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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 10 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY DECEMBER 7, 2020 PAGE 9
Additional provincial restrictions affect new local businesses
by Jordan Rae align with the recent restrictions.“We have rescheduling of bottling dates, as the wine can
requested that any friends or family that started just sit and age. “With the beer and cider
As of November 24, new provincial batches together, and that do not live together, however, it is a bit of a concern as it should be
restrictions related to rising COVID—19 case either reschedule or make separate bottled once it is ready,” explained Donovan.
numbers are now in effect and have resulted in appointments,” she said.“The only issue we At this time, Donovan has not had to lay
new struggles for many local businesses. seem to be coming across at the moment are anyone off, and if they can go back to being as
Even recently opened businesses in Edson, some clients calling to let us know that they are busy as they were prior to the new restrictions,
which were able to plan their openings with having to self-isolate and are waiting for they might even look to hire another employee.
some restriction knowledge, are having to make results.” “We want our customers to know that we will
adjustments to be able to operate within the With the Popped Cork's winemaking do everything we can to make their experience
ever-changing landscape for businesses during services, there has been no need for here fun and safe,” she said.
the pandemic.
Dey Brennan, Owner of the Fresh Vine
Eatery and Catering, opened her doors as a full
family restaurant on November 24.This had
been in the works since late summer, when the
Brennans took over the restaurant space in the
Best Western Hotel.
Before the new restrictions, Brennan said
things were looking up. “Business was picking
up and people seemed to be enjoying a dinner
or lunch out,” she said.
With seating capacities down to 50 percent,
many restaurants have been relying on their
extra offerings such as take-out, delivery, or
catering to serve their customers, which
Brennan was looking forward to offering this Event Reminders
holiday season. “I was feeling confident in the
impending Christmas season being a success
our first year in the new space. However, November 22-25: Red Brick Annual Festival of Trees Online Auction.
without banquets and Christmas parties it will Large selection of festive items to bid on. Stop by Red Brick to check them
affect our business greatly,” she explained. out. All proceeds go towards the maintenance of the Red Brick Arts Centre
The Monday before the newest set of and Museum. Items will be available to bid on until November 25 at 9pm.
restrictions, Brennan said she was “extremely
stressed,” but after the list of new regulations November 27: Winter Wonderland Children's Day Camp. 9a – 3:30p at the
Kinsmen Shack at Kinsman Park. Kids take part in a day of fun winter crafts
were announced she is relieved that she is still and activities. Cost - $30/child, ages 8-12. Subsidies are available for this
able to operate at all, and that she is able to program. Register your child at edson.ca/familyfun. For questions, email
keep her staff working. “My staff are so sarahm@edson.ca.
amazing and rolling with the punches,” she
said.“They are happy to have the opportunity to
go to work and earn a living. “
Amith Menon, Owner of Chopped Leaf, says
sit-down business has slowed since their
opening on September 28. “We are slow right
now, due to this pandemic,” he said.“It looks
like people are a little scared of going out to a
restaurant and eating food.”Menon noted that The Fresh Vine Eatery and Catering's family dining room is available for restaurant-goers to enjoy at a
despite the slower sit-down traffic, delivery and reduced capacity. photo submitted
take-out has increased.
Menon has had to lay off some employees, as
business has not been able to support their
wages. He's also had to reduce his operation
times by one hour per day to try and even out
his losses. “We are thinking of reducing more
hours in the future if it remains the same,” he
said.
The Popped Cork originally opened in early
September, and was finally given the okay by
the AGLC to start offering their Ubrew services
on October 1.
Popped Cork Owner Jennifer Donovan said
Edsonites were gunning to take advantage of
the service, with UBrew bookings filling up
quite quickly. They are now in the stages of
turnaround as people come and bottle, and new
batches are being started.
“We have actually been quite steady since
our UBrew opened its doors,” said Donovan.
“The community has shown lots of excitement
and people were very eager to have their wine,
beer, or cider ready for the upcoming holidays.”
Like Brennan, Donovan was very nervous
leading up to Premier Kenney's announcement
of new restrictions on November 24. “We were
not sure how it would be handled, as our
business requires us to be here daily to take care
of the batches that are in process,” she said.
Thankfully, The Popped Cork is able to stay
open, as much of their business is done by
appointment-only, and they never have more
than 5 people in the store at one time.
Additional measures were also put in place to
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 10 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY DECEMBER 7, 2020 PAGE 9
Additional provincial restrictions affect new local businesses
by Jordan Rae align with the recent restrictions.“We have rescheduling of bottling dates, as the wine can
requested that any friends or family that started just sit and age. “With the beer and cider
As of November 24, new provincial batches together, and that do not live together, however, it is a bit of a concern as it should be
restrictions related to rising COVID—19 case either reschedule or make separate bottled once it is ready,” explained Donovan.
numbers are now in effect and have resulted in appointments,” she said.“The only issue we At this time, Donovan has not had to lay
new struggles for many local businesses. seem to be coming across at the moment are anyone off, and if they can go back to being as
Even recently opened businesses in Edson, some clients calling to let us know that they are busy as they were prior to the new restrictions,
which were able to plan their openings with having to self-isolate and are waiting for they might even look to hire another employee.
some restriction knowledge, are having to make results.” “We want our customers to know that we will
adjustments to be able to operate within the With the Popped Cork's winemaking do everything we can to make their experience
ever-changing landscape for businesses during services, there has been no need for here fun and safe,” she said.
the pandemic.
Dey Brennan, Owner of the Fresh Vine
Eatery and Catering, opened her doors as a full
family restaurant on November 24.This had
been in the works since late summer, when the
Brennans took over the restaurant space in the
Best Western Hotel.
Before the new restrictions, Brennan said
things were looking up. “Business was picking
up and people seemed to be enjoying a dinner
or lunch out,” she said.
With seating capacities down to 50 percent,
many restaurants have been relying on their
extra offerings such as take-out, delivery, or
catering to serve their customers, which
Brennan was looking forward to offering this Event Reminders
holiday season. “I was feeling confident in the
impending Christmas season being a success
our first year in the new space. However, November 22-25: Red Brick Annual Festival of Trees Online Auction.
without banquets and Christmas parties it will Large selection of festive items to bid on. Stop by Red Brick to check them
affect our business greatly,” she explained. out. All proceeds go towards the maintenance of the Red Brick Arts Centre
The Monday before the newest set of and Museum. Items will be available to bid on until November 25 at 9pm.
restrictions, Brennan said she was “extremely
stressed,” but after the list of new regulations November 27: Winter Wonderland Children's Day Camp. 9a – 3:30p at the
Kinsmen Shack at Kinsman Park. Kids take part in a day of fun winter crafts
were announced she is relieved that she is still and activities. Cost - $30/child, ages 8-12. Subsidies are available for this
able to operate at all, and that she is able to program. Register your child at edson.ca/familyfun. For questions, email
keep her staff working. “My staff are so sarahm@edson.ca.
amazing and rolling with the punches,” she
said.“They are happy to have the opportunity to
go to work and earn a living. “
Amith Menon, Owner of Chopped Leaf, says
sit-down business has slowed since their
opening on September 28. “We are slow right
now, due to this pandemic,” he said.“It looks
like people are a little scared of going out to a
restaurant and eating food.”Menon noted that The Fresh Vine Eatery and Catering's family dining room is available for restaurant-goers to enjoy at a
despite the slower sit-down traffic, delivery and reduced capacity. photo submitted
take-out has increased.
Menon has had to lay off some employees, as
business has not been able to support their
wages. He's also had to reduce his operation
times by one hour per day to try and even out
his losses. “We are thinking of reducing more
hours in the future if it remains the same,” he
said.
The Popped Cork originally opened in early
September, and was finally given the okay by
the AGLC to start offering their Ubrew services
on October 1.
Popped Cork Owner Jennifer Donovan said
Edsonites were gunning to take advantage of
the service, with UBrew bookings filling up
quite quickly. They are now in the stages of
turnaround as people come and bottle, and new
batches are being started.
“We have actually been quite steady since
our UBrew opened its doors,” said Donovan.
“The community has shown lots of excitement
and people were very eager to have their wine,
beer, or cider ready for the upcoming holidays.”
Like Brennan, Donovan was very nervous
leading up to Premier Kenney's announcement
of new restrictions on November 24. “We were
not sure how it would be handled, as our
business requires us to be here daily to take care
of the batches that are in process,” she said.
Thankfully, The Popped Cork is able to stay
open, as much of their business is done by
appointment-only, and they never have more
than 5 people in the store at one time.
Additional measures were also put in place to
