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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
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Federal Court allows six Trans Mountain appeals





In a recent decision, the Federal Court of Nation, Upper Nicola Band, the federal court's decision to grant leave for
Appeal states it will hear six challenges of the Stk'emlupsemc te Secwepemc, and a First appeal.
Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. Nations coalition in the Fraser Valley. "The Canadian Association of Petroleum
The Trudeau government bought the Trans "Many of the Indigenous and First Nation Producers is disappointed with the federal
Mountain pipeline and the stalled expansion applicants now allege that the poor quality and court's decision to grant leave for appeal. The
project for $4.5 billion last year, with promises hurried nature of this further consultation Trans Mountain expansion project (TMEP) is
to get it past the political and environmental rendered it inadequate," says Justice David critical to connecting sustainably produced
opposition that Kinder Morgan faced. Stratas in the decision. Canadian oil and natural gas to developing
Three environmental groups, eight First Stratas said that short and strict deadlines for economies with high growth markets.
Nations, and the City of Vancouver sought litigation will be set, directing the parties to We support meaningful engagement with
leave to appeal. With claims including file notices of application for review within Indigenous Peoples for the responsible
inadequate consultations, the court has allowed seven days. development of our energy resources. Canada
requests to appeal from the Coldwater Indian The Canadian Association of Petroleum has an opportunity to provide the world with
Band, Squamish Nation, Tsleil-Waututh Producers (CAPP) released a statement on the its sustainably produced oil and natural gas to
help reduce net global emissions and to meet
growing global energy demand.
Fall Fitness programs thorough and extensive regulatory review
The TMEP has already undergone a lengthy,

process, including extensive consultation with
get underway in Edson area all stakeholders. It has been deemed to be in
the best interests of all Canadians.
Despite this setback, CAPP fully expects
construction on the TMEP to begin in
September," states Tim McMillan, President
by Shaylyn Thornton September 24 at 6:30pm and Wednesday and CEO, CAPP.
September 25 at 12pm. Though pre-
There are many great ways to work on your registration is recommended, drop-ins are
fitness this fall in and around Edson. The welcome. Participants need to provide their
Happy 90th
Town of Edson offers a variety of free ways to own bikes. Happy 90th
get active as the leaves begin to change. Walking explorations of the town trails are
Starting September 10, interested also available on October 1 at 6pm, October 2
Birthday
participants can join the “Explore Edson and 8 at 12pm, and October 9 at 5pm. For Birthday
Walking Group” on Tuesdays and information on registration and where the
Wednesdays. Walkers can either pre-register at walks will begin, contact Krysta at 780-723- Join us in celebration of 90 years
Join us in celebration of 90 years
Repsol Place or just drop in, and the walk is 3083.
Corrie Halliwell
led by Community Development Coordinator For those interested in skating, Bannister Corrie Halliwell
Krysta Hawboldt. GM in Edson has sponsored free family and
Those who want to take a walk around public skates each Sunday from September 15
Edson can meet at the front doors of Repsol to March 22. Family skates are held from 3:14
Place on Tuesdays at 9:30am and Wednesdays to 4:15pm, followed by public skates from
at 2:30pm. Route and distance will be 4:30 to 5:45pm. The event is drop-in, and
determined based on those in attendance. The helmets are mandatory for all ice activities.
group is for all ages and is stroller friendly. They also have offered free public skates
The Town of Edson is also offering two on non-school days from 11:30am to 1:30pm,
events for participants who would like to take as well as free shinny hockey on non-school
Drop In Open House
a bike ride through the town trails. The family- days, with ice times based on age group. Drop In Open House
friendly event will base their routes on the Initiation and Novice players are on the ice September 14: 2-4 p.m.
September 14: 2-4 p.m.
ability of participants, and the bike ride will from 9:00am to 10:15am, Atom and Pee Wee Edson Pioneer Cabin
Edson Pioneer Cabin
start in the Repsol Place parking lot. take over from 10:30am to 12:15pm, and
Please stop by and wish Corrie
The dates for the bike rides are Tuesday Bantam and Above are invited from 12:30pm Please stop by and wish Corrie
to 2:15pm. a Happy 90th Birthday
a Happy 90th Birthday
Those interested in combining fitness with Please no gifts
Please no gifts
th
a great cause may want to sign up for the 39
UPCOMING Annual Terry Fox Run on Sunday September
15. The run starts at Repsol Place at 1:00pm
Happy 85th Birthday
EVENT REMINDER and has route distances of 5 and 10km. The Happy 85th Birthday
event is bicycle-wheelchair-rollerblade, dog,
Alf Weisser
and stroller friendly.
th
39 Annual Pledge forms for the Terry Fox Run are Alf Weisser
Terry Fox Run available at the Town Office, Repsol Place, the
Edson & District Public Library, and ATB
at Repsol Place Financial. For further information or to
volunteer, contact Andrea at
andlab23@hotmail.com.
For those looking for other options, the
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Sept 15: Participate in the 39 Town of Edson has fantastic walking and bike
annual Terry Fox Run at Repsol trails throughout our community. Free,
Place. Register online at outdoor exercise equipment can be found in
www.terryfox.ca/terryfoxrun/eds Kinsmen Park as well as at some of the
on. Pledge forms are available at trailheads around Edson.
A bike park at Willmore Park is also
the Town office, Repsol Place, opening soon, which is sure to bring awesome
Edson & District Public Library, opportunities for bikers to work on their skills. You are invited to come and celebrate
You are invited to come and celebrate
Alf's 85th birthday at the
and ATB Financial. For more No matter what sport or activity you prefer, Alf's 85th birthday at the
Pioneer Cabin for an
information or to volunteer, fall is a great time to get out there and get Pioneer Cabin for an
Open House,
Open House,
contact Andrea at active. Further information on local parks, Sunday, September 15
Sunday, September 15
recreation, and events can be found online at
andlab23@hotmail.com edson.ca. from 1-4pm.
from 1-4pm.
No gifts please
No gifts please
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