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ENERGY & OIL EDSON Town looks at repurposing Griffiths Park facility
FEATURE:
WELLNESS CHAMBER Edson Library by Jordan Rae space where the Community has identified the opportunity to Town's Committee of the Whole
ENERGY
Town hosts
Development team can offer re-purpose the Griffiths Park meeting on September 22,
looks for
Mother Son
PROJECT Rotary Kicks TOWN 2019 reinstatement Centre and the Boys and Girls r e s i d e n t s a n d p r o v i d e which would be home to their Manager Tanya Byers and
The closure of the Family consistent programming for facility as a community hub Community Development
EDUCATION
Soirée...
Business
Club has resulted in a large gap in opportunities for community Community Development Team Community and Protective
of funding...
Awards
IN ACTION!
into Gala... services for youth, families and members to gather and connect. programs and events for all ages. Services General Manager Guy
T h e T o w n o f E d s o n In a business case submitted to Latour presented their vision for
children in the community.
Edson currently does not have a Community Development Team the Edson Town Council at the the building.
Gear see pages 25-28 see page 7 continued pg 3
see pages 4, 12-13
P.C. PARTY COUNTY
see page 8 County sends
letter of support
see pages 23 to 27 for Big Horn
FARM & FIELD
News and Views Mine Project...
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 see page 10
Break-in and Fire Culture Days MUSIC
see pgs 24-25
at Niton Petro-Can Local concert
supports
Letter to the Editor: struggling continued pg 2
Canadian The Mobbin Kings Bike Club from Yellowhead County were at Gearheads Auto on September 19 to help out during Gearheads'
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore artists... community BBQ. From left to right are just a few of their members: Bil Teskey, Terry Dawe, Dallas Potulieki, Mike Casta, Andrew
continued pg 11 Woodd and Shayne Whitnack (See story on page 16). photo Deanna Mitchener
- MLA Long see page 13 MP Gerald Soroka will not be voting in favour of Throne Speech
Budget OTTAWA: Gerald Soroka To no surprise western alienation - Controlling spending help Canadians the Liberals have
released...
Bonhomme COMMENT Member of Parliament for and national unity concerns were - Help for Canadians worried once again left Canadians behind.
Under the leadership of Erin
Yellowhead after listening to the not addressed.The32-page about their health, their loved
Tip of the Hat:
Edson and Area’s Best Liberal Throne Speech this Throne Speech having 6,783 ones, their jobs, and how they are O’Toole, Conservatives will hold
Winter Carnival
Source for Real Estate afternoon was very disappointed. words not one word was about going to pay their bills through the the Trudeau government to
Look inside to see Edson Library “I will be listening closely to the pipelines, oil or gas. There was winter account, and we will put forward 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. reopens throne speech and demanding no mention of: - A commitment to increase a plan that keeps Canadians safe, 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.
with regular support for western Canada. Our - Natural resources health transfers – which was the protects jobs and gets our country pandemic threat has ended. Thank You.pandemic threat has ended. Thank You.
back on track.
provinces’ top ask.
Thymes T
Thymes Twowo
hours... Natural Resource and Agriculture - Agriculture, forestry Instead of laying out a plan to I will not be voting in favour of Thymes Two 306 Main Street, Edson From our Hearts to Yours…. Stay Healthy, Follow the Health Recommendations,
306 Main Street, Edson
sectors must not be forgotten.” - Veterans
Love those around you and restore. We will see each other very soon
Ph: 780-723-3350
Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
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Precious see page 6 the Throne Speech." New Hours Mon-Fri 10am-4pm; Thurs 10am-5:30pm; Sat 10am-3pm (Closed Sundays and Holidays)
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... Final days of our 72nd Birthday Bash!
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor:
Gala Service questions EDSON Spin your discount up to 30% off* AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
Ambulance
Store hours: Monday-F
Store hours: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Thursday 10am-5:30pm, Saturday 10am-3pmriday 10am-5pm, Thursday 10am-5:30pm, Saturday 10am-3pm
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Edson Fire
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ONLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!Y A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!
Duty Officer
truck...
Canadian
Small Business
Alberta
Business of
Media Circulation
of the Year 2009 Award Winner
the Year 2010
Audit
Association
STAFF WRITER WANTED
The Weekly Anchor
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- Good communication
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Unique Gifts & More
Unique Gifts & More 306 Main Street, Edson Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ph: 780-723-3350
306 Main Street, Edson
Ph: 780-723-3350
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 28, 2020 WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM VOL. 29, NO. 5 780-723-5787 Emp Scott is
Letters to Santa,
780-723-5787
SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS
Day
Day
Employee of the Monthloyee of the Month
VOL. 31, NO. 39
Day Gift!
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 EDSON Town looks at repurposing Griffiths Park facility
FEATURE:
WELLNESS CHAMBER Edson Library by Jordan Rae space where the Community has identified the opportunity to Town's Committee of the Whole
ENERGY
Town hosts
Development team can offer re-purpose the Griffiths Park meeting on September 22,
looks for
Mother Son
PROJECT Rotary Kicks TOWN 2019 reinstatement Centre and the Boys and Girls r e s i d e n t s a n d p r o v i d e which would be home to their Manager Tanya Byers and
The closure of the Family consistent programming for facility as a community hub Community Development
EDUCATION
Soirée...
Business
Club has resulted in a large gap in opportunities for community Community Development Team Community and Protective
of funding...
Awards
IN ACTION!
into Gala... services for youth, families and members to gather and connect. programs and events for all ages. Services General Manager Guy
T h e T o w n o f E d s o n In a business case submitted to Latour presented their vision for
children in the community.
Edson currently does not have a Community Development Team the Edson Town Council at the the building.
Gear see pages 25-28 see page 7 continued pg 3
see pages 4, 12-13
P.C. PARTY COUNTY
see page 8 County sends
letter of support
see pages 23 to 27 for Big Horn
FARM & FIELD
News and Views Mine Project...
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 see page 10
Break-in and Fire Culture Days MUSIC
see pgs 24-25
at Niton Petro-Can Local concert
supports
Letter to the Editor: struggling continued pg 2
Canadian The Mobbin Kings Bike Club from Yellowhead County were at Gearheads Auto on September 19 to help out during Gearheads'
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore artists... community BBQ. From left to right are just a few of their members: Bil Teskey, Terry Dawe, Dallas Potulieki, Mike Casta, Andrew
continued pg 11 Woodd and Shayne Whitnack (See story on page 16). photo Deanna Mitchener
- MLA Long see page 13 MP Gerald Soroka will not be voting in favour of Throne Speech
Budget OTTAWA: Gerald Soroka To no surprise western alienation - Controlling spending help Canadians the Liberals have
released...
Bonhomme COMMENT Member of Parliament for and national unity concerns were - Help for Canadians worried once again left Canadians behind.
Under the leadership of Erin
Yellowhead after listening to the not addressed.The32-page about their health, their loved
Tip of the Hat:
Edson and Area’s Best Liberal Throne Speech this Throne Speech having 6,783 ones, their jobs, and how they are O’Toole, Conservatives will hold
Winter Carnival
Source for Real Estate afternoon was very disappointed. words not one word was about going to pay their bills through the the Trudeau government to
Look inside to see Edson Library “I will be listening closely to the pipelines, oil or gas. There was winter account, and we will put forward 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. reopens throne speech and demanding no mention of: - A commitment to increase a plan that keeps Canadians safe, 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.
with regular support for western Canada. Our - Natural resources health transfers – which was the protects jobs and gets our country pandemic threat has ended. Thank You.pandemic threat has ended. Thank You.
back on track.
provinces’ top ask.
Thymes T
Thymes Twowo
hours... Natural Resource and Agriculture - Agriculture, forestry Instead of laying out a plan to I will not be voting in favour of Thymes Two 306 Main Street, Edson From our Hearts to Yours…. Stay Healthy, Follow the Health Recommendations,
306 Main Street, Edson
sectors must not be forgotten.” - Veterans
Love those around you and restore. We will see each other very soon
Ph: 780-723-3350
Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
Unique Gifts & More
Precious see page 6 the Throne Speech." New Hours Mon-Fri 10am-4pm; Thurs 10am-5:30pm; Sat 10am-3pm (Closed Sundays and Holidays)
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... Final days of our 72nd Birthday Bash!
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor:
Gala Service questions EDSON Spin your discount up to 30% off* AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
Ambulance
Store hours: Monday-F
Store hours: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Thursday 10am-5:30pm, Saturday 10am-3pmriday 10am-5pm, Thursday 10am-5:30pm, Saturday 10am-3pm
...see page 8 780-725-9739 PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE For all your glass and window needs
AMI Preferred Service Centre
ARE BACK AT 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042
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*
The Weekly Anchor Burton snow for the whole family
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
DROP IN AND SEE!
DROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787 all ages has arrived!
WOK BOX EDSON Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
Main Street, Edson
Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm; Sat 10am to 5pm
DELIVER Brendon Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm; Sat 10am to 5pm 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
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