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Town Council approves 2020 Emergency Operating Budget
by Cassie Kushniruk and approval, which also Chouinard commented, “I Councillor Chouinard Zahara noted, “The chances are it's not going
i n c o r p o r a t e d t h e will be voting in favor of asked, “If we did a savings problem with a reduction to make that big of a
Although the Town of following changes: this. I still disagree with of $1.8 million, then what in taxation is it impacts difference,” Zahara
Edson's 2020 budget was Evergreens Seniors the utility bill credit. I am would be the purpose of everybody, but not continued. “The bigger
approved by Council on Requisition (Operations: pleased with the 5% saving the money? What everybody needs the difference will be down
December 3, 2019, it has $ 2 2 3 , 3 8 4 ; C ap ita l: [decrease] in property would be the harm of assistance. I think part of the road when businesses
been necessary to revise $356,044), Education tax.” giving this money back to the discussion we had last are looking at reopening
the budget due to the Property Tax Requisition C o u n c i l l o r T r o y the taxpayers for the next week was let's do a little …how best we can
COVID-19 pandemic and ($3.8 million due to Sorenson said, “I am two years and get some bit now to help as we can position ourselves to
o t h e r b u d g e t a r y province), Designated uncomfortable supporting stability back in the and put some money aside provide that funding
adjustments. Industrial Properties this motion. From what I business and residential once we have a clearer moving forward. I do
A t t h e A p r i l 1 4 Requisition ($5,500), understand, to get us back world?” picture of what is going on agree that people need
Committee of the Whole sidewalk repairs and o n t o o u r A s s e t C o u n c i l l o r J a n e t in our community, help right now, and that's
meeting, Administration crosswalk painting Management Plan, we' re Wilkinson noted, “We whether that is through a why we're reducing by 5%
b r o u g h t f o r w a r d ($50,000), and residential going to need double digit don't really know what's taxation program or a and putting this $100
adjustments to be made by u t i l i t y b i l l c r e d i t tax increases next year or going to happen in the grant program. If in the utility credit in play.”
Council for the 2020 ($248,000). the year after to get back future, but I think we do fall we want to do another Zahara closed, “These
operating budget. This is presented with a on track, and I just can't know now that people are 5% or 10% reduction, we are not easy decisions to
During Council's most 5% decrease in tax put ourselves in that hurting and they need the will have that pot of make and there's a lot
recent meeting on April revenue from 2019 as position. I would support relief now.” money there to deal with we're considering here
21, Council was presented previously discussed by a 5% reduction from the Councillor Sorenson that.” and I appreciate Council's
with the revised 2020 Council. 2020 number, but not stated, “I believe there's “We have a lot of money contribution to those
budget for final discussion C o u n c i l l o r G e a n from the 2019 number.” plenty of federal and in reserves and that is discussions.”
provincial support for our great because it gives us The motion to approve
residents right now to get some flexibility, but to the 2020 Emergency
them through 2020. I throw all the money on the Operating Budget as
believe the real hardships table right now I think presented was carried
are going to happen in would be not the wisest unanimously by Council.
2021, so I believe we thing to do because
should be preparing for
that year as much as we OBITUARY
can and setting some DIECKMAN(N), Fritz
money aside for grants or
support for our residents. I
support a 5% reduction for It is with sadness that we
this year. I am in full announce the peaceful passing
support of the utility of Fritz Bruno Willy
credit; that will help out Dieckman(n) of Evansburg, AB,
residents this year, and formerly of Peers, AB, at the
then have a nice reserve age of 83 years old in his home on April 7,
DO YOU NEED big initiatives next year.” 2020, surrounded by family. Fritz was
for some big projects and
predeceased by his mother and father; Martha
CAO Mike Derricott
Bertha Schebitz (Dieckmann) and Willy August
commented, “A concern
BUSINESS t h a t c o n t i n u e s f o r Adolf Dieckmann; and his wife, Shirley Ann
Dieckman. He had four siblings, seven
Administration is actually
children, thirteen grandchildren, nineteen great
collecting the revenues.
We're still uncertain what
tax collection will look grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, dear
friends and will be missed by many.
CARDS? like. We're hopeful that will be held. If you would like to honor Fritz or
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, no service
most people will be
capable of paying their
taxes in conjunction with the family, donations may be made in his
name to a charity of one’s choice
the programs from the Photos, memories, and condolences may be
NEED MORE federal and provincial shared through www.parkmemorial.com.
government, but I also
think we're realistic that
Park Memorial
BUSINESS CARDS we could see a challenge Family Owned Funeral Home
Edmonton 780-426-0050
in collecting tax revenues,
so that is money we're not
OR WANT NEW ONES even certain that we will Crematorium, Reception Centre
get.”
Edson Mayor Kevin
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PAGE 12 MONDAY APRIL 27, 2020 MONDAY APRIL 27, 2020 PAGE 7
Town Council approves 2020 Emergency Operating Budget
by Cassie Kushniruk and approval, which also Chouinard commented, “I Councillor Chouinard Zahara noted, “The chances are it's not going
i n c o r p o r a t e d t h e will be voting in favor of asked, “If we did a savings problem with a reduction to make that big of a
Although the Town of following changes: this. I still disagree with of $1.8 million, then what in taxation is it impacts difference,” Zahara
Edson's 2020 budget was Evergreens Seniors the utility bill credit. I am would be the purpose of everybody, but not continued. “The bigger
approved by Council on Requisition (Operations: pleased with the 5% saving the money? What everybody needs the difference will be down
December 3, 2019, it has $ 2 2 3 , 3 8 4 ; C ap ita l: [decrease] in property would be the harm of assistance. I think part of the road when businesses
been necessary to revise $356,044), Education tax.” giving this money back to the discussion we had last are looking at reopening
the budget due to the Property Tax Requisition C o u n c i l l o r T r o y the taxpayers for the next week was let's do a little …how best we can
COVID-19 pandemic and ($3.8 million due to Sorenson said, “I am two years and get some bit now to help as we can position ourselves to
o t h e r b u d g e t a r y province), Designated uncomfortable supporting stability back in the and put some money aside provide that funding
adjustments. Industrial Properties this motion. From what I business and residential once we have a clearer moving forward. I do
A t t h e A p r i l 1 4 Requisition ($5,500), understand, to get us back world?” picture of what is going on agree that people need
Committee of the Whole sidewalk repairs and o n t o o u r A s s e t C o u n c i l l o r J a n e t in our community, help right now, and that's
meeting, Administration crosswalk painting Management Plan, we' re Wilkinson noted, “We whether that is through a why we're reducing by 5%
b r o u g h t f o r w a r d ($50,000), and residential going to need double digit don't really know what's taxation program or a and putting this $100
adjustments to be made by u t i l i t y b i l l c r e d i t tax increases next year or going to happen in the grant program. If in the utility credit in play.”
Council for the 2020 ($248,000). the year after to get back future, but I think we do fall we want to do another Zahara closed, “These
operating budget. This is presented with a on track, and I just can't know now that people are 5% or 10% reduction, we are not easy decisions to
During Council's most 5% decrease in tax put ourselves in that hurting and they need the will have that pot of make and there's a lot
recent meeting on April revenue from 2019 as position. I would support relief now.” money there to deal with we're considering here
21, Council was presented previously discussed by a 5% reduction from the Councillor Sorenson that.” and I appreciate Council's
with the revised 2020 Council. 2020 number, but not stated, “I believe there's “We have a lot of money contribution to those
budget for final discussion C o u n c i l l o r G e a n from the 2019 number.” plenty of federal and in reserves and that is discussions.”
provincial support for our great because it gives us The motion to approve
residents right now to get some flexibility, but to the 2020 Emergency
them through 2020. I throw all the money on the Operating Budget as
believe the real hardships table right now I think presented was carried
are going to happen in would be not the wisest unanimously by Council.
2021, so I believe we thing to do because
should be preparing for
that year as much as we OBITUARY
can and setting some DIECKMAN(N), Fritz
money aside for grants or
support for our residents. I
support a 5% reduction for It is with sadness that we
this year. I am in full announce the peaceful passing
support of the utility of Fritz Bruno Willy
credit; that will help out Dieckman(n) of Evansburg, AB,
residents this year, and formerly of Peers, AB, at the
then have a nice reserve age of 83 years old in his home on April 7,
DO YOU NEED big initiatives next year.” 2020, surrounded by family. Fritz was
for some big projects and
predeceased by his mother and father; Martha
CAO Mike Derricott
Bertha Schebitz (Dieckmann) and Willy August
commented, “A concern
BUSINESS t h a t c o n t i n u e s f o r Adolf Dieckmann; and his wife, Shirley Ann
Dieckman. He had four siblings, seven
Administration is actually
children, thirteen grandchildren, nineteen great
collecting the revenues.
We're still uncertain what
tax collection will look grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, dear
friends and will be missed by many.
CARDS? like. We're hopeful that will be held. If you would like to honor Fritz or
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, no service
most people will be
capable of paying their
taxes in conjunction with the family, donations may be made in his
name to a charity of one’s choice
the programs from the Photos, memories, and condolences may be
NEED MORE federal and provincial shared through www.parkmemorial.com.
government, but I also
think we're realistic that
Park Memorial
BUSINESS CARDS we could see a challenge Family Owned Funeral Home
Edmonton 780-426-0050
in collecting tax revenues,
so that is money we're not
OR WANT NEW ONES even certain that we will Crematorium, Reception Centre
get.”
Edson Mayor Kevin
DESIGNED?
E
EDSON HONDA’S RUSH OF RED EVENTDSON HONDA’S RUSH OF RED EVENT
Come get your cards 2019 HONDA CRF125 2019 HONDA CRF 250
2019 HONDA CRF125 2019 HONDA CRF 250 2019 HONDA TRX5002019 HONDA TRX500
RLK "RALLY"
FK
done at The Anchor. FK RLK "RALLY" FA6K RUBICON FA6K RUBICON
c/w 2500 lb Warn Winchc/w 2500 lb Warn Winch
SAVE
SAVE
SAVE
$580 $1580 $1,700
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
Reg Price $3,899 Reg Price $6,499 Reg Price $11,699
5040 3rd Ave. NOW $3,3193,319 NOW $4,9194,919 NOW $9,999 9,999
NOW
$
$
NOW
$
NOW
ONLY
ONLY
ONLY
780-723-5787 ONLY plus freight/pdi ONLY plus freight/pdi ONLY plus freight/pdi
plus freight/pdi
plus freight/pdi
plus freight/pdi
ONL
ONLY AT YOUR EVERYTHING HONDA STORE - EDSON HONDAY AT YOUR EVERYTHING HONDA STORE - EDSON HONDA
www.edsonhonda.com Phone: 780.723.6601
Your Everything Honda Store Toll Free: 1.800.550.4601
5625 4 Avenue
*GST, Freight/PDI extra Fax: 780.723.3932
