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A rts - Entertainment - Events - and what’s going on
The Scene
Upcoming Events 39th Annual Medicine Lodge Rodeo:
Upcoming Events
Mother's Day weekend
by Deanna Mitchener “Friday night kicks-off the rodeo weekend at 4
p.m. with the All Girls Rodeo. Many will be
Apr 5 and 6: The Sacred Heart Catholic If you enjoy rodeos then you don't want to miss watching the cowgirls in the cow riding event as
Church will be hosting a garage sale on the exciting Annual Medicine Lodge Rodeo on the girls usually enter the local cow riding on
April 5 from 7 pm to 9 pm and on April 6 Mother's Day weekend with loads of fun planned Saturday where they will compete after a
from 9 am to 2 pm. for May 10, 11, 12. Calcutta. The cowgirl who has the highest cow
For those that have never been to the Medicine riding score usually walks away with a lot of
Lodge Rodeo, it is located just 40 km west of money in her jeans. Also included on Friday is
Apr 6: Community members are invited to Edson. 1 km south of Hwy 16 on Anderson the mutton bustin' for the young cowpokes who
the Bethel Pentecostal Church at 7 pm for Road; Rge Rd 213. are six and under. The ever exciting mini-
a Haiti mission trip slide show The entire weekend is packed full of excitement chuckwagon races will be the last event to run on
Apr 27: The Pine Grove Hall is hosting a family dance from 6 pm to 10 presentation. for the whole family. There will be lots of things Friday night. The Chinook Riders will be doing
pm. Contact 780-723-1438 or 780-728-6340 for more information. to do besides watching the rodeo, if the little their musical rides on Saturday and Sunday.
people get restless. The grounds have a great Squirrelly Early Anderson will be present all
photo Deanna Mitchener Apr 8: The Edson and Area Volunteer Fair play park for the little ones to burn off some weekend and he will host kids races for two
will be held at the Galloway Station energy, free covered wagon rides the whole bikes each day of the rodeo. Two bikes will be
Museum from 6-8 pm. family can enjoy throughout the early part of the given away on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, a
day, followed by free train rides later in the total of six bikes,” said Susan Longmore.
photo Deanna Mitchener afternoon. “Saturday begins with a pancake breakfast put
Apr 9: How would you like to have your
Students at Mary Bergeron School were practicing on their ukuleles with music teacher Holly Prince design displayed as the logo for the Special feature entertainment this year is on by Ashley Brewster and her volunteers.
on March 21. The grade four students were practicing for their upcoming spring concert. Clinton W Gray, from Kamloops B.C. Clinton at Starting at 10:30 a.m. the ever popular
Wildwood & District Agricultural Society? one time was a rodeo clown and now spends his lawnmower races will be roaring around the
The logo will be displayed on hats, shirts, time doing a magician comedy act. Keep your arena. An event that all those mechanical race
letterhead, and other Wildwood Ag Society eyes open for Clinton and his eight foot rabbit drivers love to compete in. The WRA events start
items. Logo must have 'Wildwood & throughout the entire weekend, as they stroll at 1 p.m. on Saturday with all the rough and
around the grounds.
timed events. Also included are the local mutton
District Agricultural Society' incorporated Susan Longmore, secretary and one of the bustin' for six and under, cowgirl cow riding and
in the design. Deadline is April 9. Please organizers, said, “The geese are back and the mini-chuckwagon races. On Saturday night we
send all submissions to ground is starting to dry up at the rodeo grounds. have our evening bonfire dance starting at 9 p.m.
wildwoodagsociety@gmail.com. Earl has been hard at work bucking up trees that where Laredo will be entertaining," said
have fallen over the winter in the camping areas, Longmore.
and getting firewood ready.” “Sunday morning starts with the pancake
Apr 12: The Family of Faith Church will be “This year we have kept the larger added purse breakfast followed by Cowboy Church. The
hosting a free 'Giant Angry Birds' youth monies in the rough stock events. The Bareback WRA events start again at 1 p.m. with the
event at the YKCS gym at 7 pm for ages 11- Riders Pot of Gold even has an added purse of lawnmower races closing out the rodeo show,”
18. Music, a light show, and snacks will be $3,000. With the saddle bronc and bull riding added Longmore.
It sounds like a great weekend is in store for all.
included. event added purses of $2,000. Stock contractor is Speaking about store, there is a quaint little gift
Doubletree Rodeo Stock by John and Kathy
Duffy. We are pleased to have Tyson Pietsch as shop as well so remember to stop in and check
Apr 17: The Sawuti Choir from Africa will our announcer, he has been with us for many things out. Concession is available for those
be performing at the Edson Baptist Church years. We have added Jr. Bull Riding with an hunger pains if you don't feel like cooking.
at 7 pm. The event is free to attend and added purse of $800 in our rodeo program and The Medicine Lodge Rodeo is the place to be
everyone is welcome. There will be a free have taken out the miniature horse riding. The for Mother's Day Weekend. It's a place where
reason miniature horse riding was dropped is that fear holds no boundaries as these fine riders look
will offering to help with the travelling not many 12 and under are entering this event danger in the eye, and hold on tight for that long Remember to drop off your
Remember to drop off your expenses and an opportunity to sponsor anymore,” said Longmore. eight second ride competing for top score. donations for the
donations for the African children and families in need EDSON FOOD BANK
EDSON FOOD BANK through Seven Wells Ministries. at Independent Grocer, Sobeys
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank
or the Edson Food Bank Apr 18: Join Kate's Kitchen for their free The Food Bank will be open two Thursday evenings,
The Food Bank will be open two Thursday evenings, lunch at St. Catherine's Anglican Church the second and last Thursday of the Month
the second and last Thursday of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm.
6:45-8:00 pm. (617 Main Street) from 11:30am - 1pm. It Open regular hours every Tuesday from
Open regular hours every Tuesday from is held every third Thursday of each month 9-11 am.
9-11 am. and all are welcome. 780-723-1350
780-723-1350 Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Apr 18: The Mother-Son Soiree: Starting Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson at 6 pm at the Galloway Station Museum.
As there are no tickets sold at the door,
tickets need to be purchased in advance.
Tickets can be purchased for $30 at the
Galloway Station Museum or Town of
Edson Community Services office.
Apr 24: Come out to the Marlboro
Community Hall from 7-8 pm to meet your
new board. Yellowhead County Councillor
Dawn Mitchell will be present as well. Teri Beach brought in two very special furry visitors to the Mary Bergeron School on April 1 to visit a few of
Bring us your ideas. the classrooms. Rocky and Rosie, seven week old Burnese Mountain dogs (puppies), were visiting Mrs. photo Deanna Mitchener
See Classified Page for Miluch's grade four class. Teri said, “I completed both my practicums here at Mary Bergeron, first year
monthly meetings and activities with Brenda Huntley's grade one class, and second year in Wanda Miluch's grade four class. I will be
graduating from the University of Alberta soon and my hope is to come back and get a job here.”
PAGE 20 MONDAY APRIL 1, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY APRIL 8 2019 PAGE 23
A rts - Entertainment - Events - and what’s going on
The Scene
Upcoming Events 39th Annual Medicine Lodge Rodeo:
Upcoming Events
Mother's Day weekend
by Deanna Mitchener “Friday night kicks-off the rodeo weekend at 4
p.m. with the All Girls Rodeo. Many will be
Apr 5 and 6: The Sacred Heart Catholic If you enjoy rodeos then you don't want to miss watching the cowgirls in the cow riding event as
Church will be hosting a garage sale on the exciting Annual Medicine Lodge Rodeo on the girls usually enter the local cow riding on
April 5 from 7 pm to 9 pm and on April 6 Mother's Day weekend with loads of fun planned Saturday where they will compete after a
from 9 am to 2 pm. for May 10, 11, 12. Calcutta. The cowgirl who has the highest cow
For those that have never been to the Medicine riding score usually walks away with a lot of
Lodge Rodeo, it is located just 40 km west of money in her jeans. Also included on Friday is
Apr 6: Community members are invited to Edson. 1 km south of Hwy 16 on Anderson the mutton bustin' for the young cowpokes who
the Bethel Pentecostal Church at 7 pm for Road; Rge Rd 213. are six and under. The ever exciting mini-
a Haiti mission trip slide show The entire weekend is packed full of excitement chuckwagon races will be the last event to run on
Apr 27: The Pine Grove Hall is hosting a family dance from 6 pm to 10 presentation. for the whole family. There will be lots of things Friday night. The Chinook Riders will be doing
pm. Contact 780-723-1438 or 780-728-6340 for more information. to do besides watching the rodeo, if the little their musical rides on Saturday and Sunday.
people get restless. The grounds have a great Squirrelly Early Anderson will be present all
photo Deanna Mitchener Apr 8: The Edson and Area Volunteer Fair play park for the little ones to burn off some weekend and he will host kids races for two
will be held at the Galloway Station energy, free covered wagon rides the whole bikes each day of the rodeo. Two bikes will be
Museum from 6-8 pm. family can enjoy throughout the early part of the given away on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, a
day, followed by free train rides later in the total of six bikes,” said Susan Longmore.
photo Deanna Mitchener afternoon. “Saturday begins with a pancake breakfast put
Apr 9: How would you like to have your
Students at Mary Bergeron School were practicing on their ukuleles with music teacher Holly Prince design displayed as the logo for the Special feature entertainment this year is on by Ashley Brewster and her volunteers.
on March 21. The grade four students were practicing for their upcoming spring concert. Clinton W Gray, from Kamloops B.C. Clinton at Starting at 10:30 a.m. the ever popular
Wildwood & District Agricultural Society? one time was a rodeo clown and now spends his lawnmower races will be roaring around the
The logo will be displayed on hats, shirts, time doing a magician comedy act. Keep your arena. An event that all those mechanical race
letterhead, and other Wildwood Ag Society eyes open for Clinton and his eight foot rabbit drivers love to compete in. The WRA events start
items. Logo must have 'Wildwood & throughout the entire weekend, as they stroll at 1 p.m. on Saturday with all the rough and
around the grounds.
timed events. Also included are the local mutton
District Agricultural Society' incorporated Susan Longmore, secretary and one of the bustin' for six and under, cowgirl cow riding and
in the design. Deadline is April 9. Please organizers, said, “The geese are back and the mini-chuckwagon races. On Saturday night we
send all submissions to ground is starting to dry up at the rodeo grounds. have our evening bonfire dance starting at 9 p.m.
wildwoodagsociety@gmail.com. Earl has been hard at work bucking up trees that where Laredo will be entertaining," said
have fallen over the winter in the camping areas, Longmore.
and getting firewood ready.” “Sunday morning starts with the pancake
Apr 12: The Family of Faith Church will be “This year we have kept the larger added purse breakfast followed by Cowboy Church. The
hosting a free 'Giant Angry Birds' youth monies in the rough stock events. The Bareback WRA events start again at 1 p.m. with the
event at the YKCS gym at 7 pm for ages 11- Riders Pot of Gold even has an added purse of lawnmower races closing out the rodeo show,”
18. Music, a light show, and snacks will be $3,000. With the saddle bronc and bull riding added Longmore.
It sounds like a great weekend is in store for all.
included. event added purses of $2,000. Stock contractor is Speaking about store, there is a quaint little gift
Doubletree Rodeo Stock by John and Kathy
Duffy. We are pleased to have Tyson Pietsch as shop as well so remember to stop in and check
Apr 17: The Sawuti Choir from Africa will our announcer, he has been with us for many things out. Concession is available for those
be performing at the Edson Baptist Church years. We have added Jr. Bull Riding with an hunger pains if you don't feel like cooking.
at 7 pm. The event is free to attend and added purse of $800 in our rodeo program and The Medicine Lodge Rodeo is the place to be
everyone is welcome. There will be a free have taken out the miniature horse riding. The for Mother's Day Weekend. It's a place where
reason miniature horse riding was dropped is that fear holds no boundaries as these fine riders look
will offering to help with the travelling not many 12 and under are entering this event danger in the eye, and hold on tight for that long Remember to drop off your
Remember to drop off your expenses and an opportunity to sponsor anymore,” said Longmore. eight second ride competing for top score. donations for the
donations for the African children and families in need EDSON FOOD BANK
EDSON FOOD BANK through Seven Wells Ministries. at Independent Grocer, Sobeys
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank
or the Edson Food Bank Apr 18: Join Kate's Kitchen for their free The Food Bank will be open two Thursday evenings,
The Food Bank will be open two Thursday evenings, lunch at St. Catherine's Anglican Church the second and last Thursday of the Month
the second and last Thursday of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm.
6:45-8:00 pm. (617 Main Street) from 11:30am - 1pm. It Open regular hours every Tuesday from
Open regular hours every Tuesday from is held every third Thursday of each month 9-11 am.
9-11 am. and all are welcome. 780-723-1350
780-723-1350 Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Apr 18: The Mother-Son Soiree: Starting Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson at 6 pm at the Galloway Station Museum.
As there are no tickets sold at the door,
tickets need to be purchased in advance.
Tickets can be purchased for $30 at the
Galloway Station Museum or Town of
Edson Community Services office.
Apr 24: Come out to the Marlboro
Community Hall from 7-8 pm to meet your
new board. Yellowhead County Councillor
Dawn Mitchell will be present as well. Teri Beach brought in two very special furry visitors to the Mary Bergeron School on April 1 to visit a few of
Bring us your ideas. the classrooms. Rocky and Rosie, seven week old Burnese Mountain dogs (puppies), were visiting Mrs. photo Deanna Mitchener
See Classified Page for Miluch's grade four class. Teri said, “I completed both my practicums here at Mary Bergeron, first year
monthly meetings and activities with Brenda Huntley's grade one class, and second year in Wanda Miluch's grade four class. I will be
graduating from the University of Alberta soon and my hope is to come back and get a job here.”
