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Edson Fire
Dept gets new
Duty Officer
truck...
food and fun!
KENNEDY K Not all dentures are created equally. We specialize in providing comfortable & natural looking dentures. Nation Youth Week
DENTURE DENTURE Come see us and we will show you the difference!
KENNEDY
CLINIC
CHRISTMAS CLINIC
780-723-7655 Quality caring service • New dentures, reline and repairs • Partial dentures and implant over-dentures
4902-5th Ave, Edson Seniors may be eligible for Dental Assistance for the Seniors Program
SPECIAL Alberta of the Year 2009 Award Winner the Year 2010 Canadian Thymes T
Thymes Twowowowo
Thymes T
Thymes T
Small Business
Business of
Media Circulation
Audit
Association
Christmas EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER THURSDAY & FRIDAYHURSDAY & FRIDAY Fire department welcomes 22 new Yellowhead County firefighter recruits and cadets
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Open 10 am - 8 pmpen 10 am - 8 pm
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Win A EDITION The Weekly Sundays Noon to 4 pm
Sundays Noon to 4 pm
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK Greetings & More! MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS Ph: 780-723-3350
Letters to Santa,
Unique Gifts & More
Unique Gifts & More
Day
Day
306 Main Street, Edson
306 Main Street, Edson
Day Gift!
Ph: 780-723-3350
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2019
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
VOL. 29, NO. 5VOL. 30, NO. 49
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Fundraiser receives Nov. 11 IN PAPER Employee of the Monthmployee of the Month
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Bret is
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! ‘Lest we CONTEST! 2016! November’s
Employee
Forget’
of the
see story page 7 Month
SEE INSIDE
ENERGY & OIL CHRISTMAS County Mayor All Candidates Forum
FEATURE:
CHAMBER SHOP LOCAL
Town hosts ENERGY Pinedale Hall hosts forum for community to listen to candidates' statements and ask questions
Mother Son 2019 FOR GREAT by Cassie Kushniruk Doug Elzinga from the Peers people in Yellowhead County have on Albertans. “We need to
EDUCATION
WELLNESS Kicks Awards GIFT IDEAS municipal election for have somebody a little bit a part of helping communities goes to projects that we get the
Soirée... Rotary TOWN Business area stated, “I am running are important; not just the big be very cautious and make sure
In light of the upcoming because I feel like it's time to communities. I would like to be the money that we're spending
IN ACTION!
into
SEE PAGE 20
Gala...
PROJECT Gear see pages 25-28 ALBERTA Yellowhead County Mayor, younger step in to start relating stay where we are and build best bang for the buck,” he said.
Pinedale Hall hosted an All to some of the young people. them up even though we are in a
Jack Williams from Robb
see pages 4, 12-13
C a n d i d a t e s F o r u m o n Another main reason is that I'd downturn.”
offered his opening remarks, “I
December 3, extending an like to start seeing more of these During his opening statement, am not running because I need a
P.C. PARTY Local resident invitation to community local contractors get their fair Jim Eglinski of the River Ridge job or have an axe to grind or
Estates area stated that he put have a special interest. I'm
members to come out to listen share of jobs.”
elected to to candidates' statements and Candidate Gloria McDonald, h i s n a m e f o r w a r d a s running to help the County be
see page 8 UCP Board of ask questions relevant to the who resides in Wildwood, Yellowhead County Mayor due all it can be. I know we are all
Directors... County. stated during her opening to the negative impact the facing difficult times and I am
see pages 23 to 27 In his opening statement, remarks, “I believe that all the recent federal election will prepared to meet that
FARM & FIELD see page 7 continued pg 2
News and Views
Alberta ARTS
Culture Days HRH's Chicago:
Premier delights
see pgs 24-25 audience
members...
Tip of the Hat: see page 32
HRH PRESENTS:
COMMENT Chicago: High School Edition
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore
'Spooktacular' Halloween Haunt continued pg 11 - MLA Long Part 2: December 4 TO 7
Social Media:
“Taking a toll”...
Budget
brings local youth together Bonhomme released... see page 6
Winter Carnival REAL ESTATE
Edson and Area’s Best
Precious Source for Real Estate
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... and agents in our area.
Look inside to see
the best in real estate
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: On December 3, TC Energy Controls Technician and Community Team member Deon Drader (far right) presented the Parkland Lodge photo Deanna Mitchener
Gala Service questions EDSON Auxiliary with a cheque for $2000. This money will be used to purchase gift cards that will be presented to the Parkland Lodge senior
Ambulance
residents for Christmas. photo Cassie Kushniruk
...see page 8 780-725-9739 PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
The Weekly Anchor continued pg 2
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson (1995) LTD. AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta For all your glass and window needs photo Cassie Kushniruk
D
AMI Preferred Service Centre
HUGE SELECTION OF INVENTORY!UGE SELECTION OF INVENTORY! 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042
H
W
We are here to help you pick that perfect Christmas Gift!e are here to help you pick that perfect Christmas Gift!
WOK BOX EDSON Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
Main Street, Edson
Store Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10-6, Thursday 10-8, Saturday 10-5, Sunday CLOSED, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10-6, Thursday 10-8, Saturday 10-5, Sunday CLOSED
DELIVER Alaina Store Hours: Monday 780-723-6677
780-723-6677
Alaina
Brendon
Lauretta
Angela
Angela Lauretta Brendon
Dept gets new
Duty Officer
truck...
food and fun!
KENNEDY K Not all dentures are created equally. We specialize in providing comfortable & natural looking dentures. Nation Youth Week
DENTURE DENTURE Come see us and we will show you the difference!
KENNEDY
CLINIC
CHRISTMAS CLINIC
780-723-7655 Quality caring service • New dentures, reline and repairs • Partial dentures and implant over-dentures
4902-5th Ave, Edson Seniors may be eligible for Dental Assistance for the Seniors Program
SPECIAL Alberta of the Year 2009 Award Winner the Year 2010 Canadian Thymes T
Thymes Twowowowo
Thymes T
Thymes T
Small Business
Business of
Media Circulation
Audit
Association
Christmas EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER THURSDAY & FRIDAYHURSDAY & FRIDAY Fire department welcomes 22 new Yellowhead County firefighter recruits and cadets
T
Open 10 am - 8 pmpen 10 am - 8 pm
O
Win A EDITION The Weekly Sundays Noon to 4 pm
Sundays Noon to 4 pm
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK Greetings & More! MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS Ph: 780-723-3350
Letters to Santa,
Unique Gifts & More
Unique Gifts & More
Day
Day
306 Main Street, Edson
306 Main Street, Edson
Day Gift!
Ph: 780-723-3350
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2019
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
VOL. 29, NO. 5VOL. 30, NO. 49
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
Fundraiser receives Nov. 11 IN PAPER Employee of the Monthmployee of the Month
E
Bret is
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! ‘Lest we CONTEST! 2016! November’s
Employee
Forget’
of the
see story page 7 Month
SEE INSIDE
ENERGY & OIL CHRISTMAS County Mayor All Candidates Forum
FEATURE:
CHAMBER SHOP LOCAL
Town hosts ENERGY Pinedale Hall hosts forum for community to listen to candidates' statements and ask questions
Mother Son 2019 FOR GREAT by Cassie Kushniruk Doug Elzinga from the Peers people in Yellowhead County have on Albertans. “We need to
EDUCATION
WELLNESS Kicks Awards GIFT IDEAS municipal election for have somebody a little bit a part of helping communities goes to projects that we get the
Soirée... Rotary TOWN Business area stated, “I am running are important; not just the big be very cautious and make sure
In light of the upcoming because I feel like it's time to communities. I would like to be the money that we're spending
IN ACTION!
into
SEE PAGE 20
Gala...
PROJECT Gear see pages 25-28 ALBERTA Yellowhead County Mayor, younger step in to start relating stay where we are and build best bang for the buck,” he said.
Pinedale Hall hosted an All to some of the young people. them up even though we are in a
Jack Williams from Robb
see pages 4, 12-13
C a n d i d a t e s F o r u m o n Another main reason is that I'd downturn.”
offered his opening remarks, “I
December 3, extending an like to start seeing more of these During his opening statement, am not running because I need a
P.C. PARTY Local resident invitation to community local contractors get their fair Jim Eglinski of the River Ridge job or have an axe to grind or
Estates area stated that he put have a special interest. I'm
members to come out to listen share of jobs.”
elected to to candidates' statements and Candidate Gloria McDonald, h i s n a m e f o r w a r d a s running to help the County be
see page 8 UCP Board of ask questions relevant to the who resides in Wildwood, Yellowhead County Mayor due all it can be. I know we are all
Directors... County. stated during her opening to the negative impact the facing difficult times and I am
see pages 23 to 27 In his opening statement, remarks, “I believe that all the recent federal election will prepared to meet that
FARM & FIELD see page 7 continued pg 2
News and Views
Alberta ARTS
Culture Days HRH's Chicago:
Premier delights
see pgs 24-25 audience
members...
Tip of the Hat: see page 32
HRH PRESENTS:
COMMENT Chicago: High School Edition
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore
'Spooktacular' Halloween Haunt continued pg 11 - MLA Long Part 2: December 4 TO 7
Social Media:
“Taking a toll”...
Budget
brings local youth together Bonhomme released... see page 6
Winter Carnival REAL ESTATE
Edson and Area’s Best
Precious Source for Real Estate
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... and agents in our area.
Look inside to see
the best in real estate
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: On December 3, TC Energy Controls Technician and Community Team member Deon Drader (far right) presented the Parkland Lodge photo Deanna Mitchener
Gala Service questions EDSON Auxiliary with a cheque for $2000. This money will be used to purchase gift cards that will be presented to the Parkland Lodge senior
Ambulance
residents for Christmas. photo Cassie Kushniruk
...see page 8 780-725-9739 PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
The Weekly Anchor continued pg 2
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson (1995) LTD. AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta For all your glass and window needs photo Cassie Kushniruk
D
AMI Preferred Service Centre
HUGE SELECTION OF INVENTORY!UGE SELECTION OF INVENTORY! 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042
H
W
We are here to help you pick that perfect Christmas Gift!e are here to help you pick that perfect Christmas Gift!
WOK BOX EDSON Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
Main Street, Edson
Store Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10-6, Thursday 10-8, Saturday 10-5, Sunday CLOSED, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10-6, Thursday 10-8, Saturday 10-5, Sunday CLOSED
DELIVER Alaina Store Hours: Monday 780-723-6677
780-723-6677
Alaina
Brendon
Lauretta
Angela
Angela Lauretta Brendon
