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Arts on Fire awards four outstanding artists
by Cassie Kushniruk Award-winning country music
singer/songwriter Krissy Feniak opened
th
The 8 annual Edson & Area Arts on the ceremony with an Arts on Fire theme
Fire awards on September 27 song she wrote for the event.
recognized four talented and passionate Town of Edson CAO Mike Derricott
individuals and organizations that and the Master of Ceremony for the
continue to contribute to Edson's vibrant event, gave mention to those who
arts community. supported the 2019 Art in the Park
In celebration of Alberta Culture summer series, as well as the number of
Days, which took place this year from organizations that continue to keep
September 27-29, the Arts on Fire Edson's artistic community alive.
awards are made possible with “As I was preparing for this, I asked
contributions from the province and the my kids what makes an artist?”
Town of Edson. “The Town of Edson Derricott opened. “It was my last child
recognizes the deep contribution that that kind of encapsulated what being an photo Cassie Kushniruk
arts and culture makes in the intricate artist is. They said, 'It's expressing your Town of Edson CAO presented Edson Recreational Dance with the Cultural
framework of a strong, safe and feelings'. I think that is really part of Pillar award as part of the 2019 Arts on Fire awards on September 27.
welcoming community,” said Town of [art]; expressing our experience through
Edson Community Development dance, music, performing, spoken and to grow and experience,” Derricott said. their support, adding, “I have the best
Coordinator Diana Inscho. “Bringing written word.” “As we give them those opportunities, job anyone could ask for teaching art at
people together to celebrate and The first award presented during the we reveal some incredibly talented Holy Redeemer.”
recognize their peers helps to keep arts evening was Artist for the Arts, which people who are passionate about arts.” The last award presented during the
and culture alive. It strengthens our recognizes an individual artist who has Emma Bowman, Thomas Pennings evening was the Cultural Pillar award,
community, creates inclusivity, and shown significant support and and Morgan Steffler were the three which is open to individuals and
gives us all the opportunity to take part involvement in the arts of Edson and individuals nominated for this year's organizations that have demonstrated
in a fun and positive evening.” area. Tyler Babiuk and Christine Chase award, and after a pause, Steffler was outstanding achievement and
From June to the beginning of were nominated for the award, and declared as winner. “It's a true honor,” contributions to the community's
September, community members had Babiuk was declared as winner. Steffler said, thanking her drama cultural vitality.
the opportunity to nominate local artists “This is truly special and I will cherish teacher, Peter Taylor, for “not only “We only had one nominee, but
in one of four Arts on Fire categories: this award forever,” Babiuk said upon helping me grow as an actress, but also regardless of that fact I think it's very
Artist for the Arts, Young Artist in the receiving the award. “I have to thank my as a person”. clear that this nominee is a very
Community, Arts Champion, and community of Edson. It's truly a Following a short intermission and deserving recipient,” said Derricott,
Cultural Pillar. After receiving the privilege that I've been able to share my another performance by Feniak, announcing Edson Recreational Dance
nominations, three judges then carefully passion for music in this town.” Derricott introduced the next award: as the winner.
examined the nominees' stories to The Young Artist in the Community Arts Champion. “This award is open to Edson Recreational Dance owner
choose the winners, who were Award, which was presented next, arts and heritage supporters, donors, Amy Wesolowsky said, “We wanted to
announced at the Galloway Station recognizes an outstanding young artist volunteers, sponsors, educators and say thank you for the nomination; it's
Museum on September 27. in any discipline, serving as a reminder innovators,” he said. “It includes those amazing. We love what we do. We all
Around 70 people were in attendance of the potential and future of the arts who advocate and stimulate community work several jobs and we always show
for the 2019 Arts on Fire awards, which, revealed in our youth. “One of the things support for the arts or heritage.” up for dance and we're always excited to
according to Inscho, was “great that I've certainly appreciated in coming The nominees for this category were work with kids and adults.”
considering there were so many other to Edson is the tremendous Amy Wesolowsky and Sandra Fedorak. Congratulations to all the 2019 Arts on
great events going on in town”. opportunities there are for young people After a pause, Fedorak was stated as Fire winners!
winner. Fedorak thanked her family for
Edson Funeral Home It's Official
EDSON October 3, 2019
FUNERAL Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium Today I am
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Traditional Funeral Services, Edson East area, Kevin Hampton from the
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
Graveside Services and Robb area and Helen Eliuk from the Hinton 5
Cremation Options with a Crematorium west (Entrance) area for nominating me and
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on site in Edson. for their support. DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-578780-723-5787
Cemetery Monuments.
We also offer Prearrangement Plans. Wayne Murphy
Connecting the County
PAGE 4 MONDAY JUNE 17, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY OCTOBER 7, 2019 PAGE 3
Arts on Fire awards four outstanding artists
by Cassie Kushniruk Award-winning country music
singer/songwriter Krissy Feniak opened
th
The 8 annual Edson & Area Arts on the ceremony with an Arts on Fire theme
Fire awards on September 27 song she wrote for the event.
recognized four talented and passionate Town of Edson CAO Mike Derricott
individuals and organizations that and the Master of Ceremony for the
continue to contribute to Edson's vibrant event, gave mention to those who
arts community. supported the 2019 Art in the Park
In celebration of Alberta Culture summer series, as well as the number of
Days, which took place this year from organizations that continue to keep
September 27-29, the Arts on Fire Edson's artistic community alive.
awards are made possible with “As I was preparing for this, I asked
contributions from the province and the my kids what makes an artist?”
Town of Edson. “The Town of Edson Derricott opened. “It was my last child
recognizes the deep contribution that that kind of encapsulated what being an photo Cassie Kushniruk
arts and culture makes in the intricate artist is. They said, 'It's expressing your Town of Edson CAO presented Edson Recreational Dance with the Cultural
framework of a strong, safe and feelings'. I think that is really part of Pillar award as part of the 2019 Arts on Fire awards on September 27.
welcoming community,” said Town of [art]; expressing our experience through
Edson Community Development dance, music, performing, spoken and to grow and experience,” Derricott said. their support, adding, “I have the best
Coordinator Diana Inscho. “Bringing written word.” “As we give them those opportunities, job anyone could ask for teaching art at
people together to celebrate and The first award presented during the we reveal some incredibly talented Holy Redeemer.”
recognize their peers helps to keep arts evening was Artist for the Arts, which people who are passionate about arts.” The last award presented during the
and culture alive. It strengthens our recognizes an individual artist who has Emma Bowman, Thomas Pennings evening was the Cultural Pillar award,
community, creates inclusivity, and shown significant support and and Morgan Steffler were the three which is open to individuals and
gives us all the opportunity to take part involvement in the arts of Edson and individuals nominated for this year's organizations that have demonstrated
in a fun and positive evening.” area. Tyler Babiuk and Christine Chase award, and after a pause, Steffler was outstanding achievement and
From June to the beginning of were nominated for the award, and declared as winner. “It's a true honor,” contributions to the community's
September, community members had Babiuk was declared as winner. Steffler said, thanking her drama cultural vitality.
the opportunity to nominate local artists “This is truly special and I will cherish teacher, Peter Taylor, for “not only “We only had one nominee, but
in one of four Arts on Fire categories: this award forever,” Babiuk said upon helping me grow as an actress, but also regardless of that fact I think it's very
Artist for the Arts, Young Artist in the receiving the award. “I have to thank my as a person”. clear that this nominee is a very
Community, Arts Champion, and community of Edson. It's truly a Following a short intermission and deserving recipient,” said Derricott,
Cultural Pillar. After receiving the privilege that I've been able to share my another performance by Feniak, announcing Edson Recreational Dance
nominations, three judges then carefully passion for music in this town.” Derricott introduced the next award: as the winner.
examined the nominees' stories to The Young Artist in the Community Arts Champion. “This award is open to Edson Recreational Dance owner
choose the winners, who were Award, which was presented next, arts and heritage supporters, donors, Amy Wesolowsky said, “We wanted to
announced at the Galloway Station recognizes an outstanding young artist volunteers, sponsors, educators and say thank you for the nomination; it's
Museum on September 27. in any discipline, serving as a reminder innovators,” he said. “It includes those amazing. We love what we do. We all
Around 70 people were in attendance of the potential and future of the arts who advocate and stimulate community work several jobs and we always show
for the 2019 Arts on Fire awards, which, revealed in our youth. “One of the things support for the arts or heritage.” up for dance and we're always excited to
according to Inscho, was “great that I've certainly appreciated in coming The nominees for this category were work with kids and adults.”
considering there were so many other to Edson is the tremendous Amy Wesolowsky and Sandra Fedorak. Congratulations to all the 2019 Arts on
great events going on in town”. opportunities there are for young people After a pause, Fedorak was stated as Fire winners!
winner. Fedorak thanked her family for
Edson Funeral Home It's Official
EDSON October 3, 2019
FUNERAL Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium Today I am
A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
HOME PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8 announcing my
780-723-3575
MUST BE www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com candidacy for
RIGHT HAND PAGE Mayor In the
upcoming by-
UP FRONT election for PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
Our CommitmentOur Commitment Yellowhead County Professional Digital
on December 16,
Is To You.Is To You. 2019. Passport System
photos ready
I would like to
thank Luke Van in minutes
while you wait...
Dyk from The
Full Service Carrot Creek area, Ernie Shilka from the
Funeral Home Offering: Peers/Shiningbank area, Clyde Corser from the The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
T
Traditional Funeral Services, Edson East area, Kevin Hampton from the
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
Graveside Services and Robb area and Helen Eliuk from the Hinton 5
Cremation Options with a Crematorium west (Entrance) area for nominating me and
7
D
on site in Edson. for their support. DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-578780-723-5787
Cemetery Monuments.
We also offer Prearrangement Plans. Wayne Murphy
Connecting the County
