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A rts - Entertainment - Events - and what’s going on
The Scene
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Feb 3: The Edson and Area Early
Childhood Matters Coalition invites out
families and their preschool children to
th
the 6 annual Kids Fest at the Pine Grove
School gym. From 10 am to 2 pm,
attendants will have the opportunity to
speak with experts, participate in
interactive activities, and learn through
Feb 17: Everyone is invited out to Willmore Park from 1 pm to 4 pm informative displays. Live music will also
for a Willmore Park Adventure, where there will be snowshoeing, be included at 11 am and 1 pm.
s'mores, winter activities, and more! A free barbeque will be hosted
by EARS; cash donations are encouraged. Shuttles will be available Feb 6: At 12:10 pm, enjoy a 45 minute
free of charge for pick up and drop off at Repsol Place and Sok's Pit walk through the trails for the 13 annual
th
as there will be no parking available at Willmore Park. Shuttles will be Winter Walk Day. Sign up as a school, with
provided every 30 minutes; the first will pick up at 12:30 pm and the your friends, or as an individual at
last will drop off at 4:15 pm. winterwalkday.ca. Soup, bun, and a hot
drink will be available for purchase
following the event.
Feb 8: Kids grades 5 and up are invited
out to the Repsol Place pool from 6 pm
to 9 pm for a free Winter Pool Party. On January 26, Aboriginal musician Leela Gilday performed with her band at the Red Brick Arts Centre
as the second Chautauqua event of the season. photo Cassie Kushniruk
Feb 6 and 13: Learn practical ways to
keep the brain young and healthy through
the FCSS sponsored Brain Trainer Dene nation musician
session, which will be held at the
Galloway Station Museum from 7-9 pm.
Registration is appreciated. Register inspires at Chautauqua
online at edson.ca or in person at Repsol
Place.
Edson for its peaceful quality, despite the
Feb 15: Join Kate's Kitchen for their free commotion caused by the hockey and basketball
lunch at St. Catherine's Anglican Church by Cassie Kushniruk tournaments taking place on the same weekend.
Although it had been a while since Gilday and
(617 Main Street) from 11:30am - 1pm. It
is held every third Thursday of each On January 26, singer/songwriter Leela Gilday her band had performedtogether, each member
month and all are welcome. brought her bold voice and inspiring music to the brought their distinct talents to the stage to
Red Brick Arts Centre stage for the second powerfully communicate Gilday's inspiring
Chautauqua event of the season. lyrics to the audience. “I loved the dynamic
Feb 16: Join the Edson Dance Enthusiasts Hailing from Yellowknife, Northwest
th
for their 4 annual Valentine's Dance from Territories, Gilday combines her northerner talent of the band,” said Diana Inshco with
7:30 to 12 am at the Lions Club. A free background, her Dene nation roots, and her Chautauqua. “From Leela's powerful voice
dance lesson will be available starting at 8 general life experience into a modern style of and song writing to the guitarist, bass player,
pm, and the dance will begin at 9 pm. A music that touches the hearts of her audience. and drummer – the style of the music
cash bar, photo booth, and door prizes With four solo albums and touring experience allowed them all to showcase their creativity
will also be available. from across the globe, this talented musician has and mastery of their instruments.”
numerous awards accredited to her name, From her intense vocals to her soulful guitar
Feb 16: Visit the Galloway Station including a Juno, two Western Canadian Music playing, Gilday connected with the audience as
Museum from 7 pm to 9 pm to solve the Awards, Aboriginal Female Entertainer of the she shared her life experiences through a musical
Mystery at the Museum and have some Year, and more. journey, singing about everything from Dene life
family fun! Light refreshments provided. Through her performances across the world and to finding love to suffering through loneliness.
Call 780-723-5966 or 780-723-4403 for her appearances on radio and television, Gilday Her positivity radiated on stage as she shared her
story, mixed in with her light sense of humor.
more information. has become an important figure in Aboriginal Gilday made one thing clear by the end of the
music culture.
Gilday was joined on the Red Brick Hatlen concert; that she has a raw passion for music and
See Classified Page for Theatre stage by her band on January 26, each of a desire to connect people through her songs.
monthly meetings and activities whom travelled from across the country to join A few years ago, a couple members of the
her. “They're converging here in Edson from Edson Chautauqua board saw Gilday perform,
and instantly fell in love with her style and stage
Remember to drop off your Victoria, Ottawa, Winnipeg, and Yellowknife,” presence. While creating this year's line-up,
said Chautauqua member RobyneWilock.
donations for the Before Gilday and her band took the stage, Chautauqua asked Gilday to perform for the
EDSON FOOD BANK Chautauqua member Marilyn Dudinsky Edson community. Although she did not have
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys acknowledged the “traditional lands, meeting plans to tour through Alberta during this time,
or the Edson Food Bank grounds, and travelling routes of the Cree, Gilday created a tour based around Chautauqua's
The Food Bank will be open two Thursday evenings, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Dene, and the NakotaSiouz request to perform in Edson.
the second and last Thursday of the Month nations” on which they were gathered. “This The next Chautauqua event is scheduled for
6:45-8:00 pm. territory is also known as Treaty 6 territory and is February 23, when contemporary
Open regular hours every Tuesday from home of the Metis nation,” she said. “We singer/songwriter Leeroy Stagger will take the
9-11 am. acknowledge all the First Nations, Metis, and Red Brick stageto inspire the audience with his
780-723-1350 Inuit whose footsteps have marked this land for musical fusion of roots, rock, and pop.
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor Although the 2019 Chautauqua season is fully
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. centuries.” subscribed, single tickets often become available
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. On stage, Gilday expressed her gratitude for
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson being gathered on Treaty 6 territory and praised for individual shows.
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A rts - Entertainment - Events - and what’s going on
The Scene
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Feb 3: The Edson and Area Early
Childhood Matters Coalition invites out
families and their preschool children to
th
the 6 annual Kids Fest at the Pine Grove
School gym. From 10 am to 2 pm,
attendants will have the opportunity to
speak with experts, participate in
interactive activities, and learn through
Feb 17: Everyone is invited out to Willmore Park from 1 pm to 4 pm informative displays. Live music will also
for a Willmore Park Adventure, where there will be snowshoeing, be included at 11 am and 1 pm.
s'mores, winter activities, and more! A free barbeque will be hosted
by EARS; cash donations are encouraged. Shuttles will be available Feb 6: At 12:10 pm, enjoy a 45 minute
free of charge for pick up and drop off at Repsol Place and Sok's Pit walk through the trails for the 13 annual
th
as there will be no parking available at Willmore Park. Shuttles will be Winter Walk Day. Sign up as a school, with
provided every 30 minutes; the first will pick up at 12:30 pm and the your friends, or as an individual at
last will drop off at 4:15 pm. winterwalkday.ca. Soup, bun, and a hot
drink will be available for purchase
following the event.
Feb 8: Kids grades 5 and up are invited
out to the Repsol Place pool from 6 pm
to 9 pm for a free Winter Pool Party. On January 26, Aboriginal musician Leela Gilday performed with her band at the Red Brick Arts Centre
as the second Chautauqua event of the season. photo Cassie Kushniruk
Feb 6 and 13: Learn practical ways to
keep the brain young and healthy through
the FCSS sponsored Brain Trainer Dene nation musician
session, which will be held at the
Galloway Station Museum from 7-9 pm.
Registration is appreciated. Register inspires at Chautauqua
online at edson.ca or in person at Repsol
Place.
Edson for its peaceful quality, despite the
Feb 15: Join Kate's Kitchen for their free commotion caused by the hockey and basketball
lunch at St. Catherine's Anglican Church by Cassie Kushniruk tournaments taking place on the same weekend.
Although it had been a while since Gilday and
(617 Main Street) from 11:30am - 1pm. It
is held every third Thursday of each On January 26, singer/songwriter Leela Gilday her band had performedtogether, each member
month and all are welcome. brought her bold voice and inspiring music to the brought their distinct talents to the stage to
Red Brick Arts Centre stage for the second powerfully communicate Gilday's inspiring
Chautauqua event of the season. lyrics to the audience. “I loved the dynamic
Feb 16: Join the Edson Dance Enthusiasts Hailing from Yellowknife, Northwest
th
for their 4 annual Valentine's Dance from Territories, Gilday combines her northerner talent of the band,” said Diana Inshco with
7:30 to 12 am at the Lions Club. A free background, her Dene nation roots, and her Chautauqua. “From Leela's powerful voice
dance lesson will be available starting at 8 general life experience into a modern style of and song writing to the guitarist, bass player,
pm, and the dance will begin at 9 pm. A music that touches the hearts of her audience. and drummer – the style of the music
cash bar, photo booth, and door prizes With four solo albums and touring experience allowed them all to showcase their creativity
will also be available. from across the globe, this talented musician has and mastery of their instruments.”
numerous awards accredited to her name, From her intense vocals to her soulful guitar
Feb 16: Visit the Galloway Station including a Juno, two Western Canadian Music playing, Gilday connected with the audience as
Museum from 7 pm to 9 pm to solve the Awards, Aboriginal Female Entertainer of the she shared her life experiences through a musical
Mystery at the Museum and have some Year, and more. journey, singing about everything from Dene life
family fun! Light refreshments provided. Through her performances across the world and to finding love to suffering through loneliness.
Call 780-723-5966 or 780-723-4403 for her appearances on radio and television, Gilday Her positivity radiated on stage as she shared her
story, mixed in with her light sense of humor.
more information. has become an important figure in Aboriginal Gilday made one thing clear by the end of the
music culture.
Gilday was joined on the Red Brick Hatlen concert; that she has a raw passion for music and
See Classified Page for Theatre stage by her band on January 26, each of a desire to connect people through her songs.
monthly meetings and activities whom travelled from across the country to join A few years ago, a couple members of the
her. “They're converging here in Edson from Edson Chautauqua board saw Gilday perform,
and instantly fell in love with her style and stage
Remember to drop off your Victoria, Ottawa, Winnipeg, and Yellowknife,” presence. While creating this year's line-up,
said Chautauqua member RobyneWilock.
donations for the Before Gilday and her band took the stage, Chautauqua asked Gilday to perform for the
EDSON FOOD BANK Chautauqua member Marilyn Dudinsky Edson community. Although she did not have
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys acknowledged the “traditional lands, meeting plans to tour through Alberta during this time,
or the Edson Food Bank grounds, and travelling routes of the Cree, Gilday created a tour based around Chautauqua's
The Food Bank will be open two Thursday evenings, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Dene, and the NakotaSiouz request to perform in Edson.
the second and last Thursday of the Month nations” on which they were gathered. “This The next Chautauqua event is scheduled for
6:45-8:00 pm. territory is also known as Treaty 6 territory and is February 23, when contemporary
Open regular hours every Tuesday from home of the Metis nation,” she said. “We singer/songwriter Leeroy Stagger will take the
9-11 am. acknowledge all the First Nations, Metis, and Red Brick stageto inspire the audience with his
780-723-1350 Inuit whose footsteps have marked this land for musical fusion of roots, rock, and pop.
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor Although the 2019 Chautauqua season is fully
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. centuries.” subscribed, single tickets often become available
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. On stage, Gilday expressed her gratitude for
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson being gathered on Treaty 6 territory and praised for individual shows.
