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Sue Ann
Deanna
Cassie
Dana McArthur
Cindy Weisser
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T he Weekly ANCHOR 6,292 Audited Circulation
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SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS!
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Publisher’s Desk Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd. Canadian
Canadian Member of the Media Circulation
Media Circulation 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Audit
Audit The Weekly Anchor Dana McArthur With demonstratio Edson & District P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Alberta Member Canadian Association of Journalists Christmas fast From the n of Telephone: (780) 723-5787
Weekly Newspapers Your Local Independent Newspaper Publisher’s Desk Chamber of Fax: (780) 723-5725 Alberta
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approaching, Dana McArthur commitment Commerce Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Association
Member of the 6,300 Audited Circulation it's a time of Member Canadian Association of Journalists to connect Website: www.weeklyanchor.com
Edson & District Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 year where with each
Chamber of the importance of sharing the other and develop more The Weekly Anchor
SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON &
Commerce YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS! bonds of familial love and meaningful relationships. Your Local Independent Newspaper
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd. OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m. friendship are most keenly These free boxes will be 6,300 Audited Circulation
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta felt. However, with the
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2 Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. available for pick-up at the
Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 Dana McArthur Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Cassie
Fax: (780) 723-5725 average Canadian spending Edson and Wildwood County Publisher/Owner Common Graphics/Layout Kushniruk
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Dana McArthur Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Cassie these real-time relationships Community Services events CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon
Publisher/Owner Common Editorial/Design Kushniruk Deanna
Sales Representative Reporter/Office Asst. Mitchener throughout the year can be in the upcoming months. Member of the Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd. Canadian
Reporter 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Media Circulation
extremely difficult. This is a very worthwhile Edson & District Telephone: (780) 723-5787
Audit
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Fax: (780) 723-5725
For this reason, we tip our initiative that is all about Chamber of Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Weekly Newspapers
Alberta
Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Cassie Brianne Benson Shaylyn Commerce Association
Dana McArthur Kushniruk Thornton Website: www.weeklyanchor.com
Publisher/Owner Common Editorial & Layout Reporter Writer Writer hats to Yellowhead County's telling those who matter most
Canadian Association Sales Representative
of Journalists member Riding Update: Family and Community in our lives, how important
Support Services (FCSS) for they truly are to us. The hope
Open Letter: launching their Disconnect is that there will be enough Letter to the Editor Policy
Box Initiative that community interest to The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the Editor Dana McArthur Sales Representative Cindy Weisser Reporter/Office Asst. Mitchener
Sue Ann
Deanna
Cassie
Kushniruk
Common
Graphics/Layout
Publisher/Owner
Reporter
encourages families to spend continue this initiative over All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-
time together by the upcoming years. publisher who reserves the right to edit for clarity, length
disconnecting from online. The greatest gift we can and libel. All letters must bear the name of the writer
These physical boxes are give is sharing our time with —and must also include the address and telephone
large enough to fit a number loved ones ...have a very number (which will not be published). The publisher will
of devices and can be Merry Christmas. consider withholding the writer’s name from print if there
brought to restaurants, is a legitimate case for reprisals.
Letter to the Editor sporting events, and other (see the story on page 10) Letters published do not necessarily reflect the policies or
beliefs of this newspaper.
family outings as a real-time
Media Release: Rachel Notley’s social licence agenda
Open Letter: 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
West Yellowhead MLA My 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
case for reprisals.
by Adrienne Tait
Gerald Soroka Gerald Soroka PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
MP Yellowhead ViewPoint MP Yellowhead
by Cassie Kushniruk
Gerald Soroka 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
MP Yellowhead 780-723-5787 T
780-723-5787
On December 7 Yellowhead County hosted a Christmas wreath making class in Marlboro. Thirty participants spent the afternoon crafting and enjoying
West Yellowhead MLA Christmas cookies and hot chocolate. photo Lara Felsing Views & News
Martin Long The Weekly Anchor 6,300 Audited 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Canadian by Deanna Mitchener
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
Media Circulation
Your Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2 Audit
SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS!
Local Independent Newspaper OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Telephone: (780) 723-5787
Fax: (780) 723-5725
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Alberta Deanna has a new photo
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Alberta Edson & District Your Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221
Weekly Newspapers Your Local Independent Newspaper
Association Local Independent Newspaper SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS!
Chamber of OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m.
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
Member of the 6,300 Audited Circulation CORRECTION Commerce Dana McArthur Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Cassie Brianne Benson Shaylyn DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call
Common
Edson & District Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 Canadian Association Sales Representative Editorial & Layout Kushniruk Writer Thornton CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon
Publisher/Owner
Apologies on my behalf to the Edson Cycling Association for a
Reporter
Writer
misqoute of projected full cost build of the new Bike Park that is
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
Chamber of going in out at Willmore. In the last issue my article incorrectly said of Journalists member 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta
$350,000 when actually it is a $624,000 projected cost for the full
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON &
Commerce YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS! Telephone: (780) 723-5787
build. Please accept my apologies and I take full blame, not the
Weekly Anchor. Deanna Mitchener
Fax: (780) 723-5725
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd. OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Website: www.weeklyanchor.com
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2 Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
Telephone: (780) 723-5787
Fax: (780) 723-5725 Member of the Edson & District Canadian Alberta
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The Weekly Anchor 6,300 Audited 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Canadian
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
Media Circulation
Your Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2 Audit
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 Association
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon Website: www.weeklyanchor.com
Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Cassie Brianne Benson Shaylyn
Dana McArthur Kushniruk Thornton
Publisher/Owner Common Graphics/Layout Reporter/Office Asst. Writer Writer
Canadian Association Sales Representative Member of the
of Journalists member
Edson & District
Chamber of
Commerce Cassie
Sue Ann
Shaylyn
Dana McArthur Common Cindy Weisser Kushniruk Brianne Benson Thornton
Graphics/Layout
Publisher/Owner Sales Representative Reporter/Office Asst. Writer Writer
Jim Eglinski
MP Yellowhead
The Weekly Anchor
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
Canadian
Media Circulation
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta
Audit
Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221
Your
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Telephone: (780) 723-5787
SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS!
Local Independent Newspaper
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
MONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2019 PAGE 7
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.
Weekly Newspapers
Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net
Association
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call
Website: www.weeklyanchor.com
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
MONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2019 PAGE 7
Member of the
Edson & District
Chamber of
Commerce
Sue Ann
Deanna
Cassie
Dana McArthur
Cindy Weisser
Mitchener
Common
Kushniruk
Graphics/Layout
Publisher/Owner
Reporter/Office Asst.
Sales Representative
Reporter
Misadventures
The Weekly Anchor
PAGE 6 MONDAY DECEMBER 16, 2019 THE WEEKLY ANCHOR 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
The 'Disconnect Box' initiative CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon
From the
Publisher’s Desk Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd. Canadian
Canadian Member of the Media Circulation
Media Circulation 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Audit
Audit The Weekly Anchor Dana McArthur With demonstratio Edson & District P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Alberta Member Canadian Association of Journalists Christmas fast From the n of Telephone: (780) 723-5787
Weekly Newspapers Your Local Independent Newspaper Publisher’s Desk Chamber of Fax: (780) 723-5725 Alberta
Association Weekly Newspapers
approaching, Dana McArthur commitment Commerce Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Association
Member of the 6,300 Audited Circulation it's a time of Member Canadian Association of Journalists to connect Website: www.weeklyanchor.com
Edson & District Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 year where with each
Chamber of the importance of sharing the other and develop more The Weekly Anchor
SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON &
Commerce YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS! bonds of familial love and meaningful relationships. Your Local Independent Newspaper
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd. OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m. friendship are most keenly These free boxes will be 6,300 Audited Circulation
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta felt. However, with the
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2 Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. available for pick-up at the
Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 Dana McArthur Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Cassie
Fax: (780) 723-5725 average Canadian spending Edson and Wildwood County Publisher/Owner Common Graphics/Layout Kushniruk
Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS! Sales Representative Reporter/Office Asst.
Website: www.weeklyanchor.com CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon at least three to four hours offices, and will also be OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
online per day, maintaining showcased at a number of DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call
Dana McArthur Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Cassie these real-time relationships Community Services events CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon
Publisher/Owner Common Editorial/Design Kushniruk Deanna
Sales Representative Reporter/Office Asst. Mitchener throughout the year can be in the upcoming months. Member of the Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd. Canadian
Reporter 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Media Circulation
extremely difficult. This is a very worthwhile Edson & District Telephone: (780) 723-5787
Audit
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Fax: (780) 723-5725
For this reason, we tip our initiative that is all about Chamber of Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Weekly Newspapers
Alberta
Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Cassie Brianne Benson Shaylyn Commerce Association
Dana McArthur Kushniruk Thornton Website: www.weeklyanchor.com
Publisher/Owner Common Editorial & Layout Reporter Writer Writer hats to Yellowhead County's telling those who matter most
Canadian Association Sales Representative
of Journalists member Riding Update: Family and Community in our lives, how important
Support Services (FCSS) for they truly are to us. The hope
Open Letter: launching their Disconnect is that there will be enough Letter to the Editor Policy
Box Initiative that community interest to The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the Editor Dana McArthur Sales Representative Cindy Weisser Reporter/Office Asst. Mitchener
Sue Ann
Deanna
Cassie
Kushniruk
Common
Graphics/Layout
Publisher/Owner
Reporter
encourages families to spend continue this initiative over All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-
time together by the upcoming years. publisher who reserves the right to edit for clarity, length
disconnecting from online. The greatest gift we can and libel. All letters must bear the name of the writer
These physical boxes are give is sharing our time with —and must also include the address and telephone
large enough to fit a number loved ones ...have a very number (which will not be published). The publisher will
of devices and can be Merry Christmas. consider withholding the writer’s name from print if there
brought to restaurants, is a legitimate case for reprisals.
Letter to the Editor sporting events, and other (see the story on page 10) Letters published do not necessarily reflect the policies or
beliefs of this newspaper.
family outings as a real-time
Media Release: Rachel Notley’s social licence agenda
Open Letter: 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
West Yellowhead MLA My 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
case for reprisals.
by Adrienne Tait
Gerald Soroka Gerald Soroka PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
MP Yellowhead ViewPoint MP Yellowhead
by Cassie Kushniruk
Gerald Soroka 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
MP Yellowhead 780-723-5787 T
780-723-5787
On December 7 Yellowhead County hosted a Christmas wreath making class in Marlboro. Thirty participants spent the afternoon crafting and enjoying
West Yellowhead MLA Christmas cookies and hot chocolate. photo Lara Felsing Views & News
Martin Long The Weekly Anchor 6,300 Audited 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Canadian by Deanna Mitchener
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
Media Circulation
Your Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2 Audit
SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS!
Local Independent Newspaper OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Telephone: (780) 723-5787
Fax: (780) 723-5725
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Alberta Deanna has a new photo
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Weekly Newspapers
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association
Canadian
Media Circulation
Audit The Weekly Anchor Member of the The Weekly Anchor 6,300 Audited
Alberta Edson & District Your Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221
Weekly Newspapers Your Local Independent Newspaper
Association Local Independent Newspaper SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS!
Chamber of OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m.
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
Member of the 6,300 Audited Circulation CORRECTION Commerce Dana McArthur Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Cassie Brianne Benson Shaylyn DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call
Common
Edson & District Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 Canadian Association Sales Representative Editorial & Layout Kushniruk Writer Thornton CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon
Publisher/Owner
Apologies on my behalf to the Edson Cycling Association for a
Reporter
Writer
misqoute of projected full cost build of the new Bike Park that is
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
Chamber of going in out at Willmore. In the last issue my article incorrectly said of Journalists member 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta
$350,000 when actually it is a $624,000 projected cost for the full
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON &
Commerce YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS! Telephone: (780) 723-5787
build. Please accept my apologies and I take full blame, not the
Weekly Anchor. Deanna Mitchener
Fax: (780) 723-5725
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd. OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Website: www.weeklyanchor.com
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2 Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
Telephone: (780) 723-5787
Fax: (780) 723-5725 Member of the Edson & District Canadian Alberta
Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call Media Circulation Weekly Newspapers
Website: www.weeklyanchor.com CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon Chamber of Commerce Audit Association
The Weekly Anchor 6,300 Audited 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Canadian
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
Media Circulation
Your Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2 Audit
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 Association
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon Website: www.weeklyanchor.com
Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Cassie Brianne Benson Shaylyn
Dana McArthur Kushniruk Thornton
Publisher/Owner Common Graphics/Layout Reporter/Office Asst. Writer Writer
Canadian Association Sales Representative Member of the
of Journalists member
Edson & District
Chamber of
Commerce Cassie
Sue Ann
Shaylyn
Dana McArthur Common Cindy Weisser Kushniruk Brianne Benson Thornton
Graphics/Layout
Publisher/Owner Sales Representative Reporter/Office Asst. Writer Writer
Jim Eglinski
MP Yellowhead
