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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 14 MONDAY MAY 18, 2020 MONDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2017 PAGE 17
Edson Farmer's Market opening postponed
due to “onerous guidelines” and venue closure
by Cassie Kushniruk guidelines ease off a little bit we can open again, really look forward to when the market opens.”
but so far the province hasn't given us any When asked if the Farmer's Market could open
Although the province has declared farmer's indication as to when that will happen.” in another venue in Town if the Legion remains
markets an essential service during the COVID- Ficht stated that this decision will potentially closed, Ficht said,“There aren't a lot of places in
19 crisis, the Edson Farmer's Market will remain have negative impacts on some local producers Town we can go to. [Opening outdoors] is a
closed for now. and home-based businesses that depend on this possibility, but the weather is so unpredictable
According to Treasurer Jan Ficht, the Edson outlet to supplement their income. “There are a and…we need a venue that people can just show
Farmer's Market will not be able to open this few vendors whose livelihoods are pretty up with their products and be ready to go.”
season as scheduled for a number of reasons, important on the market,” she said. “Some of the “[Farmer's Markets] are an opportunity to use
including the closure of the Edson Legion and bakers and home businesses really rely on that the skills and talents of local people who provide
the “onerous” guidelines for operating farmer's bit of income. Plus, every little bit helps in this everything from plants, fruits and vegetables, and
markets as set out by the province. “We're just a economy.” crafts,” said Ficht. “Things cost more, but they
small group,” she said. “We would have to hire Not only will this have a financial impact on are created and produced locally and it goes back
someone just to maintain the lines and we don't the vendors, but Ficht mentioned that this will into our local economy. It's a wonderful
have the abilities to do that.” also affect Edson residents from a social aspect, opportunity to support local producers because
“At this point it's all up in the air,” said Ficht. as “most people go to the farmer's market to they cannot compete with the big producers.”
“We decided as a board that we would discuss it socialize”. “It's a wonderful social place for Ficht encourages residents to reach out to
again around mid-May. We're hoping once the people,” she said. “Half of the time I have people vendors directly to see if deliveries or curbside
just standing in front of my table talking. They pickups can be arranged.
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 14 MONDAY MAY 18, 2020 MONDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2017 PAGE 17
Edson Farmer's Market opening postponed
due to “onerous guidelines” and venue closure
by Cassie Kushniruk guidelines ease off a little bit we can open again, really look forward to when the market opens.”
but so far the province hasn't given us any When asked if the Farmer's Market could open
Although the province has declared farmer's indication as to when that will happen.” in another venue in Town if the Legion remains
markets an essential service during the COVID- Ficht stated that this decision will potentially closed, Ficht said,“There aren't a lot of places in
19 crisis, the Edson Farmer's Market will remain have negative impacts on some local producers Town we can go to. [Opening outdoors] is a
closed for now. and home-based businesses that depend on this possibility, but the weather is so unpredictable
According to Treasurer Jan Ficht, the Edson outlet to supplement their income. “There are a and…we need a venue that people can just show
Farmer's Market will not be able to open this few vendors whose livelihoods are pretty up with their products and be ready to go.”
season as scheduled for a number of reasons, important on the market,” she said. “Some of the “[Farmer's Markets] are an opportunity to use
including the closure of the Edson Legion and bakers and home businesses really rely on that the skills and talents of local people who provide
the “onerous” guidelines for operating farmer's bit of income. Plus, every little bit helps in this everything from plants, fruits and vegetables, and
markets as set out by the province. “We're just a economy.” crafts,” said Ficht. “Things cost more, but they
small group,” she said. “We would have to hire Not only will this have a financial impact on are created and produced locally and it goes back
someone just to maintain the lines and we don't the vendors, but Ficht mentioned that this will into our local economy. It's a wonderful
have the abilities to do that.” also affect Edson residents from a social aspect, opportunity to support local producers because
“At this point it's all up in the air,” said Ficht. as “most people go to the farmer's market to they cannot compete with the big producers.”
“We decided as a board that we would discuss it socialize”. “It's a wonderful social place for Ficht encourages residents to reach out to
again around mid-May. We're hoping once the people,” she said. “Half of the time I have people vendors directly to see if deliveries or curbside
just standing in front of my table talking. They pickups can be arranged.
