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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 4 MONDAY JUNE 17, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2019 PAGE 3
Children's Services cancelling over 400 grants Edson Funeral Home
with child-related prevention programs Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
Province launches new Expression of Interest process to consolidate prevention and early intervention services PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
by Cassie Kushniruk West Yellowhead MLA Martin Long noted, Town of Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara also 780-723-3575
“Our government, no matter what the budget, expressed concerns regarding the matter, www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
On March 31, 2020, the Children's Services will focus on the most vulnerable – the at-risk “Edson is very concerned regarding the EDSON
Ministry will be cancelling over 400 grants and children. For too long, there has been a decrease in funding and uncertainty over
contracts with nearly 300 organizations that patchwork of services that is tough to navigate program delivery for Children's Services. This FUNERAL
run ParentLink centres, home visitation and inconsistent across the province. A new will have a big impact on important
Our Commitment
services, family resource centres, and other Expression of Interest process has been programming and services in our community, HOME
child related prevention programs across the launched to consolidate and re-align the way including the ParentLink program.” Our Commitment
province. prevention and early intervention services are “These programs have been built around
These free programs currently provide delivered across the province.” local community needs and are delivered by MUST BE
Is To You.
support to parents and caregivers through Applicants are encouraged to propose ways service organizations that know their
parenting classes, bonding opportunities, and that they can partner with other agencies to communities best,” Zahara continued. “We are Is To You. RIGHT HAND PAGE
early learning initiatives for young children. ensure consistent and targeted supports across disappointed in the changes but are working
Ministry of Children's Services Press the province. All current service providers are through the new Expression of Interest process UP FRONT
Secretary Lauren Armstrong stated that invited to apply and will continue to operate with other service providers in the region to
although these contracts will be terminated in until March 2020. see how we can continue to provide quality
the upcoming year, ParentLink centres, family As a result of this funding change, the Edson programming with less funding available from
resource centres, and home visitation services Friendship Centre has voiced concerns about the provincial government under the new Full Service
across the province will not be eliminated. the future of some of the programs they model.”
Instead, the province has launched a new provide to the community. “Our Family First This matter will be coming before Funeral Home Offering:
Expression of Interest process to consolidate (in-home support) program and our youth Yellowhead County Council for discussion on
and re-align the way prevention and early program will definitely be gone,” said Edson November 26. “Residents should make note Traditional Funeral Services,
intervention services are delivered across the Friendship Centre Director Kristie Gomuwka. that although the current model has been Graveside Services and
province. “The new Family Resource “Because our Brighter Futures program is cancelled, a new one is being brought forward Cremation Options with a Crematorium
Networks will rectify the service gap that can partially funded through Health Canada, we're and will be explored by the County to see how
exist after age six and align with the precedent- trying to establish how we can do this program we can best utilize the new funding model,” on site in Edson.
setting Well Being and Resiliency Framework with half the amount of money that we were said Yellowhead County Communications Cemetery Monuments.
to help at-risk kids grow up to lead productive getting.” Coordinator Stefan Felsing. “It is a priority for We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
and meaningful lives,” said Armstrong. “I have given notice to six employees that Council to maintain or improve service
Armstrong added, “While I can't presuppose will be laid off and another two employees availability for our residents.”
the outcome of the Expression of Interest whose hours will be cut back,” Gomuwka
process, many current service providers will be continued. “We are very sad we are letting go
awarded new contracts under the Family some long-term employees.”
Resource Network funding.” The Friendship Centre is currently working
Currently, the provincial government spends on various cost cutting initiatives to figure out
approximately $77 million annually on these ways to reduce their overall costs while
prevention services, which the Minister hopes maintaining a certain level of service. “That's
to reduce to about $65 million with these going to take a couple months for us to figure
changes. out,” said Gomuwka.
On November 16,
Town of Edson FCSS Thursday, November 28/19
held their Dad-urday
programming at the 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Boys and Girls Club
location for the very Edson Best Western High Road Inn
first time. Dads and
their youngsters Presentation:
enjoyed a fun morning
burning off a little PC Energy Update PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
energy on the tumble formerly TransMountain Pipeline
mats and equipment
as well as enjoyed a Industry & Community Members are
few snacks. photo Welcome to Attend Professional Digital
Lara Felsing
For more information call Carol 403-396-6700 Passport System
photos ready
SCHOLARSHIP in minutes
Post-secondary education scholarship is while you wait...
available to students from the
Peers and Fulham area.
T
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
5
Application deadline is 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
780-723-578780-723-5787
Tuesday December 31, 2019 DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 7
D
For application guidelines, please email:
PAGE 4 MONDAY JUNE 17, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2019 PAGE 3
Children's Services cancelling over 400 grants Edson Funeral Home
with child-related prevention programs Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
Province launches new Expression of Interest process to consolidate prevention and early intervention services PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
by Cassie Kushniruk West Yellowhead MLA Martin Long noted, Town of Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara also 780-723-3575
“Our government, no matter what the budget, expressed concerns regarding the matter, www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
On March 31, 2020, the Children's Services will focus on the most vulnerable – the at-risk “Edson is very concerned regarding the EDSON
Ministry will be cancelling over 400 grants and children. For too long, there has been a decrease in funding and uncertainty over
contracts with nearly 300 organizations that patchwork of services that is tough to navigate program delivery for Children's Services. This FUNERAL
run ParentLink centres, home visitation and inconsistent across the province. A new will have a big impact on important
Our Commitment
services, family resource centres, and other Expression of Interest process has been programming and services in our community, HOME
child related prevention programs across the launched to consolidate and re-align the way including the ParentLink program.” Our Commitment
province. prevention and early intervention services are “These programs have been built around
These free programs currently provide delivered across the province.” local community needs and are delivered by MUST BE
Is To You.
support to parents and caregivers through Applicants are encouraged to propose ways service organizations that know their
parenting classes, bonding opportunities, and that they can partner with other agencies to communities best,” Zahara continued. “We are Is To You. RIGHT HAND PAGE
early learning initiatives for young children. ensure consistent and targeted supports across disappointed in the changes but are working
Ministry of Children's Services Press the province. All current service providers are through the new Expression of Interest process UP FRONT
Secretary Lauren Armstrong stated that invited to apply and will continue to operate with other service providers in the region to
although these contracts will be terminated in until March 2020. see how we can continue to provide quality
the upcoming year, ParentLink centres, family As a result of this funding change, the Edson programming with less funding available from
resource centres, and home visitation services Friendship Centre has voiced concerns about the provincial government under the new Full Service
across the province will not be eliminated. the future of some of the programs they model.”
Instead, the province has launched a new provide to the community. “Our Family First This matter will be coming before Funeral Home Offering:
Expression of Interest process to consolidate (in-home support) program and our youth Yellowhead County Council for discussion on
and re-align the way prevention and early program will definitely be gone,” said Edson November 26. “Residents should make note Traditional Funeral Services,
intervention services are delivered across the Friendship Centre Director Kristie Gomuwka. that although the current model has been Graveside Services and
province. “The new Family Resource “Because our Brighter Futures program is cancelled, a new one is being brought forward Cremation Options with a Crematorium
Networks will rectify the service gap that can partially funded through Health Canada, we're and will be explored by the County to see how
exist after age six and align with the precedent- trying to establish how we can do this program we can best utilize the new funding model,” on site in Edson.
setting Well Being and Resiliency Framework with half the amount of money that we were said Yellowhead County Communications Cemetery Monuments.
to help at-risk kids grow up to lead productive getting.” Coordinator Stefan Felsing. “It is a priority for We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
and meaningful lives,” said Armstrong. “I have given notice to six employees that Council to maintain or improve service
Armstrong added, “While I can't presuppose will be laid off and another two employees availability for our residents.”
the outcome of the Expression of Interest whose hours will be cut back,” Gomuwka
process, many current service providers will be continued. “We are very sad we are letting go
awarded new contracts under the Family some long-term employees.”
Resource Network funding.” The Friendship Centre is currently working
Currently, the provincial government spends on various cost cutting initiatives to figure out
approximately $77 million annually on these ways to reduce their overall costs while
prevention services, which the Minister hopes maintaining a certain level of service. “That's
to reduce to about $65 million with these going to take a couple months for us to figure
changes. out,” said Gomuwka.
On November 16,
Town of Edson FCSS Thursday, November 28/19
held their Dad-urday
programming at the 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Boys and Girls Club
location for the very Edson Best Western High Road Inn
first time. Dads and
their youngsters Presentation:
enjoyed a fun morning
burning off a little PC Energy Update PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
energy on the tumble formerly TransMountain Pipeline
mats and equipment
as well as enjoyed a Industry & Community Members are
few snacks. photo Welcome to Attend Professional Digital
Lara Felsing
For more information call Carol 403-396-6700 Passport System
photos ready
SCHOLARSHIP in minutes
Post-secondary education scholarship is while you wait...
available to students from the
Peers and Fulham area.
T
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
5
Application deadline is 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
780-723-578780-723-5787
Tuesday December 31, 2019 DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 7
D
For application guidelines, please email:
