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OCTOBER 5, 2020
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EARS going “full steam ahead”
with annual Haunted Forest Fundraiser
by Shaylyn Thornton will be a lack of indoor activities.” proceeds going to EARS. Ticket details are not
The fundraiser involves taking a “spooky yet available, but the side-by-side can be
The volunteers at the Edson Animal Rescue stroll” through the Haunted Forest which is checked out at the event.
Society work hard throughout the year to completely run and built by dedicated EARS can always use more volunteers, and
fundraise for the animals they have in their volunteers. Attendees will also be able to enjoy this fundraiser offers a lot of opportunities to
care. One of their biggest fundraisers is the a campfire, kids' games, scary movie, and a get involved. From setting up the event, to
Haunted Forest that they hold annually around bake sale. helping the day of the event, or baking items
Halloween. The event asks for a minimum donation of $2 for the bake sale, there are lots of ways to help.
This year will be the 4th Haunted Forest that per person to attend, although donations above If you're interested in helping out, you can
they are putting on, and will take place on and beyond that will be graciously accepted. email earsrescure@outlook.com or go to
Friday, October 1 and Saturday, October 17 The funds raised will directly help EARS to edsonanimalrescue.com and fill out a volunteer
from 6-9 pm, with 6-7 pm being “Scaredy Cat continue their rescuing and rehoming activities application. Specify “Haunted Forest” in your
time” for the attendees who would like to go in the Edson/Hinton/Jasper area, especially email or application.
through without any active scares. when it comes to vet care. The event is held at the site of the Murray's
With everything that has gone on so far in “Our vet bills tend to be anywhere from $55- Haunted House about 10 minutes out of Edson
2020, EARS decided to reach out to the 65,000 per year,” said Donald. “Our animals up the North Road. The address is 17324 Twp
community and find out what people thought are being adopted as quick as we are bringing Rd 535. Remember that while 6-7 pm is
about going forward with the Haunted Forest. them in right now. We just can't afford the bills “Scaredy Cat” time, 7-9 pm will have
The response they received was to bring a larger volume in.” costumed volunteers “adding to the scare
“overwhelmingly positive.” Last year, the fundraiser brought in $4346 experience,” said Donald.
“Obviously the people of the community very which made a big difference to the group's If you're looking for a way to get out and Event Reminder
much enjoy it,” said EARS Vice President efforts throughout the year. The group hopes have fun while supporting a great cause, this is
Jaimie Donald. “We weren't sure with COVID- this year will be just as successful. the event to do it. Says Donald, “We try to
19 if people would want to do it this year, but I As an additional fundraiser, Edson Honda has make it a spooky good time for all.” May 9: For mental health week, join
think they are even more excited since there offered to raffle off a side-by-side with the Town of Edson for Darkness to
Light – Mental Health Awareness. Join
the community and place luminaries or
a simple candle outside your home to
u n i t e f o r a l i g h t a t d a w n
(approximately 5:10 am).
Edson Minor Hockey
begins new season
Edson Minor Hockey has started up again for the 2020/21 season, and the U7 age group enjoyed their first session with their new cohort group on the ice on
September 26. COVID regulations mean that there will be much fewer spectators in the stands this season but the kids are excited to get out and play
nonetheless. photo Shaylyn Thornton
PAGE 8 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
OCTOBER 5, 2020
PAGE 9
EARS going “full steam ahead”
with annual Haunted Forest Fundraiser
by Shaylyn Thornton will be a lack of indoor activities.” proceeds going to EARS. Ticket details are not
The fundraiser involves taking a “spooky yet available, but the side-by-side can be
The volunteers at the Edson Animal Rescue stroll” through the Haunted Forest which is checked out at the event.
Society work hard throughout the year to completely run and built by dedicated EARS can always use more volunteers, and
fundraise for the animals they have in their volunteers. Attendees will also be able to enjoy this fundraiser offers a lot of opportunities to
care. One of their biggest fundraisers is the a campfire, kids' games, scary movie, and a get involved. From setting up the event, to
Haunted Forest that they hold annually around bake sale. helping the day of the event, or baking items
Halloween. The event asks for a minimum donation of $2 for the bake sale, there are lots of ways to help.
This year will be the 4th Haunted Forest that per person to attend, although donations above If you're interested in helping out, you can
they are putting on, and will take place on and beyond that will be graciously accepted. email earsrescure@outlook.com or go to
Friday, October 1 and Saturday, October 17 The funds raised will directly help EARS to edsonanimalrescue.com and fill out a volunteer
from 6-9 pm, with 6-7 pm being “Scaredy Cat continue their rescuing and rehoming activities application. Specify “Haunted Forest” in your
time” for the attendees who would like to go in the Edson/Hinton/Jasper area, especially email or application.
through without any active scares. when it comes to vet care. The event is held at the site of the Murray's
With everything that has gone on so far in “Our vet bills tend to be anywhere from $55- Haunted House about 10 minutes out of Edson
2020, EARS decided to reach out to the 65,000 per year,” said Donald. “Our animals up the North Road. The address is 17324 Twp
community and find out what people thought are being adopted as quick as we are bringing Rd 535. Remember that while 6-7 pm is
about going forward with the Haunted Forest. them in right now. We just can't afford the bills “Scaredy Cat” time, 7-9 pm will have
The response they received was to bring a larger volume in.” costumed volunteers “adding to the scare
“overwhelmingly positive.” Last year, the fundraiser brought in $4346 experience,” said Donald.
“Obviously the people of the community very which made a big difference to the group's If you're looking for a way to get out and Event Reminder
much enjoy it,” said EARS Vice President efforts throughout the year. The group hopes have fun while supporting a great cause, this is
Jaimie Donald. “We weren't sure with COVID- this year will be just as successful. the event to do it. Says Donald, “We try to
19 if people would want to do it this year, but I As an additional fundraiser, Edson Honda has make it a spooky good time for all.” May 9: For mental health week, join
think they are even more excited since there offered to raffle off a side-by-side with the Town of Edson for Darkness to
Light – Mental Health Awareness. Join
the community and place luminaries or
a simple candle outside your home to
u n i t e f o r a l i g h t a t d a w n
(approximately 5:10 am).
Edson Minor Hockey
begins new season
Edson Minor Hockey has started up again for the 2020/21 season, and the U7 age group enjoyed their first session with their new cohort group on the ice on
September 26. COVID regulations mean that there will be much fewer spectators in the stands this season but the kids are excited to get out and play
nonetheless. photo Shaylyn Thornton
