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The headlines that shaped 2019: A Year in Review



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County adopts new Parkland Lodge. (unofficial) and was thus declared County
Mayor. Eglinski was followed by Doug
The total funds now sit at $268,429.61, but
interim budget for you can still donate to the project and receive Elzinga with 310 votes, Wayne Murphy with
278 votes, Jack Williams with 159 votes,
an income tax deductible receipt.
2020 Eglinksi elected Gloria MacDonald with 77 votes and Fred
Glober with 28 votes.


After extensive reviews and discussions Yellowhead County Businesses help
over the course of three days, County
Council was presented with the 2020 Interim Mayor replace Kinette

Budget for adoption during their December
10 regular meeting. On December 16, former Yellowhead MP donations lost in
The total 2020 Interim Budget is Jim Eglinski was elected as Yellowhead
$168,338,757. This consists of capital County Mayor with an approximate 52% Chrysler fire
Edson Honda dealership catches on fire
projects ($67,456,826), operations majority.
by Cassie Kushniruk ($44,936,269), requisitions ($28,159,732), Only the mayoral position was vacant in In the wake of the fire at the Edson
contributions to local government this election, as former County Mayor, Chrysler building, a charity group called the
At approximately 5am on December 30, the Edson ($11,120,180), contributions to reserves Gerald Soroka, stepped down from his Edson Corporate Charity Challenge (ECCC)
Fire Department was made aware of a major structure ($1,257,230) and non-cash amortization position earlier this year to run for rallied local businesses to help replace the
fire at the Edson Honda dealership. ($15,408,520). Yellowhead MP. Kinette hamper donations that were lost in
Crews arrived to the scene just after 5 am to find flame In 2020, after receipt of all of the Of the 1800 ballots cast, Eglinski received the fire.
and smoke engulfing the entirety of the southwest corner outstanding information and confirmed an approximate 52% majority with 948 votes
of the building in the ATV showroom area. assessment numbers, the Final Budget will
With assistance from Yellowhead County Fire, crews be prepared for Council consideration.
were able to contain the flames in the equipment
showroom by 6:30 am; however, crews continued Edson Honda
fighting the fire for over eight hours before it was
deemed fully extinguished at 12:45 pm. dealership catches
Around 22 firefighters were on scene from both Edson DO YOU NEED
and Yellowhead County fire, along with Edson RCMP, on fire
EMS and utility crews. 5 major apparatus were also on
site, including 3 engines, an aerial unit, and a heavy
rescue truck. At approximately 5am on December 30, the BUSINESS
“The whole building has damage in some area,” stated Edson Fire Department was made aware of a
Edson Fire Chief Tyler Robinson. “The main major structure fire at the Edson Honda
showroom/reception area has heavy smoke and water dealership.
damage. The Parts and Services area and the ATV Crews arrived to the scene just after 5 am
showroom is a complete write off. The service bays to find flame and smoke engulfing the CARDS?
have minor smoke and water damage. entirety of the southwest corner of the
building in the ATV showroom area.
With assistance from Yellowhead County
Fire, crews were able to contain the flames in
the equipment showroom by 6:30 am; NEED MORE
however, crews continued fighting the fire
for over eight hours before it was deemed
fully extinguished at 12:45 pm. BUSINESS CARDS
Around 22 firefighters were on scene from
both Edson and Yellowhead County fire,
along with Edson RCMP, EMS and utility
crews. 5 major apparatus were also on site, OR WANT NEW ONES
including 3 engines, an aerial unit, and a
heavy rescue truck.
“The whole building has damage in some DESIGNED?
area,” stated Edson Fire Chief Tyler
Robinson. “The main showroom/reception
area has heavy smoke and water damage.
The Parts and Services area and the ATV
showroom is a complete write off. The
service bays have minor smoke and water Come get your cards
damage.


Parkland Lodge done at The Anchor.

Fundraising team

meets $250,000 goal THE WEEKLY ANCHOR


for new furniture


After over three years of fundraising, the 5040 3rd Ave.
Parkland Lodge Fundraising Team met their
780-723-5787
$250,000 goal to purchase furniture for the
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