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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 4, 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
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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. Dear Sir, harassed, some of them verbally 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 Weekly Anchor Welcomes Letters to the Editor
Edson & District
Chamber of
carbon price of $20 per tonne for 2019? and two of them seriously, but she All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who
Commerce
More tax dollars out of hardworking Albertan's pockets, for no significant results —plain and A front page story in last wouldn't give details Wednesday” reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters published do Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Sonia Roy Cassie Deanna
Common
simple. Tuesday's Edmonton Journal and “her office also confirmed that 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
featured a rookie UCP candidate in RCMP received two complaints”? number, which will not be published. The Weekly Anchor - Your Local Independent Newspaper
southern Alberta who misplaced the [National Post, Jan. 9, 2019] All claims of errors in advertisements must be received in writing by the publisher within 5 days after the first publication. The
decimal in a tweet about her Anchor is responsible to supply one ad proof upon customer request. Liability for errors or failure to publish is limited to the
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church's carbon tax bill. This was Unfortunately for her, the RCMP or the publisher. Material published may not be copied or reproduced without the expressed written permission of the
publisher. Subscriptions available upon request.
probably innocuous enough on its went public with the facts that no, From the
own until Party leader Jason they had received no complaints, Publisher’s Desk
Kenney retweeted it, whereupon it were not conducting any Dana McArthur
suddenly became front page news. investigations, and were not aware
of any harassment, intimidation or
A second story in the same issue threats in connection with the
reported on the NDP's reaction to hearings.
the error, calling it a “Trump-esque Help Guide Parks Canada
political strategy” and saying Did Ms. Phillips learn anything Priorities of the Rocky Mountain Region
“Kenney's retweet was part of a when her ham fisted attempt to Letter to the Editor Policy
Riding Update: pattern of pushing misinformation create a false narrative on the The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the Editor
to stir anger.” Bighorn hearing cancellations blew Jim Eglinski All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-
Open Letter: up in her face? Apparently not, as publisher who reserves the right to edit for clarity,
The article went on with her spokesman in last week's MP Yellowhead length and libel. Letters published do not necessarily
unbelievably delicious irony, to Journal proved, and to use his own reflect the policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All
quote a spokesman for Environment words, “It's more than OTTAWA: Jim Eglinski, Member of Parliament for Yellowhead, is letters must bear the name of the writer and include the
pleased to advise that Parks Canada is seeking your views and ideas
Misadventures and Parks Minister Shannon disappointing.” In fact, if it were on the future of the seven mountain national parks. address and telephone number, which will not be
published.
not so sad it would be hilarious!
Phillips, “All candidates for public
Canada's mountain national parks are some of the oldest national
office and their leaders have a
The immortal bard William
1885. Yoho and Glacier national parks followed closely in 1886 and
responsibility to check the facts and Shakespeare must have often parks in Canada. Banff was Canada's first national park established in
think critically before sharing thought when he sat down to put Waterton Lakes National Park was added in 1895. Jasper National
information on social media. It's quill to parchment, “Shall I write a Park was established in 1907 and Mt. Revelstoke National Park
joined in 1914. Kootenay is the youngest of the mountain national
more than disappointing.” Comedy? Or a Tragedy? Do I parks having been established in 1920. Rachel Notley’s social licence agenda
want to make people laugh? Or Our mountain national parks are internationally well-known for
Is this the same Shannon Phillips cry?” their breathtaking landscapes, incredible visitor experiences, and
Media Release: who a few weeks ago abruptly remarkable biodiversity. We need to preserve these marvellous
places,” said MP Eglinski.
cancelled public hearings in those Our NDP Gong Show faces no Parks Canada will be consulting on and developing all seven
Open Letter: communities most affected by her such dilemma. Their latest attempt management plans for the mountain parks at the same time to Letter to the Editor Policy
government's pre-election plans for to manufacture the same public facilitate landscape level planning and develop common approaches The Weekly Anchor welcomes
the Bighorn Country, citing “stories indignation and protest over a across the region. All Canadians, including youth and newcomers, letters to the editor
My of Albertans afraid to attend misplaced decimal point as are encouraged to get involved and help shape the future of the
mountain national parks.
ViewPoint community events, Albertans spontaneously erupted last month The first stage of public engagement is now underway for Banff, All letters are published at the discretion of
by Adrienne Tait berated in public, Albertans when they cancelled public Jasper, Yoho, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks the editor-publisher who reserves the right
followed home, and Albertans hearings around their Bighorn land and will run to April 30, 2019. to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters
feeling intimidated to not speak grab, only proves yet again that the Management plans for the mountain national parks are due in 2020. published do not necessarily reflect the
their mind or participate in this only script they can write is Farce – Based on the input received, Parks Canada will develop individual policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All
important discussion …We do not making us laugh and cry at the draft management plans for further review input during a second letters must bear the name of the writer
and include the address and telephone
stage of public engagement expected in early 2020. Feedback
feel we can guarantee the public's same time! collected during the second stage will help to finalize each number, which will not be published.
safety or freedom from intimidation management plan in 2020.
at this time”? Sincerely, “I encourage stakeholder organizations, from Indigenous peoples,
Clyde Corser, campaign manager and from local communities and visitors to provide their input in
The same Shannon Phillips who for West Yellowhead UCP helping to shape and guide the priorities for each of the mountain
then double down saying, “nine candidate Martin Long national parks through the development of individual management
plans,” concluded MP Eglinski.
government officials have been Further information can be found at:
MLA http://www.letstalkmountainparks.ca Views & News
Eric Rosendahl 6,292 Audited Canadian by Deanna Mitchener
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
The Weekly Anchor Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Media Circulation
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P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Your 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
Local Independent Newspaper Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Weekly Newspapers
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon Publisher/Owner
CORRECTION Sue Ann Cassie Deanna
Apologies on my behalf to the Edson Cycling Association for a Common Cindy Weisser Sonia Roy Kushniruk Mitchener
Front Desk
Graphics/Layout
misqoute of projected full cost build of the new Bike Park that is Sales Representative Administration 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
Member of the
Edson & District
Chamber of Deanna has a new photo
Commerce
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 4, 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! Letter to the Editor: 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
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to have any significantly measurable effect on carbon or climate change. Environment Canada Tragedy, Comedy or Farce? 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. Dear Sir, harassed, some of them verbally 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 Weekly Anchor Welcomes Letters to the Editor
Edson & District
Chamber of
carbon price of $20 per tonne for 2019? and two of them seriously, but she All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who
Commerce
More tax dollars out of hardworking Albertan's pockets, for no significant results —plain and A front page story in last wouldn't give details Wednesday” reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters published do Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Sonia Roy Cassie Deanna
Common
simple. Tuesday's Edmonton Journal and “her office also confirmed that 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
featured a rookie UCP candidate in RCMP received two complaints”? number, which will not be published. The Weekly Anchor - Your Local Independent Newspaper
southern Alberta who misplaced the [National Post, Jan. 9, 2019] All claims of errors in advertisements must be received in writing by the publisher within 5 days after the first publication. The
decimal in a tweet about her 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
church's carbon tax bill. This was Unfortunately for her, the RCMP or the publisher. Material published may not be copied or reproduced without the expressed written permission of the
publisher. Subscriptions available upon request.
probably innocuous enough on its went public with the facts that no, From the
own until Party leader Jason they had received no complaints, Publisher’s Desk
Kenney retweeted it, whereupon it were not conducting any Dana McArthur
suddenly became front page news. investigations, and were not aware
of any harassment, intimidation or
A second story in the same issue threats in connection with the
reported on the NDP's reaction to hearings.
the error, calling it a “Trump-esque Help Guide Parks Canada
political strategy” and saying Did Ms. Phillips learn anything Priorities of the Rocky Mountain Region
“Kenney's retweet was part of a when her ham fisted attempt to Letter to the Editor Policy
Riding Update: pattern of pushing misinformation create a false narrative on the The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the Editor
to stir anger.” Bighorn hearing cancellations blew Jim Eglinski All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-
Open Letter: up in her face? Apparently not, as publisher who reserves the right to edit for clarity,
The article went on with her spokesman in last week's MP Yellowhead length and libel. Letters published do not necessarily
unbelievably delicious irony, to Journal proved, and to use his own reflect the policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All
quote a spokesman for Environment words, “It's more than OTTAWA: Jim Eglinski, Member of Parliament for Yellowhead, is letters must bear the name of the writer and include the
pleased to advise that Parks Canada is seeking your views and ideas
Misadventures and Parks Minister Shannon disappointing.” In fact, if it were on the future of the seven mountain national parks. address and telephone number, which will not be
published.
not so sad it would be hilarious!
Phillips, “All candidates for public
Canada's mountain national parks are some of the oldest national
office and their leaders have a
The immortal bard William
1885. Yoho and Glacier national parks followed closely in 1886 and
responsibility to check the facts and Shakespeare must have often parks in Canada. Banff was Canada's first national park established in
think critically before sharing thought when he sat down to put Waterton Lakes National Park was added in 1895. Jasper National
information on social media. It's quill to parchment, “Shall I write a Park was established in 1907 and Mt. Revelstoke National Park
joined in 1914. Kootenay is the youngest of the mountain national
more than disappointing.” Comedy? Or a Tragedy? Do I parks having been established in 1920. Rachel Notley’s social licence agenda
want to make people laugh? Or Our mountain national parks are internationally well-known for
Is this the same Shannon Phillips cry?” their breathtaking landscapes, incredible visitor experiences, and
Media Release: who a few weeks ago abruptly remarkable biodiversity. We need to preserve these marvellous
places,” said MP Eglinski.
cancelled public hearings in those Our NDP Gong Show faces no Parks Canada will be consulting on and developing all seven
Open Letter: communities most affected by her such dilemma. Their latest attempt management plans for the mountain parks at the same time to Letter to the Editor Policy
government's pre-election plans for to manufacture the same public facilitate landscape level planning and develop common approaches The Weekly Anchor welcomes
the Bighorn Country, citing “stories indignation and protest over a across the region. All Canadians, including youth and newcomers, letters to the editor
My of Albertans afraid to attend misplaced decimal point as are encouraged to get involved and help shape the future of the
mountain national parks.
ViewPoint community events, Albertans spontaneously erupted last month The first stage of public engagement is now underway for Banff, All letters are published at the discretion of
by Adrienne Tait berated in public, Albertans when they cancelled public Jasper, Yoho, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks the editor-publisher who reserves the right
followed home, and Albertans hearings around their Bighorn land and will run to April 30, 2019. to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters
feeling intimidated to not speak grab, only proves yet again that the Management plans for the mountain national parks are due in 2020. published do not necessarily reflect the
their mind or participate in this only script they can write is Farce – Based on the input received, Parks Canada will develop individual policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All
important discussion …We do not making us laugh and cry at the draft management plans for further review input during a second letters must bear the name of the writer
and include the address and telephone
stage of public engagement expected in early 2020. Feedback
feel we can guarantee the public's same time! collected during the second stage will help to finalize each number, which will not be published.
safety or freedom from intimidation management plan in 2020.
at this time”? Sincerely, “I encourage stakeholder organizations, from Indigenous peoples,
Clyde Corser, campaign manager and from local communities and visitors to provide their input in
The same Shannon Phillips who for West Yellowhead UCP helping to shape and guide the priorities for each of the mountain
then double down saying, “nine candidate Martin Long national parks through the development of individual management
plans,” concluded MP Eglinski.
government officials have been Further information can be found at:
MLA http://www.letstalkmountainparks.ca Views & News
Eric Rosendahl 6,292 Audited Canadian by Deanna Mitchener
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
The Weekly Anchor Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Media Circulation
Audit
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Your 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
Local Independent Newspaper Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Weekly Newspapers
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association Dana McArthur
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon Publisher/Owner
CORRECTION Sue Ann Cassie Deanna
Apologies on my behalf to the Edson Cycling Association for a Common Cindy Weisser Sonia Roy Kushniruk Mitchener
Front Desk
Graphics/Layout
misqoute of projected full cost build of the new Bike Park that is Sales Representative Administration 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
Member of the
Edson & District
Chamber of Deanna has a new photo
Commerce
Jim Eglinski
MP Yellowhead
