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The Town of Edson's 2012 municipal census counted a population of 8,646.<ref name=2012census>{{cite web |
The Town of Edson's 2012 municipal census counted a population of 8,646.<ref name=2012census>{{cite web|url=http://www.edson.ca/town/town-news/post/1200 |title=Municipal Census Stats |publisher=Town of Edson |date=18 July 2012 |accessdate=2012-07-19 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130202034053/http://www.edson.ca:80/town/town-news/post/1200 |archivedate=2 February 2013 |df=dmy }}</ref> |
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In the [[Canada 2011 Census|2011 Census]], the Town of Edson had a population of 8,475 living in 3,386 of its 3,701 total dwellings, a 4.7% change from its 2006 population of 8,098. With a land area of {{convert|29.58|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|8475|29.58|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2011.<ref name=2011censusABmunis>{{cite web | url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-pd/hlt-fst/pd-pl/Table-Tableau.cfm?LANG=Eng&T=302&SR=1&S=51&O=A&RPP=9999&PR=48&CMA=0 | title=Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta) | publisher=Statistics Canada | date=8 February 2012 | accessdate=2012-02-08}}</ref> |
In the [[Canada 2011 Census|2011 Census]], the Town of Edson had a population of 8,475 living in 3,386 of its 3,701 total dwellings, a 4.7% change from its 2006 population of 8,098. With a land area of {{convert|29.58|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|8475|29.58|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2011.<ref name=2011censusABmunis>{{cite web | url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-pd/hlt-fst/pd-pl/Table-Tableau.cfm?LANG=Eng&T=302&SR=1&S=51&O=A&RPP=9999&PR=48&CMA=0 | title=Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta) | publisher=Statistics Canada | date=8 February 2012 | accessdate=2012-02-08}}</ref> |
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Edson | |
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Town | |
| Town of Edson | |
 Edson town hall | |
| Motto: Heart of the Yellowhead | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 14 |
| Municipal district | Yellowhead County |
| Incorporated[1] | |
| • Village | January 9, 1911 |
| • Town | September 21, 1911 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Greg Pasychny |
| • Governing body | Edson Town Council
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| • Manager | Mike Derricott |
| • MP | Jim Eglinski (Cons - Yellowhead) |
| • MLA | Eric Rosendahl (Alberta NDP - West Yellowhead) |
| Area (2011)[3] | |
| • Total | 29.58 km2 (11.42 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 920 m (3,020 ft) |
| Population (2011)[3] | |
| • Total | 8,475 |
| • Density | 286.5/km2 (742/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Edsonite[5] |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal code span | |
| Area code | +1-780 |
| Website | Official website |
Edson is a town in west-central Alberta, Canada. It is located in Yellowhead County, 192 kilometres (119 mi) west of Edmonton along the Yellowhead Highway and 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) east of the intersection with Highway 47. Residents of Edson are referred to as Edsonites.[5]
History
The town was originally named Heatherwood, but the name was changed around 1911 in honour of Edson Joseph Chamberlin, vice-president of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. When Edson was declared the local rail centre, smaller communities such as Rosevear (abandoned), Wolf Creek, Carrot Creek and Niton Junction fell into a decline that continues today. In the 1950s, upgrading of Highway 16 caused a dramatic increase in private, commercial and industrial traffic. Today, the Yellowhead Highway carries some of the heaviest traffic flow in Alberta and has been officially declared the second Trans-Canada Highway. In the 1970s, a revitalized coal industry saw the Cardinal River Coal and Luscar Sterco mines launched in the area. The 1980s saw the development of Pelican Spruce Mills (now Weyerhaeuser Canada) and Sundance Forest Industries (now Edson Forest Products a division of West Fraser Mills Ltd.) - two of Edson's major employers. The former hamlets of Glenwood and Grande Prairie Trail were annexed from Yellowhead County by the Town of Edson on 1 January 1984.[6][7]
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 7,399 | — |
| 2001 | 7,585 | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 8,098 | +6.8% |
| 2011 | 8,475 | +4.7% |
| Source: Statistics Canada[3][8][9][10] | ||
The Town of Edson's 2012 municipal census counted a population of 8,646.[11]
In the 2011 Census, the Town of Edson had a population of 8,475 living in 3,386 of its 3,701 total dwellings, a 4.7% change from its 2006 population of 8,098. With a land area of 29.58 km2 (11.42 sq mi), it had a population density of 286.5/km2 (742.1/sq mi) in 2011.[3]
According to the 2006 federal census, Edson had a population of 8,098 living in 3,230 dwellings, a 6.8% increase from the 2001 federal census. The town has a land area of 29.54 km2 (11.41 sq mi) and a population density of 274.1/km2 (710/sq mi).[10]
Geography
Edson lies in the McLeod River valley, immediately east of the Canadian Rockies foothills. The surrounding landscape consists of primarily taiga forest with sand hills and muskeg. The town is located at an altitude of 925 metres (3,035 ft). Two provincial parks are located west of Edson: Sundance Provincial Park along Sundance Creek and Obed Lake Provincial Park surrounding the three Obed Lakes.
Climate
Due to Edson's high elevation, the community experiences a subarctic climate (Köppen climate classification Dfc). The highest temperature ever recorded in Edson was 37.2 °C (99 °F) on 2 July 1924.[12] The coldest temperature ever recorded was −48.3 °C (−55 °F) on 22 January 1943,[13] and 14 January 1950.[14]
| Climate data for Edson Airport, 1971–2000 normals, extremes 1914–present | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 15.6 (60.1) |
19.4 (66.9) |
22.2 (72.0) |
30.0 (86.0) |
33.3 (91.9) |
36.7 (98.1) |
37.2 (99.0) |
33.4 (92.1) |
33.0 (91.4) |
28.9 (84.0) |
20.6 (69.1) |
16.7 (62.1) |
37.2 (99.0) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −5.2 (22.6) |
−2.2 (28.0) |
3.6 (38.5) |
10.6 (51.1) |
16.2 (61.2) |
19.4 (66.9) |
21.6 (70.9) |
20.6 (69.1) |
15.7 (60.3) |
10.3 (50.5) |
0.1 (32.2) |
−5 (23) |
8.8 (47.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −11.8 (10.8) |
−9.2 (15.4) |
−3.3 (26.1) |
3.5 (38.3) |
8.9 (48.0) |
12.6 (54.7) |
14.6 (58.3) |
13.7 (56.7) |
8.8 (47.8) |
3.4 (38.1) |
−6 (21) |
−11.2 (11.8) |
2.0 (35.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −18.2 (−0.8) |
−16.1 (3.0) |
−10.2 (13.6) |
−3.7 (25.3) |
1.4 (34.5) |
5.7 (42.3) |
7.6 (45.7) |
6.8 (44.2) |
1.8 (35.2) |
−3.5 (25.7) |
−12.1 (10.2) |
−17.5 (0.5) |
−4.8 (23.4) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −48.3 (−54.9) |
−47.3 (−53.1) |
−41.1 (−42.0) |
−34.4 (−29.9) |
−13.3 (8.1) |
−6.7 (19.9) |
−3.9 (25.0) |
−3.9 (25.0) |
−18.3 (−0.9) |
−34.6 (−30.3) |
−39.2 (−38.6) |
−47.8 (−54.0) |
−48.3 (−54.9) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 26.4 (1.04) |
14.2 (0.56) |
20.0 (0.79) |
23.6 (0.93) |
57.9 (2.28) |
106.7 (4.20) |
106.2 (4.18) |
82.2 (3.24) |
62.6 (2.46) |
23.2 (0.91) |
18.5 (0.73) |
20.9 (0.82) |
562.4 (22.14) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 1.4 (0.06) |
0.5 (0.02) |
3.0 (0.12) |
12.9 (0.51) |
52.2 (2.06) |
106.7 (4.20) |
106.2 (4.18) |
82.2 (3.24) |
56.7 (2.23) |
11.4 (0.45) |
2.5 (0.10) |
0.7 (0.03) |
436.3 (17.18) |
| Average snowfall cm (inches) | 35.8 (14.1) |
22.3 (8.8) |
25.8 (10.2) |
13.8 (5.4) |
6.4 (2.5) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.0) |
6.7 (2.6) |
13.4 (5.3) |
22.3 (8.8) |
30.0 (11.8) |
176.5 (69.5) |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 84.5 | 112.1 | 155.3 | 210.2 | 243.2 | 251.5 | 278.1 | 245.8 | 169.2 | 148.0 | 95.1 | 73.7 | 2,066.8 |
| Percent possible sunshine | 33.7 | 40.6 | 42.3 | 50.1 | 49.4 | 49.5 | 54.4 | 53.6 | 44.3 | 45.0 | 36.6 | 31.4 | 44.2 |
| Source: Environment Canada[12][13][14][15][16][17] | |||||||||||||
Economy
The main industries that drive the local economy are resource based – coal, oil, natural gas and forestry products.
Sports
Edson is home to Canada's largest slo-pitch tournament.[18]
Infrastructure
Edson is connected to the Yellowhead Highway from east to west and to Coal Valley via Highway 47 to the south.
Via Rail's The Canadian calls at the Edson railway station three times per week in each direction as a flag stop.
Education
- A.H. Dakin Elementary School (K-5)
- Evergreen Elementary School (K-5)
- Parkland Composite High School (9-12 English, French)
- École Pine Grove Middle School (6-8 English, French)
- Westhaven Elementary School (K-5 English, French)
- Holy Redeemer Junior Senior Catholic High School (7-12)
- Vanier Community Catholic School (K-6)
- Private
- Yellowhead Koinonia Christian School (K-12)
Media
- Newspapers
Edson has two local papers. The weekly Edson Leader and The Weekly Anchor.[19]
- Radio Stations
- CBXD 1540 CBC Radio One
- CFXE 94.3 Newcap Broadcasting
- CKUA-FM-8 103.7 CKUA Radio Network
See also
References
- ^ "Location and History Profile: Town of Edson" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. 17 June 2016. p. 225. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. 9 May 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 8 February 2012. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
- ^ "Alberta Private Sewage Systems 2009 Standard of Practice Handbook: Appendix A.3 Alberta Design Data (A.3.A. Alberta Climate Design Data by Town)" (PDF) (PDF). Safety Codes Council. January 2012. pp. 212–215 (PDF pages 226–229). Retrieved 8 October 2013.
- ^ a b "Edsonites are recycling champions". Edson Leader. Sun Media Corporation. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
- ^ "Board Order No. 16195" (PDF). Local Authorities Board. 3 March 1983. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ^ "The Alberta Gazette (O.C. 640/83)" (PDF). Province of Alberta. 15 August 1983. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ^ "Table 10: Population and Dwelling Counts, for Census Divisions, Census Subdivisions (Municipalities) and Designated Places, 1991 and 1996 Censuses – 100% Data". 96 Census. Vol. A National Overview – Population and Dwelling Counts. Ottawa: Statistics Canada. 1997. pp. 136–146. ISBN 0-660-59283-5.
- ^ "Population and Dwelling Counts, for Canada, Provinces and Territories, and Census Divisions, 2001 and 1996 Censuses - 100% Data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
- ^ a b Statistics Canada. "Edson - 2006 Community Profiles". Retrieved 11 June 2007.
- ^ "Municipal Census Stats". Town of Edson. 18 July 2012. Archived from the original on 2 February 2013. Retrieved 2012-07-19.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b Environment Canada—Canadian Climate Data, accessed 19 May 2016
- ^ a b Environment Canada—Canadian Climate Data, accessed 19 May 2016
- ^ a b Environment Canada—Canadian Climate Data, accessed 19 May 2016
- ^ Environment Canada—Canadian Climate Normals 1971–2000, accessed 31 August 2009
- ^ Environment Canada—Canadian Climate Data, accessed 19 May 2016
- ^ Environment Canada—Canadian Climate Data, accessed 19 May 2016
- ^ Edson Leader (27 July 2007). "Let's play ball! Kin Slo-pitch ready to roll". Retrieved 20 November 2010.
- ^ The Weekly Anchor
External links
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