Recycling Operations Manager
Edson and District Recycling Society (EDRS) Depot provides an avenue for residents, municipal and ICI sectors of the community to reduce, reuse and recycle their disposable items. We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Recycling Operations Manager to support the team in our Depot Duties and responsibilities: Provide leadership, supervision, general direction to facility workers and in customer relations/service at the facility Identify purchasing requirements to the EDRS and conduct purchasing of approved items Ensure and coordinate the general maintenance of the Recycling Depot...
Read MoreCommunity garden guru enlightens Edson
The Edson Leader Thursday, November 7th, 2013 Edson and area residents heard from the guru of community gardens Ron Berezan last Tuesday evening about the benefits of community gardens. Around 25 residents attended the Galloway Station Museum session on Nov. 5 hosted by Berezan. He said before a community garden is considered there are six components that have to be considered: • A membership structure. • Membership agreement/policies. • Dues [considered]. • Decision making/leadership. • Common/private spaces. • Maintenance of common areas. A community garden is made up of a physical layout...
Read MoreCommunity Gardens Information Night
November 5, 2013 6pm – 7pm Community Gardens – Growing More than Food! Not since the “victory gardens” of the first and second world wars have community gardens seen such a surge in popularity. What is driving this groundswell of community gardens across the country? What are some of the benefits of community gardens compared to gardening on your own? How can we design community gardens to promote healthy communities, food literacy, and bio-diversity? Ron Berezan (aka “The Urban Farmer”) will draw from his many years of work with community gardens in...
Read MoreRegion Seeks 90% Waste Reduction
The Hinton Parklander – Martin Wissmath Monday, October 14th, 2013 Mayors In the Yellowhead region signed an agreement last week to coordinate their efforts to reduce waste. Hinton Mayor Ian Duncan, Edson Mayor Greg Pasychny, Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland and Yellowhead County Mayor Gerald Soroka gathered at the Hinton Government Centre with representatives from the four municipalities for a lunch barbecue Oct. 9 followed by a signing in the main foyer. The agreement expands the mandate of the West Yellowhead Regional Waste Management Authority to commit to recycling and ...
Read MoreHelp unloading on Senior’s Day
The Anchor Mon, October 7th, 2013 Marion Dowdell has some help with her recycling from Karyn Callioux on October 1 during Senior’s Day at the Edson Recycle Depot. Marion said “I love to come and have a nice cup of coffee as we don’t drink coffee at home anymore. My husband’s back is shot, so we really appreciate the help when it comes to unloading our car with recyclable items.”...
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