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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 6 MONDAY APRIL 6, 2020
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JULY 6, 2020 PAGE 11
17th annual County Pride Contest to be held virtually
by Cassie Kushniruk showcase their gardens and yards residents to show pride in the place winners, who will each
for the chance to win prizes. yards and gardens while receive a prize for their
Yellowhead County is home to According to Yellowhead showcasing all the hard work they outstanding yard/garden spaces.
many beautiful farms, hamlets, County Agriculture Services put into "making Yellowhead Following this, a collage/video
and acreages, and for the 17th Coordinator Melissa Marquis, the County look great". "It's also to of all the contestants will be
year in a row, the County is County's Garden Pride Contest & showcase agriculture and created to give residents the
encouraging residents to Tour was originally developed for horticulture," she added. opportunity to tour some of the
In previous years, neighbors, beautiful properties in
family members, or friends had Yellowhead County while
the opportunity to nominate a showcasing the winners.
resident to be included in the When asked why this contest is
contest. Winners from the important to County residents this
previous year would act as the year in light of the pandemic,
judges, along with County Marquis said, "It's something
Agriculture Services staff, who good and positive to look forward
would judge each nominee's yard to, keeping people busy and
in person to determine the winner. active."
In light of the global pandemic, The 17th annual County
the 17th annual County Pride Garden Pride Contest & Tour is
Contest will be held completely open to Yellowhead County
virtual this year. Instead of residents only. The deadline for
nominations, residents are submissions is July 13 at 4:30
encouraged to take pride in their pm. A maximum of four photos
own yards/gardens by submitting can be submitted. Photos must be
their own photos into the contest. of your own yard.
This year, all County residents When taking photos, choose an
will have the opportunity to vote overview of your entire yard,
for their favorite yard or garden. along with which you like best
"[The photos] will all be uploaded (flower beds, water features,
to a voting website, and anyone is vegetable gardens, etc.). Do not
able to go to that website and feature any photos that identify
browse through the contestants to your valuables or any individuals.
vote on their favorite yard," said If you need assistance emailing
Marquis. photos, call 1-800-814-3935.
The voting period will Photos can be emailed to
determine first, second, and third jbenson@yellowheadcounty.ab.ca
.
WE ARE OPEN
WITH EXTRA SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
We are following all AHS
recommendations during
this pandemic
We encourage calling for an
appointment at 780.725.3185
- but walk-ins still accepted -
(Please note that calls will be answered only until 8 pm.)
Emily Smith (8) and Kassidy Smith (1) enjoying the Edson Spray Park that Please follow us on Facebook at Edson Food Bank Society
recently opened. Photo taken on June 18. photo Deanna Mitchener
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 6 MONDAY APRIL 6, 2020
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JULY 6, 2020 PAGE 11
17th annual County Pride Contest to be held virtually
by Cassie Kushniruk showcase their gardens and yards residents to show pride in the place winners, who will each
for the chance to win prizes. yards and gardens while receive a prize for their
Yellowhead County is home to According to Yellowhead showcasing all the hard work they outstanding yard/garden spaces.
many beautiful farms, hamlets, County Agriculture Services put into "making Yellowhead Following this, a collage/video
and acreages, and for the 17th Coordinator Melissa Marquis, the County look great". "It's also to of all the contestants will be
year in a row, the County is County's Garden Pride Contest & showcase agriculture and created to give residents the
encouraging residents to Tour was originally developed for horticulture," she added. opportunity to tour some of the
In previous years, neighbors, beautiful properties in
family members, or friends had Yellowhead County while
the opportunity to nominate a showcasing the winners.
resident to be included in the When asked why this contest is
contest. Winners from the important to County residents this
previous year would act as the year in light of the pandemic,
judges, along with County Marquis said, "It's something
Agriculture Services staff, who good and positive to look forward
would judge each nominee's yard to, keeping people busy and
in person to determine the winner. active."
In light of the global pandemic, The 17th annual County
the 17th annual County Pride Garden Pride Contest & Tour is
Contest will be held completely open to Yellowhead County
virtual this year. Instead of residents only. The deadline for
nominations, residents are submissions is July 13 at 4:30
encouraged to take pride in their pm. A maximum of four photos
own yards/gardens by submitting can be submitted. Photos must be
their own photos into the contest. of your own yard.
This year, all County residents When taking photos, choose an
will have the opportunity to vote overview of your entire yard,
for their favorite yard or garden. along with which you like best
"[The photos] will all be uploaded (flower beds, water features,
to a voting website, and anyone is vegetable gardens, etc.). Do not
able to go to that website and feature any photos that identify
browse through the contestants to your valuables or any individuals.
vote on their favorite yard," said If you need assistance emailing
Marquis. photos, call 1-800-814-3935.
The voting period will Photos can be emailed to
determine first, second, and third jbenson@yellowheadcounty.ab.ca
.
WE ARE OPEN
WITH EXTRA SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
We are following all AHS
recommendations during
this pandemic
We encourage calling for an
appointment at 780.725.3185
- but walk-ins still accepted -
(Please note that calls will be answered only until 8 pm.)
Emily Smith (8) and Kassidy Smith (1) enjoying the Edson Spray Park that Please follow us on Facebook at Edson Food Bank Society
recently opened. Photo taken on June 18. photo Deanna Mitchener
