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Edson Fire
Dept gets new
Duty Officer
truck...
Canadian
Alberta
Small Business
Business of
Media Circulation
of the Year 2009 Award Winner
the Year 2010
Audit
Association
THIS AD SPOT HAS BEEN CANCELLED - KENNEDY
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE Nation Youth Week
The Weekly Anchor food and fun!
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR IS FREE ONLINE: WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM 5040 3rd Ave,
Edson
CHRISTMAS EDITORIAL
780-723-5787
EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER
SPECIAL 'Spooktacular' Halloween Haunt
ONLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!NLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!
O
Christmas The Weekly SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS
brings local youth together
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018
Win A EDITION MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2020 WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COMWWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM VOL. 29, NO. 5 VOL. 31, NO. 16 Fire department welcomes 22 new Yellowhead County firefighter recruits and cadets
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK Greetings & More! THANK To our amazing staff and guestso our amazing staff and guests E Scott is
THANK
T
Letters to Santa,
Day
Day
Employee of the Monthmployee of the Month
Day Gift!
Fundraiser receives Nov. 11 IN PAPER YOU! for your ongoing support February’s
YOU!
for your ongoing support
Employee
of the
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! ‘Lest we CONTEST! 2016! Month
Forget’
see story page 7 ADMIN WEEK Town revises 2020 budget to mitigate
SEE INSIDE Celebrating
ENERGY & OIL
Administrative COVID-19 fiscal impacts to residents
Professionals
FEATURE:
WELLNESS CHAMBER Week... by Cassie Kushniruk achieving this is by revisiting have been through their along with some other cost
One of the ways the Town is Managers and their managers feasibly be put off in 2020,
ENERGY
Town hosts
Mother Son
PROJECT Rotary Kicks TOWN 2019 see page 15 pandemic, the Town of Edson is originally passed in December resulting amount that has been includes, but is not limited to,
In response to the COVID-19 the 2020 budget —which was respective budgets, and the saving initiatives. This
EDUCATION
Soirée...
Business
looking into ways to mitigate of 2019— in order to look for saved for 2020 is $1.8 million. the cancellation of the 2020
Awards
IN ACTION!
into Gala... TOWN the financial impact on ways to find savings. This amount came about by Canada Day event, the
ratepayers.
D e p a r t m e n t G e n e r a l looking at services that could
continued pg 2
Gear see pages 25-28 FCSS
see pages 4, 12-13
distributes
Family Fun
P.C. PARTY
Bags...
see page 8
see page 16
see pages 23 to 27
FARM & FIELD COUNTY
News and Views
Vanessa Bergan with her three children and Sam Blackett took advantage of the warmer weather recently. "We are social distancing
from a lot of people, but it is so hard," said Blackett. photo Deanna Mitchener Alberta 5% reduction
in residential
Break-in and Fire Culture Days and non- DATE AND VOLUME
residential taxes
approved...
see pgs 24-25
at Niton Petro-Can see page 9 CHANGED FOR
Tip of the Hat:
COMMENT
continued pg 2
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore The support of MARCH 16 ISSUE
friends and
continued pg 11 family...
- MLA Long
Budget see page 8 Father-Daughter Gala
released...
Bonhomme
Edson and Area’s Best COMICS
Winter Carnival
Source for Real Estate
Look inside to see WE ARE CL We Love our Community, We love our Clients, We love our Team
WE ARE CLOSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30OSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30
the best in real estate Share our fun For the Health and Safety of all involved, we are offering Curb Side Pick Up,
Appointments can be made by phone or F
and agents in our area. Appointments can be made by phone or Facebook.acebook. By Appointment Only. Please Call 780-723-3618 to set up an appointment.
family comics W
We will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19 e will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19
pandemic threat has ended. Thank You.ou.
pandemic threat has ended. Thank Y
for some quality During this unusual time the Blackburn family was finding different ways to celebrate Easter. Dad Mike and Alex his son Thymes T 306 Main Street, Edson From our Hearts to Yours…. Stay Healthy, Follow the Health Recommendations,
Thymes TwowoThymes Two
306 Main Street, Edson
time away from decided to enjoy the snow in their backyard by paying homage to the Easter Bunny with this amazing snow sculpture. Unique Gifts & More Ph: 780-723-3350 Love those around you and restore. We will see each other very soon
Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
Precious screens... submitted
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... see pages 12-13
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: Thanks Mom for all your photo Deanna Mitchener
Gala Service questions EDSON Call for an appointment or curb side delivery 780-723-3618
Support and Love
Ambulance
...see page 8 780-725-9739 PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
The Weekly Anchor For all your glass and window needs
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson AMI Preferred Service Centre
780-723-5787 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042 photo Cassie Kushniruk
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
The Weekly Anchor
SHOP FROM HOME
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson SHOP FROM HOME
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787
D
FREE
LOCAL DELIVER
WOK BOX EDSON FREE LOCAL DELIVERY OR CURBSIDE PICK-UP AVAILABLEY OR CURBSIDE PICK-UP AVAILABLE Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
Main Street, Edson
DELIVER Brendon 780-723-6677 (1995) LTD.
780-723-6677
Brendon
7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta
*subject to change
Lauretta Alaina Angela
Lauretta
Angela
Alaina
16 - Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,8,9,12,13,16
24 - Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,7,10,11,14,15,18,20,21,24
Dept gets new
Duty Officer
truck...
Canadian
Alberta
Small Business
Business of
Media Circulation
of the Year 2009 Award Winner
the Year 2010
Audit
Association
THIS AD SPOT HAS BEEN CANCELLED - KENNEDY
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE Nation Youth Week
The Weekly Anchor food and fun!
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR IS FREE ONLINE: WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM 5040 3rd Ave,
Edson
CHRISTMAS EDITORIAL
780-723-5787
EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER
SPECIAL 'Spooktacular' Halloween Haunt
ONLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!NLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!
O
Christmas The Weekly SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS
brings local youth together
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018
Win A EDITION MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2020 WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COMWWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM VOL. 29, NO. 5 VOL. 31, NO. 16 Fire department welcomes 22 new Yellowhead County firefighter recruits and cadets
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK Greetings & More! THANK To our amazing staff and guestso our amazing staff and guests E Scott is
THANK
T
Letters to Santa,
Day
Day
Employee of the Monthmployee of the Month
Day Gift!
Fundraiser receives Nov. 11 IN PAPER YOU! for your ongoing support February’s
YOU!
for your ongoing support
Employee
of the
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! ‘Lest we CONTEST! 2016! Month
Forget’
see story page 7 ADMIN WEEK Town revises 2020 budget to mitigate
SEE INSIDE Celebrating
ENERGY & OIL
Administrative COVID-19 fiscal impacts to residents
Professionals
FEATURE:
WELLNESS CHAMBER Week... by Cassie Kushniruk achieving this is by revisiting have been through their along with some other cost
One of the ways the Town is Managers and their managers feasibly be put off in 2020,
ENERGY
Town hosts
Mother Son
PROJECT Rotary Kicks TOWN 2019 see page 15 pandemic, the Town of Edson is originally passed in December resulting amount that has been includes, but is not limited to,
In response to the COVID-19 the 2020 budget —which was respective budgets, and the saving initiatives. This
EDUCATION
Soirée...
Business
looking into ways to mitigate of 2019— in order to look for saved for 2020 is $1.8 million. the cancellation of the 2020
Awards
IN ACTION!
into Gala... TOWN the financial impact on ways to find savings. This amount came about by Canada Day event, the
ratepayers.
D e p a r t m e n t G e n e r a l looking at services that could
continued pg 2
Gear see pages 25-28 FCSS
see pages 4, 12-13
distributes
Family Fun
P.C. PARTY
Bags...
see page 8
see page 16
see pages 23 to 27
FARM & FIELD COUNTY
News and Views
Vanessa Bergan with her three children and Sam Blackett took advantage of the warmer weather recently. "We are social distancing
from a lot of people, but it is so hard," said Blackett. photo Deanna Mitchener Alberta 5% reduction
in residential
Break-in and Fire Culture Days and non- DATE AND VOLUME
residential taxes
approved...
see pgs 24-25
at Niton Petro-Can see page 9 CHANGED FOR
Tip of the Hat:
COMMENT
continued pg 2
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore The support of MARCH 16 ISSUE
friends and
continued pg 11 family...
- MLA Long
Budget see page 8 Father-Daughter Gala
released...
Bonhomme
Edson and Area’s Best COMICS
Winter Carnival
Source for Real Estate
Look inside to see WE ARE CL We Love our Community, We love our Clients, We love our Team
WE ARE CLOSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30OSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30
the best in real estate Share our fun For the Health and Safety of all involved, we are offering Curb Side Pick Up,
Appointments can be made by phone or F
and agents in our area. Appointments can be made by phone or Facebook.acebook. By Appointment Only. Please Call 780-723-3618 to set up an appointment.
family comics W
We will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19 e will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19
pandemic threat has ended. Thank You.ou.
pandemic threat has ended. Thank Y
for some quality During this unusual time the Blackburn family was finding different ways to celebrate Easter. Dad Mike and Alex his son Thymes T 306 Main Street, Edson From our Hearts to Yours…. Stay Healthy, Follow the Health Recommendations,
Thymes TwowoThymes Two
306 Main Street, Edson
time away from decided to enjoy the snow in their backyard by paying homage to the Easter Bunny with this amazing snow sculpture. Unique Gifts & More Ph: 780-723-3350 Love those around you and restore. We will see each other very soon
Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
Precious screens... submitted
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... see pages 12-13
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: Thanks Mom for all your photo Deanna Mitchener
Gala Service questions EDSON Call for an appointment or curb side delivery 780-723-3618
Support and Love
Ambulance
...see page 8 780-725-9739 PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
The Weekly Anchor For all your glass and window needs
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson AMI Preferred Service Centre
780-723-5787 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042 photo Cassie Kushniruk
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
The Weekly Anchor
SHOP FROM HOME
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson SHOP FROM HOME
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787
D
FREE
LOCAL DELIVER
WOK BOX EDSON FREE LOCAL DELIVERY OR CURBSIDE PICK-UP AVAILABLEY OR CURBSIDE PICK-UP AVAILABLE Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
Main Street, Edson
DELIVER Brendon 780-723-6677 (1995) LTD.
780-723-6677
Brendon
7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta
*subject to change
Lauretta Alaina Angela
Lauretta
Angela
Alaina
16 - Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,8,9,12,13,16
24 - Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,7,10,11,14,15,18,20,21,24
