Offices Closed - New Years
2026-01-01
The Yellowhead County offices in Edson and Wildwood will be closed on Thursday, January 1.

Regular hours will resume on Friday, January 2.

Family Time
2026-01-07 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-01-14 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-01-21 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-01-28 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-04 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-11 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-18 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-25 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Edmonton) and 2 more dates
Yellowhead County Family Time is returning in the New Year!

This is a FREE program for caregivers with children ages 5 and under. There will be a variety of activities including crafts, circle time and unstructured free play each week. Light snacks and refreshments provided.

Join us Wednesdays for some indoor fun! Program runs from 10:30am – 12:30pm.

MARLBORO HALL: January 7 & 21, February 4 & 18, March 4

PEERS MULTIPLEX: January 14 & 28, February 11 & 25, March 11

Registration is required.

Please visit https://app.univerusrec.com/yhcountypub/index.asp

New Year Yoga
2026-01-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-08 19:00 - 20:00
Join us for some New Year Yoga (all levels welcome)! Come move, explore, and relax. Nurture your mind, body, and soul after the holiday season.

We will be exploring all types of yoga: strength, balance, stretching, breathwork, and calming the nervous system. Each class will explore something different.

Marlboro Community Hall
Sundays from 7pm – 8pm
Jan 11, 18, 25 & Feb 1, 8

$50 for all five sessions or $12 per class drop-in

Ages 13+
Register at https://app.univerusrec.com/yhcountypub/index.asp

Bring water, a blanket for relaxing, and a scarf for stretching.

Caregiver & Alzheimer Support Group
2026-01-20 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-02-17 16:00 - 17:30
Caregiver & Alzheimer Support Group: In-Person Group Sessions

Join us for a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow caregivers and share your caregiving journey in a safe and confidential setting. Whether you are caring for parents, spouses, elderly friends, family members, or children, these sessions are for you.

Sessions are held at the Yellowhead County Wildwood Office every third Tuesday at 4:00 PM.

2025 dates: September 16, October 21, November 18, December 16

2026 dates: January 20, February 17, March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16

Sessions are free. Snacks and refreshments available. Take this opportunity to learn from others who are experiencing the same challenges and stresses.

Call the Yellowhead County Wildwood Office at 780-325-3782 for more information.

Senior's Benefits Drop-in Sessions
2026-01-21 09:15 - 14:00, 2026-02-18 09:15 - 14:00
Senior’s Benefits: Drop-in Sessions
Do you have questions about your:

Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
Old Age Security (OAS)
Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
Alberta Seniors Benefit

and need help navigating or accessing these services?
Then these sessions are for you!
Come connect with Karen Schatz, Community Outreach Worker for FCSS, at the Yellowhead County Office in Edson!
Dates: January 21, February 18, March 18, April 22, May 20, June 17.
All sessions run from 9:15am to 2:00pm.
Individuals will be assisted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Call 780-325-3782 for more info.

Build Your Own Bumble Bee Box - Live Webinar
2026-01-27 18:00 - 19:15
UPDATE: The Kits are now SOLD OUT!!!
Still want to attend the webinar? Call 1-800-814-3935 to register for FREE!

Build Your Own Bumble Bee Box:
Take-Home Bumble Bee Box Building Kit and Live Bee Webinar
Learn about the benefits of Bumble Bee Boxes with Yellowhead County’s Agricultural Services and the Alberta Native Bee Council (ANBC). Plus, build your own with a take-home kit!
Live Webinar: January 27 from 6:00pm to 7:15pm. Presented by Ilan Domnich from ANBC, the webinar will cover bumble bee biology, setting up and maintaining bumble bee boxes, bumble bee conservation, and ANBC’s Bee Box Monitoring Program.
Bumble Bee Box Kits: Kits and instructions can be picked up between January 21-30 from either the Edson or Wildwood County offices. Build it whenever you’d like!
$10 for Bee Box Kit and Live Webinar
Max 3 kits per family. Register early as kits are limited!
Register at yhcounty.ca/registration or by calling 1-800-814-3935.
More info on bumble bee boxes can be found at www.albertanativebeecouncil.ca/bumble-bee-box-monitoring

Talk Ask Listen: Lunch & Learn
2026-02-04 12:00 - 13:30
Join us for this free, one hour online mental health workshop designed for agricultural, rural communities and businesses.
Created by the Do More Agriculture Foundation, this flagship mental health literacy session helps participants increase mental health knowledge, gain confidence in mental health conversations, and learn how to take meaningful action.
Details:
February 4, 2026 from 12:00pm to 1:30pm MST on Zoom.
Register and get more info at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/talk-ask-listen-lunch-learn-with-yellowhead-county-ab-tickets-1789335754409

Farmers Pesticide Certification Course
2026-02-05 08:30 - 16:30
Are you a local producer needing your Farmer Pesticide Certification in order to access restricted pesticide products? Then this course is for you. This is a full 8 hour in person course with a written exam required at the end. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Details: February 5, 2026 from 8:30am-4:30pm at the Wildwood Yellowhead County Office
The Farmer Pesticide Certification course is a tool intended to help farmers to reduce risks associated with pesticide use. This course is recommended under the Alberta Environmental Farm Plan but is also mandatory for farmers who wish to use restricted pesticides that require certification.
One pesticide that farmers may have been accustomed to obtaining in the past without any specific training or certificates was Compound 1080 for Coyote Control. Rules will be changing for Sodium Monofluoroacetate Predacide (Compound 1080) and as of March 2026 farmers will be required to have a Farmer Pesticide Certificate to use this product.
If you have any questions regarding this course please contact Jennifer Benson, Agricultural Services Supervisor, at 1-800-814-3935 or jbenson@yhcounty.ca
Pre-registration is required and spaces are limited, open to Yellowhead County Residents only.
Cost is $20 and includes lunch. Please call the Wildwood office to register at 1-800-814-3935 or online through www.yhcounty.ca/registration Registration deadline is February 2nd 2026.

Teen Chill Zone - Marlboro
2026-02-05 13:00 - 15:00
Come hang out at this fun, relaxing event for teens!
This is a FREE event for ages 12-17 and will include snacks, crafts, and other fun activities!
Details:
February 5 from 1pm to 3pm at the Marlboro Hall
Register by calling 780-325-3782 or at https://app.univerusrec.com/yhcountypub/index.asp

Teen Chill Zone - Wildwood
2026-02-06 13:00 - 15:00
Come hang out at this fun, relaxing drop-in event for teens!
This is a FREE event for ages 12-17 and will include snacks, crafts, and other fun activities!
Details:
February 6 from 1pm to 3pm at the Wildwood Library

Valentine's Family Dance
2026-02-13 18:00 - 20:00
Grab your loved ones and join us for a fun-filled evening at our Valentine’s Family Dance!
Details:
Friday, February 13th 6 PM – 8 PM at the Evansburg Legion
Hot dogs + light snacks provided. DJ Services provided by: Music By Taz
$10/family (advanced registration) or $20/family (at door)
Advanced registration closes Feb. 11
To register visit: yhcounty.ca/registration Phone: 780-325-3782
Important note: This is a family event that requires a parent or guardian to remain on site.

Learn to Curl
2026-02-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-05 19:00 - 20:00
Learn to Curl at the Wildwood Curling Rink!
Try out our new curling floor at a FREE Drop-in Curling Session!
Dates: February 18, February 25, and March 5
Sessions run from 7pm to 8pm
Sessions are open to residents of all ages and skill sets. Equipment will be provided – just bring clean shoes!

Firearms Safety Course - Peers
2026-02-21 09:00 - 18:00
Firearms Safety Course (non-restricted)

Saturday, February 21st from 9am to 6pm at the Peers Community Centre.
Ages: 12+
Cost: $140+gst per class
Please bring:

2 pieces of ID
Address Verification
Lunch, Snacks & Water

Register at www.yhcounty.ca/registration
Deadline to register: February 13
ADDITIONAL DATE OPTION: Another Firearms Safety Course (non-restricted) will be held in Wildwood on Saturday, March 28. Further details available on our calendar or at www.yhcounty.ca/registration
