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Meet Your Local Edson Fire Fighter NORTH NEW TRUCK SALES




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by Natalie Rau 24210 114 Avenue

In this installment of 'Meet Your Local Edson Acheson, AB T7X 6B9
Fire Fighter', we focus on Fire Fighter Melissa Website:
Casagrande. www.wsnorth.com
Melissa is from Kemptville, Ontario and moved
to Edson for work. She has been on the Edson Fire
Department for two years and said she was drawn Toll Free 1-800-252-7500 Cell: 780-984-2224
to volunteer because she wanted to help people. Phone: 780-453,3452 Fax: 780-447-5317
Her favorite part of being a fire fighter is
“helping people, training, being part of a family,
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and, of course, riding in the firetrucks knowing we Summers Drilling
are going to be there to help make someone's bad
day better”.
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Casagrande said, “Aside from being a first Water Well Drilling
responder for the fire department, the volunteering
aspect is amazing. From school tours to the
A proud Alberta business, since 1917,
seniors' pancake breakfasts, each year really A proud Alberta business, since 1917,
makes me proud to be a part of this family that Summers Drilling specializes in water well
Summers Drilling specializes in water well
involves us in this great town of Edson.” drilling and water well repairs.
drilling and water well repairs.
Melissa also volunteers for E.A.R.S. and in the
long-term care facility at the Edson Hospital.
If you are interested in becoming an Edson
Firefighter, stop in at the Edson Fire Hall and see
Chief Tyler Robinson.
Stay tuned for more 'Meet Your Local Edson
Fire Fighter'! This installment of ‘Meet Your Local Edson Fire Fighter features fire fighter Melissa Casagrande.


Upcoming Father-Daughter Gala 4405 50 street www.summersdrilling.comwww.summersdrilling.com
780-963-1282
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4405 50 street
Stony Plain, AB
Stony Plain, AB

inspired by Alice in Wonderland





by Brianne Benson dress up according to the theme or come as they “This event offers an opportunity for fathers and
are. their daughter(s) to share special moments with
The Town of Edson is once again hosting their “The event sells out year to year and the evening one another that they may not otherwise have the
annual Father-Daughter Gala to give fathers and has become very special to us,” Broda said. “We chance to do so to this degree,” Broda said.
father figures alike “the opportunity to connect look forward to hosting it every year, thinking up “Fathers and father-figures alike are an integral
with their daughters in a special way”, said Ali ways to make it a little more special each time.” part of the development of girls,” Broda
Broda from Town of Edson Community Services. Tickets are $30 and will go on sale January 8. 85 continued. “They have an effect on a child's
The event will take place at the Galloway Station tickets are available and can be purchased by cash development in ways such as self-esteem and self-
Museum on February 13 from 6 pm to 8 pm. The or cheque (made out to the Town of Edson) at the worth. Strengthening father-daughter relationships
night has been titled 'An Evening in Wonderland' Galloway Station Museum or the Community has multiple benefits, and we wanted to provide a
after Alice in Wonderland. “We are taking the Services office. Tickets will not be available for way to help preserve this special bond.”
Alice in Wonderland aesthetic and translating it purchase at the door. Girls six years old and up are Broda mentioned that this event will have even
into the space,” said Broda. Guests are welcome to encouraged to attend. more fun activities than advertised. “There are
more special surprises happening too, but you'll
have to grab a ticket to experience the fun-filled
evening we have planned.”


Happy 75th Birthday
Happy 75th Birthday

Ted Ice
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A scene from the 2019 Father-Daughter Gala as local fathers and their daughters danced together. The
2020 Father-Daughter Gala will take place on February 13 from 6 pm to 8 pm. Tickets go on sale January
Love Your Familyove Your Family
8, 2020 and can be purchased at the Galloway Station Museum or the Town of Edson Community L
Services office. photo submitted
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