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Edson Fire
Dept gets new
Duty Officer
truck...
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
The Weekly Anchor
780-723-5787
D DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Nation Youth Week
KENNEDY K Not all dentures are created equally. We specialize in providing comfortable & natural looking dentures. food and fun!
DENTURE DENTURE Come see us and we will show you the difference!
KENNEDY
CLINIC
CHRISTMAS CLINIC EDITORIAL
780-723-7655 Quality caring service • New dentures, reline and repairs • Partial dentures and implant over-dentures
4902-5th Ave, Edson Seniors may be eligible for Dental Assistance for the Seniors Program
SPECIAL Alberta of the Year 2009 Award Winner the Year 2010 Canadian PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE 'Spooktacular' Halloween Haunt
Small Business
Business of
Media Circulation
Audit
Association
Christmas EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER The Weekly Anchor Fire department welcomes 22 new Yellowhead County firefighter recruits and cadets
5040 3rd Ave,
Edson
Win A EDITION The Weekly 780-723-5787 brings local youth together
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK Greetings & More! MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS O
Letters to Santa,
Day
Day
Day Gift!
VOL. 29, NO. 5VOL. 31, NO. 10
ONLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!NLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2020
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
Fundraiser receives Nov. 11 IN PAPER Mobile DOWNLOAD, REGISTER AND E Grayson is
Employee of the Monthmployee of the Month
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! ‘Lest we CONTEST! 2016! Ordering ACTIVATE MY McD’S TODAY! January’s
®
Employee
Forget’
of the
see story page 7 is Here McD’s AT YOUR SERVICE Month
SEE INSIDE
ENERGY & OIL EDSON Edson RCMP lay arson charges in recent fires
FEATURE:
WELLNESS CHAMBER Mayor for a Day 37 year-old man and 17 year-old youth arrested and charged with multiple counts of arson
ENERGY
Town hosts
proposes new
by Cassie Kushniruk
st
Mother Son
PROJECT Rotary Kicks TOWN 2019 crosswalk On March 4, Edson RCMP Niton Junction. 80% of the mechanic bays, 51 Avenue that destroyed a
of Edson, Whitecourt, and office/showroom, as well as 60- vehicle fire on 41 Street and
EDUCATION
st
Soirée...
Business
location...
The first fire occurred in the were devastated by the fire, but
truck.
Awards
IN ACTION!
into Gala... see page 2 reported that two local early morning of December 9 fortunately there were no businesses, Sew Right and KW
In nearby Whitecourt, two
individuals have been charged when the Edson Chrysler injuries reported at the time.
Only 45 minutes after the
with a series of offenses D o d g e d e a l e r s h i p w a s
Gear see pages 25-28 RCMP following a string of fires that destroyed, leaving 35 people dealership fire, Edson RCMP Pets, were destroyed by a fire
later on December 26.
see pages 4, 12-13
have affected the communities out of work. The front received a second call of a
continued pg 3
P.C. PARTY RCMP mark
anniversary of Edson Honda fire Edson Chrysler fire
see page 8 four officers
killed...
see pages 23 to 27
FARM & FIELD see page 11
News and Views
Alberta EDSON
Pembina
Break-in and Fire Culture Days Pipeline
discusses
see pgs 24-25
community
at Niton Petro-Can Tip of the Hat: investment...
see page 14
COMMENT Niton Petro Can fire Whitecourt fire continued pg 2
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore
continued pg 11 Creating DATE AND VOLUME
lasting
- MLA Long memories...
Budget Father-Daughter Gala
released...
Bonhomme see page 6 CHANGED FOR
Winter Carnival REAL ESTATE FEBRUARY 24 ISSUE
Five Edson and area businesses including the Edson Honda dealership, the Edson Chrysler Dodge dealership, the Niton Petro-Canada gas station,
Edson and Area’s Best and the Whitecourt KW Pets and Sew Right were all recent victims of arson. After a lengthy investigation, Edson RCMP reported on March 4 that two
Precious Source for Real Estate local individuals have been charged with arson among other charges. photos submitted
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... and agents in our area.
Look inside to see
New Arrivals ...
the best in real estate
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: Gelmici Jewellers New Arrivals ... photo Deanna Mitchener
Gelmici Jewellers
Gala Service questions EDSON 123 - 50 Street Downtown STORE HOURS:
Ambulance
123 - 50 Street Downtown
STORE HOURS: Monday to Friday: 9:30-5:30 | Saturday 10-4Monday to Friday: 9:30-5:30 | Saturday 10-4
Edson phone: 780-723-3618
Edson phone: 780-723-3618
...see page 8 780-725-9739 Pack It Freezable Bags AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
Pack It Freezable Bags
Groceries, Picnics,
Groceries, Picnics, For all your glass and window needs continued pg 2
Lunches or Beverages! (1995) LTD. AMI Preferred Service Centre
Lunches or Beverages!
Thymes T
Thymes TwowoThymes Two 306 Main Street, Edson 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042
306 Main Street, Edson
Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More Ph: 780-723-3350 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta photo Cassie Kushniruk
Unique Gifts & More
GRAD PROMOTION CONTINUES!
GRAD PROMOTION CONTINUES!
Check First 25 people who buy a package will receive a Nixon wallet - $50 valueFirst 25 people who buy a package will receive a Nixon wallet - $50 value
Check
Facebook
Facebook
Call 780-723-6677 or stop in to book appointment7 or stop in to book appointment
for more Call 780-723-667
for more
WOK BOX EDSON details! Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
details!
Main Street, Edson
DELIVER Alaina Store Hours: Monday 780-723-6677
Store Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10-6, Thursday 10-8, Saturday 10-5, Sunday CLOSED, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10-6, Thursday 10-8, Saturday 10-5, Sunday CLOSED
780-723-6677
Alaina
Dept gets new
Duty Officer
truck...
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
The Weekly Anchor
780-723-5787
D DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Nation Youth Week
KENNEDY K Not all dentures are created equally. We specialize in providing comfortable & natural looking dentures. food and fun!
DENTURE DENTURE Come see us and we will show you the difference!
KENNEDY
CLINIC
CHRISTMAS CLINIC EDITORIAL
780-723-7655 Quality caring service • New dentures, reline and repairs • Partial dentures and implant over-dentures
4902-5th Ave, Edson Seniors may be eligible for Dental Assistance for the Seniors Program
SPECIAL Alberta of the Year 2009 Award Winner the Year 2010 Canadian PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE 'Spooktacular' Halloween Haunt
Small Business
Business of
Media Circulation
Audit
Association
Christmas EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER The Weekly Anchor Fire department welcomes 22 new Yellowhead County firefighter recruits and cadets
5040 3rd Ave,
Edson
Win A EDITION The Weekly 780-723-5787 brings local youth together
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK Greetings & More! MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS O
Letters to Santa,
Day
Day
Day Gift!
VOL. 29, NO. 5VOL. 31, NO. 10
ONLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!NLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2020
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
Fundraiser receives Nov. 11 IN PAPER Mobile DOWNLOAD, REGISTER AND E Grayson is
Employee of the Monthmployee of the Month
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! ‘Lest we CONTEST! 2016! Ordering ACTIVATE MY McD’S TODAY! January’s
®
Employee
Forget’
of the
see story page 7 is Here McD’s AT YOUR SERVICE Month
SEE INSIDE
ENERGY & OIL EDSON Edson RCMP lay arson charges in recent fires
FEATURE:
WELLNESS CHAMBER Mayor for a Day 37 year-old man and 17 year-old youth arrested and charged with multiple counts of arson
ENERGY
Town hosts
proposes new
by Cassie Kushniruk
st
Mother Son
PROJECT Rotary Kicks TOWN 2019 crosswalk On March 4, Edson RCMP Niton Junction. 80% of the mechanic bays, 51 Avenue that destroyed a
of Edson, Whitecourt, and office/showroom, as well as 60- vehicle fire on 41 Street and
EDUCATION
st
Soirée...
Business
location...
The first fire occurred in the were devastated by the fire, but
truck.
Awards
IN ACTION!
into Gala... see page 2 reported that two local early morning of December 9 fortunately there were no businesses, Sew Right and KW
In nearby Whitecourt, two
individuals have been charged when the Edson Chrysler injuries reported at the time.
Only 45 minutes after the
with a series of offenses D o d g e d e a l e r s h i p w a s
Gear see pages 25-28 RCMP following a string of fires that destroyed, leaving 35 people dealership fire, Edson RCMP Pets, were destroyed by a fire
later on December 26.
see pages 4, 12-13
have affected the communities out of work. The front received a second call of a
continued pg 3
P.C. PARTY RCMP mark
anniversary of Edson Honda fire Edson Chrysler fire
see page 8 four officers
killed...
see pages 23 to 27
FARM & FIELD see page 11
News and Views
Alberta EDSON
Pembina
Break-in and Fire Culture Days Pipeline
discusses
see pgs 24-25
community
at Niton Petro-Can Tip of the Hat: investment...
see page 14
COMMENT Niton Petro Can fire Whitecourt fire continued pg 2
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore
continued pg 11 Creating DATE AND VOLUME
lasting
- MLA Long memories...
Budget Father-Daughter Gala
released...
Bonhomme see page 6 CHANGED FOR
Winter Carnival REAL ESTATE FEBRUARY 24 ISSUE
Five Edson and area businesses including the Edson Honda dealership, the Edson Chrysler Dodge dealership, the Niton Petro-Canada gas station,
Edson and Area’s Best and the Whitecourt KW Pets and Sew Right were all recent victims of arson. After a lengthy investigation, Edson RCMP reported on March 4 that two
Precious Source for Real Estate local individuals have been charged with arson among other charges. photos submitted
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... and agents in our area.
Look inside to see
New Arrivals ...
the best in real estate
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: Gelmici Jewellers New Arrivals ... photo Deanna Mitchener
Gelmici Jewellers
Gala Service questions EDSON 123 - 50 Street Downtown STORE HOURS:
Ambulance
123 - 50 Street Downtown
STORE HOURS: Monday to Friday: 9:30-5:30 | Saturday 10-4Monday to Friday: 9:30-5:30 | Saturday 10-4
Edson phone: 780-723-3618
Edson phone: 780-723-3618
...see page 8 780-725-9739 Pack It Freezable Bags AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
Pack It Freezable Bags
Groceries, Picnics,
Groceries, Picnics, For all your glass and window needs continued pg 2
Lunches or Beverages! (1995) LTD. AMI Preferred Service Centre
Lunches or Beverages!
Thymes T
Thymes TwowoThymes Two 306 Main Street, Edson 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042
306 Main Street, Edson
Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More Ph: 780-723-3350 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta photo Cassie Kushniruk
Unique Gifts & More
GRAD PROMOTION CONTINUES!
GRAD PROMOTION CONTINUES!
Check First 25 people who buy a package will receive a Nixon wallet - $50 valueFirst 25 people who buy a package will receive a Nixon wallet - $50 value
Check
Call 780-723-6677 or stop in to book appointment7 or stop in to book appointment
for more Call 780-723-667
for more
WOK BOX EDSON details! Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
details!
Main Street, Edson
DELIVER Alaina Store Hours: Monday 780-723-6677
Store Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10-6, Thursday 10-8, Saturday 10-5, Sunday CLOSED, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10-6, Thursday 10-8, Saturday 10-5, Sunday CLOSED
780-723-6677
Alaina
