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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 PAGE 6 MONDAY DECEMBER 10, 2018 THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
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 THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY MAY 13, 2019 PAGE 11
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 Staying connected to readers... (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. 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 In this age of paper... and that's The Weekly Anchor Welcomes Letters to the Editor Telephone: (780) 723-5787
From the
Fax: (780) 723-5725
carbon price of $20 per tonne for 2019? 'fake news' Publisher’s Desk exactly how it All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who Chamber of Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Weekly Newspapers
Alberta
More tax dollars out of hardworking Albertan's pockets, for no significant results —plain and readers are should be. reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters published do Commerce Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association
simple. becoming more Dana McArthur Social media 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
discerning where 'bubbles' and their number, which will not be published.
they get their news from. The isolating side-effects are making
growing list of independent it increasingly difficult for
newspapers in Alberta is an people and services to connect.
encouraging sign that readers Fortunately, there is no better Sue Ann Deanna
Cassie
really do prefer local news they way to get your message out and Dana McArthur Sales Representative Cindy Weisser Reporter/Office Asst. Mitchener
Common
Kushniruk
Graphics/Layout
Publisher/Owner
Reporter
can trust. stay connected than through a
With that, our circulation, now newspaper's modern and
at 6,300, has grown once again traditional multi-platform
and we'd like to take this approach. This is why we offer
opportunity to thank all of our our convenience, easy to read
readers and advertisers for this print edition, our mobile-friendly
overwhelming and positive electronic newspaper (available
Riding Update: feedback over the last few years. free on our website), and Letter to the Editor Policy
We'd also like to take this time breaking news and updates on
Open Letter: to thank the community for all our social media pages. The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the
Editor
the great submissions from our As the big daily newspaper
schools, clubs, and programs. chains continue to suffer All letters are published at the discretion of the
This kind of massive staggering revenue losses and editor-publisher who reserves the right to edit for
Misadventures participation in the content of a debt linked to their readership clarity, length and libel.
local newspaper speaks volumes
disconnect —it proves that
about local journalism's independent community Letters published do not necessarily reflect the
policies or beliefs of this newspaper.
importance in building newspapers focussed on local All letters must bear the name of the writer and
community. Edson and news are gaining even broader include the address and telephone number, which
Yellowhead County residents popularity, thanks to discerning will not be published. Rachel Notley’s social licence agenda
have truly helped make this their readers like you.
Letter to the Editor
Media Release:
Volunteers desperately needed for Food Drive
Open Letter: Letter to the Editor Policy
The Weekly Anchor welcomes
letters to the editor
by Deanna Mitchener door to door gathering food donations. That's a
My total of at least 66 volunteers needed for two
ViewPoint The Edson Food Bank is in desperate need of hours. Jim Eglinski All letters are published at the discretion of
by Adrienne Tait volunteers to help with the upcoming Food Drive “We only have one Food Drive a year and the editor-publisher who reserves the right
to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters
on May 15. usually brings in a lot. But if we don't have the MP Yellowhead published do not necessarily reflect the
Luella Wells, who organizes the Food Drive, help going door to door the Food Bank is really
said, “This year we are in dire need of going to suffer. We also count on the generosity policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All
volunteers. As of May 7 we have only nine of families to help make the Drive a success. Our letters must bear the name of the writer
confirmed volunteers. If anyone would like to Food Bank's success depends on your and include the address and telephone
number, which will not be published.
help out please call the Food Bank at 780-723- donations,” said Wells.
1350. We could surely use all the help we can If you will be away from home between 6 p.m.
get.” and 8 p.m. during the Food Drive on May 15
The Food Dive takes place from 6 p.m. to 8 please consider leaving a bag or box of items just
p.m. with the town sectioned off into 22 different outside your door. Mark it for the "Food Bank"
areas for collections. Each of the areas need three that way the people gathering items will know to Luella Wells has been spearheading the Edson Food
people including a driver and two others to go take it. Bank Drive for a number of years. Volunteers are greatly
MLA needed so please give Luella a call at 780-723-1350. Views & News
photo Deanna Mitchener
Eric Rosendahl by Deanna Mitchener
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 27 YEARS! Telephone: (780) 723-5787
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 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
Sonia Roy
Member of the Administration
Front Desk
Edson & District
Chamber of
CORRECTION Commerce
Sue Ann
Deanna
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 PAGE 6 MONDAY DECEMBER 10, 2018 THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
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 THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY MAY 13, 2019 PAGE 11
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 Staying connected to readers... (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. 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 In this age of paper... and that's The Weekly Anchor Welcomes Letters to the Editor Telephone: (780) 723-5787
From the
Fax: (780) 723-5725
carbon price of $20 per tonne for 2019? 'fake news' Publisher’s Desk exactly how it All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who Chamber of Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Weekly Newspapers
Alberta
More tax dollars out of hardworking Albertan's pockets, for no significant results —plain and readers are should be. reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters published do Commerce Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association
simple. becoming more Dana McArthur Social media 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
discerning where 'bubbles' and their number, which will not be published.
they get their news from. The isolating side-effects are making
growing list of independent it increasingly difficult for
newspapers in Alberta is an people and services to connect.
encouraging sign that readers Fortunately, there is no better Sue Ann Deanna
Cassie
really do prefer local news they way to get your message out and Dana McArthur Sales Representative Cindy Weisser Reporter/Office Asst. Mitchener
Common
Kushniruk
Graphics/Layout
Publisher/Owner
Reporter
can trust. stay connected than through a
With that, our circulation, now newspaper's modern and
at 6,300, has grown once again traditional multi-platform
and we'd like to take this approach. This is why we offer
opportunity to thank all of our our convenience, easy to read
readers and advertisers for this print edition, our mobile-friendly
overwhelming and positive electronic newspaper (available
Riding Update: feedback over the last few years. free on our website), and Letter to the Editor Policy
We'd also like to take this time breaking news and updates on
Open Letter: to thank the community for all our social media pages. The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the
Editor
the great submissions from our As the big daily newspaper
schools, clubs, and programs. chains continue to suffer All letters are published at the discretion of the
This kind of massive staggering revenue losses and editor-publisher who reserves the right to edit for
Misadventures participation in the content of a debt linked to their readership clarity, length and libel.
local newspaper speaks volumes
disconnect —it proves that
about local journalism's independent community Letters published do not necessarily reflect the
policies or beliefs of this newspaper.
importance in building newspapers focussed on local All letters must bear the name of the writer and
community. Edson and news are gaining even broader include the address and telephone number, which
Yellowhead County residents popularity, thanks to discerning will not be published. Rachel Notley’s social licence agenda
have truly helped make this their readers like you.
Letter to the Editor
Media Release:
Volunteers desperately needed for Food Drive
Open Letter: Letter to the Editor Policy
The Weekly Anchor welcomes
letters to the editor
by Deanna Mitchener door to door gathering food donations. That's a
My total of at least 66 volunteers needed for two
ViewPoint The Edson Food Bank is in desperate need of hours. Jim Eglinski All letters are published at the discretion of
by Adrienne Tait volunteers to help with the upcoming Food Drive “We only have one Food Drive a year and the editor-publisher who reserves the right
to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters
on May 15. usually brings in a lot. But if we don't have the MP Yellowhead published do not necessarily reflect the
Luella Wells, who organizes the Food Drive, help going door to door the Food Bank is really
said, “This year we are in dire need of going to suffer. We also count on the generosity policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All
volunteers. As of May 7 we have only nine of families to help make the Drive a success. Our letters must bear the name of the writer
confirmed volunteers. If anyone would like to Food Bank's success depends on your and include the address and telephone
number, which will not be published.
help out please call the Food Bank at 780-723- donations,” said Wells.
1350. We could surely use all the help we can If you will be away from home between 6 p.m.
get.” and 8 p.m. during the Food Drive on May 15
The Food Dive takes place from 6 p.m. to 8 please consider leaving a bag or box of items just
p.m. with the town sectioned off into 22 different outside your door. Mark it for the "Food Bank"
areas for collections. Each of the areas need three that way the people gathering items will know to Luella Wells has been spearheading the Edson Food
people including a driver and two others to go take it. Bank Drive for a number of years. Volunteers are greatly
MLA needed so please give Luella a call at 780-723-1350. Views & News
photo Deanna Mitchener
Eric Rosendahl by Deanna Mitchener
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 27 YEARS! Telephone: (780) 723-5787
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 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
Sonia Roy
Member of the Administration
Front Desk
Edson & District
Chamber of
CORRECTION Commerce
Sue Ann
Deanna
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
