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MP Soroka speaks about impacts of COVID-19
on individuals, businesses, and economy
by Cassie Kushniruk paying themselves a salary, some have been COVID-19 virus is “weighing heavily” on
paying it in dividends, and some don't have many individual's minds for a number of
On April 7, The Weekly Anchor spoke with the documentation to show that they've got a reasons. “First of all, am I going to have a job
Yellowhead MP Gerald Soroka about how the 30% decrease in that year. There are a lot of to come back to?” he said. “Secondly, if I
COVID-19 pandemic is affecting local problems with the program to assist the small have a job, is it going to compensate for
businesses and individuals, as well as the businesses especially.” everything I've borrowed? How is it going to
impact the virus will have on mental health, “Even individually, depending on what affect my retirement plans?”
services, and, ultimately, the economy. organization you work for, if that business “The next problem is that when you are
When asked how the virus is impacting survives, there's a great possibility that you'll sitting at home and don't have anything else to
local businesses, Soroka replied, “We've been be hired back. If not, then you might be out of occupy your time with, you think or you
in a downturn for quite some time already, so a job,” Soroka continued. “The next thing is worry about all these things,” Soroka
unless the government comes out with some depending on your salary range, that continued.
more programs to assist small businesses, I emergency benefit may not cover your income With regards to impacts on services, Soroka
am very concerned about their success in the that you've been used to before.” stated that although essential services will
future. The proprietors…haven't really been Soroka added that the financial aspect of the likely remain open, it may impact individuals
who can no longer afford these services due to
job loss or reduced hours. “Unless they have
enough money to follow through, they're
going to have to start relying on food banks
and the charity of their neighbors or
something to get them through this difficult
time,” he said.
“The fear of the virus is definitely on
everyone's mind,” said Soroka. “I've also been
hearing a lot of people telling me that once we
get out of the coronavirus, what is our
economy going to look like because we are
borrowing so much more money. This is
going to have a big impact on all three levels
of government. In order to stimulate the
economy and get people back to work and
start generating huge sums of money to start
paying down our deficit is going to be a
challenge as well.”
Soroka closed, “I hope that everyone is safe
and secure and that we don't have the
outbreak as severe as they do in other parts of
the country and the world. I hope everyone
stays healthy, safe, and strong throughout this
Social distancing with the little ones, seen here is a mom and her two youngsters out for a country walk in and we can rebuild our economy once again
the Tollerton Estates area on April 6, 2020 and move forward in a positive direction.”
Alberta RCMP warn citizens
of spike in COVID-19 scams
RCMP release Here are some tips to remember if you are
contacted:
Since the beginning of the month, there has - Never give out personal or financial
been a spike in COVID-19 related scams in details if you didn’t initiate the call.
Canada. The most common reports are - If you didn’t initiate the contact, you don’t
fraudulent merchandise sales and phishing know who you’re talking to.
emails. - Don’t click on suspicious links or
The fraudulent merchandise sales frequently attachments.
involve the sale and/or giveaway of health- Install anti-virus software.
related products such as facemasks and - Be skeptical of emails even if they look
COVID-19 tests. There are also “free” legitimate.
products being advertised where the victim - Check the “from” address by hovering
We are a Patient-Centered and Caring Community Pharmacy must pay a fake shipping fee. over the name.
The phishing emails impersonate agencies
- Check the Canadian Anti-Fraud website
Locally Owned, Locally Operated and Locally Committed such as the Red Cross, the World Health for a list of reported scams.
Organization, the Ministry of Health, Public
We encourage anyone who receives these
Health Canada, the Canada Revenue Agency,
and more. Typically, individuals are contacted texts or emails to go online and report them
to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre:
Due to COVID 19 there is a growing need for self isolation. We are offering free delivery of through email or SMS and provided a link https://www.antifraudcentre-
medications to your doorstep during this period. We can access you over the phone and prescribe which prompts them to fill out personal and centreantifraude.ca/report-signalez-eng.htm
banking information. In some cases, the link
If you have been the victim of a fraud,
and renew medications. Avoid unnecessary visits to hospitals and clinics and stay healthy. contains suspected malware. report it to your local police service and to
Other scams that occur involve individuals
Give us a call today 780-725-0282 being advised of fake positive test results, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre online at:
www.antifraudcentre.ca. You should also
donation campaigns, door-to-door contact your bank and credit card company if
Address: 4924 – 4 Avenue, Edson, AB (Just beside Subway) Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am - 7pm decontamination services, and self-assessment you believe your personal or financial
Owners: Sabia Saincher and Himmat Panwar Weekends and Holidays: 10am - 3pm surveys. information has been compromised.
Check News Canada
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 10 MONDAY APRIL 6, 2020
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY APRIL 13 , 2020 PAGE 3
MP Soroka speaks about impacts of COVID-19
on individuals, businesses, and economy
by Cassie Kushniruk paying themselves a salary, some have been COVID-19 virus is “weighing heavily” on
paying it in dividends, and some don't have many individual's minds for a number of
On April 7, The Weekly Anchor spoke with the documentation to show that they've got a reasons. “First of all, am I going to have a job
Yellowhead MP Gerald Soroka about how the 30% decrease in that year. There are a lot of to come back to?” he said. “Secondly, if I
COVID-19 pandemic is affecting local problems with the program to assist the small have a job, is it going to compensate for
businesses and individuals, as well as the businesses especially.” everything I've borrowed? How is it going to
impact the virus will have on mental health, “Even individually, depending on what affect my retirement plans?”
services, and, ultimately, the economy. organization you work for, if that business “The next problem is that when you are
When asked how the virus is impacting survives, there's a great possibility that you'll sitting at home and don't have anything else to
local businesses, Soroka replied, “We've been be hired back. If not, then you might be out of occupy your time with, you think or you
in a downturn for quite some time already, so a job,” Soroka continued. “The next thing is worry about all these things,” Soroka
unless the government comes out with some depending on your salary range, that continued.
more programs to assist small businesses, I emergency benefit may not cover your income With regards to impacts on services, Soroka
am very concerned about their success in the that you've been used to before.” stated that although essential services will
future. The proprietors…haven't really been Soroka added that the financial aspect of the likely remain open, it may impact individuals
who can no longer afford these services due to
job loss or reduced hours. “Unless they have
enough money to follow through, they're
going to have to start relying on food banks
and the charity of their neighbors or
something to get them through this difficult
time,” he said.
“The fear of the virus is definitely on
everyone's mind,” said Soroka. “I've also been
hearing a lot of people telling me that once we
get out of the coronavirus, what is our
economy going to look like because we are
borrowing so much more money. This is
going to have a big impact on all three levels
of government. In order to stimulate the
economy and get people back to work and
start generating huge sums of money to start
paying down our deficit is going to be a
challenge as well.”
Soroka closed, “I hope that everyone is safe
and secure and that we don't have the
outbreak as severe as they do in other parts of
the country and the world. I hope everyone
stays healthy, safe, and strong throughout this
Social distancing with the little ones, seen here is a mom and her two youngsters out for a country walk in and we can rebuild our economy once again
the Tollerton Estates area on April 6, 2020 and move forward in a positive direction.”
Alberta RCMP warn citizens
of spike in COVID-19 scams
RCMP release Here are some tips to remember if you are
contacted:
Since the beginning of the month, there has - Never give out personal or financial
been a spike in COVID-19 related scams in details if you didn’t initiate the call.
Canada. The most common reports are - If you didn’t initiate the contact, you don’t
fraudulent merchandise sales and phishing know who you’re talking to.
emails. - Don’t click on suspicious links or
The fraudulent merchandise sales frequently attachments.
involve the sale and/or giveaway of health- Install anti-virus software.
related products such as facemasks and - Be skeptical of emails even if they look
COVID-19 tests. There are also “free” legitimate.
products being advertised where the victim - Check the “from” address by hovering
We are a Patient-Centered and Caring Community Pharmacy must pay a fake shipping fee. over the name.
The phishing emails impersonate agencies
- Check the Canadian Anti-Fraud website
Locally Owned, Locally Operated and Locally Committed such as the Red Cross, the World Health for a list of reported scams.
Organization, the Ministry of Health, Public
We encourage anyone who receives these
Health Canada, the Canada Revenue Agency,
and more. Typically, individuals are contacted texts or emails to go online and report them
to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre:
Due to COVID 19 there is a growing need for self isolation. We are offering free delivery of through email or SMS and provided a link https://www.antifraudcentre-
medications to your doorstep during this period. We can access you over the phone and prescribe which prompts them to fill out personal and centreantifraude.ca/report-signalez-eng.htm
banking information. In some cases, the link
If you have been the victim of a fraud,
and renew medications. Avoid unnecessary visits to hospitals and clinics and stay healthy. contains suspected malware. report it to your local police service and to
Other scams that occur involve individuals
Give us a call today 780-725-0282 being advised of fake positive test results, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre online at:
www.antifraudcentre.ca. You should also
donation campaigns, door-to-door contact your bank and credit card company if
Address: 4924 – 4 Avenue, Edson, AB (Just beside Subway) Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am - 7pm decontamination services, and self-assessment you believe your personal or financial
Owners: Sabia Saincher and Himmat Panwar Weekends and Holidays: 10am - 3pm surveys. information has been compromised.
