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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
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Thymes T
Thymes Twowowowo
Alberta
Media Circulation
‘Lest we Association of the Year 2009 Award Winner the Year 2010 Audit Thymes T
GARDEN
CHRISTMAS EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER GARDEN
Forget’
40% off
Win A The Weekly 40% off
SPECIAL
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK SEE INSIDE MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS 306 Main Street, Edson
Unique Gifts & More
Unique Gifts & More
306 Main Street, Edson
VOL
MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019
VOL. 29, NO. 5. 30, NO. 31
Fundraiser receives Day Gift! Christmas Ph: 780-723-3350
Ph: 780-723-3350
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Employee of the Monthmployee of the Month
IN PAPER
Sami is
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! CONTEST! 2016! Letters to Santa, Employee
June’s
Greetings & More!
of the
see story page 7 Month
ENERGY & OIL WILDLIFE Edson celebrates colourful arts and culture scene NEED NEW INFORMATION FOR
FEATURE: Black Bear THYMES TWO
Town hosts ENERGY spotted and Indigenous celebrations return after cancellation due to weather
Mother Son trapped in by Cassie Kushniruk to offer in Arts and Culture. face painting, glitter tattooing, the opportunity to contribute to McDONALDS
WELLNESS Kicks IN ACTION! see page 4 boasts a very colourful arts and RCMP Centennial Park and ACES offered complimentary art project. “Maddy Sharman
Soirée... Rotary TOWN EDUCATION Edson... 'Community Colours in the balloon twisting, a bounce their community 'colours' by JENSEN’S (Alternate staff photo every week)
As the community of Edson Park' was held on July 27 at house, and an artisan market. participating in a community
into
culture scene, it seemed fitting offered a wide array of free popcorn to attendants while the designed a large plywood cut
PROJECT Gear see pages 25-28 CONTEST that the latest installment of the interactive activities, snacks, Edson & District Boys and out of a fish and fashioned
Girls Club provided cotton plastic 'scales' from used bottles
Art in the Park summer series and entertainment.
would celebrate the 'colours' of
The park was bustling with candy and food vending which participants colored and
P.C. PARTY Guess where t h e c o m m u n i t y w h i l e family-friendly activities services. continued pg 2
Outside attendants also had
representing what the Town has throughout the day, including
the photo was
see page 8 taken... A
winner every
week! Bear Chase Triathlon!
FARM & FIELD
News and Views see page 25 see pages 22-23
Alberta LUAU
Culture Days Skate Park
Luau draws
see pgs 24-25 large crowd of
youth...
Tip of the Hat: see pages 6-7
COMMENT
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore Summer full
'Spooktacular' Halloween Haunt continued pg 11 of fun with
much more
to come!
brings local youth together Bonhomme see page 10
Winter Carnival REAL ESTATE
Edson and Area’s Best Be BearSmart!
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: Racers in the 8-9 age group took off during the water portion of the race at the County’s Bear Chase Triathlon on July 25 at Bear Lake. photo Deanna Mitchener
Gala Service questions EDSON photo Shaylyn Thornton (SEE PAGES 22-23 FOR STORY AND PICTURES )
Ambulance
...see page 8 780-725-9739 Glenwood Park Veterinary Clinic
Glenwood Park Veterinary Clinic
NEW VET CLINIC IN EDSON!
NEW VET CLINIC IN EDSON!
Does your pet have: bad breath, itching, ear infection? continued pg 2
Does your pet need annual shots, surgery, vet check? (1995) LTD.
Ph: 780-725-0133
5529 3 Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1L6 Ph: 780-725-0133
5529 3 Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1L6
info@gparkvet.com
info@gparkvet.com Fax: 780-725-0136 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta photo Cassie Kushniruk
Fax: 780-725-0136
NEW SUMMER ARRIVALS
NEW SUMMER ARRIVALS
Arriving Daily!
Arriving Daily!
WOK BOX EDSON Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
Main Street, Edson
780-723-6677
Store Hours: Mon 10-6, Tues 10-6, Wed 10-6, Thurs 10-8, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun CLOSEDues 10-6, Wed 10-6, Thurs 10-8, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun CLOSED
DELIVER Lauretta Store Hours: Mon 10-6, T 780-723-6677 AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
Lauretta
For all your glass and window needs
call 723-4042
4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042 Fax: 723-5663
Alaina
Alaina Angela Brendon
Brendon
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
Alberta
Media Circulation
‘Lest we Association of the Year 2009 Award Winner the Year 2010 Audit Thymes T
GARDEN
CHRISTMAS EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER GARDEN
Forget’
40% off
Win A The Weekly 40% off
SPECIAL
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK SEE INSIDE MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS 306 Main Street, Edson
Unique Gifts & More
Unique Gifts & More
306 Main Street, Edson
VOL
MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019
VOL. 29, NO. 5. 30, NO. 31
Fundraiser receives Day Gift! Christmas Ph: 780-723-3350
Ph: 780-723-3350
WWW
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
EDITION
E
Employee of the Monthmployee of the Month
IN PAPER
Sami is
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! CONTEST! 2016! Letters to Santa, Employee
June’s
Greetings & More!
of the
see story page 7 Month
ENERGY & OIL WILDLIFE Edson celebrates colourful arts and culture scene NEED NEW INFORMATION FOR
FEATURE: Black Bear THYMES TWO
Town hosts ENERGY spotted and Indigenous celebrations return after cancellation due to weather
Mother Son trapped in by Cassie Kushniruk to offer in Arts and Culture. face painting, glitter tattooing, the opportunity to contribute to McDONALDS
WELLNESS Kicks IN ACTION! see page 4 boasts a very colourful arts and RCMP Centennial Park and ACES offered complimentary art project. “Maddy Sharman
Soirée... Rotary TOWN EDUCATION Edson... 'Community Colours in the balloon twisting, a bounce their community 'colours' by JENSEN’S (Alternate staff photo every week)
As the community of Edson Park' was held on July 27 at house, and an artisan market. participating in a community
into
culture scene, it seemed fitting offered a wide array of free popcorn to attendants while the designed a large plywood cut
PROJECT Gear see pages 25-28 CONTEST that the latest installment of the interactive activities, snacks, Edson & District Boys and out of a fish and fashioned
Girls Club provided cotton plastic 'scales' from used bottles
Art in the Park summer series and entertainment.
would celebrate the 'colours' of
The park was bustling with candy and food vending which participants colored and
P.C. PARTY Guess where t h e c o m m u n i t y w h i l e family-friendly activities services. continued pg 2
Outside attendants also had
representing what the Town has throughout the day, including
the photo was
see page 8 taken... A
winner every
week! Bear Chase Triathlon!
FARM & FIELD
News and Views see page 25 see pages 22-23
Alberta LUAU
Culture Days Skate Park
Luau draws
see pgs 24-25 large crowd of
youth...
Tip of the Hat: see pages 6-7
COMMENT
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore Summer full
'Spooktacular' Halloween Haunt continued pg 11 of fun with
much more
to come!
brings local youth together Bonhomme see page 10
Winter Carnival REAL ESTATE
Edson and Area’s Best Be BearSmart!
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: Racers in the 8-9 age group took off during the water portion of the race at the County’s Bear Chase Triathlon on July 25 at Bear Lake. photo Deanna Mitchener
Gala Service questions EDSON photo Shaylyn Thornton (SEE PAGES 22-23 FOR STORY AND PICTURES )
Ambulance
...see page 8 780-725-9739 Glenwood Park Veterinary Clinic
Glenwood Park Veterinary Clinic
NEW VET CLINIC IN EDSON!
NEW VET CLINIC IN EDSON!
Does your pet have: bad breath, itching, ear infection? continued pg 2
Does your pet need annual shots, surgery, vet check? (1995) LTD.
Ph: 780-725-0133
5529 3 Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1L6 Ph: 780-725-0133
5529 3 Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1L6
info@gparkvet.com
info@gparkvet.com Fax: 780-725-0136 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta photo Cassie Kushniruk
Fax: 780-725-0136
NEW SUMMER ARRIVALS
NEW SUMMER ARRIVALS
Arriving Daily!
Arriving Daily!
WOK BOX EDSON Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
Main Street, Edson
780-723-6677
Store Hours: Mon 10-6, Tues 10-6, Wed 10-6, Thurs 10-8, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun CLOSEDues 10-6, Wed 10-6, Thurs 10-8, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun CLOSED
DELIVER Lauretta Store Hours: Mon 10-6, T 780-723-6677 AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
Lauretta
For all your glass and window needs
call 723-4042
4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042 Fax: 723-5663
Alaina
Alaina Angela Brendon
Brendon
Angela
