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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 14 MONDAY JANUARY 14, 2019 MONDAY DECEMBER 17, 2018 PAGE 11
Town signs new four-year Collective Agreement
The Town of Edson and Canadian Union of consideration the current economic and features wage increases of 0%, 1%,
Public Employees (CUPE) Local 2838 have challenges facing our region." 2.25%, and 2.5% over the next four years. A
negotiated a new collective agreement. A new CUPE Representative Matt Lensen says the lot of work went into modernizing the
four-year deal was reached in December 2018. union was pleased with the deal. "In addition language of the agreement as well, making it a
Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara says it was a very to the wage increases, CUPE members will more clear and concise document.
smooth process. "Both negotiating teams enjoy a number of other improvements to The Town of Edson looks forward to
worked very well over the last few months and benefits and working conditions. Our members continuing our positive working relationship
our council is pleased that we have come up provide important services to the residents of with CUPE and our union staff for years to
with a solid agreement that provides long-term Edson, and this contract reflects that." come.
stability and sustainability, while taking into The new deal is effective January 1st, 2019
Edson's Youth Council schedules
first meeting in Chambers
by Masha Scheele December 18 and on December 21 Edson Besides attending and participating in
Mayor Kevin Zahara announced that after monthly Youth Council meetings, members are
The Town of Edson Youth Council's first receiving 19 applications they had chosen 12 required to volunteer at community events, and
monthly meeting, scheduled to take place on successful candidates to fill the youth council work with Town Council representatives to
Friday, January 11 in council chambers, seeks seats, including Danielle Bittner, Kieran address youth needs in the community.
to involve youth in the decision making Bradbury, Ryan Chouinard, Leah Desautels, “Our Council is dedicated to engaging our
process regarding local issues that affect Mekha George, Nicholas Hill, Ella Krebs, Rory public, and the Youth Council will allow us to
young people in town. Kwantes, Morgan Nelson, Braden Oishi, hear directly from the young residents of our
In December, the Town of Edson announced Morgan Steffler, and Maggy Woelfing. community. We want to hear what is affecting
that youth in Edson would have a larger voice To be considered, applicants had to be them, what direction they would like to see the
at the table. Edson Town Council adopted the between 13 and 18 years old, and either live in Town move on certain issues, and make them a
Youth Council Policy, outlining the creation Edson or attend school in Edson, including part of the process,” said Mayor Zahara.
and operation of the new group – a direct link Yellowhead County residents who attend Benefits include a $500 bursary towards
to Town Council for input into municipal school in Edson. The Edson Youth Council will post-secondary education for every year of
processes and various community issues work closely with the Mayor, two Town participation, the opportunity to learn about
pertaining to youth. Councillors, and have administrative support Local Government, and to make an impact in
The deadline to apply for Youth Council was from a Community Development Coordinator. the community.
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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 14 MONDAY JANUARY 14, 2019 MONDAY DECEMBER 17, 2018 PAGE 11
Town signs new four-year Collective Agreement
The Town of Edson and Canadian Union of consideration the current economic and features wage increases of 0%, 1%,
Public Employees (CUPE) Local 2838 have challenges facing our region." 2.25%, and 2.5% over the next four years. A
negotiated a new collective agreement. A new CUPE Representative Matt Lensen says the lot of work went into modernizing the
four-year deal was reached in December 2018. union was pleased with the deal. "In addition language of the agreement as well, making it a
Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara says it was a very to the wage increases, CUPE members will more clear and concise document.
smooth process. "Both negotiating teams enjoy a number of other improvements to The Town of Edson looks forward to
worked very well over the last few months and benefits and working conditions. Our members continuing our positive working relationship
our council is pleased that we have come up provide important services to the residents of with CUPE and our union staff for years to
with a solid agreement that provides long-term Edson, and this contract reflects that." come.
stability and sustainability, while taking into The new deal is effective January 1st, 2019
Edson's Youth Council schedules
first meeting in Chambers
by Masha Scheele December 18 and on December 21 Edson Besides attending and participating in
Mayor Kevin Zahara announced that after monthly Youth Council meetings, members are
The Town of Edson Youth Council's first receiving 19 applications they had chosen 12 required to volunteer at community events, and
monthly meeting, scheduled to take place on successful candidates to fill the youth council work with Town Council representatives to
Friday, January 11 in council chambers, seeks seats, including Danielle Bittner, Kieran address youth needs in the community.
to involve youth in the decision making Bradbury, Ryan Chouinard, Leah Desautels, “Our Council is dedicated to engaging our
process regarding local issues that affect Mekha George, Nicholas Hill, Ella Krebs, Rory public, and the Youth Council will allow us to
young people in town. Kwantes, Morgan Nelson, Braden Oishi, hear directly from the young residents of our
In December, the Town of Edson announced Morgan Steffler, and Maggy Woelfing. community. We want to hear what is affecting
that youth in Edson would have a larger voice To be considered, applicants had to be them, what direction they would like to see the
at the table. Edson Town Council adopted the between 13 and 18 years old, and either live in Town move on certain issues, and make them a
Youth Council Policy, outlining the creation Edson or attend school in Edson, including part of the process,” said Mayor Zahara.
and operation of the new group – a direct link Yellowhead County residents who attend Benefits include a $500 bursary towards
to Town Council for input into municipal school in Edson. The Edson Youth Council will post-secondary education for every year of
processes and various community issues work closely with the Mayor, two Town participation, the opportunity to learn about
pertaining to youth. Councillors, and have administrative support Local Government, and to make an impact in
The deadline to apply for Youth Council was from a Community Development Coordinator. the community.
SUPER JANUARY CLEAROUT DEALS!SUPER JANUARY CLEAROUT DEALS!
Logo information 2012 TOYOTA TACOMA2012 TOYOTA TACOMA 2016 JEEP WRANGER RUBICON
Honda H (automotive)
Wings (motorcycle,
ATV, SXS)
Honda Power
in black writing
9CS0365A
PW883
$29,900 +GST $275 BW 36 Mos.OAC $30,900 +GST $243 BW 60 Mos.OAC
2015 FORD F150 XLT 2015 CHEV SILVERADO2015 CHEV SILVERADO
1500 LT
PW877
PW873
$26,900 +GST $212 BW 72 Mos.OAC $25,900 +GST $204 BW 84 Mos.OAC
www.edsonhonda.com Phone: 780.723.6601
Your Everything Honda Store Toll Free: 1.800.550.4601
5625 4 Avenue
Plus GST. 2015 FORD F150 XLT 2016 JEEP WRANGER RUBICON Fax: 780.723.3932
