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Yellowhead County closes all public facilities due to COVID-19
Road maintenance, utilities, and priority emergency-responder services will continue to operate
by Cassie Kushniruk such as road maintenance, utilities, and priority closures.
emergency-responder services, will continue to “I think that we have to be very cautious,” said
As the COVID-19 virus has moved from travel- operate as usual. As the situation evolves, Mayor Eglinski.“We all have to be part of the
based spread to community spread, Yellowhead however, there may be changes or additions to decision-making and alter some of our lifestyles Edson Funeral Home
County is taking measures to be socially these services as updated information becomes at the present time. We need to be cautious of
responsible and encourage social distancing available. who we see, make sure we keep our hands clean,
while trying to maintain a level of business For the time being, the County's Edson-based and keep our distances. It's quite the impact on
Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
continuity. office will remain open with no current plans for everyone, but if we all work together, we can get Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
In order to prevent the spread of the virus in the closure. over this situation a lot quicker.” A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
rural area, Yellowhead County has decided to Felsing mentioned that although there is no The Yellowhead County Emergency PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
close all County-operated public facilities, direct impact on staff at this time in relation to Management & Protective Services Department 780-723-3575
780-723-3575
effective immediately, including the Wildwood the virus, the County is continuing to work with is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
office and all Yellowhead County fire halls. staff to find childcare opportunities amidst school and will present updates when available. www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
“[The fire halls] are all being closed to the
public and even to volunteer firefighters unless
they're going in for a call specifically,” said
Yellowhead County Senior Communications &
Marketing Coordinator Stefan Felsing.“We're
just trying to make sure those places are very Full Service
clean and sterile because so many people rely on
that emergency service.”
Additionally, all County programming has been Funeral Home
ceased for at least the next two weeks. “All our
events unfortunately will be cancelled or Offering:
postponed as well as classes and workshops,” Andrew Dick
said Felsing.“Some of them we might be able to Managing
rerun at a later date, but some of them we won't Funeral Director
be able to.”
Any non-urgent meetings for County staff will
also be cancelled, including the Public Hearing
and regularly scheduled County Council meeting Traditional Funeral Services,
scheduled for March 24. Graveside Services and
According to Yellowhead County Mayor Jim
Eglinski, the deferral of these County Council Cremation Options with a Crematorium
meetings may have an impact on budget on site in Edson.
deliberations, including when the 2020 budget is
passed. These two boys were having a little fresh air road hockey fun in Edson on March 16. Seen here taking a Cemetery Monuments.
On the plus side, all regular essential services, shot is Jayse Pizzey (10) and tending net is Zachary Dean (10). photo by Deanna Mitchener We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
Our Commitment Is To You.
Our Commitment Is To You.
AD MUST BE
IN COLOR
Yellowhead County closes all public facilities due to COVID-19
Road maintenance, utilities, and priority emergency-responder services will continue to operate
by Cassie Kushniruk such as road maintenance, utilities, and priority closures.
emergency-responder services, will continue to “I think that we have to be very cautious,” said
As the COVID-19 virus has moved from travel- operate as usual. As the situation evolves, Mayor Eglinski.“We all have to be part of the
based spread to community spread, Yellowhead however, there may be changes or additions to decision-making and alter some of our lifestyles Edson Funeral Home
County is taking measures to be socially these services as updated information becomes at the present time. We need to be cautious of
responsible and encourage social distancing available. who we see, make sure we keep our hands clean,
while trying to maintain a level of business For the time being, the County's Edson-based and keep our distances. It's quite the impact on
Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
continuity. office will remain open with no current plans for everyone, but if we all work together, we can get Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
In order to prevent the spread of the virus in the closure. over this situation a lot quicker.” A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
rural area, Yellowhead County has decided to Felsing mentioned that although there is no The Yellowhead County Emergency PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
close all County-operated public facilities, direct impact on staff at this time in relation to Management & Protective Services Department 780-723-3575
780-723-3575
effective immediately, including the Wildwood the virus, the County is continuing to work with is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
office and all Yellowhead County fire halls. staff to find childcare opportunities amidst school and will present updates when available. www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
“[The fire halls] are all being closed to the
public and even to volunteer firefighters unless
they're going in for a call specifically,” said
Yellowhead County Senior Communications &
Marketing Coordinator Stefan Felsing.“We're
just trying to make sure those places are very Full Service
clean and sterile because so many people rely on
that emergency service.”
Additionally, all County programming has been Funeral Home
ceased for at least the next two weeks. “All our
events unfortunately will be cancelled or Offering:
postponed as well as classes and workshops,” Andrew Dick
said Felsing.“Some of them we might be able to Managing
rerun at a later date, but some of them we won't Funeral Director
be able to.”
Any non-urgent meetings for County staff will
also be cancelled, including the Public Hearing
and regularly scheduled County Council meeting Traditional Funeral Services,
scheduled for March 24. Graveside Services and
According to Yellowhead County Mayor Jim
Eglinski, the deferral of these County Council Cremation Options with a Crematorium
meetings may have an impact on budget on site in Edson.
deliberations, including when the 2020 budget is
passed. These two boys were having a little fresh air road hockey fun in Edson on March 16. Seen here taking a Cemetery Monuments.
On the plus side, all regular essential services, shot is Jayse Pizzey (10) and tending net is Zachary Dean (10). photo by Deanna Mitchener We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
Our Commitment Is To You.
Our Commitment Is To You.
AD MUST BE
IN COLOR
