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Check News Canada
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 10 MONDAY APRIL 6, 2020
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY AUGUST 3, 2020 PAGE 3
Newspaper readership is Province's proposed assessment changes
could increase residential tax rates by 350%
truly multi-platform continued from page 2
the school tax rate comprises almost and ratepayers, and municipal our residents are going to scream We are behind projects of all sorts.
The 2019 report found that 83% of newspaper readers are accessing half of the overall residential tax partners," she said. "Due to the bloody murder because we'll have This wipes out all of that; every
at least some of their newspaper content online. Interestingly, rate and approximately one third of extremely short time period that the to increase our taxes. That's project that we want to do to help
however, the the overall non-residential tax rate. province feels is adequate for ludicrous; how can they expect us to get others working will go away."
"Should the school tax rates municipal consultation, this must run our county based on the cuts that
Councillor Penny Lowe said,
majority of these increase further, the bulk of taxes take place immediately." we're receiving for the benefit of "This is absolutely ridiculous, yet,
readers are using that collected by Yellowhead County Administration suggested that large energy sector players, who are as a municipality, we're responsible
digital content to would be on behalf of the province Council immediately contact spending money all over the world? for the taxpayers' dollar. We're
and remitted to the province," provincial elected representatives They're not going to put money going to have to be very inventive
supplement—not Lyons noted. about this issue, advise municipal back into the province. This is a sad, on how we survive in what the
replace—readership Yellowhead County also supports partners of the potential impact on sad day for our municipality." provincial government is doing
of a print edition of seniors housing through a revenue and cost sharing CAO Jack Ramme noted, "The here."
requisition from the Evergreens agreements, and notify residents province, at one point, said that we
The motion was carried
the newspaper. Foundation, which includes funds and taxpayers on the potential as municipalities have to do our bit unanimously by Council.
for both operating costs and capital impact to services and future tax to help during COVID, and we did.
In total, more than construction. "A decrease in rates. Councillor David Russel
Yellowhead County revenues made the motion as suggested.
Pet of the Weeket of the Week
half (52%) of would either result in decreased Mayor Jim Eglinski commented, P
C
Call for information 712-6788all for information 712-6788
newspaper readers spending by Evergreens or an "It's very, very alarming to see what www.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.comww.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.com
w
E
access newspaper increase in the tax rate," Lyons is taking place here. As a result of Email: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.commail: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.com
explained. "As evidenced in the our conference call on Friday
content from both recent pandemic, this is a highly afternoon, I immediately went on Meet our super senior girl Ginger! Ginger is a
sweet 8 year old shepherd mix who is ready to
print and online vulnerable sector of society and the phone and contacted MLA live a slow and easy retirement life. She still
loves to take walks and give cuddles, and is
sources. decreased spending could have a Shane Getson (Lac St. Anne- looking for a safe and secure home where she
significant impact on their Parkland County) and MLA Martin can live out her twilight years. Ginger is
viability." Long (West Yellowhead). Both available at a reduced adoption fee- find out
All platforms (print, desktop/laptop computer, phone and tablet) Lyons stated that the potential were surprised by my phone call more about her and how to adopt at
EdsonAnimalRescue.com.
continue to be used across demographics to access newspaper impact of the assessment model …but the province is still in session,
changes threaten not only the 2021 so our MLAs were not available. A
EARS is still facilitating adoptions during the pandemic-- send us a
content. Most print reading happens early in the day, while digital tax revenue of the County, but the meeting has been set up for Friday message, give us a call or find us on Facebook to learn more. We need
reading is more consistent from morning to night. long-term viability of the County. afternoon with the MLAs for the you more than ever!
"A concerted advocacy effort is counties that [Getson and Long] Sponsored by:
required to bring this matter to the represent."
The research specifically looked at the newspaper reading habits of attention of provincial elected Councilor Shawn Berry stated, "I 413 50 St.,13 50 St.,
4
younger Canadians. 88% of Millennials read newspapers weekly, representatives, County residents am in shock based on this. A lot of 780-723-622080-723-6220
7
accessing newspaper content primarily through their mobile phones.
Edson Funeral Home
F
Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematoriumoothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
A
A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp. Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
P
PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8O Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
Edson Clinic up and running, 7
780-723-357580-723-3575
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
please need to resume service. www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
July 22, August 26, September
We're still here for you,e're still here for you,
23, October 28, November 25 You decide W
and Temporary For December
still offering our
will be the 15th. So Every fourth 2 bedroom fully furnished, still offering our
personalized service.
Wednesday of the month. Please completely outfitted with personalized service.
send proof so I can proof read everything you need. Just
Please call for
and then the tear sheet there Please call for
an appointment.
after. bring your personal items an appointment.
and move in.
$1600 a month Traditional Funeral Services,
Graveside Services and
FOR RENT
FOR RENT or without furnishings Cremation Options with a Crematorium
on site in Edson.
NEW MOBILE $1195 a month We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
NEW MOBILE
Cemetery Monuments.
2 bedroom, complete CALL LEXIE 780-723-3110 Our Commitment Is To You.
2 bedroom, complete
Our Commitment Is To You.
with new furnishings.
with new furnishings. *Some conditions apply We are a Patient-Centered and Caring Community Pharmacy
Locally Owned, Locally Operated and Locally Committed
$1,800 a month
$1,800 a month
Due to COVID 19 there is a growing need for self isolation. We are offering free delivery of
$1,800 Security Deposit medications to your doorstep during this period. We can access you over the phone and prescribe
$1,800 Security Deposit
and renew medications. Avoid unnecessary visits to hospitals and clinics and stay healthy.
Give us a call today 780-725-0282
Address: 4924 – 4 Avenue, Edson, AB (Just beside Subway) Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am - 7pm
Owners: Sabia Saincher and Himmat Panwar Weekends and Holidays: 10am - 3pm
June 29: All Edson residents
are encouraged to show off
their amazing Canadian and
family pride by decorating
their front yard, house or
balcony for Canada Day. The
first 150 entrants will be
given a great Canada Day
gift bag and the winner in
each category will win a
grand prize of $250. Judging
will take place on June 29
and 30 and prizes will be
announced on July 1.
No hatred, discrimination, or political
views, and please keep your
decorations family-friendly. Register
your entry by Monday, June 22 at
surveymonkey.com/r/V3JL6D5.
Check News Canada
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 10 MONDAY APRIL 6, 2020
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY AUGUST 3, 2020 PAGE 3
Newspaper readership is Province's proposed assessment changes
could increase residential tax rates by 350%
truly multi-platform continued from page 2
the school tax rate comprises almost and ratepayers, and municipal our residents are going to scream We are behind projects of all sorts.
The 2019 report found that 83% of newspaper readers are accessing half of the overall residential tax partners," she said. "Due to the bloody murder because we'll have This wipes out all of that; every
at least some of their newspaper content online. Interestingly, rate and approximately one third of extremely short time period that the to increase our taxes. That's project that we want to do to help
however, the the overall non-residential tax rate. province feels is adequate for ludicrous; how can they expect us to get others working will go away."
"Should the school tax rates municipal consultation, this must run our county based on the cuts that
Councillor Penny Lowe said,
majority of these increase further, the bulk of taxes take place immediately." we're receiving for the benefit of "This is absolutely ridiculous, yet,
readers are using that collected by Yellowhead County Administration suggested that large energy sector players, who are as a municipality, we're responsible
digital content to would be on behalf of the province Council immediately contact spending money all over the world? for the taxpayers' dollar. We're
and remitted to the province," provincial elected representatives They're not going to put money going to have to be very inventive
supplement—not Lyons noted. about this issue, advise municipal back into the province. This is a sad, on how we survive in what the
replace—readership Yellowhead County also supports partners of the potential impact on sad day for our municipality." provincial government is doing
of a print edition of seniors housing through a revenue and cost sharing CAO Jack Ramme noted, "The here."
requisition from the Evergreens agreements, and notify residents province, at one point, said that we
The motion was carried
the newspaper. Foundation, which includes funds and taxpayers on the potential as municipalities have to do our bit unanimously by Council.
for both operating costs and capital impact to services and future tax to help during COVID, and we did.
In total, more than construction. "A decrease in rates. Councillor David Russel
Yellowhead County revenues made the motion as suggested.
Pet of the Weeket of the Week
half (52%) of would either result in decreased Mayor Jim Eglinski commented, P
C
Call for information 712-6788all for information 712-6788
newspaper readers spending by Evergreens or an "It's very, very alarming to see what www.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.comww.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.com
w
E
access newspaper increase in the tax rate," Lyons is taking place here. As a result of Email: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.commail: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.com
explained. "As evidenced in the our conference call on Friday
content from both recent pandemic, this is a highly afternoon, I immediately went on Meet our super senior girl Ginger! Ginger is a
sweet 8 year old shepherd mix who is ready to
print and online vulnerable sector of society and the phone and contacted MLA live a slow and easy retirement life. She still
loves to take walks and give cuddles, and is
sources. decreased spending could have a Shane Getson (Lac St. Anne- looking for a safe and secure home where she
significant impact on their Parkland County) and MLA Martin can live out her twilight years. Ginger is
viability." Long (West Yellowhead). Both available at a reduced adoption fee- find out
All platforms (print, desktop/laptop computer, phone and tablet) Lyons stated that the potential were surprised by my phone call more about her and how to adopt at
EdsonAnimalRescue.com.
continue to be used across demographics to access newspaper impact of the assessment model …but the province is still in session,
changes threaten not only the 2021 so our MLAs were not available. A
EARS is still facilitating adoptions during the pandemic-- send us a
content. Most print reading happens early in the day, while digital tax revenue of the County, but the meeting has been set up for Friday message, give us a call or find us on Facebook to learn more. We need
reading is more consistent from morning to night. long-term viability of the County. afternoon with the MLAs for the you more than ever!
"A concerted advocacy effort is counties that [Getson and Long] Sponsored by:
required to bring this matter to the represent."
The research specifically looked at the newspaper reading habits of attention of provincial elected Councilor Shawn Berry stated, "I 413 50 St.,13 50 St.,
4
younger Canadians. 88% of Millennials read newspapers weekly, representatives, County residents am in shock based on this. A lot of 780-723-622080-723-6220
7
accessing newspaper content primarily through their mobile phones.
Edson Funeral Home
F
Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematoriumoothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
A
A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp. Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
P
PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8O Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
Edson Clinic up and running, 7
780-723-357580-723-3575
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
please need to resume service. www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
July 22, August 26, September
We're still here for you,e're still here for you,
23, October 28, November 25 You decide W
and Temporary For December
still offering our
will be the 15th. So Every fourth 2 bedroom fully furnished, still offering our
personalized service.
Wednesday of the month. Please completely outfitted with personalized service.
send proof so I can proof read everything you need. Just
Please call for
and then the tear sheet there Please call for
an appointment.
after. bring your personal items an appointment.
and move in.
$1600 a month Traditional Funeral Services,
Graveside Services and
FOR RENT
FOR RENT or without furnishings Cremation Options with a Crematorium
on site in Edson.
NEW MOBILE $1195 a month We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
NEW MOBILE
Cemetery Monuments.
2 bedroom, complete CALL LEXIE 780-723-3110 Our Commitment Is To You.
2 bedroom, complete
Our Commitment Is To You.
with new furnishings.
with new furnishings. *Some conditions apply We are a Patient-Centered and Caring Community Pharmacy
Locally Owned, Locally Operated and Locally Committed
$1,800 a month
$1,800 a month
Due to COVID 19 there is a growing need for self isolation. We are offering free delivery of
$1,800 Security Deposit medications to your doorstep during this period. We can access you over the phone and prescribe
$1,800 Security Deposit
and renew medications. Avoid unnecessary visits to hospitals and clinics and stay healthy.
Give us a call today 780-725-0282
Address: 4924 – 4 Avenue, Edson, AB (Just beside Subway) Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am - 7pm
Owners: Sabia Saincher and Himmat Panwar Weekends and Holidays: 10am - 3pm
June 29: All Edson residents
are encouraged to show off
their amazing Canadian and
family pride by decorating
their front yard, house or
balcony for Canada Day. The
first 150 entrants will be
given a great Canada Day
gift bag and the winner in
each category will win a
grand prize of $250. Judging
will take place on June 29
and 30 and prizes will be
announced on July 1.
No hatred, discrimination, or political
views, and please keep your
decorations family-friendly. Register
your entry by Monday, June 22 at
surveymonkey.com/r/V3JL6D5.
