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Vintage rides and fun with
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Edson Sno-Seekers Club
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Bantam/Atom hockey teams
win home tournament
Stephan and Darryl Mergaert, with their 1981 Phazers, attended the Vintage
Ride hosted by the Edson Sno-Seekers club on Jan. 26. photo Dawn Olsvik
Stephen Palmer entertained guests at the Pioneer Cabin on January 23, with
some good humor, awesome songs and guitar picking. The Pioneer Cabin is
on a fundraising mission so they can refurbish the kitchen and add an air
conditioner. photo Deanna Mitchener
On January 27 after a competing in a set of intense hockey games as part of Stephen Palmer entertains at
the Top Choice Home Tournament, the Edson Bantam Sabres 1 team
walked away with the gold medal after defeating the St. Albert Blues with a
score of 5-0. photo Cassie Kushniruk Pioneer Cabin's fundraiser
Cole Konchakowski beside his '74 Elan, and Stephan Schuflada on his '70s
era Alpine, were ready for the Vintage Ride on Jan. 26. Shuflada has attended
all three Vintage Rides held by the Edson Sno-Seekers Club.
photo Dawn Olsvik
A flatbed truck went off the road east of Edson near RR 155A on January 31. During the Edson Atom 2 CNRL home hockey tournament on January 27,
A snowfall and freezing rain warning was in effect for the next few days in the the Edson Atom Sabres 2 team defeated the Strathcona Warriors in a
area. photo Dana McArthur match for the gold medal with a whopping 5-0 win. photo Cassie Kushniruk
~In Loving Memory ~ ~ OBITUARY ~
OLGA SCHWEITZER Samudra (Sam)
December 14, 1924 - January 27, 2019 GALPEELLE GEDARA
Mrs. Olga Schweitzer of Edson, beloved wife of
the late Mr. Paul Schweitzer, passed away October 17, 1982 - January 19, 2019
peacefully on January 27, 2019 at the age of 94 It is with great sadness the
years.
Olga was born on December 14, 1924 on the family of Samuda Galpeelle
family farm near Hay Lakes. She was the fourth of Gedara announce his passing
six children born to Rose and Metro Kosovich
After high school, Olga attended McTavish Business School and on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
worked for Muttart Lumber Company in Edmonton. She married Paul Sam leaves behind his loving
Schweitzer in 1947 and they operated a farm near Hay Lakes. In wife, Sujeewa Wanigasooriya,
retirement, they moved to Edson. Olga became involved with the
United Church and made new friendships there. She often daughter, Thevni Galpeelle
volunteered at the Thrift Store and enjoyed gardening and watching Gedara (1 year and 8 months
the Toronto Blue Jays. She was an avid card player who often won the old), Father, Gelphela Gedara Balasooriya and
cribbage games. Olga was known for her sense of humour, generosity
and kindness shown to everyone. Mother R.W.O Padmaseelie (last name Rathu
She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Your comfort and Waduge).
support are greatly appreciated and gratefully acknowledged. Sam was born October 17, 1982 in Kosgama,
Olga will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Rita Suter (Mike
Choloniwsky) and Linda Todd (Michael); grandson Brett Aubrey Colombo, Sri Lanka. He first came to Edson,
(Joscelyn); and great-grandson Everett Aubrey; as well as numerous Alberta, Canada in July 2012 and started to work
nieces, nephews and their families. for the Golden Honey Restaurant in Edson for
Olga was predeceased by her husband Paul in 2002; and her four
sisters and one brother. more than five years. He also worked at GoAuto
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, February Honda Edson for more than one year, Boston Pizza
13, 2019 at Foothills Memorial Chapel, 5040 – 6 Avenue, Edson, AB., Edson for more than one year and 7-11, Edson.
with Reverend Kimberly Roy, officiating.
For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the He is the owner and chef of The Island Restaurant
Parkland Senior's Lodge (4619 - 9 Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1R7), or to the & Catering at the UFA Building which was started
charity of your choice. in January 2018.
The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation for the high
quality of care given to Olga by Dr. Lise Wannenburg and the staff and Funeral services for Samudra Wanigasooriya will
nurses at the Edson Continuing Care Center. be held Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the Royal
FINAL CARE ENTRUSTED TO Canadian Legion, Edson, 5016 5 Ave, Edson.
FOOTHILLS MEMORIAL CHAPEL There will be a viewing from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30
A Division Of The Caring Group Corp. p.m. and Religious services from 12:30 pm to
Edson 780.723.3575 Hinton 780.865.1234
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com 1:30 p.m.
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Edson Sno-Seekers Club
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2019 PAGE 27
Bantam/Atom hockey teams
win home tournament
Stephan and Darryl Mergaert, with their 1981 Phazers, attended the Vintage
Ride hosted by the Edson Sno-Seekers club on Jan. 26. photo Dawn Olsvik
Stephen Palmer entertained guests at the Pioneer Cabin on January 23, with
some good humor, awesome songs and guitar picking. The Pioneer Cabin is
on a fundraising mission so they can refurbish the kitchen and add an air
conditioner. photo Deanna Mitchener
On January 27 after a competing in a set of intense hockey games as part of Stephen Palmer entertains at
the Top Choice Home Tournament, the Edson Bantam Sabres 1 team
walked away with the gold medal after defeating the St. Albert Blues with a
score of 5-0. photo Cassie Kushniruk Pioneer Cabin's fundraiser
Cole Konchakowski beside his '74 Elan, and Stephan Schuflada on his '70s
era Alpine, were ready for the Vintage Ride on Jan. 26. Shuflada has attended
all three Vintage Rides held by the Edson Sno-Seekers Club.
photo Dawn Olsvik
A flatbed truck went off the road east of Edson near RR 155A on January 31. During the Edson Atom 2 CNRL home hockey tournament on January 27,
A snowfall and freezing rain warning was in effect for the next few days in the the Edson Atom Sabres 2 team defeated the Strathcona Warriors in a
area. photo Dana McArthur match for the gold medal with a whopping 5-0 win. photo Cassie Kushniruk
~In Loving Memory ~ ~ OBITUARY ~
OLGA SCHWEITZER Samudra (Sam)
December 14, 1924 - January 27, 2019 GALPEELLE GEDARA
Mrs. Olga Schweitzer of Edson, beloved wife of
the late Mr. Paul Schweitzer, passed away October 17, 1982 - January 19, 2019
peacefully on January 27, 2019 at the age of 94 It is with great sadness the
years.
Olga was born on December 14, 1924 on the family of Samuda Galpeelle
family farm near Hay Lakes. She was the fourth of Gedara announce his passing
six children born to Rose and Metro Kosovich
After high school, Olga attended McTavish Business School and on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
worked for Muttart Lumber Company in Edmonton. She married Paul Sam leaves behind his loving
Schweitzer in 1947 and they operated a farm near Hay Lakes. In wife, Sujeewa Wanigasooriya,
retirement, they moved to Edson. Olga became involved with the
United Church and made new friendships there. She often daughter, Thevni Galpeelle
volunteered at the Thrift Store and enjoyed gardening and watching Gedara (1 year and 8 months
the Toronto Blue Jays. She was an avid card player who often won the old), Father, Gelphela Gedara Balasooriya and
cribbage games. Olga was known for her sense of humour, generosity
and kindness shown to everyone. Mother R.W.O Padmaseelie (last name Rathu
She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Your comfort and Waduge).
support are greatly appreciated and gratefully acknowledged. Sam was born October 17, 1982 in Kosgama,
Olga will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Rita Suter (Mike
Choloniwsky) and Linda Todd (Michael); grandson Brett Aubrey Colombo, Sri Lanka. He first came to Edson,
(Joscelyn); and great-grandson Everett Aubrey; as well as numerous Alberta, Canada in July 2012 and started to work
nieces, nephews and their families. for the Golden Honey Restaurant in Edson for
Olga was predeceased by her husband Paul in 2002; and her four
sisters and one brother. more than five years. He also worked at GoAuto
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, February Honda Edson for more than one year, Boston Pizza
13, 2019 at Foothills Memorial Chapel, 5040 – 6 Avenue, Edson, AB., Edson for more than one year and 7-11, Edson.
with Reverend Kimberly Roy, officiating.
For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the He is the owner and chef of The Island Restaurant
Parkland Senior's Lodge (4619 - 9 Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1R7), or to the & Catering at the UFA Building which was started
charity of your choice. in January 2018.
The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation for the high
quality of care given to Olga by Dr. Lise Wannenburg and the staff and Funeral services for Samudra Wanigasooriya will
nurses at the Edson Continuing Care Center. be held Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the Royal
FINAL CARE ENTRUSTED TO Canadian Legion, Edson, 5016 5 Ave, Edson.
FOOTHILLS MEMORIAL CHAPEL There will be a viewing from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30
A Division Of The Caring Group Corp. p.m. and Religious services from 12:30 pm to
Edson 780.723.3575 Hinton 780.865.1234
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com 1:30 p.m.
