The Community Engagement Action Team is a community based society which collectively share resources to promote a healthy, thriving and engaged community for the people of Edson and Yellowhead County through various initiatives and educational events that enhance the safety and well being of all. Our team will continue to lead initiatives such as random-acts-of-kindness week, radio ads during anti-bullying week and bring guest speakers to our community. We will be actively engaging residents at community events throughout the summer!
VISION: A healthy, thriving, engaged community.
Interested in more information or want to join the team? Have a great community building idea you would like to share? Please contact Lexi Abbott (LexiA@edson.ca) or call 780-725-0582.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
-Margaret Mead
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Annual General Meeting
Join us on Wednesday, November 20th at 5PM at the Griffiths Park Centre for our Annual General Meeting! Dinner will be included, so please RSVP by Monday, November 18th at noon. It is free to attend open to anyone who is interested in joining our team!
Please RSVP HERE
Odd Socks Day 2024
Self Defense Classes
Join Jamie Hobbins from Edson Taekwondo for FREE Self Defense Classes. This two-part class will take place at the Red Brick Arts Centre on Tuesday November 12th and Thursday, November 14th. All are welcome, but please ensure that you register before the class. Please bring a food bank donations to the class.
The class from 6-7:30PM is CANCELLED, but the class from 7:30-9PM is now open to anyone ages 13+.
Ages 13-17: REGISTER HERE
Ages 18+: REGISTER HERE
Family Violence Prevention with the Edson Eagles
Edson Healthier Together
The Edson Healthier Together committee was formed in March 2024 and is looking at ways to improve the health and wellness of the residents of Edson. It is a partnership between the Community Engagement Action Team, Alberta Health Services, community partners and residents.
The initiative works to bring together multiple sectors (i.e., health services, schools, workplaces, community) and identify opportunities in Edson where preventative health factors or health promotion can be further supported through a community-based action plan.
Based on a community survey conducted in May 2024, social connections and active living among youth were identified as key priorities for residents. The Edson Healthier Together committee is working to pilot some youth-focused initiatives to help inform a long-term vision for youth health and wellness in Edson.
Connected communities are healthy communities! Reach out to Lexi Abbott (LexiA@edson.ca) if you would like to know more about the initiative or if you would like to join the Edson Healthier Together committee.
These backpacks are gifted to identified youth in our community that could use extra support. We are accepting items on the list linked below as well as monetary donations. If you have any questions or if you would like to make a donation, please email LexiA@edson.ca.
For a list of items that will be in the backpacks, click HERE
Light Up Festival & Fireworks
Come find us at the Light Up Festival & Fireworks in Centennial Park to receive some free hot chocolate, candy canes, and glow sticks!