Directing Patron at the Toxic Round-up
The Edson Leader Mon, September 30th, 2013 Ryan Halterman of the Parkland Composite High School Wrestling team directs a patron to the proper station during the Toxic Round-up September 21 at the Edson and District Recycling Depot....
Read More‘Take it or Leave it’ benefits local groups
The Anchor by Adrienne Tait Mon, September 30th, 2013 Edson’s wildly successful ‘Take It or Leave It’ program benefits not only the environment but several local non-profit groups as well. “When we see things come in that we see should perhaps be destined for the Women’s Shelter such as cosmetic items that have not been opened, or the seal broken, we will put them into a box marked for the shelter,” says Edson Recycling Centre’s Anne Auriat. Items such as school supplies may be set aside for schools to use for children who are unable to afford supplies. Groups such as the Boys and Girls...
Read MoreLeave it, don’t dump it
The Anchor From the Publisher’s Desk Dana McArthur Mon, September 23rd, 2013 You’ve gone through the basement, the garafe, and kid’s closets and found many unwanted items still in good condition. So you carefully pack them up to take to the ‘Take it or Leave it’ program at the Edson Recycling Depot. This is a commendable effort – as long as the depot is actually open. Leaving donations outside the depot after hours where they can be destroyed by the weather or vandalized, turns what could have been useful donations, into rubbish. It takes time to clean up...
Read MoreEnvironment Week Festival: Edson
June 2nd, 2013 Join us Sunday June 2nd at Centennial Park in Edson for plenty of fun activities for people of all ages. Community Garden Display- A display to provide information on Community Gardens and generate interest in their project. The garden creates a place for citizens to gather and connect within nature; it also provides community members with an ecologically sound food system. Schools and general community members can also enjoy learning about nature and ecofriendly environments at the garden. Bird-Bat House Making- Children will have the opportunity to build either a birdhouse...
Read MoreEnvironment Week Activities: All Communities
May 27th to June 3rd Watch for the following activities which will be held throughout Environment week: Recycling Depot Tours- Monday to Saturday, enjoy tours of the Edson or Hinton Recycle Depots for small or large groups. Call EDRS office to arrange a tour. Evergreen Theatre- In Hinton, Edson, Fulham, Niton and Wildwood, the Evergreen Theatre will be performing Princess Prudence and the Fairest in the Land. This is a story about the things we buy, where it comes from, where it goes and how kids can make a difference. This event is taking place May 21,27,28,29 and 30th. Bike/ Walk to School...
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