Area Overview 

The ‘Friendly Oasis’ of Edgerton is located in the rolling hills in the eastern central area of the Province of Alberta. Our community is 2 ½ hours south east of Edmonton; the Border City of Lloydminster lies just 45 minutes north and the Town of Wainwright with CFB Wainwright & WATC is located just 25 minutes west of the Village. Edgerton is located on a Main line of the Canadian National Railway with side track available.  

Just 10 minutes west of Edgerton you will find recreation and fishing opportunities at Arm Lake, Clear Lake and Schuster Lake.   

Amenities located within the Village of Edgerton include Groceries, Accommodations, Restaurants, Banking, Postal Services, Dry-Cleaning Outlet, Convenience Stores, Automotive & Heavy Duty Mechanic & Garage Services, Printing Services, Library, Gift Shop, Hair care, Liquor Store, Tavern, Hardware, Fuel & Propane outlets as well as a Kindergarten through Grade 12 Public School. There are also numerous home-based business operating in and around the village provide a wide range of services and products.   

 

Distances from Edgerton:

• 35 km west to WATC, CFB Wainwright & Town of Wainwright
• 281 km west to Edmonton
• 97 km north to Lloydminster
• 54 km south to Provost
• 310 km east to Saskatoon 

Highways:  

Heading 10 kms north of Edgerton, Sec Hwy 894 connects to Hwy 14. 

Heading southwest of Edgerton on Sec Hwy 610 also connects to Hwy 14. 

Heading east of Edgerton on Sec Hwy 610 connects to Hwy 17. 

Heading east of Edgerton on Sec Hwy 610, then south on Sec Hwy 897 connects to Hwy 13. 

Heading southwest of Edgerton on Sec 610, then south on the Cadogan Road (paved road) connects to Hwy 13.    

Railways:  

A Canadian National Railway Main line runs through Edgerton. Passenger services are not available Edgerton, but are provided in Wainwright.   

Economy:  

The economic base of the Edgerton area is sound and diverse. Major industries are:

• Agriculture – The climate and variety of soil types allow for a wide variety of agricultural products including cattle, pork, poultry, bison, elk, wheat, barley, canola, oats and peas.
• Oil & Gas Production and Distribution – The Edgerton area has significant oil and gas deposits throughout the district. Production of both oil and gas are extensive
• Department of National Defense – Western Area Training Centre (WATC), CFB Wainwright, and Canadian Manouvre Training Centre (CMTC) are all based at Wainwright. They have undergone major upgrades and expansion of their facilities with more upgrades and expansion in progress. 

Emergency Services:  

Emergency Calls – Dial 911

911 Services are provided by East Central 911 Call Answer Society www.ec911.com 

Edgerton Emergency Services Department volunteers provide First Response on Medical Calls as well as Fire/Rescue Response.  

Health Centre:  

Wainwright Health Centre provides in patient treatment and care for the Municipal District of Wainwright. 

Optometrist, Medical and Dental services are available in Wainwright, Lloydminster and Provost.   

Utilities:  

See Village Utilities page.   

Media Outlets:  

The Edgerton Eye-Opener is a local weekly newsletter. 

Newspapers are available within the Village include local Lloydminster and Wainwright newspapers as Edmonton Journal and Edmonton Sun. 

FM and AM Radio Stations transmit from Lloydminster and Wainwright.

Cable television service is provided by Persona Communications.