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KENNEDY K Not all dentures are created equally. We specialize in providing comfortable & natural looking dentures.
DENTURE DENTURE
KENNEDY
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE CLINIC CLINIC Come see us and we will show you the difference!
Day
Day 780-723-7655 Quality caring service • New dentures, reline and repairs • Partial dentures and implant over-dentures
Seniors may be eligible for Dental Assistance for the Seniors Program
Nov. 11 4902-5th Ave, Edson Small Business Business of Canadian
Alberta
Media Circulation
‘Lest we Association of the Year 2009 Award Winner the Year 2010 Audit
CHRISTMAS EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER
Forget’
SPECIAL
See Page 3
Parkland Lodge Furnishing SIDEWALK SEE INSIDE The Weekly SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS for this week’s specials
Fundraiser receives Christmas CONTEST WWW VOL. 29, NO. 50. 30, NO. 5 780-725-4424 YI Girls Night Out!
780-725-4424
VOL
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018AY, February 4, 2019
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
MOND
EDITION
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! 2016! Letters to Santa, Win A Bighorn Country’s potential sponsored by The Weekly Anchor
Greetings & More!
see story page 7 Valentine’s
Day Gift! impact on regional economy
ENERGY & OIL
IN PAPER
FEATURE: CONTEST! by Cassie Kushniruk the Bighorn Country proposal. government claims the purpose might affect oil and gas
B i g h o r n C o u n t r y w i l l of the proposal is to “conserve exploration, the forestry
ENERGY see page 14 On November 23, Alberta encompass public lands from the the natural landscapes while industry, local jobs, and off-road
Rotary TOWN EDUCATION FCSS Environment and Parks Minister boundary of Banff National Park e n c o u r a g i n g e c o n o m i c , vehicle use.
Shannon Phillips and Premier eastward towards Drayton Valley recreation, and tourism
WELLNESS Kicks IN ACTION! Edson Fire Dept Rachel Notley announced the including Clearwater County, opportunities”, residents, Brazeau County, Reeve Bart
In a statement issued by
province's plan to “expand, most of Brazeau County, and the businesses, ATV users, and area Guyon stated that the County
into
Family &
amend, or create four new parks, current Bighorn Backcountry officials including the Brazeau will not be able to afford
Community
PROJECT Gear see pages 25-28 continues four recreation areas, and two management area. County Council have all raised reductions to the industries that
public land use zones” as part of
W h i l e t h e p r o v i n c i a l concerns about how the project
Support Services
continued pg 2
lifesaving MFR
achievements
program...
P.C. PARTY and obstacles... Edson 4-H Multi Club
see page 4
see page 8 Lend a Hand...
SPORTS
Alberta Edson Figure
Culture Days Skating Club’s
Annual
Showcase...
see pgs 24-25 see pages 24-25
Tip of the Hat: COMMENT
Letter to the Editor
Tragedy,
Comedy or
'Spooktacular' Halloween Haunt continued pg 11 Farce...
see page 11
brings local youth together REAL ESTATE
Edson and Area’s
Best Source for
Real Estate
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca and agents in our area. photo Cassie Kushniruk
Look inside to see
the best in real estate
Members of the Edson 4H Multi Club volunteered at the Edson and District Public Library as they celebrated Family Literacy Day
EDSON and commemorated the library's 75th Anniversary. submitted (see story and photos page 12) AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
780-725-9739 Glenwood Park Veterinary Clinic For all your glass and window needs
Glenwood Park Veterinary Clinic
NEW VET CLINIC IN EDSON! call 723-4042
NEW VET CLINIC IN EDSON!
Does your pet have: bad breath, itching, ear infection?
Papa John’s ad pulled see Sue 5529 3 Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1L6 Ph: 780-725-0133 (1995) LTD. 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042 Fax: 723-5663
Does your pet need annual shots, surgery, vet check?
5529 3 Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1L6
Ph: 780-725-0133
info@gparkvet.com
Fax: 780-725-0136
info@gparkvet.com Fax: 780-725-0136 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta
GRAD PROMOTION: FEB. 11 - MAR. 2
GRAD PROMOTION: FEB. 11 - MAR. 2
Better Ingredients, Better P
Better Ingredients, Better Pizzaizza
Check
Check
NOW
NOW
HIRING!
HIRING! Hours: 11 am - 11 pm Sun. to Thurs.; 11 am to 1 am Fri. and Sat. Facebook Store Hours: Mon 10-6, Tues 10-6, Wed 10-6, Thurs 10-8, Fri 106-, Sat 10-5, Sun CLOSEDues 10-6, Wed 10-6, Thurs 10-8, Fri 106-, Sat 10-5, Sun CLOSED Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
Facebook
780-725-9393
We will help you look your best on your big day!
We will help you look your best on your big day!
780-725-9393
for
for
780-723-6677
Apply
Apply
Call to book your appointment:
Call to book your appointment: 780-723-6677
more
more
Within
Within
Across from Independent Foods
details!
details!
Store Hours: Mon 10-6, T
BEST DEALS ONLINE ONL
BEST DEALS ONLINE ONLY! papajohns.comY! papajohns.com
780-723-6677
Explosion and fire destroy local business
continued pg 2
KENNEDY K Not all dentures are created equally. We specialize in providing comfortable & natural looking dentures.
DENTURE DENTURE
KENNEDY
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE CLINIC CLINIC Come see us and we will show you the difference!
Day
Day 780-723-7655 Quality caring service • New dentures, reline and repairs • Partial dentures and implant over-dentures
Seniors may be eligible for Dental Assistance for the Seniors Program
Nov. 11 4902-5th Ave, Edson Small Business Business of Canadian
Alberta
Media Circulation
‘Lest we Association of the Year 2009 Award Winner the Year 2010 Audit
CHRISTMAS EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER
Forget’
SPECIAL
See Page 3
Parkland Lodge Furnishing SIDEWALK SEE INSIDE The Weekly SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS for this week’s specials
Fundraiser receives Christmas CONTEST WWW VOL. 29, NO. 50. 30, NO. 5 780-725-4424 YI Girls Night Out!
780-725-4424
VOL
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018AY, February 4, 2019
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
MOND
EDITION
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! 2016! Letters to Santa, Win A Bighorn Country’s potential sponsored by The Weekly Anchor
Greetings & More!
see story page 7 Valentine’s
Day Gift! impact on regional economy
ENERGY & OIL
IN PAPER
FEATURE: CONTEST! by Cassie Kushniruk the Bighorn Country proposal. government claims the purpose might affect oil and gas
B i g h o r n C o u n t r y w i l l of the proposal is to “conserve exploration, the forestry
ENERGY see page 14 On November 23, Alberta encompass public lands from the the natural landscapes while industry, local jobs, and off-road
Rotary TOWN EDUCATION FCSS Environment and Parks Minister boundary of Banff National Park e n c o u r a g i n g e c o n o m i c , vehicle use.
Shannon Phillips and Premier eastward towards Drayton Valley recreation, and tourism
WELLNESS Kicks IN ACTION! Edson Fire Dept Rachel Notley announced the including Clearwater County, opportunities”, residents, Brazeau County, Reeve Bart
In a statement issued by
province's plan to “expand, most of Brazeau County, and the businesses, ATV users, and area Guyon stated that the County
into
Family &
amend, or create four new parks, current Bighorn Backcountry officials including the Brazeau will not be able to afford
Community
PROJECT Gear see pages 25-28 continues four recreation areas, and two management area. County Council have all raised reductions to the industries that
public land use zones” as part of
W h i l e t h e p r o v i n c i a l concerns about how the project
Support Services
continued pg 2
lifesaving MFR
achievements
program...
P.C. PARTY and obstacles... Edson 4-H Multi Club
see page 4
see page 8 Lend a Hand...
SPORTS
Alberta Edson Figure
Culture Days Skating Club’s
Annual
Showcase...
see pgs 24-25 see pages 24-25
Tip of the Hat: COMMENT
Letter to the Editor
Tragedy,
Comedy or
'Spooktacular' Halloween Haunt continued pg 11 Farce...
see page 11
brings local youth together REAL ESTATE
Edson and Area’s
Best Source for
Real Estate
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca and agents in our area. photo Cassie Kushniruk
Look inside to see
the best in real estate
Members of the Edson 4H Multi Club volunteered at the Edson and District Public Library as they celebrated Family Literacy Day
EDSON and commemorated the library's 75th Anniversary. submitted (see story and photos page 12) AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
780-725-9739 Glenwood Park Veterinary Clinic For all your glass and window needs
Glenwood Park Veterinary Clinic
NEW VET CLINIC IN EDSON! call 723-4042
NEW VET CLINIC IN EDSON!
Does your pet have: bad breath, itching, ear infection?
Papa John’s ad pulled see Sue 5529 3 Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1L6 Ph: 780-725-0133 (1995) LTD. 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042 Fax: 723-5663
Does your pet need annual shots, surgery, vet check?
5529 3 Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1L6
Ph: 780-725-0133
info@gparkvet.com
Fax: 780-725-0136
info@gparkvet.com Fax: 780-725-0136 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta
GRAD PROMOTION: FEB. 11 - MAR. 2
GRAD PROMOTION: FEB. 11 - MAR. 2
Better Ingredients, Better P
Better Ingredients, Better Pizzaizza
Check
Check
NOW
NOW
HIRING!
HIRING! Hours: 11 am - 11 pm Sun. to Thurs.; 11 am to 1 am Fri. and Sat. Facebook Store Hours: Mon 10-6, Tues 10-6, Wed 10-6, Thurs 10-8, Fri 106-, Sat 10-5, Sun CLOSEDues 10-6, Wed 10-6, Thurs 10-8, Fri 106-, Sat 10-5, Sun CLOSED Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
780-725-9393
We will help you look your best on your big day!
We will help you look your best on your big day!
780-725-9393
for
for
780-723-6677
Apply
Apply
Call to book your appointment:
Call to book your appointment: 780-723-6677
more
more
Within
Within
Across from Independent Foods
details!
details!
Store Hours: Mon 10-6, T
BEST DEALS ONLINE ONL
BEST DEALS ONLINE ONLY! papajohns.comY! papajohns.com
780-723-6677
Explosion and fire destroy local business
continued pg 2
