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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
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A rts - Entertainment - Events - and what’s going on
The Scene
Upcoming Eddie's Big Run celebrates 10 years!
Upcoming
Events
Events
th
June 29-30: The 35 annual Entwistle Rodeo
will start at 2 pm each day and will feature
all your favorite rodeo events including
Saddle Bronc, Bareback, Bull riding, and
more. Activities including chicken scrambles,
pig races, and best dressed 6 and under
cowgirls and cowboys will also be available.
Beer gardens, a silent auction, 50/50 draws,
door prizes, and more will be included.
Runnin Free Country Fellowship will be held
on Sunday at 12:30 pm at the rodeo And they're off! Eddie the Squirrel leads young participants through the 1 km Kid's Fun Run race during
grounds. Camping is free with admission. Eddie's Big Run on June 22. photo Cassie Kushniruk
July 1: Come out to the RCMP Centennial by Cassie Kushniruk placed in their respective categories. “What can we
Park to celebrate Canada Day. Start your day say, these kids are fast!” Broda said. “It's nice to
with a pancake breakfast at the Legion On June 22, Eddie's Big Run celebrated its 10th see our local youth be active.”
between 8 am and 11:30 am. Two parties birthday in style with cupcakes, kid's activities, an Male Overall for the 3 km race was awarded to
will be available in the afternoon and updated shirt and logo, a new 3 km run, and, of Keleb Johnston with a time of 14:34 seconds. Jorja
evening—one geared towards families with course, a great physical challenge for the whole Williams claimed Female Overall for the 3 km with
youngsters from 11 am to 3 pm and another family! a time of 11:32 seconds.
geared towards a more mature crowd from In 2010, community members Andrea Longman For the 5 km race, Levi Beckmann won Male
7 pm on. Fireworks are set to begin at 11:15 and Leah Holt pioneered Eddie's Big Run with overall with a time of 20:04 seconds, while Meagan
pm. intent to showcase Edson's beautiful trail system Hayashi claimed Female Overall at 20:13 seconds.
while promoting physical activity. “Both ladies Brendan Restall won Male Overall for the 10 km
July 5: Join Yellowhead County for 'Kids Can remain a huge asset to this town, as without them at 38:10 seconds. Female overall was awarded to
Nicole May with a time of 41:07 seconds.
Catch' at the Millers Lake Day Use Area (east this race would be near impossible,” said Town of Of course, this event is not possible without
end) from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. No fishing Edson Community Development Coordinator Ali dedication of passionate volunteers and
licence is needed for ages 16 and under. Broda. longstanding committee members, some of whom
To this day, Eddie's Big Run continues to
Bring your own rod or borrow one. A free showcase Edson's trails to both local and out of “have been with Eddie's Big Run since its inception
barbecue, fishing rod raffle, and all the town residents while raising money to improve the in 2010”. Volunteers work to direct race traffic, set
supplies needed to enjoy an evening of trail system and enhance the year-to-year race up water stations, coordinate post-race breakfast,
fishing will be available. experience for participants. hand out medals, and more. “Even members from
Although Eddie's Big Run lost some participants the Youth Council got involved this year, helping
July 6: Join the Edson & District Public this year with the decision to eliminate the half out with the monitoring of the Kid's Zone, which
th
Library for their 75 birthday celebration marathon, a new 3 km run was added, which included balloon animals, face painting, glitter
from 11:30 am to 4 pm. A multi-cultural attracted some new registrants. “A lot of youth who tattoos and a bounce house,” said Broda.
flavors lunch will be available from 11:30 am run the Kid's Fun Run can run a little longer than 1 This year, Eddie's Big Run partnered with the
to 1 pm. Live music, crafts, activities, face km so it gave the opportunity to provide a race Whitecourt Run4Fun and the Hinton Run in the
painting, and more will be also available. where the youth can have a greater distance,” Rockies to create the Yellowhead Triple Crown.
Broda said. “As strollers were permissible, this “To participate, individuals registered for all three
July 6: Kate’s Kitchen will be holding a opened up a large population that was not able to races and then declared their free registration into
Remember to drop off your summer BBQ from 11:30 am to 1 pm at Holy participate in previous years.” the Triple Crown,” Broda said. “Top prizes will be
donations for the Trinity Anglican/Lutheran Church. All are The run course for Eddie's Big Run remained the announced at the final run in Hinton and they will
EDSON FOOD BANK welcome. same this year with a twist. “The Committee decide receive a handmade medal rack.” The prestigious
honor of Triple Crown Champion will be awarded
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys to flip it and run the route in the opposite to the fastest combined time from all three races.
or the Edson Food Bank July 6: A Family Pig Roast & Dance will be direction,” said Broda. “This mixes things up for
held at MacKay Community Hall. Doors and the runners, as there will be different elevation If you would like to help celebrate 10 years of
The Food Bank will be open cash bar open at 5:30 pm, supper at 6:30 throughout the route.” Eddie's Big Run, shirts, buffs, and water bottles are
available for purchase at the Town office at
The 10th annual Eddie's Big Run saw an
two Thursday evenings, Remember to drop off your pm, and dance at 8 pm. Free camping is excellent turnout of 389 participants; 126 running Community Services, with proceeds going back
the second and last Thursday of donations for the available. Children 5 and under are free. the 10 km, 106 in the 5 km, 71 participating in the into Eddie's Big Run trail building fund.
the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. EDSON FOOD BANK Please call for advanced tickets by July 4. To 3km, and 86 in the Kid's Fun Run. “It's been 10 successful years [of Eddie's Big
Open regular hours every at Independent Grocer, Sobeys reserve tickets call Karen at 780-795-2462 or It was wonderful to see the amount of youth who Run], so here's to 10 more!” Broda said.
Tuesday from 9-11 am. or the Edson Food Bank Stanley at 780-795-2322.
The Food Bank will be open two Thursday evenings, July 12-13: The Kinette Club of Edson will be
780-723-1350 the second and last Thursday of the Month hosting their 3 annual Toy Run and Camp
rd
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 6:45-8:00 pm. Out with weekend camping at the McLeod
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Open regular hours every Tuesday from River Recreation Grounds. July 13 will On June 22, Eddie's
Food Bank located at 9-11 am. feature a parade through Edson starting at Big Run celebrated
4511 5th Ave., Edson Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor 780-723-1350 11 am, a free community barbecue at 12 pm 10 years with 389
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. participants. Pictured
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lions Club Hall, a Poker Rally from 1 are a few of the 106
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson pm to 3 pm, biker games from 3 pm to 5 pm p a r t i c i p a n t s
at the McLeod River Grounds, and a pulled completing the 5 km
pork dinner at 5 pm. For more information, run. photo Cassie
email edsonkinettes@gmail.com. Kushniruk
See Classified Page for
monthly meetings and activities
PAGE 12 MONDAY JUNE 24, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JULY 1, 2019 PAGE 13
A rts - Entertainment - Events - and what’s going on
The Scene
Upcoming Eddie's Big Run celebrates 10 years!
Upcoming
Events
Events
th
June 29-30: The 35 annual Entwistle Rodeo
will start at 2 pm each day and will feature
all your favorite rodeo events including
Saddle Bronc, Bareback, Bull riding, and
more. Activities including chicken scrambles,
pig races, and best dressed 6 and under
cowgirls and cowboys will also be available.
Beer gardens, a silent auction, 50/50 draws,
door prizes, and more will be included.
Runnin Free Country Fellowship will be held
on Sunday at 12:30 pm at the rodeo And they're off! Eddie the Squirrel leads young participants through the 1 km Kid's Fun Run race during
grounds. Camping is free with admission. Eddie's Big Run on June 22. photo Cassie Kushniruk
July 1: Come out to the RCMP Centennial by Cassie Kushniruk placed in their respective categories. “What can we
Park to celebrate Canada Day. Start your day say, these kids are fast!” Broda said. “It's nice to
with a pancake breakfast at the Legion On June 22, Eddie's Big Run celebrated its 10th see our local youth be active.”
between 8 am and 11:30 am. Two parties birthday in style with cupcakes, kid's activities, an Male Overall for the 3 km race was awarded to
will be available in the afternoon and updated shirt and logo, a new 3 km run, and, of Keleb Johnston with a time of 14:34 seconds. Jorja
evening—one geared towards families with course, a great physical challenge for the whole Williams claimed Female Overall for the 3 km with
youngsters from 11 am to 3 pm and another family! a time of 11:32 seconds.
geared towards a more mature crowd from In 2010, community members Andrea Longman For the 5 km race, Levi Beckmann won Male
7 pm on. Fireworks are set to begin at 11:15 and Leah Holt pioneered Eddie's Big Run with overall with a time of 20:04 seconds, while Meagan
pm. intent to showcase Edson's beautiful trail system Hayashi claimed Female Overall at 20:13 seconds.
while promoting physical activity. “Both ladies Brendan Restall won Male Overall for the 10 km
July 5: Join Yellowhead County for 'Kids Can remain a huge asset to this town, as without them at 38:10 seconds. Female overall was awarded to
Nicole May with a time of 41:07 seconds.
Catch' at the Millers Lake Day Use Area (east this race would be near impossible,” said Town of Of course, this event is not possible without
end) from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. No fishing Edson Community Development Coordinator Ali dedication of passionate volunteers and
licence is needed for ages 16 and under. Broda. longstanding committee members, some of whom
To this day, Eddie's Big Run continues to
Bring your own rod or borrow one. A free showcase Edson's trails to both local and out of “have been with Eddie's Big Run since its inception
barbecue, fishing rod raffle, and all the town residents while raising money to improve the in 2010”. Volunteers work to direct race traffic, set
supplies needed to enjoy an evening of trail system and enhance the year-to-year race up water stations, coordinate post-race breakfast,
fishing will be available. experience for participants. hand out medals, and more. “Even members from
Although Eddie's Big Run lost some participants the Youth Council got involved this year, helping
July 6: Join the Edson & District Public this year with the decision to eliminate the half out with the monitoring of the Kid's Zone, which
th
Library for their 75 birthday celebration marathon, a new 3 km run was added, which included balloon animals, face painting, glitter
from 11:30 am to 4 pm. A multi-cultural attracted some new registrants. “A lot of youth who tattoos and a bounce house,” said Broda.
flavors lunch will be available from 11:30 am run the Kid's Fun Run can run a little longer than 1 This year, Eddie's Big Run partnered with the
to 1 pm. Live music, crafts, activities, face km so it gave the opportunity to provide a race Whitecourt Run4Fun and the Hinton Run in the
painting, and more will be also available. where the youth can have a greater distance,” Rockies to create the Yellowhead Triple Crown.
Broda said. “As strollers were permissible, this “To participate, individuals registered for all three
July 6: Kate’s Kitchen will be holding a opened up a large population that was not able to races and then declared their free registration into
Remember to drop off your summer BBQ from 11:30 am to 1 pm at Holy participate in previous years.” the Triple Crown,” Broda said. “Top prizes will be
donations for the Trinity Anglican/Lutheran Church. All are The run course for Eddie's Big Run remained the announced at the final run in Hinton and they will
EDSON FOOD BANK welcome. same this year with a twist. “The Committee decide receive a handmade medal rack.” The prestigious
honor of Triple Crown Champion will be awarded
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys to flip it and run the route in the opposite to the fastest combined time from all three races.
or the Edson Food Bank July 6: A Family Pig Roast & Dance will be direction,” said Broda. “This mixes things up for
held at MacKay Community Hall. Doors and the runners, as there will be different elevation If you would like to help celebrate 10 years of
The Food Bank will be open cash bar open at 5:30 pm, supper at 6:30 throughout the route.” Eddie's Big Run, shirts, buffs, and water bottles are
available for purchase at the Town office at
The 10th annual Eddie's Big Run saw an
two Thursday evenings, Remember to drop off your pm, and dance at 8 pm. Free camping is excellent turnout of 389 participants; 126 running Community Services, with proceeds going back
the second and last Thursday of donations for the available. Children 5 and under are free. the 10 km, 106 in the 5 km, 71 participating in the into Eddie's Big Run trail building fund.
the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. EDSON FOOD BANK Please call for advanced tickets by July 4. To 3km, and 86 in the Kid's Fun Run. “It's been 10 successful years [of Eddie's Big
Open regular hours every at Independent Grocer, Sobeys reserve tickets call Karen at 780-795-2462 or It was wonderful to see the amount of youth who Run], so here's to 10 more!” Broda said.
Tuesday from 9-11 am. or the Edson Food Bank Stanley at 780-795-2322.
The Food Bank will be open two Thursday evenings, July 12-13: The Kinette Club of Edson will be
780-723-1350 the second and last Thursday of the Month hosting their 3 annual Toy Run and Camp
rd
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 6:45-8:00 pm. Out with weekend camping at the McLeod
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Open regular hours every Tuesday from River Recreation Grounds. July 13 will On June 22, Eddie's
Food Bank located at 9-11 am. feature a parade through Edson starting at Big Run celebrated
4511 5th Ave., Edson Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor 780-723-1350 11 am, a free community barbecue at 12 pm 10 years with 389
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. participants. Pictured
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lions Club Hall, a Poker Rally from 1 are a few of the 106
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson pm to 3 pm, biker games from 3 pm to 5 pm p a r t i c i p a n t s
at the McLeod River Grounds, and a pulled completing the 5 km
pork dinner at 5 pm. For more information, run. photo Cassie
email edsonkinettes@gmail.com. Kushniruk
See Classified Page for
monthly meetings and activities
