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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 21, 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
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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 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 With great sadness... CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Dana McArthur
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has stated the figure would have to be close to $300 per tonne to reach emission targets (adding
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 The Weekly Anchor Welcomes Letters to the Editor
Edson & District
Chamber of
carbon price of $20 per tonne for 2019? It was with great From the hockey player, was All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who
More tax dollars out of hardworking Albertan's pockets, for no significant results —plain and sadness that we Publisher’s Desk born in Grande reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters published do Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Sonia Roy Cassie Deanna
Commerce
Common
Kushniruk
simple. received the news Dana McArthur Prairie to Jason not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All letters Sales Representative Graphics/Layout Administration Reporter/Office Asst. Mitchener
Front Desk
Reporter
must bear the name of the writer and include the address and telephone
of the vehicle and Sarah number, which will not be published. The Weekly Anchor - Your Local Independent Newspaper
collision that Pennoyer, who All claims of errors in advertisements must be received in writing by the publisher within 5 days after the first publication. The
Anchor is responsible to supply one ad proof upon customer request. Liability for errors or failure to publish is limited to the
claimed the life of six year old both serve the Edson community amount paid for the space occupied. The opinions expressed within the publication are not necessarily those of The Anchor
or the publisher. Material published may not be copied or reproduced without the expressed written permission of the
Edsonite Cooper Dwight as RCMP officers. publisher. Subscriptions available upon request.
Pennoyer. As parents, we know there are Views & News
On January 11, 2019 at no words that could possibly by Deanna Mitchener
approximately 4:15 pm a GMC express the terrible pain of losing
pickup truck travelling eastbound a child... we can only offer our
on Highway 16, approximately deepest condolences and sorrow
32km east of Edson, struck a for the family, and the
snowplow which was stopped on community, in the difficult time.
the shoulder. A Celebration of Life for
The male driver of the vehicle, Cooper took place on Thursday, Letter to the Editor Policy
Riding Update: was taken to hospital with minor January 17 at the Bethel The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the Editor
injuries. The six year old Pentecostal Family Worship All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-
Open Letter: passenger of the vehicle was Centre with over 400 attending. publisher who reserves the right to edit for clarity,
tragically pronounced deceased at A pre-hockey game memorial length and libel. Letters published do not necessarily
the scene. The cause of the tribute to Cooper will be held reflect the policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All
collision is unknown at this time Friday, Jan. 18 at Repsol Place letters must bear the name of the writer and include the
Misadventures and remains under investigation. with doors open at 7pm. published.
address and telephone number, which will not be
Cooper, a grade one student at
Ecole Westhaven school and avid (see page 27 this issue)
Rachel Notley’s social licence agenda
Letter to the Editor: FEATURE:
Media Release: One more cup of coffee – before it's time to go
Open Letter: Greetings fellow travellers The glow from the campfire – is burning very low Letter to the Editor Policy
I see a strong reflection – of His outstretched hand
The Weekly Anchor welcomes
To welcome this tired kid – into His promised land letters to the editor
by Roy Hanson, Evansburg
My It's been an awesome journey – from the first light of day
ViewPoint Last month, I just completed 92 global trips around the With so many wonders – To share along the way Jim Eglinski All letters are published at the discretion of
by Adrienne Tait sun. Some of my friends on this planet have done more the editor-publisher who reserves the right
to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters
trips, and we don't have a ticket or a passport. It is a free gift I see Him in the faces – of people I have met MP Yellowhead published do not necessarily reflect the
from a close friend. We can give you His name. Some very special friendships – those you don't forget policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All
And at this stage of the journey, if you are like me, you If out on the ocean – or high up in the sky letters must bear the name of the writer
always have one more thing you would like to do again. One and include the address and telephone
more golf game, it was a disaster. Somebody stole all my Or in a rocky cave somewhere – His presence is nearby number, which will not be published.
gold panning equipment, the kids had told me, “Stay off the And if when you read this – you and I are still around
river.” Thankfully that urge is gone. So the grade nine bush We will share a cup of coffee – to this familiar sound.
kid will sum it up this way.
-Happy New Year – from Royboy
MLA
Eric Rosendahl 6,292 Audited Canadian
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
The Weekly Anchor Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Media Circulation
Audit
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Your 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
Local Independent Newspaper Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Weekly Newspapers
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association Dana McArthur
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon Publisher/Owner
Member of the
Edson & District
Chamber of
CORRECTION Commerce Sue Ann Cassie Deanna
Apologies on my behalf to the Edson Cycling Association for a Common Cindy Weisser Sonia Roy Kushniruk Mitchener
Front Desk
Graphics/Layout
misqoute of projected full cost build of the new Bike Park that is Sales Representative 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 21, 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 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 With great sadness... 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
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 The Weekly Anchor Welcomes Letters to the Editor
Edson & District
Chamber of
carbon price of $20 per tonne for 2019? It was with great From the hockey player, was All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who
More tax dollars out of hardworking Albertan's pockets, for no significant results —plain and sadness that we Publisher’s Desk born in Grande reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters published do Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Sonia Roy Cassie Deanna
Commerce
Common
Kushniruk
simple. received the news Dana McArthur Prairie to Jason not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All letters Sales Representative Graphics/Layout Administration Reporter/Office Asst. Mitchener
Front Desk
Reporter
must bear the name of the writer and include the address and telephone
of the vehicle and Sarah number, which will not be published. The Weekly Anchor - Your Local Independent Newspaper
collision that Pennoyer, who All claims of errors in advertisements must be received in writing by the publisher within 5 days after the first publication. The
Anchor is responsible to supply one ad proof upon customer request. Liability for errors or failure to publish is limited to the
claimed the life of six year old both serve the Edson community amount paid for the space occupied. The opinions expressed within the publication are not necessarily those of The Anchor
or the publisher. Material published may not be copied or reproduced without the expressed written permission of the
Edsonite Cooper Dwight as RCMP officers. publisher. Subscriptions available upon request.
Pennoyer. As parents, we know there are Views & News
On January 11, 2019 at no words that could possibly by Deanna Mitchener
approximately 4:15 pm a GMC express the terrible pain of losing
pickup truck travelling eastbound a child... we can only offer our
on Highway 16, approximately deepest condolences and sorrow
32km east of Edson, struck a for the family, and the
snowplow which was stopped on community, in the difficult time.
the shoulder. A Celebration of Life for
The male driver of the vehicle, Cooper took place on Thursday, Letter to the Editor Policy
Riding Update: was taken to hospital with minor January 17 at the Bethel The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the Editor
injuries. The six year old Pentecostal Family Worship All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-
Open Letter: passenger of the vehicle was Centre with over 400 attending. publisher who reserves the right to edit for clarity,
tragically pronounced deceased at A pre-hockey game memorial length and libel. Letters published do not necessarily
the scene. The cause of the tribute to Cooper will be held reflect the policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All
collision is unknown at this time Friday, Jan. 18 at Repsol Place letters must bear the name of the writer and include the
Misadventures and remains under investigation. with doors open at 7pm. published.
address and telephone number, which will not be
Cooper, a grade one student at
Ecole Westhaven school and avid (see page 27 this issue)
Rachel Notley’s social licence agenda
Letter to the Editor: FEATURE:
Media Release: One more cup of coffee – before it's time to go
Open Letter: Greetings fellow travellers The glow from the campfire – is burning very low Letter to the Editor Policy
I see a strong reflection – of His outstretched hand
The Weekly Anchor welcomes
To welcome this tired kid – into His promised land letters to the editor
by Roy Hanson, Evansburg
My It's been an awesome journey – from the first light of day
ViewPoint Last month, I just completed 92 global trips around the With so many wonders – To share along the way Jim Eglinski All letters are published at the discretion of
by Adrienne Tait sun. Some of my friends on this planet have done more the editor-publisher who reserves the right
to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters
trips, and we don't have a ticket or a passport. It is a free gift I see Him in the faces – of people I have met MP Yellowhead published do not necessarily reflect the
from a close friend. We can give you His name. Some very special friendships – those you don't forget policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All
And at this stage of the journey, if you are like me, you If out on the ocean – or high up in the sky letters must bear the name of the writer
always have one more thing you would like to do again. One and include the address and telephone
more golf game, it was a disaster. Somebody stole all my Or in a rocky cave somewhere – His presence is nearby number, which will not be published.
gold panning equipment, the kids had told me, “Stay off the And if when you read this – you and I are still around
river.” Thankfully that urge is gone. So the grade nine bush We will share a cup of coffee – to this familiar sound.
kid will sum it up this way.
-Happy New Year – from Royboy
MLA
Eric Rosendahl 6,292 Audited Canadian
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
The Weekly Anchor Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Media Circulation
Audit
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Your 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
Local Independent Newspaper Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Weekly Newspapers
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association Dana McArthur
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon Publisher/Owner
Member of the
Edson & District
Chamber of
CORRECTION Commerce Sue Ann Cassie Deanna
Apologies on my behalf to the Edson Cycling Association for a Common Cindy Weisser Sonia Roy Kushniruk Mitchener
Front Desk
Graphics/Layout
misqoute of projected full cost build of the new Bike Park that is Sales Representative 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
