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KENNEDY K Not all dentures are created equally. We specialize in providing comfortable & natural looking dentures. Nation Youth Week
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Seniors may be eligible for Dental Assistance for the Seniors Program
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Unique Gifts
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SPECIAL
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MONDAY, JULY 15, 2019
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VOL
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Employee of the Monthmployee of the Month
IN PAPER
Sami is
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! CONTEST! 2016! Letters to Santa, Employee
June’s
Greetings & More!
of the
see story page 7 Month
Edson Summer Niton area flooded by recent rains
ENERGY & OIL FESTIVAL
FEATURE:
Town hosts ENERGY Festival off to a
Mother Son great start
WELLNESS Kicks IN ACTION! see page 12
Soirée... Rotary TOWN EDUCATION despite
drizzle...
into
PROJECT Gear see pages 25-28 CONTEST
P.C. PARTY Guess where
the photo was
see page 8
taken...
FARM & FIELD
News and Views see page 21
Alberta COUNTY
Culture Days Yellowhead
County holds
see pgs 24-25 Kids Can Catch
event...
Tip of the Hat: see pages 10-11
COMMENT
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore A flawed
'Spooktacular' Halloween Haunt continued pg 11 climate
change
plan...
brings local youth together Bonhomme see page 8 Yellowhead County Emergency responders prepare to port a side-by-side ATV across the flood water by helicopter and drop off EMS
personnel on the other side so crews could go in to deal with any medical issues or assistance stranded residents may need.
Yellowhead County responds to flooding with State of Localized Emergency
Winter Carnival REAL ESTATE by Cassie Kushniruk and Dana declared, it is in place for seven flood,” said Yellowhead were put out on Alberta
McArthur
days unless it is withdrawn County Communications Emergency Alert, the local
earlier or extended past that Coordinator Stefan Felsing. media, and on social media
On July 8, Yellowhead date. A SOLE, as mandated by “ Ye l l o w h e a d C o u n t y sharing details about the
County declared a State of the Alberta Emergency Protective & Emergency emergency and reminding
Edson and Area’s Best
Precious Source for Real Estate Localized Local Emergency Management Act, gives a Services went door to door in residents to be cautious if
due to the heavy rainfall that municipality extraordinary the areas impacted by the travelling in these areas and to
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... and agents in our area. caused overland flooding in the powers to help prevent, combat flooding to ensure the safety of take caution when entering
Look inside to see
the best in real estate
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: Niton Junction and Carrot or alleviate the effects of an the residents. Barriers were their property or residences.” AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
Gala Service questions EDSON E m e rg e n c y ( S O L E ) i s primary concern during this roads or bridges. Messages continued pg 2 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042 Fax: 723-5663
placed on roadways where
emergency or disaster.
Creek area.
Yellowhead County opened a
For all your glass and window needs
Ambulance
When a State of Local
“Residents' safety was our there were damaged or flooded reception centre at the Peers
call 723-4042
...see page 8 780-725-9739 Glenwood Park Veterinary Clinic
Glenwood Park Veterinary Clinic
NEW VET CLINIC IN EDSON!
NEW VET CLINIC IN EDSON! continued pg 2
Papa John’s ad pulled see Sue Does your pet have: bad breath, itching, ear infection? (1995) LTD.
Does your pet need annual shots, surgery, vet check?
5529 3 Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1L6
Ph: 780-725-0133
Ph: 780-725-0133
5529 3 Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1L6
info@gparkvet.com
info@gparkvet.com Fax: 780-725-0136 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta photo Cassie Kushniruk
Fax: 780-725-0136
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HIRING!
780-725-9393
780-725-9393
Arriving Daily!
Arriving Daily!
Apply
Apply
Within
Within
Across from Independent Foods
Main Street, Edson
780-723-6677
DELIVER
Store Hours: Mon 10-6, Tues 10-6, Wed 10-6, Thurs 10-8, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun CLOSEDues 10-6, Wed 10-6, Thurs 10-8, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun CLOSED
Store Hours: Mon 10-6, T
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food and fun!
KENNEDY K Not all dentures are created equally. We specialize in providing comfortable & natural looking dentures. Nation Youth Week
DENTURE DENTURE
KENNEDY
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE CLINIC CLINIC Come see us and we will show you the difference!
Day 780-723-7655 Quality caring service • New dentures, reline and repairs • Partial dentures and implant over-dentures
Day
Nov. 11 4902-5th Ave, Edson Small Business Business of Canadian
Seniors may be eligible for Dental Assistance for the Seniors Program
Alberta
Thymes T
Media Circulation
‘Lest we Association of the Year 2009 Award Winner the Year 2010 Audit Thymes TwoThymes TwowoThymes Two
Unique Gifts
CHRISTMAS EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER Unique Gifts
Forget’
& More
& More
Win A The Weekly 306 Main Street,
SPECIAL
306 Main Street,
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK SEE INSIDE MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS Edson
Edson
MONDAY, JULY 15, 2019
VOL. 29, NO. 5. 30, NO. 28
VOL
Fundraiser receives Day Gift! Christmas Ph: 780-723-3350
WWW
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
Ph: 780-723-3350
EDITION
E
Employee of the Monthmployee of the Month
IN PAPER
Sami is
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! CONTEST! 2016! Letters to Santa, Employee
June’s
Greetings & More!
of the
see story page 7 Month
Edson Summer Niton area flooded by recent rains
ENERGY & OIL FESTIVAL
FEATURE:
Town hosts ENERGY Festival off to a
Mother Son great start
WELLNESS Kicks IN ACTION! see page 12
Soirée... Rotary TOWN EDUCATION despite
drizzle...
into
PROJECT Gear see pages 25-28 CONTEST
P.C. PARTY Guess where
the photo was
see page 8
taken...
FARM & FIELD
News and Views see page 21
Alberta COUNTY
Culture Days Yellowhead
County holds
see pgs 24-25 Kids Can Catch
event...
Tip of the Hat: see pages 10-11
COMMENT
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore A flawed
'Spooktacular' Halloween Haunt continued pg 11 climate
change
plan...
brings local youth together Bonhomme see page 8 Yellowhead County Emergency responders prepare to port a side-by-side ATV across the flood water by helicopter and drop off EMS
personnel on the other side so crews could go in to deal with any medical issues or assistance stranded residents may need.
Yellowhead County responds to flooding with State of Localized Emergency
Winter Carnival REAL ESTATE by Cassie Kushniruk and Dana declared, it is in place for seven flood,” said Yellowhead were put out on Alberta
McArthur
days unless it is withdrawn County Communications Emergency Alert, the local
earlier or extended past that Coordinator Stefan Felsing. media, and on social media
On July 8, Yellowhead date. A SOLE, as mandated by “ Ye l l o w h e a d C o u n t y sharing details about the
County declared a State of the Alberta Emergency Protective & Emergency emergency and reminding
Edson and Area’s Best
Precious Source for Real Estate Localized Local Emergency Management Act, gives a Services went door to door in residents to be cautious if
due to the heavy rainfall that municipality extraordinary the areas impacted by the travelling in these areas and to
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... and agents in our area. caused overland flooding in the powers to help prevent, combat flooding to ensure the safety of take caution when entering
Look inside to see
the best in real estate
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: Niton Junction and Carrot or alleviate the effects of an the residents. Barriers were their property or residences.” AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
Gala Service questions EDSON E m e rg e n c y ( S O L E ) i s primary concern during this roads or bridges. Messages continued pg 2 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042 Fax: 723-5663
placed on roadways where
emergency or disaster.
Creek area.
Yellowhead County opened a
For all your glass and window needs
Ambulance
When a State of Local
“Residents' safety was our there were damaged or flooded reception centre at the Peers
call 723-4042
...see page 8 780-725-9739 Glenwood Park Veterinary Clinic
Glenwood Park Veterinary Clinic
NEW VET CLINIC IN EDSON!
NEW VET CLINIC IN EDSON! continued pg 2
Papa John’s ad pulled see Sue Does your pet have: bad breath, itching, ear infection? (1995) LTD.
Does your pet need annual shots, surgery, vet check?
5529 3 Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1L6
Ph: 780-725-0133
Ph: 780-725-0133
5529 3 Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1L6
info@gparkvet.com
info@gparkvet.com Fax: 780-725-0136 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta photo Cassie Kushniruk
Fax: 780-725-0136
Better Ingredients, Better P
Better Ingredients, Better Pizzaizza
NOW
NOW
NEW SUMMER ARRIVALS
HIRING! Hours: 11 am - 11 pm Sun. to Thurs.; 11 am to 1 am Fri. and Sat. WOK BOX EDSON Alaina NEW SUMMER ARRIVALS Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
HIRING!
780-725-9393
780-725-9393
Arriving Daily!
Arriving Daily!
Apply
Apply
Within
Within
Across from Independent Foods
Main Street, Edson
780-723-6677
DELIVER
Store Hours: Mon 10-6, Tues 10-6, Wed 10-6, Thurs 10-8, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun CLOSEDues 10-6, Wed 10-6, Thurs 10-8, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun CLOSED
Store Hours: Mon 10-6, T
BEST DEALS ONLINE ONLY! papajohns.comY! papajohns.com
BEST DEALS ONLINE ONL
780-723-6677
Alaina
Lauretta
Angela
Angela Lauretta Brendon
Brendon
