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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 4 MONDAY JUNE 3, 2019 MONDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2019 PAGE 7
County declines funding 'at this time'
for Yellowhead Ag Society's new arena
by Cassie Kushniruk has an obligation to ensure that any taxpayer [for this project].”
support would go towards a successful project, Councillor Lavone Olson added, “I, as well, am
During the May 28 Yellowhead County Council considering both initial capital building very in favor of this project and we really want to
meeting, Council further discussed their level of expenditures, as well as continued long term see it move forward. However, the big loan that
support for the Yellowhead Agricultural Society's operational viability,” Read added. was suggested, I agree, is very scary to us and
proposed 'Chrysler Event Centre', to be located at Although there are currently no funds in the the payments on that are going to be hard to
their current Agriculture Grounds and Riding County budget allocated for this project, Read make.”
Arena on Rodeo Road in Edson. stated that the money could be funded through Councillor Cherniawsky echoed Councillors'
“The Yellowhead Ag Society presented to reserves this year or through municipal property statements, adding, “In order for this project to
Council on April 16 [2019] looking for a funding taxes in future budget years. move forward at this time, we need to work on
commitment from Yellowhead County to assist Following the May 21 meeting, Council our numbers and we need to work with
them in completing this ambitious project,” said directed Administration to bring back a request Administration, and I would strongly encourage
Director of Community Services Christopher for decision in response to the Society's request the Yellowhead Ag Society to work with our
Read. for funding, which was discussed during the May Administration.”
The Society requested a 'Letter of Financial 28 Council meeting. The motion to decline funding the project at
Commitment' from Yellowhead County during Read mentioned that although the Society did this time, and direct administration to work
the April 16 meeting for the sum of $521,550 to submit further information the week prior to the with the Yellowhead Agriculture Society to
be dedicated to the new facility. May 28 meeting, it was too late to add to the further develop both capital and operational
Read mentioned that the Town of Edson has agenda. plans was carried unanimously by Council.
committed $400,000 towards this project, “As per Council direction, Administration
conditional on confirmation of the remaining recommends that Yellowhead County decline
necessary capital funds being secured. funding the project at this time and direct
During the May 21 Governance and Priorities Administration to work with the Yellowhead Strawberry Tea
meeting, Council agreed that the current Agricultural Society to further develop both
information provided by the Society did not capital and operational plans,” said Read. and Garage Sale
provide enough confidence that the project will Councillor Shawn Berry commented, “I am
be successful. very much in favor of this …but I do understand June 8 from 10 to 3
“Council also stated that Yellowhead County too that we haven't got money in the 2019 budget
Come enjoy Beef on a Bun, Hot Dogs
and Strawberry Shortcake with family
News from the Royal Canadian and friends and look for unique treasures
in the Garage Sale.
Legion Wildwood BR 149 In the Red Brick Arts Centre
4818 7th Avenue
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE by Ellen Greenwood can serve you better. How about a drop in for variety. There are three
We are open at 11:00 pie and coffee? Give us meats and one bacon and
Presidents' message: a m f o r l u n c h o n a call at 780-325-2015 eggs to choose from for
Professional Digital Due to the success of our Thursdays with Elnora and let us know if that each of our five draws.
Everyone is welcome to
catches your fancy.
Passport System spring brunch there will Wiebe cooking up Every Saturday we attend and try their luck.
be summer brunch on different items each
Our next meeting is
photos ready June 22, 2019 at week. We still have fun have a meat draw, basket
draw and a 50-50 draw, June 17, 2019 with the
10:00am to start the crib in the afternoon at
in minutes celebration of the Royal 1:00 pm. We are open with ticket sales starting executive meeting at For more information please call
for the meatdraw at 2:30 6:00 pm and the general
C a n a d i a n L e g i o n Friday afternoons from
while you wait... Wildwood Br 149 75th 1:00 pm till 6:00 pm. p m . D u e t o t h e meeting starting at 7:00 780.723.3582
year anniversary. You do We are still looking to continued support we pm dress casual.
not have to be a member find something to have have increased our meat
to provide a better
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor to attend any of our on Fridays for people.
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suppers or lunches or
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson other functions, just
drop in for coffee and a
780-723-5787
check out the pleasant
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787 visit. Please come in and
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atmosphere and maybe
meet some new friends.
The supper on May 10
was well attended. We
appreciate your support.
Join us for supper on
June 14 at 6:00 pm. Our
supper will consist of
pork with a mushroom Core Child Care Society is a new daycare in Edson.
gravy sauce, mashed
potatoes, vegetables, We are looking for individuals with a passion for
buns, and dessert. childcare to join our team.
The bottle depot is
open Tuesday through We are searching for Level 2 and Level 3 Childcare
Friday 11:00 am to 5:00 workers.
pm and Saturdays 10:00
am to 5:00 pm. The Come work with us and be on the ground floor of a
bottle depot is getting
busy with the spring new facility.
cleanup continuing. We
appreciate advance Please send your resume to:
notice for large deposits, Email: corechildcare@gmail.com
like a bottle drive, so we or drop off in person to
4632 3 Avenue, Edson, Alberta
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 4 MONDAY JUNE 3, 2019 MONDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2019 PAGE 7
County declines funding 'at this time'
for Yellowhead Ag Society's new arena
by Cassie Kushniruk has an obligation to ensure that any taxpayer [for this project].”
support would go towards a successful project, Councillor Lavone Olson added, “I, as well, am
During the May 28 Yellowhead County Council considering both initial capital building very in favor of this project and we really want to
meeting, Council further discussed their level of expenditures, as well as continued long term see it move forward. However, the big loan that
support for the Yellowhead Agricultural Society's operational viability,” Read added. was suggested, I agree, is very scary to us and
proposed 'Chrysler Event Centre', to be located at Although there are currently no funds in the the payments on that are going to be hard to
their current Agriculture Grounds and Riding County budget allocated for this project, Read make.”
Arena on Rodeo Road in Edson. stated that the money could be funded through Councillor Cherniawsky echoed Councillors'
“The Yellowhead Ag Society presented to reserves this year or through municipal property statements, adding, “In order for this project to
Council on April 16 [2019] looking for a funding taxes in future budget years. move forward at this time, we need to work on
commitment from Yellowhead County to assist Following the May 21 meeting, Council our numbers and we need to work with
them in completing this ambitious project,” said directed Administration to bring back a request Administration, and I would strongly encourage
Director of Community Services Christopher for decision in response to the Society's request the Yellowhead Ag Society to work with our
Read. for funding, which was discussed during the May Administration.”
The Society requested a 'Letter of Financial 28 Council meeting. The motion to decline funding the project at
Commitment' from Yellowhead County during Read mentioned that although the Society did this time, and direct administration to work
the April 16 meeting for the sum of $521,550 to submit further information the week prior to the with the Yellowhead Agriculture Society to
be dedicated to the new facility. May 28 meeting, it was too late to add to the further develop both capital and operational
Read mentioned that the Town of Edson has agenda. plans was carried unanimously by Council.
committed $400,000 towards this project, “As per Council direction, Administration
conditional on confirmation of the remaining recommends that Yellowhead County decline
necessary capital funds being secured. funding the project at this time and direct
During the May 21 Governance and Priorities Administration to work with the Yellowhead Strawberry Tea
meeting, Council agreed that the current Agricultural Society to further develop both
information provided by the Society did not capital and operational plans,” said Read. and Garage Sale
provide enough confidence that the project will Councillor Shawn Berry commented, “I am
be successful. very much in favor of this …but I do understand June 8 from 10 to 3
“Council also stated that Yellowhead County too that we haven't got money in the 2019 budget
Come enjoy Beef on a Bun, Hot Dogs
and Strawberry Shortcake with family
News from the Royal Canadian and friends and look for unique treasures
in the Garage Sale.
Legion Wildwood BR 149 In the Red Brick Arts Centre
4818 7th Avenue
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE by Ellen Greenwood can serve you better. How about a drop in for variety. There are three
We are open at 11:00 pie and coffee? Give us meats and one bacon and
Presidents' message: a m f o r l u n c h o n a call at 780-325-2015 eggs to choose from for
Professional Digital Due to the success of our Thursdays with Elnora and let us know if that each of our five draws.
Everyone is welcome to
catches your fancy.
Passport System spring brunch there will Wiebe cooking up Every Saturday we attend and try their luck.
be summer brunch on different items each
Our next meeting is
photos ready June 22, 2019 at week. We still have fun have a meat draw, basket
draw and a 50-50 draw, June 17, 2019 with the
10:00am to start the crib in the afternoon at
in minutes celebration of the Royal 1:00 pm. We are open with ticket sales starting executive meeting at For more information please call
for the meatdraw at 2:30 6:00 pm and the general
C a n a d i a n L e g i o n Friday afternoons from
while you wait... Wildwood Br 149 75th 1:00 pm till 6:00 pm. p m . D u e t o t h e meeting starting at 7:00 780.723.3582
year anniversary. You do We are still looking to continued support we pm dress casual.
not have to be a member find something to have have increased our meat
to provide a better
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor to attend any of our on Fridays for people.
T
suppers or lunches or
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson other functions, just
drop in for coffee and a
780-723-5787
check out the pleasant
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787 visit. Please come in and
D
atmosphere and maybe
meet some new friends.
The supper on May 10
was well attended. We
appreciate your support.
Join us for supper on
June 14 at 6:00 pm. Our
supper will consist of
pork with a mushroom Core Child Care Society is a new daycare in Edson.
gravy sauce, mashed
potatoes, vegetables, We are looking for individuals with a passion for
buns, and dessert. childcare to join our team.
The bottle depot is
open Tuesday through We are searching for Level 2 and Level 3 Childcare
Friday 11:00 am to 5:00 workers.
pm and Saturdays 10:00
am to 5:00 pm. The Come work with us and be on the ground floor of a
bottle depot is getting
busy with the spring new facility.
cleanup continuing. We
appreciate advance Please send your resume to:
notice for large deposits, Email: corechildcare@gmail.com
like a bottle drive, so we or drop off in person to
4632 3 Avenue, Edson, Alberta
