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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
MONDAY MAY 11, 2020
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY MAY 25, 2020 PAGE 11
County considers not renewing revenue sharing
agreement with Edson due to financial constraints
Current revenue sharing agreement with the Town of Edson is set to expire on December 31
by Cassie Kushniruk these times of uncertainty, I don't see any way Councillor Anthony Giezen asked is there
that we can sign ourselves into any kind of are any legal ramifications for not renewing West Yellowhead MLA
Due to the economic impacts brought fixed agreement." the agreement, to which Ramme replied, "No.
about by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russell added, "I feel that this should Once the agreement ends, it ends." Martin Long
struggling oil and gas sector, Yellowhead become a budget item that gets debated and This item will be brought forward at a future
County Council discussed the possibility of discussed by Council and Administration at Council meeting for final discussion and
not renewing their revenue sharing each budget cycle." approval.
agreement with the Town of Edson during Councillor Lavonne Olson concurred with
their May 19 Governance and Priorities Councillor Russell and asked, "When does
meeting. the revenue sharing agreement come due with
"Unlike previous years, the world as we the Town of Hinton?"
once knew it has changed substantially and Ramme replied, "When we did the two
at this point, we don't know what our future agreements simultaneously, they were both
looks like," stated CAO Jack Ramme. 10-year deals. Hinton signed off on theirs, so
The current revenue sharing agreement theirs doesn't expire until 2026. Edson didn't
with the Town of Edson is set to expire on like to 10-year deal, so they opted for a far
December 31, 2020. lesser term, so their term expires a lot
"Our current agreement is based on sooner."
assessment," explained Ramme. "The Councillor Dawn Mitchell commented,
problem we're seeing right now is not "Ultimately, we are Yellowhead County
necessarily what the assessments will be, but Councillors and Mayor and we are supposed
what the actual collections will be." to take care of our residents first."
With the tax due date pushed back to Councillor Sandra Cherniawsky said, "In
October 15, Ramme stated that impacts will my opinion, this agreement right now is not
not be known until then. As such, sustainable and it's not looking like it will be
Administration recommended that a new sustainable next year either."
agreement not be contemplated until such Councillor David Russell clarified that this
time as the County can assess its financial item is regarding revenue sharing agreements
position after the taxation deadline. only; not cost sharing agreements. "Our cost
Councillor David Russell noted, "As sharing agreements with both towns remain
Councillors, our primary responsibility with the same," he said.
County money is for County residents. In
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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
MONDAY MAY 11, 2020
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY MAY 25, 2020 PAGE 11
County considers not renewing revenue sharing
agreement with Edson due to financial constraints
Current revenue sharing agreement with the Town of Edson is set to expire on December 31
by Cassie Kushniruk these times of uncertainty, I don't see any way Councillor Anthony Giezen asked is there
that we can sign ourselves into any kind of are any legal ramifications for not renewing West Yellowhead MLA
Due to the economic impacts brought fixed agreement." the agreement, to which Ramme replied, "No.
about by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russell added, "I feel that this should Once the agreement ends, it ends." Martin Long
struggling oil and gas sector, Yellowhead become a budget item that gets debated and This item will be brought forward at a future
County Council discussed the possibility of discussed by Council and Administration at Council meeting for final discussion and
not renewing their revenue sharing each budget cycle." approval.
agreement with the Town of Edson during Councillor Lavonne Olson concurred with
their May 19 Governance and Priorities Councillor Russell and asked, "When does
meeting. the revenue sharing agreement come due with
"Unlike previous years, the world as we the Town of Hinton?"
once knew it has changed substantially and Ramme replied, "When we did the two
at this point, we don't know what our future agreements simultaneously, they were both
looks like," stated CAO Jack Ramme. 10-year deals. Hinton signed off on theirs, so
The current revenue sharing agreement theirs doesn't expire until 2026. Edson didn't
with the Town of Edson is set to expire on like to 10-year deal, so they opted for a far
December 31, 2020. lesser term, so their term expires a lot
"Our current agreement is based on sooner."
assessment," explained Ramme. "The Councillor Dawn Mitchell commented,
problem we're seeing right now is not "Ultimately, we are Yellowhead County
necessarily what the assessments will be, but Councillors and Mayor and we are supposed
what the actual collections will be." to take care of our residents first."
With the tax due date pushed back to Councillor Sandra Cherniawsky said, "In
October 15, Ramme stated that impacts will my opinion, this agreement right now is not
not be known until then. As such, sustainable and it's not looking like it will be
Administration recommended that a new sustainable next year either."
agreement not be contemplated until such Councillor David Russell clarified that this
time as the County can assess its financial item is regarding revenue sharing agreements
position after the taxation deadline. only; not cost sharing agreements. "Our cost
Councillor David Russell noted, "As sharing agreements with both towns remain
Councillors, our primary responsibility with the same," he said.
County money is for County residents. In
Here’s My Card ...
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EAVESTROUGH INVESTING GLASS
CANADIAN Edson Glass Ltd.
Edson Glass Ltd.
EAVESTROUGH
To serve you better for your
“Quality that shows” To serve you better for your
HOME & AUTOMOTIVE
HOME & AUTOMOTIVE
780-712-6166
Darlene Chouinard GLASS NEEDS
GLASS NEEDS
Consultant
5” EAVESTROUGH,
SOFFIT, FASCIA
4710 4th Avenue, Edson, AB
Tel (780) 723-7526 Mobile (780) 723-0443
Kevin darlene.chouinard@ig.ca
Hohensinn
1509 55 St.
Edson, AB Calvin RobinsonCalvin Robinson
T7E 1X1
780.712.3444
780.712.3444 #5, 5101 3
#5, 5101 3 Ave.Ave.
Fax: 780-723-7805
Fax: 780-723-7805 Box 30044
Box 30044
Edson, AB T7E 1Y2AB T7E 1Y2
Email: edsonglass@shaw.ca
canadianeavestrough@gmail.com *License Sponsored by The Great-West Life Assurance Company Email: edsonglass@shaw.ca Edson,
GLASS ARBORIST SERVICES OPTOMETRIST
GLASS GUY Dr. Meagan Hawkshaw, OD
GLASS GUY
Dr. Tracy Kitz, OD
AUTOMOTIVE | RESIDENTIAL | INDUSTRIAL | COMMERCIAL
Optometrist
CODY MCKEAND
CODY MCKEAND 5015 4th Avenue
Edson, AB
Owner/Operator
Owner/Operator Tree Pruning & Removals T7E 1V2
Ornamental Shaping & Hedge Trimming
Stump Grinding & Brush Chipping Phone: 780-723-2700
Tree Planting & Tree Protection Fax: 780-723-4642
780-221-9982
780-221-9982 Risk Assessment & Disease Diagnosis
glassguy.cody@gmail.com
glassguy.cody@gmail.com Pine Beetle Tree Assessment & Removal In Office Lab - Same Day Glasses
Firesmarting & Custom Thinning
New patients always welcome!
4842 3rd Ave4842 3rd Ave Web: highcountryarb.com info@infocusedson.com
Edson, ABEdson, AB Email: highcountryarb@gmail.com www.InFocusEdson.com
