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Page 13 The 71st annual Hardisty Rodeo drew some big crowds at the Hardisty Rodeo Grounds this past weekend thanks to some exciting rodeo events such as Photo: Zak McLachlan the wild horse races. Pictured above, the Wasylciw boys from Ranfurly, Alberta registered a qualifying ride during Sunday’s event to take fi rst place at Hardisty Rodeo once again. 2019 Fall Dyed Diesel Delivery Program Fuelling Our Community Where and when you need it So Much More Than Just a Cardlock. Cornerstone Starting July 1st, order your Premium Summer Dyed Diesel Fuel and Sign up for Cardlock account & enter to win a chance don’t pay until October! for $1000 FUEL CREDIT. 780-853-4337 OR 780-645-3351 SIGN UP TODAY AT CORNERSTONEFUEL.CA cornerstonecoop.ca 2 EDGE | Wainwright, AB | July 26, 2019 Taste of Wainwright packs the PMM Zak McLachlan of Wainwright attendees had plenty on hand playing all the [email protected] of wares to sample throughout the hits to keep the crowd up- evening. beat. A couple impromptu The green arena of the PMM fea- dance parties even broke or the first time, the Wainwright tured numerous food vendors with out in the green arena Downtown Business Community’s F taste treats ranging from ice cream to throughout the evening. (DBC) Taste of Wainwright was moved chicken satay skewers to pork elote All in all, the evening indoors this year thanks to a dark and cups to brisket, pizza, burgers and ev- was a success despite the stormy day in Wainwright. erything in between. weather. With a perfect But that didn’t slow down the In the blue arena, dozens of liquor backup plan in place, the crowds, as both arenas of the PMM vendors lined the arena for the Wain- DBC was able to put on were packed throughout the evening. wright Liquor and Cold Beer Tasting another well-attended When the doors officially opened at Patio. All types of vendors from small Taste of Wainwright to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, crowds craft distilleries to elite wineries and highlight all the great flocked to the arena to check out all big name breweries were on hand food and drink options the delicious food and cold drinks this to provide samples of their drinks of here in Wainwright and year’s Taste of Wainwright had to of- choice to all who were thirsty. the surrounding area. fer. With 14 different food vendors Denim & Diamonds DJ Service was EDGE and dozens of liquor vendors, Taste The Taste of Wainwright was moved indoors this year, but the dreary weather outside didn’t stop thousands of people from taking part in the annual event. Pictured left, the food vendors’ side of the event in the green arena was packed throughout the evening, while the Wain- wright Liquor and Cold Beer tasting patio, right, filled the blue arena. With plenty of tasty food and drinks to try throughout the evening, everybody in attendance seemed to have a geat night. Photos: Zak McLachlan PUBLIC NOTICE 1 in 4 children M.D. OF PROVOST NO. 52 TAKE NOTICE THAT A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT HAS have a vision BEEN APPROVED AS FOLLOWS: Back To School PERMIT NO. 1809 problem APPLICANT: Tanner Sather Start the LOCATION: S.E. 9-41-07-W4M EYE EXAMS House school year APPROVAL SHALL COME INTO EFFECT WITHIN 15 DAYS OF THIS NOTICE. ANY APPEAL TO THE ABOVE SHALL BE MADE WITHIN 14 DAYS TO THIS OFFICE IN CALL TO BOOK YOUR CHILD’S with clear WRITING. vision! DATED: July 23rd, 2019 EYE EXAM TODAY! Bob Hawriliuk Assistant Development Officer TarpThe Maker Celebrating 50yrs in Business Custom made craftmanship • Boat Covers • RV awnings & enclosures • Truck tarps • Windshield covers • Roll ups • Commercial awnings • Hunter Tents • Insulated wraps • Banners • Quality material only • Repairs • You want it, we make it! • Shoe Repair Dr. Shmyla Chaudhery, O.D. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00am - 5:30pm 617 10 Street (Across from 711) Wessels in Mannville 780-763-3789 Open Late Thurs. til 7:30pm Wainwright, AB T9W 1P2 Ph: 780-842-4224 Website: www.eyesintown.ca EDGE | Wainwright, AB | July 26, 2019 3 Emergency Services Open House gives residents chance to look beyond the badge Zak McLachlan The RCMP and Military Po- [email protected] lice had a number of vehicles on site for visitors to check out, and many local children he Wainwright RCMP hosted an who stopped by were excited TEmergency Services Open House to have a seat in the police ve- in the parking lot between the Wain- hicles. Local police also had wright RCMP Detachment and the plenty of gear on display in- Wainwright Fire Hall on Saturday, cluding weapons, radar guns, July 20. The local RCMP were joined bullet proof vests and more. by Wainwright Fire & Rescue, lo- Wainwright Fire & Rescue cal EMS, Citizens On Patrol and the had the barbecue going all Wainwright Military Police for the afternoon, cooking up burg- afternoon. ers for hungry visitors. They The Wainwright RCMP and Military Police had plenty of vehicles and police Photos: Zak McLachlan equipment on display at the Emergency Services Open House on Saturday afternoon. A number of local residents stopped also had a number of vehi- by for a barbecue lunch and a visit cles on display and showed with the local emergency services at some local children around an event which gave them a chance to the fire hall. for visitors to check out. It turned out to be a beautiful after- take a deeper look into the duties of first Local EMS were also in attendance Citizens On Patrol were on hand giv- noon to visit the local emergency ser- responders in the community. with an ambulance on scene and open ing out some goodies to the children vices as the community got to know and information to adults on what COPS their local first responders. does and how they can get involved. EDGE All types of emer- gency services mem- bers were on hand for the Open House on Saturday. Pictured far left, Advanced Care Para- medic Kristy Lemieux shows young Marek Bullard around the ambulance. Pictured left, Zach Bensmiller mans the barbecue. Pictured right, the Citizens on Patrol and MADD crew show visi- tors how they support emergency services. In the Blink of an Eye Local School Class Supply Lists Available. Shop, or let us do that for you! Summer will be Over! 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Of Avices (AHS) is re- tect themselves drome (formerly known as West Nile all of these cases, 458 were non-neuro- minding Albertans to take precautions from West Nile virus: fever) or the more serious West Nile logical syndrome.