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Willing to pay the price?
It's been nearly one year since Albertans were hit with an increased carbon tax at $30 per
tonne on January 1, 2018. The controversial, and some say nefarious, tax is now two years old.
With this spike in the cost of living we now pay more for everything from home heating bills THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JUNE 3, 2019 PAGE 11
and gasoline, to groceries, rent, and consumer goods. The Weekly Anchor
There are rebates for mid-low income households, but as with any rebates, they never keep
pace with the inflation caused by the rising prices of consumer goods. And frankly, when the Your Local Independent Newspaper
gas bill is due, waiting for a quarterly rebate has not bee much comfort for many financially PAGE 8 MONDAY JUNE 3, 2019 THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
struggling households.
So for our pain and suffering it's time to take a look and what this has 'bought' us in real T he Weekly ANCHOR 6,292 Audited Circulation
terms.
75% of Canadians believe governments should take action on climate change according to a Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221
recent survey. But they also say any plan shouldn't drive up the cost of living too much.
A carbon tax attempts to reduce emissions by making everything more expensive. It's a Comment CORRECTION TO DATE SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS!
forced attempt to solicit lifestyle changes through cost increases. Re: Mar. 25 issue page 15 OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
In real terms, are Albertans willing to pay $20 more for a tank of gas or willing pay 15% or The Mother-Son Soiree is scheduled to take place on April 18, Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
even 20% more for groceries? Most would answer: NO! 2019 starting at 6 pm at the Galloway Station Museum. DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call
The simple fact is even at Trudeau's $50 per tonne mandate by 2022 it's nowhere near enough Foresight and preparation... (Tickets can be purchased for $30 at the Galloway Station CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon
to have any significantly measurable effect on carbon or climate change. Environment Canada Museum or Town of Edson Community Services office.)
has stated the figure would have to be close to $300 per tonne to reach emission targets (adding Member of the Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd. Canadian
Media Circulation
roughly 70 cents to a litre of gas) —political suicide. This week we tip evacuees in their Letter to the Editor Policy Edson & District 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Audit
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
So why has Alberta's NDP government been so far ahead of the federally mandated minimum our hats to From the time of need. This The Weekly Anchor Welcomes Letters to the Editor Telephone: (780) 723-5787
Fax: (780) 723-5725
Alberta
carbon price of $20 per tonne for 2019? Yellowhead Publisher’s Desk was an astounding All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who Chamber of Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Weekly Newspapers
More tax dollars out of hardworking Albertan's pockets, for no significant results —plain and County's Fire Dana McArthur example of the reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters published do Commerce Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association
simple. Department and whole community not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All letters
must bear the name of the writer and include the address and telephone
Protective Services pulling together in a number, which will not be published.
for their quick and decisive response crisis.
to protect life and property during the This event is also a reminder,
wildfire that broke out near Marlboro however, for everyone to have a 72-
on May 19. hour emergency preparation kit handy
With a great deal of foresight the at all times. Items should include at Dana McArthur Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Cassie Deanna
Common
Kushniruk
County Fire Department and least three days of non-perishable Publisher/Owner Sales Representative Graphics/Layout Reporter/Office Asst. Mitchener
Reporter
Protective Services spearheaded their food, water, and medications. It's also
first ever mock evacuation at Brule on important to pack identification,
October 11 last year. Earlier this year emergency contacts, toiletries, spare
they also requisitioned through keys, cash, radio, clothing, and pet
Council two new sprinkler trailers supplies.
capable of protecting 55 homes each. For a detailed emergency
With the Marlboro fire just 800 preparation kit list and a livestock
Riding Update: metres from the hamlet, County evacuation preparation list go to Letter to the Editor Policy
Protective Services and RCMP began
www.yellowheadcounty.ab.ca/evacpr
to evacuate residents and nearby ep.
Open Letter: homes. County moved in quickly to Unfortunately, despite the fire and
assist and set up their sprinkler OHV ban in place, the Edson Forest The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the
protection trailers to soak down Region is faced with another wildfire Editor
rooftops to suppress sparks and developing south-east of Carrot
Misadventures prevent the spread of the fire. Creek. the editor-publisher who reserves the right to
All letters are published at the discretion of
It was through this foresight and
Wildfire EWF043 is currently
quick reaction, and the rapid response
of Alberta Wildfire crews, that the burning out of control. The fire was edit for clarity, length and libel.
detected on May 29th and is located
situation was contained with no loss approximately 40 km south east of Letters published do not necessarily reflect
of life or property. Edson and 29 km west of Cynthia. the policies or beliefs of this newspaper.
We also tip our hats to the Town of The fire is currently moving towards All letters must bear the name of the writer Rachel Notley’s social licence agenda
Edson who stood ready to assist with the south west this morning and is and include the address and telephone
Letter to the Editor the efforts, and the many volunteers, estimated to be 205 hectares in size. number, which will not be published.
including the Edson Legion, who
(We will post developments on our FB page. See
Media Release: stepped up to offer their support to the AB Wildfire website for updates.)
Tip of the Hat:
Open Letter: Letter to the Editor Policy
Edson Food Bank drive
by Cassie Kushniruk Tip of the Hat: Edson Food Bank drive The Weekly Anchor welcomes
letters to the editor
My
Our tip of the hat this week goes out to the Edson Food Bank and the community of Edson for their generous donations during ViewPoint Jim Eglinski All letters are published at the discretion of
the Food Bank's door-to-door Food Drive on May 15. Our tip of the hat this week goes out to the than in previous years. the editor-publisher who reserves the right
This year saw one of the largest volunteer turnouts for the food drive, with over 130 people offering their time to help the Food by Adrienne Tait Edson Food Bank and the community of Edson With support from local businesses and cash MP Yellowhead to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters
Bank collect donations for families in need! for their generous donations during the Food ViewPoint donations, the Food Bank has to purchase published do not necessarily reflect the
Not only was the volunteer turnout impressive but the amount of food donated was exceptional, surpassing even last year's Bank's door-to-door Food Drive on May 15. by Cassie Kushniruk groceries every week to fill their shelves for policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All
numbers. “We had bags and bags and bags all over the floors in every single room, plus on the shelves that were empty,” said This year saw one of the largest volunteer families. The door-to-door food drive allows the letters must bear the name of the writer
Cheryl Luckwell with the Edson Food Bank. turnouts for the food drive, with over 130 people Food Bank to collect food donations to save and include the address and telephone
The shelves at the Edson Food Bank were fairly empty prior to the drive so this could not have come at a better time. offering their time to help the Food Bank collect money for items that are not typically donated. number, which will not be published.
With the amount of volunteers who showed up, groups were able to cover all Edson neighborhoods smoother and more donations for families in need! Food Bank. A huge thank you goes out to the Edson Food
efficiently than in previous years. Not only was the volunteer turnout impressive The shelves at the Edson Food Bank were fairly Bank for continuing to support the community
With support from local businesses and cash donations, the Food Bank has to purchase groceries every week to fill their shelves but the amount of food donated was exceptional, empty prior to the drive so this could not have and working tirelessly to help those in need.
for families. The door-to-door food drive allows the Food Bank to collect food donations to save money for items that are not surpassing even last year's numbers. “We had come at a better time. Thanks also to community members of Edson.
typically donated. bags and bags and bags all over the floors in With the amount of volunteers who showed up, Your support means a great deal to the Food
A huge thank you goes out to the Edson Food Bank for continuing to support the community and working tirelessly to help every single room, plus on the shelves that were groups were able to cover all Edson Bank and will greatly benefit many Edson
those in need. empty,” said Cheryl Luckwell with the Edson neighborhoods smoother and more efficiently families in need.
Thanks also to community members of Edson. Your support means a great deal to the Food Bank and will greatly benefit many MLA Views & News
Edson families in need. by Deanna Mitchener
Eric Rosendahl
The Weekly Anchor 6,300 Audited 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Canadian
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
Media Circulation
Your Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2 Audit
Local Independent Newspaper SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS! Telephone: (780) 723-5787
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Fax: (780) 723-5725 Alberta
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Weekly Newspapers
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon
Member of the
Edson & District
Chamber of
CORRECTION Commerce
Deanna
Sue Ann
Cassie
Apologies on my behalf to the Edson Cycling Association for a Dana McArthur Common Cindy Weisser Kushniruk Mitchener
Graphics/Layout
misqoute of projected full cost build of the new Bike Park that is Publisher/Owner Sales Representative Reporter/Office Asst. Reporter
going in out at Willmore. In the last issue my article incorrectly said
$350,000 when actually it is a $624,000 projected cost for the full
build. Please accept my apologies and I take full blame, not the
Weekly Anchor. Deanna Mitchener
Deanna has a new photo
Jim Eglinski
MP Yellowhead
It's been nearly one year since Albertans were hit with an increased carbon tax at $30 per
tonne on January 1, 2018. The controversial, and some say nefarious, tax is now two years old.
With this spike in the cost of living we now pay more for everything from home heating bills THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JUNE 3, 2019 PAGE 11
and gasoline, to groceries, rent, and consumer goods. The Weekly Anchor
There are rebates for mid-low income households, but as with any rebates, they never keep
pace with the inflation caused by the rising prices of consumer goods. And frankly, when the Your Local Independent Newspaper
gas bill is due, waiting for a quarterly rebate has not bee much comfort for many financially PAGE 8 MONDAY JUNE 3, 2019 THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
struggling households.
So for our pain and suffering it's time to take a look and what this has 'bought' us in real T he Weekly ANCHOR 6,292 Audited Circulation
terms.
75% of Canadians believe governments should take action on climate change according to a Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221
recent survey. But they also say any plan shouldn't drive up the cost of living too much.
A carbon tax attempts to reduce emissions by making everything more expensive. It's a Comment CORRECTION TO DATE SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 27 YEARS!
forced attempt to solicit lifestyle changes through cost increases. Re: Mar. 25 issue page 15 OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
In real terms, are Albertans willing to pay $20 more for a tank of gas or willing pay 15% or The Mother-Son Soiree is scheduled to take place on April 18, Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
even 20% more for groceries? Most would answer: NO! 2019 starting at 6 pm at the Galloway Station Museum. DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call
The simple fact is even at Trudeau's $50 per tonne mandate by 2022 it's nowhere near enough Foresight and preparation... (Tickets can be purchased for $30 at the Galloway Station CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon
to have any significantly measurable effect on carbon or climate change. Environment Canada Museum or Town of Edson Community Services office.)
has stated the figure would have to be close to $300 per tonne to reach emission targets (adding Member of the Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd. Canadian
Media Circulation
roughly 70 cents to a litre of gas) —political suicide. This week we tip evacuees in their Letter to the Editor Policy Edson & District 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Audit
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
So why has Alberta's NDP government been so far ahead of the federally mandated minimum our hats to From the time of need. This The Weekly Anchor Welcomes Letters to the Editor Telephone: (780) 723-5787
Fax: (780) 723-5725
Alberta
carbon price of $20 per tonne for 2019? Yellowhead Publisher’s Desk was an astounding All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who Chamber of Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Weekly Newspapers
More tax dollars out of hardworking Albertan's pockets, for no significant results —plain and County's Fire Dana McArthur example of the reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters published do Commerce Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association
simple. Department and whole community not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All letters
must bear the name of the writer and include the address and telephone
Protective Services pulling together in a number, which will not be published.
for their quick and decisive response crisis.
to protect life and property during the This event is also a reminder,
wildfire that broke out near Marlboro however, for everyone to have a 72-
on May 19. hour emergency preparation kit handy
With a great deal of foresight the at all times. Items should include at Dana McArthur Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Cassie Deanna
Common
Kushniruk
County Fire Department and least three days of non-perishable Publisher/Owner Sales Representative Graphics/Layout Reporter/Office Asst. Mitchener
Reporter
Protective Services spearheaded their food, water, and medications. It's also
first ever mock evacuation at Brule on important to pack identification,
October 11 last year. Earlier this year emergency contacts, toiletries, spare
they also requisitioned through keys, cash, radio, clothing, and pet
Council two new sprinkler trailers supplies.
capable of protecting 55 homes each. For a detailed emergency
With the Marlboro fire just 800 preparation kit list and a livestock
Riding Update: metres from the hamlet, County evacuation preparation list go to Letter to the Editor Policy
Protective Services and RCMP began
www.yellowheadcounty.ab.ca/evacpr
to evacuate residents and nearby ep.
Open Letter: homes. County moved in quickly to Unfortunately, despite the fire and
assist and set up their sprinkler OHV ban in place, the Edson Forest The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the
protection trailers to soak down Region is faced with another wildfire Editor
rooftops to suppress sparks and developing south-east of Carrot
Misadventures prevent the spread of the fire. Creek. the editor-publisher who reserves the right to
All letters are published at the discretion of
It was through this foresight and
Wildfire EWF043 is currently
quick reaction, and the rapid response
of Alberta Wildfire crews, that the burning out of control. The fire was edit for clarity, length and libel.
detected on May 29th and is located
situation was contained with no loss approximately 40 km south east of Letters published do not necessarily reflect
of life or property. Edson and 29 km west of Cynthia. the policies or beliefs of this newspaper.
We also tip our hats to the Town of The fire is currently moving towards All letters must bear the name of the writer Rachel Notley’s social licence agenda
Edson who stood ready to assist with the south west this morning and is and include the address and telephone
Letter to the Editor the efforts, and the many volunteers, estimated to be 205 hectares in size. number, which will not be published.
including the Edson Legion, who
(We will post developments on our FB page. See
Media Release: stepped up to offer their support to the AB Wildfire website for updates.)
Tip of the Hat:
Open Letter: Letter to the Editor Policy
Edson Food Bank drive
by Cassie Kushniruk Tip of the Hat: Edson Food Bank drive The Weekly Anchor welcomes
letters to the editor
My
Our tip of the hat this week goes out to the Edson Food Bank and the community of Edson for their generous donations during ViewPoint Jim Eglinski All letters are published at the discretion of
the Food Bank's door-to-door Food Drive on May 15. Our tip of the hat this week goes out to the than in previous years. the editor-publisher who reserves the right
This year saw one of the largest volunteer turnouts for the food drive, with over 130 people offering their time to help the Food by Adrienne Tait Edson Food Bank and the community of Edson With support from local businesses and cash MP Yellowhead to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters
Bank collect donations for families in need! for their generous donations during the Food ViewPoint donations, the Food Bank has to purchase published do not necessarily reflect the
Not only was the volunteer turnout impressive but the amount of food donated was exceptional, surpassing even last year's Bank's door-to-door Food Drive on May 15. by Cassie Kushniruk groceries every week to fill their shelves for policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All
numbers. “We had bags and bags and bags all over the floors in every single room, plus on the shelves that were empty,” said This year saw one of the largest volunteer families. The door-to-door food drive allows the letters must bear the name of the writer
Cheryl Luckwell with the Edson Food Bank. turnouts for the food drive, with over 130 people Food Bank to collect food donations to save and include the address and telephone
The shelves at the Edson Food Bank were fairly empty prior to the drive so this could not have come at a better time. offering their time to help the Food Bank collect money for items that are not typically donated. number, which will not be published.
With the amount of volunteers who showed up, groups were able to cover all Edson neighborhoods smoother and more donations for families in need! Food Bank. A huge thank you goes out to the Edson Food
efficiently than in previous years. Not only was the volunteer turnout impressive The shelves at the Edson Food Bank were fairly Bank for continuing to support the community
With support from local businesses and cash donations, the Food Bank has to purchase groceries every week to fill their shelves but the amount of food donated was exceptional, empty prior to the drive so this could not have and working tirelessly to help those in need.
for families. The door-to-door food drive allows the Food Bank to collect food donations to save money for items that are not surpassing even last year's numbers. “We had come at a better time. Thanks also to community members of Edson.
typically donated. bags and bags and bags all over the floors in With the amount of volunteers who showed up, Your support means a great deal to the Food
A huge thank you goes out to the Edson Food Bank for continuing to support the community and working tirelessly to help every single room, plus on the shelves that were groups were able to cover all Edson Bank and will greatly benefit many Edson
those in need. empty,” said Cheryl Luckwell with the Edson neighborhoods smoother and more efficiently families in need.
Thanks also to community members of Edson. Your support means a great deal to the Food Bank and will greatly benefit many MLA Views & News
Edson families in need. by Deanna Mitchener
Eric Rosendahl
The Weekly Anchor 6,300 Audited 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Canadian
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
Media Circulation
Your Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2 Audit
Local Independent Newspaper SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS! Telephone: (780) 723-5787
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Fax: (780) 723-5725 Alberta
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Weekly Newspapers
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon
Member of the
Edson & District
Chamber of
CORRECTION Commerce
Deanna
Sue Ann
Cassie
Apologies on my behalf to the Edson Cycling Association for a Dana McArthur Common Cindy Weisser Kushniruk Mitchener
Graphics/Layout
misqoute of projected full cost build of the new Bike Park that is Publisher/Owner Sales Representative Reporter/Office Asst. Reporter
going in out at Willmore. In the last issue my article incorrectly said
$350,000 when actually it is a $624,000 projected cost for the full
build. Please accept my apologies and I take full blame, not the
Weekly Anchor. Deanna Mitchener
Deanna has a new photo
Jim Eglinski
MP Yellowhead
