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Lots of activities planned for Environment Week
Environment Week is June 4 to 11. From focus on environmental issues.
community clean-up, to worms and bats, Edson and Royal Assent was given in March 1971 and the Then join in the thank you BBQ held at the Library.
area residents are encouraged to get outside and name "Canadian National Environment Week" was You can sign up at the Edson Public Library or call
learn about, and help our environment. chosen. 723-6691.
With the many school activities, tours of the This year's Environment Week begins with the Also on June 4 is the Environment Fest at the
Recycle Depot and Community Garden taking Community Appreciation Day at the Edson & Community Garden from 12 pm to 3 pm. Activities
place, it promises to be a busy and informative District Recycling Depot on June 1 from 10 am to 1 include, worm composting demonstrations, building
week. pm. There will be a BBQ with refreshments and a bird or bat house to take home, learn about the
Environment Week began as a grassroots action to draws for prizes. species in the Community Garden pond, or paint a
help preserve, protect and restore the environment. Edson's Community Clean-Up Day gets underway pet rock. There will also be a BBQ and refreshments
The annual event provides an opportunity to at the Edson Public Library June 4 from 11am to 2 to enjoy.
celebrate the environment and encourage further pm. Help clean-up the parks and trails in the area, Contact Anne at 780-723-1603 or email
preservation efforts. and take time to visit Alberta Fish & Wildlife booths. edsonrecycle@telus.net for more information.
Canadian Environment Week takes place the first
week of June and coincides with World
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Environment Day on June 5 and Clean Air Day on ENVIRONMENT WEEK TIP: E
June 4this year. While World Oceans Day does not Instead of using chemicals and
Instead of using chemicals and
Use cold water. Using cold water can
technically fall during Environment Week this year Use cold water. Using cold water can
paper towels to wash your
it is also celebrated and falls on June 8. paper towels to wash your save up to 80 percent of the energy
save up to 80 percent of the energy
According to Environment Canada the idea for windows, try ½ cup vinegar, 4 required to wash clothes.
windows, try ½ cup vinegar, 4
required to wash clothes.
Environment Week emerged in 1970, when former Choosing a low setting on the washing
Choosing a low setting on the washing
cups of water and a squeegee.
Prime Minister John Diefenbaker noted the cups of water and a squeegee.
machine will also help save water
'tremendous energy, enthusiasm and initiative' of machine will also help save water
young people concerned about pollution.
Diefenbaker approached the House of Commons
with the concept of setting one week a year aside to
ENVIRONMENT TIP:ENVIRONMENT TIP:
Every oil change is an opportunity to
recycle used oil and antifreeze. Your
local dealership and its automotive Jim Eglinski M.P.
technicians are well trained in all aspects
of fluid recycling. But don’t be afraid to 119 50 Street
ask about the procedures that matter Edson, AB
most to you. Phone: 780-723-6068
Fax: 780-723-5060
Town of Edson
Office Hours
5220 4 Avenue Ph: 712-5333 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Edson, AB Fax: 712-5358 Monday to Friday
Cake in
Celebration
of Environment
Week
Mickilli Fossheim with some four and five year olds at the Edson Day Care Nadine Dandard, Caroline Haine (5) and Audrey Haine (2) enjoy some time
Centre doing some exercises to limber up and burn off some energy just along the McLeod River.
before story time. photo Deanna Mitchener photo Deanna Mitchener
Sena Auriat and Sharon Bjornson get ready to serve up some cake during Environment Week at the Edson Recycle Depot on June 1. photo Deanna Mitchener
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ENVIRONMENT WEEK 2016NVIRONMENT WEEK 2016
Lots of activities planned for Environment Week
Environment Week is June 4 to 11. From focus on environmental issues.
community clean-up, to worms and bats, Edson and Royal Assent was given in March 1971 and the Then join in the thank you BBQ held at the Library.
area residents are encouraged to get outside and name "Canadian National Environment Week" was You can sign up at the Edson Public Library or call
learn about, and help our environment. chosen. 723-6691.
With the many school activities, tours of the This year's Environment Week begins with the Also on June 4 is the Environment Fest at the
Recycle Depot and Community Garden taking Community Appreciation Day at the Edson & Community Garden from 12 pm to 3 pm. Activities
place, it promises to be a busy and informative District Recycling Depot on June 1 from 10 am to 1 include, worm composting demonstrations, building
week. pm. There will be a BBQ with refreshments and a bird or bat house to take home, learn about the
Environment Week began as a grassroots action to draws for prizes. species in the Community Garden pond, or paint a
help preserve, protect and restore the environment. Edson's Community Clean-Up Day gets underway pet rock. There will also be a BBQ and refreshments
The annual event provides an opportunity to at the Edson Public Library June 4 from 11am to 2 to enjoy.
celebrate the environment and encourage further pm. Help clean-up the parks and trails in the area, Contact Anne at 780-723-1603 or email
preservation efforts. and take time to visit Alberta Fish & Wildlife booths. edsonrecycle@telus.net for more information.
Canadian Environment Week takes place the first
week of June and coincides with World
ENVIRONMENT TIP:NVIRONMENT TIP:
ENVIRONMENT WEEK TIP:
Environment Day on June 5 and Clean Air Day on ENVIRONMENT WEEK TIP: E
June 4this year. While World Oceans Day does not Instead of using chemicals and
Instead of using chemicals and
Use cold water. Using cold water can
technically fall during Environment Week this year Use cold water. Using cold water can
paper towels to wash your
it is also celebrated and falls on June 8. paper towels to wash your save up to 80 percent of the energy
save up to 80 percent of the energy
According to Environment Canada the idea for windows, try ½ cup vinegar, 4 required to wash clothes.
windows, try ½ cup vinegar, 4
required to wash clothes.
Environment Week emerged in 1970, when former Choosing a low setting on the washing
Choosing a low setting on the washing
cups of water and a squeegee.
Prime Minister John Diefenbaker noted the cups of water and a squeegee.
machine will also help save water
'tremendous energy, enthusiasm and initiative' of machine will also help save water
young people concerned about pollution.
Diefenbaker approached the House of Commons
with the concept of setting one week a year aside to
ENVIRONMENT TIP:ENVIRONMENT TIP:
Every oil change is an opportunity to
recycle used oil and antifreeze. Your
local dealership and its automotive Jim Eglinski M.P.
technicians are well trained in all aspects
of fluid recycling. But don’t be afraid to 119 50 Street
ask about the procedures that matter Edson, AB
most to you. Phone: 780-723-6068
Fax: 780-723-5060
Town of Edson
Office Hours
5220 4 Avenue Ph: 712-5333 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Edson, AB Fax: 712-5358 Monday to Friday
Cake in
Celebration
of Environment
Week
Mickilli Fossheim with some four and five year olds at the Edson Day Care Nadine Dandard, Caroline Haine (5) and Audrey Haine (2) enjoy some time
Centre doing some exercises to limber up and burn off some energy just along the McLeod River.
before story time. photo Deanna Mitchener photo Deanna Mitchener
Sena Auriat and Sharon Bjornson get ready to serve up some cake during Environment Week at the Edson Recycle Depot on June 1. photo Deanna Mitchener
