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Lower commodity PAGE 6 THE ANCHOR, MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2016
prices and tighter
margins expected T he Weekly ANCHOR
for local farmers
Comment K
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In T
Tower has historic value In Touchouch
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
Mathematics isn’t everything My
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
Remembering heroes ViewPoint
Unpaid leave to In the new federal area like in Fort by Adrienne Tait Rob Merrifield
care for seriously budget announced at the From the McMurray. Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
ill relative end of March the Trudeau Publisher’s Desk In a Global report,
government announced Dana McArthur Prime Minister Trudeau
that all of Alberta, except said they are applying the Alberta organ and tissue
the Edmonton EI region, 'cold hard mathematics',
will be included in a five week extension of and if there were politics brought into this donation –registry agent launch
Employment Insurance benefits.
Weekly Anchor This is great news if you live in Edson or the they might have made other choices. Rob
What the Prime Minister needs to consider
Mail Subscription Building Canada Plan Yellowhead County, including Evansburg. is it's not about how many are unemployed in Merrifield
Not so great if you live across in Entwistle
the Edmonton region. It's about the people
If you would like to receive your Anchor by mail, which is part of the Edmonton EI region. who lost their jobs in a devastated industry Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
please fill out the subscription form below: The unemployment rate in the Edmonton that is simply not doing any new hiring.
1 year subscription: $35.00 (+GST) region has 'only' reached 6.8% while the It's about how these unemployed oilpatch West Yellowhead MLA Robin Campbell
Seniors $30.00 (+GST) province-wide average is 7.9 % and according workers with specialized, industry specific
to the feds it is not in need of the EI skills can find work to support their families
NAME
extension. –something the government's cold hard math Rob
Tip
ADDRESS Furthermore, the extension does not apply to does not consider.
POSTAL CODE many unemployed people that while living in Perhaps 'politics' (for a change) would have Merrifield
of the Edmonton EI region, worked outside the come closer to grasping this human equation. Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
PHONE the Hat
Rob PAYMENT __VISA __MASTERCARD the NDP invoking closure on Man in the
Merrifield __ INTERAC __ CHEQUE Spring: also a time for caution debate for Bill 6 despite Red Hat
RETURN TO: The Weekly Anchor,
Member of Parliament for Yellowhead by Dana McArthur Wildrose MLAs tabling a
petition signed by over
Box 6870, Edson, Alberta, T7E 1V2 With one of the warmest springs in recent river. But it can also be the most dangerous 30,000 Albertans who are by Craig McArthur
or email anchorwk@telusplanet.net memory, we find ourselves longing for more time of the year on the rivers. against the bill.
Letter to the Editor Policy sunshine, flowers, and a bit more green grass The rivers are running faster this time of
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR The Weekly Anchor welcomes letters to the editor. Letter to the Editor
Ph: (780) 723-5787 Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Letters should preferable be kept under 500 words. All letters to poke through the brown patches of winter. year and that can make the banks along the
5040 3rd Ave., Edson, Alberta are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who Along with the warmer weather and shores unstable and slippery. What may
(corner of 51st Street & 3rd Avenue) reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters
published do not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs of sunshine comes the melting of winter's seem like a shallow shoreline can quickly
this newspaper. All letters must bear the name of the writer. accumulated ice and snow. But the spring put someone over their heads in fast
Contact address and telephone number must be included but weather does come with a few caveats. All moving water. Independent seniors’ advocate needed
will not be published.
that thawing means thin, unpredictable ice Combine this with the crushing weight of
on local lakes and creeks. floating ice blocks and frigid water –it to fix long-term care: Eggen
As lake ice melts from the bottom up it can makes for a very hazardous concoction.
make the surface unpredictable with thin Hypothermia can set in almost The Weekly Anchor
patches and weak spots that cannot be photo Deanna Mitchener immediately making hands and legs nearly Member of the
detected. Breakup on the McLeod River last week. useless. Evansburg/Entwistle Chamber
Edson & District Chamber &
Spring breakup also brings a lot if ice floats and jams down the local So please use caution, and keep an eye out for children and pets
Views & News rivers like the McLeod. This can be very entertaining and exciting to around all bodies of water over the next few weeks, and it will help
by Deanna Mitchener watch as the mini-icebergs creak, bang, and scrape their way down make this a safe and enjoyable spring for everyone.
Letter to the Editor 'How do you disconnect a collector road?’
Jim Eglinski trees, and part the water in Bear Lake. But how very much. If they had done their job of calcium –why are seniors still paying school
I personally didn't see where administration did
I know county council can leap over tall spruce
taxes?
MP Yellowhead do you disconnect a connected collector road? administrating, the road would be paved. Just wondering... Have a nice day. K
Keeping In Toucheeping In Touch
Road 542 is connected to 748N and the Tom Hill I found a strong majority wanted pavement, and
Tower Road which is connected to 748E. the majority should rule. Sincerely, by GEORGE VANDERBURG
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
Also, if they have extra money to subsidize Albert Deacon MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
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Lower commodity PAGE 6 THE ANCHOR, MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2016
prices and tighter
margins expected T he Weekly ANCHOR
for local farmers
Comment K
Keeping eeping
In T
Tower has historic value In Touchouch
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
Mathematics isn’t everything My
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
Remembering heroes ViewPoint
Unpaid leave to In the new federal area like in Fort by Adrienne Tait Rob Merrifield
care for seriously budget announced at the From the McMurray. Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
ill relative end of March the Trudeau Publisher’s Desk In a Global report,
government announced Dana McArthur Prime Minister Trudeau
that all of Alberta, except said they are applying the Alberta organ and tissue
the Edmonton EI region, 'cold hard mathematics',
will be included in a five week extension of and if there were politics brought into this donation –registry agent launch
Employment Insurance benefits.
Weekly Anchor This is great news if you live in Edson or the they might have made other choices. Rob
What the Prime Minister needs to consider
Mail Subscription Building Canada Plan Yellowhead County, including Evansburg. is it's not about how many are unemployed in Merrifield
Not so great if you live across in Entwistle
the Edmonton region. It's about the people
If you would like to receive your Anchor by mail, which is part of the Edmonton EI region. who lost their jobs in a devastated industry Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
please fill out the subscription form below: The unemployment rate in the Edmonton that is simply not doing any new hiring.
1 year subscription: $35.00 (+GST) region has 'only' reached 6.8% while the It's about how these unemployed oilpatch West Yellowhead MLA Robin Campbell
Seniors $30.00 (+GST) province-wide average is 7.9 % and according workers with specialized, industry specific
to the feds it is not in need of the EI skills can find work to support their families
NAME
extension. –something the government's cold hard math Rob
Tip
ADDRESS Furthermore, the extension does not apply to does not consider.
POSTAL CODE many unemployed people that while living in Perhaps 'politics' (for a change) would have Merrifield
of the Edmonton EI region, worked outside the come closer to grasping this human equation. Member of Parliament for Yellowhead
PHONE the Hat
Rob PAYMENT __VISA __MASTERCARD the NDP invoking closure on Man in the
Merrifield __ INTERAC __ CHEQUE Spring: also a time for caution debate for Bill 6 despite Red Hat
RETURN TO: The Weekly Anchor,
Member of Parliament for Yellowhead by Dana McArthur Wildrose MLAs tabling a
petition signed by over
Box 6870, Edson, Alberta, T7E 1V2 With one of the warmest springs in recent river. But it can also be the most dangerous 30,000 Albertans who are by Craig McArthur
or email anchorwk@telusplanet.net memory, we find ourselves longing for more time of the year on the rivers. against the bill.
Letter to the Editor Policy sunshine, flowers, and a bit more green grass The rivers are running faster this time of
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR The Weekly Anchor welcomes letters to the editor. Letter to the Editor
Ph: (780) 723-5787 Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Letters should preferable be kept under 500 words. All letters to poke through the brown patches of winter. year and that can make the banks along the
5040 3rd Ave., Edson, Alberta are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who Along with the warmer weather and shores unstable and slippery. What may
(corner of 51st Street & 3rd Avenue) reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. Letters
published do not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs of sunshine comes the melting of winter's seem like a shallow shoreline can quickly
this newspaper. All letters must bear the name of the writer. accumulated ice and snow. But the spring put someone over their heads in fast
Contact address and telephone number must be included but weather does come with a few caveats. All moving water. Independent seniors’ advocate needed
will not be published.
that thawing means thin, unpredictable ice Combine this with the crushing weight of
on local lakes and creeks. floating ice blocks and frigid water –it to fix long-term care: Eggen
As lake ice melts from the bottom up it can makes for a very hazardous concoction.
make the surface unpredictable with thin Hypothermia can set in almost The Weekly Anchor
patches and weak spots that cannot be photo Deanna Mitchener immediately making hands and legs nearly Member of the
detected. Breakup on the McLeod River last week. useless. Evansburg/Entwistle Chamber
Edson & District Chamber &
Spring breakup also brings a lot if ice floats and jams down the local So please use caution, and keep an eye out for children and pets
Views & News rivers like the McLeod. This can be very entertaining and exciting to around all bodies of water over the next few weeks, and it will help
by Deanna Mitchener watch as the mini-icebergs creak, bang, and scrape their way down make this a safe and enjoyable spring for everyone.
Letter to the Editor 'How do you disconnect a collector road?’
Jim Eglinski trees, and part the water in Bear Lake. But how very much. If they had done their job of calcium –why are seniors still paying school
I personally didn't see where administration did
I know county council can leap over tall spruce
taxes?
MP Yellowhead do you disconnect a connected collector road? administrating, the road would be paved. Just wondering... Have a nice day. K
Keeping In Toucheeping In Touch
Road 542 is connected to 748N and the Tom Hill I found a strong majority wanted pavement, and
Tower Road which is connected to 748E. the majority should rule. Sincerely, by GEORGE VANDERBURG
by GEORGE VANDERBURG
Also, if they have extra money to subsidize Albert Deacon MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne
Conservative Canadian
iews The Weekly Anchor Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Alberta
5,868 Audited
Media Circulation
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
Audit
Member of the
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Guest Column by Clyde Corser
Weekly Newspapers
Edson & District Chamber &
Association
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
Fax: (780) 723-5725
Evansburg/Entwistle Chamber SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 25 YEARS! Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Locally owned
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net
Website: www.weeklyanchor.com family-operated
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call Dana McArthur
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Tuesday, 12:00 Noon Publisher/Owner
Conservative
iews
Guest Column by Clyde Corser
Craig & Elaine McArthur
in Memory Sue Ann Common Cindy Weisser Sonia Roy Dawn Matheson Adrienne Tait Deanna Mitchener
Sales Ass’t Mgr. Graphic/ Front Desk Proofreader/Layout Reporter Reporter
Representative Layout Administration
The Weekly Anchor SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 25 YEARS!
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd. Canadian
Media Circulation
5,668 Audited (paid & controlled) 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta Audit
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Alberta
Weekly Newspapers
Tuesday, 5 p.m. Fax: (780) 723-5725 Association
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net Locally owned
Tuesday, 12:00 Noon Website: www.weeklyanchor.com
family-operated Dana McArthur
Publisher/Co-Owner
Craig McArthur Elaine McArthur Sonia Roy Sue Ann Common Cindy Weisser Thomas Baxter Adrienne Tait Deanna Mitchener
President & CEO in Memory Front Desk Sales Ass’t Mgr. Graphic/ Distribution Coordinator Reporter Reporter
Administration Representative Layout
