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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 6 MONDAY JULY 30, 2018
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JANUARY 14, 2019 PAGE 5
Town declines support for advocacy fund due to lack of information
by Masha Scheele
During the Town of Edson's Committee of
the Whole meeting on January 8, Council
voted not to contribute to the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Special
Advocacy Fund on the basis of lack of
information on what issues the money would
be put toward.
“This is a voluntary contribution, it is not
contingent, it does not affect our membership
in the organization. It would support that effort
for FCM to provide advocacy on behalf of the
municipal stakeholders in the upcoming
federal election,” explained Edson's CAO,
Mike Derricott, about the voluntary payable
amount FCM asked for of $800 + GST. Edson's CAO, Mike Derricott began the discussion about contributing to FCM's Special Advocacy Fund
FCM's website states that Election 2019 is a during the Committee of the Whole meeting on January 8. photo Masha Scheele
vital opportunity to propel local governments
to new heights. FCM's Board of Directors
approved a two-year Special Advocacy Fund
to drive an intensive, multi-faceted campaign
to keep municipal priorities front-and-centre
heading into Election 2019, as well as in the
crucial first months of a new government.
“We should support this but we should have
it in writing what we want them to advocate
for. Don't just assume that they're advocating
for us as a municipality, if they're advocating SECRET SANTA FOR SENIORSSECRET SANTA FOR SENIORS
for dairies in Ontario, and pipelines going the
other way,” said Councillor Janet Wilkinson. We would like to send a big THANK YOU out to the We would like to send a big THANK YOU out to the
“We want to make sure we let them know what
we want.” following businesses and people:following businesses and people:
CAO Derricott added that this is a very high
level, big-picture advocacy effort for things Edson Atom 1 Sabers Hockey Team Rosanna Ploentzke
Edson Atom 1 Sabers Hockey Team
Rosanna Ploentzke
like infrastructure funding, “it is not the type of
In Your Drawers
Alberta Williamson
advocacy that you want to think about going In Your Drawers Alberta Williamson
Joanne Baron
The Weekly Anchor
down to local levels because the FCM is The Weekly Anchor Joanne Baron
Pioneer Cabin
Loretta Belcourt
representing all municipalities across the Pioneer Cabin Loretta Belcourt
country and they can't have ten thousand Bannister GM Jake Wickstrom
Bannister GM
Jake Wickstrom
different advocacy points and expect to be Bonavista Jackie Belanger
Jackie Belanger
Bonavista
effective.”
Terry Arndt Trucking
Shayne Whitnack
According to Councillor Troy Sorenson, Terry Arndt Trucking Shayne Whitnack
Braidon Whitnack
Absolute Contracting Enterprises Ltd.
FCM's job is to advocate for municipalities Absolute Contracting Enterprises Ltd. Braidon Whitnack
Hobbyland
Tayler Lowther
during the election cycle and important issues Hobbyland Tayler Lowther
in Edson would be washed out by other Sobeys Myranda Whitnack
Sobeys
Myranda Whitnack
municipalities' issues in this special fund. Hydrodig Avery Whitnack
Hydrodig
Avery Whitnack
Janet Wilkinson added that the pine beetle Hooter Controls Ltd. Norm Whitnack
Norm Whitnack
Hooter Controls Ltd.
issue is something that would affect all of
Avenue Cabs
Dave Whitnack
Canada and is something FCM should be Avenue Cabs Dave Whitnack
Edson Leader
aware of. Edson Leader
Mayor Kevin Zahara echoed the concerns of Outside Portable Restrooms And of course to our 4 elves:
Outside Portable Restrooms
And of course to our 4 elves:
councillors and mentioned that he didn't know Misty Rivers Tyson and Maddison Biggar
Misty Rivers
Tyson and Maddison Biggar
what FCM's plan is yet, “I share the same Patterson Parts Supply Gemma McLeod
Gemma McLeod
Patterson Parts Supply
concern, is their advocacy going to be about
Heritage Court
Alexis Harbour
Ontario and Quebec not allowing pipelines Heritage Court Alexis Harbour
Staff from Marks
through? Because I don't want to be putting Staff from Marks
MBE Grade 1 classes
money towards that or something that's not MBE Grade 1 classes
conducive to our issues out this way.”
Mayor Zahara did mention that the big thing Debbie Kehler
Debbie Kehler
with the federal government is infrastructure
Wesley and Heather Gilbert
funding, and with the Town of Edson's 20 Wesley and Heather Gilbert
Alex and Avril Babych
million dollar grant application he doesn't want Alex and Avril Babych
to see that money go away if there's a change Leila Harbour
Leila Harbour
in government. "At this point, however, I am Edson 4-H Club
Edson 4-H Club
not in favour of funding this without knowing Edson Brownies
Edson Brownies
more. I think one of the things FCM should be
Parker and Julian Vandespiegle
advocating for is national interest and national Parker and Julian Vandespiegle
programs like pipelines —north, south, east We are sorry if we missed you. Not
We are sorry if we missed you. Not
and west." everyone left us business cards or
everyone left us business cards or
Zahara also added that he'd rather spend $800 names, so thank you!
names, so thank you!
on materials promoting the pipelines and
The Secret Santa for Seniors would
communicating to councillors in Ontario and The Secret Santa for Seniors would
Quebec about why these projects are not have been possible without you!
not have been possible without you!
important. We were able to supply 185 gifts as
We were able to supply 185 gifts as
“It was just in the news this morning, 278% well as a luncheon for the seniors.
well as a luncheon for the seniors.
increase in the amount of fuel or oil that is
We are looking forward to our 4th
going on trains now, so when is that accident We are looking forward to our 4th
annual Secret Santa for Seniors next
going to happen? I think it's really important annual Secret Santa for Seniors next
year!
that we get something done,” added Wilkinson, year!
referring to pipeline construction.
PAGE 6 MONDAY JULY 30, 2018
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JANUARY 14, 2019 PAGE 5
Town declines support for advocacy fund due to lack of information
by Masha Scheele
During the Town of Edson's Committee of
the Whole meeting on January 8, Council
voted not to contribute to the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Special
Advocacy Fund on the basis of lack of
information on what issues the money would
be put toward.
“This is a voluntary contribution, it is not
contingent, it does not affect our membership
in the organization. It would support that effort
for FCM to provide advocacy on behalf of the
municipal stakeholders in the upcoming
federal election,” explained Edson's CAO,
Mike Derricott, about the voluntary payable
amount FCM asked for of $800 + GST. Edson's CAO, Mike Derricott began the discussion about contributing to FCM's Special Advocacy Fund
FCM's website states that Election 2019 is a during the Committee of the Whole meeting on January 8. photo Masha Scheele
vital opportunity to propel local governments
to new heights. FCM's Board of Directors
approved a two-year Special Advocacy Fund
to drive an intensive, multi-faceted campaign
to keep municipal priorities front-and-centre
heading into Election 2019, as well as in the
crucial first months of a new government.
“We should support this but we should have
it in writing what we want them to advocate
for. Don't just assume that they're advocating
for us as a municipality, if they're advocating SECRET SANTA FOR SENIORSSECRET SANTA FOR SENIORS
for dairies in Ontario, and pipelines going the
other way,” said Councillor Janet Wilkinson. We would like to send a big THANK YOU out to the We would like to send a big THANK YOU out to the
“We want to make sure we let them know what
we want.” following businesses and people:following businesses and people:
CAO Derricott added that this is a very high
level, big-picture advocacy effort for things Edson Atom 1 Sabers Hockey Team Rosanna Ploentzke
Edson Atom 1 Sabers Hockey Team
Rosanna Ploentzke
like infrastructure funding, “it is not the type of
In Your Drawers
Alberta Williamson
advocacy that you want to think about going In Your Drawers Alberta Williamson
Joanne Baron
The Weekly Anchor
down to local levels because the FCM is The Weekly Anchor Joanne Baron
Pioneer Cabin
Loretta Belcourt
representing all municipalities across the Pioneer Cabin Loretta Belcourt
country and they can't have ten thousand Bannister GM Jake Wickstrom
Bannister GM
Jake Wickstrom
different advocacy points and expect to be Bonavista Jackie Belanger
Jackie Belanger
Bonavista
effective.”
Terry Arndt Trucking
Shayne Whitnack
According to Councillor Troy Sorenson, Terry Arndt Trucking Shayne Whitnack
Braidon Whitnack
Absolute Contracting Enterprises Ltd.
FCM's job is to advocate for municipalities Absolute Contracting Enterprises Ltd. Braidon Whitnack
Hobbyland
Tayler Lowther
during the election cycle and important issues Hobbyland Tayler Lowther
in Edson would be washed out by other Sobeys Myranda Whitnack
Sobeys
Myranda Whitnack
municipalities' issues in this special fund. Hydrodig Avery Whitnack
Hydrodig
Avery Whitnack
Janet Wilkinson added that the pine beetle Hooter Controls Ltd. Norm Whitnack
Norm Whitnack
Hooter Controls Ltd.
issue is something that would affect all of
Avenue Cabs
Dave Whitnack
Canada and is something FCM should be Avenue Cabs Dave Whitnack
Edson Leader
aware of. Edson Leader
Mayor Kevin Zahara echoed the concerns of Outside Portable Restrooms And of course to our 4 elves:
Outside Portable Restrooms
And of course to our 4 elves:
councillors and mentioned that he didn't know Misty Rivers Tyson and Maddison Biggar
Misty Rivers
Tyson and Maddison Biggar
what FCM's plan is yet, “I share the same Patterson Parts Supply Gemma McLeod
Gemma McLeod
Patterson Parts Supply
concern, is their advocacy going to be about
Heritage Court
Alexis Harbour
Ontario and Quebec not allowing pipelines Heritage Court Alexis Harbour
Staff from Marks
through? Because I don't want to be putting Staff from Marks
MBE Grade 1 classes
money towards that or something that's not MBE Grade 1 classes
conducive to our issues out this way.”
Mayor Zahara did mention that the big thing Debbie Kehler
Debbie Kehler
with the federal government is infrastructure
Wesley and Heather Gilbert
funding, and with the Town of Edson's 20 Wesley and Heather Gilbert
Alex and Avril Babych
million dollar grant application he doesn't want Alex and Avril Babych
to see that money go away if there's a change Leila Harbour
Leila Harbour
in government. "At this point, however, I am Edson 4-H Club
Edson 4-H Club
not in favour of funding this without knowing Edson Brownies
Edson Brownies
more. I think one of the things FCM should be
Parker and Julian Vandespiegle
advocating for is national interest and national Parker and Julian Vandespiegle
programs like pipelines —north, south, east We are sorry if we missed you. Not
We are sorry if we missed you. Not
and west." everyone left us business cards or
everyone left us business cards or
Zahara also added that he'd rather spend $800 names, so thank you!
names, so thank you!
on materials promoting the pipelines and
The Secret Santa for Seniors would
communicating to councillors in Ontario and The Secret Santa for Seniors would
Quebec about why these projects are not have been possible without you!
not have been possible without you!
important. We were able to supply 185 gifts as
We were able to supply 185 gifts as
“It was just in the news this morning, 278% well as a luncheon for the seniors.
well as a luncheon for the seniors.
increase in the amount of fuel or oil that is
We are looking forward to our 4th
going on trains now, so when is that accident We are looking forward to our 4th
annual Secret Santa for Seniors next
going to happen? I think it's really important annual Secret Santa for Seniors next
year!
that we get something done,” added Wilkinson, year!
referring to pipeline construction.
