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 Travis Vader makes first court appearance in Edson
Travis Vader made his first court appearance in Edson since he was charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of a missing St. Albert couple. Vader appeared in provincial court on May 15 wearing a collared purple shirt, black pants and neatly combed hair.[...]
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 Former NHLer speaks at Reflections event
Fighting is not the answer, and if you persevere there is no limit to what you can achieve. Those were the main messages former NHLer Georges Laraque told an audience of 175 Edson and area residents during the Reflections fundraiser, May 10 at the Edson and District Recreation Complex.[...]
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 Town reduces 2012 property tax rate
Town of Edson residents will get a bit of a break on their property taxes in 2012 after the town released the property tax rate that was originally proposed in December. Instead of a five per cent increase, the increase will be 4.5 per cent or 0.5 per cent less.[...]
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 'Step It Up' challenge continues through June
It's that time of year again--put away the potato chips, hide the remote and 'Step It Up' Edson. From May 7 to June 10, 400 brave souls will compete on 29 teams in the fifth annual Step It Up challenge, which encourages participants to complete 10,000 steps per day.[...]
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 Unique fundraiser supports fieldhouse project
People are encouraged to raid their closets in search of old wedding attire they can wear to a special fundraiser that will support the Edson and District Fieldhouse Project. The "Wedding Dress Beerfest" is a celebration sponsored by the folks at Fineline Stationery - The Source.[...]
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 Who will be difference-maker in Game 7?
Mike Rupp has provided the biggest difference for his team in the biggest game of the playoffs before, so the New York Rangers forward knows what he's talking about when he says that every player should want to be that guy.[...]
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 Vader charged
EDMONTON -- Travis Vader -- in an Edmonton jail on unrelated charges -- has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of a St. Albert, Alta., couple who mysteriously vanished in 2010.[...]
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 Campbell takes West Yellowhead
Many predicted the West Yellowhead riding would be a horse race between incumbent Progressive Conservative Robin Campbell and Wildrose Party challenger Stuart Taylor. It was not. Campbell was returned to the legislature for his second-term on April 23 with a comfortable victory over Taylor.[...]
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 Walk-a-thon supports Habitat project
Edson and area residents are getting ready to lace up their athletic shoes for the Edson Habitat for Humanity Walk-a-Thon on May 26. All proceeds from the one-day event will go towards the 15-unit Edson Habitat project, the largest rural Habitat project in Canada.[...]
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 Airport project bids rejected
Town of Edson administrators will review a tender package for the town's airport lighting project after the only valid bid received was valued at almost double the project's budget.[...]
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 Town donates old fire truck to education
Town council has approved the donation of an old fire truck to Parkland College in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Town council approved the Protective Services Committee recommendation at its regular meeting on Apr.[...]
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 Town ends 2011 $830K in debt
The Town of Edson ended 2011 over $830,000 in debt, according to the town's approved consolidated statement of operations. Town council approved the financial documents at its regular meeting on April 17.[...]
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 Chamber of Commerce celebrates
It all began on Feb. 8, 1912. That's when 35 locals began the process to register members for the Board of Trade in Edson. With committees formed around real estate, retail, finance and railway the Board of Trade aimed to promote Edson as a place to settle down and live.[...]
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 Bylaw to close roads in park passes
Edson town council carried second and third readings of a bylaw to close road allowances where Kinsmen Park now exists so that land can properly be registered as a park.[...]
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 Kingston Pen to close
The government will close the infamous Kingston Penitentiary, home to some of Canada's most notorious criminals including Paul Bernardo and Russell Williams. Public Safety Minister Vic Toews is scheduled to make the official announcement Thursday afternoon.[...]
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 Live chat: Sens-Rangers Game 4
The Sun's Aedan Helmer will be chatting with fans once again during tonight's Ottawa Senators - N.Y. Rangers Game 4 at Scotiabank Place.[...]
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 Students fast in support of a good cause
Many claim today's high school students are hungrier than ever before. On April 4 and April 5 at Holy Redeemer High School in Edson, this was especially true for close to 40 students.[...]
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 Candidates square off in Edson
An estimated 120 Edson and area residents attended the Edson and District Chamber of Commerce sponsored all-candidates election forum April 10 at the Edson Pioneer Cabin.[...]
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 Voters to receive second ballot
Voters will receive a second ballot to fill out in the April 23 Alberta General Election. Besides the highly publicized candidates for the provincial Legislature, the upcoming election will also include a vote for federal Senate nominees.[...]
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 Club expects to open golf course this month
The Edson Golf Club plans to open the local golf course this month. Edson Golf Club director of golf Craig Kibblewhite said the golf course opened at the beginning of May in 2012, but he hopes to have the local course open by April 26 in 2012.[...]
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