Edson is a town in west central Alberta, Canada. Edmonton lies 200 km to the east via the Yellowhead Highway.

Demographics

According to the 2001 census:

• Population: 7,585 (7,399 in 1996)
• Land Area: 29.54 km²
• Median Family Income: $60,672
• Average value of private dwelling: $112,334

External link

• Official town website

Main sources of income - resource based (coal, natural gas, lumber, building products).

Originally Heatherwood. Name changed c. 1913 in honour of Edson J. Chamberlain, vice-president of the Grand Trunk Pacific railway.

Local nickname - "Mudson".

Local high school - Parkland Composite.