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PAGE 12 MONDAY DECEMBER 10, 2018
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JANUARY 7, 2019 PAGE 7
The headlines that shaped 2018: A Year in Review
continued from page 4
the November 7, 2017 council meeting. At the the large ball tournament that fell short last Edson RCMP arrest man after
December 5, 2017 meeting council decided to summer [formerly run by the Edson Kinsmen].
instead move forward with an RFP process, During the Rotary meeting on January 23, officer dragged by vehicle while
stating reasons of transparency in the sale of a Rotarian Neil Rieger said, "We have secured the fleeing police
public building. facility [Kinsmen Park] for the August long RCMP in Edson have arrested a man after an
weekend ball tournament." officer was dragged while attempting to effect an
Town of Edson moving to curbside arrest of the wanted driver of the motor vehicle
on February 7. The police officer was taken to
garbage pickup May 1 County fire truck hit by overturned hospital, assessed and released with minor
Council awarded Can Pak the contract for vehicle during winter storm injuries.
curbside compost and waste management pick Yellowhead County's emergency services were
up, scheduled to begin May 1, and is kept busy on January 25 as accumulating Western Provinces Hockey Assoc.
contemplating including curbside recycling. snowfall caused slippery roads, poor visibility,
and whiteout conditions on sections of the may be headed for Edson
The Town of Edson was approached by the
County asks for Moratorium on sale Yellowhead Highway just east of Edson. Western Provinces Hockey Association (WPHA),
of Rec. Complex Yellowhead County firefighters and other a division of the Western States Hockey League,
"Council may wish to advise the Town of its emergency responders were on the highway about Edson being a potential site for a team in
desire to have them put this initiative aside until assisting with numerous vehicle incidents caused this new league. Administration was in
by the dangerous road conditions. Responders
such a time as the two municipalities can agree became aware of an out-of-control vehicle which discussions with the league to see what this
as to what new recreation facilities may be built struck a semi-truck, flipped onto its side, and would mean for the community. The six
in the future and if there is a re-purposed need municipalities announced as shortlisted to start
for this facility [Rec Complex]," said County continued to travel overturned at full highway teams in 2018 included Edson, Hinton, Meadow
CAO Jack Ramme, during the Yellowhead speed before hitting the rear of one of the County Lake, Slave Lake, Morinville, and Cold Lake.
fire trucks.
County Council meeting held January 2.
County Council unanimously agreed to send a
letter to the Town asking for a moratorium on Asbestos complicates Rec. Complex March 2018
selling the facility. future
A provincial initiative to inspect every facility New Parkland Lodge project hits
Official Opening of Mary Bergeron in the province with an ice plant further more red tape
Elementary School complicated the future of the Recreation The new Parkland Lodge project continued to
The new Mary Bergeron Elementary School in Complex. A stop order was issued upon move ahead but not without some red tape that
Edson held its official Grand Opening on January discovering exposed asbestos and vermiculite in could have threaten to slow the construction
18. the facility. Considering the time required for down if decisions from the various government
the repairs, the cost of restarting the plant, and
February 2018 the timing of the RFP, the Town deemed it branches were not received. “This new build was
to be a B2-B3 hybrid model, meaning the first
unfeasible to start back up for the last few weeks two levels were to be built to B2 standard, and
Edson Rotary steps up for August of the curling season. the third level was to be a B3. This was supposed
long weekend slo-pitch tournament to be a hybrid model recognized by Municipal
Affairs,” said County Mayor Gerald Soroka, who
The Edson Rotary Club stepped forward to run
continued on page 8
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$14.40 each Quantity of 4 or more
Quantity of 40 or more
16:16 Calving Mineral
25kg - $38.79
Quantity of
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Calf Starter 20kg 8:8 Horse Block
$99.99 25 kg - $42.99
Quantity of
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For pricing all orders must be booked by January 25, 2019
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5711 2nd Avenue, Edson
5711 2nd Avenue, Edson
PAGE 12 MONDAY DECEMBER 10, 2018
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JANUARY 7, 2019 PAGE 7
The headlines that shaped 2018: A Year in Review
continued from page 4
the November 7, 2017 council meeting. At the the large ball tournament that fell short last Edson RCMP arrest man after
December 5, 2017 meeting council decided to summer [formerly run by the Edson Kinsmen].
instead move forward with an RFP process, During the Rotary meeting on January 23, officer dragged by vehicle while
stating reasons of transparency in the sale of a Rotarian Neil Rieger said, "We have secured the fleeing police
public building. facility [Kinsmen Park] for the August long RCMP in Edson have arrested a man after an
weekend ball tournament." officer was dragged while attempting to effect an
Town of Edson moving to curbside arrest of the wanted driver of the motor vehicle
on February 7. The police officer was taken to
garbage pickup May 1 County fire truck hit by overturned hospital, assessed and released with minor
Council awarded Can Pak the contract for vehicle during winter storm injuries.
curbside compost and waste management pick Yellowhead County's emergency services were
up, scheduled to begin May 1, and is kept busy on January 25 as accumulating Western Provinces Hockey Assoc.
contemplating including curbside recycling. snowfall caused slippery roads, poor visibility,
and whiteout conditions on sections of the may be headed for Edson
The Town of Edson was approached by the
County asks for Moratorium on sale Yellowhead Highway just east of Edson. Western Provinces Hockey Association (WPHA),
of Rec. Complex Yellowhead County firefighters and other a division of the Western States Hockey League,
"Council may wish to advise the Town of its emergency responders were on the highway about Edson being a potential site for a team in
desire to have them put this initiative aside until assisting with numerous vehicle incidents caused this new league. Administration was in
by the dangerous road conditions. Responders
such a time as the two municipalities can agree became aware of an out-of-control vehicle which discussions with the league to see what this
as to what new recreation facilities may be built struck a semi-truck, flipped onto its side, and would mean for the community. The six
in the future and if there is a re-purposed need municipalities announced as shortlisted to start
for this facility [Rec Complex]," said County continued to travel overturned at full highway teams in 2018 included Edson, Hinton, Meadow
CAO Jack Ramme, during the Yellowhead speed before hitting the rear of one of the County Lake, Slave Lake, Morinville, and Cold Lake.
fire trucks.
County Council meeting held January 2.
County Council unanimously agreed to send a
letter to the Town asking for a moratorium on Asbestos complicates Rec. Complex March 2018
selling the facility. future
A provincial initiative to inspect every facility New Parkland Lodge project hits
Official Opening of Mary Bergeron in the province with an ice plant further more red tape
Elementary School complicated the future of the Recreation The new Parkland Lodge project continued to
The new Mary Bergeron Elementary School in Complex. A stop order was issued upon move ahead but not without some red tape that
Edson held its official Grand Opening on January discovering exposed asbestos and vermiculite in could have threaten to slow the construction
18. the facility. Considering the time required for down if decisions from the various government
the repairs, the cost of restarting the plant, and
February 2018 the timing of the RFP, the Town deemed it branches were not received. “This new build was
to be a B2-B3 hybrid model, meaning the first
unfeasible to start back up for the last few weeks two levels were to be built to B2 standard, and
Edson Rotary steps up for August of the curling season. the third level was to be a B3. This was supposed
long weekend slo-pitch tournament to be a hybrid model recognized by Municipal
Affairs,” said County Mayor Gerald Soroka, who
The Edson Rotary Club stepped forward to run
continued on page 8
SPRING PRE-BOOKING TRUCKLOAD SALE
Salt, Mineral, Milk Replacer
Come in and book your salt and mineral needs with us!
Pallet of Cobalt Blocks 20% Cattle Tub 110 kg
$5.99 each
Quantity of 50 or more $140.29
Gold 120 Loose Salt
$14.40 each Quantity of 4 or more
Quantity of 40 or more
16:16 Calving Mineral
25kg - $38.79
Quantity of
10 or more
Calf Starter 20kg 8:8 Horse Block
$99.99 25 kg - $42.99
Quantity of
4 or more bags Quantity of 5 or more
For pricing all orders must be booked by January 25, 2019
780-728-8803
780-728-8803
5711 2nd Avenue, Edson
5711 2nd Avenue, Edson
