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

If you missed the Christmas Pottery and Gift sale in November—don't worry! The Edson Craft Centre (Potter's Guild) has a Pop-Up Pottery Sale happening on Monday, December 8th from 4 to 8pm and Thursday, December 18th from 4 to 8pm. Tis the season for snacks, snuggly seats, and Christmas movie marathons! Swing by the Edson & District Public Library on Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm and Fridays from 6 - 8pm during December to watch an iconic Christmas movie. Claim your favorite perch, and let the holiday classics do the rest.           www.edsonlibrary.ca An art exhibition featuring the work of Jacquie Paul is on display at the Red Brick Arts Centre & Museum until December 18. Stop in and immerse yourself in the vibrant, expressive pieces created by this talented artist. www.redbrickartscentre.com Feeling inspired after exploring Jacquie Paul’s art exhibit? Join Jacquie herself for a five-day Art and Wellness Retreat running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., December 8–12. Can’t commit to all five days? No problem—pick the sessions that work best for you.          www.redbrickartscentre.com Are you looking for the finishing touch to add to your table? Join Isabel Dong for a quilting workshop to learn sewing basics while making a beautiful table runner. Register soon, as space is limited! www.edson.ca/cdprograms Are you still looking for something special for someone on your list? You might just find it at the Merry and Bright Christmas Market at the Edson Farmer's Market. Donations to the Edson Food Bank will be accepted. Enjoy a Free Family Movie night at Landmark Cinemas in Edson! December 20th will feature The Polar Express. December 21st will feature Elf. Admission is free, and there will be discounted concession pricing!                www.edson.ca/cdprograms

The Resilience Project is a multifaceted project undertaken by the Edson & District Historical Society in collaboration with CANOE to showcase the role of arts and culture in community recovery, promoting a sense of togetherness and celebrating our home. The Resilience Project is a multifaceted project undertaken by The Edson & District Historical Society in collaboration with CANOE to showcase the role of arts and culture in community recovery, promoting a sense of togetherness and celebrating our home. This project was made possible through a grant from Department of Canadian Heritage's Commemorate Canada - Reopening Fund . 1/10 CANOE is an acronym for Culture and Arts Network Of Edson and as the name implies, it is a group of individuals, companies and organizations whose mandate is to contribute to the arts community in the West Yellowhead town of Edson and the surrounding area. The Resilience Project consists of several component parts, including a series of five murals designed and created on local buildings to beautify these buildings and bring a sense of pride and togetherness. Switzer's Drugs Artist - Brie Adkins The Heart of Edson Gallery & Studio artists - Andrew Visser & Pat Jakubiec Royal Canadian Legion -Joe Wynne Branch 51 artist - Madison Sharman Timberjack Home Hardware Building Centre artists - the community and Madison Sharman Henry Family Vision Care artist - Berg Felsing Concurrently, the committee approached a number of area residents who were identified as having unique stories - but all exemplify the theme of resilience. Those residents formed the nucleus of the remaining components which included a series of portraits created by area photographers documenting the character and/or lives of the subjects. These images were used to create a gallery exhibition of fine art prints to be displayed at different venues and kept as an archive of the project. As well, a series of video interviews created by a local filmmaker and recorded for community archival purposes formed the basis of a documentary - Resilience - A Small Town Definition. From those interviews, a series of short accounts of the subjects was written and combined with the portraits to create a book - Resilience - A Collaboration. Five hundred copies of the book were printed and made available to the public free of charge and the documentary and the book are available below in both official languages. (The documentary contains French subtitles). Please note that Resilience - A Collaboration and Resilience - A Small Town Definition deal with content and themes that some may find distressing. 1/15 Resilience a collaboration A poignant written exploration of 15 individuals in the greater community who tell their stories with grace, humour and wit. Resilience - A Small Town Definition A full-length documentary highlighting the amazing stories of our 15 subjects, and their resilience and strength through adversity. Résilience une collaboration Une exploration écrite poignante de 15 personnes de la grande communauté qui racontent leurs histoires avec grâce, humour et esprit. Résilience - Définition d'une petite ville Un long métrage documentaire mettant en lumière les histoires de nos 15 sujets, leur résilience et leur force face à l'adversité. 1/99 The entire project is then wrapped up with a celebration gala at which the book, prints and documentary were unveiled and presented. Special thanks go out once again to the subjects of this book for their patience and time, to CANOE committee members, the Edson Photography Club and contributing photographers, the mural artists and businesses, the Galloway Station Museum staff, the Town of Edson, The Heart of Edson Gallery, SRVENT Freelance, our translators, and the Government of Canada. This project was made possible through a grant from Department of Canadian Heritage's Commemorate Canada - Reopening Fund and in-kind donations from the Town of Edson and the Edson & District Historical Society. The Resilience Project material is subject to copyright. Use of the above material in full or in part is subject to the approval of both The Edson & District Historical Society and The Culture and Arts Network of Edson.

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