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Football season is in full swing Page 10 The Wainwright Commandos kicked off their regular season at Walsh Field in Bonnyville last Friday with a 36-14 loss to the hands of the Bonnyville Photo: Zak McLachlan Voyageurs. The Commandos have a bye week this weekend, with their next game scheduled for Friday, September 13, in Lloydminster. The Commandos’ fi rst home game will be Friday, September 20, against the Westlock Thunderbirds. “We love to make you smile” $FFHSWLQJ1HZ3DWLHQWV! Dr. Nordstrom (780) 842-6838 Dr. Jacob Dr. Radasic 2 EDGE | Wainwright, AB | September 6, 2019 Students head back to school Students in Wainwright and the surrounding communities began the new school year on Tuesday, Septem- ber 3. Wainwright Fire & Rescue lined Main Street on Tuesday morning, pictured left, to remind motorists to slow down as students walked to school on the first day. Pictured above, Wainwright High School welcomed dozens of new Grade 7 students to the school on Tuesday morning for their first taste of the high school experience. Pictured right, Wainwright Elementa- ry School students began their school year by getting to know their new teachers and having some fun in the gymnasium as they get back in the school year groove. Submitted photos Lakeland College Wainwright Administrative Professional Program cancelled Submitted article to be offered in the evenings and week- tance of this program in their hir- Carley Herbert and Claudinei Saunders-Cruz ends in Wainwright in order to ac- ing practices. Extensive advertis- commodate students with jobs, family ing in the newspaper, social media commitments etc. The result for Wain- and in local area schools was done. ainwright Economic Develop- wright students would be an Admin- Twelve students were required in or- nomic Development and Wainwright ment and Wainwright Adult W istrative Professional certificate from der to have the program run in Wain- Adult Learning are asking the commu- Learning partnered with Lakeland Lakeland College. wright. Although 12 students applied, nity for their feedback on post-second- College earlier this year to bring their There were 2 information sessions 4 of those students withdrew prior to ary needs for Wainwright and area. If Administrative Professional program conducted on March 6th and May 29th the August 12th deadline leaving the you have thoughts and ideas on what to Wainwright. This program is a full- in the community. These Informa- program short of applicants. Lakeland kind of courses or programs could be of- time day-time certificate program in tion Session provided details by Lake- College made the decision to cancel the fered, delivery methods etc. please con- Lloydminster but was being modified land College on the course, admission program due to low enrollment on Au- tact Carley Herbert at 780.842.3381 or requirements, gust 13th. [email protected] or Claudinei financing etc. Lo- Lakeland has successfully offered 2 Saunders-Cruz at 780.842.3455 or clau- THE WAINWRIGHT ROTARY CLUB cal employers also Health Care Aide programs and 1 Ac- [email protected]. would like to thank the following Businesses attended to talk counting Technician program in Wain- and Supporters of the about the impor- wright since 2016. Wainwright Eco- TH 13 Annual Rotary Hole in One Golf Tournament. 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If you know someone Gibson’s Home Hardware Skinner & Sons Auto Repair who deserves Hall & Company recognition, Hi-Way Service (Mike Legace) call The EDGE at: 780-842-4465 High Street Insurance Wainwright Branch | 780.842.3391 | encompasscu.ca EDGE | Wainwright, AB | September 6, 2019 3 Kilo Oscar Sierra Hotel Roger Holmes Around the back of the shower unit are The dad runs a small Chapter 6 sinks with hot and cold running water oil field service com- and mirrors where people shave and pany and we talk fly- comb or blow dry their hair. ing, hunting (of which t is 6 am Tuesday July 23, 2019. It is a clear fresh morning and the I know nothing) and I I am asleep in my small tent pitched world is waking up. I walk towards the the oil industry, which on the grass in the home built camping “hole in the wall” with my laundry. I I can relate to. His area when the engine of the aircraft ten know from past years there is a laun- younger son gets a gi- feet away is started. For a moment I don’t dromat near the restaurant with great ant plate of blueberry La Sure’s is a great spot to get breakfast. Photo: Roger Holmes know what that sound is, where I am, or service. I plan to drop off my laundry pancakes that makes what is going on. Then I remember I am there before breakfast. They open early his eyes pop. I have the Eggs Benedict tomorrow they will all be different. at the world’s greatest aviation event in during the EAA event week. The cheer- and coffee. My bill comes to $8.25. I put In addition to these presentations, Oshkosh, Wisconsin and the couple from ful woman at the counter weighs my $1.75 in the tip jar by the till. Great food, near by there is a group of twelve hands- Switzerland that parked beside us yester- bag and tells me it will be $12.50. I had great conversation and a great atmo- on workshops on sheet metal; fabric cov- day must be leaving. No engine opera- noticed the sign saying they want pay- sphere. This and the reasonable price is ering; TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding; tions are allowed between eight at night ment in advance during this week. She why people walk the distance and line composite (carbon fibre); wood work- and six in the morning. I am disappoint- says it helps speed thing up when they up. I unplug my cell phone on the way ing; gas welding; home aircraft building; get this busy. I give her out and walk across the street back to the where you can just wander in and get my cell number and airport to start the day. hands on experience from welcoming she says she will text On my trek around the far side of the volunteers who have expertise they are me when it is ready, 27/09 runway past what is called “the willing to share. All at not cost. “before noon”. north forty” I admire the sea of aircraft I have never welded anything. I think I walk across the and as I pass by one of the large perma- it is time to learn. I sit through the theo- street to La Sure’s. I see nent shower houses I pick up a copy of ry presentation from Lincoln experts on the line up does not the special EAA daily newspaper that TIG welding.