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Edson Fire
Dept gets new
Duty Officer
truck...
Canadian
Small Business
Alberta
Business of
Media Circulation
of the Year 2009 Award Winner
the Year 2010
Audit
Association
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
THIS AD SPOT HAS BEEN CANCELLED - KENNEDY
The Weekly Anchor
780-723-5787
D
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Nation Youth Week
food and fun!
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR IS FREE ONLINE: WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
CHRISTMAS The Weekly Anchor EDITORIAL
EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER
5040 3rd Ave,
SPECIAL The Weekly 780-723-5787 'Spooktacular' Halloween Haunt
Edson
Christmas MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS ONLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!NLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!
brings local youth together
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
O
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2020
VOL. 29, NO. 5VOL. 31, NO. 12
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
Win A EDITION Employee of the Monthmployee of the Month Fire department welcomes 22 new Yellowhead County firefighter recruits and cadets
E
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK Greetings & More! February’s
Letters to Santa,
Scott is
Day
Day
Day Gift!
Fundraiser receives Nov. 11 IN PAPER Employee
of the
Month
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! ‘Lest we CONTEST! 2016! RCMP
Forget’
see story page 7 RCMP lay charges after Food Bank break-in
SEE INSIDE Edson RCMP Community comes together to replenish food stolen or destroyed;
ENERGY & OIL lay attempted
murder charges Food Bank to remain open for now but with changes due to Covid-19
FEATURE:
WELLNESS CHAMBER in stabbing... by Cassie Kushniruk aware of the break-and-enter at and we're putting them in on meat alone was worth $2400,”
ENERGY
Town hosts
Edson RCMP was made we've ordered security screens value of over $3100. “Just the
Mother Son
PROJECT Rotary Kicks TOWN 2019 see page 3 taken aback recently after a occurred sometime between Edson Food Bank Society Vice D i s t r i c t R C M P M e d i a
EDUCATION
The community of Edson was 10:30 am on March 14 that Wednesday [March 18],” said mentioned Western Alberta
Soirée...
Business
Awards
IN ACTION!
break-in and theft was reported Friday evening and Saturday President Gary Kearse.
Relations Officer Deanna
into Gala... COVID-19 at the Edson Food Bank Society morning. A number of grocery items, Fontaine.
on March 14, resulting in over
“[The individuals] broke a including 400 lbs of hamburger,
According to Kearse, the
Gear see pages 25-28 See multiple $3000 worth of stolen food. window, and it's ironic because were stolen, representing a total continued pg 2
see pages 4, 12-13
stories in this
issue on local
P.C. PARTY impact of
Covid-19...
see page 8
Inside stories...
see pages 23 to 27
FARM & FIELD BREAK-INS
News and Views
Alberta Multiple break-
ins in Edson
Break-in and Fire Culture Days include DATE AND VOLUME
Pioneer Cabin...
see pgs 24-25
at Niton Petro-Can see page 7
Tip of the Hat:
COMMENT CHANGED FOR
continued pg 2
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore No sound
reason to
continued pg 11 ignore MARCH 16 ISSUE
- MLA Long Covid-19... On March 16, a number of volunteers, including Town of Edson and Yellowhead County Councillors and Mayors, volunteered their
time at the Edson Food Bank Society after a break-in that occurred on March 14. photo Cassie Kushniruk
Budget see page 6 Father-Daughter Gala
released...
Bonhomme REAL ESTATE Edson Council meets to respond to COVID-19 updates
“The Town of Edson has not been given any indication that COVID-19 is on the streets of Edson”: Mayor Zahara
Winter Carnival by Cassie Kushniruk of Edson has been taking in keeping with information out-of-school care programs,
preventative measures to provided by the province, and preschool programs were
As a result of the COVID-19
virus, which was officially ensure that safety of its student attendance at schools to be closed indefinitely.
declared a pandemic by the residents. would be prohibited effective Edson Town Council and
immediately. Additionally, all
Edson and Area’s Best World Health Organization On March 15 at 8 pm, the licenced child care facilities, Administration held a meeting
Precious Source for Real Estate (WHO) on March 11, the Town Town of Edson announced that, continued pg 3
Look inside to see
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... and agents in our area.
the best in real estate
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: photo Deanna Mitchener
Gala Service questions EDSON
Ambulance
...see page 8 780-725-9739 THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM!Y BIRD GETS THE WORM! AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
THE EARL
Umbrella and PonchosUmbrella and Ponchos
Buy 1 get 20 (1995) LTD. For all your glass and window needs
Buy 1 get 20% off; 2 or more 30% off% off; 2 or more 30% off
AMI Preferred Service Centre
Thymes Twowowo
Thymes T
Thymes T 306 Main Street, Edson 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042
306 Main Street, Edson
Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
Unique Gifts & More Ph: 780-723-3350 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta photo Cassie Kushniruk
GRAD PROMOTION CONTINUES!
GRAD PROMOTION CONTINUES!
Check First 25 people who buy a package will receive a Nixon wallet - $50 value
Check First 25 people who buy a package will receive a Nixon wallet - $50 value
Facebook
Facebook
Call 780-723-6677 or stop in to book appointment
for more
for more Call 780-723-6677 or stop in to book appointment
WOK BOX EDSON details! Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
details!
Main Street, Edson
DELIVER Lauretta Store Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10-6, Thursday 10-8, Saturday 10-5, Sunday CLOSED, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10-6, Thursday 10-8, Saturday 10-5, Sunday CLOSED 780-723-6677
Lauretta
Store Hours: Monday
780-723-6677
Brendon
Brendon Alaina
Alaina
Dept gets new
Duty Officer
truck...
Canadian
Small Business
Alberta
Business of
Media Circulation
of the Year 2009 Award Winner
the Year 2010
Audit
Association
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
THIS AD SPOT HAS BEEN CANCELLED - KENNEDY
The Weekly Anchor
780-723-5787
D
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Nation Youth Week
food and fun!
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR IS FREE ONLINE: WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
CHRISTMAS The Weekly Anchor EDITORIAL
EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER
5040 3rd Ave,
SPECIAL The Weekly 780-723-5787 'Spooktacular' Halloween Haunt
Edson
Christmas MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS ONLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!NLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!
brings local youth together
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
O
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2020
VOL. 29, NO. 5VOL. 31, NO. 12
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
Win A EDITION Employee of the Monthmployee of the Month Fire department welcomes 22 new Yellowhead County firefighter recruits and cadets
E
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK Greetings & More! February’s
Letters to Santa,
Scott is
Day
Day
Day Gift!
Fundraiser receives Nov. 11 IN PAPER Employee
of the
Month
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! ‘Lest we CONTEST! 2016! RCMP
Forget’
see story page 7 RCMP lay charges after Food Bank break-in
SEE INSIDE Edson RCMP Community comes together to replenish food stolen or destroyed;
ENERGY & OIL lay attempted
murder charges Food Bank to remain open for now but with changes due to Covid-19
FEATURE:
WELLNESS CHAMBER in stabbing... by Cassie Kushniruk aware of the break-and-enter at and we're putting them in on meat alone was worth $2400,”
ENERGY
Town hosts
Edson RCMP was made we've ordered security screens value of over $3100. “Just the
Mother Son
PROJECT Rotary Kicks TOWN 2019 see page 3 taken aback recently after a occurred sometime between Edson Food Bank Society Vice D i s t r i c t R C M P M e d i a
EDUCATION
The community of Edson was 10:30 am on March 14 that Wednesday [March 18],” said mentioned Western Alberta
Soirée...
Business
Awards
IN ACTION!
break-in and theft was reported Friday evening and Saturday President Gary Kearse.
Relations Officer Deanna
into Gala... COVID-19 at the Edson Food Bank Society morning. A number of grocery items, Fontaine.
on March 14, resulting in over
“[The individuals] broke a including 400 lbs of hamburger,
According to Kearse, the
Gear see pages 25-28 See multiple $3000 worth of stolen food. window, and it's ironic because were stolen, representing a total continued pg 2
see pages 4, 12-13
stories in this
issue on local
P.C. PARTY impact of
Covid-19...
see page 8
Inside stories...
see pages 23 to 27
FARM & FIELD BREAK-INS
News and Views
Alberta Multiple break-
ins in Edson
Break-in and Fire Culture Days include DATE AND VOLUME
Pioneer Cabin...
see pgs 24-25
at Niton Petro-Can see page 7
Tip of the Hat:
COMMENT CHANGED FOR
continued pg 2
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore No sound
reason to
continued pg 11 ignore MARCH 16 ISSUE
- MLA Long Covid-19... On March 16, a number of volunteers, including Town of Edson and Yellowhead County Councillors and Mayors, volunteered their
time at the Edson Food Bank Society after a break-in that occurred on March 14. photo Cassie Kushniruk
Budget see page 6 Father-Daughter Gala
released...
Bonhomme REAL ESTATE Edson Council meets to respond to COVID-19 updates
“The Town of Edson has not been given any indication that COVID-19 is on the streets of Edson”: Mayor Zahara
Winter Carnival by Cassie Kushniruk of Edson has been taking in keeping with information out-of-school care programs,
preventative measures to provided by the province, and preschool programs were
As a result of the COVID-19
virus, which was officially ensure that safety of its student attendance at schools to be closed indefinitely.
declared a pandemic by the residents. would be prohibited effective Edson Town Council and
immediately. Additionally, all
Edson and Area’s Best World Health Organization On March 15 at 8 pm, the licenced child care facilities, Administration held a meeting
Precious Source for Real Estate (WHO) on March 11, the Town Town of Edson announced that, continued pg 3
Look inside to see
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... and agents in our area.
the best in real estate
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: photo Deanna Mitchener
Gala Service questions EDSON
Ambulance
...see page 8 780-725-9739 THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM!Y BIRD GETS THE WORM! AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
THE EARL
Umbrella and PonchosUmbrella and Ponchos
Buy 1 get 20 (1995) LTD. For all your glass and window needs
Buy 1 get 20% off; 2 or more 30% off% off; 2 or more 30% off
AMI Preferred Service Centre
Thymes Twowowo
Thymes T
Thymes T 306 Main Street, Edson 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042
306 Main Street, Edson
Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
Unique Gifts & More Ph: 780-723-3350 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta photo Cassie Kushniruk
GRAD PROMOTION CONTINUES!
GRAD PROMOTION CONTINUES!
Check First 25 people who buy a package will receive a Nixon wallet - $50 value
Check First 25 people who buy a package will receive a Nixon wallet - $50 value
Call 780-723-6677 or stop in to book appointment
for more
for more Call 780-723-6677 or stop in to book appointment
WOK BOX EDSON details! Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
details!
Main Street, Edson
DELIVER Lauretta Store Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10-6, Thursday 10-8, Saturday 10-5, Sunday CLOSED, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10-6, Thursday 10-8, Saturday 10-5, Sunday CLOSED 780-723-6677
Lauretta
Store Hours: Monday
780-723-6677
Brendon
Brendon Alaina
Alaina
