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PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
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5040 3rd Ave,
Edson
Edson Fire
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CHRISTMAS back to school lunch kit
Unique Gifts & More 306 Main Street, Edson Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
306 Main Street, Edson
Ph: 780-723-3350
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Letters to Santa,
SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS
Day
Day
780-723-5787
Employee of the Monthmployee of the Month
Day Gift!
VOL. 31, NO. 33
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018
Fundraiser receives Nov. 11 IN PAPER February’s
Employee
of the
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! ‘Lest we CONTEST! 2016! Month
Forget’
see story page 7
SEE INSIDE
ENERGY & OIL TOWN County Mayor expresses concerns
FEATURE:
WELLNESS CHAMBER Youth Council with linear tax review to Town Council
ENERGY
Town hosts
proposes
Mother Son
PROJECT Rotary Kicks TOWN 2019 $0.25 plastic Fair share agreements and Multiplex project could be at risk
EDUCATION
Soirée...
Business
bag fee to
Awards
IN ACTION!
changes on oil and gas properties wells, pipelines, and associated “And that doesn't even take into
into Gala... Town... by Cassie Kushniruk as proposed by the province. infrastructure are assessed for account the fact that we reduced
The County was informed by property tax purposes.
our taxes by 5% for industry and
Gear see pages 25-28 see page 3 County Mayor Jim Eglinski met Alberta (RMA) on July 23 that Eglinski stated that Yellowhead decided to drop the drilling tax
As a result of these changes, residents, and that we also
On August 11, Yellowhead the Rural Municipalities of
see pages 4, 12-13
virtually with Town of Edson the province is looking at County could be seeing a tax base altogether,” he added.
P.C. PARTY DUATHLON Council to discuss the negative changing the assessment model reduction of 26% “dealing with Eglinski stated that the County
impacts of the assessment model that evaluates how oil and gas the worst case scenario for 2020”. recently met with Lac St.
continued pg 2
see page 8 2nd Annual
Adventure Race
see pages 23 to 27 Duathlon to be
FARM & FIELD
News and Views held virtually...
Vanessa Bergan with her three children and Sam Blackett took advantage of the warmer weather recently. "We are social distancing
from a lot of people, but it is so hard," said Blackett. photo Deanna Mitchener Alberta see page 7
Break-in and Fire Culture Days RECYCLING
see pgs 24-25
at Niton Petro-Can A Step Up
Tip of the Hat:
for Electronic
Letter to the Editor:
Recycling... continued pg 2
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore
continued pg 11 Spin
- MLA Long see page 13 your
Budget Discount!
released...
Bonhomme COMMENT
Edson and Area’s Best Covid-19 is
Winter Carnival
Source for Real Estate
Look inside to see changing how WE ARE CL We Love our Community, We love our Clients, We love our Team
WE ARE CLOSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30OSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30
the best in real estate For the Health and Safety of all involved, we are offering Curb Side Pick Up,
Appointments can be made by phone or Facebook.acebook.
and agents in our area. we spend W Appointments can be made by phone or F By Appointment Only. Please Call 780-723-3618 to set up an appointment.
We will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19 e will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19
at small Youth Interagency held their first event during Covid 19 at Willmore Park on July 30. The youth were spilt into two groups. While one group was off pandemic threat has ended. Thank Y
pandemic threat has ended. Thank You.ou.
Thymes T
businesses... hiking the other group spent time at the Bike Skills Park. Later they enjoyed some snacks and outdoor games. They were keeping their physical Thymes TwowoThymes Two 306 Main Street, Edson From our Hearts to Yours…. Stay Healthy, Follow the Health Recommendations,
306 Main Street, Edson
distancing so a bus was not used and parents brought their kids and bikes to Willmore. Everyone was very excited to be out enjoying some fun
Love those around you and restore. We will see each other very soon
Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
Precious see page 6 together. photo Deanna Mitchener Unique Gifts & More Ph: 780-723-3350
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... This Thursday ONLY.... Open until 7pm, Aug 20 Spin
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: Spin your discount ...Up to 20% off* your photo Deanna Mitchener
Gala Service questions EDSON New Hours Mon-Fri 10am-4pm; Thurs 10am-5:30pm; Sat 10am-3pm (Closed Sundays and Holidays) Discount!
Ambulance
*regular priced in store items only
...see page 8 780-725-9739 PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
ARE BACK AT AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
The Weekly Anchor (1995) LTD. For all your glass and window needs
AMI Preferred Service Centre
CALL TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT 780-723-5787 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta photo Cassie Kushniruk
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE *Some Restrictions Apply* 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042
The Weekly Anchor Outdoor Back-to-School Sale - Aug 20, 21, 22!
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
Champion, Burton, Billabong and more on sale
D DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787 Champion, Burton, Billabong and more on sale Cut line - Gerald Soroka Member of Parliament, Gean Chouinard Edson Town Councillor, Mrs. and Mr. Clause, Yellowhead
WOK BOX EDSON Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm; Sat 10am to 5pm Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener County Mayor Jim Eglinski and Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara seen standing in front on the bus on July 11, for the annual Toy Ride
Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm; Sat 10am to 5pm
Main Street, Edson
DELIVER Brendon 780-723-6677 and Stuff the Bus companion.
780-723-6677
Brendon
Photo by Deanna Mitchener
*subject to change
Lauretta Alaina Angela
Angela
Lauretta
Alaina
16 - Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,8,9,12,13,16
24 - Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,7,10,11,14,15,18,20,21,24
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The Weekly Anchor
5040 3rd Ave,
Edson
Edson Fire
780-723-5787
Dept gets new
ONLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!NLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!
O
Duty Officer
truck...
Canadian
Alberta
Small Business
Business of
Media Circulation
of the Year 2009 Award Winner
the Year 2010
Audit
Association
Thymes Twowowo
Thymes T
Thymes Twowo
Thymes T
Thymes T Spend $50.00 and get a free
CHRISTMAS back to school lunch kit
Unique Gifts & More 306 Main Street, Edson Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
306 Main Street, Edson
Ph: 780-723-3350
SPECIAL
Christmas EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
The Weekly Anchor
CALL
FOR AN
Win A EDITION The Weekly APPOINTMENT
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK Greetings & More! MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2020 WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COMWWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM VOL. 29, NO. 5 780-723-5787 E Scott is
Letters to Santa,
SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS
Day
Day
780-723-5787
Employee of the Monthmployee of the Month
Day Gift!
VOL. 31, NO. 33
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018
Fundraiser receives Nov. 11 IN PAPER February’s
Employee
of the
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! ‘Lest we CONTEST! 2016! Month
Forget’
see story page 7
SEE INSIDE
ENERGY & OIL TOWN County Mayor expresses concerns
FEATURE:
WELLNESS CHAMBER Youth Council with linear tax review to Town Council
ENERGY
Town hosts
proposes
Mother Son
PROJECT Rotary Kicks TOWN 2019 $0.25 plastic Fair share agreements and Multiplex project could be at risk
EDUCATION
Soirée...
Business
bag fee to
Awards
IN ACTION!
changes on oil and gas properties wells, pipelines, and associated “And that doesn't even take into
into Gala... Town... by Cassie Kushniruk as proposed by the province. infrastructure are assessed for account the fact that we reduced
The County was informed by property tax purposes.
our taxes by 5% for industry and
Gear see pages 25-28 see page 3 County Mayor Jim Eglinski met Alberta (RMA) on July 23 that Eglinski stated that Yellowhead decided to drop the drilling tax
As a result of these changes, residents, and that we also
On August 11, Yellowhead the Rural Municipalities of
see pages 4, 12-13
virtually with Town of Edson the province is looking at County could be seeing a tax base altogether,” he added.
P.C. PARTY DUATHLON Council to discuss the negative changing the assessment model reduction of 26% “dealing with Eglinski stated that the County
impacts of the assessment model that evaluates how oil and gas the worst case scenario for 2020”. recently met with Lac St.
continued pg 2
see page 8 2nd Annual
Adventure Race
see pages 23 to 27 Duathlon to be
FARM & FIELD
News and Views held virtually...
Vanessa Bergan with her three children and Sam Blackett took advantage of the warmer weather recently. "We are social distancing
from a lot of people, but it is so hard," said Blackett. photo Deanna Mitchener Alberta see page 7
Break-in and Fire Culture Days RECYCLING
see pgs 24-25
at Niton Petro-Can A Step Up
Tip of the Hat:
for Electronic
Letter to the Editor:
Recycling... continued pg 2
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore
continued pg 11 Spin
- MLA Long see page 13 your
Budget Discount!
released...
Bonhomme COMMENT
Edson and Area’s Best Covid-19 is
Winter Carnival
Source for Real Estate
Look inside to see changing how WE ARE CL We Love our Community, We love our Clients, We love our Team
WE ARE CLOSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30OSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30
the best in real estate For the Health and Safety of all involved, we are offering Curb Side Pick Up,
Appointments can be made by phone or Facebook.acebook.
and agents in our area. we spend W Appointments can be made by phone or F By Appointment Only. Please Call 780-723-3618 to set up an appointment.
We will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19 e will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19
at small Youth Interagency held their first event during Covid 19 at Willmore Park on July 30. The youth were spilt into two groups. While one group was off pandemic threat has ended. Thank Y
pandemic threat has ended. Thank You.ou.
Thymes T
businesses... hiking the other group spent time at the Bike Skills Park. Later they enjoyed some snacks and outdoor games. They were keeping their physical Thymes TwowoThymes Two 306 Main Street, Edson From our Hearts to Yours…. Stay Healthy, Follow the Health Recommendations,
306 Main Street, Edson
distancing so a bus was not used and parents brought their kids and bikes to Willmore. Everyone was very excited to be out enjoying some fun
Love those around you and restore. We will see each other very soon
Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
Precious see page 6 together. photo Deanna Mitchener Unique Gifts & More Ph: 780-723-3350
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... This Thursday ONLY.... Open until 7pm, Aug 20 Spin
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: Spin your discount ...Up to 20% off* your photo Deanna Mitchener
Gala Service questions EDSON New Hours Mon-Fri 10am-4pm; Thurs 10am-5:30pm; Sat 10am-3pm (Closed Sundays and Holidays) Discount!
Ambulance
*regular priced in store items only
...see page 8 780-725-9739 PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
ARE BACK AT AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
The Weekly Anchor (1995) LTD. For all your glass and window needs
AMI Preferred Service Centre
CALL TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT 780-723-5787 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta photo Cassie Kushniruk
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE *Some Restrictions Apply* 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042
The Weekly Anchor Outdoor Back-to-School Sale - Aug 20, 21, 22!
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
Champion, Burton, Billabong and more on sale
D DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787 Champion, Burton, Billabong and more on sale Cut line - Gerald Soroka Member of Parliament, Gean Chouinard Edson Town Councillor, Mrs. and Mr. Clause, Yellowhead
WOK BOX EDSON Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm; Sat 10am to 5pm Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener County Mayor Jim Eglinski and Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara seen standing in front on the bus on July 11, for the annual Toy Ride
Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm; Sat 10am to 5pm
Main Street, Edson
DELIVER Brendon 780-723-6677 and Stuff the Bus companion.
780-723-6677
Brendon
Photo by Deanna Mitchener
*subject to change
Lauretta Alaina Angela
Angela
Lauretta
Alaina
16 - Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,8,9,12,13,16
24 - Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,7,10,11,14,15,18,20,21,24
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