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Willing to pay the price?
It's been nearly one year since Albertans were hit with an increased carbon tax at $30 per
tonne on January 1, 2018. The controversial, and some say nefarious, tax is now two years old.
With this spike in the cost of living we now pay more for everything from home heating bills PAGE 6 MONDAY DECEMBER 10, 2018 THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
and gasoline, to groceries, rent, and consumer goods.
There are rebates for mid-low income households, but as with any rebates, they never keep
pace with the inflation caused by the rising prices of consumer goods. And frankly, when the
gas bill is due, waiting for a quarterly rebate has not bee much comfort for many financially THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2019 PAGE 11
struggling households.
So for our pain and suffering it's time to take a look and what this has 'bought' us in real T he Weekly ANCHOR
terms.
75% of Canadians believe governments should take action on climate change according to a
recent survey. But they also say any plan shouldn't drive up the cost of living too much.
A carbon tax attempts to reduce emissions by making everything more expensive. It's a Comment
forced attempt to solicit lifestyle changes through cost increases. 6,287 Audited
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
In real terms, are Albertans willing to pay $20 more for a tank of gas or willing pay 15% or Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Canadian
Media Circulation
Audit
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
even 20% more for groceries? Most would answer: NO! SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS! Telephone: (780) 723-5787
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
Fax: (780) 723-5725
Alberta
The simple fact is even at Trudeau's $50 per tonne mandate by 2022 it's nowhere near enough Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Association
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to have any significantly measurable effect on carbon or climate change. Environment Canada Unplugged: Beyond Family Day CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Dana McArthur
Publisher/Owner
has stated the figure would have to be close to $300 per tonne to reach emission targets (adding
roughly 70 cents to a litre of gas) —political suicide. Letter to the Editor Policy Member of the
So why has Alberta's NDP government been so far ahead of the federally mandated minimum The Town of From the spending more The Weekly Anchor Welcomes Letters to the Editor
Edson & District
carbon price of $20 per tonne for 2019? Edson hosted a Publisher’s Desk time texting or All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who
Chamber of
More tax dollars out of hardworking Albertan's pockets, for no significant results —plain and terrific Family Dana McArthur online gaming reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters published do Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Sonia Roy Cassie Deanna
Commerce
Common
simple. Day Unplugged with friends, than not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All letters Sales Representative Graphics/Layout Administration Reporter/Office Asst. Mitchener
Kushniruk
Front Desk
Reporter
must bear the name of the writer and include the address and telephone
event at Willmore actually sharing number, which will not be published. The Weekly Anchor - Your Local Independent Newspaper
Park with all sorts of activities to their company in person? All claims of errors in advertisements must be received in writing by the publisher within 5 days after the first publication. The
engage every age. With the levels of fake news, Anchor is responsible to supply one ad proof upon customer request. Liability for errors or failure to publish is limited to the
amount paid for the space occupied. The opinions expressed within the publication are not necessarily those of The Anchor
Maybe you were one of the many cyber bullying, covert or the publisher. Material published may not be copied or reproduced without the expressed written permission of the
people who found the time to share manipulation, abusive behaviour, publisher. Subscriptions available upon request.
this wonderful opportunity with trolling, and harassment at
your carbon-based families and historically unprecedented
friends? proportions —questions have
Or did you find it impossible to arisen whether social media is
ignore the temptations and tearing society, including families,
distractions of the cyber-world? Do apart.
you ever find yourself thumbing Its negative effects on mental
through 'social' websites while health, attention spans, and
watching your kids' hockey game productivity notwithstanding, there
Riding Update: or even when you're with has been a lot more chatter about Letter to the Editor Policy
company? There is a simple truth
'social media burnout' than ever
Open Letter: here —it's not just the technology. before.
When even social media Perhaps it's time to take back The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the
multinational conglomerates are control by turning off some of Editor
questioning whether they are a those notifications and All letters are published at the discretion of the
good or bad influence on society,
Misadventures are we allowing connected rediscovering what matters most for clarity, length and libel. Letters published do
editor-publisher who reserves the right to edit
—the friends and family right next
technology to interfere with our
family relationships? I mean the to you. not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs of
The opportunity to spend 'real-
family you actually live with, not time' with those you love can never this newspaper. All letters must bear the name of
your 'cyber-family'. be regained. Is spending that time the writer and include the address and
Or perhaps you have even come on the next 'like' —really worth telephone number, which will not be published. Rachel Notley’s social licence agenda
to the realization that you are losing that?
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Jim Eglinski, Member of Parliament for of services, and ensuring good value for taxpayer's letters to the editor
My Yellowhead, wishes to inform constituents that Jim Eglinski money.
ViewPoint Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Yellowhead riding to complete your proposals and All letters are published at the discretion of
“I encourage all eligible applicants in the
by Adrienne Tait (IRCC) is issuing a call for proposals for the MP Yellowhead submit them before 6:00 p.m. on April 12, 2019,” the editor-publisher who reserves the right
Settlement and Resettlement Assistance programs. to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters
The National Call for Proposals (CFP) intake concluded MP Eglinski. published do not necessarily reflect the
process has been streamlined since the previous support and services to address the immediate and For the list of eligible applicants for delivering policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All
CFP to improve the experience for service essential needs of government-assisted refugees settlement and resettlement services, and for letters must bear the name of the writer
provider organizations and maximize funding and other eligible clients being resettled to Canada information on how to apply, please see: and include the address and telephone
flexibility. from overseas, such as provision of temporary https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees- number, which will not be published.
Through the Settlement Program, eligible accommodations. citizenship/news/2019/02/irccs-national-call-for-
newcomers receive the information that they need The CFP is a competitive process that improves proposals-2019.html
about life in Canada, the community in which they the settlement and integration services for For Funding Guidelines for CFP 2019, please see:
will settle, language training, help finding a job, newcomers to Canada. Proposals will be evaluated https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-
and connections with established immigrants and based on their individual advantages and other citizenship/corporate/partners-service-
Canadians. considerations, such as ensuring the proposed providers/funding/call-for-proposals-2019-
The Resettlement Assistance Program provides services are widely available, avoiding duplication settlement-and-ressetlement-funding-
MLA guidelines.html Views & News
Eric Rosendahl The Weekly Anchor 6,292 Audited Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd. Canadian by Deanna Mitchener
Media Circulation
Your Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Audit
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Local Independent Newspaper SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS! Telephone: (780) 723-5787
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Fax: (780) 723-5725 Alberta
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Weekly Newspapers
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Member of the Sonia Roy
Front Desk
Administration
Edson & District
Chamber of
CORRECTION Commerce Sue Ann Cassie Deanna
Apologies on my behalf to the Edson Cycling Association for a Dana McArthur Common Cindy Weisser Kushniruk Mitchener
Graphics/Layout
Publisher/Owner
misqoute of projected full cost build of the new Bike Park that is Sales Representative Reporter/Office Asst. Reporter
going in out at Willmore. In the last issue my article incorrectly said
$350,000 when actually it is a $624,000 projected cost for the full
build. Please accept my apologies and I take full blame, not the
Weekly Anchor. Deanna Mitchener
Deanna has a new photo
Jim Eglinski
MP Yellowhead
It's been nearly one year since Albertans were hit with an increased carbon tax at $30 per
tonne on January 1, 2018. The controversial, and some say nefarious, tax is now two years old.
With this spike in the cost of living we now pay more for everything from home heating bills PAGE 6 MONDAY DECEMBER 10, 2018 THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
and gasoline, to groceries, rent, and consumer goods.
There are rebates for mid-low income households, but as with any rebates, they never keep
pace with the inflation caused by the rising prices of consumer goods. And frankly, when the
gas bill is due, waiting for a quarterly rebate has not bee much comfort for many financially THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2019 PAGE 11
struggling households.
So for our pain and suffering it's time to take a look and what this has 'bought' us in real T he Weekly ANCHOR
terms.
75% of Canadians believe governments should take action on climate change according to a
recent survey. But they also say any plan shouldn't drive up the cost of living too much.
A carbon tax attempts to reduce emissions by making everything more expensive. It's a Comment
forced attempt to solicit lifestyle changes through cost increases. 6,287 Audited
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
In real terms, are Albertans willing to pay $20 more for a tank of gas or willing pay 15% or Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Canadian
Media Circulation
Audit
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
even 20% more for groceries? Most would answer: NO! SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS! Telephone: (780) 723-5787
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
Fax: (780) 723-5725
Alberta
The simple fact is even at Trudeau's $50 per tonne mandate by 2022 it's nowhere near enough Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Association
Weekly Newspapers
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call
to have any significantly measurable effect on carbon or climate change. Environment Canada Unplugged: Beyond Family Day CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Dana McArthur
Publisher/Owner
has stated the figure would have to be close to $300 per tonne to reach emission targets (adding
roughly 70 cents to a litre of gas) —political suicide. Letter to the Editor Policy Member of the
So why has Alberta's NDP government been so far ahead of the federally mandated minimum The Town of From the spending more The Weekly Anchor Welcomes Letters to the Editor
Edson & District
carbon price of $20 per tonne for 2019? Edson hosted a Publisher’s Desk time texting or All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who
Chamber of
More tax dollars out of hardworking Albertan's pockets, for no significant results —plain and terrific Family Dana McArthur online gaming reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters published do Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Sonia Roy Cassie Deanna
Commerce
Common
simple. Day Unplugged with friends, than not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All letters Sales Representative Graphics/Layout Administration Reporter/Office Asst. Mitchener
Kushniruk
Front Desk
Reporter
must bear the name of the writer and include the address and telephone
event at Willmore actually sharing number, which will not be published. The Weekly Anchor - Your Local Independent Newspaper
Park with all sorts of activities to their company in person? All claims of errors in advertisements must be received in writing by the publisher within 5 days after the first publication. The
engage every age. With the levels of fake news, Anchor is responsible to supply one ad proof upon customer request. Liability for errors or failure to publish is limited to the
amount paid for the space occupied. The opinions expressed within the publication are not necessarily those of The Anchor
Maybe you were one of the many cyber bullying, covert or the publisher. Material published may not be copied or reproduced without the expressed written permission of the
people who found the time to share manipulation, abusive behaviour, publisher. Subscriptions available upon request.
this wonderful opportunity with trolling, and harassment at
your carbon-based families and historically unprecedented
friends? proportions —questions have
Or did you find it impossible to arisen whether social media is
ignore the temptations and tearing society, including families,
distractions of the cyber-world? Do apart.
you ever find yourself thumbing Its negative effects on mental
through 'social' websites while health, attention spans, and
watching your kids' hockey game productivity notwithstanding, there
Riding Update: or even when you're with has been a lot more chatter about Letter to the Editor Policy
company? There is a simple truth
'social media burnout' than ever
Open Letter: here —it's not just the technology. before.
When even social media Perhaps it's time to take back The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the
multinational conglomerates are control by turning off some of Editor
questioning whether they are a those notifications and All letters are published at the discretion of the
good or bad influence on society,
Misadventures are we allowing connected rediscovering what matters most for clarity, length and libel. Letters published do
editor-publisher who reserves the right to edit
—the friends and family right next
technology to interfere with our
family relationships? I mean the to you. not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs of
The opportunity to spend 'real-
family you actually live with, not time' with those you love can never this newspaper. All letters must bear the name of
your 'cyber-family'. be regained. Is spending that time the writer and include the address and
Or perhaps you have even come on the next 'like' —really worth telephone number, which will not be published. Rachel Notley’s social licence agenda
to the realization that you are losing that?
Media Release:
Newcomer Programming – National Call for Proposals
Open Letter: Letter to the Editor Policy
The Weekly Anchor welcomes
Jim Eglinski, Member of Parliament for of services, and ensuring good value for taxpayer's letters to the editor
My Yellowhead, wishes to inform constituents that Jim Eglinski money.
ViewPoint Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Yellowhead riding to complete your proposals and All letters are published at the discretion of
“I encourage all eligible applicants in the
by Adrienne Tait (IRCC) is issuing a call for proposals for the MP Yellowhead submit them before 6:00 p.m. on April 12, 2019,” the editor-publisher who reserves the right
Settlement and Resettlement Assistance programs. to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters
The National Call for Proposals (CFP) intake concluded MP Eglinski. published do not necessarily reflect the
process has been streamlined since the previous support and services to address the immediate and For the list of eligible applicants for delivering policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All
CFP to improve the experience for service essential needs of government-assisted refugees settlement and resettlement services, and for letters must bear the name of the writer
provider organizations and maximize funding and other eligible clients being resettled to Canada information on how to apply, please see: and include the address and telephone
flexibility. from overseas, such as provision of temporary https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees- number, which will not be published.
Through the Settlement Program, eligible accommodations. citizenship/news/2019/02/irccs-national-call-for-
newcomers receive the information that they need The CFP is a competitive process that improves proposals-2019.html
about life in Canada, the community in which they the settlement and integration services for For Funding Guidelines for CFP 2019, please see:
will settle, language training, help finding a job, newcomers to Canada. Proposals will be evaluated https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-
and connections with established immigrants and based on their individual advantages and other citizenship/corporate/partners-service-
Canadians. considerations, such as ensuring the proposed providers/funding/call-for-proposals-2019-
The Resettlement Assistance Program provides services are widely available, avoiding duplication settlement-and-ressetlement-funding-
MLA guidelines.html Views & News
Eric Rosendahl The Weekly Anchor 6,292 Audited Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd. Canadian by Deanna Mitchener
Media Circulation
Your Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Audit
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Local Independent Newspaper SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS! Telephone: (780) 723-5787
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Fax: (780) 723-5725 Alberta
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Weekly Newspapers
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon
Member of the Sonia Roy
Front Desk
Administration
Edson & District
Chamber of
CORRECTION Commerce Sue Ann Cassie Deanna
Apologies on my behalf to the Edson Cycling Association for a Dana McArthur Common Cindy Weisser Kushniruk Mitchener
Graphics/Layout
Publisher/Owner
misqoute of projected full cost build of the new Bike Park that is Sales Representative Reporter/Office Asst. Reporter
going in out at Willmore. In the last issue my article incorrectly said
$350,000 when actually it is a $624,000 projected cost for the full
build. Please accept my apologies and I take full blame, not the
Weekly Anchor. Deanna Mitchener
Deanna has a new photo
Jim Eglinski
MP Yellowhead
