Photo from Lemonade Day Northern Alberta Facebook page Lemonade Day is coming to Edson! Help empower our next generation of entrepreneurs by keeping an eye out for lemonade stands on June 13th. All proceeds remain with the young stand owner(s), teaching them valuable business and customer service skills. For a map of all locations visit https://local.lemonadeday.org/northern-alberta. Photo from Wildwood Bronc Bustin’ Facebook page Looking for another rodeo this summer? Wildwood Bronc Bustin’ is here! Happening June 13, 2026 and located an hour east of Edson, join them for a day filled with events, dances and endless fun. More information can be found on their Facebook page. Photo from Chautauqua Edson Arts Council Facebook page for upcoming events Enjoy the summer sounds with friends, family and neighbours as Chautauqua hosts their second free concert of the season. On June 17, 2026 from 6 - 8pm Brianna Lizotte will take the stage, at RCMP Centennial Park. There will also be a performance from local tweener Jesse Bedard! So grab a chair, blanket and enjoy the energy of the night. For more information check out their Facebook page. Photo from Alberta Adventure Outdoor Expo Facebook page AB Outdoor Adventure Expo June 19-21 The Alberta Outdoor Adventure Expo is in Medicine Lodge Rodeo Grounds to teach you everything you need to know about outdoor survival. This 3 day event is sure to fill up your calendar with tons of family fun. For more information check out their Facebook page. Photo from the 2020 Shandy's Dream for a Cure fundraiser. On June 20, the community is invited to RCMP Centennial Park for Shandy’s Dream for a Cure BBQ fundraiser in support of pediatric brain cancer research. The event was founded by Barbie Brown and Rob Reichenbacher in memory of their daughter, Shandy, who passed away in 2015 at just 11 years old after battling a brain tumor. Determined to carry forward her hope of one day finding a cure, Barbie and Rob created Shandy’s Dream for a Cure—an initiative that has since raised over $120,000 for the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada. For more information or to donate, please visit www.rebrand.ly/shandy2025. Photo from Youth Interagency-Edson Facebook page Youth Interagency Edson has events happening the entire month of June! Including the Summer Kick off Party at Kinsmen Park on June 25, 2026, from 3:30 to 5:30pm! For more information or to check out their other event, visit www.edson.ca/yia

Youth Interagency proudly presents Youth Week in Edson, May 1st – May 7th. This will be a fun-filled week with free activities such as bowling, gymnastics, hip hop, youth CPR training, and so much more. For more information, visit www.edson.ca/yia The Medicine Lodge Rodeo is May 8th – May 10th, and the days are full of excitement and fun. From lawnmower races, mini chuckwagon races, dances, and so much more, there is something for everyone. For more information, go to medicinelodgerodeo.com The Odd & Unusual Sale will take place at the Element Zone Western Heritage Society on May 17th. This event is tailgate-style extravaganza where you can purchase or sell small domestic and exotic animals. If you are a hobby farmer or animal enthusiast, this event is for you! elementzone.ca Pack a picnic, grab a blanket, and get ready to enjoy a free concert in the RCMP Centennial Park! The Chautauqua Edson Arts Council presents the Summer Sounds Series with the first performance on May 20th. The high-energy a cappella music of 6 Minute Warning will perform rain or shine from 6 – 8pm. If it is raining, the concert will move inside the Galloway Station Museum, Travel Centre & Archives. edsonarts.com Mustachio Bullbashio will be May 22nd and 23rd, out at the Element Zone Western Heritage Society. Experience the ultimate event of the season with thrilling bull riding and exciting bull games. Take part in the mustache competition in support of men’s mental health, with categories for both mustaches and beards; there is even a kids' mustache toss! Enjoy a live band that will perform on the Saturday night! Elementzone.ca Grab a cape and get ready to Run Like a Hero with Eddie’s Big Run on Saturday May 30th! This event is great for everyone with options of a 3km, 5km or 10km run/walk and even a Fun Run for the kids! For more information or to register, visit edson.ca/eddiesbigrun Registration closes May 27.

Snowshoeing is a good way to get out to enjoy the outdoors in the winter time. There are many places in Edson and Yellowhead County to try! If you want to stay close to Edson, Wilmore Park is a great location, with many trails that offer a beautiful scenic walk. Want to try snowshoeing, but don't have your own snowshoes? Free rentals are available at the Edson Public Library during regular hours, and can be checked out with your library card or reserved in advance from the Griffiths Park Centre from Thursdays to Wednesdays. Check www.edson.ca/cdprograms for more information on sizes and local trails! Wanting a reason to spend more time outdoors with your family and friends? Join the 1000 Hours Outside Challenge to track your hours, partake in fun challenges, community meet ups and more! Free tracking sheets are available at the Griffiths Park Centre. Join their Facebook Group '1000 Hours Outside - Edson & Area', or visit www.edson.ca/cdprograms for more information! Looking for something fun to do after school? For the month of January, Edson Youth Interagency will be hosting free 'Youth Hub Hangouts' every Thursday at the Edson Public Library from 3:30 - 5pm. Drop in for a craft, games, and other activities. For more information, go to www.edson.ca/yia   Join a free Winter Walking Group that is meeting at the Edson Golf Club every Wednesday in January. After the walk there will be a social hour with warm beverages, board games, crafts, and more! Karen Shilka is doing a watercolor paint workshop at That Crafty Lady at the Creative Crossroads on Monday January 19, 2025 at 6pm. Everything is supplied, you just need to bring yourself and maybe a friend! Register at https://bookwhen.com/the-creative-crossroads/e/ev-sisyj-2026011918000 Celebrate Burns Night with the Edson Lodge No. 68, a night that is sure to be filled with fun, music, and laughter! Cocktails start at 5pm, with a line-up of entertainment to follow. It is definitely an evening you will not want to miss! Tickets are $60.00 and available to purchase in person at Galloway Station Museum, Travel Centre & Archives and Patterson's Part Supply. Looking for something exciting for the kids to do for PD Day on January 30th? The Winter Wanderers Camp will keep the kids busy from 8:30am - 4pm. Pack a lunch, dress warm, and get ready to play, learn, and connect with other kids! This camp is for kids in Grades 1-6. They will walk between Griffiths Park Centre, Galloway Station Museum and Edson Tumblers Gymnastics. Visit www.edson.ca/cdprograms  for more information or to register. Edson Youth Interagency is also hosting a PD Day camp for kids aged 11-17, where they can learn to curl and cook all in the same day at the Peers Multiplex on Friday, January 30th, from 12 - 4pm. Learn how to curl from a volunteer from the Edson Curling Club, then cook up a snack with the Youth Interagency Edson! For more information or to register, visit www.edson.ca/yia

Are you a newcomer to the Edson area? Are you a new parent? If so, you are eligible for a Community Welcome Project bag! Each bag is chock full of important information on Edson, as well as some goodies from many local businesses and the Galloway Station Museum, including samples, coupons, and special freebies for you and your family. (In addition to these items, the baby bags will also include essential baby items and information on infant programs in Edson). This program is FREE and is open to Edson and area residents. Eligibility: Community Welcome Project Newcomer Bag: Newcomers must not have lived in Edson for the past five years. Individuals may only qualify for a Newcomer Bag once. Community Welcome Project Baby Bag: Any parent who is expecting or has a child who is one year or younger are eligible for a New Baby Bag. This does not only apply to first time-parents only—parents can receive a New Baby Bag for each newborn. Anyone is welcome to reach out to the Community Welcome Project for information on services or to set up a meeting to discuss what programs and services are available locally. To receive a Community Welcome Project Bag, please apply below. For more information on the program, phone the Galloway Station Museum at 780-723-5696 or email info@gallowaystationmuseum.com . Contact us to receive a free welcome package! Welcome to the Community! We will contact you soon to provide you with a welcome package. Submit Our Partners

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The Galloway Station Museum is located in RCMP Centennial Park, a beautiful green space in the heart of Edson. Learn more about the park and its monuments here! RCMP Centennial Park Galloway Station Museum & Travel Centre is located in RCMP Centennial Park, a beautiful green space in the heart of Edson, between the East and West bound Yellowhead Highway. The park also features a large pavilion, caboose, a Lockheed T-33 Silver Star plane, and Town of Edson Mascot, Eddie the Squirrel. Throughout the summer months, travelers and locals alike can enjoy public events including Art in the Park, Aboriginal Day, the Edson Custom Cruisers' annual Show and Shine, and much more. The park was developed in 1974 by citizens of Edson to honour the 100th anniversary of RCMP presence in Alberta. The park is maintained by the Town of Edson. Learn more about the park monuments Pavilion Rental Agreement