Edson and Area Visitor Guide 2018/19 by Galloway Station Museum & Travel Centre

EDSON & AREA VISITOR GUIDE

The Heart of the Yellowhead

2018/2019

If life is a highway, make Edson a destination. Visit our Galloway Station Museum & Travel Centre, cool off at the Kinsmen Spray Park, take a dip in the indoor swimming pool, or hit the links with our 18-hole golf course. Whatever you’re looking for, you can find it here in Edson. From our beautiful trail system, mountain biking at Willmore Park, and our 24-diamond ball park, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

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Did you know that Edson’s Airport is certified for aircraft up to a Boeing 737? The Edson Airport is the hub for connecting the world to our region. It’s also the site of many great events in 2018! Watch for details on the upcoming drive in movie, www.edson.ca tailgate sale, aircraft & car show ‘n’ shine, and more! For details on our airport give us a call at (780) 723-4010.

Whether you’re looking to relocate to our community, set up a new business, or just visit, Edson is a place you can do it all! We hope you take the time to get off the highway and really enjoy the many recreational and cultural events and amenities we have to offer. Catch a show at the Red Brick, enjoy one of our many local Slo Pitch Tournaments, or visit some of our great local shops. You can also experience the many Art in the Park events all summer long at RCMP Centennial Park, see a bit of the region’s history at the Galloway Station Museum, soak up some sun at the Spray Park, or get adventurous and explore the great bike and hiking trails at Willmore Park. Not only is Edson a great recreation and arts hub, we also boast a thriving business community. Our diverse economy helps us bear downturns in one or multiple sectors without huge impacts on our community, which has kept us strong for over 100 years! The Town is proud to work with our local Chamber of Commerce to ensure that our business community is provided with the best environment for growth and success. Visit our busy, thriving, and friendly community today to see why Edson is one of the best in the west!

Mayor K M ayor Keevvin Zahar in Zaharaa

Mayor Kevin Zahara

HEART OF THE YELLOWHEAD The next 52 pages will tell you almost everything you need to know about Edson and Yellowhead County, but you won’t really know this magnificent playground we call home until you experience it firsthand. We urge you to use this publication as a guide to discover the multitude of family-friendly events and facilities in the area. Inside, you will see photos of aweinspiring Yellowhead County from the incredible vistas of the Cardinal Divide to the myriad of well-stocked lakes and well travelled trails. The Town of Edson has recreation and cultural opportunities galore! You can learn about a wild western past full of pioneers and explorers, view outstanding local art and try your hand at golf, slo-pitch, skating, skiing and be inspired to hike, bike, ski and play in Edson’s backyard.

FROM THE MAYOR

Welcome to the Town of Edson!

Photo above by Lauren Brown (www.facebook.com/LaurenBrownPhotography1989)

The 2018 Edson and Area Visitor Guide is a publication of the Edson & District Historical Society who holds sole copyright. No part of this publication may be produced without the permission of the publishers. If you have a business or event that is not listed or for additional copies of this guide, please contact the Galloway Station Museum & Travel Centre at 780-723-5696 or email manager@gallowaystationmuseum.com. Cover photograph by Lauren Brown (www.facebook.com/LaurenBrownPhotography1989). www.gallowaystationmuseum.com

EXPERIENCE ... The Galloway Station Museum & Travel Centre The perfect halfway stop between Edmonton and Jasper! • Visit the gift shop for unique, hand-crafted local art. • Talk to the Galloway staff for information on the history of the area and local amenities and attractions. • Take a break, have a coffee and enjoy the RCMP Centennial Park. • Have some time to spare? Visit the Museum and experience a tantalizing glimpse into our region’s natural world and the wild western pioneer life! From bootleggers, trappers, miners & tie hackers, to railroaders and businessmen — explore the lives of the determined settlers who carved a home in Edson out of what was little more than a firm place in the muskeg.

Open year round! Summer Hours:

Open 7 days a week from 9 am to 7 pm (May long weekend to September long weekend)

Fall/Winter Hours: 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday Saturday 10 am to 5 pm

www.gallowaystationmuseum.com 223 - 55th Street Edson

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INSIDE

04 Discover Edson & Area 05 The Early Years 08 What’s Happening 10 Eddie’s Big Run 11 Sasquatch Spotting 15 Rotary Art in the Park 17 Summer Festival 24 Trails 26 Edson Town Map 30 Kinsmen Spray Park

38 Yellowhead County Map 42 Area Camping 44 Day Tripping 48 Where the Wild Things Are

49 Willmore Park 50 Winter Wonderland and much more!

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DISCOVER EDSON & AREA

EDSON TO:

High Level

88 km 105 km 162 km 202 km 233 km 382 km 452 km 495 km 632 km

Fort McMurray 63

High Prairie Grande Prairie

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Slave Lake

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Grande Cache

Athabasca 63

Whitecourt 40

Hinton

Jasper

Edmonton

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EDSON

Cadomin

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Red Deer

Lake Louise Banff

Calgary Brooks 1 2 3

Lethbridge

Medicine Hat

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Edson is a thriving community in the heart of Yellowhead County that has much to offer residents and visitors alike. Located almost exactly between the world-class destinations of Jasper National Park and the City of Edmonton, Edson is a natural, (and welcome!) stopping point for travellers and a retail destination for many surrounding communities. The Town of Edson (population 8148 - 2016 census) is located in the McLeod River Valley, immediately east of the Canadian Rockies foothills at an elevation of 925 m (3035 ft) — near the center of Yellowhead County (population 10995).

Hinton Whitecourt Jasper Edmonton Grande Cache Grande Prairie Banff Calgary Fort McMurray

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The landscape consists of primarily boreal forest with sand hills and muskeg (low-lying bog). Wildlife native to the area include bear, moose, deer, wolf, coyote, fox, rabbit and a wide variety of avian and aquatic life. Twinned Highway 16 (the Yellowhead Highway) runs through Edson and Yellowhead County from east to west. The highest point on the Yellowhead — Obed — is between Edson and Hinton and has an elevation of 1163.9 m (3818.88 ft). The historic Coal Branch can be reached from Edson via Highway 47 to the south. Highway 32 connects Edson and Whitecourt to the north. Background photograph by Cory Copeland

Edson received its first passenger train on August 10,1910. In 1911, the people of Edson placed a request to the Post Master General to have the post office renamed from Heatherwood — a name it had carried for about a year — to Edson, in honour of Edson J. Chamberlain, the then general manager of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. On September 21, 1911, Edson was officially incorporated as a town and by 1912, the population had nearly tripled to a staggering 1,233 people and 32 local businesses.

For all its prosperity, Edson also became a hotbed for unlawful activities that followed many frontier towns. In the spring of 1913, a fire claimed the wholesale liquor store building and another fire consumed the Old Edson Hall. It was a night of destruction that demolished much of Edson’s ‘Red Light’ district. The fire and a later riot would prompt the hiring of the Royal North West Mounted Police to patrol the streets and bring order back to the community. With law and order in place, families came to settle the area, encouraged that they would be safe and protected from the lawlessness following the rail construction.

THE EARLY YEARS

Edson was born of the railway, during the height of transcontinental rail construction heading toward BC. The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTP) was ferrying hundreds of railway workers west and initially it looked as if Wolf Creek would be the established divisional point. However, Wolf Creek fell victim to real estate speculators and the GTP refused to pay their overinflated prices. Instead, the GTP moved the divisional point eight miles west, to the home of modern day Edson.

By 1920, the town had power, water and sewer systems and a telephone switch board. Soon after, Edson had a dentist, hospital, long distance service and improvements made to the postal service, along with better roadways in and out of town. These economic foundations stayed strong throughout Edson’s history and were augmented by an extended forestry industry, trap lines, oil and gas development, coal developments to the south, and dynamic small businesses that continue to flourish in Edson today.

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Parkland Composite High School “The top choice for Edson and area students”

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The park is open late May to early September from 10 am to 8 pm – 7 days a week! Picnic areas, picnic tables and fire pits, a children’s playground, fitness equipment and spray park. Located across the street from the Public Library.

2. Edson Rotary Skate Park

8 GREAT COMMUNITY SPACES

1. Edson Kinsmen Spray Park

The Skate Park features lighted tracks, allowing skaters and riders to use the park until 11 pm.

Located across from RCMP Centennial Park on 54 Street.

3. RCMP Centennial Park Photo by Tracy Te

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This lovely park is home to a T33 Jet, CN Caboose, Eddie the Squirrel, the Galloway Station Museum & Travel Centre, the Edson & District Chamber of Commerce and the pavilion. Public events are held here regularly, such as Rotary Art in the Park. Located between the twinned highways at 55th Street.

4. Walking Trails Edson’s walking trails connect the community with paved and unpaved paths. Check out playgrounds and fitness equipment along the way. Located throughout Edson. See map on page 26.

5. Glenwood Park Glenwood Park offers children’s playgrounds, outdoor hockey arena, ball diamond and bathrooms/change rooms. Park Glen Avenue and 72 Street.

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Willmore Park is truly a park for all seasons! Hiking, biking and running trails with varying degrees of difficulty are surrounded by scenic views of the river valley. Willmore has a day use, group use and overnight camping and tobogganing hill. Located 6 km SW of Edson.

7. Off Leash Dog Park Need a place to let your dog run free? The off leash dog park is the perfect place to take your pup. This fenced off area has a pond, benches and plenty of room to run! Please pick up after your pet. Located south of the railway tracks on the west side of 54th Street.

8. Edson Community Garden Photo by Ann Auria

This lovely garden, located near Doug White Park and the local soccer fields is the perfect place to connect with nature in town. Located at 816 46th Street .

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April-December – Edson Farmer’s Market Edson Friendship Centre 780-723-3480

June 17 – Junior Open Golf Tournament Edson Golf Club www.edsongolfclub.com

July 20 – Rotary Art In the Park RCMP Centennial Park www.edson.ca

May 11-13 – Medicine Lodge Rodeo Halfway between Edson & Hinton on Hwy. 16 www.medicinelodgerodeo.com

June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day Main Street, Edson www.edson.ca

July 21 – Tim Horton’s Ladies Open Edson Golf Club www.edsongolfclub.com

May 15 – Young at Heart Seniors Conference Red Brick Arts Centre www.redbrickartscentre.com

June 21 – Solstice Street Fair Main Street, Edson (780) 725 3684

July 26 – Skate Park Luau Edson Skate Park www.edson.ca

June 23 – Eddie’s Big Run Repsol Place www.edson.ca

July 27-28 – Niton Junction Jamboree 780-795-3996 Trudy / 780-795-3967 Lorna

June 23 – Rosevear Ferry Gala Galloway Station Museum & Travel www.gallowaystationmuseum.com www.yellowheadcounty.ab.ca

July 28 – Rotary Art In the Park RCMP Centennial Park www.edson.ca

May 18 – International Museum Day Galloway Station Museum & Travel Centre www.gallowaystationmuseum.com May 25-27 – Oilmen’s Golf Tournament Edson Golf Club www.edsongolfclub May 19-21 – Bullarama Repsol Place www.facebook.com/Edsonbullarama May 26 – Holy Redeemer Graduation www.holyredeemerhigh.ca June 1-2 – Wildwood Bronc Bustin Wildwood Agricultural Grounds www.wildwoodbroncbustin.com June 8-10 – 1st Annual M. J Memorial Barrel Race Yellowhead Agricultural Society Edson Rodeo Grounds www.yellowheadagsociety.com June 9 – Strawberry Tea & Garage Sale Red Brick Arts Centre www.redbrickartscentre.com June 10 – Parent/Child Golf Tournament Edson Golf Club www.edsongolfclub.com June 16 – Dad-urday FCSS/ParentLink Centre Red Brick Arts Centre 780-723-4403 June 16 – Youth Museum Hop Galloway Station Museum & Travel Centre www.edson.ca

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June 29 – Parkland Composite High School Graduation Edson & District Recreation Complex www.parklandcomposite.ca

July 29 – Cowboy Church (Jamboree) Niton Junction 780-795-3996 Trudy / 780-795-3967 Lorna

July-August – Boys & Girls Club Summer Program Monday-Friday www.bgcedson.com

July-August – Summer Program & Carnival Dates to be announced Red Brick Arts Centre www.redbrickartscentre.com

July 1 – Taste of Edson Art, Crafts, & Food Festival Galloway Station Museum & Travel Centre www.gallowaystationmuseum.com

August 2-6 – Edson Rotary Slo-Pitch Tournament Vision Park, Edson www.EdsonRotary.org

July 1 – Canada Day Celebrations RCMP Centennial Park www.edson.ca

August 4-6 – Peers Gold Dust Daze www.golddustdaze.ca

July 6 – Surf Nerf and Turf Repsol Place www.edson.ca July 8 – Rotary Art In the Park RCMP Centennial Park www.edson.ca July 11-13 – Summer Festival Main Street, Edson www.edsonchamber.com July 17 – Teddy Bear Picnic Millennium Park www.edson.ca

August 4-6 – Rank Mini Pony Canadian Cup Peers www.rankminipony.ca Aug 8 – ParentLink Centre Block Party Millennium Park www.edson.ca August 9 – Drive-In Movie Edson Airport www.edson.ca August 9 – Seniors Open Edson Golf Club www.edsongolfclub.com

September 8 – Rotary Art In the Park RCMP Centennial Park www.edson.ca

November 22-24 – Festival of Trees Red Brick Arts Centre www.redbrickartscentre.com

August 15 – Willmore Park Weiner Roast 6.5km south of the tracks on 63rd Street www.edson.ca

September 22-23 – Ryder Cup Edson Golf Club www.edsongolfclub.com

December 1 – Santa at the Galloway Galloway Station Museum www.gallowaystationmuseum.com

September 28-30 – Culture Days www.edson.ca

December 7 – Santa Claus Parade 6th Avenue, Edson www.edsonchamber.com

August 18 – Edson Tailgate Sale Edson Airport www.edson.ca/.tailgatesale August 18-19 – Local Charity Ball Tournament Vision Park 780-712-1656 August 18-19 – Gelmici’s Men’s Open Golf Tournament Edson Golf Club www.edsongolfclub.com August 19 – Glenwood Graveyard Tour Galloway Station Museum & Travel Centre www.gallowaystationmuseum.com August 24 – Rotary Art In the Park RCMP Centennial Park www.edson.ca August 26 – Aircraft and Automobile Show and Shine Edson Airport 780-723-4010 sams@edson.ca

September 28 – Arts on Fire Galloway Station Museum & Travel Centre www.edson.ca September 29 – The Community Sharing Table Galloway Station Museum www.edson.ca/albertaculturedays October – Miners Tomb Escape Room Dates to be announced Galloway Station Museum & Travel Centre www.gallowaystationmuseum.com October 12 – Edson & District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Gala Edson Legion www.edsonchamber.com October 13 – Harvest Bazaar Red Brick Arts Centre www.redbrickartscentre.com

August 29 – Youth Interagency Outdoor Movie RCMP Centennial Park www.edson.ca

October 14 – Ironman Golf Tournament Edson Golf Club www.edsongolfclub.com

September 1-2 – Edson Hillbilly Demolition Derby & Mud Bog Sok’s Pit – 2km South on Willmore Road (780) 723-5104

November – Lite Up RCMP Centennial Park www.edson.ca

September 1 – October 5 Isabel Dong Quilting Exhibit Red Brick Arts Centre www.redbrickartscentre.com

November 16-18 – Palette & Pottery Edson & District Public Library www.facebook.com/ edsoncraftcentrepottersguild

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December 8 – Tree Trimming Party Edson Public Library www.edsonlibrary.ca Year Round Events Preschool Story Time Edson & District library www.edsonlibrary.ca Parent/Child Preschool Drop in & Playtime FCSS Family/Parent Link Centre Red Brick Arts Centre 780 -723- 4338 Coming up in 2019 April 26 & 27 – Edson & District Chamber of Commerce Trade show Repsol Place www.edsonchamber.com 3 - 5 May – Palette and Pottery Edson & District Public Library www.facebook.com/ edsoncraftcentrepottersguild May 11-13 – Medicine Lodge Rodeo Halfway between Edson & Hinton on Hwy. 16 www.medicinelodgerodeo.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

August 12 – Rotary Art In the Park RCMP Centennial Park www.edson.ca

June /July - Anne Frank Exhibition Galloway Station Museum & Travel Centre www.gallowaystatonmuseum.com

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EDDIE’S BIG RUN

Come out and enjoy the Edson trail system on Saturday, June 23rd during one of Edson’s BIGGEST community events of the year! The ninth annual Eddie’s Big Run starts at Repsol Place 1021 - 49th Street, Edson, Alberta. It is an event for the entire family, a great way to be active and explore Edson’s outstanding trail system at the same time. You can choose to walk or run the 5 km, 10 km, 21 km half marathon or the 2 x 10 km relay. Young runners can take part in the 1 km Kids Fun Run. Register online at www.edson.ca, www.runningroom.com or in person at Repsol Place Guest Services.

A pancake breakfast is included for all participants. Eddie’s Big Run is registered with the Running Room with results posted on their website.

START TIMES:

0 am 21 km Half Marathon - 8:3 2x10 km Relay - 8:30 am am 10 km Walk/Run - 8:45 5 km Walk/Run - 9 am

For more information call Community Services at 780.723.8615 or visit www.edson.ca. You can also find us on Facebook!

Kids Fun Run - 11:15 am Awards start time - 11 am

Helping you IS WHAT WE DO!

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REALTOR® 780-728-2080

Elaine Taylor REALTOR® 780-712-9781

780-723-3186 202 - 50th St. Edson, AB

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Win T-Shirts, picnic gear and more! Find Sasky the Sasquatch hiding in this booklet trying his hardest to make sure he doesn’t leave a trace. Find all the Saskys and win some prizes!

Go to @SaskyDaSasquatch on Facebook to enter. Just list all the places you found him in the guide and you’ll be entered to win Sasky Da Sasquatch prizes!

Sasquatch & Partners ask that you tread carefully while enjoying the great outdoors.

LE AN C T I D N I F ST INE I R P T I E # LEAV © Clearwater County 2013

The “Welcome to Our Backyard” campaign is brought to you the municipalities along the Alberta Northern Rockies Eastern Slopes and is a reminder that keeping a clean and well looked after recreation area will ensure safe and memorable experiences for many more generations.

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Yellowhead County Sasquatch FIND SASKY 04-18 EDSON VISITOR GUIDE Ad 8”X5.25”with .125” bleed on sides and top with crop marks

Switzer'es Contact: Stefan Felsing 780-712-5677 sfelsing@yellowheadcounty.ab.ca

Drug Stor

Switzer’s Drug Store An independent pharmacy that prides itself on friendly personalized customer service. The oldest family-owned business in Edson!

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Harvey A. Switzer - founder of the drug store - opened January 12, 1912

et 224 - 50224Street 780-723-4666 50th StreEdson 66 Phone: 780-723-46

Celebrating 106 years of service www.gallowaystationmuseum.com

NUMBERS TO REMEMBER Town of Edson: 780-723-4401 Yellowhead County: 780-723-4800 Member of Parliament Yellowhead: 780-723-6068

Member of Legislative Assembly West Yellowhead Toll free: 1-800-661-6517 Alberta Works: 780-723-8317

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES /EARLY CHILDCARE Grande Yellowhead Public School Division No. 77: 780-723-4471 www.gypsd.ca École Pine Grove School: 4619-12 Avenue 780-723-3992 École Westhaven School: 1205 Westhaven Drive 780-723-3397 Fulham School: 55425 HWY 32 Yellowhead County 780-693-2186 Mary Bergeron Elementary School: 4538 8th Avenue 780-723-5300 Parkland Composite High School: 4630-12 Avenue 780-723-6035 Living Waters Catholic Regional Division No. 42: 780-778-5666 (District Office) www.livingwaters.ab.ca Holy Redeemer Catholic High School: 4912 - 12 Avenue (780) 723-7437 Vanier Community Catholic School: 831 - 56 Street 780-723-6612 Yellowhead Koinonia Christian School: 430 - 72 Street 780-723-3850 Edson & District Community Learning Society: Suite 201-111 54 Street 780-723-6247 edcls@gypsd.ca Edson Family Literacy Program: Suite 201-111 54 Street 780-723-6247 edcls@gypsd.ca Grande Prairie Regional College Learning Centre: 780-723-5206 edsonstudentinfo@gprc.ab.ca Day Care Society of Edson: 780-723-6444 FCSS Family/Parent Link Centre: 780-723-4338 Edson Playschool Association: 780-723-5766 Brighter Futures Women Infants & Nutrition: 780-723-6444 Early Childhood Matters: 780-723-5494 12

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Service Canada: 1-800-622-6232 Yellowhead Registries: 780-723-6666 Road Conditions: Alberta 5-1-1

TRANSPORTATION Edson Senior Transportation Society: 780-723-1122 Air Service: 780-723-4010 Charter services only Rail Service: Via Rail 1-888-842-7245 Bus Services: Beaupre Bus Service: 780-723-6285 Greyhound: 780-723-4200 Sundog Tours: 780-852-4056 Jasper Taxis: Avenue Cabs: 780-517-3399 Edson Taxi: 780-723-6633 Five Star Delivery Service & Cabs: 780-723-3008 780-723-0149

HOUSING & RENTALS Alpine 3% Realty: 780-723-5550 Boxshaw Four Realty: 780-723-7818 Century 21 Twin Realty: 780-723-3100 Royal Lepage: 780-723-3186 UTILITIES Natural Gas: Town: 1-866-420-3174 County: 780-723-4214 Electricity (Direct Energy): 1-888-420-3181 Telephone/Telus (LAN line): 310-2255 Town of Edson Public Works Water/Sewer: 780-723-6461 Town of Edson Landfill Station/ Garbage Collection: 780-723-6476 www.edson.ca Yellowhead County Landfill & Transfer Sites: 1-800-665-6030 www.yellowheadcounty.ab.ca Recycle Depot: Edson/Yellowhead County 780-723-4002 www.westyellowheadrecycles.ca

For any emergency dial 911 R.C.M.P Administration: 780-723-8800 Edson Fire Department office: 780-723-7848

Hospital: 780-723-3331 Clinic Appointments Only: 780-723-5531 Town of Edson After Hours Emergencies: 780-723-6300

HELPING SERVICES 211 Alberta: Dial 211 Find the right community and/or social services. www.ab.211.ca Alberta Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642 Alcoholics Anonymous: 780-542-8729 Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-387-5437 Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-8477 Citizens on Patrol: Edson - 780-723-7916 Community Engagement Action Team (CEAT) jimd@edson.ca Distress & Suicide Line: 1-800-232-7288 Edson Food Bank: 780-723-1350 Health Link: Dial 811 Advice from a registered nurse 24/7 Narcotics Anonymous: 780-723-4111 or 780-712-3845 Poison Centre: 1-800-332-1414 UP! (Unlimited Potential): 780-723-3761 Support for families with children who have special needs. Victim Services: 780-723-8813 Welcome Wagon: 780-293-5325

PET CARE/ANIMAL CONTROL Edson Veterinary Clinic: 780-723-3354 Emergency Number: 780-723-3355 Edson Animal Control/Pound: 780-723-723-6461 Yellowhead County Animal Control: 780-723-4800 Edson Animal Rescue (EARS): 780-712-6788 www.edsonanimalrescue.com

Yellowhead County After Hours Emergency Number For Utilities, Bylaw Enforcement, Transportation: 780-723-3221 Alberta Wildfire: 310-3473

FAITH Bethel Pentecostal Church: 6350 - 13 Avenue 780- 723-3007 Edson Baptist Church: 4717 - 9 Avenue 780-723-3982 Sacred Heart Catholic Church: 4803 - 6 Avenue 780-723-3661 Carrot Creek Christian Fellowship: (780) 728-9429 Community Cowboy Church: Niton Junction Hall 780-728-9088 Christian Reformed Church: 4633 - 7 Avenue 780-723-5242 Jehovah’s Witnesses: 4307 – 5 Avenue 780-723-6884 New Hope Family Fellowship: 463 - 72 Street 780-723-5704 St. Catherine’s Anglican Church: Corner of 50 Street and 7 Avenue 780-723-3157 Edson Mennonite Church: 6212 - 13 Avenue, Edson 780-723-4922 Grace Lutheran Church: 4407 - 7 Avenue 780-723-4366 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints: NW corner of 40th Street & Highway 748 (Bear Lake Road) 780-723-3525 Edson Alliance Church: 5525 - 2 Avenue 780-723-5776 Seventh-Day Adventist Church: 1133 - 55 Street 780-723-5490 United Church: 1214 Edson Drive 780-723-3418 Wildwood Chapel: 4820 4 Avenue 780-325-3999

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Edson & District Communty Garden

Growing Together

COMMUNITY GARDEN

Located at 816 - 46th Street (Doug White Park) the Edson and District Community Garden was spearheaded by the Edson and District Edson & District Recycling Society and local volunteers. Community Garden Growing Together The goal is to provide residents with access to gardens to grow their food, encourage community building and interaction between residents and increase awareness of local food production; including education for youth through school garden plots combined with classroom instruction.

Group tours are offered for the public. As well, the garden has security lighting and a solar powered pump for the pond. For more information call Anne at 780-723-1603.

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VENTURE INTO THE WILD Here, there are no city lights. “Noise pollution” is the roar of predators and the cries of their prey. Where climate, environment and the struggle for survival forge only the best, the fittest, and the bold. As Alberta’s first rural destination brewery, we are a product of our environment.

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Free Summer Concert Series The Town of Edson and the Rotary Club of Edson present Art in the Park, a free summer concert series in RCMP Centennial Park. Events will include free food, live entertainment, free bussing within Edson town limits and much, much more!

Sunday, July 8 Summer Opener - 1 to 5 pm Friday, July 20 Rock the Night - 6 to 10 pm Saturday July 28 Hot Summer Harmony - 2 to 6 pm Sunday, August 12 Community Pig Roast - 1 to 5 pm Friday, August 24 Play in the Park - 6 to 10 pm Saturday, September 8 Harvest Jam & Artisan Market - 2 to 5 pm

More Summer Events in the Park Sunday, July 1 Canada Day 1 pm - 11 pm Wednesday, August 29 YIA Outdoor Movie ‘Jumanji’ (the original) at sunset Rotary Art in the Park will bring live performances to Edson from July to September and is made possible by the Town of Edson, the Rotary Club of Edson, Edson’s arts community, local service groups and local businesses. All events will be held at the pavilion in RCMP Centennial Park and/or the Galloway Station Museum and will feature talented and varied, live entertainment. Donations will be accepted for the Edson Food Bank at each performance. Photos by Giles Merriott (www.365photography.com)

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PHOTOGRAPHY

The images in the Edson and Area Visitor Guide are primarily supplied by talented local photographers taking images in Edson and Yellowhead County. Attribution is given to each locally produced photograph. If you are interested in reaching the artists, contact information is supplied (if available) after their names at the bottom of each photo. The contributing photographers to the Edson and Area Visitor Guide 2018/19 are:

Anne Auriat Cory Copeland Ed Moore Giles Merriott Glen Kauffman Jackie Thiessen Jordan Conarroe Julian Buchwald Lana Kirtley Lauren Brown

Lauren Rafael Mendoza Leanne Sharman Madison Sharman Miriam Kirkham Mike Dykstra Mike Stoner-Walker Shawn Montreiul Tracy Templeton Trish Weber

Photo by MIriam Kirkham

We are eye care professionals committed to providing our patients with exceptional eye care and quality eye wear with honesty and respect. - Dr. Meagan Hawkshaw, BSc, OD

• Eye exams • Contact lenses • Prescription glasses • Prescription sunglasses • Same day glasses 5015 - 4th Ave. Edson, AB

780-723-2700 16

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infocus.edson@gmail.com www.InFocusEdson.com

Photo by Shawn Montreiul

Photo by Julian Buchwald (docphoto.zenfolio.com)

CHAMBER SUMMER FESTIVAL

The Edson and District Chamber of Commerce will host the Summer Festival July 11 to 13. Edson’s Main Street transforms into a fair which spans five town blocks and includes carnival games and rides, favourite carnival eats including mini donuts, cotton candy and more. Local businesses and volunteer organizations also set up food booths which feature elephant ears, burgers, and a host of other tasty treats. Edson’s Main Street is closed to vehicle traffic during the festival and many local businesses set up outdoor booths that offer fabulous deals. Face painting, mini draws, live entertainment and great family fun are on tap for this year’s Summer Festival!

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KNOW SOMEONE WHO KNOWS SOMEONE WHO KNOWS SOMEONE

The Edson and District Chamber of Commerce has been the united voice of business in the Edson area for more than 100 years. Join today and let your voice be heard.

Keep Edson in business by keeping your business in Edson! • Trade Show• Summer Festival• Small Business Awards • Santa Claus Parade• Free Christmas Kids Movie • Networking Meetings • Political forums

211 55 St Edson, AB

780-723-4918

www.edsonchamber.com

Housed in the library building is the Edson Craft Centre - dedicated to pottery - and the Creative Arts Society - that focuses on paint and print. Workshops run year round for those who like to get creative on a canvas or on a wheel. Photographers can find inspiration, photo tips and tricks, and plenty of camaraderie at the Edson Photography Club. www.edsonphotographyclub.ca

CELEBRATING THE ARTS

The arts are alive and well in Edson! If you enjoy the theatre, keep your eyes open for upcoming plays from Edson and area’s drama clubs. If you like to be in the spotlight, join them center stage! Behind the scenes more your style? Try your hand at set design or work with costumes or stage makeup. There are performance opportunities and acting workshops for all skill levels. • Pandora Players •D ouble Feature Theatre vbussing.79@gmail.com •T he schools in the Edson area are filled with talented students who take to the stage though their drama departments.

If you’re interested in live shows, you will want to know about the wonderful acts brought to Edson by Chautauqua Edson Arts Council. The nonprofit organization works to bring various forms of entertainment to Edson and also opens many of their shows with amazing local talent. From drama to music, there is something for everyone. www.edsonartscouncil.com ACES, the Arts Centre for Edson Society is a group dedicated to advocating for the arts and cultural community of Edson and area and for the future development of a new cultural multi-use facility. www.artscentreforedson.ca Love to dance? Edson Dance Enthusiasts has a growing community of dancers who meet for lessons and to practice. We go out after classes to practice and show off our moves! It’s a lot of fun. No experience required! Check them out on Facebook.

Are you a budding young artist? Arts Alive Edson provides an opportunity for young artists to showcase their work, meet other artists, and receive professional feedback. For more information visit www.edson.ca

Pottery by Lara Felsing

Finally, if you are looking for arts (or any other events) in the area, visit the Edson and Area Events website: www.edsonandareaevents.com www.gallowaystationmuseum.com

Bannister GM is proud to support everything Edson & Yellowhead County! Bannister GM is proud to be a part of the Yellowhead region with a team focused on ensuring each one of our customers is completely satisfied. We are the only full service dealership in the Yellowhead County region, with Sales, Service, Parts, Quick Lube, Detailing Shop and Body Shop. Located on Highway 16 Eastbound beside Walmart

780-723-3351 www.bannistergm.com Customer satisfaction is our #1 priority!

2017 Edson Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year & Service Super Star Award Winner!

The Edson area is also home to several fitness centres, a great pool at Repsol Place and the Kinsmen splash park for those hot summer days. The skateboard park is also popular with local youth and for those who would like to hit the links, the 18-hole golf course opens in mid-May. Cycling is popular at nearby Willmore Park, find more information on page 49. Winter sports are popular in the area, check out page 50/51 for an in-depth listing of ‘Winter Wonderland’ activities. Within town limits you will find several fitness centres, a large indoor swimming pool and twin indoor ice rinks at Repsol Place. Now maintained and operated by the Town of Edson, Vision Park is home to 24 regulation-sized ball diamonds and hosts a variety of tournaments every year. Love to run? Eddies Big Run brings the community together every June, where runners can register to race along Edson’s Trail System. See page 10 for more information. Golfers can take a swing at their choice of courses; The Edson Golf Club (Golf Course Road) which features 18 holes to ride or walk, and the Dreamcatcher Golf Course (Marlboro) which offers 9 holes for walking only. The Edson Kids in Sports Association is a program designed to assist children that would typically not have the resources to become involved in minor sports or school sports programs. For more information contact Axel Axmann at 780-723-0197.

EDSON AND AREA SPORTS

The Edson area offers a variety of recreational and competitive sports. There are many organizations, including non-profit clubs, which operate within the community. While many of these clubs cater solely to youth, there are plenty of options for 18+ athletes. volleyball – soccer – rugby – curling – hockey – bowling – basketball – ultimate Frisbee – gymnastics – cycling – slo-pitch – martial arts – cross country skiing – pickleball – badminton – football – dance – hiking – figure skating – tennis – horseback riding – wrestling – and more!

Top & Bottom photographs by Lana Kirtley www.lanakirtleyphotography.com Middle photograph by Ed Moore www.edsonleader.com www.gallowaystationmuseum.com

DINING OUT

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Castle Restaurant (Chinese)

5630 - 4 Ave.

Serving Edson and area since 1913 As one of Edson’s 780.723.7797 oldest 780.517.2167 buildings, the Red 780.723.7244 Brick Arts 780.723.7242 Centre and Museum is a must see! 780.723.5551

Coconut Tree (Thai / Chinese)

118 - 50 St.

780.723.3103

Timberfire Lounge (Indian)

5018 - 1 Ave.

780.723.4200

Golden Honey (Chinese)

300 - 52 St.

780.723.8888

Kazoko Sushi Bar

216 - 50 St.

587.466.0026

Wok Box

5103 - 2 Ave.

780.725.9739

A&W Restaurant

4531 - 4 Ave.

780.723.4824

Donair Zone

4902 - 4 Ave.

780.723.4449

Dairy Queen

5305 - 2 Ave.

780.723.2001

McDonald’s

4239 - 4 Ave.

780.712.2355

Panago Pizza

4902 - 4 Ave.

780.310.0001

Papa John’s Pizza

104, 330 - 45 St.

780.725.9393

COFFEE SHOPS

Funky Fork

5202 - 2 Ave.

Sacred Groundz

221 - 50 St.

Tim Horton’s East

4209 - 3 Ave.

Tim Horton’s West

201 - 54 St.

SPECIALITY FOOD

Take a walk down the delicious side of Asia! 5103 2nd Avenue Edson, Alberta

(780) 725-9739 wokbox.ca

FAST FOOD

Serving fresh, flavourful western food.

THE ISLAND

• All day breakfast

• Homemade burgers, salads,

RESTAURANT & CATERING wraps, and soups (780) 723-2828

• Delicious entrees, main dishes and sandwiches • Host safety meetings at our location!

Custom food menus for corporate events, weddings and more! Special meal deliveries and catering for your office meetings as well as any other office gathering.

Located at 18226 Township Road 532, Edson (UFA Building on Highway 16 West) 22

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IN EDSON FAST FOOD

Subway

4920 - 4 Ave.

780.723.2774

Wendy’s

4207 - 3 Ave.

780.712.4422

Boston Pizza

4523 - 4 Ave.

780.712.7300

Branch Inn

4332 - 4 Ave.

780.712.6116

Island Restaurant & Catering

HWY 16 West

780.723.2828

Legends Pizza

4310 - 4 Ave.

780.723.4811

Manna’s Restaurant & Catering

221 - 50 St.

780-725-1980

Mountain Pizza & Steak House

5102 - 4 Ave.

780.723.3900

Olive Tree

4340 - 2 Ave.

780.723.3600

Smitty’s Family Restaurant

4216 - 2 Ave.

780.723.3180

Boston Pizza

4523 - 4 Ave.

780.712.7300

Galloway Lounge

300 - 52 St.

780.723.2232

Original Joe’s

108 330 - 45 St.

780.723.6445

OT’s Lounge

4340 - 2 Ave.

780.723.3600

Outlaws Cookhouse

5625 - 2 Ave.

780.728.0241

Timberfire Lounge

5018 - 1 Ave.

780.723.4200

FAMILY

Family Restaurant Monday to Saturday 6 am to 8 pm Sundays & Holidays 7 am to 8 pm

LOUNGE

Breakfast Served all day! 4216 2nd Ave.

Edson

780-723-3180

Manna Restaurant & Caterers Inc.

221 50th Street, Edson mohans.manna@gmail.com

780-725-1980

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EDSON TRAIL SYSTEM

The Town of Edson has an extensive series of walking trails, both paved and unpaved, that wind through the community green spaces. Some trail heads feature outdoor exercise equipment that is free to use and great for those that want to step up their workouts while on the trail system. See pages 26 and 27 for a map of the trail system in Edson Trail Safety and Etiquette Please stay on marked trails and follow the signs. Be aware of your surroundings and keep an eye out for local wildlife. Although the trails are patrolled regularly, have a mobile device for emergency situations. Edson trails are pet friendly. Please keep all pets on a leash and be sure to clean up anything left behind. Please place garbage in receptacles provided and do not disturb plants or wildlife. Respect the privacy of neighbouring residents and remember that motorized vehicles are not allowed on any trail. Whether you walk, run or cycle the trail system is a great way to enjoy nature, stay fit and explore the Edson area! Photograph by Trish Weber

PKE Water Store & More Water Treatment Equipment Softeners/Iron Filters Spa Supplies Reverse Osmosis Home & Office Bottle Water Delivery Sales & Service

Service Technician with over 30 years of experience

780-712-7666

4622 - 4th Avenue, Edson www.pkewaterstore.ca office@pkewaterstore.ca 24

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Edson Local Charity Ball Tournament On behalf of the Edson Local Charity Ball Tournament Association we would like to welcome you to Edson, Alberta. Originally founded in 2015 by a family of four has now grown into a board of individuals whose sole purpose is to raise money for LOCAL notfor-profit groups in our community and of course having a great, family fun time playing Slo-pitch. The 2018 season marks our 4th consecutive year hosting and organizing this tournament. With lots of planning under way and loads of excitement we are pushing for this year to be the best it has ever been. This year we are looking to donate yet another large sum of money to several very deserving groups here in Edson – the Edson Food Bank Society, Edson & District Victim Services and McMann Youth, Family and Community Services. This tournament was built on the foundation of not only raising money for others but raising money for others locally, as we are very passionate on giving back to our amazing community.

What better way to do this then having some fun throwing around a ball, swinging a bat and hitting a home run in the Slo-Pitch capital of Western Canada?

The 4th Annual Edson Local Charity Ball Tournament is set to take place on August 18th & 19th at Vision Park. This year we are planning for 30 mixed teams, with hopes of seeing more teams from out of town and of course seeing our local Edson teams. Our tournament features some pretty exciting activities and provides lots of entertainment along with the slo-pitch. These activities include our Men’s/ Ladies Home Run Derby, a silent auction/raffle, great food & beverages and, of course, one of our favourites, Saturday theme day. Where in the past we have had prizing for the best dressed team. This year’s theme…the 2018 Olympics!!! We are very much looking forward to seeing you all out there to help us support our amazing community. For more information please check out our Facebook page. Edson Local Charity Ball Tournament. – Jeff, Chad, Leslie, Chris & Renee

Edson Rotary Slo-Pitch Tournament This year the Rotary Club of Edson has taken over the August long weekend tournament and promises to revitalize this important western Canadian event. We are now running the entire tournament, from August 2 to 6, 2018 and campground together! One seamless registration will get you into the tournament as well as the campground. We’ve heard from you! We’ve heard that the following are critical to a successful tournament and happy teams: • Online and early registration • Up front rules and tournament structure • Confirmation of Registration As with earlier tournaments, we will supply carded umpires, free bussing to several points in Edson, a homerun derby, live bands in the Hanger and onsite camping. Early Bird registration began on May 1st. Prices will increase each month, so save money and register early. You will be able to choose your campsite during registration so register early for priority sites! The Town of Edson has obtained ownership of the grounds and facilities and looks to upgrade the washrooms and beer gardens. We are hoping to welcome local ball players as well as players from across Alberta.

EDSON SLOPITCH TOURNAMENTS

Slo-Pitch is alive and well in Edson!

Since its inception, the Rotary Club of Edson has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Edson and area organizations in need. The Edson Club played a large role in the creation of the town trail system, the construction of the Skateboard Park, donated $50,000 toward the building of the child care centre and donated more than $100,000 to continuing care and the Edson Health Care Centre. The Club has also donated to SCOPE, Reflections, and Edson’s Newborns Need Books initiative. For the past five years, the Rotary Club of Edson has also sponsored Rotary Art in the Park (formerly Rotary Sundays in the Park), in partnership with the Town of Edson which provides free entertainment, food and beverages to the community. Currently the Club is raising money for the furnishing of the new Parkland Lodge. The Club also gives to those in desperate need around the world, including Polio Plus, the initiative to eradicate Polio in the world. The Rotary Club of Edson wants everyone to prosper and be a part of the new Edson Rotary Slo-Pitch Tournament. This is the perfect fundraiser for all the non-profit groups in Edson! For more information and to register, visit edsonrotary.org/ tournament.

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Parks/Greenspace

www.gallowaystationmuseum.com

Free Wifi

Kitchenettes

Breakfast Included

Gym

Steam

Sauna

Hot Tub

Waterslide

Pool

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Address

Phone

Aries Motel

5207 - 4 Avenue

780.723.4242

Best Western High Road Inn

300 - 52 Street

780.712.2378

Black Gold Inn

4830 - 4 Avenue

780.723.5511

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Castle Motel

5604 - 4 Avenue

780.723.3279

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Cedars Motel

5720 - 4 Avenue

780.723.4436

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Comfort Inn & Suites

5517 - 4 Avenue

780.723.73 03

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Edson Hotel (formerly the Commodore)

221 - 50 Street

780.723.4411

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Econo Lodge

5601 - 2 Avenue

780.723.5505

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Guest House Inn & Suites

4411 - 4 Avenue

780.723.4486

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Moose Creek

4805 - 4 Avenue

780.723.5508

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780-723-4411

Main Street www.gallowaystationmuseum.com

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Upgraded Rooms, Kitchenettes Available, Dining and so much more!

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780.723.2500

Lakeview Inn & Suites Edson Airport

528 - 63 Street

780.723.7508

Nova Inn

5625 - 2 Avenue

780.712.3005

Park A Motel

301 - 42 Street

780.723.5541

Ramada Inn & Suites

4536 - 2 Avenue

780.723.9797

Summit Motel

4818 - 4 Avenue

780.723.6199

Sundowner Inn

5140 - 2 Avenue

780.723.5591

Super 8

4300 - 2 Avenue

780.723.7373

Totem Motel

4418 - 4 Avenue

780.723.2020

The Sundowner Inn makes everyone feel welcome!

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4300 - 2 Avenue

Free Wifi

Lakeview Inn & Suites

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780.723.4200

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5018 - 1 Avenue

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Howard Johnson North Ridge Inn

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780.723.4011

Hot Tub

4520 - 2 Avenue

Waterslide

Holiday Inn Express

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Located in Edson one block off the Yellowhead Highway, our facility boasts 67 spacious rooms with comfy queen beds—just what you need to feel welcome when you’re away from home. Relax & Enjoy Your Stay!

• Pet Friendly • Pool • Hot Tub • Sauna Winner of the • WiFi Housekeeping • FREE deluxe Award 14 times in 15 years! Continental Breakfast!

5140 – 2 Avenue Edson, AB

780-723-5591 Or 877-723-5591

The Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Edson, Alberta, welcomes guests with exceptional service and outstanding amenities 4520 2nd Avenue 780.723.4011 or Edson, AB T7E 1C3 1-877-929-9099 www.bestsleepintown.com www.gallowaystationmuseum.com

KINSMEN SPRAY PARK

Open late May to early September, the Kinsmen Spray Park offers free family fun for locals and visitors alike! The park is open from 10 am to 8 pm — 7 days a week from late May/early June to September (dependant on the weather) and is located in Kinsmen Park, directly south of the Edson and District Public Library (7 Ave. and 48 St.). The site has washroom facilities on site, lots of green space, picnic tables and fire pits - everything you need for the perfect family outing!

Red Brick Arts Centre & The Edson and District Museum Public Library Home of • 1920s Schoolroom & Principals Office Museum • Art Gallery • 141 Seat Theatre • Dance Studios • Meeting Rooms • Gift Shop • Sports Wall of Honour

Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 4:30 pm Weekends by appointment Free admission/Donations welcome

Have you been to the Library lately? Built in 1913 and owned and operated by ECHO, the Edson Cultural Heritage Organization a non-profit organization

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Strawberry Tea and Garage Sale - June 9 • Harvest Bazaar and Tea - October 13 • Festival of Trees - November 22, 23, 24 • Children’s Summer Program - July and August (dates to be announced) • Children’s Carnival (date to be announced)

The Red Brick Arts Centre and Museum is a Municipal Historic Resource

Visit us online at www.redbrickartscentre.com or find us on Facebook 4818 - 7 Avenue Edson 780.723.3582 30

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• Downloadable e-books & audiobooks • Free WIFI & help with computers • DVDs, CDs & books on CD • Programs for all ages and millions of books! 4726 – 8 Ave. Edson 780-723-6691 Across from Kinsmen Park

Today the Red Brick Arts Centre and Museum is owned and operated by ECHO - Edson Cultural Heritage Organization a non-profit group. 100+ years after opening its doors, the Red Brick has become the town’s cultural cornerstone complete with art gallery, the 141 seat Hatlen Theatre, dance studios, a growing permanent art collection, plus a Principal’s Office and School Room Museum. Find us on Facebook at Red Brick Arts Centre or www.redbrickartscentre.com.

RED BRICK ARTS CENTRE

Built in 1913, the Red Brick was Edson’s first School with more than one room, and continued to serve the children of Edson until 1967. It then became the bus barn for the school division and was used as such until a new facility was opened in the early 1980’s. The future of the Red Brick was uncertain. A campaign started by a group of concerned citizens began trying to save the building. They eventually succeeded and the building was designated a Municipal Historical Resource in 1987. Photo by Giles Merriott www.365photography.com

FINELINE

STATIONERY

Your one stop office supply store and more!

Authorized Dealer

ELECTRONICS

408 - 50 Street, Edson 780.723.3570 Toll Free 1.800.232.7210 www.gallowaystationmuseum.com

SHOP EDSON & AREA Automotive

Clothing

Auto Motion Audio

5933 - 3 Ave.

Bannister GMC

214 - 58 St.

Bumper to Bumper

5611 - 3 Ave.

Canadian Tire

5919 - 2 Ave.

Coach WRX

4508 - 2 Ave.

Edson Chrysler

7440 - 4 Ave.

Edson Honda

5625 - 4 Ave.

Edson Muffler and Tire

Wolf Creek

Fountain Tire

4619 - 2 Ave.

Hughes Auto Repair

5223 4 Ave.

Integra Tire

7042 - 4 Ave.

Jerry Ford

5908 - 4 Ave.

Jiffy Lube

5220 - 4 Ave.

KAL Tire

5959 - 3 Ave.

Napa Auto Parts

4833 - 2 Ave.

OK Tire

625 - 54 St.

Patterson’s Part Supply

5711 - 2 Ave.

Rugged Tire & Customs

4826 - 3 Ave.

Wilden’s Service Ltd

5521 - 3 Ave.

Banks and Financial Services ATB Financial

313 - 50 St.

CIBC Branch

421 - 50 St.

780.723.7530 Boot Shop Saddlery 780.723.3351 & Western Wear

412 - 50 St.

780.723.6272

780.723.5566 In Your Drawers 780.723.6335 Jensen’s Lifestyle Clothing

117 - 50 St.

780.712.2952

308 - 50 St.

780.723.6677

780.725.0067 Kwik Crests 888.712.2376 Mark’s Work Wearhouse

502 - 50 St.

780.723.7400

5919 - 2 Ave.

780.723.6693

780.723.6608 Me and Sweet Pea 780.723.6166 Get Dressed

206 - 50 St.

780.712.4148

302 - 50 St.

780.712.4037

780.723.7666 Thymes Two 780.723.1880 Warehouse One

306 - 50 St.

780.723.3350

323 - 50 St.

780.712.5363

780.728.0024 Yeti’s Clothing Company 780.723.4441 Electronics

5016 - 2 Ave.

780.723.5525

780.712.5333 B.B.D.S. 780.712.7540 Fineline Stationery / The Source 780.712.4152 Leading Edge Communications 780.723.8473 & Cellular 780.728.8803 Morad Communications

#8 5907 - 4 Ave. 780.723.2037

780.725.9381 Nuwave Wireless 780.723.4507 Telecom West

118 - 49th Ave. 780.723.3794

Fitness 780.723.5571 Alpine Health Club 780.723.6061 Toned & Tanned Ladies Gym

408 - 50 St.

780.723.3570

320 - 50 St.

780.712.4006

5108 - 2 Ave.

780.723.3939

4622 - 4th Ave. 780.723.5999 5202 - 2 Ave.

780.712.3060

5033 - 1 Ave.

780. 728.9019

780.723.4468 Ultimate Fitness Club 780.723.5196 Uptown Yoga

4903 - 2 Ave.

780.723.7773

319 - 50th St.

780.725.2255

780.723.6683 Sierra Fitness 780.723.6001 Gift Shop

5913 - 4 Ave.

780.800.9987

4902 - 4 Ave.

780.728.0420

413 - 50th St.

780.723.6220

Take It or Leave It

Chad’s Smoke Shop 1214 - Edson Dr. 780.723.3418 Diana’s Pets & Hobbyland 5237 - 1 Ave. 780.723.4002 Edson Frame Shop

319 - 50 St.

780.725.0077

Thrift Store

5112 - 3 Ave.

780.723.4545 Farmer’s Daughter Décor

5019 - 4 Ave.

780.723.2428 780.723.3391

5024 - 3 Ave.

Hairlines

4928 - 4 Ave.

Flowers by Mar-Wes 780.723.1888 Galloway Station 780.723.6477 Gift Shop

208 - 50 St.

Eclipse Hair Gallery

223 - 55 St.

780.723.5696

Nexxt Barber Shop

5108 - 2 Ave.

780.517.5179 Gelmici’s Jewellery

123 - 50 St.

780.723.3618

Of The Earth Spa

5024 - 3 Ave.

780.723.5883 Horizon Music & Art

4904 - 3 Ave.

780.723.1955

Sal’s Barber Shop

5027 - 1 Ave.

780.723.4138 Sacred Groundz Inc.

221 - 50 St.

780.517.2067

Studio On 4th

4914 - 4 Ave.

780.723.3343 The Antique Place

5020 - 2 Ave.

780.723.7888

Tangl’d Salon & Spa

4901 - 6 Ave.

780.723.6200 Thymes Two

306 - 50 St.

780.723.3350

The Other Side Hair

511 - 50 St.

780.712.5521 Trendy Twigs Flowers & Gifts

6134 - 11 Ave.

780.712.7332

Urban Image Studio

4904 - 7 Ave.

780.728.3312 Yellowhead Florists

115 - 50 St.

780.723.5050

Edson Savings & Credit Union 4912 - 2 Ave. Money Mart

403 - 50 St.

RBC Royal Bank

124 - 50 St.

Scotiabank

402 - 50 St.

Bargain Shopping Edson Bargain Boutique

Beauty & Barbershops

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Grocery

Music

Dollarama

5030 - 2 Ave.

780.723.3049 Horizon Music & Art

4904 - 3 Ave.

780.723.1955

Mother Nature’s Whey

221 - 50 St.

780.723.3466 Pharmacies

Sobeys

303 - 54 St.

780.723.3753 Your Independent Grocer

4431 - 4 Ave.

780.712.7573

Walmart

5750 - 2 Ave.

780.723.6357 Shoppers Drug Mart

302 - 53 St.

780.723.3514

Your Independent Grocer

4431 - 4 Ave.

780.712.7564 Switzer’s Drugs

224 - 50 St.

780.723.4666

Yukon Sausage

5130 - 2 Ave.

780.723.3390 Walmart

5750 - 2 Ave.

780.723.6357

4624 - 2 Ave.

780. 723.2355

Canadian Tire

5919 - 2 Ave.

780.723.3025

Hardware

Canadian Tire

5919 - 2 Ave.

780.723.3025 Happy Camper

Timberjack Home Hardware

4840 - 2 Ave.

780. 723.3980 Sporting Goods

Laundry Edson Drycleaners

108 - 50 St.

780.723.7503 Edson Honda

5625 - 4 Ave.

780.723.6608

Sea Spray Coin Laundry

5014 - 3 Ave.

780.723.4722 Freedom Powersports Ltd.

5503 - 2 Ave.

780.723.4533

419 - 50 St.

780.723.4282

Liquor

Indominous Sports

2 am Liquor

5208 - 4 Ave.

780.723.2008 Riderz

RR Rd 170

780.723.5775

Liquor Depot (Jr. Derrick)

4524 - 4 Ave.

780.712.7370 So-gnar Snow & Skate

4924 - 4 Ave.

780.723.7780

Liquor Depot

#200 302 - 53 St. 780.728.0447 Wal-mart

5750 - 2 Ave.

780.723.6357

Liquor Depot (Derrick)

4920 - 1 Ave.

780.723.3808 Tattoos

Sobey’s Liquor

624 - 50 St.

780.723.5657 Hard Luck Tattoos

312 - 50 St.

780.728.0133

Your Independent Liquor Store

#215 - 45 St.

Psychopomps Tattooing & 780.725.0011 Piercing

4928 - 5 Ave.

780.728.0491

Spirits Liquor Mart

#105 330 - 45 St. 780.725.4424 The Tattoo Shop

5513 - 3 Ave.

780.517.0307

Proud to be serving our community since 1996

Enjoy the finer things in life K-Cup Central

306 Main Street Edson 780.723.3350

Quality Instruments & Art Supplies Guitars, Keyboards, Drums & More Scrapbooking, Mixed Media & Craft Supply nd us on facebook!

HORIZON

4904 - 3rd Ave. Edson 780-723-1955 www.horizonmusicedson.com www.gallowaystationmuseum.com

Edson Bullarama May 19 & 20, 2018 Saturday ‘Extreme Night’ will offer Freestyle Bull fighting, with a 30 man Invitational Bull riding taking place on Sunday. Not only will there be bullfights each night, but Trevor Panczak will be performing nightly following the performances. Tickets available at the Boot Shop or Edson Veterinary Clinic.

Rank Mini Pony Canadian Cup August 4 to 6, 2018 The largest Mini Bronc Riding in Canada! Located in Peers and held in conjunction with Peers Gold Dust Daze Photo by Covy Moore Images www.covymoore.com

Nuwave Wireless

· Pet supplies · Grooming · Engraving Edson 780.723.6220

The Bell Store

Two great stores under one roof!

Bell Mobility & Bell Satellite TV

413 - 50th Street

· Puzzles · Games · Toys for all ages! Edson 780.712.4494

780-723-3794 118 - 49th St. Edson, AB

• Upholstery • Window • Coverings • Auto • Marine • Residental • Commercial

118 - 49th Street Edson, AB

780-723-3573 34

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May 11,12 & 13, 2018 Start Time: 4 pm - May 11, 2018 (all girls event) 1 pm - May 12 and 13, 2018 (WRA & local events) This home grown event is a staple in the community with events ranging from ladies barrel racing to saddle bronc. The Medicine Lodge Rodeo was started by Alma Anderson, who believed that being a cowboy was something of which to be proud. The Anderson family proudly carries on this belief and continue to strive to bring a truly western weekend to all contestants and spectators alike. This rodeo is also a great supporter of the next generation of cowboys and cowgirls — hosting junior barrel racing, stick horse racing, wild cow milking, miniature horse racing and other very exciting events. WRA Rough Stock events include saddle bronc, bareback, bull riding, tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, Jr & Sr barrel racing, Jr steer riding, Jr breakaway roping, novice horse riding. Friday and Saturday nights will feature the mini-chuckwagon races, and Saturday and Sunday will feature the Chinook Riders musical ride and lawn tractor races. Sit back and enjoy the country flair of the 38th Annual Medicine Lodge Rodeo. For more information visit medicinelodgerodeo.com

Wildwood Bronc Bustin’

AREA RODEOS

38th Annual Medicine Lodge Rodeo

June 1 & 2, 2018 Wildwood Bronc Bustin’ Rodeo is celebrating its 15th Anniversary this year and is the only rodeo of its kind in Canada. It’s founder Rod Hay, who is an eight time Canadian champ and 20 time NFR qualifier, and the WWB committee are working to make this one of a kind rodeo bigger and better every year! As a Canadian Professional Rodeo Association event, all the prize money counts toward the Canadian Finals Rodeo. Wildwood Bronc Bustin’ is a CPRA sanctioned event, where the prize money counts towards the Canadian Finals Rodeo in November! The WBB is now sanctioned with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and prizes count toward the NFR in Las Vegas! There will be a new event on Friday, June 1st at 7 pm. On Friday there will be a family dance, and an 18+ dance on Saturday with tickets available at Lobstick River Foods. Gates open at 12 pm on Saturday with the first event at 1 pm, ranch bronc riding and more. The second event begins at 6 pm. First perf: Ultimate Pro saddle bronc riding, novice saddle bronc riding, and second perf: eliminator pen, short go: Lobstick River Foods. Photo by Giles Merriott www.365photography.com For more information visit www.wildwoodbroncbustin.com

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PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Edson and District Public Library has a wide selection of books, audiobooks, eBooks, DVDs to loan to the community. Interlibrary loan, free computer use, internet and Wi-Fi , as well as staff expertise and research assistance are available. There is access to a wide variety of electronic resources: Overdrive, 3M Cloud, Hoopla, Zinio, Mango language and Lynda.com. Library programming includes preschool story time, summer reading, games and movie nights, armchair travelling, Bioblitz week, Dr. Seuss Day and Christmas Tree trimming parties to name a few. The Library is located at 4726 8th Ave. in Edson and the number is 780-723-6691.

A delectable feast of the arts, culture and culinary treats of Edson.

July 1st

of Edson e t s a T FESTIVAL •ART•FOOD• •MUSIC•

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Held at Centennial Park and the Galloway Station Museum and Travel Centre. To become a vendor or for more information please contact 780.723.5696

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB

Boys & Girls Club of Edson & District

Contact the Boys and Girls Club to enrol your child(ren) in our After School Program that focuses on Homework & Learning Programs, Kids in the Kitchen (Nutrition Program), indoor and outdoor activities (arts & crafts, swimming, bowling etc). Our Summer Program includes out of town field trips to the LaunchPad, Leaman Exchange, Jasper Palisades Centre, Telus World of Science and much more. Phone: 780-723-7240. Email: info@bgcedson.com. www.edson.bgccan.com

Galloway Station Museum

Gift Shop

The Galloway Station Museum gift shop features items created by artists from the Edson area, as well as Galloway, Town of Edson and Yellowhead County merchandise. Planning a trip? The Gift Shop houses Edson’s Travel Centre, where you can find travel material to plan your next Alberta adventure.

wall art • pottery • quilting • jewelry woodwork • photography • cards • books clothing • glassware • knitwear • souvenirs and more!

Summer Hours: Monday - Sunday 9 am - 7 pm Call 780-723-5696 for more information www.gallowaystationmuseum.com

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Edson

Camping in Yellowhead County Yellowhead County is home to some of the most pristine wilderness in North America. Vast landscapes with a little bit of everything â&#x20AC;&#x201D; lakes, mountains, hoodoos, fishing, quadding, hiking and more. Looking for adventure? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find it in Yellowhead County.

Grande Cache

Grande Prairie

Park or campground Unique Sight

City/town/hamlet

Welcome to our beautiful and diverse region! Yellowhead County stretches from the Pembina River to Jasper Park and covers over 5.5 million acres (22,000 km2). The residents of Yellowhead County are proud of everything we have to offer including our majestic Alberta Northern Rockies and foothills; rivers and lakes; and rolling prairie grasslands and forests. Our Sasky Da Sasquatch #LeaveitPristine campaign focuses on education, prevention and enforcement to ensure all Albertans enjoy a clean and healthy environment. Just like the elusive Sasquatch, we remind everyone to leave no sign of their presence in the backcountry.

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Make sure to stay at one of our many beautiful campgrounds, lodges, and B&Bs and take the time to explore our lakes and rivers for great swimming, boating and fishing. And visit our eight county recreation areas and five provincial and wildland parks, which offer a mix of amenities - from fully-serviced campsites to rustic and backcountry hiking and camping opportunities.

For more information visit us at www.WelcomeToOurBackyard.ca.

Photo by Leanne Sharman www.leamanexchange.com

Enjoy Your Stay, Mayor Gerald Soroka

YELLOWHEAD COUNTY MAYOR

Welcome to Yellowhead County!

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COMMUNITY SPACES Edson

Yellowhead County

Edson & District Recreation Complex

Located on Golf Course Road

780.723.8144

Galloway Station Museum & Travel Centre

223 - 55th St. - RCMP Centennial Park

780.723.5696

Lions Club Hall

217 - 42 St.

780.723.3169

Pioneer Cabin

4836-7 Ave

780.723.5777

Red Brick Arts Centre and Museum

4818-7Ave.

780.723.3582

Royal Canadian Legion, Joe Wynne Branch #51

5016-5 Ave.

780.723.3455

Beaver Meadow Hall

North of Niton Junction

780.795.2203

Cadomin Legion

Highway 40

780.477.5606

Carrot Creek Hall

Rge. Rd. 161

780.795.2398

Drostan Hall

Rge.Rd. 160A

780.723.3665

Fulham Hall

Highway 32

780.693.2118

MacKay Community Hall

Highway 751

780.795.2462

Marlboro Community Hall

Marlboro

780.712.6499

Niton Community Hall

Highway 16 Niton Junction

780.795.3996

Peers Multiplex

Peers

780.725.2550

Pinedale Hall

Rge. Rd 160

780.712.9139

Pine Grove Hall

Highway 748 North

780.723.1438

Robb Multiplex

Marlboro

780.794.2233

Rosevear Hall

Peers

780.693.2396

Trail Community Hall

Rge Rd. 180

780.723.2638

Wildwood Community Hall

Highway 16 Wildwood

780.514.6105

Wildwood Recreation Complex

5530 50 St. Wildwood

780.325.3782

• Family oriented, non-profit club •A ctively preserving & maintaining sled trails in and around the Edson area • Yearly Poker Rally •M aking our trail system safe and enjoyable for people of all ages to enjoy! Contact the Edson Sno-seekers via email - edsonsnoseekers@gmail.com For more information about the Sno-Seekers, see Page 51

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AREA FISHING

Name

Location

Fish

Athabasca-Berlund Rivers

73.5 km NW of Edson

Bear Lake

31.8 km NE of Edson

Bull Trout, Trout, Rainbow Trout, Arctic Grayling, Mountain Whitefish, Walleye, Northern Pike Northern Pike, Yellow Perch

Chip Lake

56 km E of Edson

Northern Pike, Burbot

Edson River

7 km N of Edson

Emerson Lakes

62 km NW of Edson

Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Rocky Mountain Whitefish Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout

Erith River

36 km SW of Edson

Trout, Rainbow Trout, Arctic Grayling, Mountain Whitefish

Fickle Lake

36 km SW of Edson

Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, Lake WhiteFish

Little Sundance Creek

18 km NE of Edson

Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, Book Trout, Rocky Mountain Whitefish

Long Lake

32 km NE of Edson

Northern Pike, Yellow Perch

Lovett Lake

70 km SW of Edson

Rainbow Trout

McLeod River

2.5 km E of Edson

Miller’s Lake

18 km E of Edson

Mountain Whitefish, Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Rocky Mountain Whitefish Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch

Minnow Lake

28 km SE of Edson

Northern Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch

Obed Lake

45 km W of Edson

Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Brown Trout, Brook Trout

Shiningbank Lake

26 km NE of Edson

Northern Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Lake Whitefish

Sundance Creek

25 km W of Edson

Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Rocky Mountain Whitefish

Wolf Creek

21 km E of Edson

Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Arctic Grayling

Wolf Lake

74 km SE of Edson

Northern Pike, Yellow Perch

• Wildlife Conservation • Shooting Sports • Trap & Archery ranges opening this year!

FULL HOOKUPS

5 Mins from Edson!

One of the longest outdoor ranges in Western Canada!

For more information and membership application, visit us online:

www.edsonfishandgame.ca EDSON FISH & GAME ASSOCIATION

RR171

Hwy 748

Location: North of Weyerhaeuser and crossing Highway 748 Wifi Available

Check us out on Facebook for details!

Weyerhaeuser To Edson

Hwy 16

To Edmonton

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Beta Lake

Located off of Hwy 16 on Hwy 751, 15 km North

780.868.0109

Chip Lake

9 km North and 10 km West of Wildwood

780.898.1446

Edson Lions Park

East entrance of Edson

780.723.3169

Emerson Lakes Campground

19 km west of Edson on Hwy 16 North on Swanson Road

780.865.2154

Fickle Lake Provincial Rec Area

39 km Southwest of Edson on Hwy 47

780.723.0738

Hidden Grove

Niton Junction on 57 Ave.

780.712.3821

15 km west of Edson on Hwy 16

780.797.4154

Hornbeck Creek

· ·

$30

· ·

$25

Cost

Biking

Hiking

$15

Canoeing

Power

Sewer

Wheelchair Accessible

Tap Water

$17

Laundry

Outhouse

$11+/-

$25

$30$25

$20

$15

14 km North of

Jerry Vanderwell Hwy 16 on Hwy 32 and 1.5 km Memorial Park

780.693.2479

West

780.693.2479

McLeod River Provincial Rec Area

South on Hwy 47, west on RR 232A

780.865.2154

McLeod Valley Group Camp

North of Peers on Hwy 32

780-725-2550

Minnow Lake Rec Area

20 km East of Edson on Hwy 16 then 20 km on south on Wolf Lake road

780.797.4154

45 km east of Edson on Hwy 16

780.325.2270

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$15

$11

Varies

Long Lake Campground

30 km Northeast of Edson on Hwy 748, turn on access road and follow for 15 km

$22

$15

Open Year Round

Playground

Firewood

Day Use

Phone

Boat Launch

Pump Water

780.693.2479

Location

Shower

Swimming

Bear Lake

Located 35 km Northeast of Edson on Hwy 748 East

Campground

Flush Toilets

Fishing

CAMPING

Rangeton Park

Off Hwy 22, between Hwy 16 and 43

rangetonpark.ca

Riverside Campground

14 km north of Hwy 16 and Hwy 32 junction

780.693.2479

Shiningbank Cabins & RV

Northeast of Edson on Hwy 748

780.693.2403

Shiningbank Campground

24 km north of Peers on Hwy 32 then 7 km west on access road

780.693.2150

Watson Creek

North of Cadomin on Hwy 47

780.865.2154

Weald Group Campground

South on Hwy 47

780.723.0738

Whitehorse Creek

South from Cadomin on Grave Flats Road

780.865.2154

Willmore Recreation Area

6 km south of Edson on 63 Street, RR 174

780.723.7141

Wolf Lake Provincial Rec Area

24 km East of Edson on Hwy 16, 53 km south on Wolf Lake Road

780.723.0738

Edson RV and Campground

Golf Course Road

780.723.5116

East of Edson RV Resort

8 km East of Edson on Hwy 16 on RR 162

780.723.2287

Moose Meadows RV Park

1.7 km down Golf

$20

$15

· ·

Open Year Round

$11

Cost

Power

Biking

$11

Sewer

Wheelchair Accessible

Tap Water

Laundry

· ·

Outhouse

Shower

Varies

780.723.3064

Varies

8 km south of Hwy 16 on Hwy 47

$17 +

Outback Camping and Cabins

Varies

Hiking

Canoeing

Firewood

780.865.2154

Boat Launch

Obed Lake Provincial Park

55 km west of Edson on Hwy 16

Playground

Day Use

Flush Toilets

Phone

Pump Water

Location

Swimming

Campground

Fishing

CAMPING

$11

$17

$20

Hwy. 748 to RR 171 near Edson

780.712.3455

780-728-0413

· ·

Varies

$40

Varies

Northwood Acres

Course Road

$25 & up

RV PARKS

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EDSON AREA ATVING DAY TRIPPING

The Edson ATV Club is a family orientated, not for profit group that promotes safe, fun and responsible riding on the vast trails in the area. The trails in the area span a wide range of terrains that can please the novice rider to someone with an advanced skill set. The club operates with a volunteer workforce for trail maintenance and funds from memberships, local donations and fund raising events. There are several areas that offer opportunities for day rides or longer duration stays. The Swanson area is only 20 km west on Highway 16 and offers diverse riding conditions; there is access across the Sundance Provincial Park via the freshly completed Ruperts Crossing which has opened up many more trails for use. Another area that the Edson ATV Club stewards is the South Esk trail, located approximately 120 km South of Edson and can be staged from Grave Flats. As always, the Edson ATV Club would encourage you to support the clubs where you ride, treat our trails with respect, pack out what you pack in and most of all have fun while being safe. For more information email info@edsonatvclub.com or find the Edson ATV Club on Facebook. Photograph by Lauren Rafael Mendoza

Route to the Rockies

Starting at Evansburg or Jasper, don’t miss the opportunity to visit five interesting museums all on Hwy 16: the Tipple Park Museum Evansburg, the Galloway Station Museum Edson, the Red Brick Edson, the Northern Rockies Museum of Culture & Heritage, and Jasper Museum, all with very different stories and displays. The Route to The Rockies Map & discounts can be purchased at any of the participating museums.

Sundance Provincial Park

The Wild Sculpture Trail is located 63km from Edson (directions on pg 46). The Wild Sculpture Trail is 2 km one way, where you will be treated to stunning views of the Hoodoos and Sundance Provincial Park. After the hike, hop back into your vehicle and continue down the Emerson Creek Road until you see signs for the Emerson Lakes Campground (left hand side). Claim a picnic table near the dock and enjoy your lunch. Go for a swim in the clear lake or follow the nearby trails before departing the way you came.

Coal Branch driving tour

Stop by the Galloway Station Museum and Travel Centre to pick a Coal Branch driving tour map. Head west out of town, taking Highway 47 south towards Robb. There are many great stops along the drive, with historical information included in your driving map. There’s plenty of wild life to see, with the Coal branch being famous for its big horned sheep. Visit the Mountain Park Cemetery before returning to Cadomin for a visit to ‘Hole in the Wall Café’ (*limited open hours, check before you go). Head out on Highway 40 through Luscar, and make your way back to Edson via Highway 16 for a change of scenery.

Adults Only – Brewery Tour

Feeling thirsty? Try out the award winning Bench Creek Brewery, 15 minutes out of Edson on 53527 Range Rd 181A. As well as sampling the delicious brews, take a site tour available Saturdays 11am to 12pm by appointment only. Type “Bench Creek Brewing” into Google Maps on your smart phone for hours and directions. Call 780.517.7008 for tours.

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The Edson Hillbilly Demolition Derby and Mudbog has become a local institution with about 1,500 fans coming out to cheer on their favourite drivers every Labour Day weekend.

The fan favourite demolition derby delivers bone crunching action that our spectators have come to expect. The two-day event, held on the September long weekend, attracts more than 100 participants each year from across the province (and even outside of Alberta!). Participants always have a great time and they never leave empty handed as a number of prizes are up for grabs. In addition to cash prizes, drivers can vie for the many coveted trophies including Most Aggressive, Most Sportsmanlike and the Hard Luck Trophy, to name a few.

The weekend is a place to have fun and spend some time in the mud, but safety is always paramount. There are rules that govern both the building of the vehicles and driving aspects of the event. Keep up to date, connect with others or simply drop us a line on our Facebook page at ‘Edson Hillbilly Demolition Derby.’

The Mudboggers also entertain crowds with mudspraying speed and compete against one another for trophies and prizes.

DEMO & MUDBOG

Get revved up for the annual Edson Hillbilly Demolition Derby and Mudbog! This yearly, family friendly event features full size car, mini and pick up truck demolitions, tough truck competition and of course the mudbog, which covers different classes of boggers.

• Industrial • Safety • Tools • Filters • Chemicals • Hardware & Fasteners • Body Shop Supplies Hard to find or special item? We have 2 daily deliveries out of Edmonton

4804 - 3rd Ave, Edson

780-723-5566

4th Ave Yellowhead - Hwy 16 West

46th St

47th St

48th St

49th St

3rd Ave

2nd Ave Yellowhead - Hwy 16 East

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PARKS IN THE YELLOWHEAD

Sundance Provincial Park

Sundance Provincial Park is comprised of three very different and unique features only found within the park’s boundaries. It was declared a park under the Special Places Program. Emerson Lakes is a grouping of five beautifully clear lakes nestled in a quiet oasis. Seven km of hiking trails circle three of the lakes ad offer amazing scenic views. The lakes provide excellent fishing for brook trout and a range of other fish. Marl Bog is a provincially significant site for flora. Twelve different species of orchids can be found here along with a variety of rare aquatic plants, sedges, rushes and ferns. This area has a unique combination of soil and hydrology which can provide for such as unusual grouping of plants. Wild Sculpture Trail takes a journey through the ever changing hoodoos of Sundance Park. The sandstone cliffs, which were and are carved by rain and wind, hang on the side of steep cliffs overlooking the lakes below. The Wild Sculpture Trail is only 2km one way, but the entire trail is about 9km in length one way, and provides camping spots for overnight adventures within the park. 63km from Edson with only 16km of paved roads. Follow Edson Drive north, which turns into Highway 748 North. Continue on when the road turns into gravel and turn left at the Emerson Creek Road (marker km 88). Trailhead will be on the left hand side (marker km 59)

Shining Bank

Shining Bank offers a wide variety of family camping activities within a quiet aspen grove. A roped off swimming area, playground facilities, a sandy beach and excellent boat launching and docking facilities give great access and use to the area’s largest lake. 24 km N of Peers on Highway 32

Bear Lake Park

Bear Lake Park remains one of the area’s most popular lakes. The sandy beach, clean water, and playground are a draw for the younger members of the family while the boat launch and docking areas play host to the more adventuresome water enthusiasts for water skiing and tubing. 35 km NE of Edson on Highway 748

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Obed Lake Provincial Park

Obed Lake Provincial Park encompasses 3 small lakes and the upland areas around them. The area contains a diverse mix of wetland and well drained upland communities including black spruce, tamarack, ferns, mixed wood forests, and closed conifer forests of lodgepole pine and black spruce. The area is important for wildlife as well, especially for elk and as an over wintering area for moose. 55 km W of Edson on Highway 16

Range Road 222A

To Edson

William A. Switzer Provincial Park

Switzer Park has five campgrounds spread out through the valley along a chain of five lakes connected by a navigable creek and surrounded by forests of pine, spruce and aspen. It is home to an abundance of wildlife and features great mountain views. The park offers year-round recreational opportunities to connect with nature such as canoeing, relaxing at the beach, water skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, snow shoeing and cross country skiing. 20km NW of Hinton on Highway 40

Geocaching Along the Yellowhead

Geocaching is a real-world outdoor treasure hunting game. Individuals try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using GPSenabled devices. Geocaches can be found all over the world and their locations can be quite diverse. There are a lot geocaches in the Edson area and along the Yellowhead corridor â&#x20AC;&#x201D; many that can be found quickly from the highway. To find caches in Edson and along Highway 16, visit www.geocaching.com. Good luck hunting! Photo by Mike Dykstra (www.edsonphotographyclub.com) www.gallowaystationmuseum.com

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

Coal Branch Highway

The Coal Branch Railway is now a chain of abandoned mining towns along the eastern slopes of the central Canadian Rocky Mountains and was once an important part of Alberta’s coal industry. Once the Branch was famous for its guarantee of work and overall prosperity. However, technological advancement outdated the collieries and many of the once prosperous towns are now abandoned. The railway was a link from Bickerdike (seven miles west of Edson) to the coal mining towns of the Rockies. S off Highway 16 onto Highway 40

Hwy 16

Edson Hwy 47

Hinton

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Mountain Park Luscar Cadomin Mountain Park used to be a thriving village of more than 1,000 people but now is a ghost town. Lovett* Nothing remains of the town but faint traces of buildings and a cemetery — the highest altitude cemetery in the Commonwealth — that is tended by previous residents of the town. Cardinal Divide The Cardinal Divide spans the continental divide; one side drains to the Arctic Ocean and the other to the Hudson’s Bay. The Cardinal Divide viewpoint is a day use area with hiking trails that showcase much of the unique wildlife and wildflowers in the area, providing for a truly pleasurable alpine view.

The Edson Fish & Game Association

The Edson area is fortunate to have a wide diversity of Fish and Wildlife species which are valued resources in the historical and present Culture of the Community. Whether you are a photographer, a hunter, a fisherman, or one of the many who appreciate the opportunity to observe wild things in wild places, the Edson area can provide a chance to see some of natures most amazing creatures. Pop in to the Galloway Museum and check out some incredible mounts of grizzly bears and bighorn sheep which have been incredibly preserved by local taxidermists . The Edson Fish and Game Association and Gun Club is actively involved in the conservation and responsible use of our fish and wildlife resources. Our organization works in partnership with the local trappers, biologists, enforcement officers and industry to ensure that fish and wildlife remain a part of the landscape for future generations to enjoy. The Club is home to the Longest Mile Shooting range which attracts shooting enthusiasts from all over Alberta. Club members have the opportunity to develop a wide range of shooting skills for hunting, recreation or competition at one of the finest facilities in Western Canada . 2018 sees the reopening of first class archery and trap ranges. For more information and membership applications visit our website at www.edsonfishandgame.ca

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WILLMORE PARK

Willmore Park Trail Map

You’ll find a piece of a different world at Willmore Park. As one of Edson’s best kept secrets, Willmore Park will certainly impress. Located right along the McLeod River, the park offers something for everyone. Hiking and biking trails, ranging from 1.5 km to 5 km provide varying degrees of difficulty and are surrounded by the beauty of the wilderness and scenic views of the river valley. It is also a great place for runners of all levels. There is plenty of room to camp in one of the 12 river side sites or 29 forest sites. Group camping and picnicking is also available. The area is also a great fishing destination. The park is used for tobogganing, snow shoeing, fatbiking and cross country skiing in the winter months. In the summer, it is a popular spot for swimming, hiking, biking, running, soaking up the sun or tubing on the river. The Edson Cycling Association hosts free weekly women’s and co-ed group mountain bike rides. All abilities welcome!

The Edson Cycling Association and the Town of Edson have plans to improve access to trails in the Edson area by building new trails at Willmore Park. The Cycling Association has a multi-year plan to Photo build approximately 8 km of new single track trails to by Mik e Ston er-Wa utilize more of the park space, to repair damaged sections lker (w ww.ed soncyc of existing trails and to build a mid-sized bike park. ling.co m) For more information on the planned improvements and group rides visit www.edsoncycling.com. Willmore Park is a definite must see with its grand views and potential adventures!

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WINTER WONDERLAND Muskeg Flyers and Hornbeck

Offering excellent cross-country skiing through beautiful rolling foothills forest, the Hornbeck Cross Country Skiing Forest Recreation Area is located 15 kilometres northwest of Edson. The Hornbeck Area is a legally designated Forest Recreation Area reserved for non-motorized recreation under the Alberta Forests Act. Volunteers of the Edson Muskeg Flyers Nordic Ski Club maintain the trails and facilities, with support contributed by industry, municipalities, and individuals in the district. The 30 kilometres of trails in the Hornbeck Area are groomed for both skating and classical skiing. There are trails for both novices and intermediate skiers. The staging area provides a warm-up shelter with a wood stove, picnic tables, pit toilets, and a parking lot. 50

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Edson Sno-Seekers

Edson Curling Club

A nonprofit, family oriented club, the Edson Sno-Seekers have existed informally since 1969, and officially registered in 1986.

The Edson Curling Club has hosted Men’s, Ladies’, Recreation and Junior leagues and was a great place to learn the sport, meet new friends or just watch the action. Currently, the Club’s 2018/19 season is subject to change. The Edson Curling Club is a member of the Canadian Curling Association.

Sno-Seeker volunteers maintain signed, groomed trails from Edson north to Silver Summit, west to the Little Sundance Staging Area and South to Robb. There is a warm-up shelter between Edson and Silver Summit, and at Tom Hill Tower where the trail connects to the Whitecourt trail system (Golden Triangle). They also have a warm up shelter about 55 km on the Robb Trail at Schwartz Creek. The Edson Sno-Seekers are members of the Alberta Snowmobile Association and promote safe snowmobile riding in Edson and area. For more information: edsonsnoseekers@gmail.com

Hockey/Skating Edson has two outdoor arenas — one in Glenwood Park, 463 - 72 Street and one in Griffiths Park (behind the Boys and Girls Club) at 5414 - 6 Avenue. Both arenas have full boards with lights (until 10:30 pm) and are maintained by the Town of Edson. Repsol Place has two indoor arenas for hockey and public skating from September to April. The arenas are home to minor hockey teams, ladies recreational hockey, men’s hockey league and oldtimers hockey. The arenas are also home to an active figure skating club. Public skating and shinny are regularly scheduled. For more information visit www.edson.ca.

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INDUSTRY

Coal Mining has been a key player in the Edson area for many years, but when oil became the fuel of choice, coal mining started to decline. Mines gradually shut down in the 1950s and the industry slowed dramatically until the late 1970s when coal became a viable product again.

Oil & Gas Edson is located on one of the largest gas fields in Alberta which have provided plenty of opportunities in this field. Exploration, drilling, collection, transportation and servicing of the oil and gas industry continues to be a driving force and major contributor to Edsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic prosperity.

Forestry In 1983, an OSB manufacturing plant opened in the Edson area â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pelican Spruce Mills (now Weyerhaeuser). Weyerhaeuser uses the abundant supply of Aspen and Black Poplar to manufacture structural panels used for flooring and sheltering in residential home construction. In the early 1990s a second mill, Sundance Forest Industries (formerly Erith Tie Company) built a new state-of-the-art sawmill which soon expanded. The mill is now known as Edson Forest Products, a division of West Fraser.

Agriculture Edson was once the wheat capital of western Canada. Since then, agriculture in the area has flourished to include cattle, pig and bison ranches, small hobby farms and various grain farms.

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yellowhead County

Things to do in yellowhead County!

1. Visit one of the many local, provincial or national parks in our area.

5. Hop on your mountain bike to try some of the great trails.

3. Stop in at one (or all) of the museums from Evansburg to Hinton.

7. Hike the Hoodoos in Sundance Provincial Park.

2. Guided horse-back tours in the Rockies and foothills.

4. Go tubing in the Pembina, Mcleod or Athabasca River.

6. Relax at any of the family friendly beaches and campgrounds. 8. Check out the historical Coal Branch and Cardinal Divide.

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