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(West Yellowhead region, AB) "Every day, we see small businesses continue to - Approved 42 applications HEARING EVALUATIONS
struggle with reduced revenues, increased costs, - Dispersed $1,491,817.80 in loans
Local businesses and non-profits continue to be and uncertainty because of the COVID-19 The additional funding is part of an initial $18.9
seriously impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. pandemic," said Nancy Robbins, General million allocated to the Community Futures Edson Clinic
In response, Community Futures West Manager of Community Futures West Network of Alberta, through the Government of
Yellowhead will be offering additional $40,000 Yellowhead. "This extension will ensure more Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, Wednesday, November 25* 10:00am-1:00pm
small business loans as part of the Government rural SMEs have access to relief and recovery and is targeted towards supporting rural and
of Canada's Regional Relief and Recovery Fund. funding, and Community Futures can continue to remote SMEs in Alberta that do not qualify for Edson Senior’s Drop In Centre/Pioneer Cabin
These zero-interest, partially forgivable loans are assist as many local businesses as possible other federal business support programs, such as 4836-7 Avenue
intended to help rural small and medium-sized during these difficult times." Since May 2020, the Canada Emergency Business Account
businesses cover ongoing costs and help them the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) (CEBA) or Business Credit Availability Program BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
resume normal business operations after through Community Futures West Yellowhead (BCAP).
COVID-19. has: (see page 24 for details) Attending We provide:
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crews had bought the tickets, so a huge thanks to Air Practitioner
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Trans Mountain donates $30,000 to Edson Food Bank. Pictured are Denny Hay (TM Construction Manager), Condition! Edson Clinic up and running,
Mayor Kevin Zahara, Jacey Kemp-Cox (EFB Manager), Dwayne Scott (EFB Secretary), Eileen Gaudet (TM
Field Adminstrator), Trans Mountain Pipeline Inspection Team members Blaine Friedel, Shaun Christensen, please need to resume service.
Sean Ingram, and Wendell Knudtson, Chief Inspector Kevin Ingram, and various contractors. photo Jordan Rae
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(Editor: please note this is a momentary photo op provided and not an "outdoor social gathering" with any prolonged close contact.) Includes Stove, Fridge, July 22, August 26, September
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The season of giving was large in the hearts of today it's not ending," he said. "People are still Comes with fully fenced yard and Temporary For December Jan 18
Comes with fully fenced yard
Comes with fully fenced yard
bringing food, and next week I'm sure we're going
the Trans Mountain Pipeline Inspection Team
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE working in Edson this year, which sparked a to end up with more drop-offs to give to the Food and back deck. will be the 15th. So Every fourth
and back deck.
and back deck.
Bank, so it's good. It was a lot of fun."
collaborative effort between TM staff and pipeline
contractors to rustle up a whopping $30,000 to Representatives from the Edson Food Bank were Wednesday of the month. Please
The Weekly Anchor support the local food bank. on site at the Trans Mountain yard just southwest of * *some conditions apply send proof so I can proof read
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Edson on December 13 to receive the donation,
The initiative began late in the fall, and TM
Pipeline Inspector and initiative organizer Blaine including Food Bank Manager Jacey Kemp-Cox, Call Lexie at 780-723-3110
Friedel, Pipeline Inspector explained that the who was delighted with TM's generosity. "This is and then the tear sheet there
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson project grew to be much more than what was amazing! I am so shocked how a couple of guys after.
visiting the town for work came up with this idea of
originally planned.
780-723-5787 fundraise some money for the local Food Bank in 'how can I help,' and it just snowballed," she said.
"A group of us decided to get together to
"This will immensely help the Edson Food Bank."
The Food Bank, on average, sees about 170
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CALL FOR Y Edson on a 50/50 draw," he said. "Our expectations families every month. With it being the holiday LEGENDS
were to do one draw at 1000 tickets to raise
season, and in a year like 2020, the donations could
$10,000 dollars for the Food Bank, and $10,000 to
the winner, and it went fairly quick, so we decided not come at a better time. "This is going to help so
to do a second one of 500 tickets, so another $5000 many families. It's going to plump up our shelves, CAFÉ & PIZZA
to the Food Bank." big time!" said Kemp-Cox.
Though spearheaded by Friedel, his team of elves Denny Hay, Construction Manager with Trans Highway 16 West, Edson, Alberta
included Pipeline Inspectors Shaun Christensen, Mountain, spoke at the donation presentation. 4308 - 4 Avenue
Sean Ingram, and Wendell Knudtson, as well as "From everybody, we just want to say thank you to 723-4811 723-4813
TM Field Administrator Eileen Gaudet. the town of Edson for welcoming us into your
As the initiative went forth, contractors for the community, and having us here," he said. "I know Open 7 days a week from 6am to 11pm
current pipeline project decided to do a $1000 it's not the greatest of times right now so it's Delivery starts at 5pm
challenge amongst themselves, which resulted in appreciated from the whole work force."
roughly $12,000 more for the Food Bank. Mayor Kevin Zahara was also on-site and shared
Contractors who donated into the $1000 a message of thanks to Trans Mountain staff and
challenge included Backwoods, Dechant Logging, contractors. "We're happy to see you all here
Pioneer Truck Lines, Meridian Surveys, Zedcor working hard, getting pipe into the ground. We are
Energy Services, Jade Oilfield, Clear Stream really looking forward to continuing construction
Energy Services, Direct Drilling, Jay-Nart over the next 2 years, and you know, support like
Directional Drilling, Avenge Energy, Progress this," he said. "I know a lot of you are employees,
Landman, and the Welding Inspection Crew. busy shopping in town and supporting our local
The team also collected toy and food donations at businesses. We really appreciate the economic
their yard, with a drop off zone managed by Mr and benefits that you bring to our community, so thank
Mrs Claus, with the toys going directly to the you very much!"
Kinette Club of Edson. Freidel offered his gratitude to all those who
Friedel was thrilled and surprised by the total helped make this initiative so successful. "I'd like to
they were able to raise. "We never expected this thank everybody for their contribution and for the DAILY SPECIALS!
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