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Trivia
See how much you know about Edson!
Who was the Town named after?
The Town was named after Edson J. Chamberlain, the General Manager of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad.
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What is the population of Edson?
Today, with a population of 8,365 Edson is one of the largest towns in the Province.
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How many vehicles visit Edson Daily?
The Trans Canada Yellowhead Route carries some of the heaviest traffic flow in Alberta, and has been officially declared the second Trans Canada Highway. Approximately 18,000 vehicles pass through Edson daily.
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What is the name of the historical, musical comedy, based on Edson's history, that was specially commissioned by the Edson's 50th Anniversary Committee in 1961?
"Look Behind You, Neighbor", written by Gwen Pharis Ringwood.
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Rails reached Edson in August of 1910, the population was eight hundred people. By March 1912,the population was what? One thousand, two hundred and thirty-nine.
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What was the original name of Edson prior to 1911?
According to the "75th Anniversary History Book", the name was Heatherwood.
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The old Sunset Coffee Shop which was located near the east end of Edson for many years was perhaps better known as what?
The Silver Dollar Coffee Shop because of the silver dollar coins what lined the walls and ceiling.
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June 2, 1939, Edson played host for a few short minutes to what famous couple, who arrived by train?
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
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What is the name of Edson's first Mayor?
Gilbert Lawrence
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In what year did Edson's New Radio Station CJYR begin broadcasting?
April 4th, 1968. |
Today near Marlboro west of Edson, a tall cement smoke stack towers above the trees. What was this the original site of?
The Marlboro Cement Plant
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What is the name of the little church on the corner of 7th Avenue and 48th Street, that was originally built in 1922, and still stands today?
St. Andrew's Russian Orthodox Church.
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Today the Curling Rink is located at the Recreation Complex on Golf Course Road. At what location was the original Curling Rink constructed?
On the corner of 6th Avenue and 49th street the current location of Fire Hall Number 1.
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What was the name of Edson’s Junior “B” hockey club?
Edson Arrows
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Name the Author who grew up in Edson and has written a series of books, including The Stump Farm, Beyond the Stump Farm, Horse Cop, Fish Cop, Skunks and Hound Dogs, and others. Robert J. Adams (Little Bobby Adams)
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Name the Attorney General of Alberta in 1911, who signed the Order of Council, dated September 11th, 1911, stating that Edson was officially a town? Charles R. Mitchell
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In what year did the Anderson Family start the Medicine Lodge Rodeo on their ranch west of Edson?
1980
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Ivan Strang is the Chairman of the 100th Anniversary Committee. What years was Mr. Strang a member of the Alberta Legislature?
1997 to 2008
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The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra will perform in Edson during the 100th Anniversary year (check events tab for info). The orchestra played its first “run-out” concert in the town of Fort Saskatchewan in 1955. A year later, the orchestra moved to its new performance home. What is its name?
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
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What was the cost of a child to swim at the Town Swimming Pool in 1974?
25 cents. |
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Facts!
No one community stands alone in times of tragedy as was evident in March of 1938 when communities in west central Alberta were shocked as an underground explosion in a mine at Hinton claimed the lives of five men and injured five others. Hundreds of mourners from Hinton, Drinnan and Edson formed one of the longest funeral processions to Glenwood Cemetery. Edson Stores were closed during this time as a mark of respect for the bereaved families. Later in July of that year, townspeople and miners attended the unveiling of an eleven-foot obelisk monument in the Glenwood Cemetery at Edson, where it stands tall today in memory of those who lost their lives in the Hinton Mine Disaster.
(as printed in Edson’s 75th Anniversary history book)
Town of Edson Mayors 1911 to Present
Lawrence |
1911 - 1914 | Hope | 1914 - 1916 | |
Switzer |
1917 - 1920 | Low |
1921 - 1924 | |
McIntyre |
1925 - 1927 | Goldstick |
1927 | |
McMillan |
1928 - 1933 | Low |
1934 - 1937 | |
Wilson |
1938 - 1941 | Maxwell |
1942 - 1943 | |
Laurence |
1944 - 1945 | Dickhout |
1946 - 1952 | |
Kankewitt |
1949 - 1952 | Burleigh |
1953 - 1955 | |
Kankewitt |
1956 - 1960 | Wells |
1960 | |
Brunelle |
1960 - 1966 | Collin |
1966 - 1967 | |
Meade |
1967 - 1968 | Griffiths |
1968 1972 | |
Dr. Crawford |
1972 - 1974 | Maris |
1974 - 1976 | |
Welch |
1976 - 1977 | Watson |
1977 - 1980 | |
Johnson |
1980 - 1983 | Linford |
1983 - 1986 | |
Doyle |
1986 - 1989 | Strang |
1989 - 1997 | |
Mahon |
1997 - 2004 | Pasychny |
2004 - Present |
