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

Feel like a night out with friends doing something creative? Staal Gardens offers many upcoming workshops this November. Register Early as they fill fast. Faux & Festive Wreaths – Nov 15 (7 PM) & Nov 16 (2 PM) Design a faux wreath on grapevine base Porch Pots – Nov 20 (7 PM), Nov 21 (7 PM), Nov 22 (10 AM, 2 PM, 6 PM), Nov 23 (2 PM) Holiday Wreath (Live) – Nov 25 & 26 (7 PM) Add decor to a constructed live wreath & learn to make a bow. www.staalgardens.com Christmas is in the air, and Main Street is the place to be! November 20th Stores are staying open late - stop by, shop local, and see what special sales the kick-off to late-night shopping brings. Christmas Lights and Fireworks, say no more. Friday November 21, starting at 5:30pm come to the RCMP Centennial start the magic of the Christmas Season with Santa as he lights up the park. With outdoor and indoor activities at the Galloway Station Museum complete with hot chocolate and smores what could be better? Fireworks! Yes, that is right the evening will conclude with Fireworks at 7pm! The Edson Craft Centre and Potter's Guild will have their Christmas Pottery and Gift Sale at the Edson & District Public Library Friday November 21st from 10am - 8pm and Saturday November 22 from 12pm - 5pm. Still looking for something unique. Ina's Gallery is having their Christmas Market November 22, 2025 from 10am - 4pm. Located in Peers at 4915-50th Street. Join Holy Trinity Edson for their Christmas Bazaar November 22, 2025 at the Galloway Station Museum from 11am - 3pm. There will be lunch, crafts baking and so much more. Santa loves his cookies—and this year, make sure yours are the ones he remembers! Join the Youth Interagency for a cookie decorating workshop November 24 from 5 – 7pm with Kara from O.W. Baking. Learn tips and tricks like icing consistency, layering, and wet-on-wet techniques to make your cookies look (and taste) extra special for Santa. www.edson.ca/yia Do you have a closet full of old t-shirts or fabric laying around the house but you don’t know what to do with it? Lara Felsing has a solution! Register for a DIY workshop that run from 6-8pm on Nov 26 th and Nov 27 and build your own rag rug. This workshop is $40.00 and for Ages 16+. www.edson.ca/CDprograms Santa Clause is Coming to Town! The 39th Annual Santa Clause Parade will fill the streets of Edson and Santa Clause is the Star. Bundle up, Grab Friends and Family as A Small Town Christmas Parade goes through town, to bring joy to all that view it. Santa came to town, but he didn’t bring any gifts! Looks like he needs to visit the Christmas Artisan Market at the Galloway Station Museum on November 29 from 12 to 4:30 pm to get ready for Christmas. With plenty of local vendors and artists, there’s something for everyone — perfect for checking off Santa’s list and yours too.

All the information for the exhibits at the Galloway Station Museum have been researched (complete with sources), or are in the process of being researched and reports are updated when new information becomes available. The origin of our research sources vary and include history books, accredited university papers, local archives, newspapers and local experts. All sources are cited in report footnotes. If you have input regarding any of the Galloway Station Museum’s research or exhibits, please contact us at manager@gallowaystationmuseum.com . Reports Early Edson History A Brief History of Early Edson and Area The Coal Branch Coal Branch: Forever Home History of the Edson Caboose A Brief Look at 77704 The Edson to Grand Prairie Trail Gateway to the Last Best West Liveries A Brief History of Liveries Planting a Flag in the Muskeg History of Early Edson and Area Royalty in the Muskeg Life of Prince Leo Galitzine History of Policing in Edson Lawkeepers and Law Breakers Flying Into History Wop May and the First Aerial Police Chase Check out this Comic Book! Colourful Characters Interesting People from Edson and Area To Flight and Back A Tale of Friendship and the Second World War Look Behind You, Neighbor A Play Celebrating Edson's 50th Anniversary The 'Baby Graves' The Old Edson Cemetery War As We Knew It A personal look at the World Wars Edson's Unknown Soldier A Sergeant in the 1st Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade Mr. Poucher and Edson's early years British subject J Mellor Poucher lived in Edson during the early years and sent the Town of Edson a recording of his memories from that time. This video includes his memories and pictures of Edson from 1912 to late 1914. Robb: The Early Days A Video Exploring the History of Robb Civil Defence Bunkered in Edson! Not Invisible Métis Women in the Fur Trade One Crossing at a Time The Story of the Rosevear Ferry

On Exhibit History Galloway Station The beginnings of the Town of Edson are intertwined with the history of the railway in the region. The Galloway Station exhibit explores the area's rich railway history and is the origin of the museum's name. Wildlife Our Natural World Discover the diverse wildlife of Alberta! The province boasts 587 species of wildlife, including 10 species of amphibians, 93 mammals, 411 birds, 8 reptiles and 65 fish. History Trapper's Cabin Trapping is an industry that is firmly rooted in Alberta’s history. Indigenous populations used the fur and hides for thousands of years and Europeans trapping in Western Canada date back to the mid 1600s. The Trapper’s Cabin gives an in-depth, hands-on look at the challenging life of a trapper in Alberta. History Rosevear Ferry The Rosevear Ferry was an integral part of the community and transportation system in the area. This display to commemorate the history and importance of the Rosevear Ferry was built by volunteers Kevin Hollaway (operator from 1980 to 2015) and Steve Parker (operator/contractor from 2008 to 2015). History Erith Tie Camp There were many lumber camps in the Edson area in the early 1900s, supplying the railways with much needed ties. The Erith Tie Camp on the Erith and Embarrass Rivers is used to explore lives in the area's early lumber camps. History Alberta Coal Branch An important part of Alberta's coal industry, the Alberta Coal Branch is a chain of almost abandoned mining towns along the eastern slopes of the central Canadian Rocky Mountains. It was once home to thousands of people, and remains a rich part of the region’s history. Artifact Peerless Printing Press The Peerless Printing Press was built in 1873 and came to Edson in 1928. Many early newspapers were printed on the Peerless, including the Edson-Jasper Signal. Thanks to dedicated volunteer Howard Bouldry, the press is a working artifact! History Main Street Also known as 50th Street, downtown Edson was one of the first streets in the town and held some of its more prominent buildings. In this exhibit you can find the Canadian National Railway Station, Edson Hotel, Switzer’s Drugs, the Barbershop and the Idyl Hour Theatre. History Wop May Explore the story of how Wilfrid May and Detective James Campbell landed on Main Street Edson in 1919 as part of the first aerial police chase in Canadian history! Temporary Display Through Their Eyes Our latest exhibit explores Edson’s early days through a rich collection of archival photographs. This exhibit brings to life the parades and picnics, businesses and ballgames — and even the long-forgotten story of Wolf Creek.

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