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Candy-coated fun during Peers Gold Dust Daze Parade
by Dawn Olsvik
On Saturday morning August 3, hundreds of
spectators gathered to line the route for the
annual Peers Gold Dust Daze parade.
The sun made a welcome appearance and
people of all ages were entertained by the
colourful parade. Local dignitaries, families,
businesses, service groups, churches, and horses
all took part in the fun.
Children of all ages collected the candy and
treats being passed out by parade participants.
Local county fire fighters passed out fire helmets
to happy children along the route dubbing them
honorary fire fighters.
Float entries including the Peers Youth Group,
Yoho Museum, Peers Hotel, Mills Motors,
Country Farm and Feed and many more, were
wonderfully decorated for the annual event.
Puffed Wheat John and his helpers, along with
characters from the popular children's show Paw
Patrol were a big hit with the kids lining the
streets.
Boats in the parade sported flags saying In A young Puffed Wheat John and his goats was one of several amazing costume designs displayed
Memory of “The River Rat”. These flags were during the Peers Gold Dust Daze Parade on August 3. photo Dawn Olsvik
in honor of Warren McGuire. Trish Bodnar,
committee member and 18 year organizer of the
parade said, “Warren's passing will leave a big
hole in Gold Dust Daze. He was here from the
beginning. He made sure all the people on the
river were safe during the activities.”
Parade results included:
Most Original Entry: Country Farm and Feed
Best Comedy Entry: Shady Lady
Best Agriculture Entry: Homesteader Farms
Best Business Entry: Mills Motors
Best Non-profit Entry: Peers Youth Group
Best Old Time Automotive – Al Wheeler - '52
Chevy
Best Old Time Tractor – J Crow Trucking
Best Old Time Western – Yoho Museum
Best Motorcycle – Peers Hotel – with Jack the Edson Funeral Home
dog
Best Boat Entry - Corey and Leslie McGuire
Best Dressed Horse and Rider – Chantal
Bustard Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
Most Festive Youth on Wheels – Cole and A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
Christana Bowman PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
Most Festive Child Entry – Luke Strang
Best Puffed Wheat John – Shaun Woloschuk 780-723-3575
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
The colourful Junior Forest Wardens float during the Peers Gold Dust Daze Parade on August 3. photo
Dawn Olsvik
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Yellowhead County Fire Department passing out
fire helmets to excited children during the Peers
Gold Dust Daze Parade on August 3. photo Dawn Puffed Wheat John, and his helpers were a big hit with the kids during the Peers Gold Dust Daze Parade
Olsvik on August 3. photo Dawn Olsvik
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 4 MONDAY AUGUST 12, 2019 MONDAY AUGUST 12, 2019 PAGE 7
Candy-coated fun during Peers Gold Dust Daze Parade
by Dawn Olsvik
On Saturday morning August 3, hundreds of
spectators gathered to line the route for the
annual Peers Gold Dust Daze parade.
The sun made a welcome appearance and
people of all ages were entertained by the
colourful parade. Local dignitaries, families,
businesses, service groups, churches, and horses
all took part in the fun.
Children of all ages collected the candy and
treats being passed out by parade participants.
Local county fire fighters passed out fire helmets
to happy children along the route dubbing them
honorary fire fighters.
Float entries including the Peers Youth Group,
Yoho Museum, Peers Hotel, Mills Motors,
Country Farm and Feed and many more, were
wonderfully decorated for the annual event.
Puffed Wheat John and his helpers, along with
characters from the popular children's show Paw
Patrol were a big hit with the kids lining the
streets.
Boats in the parade sported flags saying In A young Puffed Wheat John and his goats was one of several amazing costume designs displayed
Memory of “The River Rat”. These flags were during the Peers Gold Dust Daze Parade on August 3. photo Dawn Olsvik
in honor of Warren McGuire. Trish Bodnar,
committee member and 18 year organizer of the
parade said, “Warren's passing will leave a big
hole in Gold Dust Daze. He was here from the
beginning. He made sure all the people on the
river were safe during the activities.”
Parade results included:
Most Original Entry: Country Farm and Feed
Best Comedy Entry: Shady Lady
Best Agriculture Entry: Homesteader Farms
Best Business Entry: Mills Motors
Best Non-profit Entry: Peers Youth Group
Best Old Time Automotive – Al Wheeler - '52
Chevy
Best Old Time Tractor – J Crow Trucking
Best Old Time Western – Yoho Museum
Best Motorcycle – Peers Hotel – with Jack the Edson Funeral Home
dog
Best Boat Entry - Corey and Leslie McGuire
Best Dressed Horse and Rider – Chantal
Bustard Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
Most Festive Youth on Wheels – Cole and A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
Christana Bowman PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
Most Festive Child Entry – Luke Strang
Best Puffed Wheat John – Shaun Woloschuk 780-723-3575
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
The colourful Junior Forest Wardens float during the Peers Gold Dust Daze Parade on August 3. photo
Dawn Olsvik
Our Commitment
Our Commitment
Is To You.
Is To You.
Full Service
Funeral Home Offering:
Traditional Funeral Services,
Graveside Services and
Cremation Options with a Crematorium
on site in Edson.
Cemetery Monuments.
We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
Yellowhead County Fire Department passing out
fire helmets to excited children during the Peers
Gold Dust Daze Parade on August 3. photo Dawn Puffed Wheat John, and his helpers were a big hit with the kids during the Peers Gold Dust Daze Parade
Olsvik on August 3. photo Dawn Olsvik
