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Unique Gifts & More 306 Main Street, Edson November hours: Mon, Tues, Weds, Fri 10am-6pm; Ph: 780-723-3350
Ph: 780-723-3350
306 Main Street, Edson
Thurs 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun noon-4pm
SPECIAL
Christmas EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
The Weekly Anchor
CALL
FOR AN
Win A EDITION The Weekly APPOINTMENT
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK Greetings & More! MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2020 WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM VOL. 29, NO. 5 780-723-5787 Emp Jadon is
Letters to Santa,
SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS
780-723-5787
Employee of the Monthloyee of the Month
VOL. 31, NO. 45
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
Fundraiser receives Day Gift! Employee of the Monthyee of the Month October’s
Emplo
Employee
IN PAPER
Jadon is
of the
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! CONTEST! 2016! October’s Month
Employee
of the
see story page 7 RCMP Month
ENERGY & OIL REMEMBRANCE “Edson is a very safe community": SSgt. Delisle
REMEMBRANCE
Day
Day
FEATURE:
WELLNESS CHAMBER Nov. 11 Most violent crimes involve people who know each other
ENERGY
Town hosts
Mother Son
PROJECT Rotary Kicks TOWN 2019 ‘Lest we by Shaylyn Thornton statistics for Edson, as well as “We are sufficiently staffed to related disturbances, or calls that
EDUCATION
would fall under the Mental
Soirée...
goals within the town. There was meet the challenges.”
Business
Delisle then shared some crime Health Act (MHA) involving
On October 28, Staff Sergeant also a question and answer
Awards
IN ACTION!
into Gala... Forget’ Christian Delisle, Detachment session in which locals could ask statistics. In 2019, the people in crisis.
Delisle said that, regarding
detachment received 6,258 calls
Commander for Edson, held an questions.
Gear see pages 25-28 SEE INSIDE RCMP virtual Town Hall. Delisle opened the meeting by for service, 60% of which were violence, “Edson is a very safe
The Town Hall was presented talking about the detachment's from the municipality. He said community.” Most violent
see pages 4, 12-13
on Zoom and broadcast live on staffing. They have 23 officers, that most calls fell in the crimes involve people who know
COVID-19 social media, and involved 17 of which are municipal and 6 disturbance category, with each other, whereas random
P.C. PARTY Delisle presenting some crime being provincial. Delisle said, reports of property crime, drug- continued pg 2
see page 8
Covid Cases
see pages 23 to 27 Increase in
FARM & FIELD Edson...
News and Views
Vanessa Bergan with her three children and Sam Blackett took advantage of the warmer weather recently. "We are social distancing
from a lot of people, but it is so hard," said Blackett. photo Deanna Mitchener Alberta see page 4
Break-in and Fire Culture Days HALLOWEEN
see pgs 24-25
at Niton Petro-Can LEAP
Society hosts
Letter to the Editor: Halloween continued pg 2
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore fun...
continued pg 11
- MLA Long see page 8
Budget
released...
Bonhomme COMMENT
Edson and Area’s Best
Winter Carnival
Source for Real Estate Take
Look inside to see WE ARE CLOSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30WE ARE CLOSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30 We Love our Community, We love our Clients, We love our Team
the best in real estate Time to For the Health and Safety of all involved, we are offering Curb Side Pick Up,
and agents in our area. Appointments can be made by phone or Facebook.Appointments can be made by phone or Facebook. By Appointment Only. Please Call 780-723-3618 to set up an appointment.
Remember... We will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19 We will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19
Town of Edson FCSS, working together with Deanna Mitchener at the Weekly Anchor, Edson Fire, and community partners hosted a pandemic threat has ended. Thank You.pandemic threat has ended. Thank You. From our Hearts to Yours…. Stay Healthy, Follow the Health Recommendations,
Thymes Twowo
Thymes Two
306 Main Street, Edson
306 Main Street, Edson
Drive-By Halloween Seniors Parade the afternoon of October 31. Seniors were eager to see all the wonderfully decorated vehicles Thymes T Ph: 780-723-3350 Love those around you and restore. We will see each other very soon
Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
Unique Gifts & More
Precious see page 6 and costumes. photo Deanna Mitchener New Hours Mon-Fri 10am-4pm; Thurs 10am-5:30pm; Sat 10am-3pm (Closed Sundays and Holidays)
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments...
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: Watches 30% Off! *Some Restrictions Apply*
Gala Service questions EDSON Store hours: (closed Sundays and holidays)(closed Sundays and holidays)
Ambulance
Store hours: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Thursday 10am-5:30pm, Saturday 10am-3pm
...see page 8 780-725-9739 PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
ARE BACK AT
The Weekly Anchor (1995) LTD.
CALL TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT 780-723-5787 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta photo Cassie Kushniruk
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
The Weekly Anchor
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Snow has Arrived!! So has our Winter Gear!!
DROP IN AND SEE!
DROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787
Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm; Sat 10am to 5pm
WOK BOX EDSON Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm; Sat 10am to 5pm Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
Main Street, Edson
DELIVER Brendon 780-723-6677 AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
780-723-6677
Brendon
For all your glass and window needs
AMI Preferred Service Centre
4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042
*subject to change
Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Thursday 10am-5:30pm, Saturday 10am-3pm
Lauretta Alaina Angela
Lauretta
Angela
Alaina
16 - Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,8,9,12,13,16
24 - Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,7,10,11,14,15,18,20,21,24
CALL
FOR AN
APPOINTMENT
and writing skills
accurate, and good
If you are reliable,
- Some evening work
- Good communication
with a computer, email:
The Weekly Anchor
5040 3rd Ave,
Edson
780-723-5787
Edson Fire
Dept gets new
ONLY A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!Y A FEW MINUTES; DROP IN AND SEE!
ONL
Duty Officer
truck...
Canadian
Alberta
Small Business
Business of
Media Circulation
of the Year 2009 Award Winner
the Year 2010
Audit
Association
-Ask us about bubble appointments-
STAFF WRITER WANTED
The Weekly Anchor
HELP
- Good communication
Thymes Twowo
Thymes TwoThymes TwoThymes Two WANTED with a computer, email:
Thymes T
and writing skills
- Some evening work
If you are reliable,
accurate, and good
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NOT ESSENTIAL
CHRISTMAS Christmas has arrived at Thymes Two! dana@weeklyanchor.com
dana@weeklyanchor.com
Unique Gifts & More
Unique Gifts & More 306 Main Street, Edson November hours: Mon, Tues, Weds, Fri 10am-6pm; Ph: 780-723-3350
Ph: 780-723-3350
306 Main Street, Edson
Thurs 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun noon-4pm
SPECIAL
Christmas EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
The Weekly Anchor
CALL
FOR AN
Win A EDITION The Weekly APPOINTMENT
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK Greetings & More! MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2020 WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM VOL. 29, NO. 5 780-723-5787 Emp Jadon is
Letters to Santa,
SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS
780-723-5787
Employee of the Monthloyee of the Month
VOL. 31, NO. 45
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
Fundraiser receives Day Gift! Employee of the Monthyee of the Month October’s
Emplo
Employee
IN PAPER
Jadon is
of the
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! CONTEST! 2016! October’s Month
Employee
of the
see story page 7 RCMP Month
ENERGY & OIL REMEMBRANCE “Edson is a very safe community": SSgt. Delisle
REMEMBRANCE
Day
Day
FEATURE:
WELLNESS CHAMBER Nov. 11 Most violent crimes involve people who know each other
ENERGY
Town hosts
Mother Son
PROJECT Rotary Kicks TOWN 2019 ‘Lest we by Shaylyn Thornton statistics for Edson, as well as “We are sufficiently staffed to related disturbances, or calls that
EDUCATION
would fall under the Mental
Soirée...
goals within the town. There was meet the challenges.”
Business
Delisle then shared some crime Health Act (MHA) involving
On October 28, Staff Sergeant also a question and answer
Awards
IN ACTION!
into Gala... Forget’ Christian Delisle, Detachment session in which locals could ask statistics. In 2019, the people in crisis.
Delisle said that, regarding
detachment received 6,258 calls
Commander for Edson, held an questions.
Gear see pages 25-28 SEE INSIDE RCMP virtual Town Hall. Delisle opened the meeting by for service, 60% of which were violence, “Edson is a very safe
The Town Hall was presented talking about the detachment's from the municipality. He said community.” Most violent
see pages 4, 12-13
on Zoom and broadcast live on staffing. They have 23 officers, that most calls fell in the crimes involve people who know
COVID-19 social media, and involved 17 of which are municipal and 6 disturbance category, with each other, whereas random
P.C. PARTY Delisle presenting some crime being provincial. Delisle said, reports of property crime, drug- continued pg 2
see page 8
Covid Cases
see pages 23 to 27 Increase in
FARM & FIELD Edson...
News and Views
Vanessa Bergan with her three children and Sam Blackett took advantage of the warmer weather recently. "We are social distancing
from a lot of people, but it is so hard," said Blackett. photo Deanna Mitchener Alberta see page 4
Break-in and Fire Culture Days HALLOWEEN
see pgs 24-25
at Niton Petro-Can LEAP
Society hosts
Letter to the Editor: Halloween continued pg 2
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore fun...
continued pg 11
- MLA Long see page 8
Budget
released...
Bonhomme COMMENT
Edson and Area’s Best
Winter Carnival
Source for Real Estate Take
Look inside to see WE ARE CLOSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30WE ARE CLOSED TEMPORARILY STARTING MARCH 30 We Love our Community, We love our Clients, We love our Team
the best in real estate Time to For the Health and Safety of all involved, we are offering Curb Side Pick Up,
and agents in our area. Appointments can be made by phone or Facebook.Appointments can be made by phone or Facebook. By Appointment Only. Please Call 780-723-3618 to set up an appointment.
Remember... We will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19 We will be resuming normal operations after the COVID-19
Town of Edson FCSS, working together with Deanna Mitchener at the Weekly Anchor, Edson Fire, and community partners hosted a pandemic threat has ended. Thank You.pandemic threat has ended. Thank You. From our Hearts to Yours…. Stay Healthy, Follow the Health Recommendations,
Thymes Twowo
Thymes Two
306 Main Street, Edson
306 Main Street, Edson
Drive-By Halloween Seniors Parade the afternoon of October 31. Seniors were eager to see all the wonderfully decorated vehicles Thymes T Ph: 780-723-3350 Love those around you and restore. We will see each other very soon
Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & More
Unique Gifts & More
Precious see page 6 and costumes. photo Deanna Mitchener New Hours Mon-Fri 10am-4pm; Thurs 10am-5:30pm; Sat 10am-3pm (Closed Sundays and Holidays)
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments...
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: Watches 30% Off! *Some Restrictions Apply*
Gala Service questions EDSON Store hours: (closed Sundays and holidays)(closed Sundays and holidays)
Ambulance
Store hours: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Thursday 10am-5:30pm, Saturday 10am-3pm
...see page 8 780-725-9739 PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
ARE BACK AT
The Weekly Anchor (1995) LTD.
CALL TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT 780-723-5787 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta photo Cassie Kushniruk
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
The Weekly Anchor
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Snow has Arrived!! So has our Winter Gear!!
DROP IN AND SEE!
DROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787
Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm; Sat 10am to 5pm
WOK BOX EDSON Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm; Sat 10am to 5pm Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
Main Street, Edson
DELIVER Brendon 780-723-6677 AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
780-723-6677
Brendon
For all your glass and window needs
AMI Preferred Service Centre
4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042
*subject to change
Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Thursday 10am-5:30pm, Saturday 10am-3pm
Lauretta Alaina Angela
Lauretta
Angela
Alaina
16 - Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,8,9,12,13,16
24 - Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,7,10,11,14,15,18,20,21,24
CALL
FOR AN
APPOINTMENT
and writing skills
accurate, and good
If you are reliable,
- Some evening work
- Good communication
with a computer, email:
