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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR


THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
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A rts - Entertainment - Events - and what’s going on


The Scene




Upcoming Events What is the Edson Adventure
Upcoming Events



Race and what is a duathlon?



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July 26-28: The 17 Annual Niton Junction
Jamboree will feature many local artists. A submitted Krystal Baier The events we have included are:
concession will be available for the entire Chairperson of “Edson Adventure Race” - Solo, Solo Master, Team and Team Master-
weekend by Farmers Wife's Fabulous Caboose. Sprint which is a 5.4 km run, 20km bike ride,
Camping is available at Hidden Grove The Edson Adventure Race is an exciting 5.2km run. The Team will consist of 2 people
Campground 780-712-3821.
event incorporating a duathlon, beer garden and the runner will run both segments. The
July 27: Come out to Community Colors in the and kids event. A duathlon is a two-sport race solo master is for ages 50+ and the team
Park from 2-10 pm at Centennial Park dressed consisting of running and cycling events, in master is for combined ages of 100+.
August 7: Youth are ages 11-17 are invited to a Youth-Only Pool Party at in your most colorful clothing. Local three stages (run-bike-run). Participants will -TRI-a-duathlon which is a solo only 3.4km
Repsol Place pool from 7pm-9pm. Free to attend. entertainment will include Edson Recreational register to run, bike, run on trails located in our run, 6.7km bike ride, 2.3km run.
Dance, Yellowhead Fiddlers, Edson Cabin local Willmore Park on Saturday, August 24, -Kids 7-13, bike and run only. Bike 1.1km
Aug 10: A Gospel Jam will be held at the Niton Junction Community Hall from singers and more. Balloon twisting, crafts, face 2019. followed by 880m run.
3pm to 8 pm. Everyone is welcome and the event is free to the community. painting, Beer Gardens, and a community art The Edson Kinette Club and the Rotary Club -Kids 4-6, bike and run only. Bike 460m
Concession will be available. For more information call Jill at 780-795-3961. project will also be available. of Edson have joined forces to bring the followed by 300m run.

The main events start at 9:00am and the kids
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August 16-17: The Wildwood & District Agricultural Society 80 Anniversary July 28-Aug 1: The Edson Baptist Church will duathlon to the mixed forest of Willmore event start at 2:30. We will do an awards
Fair will feature a pig roast, bench show with new categories, and fireworks be hosting a free 'Roaring' Adventure week for Park.Multi-use trails with varying degrees of
on Friday. A parade will be held on Saturday at 11 am. children ages 5-10 from 6:15 pm to 8:15 pm. difficulty offer a challenging race, but ceremony at 2:00pm so most athletes will be
able to congratulate the top finishers. Our
Kids will experience one-of-a-kind Wild Bible breathtaking views of the McLeod River and clubs are also hosting a beer garden onsite and
the spectacular terrain make it all worth it.The
Adventures, sing catchy songs, play teamwork we will be featuring beer from our local APEX
building games, make and devour yummy Edson Adventure Race will accommodate solo Predator Brewing. The beer garden will be
treats and test out sciency-fun gizmos. To and master class races, team, youth and kid
register call the church at 780-723-3982. races, as well as on-site camping, food trucks from 12:00pm until 3:00pm, with final
and a beer garden. Our Clubs wanted to bring consumption by 4:00pm.
July 30: The Leaman Cemetery meeting will be a unique event to Edson. To our knowledge, Anyone that is interested in participating or
held at MacKay Hall at 7 pm. Please attend. this will be the first major duathlon event in looking for more information can register
Alberta that will feature an ALL trail-terrain online at www.edsonadventurerace.com. We
July 31: Join the Red Brick Arts Centre from 1 course. Generally duathlons have a road have also teamed up with the Edson Cycling
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pm to 4 pm for the free 6 annual Kids portion, which is usually the cycling aspect. Association, who strategically assisted us with
Carnival. Authentic carnival games, yummy This duathlon will be trail run, trail cycling, the course design. The more challenging
carnival snacks and many family-friendly and trail run. It is a one of a kind event! components will be the running portions,
activities will be available. Call 780-723-3582 The Edson Adventure Race is a fundraiser for although the trail aspect will always offer
for more information.
both the Kinettes and the Rotary Club and is a unique challenges. We have capped the main
Aug 3: Kate's Kitchen Summer BBQ will be held great way to feature our Community and race at 100 entries so we can 'get-it right' as it
is our first year. We encourage people to
at the Holy Trinity Anglican/Lutheran Church Willmore Park! We have created a social register soon, so our Clubs can make the
from 11:30 am to 1 pm. All are welcome. media page and a website, which we
encourage you to explore. Find us at 'Edson necessary arrangements. On-site camping is
See Classified Page for Adventure Race- a duathlon event” and our limited and must be booked in advance.
monthly meetings and activities website www.edsonadventurerace.com








Remember to drop off your
donations for the
EDSON FOOD BANK
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys
or the Edson Food Bank

The Food Bank will be open
two Thursday evenings, Remember to drop off your
the second and last Thursday of donations for the
the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. EDSON FOOD BANK
Open regular hours every at Independent Grocer, Sobeys
Tuesday from 9-11 am. or the Edson Food Bank
The Food Bank will be open two Thursday evenings,
780-723-1350 the second and last Thursday of the Month
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 6:45-8:00 pm.
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Open regular hours every Tuesday from
Food Bank located at 9-11 am.
4511 5th Ave., Edson Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor 780-723-1350
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson







Blast from the Past kids were excited to play a variety of parachute games outside during the camp held at the Red Brick from July 22 to 26. photo Lara Felsing
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