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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
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Free "Feel the Spirit Community Christmas Dinner”



Planned for December 18th People can also enjoy sleigh rides on the golf and drop offs at Repsol Place from 2 p.m.to 7
course from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Another outdoor p.m.
by Mikaela Kuefler activity taking place is snowshoeing, weather The Town of Edson will be collecting food and
permitting. cash donations for the Edson Food Bank and
The Town of Edson Family Community Santa will be appearing from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 other local organizations. Donations are not
Support Services (FCSS) is working in p.m. Parents are invited to take pictures of their mandatory. “If people can afford to give, it'll go
conjunction with the Olive Tree for the 7 annual children. back into the community,” said Byers.
th
Feel the Spirit Community Christmas Dinner. “Everything will be wheelchair accessible, Anyone wanting to volunteer to help serve or
The event is scheduled for December 18, running including the sleigh rides,” said Byers. clear tables can contact Tammy from the Olive
from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Edson and District Seniors and people with accessibility needs will Tree at (780) 723-3600.
Recreation Complex. have free transportation by calling the Senior's “We hope it'll be a little more appealing and
The free turkey dinner will be made by the Bus to book a ride at (780) 723-1122. The bus that everyone will feel welcome. We just want
Olive tree and will be available for the duration will be running from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. anyone and everyone to come,” said Byers.
on the event. Church choirs will be singing The Daycare bus will be doing regular pick-ups
throughout the day while people enjoy their
dinner.
“The Town of Edson has partnered with the 744 shoeboxes!
Olive Tree to help with expenses and make it a
bigger event, allowing more people to attend.
We're working really hard to deepen everyone's
sense of community and to help connect with
their neighbours. With the economy being a
struggle for people, we wanted this to be an open
ended Christmas invite for anyone who would
like to come and join us to celebrate the season,”
said Edson FCSS Manager Tanya Byers.
Families can take part in family fun and
holiday crafts from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The
Family and Parent Link Centre has planned
activities with recreation staff to take place
downstairs.
Families can make wreath and stocking
ornament crafts, colour, and decorate cookies.
Other activities include ball games and
Christmas story books. Tumbling mats will be
available for more active children.
“We plan on making the room interactive and Students from Yellowhead Koinonia Christian School Mary, Ava and Victoria display the shoeboxes they
fun for children to enjoy their time,” said Town packed for Operation Christmas Child. Fire Chief Al Schram, Firefighter Jaclyn Bergesen, Deputy Chief
of Edson Recreation and Culture Programmer Ali Tyler Robinson, Firefighter David Lidstone assisted this year with packing shoeboxes into crates for
Broda. delivery to the Operation Christmas Child provincial collection center in Calgary. This year the generous
people of Edson and surrounding area packed a total 744 shoeboxes!


THIS WEEK’S FEATURE

Edson Savings and Credit Union Ltd. is committed to assisting our members and
community to achieve financial well being.
Edson Savings and Credit Union Ltd. is currently seeking nominations for positions on Mint Homes Ltd.
the board of directors. Currently we have four positions available for nominations this
year. Two of these positions will be for a two year term and two of these positions will
be for a three year term.
If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors, please drop in to Edson
Credit Union to pick up your copy of the director’s handbook and nomination forms at
the reception desk.
There will be no call for nominations from the floor at the Annual General Meeting in
an effort to provide all candidates with an equal opportunity to review the director’s
roles, responsibilities, liabilities and qualifications/eligibility prior to accepting a
nomination.
The Nomination Committee will meet with prospective directors to answer any
questions or provide any information that is required. Please convey your interest to
the reception desk of Edson Credit Union and an appointment can be arranged.
Applications will be accepted until December 23, 2016.
Edson Savings and Credit Union Ltd.
4912 2nd Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1T6 780-723-4468
1024 sq. ft. bungalow floor plan. Great plan for a
corner lot with the garage off the side. Garage doors
could be put at the rear for a standard lot with a back
alley. A good starter home. The kitchen features room
for all the major appliances. The living room has two
large windows. Off the three-piece bath are the three
Thank you to my family who organized such a fantastic 90th bedrooms. A railing along the stairwell to the
Thank you to my family who organized such a fantastic 90th
birthday celebration for me at the Galloway Museum in
birthday celebration for me at the Galloway Museum in basement. The two car garage has two windows, a
October, and thank you to all the family and friends from near man door, and a 16'x8' overhead door.
October, and thank you to all the family and friends from near
and far who attended. So many precious memories and friends
and far who attended. So many precious memories and friends The basement is undeveloped except for the
from living in the Edson area for 65 years! Also, thanks to all mechanical room.
from living in the Edson area for 65 years! Also, thanks to all
the folks who assisted with food, both in baking and serving. Plan 2011568 Design@edesignsplans.ca
the folks who assisted with food, both in baking and serving.
I appreciate all the cards, letters and phone calls from those
I appreciate all the cards, letters and phone calls from those
unable to attend. I was so happy and excited to see everyone.
unable to attend. I was so happy and excited to see everyone.
Again, thank you all so much for making my big day special. Member of National Home Warranty Program
Again, thank you all so much for making my big day special.
Much love. Sincerely,
Much love. Sincerely, Phone: 780-723-2330
Fax: 780-723-5068
Dorothy Corser
Dorothy Corser Email: minthome@telusplanet.net
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