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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
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A rts - Entertainment - Events - and what’s going on
The Scene
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events Duathlon Adventure Race set for August 24
August 1 – 31: There is a raffle for a Coleman
Revolution barbecue (valued at $599) from by Deanna Mitchener morning starting at 9 a.m. prior to the race on
August 1 to 31 at Canadian Tire. All proceeds August 24. If anyone is out using the trail
will support EARS and their rescue activities. There is only a week left before the systems please respect the flagging and signs and
adventurous Edson Duathlon takes place at do not remove them. Due to the wet weather both
August 16-17: Visit Edson Boston Pizza and Willmore Park, on August 24. of the kids races will be held on alternate trails at
when you donate $10 or more to EARS you will Joining forces to host this amazing race is the Willmore Park, these trails still need to be
get an order of Bandera Pizza Bread for free! Edson Rotary Club and the Edson Kinette Club. determined. They will be flagged and signed well
August 16-17: The Wildwood & District The Adventure Race will accommodate all for the event. Also please remember your bug
th
Agricultural Society 80 Anniversary Fair will levels of ability from master class races, a team spray, we will not be providing it at our transition
feature a pig roast, bench show with new race, youth, and kid races. Don't forget to register area. This includes our volunteers as well, with
categories, and fireworks on Friday. A parade to take part in this unique event with all the trails all the wet weather the bugs are out there for
will be held on Saturday at 11 am. and terrain the courses will offer —and every sure. We will have individual flagging and
participant will receive a striking medal! signage information for each category in the
August 17: Pints & Pooches is being hosted by Participants will first run a trail system, then registration packages."
Apex Predator Brewery. $1 from every beer
sold will go to EARS. Adoptable animals will be cycle part of the trails, followed by another trail "Registration is open until 8:30 a.m. Saturday
onsite providing free cuddles. run. There will be a Solo, Solo Master, Team, August 24, but we are trying to encourage
and Team Master Sprint of a 5.4 km run, 20 km participants to register in advance so we can be
August 21: Come out and meet your Councillors bike ride, and another 5.2 km run. better prepared. The Boys and Girls Club will
and Mayor at the Yellowhead County Council Teams will have two people and the runner have their food trailer onsite for spectators to
Meet & Greet from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the must run both segments of the race. The solo have lunch. There will be light post-race
Marlboro Hall. Offer your feedback on the master is for ages 50 and over, the team master is refreshments available for the athletes as well.
issues of the day and voice your concerns.
a combined age range meeting 100 plus years. APEX Predator Brewery will be on site in our
August 21: Join the Pioneer Cabin at 1 pm for The solo TRI-a-duathlon is only 3.4 km run, 6.7 Beer Gardens, from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. All
their annual picnic. km bike ride, followed by another 2.3 km run. consumption needs to be done by 4 p.m.
Kids ages seven to 13 will bike and run 1.1 km Remember to drink responsible, and a
August 23: Visit Shining Bank Lake between 11 followed by a 880m run only. Kids ages four to campground is available for those who wish to
am and 2 pm for a free BBQ and to learn six will bike 460m followed by a 300m run only. camp. We currently have participants registered
something new about the lake for Lake Health Chairperson Krystal Baier said, "Registrations from Sherwood Park, Edmonton, Spruce Grove,
Day. Several educational tables will be set up
that both kids and adults can enjoy. continue to come in daily and there is still time to Yellowhead County, Edson, Drayton Valley,
register. As of August 13, we have 43 adults and Hinton, and Jasper. We are excited about the
August 24: Join Beaver Meadow Ag Society for 26 kids signed up. Many participants are saying wide, regional interest we are seeing for our first
their annual Poker Derby and Pig Roast. they are going out of their comfort zone by year. This event is a fundraiser for both the
Registration at the Beaver Meadow Hall (55518- entering this race as they are usually runners or Kinettes and the Rotary Club," says Baier.
RR 123 Yellowhead County) starts at 11 am. cyclists but not both, especially with the trail If you would like more information or would
Start time for quads is at 12 pm and for horses aspect, which adds additional challenges." like to register, you can do so online at
is at 12:30 pm. A pork roast supper will be
available from 4:30-7 pm. For more info contact Rotarian Vivian Williams, Race Director, said, www.edsonadventurerace.com. A special thanks
Gladys at 780-723-1435, Pat at 780-712-0049, "We will be flagging the trails Wednesday in advance to the many volunteers helping to
or Carolyn at 780-706-4708. make this race a success.
August 25: The Aircraft & Automobile Show 'n'
Shine will take place from 11 pm to 3 pm at the
Edson Airport. If you would like to display your
aircraft or car in the show, contact Airport
Manager Sam Shine at 780-723-4010 or
sams@edson.ca. Registration is free.
August 28: Youth Interagency Outdoor Movie
will present Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse
of the Black Pearl at RCMP Centennial Park. The
movie will start after sunset and admission is
free. A cash concession by YIA and beverages
by Victim Services will be provided.
September 1: Come to the RCMP Centennial
Park from 1 pm to 6 pm dressed in 1919
costume to celebrate Wop May's historic air
chase in Edson as part of the Wop May Day
Remember to drop off your
Remember to drop off your donations for the Picnic in the Park. Entertainment will include
donations for the EDSON FOOD BANK Metis Fiddler Brianna Lizotte, Metis jigging and
reel demos, Scottish dancing, street organ,
EDSON FOOD BANK historic games, and free food and snacks.
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys at Independent Grocer, Sobeys
or the Edson Food Bank
or the Edson Food Bank Sept 3: Soup and Sandwich starts up again at
The Food Bank will be open two Thursday evenings, The Food Bank will be open the Pioneer Cabin, which will be held every
Tuesday.
the second and last Thursday of the Month two Thursday evenings,
6:45-8:00 pm. the second and last Thursday of Sept 6: The Pioneer Cabin will be hosting a
Open regular hours every Tuesday from the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. Jamboree. Supper will be served at 5:30 p.m.
9-11 am. Open regular hours every
780-723-1350 Sept 6: Nomination deadline for the 2019 Arts
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor Tuesday from 9-11 am. on Fire awards. Nomination forms are available
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Town Community Services Office,
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Galloway Station Museum, Red Brick Arts
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson 780-723-1350 Centre, and Edson Public Library. Submit forms The first Wednesday of each month is seniors day at the Edson and District Recycle Depot. On August 7, staff was
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. gearing up to help serve seniors with a free lunch and help with all their recycling needs. Homemade lasagna,
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. to Galloway Station Museum or Community Caesar salad, homemade carrot cake, cookies, rice crispy squares, and some mars bar squares, along with a hot or
Services or email them to dianai@edson.ca or
Food Bank located at Call 780-723-4403 for more information. cold beverage was awaiting seniors. Summer student Skyler Deschner (far right) said, "This is my third summer here
at the Depot and I go back to school in September for Occupational Therapy. Beside Skyler is Brennan Shepherd
4511 5th Ave., Edson who is enjoying his first summer working at the Recycle Depot, "I'm going to school to get my Finance Degree which
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor See Classified Page for takes four years. I have two more years to go." When the two were asked how their summer has been going, their
monthly meetings and activities response was, "It has been very busy, we have been at lots of different events with the trailer letting people try out all
the solar powered equipment and learning more about the importance of recycling." photo Deanna Mitchener
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A rts - Entertainment - Events - and what’s going on
The Scene
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events Duathlon Adventure Race set for August 24
August 1 – 31: There is a raffle for a Coleman
Revolution barbecue (valued at $599) from by Deanna Mitchener morning starting at 9 a.m. prior to the race on
August 1 to 31 at Canadian Tire. All proceeds August 24. If anyone is out using the trail
will support EARS and their rescue activities. There is only a week left before the systems please respect the flagging and signs and
adventurous Edson Duathlon takes place at do not remove them. Due to the wet weather both
August 16-17: Visit Edson Boston Pizza and Willmore Park, on August 24. of the kids races will be held on alternate trails at
when you donate $10 or more to EARS you will Joining forces to host this amazing race is the Willmore Park, these trails still need to be
get an order of Bandera Pizza Bread for free! Edson Rotary Club and the Edson Kinette Club. determined. They will be flagged and signed well
August 16-17: The Wildwood & District The Adventure Race will accommodate all for the event. Also please remember your bug
th
Agricultural Society 80 Anniversary Fair will levels of ability from master class races, a team spray, we will not be providing it at our transition
feature a pig roast, bench show with new race, youth, and kid races. Don't forget to register area. This includes our volunteers as well, with
categories, and fireworks on Friday. A parade to take part in this unique event with all the trails all the wet weather the bugs are out there for
will be held on Saturday at 11 am. and terrain the courses will offer —and every sure. We will have individual flagging and
participant will receive a striking medal! signage information for each category in the
August 17: Pints & Pooches is being hosted by Participants will first run a trail system, then registration packages."
Apex Predator Brewery. $1 from every beer
sold will go to EARS. Adoptable animals will be cycle part of the trails, followed by another trail "Registration is open until 8:30 a.m. Saturday
onsite providing free cuddles. run. There will be a Solo, Solo Master, Team, August 24, but we are trying to encourage
and Team Master Sprint of a 5.4 km run, 20 km participants to register in advance so we can be
August 21: Come out and meet your Councillors bike ride, and another 5.2 km run. better prepared. The Boys and Girls Club will
and Mayor at the Yellowhead County Council Teams will have two people and the runner have their food trailer onsite for spectators to
Meet & Greet from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the must run both segments of the race. The solo have lunch. There will be light post-race
Marlboro Hall. Offer your feedback on the master is for ages 50 and over, the team master is refreshments available for the athletes as well.
issues of the day and voice your concerns.
a combined age range meeting 100 plus years. APEX Predator Brewery will be on site in our
August 21: Join the Pioneer Cabin at 1 pm for The solo TRI-a-duathlon is only 3.4 km run, 6.7 Beer Gardens, from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. All
their annual picnic. km bike ride, followed by another 2.3 km run. consumption needs to be done by 4 p.m.
Kids ages seven to 13 will bike and run 1.1 km Remember to drink responsible, and a
August 23: Visit Shining Bank Lake between 11 followed by a 880m run only. Kids ages four to campground is available for those who wish to
am and 2 pm for a free BBQ and to learn six will bike 460m followed by a 300m run only. camp. We currently have participants registered
something new about the lake for Lake Health Chairperson Krystal Baier said, "Registrations from Sherwood Park, Edmonton, Spruce Grove,
Day. Several educational tables will be set up
that both kids and adults can enjoy. continue to come in daily and there is still time to Yellowhead County, Edson, Drayton Valley,
register. As of August 13, we have 43 adults and Hinton, and Jasper. We are excited about the
August 24: Join Beaver Meadow Ag Society for 26 kids signed up. Many participants are saying wide, regional interest we are seeing for our first
their annual Poker Derby and Pig Roast. they are going out of their comfort zone by year. This event is a fundraiser for both the
Registration at the Beaver Meadow Hall (55518- entering this race as they are usually runners or Kinettes and the Rotary Club," says Baier.
RR 123 Yellowhead County) starts at 11 am. cyclists but not both, especially with the trail If you would like more information or would
Start time for quads is at 12 pm and for horses aspect, which adds additional challenges." like to register, you can do so online at
is at 12:30 pm. A pork roast supper will be
available from 4:30-7 pm. For more info contact Rotarian Vivian Williams, Race Director, said, www.edsonadventurerace.com. A special thanks
Gladys at 780-723-1435, Pat at 780-712-0049, "We will be flagging the trails Wednesday in advance to the many volunteers helping to
or Carolyn at 780-706-4708. make this race a success.
August 25: The Aircraft & Automobile Show 'n'
Shine will take place from 11 pm to 3 pm at the
Edson Airport. If you would like to display your
aircraft or car in the show, contact Airport
Manager Sam Shine at 780-723-4010 or
sams@edson.ca. Registration is free.
August 28: Youth Interagency Outdoor Movie
will present Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse
of the Black Pearl at RCMP Centennial Park. The
movie will start after sunset and admission is
free. A cash concession by YIA and beverages
by Victim Services will be provided.
September 1: Come to the RCMP Centennial
Park from 1 pm to 6 pm dressed in 1919
costume to celebrate Wop May's historic air
chase in Edson as part of the Wop May Day
Remember to drop off your
Remember to drop off your donations for the Picnic in the Park. Entertainment will include
donations for the EDSON FOOD BANK Metis Fiddler Brianna Lizotte, Metis jigging and
reel demos, Scottish dancing, street organ,
EDSON FOOD BANK historic games, and free food and snacks.
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys at Independent Grocer, Sobeys
or the Edson Food Bank
or the Edson Food Bank Sept 3: Soup and Sandwich starts up again at
The Food Bank will be open two Thursday evenings, The Food Bank will be open the Pioneer Cabin, which will be held every
Tuesday.
the second and last Thursday of the Month two Thursday evenings,
6:45-8:00 pm. the second and last Thursday of Sept 6: The Pioneer Cabin will be hosting a
Open regular hours every Tuesday from the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. Jamboree. Supper will be served at 5:30 p.m.
9-11 am. Open regular hours every
780-723-1350 Sept 6: Nomination deadline for the 2019 Arts
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor Tuesday from 9-11 am. on Fire awards. Nomination forms are available
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Town Community Services Office,
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Galloway Station Museum, Red Brick Arts
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson 780-723-1350 Centre, and Edson Public Library. Submit forms The first Wednesday of each month is seniors day at the Edson and District Recycle Depot. On August 7, staff was
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. gearing up to help serve seniors with a free lunch and help with all their recycling needs. Homemade lasagna,
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. to Galloway Station Museum or Community Caesar salad, homemade carrot cake, cookies, rice crispy squares, and some mars bar squares, along with a hot or
Services or email them to dianai@edson.ca or
Food Bank located at Call 780-723-4403 for more information. cold beverage was awaiting seniors. Summer student Skyler Deschner (far right) said, "This is my third summer here
at the Depot and I go back to school in September for Occupational Therapy. Beside Skyler is Brennan Shepherd
4511 5th Ave., Edson who is enjoying his first summer working at the Recycle Depot, "I'm going to school to get my Finance Degree which
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor See Classified Page for takes four years. I have two more years to go." When the two were asked how their summer has been going, their
monthly meetings and activities response was, "It has been very busy, we have been at lots of different events with the trailer letting people try out all
the solar powered equipment and learning more about the importance of recycling." photo Deanna Mitchener
