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
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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.