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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 7, 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.
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
6,287 Audited
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
even 20% more for groceries? Most would answer: NO! SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS! Telephone: (780) 723-5787
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Alberta
The simple fact is even at Trudeau's $50 per tonne mandate by 2022 it's nowhere near enough OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Association
Fax: (780) 723-5725
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to have any significantly measurable effect on carbon or climate change. Environment Canada Journalism matters... 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. Member of the
So why has Alberta's NDP government been so far ahead of the federally mandated minimum We are very find information about Edson & District
carbon price of $20 per tonne for 2019? concerned. You should From the their community, and Chamber of
More tax dollars out of hardworking Albertan's pockets, for no significant results —plain and be, too. Publisher’s Desk that newspapers play Commerce Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Sonia Roy Cassie Deanna
Common
simple. Apparently, 69% of Dana McArthur a vital role in Sales Representative Graphics/Layout Administration Reporter/Office Asst. Mitchener
Kushniruk
Front Desk
Reporter
Canadians are unable informing The Weekly Anchor - Your Local Independent Newspaper
to distinguish between Canadians.” 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
legitimate news and fake news stories, However, the business of bringing you Views & News amount paid for the space occupied. The opinions expressed within the publication are not necessarily those of The Anchor
according to a recent national study. the news that tell the stories of our by Deanna Mitchener or the publisher. Material published may not be copied or reproduced without the expressed written permission of the
In a world where information has communities —in print, on your publisher. Subscriptions available upon request.
become instantaneous, 'fake news' has a smartphone, your tablet or computer—is
lot of fertile ground to spread it's challenged as it has never been before.
malicious and misleading messages. At Sadly, many advertisers have shifted
their worst, these deliberate deceptions much of their money to American social
can ruin reputations, taint elections, and media giants who invest virtually nothing
even reignite cold wars. to build Canadian communities. This has Letter to the Editor Policy
This is why the role of Journalists who impacted the ability of many Canadian
not only gather the news, but also newspapers to provide in-depth, credible, The Weekly Anchor welcomes
confirm their sources and double check independent reporting, which is so Letters to the Editor
the facts, has always been so important. critically important.
Newspapers have provided this
Making something up costs a fraction
Riding Update: creditable and reliable news coverage of real reporting. And as the sources of All letters are published at the discretion of the
editor-publisher who reserves the right to edit
throughout the 150-year history of verifiable news dry up, fake news – for clarity, length and libel. Letters published
Open Letter: Canada, fuelling our democracy with designed to mislead the public –
real facts responsibly gathered, and proliferates. Whether for commercial, do not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs
professionally presented. The essential ideological or geopolitical reasons, this of this newspaper. All letters must bear the
role of the news industry in our represents a direct assault on our name of the writer and include the address and
democracy is even explicitly written into
democracy.
Misadventures Canada's Charter of Rights. professional team of journalists that telephone number, which will not be published.
It is the newspaper industry and our
In today's digital age, newspapers'
audiences have grown larger than ever. continue to provide the facts and truth
The fact is, no matter where you read that we all deserve. This is why we
your news —nine in 10 Canadians read celebrate the collective strength of our
content originally generated from a industry and the vital role it plays in THE WEEKLY ANCHOR NEWSPAPER AND ONLINE EDITION
newspaper. Whether it's local community building community. Rachel Notley’s social licence agenda
events, school news, municipal council Journalism matters — now more than
Letter to the Editor: meetings and so much more, newspapers ever. So, please help us thank and show Letter to the Editor Policy
are often the only source of this appreciation to our supporting advertisers The Weekly Anchor Welcomes Letters to the Editor
All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who
Media Release: important information. and local municipalities that understand reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters published do
Even the federal government has newspaper journalism is critically not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All letters
recognized, "Canada's advertising policy important and essential in protecting the must bear the name of the writer and include the address and telephone Letter to the Editor Policy
should reflect where Canadians look to vibrant communities in which we all live. number, which will not be published.
The Weekly Anchor welcomes
letters to the editor
My
ViewPoint All letters are published at the discretion of
by Adrienne Tait Canada Summer Jobs 2019 now open the editor-publisher who reserves the right
to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters
published do not necessarily reflect the
Jim Eglinski, Member of Parliament for related to the skilled trades;
Yellowhead, is encouraging organizations in his Jim Eglinski 3.Opportunities for youth in rural areas, remote policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All
riding to apply for the 2019 Canada Summer Jobs communities and Official Language Minority letters must bear the name of the writer
(CSJ) Program. This unique funding initiative helps MP Yellowhead Communities; and include the address and telephone
employers create summer job opportunities for those 4.Small businesses, in recognition of their number, which will not be published.
between the ages of 15 and 30. contribution to the creation of jobs; and
Please note that updates have been made for CSJ wage, as well as employment-related costs. Public- 5.Organizations which deliver supports or
2019 that will make it easier for employers to provide sector employers and small businesses can receive up services to seniors.
good quality summer jobs. to 50 percent of the provincial/territorial minimum I encourage you to take advantage of this program
Fewer barriers to good quality jobs: expanded hourly wage. and apply for funding by January 25th, 2019.
eligibility to include all youth between the ages of 15- CSJ focuses on local priorities, including: For more information on CSJ, including the
30 who are legally entitled to work in Canada – not 1.Organizations that provide services to, and that eligibility criteria and application guide, visit
MLA just students. express an intent to hire, youth who self-identify as Canada.ca/Canada-summer-jobs, a Service Canada
Updated eligibility criteria: the eligibility criteria being part of the groups which are itional barriers to Office or call 1-800-935-5555.
Eric Rosendahl have been changed to set out what is and isn't eligible the labour market; “Canada Summer Jobs is designed to focus on
for funding. underrepresented or have additional barriers to the local priorities, while achieving tangible results for
Better job matching: All positions will be posted labour market; both our youth and our communities, and I know it
on jobbank.gc.ca and on the app, to get the word out 2.Opportunities for youth to gain work experience will benefit many,” concluded MP Eglinski.
and help match young people with employers
and good quality jobs. 6,292 Audited Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd. Canadian
Everything can be submitted online through the The Weekly Anchor Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Media Circulation
Audit
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Government Grants and Contributions Online Your SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS! Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Alberta
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
Fax: (780) 723-5725
Weekly Newspapers
Service. You can complete the application at your Local Independent Newspaper DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association Dana McArthur
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net
leisure and track its status once it has been submitted. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon Publisher/Owner
Funding is available for not-for-profit
Member of the
organizations and public and private sector Edson & District
CORRECTION employers with 50 or fewer employees. If you are a Chamber of
Apologies on my behalf to the Edson Cycling Association for a non-profit organization you can receive up to 100 Commerce Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Sonia Roy Cassie Mitchener
Deanna
Common
Kushniruk
misqoute of projected full cost build of the new Bike Park that is percent of the provincial/territorial minimum hourly Sales Representative Graphics/Layout Administration Reporter/Office Asst. Reporter
Front Desk
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 7, 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.
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
6,287 Audited
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
even 20% more for groceries? Most would answer: NO! SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS! Telephone: (780) 723-5787
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Alberta
The simple fact is even at Trudeau's $50 per tonne mandate by 2022 it's nowhere near enough OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Association
Fax: (780) 723-5725
Weekly Newspapers
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call
to have any significantly measurable effect on carbon or climate change. Environment Canada Journalism matters... 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. Member of the
So why has Alberta's NDP government been so far ahead of the federally mandated minimum We are very find information about Edson & District
carbon price of $20 per tonne for 2019? concerned. You should From the their community, and Chamber of
More tax dollars out of hardworking Albertan's pockets, for no significant results —plain and be, too. Publisher’s Desk that newspapers play Commerce Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Sonia Roy Cassie Deanna
Common
simple. Apparently, 69% of Dana McArthur a vital role in Sales Representative Graphics/Layout Administration Reporter/Office Asst. Mitchener
Kushniruk
Front Desk
Reporter
Canadians are unable informing The Weekly Anchor - Your Local Independent Newspaper
to distinguish between Canadians.” 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
legitimate news and fake news stories, However, the business of bringing you Views & News amount paid for the space occupied. The opinions expressed within the publication are not necessarily those of The Anchor
according to a recent national study. the news that tell the stories of our by Deanna Mitchener or the publisher. Material published may not be copied or reproduced without the expressed written permission of the
In a world where information has communities —in print, on your publisher. Subscriptions available upon request.
become instantaneous, 'fake news' has a smartphone, your tablet or computer—is
lot of fertile ground to spread it's challenged as it has never been before.
malicious and misleading messages. At Sadly, many advertisers have shifted
their worst, these deliberate deceptions much of their money to American social
can ruin reputations, taint elections, and media giants who invest virtually nothing
even reignite cold wars. to build Canadian communities. This has Letter to the Editor Policy
This is why the role of Journalists who impacted the ability of many Canadian
not only gather the news, but also newspapers to provide in-depth, credible, The Weekly Anchor welcomes
confirm their sources and double check independent reporting, which is so Letters to the Editor
the facts, has always been so important. critically important.
Newspapers have provided this
Making something up costs a fraction
Riding Update: creditable and reliable news coverage of real reporting. And as the sources of All letters are published at the discretion of the
editor-publisher who reserves the right to edit
throughout the 150-year history of verifiable news dry up, fake news – for clarity, length and libel. Letters published
Open Letter: Canada, fuelling our democracy with designed to mislead the public –
real facts responsibly gathered, and proliferates. Whether for commercial, do not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs
professionally presented. The essential ideological or geopolitical reasons, this of this newspaper. All letters must bear the
role of the news industry in our represents a direct assault on our name of the writer and include the address and
democracy is even explicitly written into
democracy.
Misadventures Canada's Charter of Rights. professional team of journalists that telephone number, which will not be published.
It is the newspaper industry and our
In today's digital age, newspapers'
audiences have grown larger than ever. continue to provide the facts and truth
The fact is, no matter where you read that we all deserve. This is why we
your news —nine in 10 Canadians read celebrate the collective strength of our
content originally generated from a industry and the vital role it plays in THE WEEKLY ANCHOR NEWSPAPER AND ONLINE EDITION
newspaper. Whether it's local community building community. Rachel Notley’s social licence agenda
events, school news, municipal council Journalism matters — now more than
Letter to the Editor: meetings and so much more, newspapers ever. So, please help us thank and show Letter to the Editor Policy
are often the only source of this appreciation to our supporting advertisers The Weekly Anchor Welcomes Letters to the Editor
All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who
Media Release: important information. and local municipalities that understand reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters published do
Even the federal government has newspaper journalism is critically not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All letters
recognized, "Canada's advertising policy important and essential in protecting the must bear the name of the writer and include the address and telephone Letter to the Editor Policy
should reflect where Canadians look to vibrant communities in which we all live. number, which will not be published.
The Weekly Anchor welcomes
letters to the editor
My
ViewPoint All letters are published at the discretion of
by Adrienne Tait Canada Summer Jobs 2019 now open the editor-publisher who reserves the right
to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters
published do not necessarily reflect the
Jim Eglinski, Member of Parliament for related to the skilled trades;
Yellowhead, is encouraging organizations in his Jim Eglinski 3.Opportunities for youth in rural areas, remote policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All
riding to apply for the 2019 Canada Summer Jobs communities and Official Language Minority letters must bear the name of the writer
(CSJ) Program. This unique funding initiative helps MP Yellowhead Communities; and include the address and telephone
employers create summer job opportunities for those 4.Small businesses, in recognition of their number, which will not be published.
between the ages of 15 and 30. contribution to the creation of jobs; and
Please note that updates have been made for CSJ wage, as well as employment-related costs. Public- 5.Organizations which deliver supports or
2019 that will make it easier for employers to provide sector employers and small businesses can receive up services to seniors.
good quality summer jobs. to 50 percent of the provincial/territorial minimum I encourage you to take advantage of this program
Fewer barriers to good quality jobs: expanded hourly wage. and apply for funding by January 25th, 2019.
eligibility to include all youth between the ages of 15- CSJ focuses on local priorities, including: For more information on CSJ, including the
30 who are legally entitled to work in Canada – not 1.Organizations that provide services to, and that eligibility criteria and application guide, visit
MLA just students. express an intent to hire, youth who self-identify as Canada.ca/Canada-summer-jobs, a Service Canada
Updated eligibility criteria: the eligibility criteria being part of the groups which are itional barriers to Office or call 1-800-935-5555.
Eric Rosendahl have been changed to set out what is and isn't eligible the labour market; “Canada Summer Jobs is designed to focus on
for funding. underrepresented or have additional barriers to the local priorities, while achieving tangible results for
Better job matching: All positions will be posted labour market; both our youth and our communities, and I know it
on jobbank.gc.ca and on the app, to get the word out 2.Opportunities for youth to gain work experience will benefit many,” concluded MP Eglinski.
and help match young people with employers
and good quality jobs. 6,292 Audited Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd. Canadian
Everything can be submitted online through the The Weekly Anchor Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Media Circulation
Audit
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Government Grants and Contributions Online Your SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS! Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Alberta
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
Fax: (780) 723-5725
Weekly Newspapers
Service. You can complete the application at your Local Independent Newspaper DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association Dana McArthur
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net
leisure and track its status once it has been submitted. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon Publisher/Owner
Funding is available for not-for-profit
Member of the
organizations and public and private sector Edson & District
CORRECTION employers with 50 or fewer employees. If you are a Chamber of
Apologies on my behalf to the Edson Cycling Association for a non-profit organization you can receive up to 100 Commerce Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Sonia Roy Cassie Mitchener
Deanna
Common
Kushniruk
misqoute of projected full cost build of the new Bike Park that is percent of the provincial/territorial minimum hourly Sales Representative Graphics/Layout Administration Reporter/Office Asst. Reporter
Front Desk
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
