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Victim Services helping the community 24/7
by Deanna Mitchener courses needed. “It takes a big commitment to sexual assaults or domestic violence the police offer
become a volunteer for the Edson and District our services, which are not necessarily accepted as
Victim Services goes through a lot of new teddy Victim Services. We have so many different kinds of people sometimes are unaware of our role in the
bears, handing them out to kids in difficult call-outs from the RCMP we need to ensure our community and think we are counsellors.”
situations. Sometimes the kids just need a bear to volunteers are trained before going out on a call," “What we work is critical incident. We are
cuddle and hang on to for emotional comfort. said Talpash. working with individuals making sure they get the
supports needed from within the community, we are
Donna Watchel said, "We help out a lot with
The Edson and District Victim Services are
IN M
IN MOTIONOTION available on a 24 hour basis, they are free and domestic violence too. If the police get domestic not mental health or counsellors, we are crisis
intervention,” said Talpash.
violence calls they will refer a lot of those to us. We
confidential. Services include on-call crisis
“If it is criminal in natural or a domestic violence
help with sending women to the women's shelter or
assistance to victims requiring immediate emotional
support, crisis intervention, and practical assistance. referring them for different supports. We have we will be with those people right from the initial
They also provide follow up support to victims helped with bus tickets and we have luggage here assault, through the court system, right down to the
which could include resource materials, information because sometimes these woman leave in a hurry sentencing. Some of our files have gone on for a
regarding criminal charges, upcoming court dates, or and have no luggage or clothes.” couple of years. If we can reach them right away
“If there is a victim of crime we will help support
knowledge about the criminal justice system. them through the court systems, letting them know then our services are more valuable,” said Talpash.
For anyone interested in becoming a volunteer or
Colleen Talpash, program manager for Edson and
IN MOTIONOTION District Victim Services, said, “Besides myself and when the court dates are, helping with court to donate a bear or two, or make a monetary
IN M
donation Victim Services would like to hear from
orientation and sitting down and explaining to them
Donna Watchel we have seven active volunteers and
you.
a couple just going through the training process to
Watchel.
become a volunteer.” what court processes will be happening,” said They are located at 115 - 55 Street in the RCMP
“Each volunteer has a lot of education that needs Talpash explained, "The RCMP recommends our building, or you can call 780-723-8813 during the
to be done first, and a very in-depth security check,” services if they get a next of kin call and we attend day and at night the 24 hour RCMP number at 780-
said Talpash. with the RCMP. But if there have been assaults, 723-8800.
It can take anywhere from six months to nine
months to complete the clearance process and
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* Electronic Air Cleaners
* Humidifiers/Air Exchangers
* Sheet Metal Work
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Email: Cameron@readsheating.com
4640 3 Avenue Phone: (780) 723-3553 Donna Watchel and Colleen Talpash with the Edson and District Victim Services Department with a
Edson, AB T7E 1C2 Authorized Dealer Fax: (780) 723-3552 few of the bears that have been donated to their program. photo Deanna Mitchener
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* Furnaces/Air Conditioners
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* Electronic Air Cleaners
* Humidifiers/Air Exchangers
* Sheet Metal Work
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You can count on one hand the number of steps it takes to achieve your the accelerator. Today, most vehicles have fuel-injection systems that
vehicle's fuel consumption ratings and save money at the pump. automatically shut off the flow of fuel to the engine when the accelerator is
1. Accelerate gently. Did you know about half the fuel you consume is used fully released. In other words, a decelerating vehicle is coasting without using
just to accelerate your vehicle? You can conserve up to 15 per cent of fuel by any fuel. When the engine speed drops to idle, the injection system restarts the
accelerating gently and gradually. To maximize your fuel efficiency, take about flow of fuel to prevent the engine from stalling.
five seconds to accelerate from zero to 20 km/h. These five steps were created by the Office of Energy Efficient for Vehicles at
2. Maintain a steady speed. Varying your speed up and down between 75 km/h Natural Resources Canada. Each of the steps is explained in more detail at
and 85 km/h every 18 seconds can increase your fuel use by 20 per cent. On www.vehicles.nrcan.gc.ca.
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4. Avoid high speeds. Most cars, vans, SUVs and pick-up trucks perform most TRUCK & AUTO ACCESSORIES
fuel efficiently when travelling between 50 and 80 km/h. Above this speed, Proudly Serving Edson since 1996
*NOW DOING UNDER-COATING
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* Transmission Fluid * Cooling System Fluid * Driveline Fluids
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Specializing In 5536 1st Ave., Edson, AB
All Autos, RVs Penny’s Car Care Clinic Behind the Nova Inn
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Atco Trailers “Cleaning & Detailing Specialists” Mon. to Fri.: 8:30 am - 5 pm
Commercial Fleets & More Where Your Dirt Is Our Business Ph: (780) 723-4207
Victim Services helping the community 24/7
by Deanna Mitchener courses needed. “It takes a big commitment to sexual assaults or domestic violence the police offer
become a volunteer for the Edson and District our services, which are not necessarily accepted as
Victim Services goes through a lot of new teddy Victim Services. We have so many different kinds of people sometimes are unaware of our role in the
bears, handing them out to kids in difficult call-outs from the RCMP we need to ensure our community and think we are counsellors.”
situations. Sometimes the kids just need a bear to volunteers are trained before going out on a call," “What we work is critical incident. We are
cuddle and hang on to for emotional comfort. said Talpash. working with individuals making sure they get the
supports needed from within the community, we are
Donna Watchel said, "We help out a lot with
The Edson and District Victim Services are
IN M
IN MOTIONOTION available on a 24 hour basis, they are free and domestic violence too. If the police get domestic not mental health or counsellors, we are crisis
intervention,” said Talpash.
violence calls they will refer a lot of those to us. We
confidential. Services include on-call crisis
“If it is criminal in natural or a domestic violence
help with sending women to the women's shelter or
assistance to victims requiring immediate emotional
support, crisis intervention, and practical assistance. referring them for different supports. We have we will be with those people right from the initial
They also provide follow up support to victims helped with bus tickets and we have luggage here assault, through the court system, right down to the
which could include resource materials, information because sometimes these woman leave in a hurry sentencing. Some of our files have gone on for a
regarding criminal charges, upcoming court dates, or and have no luggage or clothes.” couple of years. If we can reach them right away
“If there is a victim of crime we will help support
knowledge about the criminal justice system. them through the court systems, letting them know then our services are more valuable,” said Talpash.
For anyone interested in becoming a volunteer or
Colleen Talpash, program manager for Edson and
IN MOTIONOTION District Victim Services, said, “Besides myself and when the court dates are, helping with court to donate a bear or two, or make a monetary
IN M
donation Victim Services would like to hear from
orientation and sitting down and explaining to them
Donna Watchel we have seven active volunteers and
you.
a couple just going through the training process to
Watchel.
become a volunteer.” what court processes will be happening,” said They are located at 115 - 55 Street in the RCMP
“Each volunteer has a lot of education that needs Talpash explained, "The RCMP recommends our building, or you can call 780-723-8813 during the
to be done first, and a very in-depth security check,” services if they get a next of kin call and we attend day and at night the 24 hour RCMP number at 780-
said Talpash. with the RCMP. But if there have been assaults, 723-8800.
It can take anywhere from six months to nine
months to complete the clearance process and
SALES SERVICE P
P INSTALLATIONS P
SHEET METAL
* Furnace Replacement
* Furnaces/Air Conditioners
* Residential Heating Packages
* Electronic Air Cleaners
* Humidifiers/Air Exchangers
* Sheet Metal Work
FREE ESTIMATES
www.readsheating.ca
Email: Cameron@readsheating.com
4640 3 Avenue Phone: (780) 723-3553 Donna Watchel and Colleen Talpash with the Edson and District Victim Services Department with a
Edson, AB T7E 1C2 Authorized Dealer Fax: (780) 723-3552 few of the bears that have been donated to their program. photo Deanna Mitchener
Count to five for fuel-efficient driving
* Furnace Replacement
* Furnaces/Air Conditioners
* Residential Heating Packages
* Electronic Air Cleaners
* Humidifiers/Air Exchangers
* Sheet Metal Work
Fuel-efficient driving can not only save you hundreds of dollars in fuel each vehicles consume increasingly more fuel the faster they go.
FREE ESTIMATES
year, but it can also improve road safety, prevent unnecessary wear on your 5. Coast to decelerate. By anticipating traffic slowdowns as early as possible,
vehicle and lower harmful greenhouse gas emissions. you can lower your speed, save fuel and money by simply taking your foot off
You can count on one hand the number of steps it takes to achieve your the accelerator. Today, most vehicles have fuel-injection systems that
vehicle's fuel consumption ratings and save money at the pump. automatically shut off the flow of fuel to the engine when the accelerator is
1. Accelerate gently. Did you know about half the fuel you consume is used fully released. In other words, a decelerating vehicle is coasting without using
just to accelerate your vehicle? You can conserve up to 15 per cent of fuel by any fuel. When the engine speed drops to idle, the injection system restarts the
accelerating gently and gradually. To maximize your fuel efficiency, take about flow of fuel to prevent the engine from stalling.
five seconds to accelerate from zero to 20 km/h. These five steps were created by the Office of Energy Efficient for Vehicles at
2. Maintain a steady speed. Varying your speed up and down between 75 km/h Natural Resources Canada. Each of the steps is explained in more detail at
and 85 km/h every 18 seconds can increase your fuel use by 20 per cent. On www.vehicles.nrcan.gc.ca.
level roads and when safe to do so, consider using cruise control. On hilly - NC
terrain and where traffic permits, you'll consume less fuel by allowing your
speed to drop when you travel uphill and building momentum when driving (780) 723-4717 5535 3rd AVE EDSON
downhill. FACEBOOK.COM/RAVENTRUCKACCESSORIES
3. Anticipate traffic. Read the road ahead, anticipate road disruptions, monitor
pedestrians and other vehicles and maintain a comfortable distance between
your vehicle and the one in front of you.
4. Avoid high speeds. Most cars, vans, SUVs and pick-up trucks perform most TRUCK & AUTO ACCESSORIES
fuel efficiently when travelling between 50 and 80 km/h. Above this speed, Proudly Serving Edson since 1996
*NOW DOING UNDER-COATING
We Change More Than Just Your Motor Oil . . .
Let us Tune-Up Your Fuel System!
* Transmission Fluid * Cooling System Fluid * Driveline Fluids
5220 4 Avenue Ph: 712-5333
Edson, AB Fax: 712-5358 WARRANTY APPROVED - NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY
Specializing In 5536 1st Ave., Edson, AB
All Autos, RVs Penny’s Car Care Clinic Behind the Nova Inn
Large Trucks & Odessy Inn
Atco Trailers “Cleaning & Detailing Specialists” Mon. to Fri.: 8:30 am - 5 pm
Commercial Fleets & More Where Your Dirt Is Our Business Ph: (780) 723-4207
