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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 JANUARY 14, 2018 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! 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 Make 2019 your best year... From the Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Association
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to have any significantly measurable effect on carbon or climate change. Environment Canada Publisher’s Desk 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 Dana McArthur
roughly 70 cents to a litre of gas) —political suicide. Letter to the Editor Policy
Member of the
So why has Alberta's NDP government been so far ahead of the federally mandated minimum A new year is no means is it The Weekly Anchor Welcomes Letters to the Editor
Edson & District
Chamber of
carbon price of $20 per tonne for 2019? upon us and it is Views & News good to avoid a 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 time for another by Deanna Mitchener stressful situation reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters published do Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Sonia Roy Cassie Deanna
Kushniruk
simple. fresh start. Some that needs to be not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All letters Sales Representative Graphics/Layout Administration Reporter/Office Asst. Mitchener
Common
Front Desk
Reporter
must bear the name of the writer and include the address and telephone
may make New addressed. The number, which will not be published. The Weekly Anchor - Your Local Independent Newspaper
Year's Resolutions while others really sooner you can deal with it the better All claims of errors in advertisements must be received in writing by the publisher within 5 days after the first publication. The
couldn't be bothered with the idea. it is on your health. 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
Whether you believe in making The Four A's to help avoid stress or the publisher. Material published may not be copied or reproduced without the expressed written permission of the
resolutions or not making new goals start with learning how to avoid, alter, publisher. Subscriptions available upon request.
and lifestyle changes can be good for adapt, and accept. Learn how to say
the soul. Change should involve what no and know your limits and stick
is truly important to you and just not with them. Take control of your
what may seem important to those environment and if possible avoid
around you. environments that cause you undue
Focus on what you truly want for stress.
yourself and your family then follow Some stressors are out of our control
that passion and work towards your such as the loss of a loved one, a
dream. Stay focused on one or two serious illness, or losing a job. In
Riding Update: main goals rather than setting up a situations we have no control over, we Letter to the Editor Policy
bunch of new goals, and losing them
can control the way we choose to
Open Letter: all in the shuffle. react to them.
Be persistent each and every day to A take charge approach and a The Weekly Anchor welcomes
work even just a little towards your positive attitude can help reduce stress Letters to the Editor
goal. If you have a setback don't be but it is also important to take 'me'
hard on yourself, it happens so try not
Misadventures to stress about it or get discouraged. time. Nurturing ourselves is a All letters are published at the discretion of
necessity not a luxury. If you do not
the editor-publisher who reserves the right
There are all kinds of stressors out
look after your own needs first you
there and realizing that you're in will no longer be able to assist others. to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters
control of your life is the foundation Make time for activities that bring you published do not necessarily reflect the
of being able to manage stress. joy and ensure you get enough sleep. policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All
Too much stress can narrow your Be kind to yourself and to others and letters must bear the name of the writer and Rachel Notley’s social licence agenda
ability to think clearly, function enjoy each and every day. Volunteer include the address and telephone number,
Letter to the Editor: effectively, and enjoy life and those in the community or try something which will not be published.
around you. Stress can sometimes be new —and make 2019 your best year
Media Release: hard to identify so focus on what helps ever.
you feel calm and in control. But by
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The Weekly Anchor welcomes
Open Letter: letters to the editor
My
ViewPoint Edson Mayor pens letter to Minister on National Mountain Pine Beetle Epidemic Jim Eglinski All letters are published at the discretion of
by Adrienne Tait the editor-publisher who reserves the right
to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters
MP Yellowhead published do not necessarily reflect the
Honourable Amarjeet Sohi hotter, allowing the fires to grow faster and the next five years. As we understand, this
Minister of Natural Resources making them more difficult to extinguish. request is made in conjunction with their policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All
House of Commons, Ottawa These fires have led to devastation for many commitment to contribute $100 million of their letters must bear the name of the writer
families and communities. The infested trees own. This money will aid our Province in the and include the address and telephone
Dear Honourable Sohi: are also lower quality and, as a result, have battle against the MPB and will hopefully get number, which will not be published.
fewer uses in the forestry industry. If this us one step closer to eliminating the Mountain
Re: National Mountain Pine Beetle Epidemic infestation does not get under control, it will Pine Beetle and ensuring it cannot spread across
have significant negative impacts on this our beautiful Country.
The Mountain Pine Beetle (MPB) infestation industry, which is already feeling the burden of We thank you in advance for your thoughtful
is of growing concern in Western Canada. It has the MPB. As a region which has a large forestry consideration of this important issue.
already spread from British Columbia through sector, we recognize the impacts its' downturn
MLA to Alberta and is quickly making its way could have on our economy and our citizens. Yours truly,
We are hopeful that the Government of
Eric Rosendahl towards Saskatchewan. Should this happen, it is Canada will honour the Alberta Government's TOWN OF EDSON
only a matter of time before the infestation
Kevin Zahara
spreads across Canada and through the Boreal request for $95 million dollars of funding over Mayor, Town of Edson
Forest.
The Alberta Government has expended $500
million dollars to date in an attempt to eradicate
the MPB. While they have been successful in The Weekly Anchor 6,292 Audited 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Canadian
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
Media Circulation
slowing the progression, the MPB continues to Your Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Audit
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS!
Fax: (780) 723-5725
spread. Their efforts have also been hindered by Local Independent Newspaper OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Association
Alberta
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
Weekly Newspapers
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recent warm winters. Without the usual long, CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Dana McArthur
Publisher/Owner
cold, harsh winters, the MPB has been able to
Member of the
survive year round. Edson & District
CORRECTION The MPB has also contributed to the major Chamber of
Apologies on my behalf to the Edson Cycling Association for a forest fires that have been experienced in BC Commerce Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Sonia Roy Cassie Mitchener
Deanna
Front Desk
Kushniruk
Common
misqoute of projected full cost build of the new Bike Park that is and Alberta, recently. The infested trees burn Sales Representative Graphics/Layout 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
Deanna has a new photo
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 JANUARY 14, 2018 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! 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 Make 2019 your best year... From the Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Association
Weekly Newspapers
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call
to have any significantly measurable effect on carbon or climate change. Environment Canada Publisher’s Desk 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 Dana McArthur
roughly 70 cents to a litre of gas) —political suicide. Letter to the Editor Policy
Member of the
So why has Alberta's NDP government been so far ahead of the federally mandated minimum A new year is no means is it The Weekly Anchor Welcomes Letters to the Editor
Edson & District
Chamber of
carbon price of $20 per tonne for 2019? upon us and it is Views & News good to avoid a 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 time for another by Deanna Mitchener stressful situation reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters published do Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Sonia Roy Cassie Deanna
Kushniruk
simple. fresh start. Some that needs to be not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All letters Sales Representative Graphics/Layout Administration Reporter/Office Asst. Mitchener
Common
Front Desk
Reporter
must bear the name of the writer and include the address and telephone
may make New addressed. The number, which will not be published. The Weekly Anchor - Your Local Independent Newspaper
Year's Resolutions while others really sooner you can deal with it the better All claims of errors in advertisements must be received in writing by the publisher within 5 days after the first publication. The
couldn't be bothered with the idea. it is on your health. 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
Whether you believe in making The Four A's to help avoid stress or the publisher. Material published may not be copied or reproduced without the expressed written permission of the
resolutions or not making new goals start with learning how to avoid, alter, publisher. Subscriptions available upon request.
and lifestyle changes can be good for adapt, and accept. Learn how to say
the soul. Change should involve what no and know your limits and stick
is truly important to you and just not with them. Take control of your
what may seem important to those environment and if possible avoid
around you. environments that cause you undue
Focus on what you truly want for stress.
yourself and your family then follow Some stressors are out of our control
that passion and work towards your such as the loss of a loved one, a
dream. Stay focused on one or two serious illness, or losing a job. In
Riding Update: main goals rather than setting up a situations we have no control over, we Letter to the Editor Policy
bunch of new goals, and losing them
can control the way we choose to
Open Letter: all in the shuffle. react to them.
Be persistent each and every day to A take charge approach and a The Weekly Anchor welcomes
work even just a little towards your positive attitude can help reduce stress Letters to the Editor
goal. If you have a setback don't be but it is also important to take 'me'
hard on yourself, it happens so try not
Misadventures to stress about it or get discouraged. time. Nurturing ourselves is a All letters are published at the discretion of
necessity not a luxury. If you do not
the editor-publisher who reserves the right
There are all kinds of stressors out
look after your own needs first you
there and realizing that you're in will no longer be able to assist others. to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters
control of your life is the foundation Make time for activities that bring you published do not necessarily reflect the
of being able to manage stress. joy and ensure you get enough sleep. policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All
Too much stress can narrow your Be kind to yourself and to others and letters must bear the name of the writer and Rachel Notley’s social licence agenda
ability to think clearly, function enjoy each and every day. Volunteer include the address and telephone number,
Letter to the Editor: effectively, and enjoy life and those in the community or try something which will not be published.
around you. Stress can sometimes be new —and make 2019 your best year
Media Release: hard to identify so focus on what helps ever.
you feel calm and in control. But by
Letter to the Editor Policy
The Weekly Anchor welcomes
Open Letter: letters to the editor
My
ViewPoint Edson Mayor pens letter to Minister on National Mountain Pine Beetle Epidemic Jim Eglinski All letters are published at the discretion of
by Adrienne Tait the editor-publisher who reserves the right
to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters
MP Yellowhead published do not necessarily reflect the
Honourable Amarjeet Sohi hotter, allowing the fires to grow faster and the next five years. As we understand, this
Minister of Natural Resources making them more difficult to extinguish. request is made in conjunction with their policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All
House of Commons, Ottawa These fires have led to devastation for many commitment to contribute $100 million of their letters must bear the name of the writer
families and communities. The infested trees own. This money will aid our Province in the and include the address and telephone
Dear Honourable Sohi: are also lower quality and, as a result, have battle against the MPB and will hopefully get number, which will not be published.
fewer uses in the forestry industry. If this us one step closer to eliminating the Mountain
Re: National Mountain Pine Beetle Epidemic infestation does not get under control, it will Pine Beetle and ensuring it cannot spread across
have significant negative impacts on this our beautiful Country.
The Mountain Pine Beetle (MPB) infestation industry, which is already feeling the burden of We thank you in advance for your thoughtful
is of growing concern in Western Canada. It has the MPB. As a region which has a large forestry consideration of this important issue.
already spread from British Columbia through sector, we recognize the impacts its' downturn
MLA to Alberta and is quickly making its way could have on our economy and our citizens. Yours truly,
We are hopeful that the Government of
Eric Rosendahl towards Saskatchewan. Should this happen, it is Canada will honour the Alberta Government's TOWN OF EDSON
only a matter of time before the infestation
Kevin Zahara
spreads across Canada and through the Boreal request for $95 million dollars of funding over Mayor, Town of Edson
Forest.
The Alberta Government has expended $500
million dollars to date in an attempt to eradicate
the MPB. While they have been successful in The Weekly Anchor 6,292 Audited 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Canadian
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
Media Circulation
slowing the progression, the MPB continues to Your Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Audit
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS!
Fax: (780) 723-5725
spread. Their efforts have also been hindered by Local Independent Newspaper OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Association
Alberta
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
Weekly Newspapers
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call
recent warm winters. Without the usual long, CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Dana McArthur
Publisher/Owner
cold, harsh winters, the MPB has been able to
Member of the
survive year round. Edson & District
CORRECTION The MPB has also contributed to the major Chamber of
Apologies on my behalf to the Edson Cycling Association for a forest fires that have been experienced in BC Commerce Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Sonia Roy Cassie Mitchener
Deanna
Front Desk
Kushniruk
Common
misqoute of projected full cost build of the new Bike Park that is and Alberta, recently. The infested trees burn Sales Representative Graphics/Layout 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
Deanna has a new photo
Jim Eglinski
MP Yellowhead
