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Third annual Bear Chase Triathlon set for July 25
by Cassie Kushniruk and running.” Last year, 113 children registered for the Bear
The Bear Chase Triathlon will commence with Chase Triathlon, and Tavenor is hoping to
On July 25, join the Yellowhead County for ages 5 &Under at 5:30pm, followed by ages 6-7 increase those numbers for the third annual
the third annual Bear Chase Triathlon, a fun, at 5:45pm, ages 8-9 at 6pm, ages 10-11 at event. “I would really like to get up to roughly
family-friendly race for ages 3-13! 6:15pm, and ages 12-13 at 6:30pm. 120-125,” he said. “Right now we have 85
While experiencing the natural beauty of Bear During this time, a few other activities will also registered.”
Lake, participants will compete in swimming, be available, including a free barbecue and “The Bear Chase Triathlon is a very fun event;
biking, and running segments at Bear Lake bouncy houses for kids. Fish and Wildlife will it's our biggest event of the summer,” said
Campground, all based on age-appropriate also have a booth set up and the Edson & District Tavenor. “We get a lot of people come out for
distances. “It's a good location for all activities,” Recycling Society will bring out their Enviro it. It's just a really fun way to get kids out and
said Yellowhead County Recreation Coordinator Discovery Trailer to talk to attendants about active.”
Mark Tavenor. “The beach and the water is a clean energy and environmental stewardship. Registration for the third annual Bear Chase
good distance for all age levels and [the To close off the festivities, a screening of Free Triathlon closes on July 19. For more
campground] has a really nice loop for biking Willy will be shown at dusk on the big screen. information, call Yellowhead County at 780-
723-4800.
Blood donor clinic returns to Edsons to Edson
Blood donor clinic return
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5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Passport System Trena Patzer, along with three other employees, were busy setting up Western Star Trucks (North) Ltd.
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recent blood clinic. Pictured next to Wolfe is Sarah Seburn, who assisted
th
Wolfe with her 12 blood donation. photo Deanna Mitchener photo Deanna Mitchener Website:
www.wsnorth.com
Jean Linklater (left), a volunteer from the
Edson United Church, has been Toll Free 1-800-252-7500 Cell: 780-984-2224
volunteering for the Edson Blood Drive for Phone: 780-453,3452 Fax: 780-447-5317
close to 30 years. Her goal is to donate
blood 70 times by the time she turns 65.
After today's donation she will only have
The Weekly Anchor one more to go to hit her target goal.
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Linklater also organizers volunteers for the
780-723-5787 Blood Drive and looks after the
refreshments and snacks to ensure each
donor replenishes. “Right now we are down
to five volunteers,” Linklater said. “When I
Kids Make A Difference is sponsored by: first started volunteering we had about 30
different volunteers. We had a lot more
things and responsibilities to do back then
too…it took a lot more bodies to cover
everything needed to be done. I've always
had a great group of volunteers. All the
donors here in Edson are unbelievable, so
we will keep on volunteering for as long as
we can. Also pictured getting refreshments
Sand & Gravel Sales/Hauling before giving blood is Caroline Yakimovich
(right). “I've always liked to give blood; it is
Quality Work such a great thing to give for others and it
doesn't cost me anything, just a little time,”
Serving Edson & District Since 1974 said Yakimovich. “I strongly encourage
780-723-5152 others to book an appointment to donate
whenever the clinic is in town.”
photo Deanna Mitchener
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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JULY 15, 2019 PAGE 23
Third annual Bear Chase Triathlon set for July 25
by Cassie Kushniruk and running.” Last year, 113 children registered for the Bear
The Bear Chase Triathlon will commence with Chase Triathlon, and Tavenor is hoping to
On July 25, join the Yellowhead County for ages 5 &Under at 5:30pm, followed by ages 6-7 increase those numbers for the third annual
the third annual Bear Chase Triathlon, a fun, at 5:45pm, ages 8-9 at 6pm, ages 10-11 at event. “I would really like to get up to roughly
family-friendly race for ages 3-13! 6:15pm, and ages 12-13 at 6:30pm. 120-125,” he said. “Right now we have 85
While experiencing the natural beauty of Bear During this time, a few other activities will also registered.”
Lake, participants will compete in swimming, be available, including a free barbecue and “The Bear Chase Triathlon is a very fun event;
biking, and running segments at Bear Lake bouncy houses for kids. Fish and Wildlife will it's our biggest event of the summer,” said
Campground, all based on age-appropriate also have a booth set up and the Edson & District Tavenor. “We get a lot of people come out for
distances. “It's a good location for all activities,” Recycling Society will bring out their Enviro it. It's just a really fun way to get kids out and
said Yellowhead County Recreation Coordinator Discovery Trailer to talk to attendants about active.”
Mark Tavenor. “The beach and the water is a clean energy and environmental stewardship. Registration for the third annual Bear Chase
good distance for all age levels and [the To close off the festivities, a screening of Free Triathlon closes on July 19. For more
campground] has a really nice loop for biking Willy will be shown at dusk on the big screen. information, call Yellowhead County at 780-
723-4800.
Blood donor clinic returns to Edsons to Edson
Blood donor clinic return
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5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Passport System Trena Patzer, along with three other employees, were busy setting up Western Star Trucks (North) Ltd.
equipment at the Edson Legion on July 9 for the local blood drive. Patzer, who
photos ready
has been working with the clinic for 22 years, said, “It takes the four of us about
24210 114 Avenue
DROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787 in minutes... Dayna Wolfe pictured giving blood at the Edson Legion on July 10 during the an hour to set everything up and have it ready to go before the rest of the team Acheson, AB T7X 6B9
shows up. We have between 25 and 30 staff for the clinics.”
recent blood clinic. Pictured next to Wolfe is Sarah Seburn, who assisted
th
Wolfe with her 12 blood donation. photo Deanna Mitchener photo Deanna Mitchener Website:
www.wsnorth.com
Jean Linklater (left), a volunteer from the
Edson United Church, has been Toll Free 1-800-252-7500 Cell: 780-984-2224
volunteering for the Edson Blood Drive for Phone: 780-453,3452 Fax: 780-447-5317
close to 30 years. Her goal is to donate
blood 70 times by the time she turns 65.
After today's donation she will only have
The Weekly Anchor one more to go to hit her target goal.
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Linklater also organizers volunteers for the
780-723-5787 Blood Drive and looks after the
refreshments and snacks to ensure each
donor replenishes. “Right now we are down
to five volunteers,” Linklater said. “When I
Kids Make A Difference is sponsored by: first started volunteering we had about 30
different volunteers. We had a lot more
things and responsibilities to do back then
too…it took a lot more bodies to cover
everything needed to be done. I've always
had a great group of volunteers. All the
donors here in Edson are unbelievable, so
we will keep on volunteering for as long as
we can. Also pictured getting refreshments
Sand & Gravel Sales/Hauling before giving blood is Caroline Yakimovich
(right). “I've always liked to give blood; it is
Quality Work such a great thing to give for others and it
doesn't cost me anything, just a little time,”
Serving Edson & District Since 1974 said Yakimovich. “I strongly encourage
780-723-5152 others to book an appointment to donate
whenever the clinic is in town.”
photo Deanna Mitchener
