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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 12 MONDAY JULY 15, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JULY 22, 2019 PAGE 23
Two Edsonites to rappel down a
building in support of Make-a-Wish
by Cassie Kushniruk grant life-changing wishes to children with life-
threatening medical conditions. Through the
Two local residents will be rappelling down a Northern Alberta chapter, 1200 wishes have been
22-storey building on July 20 in support of the granted to children with critical illnesses.
Make-a-Wish Foundation of Northern Alberta. Locals Kathryn Gunderson and Roberta Cave
Make-a-Wish is the largest grant-wishing from Edson will brave the 22-storey descent down
organization in the world, with over 450,000 the Stantec building in Red Deer as part of the
families trusting in the organization's ability to Make-a-Wish Rope for Hope event. “All the
proceeds will be going to making a wish for sick
children and their families,” said Gunderson.
The Northern Alberta Rope for Hope event
takes place annually in Red Deer, Edmonton and
Calgary.
Last year, Gunderson took the plunge for the
first time and is excited to participate in Rope for
Hope again this year with teammate and first-
timer Cave. “It was a little scary last year but now On July 11, Edson resident Kathryn Gunderson was at
I know for this year,” said Gunderson. “It's a lot of Sobeys looking for donations to support her team's
fun.” participation in Rope for Hope Red Deer, an annual
We wish to welcome you to
We wish to welcome you to In order to participate in Rope for Hope Red event which sees participants rappel down the 22-storey
Stantec building in support of Make-a-Wish Northern
Core Child Care Society.
Core Child Care Society. Deer, each participant is required to raise $1500 Alberta. photo Cassie Kushniruk
for the Northern Alberta chapter of the Make-a-
A new not-for-profit daycare, located at: Wish Foundation. “We're both just about there,” year; we almost lost him,” she said. “He got
A new not-for-profit daycare, located at:
4632 3 Avenue, Edson, AB, Gunderson said of herself and Cave. granted a wish to go to Orlando, Florida this year.
4632 3 Avenue, Edson, AB,
On July 11, Gunderson was at Sobeys looking
Opening July 22, 2019
Opening July 22, 2019 for sponsorships while raising awareness for the When these children get these wishes, to see the
great cause and exhilarating event. As a means to light up on their faces that they've got some hope
Our staff will be available to give you say thank-you to residents who donated, [is amazing].”
Our staff will be available to give you
a tour of our facility and available to Gunderson offered sponsors the chance to win a “The families go through just as much as the
a tour of our facility and available to
register your child(ren)
register your child(ren) diamond painting, which she created herself. “We kids do when it comes to the sick children,”
just wanted to thanks to everybody that has Gunderson added. “When they grant that child that
Monday July 22 to Thursday July 25 sponsored us throughout the Edson area,” said wish, to see… the families get away from
Monday July 22 to Thursday July 25
from 1pm to 7pm;
from 1pm to 7pm; Gunderson. everything that they've been though for so long
and also Friday July 26
and also Friday July 26 th th Gunderson is aware of the significant impact and just take a break and have some fun is just
from 8 a.m. to Noon. Make-a-Wish can have on a child, as she herself amazing.”
from 8 a.m. to Noon.
has a grandson who was just recently granted a Gunderson hopes to inspire others to take the
Or give us a call at 587-466-9292
Or give us a call at 587-466-9292 wish. “I had a grandson that was very sick last plunge by participating in Rope for Hope, no
matter the age.
“Quality People, Quality Products,
Quality Service” since 1974
“Serving the Edson area for 45 years”
New for Summer 2019!
We are now able to offer limestone
rock products from the Nordegg
area for your yard beautification
projects and gravel driveways.
Currently stocking:
- / ”minus roadcrush
3
8
- ¾” minus roadcrush
- 1½” to 2½” rock
- 3” – 6” rock
Stop in an take a look at these new products at
Stop in an take a look at these new products at
th th
7059 – 4 Avenue, West Edson
7059 – 4 Avenue, West Edson
PAGE 12 MONDAY JULY 15, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JULY 22, 2019 PAGE 23
Two Edsonites to rappel down a
building in support of Make-a-Wish
by Cassie Kushniruk grant life-changing wishes to children with life-
threatening medical conditions. Through the
Two local residents will be rappelling down a Northern Alberta chapter, 1200 wishes have been
22-storey building on July 20 in support of the granted to children with critical illnesses.
Make-a-Wish Foundation of Northern Alberta. Locals Kathryn Gunderson and Roberta Cave
Make-a-Wish is the largest grant-wishing from Edson will brave the 22-storey descent down
organization in the world, with over 450,000 the Stantec building in Red Deer as part of the
families trusting in the organization's ability to Make-a-Wish Rope for Hope event. “All the
proceeds will be going to making a wish for sick
children and their families,” said Gunderson.
The Northern Alberta Rope for Hope event
takes place annually in Red Deer, Edmonton and
Calgary.
Last year, Gunderson took the plunge for the
first time and is excited to participate in Rope for
Hope again this year with teammate and first-
timer Cave. “It was a little scary last year but now On July 11, Edson resident Kathryn Gunderson was at
I know for this year,” said Gunderson. “It's a lot of Sobeys looking for donations to support her team's
fun.” participation in Rope for Hope Red Deer, an annual
We wish to welcome you to
We wish to welcome you to In order to participate in Rope for Hope Red event which sees participants rappel down the 22-storey
Stantec building in support of Make-a-Wish Northern
Core Child Care Society.
Core Child Care Society. Deer, each participant is required to raise $1500 Alberta. photo Cassie Kushniruk
for the Northern Alberta chapter of the Make-a-
A new not-for-profit daycare, located at: Wish Foundation. “We're both just about there,” year; we almost lost him,” she said. “He got
A new not-for-profit daycare, located at:
4632 3 Avenue, Edson, AB, Gunderson said of herself and Cave. granted a wish to go to Orlando, Florida this year.
4632 3 Avenue, Edson, AB,
On July 11, Gunderson was at Sobeys looking
Opening July 22, 2019
Opening July 22, 2019 for sponsorships while raising awareness for the When these children get these wishes, to see the
great cause and exhilarating event. As a means to light up on their faces that they've got some hope
Our staff will be available to give you say thank-you to residents who donated, [is amazing].”
Our staff will be available to give you
a tour of our facility and available to Gunderson offered sponsors the chance to win a “The families go through just as much as the
a tour of our facility and available to
register your child(ren)
register your child(ren) diamond painting, which she created herself. “We kids do when it comes to the sick children,”
just wanted to thanks to everybody that has Gunderson added. “When they grant that child that
Monday July 22 to Thursday July 25 sponsored us throughout the Edson area,” said wish, to see… the families get away from
Monday July 22 to Thursday July 25
from 1pm to 7pm;
from 1pm to 7pm; Gunderson. everything that they've been though for so long
and also Friday July 26
and also Friday July 26 th th Gunderson is aware of the significant impact and just take a break and have some fun is just
from 8 a.m. to Noon. Make-a-Wish can have on a child, as she herself amazing.”
from 8 a.m. to Noon.
has a grandson who was just recently granted a Gunderson hopes to inspire others to take the
Or give us a call at 587-466-9292
Or give us a call at 587-466-9292 wish. “I had a grandson that was very sick last plunge by participating in Rope for Hope, no
matter the age.
“Quality People, Quality Products,
Quality Service” since 1974
“Serving the Edson area for 45 years”
New for Summer 2019!
We are now able to offer limestone
rock products from the Nordegg
area for your yard beautification
projects and gravel driveways.
Currently stocking:
- / ”minus roadcrush
3
8
- ¾” minus roadcrush
- 1½” to 2½” rock
- 3” – 6” rock
Stop in an take a look at these new products at
Stop in an take a look at these new products at
th th
7059 – 4 Avenue, West Edson
7059 – 4 Avenue, West Edson
