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Youth Council tours Town facilities during year-end gathering
by Cassie Kushniruk
As part of their final gathering, Edson Youth
Council had the unique opportunity to tour a
number of Town facilities on August 29.
Prior to the tour, Youth Councillors were
asked which facilities and operations they
would like to visit as part of their year-end field
trip. Among their list of chosen facilities
included Repsol Place, the Edson Airport, the
Town of Edson Public Works yard, the Edson
RCMP Detachment, and the Waste Water
Treatment Plant.
“Each one of these facilities has a unique and
important function in our community,” said
Town of Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara. “The
airport, for example, is not something that most
residents use or get to experience, however it is
a core piece of transportation infrastructure in
our region."
Mayor Zahara continued, "People flush their
toilets but don't often think about the processes
involved in treating that wastewater and the
provincial and federal regulations involved. The On August 29, Edson Youth Council had the opportunity to tour a number of Town facilities as part of their
tour gave Youth Councillors a feel for all those year-end gathering. photo submitted
things.”
Mayor Zahara, along with Town Council
representative Krystal Baier, FCSS Manager
Tanya Byers, and several other staff, took Youth
Councillors on a tour of each facility,
encouraging them to ask any questions about
the facilities or operations. Bob Carter and the
Edson Daycare Society provided transportation
to allow Youth Council members to easily
Summers Drilling
participate in the tour. Summers Drilling
Looking back at Edson's first Youth Council,
Zahara is confident that the initiative was very
Water Well Drilling
successful, as there has been a considerable Water Well Drilling
amount of positive feedback received from
members of Youth Council. “They felt listened
A proud Alberta business, since 1917,
to and engaged with Town Council and many BILL MITCHELL A proud Alberta business, since 1917,
Summers Drilling specializes in water well
have provided feedback that it has helped them NEW TRUCK SALES Summers Drilling specializes in water well
with leadership skills and improving their On August 29, Edson Youth Council had the opportunity to tour a number of Town facilities as part of their NORTH drilling and water well repairs.
drilling and water well repairs.
year-end gathering. Pictured is Repsol Place Facilities Manager Dan Kuzmic (second from the right)
confidence,” Zahara said. “The youth also have giving Youth Councillors a tour of the pool facility.photo Cassie Kushniruk
commented how it was nice to see Town Western Star Trucks (North) Ltd.
Council put value into the educational members were able to learn about municipal Youth Council is September 20 at 4 pm. 24210 114 Avenue
component and the bursaries that will be government, gain leadership knowledge, and Registration is open to ages 13-18 living in or Acheson, AB T7X 6B9
available to them for post-secondary.” were about to talk about and debate important attending school in Edson. For more
Zahara added that Youth Council members issues in the community, such as a town-wide information, visit edson.ca or phone 780-723- Website:
have offered a huge contribution to the plastic bag ban or soccer field user fees. “Since 4403. www.wsnorth.com
community in terms of volunteerism, “We have day one, I've been impressed with the level of “Youth don't get to vote but they have the
a lack of volunteerism in the community and commitment these youth have had and the most to gain or lose from political leadership,” 4405 50 street 780-963-1282
780-963-1282
4405 50 street
the 12 members of the Youth Council each perspectives they brought to the table,” said said Zahara. “The decisions we make today Toll Free 1-800-252-7500 Cell: 780-984-2224 Stony Plain, AB www.summersdrilling.com.summersdrilling.com
www
Stony Plain, AB
Phone: 780-453-3452
Fax: 780-447-5317
volunteered at least four times since February. Zahara. “With the interactions we've had with have impacts on their future, and their future
Anytime we needed help with a project or this group of youth, I feel confident that the families. Ensuring they have a voice is
event, these youth immediately offered to help next generation will serve our community important and the town will be stronger because
and volunteer.” well.” of it.”
Through the Youth Council initiative, Application deadline for the 2020 Edson
Thursday, September 12/19
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Edson Best Western High Road Inn
Presentation:
Ticks and Lyme Disease
AB Health Sevices
Repsol Place Facilities Manager Dan Kuzmic (far left) giving Youth Councillors a behind-the-scenes tour Industry & Community Members
of the ice-rink operations on August 29 as part of their year-end gathering. photo Cassie Kushniruk are Welcome to Attend
For more information call Carol 403-396-6700
Youth Council tours Town facilities during year-end gathering
by Cassie Kushniruk
As part of their final gathering, Edson Youth
Council had the unique opportunity to tour a
number of Town facilities on August 29.
Prior to the tour, Youth Councillors were
asked which facilities and operations they
would like to visit as part of their year-end field
trip. Among their list of chosen facilities
included Repsol Place, the Edson Airport, the
Town of Edson Public Works yard, the Edson
RCMP Detachment, and the Waste Water
Treatment Plant.
“Each one of these facilities has a unique and
important function in our community,” said
Town of Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara. “The
airport, for example, is not something that most
residents use or get to experience, however it is
a core piece of transportation infrastructure in
our region."
Mayor Zahara continued, "People flush their
toilets but don't often think about the processes
involved in treating that wastewater and the
provincial and federal regulations involved. The On August 29, Edson Youth Council had the opportunity to tour a number of Town facilities as part of their
tour gave Youth Councillors a feel for all those year-end gathering. photo submitted
things.”
Mayor Zahara, along with Town Council
representative Krystal Baier, FCSS Manager
Tanya Byers, and several other staff, took Youth
Councillors on a tour of each facility,
encouraging them to ask any questions about
the facilities or operations. Bob Carter and the
Edson Daycare Society provided transportation
to allow Youth Council members to easily
Summers Drilling
participate in the tour. Summers Drilling
Looking back at Edson's first Youth Council,
Zahara is confident that the initiative was very
Water Well Drilling
successful, as there has been a considerable Water Well Drilling
amount of positive feedback received from
members of Youth Council. “They felt listened
A proud Alberta business, since 1917,
to and engaged with Town Council and many BILL MITCHELL A proud Alberta business, since 1917,
Summers Drilling specializes in water well
have provided feedback that it has helped them NEW TRUCK SALES Summers Drilling specializes in water well
with leadership skills and improving their On August 29, Edson Youth Council had the opportunity to tour a number of Town facilities as part of their NORTH drilling and water well repairs.
drilling and water well repairs.
year-end gathering. Pictured is Repsol Place Facilities Manager Dan Kuzmic (second from the right)
confidence,” Zahara said. “The youth also have giving Youth Councillors a tour of the pool facility.photo Cassie Kushniruk
commented how it was nice to see Town Western Star Trucks (North) Ltd.
Council put value into the educational members were able to learn about municipal Youth Council is September 20 at 4 pm. 24210 114 Avenue
component and the bursaries that will be government, gain leadership knowledge, and Registration is open to ages 13-18 living in or Acheson, AB T7X 6B9
available to them for post-secondary.” were about to talk about and debate important attending school in Edson. For more
Zahara added that Youth Council members issues in the community, such as a town-wide information, visit edson.ca or phone 780-723- Website:
have offered a huge contribution to the plastic bag ban or soccer field user fees. “Since 4403. www.wsnorth.com
community in terms of volunteerism, “We have day one, I've been impressed with the level of “Youth don't get to vote but they have the
a lack of volunteerism in the community and commitment these youth have had and the most to gain or lose from political leadership,” 4405 50 street 780-963-1282
780-963-1282
4405 50 street
the 12 members of the Youth Council each perspectives they brought to the table,” said said Zahara. “The decisions we make today Toll Free 1-800-252-7500 Cell: 780-984-2224 Stony Plain, AB www.summersdrilling.com.summersdrilling.com
www
Stony Plain, AB
Phone: 780-453-3452
Fax: 780-447-5317
volunteered at least four times since February. Zahara. “With the interactions we've had with have impacts on their future, and their future
Anytime we needed help with a project or this group of youth, I feel confident that the families. Ensuring they have a voice is
event, these youth immediately offered to help next generation will serve our community important and the town will be stronger because
and volunteer.” well.” of it.”
Through the Youth Council initiative, Application deadline for the 2020 Edson
Thursday, September 12/19
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Edson Best Western High Road Inn
Presentation:
Ticks and Lyme Disease
AB Health Sevices
Repsol Place Facilities Manager Dan Kuzmic (far left) giving Youth Councillors a behind-the-scenes tour Industry & Community Members
of the ice-rink operations on August 29 as part of their year-end gathering. photo Cassie Kushniruk are Welcome to Attend
For more information call Carol 403-396-6700
