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Yellowhead Koinonia Christian School s CHOOL
hosts Edmonton Eskimo Nate Coehoorn
by Mikaela Kuefler back to God and some of the lessons he learned Times
in life.
The Family of Faith Church hosted Edmonton “We just wanted to provide a fun event for the
Eskimo wide receiver Nate Coehoorn (#85) who community. There was actually a lot of kids out. “Another thing that was kind of neat was Nate
gave a motivational talk at the Yellowhead They had a good time and they all huddled in the brought his Grey Cup ring from last year and
Koinonia Christian School January 13 and 14. front. On Saturday, there was even a lot of kids several of us got to try it on. Very cool,” said
Approximately 60 people attended the family attending the Men's Breakfast. They all wanted Pastor Ron Swanson.
th
night on the 13 to hear Nate talk about the story to come back and hear him,” said Swanson.
from his childhood until he got into professional
sports. They heard some of his journey including
its highs and lows.
“He started walking with God when he was
young and then walked away from God as he got
older,” said Family of Faith Church Pastor Bev
Swanson. Nate also discussed some of the
problems that it caused in his life and finding his
way back to God.
Multiple draws were made, including a signed
CFL Nate Coehoorn Edmonton Eskimo jersey,
two signed CFL footballs, a signed t-shirt, and a
signed travel mug. Some small toy footballs were
also signed and thrown out into the audience.
A question and answer session was held at the
end of the talk. One of the questions asked was,
“Now that you are with God, how do you deal
with some of the peer pressure from your
teammates, pressuring you to go back to your old
life.” Nate replied, “I've experienced that and I
didn't like it. I didn't want to go back to that.”
Later, Nate took the time to sign autographs for
anyone wanting them. People also got the
opportunity to visit and pose for pictures with
him. “They talked to him for quite awhile,” said
Swanson.
On January 14, Nate was also present with
approximately 40 other men at the Men's
Breakfast for fellowship and provided another
motivational speech. Pancakes, bacon, eggs,
juice, and coffee were served before Nate spoke Hosted by the Family of Faith Church, Edmonton Eskimo wide receiver Nate Coehoorn (#85)
about what his journey was like after he came gives a motivational talk at the Yellowhead Koinonia Christian School January 13 and 14.
PCHS to Host 2017 High School Rural Wrestling Provincials
submitted Kim Edmondson, Wrestling Coach intense work ethic and dedication to the sport, both during the season and
in the off-season.”
Parkland Composite High School is pleased to announce that the Alberta The PCHS wrestling team has a history of success, which has contributed
Schools' Athletics Association has approved their bid to host the 2017 High to their reputation as tough competition. To date, the Pacers are a 5-time
School Rural Wrestling Provincials this February. “We are thrilled to hear Rural Provincial champion, as well as a 4-time Boys Provincial champion,
the news,” says Sean Edmondson, the head coach of the PCHS Pacers and a 3-time Girls Provincial champion. The banners hang with pride in the
Wrestling team and teacher at PCHS. “We can't wait to put on a show in school's gymnasium.
our house, in our gym. We want to highlight that Edson is home to a The ASAA High School Rural Provincial Wrestling tournament will host
supportive and successful wrestling community made up of dedicated schools from all across Alberta. The tournament will be held on February
students, parents, teachers, and coaches.” 24 and 25 at Parkland Composite High School.
Though the season has just begun, the team is already hard at work
practicing to compete at home for the rural provincial banners. “Edson is
well-known in the province for bringing tough competition to
tournaments,” says Kim Edmondson, assistant coach and teacher at PCHS.
“In addition, our athletes are consistently recognized for their outstanding
sportsmanship at these events. We are so proud of our athletes for their
Our family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Grande
Our family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Grande
Yellowhead Public School Divisions Board of Trustees, the Naming
Yellowhead Public School Divisions Board of Trustees, the Naming
Committee and the community members who submitted Mary
Committee and the community members who submitted Mary
Bergeron’s name for the new elementary school in Edson. This is such
Bergeron’s name for the new elementary school in Edson. This is such
an amazing way to extend her teaching legacy into the future.
an amazing way to extend her teaching legacy into the future.
Aunt Mary taught school to five of my siblings, at the Trail School and
Aunt Mary taught school to five of my siblings, at the Trail School and
three of my children, at Evergreen School. Mary had a huge influence
three of my children, at Evergreen School. Mary had a huge influence
on so many people throughout her teaching career.
on so many people throughout her teaching career.
She was such a blessing to our family in so many ways during all the
She was such a blessing to our family in so many ways during all the
years she lived in Edson. Thank you again for this incredible honour
years she lived in Edson. Thank you again for this incredible honour
you have bestowed on our family. The PCHS Pacers Wrestling team: Yvonne Rheaume, Johnathan
you have bestowed on our family.
Pfeifer, Steven Johnston, Denver MacGregor, James Smith, Braydon
Submitted by Lorna Imber, Mary’s niece Fortier, Waheed Akbar, Amy Hill, Nicholas Hill, and Emma Bowman.
and all our family members. Front: Xana Beran, Samantha Parnall, Kade Mathers, Carson
Hellekson, Tiana Bryant, and Rebecca Dearden.
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Yellowhead Koinonia Christian School s CHOOL
hosts Edmonton Eskimo Nate Coehoorn
by Mikaela Kuefler back to God and some of the lessons he learned Times
in life.
The Family of Faith Church hosted Edmonton “We just wanted to provide a fun event for the
Eskimo wide receiver Nate Coehoorn (#85) who community. There was actually a lot of kids out. “Another thing that was kind of neat was Nate
gave a motivational talk at the Yellowhead They had a good time and they all huddled in the brought his Grey Cup ring from last year and
Koinonia Christian School January 13 and 14. front. On Saturday, there was even a lot of kids several of us got to try it on. Very cool,” said
Approximately 60 people attended the family attending the Men's Breakfast. They all wanted Pastor Ron Swanson.
th
night on the 13 to hear Nate talk about the story to come back and hear him,” said Swanson.
from his childhood until he got into professional
sports. They heard some of his journey including
its highs and lows.
“He started walking with God when he was
young and then walked away from God as he got
older,” said Family of Faith Church Pastor Bev
Swanson. Nate also discussed some of the
problems that it caused in his life and finding his
way back to God.
Multiple draws were made, including a signed
CFL Nate Coehoorn Edmonton Eskimo jersey,
two signed CFL footballs, a signed t-shirt, and a
signed travel mug. Some small toy footballs were
also signed and thrown out into the audience.
A question and answer session was held at the
end of the talk. One of the questions asked was,
“Now that you are with God, how do you deal
with some of the peer pressure from your
teammates, pressuring you to go back to your old
life.” Nate replied, “I've experienced that and I
didn't like it. I didn't want to go back to that.”
Later, Nate took the time to sign autographs for
anyone wanting them. People also got the
opportunity to visit and pose for pictures with
him. “They talked to him for quite awhile,” said
Swanson.
On January 14, Nate was also present with
approximately 40 other men at the Men's
Breakfast for fellowship and provided another
motivational speech. Pancakes, bacon, eggs,
juice, and coffee were served before Nate spoke Hosted by the Family of Faith Church, Edmonton Eskimo wide receiver Nate Coehoorn (#85)
about what his journey was like after he came gives a motivational talk at the Yellowhead Koinonia Christian School January 13 and 14.
PCHS to Host 2017 High School Rural Wrestling Provincials
submitted Kim Edmondson, Wrestling Coach intense work ethic and dedication to the sport, both during the season and
in the off-season.”
Parkland Composite High School is pleased to announce that the Alberta The PCHS wrestling team has a history of success, which has contributed
Schools' Athletics Association has approved their bid to host the 2017 High to their reputation as tough competition. To date, the Pacers are a 5-time
School Rural Wrestling Provincials this February. “We are thrilled to hear Rural Provincial champion, as well as a 4-time Boys Provincial champion,
the news,” says Sean Edmondson, the head coach of the PCHS Pacers and a 3-time Girls Provincial champion. The banners hang with pride in the
Wrestling team and teacher at PCHS. “We can't wait to put on a show in school's gymnasium.
our house, in our gym. We want to highlight that Edson is home to a The ASAA High School Rural Provincial Wrestling tournament will host
supportive and successful wrestling community made up of dedicated schools from all across Alberta. The tournament will be held on February
students, parents, teachers, and coaches.” 24 and 25 at Parkland Composite High School.
Though the season has just begun, the team is already hard at work
practicing to compete at home for the rural provincial banners. “Edson is
well-known in the province for bringing tough competition to
tournaments,” says Kim Edmondson, assistant coach and teacher at PCHS.
“In addition, our athletes are consistently recognized for their outstanding
sportsmanship at these events. We are so proud of our athletes for their
Our family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Grande
Our family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Grande
Yellowhead Public School Divisions Board of Trustees, the Naming
Yellowhead Public School Divisions Board of Trustees, the Naming
Committee and the community members who submitted Mary
Committee and the community members who submitted Mary
Bergeron’s name for the new elementary school in Edson. This is such
Bergeron’s name for the new elementary school in Edson. This is such
an amazing way to extend her teaching legacy into the future.
an amazing way to extend her teaching legacy into the future.
Aunt Mary taught school to five of my siblings, at the Trail School and
Aunt Mary taught school to five of my siblings, at the Trail School and
three of my children, at Evergreen School. Mary had a huge influence
three of my children, at Evergreen School. Mary had a huge influence
on so many people throughout her teaching career.
on so many people throughout her teaching career.
She was such a blessing to our family in so many ways during all the
She was such a blessing to our family in so many ways during all the
years she lived in Edson. Thank you again for this incredible honour
years she lived in Edson. Thank you again for this incredible honour
you have bestowed on our family. The PCHS Pacers Wrestling team: Yvonne Rheaume, Johnathan
you have bestowed on our family.
Pfeifer, Steven Johnston, Denver MacGregor, James Smith, Braydon
Submitted by Lorna Imber, Mary’s niece Fortier, Waheed Akbar, Amy Hill, Nicholas Hill, and Emma Bowman.
and all our family members. Front: Xana Beran, Samantha Parnall, Kade Mathers, Carson
Hellekson, Tiana Bryant, and Rebecca Dearden.
