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Upcoming Events Edson's Annual Run of Hope raises over $13,000
Upcoming Events







Until October 18: Order delicious cupcakes
from Amanda's Tea Infused Cupcakes and
$20/dozen will go directly back to support EARS.

Oct 18: Join the Edson Baptist Church for a
town-wide youth event at the Yellowhead
Koinonia Christian School from 7-9 pm.
Nov 1: Join Riderz at 6:30 pm for a free Avalanche Awareness Seminar presented Recommended for youth ages 6-12. Laser tag,
game, food, and fun will be provided.
by Lead Guide/Avalanche Educator Marshall Dempster. The seminar is open to
riders of all brands and skill levels and will include new information, including an Oct 19: Visit the Red Brick Arts Centre from 10
updated look at Rescue Techniques. am to 3 pm for a Harvest Bazaar and Tea. Visit
the home-based businesses and craft tables
Nov 2: Beaver Meadow Ag Society is hosting a supper and dance at the Beaver upstairs in the dance studios, stock up on
Meadow Hall (55518 RR123 Yellowhead County). There will be a silent auction preserves and baking in the gallery, and grab a
with 50% of the proceeds going to the non-profit Alberta cancer support society quick lunch in Tillie's Tea Room.
'Haying in the 30's'. Cocktails at 6 pm, supper at 6:30 pm. To reserve a ticket call
Gladys at 780-723-1435, Pat at 780-712-0049, or Carolyn at 780-906-4708. Oct 20: Join the Edson Baptist Church from 1-4
pm for an afternoon of walking the Hornbeck
Nov 23: Visit Fulham Hall for their Xmas Bazaar from 10 am to 2 pm. To book a Cross Country Ski Trails (Range Road 184,
table or for more information call Terena at 780-712-9866. Yellowhead County). A chili and bun lunch will
be provided before heading out on the walk.
Feel free to bring lawn chairs and dress to be
outdoors for an extended length of time.

Oct 25-26: EARS will be hosting their Haunted
Forest Fundraiser at the historic Murray's
Haunted House location. Scaredy Cat time is
from 6-7 pm (no active scares), then all in from Edson Run of Hope Society members Trish Souter, Charlene Parker, Dawn Critchley, and Cheri
7-9 pm each night. A bake sale, campfire,
outdoor movie, and many more surprises will be Ladouceur (Missing are Donna Conger and Jennifer Foreman). photo Dawn Olsvik
available. All money raised will go towards
rescuing and rehoming animals in need in the by Dawn Olsvik contribution be used locally.
Jasper/Hinton/Edson area. Parker also thanked local businesses and sports
154 participants and 21 dogs came out to teams for their support. “Most of us here today
Oct 26: Join the Edson United Church for an support the 18th Annual Run of Hope on a sunny have been affected by breast cancer in one way
evening of music at 7 pm featuring Lois and the
Brians. Tickets include light refreshments. A cash Sunday afternoon on October 6. or another and some of us have lost loved ones
bar and 50/50 draw will also be available. Organizer Charlene Parker welcomed the and friends to this awful disease so let's
Tickets are available at the United Church office, participants, “Thank you all for coming – we remember some of them from this area, say a
the Heart of Edson Gallery, Sacred Groundz, or really couldn't do this without your support. This silent prayer for their families and keep them in
by calling 780-712-0776. is our 18th year and to date we have raised our thoughts.”
$709,005.00! This will help us see a future A moment of silence was held for those who
Oct 27: Visit the Park Court Hall for a harvest
dinner from 12:30 pm to 2 pm. Everyone is without breast cancer.” have passed on. Hayden Roth then sang Frank
invited to celebrate the end of another harvest The Edson Run of Hope Society was started 18 Sinatra's 'You Make Me Feel So Young' and led
season and join us for a great meal, quilt raffle, years ago when Parker's sister, Vinia Taylor, the group in O'Canada. There was a warm-up
and 50/50 draw. Please call 780-727-4476 or passed away. The family wanted to do something and then the group headed out.
780-727-2138 for more information. and wanted the money to stay in Alberta, so they This year along the route a Jumping Cheer
started their own Run of Hope. Squad was there to urge them on. A barbeque
Remember to drop off your See Classified Page for The money raised at the Boob Tour Comedy lunch, sponsored by local businesses, was
donations for the monthly meetings and activities Night stays in Edson to help locals going through waiting for participants when they returned. This
EDSON FOOD BANK cancer treatments, all cancer, not just breast year's total so far is $13,615.00.
cancer. This year approximately $16,000 has
Although the local cancer support group has
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys been used for that purpose. A large portion of been discontinued, there are members who are
or the Edson Food Bank money from the run is forwarded to Canada still willing to help if they need a little support or
Cancer Society for research and education, a sympathetic ear.
The Food Bank will be open however participants can request that their
two Thursday evenings,
the second and last Thursday of
the Month 6:45-8:00 pm.
Remember to drop off your Open regular hours every
donations for the Tuesday from 9-11 am.
EDSON FOOD BANK
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys
or the Edson Food Bank
The Food Bank will be open two Thursday evenings,
the second and last Thursday of the Month 780-723-1350
6:45-8:00 pm. Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Open regular hours every Tuesday from Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m.
9-11 am.
780-723-1350 Food Bank located at
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 4511 5th Ave., Edson
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor






There were 154 participants taking part in Edson's 18th Annual Run of Hope. The event raised over
$13,000 to help fight cancer. photo Dawn Olsvik
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