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Aeros open pre-season with a win
The Edson Aeros and Barrhead Bombers faced off during their pre-season opener at Repsol Place on September 27. photo Shaylyn Thornton
by Shaylyn Thornton Awareness Month and the Aeros are joining the opponents, the Barrhead Bombers.
fight against this terrible disease.” The Aeros named Forward Elias Rongione as
The Edson Aeros took to the ice for their pre- DePee noted that the jerseys will be auctioned their player of the game, though the win was
season home game on September 27, dressed in off on the weekend of October 25-26, with definitely a team effort.
pink jerseys to help bring breast cancer awareness. proceeds going to Edson's local Run of Hope If this pre-season game is any indication, the
“Breast cancer has affected the Edson Aeros chapter. Aeros are in for a great season. The home opener
directly, as well as many people close to the Edson Approximately 400-450 people showed up to for the regular season is on October 4 at 8:15pm.
Aeros organization,” said media coordinator support the Aeros during their game, filling the Tickets are available online at
Michelle DePee. “October is Breast Cancer stands with cheering fans. The fans got to cheer a aeroshockey.ca/tickets or at the door.
lot as the Aeros netted six goals over their
Edson Aeros mascot Avro was happy to take a photo
Some local Edsonites and visitors from Australia enjoyed meeting Aeros mascot Avro during the Aeros' with fan Dylan Yeo during the Aeros' pre-season
pre-season opener at Repsol Place on September 27. photos Shaylyn Thornton opener on September 27.
Bonavista Charity Golf Tournament gives back
by Shaylyn Thornton definitely been a challenge for the Cackas, who The Annual Charity Golf Tournament has
have other children as well. Bonavista has been proved that Bonavista is not only about working
Bonavista Energy held their Annual Charity happy to help whenever they can. hard, but also about comradery and making an
Golf Tournament on August 28, raising money This has also included monthly 50/50's with impact in the community.
that once again will make a huge difference to the Cacka family receiving the funds raised.
organizations and people in need. Janna Biggar of Bonavista estimates that they
th
This year marked the 8 year for the have been able to donate approximately $15,000
tournament, and 82 participants helped raise so far to the Cackas, something that everyone at
$5030 for charity which was then matched dollar Bonavista has taken part in.
for dollar by Bonavista Energy for a total of Bonavista's charitable giving has made a big
$10,060. difference to people in our community, and the
Bonavista employees get to vote on which Edson Seniors Transportation Bus was also very
charities will receive funds from what is raised. happy to receive a donation of $2515 from them.
Four choices were made, with each receiving Cindy Hardy of the ESTB thanked Biggar and
$2515. This year, the Edson Food Bank, Edson Bonavista for their “amazing” donation, noting
Animal Rescue Society, and Edson Seniors that it would help a lot.
Transportation Bus were all voted to receive a In addition to raising a fantastic amount of
donation. money, participants in the golf tournament had a
In addition, the Cacka family was chosen by fantastic time. “It was one of the only nice days
the company and their employees as well. Steven in August,” said Biggar. “It went great.”
Cacka is an employee of Bonavista whose son In a fun twist, the winner of the tournament
was diagnosed with a rare auto-immune disorder. isn't determined by score, but rather by who is
The three year-old little boy had to receive a “most entertaining on the golf course.” Cindy Hardy (left) with the Edson Seniors
stem cell transplant this year and spent six “This year Landon Ruszkowski, a Bonavista Transportation Bus receives a cheque from Janna
months in quarantine. employee, won and was presented with our Biggar of Bonavista Energy. Bonavista raised
The cost of missing work and travelling and Bonavista Blue Jacket,” said Biggar. “His name $2515 for the Bus during their Annual Charity Golf
everything involved with caring for their son has is currently being embroidered on the sleeve.” Tournament. photo Shaylyn Thornton
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Aeros open pre-season with a win
The Edson Aeros and Barrhead Bombers faced off during their pre-season opener at Repsol Place on September 27. photo Shaylyn Thornton
by Shaylyn Thornton Awareness Month and the Aeros are joining the opponents, the Barrhead Bombers.
fight against this terrible disease.” The Aeros named Forward Elias Rongione as
The Edson Aeros took to the ice for their pre- DePee noted that the jerseys will be auctioned their player of the game, though the win was
season home game on September 27, dressed in off on the weekend of October 25-26, with definitely a team effort.
pink jerseys to help bring breast cancer awareness. proceeds going to Edson's local Run of Hope If this pre-season game is any indication, the
“Breast cancer has affected the Edson Aeros chapter. Aeros are in for a great season. The home opener
directly, as well as many people close to the Edson Approximately 400-450 people showed up to for the regular season is on October 4 at 8:15pm.
Aeros organization,” said media coordinator support the Aeros during their game, filling the Tickets are available online at
Michelle DePee. “October is Breast Cancer stands with cheering fans. The fans got to cheer a aeroshockey.ca/tickets or at the door.
lot as the Aeros netted six goals over their
Edson Aeros mascot Avro was happy to take a photo
Some local Edsonites and visitors from Australia enjoyed meeting Aeros mascot Avro during the Aeros' with fan Dylan Yeo during the Aeros' pre-season
pre-season opener at Repsol Place on September 27. photos Shaylyn Thornton opener on September 27.
Bonavista Charity Golf Tournament gives back
by Shaylyn Thornton definitely been a challenge for the Cackas, who The Annual Charity Golf Tournament has
have other children as well. Bonavista has been proved that Bonavista is not only about working
Bonavista Energy held their Annual Charity happy to help whenever they can. hard, but also about comradery and making an
Golf Tournament on August 28, raising money This has also included monthly 50/50's with impact in the community.
that once again will make a huge difference to the Cacka family receiving the funds raised.
organizations and people in need. Janna Biggar of Bonavista estimates that they
th
This year marked the 8 year for the have been able to donate approximately $15,000
tournament, and 82 participants helped raise so far to the Cackas, something that everyone at
$5030 for charity which was then matched dollar Bonavista has taken part in.
for dollar by Bonavista Energy for a total of Bonavista's charitable giving has made a big
$10,060. difference to people in our community, and the
Bonavista employees get to vote on which Edson Seniors Transportation Bus was also very
charities will receive funds from what is raised. happy to receive a donation of $2515 from them.
Four choices were made, with each receiving Cindy Hardy of the ESTB thanked Biggar and
$2515. This year, the Edson Food Bank, Edson Bonavista for their “amazing” donation, noting
Animal Rescue Society, and Edson Seniors that it would help a lot.
Transportation Bus were all voted to receive a In addition to raising a fantastic amount of
donation. money, participants in the golf tournament had a
In addition, the Cacka family was chosen by fantastic time. “It was one of the only nice days
the company and their employees as well. Steven in August,” said Biggar. “It went great.”
Cacka is an employee of Bonavista whose son In a fun twist, the winner of the tournament
was diagnosed with a rare auto-immune disorder. isn't determined by score, but rather by who is
The three year-old little boy had to receive a “most entertaining on the golf course.” Cindy Hardy (left) with the Edson Seniors
stem cell transplant this year and spent six “This year Landon Ruszkowski, a Bonavista Transportation Bus receives a cheque from Janna
months in quarantine. employee, won and was presented with our Biggar of Bonavista Energy. Bonavista raised
The cost of missing work and travelling and Bonavista Blue Jacket,” said Biggar. “His name $2515 for the Bus during their Annual Charity Golf
everything involved with caring for their son has is currently being embroidered on the sleeve.” Tournament. photo Shaylyn Thornton
