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9 annual Boob Tour fights cancer with laughter
by Deanna Mitchener
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The 9 annual Boob Tour Comedy Night took
place on September 19 at the Edson Royal
Canadian Legion Branch #51.
The Boob Tour is a stand-up comedy tour that
fights all forms of cancer with laughter. The
comedy night raises money to support the fight #1015 or #1016 -
against breast cancer/cancer locally.
It was another successful night of laughs to #1018 or #1019 - Connie DeLeeuw, volunteer for the 9 annual Boob Tour Comedy Night on
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help raise funds for cancer; not intended to make September 19, holds up the stunning signature sparkle ball cluster necklace, 10mm stud earrings,
light of the disease in any way, but to bring a few and rose-colored stretch bracelet up for grabs during the card draw. The lucky winner was Mary Ann
laughs to those who are battling the disease or Smith at a valued price of $325. photo Deanna Mitchener
know someone who is. Bringing the Boob Tour
Comedy Night to our community reminds us #1029 or #1031 Bobbi Foulds and Dave Velichko were working the bar for the 9 annual Boob Tour
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how good a laugh can be and how much it is Comedy Night at the Royal Canadian Legion on September 19. photo Deanna Mitchener
needed in our lives. photo Deanna Mitchener
Charlene Parker, one of the organizers and #1032 or #1033 – th
volunteers of the Boob Tour Comedy Night, said, Pictured are James Uloth, Dave Nystrom, Britany Lyseng and Mickey Housley, the comedians who #1035, #1037 or #1039 – A silent auction was set up during the 9 annual Boob Tour Comedy Night
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“We are very grateful to everyone who came out made an appearance at Edson's 9 annual Boob Tour Comedy Night on September 19. at the Edson Royal Canadian Legion on September 19. photo Deanna Mitchener
to the event. It was another great success and so part of the show tonight.” story with The Weekly Anchor about Uloth, #1041, #1042 or #1043 – Pictured are James Uloth, Dave Nystrom, Britany Lyseng and Mickey
far we have raised close to $18,000 that will be Britany Lyseng, another comedian who made “James Uloth, who is now the coordinator of the Housley, the comedians who made an appearance at Edson's 9 annual Boob Tour Comedy on
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used to help locals going through cancer an appearance at the Boob Tour Comedy Night, Boob Tour, grew up in Wildwood. We went to September 19. photo Deanna Mitchener
treatments.” said, “I have been in comedy for six years now. I Kindergarten through grade 12 together. His
With four different comedians, the evening will be releasing my first album on October 17, mom now lives in Hinton so he always enjoys #1045, #1046, #1047, #1048 or #1049 – The 9 annual Boob Tour Comedy Night in Edson on
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was full of laughter that was good for the soul. so I'm excited about that and happy to be here touring this area. James was always funny September 19 received an exceptional turnout with a completely sold-out audience. photo Deanna
Mickey Housley, James Uloth, Britany Lyseng tonight.” throughout our school years, and a lot of fun to Mitchener
and headliner Dave Nystrom shared stories and “I am from Calgary and it is always a lot of fun be around.”
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laughs to a sold-out audience. being a part of these tours and we have a lot of Please join Edson Run of Hope for their 18 #1050, #1052, #1052 - Comedian Mickey Housley shared stories and laughs to a sold-out audience
th
Headliner Dave Nystrom has been doing fun getting together with other comedians,” annual Run of Hope on October 6. The event during the 9 annual Boob Tour Comedy Night in Edson on September 19. photo Deanna Mitchener
comedy for 23 years, and has performed in every Lyseng continued. “It's always great seeing takes place at the Boys and Girls Club, with
province and territory and 21 countries around people come out to support a good cause such as registration at 12 pm, speeches at 1 pm, and a #1055, #1058 or #1059 - Comedian Britany Lyseng shared stories and laughs to a sold-out
th
the world. September 19 was his first time in this; it brings a little light to a dark situation.” barbeque to follow. Make a donation or collect audience during the 9 annual Boob Tour Comedy Night in Edson on September 19. photo Deanna
Mitchener
Edson. Originally from Ontario, Nystrom lived During intermission, Town of Edson pledges for the 1 km or 5 km walk, run, or cycle.
in Toronto for 20 years before recently making Councillor Krystal Baier shared an interesting #1060, #1062 or #1064 – Comedian James Uloth shared stories and laughs to a sold-out audience
his home in Calgary. during the 9 annual Boob Tour Comedy Night in Edson on September 19. photo Deanna Mitchener
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“It always feels good doing a show when there
is a good cause behind it,” said Nystrom. “My
mom went through cancer treatment and now is a
four-year cancer survivor, so these tours are close
to my heart.”
Comedian James Uloth commented, “It is our
th
9 year here in Edson, and every year they give
so much from the community which is awesome.
The volunteers who organize the event each year
put a lot of hard work and dedication into this
event every year. It is well organized and well
attended and seems to get a lot of support from
the community members. We hope to add some
laughter into the hearts of everyone here
tonight."
Mickey Housley said, “I'm 10 years into
comedy and have been working with James
Uloth for a little over a year now with the Boob
Tour Comedy. This is my first time in Canada,
making Edson my first comedy night in Canada.
Edson will be one of those spots I will always
remember about Canada. Pictured is Ian Nykyfork, Jessica Gagne and Remi Gagne during the 9 annual Boob Tour Comedy Night
th
“I am originally from Houston, Texas, was in held on September 19 at the Edson Legion. Remi said, “This is our second year coming to the event. We
Chicago for five years, then as of two weeks ago think it is a great fundraiser and a great way to get out and have some laughs.” Nykyfork added, “My wife
moved to New York,” Housley said. “This is my has breast cancer and the local support group has been very supportive to us and we love comedians so
first time off of U.S. soil, so I'm happy to be a it's fun to come out for some laughs. The comedians that come out are usually funny and well worth
coming out to." photo Deanna Mitchener
SURPRISE LAKE CAMP OPEN HOUSESURPRISE LAKE CAMP OPEN HOUSE Happy 60th Anniversary
Happy 60th Anniversary
Saturday, Oct. 5: 10 am to 9 pm, Oct. 5: 10 am to 9 pm
Saturday
Alf & Elaine Weissereisser
Alf & Elaine W Connie DeLeeuw, Donna Conger, Trish Souter, Dawn Critchley, Jennifer Foreman, Cheri Ladoucer and
th
Charlene Parker take a minute for a quick photo before opening the doors to the sold-out crowd for the 9
Free hot dogs, chips and pop! You are invited to annual Boob Tour Comedy Night on September 19. photo Deanna Mitchener
Free hot dogs, chips and pop!
Potluck supper 5 pm
Potluck supper 5 pm come and celebrate
Alf & Elaine's
Last Campfire in the old Rec Hall 60th Anniversary.
Last Campfire in the old Rec Hall
Come say goodbye to some old buildings, Open House
Come say goodbye to some old buildings,
meet new friends
meet new friends Saturday, October 5
and together see our vision for the camp.
and together see our vision for the camp. from 1-4pm
at the Pioneer Cabin
Email SurpriseLakeAB@gmail.com
or call 780-974-9557 for more information. No gifts please
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 10 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 MONDAY JULY 4, 2016 PAGE 2
th
9 annual Boob Tour fights cancer with laughter
by Deanna Mitchener
th
The 9 annual Boob Tour Comedy Night took
place on September 19 at the Edson Royal
Canadian Legion Branch #51.
The Boob Tour is a stand-up comedy tour that
fights all forms of cancer with laughter. The
comedy night raises money to support the fight #1015 or #1016 -
against breast cancer/cancer locally.
It was another successful night of laughs to #1018 or #1019 - Connie DeLeeuw, volunteer for the 9 annual Boob Tour Comedy Night on
th
help raise funds for cancer; not intended to make September 19, holds up the stunning signature sparkle ball cluster necklace, 10mm stud earrings,
light of the disease in any way, but to bring a few and rose-colored stretch bracelet up for grabs during the card draw. The lucky winner was Mary Ann
laughs to those who are battling the disease or Smith at a valued price of $325. photo Deanna Mitchener
know someone who is. Bringing the Boob Tour
Comedy Night to our community reminds us #1029 or #1031 Bobbi Foulds and Dave Velichko were working the bar for the 9 annual Boob Tour
th
how good a laugh can be and how much it is Comedy Night at the Royal Canadian Legion on September 19. photo Deanna Mitchener
needed in our lives. photo Deanna Mitchener
Charlene Parker, one of the organizers and #1032 or #1033 – th
volunteers of the Boob Tour Comedy Night, said, Pictured are James Uloth, Dave Nystrom, Britany Lyseng and Mickey Housley, the comedians who #1035, #1037 or #1039 – A silent auction was set up during the 9 annual Boob Tour Comedy Night
th
“We are very grateful to everyone who came out made an appearance at Edson's 9 annual Boob Tour Comedy Night on September 19. at the Edson Royal Canadian Legion on September 19. photo Deanna Mitchener
to the event. It was another great success and so part of the show tonight.” story with The Weekly Anchor about Uloth, #1041, #1042 or #1043 – Pictured are James Uloth, Dave Nystrom, Britany Lyseng and Mickey
far we have raised close to $18,000 that will be Britany Lyseng, another comedian who made “James Uloth, who is now the coordinator of the Housley, the comedians who made an appearance at Edson's 9 annual Boob Tour Comedy on
th
used to help locals going through cancer an appearance at the Boob Tour Comedy Night, Boob Tour, grew up in Wildwood. We went to September 19. photo Deanna Mitchener
treatments.” said, “I have been in comedy for six years now. I Kindergarten through grade 12 together. His
With four different comedians, the evening will be releasing my first album on October 17, mom now lives in Hinton so he always enjoys #1045, #1046, #1047, #1048 or #1049 – The 9 annual Boob Tour Comedy Night in Edson on
th
was full of laughter that was good for the soul. so I'm excited about that and happy to be here touring this area. James was always funny September 19 received an exceptional turnout with a completely sold-out audience. photo Deanna
Mickey Housley, James Uloth, Britany Lyseng tonight.” throughout our school years, and a lot of fun to Mitchener
and headliner Dave Nystrom shared stories and “I am from Calgary and it is always a lot of fun be around.”
th
laughs to a sold-out audience. being a part of these tours and we have a lot of Please join Edson Run of Hope for their 18 #1050, #1052, #1052 - Comedian Mickey Housley shared stories and laughs to a sold-out audience
th
Headliner Dave Nystrom has been doing fun getting together with other comedians,” annual Run of Hope on October 6. The event during the 9 annual Boob Tour Comedy Night in Edson on September 19. photo Deanna Mitchener
comedy for 23 years, and has performed in every Lyseng continued. “It's always great seeing takes place at the Boys and Girls Club, with
province and territory and 21 countries around people come out to support a good cause such as registration at 12 pm, speeches at 1 pm, and a #1055, #1058 or #1059 - Comedian Britany Lyseng shared stories and laughs to a sold-out
th
the world. September 19 was his first time in this; it brings a little light to a dark situation.” barbeque to follow. Make a donation or collect audience during the 9 annual Boob Tour Comedy Night in Edson on September 19. photo Deanna
Mitchener
Edson. Originally from Ontario, Nystrom lived During intermission, Town of Edson pledges for the 1 km or 5 km walk, run, or cycle.
in Toronto for 20 years before recently making Councillor Krystal Baier shared an interesting #1060, #1062 or #1064 – Comedian James Uloth shared stories and laughs to a sold-out audience
his home in Calgary. during the 9 annual Boob Tour Comedy Night in Edson on September 19. photo Deanna Mitchener
th
“It always feels good doing a show when there
is a good cause behind it,” said Nystrom. “My
mom went through cancer treatment and now is a
four-year cancer survivor, so these tours are close
to my heart.”
Comedian James Uloth commented, “It is our
th
9 year here in Edson, and every year they give
so much from the community which is awesome.
The volunteers who organize the event each year
put a lot of hard work and dedication into this
event every year. It is well organized and well
attended and seems to get a lot of support from
the community members. We hope to add some
laughter into the hearts of everyone here
tonight."
Mickey Housley said, “I'm 10 years into
comedy and have been working with James
Uloth for a little over a year now with the Boob
Tour Comedy. This is my first time in Canada,
making Edson my first comedy night in Canada.
Edson will be one of those spots I will always
remember about Canada. Pictured is Ian Nykyfork, Jessica Gagne and Remi Gagne during the 9 annual Boob Tour Comedy Night
th
“I am originally from Houston, Texas, was in held on September 19 at the Edson Legion. Remi said, “This is our second year coming to the event. We
Chicago for five years, then as of two weeks ago think it is a great fundraiser and a great way to get out and have some laughs.” Nykyfork added, “My wife
moved to New York,” Housley said. “This is my has breast cancer and the local support group has been very supportive to us and we love comedians so
first time off of U.S. soil, so I'm happy to be a it's fun to come out for some laughs. The comedians that come out are usually funny and well worth
coming out to." photo Deanna Mitchener
SURPRISE LAKE CAMP OPEN HOUSESURPRISE LAKE CAMP OPEN HOUSE Happy 60th Anniversary
Happy 60th Anniversary
Saturday, Oct. 5: 10 am to 9 pm, Oct. 5: 10 am to 9 pm
Saturday
Alf & Elaine Weissereisser
Alf & Elaine W Connie DeLeeuw, Donna Conger, Trish Souter, Dawn Critchley, Jennifer Foreman, Cheri Ladoucer and
th
Charlene Parker take a minute for a quick photo before opening the doors to the sold-out crowd for the 9
Free hot dogs, chips and pop! You are invited to annual Boob Tour Comedy Night on September 19. photo Deanna Mitchener
Free hot dogs, chips and pop!
Potluck supper 5 pm
Potluck supper 5 pm come and celebrate
Alf & Elaine's
Last Campfire in the old Rec Hall 60th Anniversary.
Last Campfire in the old Rec Hall
Come say goodbye to some old buildings, Open House
Come say goodbye to some old buildings,
meet new friends
meet new friends Saturday, October 5
and together see our vision for the camp.
and together see our vision for the camp. from 1-4pm
at the Pioneer Cabin
Email SurpriseLakeAB@gmail.com
or call 780-974-9557 for more information. No gifts please
