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Cutting red tape for housing providers





Release: influence seniors' quality of life. Less time minus for its efforts to cut red tape, the highest
Housing providers will soon spend less time spent on paperwork means we'll have more grade the province has ever achieved.
bogged down in administration and more time time to spend with our seniors – listening to Quick facts
addressing tenant concerns, maintaining units them and ensuring we're meeting their housing - To date, CutRedTape.Alberta.ca has
and processing applications. needs.” Raymond Swonek, CEO, Greater received more than 4,500 submissions.
The Government of Alberta is reducing time- Edmonton Foundation Seniors Housing - Ministries are currently taking inventory
consuming administrative tasks required of Housing providers will see reduced and analyzing the regulatory burden imposed
housing management bodies. As a result, requirements for operational reviews, business on Albertans and businesses, modernizing
housing providers will have greater capacity to plan submissions and reporting on wait-lists regulation requirements, processes, forms and
serve the needs of their tenants. and client demographics. policies, and eliminating those that are
“We heard directly from our housing partners These changes align with our government's unnecessary.
that reporting to the province can be an commitment to make the affordable housing - The Canadian Federation of Independent
administrative burden. Our government system more efficient and effective for Business estimates that in 2017, the cost for
listened and we are proud to streamline those applicants and housing providers. Last fall, the businesses in Alberta to comply with
processes so providers can focus on providing government announced a review of the process regulations was about $4.4 billion.
quality, affordable housing for Albertans most used by housing management bodies to verify ~ Obituary ~
in need.” Josephine Pon, Minister of Seniors the income and eligibility of applicants. The
and Housing department is exploring options and assessing Marilyn
“Cutting red tape by reducing the potential impacts, with a recommendation
administrative burden for housing providers expected in the coming weeks. Archibald
allows them to spend more time fulfilling the Red Tape Reduction Awareness Week
needs of their tenants and less time signing Alberta has declared Jan. 20-24 Red Tape
forms. Thank you, Minister Pon for resolving Reduction Awareness Week. This coincides It is with great sadness that our sister
another red tape headache for the benefit of with the Canadian Federation of Independent Marilyn passed away on December 31
Albertans.” Grant Hunter, Associate Minister Business's own Red Tape Awareness Week, at the age of 80.
of Red Tape Reduction which aims to raise awareness of the costs of She is survived by her brother Bill
“We're excited about this change because it regulatory burdens to businesses across (Hank), sister-in-law Gwen, sister
will help us further our mission to positively Canada. This year, the CFIB gave Alberta B- Sherry(Cliff), nephew Doug, nieces
Theresa and Denise; also great nieces
Upcoming Event Reminder Katlyn, RaeAnn, Chelsea, Denise,and
Elena.
Marilyn was predeceased by her
mother Marion Larsen.
January 31: Visit the Griffiths Park outdoor rink for a free Skate with the Aeros from Marilyn grew up in MacKay and a
DO YOU NEED 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Snack and beverages will be provided. If the rink is not in good celebration of her life will be held at the
shape, the event will take place at Repsol Place. Helmets are mandatory. The Boys and
MacKay hall in the spring. A notification
Girls Club has extra skates if needed.
will be posted at that time.
BUSINESS ~ Obituary ~ ~Obituary ~



CARDS? Gwendolyn Shiela KASHMERE,


Sowinski William Henry “Willie”

NEED MORE the passing of peacefully lost the battle on January 19, 2020
With heavy hearts we announce
With heavy hearts we announce
After a courageous battle with cancer, Willie
the passing of
BUSINESS CARDS Gwendolyn Shiela Sowinski in the Edson Healthcare Centre.
Gwendolyn Shiela Sowinski
(Pambrun).
(Pambrun).
Willie was born and raised in Kipling, SK by
his parents John and Anna Kashmere. He
Her celebration of life will be held
Her celebration of life will be held
OR WANT NEW ONES at the Edson Royal Canadian Legion spent his early adulthood working all over the world for Schlumberger,
at the Edson Royal Canadian Legion
until meeting his partner for life, Martha, whom he spent 41 years with,
Joe Wynne Branch 51, Saturday,
Joe Wynne Branch 51, Saturday,
February 1, 2020 at 1 pm with a light lunch immediately
DESIGNED? February 1, 2020 at 1 pm with a light lunch immediately building and raising a family. He built and maintained a hobby farm
and ceramic shop, where he taught his son what hard work was all
following the service.
following the service.
about.
There will be a bar, music, and dinner to follow!
There will be a bar, music, and dinner to follow! He cherished his family and the time he spent with them.
We encourage all friends, family, clients to stick around to
We encourage all friends, family, clients to stick around to Willie is survived by and will be greatly missed by his loving wife
share thoughts stories and memories and have a good time
share thoughts stories and memories and have a good time Martha; son Kevin (Jenna); best friend and granddaughter Alexis;
grandson Andrew Rauch; his devoted and loyal fur babies Gizmo and
Come get your cards just as Gwen would have wanted! Coco; stepsons Chris Agate and Brad Agate; step-granddaughters
just as Gwen would have wanted!
Gwen leaves behind her beloved life partner Will Measures
Gwen leaves behind her beloved life partner Will Measures
Sonja Bloome, Tanya Ludwig, Jessica Agate, Samantha Agate, Hailey
and his daughter Dani; her sons Todd (Sarah), Ryan (three
done at The Anchor. and his daughter Dani; her sons Todd (Sarah), Ryan (three Agate, Rosanna Agate, Danielle Agate and Madison Agate; sisters
grandchildren Carter, Clara and Chole), Desmond and Dustin;
grandchildren Carter, Clara and Chole), Desmond and Dustin;
Debbie Kaczmar, Rose Murray, Peggy Beattie; brothers Robert
brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.
brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.
Kaczmar, George Kaczmar; and his beloved mother Annie; as well as
She was predeceased by her parents Clara and Alfred
She was predeceased by her parents Clara and Alfred
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR Pambrun. A letter from Heaven many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Willie loved being a jokester almost as much as he loved fishing.
Pambrun.
Either in his boat or on the ice in his hut with his wife by his side, he
A letter from Heaven
was a fisherman.
5040 3rd Ave. When tomorrow starts without me, February 15, 2020 at the Carrot Creek Community Hall from 1 pm to 4
He was predeceased by his father, John Kashmere.
When tomorrow starts without me,
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held on
and I’m not here to see,
and I’m not here to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes,
780-723-5787 I wish so much you wouldn’t cry, the way you did today, pm.
filled with tears for me.
filled with tears for me.
Donations may be made to any charity of your choice in his
I wish so much you wouldn’t cry, the way you did today,
memory.
While thinking of the many things, we didn’t get to say.
While thinking of the many things, we didn’t get to say.
I know how much you love me, as much as I love you,
I know how much you love me, as much as I love you,
And each time you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too.
And each time you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too. FINAL CARE ENTRUSTED TO
When tomorrow starts without me, FOOTHILLS MEMORIAL CHAPEL
When tomorrow starts without me,
don’t think we’re far apart,
don’t think we’re far apart, A Division Of The Caring Group Corp.
For every time you think of me, Edson 780.723.3575 Hinton 780.865.1234
For every time you think of me,
I’m right there in your heart. www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
I’m right there in your heart.
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