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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
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Edson Chamber Business Awards celebrate excellence
continued from page 12
Business Award sponsored by sponsored by Scotia Bank Edson that the town offers grants for the
nominations and votes. It is Weyerhaeuser. This award was and awarded to Gil Belcourt from beautification of local businesses.
exciting to see the community presented to Studio On 4 Hair Integra Tire. The 2020 budget has made room
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participation grow for this event.” Design. The award was accepted by Afterwards came the Taste of the for approximately $30,000 for
The dignitaries then gave the an employee on behalf of the Community Award sponsored by beautification grants. The recipient
floor to guest speaker Chris Fields owner Sherri Boxma who could not IG Wealth Management. Typically, of this award was Landmark
who supported the concept that be present. this award recognizes a local Cinema Edson, who recently went
what makes local businesses The award for Large Business business's contribution to through an extensive renovation.
successful in spite of the growth of was sponsored by Nova Inn and economic, social, and cultural life The last award was the Pioneer
technology, is their ability to was given to Jensen's Lifestyle in the community. Business Award sponsored by
provide the exceptional. His Clothing, their first of two awards This year it was presented to Contour Construction. The award is
presentation outlined his “5 Ways over the course of the evening. Rocky Mountain Big Horn for any individual or business
to Create the Exceptional”, which Melissa Mah and her husband Distillery, whose owners have been involved in giving business advice
offered the local business members Brendan Gemmill accepted the part of the entrepreneurial and supporting to those in Edson
present, information on how to award on behalf of her father community for about 20 years, but and County.
leverage what makes their local George Mah. started the distillery very recently. This last award was gifted to
businesses special. Next followed the Employer of Co-owner Cristal Yacke said, “We Jensen's Lifestyle Clothing,
Following the guest speaker, the Choice Award sponsored by the are deeply honored by the support winning their second award of the
awards ceremony commenced. The Holiday Inn Express and Suites, the community has given us in night. At this point Gemmill said,
first award announced was the which is awarded to employers coming out to see us, we are truly “George is largely the reason why
Small Business Award sponsored who have developed a positive, honored, thank you.” we were given this award, but he
by Eagle River Casino, which was healthy, and productive work The following award was for couldn't be here tonight because
awarded to Kore Konditioning environment. This award went to recognizing businesses that he's actually watching our
Ladies Gym. Advantage Towing owners Gary beautify the town of Edson and daughter, so I would just like to say
Owner and operator Koren Van Kowalchuk and Dorothy County and that consistently thank you on his behalf.”
Dyk said, “Three years ago I took a Kowalchuk. maintain attractiveness of property. Thanks went to all the sponsors,
chance and I'm very proud to have The Service Superstar Award was It was titled the Beautification dignitaries, and local business
the ladies gym in Edson because I next and is traditionally given to (Exterior) Award and was owners for their contributions to
feel like it's a very safe place for employees in hospitality or retail sponsored by the Town of Edson. the evening, which concluded the
women to go.” who go above and beyond normal Mayor Zahara took this as an night's events.
Next up was the Medium expectations. This award was opportunity to make people aware
WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
SOCIAL
November 7, 2019
Carrot Creek Hall
Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Tickets $15 each
Special Performance by
MacKenzie Brown - Performer & Drummer
Food items accepted for
Accepting the Taste of the Community Award is co-owner of Rocky Mountain Bighorn Distillery Christal Yellowhead County Library Pantries
Yacke at the 2019 Chamber Business Awards Gala. Pictured left to right: Darlene Chouinard, Edson and
District Chamber of Commerce president, Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara, Cristal Yacke, Yellowhead
County Mayor Sandra Cherniawsky, Town Councillor Gean Chouinard, and MP Jim Eglinski. BILL MITCHELL
photo Brianne Benson NEW TRUCK SALES
NORTH
Western Star Trucks (North) Ltd.
24210 114 Avenue
Acheson, AB T7X 6B9
Website:
www.wsnorth.com
Toll Free 1-800-252-7500 Cell: 780-984-2224
Phone: 780-453,3452 Fax: 780-447-5317
Winner of the Service Superstar at the 2019 Chamber Business Awards went to Gil Belcourt from Integra
Summers Drilling
Tire. Dignitaries presenting award include Angie Fahrion, Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara, Yellowhead Summers Drilling
County Mayor Sandra Cherniawsky, Town Councillor Gean Chouinard, and MP Jim Eglinski.
Water Well Drilling
photo Brianne Benson Water Well Drilling
A pr
A proud Alberta business, since 1917, oud Alberta business, since 1917,
Summers Drilling specializes in water well
Summers Drilling specializes in water well
drilling and water well repairs. epairs.
drilling and water well r
Advantage Towing wins Employer of Choice Award at the 2019 Chamber Business Awards. Left to right: 4405 50 street 780-963-1282
780-963-1282
4405 50 street
Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara, Gary Kowalchuk, Dorothy Kowalchuk, Yellowhead County Mayor Sandra Stony Plain, AB www.summersdrilling.com.summersdrilling.com
www
Stony Plain, AB
Cherniawsky, Town Councillor Gean Chouinard, and MP Jim Eglinski. photo Brianne Benson
PAGE 12 MONDAY OCTOBER 7, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY OCTOBER 28, 2019 PAGE 13
Edson Chamber Business Awards celebrate excellence
continued from page 12
Business Award sponsored by sponsored by Scotia Bank Edson that the town offers grants for the
nominations and votes. It is Weyerhaeuser. This award was and awarded to Gil Belcourt from beautification of local businesses.
exciting to see the community presented to Studio On 4 Hair Integra Tire. The 2020 budget has made room
th
participation grow for this event.” Design. The award was accepted by Afterwards came the Taste of the for approximately $30,000 for
The dignitaries then gave the an employee on behalf of the Community Award sponsored by beautification grants. The recipient
floor to guest speaker Chris Fields owner Sherri Boxma who could not IG Wealth Management. Typically, of this award was Landmark
who supported the concept that be present. this award recognizes a local Cinema Edson, who recently went
what makes local businesses The award for Large Business business's contribution to through an extensive renovation.
successful in spite of the growth of was sponsored by Nova Inn and economic, social, and cultural life The last award was the Pioneer
technology, is their ability to was given to Jensen's Lifestyle in the community. Business Award sponsored by
provide the exceptional. His Clothing, their first of two awards This year it was presented to Contour Construction. The award is
presentation outlined his “5 Ways over the course of the evening. Rocky Mountain Big Horn for any individual or business
to Create the Exceptional”, which Melissa Mah and her husband Distillery, whose owners have been involved in giving business advice
offered the local business members Brendan Gemmill accepted the part of the entrepreneurial and supporting to those in Edson
present, information on how to award on behalf of her father community for about 20 years, but and County.
leverage what makes their local George Mah. started the distillery very recently. This last award was gifted to
businesses special. Next followed the Employer of Co-owner Cristal Yacke said, “We Jensen's Lifestyle Clothing,
Following the guest speaker, the Choice Award sponsored by the are deeply honored by the support winning their second award of the
awards ceremony commenced. The Holiday Inn Express and Suites, the community has given us in night. At this point Gemmill said,
first award announced was the which is awarded to employers coming out to see us, we are truly “George is largely the reason why
Small Business Award sponsored who have developed a positive, honored, thank you.” we were given this award, but he
by Eagle River Casino, which was healthy, and productive work The following award was for couldn't be here tonight because
awarded to Kore Konditioning environment. This award went to recognizing businesses that he's actually watching our
Ladies Gym. Advantage Towing owners Gary beautify the town of Edson and daughter, so I would just like to say
Owner and operator Koren Van Kowalchuk and Dorothy County and that consistently thank you on his behalf.”
Dyk said, “Three years ago I took a Kowalchuk. maintain attractiveness of property. Thanks went to all the sponsors,
chance and I'm very proud to have The Service Superstar Award was It was titled the Beautification dignitaries, and local business
the ladies gym in Edson because I next and is traditionally given to (Exterior) Award and was owners for their contributions to
feel like it's a very safe place for employees in hospitality or retail sponsored by the Town of Edson. the evening, which concluded the
women to go.” who go above and beyond normal Mayor Zahara took this as an night's events.
Next up was the Medium expectations. This award was opportunity to make people aware
WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
SOCIAL
November 7, 2019
Carrot Creek Hall
Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Tickets $15 each
Special Performance by
MacKenzie Brown - Performer & Drummer
Food items accepted for
Accepting the Taste of the Community Award is co-owner of Rocky Mountain Bighorn Distillery Christal Yellowhead County Library Pantries
Yacke at the 2019 Chamber Business Awards Gala. Pictured left to right: Darlene Chouinard, Edson and
District Chamber of Commerce president, Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara, Cristal Yacke, Yellowhead
County Mayor Sandra Cherniawsky, Town Councillor Gean Chouinard, and MP Jim Eglinski. BILL MITCHELL
photo Brianne Benson NEW TRUCK SALES
NORTH
Western Star Trucks (North) Ltd.
24210 114 Avenue
Acheson, AB T7X 6B9
Website:
www.wsnorth.com
Toll Free 1-800-252-7500 Cell: 780-984-2224
Phone: 780-453,3452 Fax: 780-447-5317
Winner of the Service Superstar at the 2019 Chamber Business Awards went to Gil Belcourt from Integra
Summers Drilling
Tire. Dignitaries presenting award include Angie Fahrion, Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara, Yellowhead Summers Drilling
County Mayor Sandra Cherniawsky, Town Councillor Gean Chouinard, and MP Jim Eglinski.
Water Well Drilling
photo Brianne Benson Water Well Drilling
A pr
A proud Alberta business, since 1917, oud Alberta business, since 1917,
Summers Drilling specializes in water well
Summers Drilling specializes in water well
drilling and water well repairs. epairs.
drilling and water well r
Advantage Towing wins Employer of Choice Award at the 2019 Chamber Business Awards. Left to right: 4405 50 street 780-963-1282
780-963-1282
4405 50 street
Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara, Gary Kowalchuk, Dorothy Kowalchuk, Yellowhead County Mayor Sandra Stony Plain, AB www.summersdrilling.com.summersdrilling.com
www
Stony Plain, AB
Cherniawsky, Town Councillor Gean Chouinard, and MP Jim Eglinski. photo Brianne Benson
