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Yellowhead County hosts Bear Lake Moonlight Skate
s CHOOL Bear Lake skating loop continues to be a hit with residents
Times by Cassie Kushniruk from behind the trees and shone brightly in the
cloudless sky, resulting in a beautiful glow on
Yellowhead County's new skating loop at
the ice that guided everyone's path. “We
Bear Lake Campground —which officially
debuted at the World Snow Day celebration in couldn't have asked for a better and more clear
night,” Tavenor noted.
Did you know that we do …id you know that we do …
D January— continues to be a hit with residents warm up their hands and enjoy roasted
A nearby campfire allowed attendants to
this winter season.
On March 9, Yellowhead County took the marshmallows and tasty s'mores over the open
Laminating
Color Printing
Color Printing Laminating opportunity to host a Moonlight Skate at Bear fire.
Since the Bear Lake skating loop made its
Posters
Black & White Posters Lake's skating loop to encourage residents to official debut on January 25, the County has
Black & White
get outside and celebrate the first supermoon of
Photocopies Scanning & Email the 2020 calendar year. received many positive comments about the
Photocopies
Scanning & Email
A supermoon occurs when a full moon is
Brochures
Bindery Services
Bindery Services Brochures closest to Earth in its orbit, resulting in a rink through social media, said
Tavenor.“Overall, the positive feedback has
Business Cards
... etc.
Business Cards ... etc. slightly larger-than-usual appearance. been extremely good,” he said.
According to Tavenor, this skating loop
Fax Service According to The Weather Network, a —along with the County's pump tracks— has
Fax Service
supermoon can appear up to one third brighter
THE WEEKLY ANCHORY ANCHOR
THE WEEKL than normal, which is why many people tend to been one of the most successful Yellowhead
notice it.
County Parks and Recreation projects in recent
“I heard that it was going to be the first
Phone: (780) 723-5787 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson supermoon of the year, and with all the positive years. “A lot of places have outdoor skating
Phone: (780) 723-5787 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
rinks and hockey arenas, but this is something
feedback that we've gotten on the rink so far, I new and exciting for the County,” said Tavenor.
thought it would be a unique idea to get “It's been a big hit.”
everybody out to see the ice from a night-time “The [Bear Lake skating loop] is open and will
perspective,” saidYellowhead County continue to be maintained as long as the
Recreation Coordinator Mark Tavenor. weather permits,” Tavenor said.“We're hoping it On March 9, Yellowhead County hosted a
Around 50 people made it out to the rink for a will be least until the end of the month, but Moonlight Skate at Bear Lake's skating loop to
memorable moonlit skate with family and hopefully a little bit longer.” celebrate the first supermoon of the 2020 calendar
friends. As the evening went on, the moon rose year. Pictured is Masha Scheele and her Border
Collie, Yukon, enjoying a moonlit skate on the loop.
photo Cassie Kushniruk
Hinton Information Centre defunded by Travel Alberta
by Dana McArthur under 3000 visiting parties companies. We did not go forward Yellowhead County Council will be
[including groups] in the summer with the idea as we did not feel we able to sit on? I am concerned that
Hinton and District Chamber of months so the centre is quite busy. would be able to get the centre when we fund something
Commerce President Tracy We have washrooms, free wifi, and opened for the May long weekend." operationally we typically follow
Sheppard and Executive Director RV parking. In the off-season we Councillor Anthony Giezen asked, the money and have a member on
Natalie Charlton appeared before have about 700 visiting parties." "Are these visitors coming to the the board." Charlton stated they do
Yellowhead County Council March They also produce a visitor's guide centre for way-finding or actually have a board of directors that meets
10th to request funding support for during the off-season at a cost of looking for attractions in the area? regularly and have invited the
the Hinton Information Centre. approximately $25,000 per year and Charlton responded, "A typical day county to their general meetings.
The Hinton and District Chamber pay to have it distributed. in the high season would be families "We do not fund any other
Of Commerce, which operates the "There is an advantage to being coming in for help with camping Chamber of Commerce so I am
Hinton & District Information separate from Travel Alberta," said and hotel reservations, tours, or park having difficulty with the request.
Centre year-round, was told by the Sheppard. "Before it had to be very passes. Usually it's about We do not have this in our 2020
province on January 21that their Alberta focused on how we directed information on campsites. It's an budget, so from my point of view
Travel Alberta funding of $106,000 people. Now it can be very opportunity for us to show the you are asking for immediate funds
would be cut immediately. The Yellowhead County and Hinton treasures in our area." to run this year, and I am not in
province funded the peak summer focused. We can showcase a lot Councillor Wade Williams asked, favour of that," said Berry.
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE months, while the Town of Hinton more local options." "Currently this is for one year of Mayor Jim Eglinski pointed out
funded $20,000 for the off-season "We have already asked the Town funding then. Will this be coming that the funding was for operating
Professional Digital
Professional Digital operation of the centre. of Hinton for $53,000 and we are back for continuous funding each the information centre and not
Passport System In a preceding council meeting on now asking Yellowhead County for year? "Possibly," said Sheppard, specifically for funding the
Passport System
photos ready March 9 with MLA Martin Long, he $53,000 to run the centre for the full "we are looking for a sustainable Chamber. He then thanked the
photos ready
stated, "A major part of this decision year," said Sheppard. "To be clear
model."
Chamber representatives for their
in minutes [to defund the Hinton Travel the Chamber is a self-sustaining Councillor Shawn Berry said, "Do presentation, stating that council
in minutes
while you wait...
while you wait... Centre] is about the way visitors are non-profit. This is not money to you have a board that a member of will deliberate on the request.
changing their trip planning, and sustain the Chamber —this is the
making more online tools available. Chamber offering to continue
We have a 10 year tourism strategy running the information centre." Edson Friendship Centre
that we are focusing on." The "We are looking at a proposal for Early Childhood Program
T
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor province plans to double tourism one year. Perhaps down the road Open for 2020-2021 Registrations
there might be some options for the
revenue to $20 billion by 2030.
5 "Hopefully in a situation like this information centre to sustain itself,
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
through discussions with Economic
there are local community groups
PLAY AND LEARN (4 years old)
780-723-578780-723-5787
7 can help with a tourism strategy." Development," said Charlton. She PLAY AND LEARN (4 years old)
For more than 15 years the Hinton added, "If we do not get the funding
3 days per week
and District Chamber of Commerce to be able to operate the centre the 3 days per week
D has managed the Travel Alberta Chamber will actually leave the DISCOVERY KIDS (3 years old)
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
DISCOVERY KIDS (3 years old)
Center, said Sheppard. "A contract
building." Sheppard clarified that
with the Government of Alberta the centre was too big to house just
2 days per week
funded the operations of the center the Chamber operation. 2 days per week
from May until October Councillor David Russell asked,
Register online at: www.amilia.com/store/en/edson-
—considered peak season". She "Did you go to your Chamber Register online at: www.amilia.com/store/en/edson-
friendship-centre/shop/programs
added, "The cancellation of funding membership for support of this friendship-centre/shop/programs
Or www.Edsonsfriendshipcentre.net
left us scrambling a bit so we put centre?" Sheppard responded, "We Or www.Edsonsfriendshipcentre.net
together this proposal." did discuss the idea of having a
Call Joleen for more information 780.723.6444
Charlton said, "There are just centre that was funded by the larger Call Joleen for more information 780.723.6444
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 20 MONDAY MARCH 16 , 2020 MONDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2019 PAGE 9
Yellowhead County hosts Bear Lake Moonlight Skate
s CHOOL Bear Lake skating loop continues to be a hit with residents
Times by Cassie Kushniruk from behind the trees and shone brightly in the
cloudless sky, resulting in a beautiful glow on
Yellowhead County's new skating loop at
the ice that guided everyone's path. “We
Bear Lake Campground —which officially
debuted at the World Snow Day celebration in couldn't have asked for a better and more clear
night,” Tavenor noted.
Did you know that we do …id you know that we do …
D January— continues to be a hit with residents warm up their hands and enjoy roasted
A nearby campfire allowed attendants to
this winter season.
On March 9, Yellowhead County took the marshmallows and tasty s'mores over the open
Laminating
Color Printing
Color Printing Laminating opportunity to host a Moonlight Skate at Bear fire.
Since the Bear Lake skating loop made its
Posters
Black & White Posters Lake's skating loop to encourage residents to official debut on January 25, the County has
Black & White
get outside and celebrate the first supermoon of
Photocopies Scanning & Email the 2020 calendar year. received many positive comments about the
Photocopies
Scanning & Email
A supermoon occurs when a full moon is
Brochures
Bindery Services
Bindery Services Brochures closest to Earth in its orbit, resulting in a rink through social media, said
Tavenor.“Overall, the positive feedback has
Business Cards
... etc.
Business Cards ... etc. slightly larger-than-usual appearance. been extremely good,” he said.
According to Tavenor, this skating loop
Fax Service According to The Weather Network, a —along with the County's pump tracks— has
Fax Service
supermoon can appear up to one third brighter
THE WEEKLY ANCHORY ANCHOR
THE WEEKL than normal, which is why many people tend to been one of the most successful Yellowhead
notice it.
County Parks and Recreation projects in recent
“I heard that it was going to be the first
Phone: (780) 723-5787 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson supermoon of the year, and with all the positive years. “A lot of places have outdoor skating
Phone: (780) 723-5787 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
rinks and hockey arenas, but this is something
feedback that we've gotten on the rink so far, I new and exciting for the County,” said Tavenor.
thought it would be a unique idea to get “It's been a big hit.”
everybody out to see the ice from a night-time “The [Bear Lake skating loop] is open and will
perspective,” saidYellowhead County continue to be maintained as long as the
Recreation Coordinator Mark Tavenor. weather permits,” Tavenor said.“We're hoping it On March 9, Yellowhead County hosted a
Around 50 people made it out to the rink for a will be least until the end of the month, but Moonlight Skate at Bear Lake's skating loop to
memorable moonlit skate with family and hopefully a little bit longer.” celebrate the first supermoon of the 2020 calendar
friends. As the evening went on, the moon rose year. Pictured is Masha Scheele and her Border
Collie, Yukon, enjoying a moonlit skate on the loop.
photo Cassie Kushniruk
Hinton Information Centre defunded by Travel Alberta
by Dana McArthur under 3000 visiting parties companies. We did not go forward Yellowhead County Council will be
[including groups] in the summer with the idea as we did not feel we able to sit on? I am concerned that
Hinton and District Chamber of months so the centre is quite busy. would be able to get the centre when we fund something
Commerce President Tracy We have washrooms, free wifi, and opened for the May long weekend." operationally we typically follow
Sheppard and Executive Director RV parking. In the off-season we Councillor Anthony Giezen asked, the money and have a member on
Natalie Charlton appeared before have about 700 visiting parties." "Are these visitors coming to the the board." Charlton stated they do
Yellowhead County Council March They also produce a visitor's guide centre for way-finding or actually have a board of directors that meets
10th to request funding support for during the off-season at a cost of looking for attractions in the area? regularly and have invited the
the Hinton Information Centre. approximately $25,000 per year and Charlton responded, "A typical day county to their general meetings.
The Hinton and District Chamber pay to have it distributed. in the high season would be families "We do not fund any other
Of Commerce, which operates the "There is an advantage to being coming in for help with camping Chamber of Commerce so I am
Hinton & District Information separate from Travel Alberta," said and hotel reservations, tours, or park having difficulty with the request.
Centre year-round, was told by the Sheppard. "Before it had to be very passes. Usually it's about We do not have this in our 2020
province on January 21that their Alberta focused on how we directed information on campsites. It's an budget, so from my point of view
Travel Alberta funding of $106,000 people. Now it can be very opportunity for us to show the you are asking for immediate funds
would be cut immediately. The Yellowhead County and Hinton treasures in our area." to run this year, and I am not in
province funded the peak summer focused. We can showcase a lot Councillor Wade Williams asked, favour of that," said Berry.
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE months, while the Town of Hinton more local options." "Currently this is for one year of Mayor Jim Eglinski pointed out
funded $20,000 for the off-season "We have already asked the Town funding then. Will this be coming that the funding was for operating
Professional Digital
Professional Digital operation of the centre. of Hinton for $53,000 and we are back for continuous funding each the information centre and not
Passport System In a preceding council meeting on now asking Yellowhead County for year? "Possibly," said Sheppard, specifically for funding the
Passport System
photos ready March 9 with MLA Martin Long, he $53,000 to run the centre for the full "we are looking for a sustainable Chamber. He then thanked the
photos ready
stated, "A major part of this decision year," said Sheppard. "To be clear
model."
Chamber representatives for their
in minutes [to defund the Hinton Travel the Chamber is a self-sustaining Councillor Shawn Berry said, "Do presentation, stating that council
in minutes
while you wait...
while you wait... Centre] is about the way visitors are non-profit. This is not money to you have a board that a member of will deliberate on the request.
changing their trip planning, and sustain the Chamber —this is the
making more online tools available. Chamber offering to continue
We have a 10 year tourism strategy running the information centre." Edson Friendship Centre
that we are focusing on." The "We are looking at a proposal for Early Childhood Program
T
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor province plans to double tourism one year. Perhaps down the road Open for 2020-2021 Registrations
there might be some options for the
revenue to $20 billion by 2030.
5 "Hopefully in a situation like this information centre to sustain itself,
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
through discussions with Economic
there are local community groups
PLAY AND LEARN (4 years old)
780-723-578780-723-5787
7 can help with a tourism strategy." Development," said Charlton. She PLAY AND LEARN (4 years old)
For more than 15 years the Hinton added, "If we do not get the funding
3 days per week
and District Chamber of Commerce to be able to operate the centre the 3 days per week
D has managed the Travel Alberta Chamber will actually leave the DISCOVERY KIDS (3 years old)
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
DISCOVERY KIDS (3 years old)
Center, said Sheppard. "A contract
building." Sheppard clarified that
with the Government of Alberta the centre was too big to house just
2 days per week
funded the operations of the center the Chamber operation. 2 days per week
from May until October Councillor David Russell asked,
Register online at: www.amilia.com/store/en/edson-
—considered peak season". She "Did you go to your Chamber Register online at: www.amilia.com/store/en/edson-
friendship-centre/shop/programs
added, "The cancellation of funding membership for support of this friendship-centre/shop/programs
Or www.Edsonsfriendshipcentre.net
left us scrambling a bit so we put centre?" Sheppard responded, "We Or www.Edsonsfriendshipcentre.net
together this proposal." did discuss the idea of having a
Call Joleen for more information 780.723.6444
Charlton said, "There are just centre that was funded by the larger Call Joleen for more information 780.723.6444
