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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.
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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. DON’S Also a big THANK YOU to LAWN & GARDEN • Educational Financing • Student Advantage Accts Taking Bookings for everyone who came out and played. • Student Mastercard And So Much More! Fall Packages The Tournament was once again a tremendous success Al’s Hot Shot & Trucking Integra Tire Stafford Plumbing Armstrong’s 1908 Investors Group (Doug Stalco Insurance We can help answer Call for a FREE ESTIMATE Art Melin (Connect Realty) Morgan) Star News/Star Press how many loads of dirty ! ! Auto Graphix JAWS Contracting St Amand’s Contracting your questions and Serving Wainwright, Battle River Electric JAWS Safety Services Sunhaven Farms laundry more with our Irma & Surrounding areas Battle River Implements Lakeland Communications The Brick Wainwright Les Sinclair FDQ,ÀW Baker Hughes Tip’s Electrical Ltd. in my suitcase STUDENT ADVANTAGE Bumper to Bumper Meatco Tip’s Touchless Car Wash MNP Lloydminster when I go home PROGRAM Butch Fischer Tri-Ag Implements on spring break? Cervus Equipment Norris Ford Wain-Alta Motors ROSE Cutting Edge Ventures Nortrux Mack/Sundown Wayside Petroleum compliments of Denwood Motors Oil & Water Wainwright Autobody Wainwright OJ’s Leisure Products Rose Don’s Speed Parts Wainwright Dental Care to you Flower Cart Doug’s Well Service Olson Construction Wainwright Eyecare Dr. Bev Brilz Perkins Farms Wainwright Financial Group Electra Welding Pro Strata Wainwright Golf Club & Staff Encompass Credit Union Pro Trade Plumbing Wainwright Liquor & Cold Greg & Rob at the Eyes In Town Rainbow Of Hope For Beer Battle River Lodge Children for always being so willing to help a Fitzgerald Aggregates Inc. Wainwright Lumber Remax - Chad Lawson senior with absolutely anything. Fort Garry Industries Ltd. Wainwright Jewellers Ron’s Vacuum Services Ltd. Fountain Tire Wainwright Wainwright Value Drug Mart Royal Lepage - Val Moroz G & J Bishop Heating & Willerton Ski-Doo Cooling Ryker Oilfield Hauling Ltd. 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. I realize it is more compli- yet extend out into the appears in hundreds of pick up boxes cated than it looks. The hands on booths parking lot and groups around the field. The first thing I look at are now all taken so I wander off think- of people are walking is the quality of the printing. Not bad, ing I will come back and give it a try toward it so I speed up but I conclude we do a better job. The pa- later. I never do. a bit. It seems everyone per is packed with the events that hap- I get a text that my laundry is done. here knows the deal. pened yesterday and what will be hap- By now it is almost noon and I have Several cell phones are pening today. just scratched the surface of the things I plugged into an outside There is an air show every day from want to see and do. Attendees take part in a wing construction workshop. outlet and I add mine 2-6 pm however Oshkosh is more than I cut through the air conditioned Fed- to the pack. People in an air show. eral building and walk past the long the line come in groups There are a group of eleven open sided lineups at the fast food offerings down ed I did not get to talk to them more. My and the lady directing traffic at the door buildings each one with about a hun- to the central Boeing Plaza where a lot tent shudders in the prop wash as they keeps asking how many in each party. dred chairs and hour long live presen- of the active military planes are on dis- taxi away and I try to drift back to sleep. She is watching the seating carefully. tations going on simultaneously. Today play. A monster C5 Galaxy is centre stage Finally I give up. I struggle to get This is a small cafe with six small booths, at this time slot I can choose from the today and people are lined up to walk dressed in fresh clothes while laying four small tables each seating four and following: When to Tear Down Your En- through it. Versions of this plane cost down. I have been wearing the same a counter that will seat another six. It is gine; Confessions of An Air Traffic Con- between $100 million and $262 million clothes for the past three days and it feels packed and the four waitresses are hus- troller; I’m a Pilot, Not a Meteorologist; each. good to have clean clothes. I am hungry tling in the chaos. People leaving tell Buying Your First Aerobatic Airplane: It is hot and I am looking for a place and plan to go to my favorite place, La those waiting it is worth the wait. The When Free is too Much; Demythifying out of the sun. I sit in on a fatal flight Sure’s for breakfast. lady calls out is there is a single? I am at Stall/Angle Of Attack; Transcontinental crash case study presented by the flight Due to space in the plane I only packed the back of the line and don’t see anyone Speed Records; Fabric Covering; Spark saftey officer of AOPA the American two pairs of jeans, a pair of shorts and a putting up their hand, so I volunteer and Plug Design and Maintenance; Decision Owner and Pilots Association. It makes couple of shirts. I stuff dirty socks, under- am invited to a table with a dad and two Making in Crisis. All this before 10 am. me appalled and angry. wear, jeans and shirts into the black bag sons who flew in from Texas yesterday. New ones run throughout the day and to be continued my sleeping bag was in and crawl out of my tent. I look to where I heard the aircraft % $ # that woke me up. It is indeed gone, but the tent is still there. 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The MD sent letters to all Fabyan dents in Sedgwick that led the school residents after garbage was dumped administration to cancel the game. in a private field west of the ham- let. The MD reminded residents that these items should be disposed of at an approved landfill site such as the Wainwright Waste to Energy Author- Compiled by Phyllis Holmes from the newspaper archives ity. This authority started charging a [email protected] fee per load to dispose of large items last April. One-Year “History cannot give us a program for No action by the MD was taken in George Bunz has retired after 18 years Ago the future, but it can give us a fuller relation to a letter from K.A. McGechen as superintendent of the Catholic Sept. 7, understanding of ourselves, and of our to Environment Canada and received schools. 2018 common humanity, so that we can bet- by the MD expressing concerns that ter face the future” Robert Penn Warren the conditions at Barnes Lake Pub- Ed and Vicki Anderson win the Low lic Beach are unsafe and unsanitary Net on the day at the Ernie Dupre and recommending that the use of tournament. the lake should be reserved for cabin owners only. Wainwright Town Council votes in favor of accepting the Green For Life (GFL) rate increase of $0.40 per unit Forty per month for the blue bag program. Years Ago The Wainwright and District Cham- Sept. 5, Ten Years ber of Commerce welcomes their new 1979 Ago executive director, Alex Bolanos. Twenty Sept. 4, The Red Deer Rebels and the Leth- Years Ago 2009 bridge Hurricanes are set for a pre- Sept. 8, season battle at the Peace Memorial 1999 Multiplex on Saturday. Funds raised Chamber from the game will go towards sup- of Commerce projects for the year porting the Wainwright Jr. ‘B’ Bisons, include the province’s 75th anniver- the Wainwright Rustlers, Wainwright sary next year. Mayor Norm Coleman expresses Minor Hockey and Wainwright Kid- The Hospital Board recognizes frustration at town council in relation Sport. Pheme Hunka’s fifteen years of hair- Mold found behind blackboards at to issues including problems with the The Wainwright Peewee Guard Dogs dressing services to the patients of the Blessed Sacrament School postponed town’s traffic counter, no crosswalk football team lost 58-6 to the Lloyd- Wainwright Auxiliary Hospital. the first day of class for grades one to in place across 27th Street near Tim minster Colts in the season opener. Horton’s and fire hydrants requiring The Kinette Club of Wainwright is six to allow for clean up and repair of Head coach Tim Valleau acknowl- painting. organizing a babysitter course. water damaged walls. edges the potential of the rookies on The Town of Wainwright and District the team. The MD sets the remuneration for Construction nears completion on parade float earned six first place rib- Members of the Municipal Planning the new car wash in Wainwright on The Wainwright Commandos open bons and one second. Commission and the Development Highway 14 near Dave’s Auto Wreck- the football season with a home loss Appeal Board at $50.00 per diem and ing. The opening game of the Wainwright to the Bonnyville Voyageurs 38-8. 25 cents per mile. The Blair Witch Project is in its last Commandos is postponed as a result week at the Alma Theatre. of a violent hazing incident by stu-
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Roosevelt once said, “Democ- Circulation 4,590 Published by 1027 - 3 Ave., Wainwright, AB T9W 1T6 Ph: 780-842-4465 Fax: 780-842-2760 website: www.starnews.ca Just Looking Around 2008 WINNER 2009 WINNER Roger Holmes Patrick Moroz Sherry Schatz Zak McLachlan Publisher Associate Publisher Sales & Promotion Editor [email protected] & Sales Manager [email protected] [email protected] The Rotary Club is hosting an NHL Students are back to school for the [email protected] Alumni CT Scanner Fundraiser 2019-20 school season. Remember Night on Saturday, September 14. school zones are now 30 km/h in Gale Aykroyd Barb Tywoniuk Carrie Phyllis Holmes Financial Accts & Graphics Baumgartner Projects The night will feature Jamie Ma- Wainwright from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 Administrator [email protected] Graphic Design [email protected] coun, Marty McSorely and Theo p.m. from Monday to Friday. 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No injuries. lent Facebook account opened in the RCMP and is put together by a repre- Lake. Farmer attended and rounded Collision report completed. complainant’s name. No suspects. sentative of both organizations. up the cows back onto his property. » 7:30 p.m. – Complaint of mischief. » 1:00 p.m. – Complaint of an alterca- No further issues. August 19-25 Complainant advised the lock on a tion between two females. Members 12:40 p.m. – Driver pulling into the dumpster was cut off. No suspects. later determined one female hit an- Zak McLachlan with files from » Sgt. Wes Bensmiller pumps at the No Frills gas station » 11:45 p.m. – Complaint of mischief. other with a shovel, causing injuries. struck a vehicle. Minor damage. No Complainant advised unknown Female was later located, arrested 7KHUHZHUHFRPSODLQWVLQFLGHQWVÀYH injuries. Collision report completed. individuals were seen trying to re- and charged with assault. Female deer-related incidents, three ‘not a police » 5:10 p.m. – Report of a stolen vehi- move a wooden covering off the was released on court compelling PDWWHUV·ÀYHIDOVH FDOOVÀYHFDVHV cle in Wainwright. Members subse- window of an abandoned house. documents. RIIDLOXUHWRDSSHDUDQGWZRIDOVHDODUPV quently located the vehicle. One male Patrols were made, but no suspects » 2:00 p.m. – Complaint of a found ZHUHUHSRUWHGGXULQJWKHZHHN attempted to flee from the vehicle, but were located. No damage was ob- hand grenade at a business in Wain- he was arrested by police. Male was served to the residence. wright. Members attended and in- August 19 charged for possession of stolen prop- vestigated the matter. Members erty and was later released on court August 23 determined the hand grenade was » 1:15 a.m. – Complaint of a vehicle compelling documents. » 1:30 a.m. – Complaint of a possible actually a lighter. taken without consent. Members at- impaired driver. Members made pa- tended and mediated the situation. » 2:05 p.m. – Complaint of a male August 21 trols and located the vehicle and No charges considered. possible impaired by alcohol driv- » 2:45 a.m. – Complaint of a vehicle determined the driver was not im- ing away from a business. No license 9:15 a.m. – Complaint of a theft from » operating without insurance. Mem- paired. plate was obtained. Members made an oilfield site north of Wainwright. bers made patrols and located the » 2:45 a.m. – Members on routine pa- patrols, but they could not locate A water pump and a laptop were sto- vehicle. Driver was charged and re- trol performed a traffic stop on a vehi- the vehicle. No other complaints re- len. No suspects at this time. ceived a summons for a court date. cle for being in contravention of the ceived. » 10:30 a.m. – Report of a two-vehicle » 8:00 a.m. – Request to assist Edmon- Traffic Safety Act. Members observed » 8:45 p.m. – Members on routine pa- collision at the intersection of 8th ton Police Services to locate a stolen cannabis in plain sight within reach trol observed a female in Wainwright Avenue and 18th Street. Complain- vehicle which was believed to be in of the vehicle. Driver was issued a who was wanted on outstanding ant stopped at the stop sign and was the Chauvin area. Vehicle had been $115 violation ticket. warrants. Female was also found to rear ended by another vehicle. No stolen form the Edmonton Interna- » 3:50 a.m. – Complaint of a secu- be in possession of a substance be- injuries reported. Damage to both ve- tional Airport. Members located the rity alarm going off at Burger Baron. lieved to be methamphetamine. Fe- hicles. Collision report completed. vehicle, which was later returned to Members attended and found a win- male was arrested and later released » 1:30 p.m. – Complaint of a possible its registered owner. dow open. No persons were found on court compelling documents. impaired driver on Highway 17 » 9:40 a.m. – Complaint of a theft of inside the building, and nothing ap- southbound. Complainant advised a two side-by-sides from the Chauvin peared to be stolen. August 25 Jeep was speeding and swerving all area. Vehicles added to police da- » 10:00 a.m. – CN Police report a truck » 1:40 a.m. – Complainant advised over the road. Members made patrols, tabase as stolen. No suspects at this went through a railway crossing he observed two people using what but they could not locate the vehicle. time. at Highway 610 and Highway 899 looked like a rifle behind Walmart. » 4:18 p.m. – Members on routine » 1:00 p.m. – Complaint of a stolen while the gates were down, causing Members made patrols and located patrol on Highway 14 west of Wain- trailer along with a fuel tank and damage. No suspects at this time. the suspects, who were found to be wright performed a traffic stop on a shooting a pellet gun. One male was pump. Theft occurred on a property » 12:30 p.m. – Members on routine vehicle for speeding. Driver was is- wanted on outstanding warrants. east of Wainwright. No suspects at patrol observed a female wanted on sued a $167 violation ticket. Male was arrested and sent to re- this time. Trailer added to police da- outstanding warrants. The female tabase as stolen. mand in Edmonton. August 20 was arrested. Upon search of her » 1:30 p.m. – Complaint of an attempt- person after arrest, members found » 12:00 p.m. – Complaint of a theft 12:20 a.m. – Complaint of a domes- » ed break and enter. Complainant ad- methamphetamine on her person. from a vehicle. Complainant advised tic assault. One female was arrested vised the back door to a church in Female was charged and released on her wallet was stolen from a vehicle and later released on court compel- Wainwright had been found open. court compelling documents. overnight. Credit card had been used ling documents. at various locations in Wainwright Unable to determine the cause. » 3:20 p.m. – Members on routine pa- » 7:00 a.m. – Complaint of a female since the theft. Matter is still under » 6:30 p.m. – Two 911 calls from a du- trol observed an individual operat- breaching a no contact order. Mem- investigation. plex in Wainwright. Further inves- ing a motor vehicle without a valid bers investigated the matter and later tigation determined the house was driver’s license. Driver was issued a » 3:10 p.m. – Complaint of an un- charged the female, but here where- having electrical malfunctions. No $310 violation ticket. wanted customer at a business in abouts are unknown at this time. emergency. Wainwright. Male was causing a Warrant has been issued for the fe- » 9:20 p.m. – Members on routine pa- disturbance after he was unhappy male’s arrest. trol in Wainwright observed a vehi- with the service. Members made pa- August 22 cle fail to obey a traffic control device. 9:15 a.m. – Complaint of a suspi- trols, but the male had left the busi- » » 4:10 a.m. – Complaint of an individ- Driver was issued a $233 violation cious male in a yard in the area of ness prior to police arrival. No further ual rummaging through a vehicle in ticket. 11th Street and 7th Avenue. Mem- a secure compound. Members made complaints. bers made patrols and located the patrols and located the individual, August 24 » 5:20 p.m. – Complaint of an erratic male, who was found to be on the driver westbound on Highway 14 who was identified as the owner of » 1:50 a.m. – Members on routine pa- property using his brother’s WiFi. the vehicle. Male was working on his trol performed a traffic stop on a ve- towards Wainwright. No license » 9:15 a.m. – Complaint of a golf cart vehicle in the compound. Nothing hicle for the driver operating a motor plate was obtained. Members made stolen from the Irma Golf Course. suspicious. vehicle without a valid driver’s li- patrols, but they could not locate the vehicle. Cart VIN has been added to police » 10:40 a.m. – Complainant advised cense. Driver was issued a $310 viola- database as stolen. No suspects at this while pulling into a driveway, they tion ticket. time. swerved to avoid a skunk. Driver WAINWRIGHT PHOTO TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT What happens when you don’t advertise? LOCATIONS FOR NEXT WEEK: SEPTEMBER 7 - 8 AVE @/NEAR SPLASH PARK 8 - 10A ST @/NEAR 13 AVE 9 - 8 AVE @ 27 ST 10 - 6 ST @/NEAR WAINWRIGHT HIGH SCHOOL 11 - 14 ST @ 1 AVE Very little. 12 - 10 ST @/NEAR WAINWRIGHT 13 - 18 ST @/NEAR 11 AVE News Media Canada Additional locations may be photo enforced on the above dates. Photo enforcement may not operate on all dates listed above. Médias d’Info Canada For more information call 780-842-1691 8 EDGE | Wainwright, AB | September 6, 2019 Gears 5 Rod Oracheski zenegger movie from the 80’s’ vibe, Game Guru Gears has always had a strong base story underlying it all. Each game has layered in some complexity to ears 5 – for this outing the series the narrative, and Gears 5 takes it to Geschews the ‘of War’ moniker it’s another level entirely as it explores used since the original launched in the origins of the Locust and the vari- 2006 – is a redemption story, though ous offshoots of the species. perhaps not exactly the story you Gamers – playing solo, or with up expect going into it, and is an absolute to two friends – will explore those blast from start to finish. origins across a wide array of environ- Players control a couple of charac- ments, including lush jungles, frozen ters through the story, starting with expanses of ice and snow, and the JD Fenix, son of series staple Mar- blowing red sands of a desert. Gears 5 cus Fenix, before moving on to Kait is somehow the best looking the series Diaz, an Outsider whose heritage is has ever been while also sporting eas- called into question and explored in ily the largest maps, and they’re loca- the game’s early acts. The writing here tions that are open to exploration like Gears 5 offers wide open vistas to explore, but rest assured faithful fans, Xbox One X is the best the series has seen thus they’ve never been before. the bulk of the game is set in the classic closed off areas where you pop screenshot far, moving away from the “dude- Don’t worry, series purists, the out from cover to pop heads. bro” action movie dialog and injecting bulk of the game is still the tense some real character-building back- arena-style ‘hide behind cover and to traverse. Driving the all-new Skiff in these open world areas, players can and-forth into the scenes. pop heads’ gameplay you’re familiar vehicle, which can carry multiple choose to go straight to the next story It’s one area the series was lacking, with, but between those sections is an people as well as store extra weapons, objectives or carry out secondary mis- as despite that ‘could be a Schwar- open – albeit mostly empty – world sions that pop up along the way. While you’re free to ignore these side missions it’s not a bad idea to knock them out when you get the chance as they reward you with CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY major upgrades for JACK, your robotic companion. 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EDGE | Wainwright, AB | September 6, 2019 9 Lost Quilt Is Returned to Irma Submitted article On Monday, August 19 Jenn was at dressed to Shane at General Delivery, It is good to know that the “borrow- Irma Ag. Society the Irma Post Office and received no- Irma. The box had been mailed at Red er” chose to do the right thing and re- tification that there was a parcel ad- Deer and inside was a brief apology turn it. The Irma Agricultural Society note; apparently the individual had appreciates all the concern from ev- beautiful, hand-stitched king- been cold. It is believed that the own- eryone. Thankfully, the mystery has size quilt that was taken from the A ers’ names were mentioned in com- a happy ending and the sentimental Irma Fair exhibits in the late hours ments on the Facebook posts so the wedding present has been returned to of August 2 or early hours of August individual(s) knew who to return it to. the rightful owners. 3 has been returned anonymously to the owners through Canada Post. The Irma Agricultural Society which hosts the fair each summer in conjunction with Irma Days noticed the quilt was missing after lunch time on August 3. The Wainwright RCMP detachment was notified and 2 Facebook posts The ffer were made and shared hundreds of times across North America. by encompass This quilt was handmade by Mrs. Aletha Tomlinson for her grandson Shane and his wife Jenn for their wed- “It’s The Offer you can’t refuse” ding this past February. 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Their next game will be Friday, September 13, against the Lloydminster Comp Barons. game of the 2019 fall season, taking on the Bonnyville Voyageurs at Walsh to find the end zone a couple times. first offensive possession of the game. the strong defensive effort they dis- Field in Bonnyville. But the Voyageurs’ depth took over, as But Wainwright gave the ball right played all evening long. The Commandos had a tough task they handed the Commandos a 36-14 back on a fumble a couple plays later The Commandos will have plenty of ahead of them, traveling with only 17 loss to begin the season. leading to Bonnyville’s first score on time to review their performance and players to take on one of the tougher The Commandos started the game the night. prepare for their next opponent, as the teams in the Wheatland Football on the right foot, with defensive back The Commandos struggled to move team is scheduled for a bye week in League. Jace Sanders intercepting a pass on the the ball throughout the remainder of Week 2 of the season. Their next game Although the short bench made for first drive of the game to put the Com- the first half, as the Voyageurs’ defence is slated for Friday, September 13, in a daunting matchup, the Commandos mandos in good field position for their forced plenty of pressure in the back- Lloydminster against the Lloydmin- played their hearts out and managed field with a number of blitzes from all ster Comp Barons. The Commandos over the field. But Wainwright’s de- will have to wait until Friday, Sep- fence also did their part, picking up a tember 20, for their first home game of handful of sacks and tackles for a loss the season when they host the West- and forcing a turnover on downs deep lock Thunderbirds. in their own territory. The Commandos are still looking The team’s first score of the sea- for more players to fill out their roster son came from the defensive side of for the 2019 season. Players of all sizes the ball, as Blake Dean scooped up a and athletic abilities are welcome to fumble and took it to the house for a join the team. touchdown. The Commandos practice at the The Commandos’ second and final Wainwright High School football field score of the game didn’t come until on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs- later in the second half when quarter- day evenings from 6:00 = 8:30 p.m. back Nolan Tower used his legs to find Any players interested in joining the endzone for his first touchdown of the team can stop by practice or visit the season. www.wainwrightminorfootball.com All in all, the Commandos put forth for more information on how to regis- a valiant effort given the size of their ter and become a Commandos football The Commandos battled the Bonnyville Voyageurs with a short roster, Photo: Zak McLachlan roster. The talent and experience of player. but they put up a good fight in the 36-14 loss to kick off the 2019 football many of the Commandos players, EDGE season. both rookies and veterans, showed in ATHLETE of the week Proudly Sponsored by Nolan Tower The Wainwright EDGE is pleased to announce Nolan Tower as this week’s Athlete of the Week. MOTORS Nolan played well in a tough matchup and scored the 2110 - 15 Ave. Wainwright, AB T9W 1L2 first offensive touchdown of the season for the Wain- wright Commandos high school football team this past 780-842-4471 Friday in Bonnyville. 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Pictured above, Arthurs, middle, 780-385-5180 Irma, AB presented Wainwright Golf Club general manager Jamie Hodge, left, and President of the an EDGE 4-pack Board of Directors Barry Gosselin, right, with the brand new piece of machinery. ROTARY NHL A perfect hand at Prairie Rose Centre CT SCANNER FUFUNDRAISERNDRAISER UPDATE SEPTEMBER 14, 2019 Spend an evening with Aimee Barber couldn’t believe her eyes when Marty McSorley, Theo Fleury Gord Knight dealt her a rare perfect 29 hand and Jamie Macoun. during their afternoon cribbage game on Friday, Meal followed by Hot Stove. August 23 at the Prairie Rose Centre. Prairie Rose has various activities on a daily basis for local residents in the Wainwright area. For a full schedule of activiites, check the list of activities on the east side of the building on 2nd Avenue or stop by their Open House on September 28 from &10 6/+5517610$+&&+0)10# 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. HUNT WITH MARTY MCSORLEY. The Prairie Rose Centre offers yearly memberships Elk (400 inch) Hunting trip by Turtleford Saskatch- to those 50 years of age or older for just $25 per year. Those 35 and older who wish to participate ljʥƃȶɥɨɁʤȈǁljǁƹʰ9ƃƺȟ:ɁʍȶɽɨʰÝʍɽˎɽɽljɨɰȈȶƺȢʍǁljɰ in activities at the Prairie Rose Centre can take part travel from Wainwright, four nights accommoda- by paying the drop in rates for each activity. tions, three days of hunting, food and beverages For more information on activities at the Prarie included. Use of assortment of guns. Rose Centre such as card games, board games, Game preparation. Hunt is available in floor curling and more, contact Gord Knight at 780-842-8602. November/December 2019. Value of trip is $12,000. CONTACT: Can’t attend? No Problem! Barry Hall (780) 806-3011 or We are accepting phone bids for Arthur Schwentner (780) 842-8290 Submitted photo this item only. 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For example, if you are employers about a teacher outside of Alberta you qualify this and give ad- as a Child Development Supervisor, he Wainwright Military Family vanced notice to in which case you are certified to be TResource Centre makes every effort their departure, the Director of a Childcare Centre and to strengthen family life and promote leaving time for receive the Alberta Childcare wage conditions that foster the well-being of them to train the in- top-up. This process of obtaining your the entire military community. This se- coming employee. professional equivalency can be con- ries aims to share the vision and goals It’s hard to overlook fusing, however our Employment Ser- of our Centre with the community. contribute to the work place. the benefits of hiring a Military spouse vices are here to help. The WMFRC feels very strongly “It’s unfortunate that employers when you stop worrying about how For more information swing by our about the benefits of Military Spouses are sometimes hesitant toward hiring long it will be until they leave. They are office Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm and dependants in the workplace, and a military spouse because they will here now; confident, capable and resil- (open during lunch hour), call 780- strives to help spouses and dependants eventually get posted and leave. But ient.” she adds. 842-1363 Ext. 1253 or email transition@ with their employment goals. 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Adults: $12 Children 10 $ under: $6, Pre-school: Free. (AD#55726) 7 & 8 Indigenous and local culture featured at Mistahiya Retreat Centre. 9am - 8pm in honour of the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards. Food concession. Free camping (unserviced) Saturday. Tickets on site: Adult: 20$ Youth 10$. Sunday: historic tour by donation. FB page. Battleriverarts.ca. (AD#55798) ANNOUNCEMENTS 14 Elks Annual Ladder Ball Tournament $1000 first prize. Registration 10am, 1pm start. For more info or Why knot join cadets this fall!. 140 Cayuga Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Corp, Age 12-18 or 2018 Cdr Owen to register call or see Jay at Wainwright Liquor & cold Beer store 780-842-5752 (AD#55785 Robertson Navy League Cadet Corp Age 9-12. Wednesday nights at 6:15pm in B627 on base. Registration begins 21 50s/60s Greasers Night Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, Royal Canadian Legion, 1030 2 Ave. Doors open September 4. for more information please call 780-842-1363 local 1398 for Sea Cadets or 506-650-4632 for Navy 4:30pm, Bar opens @ 5pm, Dinner & Dance to follow, featuring Sweet Soundz DJ. Tickets $25 - Supper in- League Cadets. (AD#55758) cluded. For tickets: Royal Canadian Legion 780-842-4223, Investors Group (Hwy Location) or Co-op Home Theatre 75 presents MAMMA MIA!! Shows December 5, 6, 7, 10, & 12. Lunch & Show December 8. Dinner, & Agro Centre. For more information contact Dolly Brooks 780-842-3446. All proceeds to the Wainwright Show & Dance December 13 & 14, 2019. Watch for tickets to be on sale the beginning of October at Armstrong’s & District Community Health Foundation CT Scanner Project. (AD#55386) Clothing and Sports. For more information please call Shelley at 780-806-3422 or Bev at 780-806-1834. (AD#55841) 29 The Wainwright Elks Royal Purple Sunday Brunches will take place the last Sunday of the Month. Excellent variety for a wonderful Sunday morning out. 9:00am-1:00pm. Age 5-10 $6, 11 and up $12.50 (Ad#55678) STAR NEWS INC. 1027 3RD AVE. TEL: (780) 842 -4465 FAX: (780) 842 -2760 EMAIL: [email protected] 16 EDGE | Wainwright, AB | September 6, 2019 Join us at Thursday, Sept 12 for our Annual Anniversary Celebration! ONE DAY ONLY! 40% OFF Featured Frame Line With ninety years of experience and an emphasis on elegance, Lafont frames are made in France and makes Parisian chic fashion accessible to Wainwright and surrounding communities. TONS OF including our GRAND PRIZE, an Apple Watch! DOOR PRIZES TO BE WON! Drinks and snacks provided. 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