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Uptown Yoga fundraises for EARS
by Cassie Kushniruk Attendants of the class were required to pay at
least $5 upon entry, which would be donated to
On January 11, Uptown Yoga hosted their first EARS to fund ongoing vet bills. Some
class of a two part series in an effort to raise attendants donated more than the entry fee, and
money for EARS. “We are really passionate others brought in toy donations for the animals,
about animals and we know that [EARS] run off which were greatly appreciated by Uptown
of donations,” said Uptown Yoga instructor Yoga.
KIDS MAKE A DIFFERENCE Jeanine Chouinard. “What a better way to bring Throughout the years, Uptown Yoga has
in some donations while getting the community shown their passion for helping local
together.” organizations through various fundraising
After becoming a certified yoga instructor in events, and have previously fundraised for
December, Brandi McKeand made her debut as organizations such as the Edson and District
an instructor with Uptown Yoga during this Boys and Girls Club and the Kinette Christmas
class, and was all the more excited to be leading Hamper program. “We're always thinking about
the class for such a good cause. ways to bring awareness to other areas in the
The class received a good amount of people of community,” Chouinard said. “We try to do it
all age groups looking to relax their bodies, once a year.”
escape from their busy lives, and donate money Through these two fundraiser classes for
towards a local organization in need. For an EARS, Chouinard hopes that they can raise a
hour, McKeand led the group through poses to few hundred dollars for their furry friends.
create body awareness, mindfulness, and a sense As this is a two part series, the next class for
of serenity. The calm music playing in the EARS will be held on January 25 from 6-7pm at Uptown Yoga instructor Brandi McKeand
background paired with McKeand's soothing the Uptown Yoga studio in downtown Edson. (left)—who just received her yoga instructor
voice all made for a more relaxing and The drop in fee is a minimum of a $5 donation certification— led the first yoga class of a two part
pleasurable experience. to EARS, but more can certainly be donated. series to raise money for EARS on January 11.
Pictured are McKeand and fellow yoga instructor
Jeanine Chouinard holding up toy donations they
received from some community members
participating in the class. photo Cassie Kushniruk
The Holy Redeemer
Rebels Junior B
girls basketball team
played host to their
rivals from Harry
Collinge on January
10. After a long
game with some
impressive
breakaways, the
Rebels walked away
with the win,
defeating their
opponents with a
score of 59-25.
photo Cassie
Kushniruk
In their second game of the season, the Jr. Girls
Basketball team from Parkland Composite High
School beat Holy Redeemer High School's team
51 to 19. photo Masha Scheele
Kids Make A Difference is sponsored by:
Sand & Gravel Sales/Hauling
Quality Work
On January 15, the Holy Redeemer Rebels Junior C boys team hosted their friends from Pine Grove for a Serving Edson & District Since 1974
competitive basketball game. The Rebels came out victorious in the end, winning with a score of 36-14. 780-723-5152
photo Cassie Kushniruk
PAGE 26 MONDAY JANUARY 14, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JANUARY 21, 2019 PAGE 25
T he Weekly ANCHOR
S ports
Uptown Yoga fundraises for EARS
by Cassie Kushniruk Attendants of the class were required to pay at
least $5 upon entry, which would be donated to
On January 11, Uptown Yoga hosted their first EARS to fund ongoing vet bills. Some
class of a two part series in an effort to raise attendants donated more than the entry fee, and
money for EARS. “We are really passionate others brought in toy donations for the animals,
about animals and we know that [EARS] run off which were greatly appreciated by Uptown
of donations,” said Uptown Yoga instructor Yoga.
KIDS MAKE A DIFFERENCE Jeanine Chouinard. “What a better way to bring Throughout the years, Uptown Yoga has
in some donations while getting the community shown their passion for helping local
together.” organizations through various fundraising
After becoming a certified yoga instructor in events, and have previously fundraised for
December, Brandi McKeand made her debut as organizations such as the Edson and District
an instructor with Uptown Yoga during this Boys and Girls Club and the Kinette Christmas
class, and was all the more excited to be leading Hamper program. “We're always thinking about
the class for such a good cause. ways to bring awareness to other areas in the
The class received a good amount of people of community,” Chouinard said. “We try to do it
all age groups looking to relax their bodies, once a year.”
escape from their busy lives, and donate money Through these two fundraiser classes for
towards a local organization in need. For an EARS, Chouinard hopes that they can raise a
hour, McKeand led the group through poses to few hundred dollars for their furry friends.
create body awareness, mindfulness, and a sense As this is a two part series, the next class for
of serenity. The calm music playing in the EARS will be held on January 25 from 6-7pm at Uptown Yoga instructor Brandi McKeand
background paired with McKeand's soothing the Uptown Yoga studio in downtown Edson. (left)—who just received her yoga instructor
voice all made for a more relaxing and The drop in fee is a minimum of a $5 donation certification— led the first yoga class of a two part
pleasurable experience. to EARS, but more can certainly be donated. series to raise money for EARS on January 11.
Pictured are McKeand and fellow yoga instructor
Jeanine Chouinard holding up toy donations they
received from some community members
participating in the class. photo Cassie Kushniruk
The Holy Redeemer
Rebels Junior B
girls basketball team
played host to their
rivals from Harry
Collinge on January
10. After a long
game with some
impressive
breakaways, the
Rebels walked away
with the win,
defeating their
opponents with a
score of 59-25.
photo Cassie
Kushniruk
In their second game of the season, the Jr. Girls
Basketball team from Parkland Composite High
School beat Holy Redeemer High School's team
51 to 19. photo Masha Scheele
Kids Make A Difference is sponsored by:
Sand & Gravel Sales/Hauling
Quality Work
On January 15, the Holy Redeemer Rebels Junior C boys team hosted their friends from Pine Grove for a Serving Edson & District Since 1974
competitive basketball game. The Rebels came out victorious in the end, winning with a score of 36-14. 780-723-5152
photo Cassie Kushniruk
