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Soft opening for Bike Skills ParkSoft opening for Bike Skills Park
photo Deanna Mitchener
The soft opening of four of the seven areas at the new bike skills park took place on September 8 at Willmore Park. Mike Stoner-Walker (far right), Mayor Kevin
Zahara (fifth from left), along with Councillor Jacqui Currie were among the dignitaries, supporters, and volunteers who turned out.
by Deanna Mitchener council's strategic priorities of a vibrant, were still a few people that made their way
healthy community and diverse and strong out and it looks like lots of vehicles in the
September 8 was the official soft opening economic opportunities. The funds came parking lot waiting for the rain to subside.
of the new bike skills park out at Willmore from our accumulated surplus which means It's easy to see the community is ready to use
Park. Unfortunately, rain put a slight damper it did not impact taxes. The Bike Park is the facility, as soon as Mother Nature shines
on the event and the ground was soft and eight acres in size with some huge elevation again. Once again thanks to the Edson
soggy. changes and has areas for all skill levels, Cycling Association, all the sponsors and
"The Mountainside Skills Zone, JayCee from novice to the super advanced,” said volunteers that made this wonderful new
Flow Zone, Rotary Pump Tracks, and North Mayor Zahara. addition to our community possibly.”
Shore Skills Zone are now open," said Despite the weather delays the project is on For riders at the park, Mike advises, “The
President of the Edson Cycling Association budget thanks to some major equipment, big thing to watch for is signage, and make
Mike Stoner-Walker. " It was great to finally material and labour contributions from area sure you look before you leap. So read the
take down the closed perimeter ribbon and businesses as well as many volunteers. description of what you are getting into, then
signage." Edson Town Councillor Jacque Currie look at the features. Walk first, ride later, and
Mayor Kevin Zahara said, “It was just a said, “Unfortunately the weather did not if you're not comfortable don't ride it. Start
little wet this morning for the soft opening of participate for this soft opening of the bike small and go big later.”
the Edson Bike Skills Park. Most areas are skills park. But it was wonderful to see there
now open for those that want to experience
the park. Thank you to all the volunteers
with the Edson Cycling Association for their
incredible hard work on this project along
with all the corporate sponsors and other
volunteers and supporters. It is going to be a
fantastic addition to the community. Myself
and Edson Town Council had the chance to
tour the Edson Bike Skills Park on
September 6, when the sun was shining.
What an amazing facility. After years of hard
work by dedicated volunteers some of the
zones are now open, and some areas will be
completed next year."
“Thanks to our Edson Mayor Kevin
Zahara for coming out again today in the rain
and the kind words," said Mike. Edson Town
Councillor Jacqui Currie also came out to
show her support.
"The access trail through the park for trail
connections is open as well. Some of our
volunteers were out today taking care of
some drainage as well. At least four of the
seven bike park zones are open, and we are
super excited to see families and kids in here
trying out different features," said Mike.
"We are very thankful for the town's
support, with the ideology of the project and
financially. As well, the local businesses that
have gone above and beyond supporting this
project. Without them this would not be
here," said Mike. Edson Town Councillors Jacqui Currie, Troy Sorensen, Krystal Baier, and Town of Edson CAO Mike
“The project received a $350,000 grant Derricott get a tour of the Edson Bike Skills Park from Edson Cycling Association President Mike Stoner-
from the Town of Edson as it reflects Walker. submitted
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 26 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 PAGE 25
T he Weekly ANCHOR
S ports
Soft opening for Bike Skills ParkSoft opening for Bike Skills Park
photo Deanna Mitchener
The soft opening of four of the seven areas at the new bike skills park took place on September 8 at Willmore Park. Mike Stoner-Walker (far right), Mayor Kevin
Zahara (fifth from left), along with Councillor Jacqui Currie were among the dignitaries, supporters, and volunteers who turned out.
by Deanna Mitchener council's strategic priorities of a vibrant, were still a few people that made their way
healthy community and diverse and strong out and it looks like lots of vehicles in the
September 8 was the official soft opening economic opportunities. The funds came parking lot waiting for the rain to subside.
of the new bike skills park out at Willmore from our accumulated surplus which means It's easy to see the community is ready to use
Park. Unfortunately, rain put a slight damper it did not impact taxes. The Bike Park is the facility, as soon as Mother Nature shines
on the event and the ground was soft and eight acres in size with some huge elevation again. Once again thanks to the Edson
soggy. changes and has areas for all skill levels, Cycling Association, all the sponsors and
"The Mountainside Skills Zone, JayCee from novice to the super advanced,” said volunteers that made this wonderful new
Flow Zone, Rotary Pump Tracks, and North Mayor Zahara. addition to our community possibly.”
Shore Skills Zone are now open," said Despite the weather delays the project is on For riders at the park, Mike advises, “The
President of the Edson Cycling Association budget thanks to some major equipment, big thing to watch for is signage, and make
Mike Stoner-Walker. " It was great to finally material and labour contributions from area sure you look before you leap. So read the
take down the closed perimeter ribbon and businesses as well as many volunteers. description of what you are getting into, then
signage." Edson Town Councillor Jacque Currie look at the features. Walk first, ride later, and
Mayor Kevin Zahara said, “It was just a said, “Unfortunately the weather did not if you're not comfortable don't ride it. Start
little wet this morning for the soft opening of participate for this soft opening of the bike small and go big later.”
the Edson Bike Skills Park. Most areas are skills park. But it was wonderful to see there
now open for those that want to experience
the park. Thank you to all the volunteers
with the Edson Cycling Association for their
incredible hard work on this project along
with all the corporate sponsors and other
volunteers and supporters. It is going to be a
fantastic addition to the community. Myself
and Edson Town Council had the chance to
tour the Edson Bike Skills Park on
September 6, when the sun was shining.
What an amazing facility. After years of hard
work by dedicated volunteers some of the
zones are now open, and some areas will be
completed next year."
“Thanks to our Edson Mayor Kevin
Zahara for coming out again today in the rain
and the kind words," said Mike. Edson Town
Councillor Jacqui Currie also came out to
show her support.
"The access trail through the park for trail
connections is open as well. Some of our
volunteers were out today taking care of
some drainage as well. At least four of the
seven bike park zones are open, and we are
super excited to see families and kids in here
trying out different features," said Mike.
"We are very thankful for the town's
support, with the ideology of the project and
financially. As well, the local businesses that
have gone above and beyond supporting this
project. Without them this would not be
here," said Mike. Edson Town Councillors Jacqui Currie, Troy Sorensen, Krystal Baier, and Town of Edson CAO Mike
“The project received a $350,000 grant Derricott get a tour of the Edson Bike Skills Park from Edson Cycling Association President Mike Stoner-
from the Town of Edson as it reflects Walker. submitted
