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ENERGY 135 turn out for First Responder Dinner and Dance
EDUCATION by Deanna Mitchener the 911 operators, and all the Well on February 5, two first responders do for us. photo Ana Manning

14th Annual Run of Hope IN ACTION! people that play a significant role community members Kevin Kevin was the Master of
We don't often think about all
set for October 4 the first responders when we when we are faced with Zahara and Kristie Gomuwka put Ceremonies for the evening and
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County see page 19-22 come upon an accident. First We are often so focused on the Dinner and Dance and invited all each of the first responder units
developing responders like ambulance victims and their families we first responders along with the that attended were made to feel
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AUCTIONS Edson and Local RCMP and Edson’s Fire Department were among the many first responder groups that attended the First Responders Dinner
Area’s Best and Dance held on February 5. The event offered an opportunity to socialize and for community members to come out to show their

Source for appreciation. photo Deanna Mitchener
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