Page 1 - April 15, 2019
P. 1
see pages 14 to 17
KENNEDY K Not all dentures are created equally. We specialize in providing comfortable & natural looking dentures.
DENTURE DENTURE
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Day
Day 780-723-7655 Quality caring service • New dentures, reline and repairs • Partial dentures and implant over-dentures
Seniors may be eligible for Dental Assistance for the Seniors Program
Nov. 11 4902-5th Ave, Edson Small Business Business of Canadian
Alberta
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‘Lest we Association of the Year 2009 Award Winner the Year 2010 Audit Thymes TwoThymes TwowoThymes Two
CHRISTMAS EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER JA JA
JACK &CK &CK &
Forget’
THE
THE
THE
Win A The Weekly BEANSTALKTALKTALK
BEANS
BEANS
SPECIAL
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK SEE INSIDE SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS 306 Main Street, Edson
GARDEN TOWERARDEN TOWERARDEN TOWER
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Unique Gifts & More
Unique Gifts & More
306 Main Street, Edson
Fundraiser receives Day Gift! Christmas TOWN WWW VOL Ph: 780-723-3350
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018
MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2019
VOL. 29, NO. 50. 30, NO. 15
Ph: 780-723-3350
EDITION
IN PAPER
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! CONTEST! 2016! Letters to Santa, Update on Province dissolves funding for Regional
Greetings & More!
see story page 7 capital planning Elder Abuse Prevention Coordinator
presented to
ENERGY & OIL Town Council... by Cassie Kushniruk (FCSS), in cooperation with the Community Response (CCR) Coordinated Community
To w n o f H i n t o n a n d initiative.
Reponse provincial grant
FEATURE: For the past three years, Town Yellowhead County, has been a The initiative, which is program, has made significant
ENERGY see page 6 o f E d s o n F a m i l y a n d collaborative partner in the funded through the Taking strides in the community to
Community Support Services r e g i o n a l C o o r d i n a t e d Action Against Elder Abuse
Rotary TOWN EDUCATION SCENE continued pg 3
WELLNESS Kicks IN ACTION! Edson Fire Dept VOLUNTEER FAIR!
into
PCHS One Act
PROJECT Gear see pages 25-28 continues
takes the
lifesaving MFR
stage at the
Red Brick...
program...
P.C. PARTY
see page 21
see page 8
COUNTY
FARM & FIELD
News and Views Yellowhead
Alberta County finalist
in 'Smart Cities'
Culture Days challenge...
see pgs 24-25 see page 8
Tip of the Hat: COMMENT
Election
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore Mudslinging
'Spooktacular' Halloween Haunt continued pg 11 low... The Kinette Club of Edson participated in the April 8 Volunteer Fair. Pictured are (L to R) Julia Warnock, Kristine Kaye Schalm,
reaches new
and Val Kuzmic. photo Shaylyn Thornton
see page 11
brings local youth together Bonhomme REAL ESTATE Youth Council discuss recycling
Winter Carnival and possible ban on plastic bags
Edson and Area’s
Best Source for by Cassie Kushniruk plastic bag ban across the Mayor Kevin Zahara stated work,” Mayor Zahara added.
Real Estate On April 8 during Town of municipality. that the Town recently hired an “There's certainly a lot more
Youth Councillor Maggy individual to be dedicated to work we need to do, like at
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca and agents in our area. Edson Youth Council's monthly Woelfing initiated the environmental stewardship, Repsol Place where we don't (1995) LTD.
Look inside to see
the best in real estate
Father-Daughter meeting, Youth Councillors led conversation by asking Town whose responsibilities will have any organics bins. It's 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta
a discussion concerning local Council representatives about include ensuring green policies really important that we as an
Gala 780-725-9739 recycling programs and the their recycling programs in are in place. organization follows through
EDSON
“We have started some of that
possibility of implementing a town buildings.
continued pg 2
...see page 8 Glenwood Park Veterinary Clinic
Glenwood Park Veterinary Clinic
NEW VET CLINIC IN EDSON!
NEW VET CLINIC IN EDSON! AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
Papa John’s ad pulled see Sue Does your pet have: bad breath, itching, ear infection? For all your glass and window needs
Does your pet need annual shots, surgery, vet check?
call 723-4042
5529 3 Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1L6
5529 3 Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1L6
Ph: 780-725-0133
Ph: 780-725-0133
info@gparkvet.com Fax: 780-725-0136 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042 Fax: 723-5663 photo Cassie Kushniruk
info@gparkvet.com
Fax: 780-725-0136
Better Ingredients, Better P
Better Ingredients, Better Pizzaizza
NOW
NOW
HAPPY EASTER!
HIRING! Hours: 11 am - 11 pm Sun. to Thurs.; 11 am to 1 am Fri. and Sat. Angela Store Hours: Mon 10-6, Tues 10-6, Wed 10-6, Thurs 10-8, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun CLOSEDStore Hours: Mon 10-6, Tues 10-6, Wed 10-6, Thurs 10-8, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun CLOSED Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
HIRING!
780-725-9393
780-725-9393
Apply
Apply
Within
Within
Across from Independent Foods
Main Street, Edson
BEST DEALS ONLINE ONL
BEST DEALS ONLINE ONLY! papajohns.comY! papajohns.com
780-723-6677
780-723-6677
Angela
Brendon
Lauretta
Mickilli
Mickilli Lauretta Brendon
KENNEDY K Not all dentures are created equally. We specialize in providing comfortable & natural looking dentures.
DENTURE DENTURE
KENNEDY
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE CLINIC CLINIC Come see us and we will show you the difference!
Day
Day 780-723-7655 Quality caring service • New dentures, reline and repairs • Partial dentures and implant over-dentures
Seniors may be eligible for Dental Assistance for the Seniors Program
Nov. 11 4902-5th Ave, Edson Small Business Business of Canadian
Alberta
Media Circulation
Thymes T
‘Lest we Association of the Year 2009 Award Winner the Year 2010 Audit Thymes TwoThymes TwowoThymes Two
CHRISTMAS EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER JA JA
JACK &CK &CK &
Forget’
THE
THE
THE
Win A The Weekly BEANSTALKTALKTALK
BEANS
BEANS
SPECIAL
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK SEE INSIDE SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS 306 Main Street, Edson
GARDEN TOWERARDEN TOWERARDEN TOWER
G G
Unique Gifts & More
Unique Gifts & More
306 Main Street, Edson
Fundraiser receives Day Gift! Christmas TOWN WWW VOL Ph: 780-723-3350
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018
MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2019
VOL. 29, NO. 50. 30, NO. 15
Ph: 780-723-3350
EDITION
IN PAPER
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! CONTEST! 2016! Letters to Santa, Update on Province dissolves funding for Regional
Greetings & More!
see story page 7 capital planning Elder Abuse Prevention Coordinator
presented to
ENERGY & OIL Town Council... by Cassie Kushniruk (FCSS), in cooperation with the Community Response (CCR) Coordinated Community
To w n o f H i n t o n a n d initiative.
Reponse provincial grant
FEATURE: For the past three years, Town Yellowhead County, has been a The initiative, which is program, has made significant
ENERGY see page 6 o f E d s o n F a m i l y a n d collaborative partner in the funded through the Taking strides in the community to
Community Support Services r e g i o n a l C o o r d i n a t e d Action Against Elder Abuse
Rotary TOWN EDUCATION SCENE continued pg 3
WELLNESS Kicks IN ACTION! Edson Fire Dept VOLUNTEER FAIR!
into
PCHS One Act
PROJECT Gear see pages 25-28 continues
takes the
lifesaving MFR
stage at the
Red Brick...
program...
P.C. PARTY
see page 21
see page 8
COUNTY
FARM & FIELD
News and Views Yellowhead
Alberta County finalist
in 'Smart Cities'
Culture Days challenge...
see pgs 24-25 see page 8
Tip of the Hat: COMMENT
Election
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore Mudslinging
'Spooktacular' Halloween Haunt continued pg 11 low... The Kinette Club of Edson participated in the April 8 Volunteer Fair. Pictured are (L to R) Julia Warnock, Kristine Kaye Schalm,
reaches new
and Val Kuzmic. photo Shaylyn Thornton
see page 11
brings local youth together Bonhomme REAL ESTATE Youth Council discuss recycling
Winter Carnival and possible ban on plastic bags
Edson and Area’s
Best Source for by Cassie Kushniruk plastic bag ban across the Mayor Kevin Zahara stated work,” Mayor Zahara added.
Real Estate On April 8 during Town of municipality. that the Town recently hired an “There's certainly a lot more
Youth Councillor Maggy individual to be dedicated to work we need to do, like at
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca and agents in our area. Edson Youth Council's monthly Woelfing initiated the environmental stewardship, Repsol Place where we don't (1995) LTD.
Look inside to see
the best in real estate
Father-Daughter meeting, Youth Councillors led conversation by asking Town whose responsibilities will have any organics bins. It's 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta
a discussion concerning local Council representatives about include ensuring green policies really important that we as an
Gala 780-725-9739 recycling programs and the their recycling programs in are in place. organization follows through
EDSON
“We have started some of that
possibility of implementing a town buildings.
continued pg 2
...see page 8 Glenwood Park Veterinary Clinic
Glenwood Park Veterinary Clinic
NEW VET CLINIC IN EDSON!
NEW VET CLINIC IN EDSON! AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
Papa John’s ad pulled see Sue Does your pet have: bad breath, itching, ear infection? For all your glass and window needs
Does your pet need annual shots, surgery, vet check?
call 723-4042
5529 3 Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1L6
5529 3 Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1L6
Ph: 780-725-0133
Ph: 780-725-0133
info@gparkvet.com Fax: 780-725-0136 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042 Fax: 723-5663 photo Cassie Kushniruk
info@gparkvet.com
Fax: 780-725-0136
Better Ingredients, Better P
Better Ingredients, Better Pizzaizza
NOW
NOW
HAPPY EASTER!
HIRING! Hours: 11 am - 11 pm Sun. to Thurs.; 11 am to 1 am Fri. and Sat. Angela Store Hours: Mon 10-6, Tues 10-6, Wed 10-6, Thurs 10-8, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun CLOSEDStore Hours: Mon 10-6, Tues 10-6, Wed 10-6, Thurs 10-8, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun CLOSED Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
HIRING!
780-725-9393
780-725-9393
Apply
Apply
Within
Within
Across from Independent Foods
Main Street, Edson
BEST DEALS ONLINE ONL
BEST DEALS ONLINE ONLY! papajohns.comY! papajohns.com
780-723-6677
780-723-6677
Angela
Brendon
Lauretta
Mickilli
Mickilli Lauretta Brendon
