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Edson Fire
Dept gets new
Duty Officer
truck...
Canadian
Small Business
Alberta
Business of
Media Circulation
of the Year 2009 Award Winner
the Year 2010
Audit
Association
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PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE Nation Youth Week
The Weekly Anchor food and fun!
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Edson
CHRISTMAS EDITORIAL
780-723-5787
EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER
SPECIAL 'Spooktacular' Halloween Haunt
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Christmas The Weekly SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS
brings local youth together
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018
Win A EDITION MONDAY, MAY 25, 2020 WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COMWWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM VOL. 29, NO. 5 VOL. 31, NO. 21 Fire department welcomes 22 new Yellowhead County firefighter recruits and cadets
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK Greetings & More! THANK To our amazing staff and guests E Scott is
Letters to Santa,
THANK
To our amazing staff and guests
Day
Day
Employee of the Monthmployee of the Month
Day Gift!
Fundraiser receives Nov. 11 IN PAPER YOU! for your ongoing support February’s
YOU!
for your ongoing support
Employee
of the
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! ‘Lest we CONTEST! 2016! Month
Forget’
see story page 7 TOWN Local businesses begin relaunch
SEE INSIDE Property tax
ENERGY & OIL incentive for
non-residential by Cassie Kushniruk a n d h a s b e e n e a g e r l y many other businesses that implemented in order to protect
welcoming regular clients back provide non-essential services employees and community
FEATURE:
WELLNESS CHAMBER owners economic relaunch plan began have been really great about the studio moved to curbside Covid-19 virus. For example,
Phase 1 of Alberta's 3-phase to the styling chair. "People across the province. Although members from catching the
ENERGY
Town hosts
considered...
on May 14, allowing some non- following our new policies and pickup while closed to the all employees are required to
Mother Son
PROJECT Rotary Kicks TOWN 2019 see page 3 essential local businesses to re- everybody's excited to get back public, Drysdale stated that wear masks and each client is
EDUCATION
Soirée...
Business
open with enhanced infection in a get a little bit of pampering roughly 75% in revenue was provided with hand sanitizer, a
Awards
IN ACTION!
into Gala... COUNTY prevention and controls in done after 10 weeks of lost during this time. mask, and a phone wipe upon
Now that the studio has re- arrival. Additionally, clients are
place.
[closure]," said co-owner Kat
opened to the public, Drysdale asked a set of screening
One such business is The Drysdale.
Gear see pages 25-28 County Other Side Hair Studio, which The Other Side Hair Studio stated that there are many questions before entering the
see pages 4, 12-13
celebrates
Seniors' Week officially re-opened on May 18 closed on March 18 along with changes the business has continued pg 2
P.C. PARTY "a little bit
differently"...
see page 8
see page 7
see pages 23 to 27
FARM & FIELD FCSS
News and Views
Vanessa Bergan with her three children and Sam Blackett took advantage of the warmer weather recently. "We are social distancing Lots
from a lot of people, but it is so hard," said Blackett. photo Deanna Mitchener Alberta happening at
County FCSS
Break-in and Fire Culture Days despite DATE AND VOLUME
provincial
see pgs 24-25
cuts...
at Niton Petro-Can see page 4 CHANGED FOR
Tip of the Hat:
COMMENT
continued pg 2
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore Maybe food MARCH 16 ISSUE
continued pg 11 doesn't come
- MLA Long from a store?
Budget see page 6 Father-Daughter Gala
released...
Bonhomme
Edson and Area’s Best ELECTRIC
Winter Carnival
Source for Real Estate
Look inside to see WE ARE CLOSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30OSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30 We Love our Community, We love our Clients, We love our Team
WE ARE CL
the best in real estate Town seeks For the Health and Safety of all involved, we are offering Curb Side Pick Up,
Appointments can be made by phone or Facebook.acebook.
and agents in our area. Appointments can be made by phone or F By Appointment Only. Please Call 780-723-3618 to set up an appointment.
partnership for With the closure of schools due to the pandemic, access to nutritious snacks was also removed for students in GYPSD schools. However, he province W
We will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19 e will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19
pandemic threat has ended. Thank Y
pandemic threat has ended. Thank You.ou.
electric vehicle continued to fund the Nutrition Program for Schools for the balance of the school year. Thanks to the generous support from the community, the Thymes T 306 Main Street, Edson From our Hearts to Yours…. Stay Healthy, Follow the Health Recommendations,
Thymes TwowoThymes Two
306 Main Street, Edson
charging Division has arranged for nutritious snack bags for students while they are learning from home. GYPSD's Learning Services staff member, Mary Unique Gifts & More Ph: 780-723-3350 Love those around you and restore. We will see each other very soon
Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
Precious network... Andreasson is pictured here at Edson's Drop-Off Location at Parkland Composite High School. (See story page 7)
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... see page 16 We are Open.... 11am - 3pm Monday - Saturday
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: Still offering curbside pick up by appointment photo Deanna Mitchener
Gala Service questions EDSON *maximum 3 customers at a time to maintain social distancing*
Ambulance
If you are not feeling well - please come another time
...see page 8 780-725-9739 PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
For all your glass and window needs
The Weekly Anchor AMI Preferred Service Centre
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson (1995) LTD. 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042
780-723-5787 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta photo Cassie Kushniruk
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE To all the Mom's out there.....
The Weekly Anchor We love you
OPEN NOW 6 days a week
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson OPEN NOW 6 days a week
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DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787
Monday to Saturday from 11am to 5pm
WOK BOX EDSON Monday to Saturday from 11am to 5pm Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
Main Street, Edson
DELIVER Brendon 780-723-6677
780-723-6677
Brendon
*subject to change
FREE
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY OR CURBSIDE PICK-UP AVAILABLEY OR CURBSIDE PICK-UP AVAILABLE
LOCAL DELIVER
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Angela
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24 - Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,7,10,11,14,15,18,20,21,24
Dept gets new
Duty Officer
truck...
Canadian
Small Business
Alberta
Business of
Media Circulation
of the Year 2009 Award Winner
the Year 2010
Audit
Association
THIS AD SPOT HAS BEEN CANCELLED - KENNEDY
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE Nation Youth Week
The Weekly Anchor food and fun!
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR IS FREE ONLINE: WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM 5040 3rd Ave,
Edson
CHRISTMAS EDITORIAL
780-723-5787
EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER
SPECIAL 'Spooktacular' Halloween Haunt
ONLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!NLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!
O
Christmas The Weekly SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS
brings local youth together
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018
Win A EDITION MONDAY, MAY 25, 2020 WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COMWWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM VOL. 29, NO. 5 VOL. 31, NO. 21 Fire department welcomes 22 new Yellowhead County firefighter recruits and cadets
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK Greetings & More! THANK To our amazing staff and guests E Scott is
Letters to Santa,
THANK
To our amazing staff and guests
Day
Day
Employee of the Monthmployee of the Month
Day Gift!
Fundraiser receives Nov. 11 IN PAPER YOU! for your ongoing support February’s
YOU!
for your ongoing support
Employee
of the
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! ‘Lest we CONTEST! 2016! Month
Forget’
see story page 7 TOWN Local businesses begin relaunch
SEE INSIDE Property tax
ENERGY & OIL incentive for
non-residential by Cassie Kushniruk a n d h a s b e e n e a g e r l y many other businesses that implemented in order to protect
welcoming regular clients back provide non-essential services employees and community
FEATURE:
WELLNESS CHAMBER owners economic relaunch plan began have been really great about the studio moved to curbside Covid-19 virus. For example,
Phase 1 of Alberta's 3-phase to the styling chair. "People across the province. Although members from catching the
ENERGY
Town hosts
considered...
on May 14, allowing some non- following our new policies and pickup while closed to the all employees are required to
Mother Son
PROJECT Rotary Kicks TOWN 2019 see page 3 essential local businesses to re- everybody's excited to get back public, Drysdale stated that wear masks and each client is
EDUCATION
Soirée...
Business
open with enhanced infection in a get a little bit of pampering roughly 75% in revenue was provided with hand sanitizer, a
Awards
IN ACTION!
into Gala... COUNTY prevention and controls in done after 10 weeks of lost during this time. mask, and a phone wipe upon
Now that the studio has re- arrival. Additionally, clients are
place.
[closure]," said co-owner Kat
opened to the public, Drysdale asked a set of screening
One such business is The Drysdale.
Gear see pages 25-28 County Other Side Hair Studio, which The Other Side Hair Studio stated that there are many questions before entering the
see pages 4, 12-13
celebrates
Seniors' Week officially re-opened on May 18 closed on March 18 along with changes the business has continued pg 2
P.C. PARTY "a little bit
differently"...
see page 8
see page 7
see pages 23 to 27
FARM & FIELD FCSS
News and Views
Vanessa Bergan with her three children and Sam Blackett took advantage of the warmer weather recently. "We are social distancing Lots
from a lot of people, but it is so hard," said Blackett. photo Deanna Mitchener Alberta happening at
County FCSS
Break-in and Fire Culture Days despite DATE AND VOLUME
provincial
see pgs 24-25
cuts...
at Niton Petro-Can see page 4 CHANGED FOR
Tip of the Hat:
COMMENT
continued pg 2
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore Maybe food MARCH 16 ISSUE
continued pg 11 doesn't come
- MLA Long from a store?
Budget see page 6 Father-Daughter Gala
released...
Bonhomme
Edson and Area’s Best ELECTRIC
Winter Carnival
Source for Real Estate
Look inside to see WE ARE CLOSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30OSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30 We Love our Community, We love our Clients, We love our Team
WE ARE CL
the best in real estate Town seeks For the Health and Safety of all involved, we are offering Curb Side Pick Up,
Appointments can be made by phone or Facebook.acebook.
and agents in our area. Appointments can be made by phone or F By Appointment Only. Please Call 780-723-3618 to set up an appointment.
partnership for With the closure of schools due to the pandemic, access to nutritious snacks was also removed for students in GYPSD schools. However, he province W
We will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19 e will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19
pandemic threat has ended. Thank Y
pandemic threat has ended. Thank You.ou.
electric vehicle continued to fund the Nutrition Program for Schools for the balance of the school year. Thanks to the generous support from the community, the Thymes T 306 Main Street, Edson From our Hearts to Yours…. Stay Healthy, Follow the Health Recommendations,
Thymes TwowoThymes Two
306 Main Street, Edson
charging Division has arranged for nutritious snack bags for students while they are learning from home. GYPSD's Learning Services staff member, Mary Unique Gifts & More Ph: 780-723-3350 Love those around you and restore. We will see each other very soon
Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
Precious network... Andreasson is pictured here at Edson's Drop-Off Location at Parkland Composite High School. (See story page 7)
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... see page 16 We are Open.... 11am - 3pm Monday - Saturday
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: Still offering curbside pick up by appointment photo Deanna Mitchener
Gala Service questions EDSON *maximum 3 customers at a time to maintain social distancing*
Ambulance
If you are not feeling well - please come another time
...see page 8 780-725-9739 PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
For all your glass and window needs
The Weekly Anchor AMI Preferred Service Centre
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson (1995) LTD. 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042
780-723-5787 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta photo Cassie Kushniruk
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE To all the Mom's out there.....
The Weekly Anchor We love you
OPEN NOW 6 days a week
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson OPEN NOW 6 days a week
D
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787
Monday to Saturday from 11am to 5pm
WOK BOX EDSON Monday to Saturday from 11am to 5pm Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
Main Street, Edson
DELIVER Brendon 780-723-6677
780-723-6677
Brendon
*subject to change
FREE
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY OR CURBSIDE PICK-UP AVAILABLEY OR CURBSIDE PICK-UP AVAILABLE
LOCAL DELIVER
Lauretta
Angela
Lauretta Alaina Angela
Alaina
16 - Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,8,9,12,13,16
24 - Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,7,10,11,14,15,18,20,21,24
