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Community members gather for peace vigil
in response to Christchurch attack
McDONALD’S
MUST STAY
In light of recent events in New Zealand, the Edson United Church hosted a community peace vigil on March 20, inviting community members to
reflect on peace. Pictured is the MacPhail family lighting a candle in solidarity with all the children in the world. photo Cassie Kushniruk
by Cassie Kushniruk March 20 to allow Edson Mayor Kevin and Edson Concrete, in the world, [the members standing in
community members to Zahara, who was Brain McPhee shared United Church] are the solitary with groups
“The significance of reflect on peace and unable to attend the the importance of peace first ones to be beside such as men, the
peace is the root of share a time of healing. vigil, Deputy Mayor in his life. “Peace is us; they're the first ones homeless, and families
humanity,” said Rev. “The vigil is about Troy Sorenson lit a i m p o r t a n t t o m e to stand and show that from across the world.
Kimberly Roy with the identifying and naming candle standing in because peace is the community is Following the vigil,
Edson United Church. peace in all aspects of solidarity with all i m p o r t a n t t o m y there,” he said. Rev. Roy mentioned
“It is where we stem the world,” said Roy. victims in the world. Savior,” he said, later Peggy Schooler lit a that the church is
from as people to share Approximately 75 Councillor Gean calling for peace for all candle on behalf of all hoping to host this
our humanness with l o c a l c o m m u n i t y Chouinard later lit a the women and orphans the children of the peace vigil annually.
each other.” members attended the candle on behalf of in the world. world, mentioning that “We don't often think
In response to recent vigil, and nearly 10 Town Council, calling Altaf Ali representing a way to “create more a b o u t i t i n o u r
events in Christchurch, individuals were asked for a blessing of peace the Edson Mosque had love in the world is community, but it's
New Zealand in which to light a candle for a and strength for all the several reasons to light actually to work with needed all the time, not
50 worshippers at two blessing of peace and leaders in the world. a candle during the our children and help just when something
m o s q u e s w e r e strength standing in “Freedom is important v i g i l . “ M o s t them understand our happens,” she said.
massacred, the Edson solidarity with a s o w e c a n e l e c t importantly, for the differences.”
United Church hosted a specific group of officials,” he said. Prime Minister of New Other candles were lit (see page 11)
community vigil and people. Representing the Zealand,” he said. “The b y c o m m u n i t y
potluck supper on On behalf of Town of Edson Baptist Church example that she has set
for the world is
spectacular.” Wildwood AG Society
Wildwood AG Society
“I also light this
E candle on behalf of the Community Garage is
Edson McDonald’sdson McDonald’s
Community Garage is
hosting a Tack/Trade
victims and on behalf of hosting a Tack/Trade
Reverend Roy for
Show and Garage sale!!!
Join us for the hosting this and for Show and Garage sale!!!
Fun Family Experience having the courage to
come to our mosque last
Saturday May 11
on Wednesday night Friday and organize a in conjunction with the
March 27 from 5-7 pm. peace rally,” Ali added. Travelling Garage Sale.
On behalf of the first
Games, Activities and Crafts responders in the world, from 9 am - 4 pm at the
one attendant lit a Wildwood Complex!
candle and commended
the United Church for Setup Friday May 10, 6pm.
Congrats to February’s t h e i r c o n t i n u o u s Tables are only $5.00!
Employee of the Month s u p p o r t o f t h e Come out and have a blast!
community. “Every
Shaina t i m e w e h a v e Call Wilma 780-325-2424 or Laura
something happening 250-818-2395. See you there!
PAGE 2 MONDAY JULY 4, 2016
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY MARCH 25, 2019 PAGE 3
Community members gather for peace vigil
in response to Christchurch attack
McDONALD’S
MUST STAY
In light of recent events in New Zealand, the Edson United Church hosted a community peace vigil on March 20, inviting community members to
reflect on peace. Pictured is the MacPhail family lighting a candle in solidarity with all the children in the world. photo Cassie Kushniruk
by Cassie Kushniruk March 20 to allow Edson Mayor Kevin and Edson Concrete, in the world, [the members standing in
community members to Zahara, who was Brain McPhee shared United Church] are the solitary with groups
“The significance of reflect on peace and unable to attend the the importance of peace first ones to be beside such as men, the
peace is the root of share a time of healing. vigil, Deputy Mayor in his life. “Peace is us; they're the first ones homeless, and families
humanity,” said Rev. “The vigil is about Troy Sorenson lit a i m p o r t a n t t o m e to stand and show that from across the world.
Kimberly Roy with the identifying and naming candle standing in because peace is the community is Following the vigil,
Edson United Church. peace in all aspects of solidarity with all i m p o r t a n t t o m y there,” he said. Rev. Roy mentioned
“It is where we stem the world,” said Roy. victims in the world. Savior,” he said, later Peggy Schooler lit a that the church is
from as people to share Approximately 75 Councillor Gean calling for peace for all candle on behalf of all hoping to host this
our humanness with l o c a l c o m m u n i t y Chouinard later lit a the women and orphans the children of the peace vigil annually.
each other.” members attended the candle on behalf of in the world. world, mentioning that “We don't often think
In response to recent vigil, and nearly 10 Town Council, calling Altaf Ali representing a way to “create more a b o u t i t i n o u r
events in Christchurch, individuals were asked for a blessing of peace the Edson Mosque had love in the world is community, but it's
New Zealand in which to light a candle for a and strength for all the several reasons to light actually to work with needed all the time, not
50 worshippers at two blessing of peace and leaders in the world. a candle during the our children and help just when something
m o s q u e s w e r e strength standing in “Freedom is important v i g i l . “ M o s t them understand our happens,” she said.
massacred, the Edson solidarity with a s o w e c a n e l e c t importantly, for the differences.”
United Church hosted a specific group of officials,” he said. Prime Minister of New Other candles were lit (see page 11)
community vigil and people. Representing the Zealand,” he said. “The b y c o m m u n i t y
potluck supper on On behalf of Town of Edson Baptist Church example that she has set
for the world is
spectacular.” Wildwood AG Society
Wildwood AG Society
“I also light this
E candle on behalf of the Community Garage is
Edson McDonald’sdson McDonald’s
Community Garage is
hosting a Tack/Trade
victims and on behalf of hosting a Tack/Trade
Reverend Roy for
Show and Garage sale!!!
Join us for the hosting this and for Show and Garage sale!!!
Fun Family Experience having the courage to
come to our mosque last
Saturday May 11
on Wednesday night Friday and organize a in conjunction with the
March 27 from 5-7 pm. peace rally,” Ali added. Travelling Garage Sale.
On behalf of the first
Games, Activities and Crafts responders in the world, from 9 am - 4 pm at the
one attendant lit a Wildwood Complex!
candle and commended
the United Church for Setup Friday May 10, 6pm.
Congrats to February’s t h e i r c o n t i n u o u s Tables are only $5.00!
Employee of the Month s u p p o r t o f t h e Come out and have a blast!
community. “Every
Shaina t i m e w e h a v e Call Wilma 780-325-2424 or Laura
something happening 250-818-2395. See you there!
