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Parkland Lodge move-in date postponed indefinitely
by Cassie Kushniruk significantly”. Currently, crews are working to put the
“The second thing is, we're not in a hurry,” finishing touches on the new building,
Although the move-in date for the new Chambers continued. “We want to make sure including flooring, trim, and other finishing
Parkland Lodge was anticipated for April or we're in a position to move the residents at a pieces. “We're expecting the delivery of the
early May of this year, the date has been time that is safe for their health and so they furniture to show up in mid-May, so that will
postponed indefinitely due to construction are also supported by their families. We're be exciting,” Chambers mentioned.
complications and the COVID-19 pandemic. prepared to wait until it's the right time for the Chambers added, “We're anticipating to
Evergreens Foundation CAO Kristen residents.” have building hand-over by the end of May,
Chambers stated that earlier this year, there According to Chambers, although Parkland so we will start some work on the inside doing
were a few complications with the building Lodge residents are excited to move into the some sanitizing and disinfecting; just getting
that resulted in construction interruptions. new building, “I think with everything going the site set up and ready so that as soon as we
Additionally, Chambers mentioned that the on, they're safe and looked after and content are able to move the residents, the building is
COVID-19 virus has had an impact on crew where they're at. The residents have always ready to go. We'll probably start working in
sizes that are allowed to be on site at a time, been very comfortable at the old hospital there in May and start having a little staff
which has “delayed construction site.” presence on site.”
County repeals Well Drilling Equipment Tax Bylaw
by Cassie Kushniruk December 31, 2020. 1, 2020 to the date the bylaw is to any future drilling within
According to the County, the repealed would remain due and Yellowhead County.”
In an effort to send a positive revenue from this tax has been payable to Yellowhead County, Councillor Shawn Berry asked,
message to industry during these steadily declining due to reduced however, no future billing would “If we do all three readings today,
difficult economic times, drilling programs, and in 2020 it take place. does this come into effect
Yellowhead County Council is predicted to fall even further. In Depending on the level of immediately?”
considered repealing the Well order to support industry and activity that takes place, the Director of Corporate and
Drilling Equipment Tax Bylaw potentially make Yellowhead County predicted that the revenue Planning Services Barb Lyons
during their April 14 online County more attractive for loss could range anywhere from replied, “It comes into effect at
Council meeting. drilling activity, Administration $100,000 to $895,000 for the the end of the day.”
A tax on Well Drilling proposed that now is the time to remainder of 2020. The motion to provide three
Equipment is allowable under cancel this tax. Councillor Cherniawsky readings to Bylaw 10.20 being a
Alberta Regulation and As liquidity is one of the expressed support for the Bylaw to Repeal Bylaw 17.15
Yellowhead County has had a greatest challenges facing the oil recommendation, “I agree that was carried unanimously by
bylaw in place for many years and gas industry at the moment, it this does send a positive message Council.
authorizing the collection of the is hoped that the cancellation of
tax. the tax would send a positive
The purpose of the tax was to message to industry that the
allow municipalities to recover County supports them in these
costs for wear and tear on County extremely difficult economic Edson Funeral Home
infrastructure, yet the only times. However, should economic
industry the tax has been times improve in future years,
applicable to is the oil and gas Council would have the ability, as Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
industry. long as provincial regulation A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
Although the current Alberta allows, to implement a new bylaw
PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
FOR RENT Regulation was set to expire at authorizing the tax once again. PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
780-723-3575
the end of 2019, the province If cancelled, any existing well 780-723-3575
NEW MOBILE Can you please underline the New issued a one-year extension to drilling tax invoiced from January www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
mobile
2Bedroom
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EDSON FOOD BANK AD MUST BE
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the rest the same $1800 a month Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank IN COLOR
personalized service.
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2 bedroom, complete
2 bedroom, complete of drop-off
with new furnishings. and pick-up Traditional Funeral Services,
with new furnishings.
Graveside Services and
times Cremation Options with a Crematorium
$1,800 a month
$1,800 a month on site in Edson.
780-723-1350 Cemetery Monuments.
$1,800 Security Deposit
$1,800 Security Deposit The Edson Food Bank We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
is located at
Our Commitment Is To You.
CALL LEXIE 780-723-3110 4511 5th Ave., Edson Our Commitment Is To You.
*Some conditions apply Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor
Parkland Lodge move-in date postponed indefinitely
by Cassie Kushniruk significantly”. Currently, crews are working to put the
“The second thing is, we're not in a hurry,” finishing touches on the new building,
Although the move-in date for the new Chambers continued. “We want to make sure including flooring, trim, and other finishing
Parkland Lodge was anticipated for April or we're in a position to move the residents at a pieces. “We're expecting the delivery of the
early May of this year, the date has been time that is safe for their health and so they furniture to show up in mid-May, so that will
postponed indefinitely due to construction are also supported by their families. We're be exciting,” Chambers mentioned.
complications and the COVID-19 pandemic. prepared to wait until it's the right time for the Chambers added, “We're anticipating to
Evergreens Foundation CAO Kristen residents.” have building hand-over by the end of May,
Chambers stated that earlier this year, there According to Chambers, although Parkland so we will start some work on the inside doing
were a few complications with the building Lodge residents are excited to move into the some sanitizing and disinfecting; just getting
that resulted in construction interruptions. new building, “I think with everything going the site set up and ready so that as soon as we
Additionally, Chambers mentioned that the on, they're safe and looked after and content are able to move the residents, the building is
COVID-19 virus has had an impact on crew where they're at. The residents have always ready to go. We'll probably start working in
sizes that are allowed to be on site at a time, been very comfortable at the old hospital there in May and start having a little staff
which has “delayed construction site.” presence on site.”
County repeals Well Drilling Equipment Tax Bylaw
by Cassie Kushniruk December 31, 2020. 1, 2020 to the date the bylaw is to any future drilling within
According to the County, the repealed would remain due and Yellowhead County.”
In an effort to send a positive revenue from this tax has been payable to Yellowhead County, Councillor Shawn Berry asked,
message to industry during these steadily declining due to reduced however, no future billing would “If we do all three readings today,
difficult economic times, drilling programs, and in 2020 it take place. does this come into effect
Yellowhead County Council is predicted to fall even further. In Depending on the level of immediately?”
considered repealing the Well order to support industry and activity that takes place, the Director of Corporate and
Drilling Equipment Tax Bylaw potentially make Yellowhead County predicted that the revenue Planning Services Barb Lyons
during their April 14 online County more attractive for loss could range anywhere from replied, “It comes into effect at
Council meeting. drilling activity, Administration $100,000 to $895,000 for the the end of the day.”
A tax on Well Drilling proposed that now is the time to remainder of 2020. The motion to provide three
Equipment is allowable under cancel this tax. Councillor Cherniawsky readings to Bylaw 10.20 being a
Alberta Regulation and As liquidity is one of the expressed support for the Bylaw to Repeal Bylaw 17.15
Yellowhead County has had a greatest challenges facing the oil recommendation, “I agree that was carried unanimously by
bylaw in place for many years and gas industry at the moment, it this does send a positive message Council.
authorizing the collection of the is hoped that the cancellation of
tax. the tax would send a positive
The purpose of the tax was to message to industry that the
allow municipalities to recover County supports them in these
costs for wear and tear on County extremely difficult economic Edson Funeral Home
infrastructure, yet the only times. However, should economic
industry the tax has been times improve in future years,
applicable to is the oil and gas Council would have the ability, as Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
industry. long as provincial regulation A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
Although the current Alberta allows, to implement a new bylaw
PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
FOR RENT Regulation was set to expire at authorizing the tax once again. PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
780-723-3575
the end of 2019, the province If cancelled, any existing well 780-723-3575
NEW MOBILE Can you please underline the New issued a one-year extension to drilling tax invoiced from January www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
mobile
2Bedroom
Remember to drop off
We're still here for you,e're still here for you,
your donations for the W
complete with new furnishing's
still offering our
EDSON FOOD BANK AD MUST BE
at Independent Grocer, still offering our
the rest the same $1800 a month Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank IN COLOR
personalized service.
personalized service.
$1800 security Deposit.
Call the Please call for
Please call for
FOR RENT Food Ban
FOR RENT
for
an appointment.
NEW MOBILE
NEW MOBILE current an appointment.
hours
2 bedroom, complete
2 bedroom, complete of drop-off
with new furnishings. and pick-up Traditional Funeral Services,
with new furnishings.
Graveside Services and
times Cremation Options with a Crematorium
$1,800 a month
$1,800 a month on site in Edson.
780-723-1350 Cemetery Monuments.
$1,800 Security Deposit
$1,800 Security Deposit The Edson Food Bank We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
is located at
Our Commitment Is To You.
CALL LEXIE 780-723-3110 4511 5th Ave., Edson Our Commitment Is To You.
*Some conditions apply Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor
