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8 annual KidFest well-attended despite cold weather

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#1708 or #1710 - Christina Gauchier greeted guests during the 8 annual KidFest at Pine
by Deanna Mitchener on hand for families to enjoy, and Grove Middle School on January 11. This event, hosted by the Edson and Area Early
Childhood Matters Coalition, allowed families with preschool children to learn what
the Edson Public Library was services are available in the local area. photo Deanna Mitchener
The recent cold temperatures did handing out free books to all the
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE not deter families from attending the youngsters. There were door prizes
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8 annual KidFest that took place on and swag, as well as all kinds of #1712 or 1713 -
Professional Digital
Professional Digital January 11 at E'cole Pine Grove information for families to take
Passport System tem Middle School. home at the end of the day. #1715 or #1716 - T
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photos ready This event has been a great hit Vander Haeghe said, “Often
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in minutes over the past eight years, offering a families with young children that #1717 or #1718 - Director of the Edson Learning and Childcare Centre Rachel Ripkens
in minutes
one-stop for families with preschool are new to the Edson area are not
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while you wait...ait... children to enjoy interactive play sure where to go or what services was seen interacting with families during the 8 annual KidFest that took place in E'cole
Pine Grove Middle School on January 11. photo Deanna Mitchener
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5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
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Pediatric Occupational Therapist
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780-723-578780-723-5787 and Early Childhood Coalition Vander Haeghe thanked all the
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volunteer Anna Vander Haeghe said, organizations who continue to
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
D “We have had an excellent turnout support the Early Childhood
once again from the community and Coalition and this annual
surrounding Yellowhead County for community event. “It is mainly run
the KidFest.” by all volunteers and volunteer time.
“We have all the schools with their It wouldn't be what it is today
preschool programs here, as well as without them taking the time to do
the early childhood programs and a this,” she said.
lot of interactive crafts and To learn more about the Early Wildfire Information Officer Caroline Charbonneau spent time with families
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experiments,” Vander Haeghe Childhood Coalition, visit their during the 8 annual Early Childhood Matters Coalition KidFest that was held
continued. “It is just a great place to social media page or email on January 11 at E'cole Pine Grove Middle School. Charbonneau said, “We
are talking about how to properly put out a campfire. What we are really trying
come and see what resources Edson edsonearlychildhoodmatters@gmail. to explain to them is that even though the flames are gone, it is still hot
has to offer all in one space.” com. underneath the ashes. It is a good hands-on activity for the kids to be able to
Throughout the event, snacks were feel the heat without seeing a flame.” photo Deanna Mitchener













Remember to drop off your
donations for the
EDSON FOOD BANK

at Independent Grocer, Sobeys
or the Edson Food Bank

Marlo Gallant with Core Child Care Society was seen playing with some Trisha Thurner with the Edson and District Public Library was busy talking
The Food Bank will be open two messy goo during the 8 annual KidFest held at Ecole Pine Grove Middle with families about what the Library has to offer during the 8 annual KidFest
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Thursday evenings, School on January 11. photo Deanna Mitchener on January 11. photo Deanna Mitchener
the second and last Thursday of the
Month 6:45-8:00 pm.
Open regular hours every Tuesday
from 9-11 am.




780-723-1350

Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Food Bank located at
4511 5th Ave., Edson

Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor





Remember to drop off your
donations for the
EDSON FOOD BANK The 8 annual KidFest, hosted by the Edson and Area Early Childhood Matters Coalition, was held at Ecole Pine Grove Middle School on January 11. The
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at Independent Grocer, Sobeys event gave families with preschool-aged children the opportunity to learn about the services available in the local area. photo Deanna Mitchener
or the Edson Food Bank

The Food Bank will be open two Thursday evenings,
the second and last Thursday of the Month
6:45-8:00 pm.
Open regular hours every Tuesday from
9-11 am.
780-723-1350
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson
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