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Lower commodity T THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JULY 4, 2016 PAGE 2
prices and tighter
Supporting cancer margins expected PAGE 6 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
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Keeping eeping
In Touchouch
Tower has historic value In T
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
Edson Legion 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 needs your help
by Deanna Mitchener
The Edson Members also Alberta organ and tissue
Royal Canadian From the care deeply donation –registry agent launch
Legion Joe Publisher’s Desk about
Wynne Branch Dana McArthur supporting the
#51 was forced men and Rob
to cancel its women who
Building Canada Plan Raise the Roof Dinner and Dance serve this country and Remember Merrifield
and silent auction fundraiser on those who made the ultimate Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
September 8 after only selling 22 sacrifice.
tickets. Simply put, the legion has some West Yellowhead MLA Robin Campbell
The fundraising event was needed funds but they do not have the kind
From the to help pay for redoing the aging of money it will take to redo the
Publisher’s Desk roof on the 27 year old building. The roof. They have little option but to Rob
Dana McArthur Tip roof suffered a major failure causing hope it will last the winter without
Merrifield
causing more leaks or damage.
a leak and a temporary patch was
of made. But the roof is long overdue Now here's a heart-warming (and Member of Parliament for Yellowhead Conservative
the Hat for replacement that will cost heart-wrenching) example of how Letter to the Editor Policy
$150,000.
amazing and selfless legion
The Weekly Anchor welcomes letters to the editor.
The event was planned for members are —they are still All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher the NDP invoking closure on iews Man in the
September 17 but the band had to be planning to provide donations to who reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters debate for Bill 6 despite Guest Column by Clyde Corser
cancelled and ticket holders asked to organizations within the published do not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs of this Wildrose MLAs tabling a Red Hat
newspaper. All letters must bear the name of the writer and
return their tickets. community as they always have. include the address and telephone number, which will not be petition signed by over by Craig McArthur
It would be good to remember all If you would like to help by published. Letter to the Editor 30,000 Albertans who are
against the bill.
Letter to the Editor the work the Legion members do to donating to the Raise the Roof
campaign contact the Legion at
aid and support the community.
780-723-3455.
Riding Update: Independent seniors’ advocate needed Hello again… Robin Campbell, MLA
West Yellowhead
Committee on Environment to visit Yellowhead to fix long-term care: Eggen by Carlo Klemm
The Weekly Anchor
Keeping In Toucheeping In Touch
As many of you may know, the House of with the committee and educating its members Member of the K
Edson & District Chamber &
Commons reconvened on September 19th. I have Jim Eglinski on the industries and environmental concerns in Evansburg/Entwistle Chamber by GEORGE VANDERBURG
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
been busy preparing my summer notes from the region. MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
meetings I had with constituents, as well as So far, my office has received over one
attending Alberta Caucus and National Caucus MP Yellowhead thousand responses to the poll in my householder
meetings. sent out this summer on electoral reform. Thank Weekly Anchor
I started out the month recording radio
messages for a 'Don't Drink and Drive' campaign region. I later attended the Conservative National you to those that have responded. If you have Mail Subscription
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over the Labour Day long weekend, as well as a Caucus Meeting to discuss national matters and in the poll and mail it, postage free, to my
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with other Conservative Members of Parliament and Sustainable Development (ENVI) as it visits you on a weekly basis. Letter to the Editor Policy NAME
from Alberta to discuss issues specific to our our riding. I look forward to touring Yellowhead The Weekly Anchor welcomes letters to the Rob
editor. ADDRESS
Merrifield
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5,868 Audited Canadian ion of the editor-publisher who reserv PHONE
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PAGE 2 MONDAY JULY 4, 2016
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 SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
survivors with a for local farmers
‘Clean Shave’ T he Weekly ANCHOR
Comment K
Keeping eeping
In Touchouch
Tower has historic value In T
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
Edson Legion 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 needs your help
by Deanna Mitchener
The Edson Members also Alberta organ and tissue
Royal Canadian From the care deeply donation –registry agent launch
Legion Joe Publisher’s Desk about
Wynne Branch Dana McArthur supporting the
#51 was forced men and Rob
to cancel its women who
Building Canada Plan Raise the Roof Dinner and Dance serve this country and Remember Merrifield
and silent auction fundraiser on those who made the ultimate Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
September 8 after only selling 22 sacrifice.
tickets. Simply put, the legion has some West Yellowhead MLA Robin Campbell
The fundraising event was needed funds but they do not have the kind
From the to help pay for redoing the aging of money it will take to redo the
Publisher’s Desk roof on the 27 year old building. The roof. They have little option but to Rob
Dana McArthur Tip roof suffered a major failure causing hope it will last the winter without
Merrifield
causing more leaks or damage.
a leak and a temporary patch was
of made. But the roof is long overdue Now here's a heart-warming (and Member of Parliament for Yellowhead Conservative
the Hat for replacement that will cost heart-wrenching) example of how Letter to the Editor Policy
$150,000.
amazing and selfless legion
The Weekly Anchor welcomes letters to the editor.
The event was planned for members are —they are still All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher the NDP invoking closure on iews Man in the
September 17 but the band had to be planning to provide donations to who reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters debate for Bill 6 despite Guest Column by Clyde Corser
cancelled and ticket holders asked to organizations within the published do not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs of this Wildrose MLAs tabling a Red Hat
newspaper. All letters must bear the name of the writer and
return their tickets. community as they always have. include the address and telephone number, which will not be petition signed by over by Craig McArthur
It would be good to remember all If you would like to help by published. Letter to the Editor 30,000 Albertans who are
against the bill.
Letter to the Editor the work the Legion members do to donating to the Raise the Roof
campaign contact the Legion at
aid and support the community.
780-723-3455.
Riding Update: Independent seniors’ advocate needed Hello again… Robin Campbell, MLA
West Yellowhead
Committee on Environment to visit Yellowhead to fix long-term care: Eggen by Carlo Klemm
The Weekly Anchor
Keeping In Toucheeping In Touch
As many of you may know, the House of with the committee and educating its members Member of the K
Edson & District Chamber &
Commons reconvened on September 19th. I have Jim Eglinski on the industries and environmental concerns in Evansburg/Entwistle Chamber by GEORGE VANDERBURG
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
been busy preparing my summer notes from the region. MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
meetings I had with constituents, as well as So far, my office has received over one
attending Alberta Caucus and National Caucus MP Yellowhead thousand responses to the poll in my householder
meetings. sent out this summer on electoral reform. Thank Weekly Anchor
I started out the month recording radio
messages for a 'Don't Drink and Drive' campaign region. I later attended the Conservative National you to those that have responded. If you have Mail Subscription
not yet responded, I encourage you to participate
over the Labour Day long weekend, as well as a Caucus Meeting to discuss national matters and in the poll and mail it, postage free, to my
'Back to School Safety' message to remind how we will continue to hold the Liberal Ottawa office. I will be compiling these results in If you would like to receive your Anchor by mail,
drivers to slow down in school zones. Government accountable. order to best represent my constituents' views on please fill out the subscription form below:
I enjoyed the long weekend at home with my The week of September 19, I will be travelling this issue. 1 year subscription: $35.00 (+GST)
family before leaving the following week to meet with the Standing Committee on Environment When I return to Ottawa, I will begin updating Seniors $30.00 (+GST)
with other Conservative Members of Parliament and Sustainable Development (ENVI) as it visits you on a weekly basis. Letter to the Editor Policy NAME
from Alberta to discuss issues specific to our our riding. I look forward to touring Yellowhead The Weekly Anchor welcomes letters to the Rob
editor. ADDRESS
Merrifield
All letters are published at the discret POSTAL CODE Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
5,868 Audited Canadian ion of the editor-publisher who reserv PHONE
The Weekly Anchor Media Circulation
Audit
Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd. es the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters published do not necessarily
Alberta
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta PAYMENT __VISA __MASTERCARD
Your SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS! Weekly Newspapers reflect the policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All letters must bear the name of the
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Association
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
Local In dependant Newspaper Telephone: (780) 723-5787 writer and include the address and telephone number, which will not be published. __ INTERAC __ CHEQUE
Member of the
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
Fax: (780) 723-5725
RETURN TO: The Weekly Anchor,
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Edson & District Chamber Dana McArthur
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Box 6870, Edson, Alberta, T7E 1V2
or email anchorwk@telusplanet.net
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
Ph: (780) 723-5787 Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net
5040 3rd Ave., Edson, Alberta
(corner of 51st Street & 3rd Avenue)
Craig & Elaine McArthur
Sue Ann Common Sonia Roy
in Memory Cindy Weisser Dawn Matheson Adrienne Tait Deanna Mitchener
Sales Ass’t Mgr. Front Desk Proofreader/Layout Reporter
Reporter
Representative Graphic/Layout Administration
Mikaela
Kuefler
