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HEARING EVALUATIONS
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY OCTOBER 26, 2020 PAGE 3
Food Bank ready and willing to safely support the community Edson Clinic
Wednesday, October 28* 10:00am-1:00pm
by Jordan Rae everything started to shut down, we were preparing turkeys closer to Christmas,” Kemp-Cox added.
for it. We did not have to close our doors. We The Edson Food Bank is open Tuesdays and an Edson Senior’s Drop In Centre/Pioneer Cabin
Times are tough in the wake of the current transitioned to an appointment system instead,” appointment can be made to pick up a hamper by 4836-7 Avenue
recession and the COVID-19 pandemic, but said Kemp-Cox. calling or texting 780-725-3185. Those interested
accessing nutritious food or family essentials The appointment system was set up to avoid busy in volunteering can reach out as well. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
doesn't have to be. This is the message that Arianna times at the food bank, as people came by to pick
Scott, Project Manager for Food Banks Alberta, up pre-made hampers. “It was hard on some of the Attending
wants to share with Albertans. clients,” said Kemp-Cox. “It changed a little bit of We provide:
"The pandemic has affected many Albertans in the flexibility in the beginning, as we were asking Practitioner
different ways, but we have noticed many of our people to let us know ahead of time, whereas * Latest Technology - all
new clients were unaware they could access their before it was just walk-in, so we did notice our
local food bank,” said Scott. “These are people who numbers drop a bit.” digital hearing aid
have mortgage and car payments, who need to With the food bank in Edson being run solely on Agnieszka models
prioritize those payments, but may not be left with volunteers, Kemp-Cox said their volunteer numbers Lehmann
much else to be able to put food on the table.” did decrease since the pandemic arrived. “Our * Repairs to all models
In 2019 over 89,821 Albertans accessed food volunteer list did take a bit of a hit, understandably Registered Hearing * 30 day trial period
banks monthly, with approximately 13,614 of these some had to step away.” Air Practitioner
visits going to rural food banks. Those numbers are In the last eight months, the Edson Food Bank's
expected to be much higher for 2020. client list has increased. “We are starting to see
As Food Banks all over the province are people who we haven't seen for a while, and we're Edmonton
Summers Drilling
preparing to support more Albertans this holiday seeing people that we've never seen before,” Summers Drilling
season, Edson Food Bank President Jacey Kemp- commented Kemp-Cox. #134-15277 Castledowns Road
Water Well Drillingater Well Drilling
Cox says they are doing the same. “When As far as donations, Kemp-Cox said support has Edmonton, AB
not drifted. “The community support has been W
amazing! I had a concern that things maybe would
go into a bit of a lull, but there's just a real sense of 1-855-258-9429
A proud Alberta business, since 1917, oud Alberta business, since 1917,
keeping the community strong,” said Kemp- A pr
Cox.“It's what's going to get everybody through Summers Drilling specializes in water well
Summers Drilling specializes in water well
this.” drilling and water well repairs. epairs.
drilling and water well r
Kemp-Cox has lived in Edson for seven years
and has been with the Edson Food Bank for Edson Clinic up and running,
two.“It's a very cozy, small town,” she said.“People
taking care of each other, and since getting please need to resume service.
involved with the Food Bank I'm just seeing more
of that. People want to help; they want to comfort July 22, August 26, September
others in whatever way they can.”
The organization just received a donation from 23, October 28, November 25
Vanier School and another food drive is currently
780-963-1282
4405 50 streeteet
happening at the Edson Library until the end of 4405 50 str 780-963-1282 and Temporary For December
October. “Some of our bigger companies have been Stony Plain, AB www.summersdrilling.com.summersdrilling.com
www
Stony Plain, AB
getting in touch just to tell us we have their will be the 15th. So Every fourth
support, and they'll say they're still dropping off
Wednesday of the month. Please
send proof so I can proof read
Edson Funeral Home and then the tear sheet there
after.
Foothills Memorial Chapel
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE “The Evergreens Foundation would like to The Evergreens Foundation would like to Foothills Memorial Chapel
and Crematorium
and Crematorium
“
express our appreciation to the following xpress our appreciation to the following
The Weekly Anchor e businesses for their donations of A Caring Part of the
A Caring Part of the
businesses for their donations of
defibrillators, first aid kits and AED Cabinets
defibrillators, first aid kits and AED Cabinets Caring Group Corp.
Caring Group Corp.
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson for the New P PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave.,
for the New Parkland Lodge in Edson”arkland Lodge in Edson”
PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave.,
780-723-5787
CALL FOR Y - Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. 780-723-3575780-723-3575
CALL FOR YOUR APPOINTMENTOUR APPOINTMENT
- Apex
- ATB Financial www.foothillsmemorialchapel.comwww.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
- A.Gering Gravel Sales Traditional Funeral Services,
Traditional Funeral Services,
- McPhee Contruction Graveside Services
Graveside Services
- Mountainside Sales & Rentals and Cremation Options
and Cremation Options
- Tourmaline Oil Corp. with a Crematorium
with a Crematorium
- Crossfire Controls on site in Edson.
on site in Edson.
- West Fraser, Edson Forest Products Cemetery Monuments.
Cemetery Monuments.
- Techmation Electric & Controls We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
- Sid’s Safety
Our Commitment Is To You.
Our Commitment Is To You.
THANK YO ! U
Serving Alberta since 1964
We are AADL, WCB, HI\\NIHB, CVA provider
HEARING EVALUATIONS
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY OCTOBER 26, 2020 PAGE 3
Food Bank ready and willing to safely support the community Edson Clinic
Wednesday, October 28* 10:00am-1:00pm
by Jordan Rae everything started to shut down, we were preparing turkeys closer to Christmas,” Kemp-Cox added.
for it. We did not have to close our doors. We The Edson Food Bank is open Tuesdays and an Edson Senior’s Drop In Centre/Pioneer Cabin
Times are tough in the wake of the current transitioned to an appointment system instead,” appointment can be made to pick up a hamper by 4836-7 Avenue
recession and the COVID-19 pandemic, but said Kemp-Cox. calling or texting 780-725-3185. Those interested
accessing nutritious food or family essentials The appointment system was set up to avoid busy in volunteering can reach out as well. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
doesn't have to be. This is the message that Arianna times at the food bank, as people came by to pick
Scott, Project Manager for Food Banks Alberta, up pre-made hampers. “It was hard on some of the Attending
wants to share with Albertans. clients,” said Kemp-Cox. “It changed a little bit of We provide:
"The pandemic has affected many Albertans in the flexibility in the beginning, as we were asking Practitioner
different ways, but we have noticed many of our people to let us know ahead of time, whereas * Latest Technology - all
new clients were unaware they could access their before it was just walk-in, so we did notice our
local food bank,” said Scott. “These are people who numbers drop a bit.” digital hearing aid
have mortgage and car payments, who need to With the food bank in Edson being run solely on Agnieszka models
prioritize those payments, but may not be left with volunteers, Kemp-Cox said their volunteer numbers Lehmann
much else to be able to put food on the table.” did decrease since the pandemic arrived. “Our * Repairs to all models
In 2019 over 89,821 Albertans accessed food volunteer list did take a bit of a hit, understandably Registered Hearing * 30 day trial period
banks monthly, with approximately 13,614 of these some had to step away.” Air Practitioner
visits going to rural food banks. Those numbers are In the last eight months, the Edson Food Bank's
expected to be much higher for 2020. client list has increased. “We are starting to see
As Food Banks all over the province are people who we haven't seen for a while, and we're Edmonton
Summers Drilling
preparing to support more Albertans this holiday seeing people that we've never seen before,” Summers Drilling
season, Edson Food Bank President Jacey Kemp- commented Kemp-Cox. #134-15277 Castledowns Road
Water Well Drillingater Well Drilling
Cox says they are doing the same. “When As far as donations, Kemp-Cox said support has Edmonton, AB
not drifted. “The community support has been W
amazing! I had a concern that things maybe would
go into a bit of a lull, but there's just a real sense of 1-855-258-9429
A proud Alberta business, since 1917, oud Alberta business, since 1917,
keeping the community strong,” said Kemp- A pr
Cox.“It's what's going to get everybody through Summers Drilling specializes in water well
Summers Drilling specializes in water well
this.” drilling and water well repairs. epairs.
drilling and water well r
Kemp-Cox has lived in Edson for seven years
and has been with the Edson Food Bank for Edson Clinic up and running,
two.“It's a very cozy, small town,” she said.“People
taking care of each other, and since getting please need to resume service.
involved with the Food Bank I'm just seeing more
of that. People want to help; they want to comfort July 22, August 26, September
others in whatever way they can.”
The organization just received a donation from 23, October 28, November 25
Vanier School and another food drive is currently
780-963-1282
4405 50 streeteet
happening at the Edson Library until the end of 4405 50 str 780-963-1282 and Temporary For December
October. “Some of our bigger companies have been Stony Plain, AB www.summersdrilling.com.summersdrilling.com
www
Stony Plain, AB
getting in touch just to tell us we have their will be the 15th. So Every fourth
support, and they'll say they're still dropping off
Wednesday of the month. Please
send proof so I can proof read
Edson Funeral Home and then the tear sheet there
after.
Foothills Memorial Chapel
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE “The Evergreens Foundation would like to The Evergreens Foundation would like to Foothills Memorial Chapel
and Crematorium
and Crematorium
“
express our appreciation to the following xpress our appreciation to the following
The Weekly Anchor e businesses for their donations of A Caring Part of the
A Caring Part of the
businesses for their donations of
defibrillators, first aid kits and AED Cabinets
defibrillators, first aid kits and AED Cabinets Caring Group Corp.
Caring Group Corp.
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson for the New P PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave.,
for the New Parkland Lodge in Edson”arkland Lodge in Edson”
PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave.,
780-723-5787
CALL FOR Y - Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. 780-723-3575780-723-3575
CALL FOR YOUR APPOINTMENTOUR APPOINTMENT
- Apex
- ATB Financial www.foothillsmemorialchapel.comwww.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
- A.Gering Gravel Sales Traditional Funeral Services,
Traditional Funeral Services,
- McPhee Contruction Graveside Services
Graveside Services
- Mountainside Sales & Rentals and Cremation Options
and Cremation Options
- Tourmaline Oil Corp. with a Crematorium
with a Crematorium
- Crossfire Controls on site in Edson.
on site in Edson.
- West Fraser, Edson Forest Products Cemetery Monuments.
Cemetery Monuments.
- Techmation Electric & Controls We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
- Sid’s Safety
Our Commitment Is To You.
Our Commitment Is To You.
THANK YO ! U
