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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 6 MONDAY JULY 22, 2019 MONDAY APRIL 29, 2019 PAGE 3
Edson Summer Festival ‘up in numbers’
by Deanna Mitchener In an interview with The Weekly days we have had in the past were double than what they were
Anchor on July 15, Chamber month.” for last year's Summer Festival.
The Edson & District Chamber of President Darlene Chouinard said, “We were up in numbers with “We are very grateful to all the
Commerce annual Summer Festival “The Summer Festival was a early purchases of wristband,” businesses that donated,” she said.
was a great success this year despite success this year; our numbers were Chouinard mentioned. “Our “We were also able to get upfront
a little rain here and there, said the up from previous years. A lot of this revenue from the event was up from with some of the issues we have had
Chamber. was due to the nicer weather, if you last year as well, which is nice to over the years with some of the
Although the three-day event can believe that. Last year it started see especially with the economy the local businesses,” Chouinard said.
started off with some rain, it never to rain and we shut down early, so way it is.” “For the second year in a row we
dampened the spirits of those who the weather was a positive for us Chouinard added that donations
attended looking to have some fun. this year. It was the nicest three continued on page 7
Kids of all ages had plenty of fun rides to choose from during the 2019
Summer Festival from July 10-12. photo Deanna Mitchener
The 2019 Summer Festival, which took place from July 10-12, featured 15 fun
and exciting rides. photo Deanna Mitchener
Rachel Ripkens, Director of the Edson Learning and Childcare Centre,
greeted families and had lots of activities for little ones to do during the 2019
Summer Festival. Ripkens said, “We joined forces with FCSS Parentlink
Center for the Summer Festival. We are providing activities for the younger
children as their families explore the carnival. Kids can also have a balloon to
take with them.” photo Deanna Mitchener
This group of youngsters had a blast on the Spring Ride during the 2019 During the 2019 Summer Festival from July 10-12, kids enjoyed the classic
Summer Festival from July 10-12. photo Deanna Mitchener carnival attraction– bumper cars. photo Deanna Mitchener
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 6 MONDAY JULY 22, 2019 MONDAY APRIL 29, 2019 PAGE 3
Edson Summer Festival ‘up in numbers’
by Deanna Mitchener In an interview with The Weekly days we have had in the past were double than what they were
Anchor on July 15, Chamber month.” for last year's Summer Festival.
The Edson & District Chamber of President Darlene Chouinard said, “We were up in numbers with “We are very grateful to all the
Commerce annual Summer Festival “The Summer Festival was a early purchases of wristband,” businesses that donated,” she said.
was a great success this year despite success this year; our numbers were Chouinard mentioned. “Our “We were also able to get upfront
a little rain here and there, said the up from previous years. A lot of this revenue from the event was up from with some of the issues we have had
Chamber. was due to the nicer weather, if you last year as well, which is nice to over the years with some of the
Although the three-day event can believe that. Last year it started see especially with the economy the local businesses,” Chouinard said.
started off with some rain, it never to rain and we shut down early, so way it is.” “For the second year in a row we
dampened the spirits of those who the weather was a positive for us Chouinard added that donations
attended looking to have some fun. this year. It was the nicest three continued on page 7
Kids of all ages had plenty of fun rides to choose from during the 2019
Summer Festival from July 10-12. photo Deanna Mitchener
The 2019 Summer Festival, which took place from July 10-12, featured 15 fun
and exciting rides. photo Deanna Mitchener
Rachel Ripkens, Director of the Edson Learning and Childcare Centre,
greeted families and had lots of activities for little ones to do during the 2019
Summer Festival. Ripkens said, “We joined forces with FCSS Parentlink
Center for the Summer Festival. We are providing activities for the younger
children as their families explore the carnival. Kids can also have a balloon to
take with them.” photo Deanna Mitchener
This group of youngsters had a blast on the Spring Ride during the 2019 During the 2019 Summer Festival from July 10-12, kids enjoyed the classic
Summer Festival from July 10-12. photo Deanna Mitchener carnival attraction– bumper cars. photo Deanna Mitchener
