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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 16 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 PAGE 19
Nearly 140 competitors in 21st Annual
Edson Hillbilly Demolition Derby and Mud Bogs
by Cassie Kushniruk
On September 5 and 6, approximately 140 people
from Edson, Yellowhead County, and beyond came
out to participate in the 21st annual Edson Hillbilly
Demolition Derby and Mud Bogs.
As a result of the heavy rains and excessive
moisture that the Edson area received last year, the
event was cancelled and postponed until 2020.
Throughout the weekend, competitors competed in
the demolition derby, mud bogs, and tuff trucks, and,
according to Treasurer Amanda Beneke, “we took
turns running [the events] throughout the day; if one
broke down, the other one ran, that way there's
something always going on to keep the audience
entertained”.
Beneke added, “We also added a junior mudbogging
class this year to our show, so we had ten year olds
racing.”
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, only 200
spectators were allowed to attend the event each day,
yet the event attracted so many people that the group
unfortunately had to turn some people away once
capacity was reached.
In addition to these gathering limits, benches were
marked for physical distancing, hand sanitization Event Reminder
stations were set up, and groups were separated from
each other to adhere to AHS guidelines.
Beneke mentioned that each year, a number of local On September 5 and 6, approximately 140 people from Edson, Yellowhead County, and beyond came May 9: For mental health week, join
non-profit groups come out to sell 50/50 tickets and out to participate in the 21st annual Edson Hillbilly Demolition Derby and Mud Bogs. photo submitted the Town of Edson for Darkness to
work the gates, and in turn, money is donated back to
these groups following the event. “This year we chose actually have something to do especially with COVID Flyer, Wes Weaver of Rocky Mountain House for Light – Mental Health Awareness. Join
the local MS group to donate some money back to,” going on.” Hardest Hit, and Kortney Stafford of Innisfail for Best the community and place luminaries or
said Beneke. Jordan Bowman of Clear Cut CNC made three Show. a simple candle outside your home to
Beneke stated that attendants loved the event, plasma cutout awards for the event, which were “We would like to thank all of our sponsors, u n i t e f o r a l i g h t a t d a w n
noting, “It was just nice for people to get out and awarded to Thomas Ferguson of Edson for High donators, and everyone who came out,” Beneke said. (approximately 5:10 am).
Sean and Cheryle Gurnsey welcomed families to come and learn more about history through Cheryle's Search and Discover Book that she published in 2017.
The couple are from Yellowhead County and were set up in the Artisan Market on September 5, in the RCMP Centennial Park during the Wop May Country
Fair. Cheryle said, "I wanted to make a book where kids could learn more about Canada in a fun way. Each page has some specific themes, like the Prime
Ministers, and they can search for items within each page. Each picture is done with my own water colour illustrations." photo Deanna Mitchener
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 16 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 PAGE 19
Nearly 140 competitors in 21st Annual
Edson Hillbilly Demolition Derby and Mud Bogs
by Cassie Kushniruk
On September 5 and 6, approximately 140 people
from Edson, Yellowhead County, and beyond came
out to participate in the 21st annual Edson Hillbilly
Demolition Derby and Mud Bogs.
As a result of the heavy rains and excessive
moisture that the Edson area received last year, the
event was cancelled and postponed until 2020.
Throughout the weekend, competitors competed in
the demolition derby, mud bogs, and tuff trucks, and,
according to Treasurer Amanda Beneke, “we took
turns running [the events] throughout the day; if one
broke down, the other one ran, that way there's
something always going on to keep the audience
entertained”.
Beneke added, “We also added a junior mudbogging
class this year to our show, so we had ten year olds
racing.”
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, only 200
spectators were allowed to attend the event each day,
yet the event attracted so many people that the group
unfortunately had to turn some people away once
capacity was reached.
In addition to these gathering limits, benches were
marked for physical distancing, hand sanitization Event Reminder
stations were set up, and groups were separated from
each other to adhere to AHS guidelines.
Beneke mentioned that each year, a number of local On September 5 and 6, approximately 140 people from Edson, Yellowhead County, and beyond came May 9: For mental health week, join
non-profit groups come out to sell 50/50 tickets and out to participate in the 21st annual Edson Hillbilly Demolition Derby and Mud Bogs. photo submitted the Town of Edson for Darkness to
work the gates, and in turn, money is donated back to
these groups following the event. “This year we chose actually have something to do especially with COVID Flyer, Wes Weaver of Rocky Mountain House for Light – Mental Health Awareness. Join
the local MS group to donate some money back to,” going on.” Hardest Hit, and Kortney Stafford of Innisfail for Best the community and place luminaries or
said Beneke. Jordan Bowman of Clear Cut CNC made three Show. a simple candle outside your home to
Beneke stated that attendants loved the event, plasma cutout awards for the event, which were “We would like to thank all of our sponsors, u n i t e f o r a l i g h t a t d a w n
noting, “It was just nice for people to get out and awarded to Thomas Ferguson of Edson for High donators, and everyone who came out,” Beneke said. (approximately 5:10 am).
Sean and Cheryle Gurnsey welcomed families to come and learn more about history through Cheryle's Search and Discover Book that she published in 2017.
The couple are from Yellowhead County and were set up in the Artisan Market on September 5, in the RCMP Centennial Park during the Wop May Country
Fair. Cheryle said, "I wanted to make a book where kids could learn more about Canada in a fun way. Each page has some specific themes, like the Prime
Ministers, and they can search for items within each page. Each picture is done with my own water colour illustrations." photo Deanna Mitchener
