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A rts - Entertainment - Events - and what’s going on
The Scene
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events YI ski trip encourages
Jan 17: Join Kate's Kitchen for their free lunch youth to get outdoors
at St. Catherine's Anglican Church (617 Main
Street) from 11:30am - 1pm. It is held every
third Thursday of each month and all are
welcome.
Jan 19: A Ukrainian New Year's Eve celebration
will be held at the Park Court Hall. Dinner,
dance, a midnight lunch, and live music by the
“Northern Kings” will be included. Call 780-
727-4476 or 780-727-2138 for more
information or tickets.
Jan 19: Join the Bethel Pentecostal Church
from 7 pm to 10 pm for another Jam City
session, which will feature some fun and
awesome local talent. This event is free and
open to all the citizens of Edson. Genres range
from classical to heavy metal. Doors open at 6
pm. For more information, call Michael
Lambregts at 780-517-1757.
Jan 19: Bring the family to the Edson Legion to
enjoy the swirling and pounding of the 49th
Battalion Pipes and Drums. The concert is by On January 3, Edson Youth Interagency invited youth ages 12-17 out to Marmot Basin for an exciting day
full of skiing and snowboarding. “With world class skiing so close to our community, we feel it makes great
donation to the band. sense to make that activity more accessible to our youth,” said Town of Edson Municipal Intern Scott
Lamb.
Jan 24: Learn how easy it is to host a Winter
Block Party at the Galloway Station Museum Lamb also gave mentions to Ross Parslow,
from 7 pm to 8 pm. This presentation will give by Cassie Kushniruk who jumped in last minute to provide his truck
you the ins and outs of hosting a Block Party in for transportation of the skis and snowboards
Edson Youth Interagency is passionate about
the winter. Light refreshments will be provided. providing youth with fun and safe outdoor to the hill and back.
The event is free to attend and anyone is activities to emphasize the wide range of The group arrived at Marmot and got ready
welcome.
activities available in the Edson and for the exciting day ahead by purchasing
Yellowhead County area. rentals and participating in lessons. After a
Feb 3: The Edson and Area Early Childhood From canoeing in Hinton to learning how to mandatory lunch check-in, youth had the
Matters Coalition invites out families and their build a shelter in Willmore Park, Edson Youth opportunity to get out and ski or snowboard as
th
preschool children to the 6 annual Kids Fest at Interagency has attracted youth to put down much as they pleased. “They loved it,” said
the Pine Grove School gym. From 10 am to 2 their phones and instead venture out into the Lamb. “I spent a good chunk of the day skiing
pm, attendants will have the opportunity to local area. with some of the youth and I had an absolute
speak with experts, participate in interactive Although the winter season can inhibit the blast with them.”
activities, and learn through informative availability of outdoor activities, Edson Youth The ski/snowboard trip was an excellent
displays. Live music will also be included at 11 Interagency planned a ski/snowboard trip to means in getting youth out of the house to
am and 1 pm. Marmot Basin on January 3, which saw a large participate in a fun outdoor activity in a safe
interest from youth. “We had full registration manner while enjoying company with positive
Feb 6: At 12:10 pm, enjoy a 45 minute walk and 25 kids came out,” said Town of Edson role models and friends.“With world class
th
through the trails for the 13 annual Winter Municipal Intern Scott Lamb. skiing so close to our community, we feel it
Walk Day. Sign up as a school, with your Generally, Youth Interagency activities tend makes great sense to make that activity more
friends, or as an individual at to attract a younger age group, which can make accessible to our youth,” said Lamb.
Due to the popularity and positive responses
winterwalkday.ca. Soup, bun, and a hot drink it more difficult for older youth to enjoy.This
ski trip, however, invited out youth ages 12-17, from these ski trips, Edson Youth Interagency
will be available for purchase following the thus providing a more enjoyable experience for will be hosting another ski trip on February 7.
event.
them to participate in together. “This activity is
particularly important to Youth Interagency as
Feb 8: Kids grades 5 and up are invited out to it allows us to reach out to and interact with a
the Repsol Place pool from 6 pm to 9 pm for a demographic of youth a few years older than Remember to drop off your
donations for the
free Winter Pool Party. what we would usually get at our activities,” EDSON FOOD BANK
Lamb said.
Feb 6 and 13: Learn practical ways to keep the Despite poor weather and road conditions, the at Independent Grocer, Sobeys
brain young and healthy through the FCSS group made their way to Marmot Basin to or the Edson Food Bank
sponsored Brain Trainer session, which will be enjoy a wonderful day of skiing and The Food Bank will be open two Thursday evenings,
held at the Galloway Station Museum from 7-9 snowboarding. “There was a snowfall warning the second and last Thursday of the Month
6:45-8:00 pm.
pm. Registration is appreciated. Register that day, which is great for skiing, but not for Open regular hours every Tuesday from
online at edson.ca or in person at Repsol Place. driving,” said Lamb. “Our bus driver, Bruce, 9-11 am.
successfully transported us through a raging 780-723-1350
blizzard and less than ideal road conditions. Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
See Classified Page for We all felt extremely safe and calm with him Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m.
monthly meetings and activities behind the wheel.” Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson
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A rts - Entertainment - Events - and what’s going on
The Scene
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events YI ski trip encourages
Jan 17: Join Kate's Kitchen for their free lunch youth to get outdoors
at St. Catherine's Anglican Church (617 Main
Street) from 11:30am - 1pm. It is held every
third Thursday of each month and all are
welcome.
Jan 19: A Ukrainian New Year's Eve celebration
will be held at the Park Court Hall. Dinner,
dance, a midnight lunch, and live music by the
“Northern Kings” will be included. Call 780-
727-4476 or 780-727-2138 for more
information or tickets.
Jan 19: Join the Bethel Pentecostal Church
from 7 pm to 10 pm for another Jam City
session, which will feature some fun and
awesome local talent. This event is free and
open to all the citizens of Edson. Genres range
from classical to heavy metal. Doors open at 6
pm. For more information, call Michael
Lambregts at 780-517-1757.
Jan 19: Bring the family to the Edson Legion to
enjoy the swirling and pounding of the 49th
Battalion Pipes and Drums. The concert is by On January 3, Edson Youth Interagency invited youth ages 12-17 out to Marmot Basin for an exciting day
full of skiing and snowboarding. “With world class skiing so close to our community, we feel it makes great
donation to the band. sense to make that activity more accessible to our youth,” said Town of Edson Municipal Intern Scott
Lamb.
Jan 24: Learn how easy it is to host a Winter
Block Party at the Galloway Station Museum Lamb also gave mentions to Ross Parslow,
from 7 pm to 8 pm. This presentation will give by Cassie Kushniruk who jumped in last minute to provide his truck
you the ins and outs of hosting a Block Party in for transportation of the skis and snowboards
Edson Youth Interagency is passionate about
the winter. Light refreshments will be provided. providing youth with fun and safe outdoor to the hill and back.
The event is free to attend and anyone is activities to emphasize the wide range of The group arrived at Marmot and got ready
welcome.
activities available in the Edson and for the exciting day ahead by purchasing
Yellowhead County area. rentals and participating in lessons. After a
Feb 3: The Edson and Area Early Childhood From canoeing in Hinton to learning how to mandatory lunch check-in, youth had the
Matters Coalition invites out families and their build a shelter in Willmore Park, Edson Youth opportunity to get out and ski or snowboard as
th
preschool children to the 6 annual Kids Fest at Interagency has attracted youth to put down much as they pleased. “They loved it,” said
the Pine Grove School gym. From 10 am to 2 their phones and instead venture out into the Lamb. “I spent a good chunk of the day skiing
pm, attendants will have the opportunity to local area. with some of the youth and I had an absolute
speak with experts, participate in interactive Although the winter season can inhibit the blast with them.”
activities, and learn through informative availability of outdoor activities, Edson Youth The ski/snowboard trip was an excellent
displays. Live music will also be included at 11 Interagency planned a ski/snowboard trip to means in getting youth out of the house to
am and 1 pm. Marmot Basin on January 3, which saw a large participate in a fun outdoor activity in a safe
interest from youth. “We had full registration manner while enjoying company with positive
Feb 6: At 12:10 pm, enjoy a 45 minute walk and 25 kids came out,” said Town of Edson role models and friends.“With world class
th
through the trails for the 13 annual Winter Municipal Intern Scott Lamb. skiing so close to our community, we feel it
Walk Day. Sign up as a school, with your Generally, Youth Interagency activities tend makes great sense to make that activity more
friends, or as an individual at to attract a younger age group, which can make accessible to our youth,” said Lamb.
Due to the popularity and positive responses
winterwalkday.ca. Soup, bun, and a hot drink it more difficult for older youth to enjoy.This
ski trip, however, invited out youth ages 12-17, from these ski trips, Edson Youth Interagency
will be available for purchase following the thus providing a more enjoyable experience for will be hosting another ski trip on February 7.
event.
them to participate in together. “This activity is
particularly important to Youth Interagency as
Feb 8: Kids grades 5 and up are invited out to it allows us to reach out to and interact with a
the Repsol Place pool from 6 pm to 9 pm for a demographic of youth a few years older than Remember to drop off your
donations for the
free Winter Pool Party. what we would usually get at our activities,” EDSON FOOD BANK
Lamb said.
Feb 6 and 13: Learn practical ways to keep the Despite poor weather and road conditions, the at Independent Grocer, Sobeys
brain young and healthy through the FCSS group made their way to Marmot Basin to or the Edson Food Bank
sponsored Brain Trainer session, which will be enjoy a wonderful day of skiing and The Food Bank will be open two Thursday evenings,
held at the Galloway Station Museum from 7-9 snowboarding. “There was a snowfall warning the second and last Thursday of the Month
6:45-8:00 pm.
pm. Registration is appreciated. Register that day, which is great for skiing, but not for Open regular hours every Tuesday from
online at edson.ca or in person at Repsol Place. driving,” said Lamb. “Our bus driver, Bruce, 9-11 am.
successfully transported us through a raging 780-723-1350
blizzard and less than ideal road conditions. Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
See Classified Page for We all felt extremely safe and calm with him Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m.
monthly meetings and activities behind the wheel.” Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson
