Talk:Edson, Alberta

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Here's the information that I removed that pertained to Peers:
 * One surprising anomaly is the town of Peers, located 22 miles east of Edson. This small settlement is an active cultural centre, with many artisans, and a very active light opera troupe.  Town Mayor Wain McGuire is a prominent figure in local culture, and has gained some provincial notoriety for his landscape painting and sculpture work.  He has, of late, also taken up Ikebana and interpretive dance, and is known locally as "The Rennaisance Man of West-Central Alberta".
 * If this is true and can be attributed to a reliable source, the article Peers, Alberta exists and is a stub as of yet and this information would be a nice addition.CindyBo 01:02, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

It shouldn't be under Edson, they are not the same place, Peers is actually 30+km away from Edson to the East.


 * At least a portion of this isn't true. First, Peers is not a town.  It is a hamlet under the jurisdiction of Yellowhead County.  Second, hamlets do not have mayors.  Hamlets and their surrounding areas are typically represented by one councillor within a County/Municipal District. --Hwy43 11:46, 11 November 2009 (UTC)

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The following paragraph was added by, 00:23, 1 October 2006:

Steps to hittin the Alberta Energy Sector (henforce refered to as "the rigs"

1- Have one of the following names: Bruce, Jerry, Larry, Gary, Steve. Gary is preferred, and any rigger with professional advancement in mind should consider an official name change. Forms can be obtained from the Provincial Building in your city or county.

2- Repeatedly (at least once every 3 hours) brag of your 140 consecutive day rig shift (if you worked less than 15 hours a day on this shift for some reason, consider raising the hours for the dramatic effect...remember its not lying, its garying). These stories will win the hearts and respect of all those lucky enough to encounter you.

3- Complement this story with situational triggered stories (no matter how vague the connection) about how someone else was 'fucking up' on insert piece of machinery here, and you got in there and 'fixed that fucking mess up' despite your lack of training (remember Gary, your and expert at everything). Also, contractors are assumed idiots.

4- Any problems in your personal life, or with society in general, should be blamed on those 'damned freeloading natives'. For a more intellectual air, divvy out some blame to immigrants...this will show others your a keen observer of human nature and international affairs. If the recently immigrated are present, consider blaming liberal elements within your own country.

5- Shoot endangered animals out of your vehicle, and be sure to leave the body to rot...this proves that your a 'man', as opposed to a 'fag'.

6- The vehicle you shoot out of must be a 2008 model truck. Brand name isn't important as long as its not Asian made. A new truck must be bought yearly.

7- Along with the truck one must always possess at least $180,000 worth of 'toys' at any given time: snowmobiles, quads, choppers and boats will suffice, but light aircraft will not...there's something a bit too artsy about light aircraft.

8- Any person or group that claims to not be centrally defined by their work is an enemy to your lifestyle...take all precautions to brand this person/ group as 'idealist' in public. Its good for rig moral!

9- Read the Edmonton Sun, and become very involved in local public interest stories, especially ones that allow you to put down the paper disgustedly and complain about crime.

10- Comment on the Sunshine Girl's 'nice tities'...again this will show those around you your not gay. Similarly, any female on the rigsite should and must be sexually harassed.

11- Your wife is the old lady or the little miss'. See her and any children infrequently. Never give her oral sex.

12- If your not inserting fuck more frequently and creatively than Montey Python did in their sketch 'usage of the word fuck' your not trying, and not presenting a professional rig image. Cunt should also be used frequently, especially when referring to a co-workers. Buddy (snapped out in a gruff voice), is also appropriate attention-grabber towards someone you've known for less than 3 years.

13- Get drunk frequently on either Pilsner, Molson Canadian, Coors Light, Miller Genuine Draft,,or Budweiser (preferred).. If I have to remind you to avoid imports, you may want to consider a career in prancing (stage dance) as opposed to rigging.

14- Avoid large cities...not because they scare you of course, but because, er,...um...everything you could possibly need can be found in awesome communities such as Grimshaw, Toefield, Mayerthorpe, Fox Creek, and Edson. it, the infrastructure is confusing. This severely threatens their road and rig credibility. There are also far too many coloured and foreign people. *

15- Most importantly, enjoy the work...frequently remind yourself that your living the dream and everyone else envies your rig lifestyle!

moved paragraph to talk page. --Qyd 14:45, 1 October 2006 (UTC)

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