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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
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A rts - Entertainment - Events - and what’s going on
The Scene
Upcoming
Upcoming Edson Public Library celebrates 75 years!
Events
Events
July 18: From 7 pm to 10 pm, kids ages 10-
17 are invited to the Skate Park for a Skate
Park Luau to enjoy a free BBQ, a DJ, and
treats. Protect your coconut and wear a
helmet.
th
July 26-28: The 17 Annual Niton Junction
Jamboree will feature many local artists.
A concession will be available the entire
weekend by Farmers Wife's Fabulous
Caboose. Camping is available at Hidden
Grove Campground 780-712-3821.
th
July 27: Come out to Community Colours On July 6 during the Edson Public Library's 75 anniversary celebration, families participated in a variety
in the Park from 2-10 pm at Centennial of kid-friendly activities, such as Indigenous bead making (pictured). photo Cassie Kushniruk
Park dressed in your most colourful by Cassie Kushniruk and all the essential materials available to
clothing. Local entertainment will include residents for hosting a block party in their
Edson Recreational Dance, Yellowhead The Edson & District Public Library is neighborhood. Also in attendance was the Edson
Fiddlers, Edson Cabin singers and more. continually evolving from its origins as a book- & District Recycling Society, who brought out
lenders. “It's just not that anymore —it's so much their Enviro Discovery Trailer for the event to
Balloon twisting, crafts, face painting, more— we are a community hub,” said Edson educate people on renewable energy by making
Beer Gardens, and a community art Public Library Board Chair Jackie Mitchell popcorn and smoothies using solar power.
project will also be available. during the Library's 75 anniversary celebration Even with the gloomy weather, the turnout for
th
on July 6. the celebration was still remarkable, with many
July 28-Aug 1: The Edson Baptist Church Since its humble beginnings operating out of families filtering in and out all throughout the
will be hosting a free 'Roaring' Adventure Edson Motor Company's vacant Centre Service event.
week for children ages 5-10 from 6:15 pm Station in 1944, the Edson Public Library has Over the years, the Edson Public Library has
to 8:15 pm. Kids will experience one-of-a- grown into a community space for Edson grown exponentially so much so that the Library
has outgrown its current space. “We have gotten
residents to learn, express creativity, socialize,
kind Wild Bible Adventures, sing catchy and more; which is why the Library Board bigger over the years and we're now at the point
songs, play teamwork building games, decided to open up the invitation to the public. where we need more room,” said Mitchell.
make and devour yummy treats and test “Everything we do is for the public,” said Since its start in 1944, the Edson Public
out sciency-fun gizmos. To register call the Mitchell. “I think it just felt natural to have Library has also come a long way in terms of
church at 780-723-3982. different parts of the community celebrating.” size, atmosphere, and services.
Throughout the celebration, a variety of kid's In the early 80s to mid-90s, Eva McGill
See Classified Page for activities were available in the arts room, worked at the Edson Library as a library clerk
monthly meetings and activities including a collage, sparkle tattoos, face during which time computers were being
painting, and Indigenous bead making.“They had introduced. “We started out with typewriters and
Remember to drop off your 17th ANNUAL 2019 to go get more boards for the collages because we started automation, but we weren't quite there
donations for the they ran out,” mentioned Library Board member when I left,” she said. “It was such a different
time.”
EDSON FOOD BANK NITON JUNCTION JAMBOREE and event organizer Robin Corser. McGill added that the Library's overall
A multi-cultural lunch was also available for a
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys portion of the celebration, which included a atmosphere has also changed since the time she
or the Edson Food Bank Friday, July 26: Filipino noodle dish, Indigenous stew and worked there. “It was the typical library where
Music/Beer Gardens/Dancing we did some shushing and now it's a freer
The Food Bank will be open Scheduled Entertainment 3:30-10:00 p.m. bannock, Sri Lankan chicken curry, and an
two Thursday evenings, Remember to drop off your Indian masala dish. The bannock was a “big hit”, atmosphere and quite inviting,” she said. “Now
with the younger folks coming in and playing
said Corser, as it was completely gone merely
the second and last Thursday of donations for the Saturday, July 27: two hours into the event. games, that's great to see them having fun.”
the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. EDSON FOOD BANK Music/Beer Gardens/Dancing Upon entering the Library, attendants were met McGill certainly enjoyed her job as library
Open regular hours every at Independent Grocer, Sobeys Scheduled Entertainment 2:00-9:00 p.m. with lovely music provided by local musicians in clerk, especially when working with
Tuesday from 9-11 am. or the Edson Food Bank Public Market 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. celebration of the Library's 75 . “Arthur White preschoolers during Storytime. “Capturing the
th
The Food Bank will be open two Thursday evenings, FEATURING Wise Choice Band 9 pm-1 am Owl's mom [Marguerite Ahlf] was a librarian for imagination and curiosity of the children while
780-723-1350 the second and last Thursday of the Month Sponsored by Green Pastures Holdings about 20 years, so he came to play,” Corser said. reading to them during Storytime, and seeing
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 6:45-8:00 pm. “His nephew is here, so two generations of their attention lock into what was going to
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Open regular hours every Tuesday from - Kevin & Liela Kossman Marguerite Ahlf's family is here.” happen next was quite rewarding,” she said.
Food Bank located at 9-11 am. Sunday, July 28 Throughout the rest of the library, everyone As current head librarian of the Edson Public
4511 5th Ave., Edson Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor 780-723-1350 had the opportunity to participate in a few other Library, Helen Prosser takes pride in helping the
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pancake Breakfast 9:00 a.m. activities, including a pottery demonstration, public find items they want and enjoys
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cowboy Church - 10:30 a.m. book contests, and draws. A scavenger hunt was witnessing parents reading to their children.
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson “You can tell people are happy and staff is
Featuring many local artists also available, which led participants to different happy, and that's what I strive for,” she said.
CONCESSION aspects of the library to search for items. The Edson Public Library has successfully
Although the weather was poor, a few other
ENTIRE WEEKEND by activities were available outdoors, including a evolved and grown since its start in 1944 and
Farmers Wife’s few kids' games such as bowling and hopscotch. continues to do so as evidenced by the75
th
Fabulous Caboose The Town of Edson also brought their Block birthday celebration. Here's to 75 more years!
Camping at Hidden Grove Campground 780-712-3821 Party trailer, which includes information, games, continued photos pgs 31
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 24 MONDAY JULY 15, 2019 MONDAY JULY 1, 2019 PAGE 13
A rts - Entertainment - Events - and what’s going on
The Scene
Upcoming
Upcoming Edson Public Library celebrates 75 years!
Events
Events
July 18: From 7 pm to 10 pm, kids ages 10-
17 are invited to the Skate Park for a Skate
Park Luau to enjoy a free BBQ, a DJ, and
treats. Protect your coconut and wear a
helmet.
th
July 26-28: The 17 Annual Niton Junction
Jamboree will feature many local artists.
A concession will be available the entire
weekend by Farmers Wife's Fabulous
Caboose. Camping is available at Hidden
Grove Campground 780-712-3821.
th
July 27: Come out to Community Colours On July 6 during the Edson Public Library's 75 anniversary celebration, families participated in a variety
in the Park from 2-10 pm at Centennial of kid-friendly activities, such as Indigenous bead making (pictured). photo Cassie Kushniruk
Park dressed in your most colourful by Cassie Kushniruk and all the essential materials available to
clothing. Local entertainment will include residents for hosting a block party in their
Edson Recreational Dance, Yellowhead The Edson & District Public Library is neighborhood. Also in attendance was the Edson
Fiddlers, Edson Cabin singers and more. continually evolving from its origins as a book- & District Recycling Society, who brought out
lenders. “It's just not that anymore —it's so much their Enviro Discovery Trailer for the event to
Balloon twisting, crafts, face painting, more— we are a community hub,” said Edson educate people on renewable energy by making
Beer Gardens, and a community art Public Library Board Chair Jackie Mitchell popcorn and smoothies using solar power.
project will also be available. during the Library's 75 anniversary celebration Even with the gloomy weather, the turnout for
th
on July 6. the celebration was still remarkable, with many
July 28-Aug 1: The Edson Baptist Church Since its humble beginnings operating out of families filtering in and out all throughout the
will be hosting a free 'Roaring' Adventure Edson Motor Company's vacant Centre Service event.
week for children ages 5-10 from 6:15 pm Station in 1944, the Edson Public Library has Over the years, the Edson Public Library has
to 8:15 pm. Kids will experience one-of-a- grown into a community space for Edson grown exponentially so much so that the Library
has outgrown its current space. “We have gotten
residents to learn, express creativity, socialize,
kind Wild Bible Adventures, sing catchy and more; which is why the Library Board bigger over the years and we're now at the point
songs, play teamwork building games, decided to open up the invitation to the public. where we need more room,” said Mitchell.
make and devour yummy treats and test “Everything we do is for the public,” said Since its start in 1944, the Edson Public
out sciency-fun gizmos. To register call the Mitchell. “I think it just felt natural to have Library has also come a long way in terms of
church at 780-723-3982. different parts of the community celebrating.” size, atmosphere, and services.
Throughout the celebration, a variety of kid's In the early 80s to mid-90s, Eva McGill
See Classified Page for activities were available in the arts room, worked at the Edson Library as a library clerk
monthly meetings and activities including a collage, sparkle tattoos, face during which time computers were being
painting, and Indigenous bead making.“They had introduced. “We started out with typewriters and
Remember to drop off your 17th ANNUAL 2019 to go get more boards for the collages because we started automation, but we weren't quite there
donations for the they ran out,” mentioned Library Board member when I left,” she said. “It was such a different
time.”
EDSON FOOD BANK NITON JUNCTION JAMBOREE and event organizer Robin Corser. McGill added that the Library's overall
A multi-cultural lunch was also available for a
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys portion of the celebration, which included a atmosphere has also changed since the time she
or the Edson Food Bank Friday, July 26: Filipino noodle dish, Indigenous stew and worked there. “It was the typical library where
Music/Beer Gardens/Dancing we did some shushing and now it's a freer
The Food Bank will be open Scheduled Entertainment 3:30-10:00 p.m. bannock, Sri Lankan chicken curry, and an
two Thursday evenings, Remember to drop off your Indian masala dish. The bannock was a “big hit”, atmosphere and quite inviting,” she said. “Now
with the younger folks coming in and playing
said Corser, as it was completely gone merely
the second and last Thursday of donations for the Saturday, July 27: two hours into the event. games, that's great to see them having fun.”
the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. EDSON FOOD BANK Music/Beer Gardens/Dancing Upon entering the Library, attendants were met McGill certainly enjoyed her job as library
Open regular hours every at Independent Grocer, Sobeys Scheduled Entertainment 2:00-9:00 p.m. with lovely music provided by local musicians in clerk, especially when working with
Tuesday from 9-11 am. or the Edson Food Bank Public Market 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. celebration of the Library's 75 . “Arthur White preschoolers during Storytime. “Capturing the
th
The Food Bank will be open two Thursday evenings, FEATURING Wise Choice Band 9 pm-1 am Owl's mom [Marguerite Ahlf] was a librarian for imagination and curiosity of the children while
780-723-1350 the second and last Thursday of the Month Sponsored by Green Pastures Holdings about 20 years, so he came to play,” Corser said. reading to them during Storytime, and seeing
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 6:45-8:00 pm. “His nephew is here, so two generations of their attention lock into what was going to
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Open regular hours every Tuesday from - Kevin & Liela Kossman Marguerite Ahlf's family is here.” happen next was quite rewarding,” she said.
Food Bank located at 9-11 am. Sunday, July 28 Throughout the rest of the library, everyone As current head librarian of the Edson Public
4511 5th Ave., Edson Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor 780-723-1350 had the opportunity to participate in a few other Library, Helen Prosser takes pride in helping the
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pancake Breakfast 9:00 a.m. activities, including a pottery demonstration, public find items they want and enjoys
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cowboy Church - 10:30 a.m. book contests, and draws. A scavenger hunt was witnessing parents reading to their children.
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson “You can tell people are happy and staff is
Featuring many local artists also available, which led participants to different happy, and that's what I strive for,” she said.
CONCESSION aspects of the library to search for items. The Edson Public Library has successfully
Although the weather was poor, a few other
ENTIRE WEEKEND by activities were available outdoors, including a evolved and grown since its start in 1944 and
Farmers Wife’s few kids' games such as bowling and hopscotch. continues to do so as evidenced by the75
th
Fabulous Caboose The Town of Edson also brought their Block birthday celebration. Here's to 75 more years!
Camping at Hidden Grove Campground 780-712-3821 Party trailer, which includes information, games, continued photos pgs 31
