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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2019 PAGE 11
MONDAY JANUARY 6, 2020 PAGE 7
Families with children of all ages enjoyed decorating and eating gingerbread cookies at the first annual Town of Edson Skate with Santa event on December
22. Pictured are Mark, Lexie, and Candace Macdonald alongside Tianna Federuik. photo Brianne Benson
Over 200 community members enjoy
first Skate with Santa event
by Brianne Benson upbeat holiday music from DJ Lifter and hot show. Two artists from the Sculptor's Association
chocolate and doughnuts provided by Tim of Alberta came to the event to demonstrate how
Over 200 community members attended the Hortons. they use power tools to carve sculptures out of
first Skate with Santa event on December 22, The Town of Edson Community Services team ice. “We wanted to include an element into the
said Town of Community Development worked together with Repsol Place staff to create event that we haven't tried before,” explained
Coordinator Ali Broda. this free, family-oriented holiday event for the Broda.
Families and community members of all ages community to enjoy during the holidays. “The Broda thanked Shawna at Repsol Place Guest
visited Repsol Place to enjoy free skating with event offers the community an opportunity to Services for her help with the event, as well as
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, and had the attend an interactive and fun-filled day spent Santa and Mrs. Claus for “travelling down from
opportunity to participate in a variety of with family, alongside their neighbors for added the North Pole just a few days before the busiest
activities, including face painting, cookie community connection,” said Broda. day of the year and spending time with us.”
decorating, craft decorating, and an ice sculpture Although the biggest hit of the event, according According to Broda, the Skate with Santa event
making show. to Broda, was the cookie decorating, the festivity will be annual, although future dates have not
The Christmas cheer was further enhanced by with the highest thrill level was the ice sculpting been set.
Gerald Soroka
MP Yellowhead Trusting Children in Colder Temperatures – let them outside!
With the weather getting colder, many families from them by not allowing them outdoors robs ones part way through their play. Or point out
are settling in for the winter. Bike rides have children of the opportunity to overcome what you are noticing, by sharing your
ended, as have family hikes and playtime at the challenge and risk and thereby build resilience. observation that their ears are looking a little red
park. More days at school will be declared When adults do all the problem-solving for and ask; “would you like your toque now?”
“indoor days” and children are getting less and children around weather, they do not learn the These natural learning and risk assessment
less time to play outdoors. Parents and educators lessons themselves. In fact, they are likely only opportunities work to build the confidence of our
start to feel more and more that the children are learning that such weather need to be avoided at children. They will remember the time their
bouncing off the walls. But as outdoor play all costs and missing out on real learning hands got too cold and choose the warmer mitts
advocate Erin Kenny declares; “Children cannot opportunities on how to properly prepare independently. They will also begin to internalize
bounce off walls if we take the walls away”. So themselves for inclement weather. For example, the message that they can be trusted to make
how do we do that in these colder months ahead? going out in the cold snow in a pair of cotton sound decisions for themselves and that they do
Especially when we feel like we just can't get our mittens, will very quickly teach that such not need to rely on someone else to do that for
kids to put the coat or mittens on – shouldn't we mittens are not helpful for keeping them warm. them at all times. This is where resilience and
then just keep them inside? Or going out without a toque will mean cold healthy development flourishes.
Playing outside in cold or any inclement ears very soon. So as the cold weather approaches, I encourage
weather such as extreme heat, rainfall or wind This does not mean that allowing a child to go you to allow space for your child to assess risks
requires us to be prepared. Wearing the proper outside without proper clothing for the weather and challenges involved in play during cold
clothing for the weather and climate you are in is is neglectful of the parent or caregiver, which is weather, being there with back up supplies as
the best thing you can do to make your time all too often the message conveyed. As a needed. Trust that your child is capable of
outside enjoyable. It is imperative that children caregiver, you can support your child's learning learning these lessons. When we see a child as
have adequate clothing to be outdoors when the and risk taking by being prepared with backups. capable, they will also see themselves the same
temperature dips down to -30, but it does not Pack the cotton mittens and the cold weather way.
mean that -30 is too cold to play. rated ones and tell your child they can choose reprinted with permission - Medicine Hat Early
Inclement weather poses challenges and risks which they will wear. They may start with the Childhood Coalition
for children. Taking those inherent risks away cotton mittens and then switch to the warmer
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2019 PAGE 11
MONDAY JANUARY 6, 2020 PAGE 7
Families with children of all ages enjoyed decorating and eating gingerbread cookies at the first annual Town of Edson Skate with Santa event on December
22. Pictured are Mark, Lexie, and Candace Macdonald alongside Tianna Federuik. photo Brianne Benson
Over 200 community members enjoy
first Skate with Santa event
by Brianne Benson upbeat holiday music from DJ Lifter and hot show. Two artists from the Sculptor's Association
chocolate and doughnuts provided by Tim of Alberta came to the event to demonstrate how
Over 200 community members attended the Hortons. they use power tools to carve sculptures out of
first Skate with Santa event on December 22, The Town of Edson Community Services team ice. “We wanted to include an element into the
said Town of Community Development worked together with Repsol Place staff to create event that we haven't tried before,” explained
Coordinator Ali Broda. this free, family-oriented holiday event for the Broda.
Families and community members of all ages community to enjoy during the holidays. “The Broda thanked Shawna at Repsol Place Guest
visited Repsol Place to enjoy free skating with event offers the community an opportunity to Services for her help with the event, as well as
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, and had the attend an interactive and fun-filled day spent Santa and Mrs. Claus for “travelling down from
opportunity to participate in a variety of with family, alongside their neighbors for added the North Pole just a few days before the busiest
activities, including face painting, cookie community connection,” said Broda. day of the year and spending time with us.”
decorating, craft decorating, and an ice sculpture Although the biggest hit of the event, according According to Broda, the Skate with Santa event
making show. to Broda, was the cookie decorating, the festivity will be annual, although future dates have not
The Christmas cheer was further enhanced by with the highest thrill level was the ice sculpting been set.
Gerald Soroka
MP Yellowhead Trusting Children in Colder Temperatures – let them outside!
With the weather getting colder, many families from them by not allowing them outdoors robs ones part way through their play. Or point out
are settling in for the winter. Bike rides have children of the opportunity to overcome what you are noticing, by sharing your
ended, as have family hikes and playtime at the challenge and risk and thereby build resilience. observation that their ears are looking a little red
park. More days at school will be declared When adults do all the problem-solving for and ask; “would you like your toque now?”
“indoor days” and children are getting less and children around weather, they do not learn the These natural learning and risk assessment
less time to play outdoors. Parents and educators lessons themselves. In fact, they are likely only opportunities work to build the confidence of our
start to feel more and more that the children are learning that such weather need to be avoided at children. They will remember the time their
bouncing off the walls. But as outdoor play all costs and missing out on real learning hands got too cold and choose the warmer mitts
advocate Erin Kenny declares; “Children cannot opportunities on how to properly prepare independently. They will also begin to internalize
bounce off walls if we take the walls away”. So themselves for inclement weather. For example, the message that they can be trusted to make
how do we do that in these colder months ahead? going out in the cold snow in a pair of cotton sound decisions for themselves and that they do
Especially when we feel like we just can't get our mittens, will very quickly teach that such not need to rely on someone else to do that for
kids to put the coat or mittens on – shouldn't we mittens are not helpful for keeping them warm. them at all times. This is where resilience and
then just keep them inside? Or going out without a toque will mean cold healthy development flourishes.
Playing outside in cold or any inclement ears very soon. So as the cold weather approaches, I encourage
weather such as extreme heat, rainfall or wind This does not mean that allowing a child to go you to allow space for your child to assess risks
requires us to be prepared. Wearing the proper outside without proper clothing for the weather and challenges involved in play during cold
clothing for the weather and climate you are in is is neglectful of the parent or caregiver, which is weather, being there with back up supplies as
the best thing you can do to make your time all too often the message conveyed. As a needed. Trust that your child is capable of
outside enjoyable. It is imperative that children caregiver, you can support your child's learning learning these lessons. When we see a child as
have adequate clothing to be outdoors when the and risk taking by being prepared with backups. capable, they will also see themselves the same
temperature dips down to -30, but it does not Pack the cotton mittens and the cold weather way.
mean that -30 is too cold to play. rated ones and tell your child they can choose reprinted with permission - Medicine Hat Early
Inclement weather poses challenges and risks which they will wear. They may start with the Childhood Coalition
for children. Taking those inherent risks away cotton mittens and then switch to the warmer
