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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 6 MONDAY JUNE 24, 2019 MONDAY APRIL 29, 2019 PAGE 3
'Disappointing' turnout for Coffee with Council
by Cassie Kushniruk
In order to engage more Edson residents
through a causal, laid-back styled event, Town
Council hosted 'Coffee with Council' on June 17
at the Chamber of Commerce, inviting
community members out to discuss their
concerns and the topics presented while enjoying
coffee and snacks.
Unfortunately, the event received a
“disappointing turnout” according to Mayor
Kevin Zahara, with only one individual in
attendance who was personally invited by
Council.
“This Council has been really trying to engage
in different ways and different methods,” said During Coffee with Council on June 17 hosted by Town Council, Councillors Trevor Bevan, Janet
Zahara. “We'll continue to try, but at a certain Wilkinson (second to the right), and Gean Chouinard discussed the Asset Management Plan and other
point we're going to have to make a decision topics with resident Fiona Fowler—the only resident who attended the planned two hour event. photo
whether we continue to do this because people Cassie Kushniruk
are not coming out.”
Zahara mentioned that the event was “We're getting into summer time; it's a nice night “Hopefully we get some more people to come
advertised in the newspaper, on the radio, and all so people could have a dozen other things they'd out,” said Zahara.
th
over social media prior to the 17 . “If people rather be doing tonight,” he said. In order to enjoy the rest of their evening as it
don't show up I guess people are fairly happy “It's a bummer for us because we're taking time was suspected that no one else was going to
with the job Council is doing,” he said. out of our days,” Zahara added. “Some of us show up, Council decided to shut down the event
During the event, Council was prepared to not work full time so when we spend two hours and 45 minutes early.
only discuss any topic brought up by residents, nobody shows up it's kind of a waste of our time “If people are not going to get engaged and
but was also prepared to inform residents of the too.” communicate their issues with us and learn about
Asset Management Plan. “[Asset Management] In order to cater to all residents and their issues, there's only so much we can do,” said
is a very important document for our community; schedules, Council ensures that events are hosted Zahara. “We're making the opportunities
it's going to inform our decisions moving during different times of the day. “We do things available and people just need to take advantage
forward,” said Zahara. “Past Council, this in the day, we have nobody show up. We have of that.”
Council, and Administration have spent a lot of things in the evening, nobody shows up. All we
time on this plan.” can do is try and we're never going to hit
Congratulations
Zahara suspects that the unfortunate turnout everyone,” Zahara said.
did not have to do with location, but rather with Council plans to host a similar event around Congratulations
the gorgeous weather outside after weeks of rain. the fall, possibly discussing the budget.
Ashley Findlay
Edson Public Library to celebrate 75 years Ashley Findlay
continued from page 4
In 1981, the Edson for the disabled, and growing since then. Edson Public Library in
Public Library offered a multilingual books With the growth of the 1950 until she was
wide selection of books available through the Town and the increase of succeeded by Marguerite
geared towards those M u l t i l i n g u a l services provided by the Ahlf in 1971 who served
with needs, including Biblioservice of Alberta. Edson Public Library, until 1984. Librarians
large print books for By 1982, the library the library has outgrown over the years include
those who have trouble had a stock of 13,060 its current space. (chronologically): Lil
reading, 'talking' books books, which has kept Eileen Manuel was the S e l d o n , M a r i a n n e
first librarian of the Bremmekamp (1987),
A p r i l S u t h e r l a n d ,
Lisabeth Booth, JoAnn
Hooper (1998-2013),
and Helen Prosser
Phone: 780-723-4800 Toll Free 1-800-665-6030 (2013-present).
Fax: 780-723-5066 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Be sure to visit the
Edson Public Library on Wishing you the best in your future to
July 6 to reminisce about
the early days and enjoy come. We are so proud of you!
t h e f e s t i v i t i e s i n
celebration of the Love Mom, Chad, Lish
th
Library's 75 !
Congratulatio
Congratulations!ns!
Tony and Kathy Karlzen are
pleased to announce that
RYAN ANTHONY KARLZEN
has received a Bachelor of
Science Degree in
Mechanical Engineering
from the University of
Alberta.
Congratulation Ryan
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 6 MONDAY JUNE 24, 2019 MONDAY APRIL 29, 2019 PAGE 3
'Disappointing' turnout for Coffee with Council
by Cassie Kushniruk
In order to engage more Edson residents
through a causal, laid-back styled event, Town
Council hosted 'Coffee with Council' on June 17
at the Chamber of Commerce, inviting
community members out to discuss their
concerns and the topics presented while enjoying
coffee and snacks.
Unfortunately, the event received a
“disappointing turnout” according to Mayor
Kevin Zahara, with only one individual in
attendance who was personally invited by
Council.
“This Council has been really trying to engage
in different ways and different methods,” said During Coffee with Council on June 17 hosted by Town Council, Councillors Trevor Bevan, Janet
Zahara. “We'll continue to try, but at a certain Wilkinson (second to the right), and Gean Chouinard discussed the Asset Management Plan and other
point we're going to have to make a decision topics with resident Fiona Fowler—the only resident who attended the planned two hour event. photo
whether we continue to do this because people Cassie Kushniruk
are not coming out.”
Zahara mentioned that the event was “We're getting into summer time; it's a nice night “Hopefully we get some more people to come
advertised in the newspaper, on the radio, and all so people could have a dozen other things they'd out,” said Zahara.
th
over social media prior to the 17 . “If people rather be doing tonight,” he said. In order to enjoy the rest of their evening as it
don't show up I guess people are fairly happy “It's a bummer for us because we're taking time was suspected that no one else was going to
with the job Council is doing,” he said. out of our days,” Zahara added. “Some of us show up, Council decided to shut down the event
During the event, Council was prepared to not work full time so when we spend two hours and 45 minutes early.
only discuss any topic brought up by residents, nobody shows up it's kind of a waste of our time “If people are not going to get engaged and
but was also prepared to inform residents of the too.” communicate their issues with us and learn about
Asset Management Plan. “[Asset Management] In order to cater to all residents and their issues, there's only so much we can do,” said
is a very important document for our community; schedules, Council ensures that events are hosted Zahara. “We're making the opportunities
it's going to inform our decisions moving during different times of the day. “We do things available and people just need to take advantage
forward,” said Zahara. “Past Council, this in the day, we have nobody show up. We have of that.”
Council, and Administration have spent a lot of things in the evening, nobody shows up. All we
time on this plan.” can do is try and we're never going to hit
Congratulations
Zahara suspects that the unfortunate turnout everyone,” Zahara said.
did not have to do with location, but rather with Council plans to host a similar event around Congratulations
the gorgeous weather outside after weeks of rain. the fall, possibly discussing the budget.
Ashley Findlay
Edson Public Library to celebrate 75 years Ashley Findlay
continued from page 4
In 1981, the Edson for the disabled, and growing since then. Edson Public Library in
Public Library offered a multilingual books With the growth of the 1950 until she was
wide selection of books available through the Town and the increase of succeeded by Marguerite
geared towards those M u l t i l i n g u a l services provided by the Ahlf in 1971 who served
with needs, including Biblioservice of Alberta. Edson Public Library, until 1984. Librarians
large print books for By 1982, the library the library has outgrown over the years include
those who have trouble had a stock of 13,060 its current space. (chronologically): Lil
reading, 'talking' books books, which has kept Eileen Manuel was the S e l d o n , M a r i a n n e
first librarian of the Bremmekamp (1987),
A p r i l S u t h e r l a n d ,
Lisabeth Booth, JoAnn
Hooper (1998-2013),
and Helen Prosser
Phone: 780-723-4800 Toll Free 1-800-665-6030 (2013-present).
Fax: 780-723-5066 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Be sure to visit the
Edson Public Library on Wishing you the best in your future to
July 6 to reminisce about
the early days and enjoy come. We are so proud of you!
t h e f e s t i v i t i e s i n
celebration of the Love Mom, Chad, Lish
th
Library's 75 !
Congratulatio
Congratulations!ns!
Tony and Kathy Karlzen are
pleased to announce that
RYAN ANTHONY KARLZEN
has received a Bachelor of
Science Degree in
Mechanical Engineering
from the University of
Alberta.
Congratulation Ryan
