Hazardous Waste Facility Receives Grant
Drive-through hazardous waste facility. The Edson and District Recycling Society was the recipient of a $20,000 grant to be used towards the development of a hazardous waste facility. Anne Auriat of the Edson and District Recycling Society accepts a $20,000 grant presented by West Yellowhead MLA and Minister of the Environment and Sustainable Resources, Robin Campbell. See the Sept 8, 2014 issue of the Weekly Anchor for the full...
Read MoreEDRS takes part in Abcrc “love to recycle” program
Ian McInnes Friday, August 29, 2014 9:04:34 MDT AM Abcrc (Alberta beverage container recycling corporation). The Abcrc’s “love to recycle” program strives to match collectors with producers, and last week Abcrc were in town to make a video. We were informed that filming took part at Pinegrove School, Westhaven School, Beerland Bottle Depot and Galloway Station Museum. “The EDRS started a program last fall in that two high school students that are employed by the EDRS, visit four schools in town Dakin, Pine Grove, Parkland and Westhaven every couple of weeks and pickup their...
Read MoreChristmas Appreciation Day
Edson Recycle Depot hosted a Christmas meal with all the trimmings on December 11. Santa swung by to see everyone. Wally McMorran said, “Every year the Recycle Depot hosts a Christmas meal for all seniors and the community as an appreciation day and a way of saying thank you.” Pictured is Barb Ashwell chatting with Santa about her list....
Read MoreCommunity garden guru enlightens Edson
The Edson Leader Thursday, November 7th, 2013 Edson and area residents heard from the guru of community gardens Ron Berezan last Tuesday evening about the benefits of community gardens. Around 25 residents attended the Galloway Station Museum session on Nov. 5 hosted by Berezan. He said before a community garden is considered there are six components that have to be considered: • A membership structure. • Membership agreement/policies. • Dues [considered]. • Decision making/leadership. • Common/private spaces. • Maintenance of common areas. A community garden is made up of a physical layout...
Read MoreRegion Seeks 90% Waste Reduction
The Hinton Parklander – Martin Wissmath Monday, October 14th, 2013 Mayors In the Yellowhead region signed an agreement last week to coordinate their efforts to reduce waste. Hinton Mayor Ian Duncan, Edson Mayor Greg Pasychny, Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland and Yellowhead County Mayor Gerald Soroka gathered at the Hinton Government Centre with representatives from the four municipalities for a lunch barbecue Oct. 9 followed by a signing in the main foyer. The agreement expands the mandate of the West Yellowhead Regional Waste Management Authority to commit to recycling and ...
Read MoreHelp unloading on Senior’s Day
The Anchor Mon, October 7th, 2013 Marion Dowdell has some help with her recycling from Karyn Callioux on October 1 during Senior’s Day at the Edson Recycle Depot. Marion said “I love to come and have a nice cup of coffee as we don’t drink coffee at home anymore. My husband’s back is shot, so we really appreciate the help when it comes to unloading our car with recyclable items.”...
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