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A rts - Entertainment - Events - and what’s going on
The Scene
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events celebrated at Galloway Museum
National Canadian Film Day
by Natalie Rau
May 3-5: The Edson Creative Arts Society
and the Edson Craft Centre will jointly The Galloway Station
present recent works by area artists. The M u s e u m h o s t e d
Palette and Pottery exhibition and sale 'National Canadian
opens May 3 when punch and hors Film Day 2019' on April
17, which celebrates
d'oeuvres will be served from 7-9 pm, and 100 years in Canadian
will continue on May 4 from 10 am to 5 pm films. Shari McDowell,
and March 5 from 12 pm to 4 pm at the G a l l o w a y S t a t i o n
Edson Library. Museum Manager, said,
“We are hoping 2019 is
May 3: Youth ages 11-17 are invited out to our most well-attended
yet!”
the Repsol Place pool from 6 pm to 9 pm for The movie this year
a Glow Swim in celebration of National was the 2002 comedy Left to right are Mathieu Falardeau, Emy Falardeau, and Cynthia Michaud
Youth Week. DJ, snacks, and more will be “Men with Brooms” during National Canadian Film Day hosted at the Galloway Station Museum
provided. starring Calgary born on April 17. photo Natalie Rau
Paul Gross and includes
May 4: Mountain View Recreation Canadian legend Leslie people in attendance snacks which the centennial of Canada's
who enjoyed the movie museum provided,” said first blockbuster Nell
Community Clean Up. Bags and gloves can Nielsen. It's an offbeat as well as the draw for T- Gift Shop and Travel Shipman's “Back to
comedy of a reunited
be picked up at 11 a.m. at the Marlboro curling team from a shirts provided by Reel Centre Co-ordinator God's Country”. It is
Community Hall. small Canadian town Canada, there was also Nicole Fossheim. C a n a d a ' s o l d e s t
working through the floor curling, popcorn, More than 1,000 surviving feature film
nd
May 4: Join YKCS for their 22 annual School issues in their lives and and other snacks. The screening events will a n d i s a s n o w y
event was free for the take place in 600 adventure story that
Auction, which serves to benefit the children trying to win the public and “everything Canadian communities. remains Canada's most
championship for the
and school facility of YKCS. Auction preview sake of their late coach. was provided by REEL This year's theme was successful silent film.
will commence at 10:30 am and the auction There were eight Canada, except the p r o m p t e d b y t h e
will begin at 11 am and go until 3 pm. A
silent auction, garage sale, open concession,
and baked goods will also be available. Museum now booking for
May 5: Join the Edson and District Boys and
Girls Club as they celebrate National Youth Wop May inspired escape room
Week with a 3 on 3 basketball tournament
for youth ages 11-17 starting at 10:30 am. by Cassie Kushniruk the Edson and District Historical Society created
Registration deadline is May 1. A free this new escape room to not only teach
barbecue will also be provided. Call 780- Prepare to be 'Trapped in Plane Sight' as the participants about the important historical event
723-7240 or email info@bgcedson.com for Galloway Station Museum gears up for another that shaped Edson, but to also offer an exciting
more information. thrilling escape room for the month of May in event to attract all ages to the museum. “We
th
celebration of the 100 anniversary of the first
thought that it would be a good way to get the
aerial police chase in Canadian history. younger demographic in the museum,” said
May 9: Join Edson and Yellowhead County Following the homicide of Edmonton Constable McDowell. “Typically people who take an escape
from 5 pm to 8 pm at the Galloway Station William Nixon on August 30, 1919, Edmonton room aren't generally the ones that will come into
Remember to drop off your Museum for an informational open house Police Chief George Hill acquired the services of the museum, so it's a way to get them familiar
donations for the about the joint Multi-Use Facility. See skilled WWI pilot Wilfred 'Wop' May to fly his with that.”
EDSON FOOD BANK conceptual drawings, meet the Steering detective to Edson in pursuit of the assailant. The Edson and District Historical Society has
September 2, 1919 went down in history as the
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys Committee, and get more details on day when Wop May would land on First Avenue been working on this project for around six
months with help from museum employees,
or the Edson Food Bank potential tax implications for Edson. in the small town of Edson in what is known as family, friends, local companies, and community
The Food Bank will be open the first aerial police chase in Canada. members.“It was definitely a group effort,”
“I think it's underplayed a little bit that it's the
two Thursday evenings, Remember to drop off your May 11: Green Grove Seniors will be hosting first aerial police chase in Canadian history,” said McDowell said. “It's always a great coming
together of the community to make this work.”
the second and last Thursday of donations for the a Garage Sale and Bazaar fundraiser from Galloway Station Museum Manager Shari McDowell added,“We couldn't do this without
the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. EDSON FOOD BANK 10 am to 3 pm at the MacKay Hall. A lunch McDowell. “It's a big deal not only for policing in the support of our board. We have a great
Open regular hours every at Independent Grocer, Sobeys of soup and a bun or hamburgers will be Canada, but for Edson and for Wop May.” volunteer board that is not only enthusiastic, but
Tuesday from 9-11 am. or the Edson Food Bank available for purchase, as well as fresh, “When you highlight a piece of history like that, supportive.”
The Food Bank will be open two Thursday evenings, homemade donuts. To rent a table or it helps bring people closer to their community The Galloway Station Museum is now booking
780-723-1350 the second and last Thursday of the Month donate items to the seniors, call Karen at when you can identify with the area a little more,” groups to undertake the historical journey and
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 6:45-8:00 pm. 780-795-2462. McDowell added. interactive experience as they unveil the 'Trapped!
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Open regular hours every Tuesday from Although the official celebration for the In Plane Sight' escape room for the month of May.
Food Bank located at 9-11 am. May 16: Join Kate's Kitchen for their free centennial will be held in September, the museum The suggested age limit for this escape room is
4511 5th Ave., Edson Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor 780-723-1350 decided it would be the optimal time to begin 13 and up. Participation is $60 per group with a
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. lunch at St. Catherine's Anglican Church raising awareness for the centennial and the maximum of five people per group.“Of course,
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. (617 Main Street) from 11:30am - 1pm. It is important role Wop May played in the history of admission to the museum is included in that,”
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson held every third Thursday of each month not only Edson, but Canada as a whole. mentioned McDowell. For more information,
and all are welcome. The escape room, while focused on Wop May's phone the Galloway Station Museum at 780-723-
life and his flight to Edson, is interwoven with 5696.
humor and fun for all to enjoy. “It's not just a In October, the Museum will be unveiling
See Classified Page for history lesson; we try to make it a lot of fun,” said another escape room as the second installment in
monthly meetings and activities McDowell. the Miner's Tomb series. “It's a little creepier and
Since their last escape room was so successful, a little more complicated,” McDowell said.
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 12 MONDAY MAY 6, 2019 MONDAY MAY 6, 2019 PAGE 13
A rts - Entertainment - Events - and what’s going on
The Scene
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events celebrated at Galloway Museum
National Canadian Film Day
by Natalie Rau
May 3-5: The Edson Creative Arts Society
and the Edson Craft Centre will jointly The Galloway Station
present recent works by area artists. The M u s e u m h o s t e d
Palette and Pottery exhibition and sale 'National Canadian
opens May 3 when punch and hors Film Day 2019' on April
17, which celebrates
d'oeuvres will be served from 7-9 pm, and 100 years in Canadian
will continue on May 4 from 10 am to 5 pm films. Shari McDowell,
and March 5 from 12 pm to 4 pm at the G a l l o w a y S t a t i o n
Edson Library. Museum Manager, said,
“We are hoping 2019 is
May 3: Youth ages 11-17 are invited out to our most well-attended
yet!”
the Repsol Place pool from 6 pm to 9 pm for The movie this year
a Glow Swim in celebration of National was the 2002 comedy Left to right are Mathieu Falardeau, Emy Falardeau, and Cynthia Michaud
Youth Week. DJ, snacks, and more will be “Men with Brooms” during National Canadian Film Day hosted at the Galloway Station Museum
provided. starring Calgary born on April 17. photo Natalie Rau
Paul Gross and includes
May 4: Mountain View Recreation Canadian legend Leslie people in attendance snacks which the centennial of Canada's
who enjoyed the movie museum provided,” said first blockbuster Nell
Community Clean Up. Bags and gloves can Nielsen. It's an offbeat as well as the draw for T- Gift Shop and Travel Shipman's “Back to
comedy of a reunited
be picked up at 11 a.m. at the Marlboro curling team from a shirts provided by Reel Centre Co-ordinator God's Country”. It is
Community Hall. small Canadian town Canada, there was also Nicole Fossheim. C a n a d a ' s o l d e s t
working through the floor curling, popcorn, More than 1,000 surviving feature film
nd
May 4: Join YKCS for their 22 annual School issues in their lives and and other snacks. The screening events will a n d i s a s n o w y
event was free for the take place in 600 adventure story that
Auction, which serves to benefit the children trying to win the public and “everything Canadian communities. remains Canada's most
championship for the
and school facility of YKCS. Auction preview sake of their late coach. was provided by REEL This year's theme was successful silent film.
will commence at 10:30 am and the auction There were eight Canada, except the p r o m p t e d b y t h e
will begin at 11 am and go until 3 pm. A
silent auction, garage sale, open concession,
and baked goods will also be available. Museum now booking for
May 5: Join the Edson and District Boys and
Girls Club as they celebrate National Youth Wop May inspired escape room
Week with a 3 on 3 basketball tournament
for youth ages 11-17 starting at 10:30 am. by Cassie Kushniruk the Edson and District Historical Society created
Registration deadline is May 1. A free this new escape room to not only teach
barbecue will also be provided. Call 780- Prepare to be 'Trapped in Plane Sight' as the participants about the important historical event
723-7240 or email info@bgcedson.com for Galloway Station Museum gears up for another that shaped Edson, but to also offer an exciting
more information. thrilling escape room for the month of May in event to attract all ages to the museum. “We
th
celebration of the 100 anniversary of the first
thought that it would be a good way to get the
aerial police chase in Canadian history. younger demographic in the museum,” said
May 9: Join Edson and Yellowhead County Following the homicide of Edmonton Constable McDowell. “Typically people who take an escape
from 5 pm to 8 pm at the Galloway Station William Nixon on August 30, 1919, Edmonton room aren't generally the ones that will come into
Remember to drop off your Museum for an informational open house Police Chief George Hill acquired the services of the museum, so it's a way to get them familiar
donations for the about the joint Multi-Use Facility. See skilled WWI pilot Wilfred 'Wop' May to fly his with that.”
EDSON FOOD BANK conceptual drawings, meet the Steering detective to Edson in pursuit of the assailant. The Edson and District Historical Society has
September 2, 1919 went down in history as the
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys Committee, and get more details on day when Wop May would land on First Avenue been working on this project for around six
months with help from museum employees,
or the Edson Food Bank potential tax implications for Edson. in the small town of Edson in what is known as family, friends, local companies, and community
The Food Bank will be open the first aerial police chase in Canada. members.“It was definitely a group effort,”
“I think it's underplayed a little bit that it's the
two Thursday evenings, Remember to drop off your May 11: Green Grove Seniors will be hosting first aerial police chase in Canadian history,” said McDowell said. “It's always a great coming
together of the community to make this work.”
the second and last Thursday of donations for the a Garage Sale and Bazaar fundraiser from Galloway Station Museum Manager Shari McDowell added,“We couldn't do this without
the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. EDSON FOOD BANK 10 am to 3 pm at the MacKay Hall. A lunch McDowell. “It's a big deal not only for policing in the support of our board. We have a great
Open regular hours every at Independent Grocer, Sobeys of soup and a bun or hamburgers will be Canada, but for Edson and for Wop May.” volunteer board that is not only enthusiastic, but
Tuesday from 9-11 am. or the Edson Food Bank available for purchase, as well as fresh, “When you highlight a piece of history like that, supportive.”
The Food Bank will be open two Thursday evenings, homemade donuts. To rent a table or it helps bring people closer to their community The Galloway Station Museum is now booking
780-723-1350 the second and last Thursday of the Month donate items to the seniors, call Karen at when you can identify with the area a little more,” groups to undertake the historical journey and
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 6:45-8:00 pm. 780-795-2462. McDowell added. interactive experience as they unveil the 'Trapped!
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Open regular hours every Tuesday from Although the official celebration for the In Plane Sight' escape room for the month of May.
Food Bank located at 9-11 am. May 16: Join Kate's Kitchen for their free centennial will be held in September, the museum The suggested age limit for this escape room is
4511 5th Ave., Edson Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor 780-723-1350 decided it would be the optimal time to begin 13 and up. Participation is $60 per group with a
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. lunch at St. Catherine's Anglican Church raising awareness for the centennial and the maximum of five people per group.“Of course,
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. (617 Main Street) from 11:30am - 1pm. It is important role Wop May played in the history of admission to the museum is included in that,”
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson held every third Thursday of each month not only Edson, but Canada as a whole. mentioned McDowell. For more information,
and all are welcome. The escape room, while focused on Wop May's phone the Galloway Station Museum at 780-723-
life and his flight to Edson, is interwoven with 5696.
humor and fun for all to enjoy. “It's not just a In October, the Museum will be unveiling
See Classified Page for history lesson; we try to make it a lot of fun,” said another escape room as the second installment in
monthly meetings and activities McDowell. the Miner's Tomb series. “It's a little creepier and
Since their last escape room was so successful, a little more complicated,” McDowell said.
