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Town supports lobby for better
maintenance of Highway 16
by Cassie Kushniruk communities, they are more maintained. I want Management.
Council's support to bring this forward so we
During the January 21 Town Council can lobby on behalf of the [TCYHA] to get Recycling Council of Alberta Symposium:
meeting, Councillors discussed directing this done.” Council has approved the attendance of the
Administration to bring forward a report to a Councillor Krystal Baier asked, “What kind Edson and District Recycling Society Council
Committee of the Whole meeting with regards of additional lobbying efforts do you expect Representative or Alternate to attend the
to submitting a resolution to the TransCanada the group to be able to do?” Recycling Council of Alberta's Waste to
Yellowhead Highway Association's AGM, Councillor Chouinard replied that the group Energy Symposium in St. Albert on March
requesting that the organization lobby the would look at getting support from other towns 12 .
th
Alberta government, on behalf of the Town of along Highway 16 that are having the same
Edson, to better maintain Highway 16 within issues as Edson. Uncollectable Linear Accounts: Council
Town limits. Council agreed unanimously to pass the has agreed to write off the outstanding linear
The TransCanada Yellowhead Highway motion. This topic will be brought forward at a accounts as presented, totalling just over
Association (TCYHA) is a non-profit future Committee of the Whole meeting for $40,000.These accounts are deemed
association that was established in 1947 to further discussion. uncollectable due to bankruptcy or other
“promote the development, maintenance and Following this, Council also directed circumstances. This allows the Town to apply
use of the Yellowhead Corridor as vital to Administration to research and bring forward a for a credit from the Province, equal to the
Canada's national transportation system and report to a Committee of the Whole meeting provincial requisitions on those properties.
national unity”. regarding Council submitting a resolution to
Currently, the TCYHA is made up of four the TCYHA's AGM, requesting that TCYHA Letter to the MLA: A letter to MLA Martin
provinces, including British Columbia, lobby the Alberta government, on behalf of the Long was accepted as information. The letter
Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta. Town of Edson, to have traffic light installed from Mayor Kevin Zahara outlines the Town's
The TCYHA engages in advocacy for the along Highway 16 in Edson. This will also be concerns regarding pedestrian safety along
development, maintenance and enhancement brought forward for further discussion at a Highway 16, specifically, the delay in getting
th
of the Yellowhead Highway, while promoting future Committee of the Whole meeting. traffic signals installed at the 55 Street
its benefits to industry, tourists, governments intersection.
and communities. Emergency Management Bylaw: All three
“We have our AGM coming up in April,” readings were given to Emergency The next Committee of the Whole meeting is
said Councillor Gean Chouinard, who is also Management Bylaw 2241. The bylaw focuses scheduled for January 28, 2020 at 7 pm in
one of the Alberta Directors of the TCYHA. on Council's responsibilities, defining the roles Council Chambers. The next Council meeting
“When you drive through Edson the biggest of the Emergency Advisory Committee and is scheduled for February 4, 2020 at 7 pm.
thing is the potholes and the disrepair our Emergency Management Agency, as well as
highway is in, and when you go through other appoints the Director of Emergency
RCMP issues Bitcoin warning posters
submitted RCMP throughout Alberta in the near future.
In an effort to stop victims of fraud from
making bitcoin payments, the RCMP has BILL MITCHELL
launched an initiative that will see posters with NEW TRUCK SALES
warnings placed in rural locations. NORTH
Bitcoins are a decentralized digital currency
(cryptocurrency) without a central bank or single Western Star Trucks (North) Ltd.
administrator that can be sent from user to user 24210 114 Avenue
on the peer-to-peer bitcoin network without the
need for intermediaries. Acheson, AB T7X 6B9
A Bitcoin ATM (Automated Teller Machine) is Website:
a kiosk that allows a person to purchase Bitcoin www.wsnorth.com
by using cash or debit card. Some Bitcoin ATMs
offer bi-directional functionality enabling both
the purchase of Bitcoin as well as the sale of Toll Free 1-800-252-7500 Cell: 780-984-2224
Bitcoin for cash. In some cases, Bitcoin ATM Phone: 780-453,3452 Fax: 780-447-5317
providers require users to have an existing
account to transact on the machine.
Summers Drilling
There are two main types of Bitcoin machines: Summers Drilling
cash kiosks and ATMs. Both types are connected
Water Well Drilling
to the Internet, allowing for cash or debit card Water Well Drilling
payment, respectively, in exchange for bitcoins Poster with warnings placed in rural locations.
given as a paper receipt or by moving money to a
public key on the blockchain (the record-keeping Strategic Communications New Media team. The A proud Alberta business, since 1917, A proud Alberta business, since 1917,
technology behind bitcoin). Bitcoin cash kiosks posters are very clear with warnings, including: Summers Drilling specializes in water well Summers Drilling specializes in water well
look like traditional ATMs, but do not connect to “STOP – DO NOT use this Bitcoin machine if
a bank account and instead connect the user you are not in control of the QR Code you scan”. drilling and water well repairs. drilling and water well repairs.
directly to a Bitcoin exchange. Bitcoin-enabled “We felt that we needed to take one more step
ATMs are traditional ATMs and connect to a in educating potential victims and stopping them
bank account to allow for a cashless purchase of from making that irretrievable payment,” says
bitcoin. Staff Sergeant Rob Marsollier of Red Deer
Scams continue to be prevalent throughout the RCMP Detachment. “We know that Edmonton
province, primarily scams where culprits are Police Service has done similar posters and if it
representing themselves as agents from a stops even one person from losing their savings,
government organization and requesting payment then it's a success.”
780-963-1282
4405 50 street
in Bitcoin. To assist citizens throughout Alberta, With cooperation from the businesses hosting 4405 50 street 780-963-1282
www
Stony Plain, AB
posters have been created by the RCMP – the bitcoin machines, the posters will be put up Stony Plain, AB www.summersdrilling.com.summersdrilling.com
PAGE 4 MONDAY JUNE 17, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JANUARY 27, 2020 PAGE 3
Town supports lobby for better
maintenance of Highway 16
by Cassie Kushniruk communities, they are more maintained. I want Management.
Council's support to bring this forward so we
During the January 21 Town Council can lobby on behalf of the [TCYHA] to get Recycling Council of Alberta Symposium:
meeting, Councillors discussed directing this done.” Council has approved the attendance of the
Administration to bring forward a report to a Councillor Krystal Baier asked, “What kind Edson and District Recycling Society Council
Committee of the Whole meeting with regards of additional lobbying efforts do you expect Representative or Alternate to attend the
to submitting a resolution to the TransCanada the group to be able to do?” Recycling Council of Alberta's Waste to
Yellowhead Highway Association's AGM, Councillor Chouinard replied that the group Energy Symposium in St. Albert on March
requesting that the organization lobby the would look at getting support from other towns 12 .
th
Alberta government, on behalf of the Town of along Highway 16 that are having the same
Edson, to better maintain Highway 16 within issues as Edson. Uncollectable Linear Accounts: Council
Town limits. Council agreed unanimously to pass the has agreed to write off the outstanding linear
The TransCanada Yellowhead Highway motion. This topic will be brought forward at a accounts as presented, totalling just over
Association (TCYHA) is a non-profit future Committee of the Whole meeting for $40,000.These accounts are deemed
association that was established in 1947 to further discussion. uncollectable due to bankruptcy or other
“promote the development, maintenance and Following this, Council also directed circumstances. This allows the Town to apply
use of the Yellowhead Corridor as vital to Administration to research and bring forward a for a credit from the Province, equal to the
Canada's national transportation system and report to a Committee of the Whole meeting provincial requisitions on those properties.
national unity”. regarding Council submitting a resolution to
Currently, the TCYHA is made up of four the TCYHA's AGM, requesting that TCYHA Letter to the MLA: A letter to MLA Martin
provinces, including British Columbia, lobby the Alberta government, on behalf of the Long was accepted as information. The letter
Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta. Town of Edson, to have traffic light installed from Mayor Kevin Zahara outlines the Town's
The TCYHA engages in advocacy for the along Highway 16 in Edson. This will also be concerns regarding pedestrian safety along
development, maintenance and enhancement brought forward for further discussion at a Highway 16, specifically, the delay in getting
th
of the Yellowhead Highway, while promoting future Committee of the Whole meeting. traffic signals installed at the 55 Street
its benefits to industry, tourists, governments intersection.
and communities. Emergency Management Bylaw: All three
“We have our AGM coming up in April,” readings were given to Emergency The next Committee of the Whole meeting is
said Councillor Gean Chouinard, who is also Management Bylaw 2241. The bylaw focuses scheduled for January 28, 2020 at 7 pm in
one of the Alberta Directors of the TCYHA. on Council's responsibilities, defining the roles Council Chambers. The next Council meeting
“When you drive through Edson the biggest of the Emergency Advisory Committee and is scheduled for February 4, 2020 at 7 pm.
thing is the potholes and the disrepair our Emergency Management Agency, as well as
highway is in, and when you go through other appoints the Director of Emergency
RCMP issues Bitcoin warning posters
submitted RCMP throughout Alberta in the near future.
In an effort to stop victims of fraud from
making bitcoin payments, the RCMP has BILL MITCHELL
launched an initiative that will see posters with NEW TRUCK SALES
warnings placed in rural locations. NORTH
Bitcoins are a decentralized digital currency
(cryptocurrency) without a central bank or single Western Star Trucks (North) Ltd.
administrator that can be sent from user to user 24210 114 Avenue
on the peer-to-peer bitcoin network without the
need for intermediaries. Acheson, AB T7X 6B9
A Bitcoin ATM (Automated Teller Machine) is Website:
a kiosk that allows a person to purchase Bitcoin www.wsnorth.com
by using cash or debit card. Some Bitcoin ATMs
offer bi-directional functionality enabling both
the purchase of Bitcoin as well as the sale of Toll Free 1-800-252-7500 Cell: 780-984-2224
Bitcoin for cash. In some cases, Bitcoin ATM Phone: 780-453,3452 Fax: 780-447-5317
providers require users to have an existing
account to transact on the machine.
Summers Drilling
There are two main types of Bitcoin machines: Summers Drilling
cash kiosks and ATMs. Both types are connected
Water Well Drilling
to the Internet, allowing for cash or debit card Water Well Drilling
payment, respectively, in exchange for bitcoins Poster with warnings placed in rural locations.
given as a paper receipt or by moving money to a
public key on the blockchain (the record-keeping Strategic Communications New Media team. The A proud Alberta business, since 1917, A proud Alberta business, since 1917,
technology behind bitcoin). Bitcoin cash kiosks posters are very clear with warnings, including: Summers Drilling specializes in water well Summers Drilling specializes in water well
look like traditional ATMs, but do not connect to “STOP – DO NOT use this Bitcoin machine if
a bank account and instead connect the user you are not in control of the QR Code you scan”. drilling and water well repairs. drilling and water well repairs.
directly to a Bitcoin exchange. Bitcoin-enabled “We felt that we needed to take one more step
ATMs are traditional ATMs and connect to a in educating potential victims and stopping them
bank account to allow for a cashless purchase of from making that irretrievable payment,” says
bitcoin. Staff Sergeant Rob Marsollier of Red Deer
Scams continue to be prevalent throughout the RCMP Detachment. “We know that Edmonton
province, primarily scams where culprits are Police Service has done similar posters and if it
representing themselves as agents from a stops even one person from losing their savings,
government organization and requesting payment then it's a success.”
780-963-1282
4405 50 street
in Bitcoin. To assist citizens throughout Alberta, With cooperation from the businesses hosting 4405 50 street 780-963-1282
www
Stony Plain, AB
posters have been created by the RCMP – the bitcoin machines, the posters will be put up Stony Plain, AB www.summersdrilling.com.summersdrilling.com
