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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 10 MONDAY AUGUST 3, 2020 MONDAY JULY 13, 2020 PAGE 15
Students returning to classrooms
The suspension of physical
in-person schooling West Yellowhead MLA distancing. While
in March has been school may feel a
hard for many Martin Long little different at
students and their first, these changes
families in West will allow a safe,
Yellowhead. Kindergarten to Grade 12 near-normal return to class.
education changed significantly as a Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,
result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and keeping Albertans informed on new
I know that students, parents, teachers measures has been a key part of
and school boards did their best to Alberta’s response. To help prepare
West Yellowhead MLA adapt to a different way of learning. families, Alberta’s government has
However, students who attend schools
developed a re-entry toolkit to help
Martin Long learn best in the classroom with their prepare parents and students for what to
teachers and peers, and our goal is to
expect in the new school year. This
get us back to normal learning as soon toolkit includes videos for students
as possible. With back to school season explaining some of the health measures,
approaching, many parents have been a guide for parents, frequently asked
eagerly waiting to see what school will questions, school posters, a self-
look like this upcoming year. screening questionnaire in multiple
This week, Alberta’s government languages, and links to health
announced that students will be guidelines. The resources in the school
returning to classrooms across the re-entry toolkit will help families
province at the beginning of the new discuss changes with their children.
school year. This is great news for As Alberta’s students prepare to go
families in our community. The back to school, the Minister of
decision to re-open schools has been Education will continue to work closely
made with the safety of students, with Chief Medical Officer of Health
teachers, and other staff members being Dr. Hinshaw, as well as school boards,
the highest priority. For in-person to ensure that all schools are prepared Event Reminder
learning to proceed, health measures to welcome students back.
are being put in place for their safety. The re-opening of our schools, and
Each school will implement public our entire economy, is a result of the May 9: For mental health week, join
health measures, including frequent hard work of Albertans to slow the the Town of Edson for Darkness to
cleaning of surfaces, introducing hand spread of COVID-19. As students
sanitizers to school and classroom return to school, each of us has the Light – Mental Health Awareness. Join
entrances, grouping students in cohorts, tools to ensure that we can safely return the community and place luminaries or
and adjusting schedules to allow for to daily life. a simple candle outside your home to
greater u n i t e f o r a l i g h t a t d a w n
Availability of non-medical (approximately 5:10 am).
masks at Edson Public Library
submitted always accessible to everyone.
Public libraries are a community
The Edson and District Public resource and community gathering
Library announced the availability space. We are easily accessible to
of disposable, non-medical masks, members of the community and we
for community use. are committed to reducing barriers
“These masks are part of the to information and resources in our Helping the world hear better
Masks for Albertans program,” said community. By supplying masks,
Serving Alberta since 1964
Library Manager Michael Baird, we are supporting community We are AADL, WCB, HI\\NIHB, CVA provider
“and coordinated by Alberta access to a tool that, currently,
Municipal Affairs Public Library assists in preventing the spread of
Services Branch.” COVID-19.”
Disposable, non-medical masks Edson and District Public Library HEARING EVALUATIONS
have been made available to received 3,000 masks for
Albertans through other locations, distribution. The masks may be
including the drive-thru at select picked up as part of our curbside
restaurants. However, Baird pointed pick-up or starting August 4 they Edson Clinic
out that not everyone in the may be picked up and used in the Wednesday, July 22 * 10:00am-1:00pm
community is able to access this library. Packages of 6 masks are
program because of lack of available for community members. Edson Senior’s Drop In Centre/Pioneer Cabin
transportation, distance or other The masks are available at 4726 8 4836-7 Avenue
reasons. Ave.
“As we were preparing our re- Established in 1944, the Edson BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
opening plans, we realized that and District Public Library is
access to personal protective committed to being a hub of the
equipment in the community could community, providing access to Attending We provide:
be a barrier for many residents. information, knowledge, resources Practitioner
Even though there are other and technology. * Latest Technology - all
distribution points, they aren't
Agnieszka digital hearing aid
models
Lehmann * Repairs to all models
Registered Hearing * 30 day trial period
Air Practitioner
Edmonton
#134-15277 Castledowns Road
Edmonton, AB
1-855-258-9429
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 10 MONDAY AUGUST 3, 2020 MONDAY JULY 13, 2020 PAGE 15
Students returning to classrooms
The suspension of physical
in-person schooling West Yellowhead MLA distancing. While
in March has been school may feel a
hard for many Martin Long little different at
students and their first, these changes
families in West will allow a safe,
Yellowhead. Kindergarten to Grade 12 near-normal return to class.
education changed significantly as a Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,
result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and keeping Albertans informed on new
I know that students, parents, teachers measures has been a key part of
and school boards did their best to Alberta’s response. To help prepare
West Yellowhead MLA adapt to a different way of learning. families, Alberta’s government has
However, students who attend schools
developed a re-entry toolkit to help
Martin Long learn best in the classroom with their prepare parents and students for what to
teachers and peers, and our goal is to
expect in the new school year. This
get us back to normal learning as soon toolkit includes videos for students
as possible. With back to school season explaining some of the health measures,
approaching, many parents have been a guide for parents, frequently asked
eagerly waiting to see what school will questions, school posters, a self-
look like this upcoming year. screening questionnaire in multiple
This week, Alberta’s government languages, and links to health
announced that students will be guidelines. The resources in the school
returning to classrooms across the re-entry toolkit will help families
province at the beginning of the new discuss changes with their children.
school year. This is great news for As Alberta’s students prepare to go
families in our community. The back to school, the Minister of
decision to re-open schools has been Education will continue to work closely
made with the safety of students, with Chief Medical Officer of Health
teachers, and other staff members being Dr. Hinshaw, as well as school boards,
the highest priority. For in-person to ensure that all schools are prepared Event Reminder
learning to proceed, health measures to welcome students back.
are being put in place for their safety. The re-opening of our schools, and
Each school will implement public our entire economy, is a result of the May 9: For mental health week, join
health measures, including frequent hard work of Albertans to slow the the Town of Edson for Darkness to
cleaning of surfaces, introducing hand spread of COVID-19. As students
sanitizers to school and classroom return to school, each of us has the Light – Mental Health Awareness. Join
entrances, grouping students in cohorts, tools to ensure that we can safely return the community and place luminaries or
and adjusting schedules to allow for to daily life. a simple candle outside your home to
greater u n i t e f o r a l i g h t a t d a w n
Availability of non-medical (approximately 5:10 am).
masks at Edson Public Library
submitted always accessible to everyone.
Public libraries are a community
The Edson and District Public resource and community gathering
Library announced the availability space. We are easily accessible to
of disposable, non-medical masks, members of the community and we
for community use. are committed to reducing barriers
“These masks are part of the to information and resources in our Helping the world hear better
Masks for Albertans program,” said community. By supplying masks,
Serving Alberta since 1964
Library Manager Michael Baird, we are supporting community We are AADL, WCB, HI\\NIHB, CVA provider
“and coordinated by Alberta access to a tool that, currently,
Municipal Affairs Public Library assists in preventing the spread of
Services Branch.” COVID-19.”
Disposable, non-medical masks Edson and District Public Library HEARING EVALUATIONS
have been made available to received 3,000 masks for
Albertans through other locations, distribution. The masks may be
including the drive-thru at select picked up as part of our curbside
restaurants. However, Baird pointed pick-up or starting August 4 they Edson Clinic
out that not everyone in the may be picked up and used in the Wednesday, July 22 * 10:00am-1:00pm
community is able to access this library. Packages of 6 masks are
program because of lack of available for community members. Edson Senior’s Drop In Centre/Pioneer Cabin
transportation, distance or other The masks are available at 4726 8 4836-7 Avenue
reasons. Ave.
“As we were preparing our re- Established in 1944, the Edson BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
opening plans, we realized that and District Public Library is
access to personal protective committed to being a hub of the
equipment in the community could community, providing access to Attending We provide:
be a barrier for many residents. information, knowledge, resources Practitioner
Even though there are other and technology. * Latest Technology - all
distribution points, they aren't
Agnieszka digital hearing aid
models
Lehmann * Repairs to all models
Registered Hearing * 30 day trial period
Air Practitioner
Edmonton
#134-15277 Castledowns Road
Edmonton, AB
1-855-258-9429
