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Town keeps Fire Department's outdated Duty Officer Vehicle for sale


by Cassie Kushniruk departments/organizations. 30 it does not sell, then we can bring it back and
The Town's Asset Management Plan identifies reconsider the donation.”
At the November 19 Town Council meeting, that the Town is currently running an annual Councillor Janet Wilkinson commented, “I
Council was presented with a request for deficit of $76,000 directly related to vehicles. think it's worth keeping to use in town.”
decision regarding the sale of the Edson Fire “We could sell that and put those funds back Mayor Kevin Zahara noted, “With 120,000 km,
Department's 2009 Ford Expedition. into reserves,” Latour said. “Or we could I think there's still a lot of value in that vehicle. I
The Fire Department purchased the Ford relocate the asset to a different Town really support what Rotary tries to do, but I think
Expedition in 2009 as the Deputy Fire Chief department.” this vehicle could be sold and that we could
Response Vehicle. This vehicle was replaced in Latour added that a request was also received make a profit.”
2017 and was repurposed as the Duty Officer from the Rotary Club of Edson, with the Latour mentioned that the groups looking at
vehicle to replace the previous, aging vehicle. “It intention to use the truck for their Mexico purchasing the vehicle are mainly non-profit
has reached its end date at the end of this year,” project. search and rescue groups who would benefit
said General Manager of Community and Councillor Jacqui Currie said, “I typically from a low kilometer, fully equipped emergency
Protective Services Guy Latour during the would always be in the support of donating, but vehicle.
November 12 Committee of the Whole meeting. we're currently talking about our tax increases, so On November 19, Council voted to keep the
The vehicle is currently listed for sale as a at this current time I would support the Fire Department's 2009 Ford Expedition for sale
Command Unit at $5000, and has received a total recommendation that we continue to have it for six months, and, should such fail to occur,
of six inquiries from other emergency response listed until November 30, and if after November consider alternate options for the vehicle.


Client Appreciation at




The Other Side Salon



by Lara Felsing Other Side Hair Studio has been in
business for 14 years, and this past
The Other Side Hair Studio hosted year it has changed ownership.
a client appreciation night that "My husband Adam and I became
welcomed the public to stop by the owners of the salon in January,"
salon for an evening of refreshments said owner Kat Drysdale. "This was
on Thursday, November 14. our very first client appreciation
Approximately 75 people were in event. We are humbled by the
attendance, and the Other Side Hair support from our clients and the
Salon offered a draw-your-discount community."
of ten 40% off purchases made Yellowhead County's Rocky
during the evening, as well as Mountain Bighorn Distillery was
complimentary gifts to the first 50 also on hand serving up samples
customers. and answering questions regarding
With four hairstylists, two their award-winning products
estheticians, and two assistants, the throughout the event.

















EARS volunteers graciously accepted pet food donations from the community
during a collection drive at Canadian Tire on Saturday, November 16.
photo Lara Felsing

PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE



Professional Digital Passport System photos The Other Side Hair Studio's Emma, Leah, Kat, Debbie, Eli, Robin, and
ready in minutes while you wait... Adelaide hosted a customer appreciation night on Thursday, November 14.
photo Lara Felsing

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