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Changes to Edson's Cannabis Land Use Bylaw
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by Masha Scheele places of worship, and it really that as retail shops get approved be too heavy, especially considering
opens that envelope to basically any more areas will be restricted as we have a few applicants
Changes were made in the initial club or place where people gather stores can't be within 100 metres of approved,” Zahara added.
draft of the First Reading of Edson's for any reason. When you look at each other. He also voiced concerns Councillor Chouinard also agreed
Land Use Bylaw, including setbacks public uses, however, it is more that he will bring up at the public that main street's empty stores
of stores selling cannabis. restricted to schools, cemeteries, hearing, “We effectively are not might be suitable for the retail of
The Cannabis Act is allowing for municipally owned facilities, going to be allowing these stores on cannabis.
cannabis use, sales, and related government offices and so on. our main street where we have To view the different map options
matters on October 17 and opens Public uses were included and various empty buildings which I go to
the process for the Alberta Gaming quasi-public were not, the only think we should be happy to see https://edson.civicweb.net/documen
and Liquor Commission (AGLC) to thing that is questionable is whether some sort of activity and investment t/27975. A public hearing on the
issue licenses for Cannabis related a government office is considered a in our downtown core.” cannabis related land use changes is
uses in Alberta. Edson's Land Use public use or a quasi-public use,” “I think we need some restriction scheduled for October 16 at 7:30pm
Bylaw will accommodate these Verhaeghe explained. “It is an but as proposed right now, we might in Council Chambers. union
businesses and a public process has option that we can have, or it's an
been undertaken to gain input and option that we can remove.”
increase awareness to determine Chief Administrative Officer
and additional restrictions or Mike Derricott added, “In the early
changes. goings, we were both considering
After discussions with the public the zoning and the consumption in
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE on what these setbacks would look tandem. Recently, council passed a
like, Manager of Planning and
prohibition on public usage [of
Professional Digital Development, Martino Verhaeghe Cannabis] so this is strictly for retail
presented five maps with different
outlets and storefronts. Using liquor
Passport System zoning options for cannabis retail at stores as an analogy and how they
photos ready the Town of Edson's Committee of are placed in our community —you
the Whole on October 9.
can possibly use this as a similar
in minutes Verhaeghe mentioned that during dynamic. It's not a restriction we
while you wait... the public referral of the bylaw a place on liquor stores, but it is up to
correction was made to include the council on how restrictive they want
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Councillor Currie responded that
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5 for retail use, which was shown on she would like to not include the
the first map.
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The second map presented only
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restricted zones, as it limits those
AGLC, which doesn't include any cannabis retail buildings, which
setback regulations applied by the Councillor Krystal Baier and
Town of Edson. Councillor Gean Chouinard agreed
Map three indicated the highest with as well. Manager of Planning and Development, Martino Verhaeghe (middle)
level of restraint possible, with a There was also another option presented five maps with different zoning options for cannabis retail at the
Committee of the Whole on October 9. photo Masha Scheele
200-metre setback from everything shown, similar to option four, but PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
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people considered non- with a 100 metre setback from those The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
complimentary like professional stated public spaces. 5
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
medical offices, places of worship, Councillor Baier mentioned, THIS WEEK’S FEATURE
780-723-578780-723-5787
trail systems, and residential areas. “After talking to Hinton and 7
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This option, Verhaeghe mentioned Drayton Valley and what they've Mint Homes Ltd. DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
would “essentially remove retailing passed on zoning, they're very
of cannabis from Edson.” lenient. I don't recall that they had
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE During the first reading of the any restrictions beyond what the
bylaw, map four was passed with a government has put in. I would like
Professional Digital Passport System photos 200-metre setback from hospitals, Edson to be open for business,
ready in minutes while you wait... AHS owned facilities, government marijuana is already in our
offices, and public park areas. community, whether we have two
Councillor Jacqui Currie later stores or five stores.”
questioned the reasoning for the She also mentioned that in
restrictions away from provincial comparison with the amount of
and municipal buildings as most liquor stores in Edson, there doesn't
other bylaws include mainly seem to be an issue, but that
schools and hospitals. setbacks for cannabis retail should
“We were looking at public uses be considered for schools, daycare
Professional Digital and quasi-public uses. Quasi-public facilities, and parks.
uses goes into issues like churches,
Mayor Kevin Zahara mentioned
Passport System
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5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson has been waiting now for almost a year for a place to call expanded into the living room if need be. Large
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his own. Enzo is 8 years young and was left in a high-kill
780-723-578780-723-5787 shelter in Quebec when his family didn't want him main bath . Master bedroom has a 3 piece en
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suite and a small walk in
anymore. We think he needs a couch and a cuddle buddy
T more than any of our current rescues-- he loves to run, closet, Full basement with For these plans
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play with toys and snuggle his human caretakers. Cats
are a bit too exciting for Enzo, but he makes friends with large windows . PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
new pups with proper introductions. Please open your
hearts to our Enzo- help us find him a forever home.
UPCOMING EVENT: The Haunted Forest Fundraiser, 10 minutes up the North Road. Member of National Home Warranty Program Professional Digital
October 26 & 27 from 6-9 pm each night. Scary forest walk, campfire, bake sale and more!
$2 donation/person which all goes towards EARS rescues and adoptions Phone: 780-723-2330 Passport System
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5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
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continued from front PAGE 2 MONDAY OCTOBER 15, 2018 THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
Changes to Edson's Cannabis Land Use Bylaw
continued from front
by Masha Scheele places of worship, and it really that as retail shops get approved be too heavy, especially considering
opens that envelope to basically any more areas will be restricted as we have a few applicants
Changes were made in the initial club or place where people gather stores can't be within 100 metres of approved,” Zahara added.
draft of the First Reading of Edson's for any reason. When you look at each other. He also voiced concerns Councillor Chouinard also agreed
Land Use Bylaw, including setbacks public uses, however, it is more that he will bring up at the public that main street's empty stores
of stores selling cannabis. restricted to schools, cemeteries, hearing, “We effectively are not might be suitable for the retail of
The Cannabis Act is allowing for municipally owned facilities, going to be allowing these stores on cannabis.
cannabis use, sales, and related government offices and so on. our main street where we have To view the different map options
matters on October 17 and opens Public uses were included and various empty buildings which I go to
the process for the Alberta Gaming quasi-public were not, the only think we should be happy to see https://edson.civicweb.net/documen
and Liquor Commission (AGLC) to thing that is questionable is whether some sort of activity and investment t/27975. A public hearing on the
issue licenses for Cannabis related a government office is considered a in our downtown core.” cannabis related land use changes is
uses in Alberta. Edson's Land Use public use or a quasi-public use,” “I think we need some restriction scheduled for October 16 at 7:30pm
Bylaw will accommodate these Verhaeghe explained. “It is an but as proposed right now, we might in Council Chambers. union
businesses and a public process has option that we can have, or it's an
been undertaken to gain input and option that we can remove.”
increase awareness to determine Chief Administrative Officer
and additional restrictions or Mike Derricott added, “In the early
changes. goings, we were both considering
After discussions with the public the zoning and the consumption in
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE on what these setbacks would look tandem. Recently, council passed a
like, Manager of Planning and
prohibition on public usage [of
Professional Digital Development, Martino Verhaeghe Cannabis] so this is strictly for retail
presented five maps with different
outlets and storefronts. Using liquor
Passport System zoning options for cannabis retail at stores as an analogy and how they
photos ready the Town of Edson's Committee of are placed in our community —you
the Whole on October 9.
can possibly use this as a similar
in minutes Verhaeghe mentioned that during dynamic. It's not a restriction we
while you wait... the public referral of the bylaw a place on liquor stores, but it is up to
correction was made to include the council on how restrictive they want
The Weekly Anchore Weekly Anchor C-3 highway commercial district to be in this regard."
Th
Councillor Currie responded that
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5 for retail use, which was shown on she would like to not include the
the first map.
7
The second map presented only
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-578780-723-5787 the minimum restriction applied by government buildings in these
D
restricted zones, as it limits those
AGLC, which doesn't include any cannabis retail buildings, which
setback regulations applied by the Councillor Krystal Baier and
Town of Edson. Councillor Gean Chouinard agreed
Map three indicated the highest with as well. Manager of Planning and Development, Martino Verhaeghe (middle)
level of restraint possible, with a There was also another option presented five maps with different zoning options for cannabis retail at the
Committee of the Whole on October 9. photo Masha Scheele
200-metre setback from everything shown, similar to option four, but PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
T
people considered non- with a 100 metre setback from those The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
complimentary like professional stated public spaces. 5
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
medical offices, places of worship, Councillor Baier mentioned, THIS WEEK’S FEATURE
780-723-578780-723-5787
trail systems, and residential areas. “After talking to Hinton and 7
D
This option, Verhaeghe mentioned Drayton Valley and what they've Mint Homes Ltd. DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
would “essentially remove retailing passed on zoning, they're very
of cannabis from Edson.” lenient. I don't recall that they had
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE During the first reading of the any restrictions beyond what the
bylaw, map four was passed with a government has put in. I would like
Professional Digital Passport System photos 200-metre setback from hospitals, Edson to be open for business,
ready in minutes while you wait... AHS owned facilities, government marijuana is already in our
offices, and public park areas. community, whether we have two
Councillor Jacqui Currie later stores or five stores.”
questioned the reasoning for the She also mentioned that in
restrictions away from provincial comparison with the amount of
and municipal buildings as most liquor stores in Edson, there doesn't
other bylaws include mainly seem to be an issue, but that
schools and hospitals. setbacks for cannabis retail should
“We were looking at public uses be considered for schools, daycare
Professional Digital and quasi-public uses. Quasi-public facilities, and parks.
uses goes into issues like churches,
Mayor Kevin Zahara mentioned
Passport System
Pet of the Week
photos ready Pet of the Week
Call for information 712-6788
Call for information 712-6788
in minutes www.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.com Country Kitchen with bay window and rear door
www.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.com
Email: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.com
Email: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.com
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
while you wait... D Time continues to slip by for our senior boy Enzo, who c/w coat closet. Small dining room can be
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson has been waiting now for almost a year for a place to call expanded into the living room if need be. Large
5
his own. Enzo is 8 years young and was left in a high-kill
780-723-578780-723-5787 shelter in Quebec when his family didn't want him main bath . Master bedroom has a 3 piece en
7
suite and a small walk in
anymore. We think he needs a couch and a cuddle buddy
T more than any of our current rescues-- he loves to run, closet, Full basement with For these plans
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
play with toys and snuggle his human caretakers. Cats
are a bit too exciting for Enzo, but he makes friends with large windows . PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
new pups with proper introductions. Please open your
hearts to our Enzo- help us find him a forever home.
UPCOMING EVENT: The Haunted Forest Fundraiser, 10 minutes up the North Road. Member of National Home Warranty Program Professional Digital
October 26 & 27 from 6-9 pm each night. Scary forest walk, campfire, bake sale and more!
$2 donation/person which all goes towards EARS rescues and adoptions Phone: 780-723-2330 Passport System
JASON HIRD TRUCKING Fax: 780-723-5068
JASON HIRD TRUCKING
Sponsored by: photos ready
780-712-9493 Email: minthome@telusplanet.net in minutes
while you wait...
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
T
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
780-723-5787
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