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Day
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018
Fundraiser receives Nov. 11 IN PAPER February’s
Employee
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SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! ‘Lest we CONTEST! 2016! Month
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ENERGY & OIL PHASE 2 GMHL seeks approval for new Junior A hockey team
FEATURE:
WELLNESS CHAMBER Residents by Shaylyn Thornton GMHL would like to bring a two years, Edson has proven dormant for the 2020/21
Their letter stated that the Junior A team. "Over the past necessary decision to go
ENERGY
Town hosts
support local
Mother Son
On June 29 the Edson Town team into Edson for this itself as a strong Junior A season due to concerns
PROJECT Rotary Kicks TOWN 2019 businesses Council received a letter from coming 2020/21 season, and Hockey market," read the regarding COVID-19.
EDUCATION
Soirée...
Business
during Phase 2
Part of GMHL's bid to bring
the Greater Metro Hockey continue to play in Edson for letter, referring to the Edson
Awards
IN ACTION!
into Gala... relaunch... League's Western Division future seasons. Aeros. a team to Edson made
The Edson Aeros belong to reference to this fact. "The
requesting the opportunity to
The GMHL took notice of
Gear see pages 25-28 see page 3 bring a Junior A hockey team Edson thanks to the great the Western States Hockey WSHL has confirmed it will
see pages 4, 12-13
success of our current local League, which made the not be operating this coming
to Edson.
continued pg 2
P.C. PARTY RCMP
see page 8 RCMP discover Toys for Kids!
fatality during
see pages 23 to 27 Kinette Toy Run...
FARM & FIELD investigation...
News and Views
Vanessa Bergan with her three children and Sam Blackett took advantage of the warmer weather recently. "We are social distancing
from a lot of people, but it is so hard," said Blackett. photo Deanna Mitchener Alberta see page 8
Break-in and Fire Culture Days FARMING
see pgs 24-25
at Niton Petro-Can Checking
Tip of the Hat:
fences and
Letter to the Editor:
suspicious continued pg 2
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore cows...
continued pg 11
- MLA Long see page 24
Budget Father-Daughter Gala
released...
Bonhomme COMMENT
Edson and Area’s Best
Winter Carnival
Source for Real Estate
Look inside to see Traffic lights WE ARE CL We Love our Community, We love our Clients, We love our Team
WE ARE CLOSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30OSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30
the best in real estate are not texting For the Health and Safety of all involved, we are offering Curb Side Pick Up,
Appointments can be made by phone or Facebook.acebook.
and agents in our area. Appointments can be made by phone or F By Appointment Only. Please Call 780-723-3618 to set up an appointment.
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opportunities... We will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19 e will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19
pandemic threat has ended. Thank You.ou.
pandemic threat has ended. Thank Y
Gerald Soroka Member of Parliament, Gean Chouinard Edson Town Councillor, Mrs. and Mr. Clause, Yellowhead County Mayor Jim Thymes T 306 Main Street, Edson From our Hearts to Yours…. Stay Healthy, Follow the Health Recommendations,
Thymes TwowoThymes Two
306 Main Street, Edson
Eglinski, and Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara on July 11 during the Kinette Annual Toy Run getting ready to help stuff the bus. See pages Unique Gifts & More Ph: 780-723-3350 Love those around you and restore. We will see each other very soon
Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
Precious see page 6 12 and 13. photo Deanna Mitchener
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments...
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: New Arrivals...Silver Pendants! photo Deanna Mitchener
Gala Service questions EDSON New Hours 10am - 4pm Monday-Friday; 10am - 3pm Saturdays (Closed Sundays and Holidays) New Store Hours 10-6 Monday-Friday 10-5 Saturday
Ambulance
AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
...see page 8 780-725-9739 PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE Sidewalk Jamboree Clearance Sale!! July 16-18
For all your glass and window needs
ARE BACK AT AMI Preferred Service Centre
The Weekly Anchor (1995) LTD. 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042
CALL TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT 780-723-5787 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta photo Cassie Kushniruk
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE *Some Restrictions Apply*
The Weekly Anchor Summer stock still arriving!!!
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New Store Hours
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DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787 New Store Hours Cut line - Gerald Soroka Member of Parliament, Gean Chouinard Edson Town Councillor, Mrs. and Mr. Clause, Yellowhead
Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm; Sat 10am to 5pm
WOK BOX EDSON Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm; Sat 10am to 5pm Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener County Mayor Jim Eglinski and Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara seen standing in front on the bus on July 11, for the annual Toy Ride
Main Street, Edson
DELIVER Brendon 780-723-6677 and Stuff the Bus companion.
780-723-6677
Brendon
Photo by Deanna Mitchener
*subject to change
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5040 3rd Ave,
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Edson Fire
Dept gets new
O
ONLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!NLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!
Duty Officer
truck...
Alberta
Small Business
Business of
Media Circulation
of the Year 2009 Award Winner
Audit
Association
Thymes T
Thymes Twowowo the Year 2010 Canadian
Thymes T
Thymes Twowo
Thymes T
CHRISTMAS Kitchen Sale 20% Off
Unique Gifts & More
Unique Gifts & More 306 Main Street, Edson Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ph: 780-723-3350
306 Main Street, Edson
Ph: 780-723-3350
SPECIAL
Christmas EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
The Weekly Anchor
CALL
FOR AN
Win A EDITION The Weekly APPOINTMENT
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK Greetings & More! MONDAY, JULY 20, 2020 WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COMWWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM VOL. 29, NO. 5 780-723-5787 E Scott is
Letters to Santa,
Day
SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS
Day
780-723-5787
Employee of the Monthmployee of the Month
Day Gift!
VOL. 31, NO. 29
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018
Fundraiser receives Nov. 11 IN PAPER February’s
Employee
of the
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! ‘Lest we CONTEST! 2016! Month
Forget’
see story page 7
SEE INSIDE
ENERGY & OIL PHASE 2 GMHL seeks approval for new Junior A hockey team
FEATURE:
WELLNESS CHAMBER Residents by Shaylyn Thornton GMHL would like to bring a two years, Edson has proven dormant for the 2020/21
Their letter stated that the Junior A team. "Over the past necessary decision to go
ENERGY
Town hosts
support local
Mother Son
On June 29 the Edson Town team into Edson for this itself as a strong Junior A season due to concerns
PROJECT Rotary Kicks TOWN 2019 businesses Council received a letter from coming 2020/21 season, and Hockey market," read the regarding COVID-19.
EDUCATION
Soirée...
Business
during Phase 2
Part of GMHL's bid to bring
the Greater Metro Hockey continue to play in Edson for letter, referring to the Edson
Awards
IN ACTION!
into Gala... relaunch... League's Western Division future seasons. Aeros. a team to Edson made
The Edson Aeros belong to reference to this fact. "The
requesting the opportunity to
The GMHL took notice of
Gear see pages 25-28 see page 3 bring a Junior A hockey team Edson thanks to the great the Western States Hockey WSHL has confirmed it will
see pages 4, 12-13
success of our current local League, which made the not be operating this coming
to Edson.
continued pg 2
P.C. PARTY RCMP
see page 8 RCMP discover Toys for Kids!
fatality during
see pages 23 to 27 Kinette Toy Run...
FARM & FIELD investigation...
News and Views
Vanessa Bergan with her three children and Sam Blackett took advantage of the warmer weather recently. "We are social distancing
from a lot of people, but it is so hard," said Blackett. photo Deanna Mitchener Alberta see page 8
Break-in and Fire Culture Days FARMING
see pgs 24-25
at Niton Petro-Can Checking
Tip of the Hat:
fences and
Letter to the Editor:
suspicious continued pg 2
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore cows...
continued pg 11
- MLA Long see page 24
Budget Father-Daughter Gala
released...
Bonhomme COMMENT
Edson and Area’s Best
Winter Carnival
Source for Real Estate
Look inside to see Traffic lights WE ARE CL We Love our Community, We love our Clients, We love our Team
WE ARE CLOSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30OSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30
the best in real estate are not texting For the Health and Safety of all involved, we are offering Curb Side Pick Up,
Appointments can be made by phone or Facebook.acebook.
and agents in our area. Appointments can be made by phone or F By Appointment Only. Please Call 780-723-3618 to set up an appointment.
W
opportunities... We will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19 e will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19
pandemic threat has ended. Thank You.ou.
pandemic threat has ended. Thank Y
Gerald Soroka Member of Parliament, Gean Chouinard Edson Town Councillor, Mrs. and Mr. Clause, Yellowhead County Mayor Jim Thymes T 306 Main Street, Edson From our Hearts to Yours…. Stay Healthy, Follow the Health Recommendations,
Thymes TwowoThymes Two
306 Main Street, Edson
Eglinski, and Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara on July 11 during the Kinette Annual Toy Run getting ready to help stuff the bus. See pages Unique Gifts & More Ph: 780-723-3350 Love those around you and restore. We will see each other very soon
Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
Precious see page 6 12 and 13. photo Deanna Mitchener
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments...
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: New Arrivals...Silver Pendants! photo Deanna Mitchener
Gala Service questions EDSON New Hours 10am - 4pm Monday-Friday; 10am - 3pm Saturdays (Closed Sundays and Holidays) New Store Hours 10-6 Monday-Friday 10-5 Saturday
Ambulance
AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
...see page 8 780-725-9739 PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE Sidewalk Jamboree Clearance Sale!! July 16-18
For all your glass and window needs
ARE BACK AT AMI Preferred Service Centre
The Weekly Anchor (1995) LTD. 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042
CALL TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT 780-723-5787 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta photo Cassie Kushniruk
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE *Some Restrictions Apply*
The Weekly Anchor Summer stock still arriving!!!
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
New Store Hours
D
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787 New Store Hours Cut line - Gerald Soroka Member of Parliament, Gean Chouinard Edson Town Councillor, Mrs. and Mr. Clause, Yellowhead
Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm; Sat 10am to 5pm
WOK BOX EDSON Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm; Sat 10am to 5pm Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener County Mayor Jim Eglinski and Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara seen standing in front on the bus on July 11, for the annual Toy Ride
Main Street, Edson
DELIVER Brendon 780-723-6677 and Stuff the Bus companion.
780-723-6677
Brendon
Photo by Deanna Mitchener
*subject to change
FREE
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY OR CURBSIDE PICK-UP AVAILABLEY OR CURBSIDE PICK-UP AVAILABLE
LOCAL DELIVER
Lauretta
Angela
Lauretta Alaina Angela
Alaina
16 - Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,8,9,12,13,16
24 - Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,7,10,11,14,15,18,20,21,24
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