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Yellowhead County reviews multiple requests



for non-residential property tax concessions EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY



Weekly Anchor Parts & Service
EMPLOYMENT OPP0RTUNITIES by Shaylyn Thornton contribute taxes too and they're not getting any decision, which determined municipalities are
not secured creditors when it comes to linear
break,” said Berry. “Although I support oil and
During the Yellowhead County Council gas, I do not support this way of penalizing every property tax, as well as comments coming from Department
meeting on October 13, Council was presented other taxpayer in Alberta and Yellowhead County the Province encouraged oil and gas companies
West Yellowhead MLA with a motion to implement new guidelines on to make up for these major corporations' tax to try and game the system. Freedom Powersports Edson Ltd. is currently
“It escalated the ability for a company to
cuts.”
non-residential property tax agreements.
Martin Long multiple requests from oil and gas companies in with Councillor Sandra Cherniawsky pointing withhold taxes,” said Ramme, noting that people seeking someone to join our Team by taking on a
Other Councillors echoed similar statements,
The need for these guidelines stemmed from
in various levels of government have
2020 Parents and Grandparents Program the area for tax agreements with the County. The out that the provincial government gave huge acknowledged they're “being played.” role in the Parts & Service Department. This
individual must be able to work in a fast paced
three requests varied slightly, but all asked for
amounts of money to bail out foreign oil and gas
Ramme stressed the bothersome part was the
penalty-free payment plans extending into 2021. companies, who in turn pulled out of Alberta. unfairness of the situation, referring to other environment, multi-task, work well with others
Op/Ed: OTTAWA: Gerald Soroka, Yellowhead, Gerald Soroka Director of Corporate and Planning Services “Now it is falling upon our taxpayers to make up businesses not getting the same consideration. and have great people skills.
Member of Parliament for Gerald Soroka wishes to inform Barb Lyon went into depth on why these requests for their shortfalls,” she said. “Every time you cut a deal with somebody else,
Yellowhead, wishes to constituents that the Canada are not feasible, saying that the County faces The Council ultimately decided that although you slap them in the face." Lots of room for advancement with this position!
advise that the Minister of MP Yellowhead Revenue Agency (CRA) has “serious financial implications” if the tax they support the oil and gas industry, Each motion was put to a vote, and each
Immigration, Refugees and opened the application amounts owing are not paid before December 31, implementing guidelines regarding non- motion passed in favour of entering into an The position is full time, Monday to Friday plus
agreement as stated, that would include payment
Citizenship announced yesterday the 2020 process for the Canada Recovery Benefit 2020 at the absolute latest. residential property tax agreements was in full by December 31, 2020. every second Saturday.
Lyons explained that the County's largest
Parents and Grandparents (PGP) Program (CRB). influx of cash every year is on the tax due date, necessary. They voted all in favour of a motion “This is still Yellowhead County's effort to
to implement a guideline that all penalty-free
application for those interested in sponsoringa The CRB provides $500 per week up to 26 and these funds are required to keep Yellowhead payment plans must not extend past December help industry,” said Councillor Anthony Giezen. Starting wage to be determined by experience
parent or grandparent to immigrate to Canada. weeks, for workers who have stopped working County up-to-date with their own amounts 31, 2020. “We're still in support of industry, but we have to
The application window for the interest to or had their employment/self-employment owing. Following this, the Council heard motions on take care of our own business as well.” level.
sponsor form is open for a three-week period income reduced by at least 50% due to Much of the tax that Yellowhead County three separate companies, Canlin Energy As of October 13, the County still had $46.6 Event Reminder
until November 3, 2020, where interested COVID-19 and are not eligible for EI. receives is not for County use, but instead is Corporation, Pine Cliff Energy Ltd, and Notine million in property taxes to be collected before Please fax, email or drop off your resume.
individuals can apply to sponsor their parents The CRA is providing an application process remitted to the Province of Alberta and the Holdings, each requesting tax agreements the tax due date of October 15. E: manager@freedompowersports.ca
and/or grandparents for Canadian permanent for the CRB similar to the one that Canadians Seniors Housing Foundation. involving penalty-free payment plans that would May 9: For mental health week, join F: 780-723-3955
residence. used to access Canada Emergency Response The total amount Yellowhead County owes for continue into 2021. the Town of Edson for Darkness to
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Benefit (CERB). Those eligible can apply for 2020 is $28,533,499. This is broken up between Yellowhead County Administration suggested Light – Mental Health Awareness. Join
Canada will then randomly select 10,000 these benefits online through the CRA's 'My the Province of Alberta's school tax of that, instead of entering into each company's OBITUARY the community and place luminaries or
interested applicants through a lottery to apply Account' portal or toll-free at: 1-800-959-2019 $23,739,025, the industrial assessment to the proposed agreement, the Council consider ELENIAK, Annie a simple candle outside your home to
to become a sponsor for the Parents and or 1-800-959-2041. province of $617,525, and $4,176,949 for seniors allowing each company to pay 50% of their taxes u n i t e f o r a l i g h t a t d a w n
Grandparents Program. Once selected To ensure the recovery benefits provide more housing through the Evergreen Foundation. on the tax due date of October 15, and the It is with great sadness that on (approximately 5:10 am).
applicants will have 60 days to submit their targeted support for those who continue to The province's amounts are debited from remainder would be penalty-free as long as it is September 30, 2020, Annie Eleniak
application. need it, the application process forCRB Yellowhead County's accounts whether or not the paid in full by December 31, 2020. of Peers, Alberta passed away
More information can be found at: includes new elements, such as: taxes are collected. With the new guidelines in mind, the Council suddenly but peacefully at the age of
82 years.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration- - shorter eligibility periods of two weeks; When discussing the matter, it was noted that discussed each motion. Annie will be lovingly remembered by her children,
refugees-citizenship/news/2020/10/how-will- - retroactive periods, (those applying will be the County had already done their part to try and Councillor Lavone Olson mentioned the bust Patricia (Ron), Nick (Anne-Marie) and Jim (Angie) as
the-2020-parents-and-grandparents-program- required to apply after the two-week period has help those in the oil and gas industry. Not only that the oil industry experienced in 2008. “I don't she joins her daughter, Sylvia and her husband, Steve.
intake-process-work.html ended); was the typical tax due date of June 30 extended remember this happening [in 2008],” said Olson. Memories of Baba will always be cherished by her
grandchildren, Joshua (Sarah), Kaitlyne, Meghan,
The interest to sponsor form can be found at: - a 10% tax withholding at source; (will to October 15, but they decreased tax rates by “This all started when the province talked about Kaitlyn and Jarrod; great-granddaughter, Quinn; and
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration- receive payments of $900 for each two-week 5% and cancelled the well drilling tax. bailing out oil and gas industries.” numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Some companies made the request for further
CAO Ramme agreed that this was a “non-
refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate- eligibility period); concessions in their tax agreements, citing cash issue” in 2008. He also felt the Virginia Hills Annie is also survived by her brothers, Joe (Martha)
canada/family-sponsorship/sponsor-parents- - a three-to-five-day window to receive flow issues. In response to this, it was noted that and Bohdan; and sister-in-law, Claudette Romaniuk.
Annie is predeceased by her parents, Joseph
grandparents/tell-us-you-want-sponsor-parent- payments for applications made by direct the County is also experiencing cash flow Romaniuk and Mary Bohoslawyc; brother, Nick; sister,
grandparent.html deposit, and, difficulties and has yet to pay the Evergreen Sophia; and brother-in-law, Lloyd Williamson; and
- a 10-12-day window for cheque by mail. Foundation's capital contribution of $2,566,629, OBITUARY sister-in-law, Doris Romaniuk.
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of such
Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) Now To learn more or to apply for the Canada and the school tax requisition (which isn't due John De Pee a strong, smart and kindhearted wife, mother,
Open Recovery Benefit please visit: yet). grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Annie
OTTAWA: Member of Parliament for https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue- Typically, the capital contribution to the With sadness in our hearts we was quick witted, incredibly creative and devoted to
agency/services/benefits/recovery-benefit.html Evergreens Foundation would have been announce that on Wednesday, her family and her faith; loving unconditionally. She
October 7th, the Lord Jesus called
remitted already, but the group was willing to John De Pee to his eternal home at would welcome anyone into her home with a smile,
something to eat and a cup of coffee. The farm was
work with Yellowhead County to allow for a the age of 90. her safe haven and a place filled with love and laughter EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
delayed payment. However, with work beginning We are thankful he is now relieved for friends and family. She would want us all to know
on the new Hinton facility, they requested that from his suffering and is now with his Lord and that we are loved.
the amount be paid by December 31, 2020. Saviour which he was so longing for. A special thank you to Dr. Robinson and all of the Shop / Field Mechanic
He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered
The Province of Alberta has strictly enforced a by his beloved wife Femmie (nee Scholing) of 64 medical professionals who provided ongoing care for
Annie when she needed support. The family would
December 31, 2020 payment due date and years, their children Janet and Ron, Alice and also like to thank the staff at Parkland Lodge for their
refuses to allow a penalty-free payment plan, Clayton, Art and Sue, (Andrea) and Frank, Joan and diligent care and willingness to communicate with the - Heavy Duty Mechanic: Off Road
despite concerns raised by Mayor Jim Eglinski Arnold, Harvey and Jill; as well as 23 grandchildren family regarding Annie's well-being, sharing photos
and CAO Jack Ramme in a meeting with Deputy and their partners, 50 great grandchildren and one in and updates especially during the recent restrictions. Preferred, Truck and Trailer an Asset.
Prayer Service Friday, October 16 from 6:00 p.m. until
Minister of Municipal Affairs Paul Wynnyk. Heaven. 9:00 p.m. with the service at 7:00 p.m.at Galloway
He was predeceased by his daughter Andrea in
Eglinski said they received a memo from 2019, son-in-law Glenn Van Meetelen in 2015, Station Museum, 223 – 55 Street, Edson (maximum 50
Wynnyk in response to their concerns. “It was grandson-in-law Tim VanderVeen in 2015, as well as a guests at any given time) - Accepting Resumes from 3rd Year
very curt, very blunt —pay up or else,” said the great grandson Miles DeLeeuw in 2010. Divine Liturgy Saturday, October 17 at 11:00 a.m. at and Journeyman.
Mayor. Specifically, the “or else” would include He immigrated from Holland to Canada at the age of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 4803 – 6
penalties on the overdue amount using an annual 22 years. He settled in the Wolf Creek area where he Avenue, Edson (maximum 70 guests at any given time)
Graveside Service to be held Monday, October 19 at
rate of prime plus 5%. Interest would be charged started his business Riverbend Vegetable Farm. He 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church - Must work well Alone or as part of
daily. was a humble man and a hard worker. After retiring Cemetery, Chipman. our Great Team.
from the farm they moved to Edson and from there in
Councillors discussed the matter at length. 2012 they moved into the Emmanuel Home in In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkland
Councillor David Russell said, “This situation is Edmonton, until the day of his passing. Lodge in Edson, make cheques payable to: Evergreen
not sustainable …we are no longer building our A private family Service will be held and interment Foundation c/o Parkland Lodge in memory of Annie - Must also be willing to work some
Eleniak, 4716 – 5th Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1S8.
future. We're going to have to find a solution.” will be at the Glenwood Cemetery. Please include an address for a tax receipt.
Councillor Shawn Berry agreed, saying some In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Photos, memories, and condolences may be shared Overtime and Outdoors.
of these issues are the result of a “biased opinion Recreation Centre at the Emmanuel Home in through www.parkmemorial.com.
Edmonton:13425 57 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5A 2G1
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OBITUARY
~ Obituary ~ Leslie Germann

On Tuesday, September 29, 2020,
Vernon Stewart George Banfield Leslie Germann, loving and
November 28, 1942 – October 6, 2020 devoted wife, mother, and
grandmother passed away at the
Vernon passed away at the age of 77 in Edson, age of 74 in Sechelt, B.C.
Alberta. Leslie was born on May 20, 1946,
He was born on November 28, 1942 in Victoria, BC in Regina Saskatchewan to Frank and Mary Poutney.
to George & Ida Banfield. On August 24, 1968, Leslie married the love of her life
His brothers were Keith (Helen) Banfield, Jack Paul Germann. On June 27, 1975, she gave birth to
(deceased) (Lyna) Banfield, Wayne (Marilyn) their pride and joy Philip.
Banfield. Leslie loved to travel by her husband's side no
On June 27, 1985 he married Denise Townsend after matter where they went, for either work or pleasure.
moving to Edson. No matter if it was a truck camper, sailboat, cruise
Vern belonged to many community groups in Edson. He was a Life Member of ship, or their motorhome; it didn’t matter where she
the Royal Canadian Legion Joe Wynne Branch #51 (Past President) Ordinary went, just who was by her side.
member since 1988. Vern was also a member of the Edson Masonic Lodge #68, Leslie was predeceased by her father Frank in 1977
the Royal Arch Masons Chapter #30, Al Shamal Shriners Edmonton, Northern and her mother in 1984.
Lights Shrine Club of Edson and Elizabeth Trapp Chapter #138 Order of the Leslie is survived by her husband Paul, their son
Eastern Star of Edson. Philip, wife Allison, grandchildren Jacob & Paron; her
He moved his family in 1984 to Edson, AB from Victoria, B.C. to take a position sister Lisa (husband Dennis Bailey and family); sister
with Pelican Mills now known as Weyerhaeuser in the Shipping Department for Lindsay (husband Robert Budnick and family); plus
23 Years. Vern always enjoyed a good game of Golf, he was very passionate about many other family members around the globe.
this sport. In his younger days he enjoyed Hockey, Hunting and Fishing off of There will be no service for Leslie.
Vancouver Island. He loved spending quality time with his family, especially his In lieu of gifts or flowers, please consider sending a
grandchildren. He was an avid fan of old Country Music, Elvis Presley and Rock donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of
& Roll. Vern was always quick to tell a joke and had a wonderful sense of humor. Canada or The Canadian Diabetes Association.
He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. And a huge thank you to the doctors, nurses and
Vern is survived by his wife of 35 years, Denise Banfield; his children Laurie staff at the Sechelt Hospital for all of their help and
(Kevin) Evans (Washington State, USA), Vincent (Denise) Banfield(Duncan, BC), kindness.
Tina-Lee (Colin) Oakes (Duncan, BC), Victor (Cherie) Banfield (Edmonton, AB),
Sherry (Brad) Larkin (Edson, AB) & Jason Banfield (Edson, AB) as well as his
grandchildren Jennifer, Daniel, Shalan & Celise, Keri-Lynn & Roman, Amanda,
Crystal, Kyla, Shania & Amy, Victoria & Chloe, Briella & Donovan. There are
also 17 great grandchildren and numerous nieces &nephews.
Vern was predeceased by his parents: George Banfield (DODApril 2, 1982)
Victoria, BC and Ida (McAllister) Banfield (DODOctober 2008) Victoria, BC as
well as his brother Jack Banfield (June 25, 1997) Lake Cowichan, BC; Inlaws
John Townsend (DOD September 10, 1973) Victoria, BC & Mary (Poulton)
Townsend (January 18, 2017) Victoria, BC.
A celebration of life will follow at a later date, possibly Summer 2021.
If you would like to make a donation in remembrance of Vern please consider the
Canadian Shriners Hospital for Children, the Edson Healthcare Centre, or a
charity of your choice.

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