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ENERGY & OIL COUNTY Old-time picnic activities and more
FEATURE:
Town hosts ENERGY County installs at Wop May Picnic in the Park
Wop May
Mother Son interpretive
WELLNESS Kicks IN ACTION! see page 4 In celebration of the 100 of Wop May. Canadian Airways in Northern of people gathered at the
Soirée... Rotary TOWN EDUCATION sign in Robb... by Cassie Kushniruk old-time picnic activities, games, to Canada, he pioneered the role Canada.
and entertainment in celebration of bush pilot while working for
On September 1, a great crowd
into
th
PROJECT Gear see pages 25-28 SCENE anniversary of the historic Wilfrid 'Wop' May was a Alberta and the Northwest Galloway Station Museum for
Edmonton Police air chase, Canadian Flying Ace in the First Territories. His skills were so the Wop May 1919 Picnic in the
which also marked the first World War and a leading post- well known in the Edmonton Park to participate in old-
recorded aerial police pursuit in war aviator from Edmonton. area that he was hired by the fashioned carnival games and
Canada, the Town of Edson Wop May was involved in the Edmonton Police in 1919 to fly a learn about Wop May's
P.C. PARTY 47th Annual partnered with the Edson & dog fight that took down the detective to Edson in pursuit of a contribution to local history.
Grandparents District Historical Society illustrious Red Baron of suspect —the first known use of “The Edson and District
see page 8 Walk-A-Thon (EDHS) to create a day of fun Germany and, when he returned an aircraft for police pursuit in continued pg 2
Sept. 31...
FARM & FIELD
News and Views see page 10 First Annual
Alberta SPORTS Edson Adventure Race!
Culture Days Corporate (SEE PAGE 4)
Charity
Slo-Pitch
see pgs 24-25 Tournament
gives back...
Tip of the Hat: see pages 24-25
COMMENT
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore
'Spooktacular' Halloween Haunt continued pg 11 Lots of
explaining
to do...
brings local youth together Bonhomme see page 7
Winter Carnival REAL ESTATE
Edson and Area’s Best
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PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... and agents in our area.
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Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: In celebration of the centennial of Wop May's historical landing in Edson, Accidental Humour Co. and the Edson & District Historical photo Deanna Mitchener
Gala Service questions EDSON Society presented 'The Flying Detective' at the Red Brick Arts Centre on August 31 and September 1. Pictured is David May (Wop
Ambulance
May's grandson), William Banfield as Wop May, Denny May (Wop May's son), Cody Porter as Detective James Campbell, and John
Campbell (James Campbell's great- grandson). photo Cassie Kushniruk
...see page 8 780-725-9739 Glenwood Park Veterinary Clinic AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS (1995) LTD.
Glenwood Park Veterinary Clinic
NEW VET CLINIC IN EDSON!
NEW VET CLINIC IN EDSON!
Does your pet have: bad breath, itching, ear infection? For all your glass and window needs 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta continued pg 2
Does your pet need annual shots, surgery, vet check? call 723-4042
5529 3 Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1L6
5529 3 Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1L6 Ph: 780-725-0133
Ph: 780-725-0133
info@gparkvet.com Fax: 780-725-0136 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042 Fax: 723-5663 photo Cassie Kushniruk
info@gparkvet.com
Fax: 780-725-0136
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Store Hours:
Store Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10-6
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10-6
WOK BOX EDSON Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
Main Street, Edson
Thursday 10-8, Saturday 10-5, Sunday CLOSED
DELIVER Brendon Thursday 10-8, Saturday 10-5, Sunday CLOSED 780-723-6677
780-723-6677
Brendon
Lauretta
Alaina
Alaina Angela Lauretta
Angela
food and fun!
KENNEDY K Not all dentures are created equally. We specialize in providing comfortable & natural looking dentures. Nation Youth Week
DENTURE DENTURE
KENNEDY
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE CLINIC CLINIC Come see us and we will show you the difference!
Day
Day 780-723-7655 Quality caring service • New dentures, reline and repairs • Partial dentures and implant over-dentures
Seniors may be eligible for Dental Assistance for the Seniors Program
Nov. 11 4902-5th Ave, Edson Small Business Business of Canadian Thymes T
Thymes T
Thymes Twowowowo
Thymes T
Alberta
Media Circulation
‘Lest we Association of the Year 2009 Award Winner the Year 2010 Audit
Not
Not
CHRISTMAS EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER Just For
Forget’
Just For
Christmas!
Win A The Weekly Christmas!
SPECIAL
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK SEE INSIDE MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS Ph: 780-723-3350
Unique Gifts & MoreUnique Gifts & More
306 Main Street, Edson306 Main Street, Edson
Ph: 780-723-3350
VOL
VOL. 29, NO. 5. 30, NO. 36
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
WWW
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
Fundraiser receives Day Gift! Christmas CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR E Rochelle
Employee of the Monthmployee of the Month
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR
EDITION
IN PAPER
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! CONTEST! 2016! Letters to Santa, 2019 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS! is August’s
2019 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS!
Employee
Greetings & More!
of the
see story page 7 Chad Garson, Alaina Furegati, and Markus McDonald-Kuzmic Month
Chad Garson, Alaina Furegati, and Markus McDonald-Kuzmic
ENERGY & OIL COUNTY Old-time picnic activities and more
FEATURE:
Town hosts ENERGY County installs at Wop May Picnic in the Park
Wop May
Mother Son interpretive
WELLNESS Kicks IN ACTION! see page 4 In celebration of the 100 of Wop May. Canadian Airways in Northern of people gathered at the
Soirée... Rotary TOWN EDUCATION sign in Robb... by Cassie Kushniruk old-time picnic activities, games, to Canada, he pioneered the role Canada.
and entertainment in celebration of bush pilot while working for
On September 1, a great crowd
into
th
PROJECT Gear see pages 25-28 SCENE anniversary of the historic Wilfrid 'Wop' May was a Alberta and the Northwest Galloway Station Museum for
Edmonton Police air chase, Canadian Flying Ace in the First Territories. His skills were so the Wop May 1919 Picnic in the
which also marked the first World War and a leading post- well known in the Edmonton Park to participate in old-
recorded aerial police pursuit in war aviator from Edmonton. area that he was hired by the fashioned carnival games and
Canada, the Town of Edson Wop May was involved in the Edmonton Police in 1919 to fly a learn about Wop May's
P.C. PARTY 47th Annual partnered with the Edson & dog fight that took down the detective to Edson in pursuit of a contribution to local history.
Grandparents District Historical Society illustrious Red Baron of suspect —the first known use of “The Edson and District
see page 8 Walk-A-Thon (EDHS) to create a day of fun Germany and, when he returned an aircraft for police pursuit in continued pg 2
Sept. 31...
FARM & FIELD
News and Views see page 10 First Annual
Alberta SPORTS Edson Adventure Race!
Culture Days Corporate (SEE PAGE 4)
Charity
Slo-Pitch
see pgs 24-25 Tournament
gives back...
Tip of the Hat: see pages 24-25
COMMENT
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore
'Spooktacular' Halloween Haunt continued pg 11 Lots of
explaining
to do...
brings local youth together Bonhomme see page 7
Winter Carnival REAL ESTATE
Edson and Area’s Best
Precious Source for Real Estate
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... and agents in our area.
Look inside to see
the best in real estate
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: In celebration of the centennial of Wop May's historical landing in Edson, Accidental Humour Co. and the Edson & District Historical photo Deanna Mitchener
Gala Service questions EDSON Society presented 'The Flying Detective' at the Red Brick Arts Centre on August 31 and September 1. Pictured is David May (Wop
Ambulance
May's grandson), William Banfield as Wop May, Denny May (Wop May's son), Cody Porter as Detective James Campbell, and John
Campbell (James Campbell's great- grandson). photo Cassie Kushniruk
...see page 8 780-725-9739 Glenwood Park Veterinary Clinic AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS (1995) LTD.
Glenwood Park Veterinary Clinic
NEW VET CLINIC IN EDSON!
NEW VET CLINIC IN EDSON!
Does your pet have: bad breath, itching, ear infection? For all your glass and window needs 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta continued pg 2
Does your pet need annual shots, surgery, vet check? call 723-4042
5529 3 Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1L6
5529 3 Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1L6 Ph: 780-725-0133
Ph: 780-725-0133
info@gparkvet.com Fax: 780-725-0136 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042 Fax: 723-5663 photo Cassie Kushniruk
info@gparkvet.com
Fax: 780-725-0136
BACK TO SCHOOL FALL ARRIVALS!ACK TO SCHOOL FALL ARRIVALS!
B
Store Hours:
Store Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10-6
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10-6
WOK BOX EDSON Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
Main Street, Edson
Thursday 10-8, Saturday 10-5, Sunday CLOSED
DELIVER Brendon Thursday 10-8, Saturday 10-5, Sunday CLOSED 780-723-6677
780-723-6677
Brendon
Lauretta
Alaina
Alaina Angela Lauretta
Angela
