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Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK Greetings & More! MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2020 WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM VOL. 29, NO. 5 780-723-5787 Emp Jadon is
Letters to Santa,
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Employee of the Monthloyee of the Month
VOL. 31, NO. 49
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
Fundraiser receives Day Gift! Employee of the Monthyee of the Month October’s
Emplo
Employee
IN PAPER
Jadon is
of the
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! CONTEST! 2016! October’s Month
Employee
of the
see story page 7 RCMP Month
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE ENERGY & OIL SHOP Local physicians are urging patients who test
Day
Day
FEATURE:
WELLNESS Nov. 11 CHAMBER LOCAL positive for Coronavirus to contact them
ENERGY
Town hosts
Mother Son
PROJECT Rotary ‘Lest we Kicks TOWN 2019 GIFT McLeod River Director for the McLeod River to their doctor when they test diagnosis. As the number of
EDUCATION
Soirée...
Business
cases rise in Alberta, the system
Primary Care Network, positive with COVID-19?
Primary Care Network
Forget’
Awards
IN ACTION!
“A positive COVID diagnosis is struggling with prompt
representing Whitecourt, Fox
Local physicians are urging Creek, Edson and Mayerthorpe, carries a lot of emotions, notification of both patients and
Gala...
SEE INSIDE into see pages 25-28 IDEAS patients to reach out to their explains why the doctor-patient questions and uncertainties with the family doctors. The care in
Gear
see pages 20-21
see pages 20-21
family doctor & health care team connection is so important with it. Your family doctor who the community that can be
see pages 4, 12-13
if they have tested positive for a positive COVID-19 test result, knows your medical history is in offered to you by your family
Coronavirus. by answering a few questions… the best position to help you doctor can help prevent a
BUSINESSES Dr Jane Ojedokun, Medical Why should patients reach out navigate this uncertain
P.C. PARTY continued pg 2
see page 8 Additional Edson moving to ‘High Risk’ within the
provincial Mandatory Facial Covering Bylaw
see pages 23 to 27 restrictions
FARM & FIELD affect local December 2, 2020 will be reviewed by the ECC
News and Views based on the criteria of the
Vanessa Bergan with her three children and Sam Blackett took advantage of the warmer weather recently. "We are social distancing businesses... The Town of Edson’s Emergency bylaw, current risk levels in the
from a lot of people, but it is so hard," said Blackett. photo Deanna Mitchener Alberta see page 9 Coordination Centre (ECC) has region, and any further direction
moved the community to the
of the Provincial Government at
‘High Risk’ level under Bylaw
the time.
A reminder that these changes
Break-in and Fire Culture Days Shelterpods 2250, the Mandatory Facial Provincial restrictions currently
Covering Bylaw. With an increase are in conjunction with the
in cases throughout the region,
see pgs 24-25
including a high level of
in place. Please visit the
at Niton Petro-Can Donations community spread in the Edson following link for a more in-
zone, and the cases moving above depth look at these Provincial
restrictions:
the 30-active case threshold, the
https://www.alberta.ca/enhance
the higher level of alert at this
for homeless
Letter to the Editor: being accepted ECC felt it was prudent to enact d-public-health- continued pg 2
measures.aspx#toc-1.
time.
shelter Mayor Kevin Zahara stated in an The Town is reminding
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore project... online address, "Within the last 24 everyone with flu-like
hour we have seen an increase up symptoms to follow the
continued pg 11 to 33 active cases. We have guidelines set out by the
- MLA Long see page 10 dozens and dozens in self Province of Alberta regarding
Budget isolation due to close contact." testing and self-isolation. Please
Under this change, effective
continue to physically distance,
released...
Bonhomme COMMENT immediately: use proper handwashing
-Lane swim and private
techniques, and wear a mask in
swimming lessons are
public spaces. The health and
Edson and Area’s Best discontinued. safety of the community is the
Winter Carnival
Source for Real Estate -Household [pool] rentals will be Town of Edson’s top priority.
Look inside to see Social media On December 1 Tony Fairbank presented the Edson Food Bank WE ARE CLOSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30WE ARE CLOSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30 We Love our Community, We love our Clients, We love our Team
the best in real estate allowed and closely monitored. The mayor stated case numbers with a cheque for $2500 on behalf of the local 447 Weyerhauser. For the Health and Safety of all involved, we are offering Curb Side Pick Up,
and agents in our area. taking its toll... -Public works building, Civic may increase because of further Pictured (left to right): Jen Winder (EFB Volunteer Coordinator), Appointments can be made by phone or Facebook.Appointments can be made by phone or Facebook. By Appointment Only. Please Call 780-723-3618 to set up an appointment.
Centre and Fire Hall will be contact tracing, "I know we will Jacey Kemp-Cox (EFB President), and Tony Fairbank (447 We will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19 We will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19
closed to the public. get through this because we are Weyerhauser Vice President). photo Jordan Rae pandemic threat has ended. Thank You.pandemic threat has ended. Thank You. From our Hearts to Yours…. Stay Healthy, Follow the Health Recommendations,
Thymes Two
Thymes Twowo
306 Main Street, Edson
306 Main Street, Edson
These changes shall be in effect a strong, resilient community." Thymes T Ph: 780-723-3350 Love those around you and restore. We will see each other very soon
Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
Unique Gifts & More
Precious for a minimum of 2-weeks and New Hours Mon-Fri 10am-4pm; Thurs 10am-5:30pm; Sat 10am-3pm (Closed Sundays and Holidays)
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... see page 6
Check out our Gift Giving Guide Page 21
Check out our Gift Giving Guide Page 21
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: Check out our Gift Giving Guide Page 21
Gala Service questions EDSON New store hours: Curb side pick up available
Ambulance
New store hours: Monday-Friday 10am-5:30pm, Thursday 10am-8:00pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
...see page 8 780-725-9739 PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
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Christmas shopping season as
WOK BOX EDSON stress free as possible! and still Open Sundays! Main Street, Edson AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
Main Street, Edson
DELIVER Brendon Regular hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun noon-4pm 780-723-6677 For all your glass and window needs
780-723-6677
Brendon
AMI Preferred Service Centre
4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042
Sunday 12-4
*subject to change
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SPIN
Your
DEC 3: 10am - 9pm
DEC 3: 10am - 9pm
5040 3rd Ave,
Discount
Edson
Unique Gifts & More
Unique Gifts & More
Edson Fire
780-723-5787
November hours: Mon, Tues, Weds, Fri 10am-6pm;
306 Main Street, Edson
Ph: 780-723-3350
Ph: 780-723-3350
Thurs 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun noon-4pm
Dept gets new
ONL
ONLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!Y A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!
Duty Officer
truck...
Canadian
Small Business
Alberta
Business of
Media Circulation
of the Year 2009 Award Winner
the Year 2010
Audit
Association
on regular
priced items
STAFF WRITER WANTED
The Weekly Anchor
HELP
- Good communication
We make gift baskets in all different
Thymes T We make gift baskets in all different WANTED with a computer, email:
Thymes T
Thymes Twowowo
Thymes Twowo
Thymes T
and writing skills
- Some evening work
If you are reliable,
accurate, and good
sizes to fit your needs!
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NOT ESSENTIAL
CHRISTMAS sizes to fit your needs! dana@weeklyanchor.com
dana@weeklyanchor.com
Unique Gifts & More 306 Main Street, Edson December hours: Mon, Tues, Weds, Fri 10am-6pm; Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
Ph: 780-723-3350
306 Main Street, Edson
SPECIAL Thurs 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun noon-4pm
Christmas EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
The Weekly Anchor
CALL
FOR AN
Win A EDITION The Weekly APPOINTMENT
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK Greetings & More! MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2020 WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM VOL. 29, NO. 5 780-723-5787 Emp Jadon is
Letters to Santa,
SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS
780-723-5787
Employee of the Monthloyee of the Month
VOL. 31, NO. 49
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
Fundraiser receives Day Gift! Employee of the Monthyee of the Month October’s
Emplo
Employee
IN PAPER
Jadon is
of the
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! CONTEST! 2016! October’s Month
Employee
of the
see story page 7 RCMP Month
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE ENERGY & OIL SHOP Local physicians are urging patients who test
Day
Day
FEATURE:
WELLNESS Nov. 11 CHAMBER LOCAL positive for Coronavirus to contact them
ENERGY
Town hosts
Mother Son
PROJECT Rotary ‘Lest we Kicks TOWN 2019 GIFT McLeod River Director for the McLeod River to their doctor when they test diagnosis. As the number of
EDUCATION
Soirée...
Business
cases rise in Alberta, the system
Primary Care Network, positive with COVID-19?
Primary Care Network
Forget’
Awards
IN ACTION!
“A positive COVID diagnosis is struggling with prompt
representing Whitecourt, Fox
Local physicians are urging Creek, Edson and Mayerthorpe, carries a lot of emotions, notification of both patients and
Gala...
SEE INSIDE into see pages 25-28 IDEAS patients to reach out to their explains why the doctor-patient questions and uncertainties with the family doctors. The care in
Gear
see pages 20-21
see pages 20-21
family doctor & health care team connection is so important with it. Your family doctor who the community that can be
see pages 4, 12-13
if they have tested positive for a positive COVID-19 test result, knows your medical history is in offered to you by your family
Coronavirus. by answering a few questions… the best position to help you doctor can help prevent a
BUSINESSES Dr Jane Ojedokun, Medical Why should patients reach out navigate this uncertain
P.C. PARTY continued pg 2
see page 8 Additional Edson moving to ‘High Risk’ within the
provincial Mandatory Facial Covering Bylaw
see pages 23 to 27 restrictions
FARM & FIELD affect local December 2, 2020 will be reviewed by the ECC
News and Views based on the criteria of the
Vanessa Bergan with her three children and Sam Blackett took advantage of the warmer weather recently. "We are social distancing businesses... The Town of Edson’s Emergency bylaw, current risk levels in the
from a lot of people, but it is so hard," said Blackett. photo Deanna Mitchener Alberta see page 9 Coordination Centre (ECC) has region, and any further direction
moved the community to the
of the Provincial Government at
‘High Risk’ level under Bylaw
the time.
A reminder that these changes
Break-in and Fire Culture Days Shelterpods 2250, the Mandatory Facial Provincial restrictions currently
Covering Bylaw. With an increase are in conjunction with the
in cases throughout the region,
see pgs 24-25
including a high level of
in place. Please visit the
at Niton Petro-Can Donations community spread in the Edson following link for a more in-
zone, and the cases moving above depth look at these Provincial
restrictions:
the 30-active case threshold, the
https://www.alberta.ca/enhance
the higher level of alert at this
for homeless
Letter to the Editor: being accepted ECC felt it was prudent to enact d-public-health- continued pg 2
measures.aspx#toc-1.
time.
shelter Mayor Kevin Zahara stated in an The Town is reminding
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore project... online address, "Within the last 24 everyone with flu-like
hour we have seen an increase up symptoms to follow the
continued pg 11 to 33 active cases. We have guidelines set out by the
- MLA Long see page 10 dozens and dozens in self Province of Alberta regarding
Budget isolation due to close contact." testing and self-isolation. Please
Under this change, effective
continue to physically distance,
released...
Bonhomme COMMENT immediately: use proper handwashing
-Lane swim and private
techniques, and wear a mask in
swimming lessons are
public spaces. The health and
Edson and Area’s Best discontinued. safety of the community is the
Winter Carnival
Source for Real Estate -Household [pool] rentals will be Town of Edson’s top priority.
Look inside to see Social media On December 1 Tony Fairbank presented the Edson Food Bank WE ARE CLOSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30WE ARE CLOSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30 We Love our Community, We love our Clients, We love our Team
the best in real estate allowed and closely monitored. The mayor stated case numbers with a cheque for $2500 on behalf of the local 447 Weyerhauser. For the Health and Safety of all involved, we are offering Curb Side Pick Up,
and agents in our area. taking its toll... -Public works building, Civic may increase because of further Pictured (left to right): Jen Winder (EFB Volunteer Coordinator), Appointments can be made by phone or Facebook.Appointments can be made by phone or Facebook. By Appointment Only. Please Call 780-723-3618 to set up an appointment.
Centre and Fire Hall will be contact tracing, "I know we will Jacey Kemp-Cox (EFB President), and Tony Fairbank (447 We will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19 We will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19
closed to the public. get through this because we are Weyerhauser Vice President). photo Jordan Rae pandemic threat has ended. Thank You.pandemic threat has ended. Thank You. From our Hearts to Yours…. Stay Healthy, Follow the Health Recommendations,
Thymes Two
Thymes Twowo
306 Main Street, Edson
306 Main Street, Edson
These changes shall be in effect a strong, resilient community." Thymes T Ph: 780-723-3350 Love those around you and restore. We will see each other very soon
Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
Unique Gifts & More
Precious for a minimum of 2-weeks and New Hours Mon-Fri 10am-4pm; Thurs 10am-5:30pm; Sat 10am-3pm (Closed Sundays and Holidays)
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... see page 6
Check out our Gift Giving Guide Page 21
Check out our Gift Giving Guide Page 21
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: Check out our Gift Giving Guide Page 21
Gala Service questions EDSON New store hours: Curb side pick up available
Ambulance
New store hours: Monday-Friday 10am-5:30pm, Thursday 10am-8:00pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
...see page 8 780-725-9739 PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
ARE BACK AT
The Weekly Anchor (1995) LTD.
CALL TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT 780-723-5787 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
The Weekly Anchor Curbside Pickup -Delivery -Free Gift Wrapping
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
DROP IN AND SEE!
DROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787 We are here to help you make this all available! Open Late until 8pm EVERY
Friday in December,
Christmas shopping season as
WOK BOX EDSON stress free as possible! and still Open Sundays! Main Street, Edson AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
Main Street, Edson
DELIVER Brendon Regular hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun noon-4pm 780-723-6677 For all your glass and window needs
780-723-6677
Brendon
AMI Preferred Service Centre
4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042
Sunday 12-4
*subject to change
Angela
Lauretta
Lauretta Alaina Angela
Alaina
16 - Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,8,9,12,13,16
24 - Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,7,10,11,14,15,18,20,21,24
all available!
Curbside Pickup -Delivery -Free Gift Wrapping
CALL
FOR AN
APPOINTMENT
and writing skills
If you are reliable,
accurate, and good
- Some evening work
- Good communication
with a computer, email:
