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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 10 MONDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY MAY 6, 2019 PAGE 7
Mountain View Recreation Board hosts community meeting
by Cassie Kushniruk as they became independent entities,”
said Charest. “This would have been
The Mountain View Recreation after the County was formed in
Board is a volunteer group that hosts 1994.”
functions in the Yellowhead County Currently, all recreation societies
West area, extending from the Obed contained in the County, including the
area to Highway 47. Mountain View Rec Board, are
On April 24, community members eligible to apply for funding to the
were invited to Marlboro Community Yellowhead County Recreation
Hall to meet the new Mountain View Advisory Board.
Recreation Board and share their Yellowhead County Councillor
ideas for upcoming events and Division 7 – Edson West Area Dawn
functions. Mitchell, who was in attendance
The Mountain View Recreation during the April 24 Mountain View
Board was created as one of six Rec Board meeting, stated, “[The
recreation boards formed by Board] puts on all the fun functions
Improvement District (I.D.) No. 14 that go on around here and The Mountain View Recreation Board invited community members to attend their
under individual I.D. bylaws that Yellowhead County tries to support bimonthly meeting on April 24 at the Marlboro Community Hall, where attendants had
the opportunity to suggest ideas for events. Pictured are: Honorary Board Member
outlined their responsibilities. Other them the best they can. The County Stacey Belcourt, Board Director Loretta Belcourt, Board Director Wilf Clement,
recreation boards formed during this just provides the infrastructure and Secretary Joanne Metheny, Board Director Darcy LeHoux, Board Director Dan
time included Brule, Cadomin, Peers, tries to support that way.” Tessier, President Gil Belcourt, Vice President Christina Gauthier, Yellowhead County
Fulham, and Greengrove (Carrot During the time period for questions Councillor Dawn Mitchell, board member Leisa Belcourt, and Board Director Audrey
Creek, Niton, and MacKay). and comments from attendants during Bell. photo Cassie Kushniruk
Each of these boards were the meeting, one attendant mentioned
responsible for creating a budget and the increase of rural crime in the area. nights, and that sort of thing,” said “We're finding, and it's getting bigger
were eligible to receive municipal “We were just touching base to find Mountain View Rec Board President every year, that residents in
funding for projects deemed out where we stand as a community Gil Belcourt. Yellowhead County and from Hinton,
important for the community as and what our options are,” they said. Attendants offered other ideas for Jasper, Edson, and as far as Stony
identified by the board. Councillor Mitchell suggested events and classes during this time, Plain are travelling to buy food that
The Mountain View Rec Board hosting a rural crime information such as a casino night, a class for they know where it's locally grown
worked with I.D. #14 to ensure session at the Hall, similar to the one teaching young adults how to cook, and harvested,” Mitchell said.
Marlboro had a community hall, an recently held at the Peers Multiplex. an Indigenous elder's story night, and Another attendant suggested
outdoor rink, a playground, and a ball “If this community is interested, we a community-wide garage sale. collecting memories and stories from
diamond for community members could absolutely organize that,” she One attendant suggested hosting a local residents to put into a book,
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living in the hamlet and in the said. Bazaar at the Hall, similar to the Red similar to the 'Marlboro Memories' PIONEER CABIN NEWSIONEER CABIN NEWS
surrounding area. Mitchell also advised community Brick's annual Harvest Bazaar, where book that was completed around 12
In the early years of the Mountain members to take pictures of personal baked goods and homemade years ago. Sponsored by Jiffy Lube
View Rec Board, volunteers were equipment and their serial numbers in preserves are sold. “What differentiates Yellowhead
credited for all the work, from order to avoid theft. “If they have the In response, Councillor Mitchell County from our urban neighbors is
building the ice rink to keeping it serial number, it's easy to track and mentioned Yellowhead County's new our stories and history and the things
flooded and clean. Volunteers also ran easy to say that it was stolen,” she Grow Yellowhead website, which that we offer that our completely
raffles, community bingo, children's explained. allows producers to advertise their different from our urban neighbors,”
programs, family dances, and game One of the most anticipated events farm and products online for free. said Councillor Mitchell.
nights. “It was a very active group hosted by the Mountain View Rec
with members from Marlboro, Board is their annual MVR Ball
Miller's Lake, Bickerdike, and more,” Tourney, which is held during that
said Debbie Charest, former Director last weekend in August each year. Edson Funeral Home
of the Board. “Other than the ball tournament, we Edson's Senior's Drop In Centre
“Over time, the Board applied for don't have much going on other than
and received their status as a non- some ideas of having a Jamboree Located at 4836 7th Avenue
profit society and the municipal Night once a month, crib Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
bylaws forming them were rescinded tournaments, craft nights, paint A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp. Call - 780-723-5777
Office Hours:
Kids Make A Difference is sponsored by: PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8 Monday to Thursday - 9 am to 4 pm.
780-723-3575
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com No Cabin Fever Here - May Activities
May 2nd. - Curling Bonspiel (Register Ahead)
May 3rd. - Music & Dance Jamboree @ 7 p.m.
May 10th. - Mother's Day Tea @ 1 p.m. Everyone Welcome - Hope to see you
Our Commitment
Sand & Gravel Sales/Hauling Our Commitment May 23rd.- Pioneer Cabin General Meeting @ 3 p.m.
May 25th. - Crib Tournament starts @ 1 p.m. Call the Cabin.
Quality Work Monday's - Crib @ 7p.m. Bring a Partner
Serving Edson & District Since 1974 Tuesday's - Soup and Sandwich Day @ 11:30 a.m. Everyone Welcome
Is To You.
780-723-5152 Is To You. Wednesday's - Watch for Bocce Ball to Start (Weather Permitting) known as
(Italian Lawn Bowling)
Thursday's - Whist @ 7 p.m.
Stay Tuned for Extra Fun Events to Happen Over the Warmer Months - Out
Door Activities, Pot Lucks & More.
Cabin Rentals and Catering Available - New Memberships Welcome.
Full Service Please call the Cabin between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
or Thursday. The Cabin also prepares frozen meals for purchase.
Funeral Home Offering: The cabin is a great place to stay involved with your community, socialize and do
so many activities. They are always hosting different activities each month, so
Traditional Funeral Services, please stay tuned for up coming events.
Graveside Services and We Change More Than Just Your Motor Oil ...
Cremation Options with a Crematorium Let us Tune-Up Your Fuel System!
on site in Edson. * Transmission Fluid * Cooling System Fluid * Driveline Fluids
Cemetery Monuments. WARRANTY APPROVED - NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY
We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
5220 4 Avenue Ph: 712-5333
Edson, AB Fax: 712-5358
PAGE 10 MONDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY MAY 6, 2019 PAGE 7
Mountain View Recreation Board hosts community meeting
by Cassie Kushniruk as they became independent entities,”
said Charest. “This would have been
The Mountain View Recreation after the County was formed in
Board is a volunteer group that hosts 1994.”
functions in the Yellowhead County Currently, all recreation societies
West area, extending from the Obed contained in the County, including the
area to Highway 47. Mountain View Rec Board, are
On April 24, community members eligible to apply for funding to the
were invited to Marlboro Community Yellowhead County Recreation
Hall to meet the new Mountain View Advisory Board.
Recreation Board and share their Yellowhead County Councillor
ideas for upcoming events and Division 7 – Edson West Area Dawn
functions. Mitchell, who was in attendance
The Mountain View Recreation during the April 24 Mountain View
Board was created as one of six Rec Board meeting, stated, “[The
recreation boards formed by Board] puts on all the fun functions
Improvement District (I.D.) No. 14 that go on around here and The Mountain View Recreation Board invited community members to attend their
under individual I.D. bylaws that Yellowhead County tries to support bimonthly meeting on April 24 at the Marlboro Community Hall, where attendants had
the opportunity to suggest ideas for events. Pictured are: Honorary Board Member
outlined their responsibilities. Other them the best they can. The County Stacey Belcourt, Board Director Loretta Belcourt, Board Director Wilf Clement,
recreation boards formed during this just provides the infrastructure and Secretary Joanne Metheny, Board Director Darcy LeHoux, Board Director Dan
time included Brule, Cadomin, Peers, tries to support that way.” Tessier, President Gil Belcourt, Vice President Christina Gauthier, Yellowhead County
Fulham, and Greengrove (Carrot During the time period for questions Councillor Dawn Mitchell, board member Leisa Belcourt, and Board Director Audrey
Creek, Niton, and MacKay). and comments from attendants during Bell. photo Cassie Kushniruk
Each of these boards were the meeting, one attendant mentioned
responsible for creating a budget and the increase of rural crime in the area. nights, and that sort of thing,” said “We're finding, and it's getting bigger
were eligible to receive municipal “We were just touching base to find Mountain View Rec Board President every year, that residents in
funding for projects deemed out where we stand as a community Gil Belcourt. Yellowhead County and from Hinton,
important for the community as and what our options are,” they said. Attendants offered other ideas for Jasper, Edson, and as far as Stony
identified by the board. Councillor Mitchell suggested events and classes during this time, Plain are travelling to buy food that
The Mountain View Rec Board hosting a rural crime information such as a casino night, a class for they know where it's locally grown
worked with I.D. #14 to ensure session at the Hall, similar to the one teaching young adults how to cook, and harvested,” Mitchell said.
Marlboro had a community hall, an recently held at the Peers Multiplex. an Indigenous elder's story night, and Another attendant suggested
outdoor rink, a playground, and a ball “If this community is interested, we a community-wide garage sale. collecting memories and stories from
diamond for community members could absolutely organize that,” she One attendant suggested hosting a local residents to put into a book,
P
living in the hamlet and in the said. Bazaar at the Hall, similar to the Red similar to the 'Marlboro Memories' PIONEER CABIN NEWSIONEER CABIN NEWS
surrounding area. Mitchell also advised community Brick's annual Harvest Bazaar, where book that was completed around 12
In the early years of the Mountain members to take pictures of personal baked goods and homemade years ago. Sponsored by Jiffy Lube
View Rec Board, volunteers were equipment and their serial numbers in preserves are sold. “What differentiates Yellowhead
credited for all the work, from order to avoid theft. “If they have the In response, Councillor Mitchell County from our urban neighbors is
building the ice rink to keeping it serial number, it's easy to track and mentioned Yellowhead County's new our stories and history and the things
flooded and clean. Volunteers also ran easy to say that it was stolen,” she Grow Yellowhead website, which that we offer that our completely
raffles, community bingo, children's explained. allows producers to advertise their different from our urban neighbors,”
programs, family dances, and game One of the most anticipated events farm and products online for free. said Councillor Mitchell.
nights. “It was a very active group hosted by the Mountain View Rec
with members from Marlboro, Board is their annual MVR Ball
Miller's Lake, Bickerdike, and more,” Tourney, which is held during that
said Debbie Charest, former Director last weekend in August each year. Edson Funeral Home
of the Board. “Other than the ball tournament, we Edson's Senior's Drop In Centre
“Over time, the Board applied for don't have much going on other than
and received their status as a non- some ideas of having a Jamboree Located at 4836 7th Avenue
profit society and the municipal Night once a month, crib Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
bylaws forming them were rescinded tournaments, craft nights, paint A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp. Call - 780-723-5777
Office Hours:
Kids Make A Difference is sponsored by: PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8 Monday to Thursday - 9 am to 4 pm.
780-723-3575
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com No Cabin Fever Here - May Activities
May 2nd. - Curling Bonspiel (Register Ahead)
May 3rd. - Music & Dance Jamboree @ 7 p.m.
May 10th. - Mother's Day Tea @ 1 p.m. Everyone Welcome - Hope to see you
Our Commitment
Sand & Gravel Sales/Hauling Our Commitment May 23rd.- Pioneer Cabin General Meeting @ 3 p.m.
May 25th. - Crib Tournament starts @ 1 p.m. Call the Cabin.
Quality Work Monday's - Crib @ 7p.m. Bring a Partner
Serving Edson & District Since 1974 Tuesday's - Soup and Sandwich Day @ 11:30 a.m. Everyone Welcome
Is To You.
780-723-5152 Is To You. Wednesday's - Watch for Bocce Ball to Start (Weather Permitting) known as
(Italian Lawn Bowling)
Thursday's - Whist @ 7 p.m.
Stay Tuned for Extra Fun Events to Happen Over the Warmer Months - Out
Door Activities, Pot Lucks & More.
Cabin Rentals and Catering Available - New Memberships Welcome.
Full Service Please call the Cabin between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
or Thursday. The Cabin also prepares frozen meals for purchase.
Funeral Home Offering: The cabin is a great place to stay involved with your community, socialize and do
so many activities. They are always hosting different activities each month, so
Traditional Funeral Services, please stay tuned for up coming events.
Graveside Services and We Change More Than Just Your Motor Oil ...
Cremation Options with a Crematorium Let us Tune-Up Your Fuel System!
on site in Edson. * Transmission Fluid * Cooling System Fluid * Driveline Fluids
Cemetery Monuments. WARRANTY APPROVED - NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY
We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
5220 4 Avenue Ph: 712-5333
Edson, AB Fax: 712-5358
