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PAGE 6 MONDAY AUGUST 19, 2019 MONDAY JULY 4, 2016 PAGE 2
County reviews Intermunicipal Collaboration
Framework Agreement with Edson
by Dana McArthur prudent that if Council is comfortable with the settled. The multiplex discussions are almost
Agreement, to only give the Bylaw first completed, so there are not many reasons why
The Intermunicipal Collaboration reading at this time and bring it back at the a regular meeting would be needed." Ramme
Framework (ICF) Agreement with the Town of August 27 meeting for second and third added that the only issue identified is
Edson was up for discussion at Yellowhead reading." discussions regarding Vision Park.
County Council on August 13. The In reference to the Intermunicipal Council gave First and Second Reading the
Administrations of both municipalities jointly Collaboration Framework Committee's size, bylaw with Third Reading reserved for the
drafted the agreement for both Councils' Councillor Lavone Olson, commented, "Edson following meeting.
review and consideration. wants their full council there and we are going
The Municipal Government Act (MGA) to have our mayor and two Councillors. I 2019 Property Tax Auction:
requires municipalities that have a common really think that's going to weight how things Council for Yellowhead County in
boundaries to create an ICF framework. The go at the bargaining table." Ramme responded, accordance with the MGA set the date of a
agreement outlines the services, initiatives, and "I raised that point with my counterpart Property Tax Auction that will take place on
infrastructure that the Town and County have a however this is a political decision. The only October 30, 2019 at 10am to be held at the
joint interest in. The agreements must be other option would be to have a 16 member Edson Administration Building with the
complete and adopted by April 2020. committee which would be ludicrous." Director of Corporate & Planning Services to
Significant changes to the first draft of the Councillor Wade Williams asked, "Is there act as the auctioneer. There are currently 10
Agreement included the town's wish to have any disadvantage with the County only having properties with unpaid taxes that will go up for
their entire council on the committee as three representatives on this committee?" auction by reserve bid.
opposed to the original structure of mayor and Mayor Gerald Soroka responded, "No,
two councillors. basically what we are doing is listening and Council representation:
"As any recommendations from the bringing feedback; it's still Council's decision County Council moved to add non-voting
Committee are consensus driven and must be on any of the issues. My guess is, as a new attendance to regular meetings of the Royal
sent back to the respective councils for council Edson wants all the information Canadian Legion Wildwood Branch 149
ratification, Yellowhead County council opted directly." concerning the Community Connector Bus,
to keep its membership small as a committee Councillor Shawn Berry asked, "How many and the Pembina Lobstick Historical Society
of 16 members may be more challenging to meetings would the committee have in a concerning the Tipple Park Museum
manage positive, consensus based outcomes," year?" Mayor Soroka replied, "Usually not that operations. The two groups receive funding
stated County CAO Jack Ramme. "It is not many. In the past we have had two or three through the County but do not currently have
anticipated that Edson will request any further meetings a year and that was dealing with the Council representation.
changes to the agreement, however it may be revenue sharing agreement, which has been
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Thank you to all the volunteers and sponsors that helped
Thank you to all the volunteers and sponsors that helped
make this weekend a success
make this weekend a success
PLATINUM SILVER BRONZE SILENT AUCTION
Alford Holdings Ltd Adrenaline Powersports Alex Roman Trucking Inc Allison Peyton - Century 21
Bumper to Bumper Advantage Towing Baudin Family Farm Bannister
GFI Solutions Becker Catwork & Trucking Brisco Wood Preservers Canadian Tire Edson
Jim Robinson Contracting Ltd (1990) Ltd Contour Construction Ltd Chablis Lyster – Acti Labs
JRF Oilfield Services Ltd Best Western High Road Inn Country Farm & Feed Store Edson Logo
PureChem Bonavista Energy Corporation IMARK Capital Enterprises Ltd Gelmici Jewelers
Rig Rentals Edson Honda JD Locating Ltd Giff Truck Service Ltd.
SLH Picker Services & Pile Edson Logo Keith & Patsy Eaton Hairlines
Driving Edson Veterinary Clinic McLeod Valley Trading Ltd. In Your Drawers
Freedom Motor Sports McLeod Trading Post Jensen’s
Green Pastures Holdings Ltd Melissa’s Bouncy Castle Jim Robinson Contracting Ltd.
Hart Rentals Mergaert, Barford, JRF Oilfield Services Ltd.
GOLD Haywire Ranch Williams,Joly, Starkevich Majtyka U-Pick Berry Farms
Chartered Accountants
Mcleod Trading Post
Integra Tire
1714218 Alberta Ltd Jesse Bowman Logging Mid West Glass Moonshine Creek Liquour
Moonshine Creek
Store
Becker Contracting Ltd. Jesse Crowthers Secure Energy Trail Printing
Collin Toilet Rentals & Northern Provincial Pipelines
Servicing Ltd Setzer's Sleigh Rides Rheanne Monroe Signs
Shawn Anderson Oilfield
Sew Right
Diesel Worx Peters & McKone LLP Consulting Ltd SLH Picker Services & Pile
DRL Contracting Poison Creek Contracting Sumner Bowness Driving
Edson Logo Telecom West Inc Smyl Chevrolet
Gering Gravel Sales
Wilden's Service Ltd Titan Land & Cattle Strike Group
U Auto Wash
VJV Westlock
Yellowhead Flooring Yellowhead Florists
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 6 MONDAY AUGUST 19, 2019 MONDAY JULY 4, 2016 PAGE 2
County reviews Intermunicipal Collaboration
Framework Agreement with Edson
by Dana McArthur prudent that if Council is comfortable with the settled. The multiplex discussions are almost
Agreement, to only give the Bylaw first completed, so there are not many reasons why
The Intermunicipal Collaboration reading at this time and bring it back at the a regular meeting would be needed." Ramme
Framework (ICF) Agreement with the Town of August 27 meeting for second and third added that the only issue identified is
Edson was up for discussion at Yellowhead reading." discussions regarding Vision Park.
County Council on August 13. The In reference to the Intermunicipal Council gave First and Second Reading the
Administrations of both municipalities jointly Collaboration Framework Committee's size, bylaw with Third Reading reserved for the
drafted the agreement for both Councils' Councillor Lavone Olson, commented, "Edson following meeting.
review and consideration. wants their full council there and we are going
The Municipal Government Act (MGA) to have our mayor and two Councillors. I 2019 Property Tax Auction:
requires municipalities that have a common really think that's going to weight how things Council for Yellowhead County in
boundaries to create an ICF framework. The go at the bargaining table." Ramme responded, accordance with the MGA set the date of a
agreement outlines the services, initiatives, and "I raised that point with my counterpart Property Tax Auction that will take place on
infrastructure that the Town and County have a however this is a political decision. The only October 30, 2019 at 10am to be held at the
joint interest in. The agreements must be other option would be to have a 16 member Edson Administration Building with the
complete and adopted by April 2020. committee which would be ludicrous." Director of Corporate & Planning Services to
Significant changes to the first draft of the Councillor Wade Williams asked, "Is there act as the auctioneer. There are currently 10
Agreement included the town's wish to have any disadvantage with the County only having properties with unpaid taxes that will go up for
their entire council on the committee as three representatives on this committee?" auction by reserve bid.
opposed to the original structure of mayor and Mayor Gerald Soroka responded, "No,
two councillors. basically what we are doing is listening and Council representation:
"As any recommendations from the bringing feedback; it's still Council's decision County Council moved to add non-voting
Committee are consensus driven and must be on any of the issues. My guess is, as a new attendance to regular meetings of the Royal
sent back to the respective councils for council Edson wants all the information Canadian Legion Wildwood Branch 149
ratification, Yellowhead County council opted directly." concerning the Community Connector Bus,
to keep its membership small as a committee Councillor Shawn Berry asked, "How many and the Pembina Lobstick Historical Society
of 16 members may be more challenging to meetings would the committee have in a concerning the Tipple Park Museum
manage positive, consensus based outcomes," year?" Mayor Soroka replied, "Usually not that operations. The two groups receive funding
stated County CAO Jack Ramme. "It is not many. In the past we have had two or three through the County but do not currently have
anticipated that Edson will request any further meetings a year and that was dealing with the Council representation.
changes to the agreement, however it may be revenue sharing agreement, which has been
2019 Peers Gold Dust Daze2019 Peers Gold Dust Daze
Thank you to all the volunteers and sponsors that helped
Thank you to all the volunteers and sponsors that helped
make this weekend a success
make this weekend a success
PLATINUM SILVER BRONZE SILENT AUCTION
Alford Holdings Ltd Adrenaline Powersports Alex Roman Trucking Inc Allison Peyton - Century 21
Bumper to Bumper Advantage Towing Baudin Family Farm Bannister
GFI Solutions Becker Catwork & Trucking Brisco Wood Preservers Canadian Tire Edson
Jim Robinson Contracting Ltd (1990) Ltd Contour Construction Ltd Chablis Lyster – Acti Labs
JRF Oilfield Services Ltd Best Western High Road Inn Country Farm & Feed Store Edson Logo
PureChem Bonavista Energy Corporation IMARK Capital Enterprises Ltd Gelmici Jewelers
Rig Rentals Edson Honda JD Locating Ltd Giff Truck Service Ltd.
SLH Picker Services & Pile Edson Logo Keith & Patsy Eaton Hairlines
Driving Edson Veterinary Clinic McLeod Valley Trading Ltd. In Your Drawers
Freedom Motor Sports McLeod Trading Post Jensen’s
Green Pastures Holdings Ltd Melissa’s Bouncy Castle Jim Robinson Contracting Ltd.
Hart Rentals Mergaert, Barford, JRF Oilfield Services Ltd.
GOLD Haywire Ranch Williams,Joly, Starkevich Majtyka U-Pick Berry Farms
Chartered Accountants
Mcleod Trading Post
Integra Tire
1714218 Alberta Ltd Jesse Bowman Logging Mid West Glass Moonshine Creek Liquour
Moonshine Creek
Store
Becker Contracting Ltd. Jesse Crowthers Secure Energy Trail Printing
Collin Toilet Rentals & Northern Provincial Pipelines
Servicing Ltd Setzer's Sleigh Rides Rheanne Monroe Signs
Shawn Anderson Oilfield
Sew Right
Diesel Worx Peters & McKone LLP Consulting Ltd SLH Picker Services & Pile
DRL Contracting Poison Creek Contracting Sumner Bowness Driving
Edson Logo Telecom West Inc Smyl Chevrolet
Gering Gravel Sales
Wilden's Service Ltd Titan Land & Cattle Strike Group
U Auto Wash
VJV Westlock
Yellowhead Flooring Yellowhead Florists
