to the Editor 30,000 Albertans who are
with the faces of loved ones. Many of Give!” against the bill.
Riding Update: Fall statement shows federal gov’t borrowing additional $32 billion Independent seniors’ advocate needed Robin Campbell, MLA
This week, Liberal Finance Minister, Bill potential to generate revenue and attract private Hello again… West Yellowhead
Letter to the Editor Morneau presented an update on the economy and Jim Eglinski investment. With these new initiatives, the to fix long-term care: Eggen by Carlo Klemm
the government's finances for the next five years.
government is hoping to attract foreign investment
He announced that forecasts for GDP growth have into Canada to help deliver results. However, a
been downgraded and he unveiled new spending MP Yellowhead sluggish and unstable economy with higher taxes
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and policy initiatives related to infrastructure, and ever-increasing debt will certainly not be The Weekly Anchor K
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immigration programs, and foreign investment attractive to foreign investment. Upon coming into Edson & District Chamber &
attraction. more money—money that will have to be paid back office last year, the Liberals also promised an Evansburg/Entwistle Chamber by GEORGE VANDERBURG
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
During the 2015 federal election campaign, Justin by Canadian workers, families, and job creators. increased focus on infrastructure. On this promise MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
Trudeau had promised Canadians that if he With this government's increased deficit spending, as well, we see that they have failed. Of the 860
borrowed billions of dollars, a Liberal Government our economy continues to struggle. In fact, since infrastructure projects approved by the Liberals so
would be able to create jobs and grow the economy. the Prime Minister was elected, the economy hasn't far, only a few have broken ground.
This has not happened. Now, the Liberals have created a single additional full time job. Finance All of this is in complete contrast with the former
decided to double down on their unsuccessful plan. officials confirm that GDP growth will be lower Conservative Government under then Prime
In his update this week, Minister Morneau compared to the projections in Budget 2016 (from Minister Stephen Harper. While in government, we
announced that the Liberal Government will be 1.4% to 1.2% in 2016 and 2.2% to 2% in 2017). managed to deliver record infrastructure funding
borrowing an extra $32 billion over the next five The Economic Statement also announced $15 for Canadian communities.
years with not even a mention of a return to billion will go to capitalize the new Canada The Fall Economic Statement is yet another sign
balanced budgets. In fact, it appears that even their Infrastructure Bank. The Bank will use this capital that the government's growth plan is not delivering
previous long term plan to balance the budget has along with $20 billion in additional equity and debt results. The Liberal fiscal update further proves Letter to the Editor Policy
been completely abandoned. Their only solution to commitments from the federal government (at no that the out-of-control spending Liberals are back. The Weekly Anchor welcomes letters to the Rob
problems seems to be to borrow and spend even fiscal cost) to fund infrastructure projects with the editor.
Merrifield
All letters are published at the discret Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
5,868 Audited Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd. Canadian ion of the editor-publisher who reserv
The Weekly Anchor 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Media Circulation
Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 Audit es the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters published do not necessarily
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