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Town of Edson Strategic Planning Session Edward Barford
~ In Loving Memory ~
1949-2020
Town of Edson which will also need to be considered (Minor On June 6, 2020, Ed Barford,
Hockey, WSHL, Orcas Swim Club, etc.). loving husband, father and
Edson Town Council held their annual While reopening facilities is a priority, it grandfather, passed away
unexpectedly at the age of 70.
Strategic Planning Session (SPS) last week. must be done safely, and responsibly.
Each year, Council meets with senior Depending on these restrictions, and on the Ed was born in Winnipeg to
administration to set priorities, review finances amount of notice provided by the Province, Dorothy and Harold Barford and
grew up in Manitoba as the
and benchmarks, and discuss departmental facilities may not open immediately upon the youngest of four children. At the age of 16, Ed started his
directions for the upcoming year. This year's lifting of the closure order. career as an electrician and in 1970 he married his wife of
meeting focused primarily on COVID-19 and Council and administration also reviewed 50 years, Garda. They moved their family to Edson in 1981
where Ed eventually started his own electrical company and
the priorities for recovery moving forward. some options for economic recovery coming was dedicated to serving his clients for the next 40 years.
Ed was a strong supporter of youth sports, especially
One topic of discussion was the Town's out of the pandemic. These options will be minor hockey. Nothing made him prouder than watching
facility reopening plan once provincial expanded further and brought to Council at his son's or grandchildren's sporting events at the arena,
restrictions are lifted. While opening places upcoming meetings for further discussion gym or on the field. In his spare time, Ed enjoyed fishing
like the pool and arena immediately would be and decisions. with his family or watching a good John Wayne western. He
will always be remembered for his patient and easy-going
ideal, there are a number of factors that will Capital projects were discussed at SPS, nature.
need to be taken into consideration. with a full list developed to send to the Ed is survived by his wife Garda Barford; his son Ed
Administration will need to review restrictions Province in hopes of securing some stimulus (Shannon) Barford; his grandchildren Regan, Ty and Colton
Barford; and his brother John (Sharon) Barford. He was
and health orders to ensure the opening is funding if it becomes available. predeceased by his parents Dorothy and Harold; and his
viable, both financially and with current The Strategic Planning Session is an sisters Hazel Asham and Judy Stuckel.
No service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may
staffing. Programming will need to be extremely valuable tool for both Council and be made to Edson Minor Hockey or Edson Royal Canadian
T he Weekly ANCHOR evaluated to ensure they fall within any new Administration as they continue to set Legion #51. FOOTHILLS MEMORIAL CHAPEL
priorities for the community and plan for the
provincial guidelines. Some user groups will
FINAL CARE ENTRUSTED TO
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
June 17: Youth ages 11-17 are invited to participate in a July 11: The Kinette Club of Edson will be hosting their delivered the Tuesday following the order. Door step drop-
Costume Makeup Workshop from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm at the annual Toy Run Parade starting at 11 am at the Repsol Place off only; in-town delivery only. County residents must be
Rotary Soccer Field gazebo. The workshop will include parking lot. Please bring a toy to donate towards the Kinette able to pick up Tuesday between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm at
your own face paint palette and brushes. AHS regulations Christmas Hamper. Toys are to be dropped off at the Boys the FCSS Family Centre. To receive this week's youth bag,
will be followed. Registration is $30. Register online at and Girls Club parking lot after the parade. All proceeds input your information at
edson.ca. For more information, phone 780-723-4403. will be going to the Kinette Christmas Hampers. Visit the https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2H5G5GN. For more
June 17: Learn how to apply for Canadian Citizenship by Kinette Club of Edson's social media page for a map of the information, phone 780-723-4338 or email
joining the Edson and District Community Learning Society parade route, which will follow the same route as the Santa sarahm@edson.ca.
for an online Citizenship Information Session at 1 pm. For Clause parade. For more information, email FCSS Baby Bags: Looking for fun things to do with your
more information, email raelene@edsonlearning.ca. edsonkinettes@gmail.com. baby? FCSS will deliver you a monthly themed bag for
June 18: Youth ages 8-14 are invited to participate in FCSS Bag of Fun: Looking for fun things to do with your infants (birth to 18 months) for free! Bags will be delivered
Outdoor Yoga from 3 pm to 4 pm for $15/participant. The children? FCSS will deliver you a Bag of Fun for free! Each Tuesday. Door step drop-off only; in-town delivery only.
location will be announced upon registration. Bring your week FCSS will have themed bags for children ages 1-6. County residents must be able to pick up Tuesday between
own yoga mat as there are a limited number of mats Bags will be delivered on Tuesdays. Door step drop off 8:30 am and 3:30 pm at the FCSS Family Centre. While
available. Register at edson.ca/fcssprograms. Call 780-723- only; in-town delivery only. County residents must be able supplies last; one bag per family. To receive this week's bag,
8616 to secure a mat once registered. No refunds. All to pick up Tuesday between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm at the input your information at
Alberta Health regulations will be enforced. FCSS Family Centre. One bag per family. To receive this www.surveymonkey.com/r/M663RKH.For more
June 20: Kids 4-8 years old and their dad/step- week's bag, please input your information information, phone 780-723-4338 or email
dad/uncle/grandpa/etc. are invited to the 'Build a Pirate atresearch.net/r/ZS6FY85. For more information, contact sarahm@edson.ca.
Ship' Dad-urday event from 11 am to 1 pm. This will be an 780-723-4338 or sarahm@edson.ca. YC Intergenerational Challenge: Yellowhead County will
outdoor program, so please dress appropriately. A catered FCSS Senior Focus Bag: Activity and mental wellness be collecting stories from seniors in the County and want
lunch will be provided. All Alberta Health regulations will bags designed for Edson seniors ages 60+ are available for County kids to read the story and draw/color a picture
be enforced. 1 adult:1 child ratio for health and safety pick up. These bags include activities, resources, and more. related to the story. Pictures will be compiled into a simple
purposes. $10 per pair.Limited spots available. Register at If you are a senior and would like access to a Senior Focus story book telling stories from seniors. A new story will be
edson.ca/fcssprograms. Bag or know a senior that would like one, visit posted every two weeks. Scan and email your drawing to
June 25: Seniors ages 60+ are invited to a free Outdoor https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2GBX8C9or phone 780- kschatz@yellowheadcounty.ab.caor mail your drawing to
Chair Yoga event from 8 am to 9 am. Registration is 723-8616. Register by May 14. Spots are limited, first Yellowhead County, 2716 – 1 Avenue, Edson, AB, T7E
required. Chairs provided will be sanitized prior to and after come, first serve. 1N9. Please include your full name, email, and mailing
each class. All Alberta Health regulations will be enforced. FCSS Youth Bags: Free activity bags for youth ages 7-13 address.
To register, call 780-723-8616. are available to help you through tough times. Bags will be
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PAGE 16 MONDAY MAY 18, 2020
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PAGE 16 MONDAY JUNE 15, 2020 MONDAY JUNE 8, 2020 PAGE 13
Town of Edson Strategic Planning Session Edward Barford
~ In Loving Memory ~
1949-2020
Town of Edson which will also need to be considered (Minor On June 6, 2020, Ed Barford,
Hockey, WSHL, Orcas Swim Club, etc.). loving husband, father and
Edson Town Council held their annual While reopening facilities is a priority, it grandfather, passed away
unexpectedly at the age of 70.
Strategic Planning Session (SPS) last week. must be done safely, and responsibly.
Each year, Council meets with senior Depending on these restrictions, and on the Ed was born in Winnipeg to
administration to set priorities, review finances amount of notice provided by the Province, Dorothy and Harold Barford and
grew up in Manitoba as the
and benchmarks, and discuss departmental facilities may not open immediately upon the youngest of four children. At the age of 16, Ed started his
directions for the upcoming year. This year's lifting of the closure order. career as an electrician and in 1970 he married his wife of
meeting focused primarily on COVID-19 and Council and administration also reviewed 50 years, Garda. They moved their family to Edson in 1981
where Ed eventually started his own electrical company and
the priorities for recovery moving forward. some options for economic recovery coming was dedicated to serving his clients for the next 40 years.
Ed was a strong supporter of youth sports, especially
One topic of discussion was the Town's out of the pandemic. These options will be minor hockey. Nothing made him prouder than watching
facility reopening plan once provincial expanded further and brought to Council at his son's or grandchildren's sporting events at the arena,
restrictions are lifted. While opening places upcoming meetings for further discussion gym or on the field. In his spare time, Ed enjoyed fishing
like the pool and arena immediately would be and decisions. with his family or watching a good John Wayne western. He
will always be remembered for his patient and easy-going
ideal, there are a number of factors that will Capital projects were discussed at SPS, nature.
need to be taken into consideration. with a full list developed to send to the Ed is survived by his wife Garda Barford; his son Ed
Administration will need to review restrictions Province in hopes of securing some stimulus (Shannon) Barford; his grandchildren Regan, Ty and Colton
Barford; and his brother John (Sharon) Barford. He was
and health orders to ensure the opening is funding if it becomes available. predeceased by his parents Dorothy and Harold; and his
viable, both financially and with current The Strategic Planning Session is an sisters Hazel Asham and Judy Stuckel.
No service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may
staffing. Programming will need to be extremely valuable tool for both Council and be made to Edson Minor Hockey or Edson Royal Canadian
T he Weekly ANCHOR evaluated to ensure they fall within any new Administration as they continue to set Legion #51. FOOTHILLS MEMORIAL CHAPEL
priorities for the community and plan for the
provincial guidelines. Some user groups will
FINAL CARE ENTRUSTED TO
Faith have their own restrictions and cancellations future. Edson 780.723.3575 Hinton 780.865.1234
A Division Of The Caring Group Corp.
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
w hat’s happening, when and where in the community - for monthly meetings see our classified page
COMMUNITY EVENTS
June 17: Youth ages 11-17 are invited to participate in a July 11: The Kinette Club of Edson will be hosting their delivered the Tuesday following the order. Door step drop-
Costume Makeup Workshop from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm at the annual Toy Run Parade starting at 11 am at the Repsol Place off only; in-town delivery only. County residents must be
Rotary Soccer Field gazebo. The workshop will include parking lot. Please bring a toy to donate towards the Kinette able to pick up Tuesday between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm at
your own face paint palette and brushes. AHS regulations Christmas Hamper. Toys are to be dropped off at the Boys the FCSS Family Centre. To receive this week's youth bag,
will be followed. Registration is $30. Register online at and Girls Club parking lot after the parade. All proceeds input your information at
edson.ca. For more information, phone 780-723-4403. will be going to the Kinette Christmas Hampers. Visit the https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2H5G5GN. For more
June 17: Learn how to apply for Canadian Citizenship by Kinette Club of Edson's social media page for a map of the information, phone 780-723-4338 or email
joining the Edson and District Community Learning Society parade route, which will follow the same route as the Santa sarahm@edson.ca.
for an online Citizenship Information Session at 1 pm. For Clause parade. For more information, email FCSS Baby Bags: Looking for fun things to do with your
more information, email raelene@edsonlearning.ca. edsonkinettes@gmail.com. baby? FCSS will deliver you a monthly themed bag for
June 18: Youth ages 8-14 are invited to participate in FCSS Bag of Fun: Looking for fun things to do with your infants (birth to 18 months) for free! Bags will be delivered
Outdoor Yoga from 3 pm to 4 pm for $15/participant. The children? FCSS will deliver you a Bag of Fun for free! Each Tuesday. Door step drop-off only; in-town delivery only.
location will be announced upon registration. Bring your week FCSS will have themed bags for children ages 1-6. County residents must be able to pick up Tuesday between
own yoga mat as there are a limited number of mats Bags will be delivered on Tuesdays. Door step drop off 8:30 am and 3:30 pm at the FCSS Family Centre. While
available. Register at edson.ca/fcssprograms. Call 780-723- only; in-town delivery only. County residents must be able supplies last; one bag per family. To receive this week's bag,
8616 to secure a mat once registered. No refunds. All to pick up Tuesday between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm at the input your information at
Alberta Health regulations will be enforced. FCSS Family Centre. One bag per family. To receive this www.surveymonkey.com/r/M663RKH.For more
June 20: Kids 4-8 years old and their dad/step- week's bag, please input your information information, phone 780-723-4338 or email
dad/uncle/grandpa/etc. are invited to the 'Build a Pirate atresearch.net/r/ZS6FY85. For more information, contact sarahm@edson.ca.
Ship' Dad-urday event from 11 am to 1 pm. This will be an 780-723-4338 or sarahm@edson.ca. YC Intergenerational Challenge: Yellowhead County will
outdoor program, so please dress appropriately. A catered FCSS Senior Focus Bag: Activity and mental wellness be collecting stories from seniors in the County and want
lunch will be provided. All Alberta Health regulations will bags designed for Edson seniors ages 60+ are available for County kids to read the story and draw/color a picture
be enforced. 1 adult:1 child ratio for health and safety pick up. These bags include activities, resources, and more. related to the story. Pictures will be compiled into a simple
purposes. $10 per pair.Limited spots available. Register at If you are a senior and would like access to a Senior Focus story book telling stories from seniors. A new story will be
edson.ca/fcssprograms. Bag or know a senior that would like one, visit posted every two weeks. Scan and email your drawing to
June 25: Seniors ages 60+ are invited to a free Outdoor https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2GBX8C9or phone 780- kschatz@yellowheadcounty.ab.caor mail your drawing to
Chair Yoga event from 8 am to 9 am. Registration is 723-8616. Register by May 14. Spots are limited, first Yellowhead County, 2716 – 1 Avenue, Edson, AB, T7E
required. Chairs provided will be sanitized prior to and after come, first serve. 1N9. Please include your full name, email, and mailing
each class. All Alberta Health regulations will be enforced. FCSS Youth Bags: Free activity bags for youth ages 7-13 address.
To register, call 780-723-8616. are available to help you through tough times. Bags will be
We are proud to support community eventse are proud to support community events
W C
Community Event Supporterommunity Event Supporter
Braund’s
Braund’s
Independent Grocers
Independent Grocers
Store Hours:
Store Hours:
7 am - 10 pm, 7 days a week
7 am - 10 pm, 7 days a week
780-723-4233 4735-3 Avenue, Edson, AB 4431 4 Avenue, Edson, AB431 4 Avenue, Edson, AB
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