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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RODEOS<br />
37th Annual Medicine<br />
Lodge Rodeo<br />
May 8, 9 & 10, 2015<br />
This home grown event is a<br />
staple in the community<br />
with events ranging from<br />
ladies barrel racing to<br />
saddle bronc. This<br />
rodeo is also a great<br />
supporter of the<br />
next generation<br />
of cowboys <strong>and</strong><br />
cowgirls — hosting<br />
junior barrel racing,<br />
stick horse racing,<br />
wild cow milking,<br />
miniature horse racing<br />
<strong>and</strong> other very exciting<br />
events.<br />
So sit back <strong>and</strong> enjoy the<br />
country flair of the 37th Annual<br />
Medicine Lodge Rodeo.<br />
Stay tuned for more information on<br />
the Medicine Lodge Fall Roundup pro<br />
rodeo on September 12, 2015!<br />
Wildwood Bronc<br />
Bustin’<br />
May 29 & 30, 2015<br />
Wildwood Bronc Bustin is the only rodeo of<br />
its kind in Canada. It’s founder Rod Hay,<br />
who is an eight time Canadian champ<br />
<strong>and</strong> 20 time NFR qualifier has brought<br />
together Canadian champions <strong>and</strong><br />
World champions, from the USA <strong>and</strong><br />
Australia. As a Canadian Professional<br />
Rodeo Association event, all the prize<br />
money counts toward the Canadian<br />
Finals Rodeo.<br />
It’s a saddle bronc event only,<br />
with 20 professional cowboys<br />
riding for $18,000<br />
<strong>and</strong> with new<br />
bronc horses<br />
competing for<br />
$5,000 in prize<br />
money.<br />
Bring your boots,<br />
hats <strong>and</strong> trailers<br />
<strong>and</strong> plan to have a<br />
weekend<br />
of fun <strong>and</strong> excitement.<br />
Jessie James Memorial Rodeo<br />
This rodeo, hosted by the <strong>Edson</strong><br />
4-H Multi Club <strong>and</strong> the Yellowhead<br />
Agricultural Society in April, is for<br />
contestants 20 year of age <strong>and</strong> under.<br />
Switzer’s Drug Store<br />
Switzer's<br />
Drug Store<br />
Serving <strong>Edson</strong> & District<br />
Since 1912<br />
224-50th Street<br />
Phone: 780-723-4666<br />
28 www.gallowaystationmuseum.com<br />
Original Store in 1912<br />
Harvey A. Switzer - founder of the<br />
drug store - opened January 12, 1912<br />
Three generations proudly serving<br />
<strong>Edson</strong> & District Since 1912<br />
An independent pharmacy that<br />
prides itself on friendly<br />
personalized customer service.<br />
Celebrating 103<br />
years of service<br />
224 - 50 Street <strong>Edson</strong> 780-723-4666
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