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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY APRIL 13, 2020 PAGE 5 COVID-19 UPDATE – Town of Edson(as of April 1st, 2020)
TOWN OF EDSON
TOWN OF EDSON Town of Edson
Town of Edson
Office Hours
Office Hours
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Public Information & Notices 2020
Public Information & Notices 2020 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday
Monday to Friday
COVID-19 UPDATE – Town of Edson (as of April 8th, 2020)
The Town of Edson held a Council meeting on April 7th, 2020 will have impacts on service levels, the resulting
to discuss and finalize a number of issues surrounding the savings would be approximately $540,000 for 2020.
COVID-19 crisis. Among the decisions was an approval of Further emergency budget discussions will be
reducing the rent for the Medical Centre by 50% over the happening at the Committee of the Whole meeting of
next three months to assist the physicians as they adjust to April 14th, 2020.
changing processes and restrictions. Council also approved Again, the Town of Edson is highlighting the
some key recommendations from the Emergency importance of residents following the social/physical
Management Advisory Committee for personal and distancing guidelines. The Town of Edson has set more
business-related supports. strict recommendations than the Province at this
Temporary Tax Payment Due Date. Council has passedall time, asking for gatherings to remain at 10 people or
three readings of Bylaw 2244. This bylaw amendsthe less. This is for public spaces such as parks and trails.
taxation due dates and thesubsequent penalty dates for Playgrounds in Edson remain open to the public at
2020, as directed by the Emergency Management this time as per Provincial recommendations. The
Committee. Town of Edson would just ask that proper social
- Taxes due –September 30, 2020. distancing is taking place and everyone follows
- First penalty run –October 1, 2020 guidelines on hygiene, such as washing hands before
and after attending playgrounds. The mass gathering
- Second penalty run –November 1, 2020 restrictions of 10 or less are also in place. As the
Automatic payments fortax accounts will continue unless the weather is improving, it's important to keep these
restrictions and guidelines in mind. If issues of non-
account holder contacts the finance department with further compliance arise, stronger measures and/or potential
instructions. Residents and businesses that can make closures would be put into place.
payments are encouraged to keep their accounts up to date.
Utility Bill Payment Deferrals. Council has approved the Please stay apprised on the evolving situation through
the following websites.
Emergency Management Advisory Committee
recommendation to defer utility bill payments. The following Edson – www.edson.ca/covid
is now in place: Alberta – www.alberta.ca/covid19
The Town of Edson will continue sending out utility bills but Canada – www.canada.ca/covid19
suspend processing penalties on unpaid utility accounts until
thebills due onAugust25, 2020.From that date on, penalties
will only apply to new balances.
Give utility customers until the end of 2020 to catch up on
the unpaid balances. This allows them to spread the
payments over a number of months if necessary.
Automatic payments for utility accounts will continue unless
the account holder contacts the finance department with
further instructions. Again, customers that can make
payments on time are encouraged to do so. These payments
will still need to be made up in 2020.
Adjustment of Staff Hours. Approval was given for the
reduction of staff hours to a 0.9 schedule. While this move
NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT
Notice is hereby given that the Development Authority has authorized the issuance of the following Development Permits in accordance with the
Town of Edson Land Use Bylaw #2070 as amended:
Permit # Address/Legal Development Type Use Date Issued Online Zoning
Week 1
COU to Minor Eating or
024-2020 5506 4 Avenue (Unit 3)/Plan 461 AJ, Block 162, Lot 1-4 Permitted April 3, 2020 C-3
Drinking Establishment
Week 2
020-2020 7510 4 Avenue/SE ¼ 18-53-17-W5M Demolition Permitted April 1, 2020 C-3A
Any person who deems to be affected by the issuance of any one of these permits may appeal to the Subdivision and Development Authority by
st
4:00 p.m., on the 21 day after the date of issue as published on the Town’s website (www.edson.ca/development). On Permitted Uses,
grounds for appeal must relate only to interpretation, variance, or relaxation of Land Use Bylaw 2070. On Discretionary Uses, all aspects of the
proposed development may be challenged upon appeal. Written notice of appeal, accompanied by the appeal fee as established by Town Council,
must be filed through the Office of the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board at Box 6300, Edson, AB T7E 1T7.
www.edson.ca
TOWN OF EDSON
TOWN OF EDSON Town of Edson
Town of Edson
Office Hours
Office Hours
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Public Information & Notices 2020
Public Information & Notices 2020 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday
Monday to Friday
COVID-19 UPDATE – Town of Edson (as of April 8th, 2020)
The Town of Edson held a Council meeting on April 7th, 2020 will have impacts on service levels, the resulting
to discuss and finalize a number of issues surrounding the savings would be approximately $540,000 for 2020.
COVID-19 crisis. Among the decisions was an approval of Further emergency budget discussions will be
reducing the rent for the Medical Centre by 50% over the happening at the Committee of the Whole meeting of
next three months to assist the physicians as they adjust to April 14th, 2020.
changing processes and restrictions. Council also approved Again, the Town of Edson is highlighting the
some key recommendations from the Emergency importance of residents following the social/physical
Management Advisory Committee for personal and distancing guidelines. The Town of Edson has set more
business-related supports. strict recommendations than the Province at this
Temporary Tax Payment Due Date. Council has passedall time, asking for gatherings to remain at 10 people or
three readings of Bylaw 2244. This bylaw amendsthe less. This is for public spaces such as parks and trails.
taxation due dates and thesubsequent penalty dates for Playgrounds in Edson remain open to the public at
2020, as directed by the Emergency Management this time as per Provincial recommendations. The
Committee. Town of Edson would just ask that proper social
- Taxes due –September 30, 2020. distancing is taking place and everyone follows
- First penalty run –October 1, 2020 guidelines on hygiene, such as washing hands before
and after attending playgrounds. The mass gathering
- Second penalty run –November 1, 2020 restrictions of 10 or less are also in place. As the
Automatic payments fortax accounts will continue unless the weather is improving, it's important to keep these
restrictions and guidelines in mind. If issues of non-
account holder contacts the finance department with further compliance arise, stronger measures and/or potential
instructions. Residents and businesses that can make closures would be put into place.
payments are encouraged to keep their accounts up to date.
Utility Bill Payment Deferrals. Council has approved the Please stay apprised on the evolving situation through
the following websites.
Emergency Management Advisory Committee
recommendation to defer utility bill payments. The following Edson – www.edson.ca/covid
is now in place: Alberta – www.alberta.ca/covid19
The Town of Edson will continue sending out utility bills but Canada – www.canada.ca/covid19
suspend processing penalties on unpaid utility accounts until
thebills due onAugust25, 2020.From that date on, penalties
will only apply to new balances.
Give utility customers until the end of 2020 to catch up on
the unpaid balances. This allows them to spread the
payments over a number of months if necessary.
Automatic payments for utility accounts will continue unless
the account holder contacts the finance department with
further instructions. Again, customers that can make
payments on time are encouraged to do so. These payments
will still need to be made up in 2020.
Adjustment of Staff Hours. Approval was given for the
reduction of staff hours to a 0.9 schedule. While this move
NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT
Notice is hereby given that the Development Authority has authorized the issuance of the following Development Permits in accordance with the
Town of Edson Land Use Bylaw #2070 as amended:
Permit # Address/Legal Development Type Use Date Issued Online Zoning
Week 1
COU to Minor Eating or
024-2020 5506 4 Avenue (Unit 3)/Plan 461 AJ, Block 162, Lot 1-4 Permitted April 3, 2020 C-3
Drinking Establishment
Week 2
020-2020 7510 4 Avenue/SE ¼ 18-53-17-W5M Demolition Permitted April 1, 2020 C-3A
Any person who deems to be affected by the issuance of any one of these permits may appeal to the Subdivision and Development Authority by
st
4:00 p.m., on the 21 day after the date of issue as published on the Town’s website (www.edson.ca/development). On Permitted Uses,
grounds for appeal must relate only to interpretation, variance, or relaxation of Land Use Bylaw 2070. On Discretionary Uses, all aspects of the
proposed development may be challenged upon appeal. Written notice of appeal, accompanied by the appeal fee as established by Town Council,
must be filed through the Office of the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board at Box 6300, Edson, AB T7E 1T7.
www.edson.ca
