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unwavering.”
do not. Lalonde Farnden revealed about 90 percent
STARS has seen a lot of corporate support and
At the Town Council Meeting on December 1
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5040 3rd Avenue, Edsonvenue, Edson Glenda Lalonde Farnden, Senior Municipal local community supporters have helped out, of municipalities participate annually.
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Zahara shared an idea to increase support from
Relations Liaison with STARS Air Ambulance, including online auctions with radio stations. “We residents in the community. “As we move into the 780-723-5787
are trying to work with our communities to try and
presented an update to members of Council. She
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new year, hopefully COVID restrictions ease, and I
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continue to dive into our reserves,” said Lalonde
crucial support of municipalities to keep STARS in
STARS to showcase one of their helicopters here in
the sky. Farnden. our community,” he said. “We do have some events
STARS will have their annual Lottery launching
“STARS is experiencing a significant decrease in mid-January, which is their single largest funding we try to do at the airport and other local events, so
funding everywhere, including government,” said
maybe that would be one way to raise awareness and
DROP IN AND SEE! Lalonde Farnden. “Our ten-year affiliation source. get donations flowing your way.”
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Councillor Krystal Baier asked if all
agreement with Alberta Health Services, which did
Lalonde Farnden noted that she appreciated the
provide 20 percent government funding, has municipalities have a standing motion to donate Town's support.
expired. “
STARS has heard word that Alberta Health
Services will renew with funding of 7.3 million for PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
this coming year.
Lalonde Farnden revealed that all STARS SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS
fundraising initiatives this past year have also
decreased, including the 2020 STARS Lottery, Professional Digital Passport System photos
which reflected a $1.2million revenue loss. Their
The Weekly Anchoreekly Anchor annual Calendar Campaign is down by more than Alberta's entrepreneurial spirit West Yellowhead MLA stands in stark contrast to the ready in minutes while you wait...
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The government's approach
half, and their site registration revenue is
is strong. This spirit is
considerably less, which is not surprising
that the Alberta NDP opposition
considering the uncertainty in the energy sector this exemplified through all of the Martin Long economically crippling measures PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
small businesses located within
Parliamentary Secretary for
WE HAVE RESUMED
WE HAVE RESUMED past year. my West Yellowhead Small Business and Tourism members are demanding. The REMINDER
NDP opposition have called for a
“With COVID—19 still looming around us, most
constituency. Small businesses
blanket shutdown of all
OUR PHOTO SERVICES
OUR PHOTO SERVICES of our STARS fundraising events have been remain an integral piece of the restaurants and bars, which would be nothing short of
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cancelled,” said Lalonde Farnden. “This will mean
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The presentation included data showing
FIREARMS AND MORE expenditures rising for aviation, and with the need businesses with employees in the province. hospitality sector is one of the largest sources of at the Wildwood Yellowhead County office, email Passport System
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employment in the province, particularly for women and
slabrie@yellowheadcounty.ab.ca, or call 1-800-814-3935. After signing
This has been a tough year for my constituents, but
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downsize staff at all six of their bases. undoubtedly taught us is how much we value our local Alberta-owned and operated businesses are the solve the clue riddles to find each location. Submit your pictures at the
BY APPOINTMENT
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in minutes
Lalonde Farnden also presented an overview of
ONLY - PLEASE CALL
ONLY - PLEASE CALL through to November. Data showed an overall during these trying times. business is a dollar that is reinvested back into the scavenger hunt will teach kids/teens about the importance of mental while you wait...
while you wait...
economy and the community. Buying local helps keep
health resilience and will encourage play during trying times.
5040 3rd Avenue, Edsonvenue, Edson
Small businesses across Alberta do their part to give
US TO BOOK A TIME...
US TO BOOK A TIME... increase in missions across the province. back to their communities. They support local sports more than 530,000 Albertans employed and injects 5040 3rd A
Aside from the May Long Weekend, which is
about $100 billion into our economy every year.
typically STARS' busiest weekend, data concluded teams and organizations with donations, they contribute Going into the holiday season this year, we have a
780-723-5787
the majority of STARS missions occurred during the to fundraising initiatives and auctions, and they chance to offer a tremendous amount of support to our 780-723-5787
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson 780-723-5787780-723-5787 months of September to March. participate in campaigns for a variety of causes. These local businesses. If we all look to our local businesses
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
local businesses are there to support our communities
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The presentation included photos and description
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of new Airbuses arriving in the next year with even and now, it's our time to support them. for our holiday shopping, be it in-store, online, or The W
curbside pick-up, we can do our part to help these
higher tech functions, including nine H145 To support our local businesses during these difficult businesses go into 2021 strong. Every purchase at a The Weekly Anchoreekly Anchor
Airbuses.The H145 Airbuses come with a compact times, Alberta's government has provided financial local business makes a real difference in the lives and
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
hand-held ultrasound which will be vital for trauma assistance with the Small and Medium Enterprise livelihoods of Albertans.
and heart patients, as well as those with collapsed Relaunch Grant and created the Alberta Biz Connect web I also encourage Albertans to be patient with retailers, 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
lungs, internal hemorrhaging, and a variety of other page to help businesses easily access advice and their employees, and with each other. These are
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE issues. The ultrasound could also reveal supports. In fact, I am pleased to share with you that the unprecedented times, and we need to remember that we
780-723-5787
abnormalities that lead to possible heart failure. government just eased the eligibility for the relaunch are all in this together. And, together we can make a
Professional Digital Passport System photos STARS has an additional 15 million left to raise grants so that more businesses can access this much- difference and help create a strong economic recovery 780-723-5787
ready in minutes; CALL TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT... in the Fleet Campaign. needed funding. I encourage our small business owners
Following the presentation Mayor Kevin Zahara to take advantage of these new programs. for Alberta.
said, “We certainly appreciate the work you do in These and other steps have been taken to supply our
the Edson region, as well as right across this local businesses with tools and assistance to help carry Martin Long
province and western Canada." them through the downturn caused by the pandemic. MLA West Yellowhead
Councillor Janet Wilkinson asked what sort of However, what will really bolster these businesses is the Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Tourism
DROP IN AND SEE!
fundraising initiatives STARS has in mind to make support of Albertans across from province. DROP IN AND SEE!
up for needed funding.
“We have been reaching out to a lot of our
previous donors, we are continuing to work with our
municipalities,” said Lalonde Farnden. “That is the
CALL TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENTO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT
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5040 3rd A
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The Weekly Anchoreekly Anchor and reminder of importance of municipal support DROP IN AND SEE!
5040 3rd A
5040 3rd Avenue, Edsonvenue, Edson
The W
The Weekly Anchoreekly Anchor 780-723-5787 by Jordan Rae one area of support that has been constant and annually, or if there are a lot of municipalities who 5040 3rd Avenue, Edsonvenue, Edson
5040 3rd A
780-723-5787
unwavering.”
do not. Lalonde Farnden revealed about 90 percent
STARS has seen a lot of corporate support and
At the Town Council Meeting on December 1
5040 3rd A
5040 3rd Avenue, Edsonvenue, Edson Glenda Lalonde Farnden, Senior Municipal local community supporters have helped out, of municipalities participate annually.
780-723-5787
Zahara shared an idea to increase support from
Relations Liaison with STARS Air Ambulance, including online auctions with radio stations. “We residents in the community. “As we move into the 780-723-5787
are trying to work with our communities to try and
presented an update to members of Council. She
780-723-5787 spoke about financial losses and explained the find new ways to still raise money and help and not may suggest that maybe we can look at getting The W
new year, hopefully COVID restrictions ease, and I
780-723-5787
The Weekly Anchoreekly Anchor
continue to dive into our reserves,” said Lalonde
crucial support of municipalities to keep STARS in
STARS to showcase one of their helicopters here in
the sky. Farnden. our community,” he said. “We do have some events
STARS will have their annual Lottery launching
“STARS is experiencing a significant decrease in mid-January, which is their single largest funding we try to do at the airport and other local events, so
funding everywhere, including government,” said
maybe that would be one way to raise awareness and
DROP IN AND SEE! Lalonde Farnden. “Our ten-year affiliation source. get donations flowing your way.”
DROP IN AND SEE!
Councillor Krystal Baier asked if all
agreement with Alberta Health Services, which did
Lalonde Farnden noted that she appreciated the
provide 20 percent government funding, has municipalities have a standing motion to donate Town's support.
expired. “
STARS has heard word that Alberta Health
Services will renew with funding of 7.3 million for PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
this coming year.
Lalonde Farnden revealed that all STARS SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS
fundraising initiatives this past year have also
decreased, including the 2020 STARS Lottery, Professional Digital Passport System photos
which reflected a $1.2million revenue loss. Their
The Weekly Anchoreekly Anchor annual Calendar Campaign is down by more than Alberta's entrepreneurial spirit West Yellowhead MLA stands in stark contrast to the ready in minutes while you wait...
The W
The government's approach
half, and their site registration revenue is
is strong. This spirit is
considerably less, which is not surprising
that the Alberta NDP opposition
considering the uncertainty in the energy sector this exemplified through all of the Martin Long economically crippling measures PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
small businesses located within
Parliamentary Secretary for
WE HAVE RESUMED
WE HAVE RESUMED past year. my West Yellowhead Small Business and Tourism members are demanding. The REMINDER
NDP opposition have called for a
“With COVID—19 still looming around us, most
constituency. Small businesses
blanket shutdown of all
OUR PHOTO SERVICES
OUR PHOTO SERVICES of our STARS fundraising events have been remain an integral piece of the restaurants and bars, which would be nothing short of
Professional Digital
cancelled,” said Lalonde Farnden. “This will mean
FOR PASSPORTS, VISAS several more million dollars in lost revenue.” Albertan identity. In June 2020, there were 167,627 small devastating to countless local businesses. Alberta's YC Scavenger Hunt: Yellowhead County FCSS invites you to participate Professional Digital
FOR PASSPORTS, VISAS
businesses in Alberta, making up 96 per cent of all
in a county-wide, family-friendly scavenger hunt. Pre-register in person
Passport System
The presentation included data showing
FIREARMS AND MORE expenditures rising for aviation, and with the need businesses with employees in the province. hospitality sector is one of the largest sources of at the Wildwood Yellowhead County office, email Passport System
FIREARMS AND MORE
employment in the province, particularly for women and
slabrie@yellowheadcounty.ab.ca, or call 1-800-814-3935. After signing
This has been a tough year for my constituents, but
photos ready
to train pilots on new Airbuses the group has had to especially for business owners. One thing that 2020 has new Canadians. a photo release, you will receive clue riddles. Teams/individuals will photos ready
DROP IN AND SEE!
downsize staff at all six of their bases. undoubtedly taught us is how much we value our local Alberta-owned and operated businesses are the solve the clue riddles to find each location. Submit your pictures at the
BY APPOINTMENT
BY APPOINTMENT STARS missions accomplished this past year businesses, and how we need to give them our support backbone of our economy. Every dollar spent at a local location, fill out a quick survey, and you will be entered into a draw. The DROP IN AND SEE! in minutes
in minutes
Lalonde Farnden also presented an overview of
ONLY - PLEASE CALL
ONLY - PLEASE CALL through to November. Data showed an overall during these trying times. business is a dollar that is reinvested back into the scavenger hunt will teach kids/teens about the importance of mental while you wait...
while you wait...
economy and the community. Buying local helps keep
health resilience and will encourage play during trying times.
5040 3rd Avenue, Edsonvenue, Edson
Small businesses across Alberta do their part to give
US TO BOOK A TIME...
US TO BOOK A TIME... increase in missions across the province. back to their communities. They support local sports more than 530,000 Albertans employed and injects 5040 3rd A
Aside from the May Long Weekend, which is
about $100 billion into our economy every year.
typically STARS' busiest weekend, data concluded teams and organizations with donations, they contribute Going into the holiday season this year, we have a
780-723-5787
the majority of STARS missions occurred during the to fundraising initiatives and auctions, and they chance to offer a tremendous amount of support to our 780-723-5787
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson 780-723-5787780-723-5787 months of September to March. participate in campaigns for a variety of causes. These local businesses. If we all look to our local businesses
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
local businesses are there to support our communities
The Weekly Anchoreekly Anchor
The presentation included photos and description
The W
of new Airbuses arriving in the next year with even and now, it's our time to support them. for our holiday shopping, be it in-store, online, or The W
curbside pick-up, we can do our part to help these
higher tech functions, including nine H145 To support our local businesses during these difficult businesses go into 2021 strong. Every purchase at a The Weekly Anchoreekly Anchor
Airbuses.The H145 Airbuses come with a compact times, Alberta's government has provided financial local business makes a real difference in the lives and
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
hand-held ultrasound which will be vital for trauma assistance with the Small and Medium Enterprise livelihoods of Albertans.
and heart patients, as well as those with collapsed Relaunch Grant and created the Alberta Biz Connect web I also encourage Albertans to be patient with retailers, 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
lungs, internal hemorrhaging, and a variety of other page to help businesses easily access advice and their employees, and with each other. These are
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE issues. The ultrasound could also reveal supports. In fact, I am pleased to share with you that the unprecedented times, and we need to remember that we
780-723-5787
abnormalities that lead to possible heart failure. government just eased the eligibility for the relaunch are all in this together. And, together we can make a
Professional Digital Passport System photos STARS has an additional 15 million left to raise grants so that more businesses can access this much- difference and help create a strong economic recovery 780-723-5787
ready in minutes; CALL TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT... in the Fleet Campaign. needed funding. I encourage our small business owners
Following the presentation Mayor Kevin Zahara to take advantage of these new programs. for Alberta.
said, “We certainly appreciate the work you do in These and other steps have been taken to supply our
the Edson region, as well as right across this local businesses with tools and assistance to help carry Martin Long
province and western Canada." them through the downturn caused by the pandemic. MLA West Yellowhead
Councillor Janet Wilkinson asked what sort of However, what will really bolster these businesses is the Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Tourism
DROP IN AND SEE!
fundraising initiatives STARS has in mind to make support of Albertans across from province. DROP IN AND SEE!
up for needed funding.
“We have been reaching out to a lot of our
previous donors, we are continuing to work with our
municipalities,” said Lalonde Farnden. “That is the
CALL TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENTO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT
CALL T
5040 3rd A
5040 3rd Avenue, Edsonvenue, Edson
780-723-5787
780-723-5787
The W
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