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PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
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priced items
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November hours: Mon, Tues, Weds, Fri 10am-6pm;
Ph: 780-723-3350
Ph: 780-723-3350
306 Main Street, Edson
306 Main Street, Edson
Thurs 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun noon-4pm
5040 3rd Ave,
Edson
Edson Fire
780-723-5787
Dept gets new
ONL
ONLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!Y A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!
Duty Officer
truck...
Canadian
Alberta
Small Business
Business of
Media Circulation
of the Year 2009 Award Winner
the Year 2010
Audit
Association
-Ask us about bubble appointments-
STAFF WRITER WANTED
The Weekly Anchor
HELP
- Good communication
BLACK FRIDAY SALE
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Thymes TwoThymes Two BLACK FRIDAY SALE Nov. 27: 10am-7pm WANTED with a computer, email:
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and writing skills
- Some evening work
Nov. 27: 10am-7pm
If you are reliable,
accurate, and good
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NOT ESSENTIAL
CHRISTMAS Discount equivalent to difference between Canadian and American dollar! dana@weeklyanchor.com
dana@weeklyanchor.com
on regular
priced items
Unique Gifts & More 306 Main Street, Edson November hours: Mon, Tues, Weds, Fri 10am-6pm; Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
Thurs 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun noon-4pm
SPECIAL
Christmas EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
The Weekly Anchor
CALL
FOR AN
Win A EDITION The Weekly APPOINTMENT
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK Greetings & More! MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2020 WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM VOL. 29, NO. 5 780-723-5787 Employee of the Monthloyee of the Month
Letters to Santa,
SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS
780-723-5787
Emp
VOL. 31, NO. 47
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
Jadon is
Fundraiser receives Day Gift! Emplo Jadon is October’s
Employee of the Monthyee of the Month
Employee
IN PAPER
of the
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! CONTEST! 2016! October’s Month
Employee
of the
see story page 7 RCMP Month
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE ENERGY & OIL BLACK Temporary mandatory face-covering
BLACK
Day
Day
FEATURE:
WELLNESS Nov. 11 CHAMBER FRIDA bylaw goes into effect for Edson
FRIDAYY
ENERGY
Town hosts
Mother Son
PROJECT Rotary ‘Lest we Kicks TOWN 2019 Shop Local Yellowhead County Council deliberates on implementation of face-covering bylaw: see page 3
EDUCATION
Soirée...
Business
GIFT IDEAS
Awards
Forget’
IN ACTION!
met with the Emergency necessary to move Edson into a the move based on recent case
by Jordan Rae
Gala...
Coordination Centre (ECC) to "medium risk" category and, in counts in the region, and noted
Gear
SEE INSIDE into see pages 25-28 see pages 10-11 Meeting on November 17 was COVID-19 in the province, the institute a temporary, mandatory Provincial request to help reduce
The regular Town Council discuss the current threat of doing so, that Edson should this also falls in line with the
see pages 10-11
see pages 4, 12-13
As a part of that discussion, it
Mayor Kevin Zahara noted to prevent overloading the
Town's Emergency Management
SHELTERPOD preceded by a meeting of the region, and in the town of Edson. face coverings bylaw. risk in our communities in order
P.C. PARTY Advisory Committee, who had was advised that the ECC felt it Council was fully in support of continued pg 2
see page 8 Assistance
for people
see pages 23 to 27 struggling with
FARM & FIELD
News and Views homelessness..
Vanessa Bergan with her three children and Sam Blackett took advantage of the warmer weather recently. "We are social distancing .
from a lot of people, but it is so hard," said Blackett. photo Deanna Mitchener Alberta see page 8
Break-in and Fire Culture Days CULTURES
see pgs 24-25
at Niton Petro-Can Culture
Campfire
Letter to the Editor: event continued pg 2
exploring
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore “Hygge”...
continued pg 11
- MLA Long see page 16
Budget
released...
Bonhomme COMMENT
Edson and Area’s Best Freedom of
Winter Carnival
Source for Real Estate
Look inside to see Information WE ARE CLOSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30WE ARE CLOSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30 We Love our Community, We love our Clients, We love our Team
the best in real estate For the Health and Safety of all involved, we are offering Curb Side Pick Up,
Appointments can be made by phone or Facebook.Appointments can be made by phone or Facebook.
and agents in our area. requests are We will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19 We will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19 By Appointment Only. Please Call 780-723-3618 to set up an appointment.
critical tool for pandemic threat has ended. Thank You.pandemic threat has ended. Thank You.
Thymes Twowo
Thymes T
journalists ... With so much uncertainty surrounding the upcoming holiday season, Edson's own Santa has a message to share with the community. Thymes Two 306 Main Street, Edson From our Hearts to Yours…. Stay Healthy, Follow the Health Recommendations,
306 Main Street, Edson
Pictured is Santa Edson getting his flu shot this year at the Shoppers Drug Mart in Edson (See story page 13). photo submitted (taken
Love those around you and restore. We will see each other very soon
Ph: 780-723-3350
Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
Unique Gifts & More
Precious before new mask bylaw was passed) New Hours Mon-Fri 10am-4pm; Thurs 10am-5:30pm; Sat 10am-3pm (Closed Sundays and Holidays)
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... see page 6 Check Out
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: BLACK THURS & FRI - NOV. 26 & 27 our Door AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
Gala Service questions EDSON New store hours: Monday-Friday 10am-5:30pm, Thursday 10am-8:00pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 11am-3pm See our ad pg 11 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042
Crasher
Ambulance
For all your glass and window needs
& SHOP LOCAL SATURDAY Savings Nov. 28
Specials!
AMI Preferred Service Centre
New store hours:
...see page 8 780-725-9739 PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
ARE BACK AT
The Weekly Anchor (1995) LTD.
CALL TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT 780-723-5787 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
The Weekly Anchor see our
BLACK FRIDAY SALE!Y SALE!
ad on
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson BLACK FRIDA page 11
reg price items
DROP IN AND SEE!
DROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787
WOK BOX EDSON Friday 10am-9pm Saturday 10am-5pm Main Street, Edson
Main Street, Edson
DELIVER Brendon Regular hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun noon-4pm 780-723-6677
780-723-6677
Brendon
Sunday 12-4
*subject to change
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
CALL
FOR AN
APPOINTMENT
and writing skills
accurate, and good
If you are reliable,
- Some evening work
- Good communication
with a computer, email:
Thymes T
Thymes Two
Thymes TwoThymes Two
Thymes Twowo
Lite Up! Nov 19, 10am - 9pm
Draw your discount 10 to 50% off
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
on regular
priced items
The Weekly Anchor
Unique Gifts & More
Unique Gifts & More
November hours: Mon, Tues, Weds, Fri 10am-6pm;
Ph: 780-723-3350
Ph: 780-723-3350
306 Main Street, Edson
306 Main Street, Edson
Thurs 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun noon-4pm
5040 3rd Ave,
Edson
Edson Fire
780-723-5787
Dept gets new
ONL
ONLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!Y A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!
Duty Officer
truck...
Canadian
Alberta
Small Business
Business of
Media Circulation
of the Year 2009 Award Winner
the Year 2010
Audit
Association
-Ask us about bubble appointments-
STAFF WRITER WANTED
The Weekly Anchor
HELP
- Good communication
BLACK FRIDAY SALE
Thymes T
Thymes Two
Thymes TwoThymes Two BLACK FRIDAY SALE Nov. 27: 10am-7pm WANTED with a computer, email:
Thymes Twowo
and writing skills
- Some evening work
Nov. 27: 10am-7pm
If you are reliable,
accurate, and good
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NOT ESSENTIAL
CHRISTMAS Discount equivalent to difference between Canadian and American dollar! dana@weeklyanchor.com
dana@weeklyanchor.com
on regular
priced items
Unique Gifts & More 306 Main Street, Edson November hours: Mon, Tues, Weds, Fri 10am-6pm; Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
Thurs 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun noon-4pm
SPECIAL
Christmas EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
The Weekly Anchor
CALL
FOR AN
Win A EDITION The Weekly APPOINTMENT
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK Greetings & More! MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2020 WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM VOL. 29, NO. 5 780-723-5787 Employee of the Monthloyee of the Month
Letters to Santa,
SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS
780-723-5787
Emp
VOL. 31, NO. 47
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
Jadon is
Fundraiser receives Day Gift! Emplo Jadon is October’s
Employee of the Monthyee of the Month
Employee
IN PAPER
of the
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! CONTEST! 2016! October’s Month
Employee
of the
see story page 7 RCMP Month
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE ENERGY & OIL BLACK Temporary mandatory face-covering
BLACK
Day
Day
FEATURE:
WELLNESS Nov. 11 CHAMBER FRIDA bylaw goes into effect for Edson
FRIDAYY
ENERGY
Town hosts
Mother Son
PROJECT Rotary ‘Lest we Kicks TOWN 2019 Shop Local Yellowhead County Council deliberates on implementation of face-covering bylaw: see page 3
EDUCATION
Soirée...
Business
GIFT IDEAS
Awards
Forget’
IN ACTION!
met with the Emergency necessary to move Edson into a the move based on recent case
by Jordan Rae
Gala...
Coordination Centre (ECC) to "medium risk" category and, in counts in the region, and noted
Gear
SEE INSIDE into see pages 25-28 see pages 10-11 Meeting on November 17 was COVID-19 in the province, the institute a temporary, mandatory Provincial request to help reduce
The regular Town Council discuss the current threat of doing so, that Edson should this also falls in line with the
see pages 10-11
see pages 4, 12-13
As a part of that discussion, it
Mayor Kevin Zahara noted to prevent overloading the
Town's Emergency Management
SHELTERPOD preceded by a meeting of the region, and in the town of Edson. face coverings bylaw. risk in our communities in order
P.C. PARTY Advisory Committee, who had was advised that the ECC felt it Council was fully in support of continued pg 2
see page 8 Assistance
for people
see pages 23 to 27 struggling with
FARM & FIELD
News and Views homelessness..
Vanessa Bergan with her three children and Sam Blackett took advantage of the warmer weather recently. "We are social distancing .
from a lot of people, but it is so hard," said Blackett. photo Deanna Mitchener Alberta see page 8
Break-in and Fire Culture Days CULTURES
see pgs 24-25
at Niton Petro-Can Culture
Campfire
Letter to the Editor: event continued pg 2
exploring
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore “Hygge”...
continued pg 11
- MLA Long see page 16
Budget
released...
Bonhomme COMMENT
Edson and Area’s Best Freedom of
Winter Carnival
Source for Real Estate
Look inside to see Information WE ARE CLOSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30WE ARE CLOSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30 We Love our Community, We love our Clients, We love our Team
the best in real estate For the Health and Safety of all involved, we are offering Curb Side Pick Up,
Appointments can be made by phone or Facebook.Appointments can be made by phone or Facebook.
and agents in our area. requests are We will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19 We will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19 By Appointment Only. Please Call 780-723-3618 to set up an appointment.
critical tool for pandemic threat has ended. Thank You.pandemic threat has ended. Thank You.
Thymes Twowo
Thymes T
journalists ... With so much uncertainty surrounding the upcoming holiday season, Edson's own Santa has a message to share with the community. Thymes Two 306 Main Street, Edson From our Hearts to Yours…. Stay Healthy, Follow the Health Recommendations,
306 Main Street, Edson
Pictured is Santa Edson getting his flu shot this year at the Shoppers Drug Mart in Edson (See story page 13). photo submitted (taken
Love those around you and restore. We will see each other very soon
Ph: 780-723-3350
Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
Unique Gifts & More
Precious before new mask bylaw was passed) New Hours Mon-Fri 10am-4pm; Thurs 10am-5:30pm; Sat 10am-3pm (Closed Sundays and Holidays)
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... see page 6 Check Out
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: BLACK THURS & FRI - NOV. 26 & 27 our Door AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
Gala Service questions EDSON New store hours: Monday-Friday 10am-5:30pm, Thursday 10am-8:00pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 11am-3pm See our ad pg 11 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042
Crasher
Ambulance
For all your glass and window needs
& SHOP LOCAL SATURDAY Savings Nov. 28
Specials!
AMI Preferred Service Centre
New store hours:
...see page 8 780-725-9739 PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
ARE BACK AT
The Weekly Anchor (1995) LTD.
CALL TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT 780-723-5787 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
The Weekly Anchor see our
BLACK FRIDAY SALE!Y SALE!
ad on
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson BLACK FRIDA page 11
reg price items
DROP IN AND SEE!
DROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787
WOK BOX EDSON Friday 10am-9pm Saturday 10am-5pm Main Street, Edson
Main Street, Edson
DELIVER Brendon Regular hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun noon-4pm 780-723-6677
780-723-6677
Brendon
Sunday 12-4
*subject to change
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
CALL
FOR AN
APPOINTMENT
and writing skills
accurate, and good
If you are reliable,
- Some evening work
- Good communication
with a computer, email:
