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The headlines that shaped 2019: A Year in Review
continued from page 11
However, when more accurate final costs and invited community members to join as The fire burned approximately 800 meters
for the project were discovered, an they shared the bank's history and expressed away from the Marlboro boundaries.
application was sent to the province for an their appreciation for the community. Around 7 pm on May 19, Yellowhead
additional $2 million in grant funding under Edson CIBC opened on April 12, 1919 as County declared a Local State of Emergency
the AMWWP program. This application was the Imperial Bank of Canada and became for Millers Lake and the Marlboro area.
forwarded to the Minister of Transportation known as Edson's first official bank. On May 21 at 9:30 am, Alberta Wildfire
for approval in the 2018/2019 budget year. deemed the Marlboro fire 'Being Held' at an
“What happened in the 2018/2019 budget estimated 65 hectares given the weather
year with the province is they did not fund May 2019 conditions and the resources fighting the fire.
their [AMWWP] program at all,” said Town The Yellowhead County Local State of
of Edson Director of Corporate Services Emergency was also rescinded at this time.
Sarah Bittner. Tax impact of new
Province dissolves Multiplex presented Town Council
funding for Regional at open house supports transfer of
During an open house at the Galloway
Elder Abuse Station Museum on May 9, tax implications Rec Complex land to
Prevention for Edson residents relating to the Town and Golf Club
Yellowhead County's joint $70 million
During the April 23 Committee of the
Coordinator Multi-Use Recreation Facility were Whole meeting, Town Council expressed
presented.
Based on today's borrowing rates and support for returning the former Edson and
For the past three years, Town of Edson expected operational costs, Edson taxpayers District Recreation Complex land to the
Family and Community Support Services can expect to see an estimated $130 increase Edson Golf Club for the original sale price of
(FCSS), in cooperation with the Town of in taxes yearly per $100,000 in assessment. $1, as per request.
Hinton and Yellowhead County, has been a For an average household of $350,000, this The topic was brought forward for official
collaborative partner in the regional will equate to an estimated increase of $450 decision during the May 21 Town Council
Coordinated Community Response (CCR) per year, roughly $38 per month. meeting.
initiative. Council unanimously agreed to support the
Under the local CCR initiative, the transfer of land.
Regional Elder Abuse Prevention Local male arrested
Coordinator positon was created. Charlene
Sitar, who took on the position, worked on a after stolen truck June 2019
regular basis to better connect seniors with
resources across the region, coordinate a driven through
variety of programs, and has been a guest
speaker at events such as the Young at Heart Provincial building County declines
Seniors Conference and World Elder Abuse
Awareness Day. “She did some really good A 35 year-old local male was arrested after funding 'at this time'
work the last couple of years,” said Town of a stolen truck was driven through the Edson
Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara. “It was Provincial Building and Provincial for Yellowhead Ag
definitely very beneficial.” Courthouse causing extensive damage.
Unfortunately, the Town of Edson received RCMP was made aware of the situation Society's new arena
news that the provincial government would around 9:30 am on May 11.
no longer be providing the Taking Action Upon further investigation, it was revealed During the May 28 Yellowhead County
Against Elder Abuse Coordinated that a lone male had stolen a vehicle from Council meeting, Council further discussed
Community Reponse grant past December of the ATCO Electric compound located next to their level of support for the Yellowhead
2018, which would also dissolve the the Provincial building. The vehicle was Agricultural Society's proposed 'Chrysler
Regional Elder Abuse Prevention driven through a fence and through the east Event Centre', to be located at their current
Coordinator position. entrance of the Provincial building until the Agriculture Grounds and Riding Arena on
vehicle exited through the west side of the Rodeo Road in Edson.
“The Yellowhead Ag Society presented to
UCP's MLA Martin building. Council on April 16 [2019] looking for a
At 11 am on May 11, Kelvin Brent
Long elected MLA Zawadiuk (35) was taken into custody. funding commitment from Yellowhead
County to assist them in completing this
Zawadiuk was charged with break and
for West Yellowhead enter, dangerous operation of a motor ambitious project,” said Director of
vehicle, theft of truck, two counts of
Community Services Christopher Read.
mischief under $5000, and two counts of The Society requested a 'Letter of Financial
With 15,795 votes, UCP candidate Martin failing to comply with probation order. Commitment' from Yellowhead County
Long won the position for West Yellowhead during the April 16 meeting for the sum of
MLA during the 2019 Provincial General $521,550 to be dedicated to the new facility.
Election on April 16. Wildfire threatens During the May 21 Governance and
“It's surreal. It's very humbling to be Priorities meeting, Council agreed that the
chosen. The people of West Yellowhead have Marlboro and current information provided by the Society
spoken. They've spoken quite loudly, I did not provide enough confidence that the
believe,” said Long. Miller's Lake project will be successful.
The motion to decline funding the project
Edson CIBC communities at this time, and direct administration to
work with the Yellowhead Agriculture
On May 19, Wildfire EWF-033, located
celebrates 100 years approximately 22 km west of Edson, Society to further develop both capital and
operational plans was carried unanimously
threatened the hamlet of Marlboro, the by Council.
On April 12, Edson CIBC celebrated 100 community of Miller's Lake, and several
years as an established business in Edson residences along Range Road 195A. continued on page 14
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 12 MONDAY JANUARY 13, 2020 MONDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2019 PAGE 9
The headlines that shaped 2019: A Year in Review
continued from page 11
However, when more accurate final costs and invited community members to join as The fire burned approximately 800 meters
for the project were discovered, an they shared the bank's history and expressed away from the Marlboro boundaries.
application was sent to the province for an their appreciation for the community. Around 7 pm on May 19, Yellowhead
additional $2 million in grant funding under Edson CIBC opened on April 12, 1919 as County declared a Local State of Emergency
the AMWWP program. This application was the Imperial Bank of Canada and became for Millers Lake and the Marlboro area.
forwarded to the Minister of Transportation known as Edson's first official bank. On May 21 at 9:30 am, Alberta Wildfire
for approval in the 2018/2019 budget year. deemed the Marlboro fire 'Being Held' at an
“What happened in the 2018/2019 budget estimated 65 hectares given the weather
year with the province is they did not fund May 2019 conditions and the resources fighting the fire.
their [AMWWP] program at all,” said Town The Yellowhead County Local State of
of Edson Director of Corporate Services Emergency was also rescinded at this time.
Sarah Bittner. Tax impact of new
Province dissolves Multiplex presented Town Council
funding for Regional at open house supports transfer of
During an open house at the Galloway
Elder Abuse Station Museum on May 9, tax implications Rec Complex land to
Prevention for Edson residents relating to the Town and Golf Club
Yellowhead County's joint $70 million
During the April 23 Committee of the
Coordinator Multi-Use Recreation Facility were Whole meeting, Town Council expressed
presented.
Based on today's borrowing rates and support for returning the former Edson and
For the past three years, Town of Edson expected operational costs, Edson taxpayers District Recreation Complex land to the
Family and Community Support Services can expect to see an estimated $130 increase Edson Golf Club for the original sale price of
(FCSS), in cooperation with the Town of in taxes yearly per $100,000 in assessment. $1, as per request.
Hinton and Yellowhead County, has been a For an average household of $350,000, this The topic was brought forward for official
collaborative partner in the regional will equate to an estimated increase of $450 decision during the May 21 Town Council
Coordinated Community Response (CCR) per year, roughly $38 per month. meeting.
initiative. Council unanimously agreed to support the
Under the local CCR initiative, the transfer of land.
Regional Elder Abuse Prevention Local male arrested
Coordinator positon was created. Charlene
Sitar, who took on the position, worked on a after stolen truck June 2019
regular basis to better connect seniors with
resources across the region, coordinate a driven through
variety of programs, and has been a guest
speaker at events such as the Young at Heart Provincial building County declines
Seniors Conference and World Elder Abuse
Awareness Day. “She did some really good A 35 year-old local male was arrested after funding 'at this time'
work the last couple of years,” said Town of a stolen truck was driven through the Edson
Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara. “It was Provincial Building and Provincial for Yellowhead Ag
definitely very beneficial.” Courthouse causing extensive damage.
Unfortunately, the Town of Edson received RCMP was made aware of the situation Society's new arena
news that the provincial government would around 9:30 am on May 11.
no longer be providing the Taking Action Upon further investigation, it was revealed During the May 28 Yellowhead County
Against Elder Abuse Coordinated that a lone male had stolen a vehicle from Council meeting, Council further discussed
Community Reponse grant past December of the ATCO Electric compound located next to their level of support for the Yellowhead
2018, which would also dissolve the the Provincial building. The vehicle was Agricultural Society's proposed 'Chrysler
Regional Elder Abuse Prevention driven through a fence and through the east Event Centre', to be located at their current
Coordinator position. entrance of the Provincial building until the Agriculture Grounds and Riding Arena on
vehicle exited through the west side of the Rodeo Road in Edson.
“The Yellowhead Ag Society presented to
UCP's MLA Martin building. Council on April 16 [2019] looking for a
At 11 am on May 11, Kelvin Brent
Long elected MLA Zawadiuk (35) was taken into custody. funding commitment from Yellowhead
County to assist them in completing this
Zawadiuk was charged with break and
for West Yellowhead enter, dangerous operation of a motor ambitious project,” said Director of
vehicle, theft of truck, two counts of
Community Services Christopher Read.
mischief under $5000, and two counts of The Society requested a 'Letter of Financial
With 15,795 votes, UCP candidate Martin failing to comply with probation order. Commitment' from Yellowhead County
Long won the position for West Yellowhead during the April 16 meeting for the sum of
MLA during the 2019 Provincial General $521,550 to be dedicated to the new facility.
Election on April 16. Wildfire threatens During the May 21 Governance and
“It's surreal. It's very humbling to be Priorities meeting, Council agreed that the
chosen. The people of West Yellowhead have Marlboro and current information provided by the Society
spoken. They've spoken quite loudly, I did not provide enough confidence that the
believe,” said Long. Miller's Lake project will be successful.
The motion to decline funding the project
Edson CIBC communities at this time, and direct administration to
work with the Yellowhead Agriculture
On May 19, Wildfire EWF-033, located
celebrates 100 years approximately 22 km west of Edson, Society to further develop both capital and
operational plans was carried unanimously
threatened the hamlet of Marlboro, the by Council.
On April 12, Edson CIBC celebrated 100 community of Miller's Lake, and several
years as an established business in Edson residences along Range Road 195A. continued on page 14
