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From the WORLD
Publisher’s Desk during COVID-19
Dana McArthur SINCE IT
Member Canadian Association of Journalists
Dear their homes,
Letter to the Editor Policy: friends, West Yellowhead MLA residences, WAS FLAT.
I know that
The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the Editor From the many people Martin Long and small
businesses
All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher Publisher’s Desk in West for the next
Dana McArthur
who reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. All Member Canadian Association of Journalists Yellowhead 90 days. At
letters must bear the name of the writer —and must also include are struggling to deal with new this time, no one will be cut off
the address and telephone number (which will not be published). from their electricity or. In the
The publisher will consider withholding the writer’s name from realities during the COVID-19
print if there is a legitimate case for reprisals. pandemic. As we face these difficult weeks to come, our
Letters published do not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs difficult times together, I government will continue to
of this newspaper. would like to share some put measures in place that
information and resources that support Albertans.
are available to support Our government has also
Albertans. increased funding to charities NEED
Public health officials here in and social services in Alberta
Alberta are working tirelessly to help protect the most HELP SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM NEW
to bring up-to-date information vulnerable during this
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highly recommend that you
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the most up-to-date and Civil Society, where I will
information. have the opportunity to voice
Letter to the Editor Our government has declared Albertan's concerns and advise THE
Letter to the Editor a Public Health State of on how our government can WORLD
address them.
Emergency. This decision was
not taken lightly, but will be Public health officials agree SINCE IT
essential to ensure that officials that social distancing will save
have the resources and lives in the weeks and months WAS FLAT.
authority to contain the spread to come.
of illness. Some ways to practice social
Jim Eglinski that many Albertans are facing distancing include maintaining
Our government recognizes
two metres of distance from
MP Yellowhead Media Release: the loss of employment due to others, and avoiding
unnecessary activities like
the ongoing crisis. Beginning
Open Letter: the week of March 23, dinner parties and social Letter to the Editor Policy Letter to the Editor Policy
individuals meeting public gatherings. One of the most The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the Editor
health requirements to self- effective ways to prevent The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the Editor All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who reserves the right
West Yellowhead MLA My isolate or who are the primary contracting the virus is simply must also include the address and telephone number (which will not be published). The
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Gerald Soroka federal support begins in April. us, but together, we will Letters published do not necessarily reflect the Member of the Edson & District Canadian Weekly Newspapers 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
We have a challenge ahead of
Alberta
In addition, all Albertans will
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MP Yellowhead be able to defer utility bills for weather this storm. policies or beliefs of this newspaper. Chamber of Commerce Audit Association 780-723-5787 The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
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CORRECTION Dana McArthur Sue Ann Cassie Brianne Benson Shaylyn The Weekly Anchor
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Apologies on my behalf to the Edson Cycling Association for a Commerce Publisher/Owner Sales Representative Kushniruk Writer Thornton Your Local Independent Newspaper
Reporter
Writer
misqoute of projected full cost build of the new Bike Park that is Canadian Association of Journalists member
Canadian Association
of Journalists member
going in out at Willmore. In the last issue my article incorrectly said Your Local Independent Newspaper
$350,000 when actually it is a $624,000 projected cost for the full
build. Please accept my apologies and I take full blame, not the
Weekly Anchor. Deanna Mitchener 6,300 Audited Circulation 6,300 Audited Circulation
Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221
Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221
6,300 Audited SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS!
The Weekly Anchor Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Canadian YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS! OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
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Your SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS! P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2 Audit OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
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Local Independent Newspaper Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
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P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Chamber of
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Alberta
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Commerce
Shaylyn
Cassie
Sue Ann
Commerce Dana McArthur Sales Representative Kushniruk Brianne Benson Thornton
Common
Writer
Publisher/Owner
Reporter
Writer
Canadian Association
Canadian Association
of Journalists member of Journalists member
Cassie
Shaylyn
Dana McArthur Sue Ann Kushniruk Brianne Benson Thornton
Publisher/Owner Common Reporter Writer Writer
Canadian Association Sales Representative Canadian Association Dana McArthur Sue Ann Cassie Brianne Benson Shaylyn
of Journalists member of Journalists member Common Kushniruk Writer Thornton
Publisher/Owner Reporter Writer
Canadian Association Sales Representative Canadian Association
of Journalists member of Journalists member
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PAGE 8 MONDAY APRIL 6, 2020 MONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2019 PAGE 7
T he Weekly ANCHOR HELP SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM
FACT-
Comment CHECKING
Struggles with new realities
GUEST EDITORIAL/COMMENT THE
From the WORLD
Publisher’s Desk during COVID-19
Dana McArthur SINCE IT
Member Canadian Association of Journalists
Dear their homes,
Letter to the Editor Policy: friends, West Yellowhead MLA residences, WAS FLAT.
I know that
The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the Editor From the many people Martin Long and small
businesses
All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher Publisher’s Desk in West for the next
Dana McArthur
who reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. All Member Canadian Association of Journalists Yellowhead 90 days. At
letters must bear the name of the writer —and must also include are struggling to deal with new this time, no one will be cut off
the address and telephone number (which will not be published). from their electricity or. In the
The publisher will consider withholding the writer’s name from realities during the COVID-19
print if there is a legitimate case for reprisals. pandemic. As we face these difficult weeks to come, our
Letters published do not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs difficult times together, I government will continue to
of this newspaper. would like to share some put measures in place that
information and resources that support Albertans.
are available to support Our government has also
Albertans. increased funding to charities NEED
Public health officials here in and social services in Alberta
Alberta are working tirelessly to help protect the most HELP SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM NEW
to bring up-to-date information vulnerable during this
Riding Update: on COVID-19 to the public. I pandemic. I'm proud to have FACT- WEBDONUTS
highly recommend that you
been appointed to the new
Open Letter: visit alberta.ca/COVID19 for Premier's Council on Charities CHECKING
the most up-to-date and Civil Society, where I will
information. have the opportunity to voice
Letter to the Editor Our government has declared Albertan's concerns and advise THE
Letter to the Editor a Public Health State of on how our government can WORLD
address them.
Emergency. This decision was
not taken lightly, but will be Public health officials agree SINCE IT
essential to ensure that officials that social distancing will save
have the resources and lives in the weeks and months WAS FLAT.
authority to contain the spread to come.
of illness. Some ways to practice social
Jim Eglinski that many Albertans are facing distancing include maintaining
Our government recognizes
two metres of distance from
MP Yellowhead Media Release: the loss of employment due to others, and avoiding
unnecessary activities like
the ongoing crisis. Beginning
Open Letter: the week of March 23, dinner parties and social Letter to the Editor Policy Letter to the Editor Policy
individuals meeting public gatherings. One of the most The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the Editor
health requirements to self- effective ways to prevent The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the Editor All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who reserves the right
West Yellowhead MLA My isolate or who are the primary contracting the virus is simply must also include the address and telephone number (which will not be published). The
to edit for clarity, length and libel. All letters must bear the name of the writer —and
6,30
The Weekly Anchor
ViewPoint caregiver for someone in self- washing our hands as often as editor-publisher who reserves the right to edit for publisher will consider withholding the writer’s name from print if there is a legitimate 0 Audited
All letters are published at the discretion of the
Your
Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221
case for reprisals.
isolation will be able to apply
possible
Local Independent Newspaper
SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS!
by Adrienne Tait
Gerald Soroka for Emergency Isolation Together, we can seize this clarity, length and libel. All letters must bear the OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m. PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
Support. This fund will provide critical moment to slow the
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call
MP Yellowhead a one-time payment of $1146, spread of COVID-19, and name of the writer —and must also include the CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
ViewPoint and will be deposited into bank protect those who are most at address and telephone number (which will not be 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta
risk, if we are willing to adjust
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
accounts by the end of the
by Cassie Kushniruk published). The publisher will consider withholding Telephone: (780) 723-5787
week. This program will our lifestyles for a short period the writer’s name from print if there is a legitimate Fax: (780) 723-5725
Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net
provide temporary relief until of time. case for reprisals. Website: www.weeklyanchor.com
Gerald Soroka federal support begins in April. us, but together, we will Letters published do not necessarily reflect the Member of the Edson & District Canadian Weekly Newspapers 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
We have a challenge ahead of
Alberta
In addition, all Albertans will
Media Circulation
T
MP Yellowhead be able to defer utility bills for weather this storm. policies or beliefs of this newspaper. Chamber of Commerce Audit Association 780-723-5787 The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
780-723-5787
HELP SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM The Weekly Anchor Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Canadian
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
Media Circulation
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Your SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS! Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Audit
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m.
Local Independent Newspaper Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Views & News
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call Fax: (780) 723-5725 Alberta by Deanna Mitchener
Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net
Weekly Newspapers
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association
Gerald Soroka
MP Yellowhead Member of the 6,300 Audited
Edson & District
Chamber of The Weekly Anchor
CORRECTION Dana McArthur Sue Ann Cassie Brianne Benson Shaylyn The Weekly Anchor
Common
Apologies on my behalf to the Edson Cycling Association for a Commerce Publisher/Owner Sales Representative Kushniruk Writer Thornton Your Local Independent Newspaper
Reporter
Writer
misqoute of projected full cost build of the new Bike Park that is Canadian Association of Journalists member
Canadian Association
of Journalists member
going in out at Willmore. In the last issue my article incorrectly said Your Local Independent Newspaper
$350,000 when actually it is a $624,000 projected cost for the full
build. Please accept my apologies and I take full blame, not the
Weekly Anchor. Deanna Mitchener 6,300 Audited Circulation 6,300 Audited Circulation
Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221
Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221
6,300 Audited SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS!
The Weekly Anchor Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Canadian YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS! OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
Media Circulation
Your SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS! P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2 Audit OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m.
Local Independent Newspaper Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call Fax: (780) 723-5725 Alberta
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Association DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call
Weekly Newspapers
Website: www.weeklyanchor.com CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon
Member of the 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Canadian Member of the Member of the Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd. Canadian
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
Media Circulation
Media Circulation
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Audit
Edson & District Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Weekly Newspapers Edson & District Edson & District 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Audit
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Chamber of
Alberta
Telephone: (780) 723-5787
Fax: (780) 723-5725
Fax: (780) 723-5725
Chamber of Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Association Commerce Chamber of Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association
Alberta
Weekly Newspapers
Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net
Website: www.weeklyanchor.com
Commerce
Shaylyn
Cassie
Sue Ann
Commerce Dana McArthur Sales Representative Kushniruk Brianne Benson Thornton
Common
Writer
Publisher/Owner
Reporter
Writer
Canadian Association
Canadian Association
of Journalists member of Journalists member
Cassie
Shaylyn
Dana McArthur Sue Ann Kushniruk Brianne Benson Thornton
Publisher/Owner Common Reporter Writer Writer
Canadian Association Sales Representative Canadian Association Dana McArthur Sue Ann Cassie Brianne Benson Shaylyn
of Journalists member of Journalists member Common Kushniruk Writer Thornton
Publisher/Owner Reporter Writer
Canadian Association Sales Representative Canadian Association
of Journalists member of Journalists member
