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From the PAGE 14 MONDAY APRIL 13, 2020 MONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2019 PAGE 7
Publisher’s Desk West Yellowhead MLA
Dana McArthur
Member Canadian Association of Journalists PAGE 6 MONDAY AUGUST 17, 2020 THE WEEKLY ANCHOR Martin Long
T he Weekly ANCHOR
Comment
ViewPoint
by Cassie Kushniruk
GUEST EDITORIAL/COMMENT COVID-19 is changing how Letter to the Editor Policy:
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we spend at small businesses The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the Editor
All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher
Sales remain Even with the who reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. All
perilously low at From the shift to cashless letters must bear the name of the writer —and must also include
most small Publisher’s Desk purchases, data the address and telephone number (which will not be published).
Letter to the Editor businesses across Member Canadian Association of Journalists from Chase The publisher will consider withholding the writer’s name from
Dana McArthur
the region, and Merchant print if there is a legitimate case for reprisals.
across Canada. Services shows credit and debit Letters published do not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs
of this newspaper.
New data shows payment card sales for Canadian small
methods at small businesses have businesses are on average 25 per
shifted away from cash toward cent lower for March-June 2020
electronic options like credit, than the same time in 2019,
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debit, and e-transfer. Despite this according to the CFIB.
shift, sales remain alarming low Although many things seem to T NEED
for this time of year, according to be slowly returning to normal,
the latest data from the Canadian many small businesses are still NEW
Federation of Independent hoping and depending on residents
WE HAVE RESUMED
Riding Update: Business (CFIB). to choose local so that their small WE HAVE RESUMED WEBDONUTS
OUR PHOTO SERVICES
Small business recovery in
Open Letter: Canada is slowly progressing with independent businesses can Letter to the Editor Policy OUR PHOTO SERVICES
survive.
FOR PASSPORTS, VISAS
62% of small businesses fully So whether it's a small or large The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the FOR PASSPORTS, VISAS
open, 37% fully staffed —but only purchase, please give small, Editor
FIREARMS AND MORE
26% of businesses are making independent stores every possible All letters are published at the discretion of the FIREARMS AND MORE
normal sales. chance to earn your business. You editor-publisher who reserves the right to edit for
One in three small business won't be disappointed with the clarity, length and libel. All letters must bear the
owners report they have increased friendly service and quality name of the writer —and must also include the
BY APPOINTMENT
their use of credit cards and e- offered locally. address and telephone number (which will not be BY APPOINTMENT
published). The publisher will consider
transfer as a method of getting and helping local employment, and in withholding the writer’s name from print if there is ONLY - PLEASE CALL
As an added bonus, you will be
ONLY - PLEASE CALL
making payments. One in four
Jim Eglinski have increased their use of debit turn, keeping your community a Letters published do not necessarily reflect the US TO BOOK A TIME...
US TO BOOK A TIME...
a legitimate concern of reprisals.
cards, while 38% have decreased
vibrant place to live.
MP Yellowhead Media Release: their use of cash since the (For more information on policies or beliefs of this newspaper.
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
Open Letter: pandemic started. 7% have supporting local businesses go to: 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
stopped using cash altogether.
smallbusinesseveryday.ca)
Letter to the Editor Policy
The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the Editor
780-723-5787
780-723-5787
All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who reserves the right
West Yellowhead MLA My 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
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Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221
case for reprisals.
Local Independent Newspaper
SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS!
by Adrienne Tait
Gerald Soroka Expanding the Canada Infrastructure Program OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m. PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call
MP Yellowhead OTTAWA: Gerald Soroka, Member of stream worth up to $3.3B, provincial projects CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
Parliament for Yellowhead, would like to will be eligible for a significantly larger federal 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
inform constituents that the Government of Gerald Soroka cost share for public infrastructure projects up Telephone: (780) 723-5787
Fax: (780) 723-5725
HELP SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM Canada will be adjusting the Investing in MP Yellowhead to 80%. A simplified funding application Website: www.weeklyanchor.com
Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net
Canada Infrastructure Program. The new steps
process will ensure that projects can get
FACT- to the program will now include a new stream underway as soon as possible. Member of the Edson & District Canadian Weekly Newspapers 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
Alberta
More details can be found at:
designed to deliver more infrastructure projects
Media Circulation
T
CHECKING by: - accelerating project approvals https://www.canada.ca/en/office- Chamber of Commerce Audit Association 780-723-5787 The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
780-723-5787
THE HELP SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM - increasing the types of eligible projects and Under a new COVID-19 Resilience funding infrastructure/new
WORLD The Weekly Anchor Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221
SINCE IT
Alberta
CORRECTION
Weekly Newspapers
Media Circulation
HELP SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM Apologies on my behalf to the Edson Cycling Association for a Your SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS! Canadian Association Gerald Soroka Views & News
Audit
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m.
WAS FLAT. misqoute of projected full cost build of the new Bike Park that is Local Independent Newspaper Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Member of the Edson & District Chamber of Commerce MP Yellowhead by Deanna Mitchener
going in out at Willmore. In the last issue my article incorrectly said
FACT- $350,000 when actually it is a $624,000 projected cost for the full 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
build. Please accept my apologies and I take full blame, not the
Weekly Anchor. Deanna Mitchener
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
CHECKING Telephone: (780) 723-5787
Fax: (780) 723-5725
THE Website: www.weeklyanchor.com 6,300 Audited
Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net
The Weekly Anchor
WORLD Gerald Soroka CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon Dana McArthur Sales Representative Kushniruk Thornton The Weekly Anchor Your Local Independent Newspaper
Cassie
Shaylyn
Sue Ann
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call
Common
Publisher/Owner
MP Yellowhead
Reporter
Writer
Canadian Association
SINCE IT of Journalists member Canadian Association Your Local Independent Newspaper
of Journalists member
WAS FLAT. 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 &
YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS! SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS!
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
Gerald Soroka OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
MP Yellowhead DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Canadian Member of the Member of the Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd. Canadian
Media Circulation
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2 Audit Edson & District 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Media Circulation
Audit
Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Edson & District P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Alberta
Fax: (780) 723-5725 Weekly Newspapers Chamber of Telephone: (780) 723-5787
Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Association Chamber of Fax: (780) 723-5725 Weekly Newspapers
Alberta
Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net
Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Commerce Commerce Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
The Weekly Anchor Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Canadian Cassie Shaylyn
Media Circulation
Sue Ann
Your SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS! P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2 Audit Dana McArthur Common Kushniruk Brianne Benson Thornton
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m.
Writer
Publisher/Owner
Cassie
Writer
Reporter
Shaylyn
Local Independent Newspaper Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Canadian Association Sales Representative Canadian Association Dana McArthur Sue Ann Kushniruk Brianne Benson Thornton
of Journalists member
Writer
Common
of Journalists member
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call Fax: (780) 723-5725 Alberta Publisher/Owner Sales Representative Reporter Writer
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Weekly Newspapers Canadian Association Canadian Association
of Journalists member
of Journalists member
Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association
Member of the
Edson & District
Chamber of
Cassie
Shaylyn
Sue Ann
Commerce Dana McArthur Common Kushniruk Brianne Benson Thornton
Writer
Publisher/Owner
Reporter
Canadian Association Sales Representative Canadian Association Writer
of Journalists member of Journalists member
he Weekly ANCHOR
Comment
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
MONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2019 PAGE 7
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
he Weekly ANCHOR
T
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
Faith
From the PAGE 14 MONDAY APRIL 13, 2020 MONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2019 PAGE 7
Publisher’s Desk West Yellowhead MLA
Dana McArthur
Member Canadian Association of Journalists PAGE 6 MONDAY AUGUST 17, 2020 THE WEEKLY ANCHOR Martin Long
T he Weekly ANCHOR
Comment
ViewPoint
by Cassie Kushniruk
GUEST EDITORIAL/COMMENT COVID-19 is changing how Letter to the Editor Policy:
Letter to the Editor
we spend at small businesses The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the Editor
All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher
Sales remain Even with the who reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. All
perilously low at From the shift to cashless letters must bear the name of the writer —and must also include
most small Publisher’s Desk purchases, data the address and telephone number (which will not be published).
Letter to the Editor businesses across Member Canadian Association of Journalists from Chase The publisher will consider withholding the writer’s name from
Dana McArthur
the region, and Merchant print if there is a legitimate case for reprisals.
across Canada. Services shows credit and debit Letters published do not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs
of this newspaper.
New data shows payment card sales for Canadian small
methods at small businesses have businesses are on average 25 per
shifted away from cash toward cent lower for March-June 2020
electronic options like credit, than the same time in 2019,
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
debit, and e-transfer. Despite this according to the CFIB.
shift, sales remain alarming low Although many things seem to T NEED
for this time of year, according to be slowly returning to normal,
the latest data from the Canadian many small businesses are still NEW
Federation of Independent hoping and depending on residents
WE HAVE RESUMED
Riding Update: Business (CFIB). to choose local so that their small WE HAVE RESUMED WEBDONUTS
OUR PHOTO SERVICES
Small business recovery in
Open Letter: Canada is slowly progressing with independent businesses can Letter to the Editor Policy OUR PHOTO SERVICES
survive.
FOR PASSPORTS, VISAS
62% of small businesses fully So whether it's a small or large The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the FOR PASSPORTS, VISAS
open, 37% fully staffed —but only purchase, please give small, Editor
FIREARMS AND MORE
26% of businesses are making independent stores every possible All letters are published at the discretion of the FIREARMS AND MORE
normal sales. chance to earn your business. You editor-publisher who reserves the right to edit for
One in three small business won't be disappointed with the clarity, length and libel. All letters must bear the
owners report they have increased friendly service and quality name of the writer —and must also include the
BY APPOINTMENT
their use of credit cards and e- offered locally. address and telephone number (which will not be BY APPOINTMENT
published). The publisher will consider
transfer as a method of getting and helping local employment, and in withholding the writer’s name from print if there is ONLY - PLEASE CALL
As an added bonus, you will be
ONLY - PLEASE CALL
making payments. One in four
Jim Eglinski have increased their use of debit turn, keeping your community a Letters published do not necessarily reflect the US TO BOOK A TIME...
US TO BOOK A TIME...
a legitimate concern of reprisals.
cards, while 38% have decreased
vibrant place to live.
MP Yellowhead Media Release: their use of cash since the (For more information on policies or beliefs of this newspaper.
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
Open Letter: pandemic started. 7% have supporting local businesses go to: 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
stopped using cash altogether.
smallbusinesseveryday.ca)
Letter to the Editor Policy
The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the Editor
780-723-5787
780-723-5787
All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who reserves the right
West Yellowhead MLA My 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 publisher will consider withholding the writer’s name from print if there is a legitimate 0 Audited
Your
Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221
case for reprisals.
Local Independent Newspaper
SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS!
by Adrienne Tait
Gerald Soroka Expanding the Canada Infrastructure Program OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m. PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call
MP Yellowhead OTTAWA: Gerald Soroka, Member of stream worth up to $3.3B, provincial projects CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
Parliament for Yellowhead, would like to will be eligible for a significantly larger federal 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
inform constituents that the Government of Gerald Soroka cost share for public infrastructure projects up Telephone: (780) 723-5787
Fax: (780) 723-5725
HELP SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM Canada will be adjusting the Investing in MP Yellowhead to 80%. A simplified funding application Website: www.weeklyanchor.com
Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net
Canada Infrastructure Program. The new steps
process will ensure that projects can get
FACT- to the program will now include a new stream underway as soon as possible. Member of the Edson & District Canadian Weekly Newspapers 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
Alberta
More details can be found at:
designed to deliver more infrastructure projects
Media Circulation
T
CHECKING by: - accelerating project approvals https://www.canada.ca/en/office- Chamber of Commerce Audit Association 780-723-5787 The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
780-723-5787
THE HELP SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM - increasing the types of eligible projects and Under a new COVID-19 Resilience funding infrastructure/new
WORLD The Weekly Anchor Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221
SINCE IT
Alberta
CORRECTION
Weekly Newspapers
Media Circulation
HELP SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM Apologies on my behalf to the Edson Cycling Association for a Your SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS! Canadian Association Gerald Soroka Views & News
Audit
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m.
WAS FLAT. misqoute of projected full cost build of the new Bike Park that is Local Independent Newspaper Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Member of the Edson & District Chamber of Commerce MP Yellowhead by Deanna Mitchener
going in out at Willmore. In the last issue my article incorrectly said
FACT- $350,000 when actually it is a $624,000 projected cost for the full 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
build. Please accept my apologies and I take full blame, not the
Weekly Anchor. Deanna Mitchener
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
CHECKING Telephone: (780) 723-5787
Fax: (780) 723-5725
THE Website: www.weeklyanchor.com 6,300 Audited
Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net
The Weekly Anchor
WORLD Gerald Soroka CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon Dana McArthur Sales Representative Kushniruk Thornton The Weekly Anchor Your Local Independent Newspaper
Cassie
Shaylyn
Sue Ann
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call
Common
Publisher/Owner
MP Yellowhead
Reporter
Writer
Canadian Association
SINCE IT of Journalists member Canadian Association Your Local Independent Newspaper
of Journalists member
WAS FLAT. 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 &
YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS! SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS!
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
Gerald Soroka OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
MP Yellowhead DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Canadian Member of the Member of the Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd. Canadian
Media Circulation
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2 Audit Edson & District 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Media Circulation
Audit
Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Edson & District P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Alberta
Fax: (780) 723-5725 Weekly Newspapers Chamber of Telephone: (780) 723-5787
Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Association Chamber of Fax: (780) 723-5725 Weekly Newspapers
Alberta
Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net
Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Commerce Commerce Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
The Weekly Anchor Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Canadian Cassie Shaylyn
Media Circulation
Sue Ann
Your SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS! P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2 Audit Dana McArthur Common Kushniruk Brianne Benson Thornton
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m.
Writer
Publisher/Owner
Cassie
Writer
Reporter
Shaylyn
Local Independent Newspaper Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Canadian Association Sales Representative Canadian Association Dana McArthur Sue Ann Kushniruk Brianne Benson Thornton
of Journalists member
Writer
Common
of Journalists member
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call Fax: (780) 723-5725 Alberta Publisher/Owner Sales Representative Reporter Writer
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Weekly Newspapers Canadian Association Canadian Association
of Journalists member
of Journalists member
Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association
Member of the
Edson & District
Chamber of
Cassie
Shaylyn
Sue Ann
Commerce Dana McArthur Common Kushniruk Brianne Benson Thornton
Writer
Publisher/Owner
Reporter
Canadian Association Sales Representative Canadian Association Writer
of Journalists member of Journalists member
