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County Mayor Eglinski talks about impacts of COVID-19
by Cassie Kushniruk that County residents are buying necessities at to cover the cost of the multiplex, so there will
their local stores instead of travelling to larger be no change in that way to the residents of
On April 21, The Weekly Anchor spoke with towns or cities to do their shopping. Yellowhead County.”
Yellowhead County Mayor Jim Eglinski about “We're working with Community Futures Eglinski mentioned that one positive
the impacts COVID-19 is having on the rural West in trying to get an idea on how businesses outcome of the pandemic is that families are
communities and the economy. in the region are being impacted directly,” connecting with one another more and are
Eglinski stated that although residents are Eglinski said. “starting to do things together that they weren't
“coping well” with physical distancing With the drastic drop in the oil and gas doing before”. “What we're seeing is a lot of
protocols, “I believe some people are starting prices, Eglinski believes the local economy families doing things together and groups of
to get a little antsy due to the isolation”. will be heavily impacted once the pandemic is people doing things together just to get through
“People need to be careful that depression over. “It's going to make it very difficult the boredom,” he said. “I hope that continues
doesn't set in,” he said. “I'm encouraging because so many people in this area are after the pandemic.”
people to call a family member or friend and employed in the oil and gas industry,” he said. Eglinski added, “I also think people are more
spend time on the phone talking to people.” “It is going to be a very difficult time over the respectful of each other and are more
Eglinski also stressed the importance of next year.” understanding, and I think the big change is
remaining physically active during long Fortunately, the County has been able to that people are going to be a little bit more
periods of isolation and encouraged residents handle their daily operations and have not been cautious than they were in the past.”
to keep updated on the various federal and drastically impacted by the virus in that way. “I want to thank all the residents of
provincial assistance programs available. “I “We don't feel like we're in that drastic of a Yellowhead County, the businesses, and
would suggest that they contact their local MP situation in Yellowhead County that it requires especially those first responders and the people
or MLA offices' for the contact numbers for moving to that state of emergency, but we're working in our healthcare for the tremendous
the different agencies that are available,” he continuing to be ready to assist the province work that they're doing to support the people
said. and neighboring municipalities if they need of Yellowhead,” Eglinski closed.
With regards to the rural business our help,” Eglinski said.
community, Eglinski stated that County However, Eglinski noted that the County has
businesses are suffering and that these small had to make a lot of changes to services as a
rural communities are being “impacted very result of the virus. “It has shown us that maybe Event Reminder
heavily” as a result. “The restaurant at the we can operate with a little bit less services,”
Petro Can in Niton Junction was a very he said. May 9: For mental health week, join
popular focal point; that's no longer available When asked if the County will be moving the Town of Edson for Darkness to
to them,” he said. “Many people in this area forward with the joint $70 million Multi-Use Light – Mental Health Awareness. Join
are in tourism and recreation-based businesses Facility project in light of the economic crisis,
located throughout the County and these Eglinski said, “At this time we have no change the community and place luminaries or
people are theoretically going to be out of in plans. We believe it's a priority for the a simple candle outside your home to
revenue income for a good portion of the County to have large capital projects continue u n i t e f o r a l i g h t a t d a w n
year.” …because it helps stimulate the local (approximately 5:10 am).
However, Eglinski noted that one positive is economy. We never intended on raising taxes
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PAGE 22 MONDAY APRIL 6, 2020
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY APRIL 27 , 2020 PAGE 11
County Mayor Eglinski talks about impacts of COVID-19
by Cassie Kushniruk that County residents are buying necessities at to cover the cost of the multiplex, so there will
their local stores instead of travelling to larger be no change in that way to the residents of
On April 21, The Weekly Anchor spoke with towns or cities to do their shopping. Yellowhead County.”
Yellowhead County Mayor Jim Eglinski about “We're working with Community Futures Eglinski mentioned that one positive
the impacts COVID-19 is having on the rural West in trying to get an idea on how businesses outcome of the pandemic is that families are
communities and the economy. in the region are being impacted directly,” connecting with one another more and are
Eglinski stated that although residents are Eglinski said. “starting to do things together that they weren't
“coping well” with physical distancing With the drastic drop in the oil and gas doing before”. “What we're seeing is a lot of
protocols, “I believe some people are starting prices, Eglinski believes the local economy families doing things together and groups of
to get a little antsy due to the isolation”. will be heavily impacted once the pandemic is people doing things together just to get through
“People need to be careful that depression over. “It's going to make it very difficult the boredom,” he said. “I hope that continues
doesn't set in,” he said. “I'm encouraging because so many people in this area are after the pandemic.”
people to call a family member or friend and employed in the oil and gas industry,” he said. Eglinski added, “I also think people are more
spend time on the phone talking to people.” “It is going to be a very difficult time over the respectful of each other and are more
Eglinski also stressed the importance of next year.” understanding, and I think the big change is
remaining physically active during long Fortunately, the County has been able to that people are going to be a little bit more
periods of isolation and encouraged residents handle their daily operations and have not been cautious than they were in the past.”
to keep updated on the various federal and drastically impacted by the virus in that way. “I want to thank all the residents of
provincial assistance programs available. “I “We don't feel like we're in that drastic of a Yellowhead County, the businesses, and
would suggest that they contact their local MP situation in Yellowhead County that it requires especially those first responders and the people
or MLA offices' for the contact numbers for moving to that state of emergency, but we're working in our healthcare for the tremendous
the different agencies that are available,” he continuing to be ready to assist the province work that they're doing to support the people
said. and neighboring municipalities if they need of Yellowhead,” Eglinski closed.
With regards to the rural business our help,” Eglinski said.
community, Eglinski stated that County However, Eglinski noted that the County has
businesses are suffering and that these small had to make a lot of changes to services as a
rural communities are being “impacted very result of the virus. “It has shown us that maybe Event Reminder
heavily” as a result. “The restaurant at the we can operate with a little bit less services,”
Petro Can in Niton Junction was a very he said. May 9: For mental health week, join
popular focal point; that's no longer available When asked if the County will be moving the Town of Edson for Darkness to
to them,” he said. “Many people in this area forward with the joint $70 million Multi-Use Light – Mental Health Awareness. Join
are in tourism and recreation-based businesses Facility project in light of the economic crisis,
located throughout the County and these Eglinski said, “At this time we have no change the community and place luminaries or
people are theoretically going to be out of in plans. We believe it's a priority for the a simple candle outside your home to
revenue income for a good portion of the County to have large capital projects continue u n i t e f o r a l i g h t a t d a w n
year.” …because it helps stimulate the local (approximately 5:10 am).
However, Eglinski noted that one positive is economy. We never intended on raising taxes
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EAVESTROUGH INVESTING GLASS
CANADIAN Edson Glass Ltd.
Edson Glass Ltd.
EAVESTROUGH
To serve you better for your
“Quality that shows” To serve you better for your
HOME & AUTOMOTIVE
HOME & AUTOMOTIVE
780-712-6166
Darlene Chouinard GLASS NEEDS
GLASS NEEDS
Consultant
5” EAVESTROUGH,
SOFFIT, FASCIA
4710 4th Avenue, Edson, AB
Tel (780) 723-7526 Mobile (780) 723-0443
Kevin darlene.chouinard@ig.ca
Hohensinn
1509 55 St.
Edson, AB Calvin RobinsonCalvin Robinson
T7E 1X1
780.712.3444 #5, 5101 3
780.712.3444
#5, 5101 3 Ave.Ave.
Fax: 780-723-7805 Box 30044
Fax: 780-723-7805
Box 30044
Email: edsonglass@shaw.ca
Edson, AB T7E 1Y2AB T7E 1Y2
canadianeavestrough@gmail.com *License Sponsored by The Great-West Life Assurance Company Email: edsonglass@shaw.ca Edson,
GLASS ARBORIST SERVICES OPTOMETRIST
GLASS GUY
GLASS GUY Dr. Meagan Hawkshaw, OD
AUTOMOTIVE | RESIDENTIAL | INDUSTRIAL | COMMERCIAL Dr. Tracy Kitz, OD
Optometrist
5015 4th Avenue
Edson, AB
T7E 1V2
CODY MCKEAND Phone: 780-723-2700
CODY MCKEAND
Fax: 780-723-4642
Owner/Operator
Owner/Operator Tree Pruning & Removals
Ornamental Shaping & Hedge Trimming
Stump Grinding & Brush Chipping We now carry Enchroma color vision glasses!
Tree Planting & Tree Protection
780-221-9982
780-221-9982 Risk Assessment & Disease Diagnosis info@infocusedson.com In Office Lab - Sam Day Glasses
www.InFocusEdson.com
glassguy.cody@gmail.com Pine Beetle Tree Assessment & Removal
glassguy.cody@gmail.com
Firesmarting & Custom Thinning To place your ad in the
Business Directory
4842 3rd Ave4842 3rd Ave Web: highcountryarb.com
Edson, ABEdson, AB Email: highcountryarb@gmail.com Call 780-723-5787
