Edson and Area Visitor Guide
The next 52 pages will tell you almost everything you need to know about Edson and surrounding Yellowhead County, but you won’t really know this area until you experience it firsthand. Use this publication as a guide to discover the multitude of family-friendly events and facilities in the area. You’ll see photos of awe-inspiring County landscapes, read about Canada’s largest Slo-Pitch Tournament, learn about a past full of pioneers and explorers, and be inspired to hike, bike, ski and play in Edson’s backyard.
The next 52 pages will tell you almost everything you need to know about Edson and surrounding Yellowhead County, but you won’t really know this area until you experience it firsthand. Use this publication as a guide to discover the multitude of family-friendly events and facilities in the area. You’ll see photos of awe-inspiring County landscapes, read about Canada’s largest Slo-Pitch Tournament, learn about a past full of pioneers and explorers, and be inspired to hike, bike, ski and play in Edson’s backyard.
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CELEBRATING THE ARTS<br />
The arts are alive <strong>and</strong> well in <strong>Edson</strong>!<br />
If you enjoy the theater, keep your eyes open for upcoming plays from <strong>Edson</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
area’s drama clubs. If you like to be in the spotlight, join<br />
them center stage. Behind the scenes more your<br />
style? Try your h<strong>and</strong> at set design or work with<br />
costumes or stage makeup. There are performance<br />
opportunities <strong>and</strong> acting workshops for all skill<br />
levels.<br />
• The Chronicle Project - Join the Adventure!<br />
www.thechronicleproject.com<br />
• P<strong>and</strong>ora Players<br />
• Double Feature Theatre<br />
vbussing.79@gmail.com or call (780) 712-1906<br />
The schools in the <strong>Edson</strong> area are filled with talented students who take<br />
to the stage though their drama departments.<br />
Housed in the library building is the <strong>Edson</strong> Craft Centre, dedicated to pottery <strong>and</strong><br />
the Creative Arts Society that focuses on paint <strong>and</strong> print. Workshops run year round<br />
for those who like to get creative on a canvas or on a wheel.<br />
Photographers can find inspiration, photo tips <strong>and</strong> tricks, <strong>and</strong> plenty of camaraderie<br />
at the <strong>Edson</strong> Photography Club. www.edsonphotographyclub.ca<br />
If you’re interested in live shows, you will want to know about the wonderful acts brought<br />
to <strong>Edson</strong> by Chautauqua <strong>Edson</strong> Arts Council. The nonprofit organization works to bring various<br />
forms of entertainment to <strong>Edson</strong> <strong>and</strong> also opens many of their shows with amazing local talent.<br />
From drama to music, there is something for everyone. www.edsonartscouncil.com<br />
ACES, the Arts Centre for <strong>Edson</strong> Society is a group dedicated to advocating for the arts <strong>and</strong> cultural<br />
community of <strong>Edson</strong> <strong>and</strong> area <strong>and</strong> for the future development of a new cultural multi-use facility.<br />
www.artscentreforedson.ca<br />
Love to sing or love to listen? The <strong>Edson</strong> area is full of talented musicians<br />
<strong>and</strong> singers - <strong>and</strong> local community choir Vocal Variations is always<br />
looking for new members!<br />
CANOE, Community Arts Network of <strong>Edson</strong> is an<br />
informal network comprised of local arts <strong>and</strong><br />
culture groups <strong>and</strong> individual enthusiasts created<br />
to encourage sharing <strong>and</strong> collaboration.<br />
www.edsoncanoe.com<br />
Finally, if you are looking for arts (or any other<br />
events) in the area, the <strong>Edson</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
Events website is an effort to provide a single<br />
consolidated calendar showcasing <strong>Edson</strong>’s<br />
ever increasing community related events.<br />
www.edson<strong>and</strong>areaevents.com<br />
14 www.gallowaystationmuseum.com<br />
Artwork by Madison Sharman www.ruralrenditions.com
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