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Canada Emergency Student Benefit to help
1 million unemployed post-secondary students
"This is going to help many students that had jobs lined up..." MP Soroka
by Cassie Kushniruk The CESB, which will be delivered by the an additional $750 being provided to students
CRA, would be available to students enrolled with children or those with permanent
On April 29, the federal government in a post-secondary education program disabilities.
introduced legislation to establish the Canada leading to a degree, certificate, or diploma; Yellowhead MP Gerald Soroka said, “This
Emergency Student Benefit (CESB), which students who graduated no earlier than is going to help many students that had jobs
will provide income support to post-secondary December 2019; high school graduates who lined up and now are unable to get
students who lost work opportunities due to will be attending post-secondary in the employment because of the lack of
COVID-19. coming months; and Canadian students employment available. We definitely need to
“Canada's students face a unique set of studying abroad. support our youth.”
challenges, and the legislation introduced Post-secondary students and recent “If there are students out there that have not
today brings us one big step closer to helping graduates who are ineligible for the Canada applied, please apply,” said Soroka.“Try to get
them,” said Minister of Employment, Emergency Response Benefit or Employment some money into your pockets as best as you
Workforce Development and Disability Insurance, but are unable to secure full-time can because there may not be jobs available
Inclusion Carla Qualtrough. “The Canada employment or are unable to work due to compared to other years.”
Emergency Student Benefit would help COVID-19, wouldbe eligible for funding As the CESB is currently being considered
approximately one million eligible students through the CESB. by Parliament, more details will be announced
pay their bills and stay connected to the Eligible students should receive $1250 per soon.
labour market.” month from May through August 2020, with
w hat’s happening, when and where in the community - for monthly meetings see our classified page
COMMUNITY EVENTS virus threat has subsided. Please contact event organizers.
*Some dates may be tentative until the COVID-19
May 20 & 27: Parents/caregivers with children ages Tuesday between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm at the FCSS Preschool Prep for Parents: The Edson & District
0-18 are invited to the Edson Friendship Centre for Family Centre. One bag per family. To receive this Community Learning Society invites you to join
the 'Circle of Security' parenting group, which will week's bag, please input your information them for some tips on preparing your children for
take place from 10 am to 11:30 am. Circle of atresearch.net/r/ZS6FY85. For more information, preschool or kindergarten. Sessions will be held on
Security assists parents to look beyond their child's contact 780-723-4338 or sarahm@edson.ca. Zoom on Wednesdays from 11 am to 11:30 am. For
behavior and focus on the relationships that support Edson Teddy Bear Hunt: If you would like to more information, contact
children to feel secure in the world. This is a free participate, simply place a stuffed bear in a window Josephine@edsonlearning.cafor more information.
parenting group and there will be a maximum of 8 of your home so when families go for car rides or Community Volunteer Income Tax Program: Call
participants. No childcare can be provided. Social walks during quarantine/self-isolation, they can hunt 780-723-4403 or 780-723-8616 to receive
distancing protocols will be practiced. To register, for bears! A downloadable Teddy Bear Hunt information on how to complete your taxes at this
contact Anna at 780-517-8200 or coloring sheet is also available at time. This service is free to those who qualify. For
annaskin@telus.net. edson.ca/public/download/files/112003. more information, call Town of Edson Community
May 26: Join the Edson & District Community Eddie's Nutty Challenge: Starting April 20, the Services at 780-723-4403.
Learning Society on Facebook live for a 'Becoming Town of Edson is challenging residents to make FCSS Senior Focus Bag: Activity and mental
a Permanent Resident' information session at 1 pm. some great memories during this time at home with wellness bags designed for Edson seniors ages 60+
Email raelene@edsonlearning.ca for more the help of mascot Eddie the Squirrel. Every are available for pick up. These bags include
information. Everyone is welcome. Monday and Thursday go to the Town of Edson activities, resources, and more. If you are a senior
FCSS Bag of Fun: Looking for fun things to do Community Service's social media page to see what and would like access to a Senior Focus Bag or
with your children? FCSS will deliver you a Bag of Eddie is up to (he will post two challenges a week). know a senior that would like one, visit
Fun for free! Each week FCSS will have themed Complete the challenge and post your video or https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2GBX8C9or
bags for children ages 1-6. Bags will be delivered on photo in the comments under each challenge post. phone 780-723-8616. Register by May 14. Spots are
Tuesdays. Door step drop off only; in-town delivery For every challenge you submit you will get one limited, first come, first serve.
only. County residents must be able to pick up entry into the prize draw. Draws will be done every
Monday.
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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 16 MONDAY MAY 18, 2020 MONDAY APRIL 6, 2020 PAGE 19
Canada Emergency Student Benefit to help
1 million unemployed post-secondary students
"This is going to help many students that had jobs lined up..." MP Soroka
by Cassie Kushniruk The CESB, which will be delivered by the an additional $750 being provided to students
CRA, would be available to students enrolled with children or those with permanent
On April 29, the federal government in a post-secondary education program disabilities.
introduced legislation to establish the Canada leading to a degree, certificate, or diploma; Yellowhead MP Gerald Soroka said, “This
Emergency Student Benefit (CESB), which students who graduated no earlier than is going to help many students that had jobs
will provide income support to post-secondary December 2019; high school graduates who lined up and now are unable to get
students who lost work opportunities due to will be attending post-secondary in the employment because of the lack of
COVID-19. coming months; and Canadian students employment available. We definitely need to
“Canada's students face a unique set of studying abroad. support our youth.”
challenges, and the legislation introduced Post-secondary students and recent “If there are students out there that have not
today brings us one big step closer to helping graduates who are ineligible for the Canada applied, please apply,” said Soroka.“Try to get
them,” said Minister of Employment, Emergency Response Benefit or Employment some money into your pockets as best as you
Workforce Development and Disability Insurance, but are unable to secure full-time can because there may not be jobs available
Inclusion Carla Qualtrough. “The Canada employment or are unable to work due to compared to other years.”
Emergency Student Benefit would help COVID-19, wouldbe eligible for funding As the CESB is currently being considered
approximately one million eligible students through the CESB. by Parliament, more details will be announced
pay their bills and stay connected to the Eligible students should receive $1250 per soon.
labour market.” month from May through August 2020, with
w hat’s happening, when and where in the community - for monthly meetings see our classified page
COMMUNITY EVENTS virus threat has subsided. Please contact event organizers.
*Some dates may be tentative until the COVID-19
May 20 & 27: Parents/caregivers with children ages Tuesday between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm at the FCSS Preschool Prep for Parents: The Edson & District
0-18 are invited to the Edson Friendship Centre for Family Centre. One bag per family. To receive this Community Learning Society invites you to join
the 'Circle of Security' parenting group, which will week's bag, please input your information them for some tips on preparing your children for
take place from 10 am to 11:30 am. Circle of atresearch.net/r/ZS6FY85. For more information, preschool or kindergarten. Sessions will be held on
Security assists parents to look beyond their child's contact 780-723-4338 or sarahm@edson.ca. Zoom on Wednesdays from 11 am to 11:30 am. For
behavior and focus on the relationships that support Edson Teddy Bear Hunt: If you would like to more information, contact
children to feel secure in the world. This is a free participate, simply place a stuffed bear in a window Josephine@edsonlearning.cafor more information.
parenting group and there will be a maximum of 8 of your home so when families go for car rides or Community Volunteer Income Tax Program: Call
participants. No childcare can be provided. Social walks during quarantine/self-isolation, they can hunt 780-723-4403 or 780-723-8616 to receive
distancing protocols will be practiced. To register, for bears! A downloadable Teddy Bear Hunt information on how to complete your taxes at this
contact Anna at 780-517-8200 or coloring sheet is also available at time. This service is free to those who qualify. For
annaskin@telus.net. edson.ca/public/download/files/112003. more information, call Town of Edson Community
May 26: Join the Edson & District Community Eddie's Nutty Challenge: Starting April 20, the Services at 780-723-4403.
Learning Society on Facebook live for a 'Becoming Town of Edson is challenging residents to make FCSS Senior Focus Bag: Activity and mental
a Permanent Resident' information session at 1 pm. some great memories during this time at home with wellness bags designed for Edson seniors ages 60+
Email raelene@edsonlearning.ca for more the help of mascot Eddie the Squirrel. Every are available for pick up. These bags include
information. Everyone is welcome. Monday and Thursday go to the Town of Edson activities, resources, and more. If you are a senior
FCSS Bag of Fun: Looking for fun things to do Community Service's social media page to see what and would like access to a Senior Focus Bag or
with your children? FCSS will deliver you a Bag of Eddie is up to (he will post two challenges a week). know a senior that would like one, visit
Fun for free! Each week FCSS will have themed Complete the challenge and post your video or https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2GBX8C9or
bags for children ages 1-6. Bags will be delivered on photo in the comments under each challenge post. phone 780-723-8616. Register by May 14. Spots are
Tuesdays. Door step drop off only; in-town delivery For every challenge you submit you will get one limited, first come, first serve.
only. County residents must be able to pick up entry into the prize draw. Draws will be done every
Monday.
We are proud to support community eventse are proud to support community events Community Event Supporterommunity Event Supporter
W
C
Braund’s
Braund’s
Independent Grocers
Independent Grocers
Store Hours:
Store Hours:
7 am - 10 pm, 7 days a week
7 am - 10 pm, 7 days a week
780-723-4233 4735-3 Avenue, Edson, AB 4
4431 4 Avenue, Edson, AB431 4 Avenue, Edson, AB
W
25 PHONE: We are proud to support community eventse are proud to support community events
25
Years of Service
Years of Service
SALES REP.
ANCHOR 5040 3 AVE,
THE WEEKLY Common 780.723.5787
Fax: 780.723.5725
Sue-Ann
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
ANCHORWK@TELUSPLANET.NET
BOX 6870
AWNA MEMBER NEWSPAPER
EDSON, AB
T7E 1V2
