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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 2 MONDAY JULY 4, 2016
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY APRIL 23, 2018 PAGE 5
290 attend Annual Wild Sheep Foundation event
by Deanna Mitchener group is a volunteer. We have 15 people and it said, "I have been coming to this event for the
takes a lot of work from a lot of people to make past four years now. I like how they raise money
With 290 people attending this year, the annual this event happen each year. We couldn't do it and put it back into the community. They always
Wild Sheep Foundation fundraising event was without all the wonderful volunteers," said put on a great event and do a lot with the youth
something to be seen. Johannson. in the community."
The event was held at the Edson Royal Tyler Sedzer, one of the guests at the event,
Canadian Legion on April 14.
The auctions included some pretty big-ticket
items with at least 40 items in the live auction
alone ranging from prints and rifles to hunting
safaris in Africa. There was a five day hunt in
New Zealand, a Yukon moose hunt, a 10 day
mountain goat hunt, a cougar hunt, world class
white sturgeon fishing, and goose hunting.
Along with plenty of wonderful silent auction
items to bid on there was surely something for
everyone that attended the event.
Jim Bollock has been the auctioneer since the
event first started 13 years ago and continues to
do an amazing job. After the auction was over
guests could enjoy some dancing by D.J.
Dynamic Entertainment (Shawn Holden).
Arne Johannson, co-chairman of the Wild
Sheep Foundation, said, "We have one main A large crowd gathered into the Edson Royal Canadian Legion on April 14 in support of the annual Wild
fundraiser each year. The Wild Sheep Foundation Sheep Foundation Fundraiser. photo Deanna Mitchener
is a conservation group who's goal is to keeping
sheep on the mountain. We do a lot of stuff with
the youth groups and high school students, and
we work on projects together."
"It's a conservation organization and its also a
hunting organization —hunting is part of
conservation," said Johannson. "We do this
fundraiser through our affiliate chapter, the main
chapter is located in Red Deer for the Wild
Sheep Foundation of Alberta."
"We have a lot of fun doing this event and
staying involved. We have 40 live auction items
and around 70 silent auction items. We have
great cooperation from the community, they
donate what they can and it really helps," said
Johannson.
"Supper was a nice roast beef and ham dinner
with all the trimmings; they always put together
a great meal at the Legion. We would like to
thank the community and all the people who Arne Johannson Co-Chairman and Jim Bollock the auctioneer standing beside a print at the annual Wild
took the time to come out. Everybody in our
Sheep Foundation fundraiser held at the Edson Royal Canadian Legion on April 14. photo Deanna
Mitchener
Town appoints to Multiplex
Steering Committee
During their April 17 meeting of Town Council Fatal Collision on Highway 32
appointed Councillor Wilkinson and Councillor
Bevan to the Steering Committee for the On April 16th at 5:20 pm the Edson RCMP Emergency Services remained on scene and
Recreational Multiplex Facility Project. were called to the scene of a motor vehicle Highway 32 was closed in both directions.
This followed a secret ballot process to collision involving a pick up truck and a semi Police advised motorist to use an alternate
determine the candidates. truck carrying an oversized load. The male route as Highway 32 was closed for three
The Steering Committee is comprised of the driver and lone occupant of the pick up truck hours.
Mayors, CAOs, and two Councillors from the was pronounced deceased on scene. The The cause of the collision is not yet known
Town of Edson and Yellowhead County. driver of the semi truck was not injured. however, all possible factors are being
The collision occurred on Highway 32 just investigated.
north of Secondary Highway 748. Police and No further details are available at this time.
Offering all your on-site safety services EDSON DRY CLEANERS
To the MacKay and area friends - Drug & Alcohol Testing
FOR RENT
who gave me such a proper send - Audio metric hearing test FOR RENT
- Respirator Mask Fit Testing
off on March 30, THANK YOU!
Operating in Edson area for 14+ Years
Approx.
Peter and I had many treasured Approx.
times with you. This get together Available by appointment /
1,000 sq. ft.
was the same. Mobile testing 1,000 sq. ft.
Special thanks to Darlene and Ken 110 - 50 Street
110 - 50 Street
Kossman for so generously
providing drinks.
I intend to keep in touch with all of
780-517-2727
you. #101B 4813 4th Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1V8 780-517-2727
Phone: 780-728-5437
(David)
Sharon Rausch Website: www.mobilemedical.ca (David)
info@mobilemedical.ca
PAGE 2 MONDAY JULY 4, 2016
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY APRIL 23, 2018 PAGE 5
290 attend Annual Wild Sheep Foundation event
by Deanna Mitchener group is a volunteer. We have 15 people and it said, "I have been coming to this event for the
takes a lot of work from a lot of people to make past four years now. I like how they raise money
With 290 people attending this year, the annual this event happen each year. We couldn't do it and put it back into the community. They always
Wild Sheep Foundation fundraising event was without all the wonderful volunteers," said put on a great event and do a lot with the youth
something to be seen. Johannson. in the community."
The event was held at the Edson Royal Tyler Sedzer, one of the guests at the event,
Canadian Legion on April 14.
The auctions included some pretty big-ticket
items with at least 40 items in the live auction
alone ranging from prints and rifles to hunting
safaris in Africa. There was a five day hunt in
New Zealand, a Yukon moose hunt, a 10 day
mountain goat hunt, a cougar hunt, world class
white sturgeon fishing, and goose hunting.
Along with plenty of wonderful silent auction
items to bid on there was surely something for
everyone that attended the event.
Jim Bollock has been the auctioneer since the
event first started 13 years ago and continues to
do an amazing job. After the auction was over
guests could enjoy some dancing by D.J.
Dynamic Entertainment (Shawn Holden).
Arne Johannson, co-chairman of the Wild
Sheep Foundation, said, "We have one main A large crowd gathered into the Edson Royal Canadian Legion on April 14 in support of the annual Wild
fundraiser each year. The Wild Sheep Foundation Sheep Foundation Fundraiser. photo Deanna Mitchener
is a conservation group who's goal is to keeping
sheep on the mountain. We do a lot of stuff with
the youth groups and high school students, and
we work on projects together."
"It's a conservation organization and its also a
hunting organization —hunting is part of
conservation," said Johannson. "We do this
fundraiser through our affiliate chapter, the main
chapter is located in Red Deer for the Wild
Sheep Foundation of Alberta."
"We have a lot of fun doing this event and
staying involved. We have 40 live auction items
and around 70 silent auction items. We have
great cooperation from the community, they
donate what they can and it really helps," said
Johannson.
"Supper was a nice roast beef and ham dinner
with all the trimmings; they always put together
a great meal at the Legion. We would like to
thank the community and all the people who Arne Johannson Co-Chairman and Jim Bollock the auctioneer standing beside a print at the annual Wild
took the time to come out. Everybody in our
Sheep Foundation fundraiser held at the Edson Royal Canadian Legion on April 14. photo Deanna
Mitchener
Town appoints to Multiplex
Steering Committee
During their April 17 meeting of Town Council Fatal Collision on Highway 32
appointed Councillor Wilkinson and Councillor
Bevan to the Steering Committee for the On April 16th at 5:20 pm the Edson RCMP Emergency Services remained on scene and
Recreational Multiplex Facility Project. were called to the scene of a motor vehicle Highway 32 was closed in both directions.
This followed a secret ballot process to collision involving a pick up truck and a semi Police advised motorist to use an alternate
determine the candidates. truck carrying an oversized load. The male route as Highway 32 was closed for three
The Steering Committee is comprised of the driver and lone occupant of the pick up truck hours.
Mayors, CAOs, and two Councillors from the was pronounced deceased on scene. The The cause of the collision is not yet known
Town of Edson and Yellowhead County. driver of the semi truck was not injured. however, all possible factors are being
The collision occurred on Highway 32 just investigated.
north of Secondary Highway 748. Police and No further details are available at this time.
Offering all your on-site safety services EDSON DRY CLEANERS
To the MacKay and area friends - Drug & Alcohol Testing
FOR RENT
who gave me such a proper send - Audio metric hearing test FOR RENT
- Respirator Mask Fit Testing
off on March 30, THANK YOU!
Operating in Edson area for 14+ Years
Approx.
Peter and I had many treasured Approx.
times with you. This get together Available by appointment /
1,000 sq. ft.
was the same. Mobile testing 1,000 sq. ft.
Special thanks to Darlene and Ken 110 - 50 Street
110 - 50 Street
Kossman for so generously
providing drinks.
I intend to keep in touch with all of
780-517-2727
you. #101B 4813 4th Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1V8 780-517-2727
Phone: 780-728-5437
(David)
Sharon Rausch Website: www.mobilemedical.ca (David)
info@mobilemedical.ca
