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T he Weekly ANCHOR 6,292 Audited Circulation
Comment Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221
SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS!
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Multi-Use Facility Survey... CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon
Member of the Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd. Canadian
Media Circulation
The results of a owners who pay 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Audit
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
survey conducted by From the municipal taxes, the Edson & District Telephone: (780) 723-5787
the Town of Edson Publisher’s Desk survey was done for Chamber of Fax: (780) 723-5725 Weekly Newspapers
Alberta
Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net
regarding the tax Dana McArthur information purposes and Commerce Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association
implications of the was not a binding
proposed new plebiscite.
Regional Multi-Use Recreation Facility This facility proposal is the culmination
are in. of many years of planning as well as
The project has a preliminary estimated significant community consultation.
budget of $70M. Half of that would Rightfully so, as it's the most expensive
come from Yellowhead County and half public facility project in the region's
Sue Ann
Deanna
Cassie
would come from the Town of Edson. history. Dana McArthur Common Cindy Weisser Kushniruk Mitchener
Graphics/Layout
$20M of the Town's portion would come There was justifiable wisdom in seeking Publisher/Owner Sales Representative Reporter/Office Asst. Reporter
from savings and reserves, and $15M the current opinion of stakeholders, as the
would come from borrowing. province's financial climate has changed
Based on an average home assessment considerably in a very short time.
of $350,000 in Edson, the proposed tax The fact remains, however, that there are
increase would be $450 annually. $205 no magical solutions when expensive
would be needed annually to repay the community facilities need replacing either
30 year $15M loan, plus an additional through age or are simply outgrown by the
$245 would be required annually to fund community —in Edson's case, this seems
Riding Update: the facility's ongoing operation. to include both. As with many similar
In a nutshell, the survey concluded that sized communities, the majority would Letter to the Editor Policy
Open Letter: the majority of respondents (68%) said welcome a new facility but find paying for
the community would benefit from the it a daunting reality, particularly at today's The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the
new facility. However, the majority of escalating construction prices —and it's
respondents (60%) opposed (to some only going to get more expensive as time Editor
degree) the proposed increase in annual
goes by.
Misadventures property taxes. 53% were opposed to the Town Council has decided to continue to editor-publisher who reserves the right to edit for
All letters are published at the discretion of the
Recognizing its financial unpopularity,
Town proceeding with the project.
What the survey did not encompass move ahead with the project but will seek clarity, length and libel. All letters must bear the
was the limited feasibility and to reduce the tax burden by looking for name of the writer —and must also include the
substantial costs associated with the greater efficiencies, grants, and address and telephone number (which will not be
expansion of Edson's existing facility sponsorship options. published). The publisher will consider
which could amount to $50M according Council and the Steering Committee
to Mayor Zahara. This would not even undoubtedly have a challenging path ahead withholding the writer’s name from print if there
include new curling ice or needed arena of them. But, a facility project on this scale is a legitimate case for reprisals.
upgrades. is a visionary process and looking ahead Letters published do not necessarily reflect the
Media Release: While the Edson Town Council felt the for what's right for the future needs of the policies or beliefs of this newspaper. Rachel Notley’s social licence agenda
need to formally gather the perspectives region, is an important legacy to keep in
Open Letter: of residential and business property mind. Letter to the Editor Policy
The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the Editor
All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who reserves the right
to edit for clarity, length and libel. All letters must bear the name of the writer —and
My Letter to the Editor must also include the address and telephone number (which will not be published). The
ViewPoint publisher will consider withholding the writer’s name from print if there is a legitimate
“Can we get by on less?” writer asks
case for reprisals.
by Adrienne Tait
This is not a religious story but rather a history But can we get by on less? Is it worth worrying apartment or house?
ViewPoint lesson. Please read in the Bible 2 Timothy about or losing sleep over? Is it so important that head out to Willmore. Go for a swim; relax in Jim Eglinski
Get a bicycle, go on the paved trails in town or
Chapter 3. It goes on to say there will be terrible we go hungry without it? (A good reason to go
by Cassie Kushniruk times in the last days. People will be lovers of to the Food Bank). Must we fight wars over it. the hot tub or sauna. Go for a walk or run with
themselves, lovers of money. Must we use our cell phones constantly? Do we your friends. Take you dogs if you have them. MP Yellowhead
Hold on here. This was written 2,000 years really need a hundred channels on TV? These are inexpensive and healthy ways to
ago. If that was the way it was back then isn't Do we really need a quad, snowmobile or have fun. Don't we really like fun more than
that a little bit like it is now! Money is a tool. motorcycles. Yes they are fund toys but leave money?
It's a vital and powerful ingredient in society. them to people that have lots of money.
Yes I know money is connected to everything. Shouldn't we be grateful for a nice clean Murray MacKay
MLA Views & News
Eric Rosendahl The Weekly Anchor 6,300 Audited Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd. Canadian by Deanna Mitchener
Media Circulation
Your Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Audit
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Local Independent Newspaper SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS! Telephone: (780) 723-5787
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m.
Fax: (780) 723-5725
Alberta
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Weekly Newspapers
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon
Member of the
Edson & District
Chamber of
CORRECTION Commerce Sue Ann
Cassie
Deanna
Apologies on my behalf to the Edson Cycling Association for a Dana McArthur Common Cindy Weisser Kushniruk Mitchener
Graphics/Layout
Publisher/Owner
misqoute of projected full cost build of the new Bike Park that is Sales Representative Reporter/Office Asst. Reporter
going in out at Willmore. In the last issue my article incorrectly said
$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
Deanna has a new photo
Jim Eglinski
MP Yellowhead
PAGE 10 MONDAY AUGUST 12, 2019
The Weekly Anchor
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY AUGUST 19, 2019 PAGE 7 Your Local Independent Newspaper
T he Weekly ANCHOR 6,292 Audited Circulation
Comment Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221
SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS!
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call
Multi-Use Facility Survey... CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon
Member of the Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd. Canadian
Media Circulation
The results of a owners who pay 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Audit
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
survey conducted by From the municipal taxes, the Edson & District Telephone: (780) 723-5787
the Town of Edson Publisher’s Desk survey was done for Chamber of Fax: (780) 723-5725 Weekly Newspapers
Alberta
Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net
regarding the tax Dana McArthur information purposes and Commerce Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association
implications of the was not a binding
proposed new plebiscite.
Regional Multi-Use Recreation Facility This facility proposal is the culmination
are in. of many years of planning as well as
The project has a preliminary estimated significant community consultation.
budget of $70M. Half of that would Rightfully so, as it's the most expensive
come from Yellowhead County and half public facility project in the region's
Sue Ann
Deanna
Cassie
would come from the Town of Edson. history. Dana McArthur Common Cindy Weisser Kushniruk Mitchener
Graphics/Layout
$20M of the Town's portion would come There was justifiable wisdom in seeking Publisher/Owner Sales Representative Reporter/Office Asst. Reporter
from savings and reserves, and $15M the current opinion of stakeholders, as the
would come from borrowing. province's financial climate has changed
Based on an average home assessment considerably in a very short time.
of $350,000 in Edson, the proposed tax The fact remains, however, that there are
increase would be $450 annually. $205 no magical solutions when expensive
would be needed annually to repay the community facilities need replacing either
30 year $15M loan, plus an additional through age or are simply outgrown by the
$245 would be required annually to fund community —in Edson's case, this seems
Riding Update: the facility's ongoing operation. to include both. As with many similar
In a nutshell, the survey concluded that sized communities, the majority would Letter to the Editor Policy
Open Letter: the majority of respondents (68%) said welcome a new facility but find paying for
the community would benefit from the it a daunting reality, particularly at today's The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the
new facility. However, the majority of escalating construction prices —and it's
respondents (60%) opposed (to some only going to get more expensive as time Editor
degree) the proposed increase in annual
goes by.
Misadventures property taxes. 53% were opposed to the Town Council has decided to continue to editor-publisher who reserves the right to edit for
All letters are published at the discretion of the
Recognizing its financial unpopularity,
Town proceeding with the project.
What the survey did not encompass move ahead with the project but will seek clarity, length and libel. All letters must bear the
was the limited feasibility and to reduce the tax burden by looking for name of the writer —and must also include the
substantial costs associated with the greater efficiencies, grants, and address and telephone number (which will not be
expansion of Edson's existing facility sponsorship options. published). The publisher will consider
which could amount to $50M according Council and the Steering Committee
to Mayor Zahara. This would not even undoubtedly have a challenging path ahead withholding the writer’s name from print if there
include new curling ice or needed arena of them. But, a facility project on this scale is a legitimate case for reprisals.
upgrades. is a visionary process and looking ahead Letters published do not necessarily reflect the
Media Release: While the Edson Town Council felt the for what's right for the future needs of the policies or beliefs of this newspaper. Rachel Notley’s social licence agenda
need to formally gather the perspectives region, is an important legacy to keep in
Open Letter: of residential and business property mind. Letter to the Editor Policy
The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the Editor
All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who reserves the right
to edit for clarity, length and libel. All letters must bear the name of the writer —and
My Letter to the Editor must also include the address and telephone number (which will not be published). The
ViewPoint publisher will consider withholding the writer’s name from print if there is a legitimate
“Can we get by on less?” writer asks
case for reprisals.
by Adrienne Tait
This is not a religious story but rather a history But can we get by on less? Is it worth worrying apartment or house?
ViewPoint lesson. Please read in the Bible 2 Timothy about or losing sleep over? Is it so important that head out to Willmore. Go for a swim; relax in Jim Eglinski
Get a bicycle, go on the paved trails in town or
Chapter 3. It goes on to say there will be terrible we go hungry without it? (A good reason to go
by Cassie Kushniruk times in the last days. People will be lovers of to the Food Bank). Must we fight wars over it. the hot tub or sauna. Go for a walk or run with
themselves, lovers of money. Must we use our cell phones constantly? Do we your friends. Take you dogs if you have them. MP Yellowhead
Hold on here. This was written 2,000 years really need a hundred channels on TV? These are inexpensive and healthy ways to
ago. If that was the way it was back then isn't Do we really need a quad, snowmobile or have fun. Don't we really like fun more than
that a little bit like it is now! Money is a tool. motorcycles. Yes they are fund toys but leave money?
It's a vital and powerful ingredient in society. them to people that have lots of money.
Yes I know money is connected to everything. Shouldn't we be grateful for a nice clean Murray MacKay
MLA Views & News
Eric Rosendahl The Weekly Anchor 6,300 Audited Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd. Canadian by Deanna Mitchener
Media Circulation
Your Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Audit
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Local Independent Newspaper SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS! Telephone: (780) 723-5787
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m.
Fax: (780) 723-5725
Alberta
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Weekly Newspapers
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon
Member of the
Edson & District
Chamber of
CORRECTION Commerce Sue Ann
Cassie
Deanna
Apologies on my behalf to the Edson Cycling Association for a Dana McArthur Common Cindy Weisser Kushniruk Mitchener
Graphics/Layout
Publisher/Owner
misqoute of projected full cost build of the new Bike Park that is Sales Representative Reporter/Office Asst. Reporter
going in out at Willmore. In the last issue my article incorrectly said
$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
Deanna has a new photo
Jim Eglinski
MP Yellowhead
