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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 6, 2019 PAGE 13
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 Photo-op time ...really? (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. It seems Prime yourself aware." He 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 Minister Justin added, "This is the The Weekly Anchor Welcomes Letters to the Editor Telephone: (780) 723-5787
From the
Fax: (780) 723-5725
Alberta
carbon price of $20 per tonne for 2019? Trudeau put his ego Publisher’s Desk most insincere thing I 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 before his concern have ever seen.” reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters published do Commerce Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association
simple. when he was Dana McArthur The public 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
chastised for relations incident number, which will not be published.
delaying flood relief efforts as he turned into a political nightmare with
mugged it up for the cameras in Ontario the Prime Minister delivered his
recently. uncompassionate rebuttal, "I'm sorry
Trudeau and his young sons were in sir, that's unfriendly and
Ontario at a flood zone in Constance unneighbourly." Dana McArthur Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Cassie Deanna
Common
Kushniruk
Bay, one of the many disastrous flood Despite the Prime Minister's office Publisher/Owner Sales Representative Graphics/Layout Reporter/Office Asst. Mitchener
Reporter
zones due to heavy rains in the Ottawa- and local RCMP later denying any
Gatineau region. That was the delays took place, getting involved in
commendable part. photo-ops during a natural disaster
However, after only a few minutes while smiling and laughing for the
filling sandbags that would help save cameras —is well— going to be
people's homes, Trudeau laid it all aside nothing but a disaster.
to begin a media photo-op session. Not Although Trudeau's intentions may
exactly a shining example of roll-up- have started out in the right direction,
Riding Update: your-sleeves volunteer leadership! it's obvious to most people that halting Letter to the Editor Policy
efforts for a grinning photo-op while
People were expectantly waiting in
line to pick up the sandbags to rush peoples' homes flood —is a rather The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the
Open Letter: them back to where they'd be used to cavalier and opportunistic attitude.
protect their homes or businesses from This frustrated volunteer was out Editor
the floodwaters. giving untold hours helping others in a
This sparked one volunteer to desperate situation then only to be All letters are published at the discretion of the
Misadventures confront the Prime Minister saying, called “unneighbourly” by his own editor-publisher who reserves the right to edit for
"While you are here, no one can pick up Prime Minister! Contrary to Trudeau's
clarity, length and libel.
sentiment however, this volunteer
sand. You held people up, all the RCMP
and security held people up." actually sounds like a pretty awesome Letters published do not necessarily reflect the
"You know how long you have held neighbour to have when things get policies or beliefs of this newspaper.
up people picking up bags?" the tough! All letters must bear the name of the writer and
volunteer asked Trudeau. "I've been Sadly, Trudeau's catty and include the address and telephone number, which
waiting in line down the road for 30 uncharitable rebuke reveals a great will not be published. Rachel Notley’s social licence agenda
minutes while you've been here soaking deal about his maturity as a leader.
Letter to the Editor up the rays —you need to make
Media Release:
Open Letter: Defending Alberta’s economy, resources and people states UCP gov’t Letter to the Editor Policy
The Weekly Anchor welcomes
RELEASE: to find areas of common ground, but everybody to market. Without proper access to world letters to the editor
My should be aware that we will use every option markets and prices, Canada continues to lose
ViewPoint Alberta, protecting the value of energy exports available to defend Alberta, our economy, our billions of dollars.” Sonya Savage, Minister of Jim Eglinski All letters are published at the discretion of
The UCP Government is standing up for
resources and our people. While the
Energy
by Adrienne Tait and getting a fair deal for Albertans. proclamation does not constitute an immediate Diluted bitumen accounts for the majority of MP Yellowhead the editor-publisher who reserves the right
to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters
The newly sworn-in government’s first order reduction of shipments, it shows we mean Alberta’s oil exports. In 2017, Alberta produced published do not necessarily reflect the
of business, as promised, was proclaiming business when protecting Canada’s economic 1.6 million barrels a day of diluted bitumen and policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All
Preserving Canada’s Economic Prosperity Act, interests.”Jason Kenney, Premier a further one million barrels a day of synthetic letters must bear the name of the writer
which gives Alberta powers to restrict the export If used, this legislation would require any crude oil refined from oil sands production. and include the address and telephone
of natural gas, crude oil and refined fuels across company exporting petroleum products from Diluted bitumen continues to be discounted on number, which will not be published.
its borders to ensure maximum value of these Alberta to acquire a licence to do so, and would price due to a lack of pipeline capacity and
resources for Albertans and to help manage the impose fines of up to $10 million per day for access to global markets. By increasing the
lack of pipeline capacity. contravening the act. amount of pipeline capacity for diluted bitumen,
“Alberta is serious about sending a message to “This is not a mechanism to punish others. It’s Alberta can help increase the price it will gain,
those who wage a campaign of obstruction a tool to protect Alberta. Alberta’s prosperity resulting in more revenue for industry and
against our vital resources. We want to work fuels Canada’s prosperity. It’s in every province government.
with other jurisdictions, like British Columbia, and territory’s interest that we get these products
MLA Views & News
Eric Rosendahl by Deanna Mitchener
The Weekly Anchor 6,300 Audited 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Canadian
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
Media Circulation
Your Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2 Audit
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. Fax: (780) 723-5725 Alberta
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Weekly Newspapers
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon
Member of the Administration
Sonia Roy
Front Desk
Edson & District
Chamber of
CORRECTION Commerce
Sue Ann
Deanna
Cassie
Apologies on my behalf to the Edson Cycling Association for a Dana McArthur Common Cindy Weisser Kushniruk Mitchener
Graphics/Layout
misqoute of projected full cost build of the new Bike Park that is Publisher/Owner Sales Representative Reporter/Office Asst. 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 6, 2019 PAGE 13
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 Photo-op time ...really? (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. It seems Prime yourself aware." He 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 Minister Justin added, "This is the The Weekly Anchor Welcomes Letters to the Editor Telephone: (780) 723-5787
From the
Fax: (780) 723-5725
Alberta
carbon price of $20 per tonne for 2019? Trudeau put his ego Publisher’s Desk most insincere thing I 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 before his concern have ever seen.” reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters published do Commerce Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association
simple. when he was Dana McArthur The public 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
chastised for relations incident number, which will not be published.
delaying flood relief efforts as he turned into a political nightmare with
mugged it up for the cameras in Ontario the Prime Minister delivered his
recently. uncompassionate rebuttal, "I'm sorry
Trudeau and his young sons were in sir, that's unfriendly and
Ontario at a flood zone in Constance unneighbourly." Dana McArthur Sue Ann Cindy Weisser Cassie Deanna
Common
Kushniruk
Bay, one of the many disastrous flood Despite the Prime Minister's office Publisher/Owner Sales Representative Graphics/Layout Reporter/Office Asst. Mitchener
Reporter
zones due to heavy rains in the Ottawa- and local RCMP later denying any
Gatineau region. That was the delays took place, getting involved in
commendable part. photo-ops during a natural disaster
However, after only a few minutes while smiling and laughing for the
filling sandbags that would help save cameras —is well— going to be
people's homes, Trudeau laid it all aside nothing but a disaster.
to begin a media photo-op session. Not Although Trudeau's intentions may
exactly a shining example of roll-up- have started out in the right direction,
Riding Update: your-sleeves volunteer leadership! it's obvious to most people that halting Letter to the Editor Policy
efforts for a grinning photo-op while
People were expectantly waiting in
line to pick up the sandbags to rush peoples' homes flood —is a rather The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the
Open Letter: them back to where they'd be used to cavalier and opportunistic attitude.
protect their homes or businesses from This frustrated volunteer was out Editor
the floodwaters. giving untold hours helping others in a
This sparked one volunteer to desperate situation then only to be All letters are published at the discretion of the
Misadventures confront the Prime Minister saying, called “unneighbourly” by his own editor-publisher who reserves the right to edit for
"While you are here, no one can pick up Prime Minister! Contrary to Trudeau's
clarity, length and libel.
sentiment however, this volunteer
sand. You held people up, all the RCMP
and security held people up." actually sounds like a pretty awesome Letters published do not necessarily reflect the
"You know how long you have held neighbour to have when things get policies or beliefs of this newspaper.
up people picking up bags?" the tough! All letters must bear the name of the writer and
volunteer asked Trudeau. "I've been Sadly, Trudeau's catty and include the address and telephone number, which
waiting in line down the road for 30 uncharitable rebuke reveals a great will not be published. Rachel Notley’s social licence agenda
minutes while you've been here soaking deal about his maturity as a leader.
Letter to the Editor up the rays —you need to make
Media Release:
Open Letter: Defending Alberta’s economy, resources and people states UCP gov’t Letter to the Editor Policy
The Weekly Anchor welcomes
RELEASE: to find areas of common ground, but everybody to market. Without proper access to world letters to the editor
My should be aware that we will use every option markets and prices, Canada continues to lose
ViewPoint Alberta, protecting the value of energy exports available to defend Alberta, our economy, our billions of dollars.” Sonya Savage, Minister of Jim Eglinski All letters are published at the discretion of
The UCP Government is standing up for
resources and our people. While the
Energy
by Adrienne Tait and getting a fair deal for Albertans. proclamation does not constitute an immediate Diluted bitumen accounts for the majority of MP Yellowhead the editor-publisher who reserves the right
to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters
The newly sworn-in government’s first order reduction of shipments, it shows we mean Alberta’s oil exports. In 2017, Alberta produced published do not necessarily reflect the
of business, as promised, was proclaiming business when protecting Canada’s economic 1.6 million barrels a day of diluted bitumen and policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All
Preserving Canada’s Economic Prosperity Act, interests.”Jason Kenney, Premier a further one million barrels a day of synthetic letters must bear the name of the writer
which gives Alberta powers to restrict the export If used, this legislation would require any crude oil refined from oil sands production. and include the address and telephone
of natural gas, crude oil and refined fuels across company exporting petroleum products from Diluted bitumen continues to be discounted on number, which will not be published.
its borders to ensure maximum value of these Alberta to acquire a licence to do so, and would price due to a lack of pipeline capacity and
resources for Albertans and to help manage the impose fines of up to $10 million per day for access to global markets. By increasing the
lack of pipeline capacity. contravening the act. amount of pipeline capacity for diluted bitumen,
“Alberta is serious about sending a message to “This is not a mechanism to punish others. It’s Alberta can help increase the price it will gain,
those who wage a campaign of obstruction a tool to protect Alberta. Alberta’s prosperity resulting in more revenue for industry and
against our vital resources. We want to work fuels Canada’s prosperity. It’s in every province government.
with other jurisdictions, like British Columbia, and territory’s interest that we get these products
MLA Views & News
Eric Rosendahl by Deanna Mitchener
The Weekly Anchor 6,300 Audited 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Canadian
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
Media Circulation
Your Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2 Audit
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. Fax: (780) 723-5725 Alberta
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Weekly Newspapers
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call Website: www.weeklyanchor.com Association
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, Noon
Member of the Administration
Sonia Roy
Front Desk
Edson & District
Chamber of
CORRECTION Commerce
Sue Ann
Deanna
Cassie
Apologies on my behalf to the Edson Cycling Association for a Dana McArthur Common Cindy Weisser Kushniruk Mitchener
Graphics/Layout
misqoute of projected full cost build of the new Bike Park that is Publisher/Owner Sales Representative Reporter/Office Asst. 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
