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From the Local businesses... WORLD
Publisher’s Desk
Dana McArthur SINCE IT
Member Canadian Association of Journalists
Now is the time to consider the people they employ are
how much local businesses suffering as a result of those WAS FLAT.
From the need the support of the closures and adjustments due
Publisher’s Desk community. Due to Covid-19 to this pandemic. So please
Dana McArthur many local businesses have remember to think about this,
Member Canadian Association of Journalists
had to temporarily close or before you order from one of
severely alter their business those online faceless web-
operations. based shopping giants.
Edson and Yellowhead Many local stores are
County businesses have offering safe curbside or
always gone above and home delivery and can often
beyond to support the special order what you need.
community. Local charities, Why not give them a call or NEED
not-for-profits, local events send them a message and
and causes have always ask? After all, that's what NEW
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community. people when they need it
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Stay safe and stay healthy.
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The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who WORLD
reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. All letters must
bear the name of the writer —and must also include the address and SINCE IT
telephone number (which will not be published). The publisher will
consider withholding the writer’s name from print if there is a WAS FLAT.
legitimate case for reprisals.
Letters published do not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs of
Jim Eglinski this newspaper.
MP Yellowhead Media Release:
Open Letter:
RCMP officers threatened with COVID-19 contamination The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor Policy
All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who reserves the right
West Yellowhead MLA My RCMP release John Ferguson, Alberta RCMP's Officer- safety and security of Albertans. These must also include the address and telephone number (which will not be published). The
to edit for clarity, length and libel. All letters must bear the name of the writer —and
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ViewPoint in-Charge of Criminal Operations. “To times are unprecedented, and we want publisher will consider withholding the writer’s name from print if there is a legitimate 0 Audited
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Your
case for reprisals.
actually carry out these threats would be
Albertans to know we are prepared and
Local Independent Newspaper
by Adrienne Tait
SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS!
Members of the Alberta RCMP have
Gerald Soroka reported being threatened in the context of an Assault on a Peace Officer.” ready to serve across this province. OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m. PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
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past several days, RCMP officers have
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ViewPoint reported being threatened to be coughed on Wetaskiwin, Alta. That individual was with respect to slowing the spread of 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta
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by Cassie Kushniruk by members of the public who claim to be charged with assault on a police officer COVID-19. Telephone: (780) 723-5787
Fax: (780) 723-5725
COVID-19 positive. and failure to comply with the Public For more information on COVID-19 and Website: www.weeklyanchor.com
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Health Act.
Gerald Soroka virus is a threat to the wellbeing and health We want Albertans to know that their how Albertans can protect themselves and Member of the Edson & District Canadian Weekly Newspapers 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
“The threat to transmit the COVID-19
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
others, please visit
Alberta
Media Circulation
T
MP Yellowhead of our members which is a criminal provincial police force is fully www.Alberta.ca/COVID-19 Chamber of Commerce Audit Association 780-723-5787 The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
780-723-5787
offence,” said Assistant Commissioner operational, and continues to ensure the
HELP SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM The Weekly Anchor Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Canadian
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
Media Circulation
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Your SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS! Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Audit
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m.
Local Independent Newspaper Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Views & News
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call Fax: (780) 723-5725 Alberta by Deanna Mitchener
Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net
Weekly Newspapers
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association
Gerald Soroka
MP Yellowhead Member of the 6,300 Audited
Edson & District
Chamber of The Weekly Anchor
CORRECTION Dana McArthur Sue Ann Cassie Brianne Benson Shaylyn The Weekly Anchor
Common
Apologies on my behalf to the Edson Cycling Association for a Commerce Publisher/Owner Sales Representative Kushniruk Writer Thornton Your Local Independent Newspaper
Writer
Reporter
misqoute of projected full cost build of the new Bike Park that is Canadian Association of Journalists member
Canadian Association
of Journalists member
going in out at Willmore. In the last issue my article incorrectly said Your Local Independent Newspaper
$350,000 when actually it is a $624,000 projected cost for the full
build. Please accept my apologies and I take full blame, not the
Weekly Anchor. Deanna Mitchener 6,300 Audited Circulation 6,300 Audited Circulation
Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221
Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221
6,300 Audited SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS!
The Weekly Anchor Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Canadian YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS! OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
Media Circulation
Your SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS! P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2 Audit OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m.
Local Independent Newspaper Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call Fax: (780) 723-5725 Alberta
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Member of the 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Canadian Member of the Member of the Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd. Canadian
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
Media Circulation
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P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Audit
Edson & District Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Weekly Newspapers Edson & District Edson & District 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Audit
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Chamber of
Alberta
Fax: (780) 723-5725
Telephone: (780) 723-5787
Fax: (780) 723-5725
Chamber of Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Association Commerce Chamber of Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association
Alberta
Weekly Newspapers
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Website: www.weeklyanchor.com
Commerce
Shaylyn
Cassie
Sue Ann
Commerce Dana McArthur Sales Representative Kushniruk Brianne Benson Thornton
Common
Writer
Publisher/Owner
Writer
Reporter
Canadian Association
Canadian Association
of Journalists member of Journalists member
Cassie
Shaylyn
Dana McArthur Sue Ann Kushniruk Brianne Benson Thornton
Publisher/Owner Common Reporter Writer Writer
Canadian Association Sales Representative Canadian Association Dana McArthur Sue Ann Cassie Brianne Benson Shaylyn
of Journalists member of Journalists member Common Kushniruk Writer Thornton
Publisher/Owner Reporter Writer
Canadian Association Sales Representative Canadian Association
of Journalists member of Journalists member
he Weekly ANCHOR
Comment
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
MONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2019 PAGE 7
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
Letter to the Editor Policy
The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the Editor
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
All letters are published at the discretion of the
editor-publisher who reserves the right to edit for
clarity, length and libel. All letters must bear the
name of the writer —and must also include the
address and telephone number (which will not be PAGE 14 MONDAY APRIL 13, 2020 MONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2019 PAGE 7 West Yellowhead MLA
published). The publisher will consider withholding Martin Long
the writer’s name from print if there is a legitimate PAGE 8 MONDAY APRIL 13, 2020 THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
case for reprisals. HELP SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM
Letters published do not necessarily reflect the T he Weekly ANCHOR
policies or beliefs of this newspaper. FACT-
Comment CHECKING
GUEST EDITORIAL/COMMENT THE
From the Local businesses... WORLD
Publisher’s Desk
Dana McArthur SINCE IT
Member Canadian Association of Journalists
Now is the time to consider the people they employ are
how much local businesses suffering as a result of those WAS FLAT.
From the need the support of the closures and adjustments due
Publisher’s Desk community. Due to Covid-19 to this pandemic. So please
Dana McArthur many local businesses have remember to think about this,
Member Canadian Association of Journalists
had to temporarily close or before you order from one of
severely alter their business those online faceless web-
operations. based shopping giants.
Edson and Yellowhead Many local stores are
County businesses have offering safe curbside or
always gone above and home delivery and can often
beyond to support the special order what you need.
community. Local charities, Why not give them a call or NEED
not-for-profits, local events send them a message and
and causes have always ask? After all, that's what NEW
found a generous response being a community is all HELP SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM
Riding Update: from the business about —people helping FACT- WEBDONUTS
community. people when they need it
Open Letter: Now, local businesses and most. CHECKING
Stay safe and stay healthy.
Letter to the Editor Letter to the Editor Policy: THE
The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who WORLD
reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. All letters must
bear the name of the writer —and must also include the address and SINCE IT
telephone number (which will not be published). The publisher will
consider withholding the writer’s name from print if there is a WAS FLAT.
legitimate case for reprisals.
Letters published do not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs of
Jim Eglinski this newspaper.
MP Yellowhead Media Release:
Open Letter:
RCMP officers threatened with COVID-19 contamination The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor Policy
All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who reserves the right
West Yellowhead MLA My RCMP release John Ferguson, Alberta RCMP's Officer- safety and security of Albertans. These must also include the address and telephone number (which will not be published). The
to edit for clarity, length and libel. All letters must bear the name of the writer —and
6,30
ViewPoint in-Charge of Criminal Operations. “To times are unprecedented, and we want publisher will consider withholding the writer’s name from print if there is a legitimate 0 Audited
The Weekly Anchor
Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221
Your
case for reprisals.
actually carry out these threats would be
Albertans to know we are prepared and
Local Independent Newspaper
by Adrienne Tait
SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS!
Members of the Alberta RCMP have
Gerald Soroka reported being threatened in the context of an Assault on a Peace Officer.” ready to serve across this province. OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m. PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call
Members of the public are reminded to
Currently, there is only one recorded
MP Yellowhead the current COVID-19 pandemic. In the incident that has led to charges in adhere to current public health guidelines CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon
past several days, RCMP officers have
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
ViewPoint reported being threatened to be coughed on Wetaskiwin, Alta. That individual was with respect to slowing the spread of 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
by Cassie Kushniruk by members of the public who claim to be charged with assault on a police officer COVID-19. Telephone: (780) 723-5787
Fax: (780) 723-5725
COVID-19 positive. and failure to comply with the Public For more information on COVID-19 and Website: www.weeklyanchor.com
Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net
Health Act.
Gerald Soroka virus is a threat to the wellbeing and health We want Albertans to know that their how Albertans can protect themselves and Member of the Edson & District Canadian Weekly Newspapers 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
“The threat to transmit the COVID-19
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
others, please visit
Alberta
Media Circulation
T
MP Yellowhead of our members which is a criminal provincial police force is fully www.Alberta.ca/COVID-19 Chamber of Commerce Audit Association 780-723-5787 The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
780-723-5787
offence,” said Assistant Commissioner operational, and continues to ensure the
HELP SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM The Weekly Anchor Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Canadian
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
Media Circulation
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Your SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS! Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Audit
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m.
Local Independent Newspaper Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Views & News
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call Fax: (780) 723-5725 Alberta by Deanna Mitchener
Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net
Weekly Newspapers
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association
Gerald Soroka
MP Yellowhead Member of the 6,300 Audited
Edson & District
Chamber of The Weekly Anchor
CORRECTION Dana McArthur Sue Ann Cassie Brianne Benson Shaylyn The Weekly Anchor
Common
Apologies on my behalf to the Edson Cycling Association for a Commerce Publisher/Owner Sales Representative Kushniruk Writer Thornton Your Local Independent Newspaper
Writer
Reporter
misqoute of projected full cost build of the new Bike Park that is Canadian Association of Journalists member
Canadian Association
of Journalists member
going in out at Willmore. In the last issue my article incorrectly said Your Local Independent Newspaper
$350,000 when actually it is a $624,000 projected cost for the full
build. Please accept my apologies and I take full blame, not the
Weekly Anchor. Deanna Mitchener 6,300 Audited Circulation 6,300 Audited Circulation
Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221
Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221
6,300 Audited SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS!
The Weekly Anchor Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Canadian YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS! OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
Media Circulation
Your SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS! P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2 Audit OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m.
Local Independent Newspaper Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call Fax: (780) 723-5725 Alberta
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Association DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call
Weekly Newspapers
Website: www.weeklyanchor.com CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon
Member of the 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Canadian Member of the Member of the Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd. Canadian
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
Media Circulation
Media Circulation
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Audit
Edson & District Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Weekly Newspapers Edson & District Edson & District 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Audit
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Chamber of
Alberta
Fax: (780) 723-5725
Telephone: (780) 723-5787
Fax: (780) 723-5725
Chamber of Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Association Commerce Chamber of Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association
Alberta
Weekly Newspapers
Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net
Website: www.weeklyanchor.com
Commerce
Shaylyn
Cassie
Sue Ann
Commerce Dana McArthur Sales Representative Kushniruk Brianne Benson Thornton
Common
Writer
Publisher/Owner
Writer
Reporter
Canadian Association
Canadian Association
of Journalists member of Journalists member
Cassie
Shaylyn
Dana McArthur Sue Ann Kushniruk Brianne Benson Thornton
Publisher/Owner Common Reporter Writer Writer
Canadian Association Sales Representative Canadian Association Dana McArthur Sue Ann Cassie Brianne Benson Shaylyn
of Journalists member of Journalists member Common Kushniruk Writer Thornton
Publisher/Owner Reporter Writer
Canadian Association Sales Representative Canadian Association
of Journalists member of Journalists member
