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Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK Greetings & More! MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM VOL. 29, NO. 5 780-723-5787 Emp Scott is
Letters to Santa,
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Day
SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS
780-723-5787
Employee of the Monthloyee of the Month
Day Gift!
VOL. 31, NO. 37
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018
Fundraiser receives Nov. 11 IN PAPER February’s
Employee
of the
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! ‘Lest we CONTEST! 2016! Month
Forget’
see story page 7
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ENERGY & OIL SCHOOLS Grand Opening of Edson Bike Skills Park
FEATURE:
WELLNESS CHAMBER Schools reopen With hard work and community support the Bike Skills Park is now completed
ENERGY
Town hosts
with staggered
Mother Son
M i k e S t o n e r- Wa l k e r, MLA Mr. Martin Long, Town sponsors, volunteers, the
PROJECT Rotary Kicks TOWN 2019 entry for by Deanna Mitchener president of the Edson of Edson Mayor Mr. Kevin Town of Edson, and Hoots
EDUCATION
Soirée...
Business
It was many years in the Cycling Association, gave a Zaraha, and town Councillors. Inc. They have all come
students...
Awards
IN ACTION!
into Gala... works, but the official Grand heartfelt thank you speech to Stoner-Walker said, "Before together to make this happen.
Opening of the Edson Bike the crowd that gathered for we get to the ribbon cutting, It has been both a challenging
Gear see pages 25-28 see page 3 Skills Park took place on this special night. Many I'd like to take a moment to and rewarding journey. It's
see pages 4, 12-13
September 2, 2020 at 6:00 people came out in support recognize the efforts and absolutely amazing to see the
p.m. at Willmore Park. including West Yellowhead contributions of our many continued pg 2
P.C. PARTY RCMP
Edson
see page 8
"very safe"
see pages 23 to 27 community
FARM & FIELD says RCMP
News and Views Staff Sgt.
Vanessa Bergan with her three children and Sam Blackett took advantage of the warmer weather recently. "We are social distancing
from a lot of people, but it is so hard," said Blackett. photo Deanna Mitchener Alberta Delisle...
see page 8
Break-in and Fire Culture Days ARTS
see pgs 24-25
at Niton Petro-Can Local artist to
Tip of the Hat:
showcase work
Letter to the Editor:
at Galloway continued pg 2
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore Museum...
continued pg 11
- MLA Long see page 7
Budget
released...
Bonhomme COMMENT
Edson and Area’s Best Letter to the Editor:
Winter Carnival
Source for Real Estate
Look inside to see Hinton official(s) WE ARE CLOSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30WE ARE CLOSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30 We Love our Community, We love our Clients, We love our Team
the best in real estate For the Health and Safety of all involved, we are offering Curb Side Pick Up,
Appointments can be made by phone or Facebook.Appointments can be made by phone or Facebook.
and agents in our area. code of conduct We will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19 We will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19 By Appointment Only. Please Call 780-723-3618 to set up an appointment.
Precious complaints, September 2 marked the Grand Opening for the Edson Bike Skills Park at Willmore Park. A lot of hard work and community support pandemic threat has ended. Thank You.pandemic threat has ended. Thank You. From our Hearts to Yours…. Stay Healthy, Follow the Health Recommendations,
Thymes Twowo
Thymes T
306 Main Street, Edson
306 Main Street, Edson
moments... says writer... went into this project, that took longer than first anticipated with the weather. Elliott Kwantes (11) had the honors of using the special Thymes Two Ph: 780-723-3350 Love those around you and restore. We will see each other very soon
Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
scissors to do the official ribbon-cutting. photo Deanna Mitchener Unique Gifts & More
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca Letter to the Editor: see page 6 72nd Birthday Celebrations
Ambulance
Father-Daughter Service questions Coming Soon photo Deanna Mitchener
Gala EDSON New Hours Mon-Fri 10am-4pm; Thurs 10am-5:30pm; Sat 10am-3pm (Closed Sundays and Holidays)
...see page 8 780-725-9739 PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
ARE BACK AT
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CALL TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT 780-723-5787 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta photo Cassie Kushniruk
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE *Some Restrictions Apply* AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
The Weekly Anchor For all your glass and window needs
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Fall Inventory now arriving AMI Preferred Service Centre
DROP IN AND SEE!
DROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042
Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm; Sat 10am to 5pm
WOK BOX EDSON Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm; Sat 10am to 5pm Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
Main Street, Edson
DELIVER Brendon 780-723-6677
780-723-6677
Brendon
*subject to change
Lauretta Alaina Angela
Lauretta
Angela
Alaina
16 - Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,8,9,12,13,16
24 - Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,7,10,11,14,15,18,20,21,24
CALL
FOR AN
APPOINTMENT
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If you are reliable,
accurate, and good
- Some evening work
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The Weekly Anchor
5040 3rd Ave,
Edson
Edson Fire
780-723-5787
Dept gets new
ONL
ONLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!Y A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!
Duty Officer
truck...
Canadian
Alberta
Small Business
Business of
Media Circulation
of the Year 2009 Award Winner
the Year 2010
Audit
Association
STAFF WRITER WANTED
The Weekly Anchor
Thymes T
Thymes Twowo WANTED - Some evening work
HELP
- Good communication
and writing skills
If you are reliable,
accurate, and good
CHRISTMAS Thymes TwoThymes TwoThymes Two 20% off Grandparent products dana@weeklyanchor.com
with a computer, email:
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NOT ESSENTIAL
dana@weeklyanchor.com
Unique Gifts & More 306 Main Street, Edson Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
Ph: 780-723-3350
306 Main Street, Edson
SPECIAL
Christmas EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
The Weekly Anchor
CALL
FOR AN
Win A EDITION The Weekly APPOINTMENT
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK Greetings & More! MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM VOL. 29, NO. 5 780-723-5787 Emp Scott is
Letters to Santa,
Day
Day
SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS
780-723-5787
Employee of the Monthloyee of the Month
Day Gift!
VOL. 31, NO. 37
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018
Fundraiser receives Nov. 11 IN PAPER February’s
Employee
of the
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! ‘Lest we CONTEST! 2016! Month
Forget’
see story page 7
SEE INSIDE
ENERGY & OIL SCHOOLS Grand Opening of Edson Bike Skills Park
FEATURE:
WELLNESS CHAMBER Schools reopen With hard work and community support the Bike Skills Park is now completed
ENERGY
Town hosts
with staggered
Mother Son
M i k e S t o n e r- Wa l k e r, MLA Mr. Martin Long, Town sponsors, volunteers, the
PROJECT Rotary Kicks TOWN 2019 entry for by Deanna Mitchener president of the Edson of Edson Mayor Mr. Kevin Town of Edson, and Hoots
EDUCATION
Soirée...
Business
It was many years in the Cycling Association, gave a Zaraha, and town Councillors. Inc. They have all come
students...
Awards
IN ACTION!
into Gala... works, but the official Grand heartfelt thank you speech to Stoner-Walker said, "Before together to make this happen.
Opening of the Edson Bike the crowd that gathered for we get to the ribbon cutting, It has been both a challenging
Gear see pages 25-28 see page 3 Skills Park took place on this special night. Many I'd like to take a moment to and rewarding journey. It's
see pages 4, 12-13
September 2, 2020 at 6:00 people came out in support recognize the efforts and absolutely amazing to see the
p.m. at Willmore Park. including West Yellowhead contributions of our many continued pg 2
P.C. PARTY RCMP
Edson
see page 8
"very safe"
see pages 23 to 27 community
FARM & FIELD says RCMP
News and Views Staff Sgt.
Vanessa Bergan with her three children and Sam Blackett took advantage of the warmer weather recently. "We are social distancing
from a lot of people, but it is so hard," said Blackett. photo Deanna Mitchener Alberta Delisle...
see page 8
Break-in and Fire Culture Days ARTS
see pgs 24-25
at Niton Petro-Can Local artist to
Tip of the Hat:
showcase work
Letter to the Editor:
at Galloway continued pg 2
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore Museum...
continued pg 11
- MLA Long see page 7
Budget
released...
Bonhomme COMMENT
Edson and Area’s Best Letter to the Editor:
Winter Carnival
Source for Real Estate
Look inside to see Hinton official(s) WE ARE CLOSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30WE ARE CLOSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30 We Love our Community, We love our Clients, We love our Team
the best in real estate For the Health and Safety of all involved, we are offering Curb Side Pick Up,
Appointments can be made by phone or Facebook.Appointments can be made by phone or Facebook.
and agents in our area. code of conduct We will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19 We will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19 By Appointment Only. Please Call 780-723-3618 to set up an appointment.
Precious complaints, September 2 marked the Grand Opening for the Edson Bike Skills Park at Willmore Park. A lot of hard work and community support pandemic threat has ended. Thank You.pandemic threat has ended. Thank You. From our Hearts to Yours…. Stay Healthy, Follow the Health Recommendations,
Thymes Twowo
Thymes T
306 Main Street, Edson
306 Main Street, Edson
moments... says writer... went into this project, that took longer than first anticipated with the weather. Elliott Kwantes (11) had the honors of using the special Thymes Two Ph: 780-723-3350 Love those around you and restore. We will see each other very soon
Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
scissors to do the official ribbon-cutting. photo Deanna Mitchener Unique Gifts & More
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca Letter to the Editor: see page 6 72nd Birthday Celebrations
Ambulance
Father-Daughter Service questions Coming Soon photo Deanna Mitchener
Gala EDSON New Hours Mon-Fri 10am-4pm; Thurs 10am-5:30pm; Sat 10am-3pm (Closed Sundays and Holidays)
...see page 8 780-725-9739 PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
ARE BACK AT
The Weekly Anchor (1995) LTD.
CALL TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT 780-723-5787 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta photo Cassie Kushniruk
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE *Some Restrictions Apply* AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
The Weekly Anchor For all your glass and window needs
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Fall Inventory now arriving AMI Preferred Service Centre
DROP IN AND SEE!
DROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042
Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm; Sat 10am to 5pm
WOK BOX EDSON Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm; Sat 10am to 5pm Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
Main Street, Edson
DELIVER Brendon 780-723-6677
780-723-6677
Brendon
*subject to change
Lauretta Alaina Angela
Lauretta
Angela
Alaina
16 - Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,8,9,12,13,16
24 - Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,7,10,11,14,15,18,20,21,24
CALL
FOR AN
APPOINTMENT
and writing skills
If you are reliable,
accurate, and good
- Some evening work
- Good communication
with a computer, email:
