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Edsonites run virtual race for the Sinister 7 Ultra
by Deanna Mitchener setting crazy goals at times. The
Fitness community in Edson is
Due to the COVID-19 huge and amazing, something for
Pandemic, the Sinister 7 Ultra and all. On days when we would be
Canadian Death Race, like many running at Willmore for hours, I
other events, had to be cancelled. would say we are so lucky to have
However, three participants from this place to enjoy the terrain,
the Edson area took on the bike park, walking trails, and
challenge by doing a Virtual Race. camping. The volunteers who
The race is usually held the first keep it going, and help in building
weekend of July in the Crows and maintaining it are amazing."
Nest Pass. This year with it being Sharon Zielasko said, "Even
cancelled, runners could defer with the rain dampening the end
their race entry or sign up for a of the race, we kept going. It was
virtual race. People were able to definitely cold and wet. All the
create and run whatever distance volunteers were so ridiculously
their goal was, from all over amazing. We may be a little crazy
Alberta, B.C. and Canada. With and we love being outside.
great trails out at Willmore, the Spending time with friends is an
three did theirs out there. amazing way to learn about
Solmerlee Bennett ran 68.5 km, yourself and just how strong you
Vivian Williams ran 80.2 km and really are. It was a fundraiser run
Sharon Zielasko ran 85.34 km on for the Stollery Children's
July 4 and 5 during their 24 hour Hospital with Ali Kazakoff and Event Reminder
run. Madi Kazakoff. Ali also ran a
Yvonne Finner, a local Massage personal best when she joined us
Therapist, was on hand around the for the campground loop, her May 9: For mental health week, join
clock for the runners. "I'm here in mom has never seen her run that the Town of Edson for Darkness to
support of the runners taking part far before. Right now we are right Light – Mental Health Awareness. Join
in the Sinister 7 Run. I will be around $3,000.00 for the the community and place luminaries or
doing some running with them, Stollery." a simple candle outside your home to
but I'll also be doing some Somerlee Bennett said, "We had u n i t e f o r a l i g h t a t d a w n
reflexology, massaging their calf three aid stations to check in with (approximately 5:10 am).
muscles, and doing some energy throughout the run. The Vivian Williams, Sharon Zielasko and Somerlee Bennett took on a challenge
work with my energy tools. This volunteers took great care of us of running a virtual race for the Sinister 7 Ultra on July 4 and 5. The race is held
is to help release the tightness all, everything from getting us our each year in the Crows Nest Pass the first weekend in July. The challenge is to
mostly with the body's energy fuel, snacks, and water, to aiding run for a 24 hours right through night fall, running 50 to 100 miles. Photo
meridians, and to open them up so in massage physiotherapy. We Deanna Mitchener
they can be more free flowing. It's show up and they are right on the
important to massage runners to ball looking after every single
help lessen muscle tension and need before sending us back on
improve range of motion." our way. We are just ecstatic."
Vivian said, "All three of us are You still have time to contact Jill
like minded friends who enjoy Kazakoff to make a donation by
running and the outdoors and calling 780-728-7273.
Edson RCMP investigate
single vehicle rollover
following vehicle stop
RCMP Release Highway 16 in the area of Range
Road 171.
On June 29, 2020, Edson RCMP Edson RCMP were on scene
Traffic Services conducted a shortly thereafter; however, were
vehicle stop at 10:25 p.m. of a unable to locate the driver. Since
vehicle on Highway 16 near that time, the Edson RCMP, along
Range Road 152. During the with the assistance of the RCMP
traffic stop, the 44-year-old male Police Dog Service, Air Services,
driver from Edmonton engaged local and non-local search and
the vehicle and drove westbound rescue agencies and volunteers,
on Highway 16 at a high rate of have conducted searches of the
speed. area and the creek. The conditions
No pursuit was initiated for of the creek due to large rainfall
reasons of public safety; however, have made searches of the creek
the RCMP member requested challenging. Search efforts
assistance from additional units in continue at this time.
an effort to intercept the driver. A Edson RCMP continue to
short time later the vehicle went investigate. No further
off road and rolled multiple times, information will be released at this Paula Zizek with daughter Michelle and granddaughter Olivia celebrating
coming to rest in a creek off time. Paula's 80th birthday. Photo Deanna Mitchener
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 16 MONDAY JULY 13, 2020 MONDAY JUNE 29, 2020 PAGE 15
Edsonites run virtual race for the Sinister 7 Ultra
by Deanna Mitchener setting crazy goals at times. The
Fitness community in Edson is
Due to the COVID-19 huge and amazing, something for
Pandemic, the Sinister 7 Ultra and all. On days when we would be
Canadian Death Race, like many running at Willmore for hours, I
other events, had to be cancelled. would say we are so lucky to have
However, three participants from this place to enjoy the terrain,
the Edson area took on the bike park, walking trails, and
challenge by doing a Virtual Race. camping. The volunteers who
The race is usually held the first keep it going, and help in building
weekend of July in the Crows and maintaining it are amazing."
Nest Pass. This year with it being Sharon Zielasko said, "Even
cancelled, runners could defer with the rain dampening the end
their race entry or sign up for a of the race, we kept going. It was
virtual race. People were able to definitely cold and wet. All the
create and run whatever distance volunteers were so ridiculously
their goal was, from all over amazing. We may be a little crazy
Alberta, B.C. and Canada. With and we love being outside.
great trails out at Willmore, the Spending time with friends is an
three did theirs out there. amazing way to learn about
Solmerlee Bennett ran 68.5 km, yourself and just how strong you
Vivian Williams ran 80.2 km and really are. It was a fundraiser run
Sharon Zielasko ran 85.34 km on for the Stollery Children's
July 4 and 5 during their 24 hour Hospital with Ali Kazakoff and Event Reminder
run. Madi Kazakoff. Ali also ran a
Yvonne Finner, a local Massage personal best when she joined us
Therapist, was on hand around the for the campground loop, her May 9: For mental health week, join
clock for the runners. "I'm here in mom has never seen her run that the Town of Edson for Darkness to
support of the runners taking part far before. Right now we are right Light – Mental Health Awareness. Join
in the Sinister 7 Run. I will be around $3,000.00 for the the community and place luminaries or
doing some running with them, Stollery." a simple candle outside your home to
but I'll also be doing some Somerlee Bennett said, "We had u n i t e f o r a l i g h t a t d a w n
reflexology, massaging their calf three aid stations to check in with (approximately 5:10 am).
muscles, and doing some energy throughout the run. The Vivian Williams, Sharon Zielasko and Somerlee Bennett took on a challenge
work with my energy tools. This volunteers took great care of us of running a virtual race for the Sinister 7 Ultra on July 4 and 5. The race is held
is to help release the tightness all, everything from getting us our each year in the Crows Nest Pass the first weekend in July. The challenge is to
mostly with the body's energy fuel, snacks, and water, to aiding run for a 24 hours right through night fall, running 50 to 100 miles. Photo
meridians, and to open them up so in massage physiotherapy. We Deanna Mitchener
they can be more free flowing. It's show up and they are right on the
important to massage runners to ball looking after every single
help lessen muscle tension and need before sending us back on
improve range of motion." our way. We are just ecstatic."
Vivian said, "All three of us are You still have time to contact Jill
like minded friends who enjoy Kazakoff to make a donation by
running and the outdoors and calling 780-728-7273.
Edson RCMP investigate
single vehicle rollover
following vehicle stop
RCMP Release Highway 16 in the area of Range
Road 171.
On June 29, 2020, Edson RCMP Edson RCMP were on scene
Traffic Services conducted a shortly thereafter; however, were
vehicle stop at 10:25 p.m. of a unable to locate the driver. Since
vehicle on Highway 16 near that time, the Edson RCMP, along
Range Road 152. During the with the assistance of the RCMP
traffic stop, the 44-year-old male Police Dog Service, Air Services,
driver from Edmonton engaged local and non-local search and
the vehicle and drove westbound rescue agencies and volunteers,
on Highway 16 at a high rate of have conducted searches of the
speed. area and the creek. The conditions
No pursuit was initiated for of the creek due to large rainfall
reasons of public safety; however, have made searches of the creek
the RCMP member requested challenging. Search efforts
assistance from additional units in continue at this time.
an effort to intercept the driver. A Edson RCMP continue to
short time later the vehicle went investigate. No further
off road and rolled multiple times, information will be released at this Paula Zizek with daughter Michelle and granddaughter Olivia celebrating
coming to rest in a creek off time. Paula's 80th birthday. Photo Deanna Mitchener
