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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 8 MONDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2019
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Edson on its way to winning Sled Town Showdown Contest
by Brianne Benson win the title in 2019. The Sno-Seekers club is a non-profit
If Edson manages to come out on top over organization that cleans, maintains, and grooms
The Town of Edson is currently in the running Whitecourt, the championship voting round will over 300km of snowmobile trails in the Edson
for the SnoRider Magazine's Sled Town be open to determine whether Edson will be the and Yellowhead County area. Therefore, they are
Showdown competition for favourite sledding provincial winner once again. largely to thank for keeping our contest-winning
town. Voting was open for the provincial semi- The winner of the provincial competition will trails in enjoyable and acceptable shape.
finals in Alberta from January 6 to 19. The four go on to represent Alberta in the national On average, their volunteers put in 1500 hours
remaining candidates were Edson, Whitecourt, competition, for a chance to be crowned the Sled of work into pre-season cleaning and season
Crowsnest Pass, and Fox Creek. Town Showdown Champion of Canada. This title upkeep. Nelson added, “These are only hours
Edson and Whitecourt faced-off in the third comes with a trophy and advertising that we have captured. Obviously, there are many
round of voting and the winner will move on to opportunities with SnoRider Magazine. Alberta more hours involved that people don't necessarily
be pitted against the winner of the battle between has yet to earn the national win. write down or keep track of, but this is our best
Fox Creek and Crowsnest Pass. Darin Nelson, president of the Edson Sno- estimate.”
So far Edson has defeated Smoky Lake and Seekers Snowmobile Club, when asked what The Sno-Seekers club is currently raffling off a
Westlock to make it to the third round of voting makes Edson trails so extraordinary, replied, snowmobile that can be seen at Canadian Tire,
on the SnoRiders website. A total of 16 towns “There are many great things about our trails the proceeds of which will go back into helping
competed in eight face-offs in the first round. here in Edson. We have very great and vast maintain our fantastic trail systems.
Votes can be cast on a daily basis, with one terrain, the trails are very family oriented so you To vote in the Sled Town Showdown, visit
vote per day, and the results of Alberta's semi can bring riders of all experience levels out with snoriderswest.com
finals should now be visible on the website. you. We also maintain five different warm up
Hopes are high as Edson was lucky enough to shelters within the area.”
No-spray Program Yearly Renewal
submitted Yellowhead County Once an agreement has been completed, no- 2020, we ask that you please remove your signs
spray signs must be purchased at a cost of $5.00 prior to the start of the spray season starting
Residents who wish to refrain from property- for two signs, at the Yellowhead County Edson or May 1st, 2020.
adjacent herbicide application must enter into an Wildwood Offices. These signs must be placed Residents who have any concerns or questions
agreement with Yellowhead County in the by the landowner in a highly visible area as close are asked to contact Yellowhead County
coming months. as possible to the property line. Agricultural Services at 1-800-814-3935 or
Yellowhead County Agricultural Services Yellowhead County Agricultural Services (780) 325-3782.
requires landowners who do not want herbicide requires each landowner who has signed the
applied adjacent to their property to enter into an agreement to fulfill their obligations before the
agreement with the county prior to April 1st of July 1st deadline. After the July 1st deadline, ~ In Loving Memory ~
each year. Yellowhead County re-assumes responsibility for Sharon Ann
The landowner becomes responsible for weed weed and brush control and may apply herbicide
and brush control in the designated areas, as adjacent to non-compliant roadsides if necessary. (Holden) Johnson
defined by the no-spray agreement. If you chose not to renew your agreement for June 28, 1950 to December 30, 2019
Beloved Wife of Glen Darwin
Upcoming Johnson; Dedicated Mother to
Stacy Lynn (Holden) Johnson (Ian);
Event
DO YOU NEED Reminder Loving Stepmother to Skyla (Johnson) Osborne
(Michael); Devoted Grandmother to Liam
Johnson, Dillon Johnson and Golden Joy
Osborne; Daughter of Edward James Holden
BUSINESS January 24: Join (predeceased) and Grace Virginia (Myers) Holden
FCSS/Parentlink
(predeceased); Sister to Terrance Michael
from 9:30 am to
(predeceased); (Pat) Patrick Timothy
11 am for (predeceased), Brian Dale, William Daniel, Gloria
Lynn, Kevin David, Karen Patricia, Derek Shawn
CARDS? with Heather N (Tisha), Darcy Wayne (Soo). 27 nieces and
Soothing Angels
nephews; many great nieces and nephews.
Plante. The target
group is ages 18 Cherished pets, Dolly, Barney, Dusty, Pii-jo, Benny
and Freddie (all predeceased). Lastly, her canine
months to three
son, Teddy.
NEED MORE years old. Child January 27 , 2020 1 p.m. at Pine Grove Hall North
A Celebration of life is being held Monday,
minding will be
th
BUSINESS CARDS available. Please of Edson.
pre-register by
In lieu of flowers, donations can be to Hope for
Wildlife Society, or the charity of your choice in
OR WANT NEW ONES January 20 as honour of Sharon Ann Holden.
space is limited.
Thank You!
DESIGNED? Thank You!
The family of Nicole Munro would like to express our heartfelt
gratitude to everyone who offered their support during our time
Come get your cards of sorrow.
Thank you to the friends and family who brought food and
done at The Anchor. snacks and to everyone who helped set-up, clean and organize.
To Pastor Brian Walter of the Edson Alliance Church, to Doug
Laboucane for delivering the eulogy, Sobeys for food platters, and
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR PAR Energy and Tim Hortons for coffee and tea. As well as the
Edson Royal Canadian Legion and Foothills Memorial Chapel.
From the biggest hug to the smallest donation Thank You all for
5040 3rd Ave. your love and support.
Nicole will be remembered by many and live on in the faces and
780-723-5787 smiles of her children, we will honour her by helping to ensure
their future remains bright.
PAGE 8 MONDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JANUARY 20, 2020 PAGE 29
Edson on its way to winning Sled Town Showdown Contest
by Brianne Benson win the title in 2019. The Sno-Seekers club is a non-profit
If Edson manages to come out on top over organization that cleans, maintains, and grooms
The Town of Edson is currently in the running Whitecourt, the championship voting round will over 300km of snowmobile trails in the Edson
for the SnoRider Magazine's Sled Town be open to determine whether Edson will be the and Yellowhead County area. Therefore, they are
Showdown competition for favourite sledding provincial winner once again. largely to thank for keeping our contest-winning
town. Voting was open for the provincial semi- The winner of the provincial competition will trails in enjoyable and acceptable shape.
finals in Alberta from January 6 to 19. The four go on to represent Alberta in the national On average, their volunteers put in 1500 hours
remaining candidates were Edson, Whitecourt, competition, for a chance to be crowned the Sled of work into pre-season cleaning and season
Crowsnest Pass, and Fox Creek. Town Showdown Champion of Canada. This title upkeep. Nelson added, “These are only hours
Edson and Whitecourt faced-off in the third comes with a trophy and advertising that we have captured. Obviously, there are many
round of voting and the winner will move on to opportunities with SnoRider Magazine. Alberta more hours involved that people don't necessarily
be pitted against the winner of the battle between has yet to earn the national win. write down or keep track of, but this is our best
Fox Creek and Crowsnest Pass. Darin Nelson, president of the Edson Sno- estimate.”
So far Edson has defeated Smoky Lake and Seekers Snowmobile Club, when asked what The Sno-Seekers club is currently raffling off a
Westlock to make it to the third round of voting makes Edson trails so extraordinary, replied, snowmobile that can be seen at Canadian Tire,
on the SnoRiders website. A total of 16 towns “There are many great things about our trails the proceeds of which will go back into helping
competed in eight face-offs in the first round. here in Edson. We have very great and vast maintain our fantastic trail systems.
Votes can be cast on a daily basis, with one terrain, the trails are very family oriented so you To vote in the Sled Town Showdown, visit
vote per day, and the results of Alberta's semi can bring riders of all experience levels out with snoriderswest.com
finals should now be visible on the website. you. We also maintain five different warm up
Hopes are high as Edson was lucky enough to shelters within the area.”
No-spray Program Yearly Renewal
submitted Yellowhead County Once an agreement has been completed, no- 2020, we ask that you please remove your signs
spray signs must be purchased at a cost of $5.00 prior to the start of the spray season starting
Residents who wish to refrain from property- for two signs, at the Yellowhead County Edson or May 1st, 2020.
adjacent herbicide application must enter into an Wildwood Offices. These signs must be placed Residents who have any concerns or questions
agreement with Yellowhead County in the by the landowner in a highly visible area as close are asked to contact Yellowhead County
coming months. as possible to the property line. Agricultural Services at 1-800-814-3935 or
Yellowhead County Agricultural Services Yellowhead County Agricultural Services (780) 325-3782.
requires landowners who do not want herbicide requires each landowner who has signed the
applied adjacent to their property to enter into an agreement to fulfill their obligations before the
agreement with the county prior to April 1st of July 1st deadline. After the July 1st deadline, ~ In Loving Memory ~
each year. Yellowhead County re-assumes responsibility for Sharon Ann
The landowner becomes responsible for weed weed and brush control and may apply herbicide
and brush control in the designated areas, as adjacent to non-compliant roadsides if necessary. (Holden) Johnson
defined by the no-spray agreement. If you chose not to renew your agreement for June 28, 1950 to December 30, 2019
Beloved Wife of Glen Darwin
Upcoming Johnson; Dedicated Mother to
Stacy Lynn (Holden) Johnson (Ian);
Event
DO YOU NEED Reminder Loving Stepmother to Skyla (Johnson) Osborne
(Michael); Devoted Grandmother to Liam
Johnson, Dillon Johnson and Golden Joy
Osborne; Daughter of Edward James Holden
BUSINESS January 24: Join (predeceased) and Grace Virginia (Myers) Holden
FCSS/Parentlink
(predeceased); Sister to Terrance Michael
from 9:30 am to
(predeceased); (Pat) Patrick Timothy
11 am for (predeceased), Brian Dale, William Daniel, Gloria
Lynn, Kevin David, Karen Patricia, Derek Shawn
CARDS? with Heather N (Tisha), Darcy Wayne (Soo). 27 nieces and
Soothing Angels
nephews; many great nieces and nephews.
Plante. The target
group is ages 18 Cherished pets, Dolly, Barney, Dusty, Pii-jo, Benny
and Freddie (all predeceased). Lastly, her canine
months to three
son, Teddy.
NEED MORE years old. Child January 27 , 2020 1 p.m. at Pine Grove Hall North
A Celebration of life is being held Monday,
minding will be
th
BUSINESS CARDS available. Please of Edson.
pre-register by
In lieu of flowers, donations can be to Hope for
Wildlife Society, or the charity of your choice in
OR WANT NEW ONES January 20 as honour of Sharon Ann Holden.
space is limited.
Thank You!
DESIGNED? Thank You!
The family of Nicole Munro would like to express our heartfelt
gratitude to everyone who offered their support during our time
Come get your cards of sorrow.
Thank you to the friends and family who brought food and
done at The Anchor. snacks and to everyone who helped set-up, clean and organize.
To Pastor Brian Walter of the Edson Alliance Church, to Doug
Laboucane for delivering the eulogy, Sobeys for food platters, and
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR PAR Energy and Tim Hortons for coffee and tea. As well as the
Edson Royal Canadian Legion and Foothills Memorial Chapel.
From the biggest hug to the smallest donation Thank You all for
5040 3rd Ave. your love and support.
Nicole will be remembered by many and live on in the faces and
780-723-5787 smiles of her children, we will honour her by helping to ensure
their future remains bright.
