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2020 International Women's Day honors
women advancing gender equality
by Cassie Kushniruk this goal,” Young added. “These women are all bravery, strength, and determination displayed by
working to better themselves and become more these two women as they traversed through
“It's important to remember how far women independent, and we're so happy we can be with dangerous snowstorms, slept on exposed mountain
have come and that there's still so much more them on this journey.” faces, and survived off little food—all to achieve
equality that women can have,” said Edson and To start off the evening, women in attendance this monumental goal.
District Community Learning Society (EDCLS) were encouraged to connect with one another and To close off the night, an assortment of door
Special Projects Coordinator Sarah McPhee enjoy a few light snacks before settling in for the prizes were drawn following the film, followed by
during the organization's annual International main event: the screening of the documentary raffle prizes and a 50/50 draw. “[The prizes] are all
Women's Day celebration on March 5. 'This Mountain Life'. donated from the community, which is awesome,”
For over a century, International Women's Day The movie followed the story of Martina Halik said McPhee. “Proceeds go to the Edson Adult
has been celebrated worldwide to recognize the and her 60-year old mother, Tania, as they Learning Centre, which is local place that women
social, economic, political, and cultural attempted to ski-trek from Squamish, B.C. to [and men] can come if they need help getting their
accomplishments of women across the world Skagway, Alaska; a dangerous 2300 km, six- GED for employment, speaking English, and even
while also acting as a call to action for gender month long journey improving numeracy skills for the workplace.”
equality. through the treacherous
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Canadians were encouraged to recognize journey had only been C
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Canadian women who are finding “powerful completed once before, w
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ways” to advance gender equality in communities and never by a female E
across the country. duo. Princess is ... well, a princess! She is the
“It's not just about the women who are talking “[The movie] was
about these issues and making positive change in suggested to us,” said smallest of the litter and maybe the cutest
our society, but we also have to talk to the men McPhee. “We thought it too. She is very cuddly and playful, but
and boys in our lives about their role as advocates would be cool since it doesn't like to get too dirty. If her fellow
for gender equality,” noted MC Robyne Wilock. highlighted some kitties get too playful she will find
With a grant from Town of Edson FCSS to keep significant achievements somewhere to clean her paws and stay out
ticket prices down, EDCLS was able to bring local of women. It's nice to
women together for an inspiring and powerful bring a documentary film of trouble. Add some royalty to your life
evening highlighting women's accomplishments to Edson.” by visiting EdsonAnimalRescue.com and
and the power of gender equality. The powerful filling out an adoption application!
According to EDCLS Community Liaison documentary portrayed the
Raylene Young, 64% of the Learning Centre's resiliency of women and Sponsored by:
clients are women, most of whom are restricted proved that women can do 413 50 St.,
413 50 St.,
due to transportation, low income, or unstable anything men can do.
households. “In the last year, we've helped 10 Audience members were 780-723-6220
780-723-6220
women obtain their GED and are currently left inspired by the
working with 14 others to help them accomplish
Edson Funeral Home
Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
780-723-3575
780-723-3575
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
Full Service
Funeral Home
Offering:
Andrew Dick
Managing
Funeral Director
Traditional Funeral Services,
Graveside Services and
Cremation Options with a Crematorium
on site in Edson.
Cemetery Monuments.
We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
Our Commitment Is To You.
Our Commitment Is To You.
2020 International Women's Day honors
women advancing gender equality
by Cassie Kushniruk this goal,” Young added. “These women are all bravery, strength, and determination displayed by
working to better themselves and become more these two women as they traversed through
“It's important to remember how far women independent, and we're so happy we can be with dangerous snowstorms, slept on exposed mountain
have come and that there's still so much more them on this journey.” faces, and survived off little food—all to achieve
equality that women can have,” said Edson and To start off the evening, women in attendance this monumental goal.
District Community Learning Society (EDCLS) were encouraged to connect with one another and To close off the night, an assortment of door
Special Projects Coordinator Sarah McPhee enjoy a few light snacks before settling in for the prizes were drawn following the film, followed by
during the organization's annual International main event: the screening of the documentary raffle prizes and a 50/50 draw. “[The prizes] are all
Women's Day celebration on March 5. 'This Mountain Life'. donated from the community, which is awesome,”
For over a century, International Women's Day The movie followed the story of Martina Halik said McPhee. “Proceeds go to the Edson Adult
has been celebrated worldwide to recognize the and her 60-year old mother, Tania, as they Learning Centre, which is local place that women
social, economic, political, and cultural attempted to ski-trek from Squamish, B.C. to [and men] can come if they need help getting their
accomplishments of women across the world Skagway, Alaska; a dangerous 2300 km, six- GED for employment, speaking English, and even
while also acting as a call to action for gender month long journey improving numeracy skills for the workplace.”
equality. through the treacherous
P
With this year's theme of #becauseofyou, Coast Mountains. This Pet of the Weeket of the Week
Canadians were encouraged to recognize journey had only been C
Call for information 712-6788all for information 712-6788
www.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.comww.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.com
Canadian women who are finding “powerful completed once before, w
Email: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.commail: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.com
ways” to advance gender equality in communities and never by a female E
across the country. duo. Princess is ... well, a princess! She is the
“It's not just about the women who are talking “[The movie] was
about these issues and making positive change in suggested to us,” said smallest of the litter and maybe the cutest
our society, but we also have to talk to the men McPhee. “We thought it too. She is very cuddly and playful, but
and boys in our lives about their role as advocates would be cool since it doesn't like to get too dirty. If her fellow
for gender equality,” noted MC Robyne Wilock. highlighted some kitties get too playful she will find
With a grant from Town of Edson FCSS to keep significant achievements somewhere to clean her paws and stay out
ticket prices down, EDCLS was able to bring local of women. It's nice to
women together for an inspiring and powerful bring a documentary film of trouble. Add some royalty to your life
evening highlighting women's accomplishments to Edson.” by visiting EdsonAnimalRescue.com and
and the power of gender equality. The powerful filling out an adoption application!
According to EDCLS Community Liaison documentary portrayed the
Raylene Young, 64% of the Learning Centre's resiliency of women and Sponsored by:
clients are women, most of whom are restricted proved that women can do 413 50 St.,
413 50 St.,
due to transportation, low income, or unstable anything men can do.
households. “In the last year, we've helped 10 Audience members were 780-723-6220
780-723-6220
women obtain their GED and are currently left inspired by the
working with 14 others to help them accomplish
Edson Funeral Home
Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
780-723-3575
780-723-3575
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
Full Service
Funeral Home
Offering:
Andrew Dick
Managing
Funeral Director
Traditional Funeral Services,
Graveside Services and
Cremation Options with a Crematorium
on site in Edson.
Cemetery Monuments.
We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
Our Commitment Is To You.
Our Commitment Is To You.
