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$260,000 more requested for Bench Creek bank project Edson Funeral Home
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continued from front between the creek and the land mass behind it Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
continued from front towards the RCMP [building],” explained PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
Solomon.
continued from front Councillor Trevor Bevan stated, "I do not like
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employees of the town had been consulted they
continued from front would've known and been able to inform about
garbage dumped there to avoid the problem."
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson continued from front Solomon agreed that had the information been
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
Our Commitment
continued from front brought forward —it would have been useful. Our Commitment
780-723-5787
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"It has to be done, but I am not happy with
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Is To You.
Solomon responded, “It's very easy to go with
continued from front the most expensive solution, and sheet piling Is To You.
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reason we thought of the alternative is that it
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would be cheaper for us. We begin with the Solomon asked Edson council for additional funding for the Bench Creek bank stabilization and related
work during the Town Council meeting on January 15. photo Masha Scheele
cheapest solution and end up with a relatively
expensive solution. That's where we are. The contingency of $250,000 if sheet piles are projects. Sometimes, doing it the most
number today, had we considered sheet piling, needed. If that was known from the start that economically viable way only ends up giving us Full Service
would have been exactly the number that we are could've been provided to us and it would be a more problems in the long run, we've seen this
bringing to you today. It would have made no much easier pill to swallow right now.” over and over again.”
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE difference." designs would've also cost more and don't know what's in our soil in this community. Funeral Home Offering:
CAO Mike Derricott added that more project
“I also agree with Councillor Chouinard, we
Councillor Krystal Baier thanked Solomon for
Professional Digital taking the extra steps to try to come up with a Administration is cautious of spending more on You move around and it's quite the gong-show Traditional Funeral Services,
Graveside Services and
cheaper solution.
especially when you're trying to construct
Passport System Sheet piles will anchor down 40 feet and will multiple solutions, that may not be utilized. Cremation Options with a Crematorium
Councillor Gean Chouinard rhetorically asked, something,” said Zahara.
photos ready stay permanently or until the bank stabilizes on "Who put this garbage in there to cause the "I think the infrastructure reserve is the best on site in Edson.
in minutes its own over the years, according to Solomon. whole problem?" and added that this was an way to fund this. I don't think we should be Cemetery Monuments.
cutting back on our road rehab work this year. I
unforeseen issue they couldn't have found with
Other Councillors voiced their concern with
while you wait... another over-budget capital project but test holes —but needs to be fix since they think what we've done there is what needs to be
acknowledged the need to fix the problem. approved opening it. done this year. If we cut back we're just pushing We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
Th Councillor Troy Sorenson, said, “In this case, it Additional funding options mentioned for the those projects further down the line and as we
The Weekly Anchore Weekly Anchor
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson sounds like we knew from the start that sheet project were additional taxation of approximately know we have a huge infrastructure deficit in this
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
piles might be an option in the end, and I think
2.6%, reducing the 2019 Road Rehab funding, or community, we need to continue to invest in
780-723-5787
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
D 780-723-5787 that information would've been very useful to taking from the unrestricted surplus. that,” said Mayor Zahara.
council right from the start. They could bid us a
The motion was carried to move ahead with the
Mayor Kevin Zahara stated, "I agree that I
certain number, say $700,000, but there's a would like more options for these types of additional funding to complete the project. PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
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have a stay-at-home friend to lavish his attention
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Training provided. Great for added income.
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continued from front THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JULY 4, 2016 PAGE 2
Professional Digital Passport System photos continued from front
ready in minutes while you wait... PAGE 2 MONDAY JANUARY 21, 2019 THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
$260,000 more requested for Bench Creek bank project Edson Funeral Home
continued from front
continued from front continued from front
continued from front
continued from front between the creek and the land mass behind it Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
continued from front towards the RCMP [building],” explained PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
Solomon.
continued from front Councillor Trevor Bevan stated, "I do not like
continued from front this $260,000. I thought we were going to do 780-723-3575
continued from front sheet piling to start with? I could have told you www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! continued from front that garbage was down there, and if former
D
continued from front
employees of the town had been consulted they
continued from front would've known and been able to inform about
garbage dumped there to avoid the problem."
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson continued from front Solomon agreed that had the information been
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
Our Commitment
continued from front brought forward —it would have been useful. Our Commitment
780-723-5787
780-723-5787 continued from front another $260,000," added Bevan.
"It has to be done, but I am not happy with
continued from front
Is To You.
Solomon responded, “It's very easy to go with
continued from front the most expensive solution, and sheet piling Is To You.
T continued from front definitely is. But we tried to minimize cost. The General Manager of Infrastructure and Planning, Martino Verhaeghe and Director of Engineering, Dawit
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
reason we thought of the alternative is that it
continued from front
would be cheaper for us. We begin with the Solomon asked Edson council for additional funding for the Bench Creek bank stabilization and related
work during the Town Council meeting on January 15. photo Masha Scheele
cheapest solution and end up with a relatively
expensive solution. That's where we are. The contingency of $250,000 if sheet piles are projects. Sometimes, doing it the most
number today, had we considered sheet piling, needed. If that was known from the start that economically viable way only ends up giving us Full Service
would have been exactly the number that we are could've been provided to us and it would be a more problems in the long run, we've seen this
bringing to you today. It would have made no much easier pill to swallow right now.” over and over again.”
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE difference." designs would've also cost more and don't know what's in our soil in this community. Funeral Home Offering:
CAO Mike Derricott added that more project
“I also agree with Councillor Chouinard, we
Councillor Krystal Baier thanked Solomon for
Professional Digital taking the extra steps to try to come up with a Administration is cautious of spending more on You move around and it's quite the gong-show Traditional Funeral Services,
Graveside Services and
cheaper solution.
especially when you're trying to construct
Passport System Sheet piles will anchor down 40 feet and will multiple solutions, that may not be utilized. Cremation Options with a Crematorium
Councillor Gean Chouinard rhetorically asked, something,” said Zahara.
photos ready stay permanently or until the bank stabilizes on "Who put this garbage in there to cause the "I think the infrastructure reserve is the best on site in Edson.
in minutes its own over the years, according to Solomon. whole problem?" and added that this was an way to fund this. I don't think we should be Cemetery Monuments.
cutting back on our road rehab work this year. I
unforeseen issue they couldn't have found with
Other Councillors voiced their concern with
while you wait... another over-budget capital project but test holes —but needs to be fix since they think what we've done there is what needs to be
acknowledged the need to fix the problem. approved opening it. done this year. If we cut back we're just pushing We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
Th Councillor Troy Sorenson, said, “In this case, it Additional funding options mentioned for the those projects further down the line and as we
The Weekly Anchore Weekly Anchor
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson sounds like we knew from the start that sheet project were additional taxation of approximately know we have a huge infrastructure deficit in this
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
piles might be an option in the end, and I think
2.6%, reducing the 2019 Road Rehab funding, or community, we need to continue to invest in
780-723-5787
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
D 780-723-5787 that information would've been very useful to taking from the unrestricted surplus. that,” said Mayor Zahara.
council right from the start. They could bid us a
The motion was carried to move ahead with the
Mayor Kevin Zahara stated, "I agree that I
certain number, say $700,000, but there's a would like more options for these types of additional funding to complete the project. PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
T
Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week THIS WEEK’S FEATURE 5
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
Call for information 712-6788
Call for information 712-6788
780-723-578780-723-5787
www.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.com
www.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.com 7
D
Email: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.com Mint Homes Ltd. DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
Email: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.com
Wonderful Willow is a classic mixed breed boy
who is looking for his new best friend. Willow is
smart, loyal and willing to please. He can be shy
when greeting new humans, but is friendly
towards all new dog and cat buddies. Willow loves
his human connection so much that he wishes to
have a stay-at-home friend to lavish his attention
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE on 24/7. Are you Willow's best friend? Head to EARS has new info
EdsonAnimalRescue.com to find out how to apply.
Uptown Yoga is holding Yoga by Donation to EARS on
Friday, January 25 from 6-7 p.m. Check out their
Professional Digital Passport System photos newest instructor and support us at the same time.
ready in minutes while you wait... Sponsored by:
JASON HIRD TRUCKING
Professional Digital JASON HIRD TRUCKING
Passport System 780-712-9493
photos ready
in minutes ASSIGNMENT WRITER Country Kitchen with bay window and rear door
while you wait... Enjoy getting out and meeting people? c/w coat closet. Small dining room can be
expanded into the living room if need be. Large
The Weekly Anchor is looking for an assignment Writer! main bath . Master bedroom has a 3 piece en
The Weekly Anchor has an opening for a person with good
writing skills to write about local events suite and a small walk in
WITH EMPHASIS ON LOCAL SPORTS. closet, Full basement with For these plans
large windows .
Training provided. Great for added income.
Work from home and/or our office.
Member of National Home Warranty Program
Grade 12 or Post Secondary Education required.
Phone: 780-723-2330
Resumes should be dropped off at 5040 3rd Avenue Fax: 780-723-5068
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
D (or sent to the Publisher by email at Email: minthome@telusplanet.net
anchorwk@telusplanet.net)
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
780-723-5787
780-723-5787
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