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Red Brick requests Town for annual grant funding increase









































During Town Council's Committee of the Whole meeting on January 28, the Red Brick Arts Centre & Museum requested a 20% increase to their annual grant
funding over a three-year period. Pictured are Red Brick representatives Joanne Bellmond and Joanne Fossheim. photo Cassie Kushniruk


by Cassie Kushniruk has provided $15,000 would send us between
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in annual grant funds to $60,000-$65,000. Last P
At Town Council's the Red Brick for the time we went, it was
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE Committee of the last 10 years. $35,000.” Sponsored by Jiffy Lube
Professional Di
Professional Digital gital Whole meeting on “ C o s t s o f Councillor Jacqui
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Passport System stem January 28, the Red m a i n t e n a n c e a n d Currie asked what the
photos ready Brick Arts Centre & o p e r a t i o n h a v e Red Brick's operating
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Museum requested an increased significantly costs were for 2019.
in minutes nutes increase to their annual over that period of Fossheim said, “Total
in mi
while you wait... grant funding provided time,” said Fossheim. costs were $156,000
while you wait...
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
T by the Town. “The consumer price and total revenues were
“The Red Brick was index over that 10-year $168,000. Of that, we
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson built in 1913 and was period has increased by have approximately
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7 one of the finest schools 19%.” between $85,000- Edson's Senior's Drop In Centre
Fossheim continued, $95,000 for our staff.”
in the province at that
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D time,” said Red Brick “With all these factors Rentals and leases Located at 4836 7th Avenue
representative Joanne i n m i n d , w e account for 42.3% of
Fossheim. “Today, it's a respectfully request a the Red Brick's annual Call - 780-723-5777
municipal historic funding increase of revenue, which is Office Hours: Monday to Thursday - 9 am to 4 pm.
r e s o u r c e a n d a $1000 in 2020, a s u p p l e m e n t e d b y No Cabin Fever Here - February Activities
provincially accredited funding increase of fundraising efforts
museum.” $1000 in 2021, and a (26.5%), municipal Feb 7th - Jamboree - starts at 7.00 pm
The Red Brick is funding increase of funding (12.7%),
Remember to drop off your independently owned $1000 in 2022. This donations (7.6%) and Feb 14th - Valentine's Breakfast - starts at 10.00 am to 1.00 pm
donations for the and operated by the represents a 20% grants (4.8%). Feb 20th - General Meeting - starts at 3.00 pm
EDSON FOOD BANK E d s o n C u l t u r a l increase over the three This item will be Feb 22nd - Crib Tournament - starts at 1.00 pm - must register prior
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys Heritage Organization years, which essentially brought forward at a Whist every Thursday evening - starts at 7.00 pm
(ECHO), relying on matches the CPI future Town Council
or the Edson Food Bank fundraising, donations, increase.” meeting for official Cribbage every Monday evening - starts at 7.00 pm
and sponsorships to Fossheim added that decision. Pool every Monday/ Wednesday & Friday - starts at 10.00 am to 12.00
The Food Bank will be open keep its programs the group is actively noon
two Thursday evenings, running. researching grant There is also a Soup and Sandwich lunch every Tuesday from 11:30am to
the second and last Thursday of “ We h a v e b e e n sources and community 1pm, and Crib every Monday starting at 7pm.
the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. working hard to provide p a r t n e r s t o h e l p Cabin Rentals and Catering Available - New Memberships Welcome.
Open regular hours every cultural needs for our continue funding their
town, along with o p e r a t i o n s a n d
Tuesday from 9-11 am. p r e s e r v i n g t h e programs. Please call the Cabin between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday or Thursday. The Cabin also prepares frozen meals for
educational history of Mayor Kevin Zahara purchase.
LEAVE PHOTO this area,” Fossheim asked, “The $15,000 The cabin is a great place to stay involved with your community, socialize
stated. “We have [grant funding] per
and do so many activities. They are always hosting different activities
780-723-1350 enjoyed success in year— does that each month, so please stay tuned for up coming events.
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. VALENTINE’S those efforts and our include the rent for the
facility utilization has F a m i l y C e n t r e ? ”
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. DAY CONTEST i n c r e a s e d v e r y Fossheim replied, “No,
Food Bank located at significantly over the that's over and above.” We Change More Than Just Your Motor Oil ...
4511 5th Ave., Edson last few years.” Councillor Trevor Let us Tune-Up Your Fuel System!
Fossheim added, “In Bevan asked if the
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor promoting our facility, group still participates * Transmission Fluid * Cooling System Fluid * Driveline Fluids
we have strived to keep in fundraising casinos. WARRANTY APPROVED - NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY
tickets and registration Fossheim said, “Yes,
fees at a level that all we go up to Fort
Remember to drop off your area residents can McMurray every year-
participate regardless of and-a-half to two years.
donations for the t h e i r e c o n o m i c But that funding is
EDSON FOOD BANK situation.” really dropping. At one 5220 4 Avenue Ph: 712-5333
Edson, AB
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys The Town of Edson point in time they Fax: 712-5358
or the Edson Food Bank

The Food Bank will be open two Thursday evenings,
the second and last Thursday of the Month
6:45-8:00 pm.
Open regular hours every Tuesday from
9-11 am.
780-723-1350
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson
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