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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY OCTOBER 7, 2019 PAGE 11
MLA Long listens to concerns from Town Council
by Cassie Kushniruk opportunities for our region to
collaborate that maybe we're
West Yellowhead MLA Martin missing out on, that you can
Long met with Town Council approach us and give us that news.”
during their October 1 meeting as Councillor Troy Sorenson added,
part of his intention to introduce “This is one of the only areas in the
himself to all communities across province that doesn't have a
the constituency and listen to regional economic development
concerns. group, so myself among other
“There seem to be a few different Councillors here believe that there
concerns in some communities but is a need for that.”
we all seem to be on the same Councillor Jacqui Currie
page,” Long began.Over the past requested that Long continue to
few months, Long stated that some advocate for rural homelessness
of the concerns he has heard throughout the constituency.
revolves around seniors, having “[Edson] is in an acute state here in On October 1, West Yellowhead MLA Martin Long met with Town Council
affordable housing to attract people our community with 50 registered during their regular meeting to introduce himself and listen to concerns
to live and work in the [homeless people],” she said. associated with the Edson area. photo Cassie Kushniruk
communities, and issues with the “Being at AUMA, it was shocking
Mountain Pine Beetle and section as we were talking to other rural “With many communities relying by 0.25% to ensure the revenue coming
11 draft for caribou. communities that had none. We're heavily on forestry, it's a to the Town of Edson remains at
Beyond introducing himself to working really hard at a municipal conversation that I'm having on a approximately the same level as
each community, Long has also level to try to figure out what we daily basis,” he said. “My big previous years. With this decrease,
Edson's franchise fee is at 4.75%.
moved his constituency office to can do but we really do need help concern right now is how caribou Tax Sale Date. Council has set a
Edson with the intention of being from a provincial level.” range zones and Pine Beetle Public Auction date for the recovery
available in a central location. Councillor Trevor Bevan asked overlaps. The other main concern of unpaid property taxes for
“There's been a lot of gratitude, Long for an update concerning what with Pine Beetle is the spread November 26, 2019.
even from Grande Cache and happens to the Mountain Pine through Jasper National Park. That's Road Closure. Authorization has
Jasper,” Long said. “They know Beetle over the winter months. something that I know our been given by Council for the
they can access the office should Long stated, “The cold snap that government is having serious temporary closure of portions of 6
th
they need on the way to Edmonton we had for three weeks was a little discussion with the federal Avenue and 48 Street to
th
on Highway 16.” too late; most of the beetles had government on.” accommodate utility upgrades
At this time, Councillors had the burrowed in at that point which is Deputy Mayor Wilkinson thanked
opportunity to ask Long questions unfortunate. There's not as much Long for coming out to present to during the month of October. The
closure is expected to last about 2
or state any concerns faced by the kill as some people would have Town Council and for answering all weeks, with a contingency of a
municipality. expected.” their questions. maximum of 31 days to allow for
Councillor Krystal Baier Long mentioned that there has
commented, “You get to see our been some confliction from what he FortisAlberta Franchise Fee. Based potential weather delays. The
project was held off until October to
region as a whole while we are has heard from industry and on a higher forecasted 2020 revenues, allow the Kinsmen Spray Park to
seeing our town a bit more focused. government as far as where the Council has passed a motion to remain open as long as possible.
decrease the FortisAlberta franchise fee
If you come across any Mountain Pine Beetle currently is.
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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY OCTOBER 7, 2019 PAGE 11
MLA Long listens to concerns from Town Council
by Cassie Kushniruk opportunities for our region to
collaborate that maybe we're
West Yellowhead MLA Martin missing out on, that you can
Long met with Town Council approach us and give us that news.”
during their October 1 meeting as Councillor Troy Sorenson added,
part of his intention to introduce “This is one of the only areas in the
himself to all communities across province that doesn't have a
the constituency and listen to regional economic development
concerns. group, so myself among other
“There seem to be a few different Councillors here believe that there
concerns in some communities but is a need for that.”
we all seem to be on the same Councillor Jacqui Currie
page,” Long began.Over the past requested that Long continue to
few months, Long stated that some advocate for rural homelessness
of the concerns he has heard throughout the constituency.
revolves around seniors, having “[Edson] is in an acute state here in On October 1, West Yellowhead MLA Martin Long met with Town Council
affordable housing to attract people our community with 50 registered during their regular meeting to introduce himself and listen to concerns
to live and work in the [homeless people],” she said. associated with the Edson area. photo Cassie Kushniruk
communities, and issues with the “Being at AUMA, it was shocking
Mountain Pine Beetle and section as we were talking to other rural “With many communities relying by 0.25% to ensure the revenue coming
11 draft for caribou. communities that had none. We're heavily on forestry, it's a to the Town of Edson remains at
Beyond introducing himself to working really hard at a municipal conversation that I'm having on a approximately the same level as
each community, Long has also level to try to figure out what we daily basis,” he said. “My big previous years. With this decrease,
Edson's franchise fee is at 4.75%.
moved his constituency office to can do but we really do need help concern right now is how caribou Tax Sale Date. Council has set a
Edson with the intention of being from a provincial level.” range zones and Pine Beetle Public Auction date for the recovery
available in a central location. Councillor Trevor Bevan asked overlaps. The other main concern of unpaid property taxes for
“There's been a lot of gratitude, Long for an update concerning what with Pine Beetle is the spread November 26, 2019.
even from Grande Cache and happens to the Mountain Pine through Jasper National Park. That's Road Closure. Authorization has
Jasper,” Long said. “They know Beetle over the winter months. something that I know our been given by Council for the
they can access the office should Long stated, “The cold snap that government is having serious temporary closure of portions of 6
th
they need on the way to Edmonton we had for three weeks was a little discussion with the federal Avenue and 48 Street to
th
on Highway 16.” too late; most of the beetles had government on.” accommodate utility upgrades
At this time, Councillors had the burrowed in at that point which is Deputy Mayor Wilkinson thanked
opportunity to ask Long questions unfortunate. There's not as much Long for coming out to present to during the month of October. The
closure is expected to last about 2
or state any concerns faced by the kill as some people would have Town Council and for answering all weeks, with a contingency of a
municipality. expected.” their questions. maximum of 31 days to allow for
Councillor Krystal Baier Long mentioned that there has
commented, “You get to see our been some confliction from what he FortisAlberta Franchise Fee. Based potential weather delays. The
project was held off until October to
region as a whole while we are has heard from industry and on a higher forecasted 2020 revenues, allow the Kinsmen Spray Park to
seeing our town a bit more focused. government as far as where the Council has passed a motion to remain open as long as possible.
decrease the FortisAlberta franchise fee
If you come across any Mountain Pine Beetle currently is.
OPEN TO SERVE YOU
GRAND OPENING OIL CHANGE SPECIAL
$69.99
Gas engines + tax *Up to a 5L capacity
(Oil charged per litre thereafter, synthetic extra)
Cummins-Lube, oil and filter $119.95
*Conventional oil only. Synthetic extra
WINTER TIRE REBATES NOW AVAILABLE!
Up to $125 off a full set with rebate submission.
Specializing in Diesel Trucks and regular automotive maintenance and repairs.
4606 3 Avenue (Corner of 46 Street & 3rd Avenue) 780-225-7545
