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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 4 MONDAY JULY 22, 2019 MONDAY JULY 1, 2019 PAGE 25
Entwistle Pool communal change rooms
debated at Yellowhead County Council
by Cassie Kushniruk not want to be in a communal space with the Councillor Wade Williams also weighed in on
opposite sex. It doesn't matter that there's private the issue, “I'm a fairly old-fashioned guy and I
On July 16 during Yellowhead County's stalls for changing because that also can provide would have to stick with a men's, a women's and
Governance and Priorities meeting, Councillor an opportunity for something nefarious.” a family [change room].”
Sandra Cherniawsky brought forward a request Read replied,“There isn't a space where Councillor Lavonne Olson said that she would
concerning the proposed communal change vulnerability occurs that's not in the public eye, be interested in hearing from the residents who
rooms for the outdoor pool at the new Entwistle and that's where your safety comes from.” did not reach out to Councillors Cherniawsky
Community Hub. Cherniawsky then posed the question, “What is and Giezen, as they have only heard from people
“I'm here today to ask for some support from the problem with throwing a wall down the who are against the concept. Cherniawsky
Council to write a letter to Parkland County center and creating two spaces where they still clarified that she did receive a few positive
regarding the change rooms in the Entwistle have eyes?” Read replied that one of the benefits phone calls concerning the communal change
Pool,” Cherniawsky began. “There is one of the communal change room is that it is a rooms.
communal change room. Residents have family change room as well as a men's and CAO Jack Ramme later stated that feedback
contacted myself and Councillor Giezen and women's change room. received from pool staff indicated issues of
they're dead-set against one communal change County Mayor Gerald Soroka commented, “To safety and theft as a result of separated men's and
room. They don't feel that it is in the interest of me, I'm thinking if there is more people coming women's change rooms. “That's why this concept
public safety. I happen to agree with them.” in and out, there's less chance [of theft]. I'm is gaining traction across the country and North
Director of Community Services Christopher seeing that this new system might be better America,” he said.
Read clarified that this communal space at the because there's more people in and out as Councillor Russell suggested modifying the
pool will not be a communal change room but a opposed to being isolated.” design of the change room in order to “address
communal locker room. “The changing occurs in Councillor David Russell relayed a study done both sides' concerns.”
separate cubicles,” he said. by Strathcona County regarding communal Councillor Penny Lowe said, “Our constituents
“From an operational point of view, universal change rooms, which saw approximately 480 have told [Councillors] that this is their strong
locker rooms are a far safer space,” Read respondents. “Suffice to say, after reading that opinion. They've done their due diligence of
explained.“Places where nefarious actions survey, I have to be against this because the bringing it to us so we'll do our due diligence to
happen are when large spaces are enclosed survey was overwhelmingly negative,” he said. send [Parkland County] a letter. What they
without supervision. What makes it a safer place Councillor Anthony Giezen stated that he was decide to do with that letter is in their right.”
is when there's no hidden spots for these also not in support of the communal change Based on feedback from Councillors, Soroka
activities to occur.” rooms, as he has received a number of calls from said in conclusion, “At the next Council meeting,
Read added that pool staff are typically female, residents, none of which were positive. there will be a letter brought forward from this
which makes it difficult to effectively patrol both Councillor Shawn Berry stated, “I am a little Council going to Parkland County asking for
men's and women's change rooms at pool more accepting of the way things are progressing them to reconsider the change of traditional
facilities. in the world as far as these facilities are changing rooms for men and women into the
In response, Cherniawsky said, “I appreciate concerned. I personally don't see a problem with design of the facility as a result of issues from
where our population is going. These people do a communal room.” our residents.”
THE EDSON AND DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WOULD
THE EDSON AND DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WOULD
LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED THE SUMMER
LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED THE SUMMER
FESTIVAL AND ALL THOSE WHO HELPED MAKE IT A SUCCESS
FESTIVAL AND ALL THOSE WHO HELPED MAKE IT A SUCCESS
Town of Edson Edson Recycle
Garnet, Sam, Darin, Bruce, Kari, Steve, Edson Hotel
and the Summer Students from the Linda Auriat
Town of Edson Integra Tire
Holy Redeemer Travel Club Pat from Pat’s Safety
GFL Environmental McDonald’s Restaurant
Mountainside Sales and Rentals
Chamber of Commerce Executive and Volunteers:
Darlene Chouinard, Karen Spencer-Miller, Sandy Moore, Taran Osterman,
Sharon Hawboldt, Gerri Beier, Louise Findlay, Deanna Mitchener and
Chamber Manager, Kathy Arndt.
Trail Printing, Edson Leader, The Weekly Anchor, XM105, New Cap Radio,
Outsider Portable Washrooms, West Coast Amusements/First Class
Concessions, Benaiah Security, Al Schram, Edson RCMP, Fineline Stationary
and the Thrift Store.
ALL THE VENDORS:
Jensen’s Lifestyle Clothing, The Antique Place, GYPSD, Indominus Sports,
Thymes Two, Mama Bow, Uptown Yoga, Kore Konditioning, Edson Library,
Country Cooks, Jennie’s Ice Cream, The Fresh Vine, Edson Craft Centre,
Farmers Wife’s Caboose, Boys and Girl’s Club, Edson Aeros,
Fantastical Face Painting, Dragon Forge Armoury, Ice n Fire,
Edson Early Learning and Childcare and Edson Parent Link.
BUSINESSES WHO DONATED TO THE MINI DRAW:
IG Wealth Management, Century 21 Twin Realty, Jensen’s Lifestyle Clothing,
Thymes Two, Country Cooks, Diana’s Pets and Trophies, Yellowhead Florists,
Holiday Inn Express, Edson and District Historical Society, Poop’d Out Dog
Walking, Mid-West Glass, PKE Water Supply, In Focus Eye Care, Konect Safety,
Gelmici Jewellers, Subway, ATB, Husky U-Auto Wash, Hinton Servus Credit
Union, Edson Chrysler Dodge Jeep, The Weekly Anchor, Switzer’s Drugs,
Original Joe’s, In Your Drawers, Dragon Forge Armoury.
Our apologies if we have forgotten anyone.
The Edson Chamber would also like to thank the Businesses on Main Street The Edson Chamber would also like to thank the Businesses on Main Street
for their continued support of our downtown activities.for their continued support of our downtown activities.
Customers were checking out all the fruit on July 12 at the Edson Farmers
Market. The market is open every Friday at the Edson Royal Canadian Legion
if you're looking for fruits, veggies or homemade crafts, stop by and check
them out. photo Deanna Mitchener
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 4 MONDAY JULY 22, 2019 MONDAY JULY 1, 2019 PAGE 25
Entwistle Pool communal change rooms
debated at Yellowhead County Council
by Cassie Kushniruk not want to be in a communal space with the Councillor Wade Williams also weighed in on
opposite sex. It doesn't matter that there's private the issue, “I'm a fairly old-fashioned guy and I
On July 16 during Yellowhead County's stalls for changing because that also can provide would have to stick with a men's, a women's and
Governance and Priorities meeting, Councillor an opportunity for something nefarious.” a family [change room].”
Sandra Cherniawsky brought forward a request Read replied,“There isn't a space where Councillor Lavonne Olson said that she would
concerning the proposed communal change vulnerability occurs that's not in the public eye, be interested in hearing from the residents who
rooms for the outdoor pool at the new Entwistle and that's where your safety comes from.” did not reach out to Councillors Cherniawsky
Community Hub. Cherniawsky then posed the question, “What is and Giezen, as they have only heard from people
“I'm here today to ask for some support from the problem with throwing a wall down the who are against the concept. Cherniawsky
Council to write a letter to Parkland County center and creating two spaces where they still clarified that she did receive a few positive
regarding the change rooms in the Entwistle have eyes?” Read replied that one of the benefits phone calls concerning the communal change
Pool,” Cherniawsky began. “There is one of the communal change room is that it is a rooms.
communal change room. Residents have family change room as well as a men's and CAO Jack Ramme later stated that feedback
contacted myself and Councillor Giezen and women's change room. received from pool staff indicated issues of
they're dead-set against one communal change County Mayor Gerald Soroka commented, “To safety and theft as a result of separated men's and
room. They don't feel that it is in the interest of me, I'm thinking if there is more people coming women's change rooms. “That's why this concept
public safety. I happen to agree with them.” in and out, there's less chance [of theft]. I'm is gaining traction across the country and North
Director of Community Services Christopher seeing that this new system might be better America,” he said.
Read clarified that this communal space at the because there's more people in and out as Councillor Russell suggested modifying the
pool will not be a communal change room but a opposed to being isolated.” design of the change room in order to “address
communal locker room. “The changing occurs in Councillor David Russell relayed a study done both sides' concerns.”
separate cubicles,” he said. by Strathcona County regarding communal Councillor Penny Lowe said, “Our constituents
“From an operational point of view, universal change rooms, which saw approximately 480 have told [Councillors] that this is their strong
locker rooms are a far safer space,” Read respondents. “Suffice to say, after reading that opinion. They've done their due diligence of
explained.“Places where nefarious actions survey, I have to be against this because the bringing it to us so we'll do our due diligence to
happen are when large spaces are enclosed survey was overwhelmingly negative,” he said. send [Parkland County] a letter. What they
without supervision. What makes it a safer place Councillor Anthony Giezen stated that he was decide to do with that letter is in their right.”
is when there's no hidden spots for these also not in support of the communal change Based on feedback from Councillors, Soroka
activities to occur.” rooms, as he has received a number of calls from said in conclusion, “At the next Council meeting,
Read added that pool staff are typically female, residents, none of which were positive. there will be a letter brought forward from this
which makes it difficult to effectively patrol both Councillor Shawn Berry stated, “I am a little Council going to Parkland County asking for
men's and women's change rooms at pool more accepting of the way things are progressing them to reconsider the change of traditional
facilities. in the world as far as these facilities are changing rooms for men and women into the
In response, Cherniawsky said, “I appreciate concerned. I personally don't see a problem with design of the facility as a result of issues from
where our population is going. These people do a communal room.” our residents.”
THE EDSON AND DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WOULD
THE EDSON AND DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WOULD
LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED THE SUMMER
LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED THE SUMMER
FESTIVAL AND ALL THOSE WHO HELPED MAKE IT A SUCCESS
FESTIVAL AND ALL THOSE WHO HELPED MAKE IT A SUCCESS
Town of Edson Edson Recycle
Garnet, Sam, Darin, Bruce, Kari, Steve, Edson Hotel
and the Summer Students from the Linda Auriat
Town of Edson Integra Tire
Holy Redeemer Travel Club Pat from Pat’s Safety
GFL Environmental McDonald’s Restaurant
Mountainside Sales and Rentals
Chamber of Commerce Executive and Volunteers:
Darlene Chouinard, Karen Spencer-Miller, Sandy Moore, Taran Osterman,
Sharon Hawboldt, Gerri Beier, Louise Findlay, Deanna Mitchener and
Chamber Manager, Kathy Arndt.
Trail Printing, Edson Leader, The Weekly Anchor, XM105, New Cap Radio,
Outsider Portable Washrooms, West Coast Amusements/First Class
Concessions, Benaiah Security, Al Schram, Edson RCMP, Fineline Stationary
and the Thrift Store.
ALL THE VENDORS:
Jensen’s Lifestyle Clothing, The Antique Place, GYPSD, Indominus Sports,
Thymes Two, Mama Bow, Uptown Yoga, Kore Konditioning, Edson Library,
Country Cooks, Jennie’s Ice Cream, The Fresh Vine, Edson Craft Centre,
Farmers Wife’s Caboose, Boys and Girl’s Club, Edson Aeros,
Fantastical Face Painting, Dragon Forge Armoury, Ice n Fire,
Edson Early Learning and Childcare and Edson Parent Link.
BUSINESSES WHO DONATED TO THE MINI DRAW:
IG Wealth Management, Century 21 Twin Realty, Jensen’s Lifestyle Clothing,
Thymes Two, Country Cooks, Diana’s Pets and Trophies, Yellowhead Florists,
Holiday Inn Express, Edson and District Historical Society, Poop’d Out Dog
Walking, Mid-West Glass, PKE Water Supply, In Focus Eye Care, Konect Safety,
Gelmici Jewellers, Subway, ATB, Husky U-Auto Wash, Hinton Servus Credit
Union, Edson Chrysler Dodge Jeep, The Weekly Anchor, Switzer’s Drugs,
Original Joe’s, In Your Drawers, Dragon Forge Armoury.
Our apologies if we have forgotten anyone.
The Edson Chamber would also like to thank the Businesses on Main Street The Edson Chamber would also like to thank the Businesses on Main Street
for their continued support of our downtown activities.for their continued support of our downtown activities.
Customers were checking out all the fruit on July 12 at the Edson Farmers
Market. The market is open every Friday at the Edson Royal Canadian Legion
if you're looking for fruits, veggies or homemade crafts, stop by and check
them out. photo Deanna Mitchener
