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Edson Fire
Dept gets new
Duty Officer
truck...
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
The Weekly Anchor
780-723-5787
D DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Nation Youth Week
KENNEDY K Not all dentures are created equally. We specialize in providing comfortable & natural looking dentures. food and fun!
DENTURE DENTURE Come see us and we will show you the difference!
KENNEDY
CLINIC
CHRISTMAS CLINIC
780-723-7655 Quality caring service • New dentures, reline and repairs • Partial dentures and implant over-dentures
4902-5th Ave, Edson Seniors may be eligible for Dental Assistance for the Seniors Program
SPECIAL Alberta of the Year 2009 Award Winner the Year 2010 Canadian PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE 'Spooktacular' Halloween Haunt
Small Business
Business of
Media Circulation
Audit
Association
Christmas EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER The Weekly Anchor Fire department welcomes 22 new Yellowhead County firefighter recruits and cadets
5040 3rd Ave,
Edson
Win A EDITION The Weekly 780-723-5787 brings local youth together
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK Greetings & More! MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS O
Letters to Santa,
Day
Day
Day Gift!
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ONLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!NLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!
VOL. 29, NO. 5VOL. 31, NO. 01
MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2020
Fundraiser receives Nov. 11 IN PAPER E Rae Anne is Yellowhead County fire, along with Edson RCMP, EMS and utility crews. 5 major apparatus were also on
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site, including 3 engines, an aerial unit, and a heavy rescue truck.
Employee of the Monthmployee of the Month
HAPPY NEW YEAR
“The whole building has damage in some area,” stated Edson Fire Chief Tyler Robinson. “The main
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! ‘Lest we CONTEST! 2016! HAPPY NEW YEAR December’s showroom/reception area has heavy smoke and water damage. The Parts and Services area and the ATV
Employee
showroom is a complete write off. The service bays have minor smoke and water damage.
Forget’
of the
from Management and Staff of McDonalds, Edson
According to Edson Honda manger Chad Ford, the estimated damage is over $1 million in product and
see story page 7 from Management and Staff of McDonalds, Edson Month building.
SEE INSIDE “It's definitely heart-breaking,” Ford said. “We have many staff that have put countless hours into the store,
ENERGY & OIL GALA Edson Honda recovering after fire and to have it ripped away definitely hurts. But we will come through this stronger than ever, and our little
family of 13 are even closer.”
FEATURE:
CHAMBER Town of Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara said, “Our thoughts are with the staff at Edson Honda at this time.
Town hosts ENERGY Upcoming Staff working to get back to business ASAP; shop fully functional just waiting for go-ahead from engineers We're fortunate that nobody was hurt.”
Although the official cause of the fire has not yet been determined, an investigation has been launched
Mother Son 2019 Father-Daughter by Cassie Kushniruk Edson Honda dealership. area. continued fighting the fire for jointly with Edson Fire, RCMP, and the insurance companies involved.
Gala Feb.13...
EDUCATION
WELLNESS Kicks Awards see page 3 December 30, the Edson Fire smoke engulfing the entirety of were able to contain the flames 12:45 pm. currently working hard on getting one of our newer buildings set up adequately for a show room,” Ford
Soirée... Rotary TOWN Business Crews arrived to the scene With assistance from over eight hours before it was For the time being, Edson Honda is working hard to “get back to business as soon as possible”. “We are
At approximately 5am on just after 5 am to find flame and Yellowhead County Fire, crews deemed fully extinguished at
IN ACTION!
into
stated. “We will be rebuilding on the same site and we will be setting up temporary offices. Our shop is fully
Gala...
Department was made aware of the southwest corner of the in the equipment showroom by
Around 22 firefighters were
PROJECT Gear see pages 25-28 KIDFEST a major structure fire at the building in the ATV showroom 6:30 am; however, crews on scene from both Edson and functional as long as we get the go-ahead from engineers.”
Edson RCMP is asking anyone with information or dash cam/video footage around 4 am on December 30
continued pg 2
see pages 4, 12-13
at the Edson Honda dealership to contact them at 780-723-8822. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can
contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at P3Tips.com, or by using the P3 Tips app. “Any
Free little piece of evidence or information could be crucial to the investigation,” said Zahara. “We need to be
P.C. PARTY diligent as community and report any suspicious activities to the RCMP.”
KidFest Edson Honda is the second dealership in Edson to catch on fire in just under three weeks, as a recent fire on
hosted by Early
see page 8 December 9 at the Edson Chrysler dealership caused heavy damage that destroyed much of the building. A
Childhood Santa lands at second fire occurred that morning around 4:15 am when emergency crews responded to a vehicle fire near
Matters... 41 Street and 15 Avenue in Edson.
see pages 23 to 27 Cpl. Ron Bumbry with the RCMP confirmed to the media that the Edson Chrysler and the pickup truck fire
FARM & FIELD Mary Bergeron
News and Views see page 10 that occurred on the same morning have both been determined as arson. The Edson Honda dealership fire
Alberta FARM & FIELD we need to rally around the employees and support them the best we can,” Zahara said.
has not been linked to these fires at this time.
“This fire and the one earlier in the month at Edson Chrysler have had huge impacts in our community and
In nearby Whitecourt, two businesses, Sew Right and KW Pets, were also recently destroyed by a fire on
Culture Days Edson 4-H December 26. The Whitecourt Fire Department and emergency crews were on scene after a devastating fire
Multi Club
that broke out downtown at approximately 3 am. Nothing could be saved in either store, including the
see pgs 24-25 Christmas animals. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
Party...
In Drayton Valley at 2:57 am on December 27, All Choice Rentals Ltd. stated that they were the victim of
arson, “From our surveillance footage, a late model car pulled into the All Choice Rentals Ltd. parking lot
and a person can be seen setting fire to two pieces of ACR equipment.”
Tip of the Hat: see page 26
HRH PRESENTS:
COMMENT Chicago: High School Edition
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore
continued pg 11 A different December 4 TO 7
- MLA Long kind of
Budget resolution...
released...
Bonhomme see page 6
Winter Carnival REAL ESTATE
Edson and Area’s Best
Precious Source for Real Estate
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... and agents in our area.
Look inside to see
the best in real estate
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: Assistant Principal Debra Boos with Mary Bergeron School, Helicopter Pilot Greg Mahon with Whitetooth Helicopter, and Mary Bergeron School photo Deanna Mitchener
Gala Service questions EDSON and staff. Santa said, "The pilot Greg Mahon was extra special this year and definitely made the nice list". Principal Reynolds said, "This is a very
Principal Darcy Reynolds helping Santa after his flight on December 20. Santa made a surprise stop over at the school to greet the students, parents,
Ambulance
special treat for everyone here at the school. We cannot thank Whitetooth Helicopter and Greg Mahon enough as this was his idea, and what a great
idea! We are so excited to see all the students faces when Santa arrives by chopper" (see page 2 for more photos). photo Deanna Mitchener
...see page 8 780-725-9739 CUSTOMER POINT SYSTEM AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
CUSTOMER POINT SYSTEM
Ask in Store for Details For all your glass and window needs continued pg 2
Ask in Store for Details
Thymes TwoThymes Two 306 Main Street, Edson AMI Preferred Service Centre
306 Main Street, Edson
Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
Unique Gifts & More Ph: 780-723-3350 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042 photo Cassie Kushniruk
LOTS OF WINTER PRODUCTOTS OF WINTER PRODUCT
L
IN STOCK
IN STOCK
WOK BOX EDSON Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
Main Street, Edson
Store Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10-6, Thursday 10-8, Saturday 10-5, Sunday CLOSED, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10-6, Thursday 10-8, Saturday 10-5, Sunday CLOSED
DELIVER Alaina Store Hours: Monday 780-723-6677
780-723-6677
Alaina
(1995) LTD.
7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta
Dept gets new
Duty Officer
truck...
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
The Weekly Anchor
780-723-5787
D DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Nation Youth Week
KENNEDY K Not all dentures are created equally. We specialize in providing comfortable & natural looking dentures. food and fun!
DENTURE DENTURE Come see us and we will show you the difference!
KENNEDY
CLINIC
CHRISTMAS CLINIC
780-723-7655 Quality caring service • New dentures, reline and repairs • Partial dentures and implant over-dentures
4902-5th Ave, Edson Seniors may be eligible for Dental Assistance for the Seniors Program
SPECIAL Alberta of the Year 2009 Award Winner the Year 2010 Canadian PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE 'Spooktacular' Halloween Haunt
Small Business
Business of
Media Circulation
Audit
Association
Christmas EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER The Weekly Anchor Fire department welcomes 22 new Yellowhead County firefighter recruits and cadets
5040 3rd Ave,
Edson
Win A EDITION The Weekly 780-723-5787 brings local youth together
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK Greetings & More! MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS O
Letters to Santa,
Day
Day
Day Gift!
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
ONLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!NLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!
VOL. 29, NO. 5VOL. 31, NO. 01
MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2020
Fundraiser receives Nov. 11 IN PAPER E Rae Anne is Yellowhead County fire, along with Edson RCMP, EMS and utility crews. 5 major apparatus were also on
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
site, including 3 engines, an aerial unit, and a heavy rescue truck.
Employee of the Monthmployee of the Month
HAPPY NEW YEAR
“The whole building has damage in some area,” stated Edson Fire Chief Tyler Robinson. “The main
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! ‘Lest we CONTEST! 2016! HAPPY NEW YEAR December’s showroom/reception area has heavy smoke and water damage. The Parts and Services area and the ATV
Employee
showroom is a complete write off. The service bays have minor smoke and water damage.
Forget’
of the
from Management and Staff of McDonalds, Edson
According to Edson Honda manger Chad Ford, the estimated damage is over $1 million in product and
see story page 7 from Management and Staff of McDonalds, Edson Month building.
SEE INSIDE “It's definitely heart-breaking,” Ford said. “We have many staff that have put countless hours into the store,
ENERGY & OIL GALA Edson Honda recovering after fire and to have it ripped away definitely hurts. But we will come through this stronger than ever, and our little
family of 13 are even closer.”
FEATURE:
CHAMBER Town of Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara said, “Our thoughts are with the staff at Edson Honda at this time.
Town hosts ENERGY Upcoming Staff working to get back to business ASAP; shop fully functional just waiting for go-ahead from engineers We're fortunate that nobody was hurt.”
Although the official cause of the fire has not yet been determined, an investigation has been launched
Mother Son 2019 Father-Daughter by Cassie Kushniruk Edson Honda dealership. area. continued fighting the fire for jointly with Edson Fire, RCMP, and the insurance companies involved.
Gala Feb.13...
EDUCATION
WELLNESS Kicks Awards see page 3 December 30, the Edson Fire smoke engulfing the entirety of were able to contain the flames 12:45 pm. currently working hard on getting one of our newer buildings set up adequately for a show room,” Ford
Soirée... Rotary TOWN Business Crews arrived to the scene With assistance from over eight hours before it was For the time being, Edson Honda is working hard to “get back to business as soon as possible”. “We are
At approximately 5am on just after 5 am to find flame and Yellowhead County Fire, crews deemed fully extinguished at
IN ACTION!
into
stated. “We will be rebuilding on the same site and we will be setting up temporary offices. Our shop is fully
Gala...
Department was made aware of the southwest corner of the in the equipment showroom by
Around 22 firefighters were
PROJECT Gear see pages 25-28 KIDFEST a major structure fire at the building in the ATV showroom 6:30 am; however, crews on scene from both Edson and functional as long as we get the go-ahead from engineers.”
Edson RCMP is asking anyone with information or dash cam/video footage around 4 am on December 30
continued pg 2
see pages 4, 12-13
at the Edson Honda dealership to contact them at 780-723-8822. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can
contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at P3Tips.com, or by using the P3 Tips app. “Any
Free little piece of evidence or information could be crucial to the investigation,” said Zahara. “We need to be
P.C. PARTY diligent as community and report any suspicious activities to the RCMP.”
KidFest Edson Honda is the second dealership in Edson to catch on fire in just under three weeks, as a recent fire on
hosted by Early
see page 8 December 9 at the Edson Chrysler dealership caused heavy damage that destroyed much of the building. A
Childhood Santa lands at second fire occurred that morning around 4:15 am when emergency crews responded to a vehicle fire near
Matters... 41 Street and 15 Avenue in Edson.
see pages 23 to 27 Cpl. Ron Bumbry with the RCMP confirmed to the media that the Edson Chrysler and the pickup truck fire
FARM & FIELD Mary Bergeron
News and Views see page 10 that occurred on the same morning have both been determined as arson. The Edson Honda dealership fire
Alberta FARM & FIELD we need to rally around the employees and support them the best we can,” Zahara said.
has not been linked to these fires at this time.
“This fire and the one earlier in the month at Edson Chrysler have had huge impacts in our community and
In nearby Whitecourt, two businesses, Sew Right and KW Pets, were also recently destroyed by a fire on
Culture Days Edson 4-H December 26. The Whitecourt Fire Department and emergency crews were on scene after a devastating fire
Multi Club
that broke out downtown at approximately 3 am. Nothing could be saved in either store, including the
see pgs 24-25 Christmas animals. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
Party...
In Drayton Valley at 2:57 am on December 27, All Choice Rentals Ltd. stated that they were the victim of
arson, “From our surveillance footage, a late model car pulled into the All Choice Rentals Ltd. parking lot
and a person can be seen setting fire to two pieces of ACR equipment.”
Tip of the Hat: see page 26
HRH PRESENTS:
COMMENT Chicago: High School Edition
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore
continued pg 11 A different December 4 TO 7
- MLA Long kind of
Budget resolution...
released...
Bonhomme see page 6
Winter Carnival REAL ESTATE
Edson and Area’s Best
Precious Source for Real Estate
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... and agents in our area.
Look inside to see
the best in real estate
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: Assistant Principal Debra Boos with Mary Bergeron School, Helicopter Pilot Greg Mahon with Whitetooth Helicopter, and Mary Bergeron School photo Deanna Mitchener
Gala Service questions EDSON and staff. Santa said, "The pilot Greg Mahon was extra special this year and definitely made the nice list". Principal Reynolds said, "This is a very
Principal Darcy Reynolds helping Santa after his flight on December 20. Santa made a surprise stop over at the school to greet the students, parents,
Ambulance
special treat for everyone here at the school. We cannot thank Whitetooth Helicopter and Greg Mahon enough as this was his idea, and what a great
idea! We are so excited to see all the students faces when Santa arrives by chopper" (see page 2 for more photos). photo Deanna Mitchener
...see page 8 780-725-9739 CUSTOMER POINT SYSTEM AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
CUSTOMER POINT SYSTEM
Ask in Store for Details For all your glass and window needs continued pg 2
Ask in Store for Details
Thymes TwoThymes Two 306 Main Street, Edson AMI Preferred Service Centre
306 Main Street, Edson
Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
Unique Gifts & More Ph: 780-723-3350 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042 photo Cassie Kushniruk
LOTS OF WINTER PRODUCTOTS OF WINTER PRODUCT
L
IN STOCK
IN STOCK
WOK BOX EDSON Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
Main Street, Edson
Store Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10-6, Thursday 10-8, Saturday 10-5, Sunday CLOSED, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10-6, Thursday 10-8, Saturday 10-5, Sunday CLOSED
DELIVER Alaina Store Hours: Monday 780-723-6677
780-723-6677
Alaina
(1995) LTD.
7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta
