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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
Meet Your Local Edson Firefighter
by Natalie Rau Cpt. Bethge was also a former
Kinsmen and Citizen on Patrol
Welcome to the first installment of member and had this to say about
“Meet Your Local Edson volunteering, “Through the fire
Firefighter”. Our first candidate is department we have the pleasure of
Captain Steve Bethge. working with many other groups.
Steve has been an Edson We love to visit the seniors in long
Firefighter for 11 years now. He term care, we do first aid for events
became interested in becoming a like Eddie's Big Run and the
firefighter as his father was a Adventure Race at Willmore Park.
firefighter and he has always been This year I was able to help
interested in Protective Services and organize the Fire vs RCMP charity
giving back to the community. hockey game that raised funds for
When asked what drew him to the *Sheepdog Lodge and supplies
volunteer work, Bethge replied, “I for the Edson Food Bank.”
enjoy being part of the community. Bethge said his favourite part
It really allows you to experience about being an Edson Firefighter is
everything the town has to offer the camaraderie, everyone works
when you're involved at that level. as a team, and it's a real family
You meet some great people and at atmosphere. “Joining the Fire
the end of the day you feel like Department has been one of the
you've made a difference”. most rewarding things I've done. Meet your local Edson Firefighter: Captain Steve Bethge. photo Natalie Rau
Steve originally hails from While we do experience some
Hughenden, Alberta and he came to tragic incidents from time to time,
Edson for a job with the local radio we have a great support system in
station and fell in love with the place through the department and an Edson Firefighter, stop in at the cabin retreat for Combat Veterans
community. He now works for the it's very rewarding to be able to Edson Fire Hall and see Chief Tyler and First Responders to reconnect
Town of Edson in a help others in their time of need.” Robinson. and recuperate with their families
communications role. If you are interested in becoming *Sheepdog Lodge is a rustic log and/or themselves.
Former NHL player speaks out on mental health issues in sports
Bob Wilke and Shawn O'Grady at I Got Mind: Edson Tour with Bikers Against Bullying and community members. photo Brianne Benson
by Brianne Benson One of the biggest contributions to mental When asked what advice he had for parents and
health issues in sports is what Wilkie refers to as coaches Wilkie said, “To be in a position of
Former NHL hockey player Bob Wilkie came a power differential. This refers to relationships power you must be aware of your messaging,
to Edson as part of the 'I Got Mind' company he in which one person has more power than the more importantly the body language of the
founded in 2008 to help raise awareness and other. receivers of this information”. He also
support for mental health issues in sports related Common examples include coach to player, recommends “setting up accountability measures
environments. parent to player, and confident player to less for coaches, with boundaries and consequences
Community members gathered at Holy confident player. Unfortunately, these for crossing those boundaries”.
Redeemer Junior/Senior High School on the imbalanced relationships sometimes result in the To wrap up the presentation with a hopeful
evening of October 3 to witness the presentation. mistreatment of the person with less power. light, he spoke about how the one thing that
Many dignitaries from the Edson and Although the intentions of parents and coaches continues to have a positive affect on those living
Yellowhead County areas were present, as well who want to see children succeed are positive, with mental health issues is having positive
as a group from Bikers Against Bullying. their high emotions can sometimes result in connections and support systems. He calls it the
Wilkie believes it is especially important to yelling or screaming in the stands or by the power of a tribe.
speak to youth in the sporting world about bench and using shame or guilt to motivate Isolation often erodes brain development
mental health, because they can undergo fear of players. whereas human connections help develop and
unmet expectations, striving for perfection, and For Wilke these power differentials were so regulate the brain. People who live with mental
pressure from parents, coaches, or peers due to misused that he went through verbal and physical health issues need support systems and to know
their involvement in sports. abuse from coaches, horrendous hazing from they're not alone. That is why it is so important
Too much of these pressures can result in peers, and humiliation by coaches, peers, and his to rid society of the stigma towards them, so that
children like Wilkie having misplaced anger peer's parents. they may all feel comfortable asking for help.
towards others, flocking with other unhappy For a young child who simply loves to play For more information on Bob Wilkie and I Got
players and quitting, or a dissociating sometimes sports, these behaviors can damage their love for Mind visit igotmind.ca.
by use of drugs. the game, and for themselves.
PAGE 6 MONDAY OCTOBER 14, 2019 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 PAGE 11
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
Meet Your Local Edson Firefighter
by Natalie Rau Cpt. Bethge was also a former
Kinsmen and Citizen on Patrol
Welcome to the first installment of member and had this to say about
“Meet Your Local Edson volunteering, “Through the fire
Firefighter”. Our first candidate is department we have the pleasure of
Captain Steve Bethge. working with many other groups.
Steve has been an Edson We love to visit the seniors in long
Firefighter for 11 years now. He term care, we do first aid for events
became interested in becoming a like Eddie's Big Run and the
firefighter as his father was a Adventure Race at Willmore Park.
firefighter and he has always been This year I was able to help
interested in Protective Services and organize the Fire vs RCMP charity
giving back to the community. hockey game that raised funds for
When asked what drew him to the *Sheepdog Lodge and supplies
volunteer work, Bethge replied, “I for the Edson Food Bank.”
enjoy being part of the community. Bethge said his favourite part
It really allows you to experience about being an Edson Firefighter is
everything the town has to offer the camaraderie, everyone works
when you're involved at that level. as a team, and it's a real family
You meet some great people and at atmosphere. “Joining the Fire
the end of the day you feel like Department has been one of the
you've made a difference”. most rewarding things I've done. Meet your local Edson Firefighter: Captain Steve Bethge. photo Natalie Rau
Steve originally hails from While we do experience some
Hughenden, Alberta and he came to tragic incidents from time to time,
Edson for a job with the local radio we have a great support system in
station and fell in love with the place through the department and an Edson Firefighter, stop in at the cabin retreat for Combat Veterans
community. He now works for the it's very rewarding to be able to Edson Fire Hall and see Chief Tyler and First Responders to reconnect
Town of Edson in a help others in their time of need.” Robinson. and recuperate with their families
communications role. If you are interested in becoming *Sheepdog Lodge is a rustic log and/or themselves.
Former NHL player speaks out on mental health issues in sports
Bob Wilke and Shawn O'Grady at I Got Mind: Edson Tour with Bikers Against Bullying and community members. photo Brianne Benson
by Brianne Benson One of the biggest contributions to mental When asked what advice he had for parents and
health issues in sports is what Wilkie refers to as coaches Wilkie said, “To be in a position of
Former NHL hockey player Bob Wilkie came a power differential. This refers to relationships power you must be aware of your messaging,
to Edson as part of the 'I Got Mind' company he in which one person has more power than the more importantly the body language of the
founded in 2008 to help raise awareness and other. receivers of this information”. He also
support for mental health issues in sports related Common examples include coach to player, recommends “setting up accountability measures
environments. parent to player, and confident player to less for coaches, with boundaries and consequences
Community members gathered at Holy confident player. Unfortunately, these for crossing those boundaries”.
Redeemer Junior/Senior High School on the imbalanced relationships sometimes result in the To wrap up the presentation with a hopeful
evening of October 3 to witness the presentation. mistreatment of the person with less power. light, he spoke about how the one thing that
Many dignitaries from the Edson and Although the intentions of parents and coaches continues to have a positive affect on those living
Yellowhead County areas were present, as well who want to see children succeed are positive, with mental health issues is having positive
as a group from Bikers Against Bullying. their high emotions can sometimes result in connections and support systems. He calls it the
Wilkie believes it is especially important to yelling or screaming in the stands or by the power of a tribe.
speak to youth in the sporting world about bench and using shame or guilt to motivate Isolation often erodes brain development
mental health, because they can undergo fear of players. whereas human connections help develop and
unmet expectations, striving for perfection, and For Wilke these power differentials were so regulate the brain. People who live with mental
pressure from parents, coaches, or peers due to misused that he went through verbal and physical health issues need support systems and to know
their involvement in sports. abuse from coaches, horrendous hazing from they're not alone. That is why it is so important
Too much of these pressures can result in peers, and humiliation by coaches, peers, and his to rid society of the stigma towards them, so that
children like Wilkie having misplaced anger peer's parents. they may all feel comfortable asking for help.
towards others, flocking with other unhappy For a young child who simply loves to play For more information on Bob Wilkie and I Got
players and quitting, or a dissociating sometimes sports, these behaviors can damage their love for Mind visit igotmind.ca.
by use of drugs. the game, and for themselves.
