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Entwistle Rodeo bursts into action Edson Funeral Home
by Dana McArthur
Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
The 35th Annual Entwistle Rodeo burst into A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
action on June 29 and 30th with major events PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
including Saddle Bronc, Bareback, Bull Riding,
Ladies Barrels, Tie Down Roping, Team Roping, 780-723-3575
and Ladies Cow Riding. www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
The volunteers were working very hard on the
Rodeo grounds and they were looking great for
the event. Trach Rodeo Stock came from St. Paul
with many bucking horses and bulls that have
Our Commitment
been to rodeos all over Alberta.
Rainclouds threatening again this year but the Our Commitment
covered grandstands were a welcome seating
area for the crowds. "The weather was a little
Is To You.
rainy at the beginning of the weekend but really
it only cut the dust," stated the event organizers. Is To You.
"We had a very successful weekend. The
spectator turnout was good and the grandstands
were filled."
About 250 contestants entered the rodeo with
several local contestants from the surrounding
area entering to compete. The Team Roping was
won by local cowboys Cayden Nickel and Full Service
Frankie Nash. Leaping out of the chute this rider does his best to hold on during the 35th Annual Entwistle
"The crowd enjoyed the pig races, chicken Rodeo on June 29-30. submitted Funeral Home Offering:
scrambles and whiskey race. Each day two little
piggies and 10 chickens went to new homes with "Thank you to all our great sponsors and Grover from Endiang with a time of 12.01, 3rd Traditional Funeral Services,
excited new owners and parents shaking their volunteers that make this rodeo a success," stated Jacy Howlett from Stony Plain with a time of Graveside Services and
heads and saying, 'Oh my we don't need a the organizers. "We looking forward to seeing 12.73. Ladies Cow Riding – 1st Katy Praught
rooster!'" said organizers. you all again in 2020". from Red Deer with 66 points, 2nd/3rd Jacy Cremation Options with a Crematorium
Saturday night Greg Germschield and his band Results for the 35th annual Entwistle Rodeo are Howlett from Stony Plain with 65 points and on site in Edson.
and daughter Becky Hull played in the Beer as follows: Saddle Bronc Riding – 1st Edward Trena Smith from Fort Saskatchewan with 65 Cemetery Monuments.
Gardens. "The Roy Catt Watering Hole Saloon Petzke from Tomahawk with 135 points, 2nd/3rd points. Ladies Barrel Racing – 1st AJ Neish from
had posted memorabilia of newspaper articles Cody Albertson from Calgary with 66 points, Eckville with a time of 16.620, 2nd Madison We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
and pictures and the Hotel Challenge Trophy 2nd/3rd Briley Scott from Sundre with 66 points. Hickey from Breton with a time of 16.751, 3rd
from way back when. There were lots of Tie Down Roping – 1st Bill Melaney from Morgan Chodzicki from Clive with a time of
chuckles shared reading the old articles," said the Caroline with a time of 13.07, 2nd Cayden 16.752. Junior Barrels (13-15) – 1st Rhyatta
organizers. Nickel from Entwistle with a time of 14.61, 3rd McConnell from Rocky Mountain House with a
The Thriller Trick Riders made a performance Stran Pollitt from Eckville with a time of 15.24. time of 17.274, 2nd Quinn Going-Rycroft from
each day and amazed the crowd with their Junior Steers (13-15) – 1st Wyatt Walker from Winfield with a time of 17.384, 3rd Abbie
talents. Rimbey Royalty Queens and Lil Miss Red Deer County with 67 points, 2nd David Lashmore from Cremona with a time of 18.469.
Contestants were also present on Saturday. Smith from Red Deer County with 64 points, 3rd Junior Barrels (12 & under) – 1st Kayle
The panel raffles were donated by Quintal Savannah Hart from Hanna with 61 points. Schwerdt from Rimbey with a time of 17.778,
Service Ltd of Onoway and the winners were Junior Steers (12 & under) – 1st Troy Peters 2nd Wacey Nickel from Entwistle with a time of
Stanley Zatorski and Andrea Meldrum for a set from Delburne with 74 points, 2nd Luke Walker 17.925, 3rd Braidy Meston from Tees with a time
of isolation pens each. The 50/50 draw nearly from Red Deer County with 70 points, 3rd/4th Ty of 18.283.Team Roping – 1st Cayden Nickel &
sold out each day and the Saturday winner was McCartney from Sundre with 69 points and Frankie Nash from Entwistle with a time of 6.56,
Barb Madden of Wildwood and Sunday winner Daxton Pringle from Caroline with 69 points. 2nd Carter Gillard & Corbin Gillard from
was Debbie Mears of Entwistle. Junior Breakaway (13-15) – 1st Stran Pollitt Lacombe with a time of 9.58, 3rd Becky Hull &
The crowd was entertained all weekend by from Eckville with a time of 2.57, 2nd Cayden Dick Powell from Sangudo/Seba Beach with a
announcer Robert Lind of Timberlind Auctions Nickel from Entwistle with a time of 6.90. time of 10.36.Bull Riding – 1st Kaleb Peden
and rodeo clown Squirrelly Early Anderson of Ladies Breakaway Roping – 1st Kim Rowley from Stony Plain with 74 points, 2nd Tyan
Medicine Lodge. from Clive with a time of 4.20, 2nd Keeley Mailer from Cadogan with 66 points.
LAWIR requests funding from County Council
by Cassie Kushniruk At this time, Martin requested funding from Society, presented to council regarding their new
Council to support a down payment on the Settlement Services initiative. Ms. Young discussed
During the June 25 Yellowhead County Council property. the merits of the program to local residents, which
meeting, Living and Working in Recovery Councillor Sandra Cherniawsky commented, offers help for newcomers to Edson, whether they
(LAWIR) founder Duane Martin gave a “My biggest concern is the finances. There are are new to Canada or just the area. The initiative is
presentation to Council regarding the organization's recovery houses in the city. These organizations are meant to help newcomers find other services in the
proposal to implement a Clean & Sober constantly looking for funding, so much so that the area, improve their English literacy through classes,
Community in Yellowhead County and across threat of closing their doors is imminent almost aid them with filling out forms, and tutor them one-
Canada. every day. This province isn't exactly flushed with on-one. On the whole, the society hopes that this
Martin stated that the non-profit organization is cash right now, so that does concern me quite a initiative will help create safe spaces for
currently looking at purchasing a property for this bit.” newcomers and root them into our communities.
project within Yellowhead County, which is located Mayor Gerald Soroka clarified that this funding Baseline Road and Bridge File Tender –
close to Edson. “It will be our very first corporate has not been budgeted for and would have to be Council awarded the tender for Baseline Rd and BF
office,” Martin said. brought up at a future meeting for discussion and 85347 (which includes grading, bridge file
“We are working with the UCP government to decision. replacement, and other works) to Northern Road
get this across Alberta,” said Martin. “This is the Soroka stated, “Council in the past has looked at Builders LP in the amount of $5,140,446.12. The
missing link in every community.” a situation like this as more of a provincial issue. work will cover approximately 9.8 km from Hwy
“We've designed a completely clean and sober Where does Council stop and where does the 32 west to Range Rd. 145.
living environment with independent living two province take over? There's only so much we can Property Tax Agreement – Council moved to
bedroom suites, three bedroom suites, and a Unity afford to do. We need to have more information enter into a property tax agreement with Pine Cliff
House on all projects,” said Martin. “There will be before we proceed.” Energy Ltd. which must pay 50% of their 2019 tax
a daycare center, a common area, and there will be COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS: amount owing by June 30, 2019. The remaining
all of the offices on site for mental health, drug Edson and District Community Learning amount will be paid in 6 equal monthly instalments
addiction, and any other mental health awareness Society – Raelene Young, Community Liaison with ending December 31, 2019.
programs.” the Edson and District Community Learning
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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JULY 8, 2019 PAGE 7
Entwistle Rodeo bursts into action Edson Funeral Home
by Dana McArthur
Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
The 35th Annual Entwistle Rodeo burst into A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
action on June 29 and 30th with major events PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
including Saddle Bronc, Bareback, Bull Riding,
Ladies Barrels, Tie Down Roping, Team Roping, 780-723-3575
and Ladies Cow Riding. www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
The volunteers were working very hard on the
Rodeo grounds and they were looking great for
the event. Trach Rodeo Stock came from St. Paul
with many bucking horses and bulls that have
Our Commitment
been to rodeos all over Alberta.
Rainclouds threatening again this year but the Our Commitment
covered grandstands were a welcome seating
area for the crowds. "The weather was a little
Is To You.
rainy at the beginning of the weekend but really
it only cut the dust," stated the event organizers. Is To You.
"We had a very successful weekend. The
spectator turnout was good and the grandstands
were filled."
About 250 contestants entered the rodeo with
several local contestants from the surrounding
area entering to compete. The Team Roping was
won by local cowboys Cayden Nickel and Full Service
Frankie Nash. Leaping out of the chute this rider does his best to hold on during the 35th Annual Entwistle
"The crowd enjoyed the pig races, chicken Rodeo on June 29-30. submitted Funeral Home Offering:
scrambles and whiskey race. Each day two little
piggies and 10 chickens went to new homes with "Thank you to all our great sponsors and Grover from Endiang with a time of 12.01, 3rd Traditional Funeral Services,
excited new owners and parents shaking their volunteers that make this rodeo a success," stated Jacy Howlett from Stony Plain with a time of Graveside Services and
heads and saying, 'Oh my we don't need a the organizers. "We looking forward to seeing 12.73. Ladies Cow Riding – 1st Katy Praught
rooster!'" said organizers. you all again in 2020". from Red Deer with 66 points, 2nd/3rd Jacy Cremation Options with a Crematorium
Saturday night Greg Germschield and his band Results for the 35th annual Entwistle Rodeo are Howlett from Stony Plain with 65 points and on site in Edson.
and daughter Becky Hull played in the Beer as follows: Saddle Bronc Riding – 1st Edward Trena Smith from Fort Saskatchewan with 65 Cemetery Monuments.
Gardens. "The Roy Catt Watering Hole Saloon Petzke from Tomahawk with 135 points, 2nd/3rd points. Ladies Barrel Racing – 1st AJ Neish from
had posted memorabilia of newspaper articles Cody Albertson from Calgary with 66 points, Eckville with a time of 16.620, 2nd Madison We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
and pictures and the Hotel Challenge Trophy 2nd/3rd Briley Scott from Sundre with 66 points. Hickey from Breton with a time of 16.751, 3rd
from way back when. There were lots of Tie Down Roping – 1st Bill Melaney from Morgan Chodzicki from Clive with a time of
chuckles shared reading the old articles," said the Caroline with a time of 13.07, 2nd Cayden 16.752. Junior Barrels (13-15) – 1st Rhyatta
organizers. Nickel from Entwistle with a time of 14.61, 3rd McConnell from Rocky Mountain House with a
The Thriller Trick Riders made a performance Stran Pollitt from Eckville with a time of 15.24. time of 17.274, 2nd Quinn Going-Rycroft from
each day and amazed the crowd with their Junior Steers (13-15) – 1st Wyatt Walker from Winfield with a time of 17.384, 3rd Abbie
talents. Rimbey Royalty Queens and Lil Miss Red Deer County with 67 points, 2nd David Lashmore from Cremona with a time of 18.469.
Contestants were also present on Saturday. Smith from Red Deer County with 64 points, 3rd Junior Barrels (12 & under) – 1st Kayle
The panel raffles were donated by Quintal Savannah Hart from Hanna with 61 points. Schwerdt from Rimbey with a time of 17.778,
Service Ltd of Onoway and the winners were Junior Steers (12 & under) – 1st Troy Peters 2nd Wacey Nickel from Entwistle with a time of
Stanley Zatorski and Andrea Meldrum for a set from Delburne with 74 points, 2nd Luke Walker 17.925, 3rd Braidy Meston from Tees with a time
of isolation pens each. The 50/50 draw nearly from Red Deer County with 70 points, 3rd/4th Ty of 18.283.Team Roping – 1st Cayden Nickel &
sold out each day and the Saturday winner was McCartney from Sundre with 69 points and Frankie Nash from Entwistle with a time of 6.56,
Barb Madden of Wildwood and Sunday winner Daxton Pringle from Caroline with 69 points. 2nd Carter Gillard & Corbin Gillard from
was Debbie Mears of Entwistle. Junior Breakaway (13-15) – 1st Stran Pollitt Lacombe with a time of 9.58, 3rd Becky Hull &
The crowd was entertained all weekend by from Eckville with a time of 2.57, 2nd Cayden Dick Powell from Sangudo/Seba Beach with a
announcer Robert Lind of Timberlind Auctions Nickel from Entwistle with a time of 6.90. time of 10.36.Bull Riding – 1st Kaleb Peden
and rodeo clown Squirrelly Early Anderson of Ladies Breakaway Roping – 1st Kim Rowley from Stony Plain with 74 points, 2nd Tyan
Medicine Lodge. from Clive with a time of 4.20, 2nd Keeley Mailer from Cadogan with 66 points.
LAWIR requests funding from County Council
by Cassie Kushniruk At this time, Martin requested funding from Society, presented to council regarding their new
Council to support a down payment on the Settlement Services initiative. Ms. Young discussed
During the June 25 Yellowhead County Council property. the merits of the program to local residents, which
meeting, Living and Working in Recovery Councillor Sandra Cherniawsky commented, offers help for newcomers to Edson, whether they
(LAWIR) founder Duane Martin gave a “My biggest concern is the finances. There are are new to Canada or just the area. The initiative is
presentation to Council regarding the organization's recovery houses in the city. These organizations are meant to help newcomers find other services in the
proposal to implement a Clean & Sober constantly looking for funding, so much so that the area, improve their English literacy through classes,
Community in Yellowhead County and across threat of closing their doors is imminent almost aid them with filling out forms, and tutor them one-
Canada. every day. This province isn't exactly flushed with on-one. On the whole, the society hopes that this
Martin stated that the non-profit organization is cash right now, so that does concern me quite a initiative will help create safe spaces for
currently looking at purchasing a property for this bit.” newcomers and root them into our communities.
project within Yellowhead County, which is located Mayor Gerald Soroka clarified that this funding Baseline Road and Bridge File Tender –
close to Edson. “It will be our very first corporate has not been budgeted for and would have to be Council awarded the tender for Baseline Rd and BF
office,” Martin said. brought up at a future meeting for discussion and 85347 (which includes grading, bridge file
“We are working with the UCP government to decision. replacement, and other works) to Northern Road
get this across Alberta,” said Martin. “This is the Soroka stated, “Council in the past has looked at Builders LP in the amount of $5,140,446.12. The
missing link in every community.” a situation like this as more of a provincial issue. work will cover approximately 9.8 km from Hwy
“We've designed a completely clean and sober Where does Council stop and where does the 32 west to Range Rd. 145.
living environment with independent living two province take over? There's only so much we can Property Tax Agreement – Council moved to
bedroom suites, three bedroom suites, and a Unity afford to do. We need to have more information enter into a property tax agreement with Pine Cliff
House on all projects,” said Martin. “There will be before we proceed.” Energy Ltd. which must pay 50% of their 2019 tax
a daycare center, a common area, and there will be COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS: amount owing by June 30, 2019. The remaining
all of the offices on site for mental health, drug Edson and District Community Learning amount will be paid in 6 equal monthly instalments
addiction, and any other mental health awareness Society – Raelene Young, Community Liaison with ending December 31, 2019.
programs.” the Edson and District Community Learning
