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Newspaper readership is Premier responds to Linear Assessment Review concerns
continued from page 2
companies. They are the kinds of In reference to the question of how the
truly multi-platform companies that peoples in communities reduced oil and gas property
like this own.”
assessments would affect the school and
Kenney said that the companies of the seniors housing requisitions and would
most concern right now “tend to be dry, it mean a shortfall in funding for them as
The 2019 report found that 83% of newspaper readers are accessing shallow gas producers,” and that “many well, Kenney stated he would seek an
at least some of their newspaper content online. Interestingly, of these companies aren't making any answer from Municipal Affairs. The
profits, if they're lucky they're breaking answer was not received up to our press
however, the even.” time.
“We could see more bankruptcies, and
Kenney also spoke on what else the
majority of these then these companies going into provincial government is doing in this
readers are using that receivership, and not paying their time of economic crisis. “We've been hit
digital content to property taxes retroactively, let alone in by the triple whammy: COVID, the
global recession it created, and the
the future. That's my concern,” he said.
supplement—not Kenney repeated that “no decisions largest collapse in energy prices in
replace—readership have been taken” on the proposed history, for a province that depends on
changes, and that the information energy.”
of a print edition of released recently was “designed to “We are not going to get out of this
provoke debate, if you will.”
crisis unless we get growth back in
the newspaper. “What we need to do is figure out how Alberta's economy, and we're not going
we can ensure a future for those to get growth back in Alberta's economy
producers so they can continue to pay by taxing our way out of the situation,”
In total, more than taxes. We'll be taking feedback from he said.
half (52%) of everybody, including municipalities,” He then spoke about the Alberta
Premier Kenney explained. “[We are] Economic Recovery Plan, which the
newspaper readers taking it very seriously, and discussing Government of Alberta launched three
access newspaper that as a caucus, as a cabinet. But really, weeks ago. “I always say Albertans are
we have not pre-judged the outcome of natural optimists, but they need a reason
content from both this.” to be optimistic,” he said. “So we're
The goal is for all of the stakeholders trying to offer at least some reasons that
print and online involved to find the best way to “avoid would be in our economic action plan.”
sources. mass bankruptcies in the industry …and This includes the largest ever capital Premier Jason Kenney visits The Weekly Anchor's office for an in-depth interview.
avoid significant reductions in infrastructure spending in history. This is all part of the 10 billion dollar Kenney.
municipal revenues,” said Kenney. Specifically, municipalities will see a capital program for this year, which is “Growth is the goal, growth is the
All platforms (print, desktop/laptop computer, phone and tablet) “Ensuring a future for the industry that 50% increase in provincial grants for “the largest in Alberta history, the largest imperative, growth should be an
continue to be used across demographics to access newspaper p r o d u c e s r e v e n u e s f o r t h e infrastructure this year. “That's part of per capita in Canada, which we estimate obsession. And if there's one thing I
the 1.1 billion dollar package I
municipalities.”
content. Most print reading happens early in the day, while digital “But you can't squeeze blood from a announced… which includes 500 will create 50,000 jobs.” would plead with municipalities on, it's
Other important initiatives that the please join us growing in the same
reading is more consistent from morning to night. stone,” Kenney added. “If we end up million additional for municipal province is focused on is accelerating the direction, doing everything humanly
with dozens of bankruptcies, infrastructure, and 600 million
transferring liabilities to the taxpayer, additional for municipal operations,” job creation tax cut to give Alberta “the possible to clear out impediments to
most competitive business tax rates in business and to investment.”
The research specifically looked at the newspaper reading habits of that takes us down to no revenue. [There said Kenney, although he noted that North America to attract new Kenney explained that for a lot of
are] municipalities in the south and the about 140 million of that was earmarked
younger Canadians. 88% of Millennials read newspapers weekly, east where that's a real possibility.” for transit in the large cities. investment,” a new innovation municipalities, this means cutting out
employment grant to help bring in more some of the red tape. He said that other
accessing newspaper content primarily through their mobile phones. technology-focused businesses and start than some of the obvious concerns like
ups into Alberta, and the creation of the pipeline rejections from the federal
Invest Alberta Agency which will “go government, the biggest complaint he
out there and promote the heck out of the hears from businesses is municipal Edson Funeral Home
Alberta Advantage.” regulations and municipal red tape, like
In regard to Alberta's 'War Room' how long it takes things to get permitted,
Kenney said that Alberta will be looking and regulations in place from, in some
Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
to, in the future, releasing ad campaigns cases, “30, 40, 50 year old zoning Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
to explain to other provinces and bylaws.”
A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
countries about industry in Alberta and “ T h e r e a r e s o m e m u n i s A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
the true value of pipelines and resources. [municipalities], I could tell you horror PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
780-723-3575
“We are facing a highly coordinated, stories about, hundreds of jobs that are 780-723-3575
Edson Clinic up and running, highly financed international campaign being delayed or threatened right now www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
to landlock Alberta energy, and I don't because of municipal regulations, red
Helping the world hear better please need to resume service. believe the right response is to tape, and delays,” he said. “I would say
surrender,” the Premier explained.
to them, please, wherever you are, work
Serving Alberta since 1964 July 22, August 26, September Specifically referencing European with us. Cut the red tape, do everything
W
We are AADL, WCB, HI\\NIHB, CVA provider banks and investors who have bought we can to get business restarted in the We're still here for you,e're still here for you,
23, October 28, November 25 You decide into this negative campaign with province.”
“If we don't get the business back
“complete distortion of the facts,”
still offering our
HEARING EVALUATIONS and Temporary For December Kenney said that it is important to get in moving again, there's no way we'll be still offering our
front of them and share the truth about able to afford the services we've become
will be the 15th. So Every fourth 2 bedroom fully furnished, our industry “so they know how we've used to in this province,” said Kenney.
personalized service.
radically reduced carbon emissions, and “That's what I go to bed thinking about.
Wednesday of the month. Please completely outfitted with how our companies are the highest That's what I wake up thinking about.” personalized service.
Edson Clinic performing on environmental, social, For right now, Kenney said, “I think
Please call for
and governance metrics amongst all the the most pressing issue facing rural
Wednesday, August 26 * 10:00am-1:00pm send proof so I can proof read everything you need. Just world's energy companies.” municipalities is the most pressing issue Please call for
“Once we get out of COVID… we facing the whole province, which is
Edson Senior’s Drop In Centre/Pioneer Cabin and then the tear sheet there have a story to tell and we're going to tell saving lives in the pandemic, and saving an appointment.
an appointment.
4836-7 Avenue after. bring your personal items it with greater resources and focus.” livelihoods in the largest economic
The Government of Alberta also has a contraction since The Great
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY and move in. number of sector strategies. “We're Depression.”
going to be breaking this out to
Kenney also stated that he knows
Attending We provide: $1600 accelerate the diversification of the many difficult decisions have had to be Traditional Funeral Services,
economy,” said Kenney. “Agriculture, made by all levels of government
Practitioner a month agrifood, tourism, tech, financial throughout this time, and that there are Graveside Services and
technology, and a whole range of other “a lot more tough decisions ahead of us
* Latest Technology - all or without furnishings industries, but while defending and with this crisis.” Cremation Options with a Crematorium
FOR RENT
In regard to the proposed assessment
supporting our traditional resource
on site in Edson.
Agnieszka digital hearing aid FOR RENT industries.” model changes, the Premier encourages Cemetery Monuments.
models
NEW MOBILE
“We have to redouble our efforts to debate and for all involved to be open to
Lehmann * Repairs to all models NEW MOBILE $1195 a month defend a future for the resource compromising for the betterment of We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
industries that have been the mainstay of Alberta's future, and that his government
Registered Hearing * 30 day trial period our economy, we need to continue will be listening to all concerns before
Our Commitment Is To You.
Air Practitioner moving to diversification, we have to be any decisions are made. “We have no Our Commitment Is To You.
2 bedroom, complete CALL LEXIE 780-723-3110 super competitive, and we have to get as intention of rushing through this faster We are a Patient-Centered and Caring Community Pharmacy
2 bedroom, complete
with new furnishings.
Edmonton with new furnishings. *Some conditions apply many people as we can back to work than the capacity of stakeholders to
right now in the depth of the crisis,” said respond, including municipalities.”
#134-15277 Castledowns Road Locally Owned, Locally Operated and Locally Committed
$1,800 a month
Edmonton, AB $1,800 a month Due to COVID 19 there is a growing need for self isolation. We are offering free delivery of
$1,800 Security Deposit
1-855-258-9429 $1,800 Security Deposit medications to your doorstep during this period. We can access you over the phone and prescribe
and renew medications. Avoid unnecessary visits to hospitals and clinics and stay healthy.
Give us a call today 780-725-0282
Address: 4924 – 4 Avenue, Edson, AB (Just beside Subway) Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am - 7pm
Owners: Sabia Saincher and Himmat Panwar Weekends and Holidays: 10am - 3pm
June 29: All Edson residents
are encouraged to show off
their amazing Canadian and
family pride by decorating
their front yard, house or
balcony for Canada Day. The
first 150 entrants will be
given a great Canada Day
gift bag and the winner in
each category will win a
grand prize of $250. Judging
will take place on June 29
and 30 and prizes will be
announced on July 1.
No hatred, discrimination, or political
views, and please keep your
decorations family-friendly. Register
your entry by Monday, June 22 at
surveymonkey.com/r/V3JL6D5.
Check News Canada
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 10 MONDAY APRIL 6, 2020
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY AUGUST 10, 2020 PAGE 3
Newspaper readership is Premier responds to Linear Assessment Review concerns
continued from page 2
companies. They are the kinds of In reference to the question of how the
truly multi-platform companies that peoples in communities reduced oil and gas property
like this own.”
assessments would affect the school and
Kenney said that the companies of the seniors housing requisitions and would
most concern right now “tend to be dry, it mean a shortfall in funding for them as
The 2019 report found that 83% of newspaper readers are accessing shallow gas producers,” and that “many well, Kenney stated he would seek an
at least some of their newspaper content online. Interestingly, of these companies aren't making any answer from Municipal Affairs. The
profits, if they're lucky they're breaking answer was not received up to our press
however, the even.” time.
“We could see more bankruptcies, and
Kenney also spoke on what else the
majority of these then these companies going into provincial government is doing in this
readers are using that receivership, and not paying their time of economic crisis. “We've been hit
digital content to property taxes retroactively, let alone in by the triple whammy: COVID, the
global recession it created, and the
the future. That's my concern,” he said.
supplement—not Kenney repeated that “no decisions largest collapse in energy prices in
replace—readership have been taken” on the proposed history, for a province that depends on
changes, and that the information energy.”
of a print edition of released recently was “designed to “We are not going to get out of this
provoke debate, if you will.”
crisis unless we get growth back in
the newspaper. “What we need to do is figure out how Alberta's economy, and we're not going
we can ensure a future for those to get growth back in Alberta's economy
producers so they can continue to pay by taxing our way out of the situation,”
In total, more than taxes. We'll be taking feedback from he said.
half (52%) of everybody, including municipalities,” He then spoke about the Alberta
Premier Kenney explained. “[We are] Economic Recovery Plan, which the
newspaper readers taking it very seriously, and discussing Government of Alberta launched three
access newspaper that as a caucus, as a cabinet. But really, weeks ago. “I always say Albertans are
we have not pre-judged the outcome of natural optimists, but they need a reason
content from both this.” to be optimistic,” he said. “So we're
The goal is for all of the stakeholders trying to offer at least some reasons that
print and online involved to find the best way to “avoid would be in our economic action plan.”
sources. mass bankruptcies in the industry …and This includes the largest ever capital Premier Jason Kenney visits The Weekly Anchor's office for an in-depth interview.
avoid significant reductions in infrastructure spending in history. This is all part of the 10 billion dollar Kenney.
municipal revenues,” said Kenney. Specifically, municipalities will see a capital program for this year, which is “Growth is the goal, growth is the
All platforms (print, desktop/laptop computer, phone and tablet) “Ensuring a future for the industry that 50% increase in provincial grants for “the largest in Alberta history, the largest imperative, growth should be an
continue to be used across demographics to access newspaper p r o d u c e s r e v e n u e s f o r t h e infrastructure this year. “That's part of per capita in Canada, which we estimate obsession. And if there's one thing I
the 1.1 billion dollar package I
municipalities.”
content. Most print reading happens early in the day, while digital “But you can't squeeze blood from a announced… which includes 500 will create 50,000 jobs.” would plead with municipalities on, it's
Other important initiatives that the please join us growing in the same
reading is more consistent from morning to night. stone,” Kenney added. “If we end up million additional for municipal province is focused on is accelerating the direction, doing everything humanly
with dozens of bankruptcies, infrastructure, and 600 million
transferring liabilities to the taxpayer, additional for municipal operations,” job creation tax cut to give Alberta “the possible to clear out impediments to
most competitive business tax rates in business and to investment.”
The research specifically looked at the newspaper reading habits of that takes us down to no revenue. [There said Kenney, although he noted that North America to attract new Kenney explained that for a lot of
are] municipalities in the south and the about 140 million of that was earmarked
younger Canadians. 88% of Millennials read newspapers weekly, east where that's a real possibility.” for transit in the large cities. investment,” a new innovation municipalities, this means cutting out
employment grant to help bring in more some of the red tape. He said that other
accessing newspaper content primarily through their mobile phones. technology-focused businesses and start than some of the obvious concerns like
ups into Alberta, and the creation of the pipeline rejections from the federal
Invest Alberta Agency which will “go government, the biggest complaint he
out there and promote the heck out of the hears from businesses is municipal Edson Funeral Home
Alberta Advantage.” regulations and municipal red tape, like
In regard to Alberta's 'War Room' how long it takes things to get permitted,
Kenney said that Alberta will be looking and regulations in place from, in some
Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
to, in the future, releasing ad campaigns cases, “30, 40, 50 year old zoning Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
to explain to other provinces and bylaws.”
A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
countries about industry in Alberta and “ T h e r e a r e s o m e m u n i s A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
the true value of pipelines and resources. [municipalities], I could tell you horror PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
780-723-3575
“We are facing a highly coordinated, stories about, hundreds of jobs that are 780-723-3575
Edson Clinic up and running, highly financed international campaign being delayed or threatened right now www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
to landlock Alberta energy, and I don't because of municipal regulations, red
Helping the world hear better please need to resume service. believe the right response is to tape, and delays,” he said. “I would say
surrender,” the Premier explained.
to them, please, wherever you are, work
Serving Alberta since 1964 July 22, August 26, September Specifically referencing European with us. Cut the red tape, do everything
W
We are AADL, WCB, HI\\NIHB, CVA provider banks and investors who have bought we can to get business restarted in the We're still here for you,e're still here for you,
23, October 28, November 25 You decide into this negative campaign with province.”
“If we don't get the business back
“complete distortion of the facts,”
still offering our
HEARING EVALUATIONS and Temporary For December Kenney said that it is important to get in moving again, there's no way we'll be still offering our
front of them and share the truth about able to afford the services we've become
will be the 15th. So Every fourth 2 bedroom fully furnished, our industry “so they know how we've used to in this province,” said Kenney.
personalized service.
radically reduced carbon emissions, and “That's what I go to bed thinking about.
Wednesday of the month. Please completely outfitted with how our companies are the highest That's what I wake up thinking about.” personalized service.
Edson Clinic performing on environmental, social, For right now, Kenney said, “I think
Please call for
and governance metrics amongst all the the most pressing issue facing rural
Wednesday, August 26 * 10:00am-1:00pm send proof so I can proof read everything you need. Just world's energy companies.” municipalities is the most pressing issue Please call for
“Once we get out of COVID… we facing the whole province, which is
Edson Senior’s Drop In Centre/Pioneer Cabin and then the tear sheet there have a story to tell and we're going to tell saving lives in the pandemic, and saving an appointment.
an appointment.
4836-7 Avenue after. bring your personal items it with greater resources and focus.” livelihoods in the largest economic
The Government of Alberta also has a contraction since The Great
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY and move in. number of sector strategies. “We're Depression.”
going to be breaking this out to
Kenney also stated that he knows
Attending We provide: $1600 accelerate the diversification of the many difficult decisions have had to be Traditional Funeral Services,
economy,” said Kenney. “Agriculture, made by all levels of government
Practitioner a month agrifood, tourism, tech, financial throughout this time, and that there are Graveside Services and
technology, and a whole range of other “a lot more tough decisions ahead of us
* Latest Technology - all or without furnishings industries, but while defending and with this crisis.” Cremation Options with a Crematorium
FOR RENT
In regard to the proposed assessment
supporting our traditional resource
on site in Edson.
Agnieszka digital hearing aid FOR RENT industries.” model changes, the Premier encourages Cemetery Monuments.
models
NEW MOBILE
“We have to redouble our efforts to debate and for all involved to be open to
Lehmann * Repairs to all models NEW MOBILE $1195 a month defend a future for the resource compromising for the betterment of We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
industries that have been the mainstay of Alberta's future, and that his government
Registered Hearing * 30 day trial period our economy, we need to continue will be listening to all concerns before
Our Commitment Is To You.
Air Practitioner moving to diversification, we have to be any decisions are made. “We have no Our Commitment Is To You.
2 bedroom, complete CALL LEXIE 780-723-3110 super competitive, and we have to get as intention of rushing through this faster We are a Patient-Centered and Caring Community Pharmacy
2 bedroom, complete
with new furnishings.
Edmonton with new furnishings. *Some conditions apply many people as we can back to work than the capacity of stakeholders to
right now in the depth of the crisis,” said respond, including municipalities.”
#134-15277 Castledowns Road Locally Owned, Locally Operated and Locally Committed
$1,800 a month
Edmonton, AB $1,800 a month Due to COVID 19 there is a growing need for self isolation. We are offering free delivery of
$1,800 Security Deposit
1-855-258-9429 $1,800 Security Deposit medications to your doorstep during this period. We can access you over the phone and prescribe
and renew medications. Avoid unnecessary visits to hospitals and clinics and stay healthy.
Give us a call today 780-725-0282
Address: 4924 – 4 Avenue, Edson, AB (Just beside Subway) Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am - 7pm
Owners: Sabia Saincher and Himmat Panwar Weekends and Holidays: 10am - 3pm
June 29: All Edson residents
are encouraged to show off
their amazing Canadian and
family pride by decorating
their front yard, house or
balcony for Canada Day. The
first 150 entrants will be
given a great Canada Day
gift bag and the winner in
each category will win a
grand prize of $250. Judging
will take place on June 29
and 30 and prizes will be
announced on July 1.
No hatred, discrimination, or political
views, and please keep your
decorations family-friendly. Register
your entry by Monday, June 22 at
surveymonkey.com/r/V3JL6D5.
