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词条 Edson, Alberta
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  1. History

  2. Demographics

  3. Geography

      Climate  

  4. Economy

  5. Sports

  6. Infrastructure

  7. Education

  8. Media

  9. See also

  10. References

  11. External links

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| name = Edson
| official_name = Town of Edson
| other_name =
| native_name =
| nickname =
| settlement_type = Town
| motto = Heart of the Yellowhead
| image_skyline = Edson town hall.JPG
| image_caption = Edson town hall
| image_flag =
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location of Edson in Alberta
| subdivision_type = Country
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| subdivision_type1 = Province
| subdivision_name1 = {{flag|Alberta}}
| subdivision_type2 = Region
| subdivision_name2 = Central Alberta
| subdivision_type3 = Census division
| subdivision_name3 = 14
| subdivision_type4 = Municipal district
| subdivision_name4 = Yellowhead County
| government_footnotes = [1]
| government_type =
| leader_title = Mayor
| leader_name = Kevin Zahara
| leader_title1 = Governing body
| leader_name1 = {{Collapsible list|title=Edson Town Council
|1=Trevor Bevan |2=Krystal Baier |3=Gean Chouinard |4=Jacqui Currie |5=Troy Sorensen |6=Janet Wilkinson}}
| leader_title2 = Manager
| leader_name2 = Mike Derricott
| leader_title3 = MP
| leader_name3 = Jim Eglinski (Cons - Yellowhead)
| leader_title4 = MLA
| leader_name4 = Eric Rosendahl (Alberta NDP - West Yellowhead)
| established_title = Founded
| established_date =
| established_title1 = Incorporated[2]
| established_date1 =  
| established_title2 =  • Village
| established_date2 = January 9, 1911
| established_title3 =  • Town
| established_date3 = September 21, 1911
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|area_footnotes =  (2016)[3]
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|population_total = 8414
|population_density_km2 = 283.1
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| population_demonym = Edsonite[3]
| timezone = MST
| utc_offset = −7
| timezone_DST = MDT
| utc_offset_DST = −6
|coordinates = {{coord|53|34|54|N|116|26|04|W|region:CA-AB|display=inline,title}}
| elevation_footnotes = [4]
| elevation_m = 920
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|postal_code_type = Forward sortation area
|postal_code = T7E
| area_code = +1-780
| website = {{official website|www.edson.ca}}
| footnotes =

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Edson is a town in west-central Alberta, Canada. It is located in Yellowhead County, {{convert|192|km|mi}} west of Edmonton along the Yellowhead Highway and {{convert|10|km|mi}} east of the intersection with Highway 47.

History

The town was founded as 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 declared the second Trans-Canada Highway. In the 1970s, a revitalized coal industry launched the Cardinal River Coal and Luscar Sterco mines in the area. In the 1980s Pelican Spruce Mills (now Weyerhaeuser Canada) and Sundance Forest Industries (now Edson Forest Products a division of West Fraser Mills Ltd.) became 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.[5][6]

Demographics

{{Historical populations
| title = Population history
| type = Canada
| align = left
| footnote = Source: Statistics Canada[7][8][9][12][3]
|1996|7399
|2001|7585
|2006|8098
|2011|8475
|2016|8414
}}{{stack|}}

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Edson recorded a population of 8,414 living in 3,359 of its 3,762 total private dwellings, a {{percentage|{{#expr:8414-8475}}|8475|1}} change from its 2011 population of 8,475. With a land area of {{convert|29.72|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|8414|29.72|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2016.[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 {{convert|29.58|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|8475|29.58|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2011.[12]

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 {{convert|925|m|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 {{convert|37.2|C|0}} on 2 July 1924.[17] The coldest temperature ever recorded was {{convert|-48.3|C|0}} on 22 January 1943,[18] and 14 January 1950.[19]

{{Weather box
| collapsed = yes
| metric first = yes
| single line = yes
| location = Edson Airport, 1971–2000 normals, extremes 1914–present
| Jan record high C = 15.6
| Feb record high C = 19.4
| Mar record high C = 22.2
| Apr record high C = 30.0
| May record high C = 33.3
| Jun record high C = 36.7
| Jul record high C = 37.2
| Aug record high C = 33.4
| Sep record high C = 33.0
| Oct record high C = 28.9
| Nov record high C = 20.6
| Dec record high C = 16.7
| year record high C = 37.2
| Jan high C = −5.2
| Feb high C = −2.2
| Mar high C = 3.6
| Apr high C = 10.6
| May high C = 16.2
| Jun high C = 19.4
| Jul high C = 21.6
| Aug high C = 20.6
| Sep high C = 15.7
| Oct high C = 10.3
| Nov high C = 0.1
| Dec high C = −5.0
| year high C = 8.8
| Jan mean C = −11.8
| Feb mean C = −9.2
| Mar mean C = −3.3
| Apr mean C = 3.5
| May mean C = 8.9
| Jun mean C = 12.6
| Jul mean C = 14.6
| Aug mean C = 13.7
| Sep mean C = 8.8
| Oct mean C = 3.4
| Nov mean C = −6.0
| Dec mean C = −11.2
| year mean C = 2.0
| Jan low C = −18.2
| Feb low C = −16.1
| Mar low C = −10.2
| Apr low C = −3.7
| May low C = 1.4
| Jun low C = 5.7
| Jul low C = 7.6
| Aug low C = 6.8
| Sep low C = 1.8
| Oct low C = −3.5
| Nov low C = −12.1
| Dec low C = −17.5
| year low C = −4.8
| Jan record low C = −48.3
| Feb record low C = −47.3
| Mar record low C = −41.1
| Apr record low C = −34.4
| May record low C = −13.3
| Jun record low C = −6.7
| Jul record low C = -3.9
| Aug record low C = −3.9
| Sep record low C = −18.3
| Oct record low C = −34.6
| Nov record low C = −39.2
| Dec record low C = −47.8
| year record low C = −48.3
| precipitation colour = green
| Jan precipitation mm = 26.4
| Feb precipitation mm = 14.2
| Mar precipitation mm = 20.0
| Apr precipitation mm = 23.6
| May precipitation mm = 57.9
| Jun precipitation mm = 106.7
| Jul precipitation mm = 106.2
| Aug precipitation mm = 82.2
| Sep precipitation mm = 62.6
| Oct precipitation mm = 23.2
| Nov precipitation mm = 18.5
| Dec precipitation mm = 20.9
| year precipitation mm = 562.4
|rain colour = green
|Jan rain mm = 1.4
|Feb rain mm = 0.5
|Mar rain mm = 3.0
|Apr rain mm = 12.9
|May rain mm = 52.2
|Jun rain mm = 106.7
|Jul rain mm = 106.2
|Aug rain mm = 82.2
|Sep rain mm = 56.7
|Oct rain mm = 11.4
|Nov rain mm = 2.5
|Dec rain mm = 0.7
|year rain mm = 436.3
|Jan snow cm = 35.8
|Feb snow cm = 22.3
|Mar snow cm = 25.8
|Apr snow cm = 13.8
|May snow cm = 6.4
|Jun snow cm = 0.0
|Jul snow cm = 0.0
|Aug snow cm = 0.1
|Sep snow cm = 6.7
|Oct snow cm = 13.4
|Nov snow cm = 22.3
|Dec snow cm = 30.0
|year snow cm = 176.5
|Jan sun = 84.5
|Feb sun = 112.1
|Mar sun = 155.3
|Apr sun = 210.2
|May sun = 243.2
|Jun sun = 251.5
|Jul sun = 278.1
|Aug sun = 245.8
|Sep sun = 169.2
|Oct sun = 148.0
|Nov sun = 95.1
|Dec sun = 73.7
|year sun = 2066.8
|Jan percentsun = 33.7
|Feb percentsun = 40.6
|Mar percentsun = 42.3
|Apr percentsun = 50.1
|May percentsun = 49.4
|Jun percentsun = 49.5
|Jul percentsun = 54.4
|Aug percentsun = 53.6
|Sep percentsun = 44.3
|Oct percentsun = 45.0
|Nov percentsun = 36.6
|Dec percentsun = 31.4
|year percentsun = 44.2
| source 1 = Environment Canada[13][14][15][16][17][18]
| date = August 2010
}}

Economy

The main industries that drive the local economy are resource based – coal, oil, natural gas and forestry products.

Sports

Edson was home to Canada's largest slo-pitch tournament until 2017.[19][20]

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

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  • A.H. Dakin Elementary School (K-5) now Mary Bergeron Elementary School (K-6)
  • Evergreen Elementary School (K-5) moved to Mary Bergeron Elementary School (K-6)
  • Parkland Composite High School (9-12 English, French)
  • École Pine Grove Middle School (6-8 English, French)
  • Westhaven Elementary School (K-5 English, French)
//Living Waters Catholic Regional Division No. 42">Living Waters Catholic Regional Division No. 42
  • 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 at least two local papers: the weekly Edson Leader and The Weekly Anchor.[21]

Radio Stations
  • CBXD 1540 CBC Radio One
  • CFXE 94.3 Newcap Broadcasting
  • CKUA-FM-8 103.7 CKUA Radio Network

See also

  • Edson Airport
  • List of communities in Alberta
  • List of towns in Alberta

References

1. ^{{AMOS}}
2. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/cfml/MunicipalProfiles/basicReport/TOWN.PDF | publisher=Alberta Municipal Affairs | title=Location and History Profile: Town of Edson | page=225 | date=June 17, 2016 | accessdate=June 19, 2016}}
3. ^{{Cite news | url=http://www.edsonleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2592836&archive=true | title=Edsonites are recycling champions | newspaper=Edson Leader | publisher=Sun Media Corporation | accessdate=2012-04-27}}
4. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.safetycodes.ab.ca/Public/Documents/PSSSOP_Handbook_Version_12_Online_Feb_21_2012b.pdf | title=Alberta Private Sewage Systems 2009 Standard of Practice Handbook: Appendix A.3 Alberta Design Data (A.3.A. Alberta Climate Design Data by Town) | publisher=Safety Codes Council | type=PDF | pages=212–215 (PDF pages 226–229) | date=January 2012 | accessdate=October 8, 2013}}
5. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/cfml/pdf_search/pdf/TOWN/0100/Edson_BO_16195_1984_No4.pdf | title=Board Order No. 16195 | publisher=Local Authorities Board | date=3 March 1983 | accessdate=2012-11-20}}
6. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/cfml/pdf_search/pdf/TOWN/0100/Edson_Gaz_OC_640_83_1984_No2.pdf | title=The Alberta Gazette (O.C. 640/83) | publisher=Province of Alberta | date=15 August 1983 | accessdate=2012-11-20}}
7. ^{{cite book | title=96 Census | volume=A National Overview – Population and Dwelling Counts | year=1997 | publisher=Statistics Canada | location=Ottawa | pages=136–146 | chapter=Table 10: Population and Dwelling Counts, for Census Divisions, Census Subdivisions (Municipalities) and Designated Places, 1991 and 1996 Censuses – 100% Data | isbn=0-660-59283-5}}
8. ^{{cite web | title=Population and Dwelling Counts, for Canada, Provinces and Territories, and Census Divisions, 2001 and 1996 Censuses - 100% Data (Alberta) | url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/english/census01/products/standard/popdwell/Table-CSD-D.cfm?PR=48 | publisher=Statistics Canada | accessdate=2012-04-02}}
9. ^{{Cite web |url=http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4814024&Geo2=PR&Code2=48&Data=Count&SearchText=Edson&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&GeoLevel=&GeoCode=4814024 |title=Edson - 2006 Community Profiles |author=Statistics Canada |authorlink=Statistics Canada |accessdate=2007-06-11}}
10. ^1 2 3 {{cite web | url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/hlt-fst/pd-pl/Table.cfm?Lang=Eng&T=302&SR=1&S=86&O=A&RPP=9999&PR=48 | title=Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta) | publisher=Statistics Canada | date=February 8, 2017 | accessdate=February 8, 2017}}
11. ^{{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/town/town-news/post/1200 |archivedate=2 February 2013 |df=dmy }}
12. ^1 {{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}}
13. ^1 Environment Canada—Canadian Climate Data, accessed 19 May 2016
14. ^1 Environment Canada—Canadian Climate Data, accessed 19 May 2016
15. ^1 Environment Canada—Canadian Climate Data, accessed 19 May 2016
16. ^Environment Canada—Canadian Climate Normals 1971–2000, accessed 31 August 2009
17. ^Environment Canada—Canadian Climate Data, accessed 19 May 2016
18. ^Environment Canada—Canadian Climate Data, accessed 19 May 2016
19. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.edsonleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?archive=true&e=1909997 |title=Let's play ball! Kin Slo-pitch ready to roll |author=Edson Leader |date=27 July 2007 |accessdate=2010-11-20}}
20. ^"Bankrupt and dissolved, Edson Kinsmen club forced to cancel annual slo-pitch tournament",Emily Rendell-Watson, CBC News, 4 Aug 2017 ]
21. ^The Weekly Anchor

External links

{{commons category|Edson, Alberta}}
  • {{official website}}
{{Geographic location
| Centre = Edson
| North = Fox Creek
| Northeast = Whitecourt
| East = Evansburg
| Southeast = Drayton Valley
| South = Nordegg
| Southwest = Cadomin
| West = Hinton
| Northwest = Grande Prairie
}}{{Subdivisions of Alberta|towns=yes}}

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