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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 6 MONDAY APRIL 6, 2020
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JUNE 29, 2020 PAGE 15
Town increases construction and demolition
fee for in-Town and out-of-Town residents
by Cassie Kushniruk Council's consideration that the
current construction and demolition
During the June 16 regular Town fee in Whitecourt is $100.
Council meeting, Council considered Councillor Janet Wilkinson stated,
increasing the construction and “I can only support this on the
demolition fee to align the rates for condition that we are going to up that
both in-town and out-of-town rate. I think it's just far too
residents. reasonable.”
Yellowhead County recently Councillor Krystal Baier asked, “If
changed their funding model for waste you bring forward another report in
disposal at the Town's landfill. Users the near future to increase that, does
from the County will now pay disposal this then control what the County
costs directly upon use of the landfill residents pay as well or does the
site and transfer station based on the County have to pass a new bylaw?”
fees and charges within the Town of CAO Derricott replied, “They will
Edson Bylaw No. 2214. go as per our fee schedule.”
Previously, the County paid for Councillor Jacqui Currie
their residents' use of the facility commented, “I'm also in support of
through taxation; however, if passed, this because of the comparable and
these changes would mean that all becauseI know that you're coming
users of the facility would now pay a with more. I also think that currently
fee upon use of the facility. with what has happened with our
In order to match the fees and landfill and knowing that our
charges schedule for all users, Town operating costs are substantially
Administration recommended that higher…I think it's safe to say that at
Council increase the current this tonnage we are losing quite a bit.”
construction and demolition fee from CAO Derricott noted, “Council will
$10/tonne to $30/tonne for all users. be pleased to know that construction Event Reminder
According to Administration, these of the new landfill site is completed
changes will equalize the rate across and we are anticipating opening that as
the board, begin to align site user fees soon as this week.” May 9: For mental health week, join
with regional rates, and provide Derricott also stated that the Town's the Town of Edson for Darkness to
additional revenue required to operate landfill sees regular visitors from
the upcoming new landfill operation. Grande Prairie that come to dump Light – Mental Health Awareness. Join
“You may naturally be inquiring as their waste because of the competitive the community and place luminaries or
to why we're going up from $10/tonne rates. “I would suggest that these are a simple candle outside your home to
to $30/tonne for Town residents,” very reasonable rates, just u n i t e f o r a l i g h t a t d a w n
began CAO Mike Derricott. “The truth unfortunately in the favor of the users (approximately 5:10 am).
is, even $30/tonne is far below what rather than the operator,” he said. “It's
the fee probably needs to be in terms just not an area we have kept in line
of appropriate cost recovery.I believe with our principles of utilities being
the comparators are in the $90/tonne cost recovery, but that is the principle
range, so $10/tonne is quite frankly Council will soon see presented.”
not tenable and this won't be the last Mayor Zahara asked if these fees
you hear about it, but this is more to will go into effect immediately, to PAGE 10 MONDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2019 THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
address the equality of Town and which Derricott replied, “Yes, that is
County users.” correct.”
General Manger of Infrastructure Derricott stated that Administration
and Planning Martino Verhaeghe noted will be coming back to Council at a
that over a year ago, the Town's later date with a higher level rate
construction and demolition fee was so review that will recommend more
low that it was less expensive to truck significant consideration of rate
waste in from Athabasca. Mayor adjustments.
Kevin Zahara also mentioned for THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JUNE 24, 2019 PAGE 11
Kinette Toy Run still going through Edson
by Shaylyn Thornton toys for kids in our community, and
the Kinettes hope this year will bring
The Kinette Club of Edson will still even more due to the likelihood of a
be holding their annual Toy Run this tough Christmas season for many
year, albeit with some big changes due families in our area.
to COVID-19. “We feel this year our applications
The Kinettes will still be running a for hampers may be up in numbers,”
parade through town, but their usual said Kinette Club President Mary-
weekend of a community bbq, Poker Anne Bittner.
Rally, dinner, and a campout will not Due to so many COVID-19 related
be able to run as normal. They do restrictions this year, many of the
hope to put on a bbq at some point in Kinettes fundraising opportunities
the future. have been cancelled or harshly
This year, the parade will be held on limited. In turn, the group will be
Saturday, July 11. Those taking part in doing things a little differently this
the parade can meet at the Repsol year.
Place Parking Lot at 10:30am, and the “We are going to open up donation
group will leave at 11:00am. bins earlier than previous years in
The group will follow the same hopes to collect enough items for our
route as the Santa Clause Parade route, hampers,” said Bittner.“Non-
and a specific map to see where they perishable items, new unwrapped toys,
will be heading can be found on the and monetary donations are greatly
Kinette's social media page. appreciated.”
Following the parade, the group will If you aren't able to donate during
be at the parking lot of the Boys & the Toy Run and you still want to help
Girls Club to accept toy donations for Stuff the Bus, or if you want to make
the Kinette Christmas Hampers. any other donation, contact the
The group's annual “Stuff the Bus” Kinettes through their social media
campaign usually brings in a lot of page or at edsonkinettes@gmail.com.
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 6 MONDAY APRIL 6, 2020
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JUNE 29, 2020 PAGE 15
Town increases construction and demolition
fee for in-Town and out-of-Town residents
by Cassie Kushniruk Council's consideration that the
current construction and demolition
During the June 16 regular Town fee in Whitecourt is $100.
Council meeting, Council considered Councillor Janet Wilkinson stated,
increasing the construction and “I can only support this on the
demolition fee to align the rates for condition that we are going to up that
both in-town and out-of-town rate. I think it's just far too
residents. reasonable.”
Yellowhead County recently Councillor Krystal Baier asked, “If
changed their funding model for waste you bring forward another report in
disposal at the Town's landfill. Users the near future to increase that, does
from the County will now pay disposal this then control what the County
costs directly upon use of the landfill residents pay as well or does the
site and transfer station based on the County have to pass a new bylaw?”
fees and charges within the Town of CAO Derricott replied, “They will
Edson Bylaw No. 2214. go as per our fee schedule.”
Previously, the County paid for Councillor Jacqui Currie
their residents' use of the facility commented, “I'm also in support of
through taxation; however, if passed, this because of the comparable and
these changes would mean that all becauseI know that you're coming
users of the facility would now pay a with more. I also think that currently
fee upon use of the facility. with what has happened with our
In order to match the fees and landfill and knowing that our
charges schedule for all users, Town operating costs are substantially
Administration recommended that higher…I think it's safe to say that at
Council increase the current this tonnage we are losing quite a bit.”
construction and demolition fee from CAO Derricott noted, “Council will
$10/tonne to $30/tonne for all users. be pleased to know that construction Event Reminder
According to Administration, these of the new landfill site is completed
changes will equalize the rate across and we are anticipating opening that as
the board, begin to align site user fees soon as this week.” May 9: For mental health week, join
with regional rates, and provide Derricott also stated that the Town's the Town of Edson for Darkness to
additional revenue required to operate landfill sees regular visitors from
the upcoming new landfill operation. Grande Prairie that come to dump Light – Mental Health Awareness. Join
“You may naturally be inquiring as their waste because of the competitive the community and place luminaries or
to why we're going up from $10/tonne rates. “I would suggest that these are a simple candle outside your home to
to $30/tonne for Town residents,” very reasonable rates, just u n i t e f o r a l i g h t a t d a w n
began CAO Mike Derricott. “The truth unfortunately in the favor of the users (approximately 5:10 am).
is, even $30/tonne is far below what rather than the operator,” he said. “It's
the fee probably needs to be in terms just not an area we have kept in line
of appropriate cost recovery.I believe with our principles of utilities being
the comparators are in the $90/tonne cost recovery, but that is the principle
range, so $10/tonne is quite frankly Council will soon see presented.”
not tenable and this won't be the last Mayor Zahara asked if these fees
you hear about it, but this is more to will go into effect immediately, to PAGE 10 MONDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2019 THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
address the equality of Town and which Derricott replied, “Yes, that is
County users.” correct.”
General Manger of Infrastructure Derricott stated that Administration
and Planning Martino Verhaeghe noted will be coming back to Council at a
that over a year ago, the Town's later date with a higher level rate
construction and demolition fee was so review that will recommend more
low that it was less expensive to truck significant consideration of rate
waste in from Athabasca. Mayor adjustments.
Kevin Zahara also mentioned for THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JUNE 24, 2019 PAGE 11
Kinette Toy Run still going through Edson
by Shaylyn Thornton toys for kids in our community, and
the Kinettes hope this year will bring
The Kinette Club of Edson will still even more due to the likelihood of a
be holding their annual Toy Run this tough Christmas season for many
year, albeit with some big changes due families in our area.
to COVID-19. “We feel this year our applications
The Kinettes will still be running a for hampers may be up in numbers,”
parade through town, but their usual said Kinette Club President Mary-
weekend of a community bbq, Poker Anne Bittner.
Rally, dinner, and a campout will not Due to so many COVID-19 related
be able to run as normal. They do restrictions this year, many of the
hope to put on a bbq at some point in Kinettes fundraising opportunities
the future. have been cancelled or harshly
This year, the parade will be held on limited. In turn, the group will be
Saturday, July 11. Those taking part in doing things a little differently this
the parade can meet at the Repsol year.
Place Parking Lot at 10:30am, and the “We are going to open up donation
group will leave at 11:00am. bins earlier than previous years in
The group will follow the same hopes to collect enough items for our
route as the Santa Clause Parade route, hampers,” said Bittner.“Non-
and a specific map to see where they perishable items, new unwrapped toys,
will be heading can be found on the and monetary donations are greatly
Kinette's social media page. appreciated.”
Following the parade, the group will If you aren't able to donate during
be at the parking lot of the Boys & the Toy Run and you still want to help
Girls Club to accept toy donations for Stuff the Bus, or if you want to make
the Kinette Christmas Hampers. any other donation, contact the
The group's annual “Stuff the Bus” Kinettes through their social media
campaign usually brings in a lot of page or at edsonkinettes@gmail.com.
