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Regarding the nearby potholes along Highway 16, Wildwood resident Megan Otway at Lobstick River Foods, said, "It's horrible! I was driving and hit one
Grayson is
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! ‘Lest we CONTEST! 2016! January’s of those potholes and it kicked the back of my truck out and I almost hit the ditch! I swerved into the other lane and it was lucky no one was passing me or it
would have caused an accident!"
Employee
Forget’
Otway added that she knew of some repairs to the road that were attempted recently during wet weather. "When it froze it just seemed to crack off and
of the
see story page 7 Month made it even worse." Brooklyn Elhard, Press Secretary for the Ministry of Transportation, stated, "Pothole repair can be done any time of year, though most
SEE INSIDE products and Alberta Transportation specifications require working conditions above +5 C for permanent repair."
Local resident Sadie Marklund with Special Touch in Wildwood, said, "It's one of the worst sections I have ever seen. I travel that section every day and it's
ENERGY & OIL TOWN Potholes plague motorists on Hwy 16 gotten to the point where I won't even travel in the right lane anymore. It's safer to travel in the passing lane because it's not full of potholes. It's getting
worse, so I have started taking the back roads just to avoid the potholes on the highway from Lobstick to Wildwood."
FEATURE:
WELLNESS CHAMBER Youth Council Highway pothole repairs get underway amid rising complaints and media inquires Seniors brave cold
The Weekly Anchor also contacted MLA Martin Long's office on Monday, February 3 and received a call-back on Tuesday. Martin stated that he was
ENERGY
Town hosts
continues
headed to a scheduled meeting with the Alberta Transportation Area Operations Manager and that the potholes will be part of the conversation. "I talked to
MLA Shane Getson [Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland] and he has brought our concerns to the Minister of Transportation's office as well," said Long.
Mother Son
PROJECT Rotary Kicks TOWN 2019 advocating for for home-cooked meal
EDUCATION
In an interview with Long after his meeting with the area manager, he stated to the Anchor, "There is work being done on the highway in that [Wildwood]
Soirée...
plastic bag
Business
area today [January 4], and with weather permitting they will continue that work."
Awards
ban...
IN ACTION!
"Highway 16 is considered a priority highway because higher volume highways take president. People have brought us their concerns, and my office, and
into Gala... see page 10 this government take those concerns very seriously. I appreciate people reaching out to my office and we will always do our part to make those concerns
heard at the appropriate level," said Martin.
Gear see pages 25-28 SENE work orders to the contractor to address these pavement defects on an emergency basis." Alberta Transportation states they assess a combination of factors
The Ministry of Transportation also confirmed, "The department is aware of the condition of this segment of Highway 16 and has issued hand patching
see pages 4, 12-13
for repair decisions, "but safety is our top priority," said Press Secretary Elhard.
Arts Alive
P.C. PARTY To report issues on the highway it is recommended to contact the maintenance contractor Ledcor first at their 24 hour number 1-866-453-3267. The
encourages Alberta Transportation District Office in Edson can be reached at 780-723-8250. For highway travel information and reports go to 511.alberta.ca.
If your vehicle was damaged by potholes in the area along Highway 16, you can file a written claim including the date, time, and location of the incident.
see page 8 youth to submit DATE AND VOLUME
Include an estimate of the damage and a description of the incident, and your name and address (phone number optional).
artistic works... Forward your claim to the highway maintenance contractor: Ledcor Alberta Limited, Attention: Claims Coordinator, 7008 Roper Road, Box 4031
see pages 23 to 27 Edmonton AB, T6B 3H2. Also send a copy to Alberta Transportation, Edson District 202 111-54 Street Edson AB, T7E 1T2. If you do not hear from the
FARM & FIELD see page 20 contractor within two weeks advise the Edson District Office of Alberta Transportation at 780-723-8250.
News and Views CHANGED FOR
The Alberta Motor Association advises never to swerve abruptly to avoid a pothole. This could cause an accident. If you aren't able to safely avoid a
Alberta FARMING pothole, slow down to help mitigate the damage. But take your foot off the brake just before you drive through the hole, this gives your suspension more
'travel' to absorb the blow.
The poor condition of Highway 16 through Edson has also raised concerns with Town Council. On January 21 council agreed to support a lobby for better
Culture Days Retreat FEBRUARY 10 ISSUE
maintenance of the east and westbound lanes.
celebrates
see pgs 24-25 women in
agriculture...
Tip of the Hat: see page 26
COMMENT
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore EDITORIAL: Deep ruts in the right hand driving lane of Highway 16 eastbound near Wildwood. The area is plagued with potholes and deep ruts in the
continued pg 11 paving surface causing hazardous conditions for drivers. For scale the stick in the pictures is 24” long.
- MLA Long Highway 16... "I have spoken to two County residents that have wrecked tires and rims in these potholes.”
Budget by Dana McArthur The section from Wildwood spoken to two County residents people swerving to avoid them.
released...
Bonhomme see page 6 H i g h w a y 1 6 e a s t a n d particularly bad. "Although this spoke to a man who had been hit them."
Range Road 92A and Range that have wrecked tires and I don't want to think of what
It's not a pretty sight. Road 91 eastbound, however, is rims in these potholes. Today I could happen if a motorcycle
Winter Carnival REAL ESTATE westbound from Evansburg to is a particularly bad stretch waiting for a tow truck for four On February 3, the Weekly
west of Wildwood is riddled there are many more potholes hours after he hit a pothole," Anchor contacted the media
with an obstacle course of everywhere on Highway 16 in said Meadwell. "These representative for Ledcor, the
deeply eroded potholes; better both directions," said Scott potholes are going to cause maintenance contractor for the
described in some sections as Meadwell from the County. accidents and damage as small highway, but no response to our
road trenches. "In the past two days I have cars get thrown around or from
Edson and Area’s Best
Precious Source for Real Estate continued pg 2
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: photo Deanna Mitchener
Gala Service questions EDSON
Ambulance
...see page 8 780-725-9739 Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day
February 14th
February 14th continued pg 2
(1995) LTD.
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Thymes T
Thymes T 306 Main Street, Edson AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
306 Main Street, Edson
Ph: 780-723-3350
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Dept gets new
Duty Officer
truck...
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
The Weekly Anchor
780-723-5787
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Nation Youth Week
D
KENNEDY K Not all dentures are created equally. We specialize in providing comfortable & natural looking dentures. food and fun!
DENTURE DENTURE Come see us and we will show you the difference!
KENNEDY
CLINIC
CHRISTMAS CLINIC EDITORIAL
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 PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE 'Spooktacular' Halloween Haunt
Small Business
Business of
Media Circulation
Audit
Association
Christmas EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER The Weekly Anchor Fire department welcomes 22 new Yellowhead County firefighter recruits and cadets
5040 3rd Ave,
Win A EDITION The Weekly 780-723-5787 brings local youth together
Edson
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK Greetings & More! MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS O
Letters to Santa,
Day
Day
Day Gift!
ONLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!NLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
VOL. 29, NO. 5VOL. 31, NO. 06
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020
Fundraiser receives Nov. 11 IN PAPER Employee of the Monthmployee of the Month questions was received as of press time.
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
E
Regarding the nearby potholes along Highway 16, Wildwood resident Megan Otway at Lobstick River Foods, said, "It's horrible! I was driving and hit one
Grayson is
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! ‘Lest we CONTEST! 2016! January’s of those potholes and it kicked the back of my truck out and I almost hit the ditch! I swerved into the other lane and it was lucky no one was passing me or it
would have caused an accident!"
Employee
Forget’
Otway added that she knew of some repairs to the road that were attempted recently during wet weather. "When it froze it just seemed to crack off and
of the
see story page 7 Month made it even worse." Brooklyn Elhard, Press Secretary for the Ministry of Transportation, stated, "Pothole repair can be done any time of year, though most
SEE INSIDE products and Alberta Transportation specifications require working conditions above +5 C for permanent repair."
Local resident Sadie Marklund with Special Touch in Wildwood, said, "It's one of the worst sections I have ever seen. I travel that section every day and it's
ENERGY & OIL TOWN Potholes plague motorists on Hwy 16 gotten to the point where I won't even travel in the right lane anymore. It's safer to travel in the passing lane because it's not full of potholes. It's getting
worse, so I have started taking the back roads just to avoid the potholes on the highway from Lobstick to Wildwood."
FEATURE:
WELLNESS CHAMBER Youth Council Highway pothole repairs get underway amid rising complaints and media inquires Seniors brave cold
The Weekly Anchor also contacted MLA Martin Long's office on Monday, February 3 and received a call-back on Tuesday. Martin stated that he was
ENERGY
Town hosts
continues
headed to a scheduled meeting with the Alberta Transportation Area Operations Manager and that the potholes will be part of the conversation. "I talked to
MLA Shane Getson [Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland] and he has brought our concerns to the Minister of Transportation's office as well," said Long.
Mother Son
PROJECT Rotary Kicks TOWN 2019 advocating for for home-cooked meal
EDUCATION
In an interview with Long after his meeting with the area manager, he stated to the Anchor, "There is work being done on the highway in that [Wildwood]
Soirée...
plastic bag
Business
area today [January 4], and with weather permitting they will continue that work."
Awards
ban...
IN ACTION!
"Highway 16 is considered a priority highway because higher volume highways take president. People have brought us their concerns, and my office, and
into Gala... see page 10 this government take those concerns very seriously. I appreciate people reaching out to my office and we will always do our part to make those concerns
heard at the appropriate level," said Martin.
Gear see pages 25-28 SENE work orders to the contractor to address these pavement defects on an emergency basis." Alberta Transportation states they assess a combination of factors
The Ministry of Transportation also confirmed, "The department is aware of the condition of this segment of Highway 16 and has issued hand patching
see pages 4, 12-13
for repair decisions, "but safety is our top priority," said Press Secretary Elhard.
Arts Alive
P.C. PARTY To report issues on the highway it is recommended to contact the maintenance contractor Ledcor first at their 24 hour number 1-866-453-3267. The
encourages Alberta Transportation District Office in Edson can be reached at 780-723-8250. For highway travel information and reports go to 511.alberta.ca.
If your vehicle was damaged by potholes in the area along Highway 16, you can file a written claim including the date, time, and location of the incident.
see page 8 youth to submit DATE AND VOLUME
Include an estimate of the damage and a description of the incident, and your name and address (phone number optional).
artistic works... Forward your claim to the highway maintenance contractor: Ledcor Alberta Limited, Attention: Claims Coordinator, 7008 Roper Road, Box 4031
see pages 23 to 27 Edmonton AB, T6B 3H2. Also send a copy to Alberta Transportation, Edson District 202 111-54 Street Edson AB, T7E 1T2. If you do not hear from the
FARM & FIELD see page 20 contractor within two weeks advise the Edson District Office of Alberta Transportation at 780-723-8250.
News and Views CHANGED FOR
The Alberta Motor Association advises never to swerve abruptly to avoid a pothole. This could cause an accident. If you aren't able to safely avoid a
Alberta FARMING pothole, slow down to help mitigate the damage. But take your foot off the brake just before you drive through the hole, this gives your suspension more
'travel' to absorb the blow.
The poor condition of Highway 16 through Edson has also raised concerns with Town Council. On January 21 council agreed to support a lobby for better
Culture Days Retreat FEBRUARY 10 ISSUE
maintenance of the east and westbound lanes.
celebrates
see pgs 24-25 women in
agriculture...
Tip of the Hat: see page 26
COMMENT
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore EDITORIAL: Deep ruts in the right hand driving lane of Highway 16 eastbound near Wildwood. The area is plagued with potholes and deep ruts in the
continued pg 11 paving surface causing hazardous conditions for drivers. For scale the stick in the pictures is 24” long.
- MLA Long Highway 16... "I have spoken to two County residents that have wrecked tires and rims in these potholes.”
Budget by Dana McArthur The section from Wildwood spoken to two County residents people swerving to avoid them.
released...
Bonhomme see page 6 H i g h w a y 1 6 e a s t a n d particularly bad. "Although this spoke to a man who had been hit them."
Range Road 92A and Range that have wrecked tires and I don't want to think of what
It's not a pretty sight. Road 91 eastbound, however, is rims in these potholes. Today I could happen if a motorcycle
Winter Carnival REAL ESTATE westbound from Evansburg to is a particularly bad stretch waiting for a tow truck for four On February 3, the Weekly
west of Wildwood is riddled there are many more potholes hours after he hit a pothole," Anchor contacted the media
with an obstacle course of everywhere on Highway 16 in said Meadwell. "These representative for Ledcor, the
deeply eroded potholes; better both directions," said Scott potholes are going to cause maintenance contractor for the
described in some sections as Meadwell from the County. accidents and damage as small highway, but no response to our
road trenches. "In the past two days I have cars get thrown around or from
Edson and Area’s Best
Precious Source for Real Estate continued pg 2
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: photo Deanna Mitchener
Gala Service questions EDSON
Ambulance
...see page 8 780-725-9739 Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day
February 14th
February 14th continued pg 2
(1995) LTD.
Thymes Twowowo
Thymes T
Thymes T 306 Main Street, Edson AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
306 Main Street, Edson
Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More Ph: 780-723-3350 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta For all your glass and window needs photo Cassie Kushniruk
Unique Gifts & More
AMI Preferred Service Centre
NEED TO FIND SOMETHING
NEED TO FIND SOMETHING 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042
FOR THAT SPECIAL VALENTINE?T SPECIAL VALENTINE?
FOR THA
We have you covered. Something for Everyone!e have you covered. Something for Everyone!
WOK BOX EDSON W Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
Main Street, Edson
DELIVER Alaina 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 780-723-6677
Store Hours: Monday
780-723-6677
Alaina
Lauretta
Brendon
Angela
Angela Lauretta Brendon
