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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 27, 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 Summer fun on the way! (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. There is no place Charity Ball 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 like Edson and From the Tournament is set The Weekly Anchor Welcomes Letters to the Editor Telephone: (780) 723-5787
Fax: (780) 723-5725
Alberta
carbon price of $20 per tonne for 2019? Yellowhead Publisher’s Desk for July 27-28. All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who Chamber of Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Weekly Newspapers
More tax dollars out of hardworking Albertan's pockets, for no significant results —plain and County when it Dana McArthur August kicks off reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters published do Commerce Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association
simple. comes to summer with the Car Boot 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
festivals and Sale August 1 at the number, which will not be published.
family fun! Edson Airport, closely followed by
There will be absolutely tons of Peers Gold Dust Daze taking place
things to see and do as June kicks off August 3 to 5. The fun continues in
with the Firefit Competition in the County with P.V. Daze in
Sue Ann
Deanna
Griffiths Park in Edson on the 1st Evansburg running August 9 to the Dana McArthur Common Cindy Weisser Kushniruk Mitchener
Cassie
Graphics/Layout
and 2nd. Things get really kickin' at 11, and don't miss the Wildwood Ag Publisher/Owner Sales Representative Reporter/Office Asst. Reporter
the Wildwood Bronc Bustin' Rodeo Fair on August 16-17. Edson's local
on the same dates (June 1-2). charity ball Tournament takes place
Then head to Evansburg June 7 to August 17-19.
the Rangeton Folk Festival and Something new for September is
enjoy performers ranging from the Art in the Park Wop May Day
country and folk to blues and rock. If Picnic on Sept 1. Then get ready for
you’re more sports inclined then the crashes and splashes during the
Riding Update: Jordan Radcliffe Memorial SloPitch Edson Hillbilly Demolition Derby &
Mud Bog in Edson on Saturday and
is taking place in Edson June 14-16.
Eddie's Big Run takes off in Edson
Open Letter: on June 22 but remember to register Sunday of the Labour Day weekend Letter to the Editor Policy
(watch for their new location).
beforehand. This month also marks These are just a few highlights of a The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the
the beginning of Arts in the Park summer filled with activities and
starting with National Indigenous events in the area. So get going and Editor
Misadventures Peoples Day at the RCMP take advantage of this festival- All letters are published at the discretion of
Centennial Park in Edson on June
packed summer and don't let anyone
23. tell you there's nothing to do around the editor-publisher who reserves the right to
Next up is a whirlwind of events Edson and Yellowhead County! edit for clarity, length and libel.
beginning July 1 with Canada Day in Pick up a copy of the Weekly Letters published do not necessarily reflect
Edson and throughout the County. If Anchor's 2019 Summer Visitor's Rachel Notley’s social licence agenda
music is your thing then July is Guide or get our downloadable the policies or beliefs of this newspaper.
going to be special! Pembina River Guide on our website at All letters must bear the name of the writer
Letter to the Editor Nights at Rangeton Park takes place www.weeklyanchor.com and enjoy and include the address and telephone
Media Release: July 6-7, and the Chip Lake Music all the great activities and places number, which will not be published.
Festival near Wildwood is set for there are to experience, in a fun-
Open Letter: July 12 to 14. Then the Niton filled West Yellowhead summer! Letter to the Editor Policy
Junction Jamboree hits the stage on
July 26-27. And Edson's Local The Weekly Anchor welcomes
(always verify event schedule before heading out) letters to the editor
My
ViewPoint Jim Eglinski All letters are published at the discretion of
by Adrienne Tait Hinton Council Blindly Commits to a Climate Program MP Yellowhead the editor-publisher who reserves the right
to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters
published do not necessarily reflect the
Dear Editor: below 2005 levels by 2030, in line with the Change plan included an expensive carbon tax. policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All
federal government's target. Or that Council In Ontario, too, the Liberals' expensive letters must bear the name of the writer
and include the address and telephone
Recently Hinton Town Council, against Town has any idea how to do them or what it will alternative energy plans contributed to electing number, which will not be published.
Administration's advice, committed to reduce cost, having made the commitment without a one of five provincial governments now
its greenhouse gas emissions. It had “no plan, draft timeline or budget. As with the Eco- opposing the federal government's carbon tax.
no budget, no report and no information” Innovista Industrial Park (also an FCM grant), Hinton's new council should concentrate on
according to Councillor Ostashek – the lone the Performing Arts Venue and Hinton's making our town taxpayer-friendly and
dissenting Councillor. Except perhaps to meet Geothermal Project, the prospect of a grant attractive to businesses rather than signing
a deadline for a $20,000 Federation of seems to distort the decision making process, onto ambitious new “green” projects that risk
Canadian Municipalities Grant (FCM) that especially the part about looking before you leaving taxpayers holding the big bag long
MLA could end up being very costly. leap. after the small grant is gone. Views & News
Meeting sweeping climate targets has
Council committed to following the FCM's
Eric Rosendahl Partners for Climate Program called “Five repeatedly proved harder and more expensive Stuart Taylor, Hinton by Deanna Mitchener
Milestone Framework for Reducing than promised, contributing to the recent
Greenhouse Gas Emissions”. And the Alberta defeat of the NDP whose Climate
milestones are completing a greenhouse gas
inventory and forecast; setting a greenhouse
6,300 Audited
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
gas (GHG) reduction target; developing a local The Weekly Anchor Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Canadian
Media Circulation
Audit
Your
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
action plan; implementing the plan and 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.
Sonia Roy
Fax: (780) 723-5725
Alberta
monitoring and reporting progress to the FCM. DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Association Administration
Front Desk
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
Weekly Newspapers
It seems highly unlikely that such an CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon Website: www.weeklyanchor.com
ambitious program can be done for just Member of the
$20,000, especially as the Council Handout Edson & District
CORRECTION Package said Program members commit to Chamber of
Apologies on my behalf to the Edson Cycling Association for a adopting a GHG reduction target of 30% Commerce Dana McArthur Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Cassie Deanna
misqoute of projected full cost build of the new Bike Park that is Publisher/Owner Sales Representative Graphics/Layout Reporter/Office Asst. Mitchener
Common
Kushniruk
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 27, 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 Summer fun on the way! (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. There is no place Charity Ball 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 like Edson and From the Tournament is set The Weekly Anchor Welcomes Letters to the Editor Telephone: (780) 723-5787
Fax: (780) 723-5725
Alberta
carbon price of $20 per tonne for 2019? Yellowhead Publisher’s Desk for July 27-28. All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who Chamber of Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Weekly Newspapers
More tax dollars out of hardworking Albertan's pockets, for no significant results —plain and County when it Dana McArthur August kicks off reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters published do Commerce Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association
simple. comes to summer with the Car Boot 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
festivals and Sale August 1 at the number, which will not be published.
family fun! Edson Airport, closely followed by
There will be absolutely tons of Peers Gold Dust Daze taking place
things to see and do as June kicks off August 3 to 5. The fun continues in
with the Firefit Competition in the County with P.V. Daze in
Sue Ann
Deanna
Griffiths Park in Edson on the 1st Evansburg running August 9 to the Dana McArthur Common Cindy Weisser Kushniruk Mitchener
Cassie
Graphics/Layout
and 2nd. Things get really kickin' at 11, and don't miss the Wildwood Ag Publisher/Owner Sales Representative Reporter/Office Asst. Reporter
the Wildwood Bronc Bustin' Rodeo Fair on August 16-17. Edson's local
on the same dates (June 1-2). charity ball Tournament takes place
Then head to Evansburg June 7 to August 17-19.
the Rangeton Folk Festival and Something new for September is
enjoy performers ranging from the Art in the Park Wop May Day
country and folk to blues and rock. If Picnic on Sept 1. Then get ready for
you’re more sports inclined then the crashes and splashes during the
Riding Update: Jordan Radcliffe Memorial SloPitch Edson Hillbilly Demolition Derby &
Mud Bog in Edson on Saturday and
is taking place in Edson June 14-16.
Eddie's Big Run takes off in Edson
Open Letter: on June 22 but remember to register Sunday of the Labour Day weekend Letter to the Editor Policy
(watch for their new location).
beforehand. This month also marks These are just a few highlights of a The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the
the beginning of Arts in the Park summer filled with activities and
starting with National Indigenous events in the area. So get going and Editor
Misadventures Peoples Day at the RCMP take advantage of this festival- All letters are published at the discretion of
Centennial Park in Edson on June
packed summer and don't let anyone
23. tell you there's nothing to do around the editor-publisher who reserves the right to
Next up is a whirlwind of events Edson and Yellowhead County! edit for clarity, length and libel.
beginning July 1 with Canada Day in Pick up a copy of the Weekly Letters published do not necessarily reflect
Edson and throughout the County. If Anchor's 2019 Summer Visitor's Rachel Notley’s social licence agenda
music is your thing then July is Guide or get our downloadable the policies or beliefs of this newspaper.
going to be special! Pembina River Guide on our website at All letters must bear the name of the writer
Letter to the Editor Nights at Rangeton Park takes place www.weeklyanchor.com and enjoy and include the address and telephone
Media Release: July 6-7, and the Chip Lake Music all the great activities and places number, which will not be published.
Festival near Wildwood is set for there are to experience, in a fun-
Open Letter: July 12 to 14. Then the Niton filled West Yellowhead summer! Letter to the Editor Policy
Junction Jamboree hits the stage on
July 26-27. And Edson's Local The Weekly Anchor welcomes
(always verify event schedule before heading out) letters to the editor
My
ViewPoint Jim Eglinski All letters are published at the discretion of
by Adrienne Tait Hinton Council Blindly Commits to a Climate Program MP Yellowhead the editor-publisher who reserves the right
to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters
published do not necessarily reflect the
Dear Editor: below 2005 levels by 2030, in line with the Change plan included an expensive carbon tax. policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All
federal government's target. Or that Council In Ontario, too, the Liberals' expensive letters must bear the name of the writer
and include the address and telephone
Recently Hinton Town Council, against Town has any idea how to do them or what it will alternative energy plans contributed to electing number, which will not be published.
Administration's advice, committed to reduce cost, having made the commitment without a one of five provincial governments now
its greenhouse gas emissions. It had “no plan, draft timeline or budget. As with the Eco- opposing the federal government's carbon tax.
no budget, no report and no information” Innovista Industrial Park (also an FCM grant), Hinton's new council should concentrate on
according to Councillor Ostashek – the lone the Performing Arts Venue and Hinton's making our town taxpayer-friendly and
dissenting Councillor. Except perhaps to meet Geothermal Project, the prospect of a grant attractive to businesses rather than signing
a deadline for a $20,000 Federation of seems to distort the decision making process, onto ambitious new “green” projects that risk
Canadian Municipalities Grant (FCM) that especially the part about looking before you leaving taxpayers holding the big bag long
MLA could end up being very costly. leap. after the small grant is gone. Views & News
Meeting sweeping climate targets has
Council committed to following the FCM's
Eric Rosendahl Partners for Climate Program called “Five repeatedly proved harder and more expensive Stuart Taylor, Hinton by Deanna Mitchener
Milestone Framework for Reducing than promised, contributing to the recent
Greenhouse Gas Emissions”. And the Alberta defeat of the NDP whose Climate
milestones are completing a greenhouse gas
inventory and forecast; setting a greenhouse
6,300 Audited
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
gas (GHG) reduction target; developing a local The Weekly Anchor Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Canadian
Media Circulation
Audit
Your
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
action plan; implementing the plan and 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.
Sonia Roy
Fax: (780) 723-5725
Alberta
monitoring and reporting progress to the FCM. DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Association Administration
Front Desk
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
Weekly Newspapers
It seems highly unlikely that such an CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon Website: www.weeklyanchor.com
ambitious program can be done for just Member of the
$20,000, especially as the Council Handout Edson & District
CORRECTION Package said Program members commit to Chamber of
Apologies on my behalf to the Edson Cycling Association for a adopting a GHG reduction target of 30% Commerce Dana McArthur Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Cassie Deanna
misqoute of projected full cost build of the new Bike Park that is Publisher/Owner Sales Representative Graphics/Layout Reporter/Office Asst. Mitchener
Common
Kushniruk
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
