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Agricultural Services presents annual update to County Council
by Shaylyn Thornton submitted in the amount of $406,112. This would the 2021, 2022, and 2023 summer gravel programs
remove approximately 2,000 trees. and maintenance use, respectively.
For their 2020 Year in Review update to The West Central Forage Association (WCFA) Only one tender was received, from A. Gering
Yellowhead County Council, Director of grant was approved in the amount of $8,000, and a Ranching Ltd. in the total amount of $893,000,
Community Services Christopher Read presented $5,640 grant for the Stewardship Alliance for broken down as $294,500 in 2021, $294,500 in
the challenges and successes that Agricultural Conservation Agriculture (SACA) was also 2022, and $304,000 in 2023. 2020's pricing for
Services experienced over the past year. approved. Williamson was $308,750.
Due to COVID-19 Ag Services did not hire The Yellowhead 4-H District Council grant was The 2021, 2022, and 2023 Rosevear Gravel
summer staff this year. This was a loss of 13 approved for 60 members in the amount of $3,000. Supply contract also remained open for tenders
positions, including vegetation technicians, All of Ag Services' allocation of grant requests until December 2, 2020. Rosevear requires the
agricultural labourers, and weed inspectors. As a were approved and within budget for the 2020 supply of 34,000 tonnes of 25 mm gravel for each
result, less than ten properties were inspected for budget season. year.
invasive species, and were only done so if the Council unanimously accepted the Agricultural Again, only one tender was received. A. Gering
County received a complaint. Services reports as information. Ranching Ltd. offered a contract totalling
During this gap year in services, no weed notices Council also heard two tenders for gravel supply, $1,598,000. This equates to $527,000 in 2021,
from 2019 were actioned on. Residents were told for both Williamson and Rosevear for the next $527,000 in 2022, and $544,000 in 2023. 2020's
they could take the 2020 season to eradicate their three years. pricing for Rosevear was $527,000.
infestations. Only one landowner took the time to The 2021, 2022, and 2023 Williamson Gravel Both of Gering's tenders were reviewed by the
successfully control the species on their property. Supply contract remained open for tenders until County and found to have met all of their
The total amount of weed notices delivered was December 2, 2020. The tender requires the supply requirements. County Council voted unanimously Event Reminder
106. The last deadline for appeals was November of 19,000 tonnes of 25 mm gravel for each year in to award both Williamson and Rosevear gravel
13, 2020. No appeals were made. supply contracts to A. Gering Ranching Ltd.
The department had to cancel almost all events, May 9: For mental health week, join
although a few were able to transition to a virtual the Town of Edson for Darkness to
delivery, such as the County Pride garden contest Light – Mental Health Awareness. Join
and tour.
Read said that it was interesting because some the community and place luminaries or
participants actually signed up for the contest a simple candle outside your home to
because of its switch to a virtual format. In past u n i t e f o r a l i g h t a t d a w n
years some people didn't take part because they (approximately 5:10 am).
didn't want to be a part of the in-person tours. Ag
Services took note of this and will continue to plan
virtual extension opportunities for residents in the
future.
Despite COVID-19's challenges, the spray
program was still "largely successful." Full-time
staff operated spray trucks and managed to
complete a greater than normal amount of
applications for both invasive species and brush
control.
Read noted that programs such as Fenceline,
CHAP, and Clean an Acre did see reduced activity
based on limited staffing.
In regard to roadside vegetation management,
1,482 kms of roadside spraying occurred, as well as
12 transfer sites, 3 stockpiles, and 39 Yellowhead
County properties.
Following Mountain Pine Beetle survey flights,
the numbers are down in many other areas.
Preliminary reports suggest that Yellowhead
County will be priority #1 and the leading edge will
be moved back to cover the majority of the Holy Redeemer would like to send a huge thank you to SemCams MIDSTREAM for their generous
municipality. donation of $5000 to support the Outdoor Endeavours Program. This money will be used to purchase
The Mountain Pine Beetle Grant has been equipment and resources for the program as HRH strives to promote healthy and active opportunities
within our school community. Here SemsCAMS MIDSTREAM representative Josh Doran presents the
cheque to HRH Administrative Assistant Roxie Bretzer. submitted
KID’S CORNER
Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week
Call for information 712-6788
Call for information 712-6788 KID’S CORNER
www.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.com
www.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.com
Email: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.com
Email: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.com This is Marissa Helmer! Marissa is 3 years old and
goes to Peers Playschool. She enjoys painting and
Morticia is a female, not quite six month old kitty looking for crafts, and playing hide and seek with her dad and
brother. Marissa also likes barrel racing with her mom
a loving lap to lay on. Morticia is a cuddly kitty who loves on her 14-year-old pony named Ritzy. She has been
being picked up and doted on... she starts to purr instantly! attending barrel races with her mom since she was a
She also has an adorable raspy meow that makes her baby. Marissa's favourite colors are pink and purple,
sound like a little old lady. Find out how to adopt Morticia and she said the thing she loves most about
at EdsonAnimalRescue.com Christmas is decorating the tree. This year, Marissa
asked for a new backpack. When asked what she
thinks people should do to make Christmas special
EARS is still facilitating adoptions during the pandemic-- send us a message, this year, Marissa said everyone should "eat lots of
give us a call or find us on Facebook to learn more. We need you more than snacks."
ever!
Kid’s Corner is sponsored by:ed by:
Sponsored by: Kid’s Corner is sponsor
Sand & Gr
Sand & Gravel Sales/Haulingavel Sales/Hauling
413 50 St.,
413 50 St.,
Quality Work
780-723-6220
780-723-6220 Quality Work
Serving Edson & District Since 1974
Serving Edson & District Since 1974
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 10 MONDAY DECEMBER 21, 2020
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY DECEMBER 21, 2020 PAGE 17
T he Weekly ANCHOR
F
Farm & Fieldarm & Field
PATTERSON’S PART SUPPLY
News and V
News and Viewsiews 780-728-8803 5711 2nd Avenue, Edson
780-728-8803 5711 2nd Avenue, Edson
Agricultural Services presents annual update to County Council
by Shaylyn Thornton submitted in the amount of $406,112. This would the 2021, 2022, and 2023 summer gravel programs
remove approximately 2,000 trees. and maintenance use, respectively.
For their 2020 Year in Review update to The West Central Forage Association (WCFA) Only one tender was received, from A. Gering
Yellowhead County Council, Director of grant was approved in the amount of $8,000, and a Ranching Ltd. in the total amount of $893,000,
Community Services Christopher Read presented $5,640 grant for the Stewardship Alliance for broken down as $294,500 in 2021, $294,500 in
the challenges and successes that Agricultural Conservation Agriculture (SACA) was also 2022, and $304,000 in 2023. 2020's pricing for
Services experienced over the past year. approved. Williamson was $308,750.
Due to COVID-19 Ag Services did not hire The Yellowhead 4-H District Council grant was The 2021, 2022, and 2023 Rosevear Gravel
summer staff this year. This was a loss of 13 approved for 60 members in the amount of $3,000. Supply contract also remained open for tenders
positions, including vegetation technicians, All of Ag Services' allocation of grant requests until December 2, 2020. Rosevear requires the
agricultural labourers, and weed inspectors. As a were approved and within budget for the 2020 supply of 34,000 tonnes of 25 mm gravel for each
result, less than ten properties were inspected for budget season. year.
invasive species, and were only done so if the Council unanimously accepted the Agricultural Again, only one tender was received. A. Gering
County received a complaint. Services reports as information. Ranching Ltd. offered a contract totalling
During this gap year in services, no weed notices Council also heard two tenders for gravel supply, $1,598,000. This equates to $527,000 in 2021,
from 2019 were actioned on. Residents were told for both Williamson and Rosevear for the next $527,000 in 2022, and $544,000 in 2023. 2020's
they could take the 2020 season to eradicate their three years. pricing for Rosevear was $527,000.
infestations. Only one landowner took the time to The 2021, 2022, and 2023 Williamson Gravel Both of Gering's tenders were reviewed by the
successfully control the species on their property. Supply contract remained open for tenders until County and found to have met all of their
The total amount of weed notices delivered was December 2, 2020. The tender requires the supply requirements. County Council voted unanimously Event Reminder
106. The last deadline for appeals was November of 19,000 tonnes of 25 mm gravel for each year in to award both Williamson and Rosevear gravel
13, 2020. No appeals were made. supply contracts to A. Gering Ranching Ltd.
The department had to cancel almost all events, May 9: For mental health week, join
although a few were able to transition to a virtual the Town of Edson for Darkness to
delivery, such as the County Pride garden contest Light – Mental Health Awareness. Join
and tour.
Read said that it was interesting because some the community and place luminaries or
participants actually signed up for the contest a simple candle outside your home to
because of its switch to a virtual format. In past u n i t e f o r a l i g h t a t d a w n
years some people didn't take part because they (approximately 5:10 am).
didn't want to be a part of the in-person tours. Ag
Services took note of this and will continue to plan
virtual extension opportunities for residents in the
future.
Despite COVID-19's challenges, the spray
program was still "largely successful." Full-time
staff operated spray trucks and managed to
complete a greater than normal amount of
applications for both invasive species and brush
control.
Read noted that programs such as Fenceline,
CHAP, and Clean an Acre did see reduced activity
based on limited staffing.
In regard to roadside vegetation management,
1,482 kms of roadside spraying occurred, as well as
12 transfer sites, 3 stockpiles, and 39 Yellowhead
County properties.
Following Mountain Pine Beetle survey flights,
the numbers are down in many other areas.
Preliminary reports suggest that Yellowhead
County will be priority #1 and the leading edge will
be moved back to cover the majority of the Holy Redeemer would like to send a huge thank you to SemCams MIDSTREAM for their generous
municipality. donation of $5000 to support the Outdoor Endeavours Program. This money will be used to purchase
The Mountain Pine Beetle Grant has been equipment and resources for the program as HRH strives to promote healthy and active opportunities
within our school community. Here SemsCAMS MIDSTREAM representative Josh Doran presents the
cheque to HRH Administrative Assistant Roxie Bretzer. submitted
KID’S CORNER
Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week
Call for information 712-6788
Call for information 712-6788 KID’S CORNER
www.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.com
www.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.com
Email: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.com
Email: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.com This is Marissa Helmer! Marissa is 3 years old and
goes to Peers Playschool. She enjoys painting and
Morticia is a female, not quite six month old kitty looking for crafts, and playing hide and seek with her dad and
brother. Marissa also likes barrel racing with her mom
a loving lap to lay on. Morticia is a cuddly kitty who loves on her 14-year-old pony named Ritzy. She has been
being picked up and doted on... she starts to purr instantly! attending barrel races with her mom since she was a
She also has an adorable raspy meow that makes her baby. Marissa's favourite colors are pink and purple,
sound like a little old lady. Find out how to adopt Morticia and she said the thing she loves most about
at EdsonAnimalRescue.com Christmas is decorating the tree. This year, Marissa
asked for a new backpack. When asked what she
thinks people should do to make Christmas special
EARS is still facilitating adoptions during the pandemic-- send us a message, this year, Marissa said everyone should "eat lots of
give us a call or find us on Facebook to learn more. We need you more than snacks."
ever!
Kid’s Corner is sponsored by:ed by:
Sponsored by: Kid’s Corner is sponsor
Sand & Gr
Sand & Gravel Sales/Haulingavel Sales/Hauling
413 50 St.,
413 50 St.,
Quality Work
780-723-6220
780-723-6220 Quality Work
Serving Edson & District Since 1974
Serving Edson & District Since 1974
