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Edson Chrysler Dodge dealership fire puts 35 people out of work
BILL MITCHELL
NEW TRUCK SALES
NORTH
On December 9 at approximately 3:30 am, Edson RCMP responded to a The December 9 fire at the Edson Chrysler Dodge dealership resulted in a
major structure fire at the Edson Chrysler Dodge dealership. The fire is loss of approximately 35 jobs, three new vehicles and seven customer
currently under investigation by Edson RCMP, Edson Fire, and the insurance vehicles. The front office/showroom of the dealership, as well as 60-80% of Western Star Trucks (North) Ltd.
companies involved. photo submitted the mechanic bays, were destroyed as a result of the fire. photo submitted
24210 114 Avenue
by Cassie Kushniruk to help suppress the fire at were lost as a result of the fire, at securing a new location in town Acheson, AB T7X 6B9
approximately 3:50 am. including a Dodge Demon of a to continue his business so he can Website:
On December 9, a substantial fire At its peak, approximately 29 $175,000 value, three new vehicles continue to provide his employees
destroyed the Edson Chrysler firefighters worked to subdue the in the showroom, and seven with jobs. www.wsnorth.com
Dodge dealership, leaving fire, along with RCMP, EMS and customer vehicles in the service Due to the large scale of the fire,
approximately 35 people out of utility crews. area. an investigation has been launched Toll Free 1-800-252-7500 Cell: 780-984-2224
work. According to Town of Edson Kennedy mentioned that although jointly with Edson Fire, RCMP, and Phone: 780-453,3452 Fax: 780-447-5317
Edson RCMP responded to the Communications Coordinator Steve some of the vehicles being the insurance companies involved.
major structure fire at Bethge, crews were able to get the displayed outside of the dealership There is no determination on cause
approximately 3:30 am, and crews fire under control around 7 am; did not sustain damage, all of the or damage estimate at this time. Summers Drilling Summers Drilling
arrived to the scene to find that the however, the front keys to these vehicles, which were At approximately 4:15 am on
showroom/front office of the office/showroom, as well as 60- stored inside the dealership, were December 9, merely 45 minutes
dealership was completely engulfed 80% of the mechanic bays, had destroyed. after the dealership fire, Edson Water Well DrillingWater Well Drilling
in flames. been destroyed by the fire. Edson Chrysler Dodge dealership RCMP received a second call of a
st
th
Mutual Aid was requested from Fortunately there were no injuries owner Kamsen Iyer stated that vehicle fire on 41 Street and [15 ]
A proud Alberta business, since 1917,
Yellowhead County Fire, who reported at this time. approximately 35 people have been Avenue. This matter is also under A proud Alberta business, since 1917,
Summers Drilling specializes in water well
brought approximately 20 YCFD According to building owner put out of work as a result of this investigation by Edson RCMP. Summers Drilling specializes in water well
members and 10 pieces of apparatus Dwight Kennedy, several vehicles fire. In the meantime, he is looking drilling and water well repairs.
drilling and water well repairs.
Parkland Lodge Fundraising Team meets $250,000 goal for new furniture
submitted Services and from businesses,
corporations, individuals
After over three years of throughout the area, and religious
fundraising, the Parkland Lodge groups, plus anonymous donations.
Fundraising Team has met their Other fundraising events included
780-963-1282
$250,000 goal to purchase furniture a BBQ hosted by Lodge residents 4405 50 street 780-963-1282
4405 50 street
www
Stony Plain, AB
for the new Parkland Lodge. and staff at the temporary lodge, a Stony Plain, AB www.summersdrilling.com.summersdrilling.com
On March 29, 2015 the BBQ at Husky Energy, a BBQ at
Government of Canada and the Sobeys, a BBQ at Patterson's Parts
Alberta Government announced Supply, and a Variety Show by
funding for affordable seniors Popovich Productions Ltd.
housing in Edson. A joint The new Lodge is expected to
investment of $26.5 million was permit occupancy in April 2020
announced to support the expansion when Lodge residents will move
of the Parkland Lodge and provide from the temporary quarters to the
62 additional rooms in a new three- new location.
story, 102 unit building. The main entrance of the new
Residents of the old Parkland Parkland Lodge will provide an
Lodge were moved into the building opportunity to view the 'Giving
formerly occupied by the Edson Tree', where the names of the On December 11, the Parkland Lodge Fundraising Team announced that they
Municipal Hospital in April 2016. contributors are recorded on colored had reached their fundraising goal of $250,000 for the purchase of furniture
On October 19, 2016, permit leaves on the tree. for the new Parkland Lodge. photo submitted
number 079-2016 was granted for The Committee is very grateful
ANCHOR HOLIDAY
demolition of the one-story seniors for the help of all those who have ANCHOR HOLIDAY
lodge at 4619-9 Avenue, which was contributed efforts to meet our goal
to be replaced by a new, three-story of $250,000.
PUBLISHING SCHEDULE
seniors lodge at the same location. Another thank you to Committee PUBLISHING SCHEDULE
The first official meeting of members Les Halliwell, Bonnie
Parkland Lodge Fundraising Team Pillage, Mal Goldie, Ernie December 16: Christmas Issue
December 16: Christmas Issue
was held on November 2, 2016 with Mushtuk, Marsh Hoke, Alba
Committee Chairman Ivan Strang. Mihajlovich, Linda Maris, Terry December 23: New Year’s Issue
December 23: New Year’s Issue
The Team's objective was to raise Carter, Ron Christie, Brian
The Anchor will be closed Dec. 20 at 12 p.m. We will re-open December
money to purchase new furniture Broughton, Donna Roman, Suzanne The Anchor will be closed Dec. 20 at 12 p.m. We will re-open December
30 and 31, 2019 and will be closed January 1, 2020.
for the common areas of the new Robinson, John Stitzenberger; and 30 and 31, 2019 and will be closed January 1, 2020.
Lodge. A target of $250,000 was set a special thank you to Sandra
We will be open January 2, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
during this time. Block, Assistant Manager of the We will be open January 2, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Official sod turning for the new Lodge for her considerable clerical
We will be taking our Christmas break so there will be no edition of the
Lodge was held September 11, support. We will be taking our Christmas break so there will be no edition of the
Anchor the week of December 30, 2019.
Anchor the week of December 30, 2019.
2017. The total funds now sit at
One of the early fundraising $268,429.61, but you can still The next regular edition of the Anchor will be on
The next regular edition of the Anchor will be on
events on July 21, 2018 has great donate to the project and receive an Monday, January 6, 2020.
Monday, January 6, 2020.
support from Patterson's Auction income tax deductible receipt.
PAGE 4 MONDAY JUNE 17, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY DECEMBER 16, 2019 PAGE 3
Edson Chrysler Dodge dealership fire puts 35 people out of work
BILL MITCHELL
NEW TRUCK SALES
NORTH
On December 9 at approximately 3:30 am, Edson RCMP responded to a The December 9 fire at the Edson Chrysler Dodge dealership resulted in a
major structure fire at the Edson Chrysler Dodge dealership. The fire is loss of approximately 35 jobs, three new vehicles and seven customer
currently under investigation by Edson RCMP, Edson Fire, and the insurance vehicles. The front office/showroom of the dealership, as well as 60-80% of Western Star Trucks (North) Ltd.
companies involved. photo submitted the mechanic bays, were destroyed as a result of the fire. photo submitted
24210 114 Avenue
by Cassie Kushniruk to help suppress the fire at were lost as a result of the fire, at securing a new location in town Acheson, AB T7X 6B9
approximately 3:50 am. including a Dodge Demon of a to continue his business so he can Website:
On December 9, a substantial fire At its peak, approximately 29 $175,000 value, three new vehicles continue to provide his employees
destroyed the Edson Chrysler firefighters worked to subdue the in the showroom, and seven with jobs. www.wsnorth.com
Dodge dealership, leaving fire, along with RCMP, EMS and customer vehicles in the service Due to the large scale of the fire,
approximately 35 people out of utility crews. area. an investigation has been launched Toll Free 1-800-252-7500 Cell: 780-984-2224
work. According to Town of Edson Kennedy mentioned that although jointly with Edson Fire, RCMP, and Phone: 780-453,3452 Fax: 780-447-5317
Edson RCMP responded to the Communications Coordinator Steve some of the vehicles being the insurance companies involved.
major structure fire at Bethge, crews were able to get the displayed outside of the dealership There is no determination on cause
approximately 3:30 am, and crews fire under control around 7 am; did not sustain damage, all of the or damage estimate at this time. Summers Drilling Summers Drilling
arrived to the scene to find that the however, the front keys to these vehicles, which were At approximately 4:15 am on
showroom/front office of the office/showroom, as well as 60- stored inside the dealership, were December 9, merely 45 minutes
dealership was completely engulfed 80% of the mechanic bays, had destroyed. after the dealership fire, Edson Water Well DrillingWater Well Drilling
in flames. been destroyed by the fire. Edson Chrysler Dodge dealership RCMP received a second call of a
st
th
Mutual Aid was requested from Fortunately there were no injuries owner Kamsen Iyer stated that vehicle fire on 41 Street and [15 ]
A proud Alberta business, since 1917,
Yellowhead County Fire, who reported at this time. approximately 35 people have been Avenue. This matter is also under A proud Alberta business, since 1917,
Summers Drilling specializes in water well
brought approximately 20 YCFD According to building owner put out of work as a result of this investigation by Edson RCMP. Summers Drilling specializes in water well
members and 10 pieces of apparatus Dwight Kennedy, several vehicles fire. In the meantime, he is looking drilling and water well repairs.
drilling and water well repairs.
Parkland Lodge Fundraising Team meets $250,000 goal for new furniture
submitted Services and from businesses,
corporations, individuals
After over three years of throughout the area, and religious
fundraising, the Parkland Lodge groups, plus anonymous donations.
Fundraising Team has met their Other fundraising events included
780-963-1282
$250,000 goal to purchase furniture a BBQ hosted by Lodge residents 4405 50 street 780-963-1282
4405 50 street
www
Stony Plain, AB
for the new Parkland Lodge. and staff at the temporary lodge, a Stony Plain, AB www.summersdrilling.com.summersdrilling.com
On March 29, 2015 the BBQ at Husky Energy, a BBQ at
Government of Canada and the Sobeys, a BBQ at Patterson's Parts
Alberta Government announced Supply, and a Variety Show by
funding for affordable seniors Popovich Productions Ltd.
housing in Edson. A joint The new Lodge is expected to
investment of $26.5 million was permit occupancy in April 2020
announced to support the expansion when Lodge residents will move
of the Parkland Lodge and provide from the temporary quarters to the
62 additional rooms in a new three- new location.
story, 102 unit building. The main entrance of the new
Residents of the old Parkland Parkland Lodge will provide an
Lodge were moved into the building opportunity to view the 'Giving
formerly occupied by the Edson Tree', where the names of the On December 11, the Parkland Lodge Fundraising Team announced that they
Municipal Hospital in April 2016. contributors are recorded on colored had reached their fundraising goal of $250,000 for the purchase of furniture
On October 19, 2016, permit leaves on the tree. for the new Parkland Lodge. photo submitted
number 079-2016 was granted for The Committee is very grateful
ANCHOR HOLIDAY
demolition of the one-story seniors for the help of all those who have ANCHOR HOLIDAY
lodge at 4619-9 Avenue, which was contributed efforts to meet our goal
to be replaced by a new, three-story of $250,000.
PUBLISHING SCHEDULE
seniors lodge at the same location. Another thank you to Committee PUBLISHING SCHEDULE
The first official meeting of members Les Halliwell, Bonnie
Parkland Lodge Fundraising Team Pillage, Mal Goldie, Ernie December 16: Christmas Issue
December 16: Christmas Issue
was held on November 2, 2016 with Mushtuk, Marsh Hoke, Alba
Committee Chairman Ivan Strang. Mihajlovich, Linda Maris, Terry December 23: New Year’s Issue
December 23: New Year’s Issue
The Team's objective was to raise Carter, Ron Christie, Brian
The Anchor will be closed Dec. 20 at 12 p.m. We will re-open December
money to purchase new furniture Broughton, Donna Roman, Suzanne The Anchor will be closed Dec. 20 at 12 p.m. We will re-open December
30 and 31, 2019 and will be closed January 1, 2020.
for the common areas of the new Robinson, John Stitzenberger; and 30 and 31, 2019 and will be closed January 1, 2020.
Lodge. A target of $250,000 was set a special thank you to Sandra
We will be open January 2, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
during this time. Block, Assistant Manager of the We will be open January 2, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Official sod turning for the new Lodge for her considerable clerical
We will be taking our Christmas break so there will be no edition of the
Lodge was held September 11, support. We will be taking our Christmas break so there will be no edition of the
Anchor the week of December 30, 2019.
Anchor the week of December 30, 2019.
2017. The total funds now sit at
One of the early fundraising $268,429.61, but you can still The next regular edition of the Anchor will be on
The next regular edition of the Anchor will be on
events on July 21, 2018 has great donate to the project and receive an Monday, January 6, 2020.
Monday, January 6, 2020.
support from Patterson's Auction income tax deductible receipt.
