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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 2 MONDAY JULY 18, 2016 MONDAY JULY 4, 2016 PAGE 2
Gamers hit the streets in Edson
continued from front
As the player levels up, gaining experience, Edson has reacted to the release of the game.
the Pokémon that are found will have higher CP Another great part of the game is the ability it
(combat power) and have better HP (hit points), has to bring people out of their houses to walk
which determines how well the Pokémon will do around the town.
in battle. “The competitive nature of the game, as well
To catch a Pokémon the player must throw a as the incentive to catch more Pokémon, are the
Poké ball at the creature in order to catch it. For main reasons that I am walking around a park
the player to get more Poké balls, he or she must tonight,” Gosling said about what brought her to
travel to one of over fifteen Pokéstops in town, Kinsmen Park, “The exercise is fun, it's just part
including the plane in Centennial Park, the torch of the game.”
at the Legion, the library, and a few of the The Pokémon community in town continues to
churches. grow, which is evident through the Facebook
Also situated around town are “gyms”, which group “Pokémon GO Edson” that was created on
is where players choose one of three teams to July 9, and had 65 members by July 11. Meranda Parkin was out at Kinsmen Spray
compete for and use their Pokémon to battle Law officials have reminded people not to Park with Lylah Clark (2) and Deklyn Clark (4)
against players on other teams. There are five drive and to take safety precautions when using in the wagon. They were just getting ready to
head home after playing in the spray park.
gyms in town being Eddie the Squirrel and the the game. photo Deanna Mitchener
Tulip Memorial in Centennial Park, the post Niantic should be consulted for clarification
office, the area where the water tower once regarding the developer’s policies related to
Summers Drilling
stood, and Red Brick School. users playing Pokémon Go in regions where the Summers Drilling
Although the game hasn't been out for long, game has not officially launched yet.
Water Well Drilling
Edson players have been dedicating the majority Water Well Drilling
of their free time to catch all the Pokémon and
defend the gyms for their team. There have been
many that have lost full nights of sleep in an SPRING SPECIAL ON A proud Alberta business, since 1917,
A proud Alberta business, since 1917,
effort to level up and catch more powerful RADIUS EDGE DECKING Summers Drilling specializes in water well
Summers Drilling specializes in water well
Pokémon. drilling and water well repairs.
drilling and water well repairs.
5/4”x5” pressure treated, radius edge
“The interactive aspect of the game is really 5/4”x5” pressure treated, radius edge
decking available.
incredible. The unifying force of the Pokémon decking available.
Pure Lodgepole Pine.
community can be seen here tonight, as over Pure Lodgepole Pine.
8’ at $3.54 each;
twenty-five players have showed up to the park 8’ at $3.54 each;
10’ at $4.43 each;
tonight just because of a Facebook post about a 10’ at $4.43 each;
12’ at $5.94 each;
lure,” Katrina Gosling said while catching a 12’ at $5.94 each;
14’ at $6.93 each
14’ at $6.93 each
Rattata in Kinsmen Park on Sunday night.
“I am enthralled because I've never seen this
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780-723-9525
many people, my age, interact with one another Yellowhead ellowhead 780-723-9525 4405 50 str 780-963-1282
780-963-1282
4405 50 streeteet
Wood Products Inc.ood Products Inc.
craig@yellowheadwood.com
like this,” Gosling, a twenty year old Pokémon W craig@yellowheadwood.com Stony Plain, AB www.summersdrilling.com.summersdrilling.com
www
Stony Plain, AB
GO player, said about how the community of
Patterson’s Part Supply
Patterson’s Part Supply
60 years of memories
Open 7 Days a Week
Please join us in Open 7 Days a Week
Automotive, Heavy Duty,
celebrating the Automotive, Heavy Duty,
60th anniversary of
Ag Parts & Feed
Bill & Alison Velichko Ag Parts & Feed
Open House
Tea
Saturday,
July 23, 2016
1-4 pm
Kinsmen Hall
No Gifts Please
EDSON FAMILY DENTISTRY
ACCEPTING
NEW
PATIENTS Heavy Duty Service Parts Stocked Here
Brake Drums, Brake Shoes,
in our new Hardware Kits, S-Cams and
location many more items
5020 6th Ave. for your service needs.
780-723-5221 Mon-Fri 7-6; Sat 8-5; Sun 10-2
Mon-Fri 7-6; Sat 8-5; Sun 10-2
For an appointment please call
780-728-8803
Office hours Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am - 4:30 pm 780-728-8803
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 2 MONDAY JULY 18, 2016 MONDAY JULY 4, 2016 PAGE 2
Gamers hit the streets in Edson
continued from front
As the player levels up, gaining experience, Edson has reacted to the release of the game.
the Pokémon that are found will have higher CP Another great part of the game is the ability it
(combat power) and have better HP (hit points), has to bring people out of their houses to walk
which determines how well the Pokémon will do around the town.
in battle. “The competitive nature of the game, as well
To catch a Pokémon the player must throw a as the incentive to catch more Pokémon, are the
Poké ball at the creature in order to catch it. For main reasons that I am walking around a park
the player to get more Poké balls, he or she must tonight,” Gosling said about what brought her to
travel to one of over fifteen Pokéstops in town, Kinsmen Park, “The exercise is fun, it's just part
including the plane in Centennial Park, the torch of the game.”
at the Legion, the library, and a few of the The Pokémon community in town continues to
churches. grow, which is evident through the Facebook
Also situated around town are “gyms”, which group “Pokémon GO Edson” that was created on
is where players choose one of three teams to July 9, and had 65 members by July 11. Meranda Parkin was out at Kinsmen Spray
compete for and use their Pokémon to battle Law officials have reminded people not to Park with Lylah Clark (2) and Deklyn Clark (4)
against players on other teams. There are five drive and to take safety precautions when using in the wagon. They were just getting ready to
head home after playing in the spray park.
gyms in town being Eddie the Squirrel and the the game. photo Deanna Mitchener
Tulip Memorial in Centennial Park, the post Niantic should be consulted for clarification
office, the area where the water tower once regarding the developer’s policies related to
Summers Drilling
stood, and Red Brick School. users playing Pokémon Go in regions where the Summers Drilling
Although the game hasn't been out for long, game has not officially launched yet.
Water Well Drilling
Edson players have been dedicating the majority Water Well Drilling
of their free time to catch all the Pokémon and
defend the gyms for their team. There have been
many that have lost full nights of sleep in an SPRING SPECIAL ON A proud Alberta business, since 1917,
A proud Alberta business, since 1917,
effort to level up and catch more powerful RADIUS EDGE DECKING Summers Drilling specializes in water well
Summers Drilling specializes in water well
Pokémon. drilling and water well repairs.
drilling and water well repairs.
5/4”x5” pressure treated, radius edge
“The interactive aspect of the game is really 5/4”x5” pressure treated, radius edge
decking available.
incredible. The unifying force of the Pokémon decking available.
Pure Lodgepole Pine.
community can be seen here tonight, as over Pure Lodgepole Pine.
8’ at $3.54 each;
twenty-five players have showed up to the park 8’ at $3.54 each;
10’ at $4.43 each;
tonight just because of a Facebook post about a 10’ at $4.43 each;
12’ at $5.94 each;
lure,” Katrina Gosling said while catching a 12’ at $5.94 each;
14’ at $6.93 each
14’ at $6.93 each
Rattata in Kinsmen Park on Sunday night.
“I am enthralled because I've never seen this
Y
780-723-9525
many people, my age, interact with one another Yellowhead ellowhead 780-723-9525 4405 50 str 780-963-1282
780-963-1282
4405 50 streeteet
Wood Products Inc.ood Products Inc.
craig@yellowheadwood.com
like this,” Gosling, a twenty year old Pokémon W craig@yellowheadwood.com Stony Plain, AB www.summersdrilling.com.summersdrilling.com
www
Stony Plain, AB
GO player, said about how the community of
Patterson’s Part Supply
Patterson’s Part Supply
60 years of memories
Open 7 Days a Week
Please join us in Open 7 Days a Week
Automotive, Heavy Duty,
celebrating the Automotive, Heavy Duty,
60th anniversary of
Ag Parts & Feed
Bill & Alison Velichko Ag Parts & Feed
Open House
Tea
Saturday,
July 23, 2016
1-4 pm
Kinsmen Hall
No Gifts Please
EDSON FAMILY DENTISTRY
ACCEPTING
NEW
PATIENTS Heavy Duty Service Parts Stocked Here
Brake Drums, Brake Shoes,
in our new Hardware Kits, S-Cams and
location many more items
5020 6th Ave. for your service needs.
780-723-5221 Mon-Fri 7-6; Sat 8-5; Sun 10-2
Mon-Fri 7-6; Sat 8-5; Sun 10-2
For an appointment please call
780-728-8803
Office hours Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am - 4:30 pm 780-728-8803
