Town Of Edson

• Fire to floods: Edson declares local state of emergency due to massive rainfall

  After being forced to evacuate twice in the the span of a month due to wildfires, Edson and Yellowhead County are now dealing with an opposite extreme: too much water.

  Weather

  Jun 19, 2023
  
• Alberta wildfires: Edson lifting evacuation order Thursday evening

  The wildfire evacuation order is lifting at 6 p.m. Thursday for the Town of Edson and the remaining parts of Yellowhead County that were forced out on June 9.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2023
  
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• Alberta wildfires show Canadians need to prepare for longer climate disruptions

  When it comes to disaster preparation, the messaging has been to prepare to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours, but experts say that thinking has to change.

  Canada

  May 11, 2023
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• Alberta wildfires: Edson mayor ‘confident’ people will be allowed home Monday

  Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara told Global News he is "confident" residents will be allowed to return home as soon as Monday unless there is a significant change in weather.

  Fire

  May 5, 2023
• Energy projects help bring big economic boost to town of Edson

  It may be a small town, but Edson, roughly 200 kilometers west of Edmonton, is experiencing a big boost in visitors.

  Economy

  Jan 30, 2022
• Edson Honda blaze marks 2nd dealership fire in town this month: ‘It’s a hit to the community again’

  For the second time in under a month, an early morning fire has broken out at a vehicle dealership in the town west of Edmonton.

  Canada

  Dec 30, 2019
• Fire destroys Edson Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealership west of Edmonton

  Two fires broke out early Monday morning in a town west of Edmonton, and one of them destroyed much of a vehicle dealership.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2019
• RCMP release photos of possible suspect in arson at Edson mosque

  The fire started Saturday as dozens of people were leaving evening prayers. Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan.

  Canada

  Jun 18, 2018
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• ‘Why is this going through so quickly?’: Edson residents question under-market sale of rec centre

  The Town of Edson is contemplating selling its taxpayer-funded recreation complex for under market value to a private group just days before the municipal election.

  Money

  Sep 27, 2017
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• Town of Edson asks residents to conserve water after downtown fire destroys historic building

  Residents of Edson, Alta. were being asked to continue conserving water wherever possible on Wednesday and town officials said "non-essential water services will continue to be closed this week" as water levels continue to recover from a large downtown fire on Tuesday that destroyed a historic building.

  Canada

  May 31, 2017