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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR

THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
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Summer Explorer Passport Challenge encourages people to explore the beauty of the County


by Cassie Kushniruk Mercoal Mine Landscape, the All Saints Leave it Pristine" campaign, which reminds
Anglican Church, and the Empyrean Cemetery people when they're going out in the backwoods
From July to September, Yellowhead County is in Wildwood. Additionally, a number of
encouraging locals and tourists to celebrate the recreation areas will also be included in the and different areas to leave the area as pristine
as they found it," Felsing added.
beauty of the area by visiting various points of passport, from the pump tracks located in Peers, Throughout the challenge, participants should
interest for the chance to win a number of prizes Wildwood, and Evansburg to the disk golf also keep an eye out for Sasky the Sasquatch,
through the third annual YC Summer Explorer courses in Cadomin, Jerry Vanderwell Memorial who will be visiting various locations and
Passport Challenge. Park, and Bear Lake. events throughout the summer, reminding
According to Yellowhead County Senior Although some of the more popular locations everyone to "Leave No Trace".
Communications Coordinator Stefan Felsing, in the passport have been included in previous Felsing stated that it will be fairly easy to
the Summer Explorer Passport Challenge is not years, such as the YoHo Museum, Felsing stated adhere to COVID-19 restrictions while
only a great way to get families out exploring that the County has added some new spots to participating in the challenge as the majority of
the County, but is also a "great opportunity for ensure that the challenge is different this year. the locations are outdoors. "A lot of the places
anyone visiting the area to have a booklet to get One new location to this year's challenge is the are remote places that people would just be
them out there exploring some of the different Solomon Creek Boat Launch, which the County driving to and hiking anyways, and then there
spots". just opened last year. "That's a spot where are spots, for example, like the YoHo museum,
The challenge will see participants visiting people can either check it out or, if they which is a wide open area," he said.
locations in all four corners of the County, from coordinate it right, can canoe from near Brule to To enter the YC Summer Explorer Passport
the Brule Bike Park and the Rosevear Ferry the Town of Hinton," Felsing mentioned. Challenge, participants will have to visit the
Park to the hoodoos in Sundance Provincial As part of the Summer Explorer Passport different areas listed in the passport and take a
Park. Challenge, Felsing noted that the County will photo there, whether a selfie or a snapshot of the
Felsing added that this year, the challenge will also be showcasing their recreational facilities location. From there, participants can either
also feature three heritage sites, including the and natural parks in the area. "We're also email the photo to
promoting our "Welcome to our Backyard:
hello@yellowheadcounty.ab.ca or post the
photo on social media using the hashtags
#exploreyellowhead, #yhcsummer2020, and
PUBLIC NOTICE #leaveitpristine, while tagging Yellowhead Event Reminder
County and Yellowhead County Rec.
"[Participants] don't have to enter every single
location, so if somebody only gets out to one or May 9: For mental health week, join
EDSON TIMBER PRODUCTS LTD two spots, they can send that in too," Felsing the Town of Edson for Darkness to

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT noted. "Each [photo] will act as a submission for Light – Mental Health Awareness. Join
the contest. We'll be doing a few prizes here and
there and then at the end of the summer season the community and place luminaries or
NOTICE OF APPLICATION we'll do a draw for everybody who has entered." a simple candle outside your home to
The Summer Explorer Passports are currently u n i t e f o r a l i g h t a t d a w n
In accordance with the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Edson Timber available at both County offices, as well as the (approximately 5:10 am).
Products has applied to Environment and Parks for an amendment to an existing Galloway Station Museum and any visitor
approval for decommissioning and reclamation of Beehive burner (incinerator). The information centers that are open. "Contact the
operation is located on the Subdivision 3 of Section 15, Township 53, Range 15, West of
the 5th Meridian, that is being or has been used or held for or in connection with the County and we'll send one out to you is you are
Edson industrial waste incinerator. more comfortable doing it that way," Felsing
added.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY A directly affected person may provide input into certain regulatory decisions, as allowed explore the area," said Felsing. "I think now
"I know people are antsy to get outside and
by the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (section 73). Specifically, any
person who is directly affected by this application may submit a written statement of with people not being able to travel as much,
Lieutenant West Operations concern within 30 days of the date of this notice to: this is a really great way for people to get out


LOCATION: Edson Environment and Parks and explore our own backyard."
COMPETITION NO. 20-010 Regulatory Approvals Center OBITUARY
5th Floor, South Petroleum Plaza
Under the general direction of the Director of Protective Services and 9915- 108 Street Beata Elizabeth Chamberland
reporting to the Fire Chief or designate, and stationed out of the Edmonton, Alberta TSK 2G8 Beata Elizabeth Chamberland,
Head Quarters fire station, the Lieutenant is responsible for the Fax: (780) 422-0154 49, passed away July 25, 2020
operational readiness of the West side of Yellowhead County. The E-mail: aep.epeaapplications@gov.ab.ca peacefully at home surrounded
position is responsible to report all activity, and the need for specific by family after a courageous
training based on operational requirements to the Fire Chief or The written statement of concern should include the following: battle with cancer.
designate. West side boundaries begin at Head Quarters station and -the application number 008-20475 Born in Wroclaw, Poland, the
end with Brule station coverage. The position also provides - describe concerns that are relevant to matters regulated by the Environmental daughter of Barbara and Andrew Maczynski. She
emergency response as required, assuming command as necessary Protection and Enhancement Act moved to Canada on September 29, 1989. She
and in accordance with the Yellowhead County Fire Services - explain how the filer of the concern will be directly affected by the activities attended school in Ontario, learning English and
Standards. proposed in the application computer technologies. Beata worked for the
- provide the legal land location of the land owned or used by the filer Forestry Sustainable Resource Development Office
The salary range is currently $55,272 – $69,966 per year. Yellowhead where the concerns described are believed to be applicable in Edson as an administrator before leaving to focus
County offers a competitive benefit plan. - state the distance between the land owned or used by the filer and the site in on being a wife and grandmother.
the application Beata was a dedicated volunteer at the Take it or
To apply please submit resumes online, on our web page - contact information including the full name and mailing address of the filer. Leave it and Bargain Boutique, always helping
https://yhcounty.ca/employment Please provide a telephone number and/or email address for ease of contact. those in need. She loved picture taking and
scrapbooking the everyday moments of friends and
A detailed position description can be found in the job posting online. Environment and Parks will review each written statement of concern, seek more family. She took pleasure in cooking and baking
information if needed, and notify each filer by letter of the decision to accept or reject treats for everyone, especially her grandchildren.
We thank all interested applicants in advance, however only those their written submission as a valid statement of concern. The Public Notice of this Gardening, designing aesthetically pleasing spaces
applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. application will also be posted on the Department's website at and doting on her beloved puppies made her
https://avw.alberta.ca/PublicNoticesViewer.aspx. happy. She liked to travel to visit family and
Competition will remain open until 4:30 PM on Monday, August 3, cherished the time spent with them. She will be
2020. Statements of concern submitted regarding this application are public records which are remembered for her caring, loving nature and
dedication to her family and community.
accessible by the public and the applicant. Failure to file a statement of concern may
She is survived by her spouse of 20 years, Marc;
Payroll Department affect the right to file a Notice of Appeal with the Environmental Appeals Board. children, Adrian, Brett, Heather (husband Wes
Yellowhead County Copies of the application and additional information can be obtained from: Gilbert and daughters, Cheyenne and Savannah),
• Email: jobs@yellowheadcounty.ab.ca Elizabeth (husband Jonas Plante and children,
Edson Timber Products Ltd Xander, Zach, Maisleigh, Breyson and Everly).
The personal information obtained as a result of this advertisement will be utilized for Attention: Lynda Cartwright Mother and father, Barbara and Andrew Maczynski;
these employment opportunities only, and is subject to compliance with the Freedom of Box 7094
Information and Protection of Privacy Act. brother Darek Adamska (Justina) and sister Asia
Edson AB T7E 1V4 Maczynski.
Telephone: (780) 723-2622
Fax: (780) 723-2899 “More precious was the light in your eyes
Email: etplynda@msn.com than all the roses in the world”.
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