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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 10 MONDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY MAY 27, 2019 PAGE 7
Local Professional Bullfighter Travis James Edson Funeral Home
by Dawn Olsvik city but it was not as bad as it
looked. I did not even have a Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
Travis James grew up around concussion. I have lost a few teeth
rodeo. He started competing in though.” These bullfighters put their A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
rodeos at a very early age. “I lives on the line every time they go PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
remember doing barrel racing when to work. 780-723-3575
I was 3 or 4 years old,” he said. There is a unique camaraderie
When he was 15 he started riding among the bullfighters. They count www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
bulls. After three years his rodeo on each other to help just as the
career took an unexpected turn. riders count on them. This was
“I rode bulls for about three years evidenced when one of the
but realized I was subpar and wasn't bullfighters in the final on Sunday
Our Commitment
going anywhere. At a practice there at the Bullarama got into some
was no bullfighter and I thought trouble early in his competition. Our Commitment
how hard can this be? I filled in Not only were the working
and here we are eight years later,” bullfighters quick to come to his aid
Is To You.
said James. The following year he –the other competitors were also
attended Bullfighting school at quick to jump into to help. “We Is To You.
Lakeland College in Vermillion and respect each other,” said James. “It Bullfighter Travis James jumps between a bull and a downed rider. photo
has since attended other schools as comes down to us against the bulls. Dawn Olsvik
far away as Texas. If someone gets in trouble with a
Amazingly, James has not suffered bull, we help them as we know they
any major injuries in his chosen would help us if the situation was he also provides the bulls. His extreme sport. These bulls are
career. James said, “Last year at the reversed, and we needed them,” he company, GringoBulls, supplies bred specifically for fighting and Full Service
Bullarama in Edson, I jumped added. Mexican fighting bulls for the average weight is 1200 lbs.
between a bull and a rider. The bull James has built a career and a
kicked me in the face and knocked business in bullfighting. Besides Funeral Home Offering:
me out. I was helicoptered to the providing services for competitions Traditional Funeral Services,
P Graveside Services and
PIONEER CABIN NEWSIONEER CABIN NEWS
Town Council supports Sponsored by Jiffy Lube Cremation Options with a Crematorium
on site in Edson.
transfer of Rec Complex We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
Cemetery Monuments.
land to Golf Club
by Cassie Kushniruk unanimously.
After the motion to transfer the
During the April 23 Committee of subject lands back to the Golf Club Edson's Senior's Drop In Centre
the Whole meeting, Town Council was on the table, Deputy Mayor
expressed support for returning the Troy Sorenson said, “Last time we Located at 4836 7th Avenue
former Edson and District discussed this topic, there was some Call - 780-723-5777
Recreation Complex land to the question on whether the Golf Club
Edson Golf Club for the original was registered with the province as Office Hours:
sale price of $1, as per request. a non-profit.” Monday to Thursday - 9 am to 4 pm.
The topic was brought forward for General Manager of Infrastructure
official decision during the May 21 and Planning Martino Verhaeghe No Cabin Fever Here - June Activities
Town Council meeting. replied, “We've looked into that and
The subject parcel of land, which they aren't listed within the regular Remember Seniors Week runs from June 3 to June 7.
was originally owned by the Edson list of non-for-profits, however, All kinds of free activities to take part in.
Golf Club, was donated to the Town when looking at them as a society
in 1981 for the purpose of erecting and looking under their proper June 16th. - Fathers Day - Wishing all our senior men a Happy Fathers Day.
the Edson and District Recreation registry name, we do find that they No Music Jamboree for June, July or August. Starting back up in
Complex. Now that the Recreation do qualify with regards to what is September.
June 22nd - Crib Tournament starts @ 1 p.m. Call the Cabin.
Complex has been demolished, the considered a not-for-profit business Pioneer Cabin General Meeting - Cancelled until September.
Golf Club has approached the Town under the Municipal Government Monday's - Crib @ 7p.m. Bring a partner! Kids Make A Difference is sponsored by:
with interest in the land being Act.” Tuesday's - Soup and Sandwich Day @ 11:30 a.m. Everyone Welcome
returned to them. “So does that streamline this Thursday's - Whist @ 7 p.m.
In accordance with Section 70 of process a little bit easier?”
the Municipal Government Act, Councillor Krystal Baier asked. Cabin Rentals and Catering Available - New Memberships Welcome.
Council is required to advertise the Verhaeghe replied that the only Please call the Cabin between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday,
proposed transaction, clearly stating thing that would need to happen at Wednesday or Thursday. The Cabin also prepares frozen meals for
to the public that the sale is for an this time is to prepare the purchase.
amount less than current value. The documentation for signing. “The
current assessed value of the subject longest part of this process at this The cabin is a great place to stay involved with your community, socialize Sand & Gravel Sales/Hauling
parcel of land, following the point should probably be the and do so many activities. They are always hosting different activities each
removal and demolition of the Rec registration and land titles, so that month, so please stay tuned for up coming events. Quality Work
Complex, is $318,790. takes several weeks,” he said. Serving Edson & District Since 1974
Pursuant to this requirement, an Councillor Jacqui Currie asked if We Change More Than Just Your Motor Oil ...
advertisement including said the Town had been provided with 780-723-5152
information was included in the any feedback from residents Let us Tune-Up Your Fuel System!
April 29 and May 6, 2019 editions concerning the advertisement. * Transmission Fluid * Cooling System Fluid * Driveline Fluids
of The Weekly Anchor, as well as Verhaeghe stated that he had not WARRANTY APPROVED - NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY
on the Town's website and social heard any feedback and that there
media pages. had been nothing collected on file.
In accordance with policy P-S-3, “I haven't heard any issues with this
Council was required to declare the at all, actually quite the opposite,”
lands surplus to the needs of the Zahara added.
Town prior to making a motion for Council unanimously agreed to 5220 4 Avenue
the proposed land transfer. The support the transfer of land. Edson, AB Ph: 712-5333
motion to do so was carried Fax: 712-5358
PAGE 10 MONDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY MAY 27, 2019 PAGE 7
Local Professional Bullfighter Travis James Edson Funeral Home
by Dawn Olsvik city but it was not as bad as it
looked. I did not even have a Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
Travis James grew up around concussion. I have lost a few teeth
rodeo. He started competing in though.” These bullfighters put their A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
rodeos at a very early age. “I lives on the line every time they go PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
remember doing barrel racing when to work. 780-723-3575
I was 3 or 4 years old,” he said. There is a unique camaraderie
When he was 15 he started riding among the bullfighters. They count www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
bulls. After three years his rodeo on each other to help just as the
career took an unexpected turn. riders count on them. This was
“I rode bulls for about three years evidenced when one of the
but realized I was subpar and wasn't bullfighters in the final on Sunday
Our Commitment
going anywhere. At a practice there at the Bullarama got into some
was no bullfighter and I thought trouble early in his competition. Our Commitment
how hard can this be? I filled in Not only were the working
and here we are eight years later,” bullfighters quick to come to his aid
Is To You.
said James. The following year he –the other competitors were also
attended Bullfighting school at quick to jump into to help. “We Is To You.
Lakeland College in Vermillion and respect each other,” said James. “It Bullfighter Travis James jumps between a bull and a downed rider. photo
has since attended other schools as comes down to us against the bulls. Dawn Olsvik
far away as Texas. If someone gets in trouble with a
Amazingly, James has not suffered bull, we help them as we know they
any major injuries in his chosen would help us if the situation was he also provides the bulls. His extreme sport. These bulls are
career. James said, “Last year at the reversed, and we needed them,” he company, GringoBulls, supplies bred specifically for fighting and Full Service
Bullarama in Edson, I jumped added. Mexican fighting bulls for the average weight is 1200 lbs.
between a bull and a rider. The bull James has built a career and a
kicked me in the face and knocked business in bullfighting. Besides Funeral Home Offering:
me out. I was helicoptered to the providing services for competitions Traditional Funeral Services,
P Graveside Services and
PIONEER CABIN NEWSIONEER CABIN NEWS
Town Council supports Sponsored by Jiffy Lube Cremation Options with a Crematorium
on site in Edson.
transfer of Rec Complex We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
Cemetery Monuments.
land to Golf Club
by Cassie Kushniruk unanimously.
After the motion to transfer the
During the April 23 Committee of subject lands back to the Golf Club Edson's Senior's Drop In Centre
the Whole meeting, Town Council was on the table, Deputy Mayor
expressed support for returning the Troy Sorenson said, “Last time we Located at 4836 7th Avenue
former Edson and District discussed this topic, there was some Call - 780-723-5777
Recreation Complex land to the question on whether the Golf Club
Edson Golf Club for the original was registered with the province as Office Hours:
sale price of $1, as per request. a non-profit.” Monday to Thursday - 9 am to 4 pm.
The topic was brought forward for General Manager of Infrastructure
official decision during the May 21 and Planning Martino Verhaeghe No Cabin Fever Here - June Activities
Town Council meeting. replied, “We've looked into that and
The subject parcel of land, which they aren't listed within the regular Remember Seniors Week runs from June 3 to June 7.
was originally owned by the Edson list of non-for-profits, however, All kinds of free activities to take part in.
Golf Club, was donated to the Town when looking at them as a society
in 1981 for the purpose of erecting and looking under their proper June 16th. - Fathers Day - Wishing all our senior men a Happy Fathers Day.
the Edson and District Recreation registry name, we do find that they No Music Jamboree for June, July or August. Starting back up in
Complex. Now that the Recreation do qualify with regards to what is September.
June 22nd - Crib Tournament starts @ 1 p.m. Call the Cabin.
Complex has been demolished, the considered a not-for-profit business Pioneer Cabin General Meeting - Cancelled until September.
Golf Club has approached the Town under the Municipal Government Monday's - Crib @ 7p.m. Bring a partner! Kids Make A Difference is sponsored by:
with interest in the land being Act.” Tuesday's - Soup and Sandwich Day @ 11:30 a.m. Everyone Welcome
returned to them. “So does that streamline this Thursday's - Whist @ 7 p.m.
In accordance with Section 70 of process a little bit easier?”
the Municipal Government Act, Councillor Krystal Baier asked. Cabin Rentals and Catering Available - New Memberships Welcome.
Council is required to advertise the Verhaeghe replied that the only Please call the Cabin between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday,
proposed transaction, clearly stating thing that would need to happen at Wednesday or Thursday. The Cabin also prepares frozen meals for
to the public that the sale is for an this time is to prepare the purchase.
amount less than current value. The documentation for signing. “The
current assessed value of the subject longest part of this process at this The cabin is a great place to stay involved with your community, socialize Sand & Gravel Sales/Hauling
parcel of land, following the point should probably be the and do so many activities. They are always hosting different activities each
removal and demolition of the Rec registration and land titles, so that month, so please stay tuned for up coming events. Quality Work
Complex, is $318,790. takes several weeks,” he said. Serving Edson & District Since 1974
Pursuant to this requirement, an Councillor Jacqui Currie asked if We Change More Than Just Your Motor Oil ...
advertisement including said the Town had been provided with 780-723-5152
information was included in the any feedback from residents Let us Tune-Up Your Fuel System!
April 29 and May 6, 2019 editions concerning the advertisement. * Transmission Fluid * Cooling System Fluid * Driveline Fluids
of The Weekly Anchor, as well as Verhaeghe stated that he had not WARRANTY APPROVED - NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY
on the Town's website and social heard any feedback and that there
media pages. had been nothing collected on file.
In accordance with policy P-S-3, “I haven't heard any issues with this
Council was required to declare the at all, actually quite the opposite,”
lands surplus to the needs of the Zahara added.
Town prior to making a motion for Council unanimously agreed to 5220 4 Avenue
the proposed land transfer. The support the transfer of land. Edson, AB Ph: 712-5333
motion to do so was carried Fax: 712-5358
