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Winter Wonderland event after parade draws big crowd
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conjunction with the Chamber to put on a Winter Wonderland by contacting the Chamber tell us what they liked and didn't like,” said
Winter Wonderland. The fun outdoor event had or the Boys and Girls Club. “I hope people can Bevan.
activities such as hay rides, bonfires, and
tobogganing. Kids were also given the
opportunity to sit with Santa and have their
picture taken.
Various volunteers made the event happen and
helped hand out hot chocolate, coffee, cookies,
and hot dogs. The event was so popular that the
club ran out of hot beverages and gave out 400-
500 hot dogs. “They had to go back and get
more. It was pretty awesome,” said Valliere-
Kowalchuk.
People could also listen to music, played by a
DJ and could participate in the 'Pay it Forward'
draw. This draw let people nominate a deserving
family to win $50 Edson Bucks. Six draws were
made.
“The response we got from people is 'What a
great idea'. Let's do it again next year and make it
bigger and better. Now, people know what will
be here for next year. I think we'll have a few
more people sticking around,” said Trevor
Bevan, director with the Boys and Girls Club. Volunteers hand out snacks and beverages during the Winter Wonderland at the Boys and
People are invited to suggest new ideas for the Girls Club after the parade on December 2. photo Mikaela Kuefler

Town Council prepares for new budget year




by Adrienne Tait SOAs for 3/4 road crush, winter gravel, and pit January 2017.
run gravel.
Standing Offer Agreements A.Gering was awarded the 2017 sand SOA. Property Tax Exemptions
At the December 6 council meeting, in The 2017 water treatment chemicals SOA Council voted in favour of granting a
preparation for the new year and new budget, was awarded to Clear Tech Industries. property tax exemption status for SCOPE
council awarded several SOA (Standing Offer The 2017 janitorial services SOA was awarded residences at 5016, 11 Ave. and 5012, 11 Ave.
Agreements). After reviewing the tenders the to Tetra Clean Inc. effective 2017 for a maximum of three
following contracts were awarded: Fire Council also directed administration to consecutive years. SCOPE submitted a
extinguisher SOA was awarded to Helmig. renew the electricity contract with ENMAX request for the exemption under section
McPhee Construction was awarded the Energy for a five year term beginning in 362(1)(n)(iii) of the Municipal Government
Act.

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