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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 8 MONDAY APRIL 1, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JULY 29, 2019 PAGE 7
County's tax receivables list grows to $5.4M Edson Funeral Home
by Cassie Kushniruk taxes were going to be cancelled,” Councillor David Russell asked responsible here,” he said.
Ramme said. “In addition, penalties what the eventual outcome is for the Cherniawsky addressed Ramme,
During the Yellowhead County in the amount of 6% were applied to money that goes into the emergent “Has this ever occurred before in all Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
Council meeting on July 23, a outstanding accounts as of June reserve for the amount of your years of doing this?” A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
funding request was brought 30.” uncollectable taxes. Ramme replied, “There's always PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
forward to Council to increase the Ramme stated that these “That would be used to balance off years where you have non-
provision for non-collectable taxes. difficulties combined with a number your budget because we have collectable taxes for various 780-723-3575
In the 2018 year-end financial of bankruptcies and receivership expenditures that we have to cover,” reasons. To this magnitude, no.” www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
statement, Yellowhead County actions means that the County must Ramme replied. The motion to transfer the amount
reported outstanding taxes consider the balance in the Although Councillor Shawn Berry of $2,817,237 to the Allowance for
receivable in the amount of allowance account for non- expressed his support for the Non-collectable Taxes from the
$2,187,200 offset by an allowance collectable taxes to determine if the motion, he also expressed concerns County's General Emergent Reserve
Our Commitment
for non-collectable amounts in the allowance will cover the potential for the County's financial future. was carried unanimously by
amount of $1,248,503. Since that for future write off. “The current “Fiscally, we have to be very Councillors. Our Commitment
time, the 2019 tax levy has been allowance of $1,248,503 is not
processed with a due date of June sufficient and the allowance should
30, 2019. be set at $4,065,740 meaning an
Is To You.
After all payments were increase of $2,817,237,” he
processed, the remaining said.“The only source of funding Is To You.
outstanding balance of all tax available for an item of this
accounts was $7,340,088, a figure magnitude is the General Emergent
considerably higher than prior Reserve which holds sufficient
years. “The total amount funds to cover it.” As two items
outstanding includes some amounts have previously been approved
that are anticipated to be collected, from this reserve in 2019, and Full Service
such as monthly payment amounts should the tax allowance amount
and amounts under agreement, and also be approved, the reserve will Funeral Home Offering:
after adjustments the outstanding be reduced to $3.6 million.
tax receivables balance is estimated Councillor Sandra Cherniawsky Traditional Funeral Services,
at $5,489,328,” said CAO Jack made the motion to transfer the Graveside Services and
Ramme. “This amount consists of amount of $2,817,237 from the
all categories of tax accounts General Emergent Reserve to the Cremation Options with a Crematorium
however an estimated amount of Allowance for Non-collectable on site in Edson.
$3,800,000 is attributed to oil and Taxes.
gas accounts.” Councillor Anthony Giezen asked, Cemetery Monuments.
“The County is now in the “If this motion should pass and we We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
position where tax receivables are transfer the money, what happens if Linda Osipow has been a local vendor at the Edson Farmers’ Market for many
approximately 5 times greater than the total amount is not needed or years. She makes homemade crochet items, reusable produce bags,
this period last year with a number used? Would that go back to reserve homemade bread and much more. Osipow Farms attends many of the
of tax account holders seeming to fund?”Ramme replied, “Yes. It surrounding Farmers’ Markets in Edson and Yellowhead County. Pop in at the
be under the impression that their could be moved back by Council.” Royal Canadian Legion in Edson on Fridays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to
check out the many vendors. photo Deanna Mitchener
HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS?
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PAGE 8 MONDAY APRIL 1, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JULY 29, 2019 PAGE 7
County's tax receivables list grows to $5.4M Edson Funeral Home
by Cassie Kushniruk taxes were going to be cancelled,” Councillor David Russell asked responsible here,” he said.
Ramme said. “In addition, penalties what the eventual outcome is for the Cherniawsky addressed Ramme,
During the Yellowhead County in the amount of 6% were applied to money that goes into the emergent “Has this ever occurred before in all Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
Council meeting on July 23, a outstanding accounts as of June reserve for the amount of your years of doing this?” A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
funding request was brought 30.” uncollectable taxes. Ramme replied, “There's always PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
forward to Council to increase the Ramme stated that these “That would be used to balance off years where you have non-
provision for non-collectable taxes. difficulties combined with a number your budget because we have collectable taxes for various 780-723-3575
In the 2018 year-end financial of bankruptcies and receivership expenditures that we have to cover,” reasons. To this magnitude, no.” www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
statement, Yellowhead County actions means that the County must Ramme replied. The motion to transfer the amount
reported outstanding taxes consider the balance in the Although Councillor Shawn Berry of $2,817,237 to the Allowance for
receivable in the amount of allowance account for non- expressed his support for the Non-collectable Taxes from the
$2,187,200 offset by an allowance collectable taxes to determine if the motion, he also expressed concerns County's General Emergent Reserve
Our Commitment
for non-collectable amounts in the allowance will cover the potential for the County's financial future. was carried unanimously by
amount of $1,248,503. Since that for future write off. “The current “Fiscally, we have to be very Councillors. Our Commitment
time, the 2019 tax levy has been allowance of $1,248,503 is not
processed with a due date of June sufficient and the allowance should
30, 2019. be set at $4,065,740 meaning an
Is To You.
After all payments were increase of $2,817,237,” he
processed, the remaining said.“The only source of funding Is To You.
outstanding balance of all tax available for an item of this
accounts was $7,340,088, a figure magnitude is the General Emergent
considerably higher than prior Reserve which holds sufficient
years. “The total amount funds to cover it.” As two items
outstanding includes some amounts have previously been approved
that are anticipated to be collected, from this reserve in 2019, and Full Service
such as monthly payment amounts should the tax allowance amount
and amounts under agreement, and also be approved, the reserve will Funeral Home Offering:
after adjustments the outstanding be reduced to $3.6 million.
tax receivables balance is estimated Councillor Sandra Cherniawsky Traditional Funeral Services,
at $5,489,328,” said CAO Jack made the motion to transfer the Graveside Services and
Ramme. “This amount consists of amount of $2,817,237 from the
all categories of tax accounts General Emergent Reserve to the Cremation Options with a Crematorium
however an estimated amount of Allowance for Non-collectable on site in Edson.
$3,800,000 is attributed to oil and Taxes.
gas accounts.” Councillor Anthony Giezen asked, Cemetery Monuments.
“The County is now in the “If this motion should pass and we We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
position where tax receivables are transfer the money, what happens if Linda Osipow has been a local vendor at the Edson Farmers’ Market for many
approximately 5 times greater than the total amount is not needed or years. She makes homemade crochet items, reusable produce bags,
this period last year with a number used? Would that go back to reserve homemade bread and much more. Osipow Farms attends many of the
of tax account holders seeming to fund?”Ramme replied, “Yes. It surrounding Farmers’ Markets in Edson and Yellowhead County. Pop in at the
be under the impression that their could be moved back by Council.” Royal Canadian Legion in Edson on Fridays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to
check out the many vendors. photo Deanna Mitchener
HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS?
Edson Top Choice Auto Body has expanded….we now offer Top Choice Detailing for cars, SUVs'
light duty trucks to medium trucks. Our top selling product “Xpel Ultimate” which is paint
protection film and, is one of the most durable films, out there, providing the best stain resistance,
clarity and self healing ask for it by name, or call in today to book for a complete polish, detail, or
rd
an express clean. 780-723-4233 or stop by 4735-3 Ave (Some restrictions will apply)
780-723-4233 4735-3 Avenue, Edson, AB
