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Duke of Sutherland Park, 2012

Welcome to Your Region of “Re-Newell”

This Week

This Weeks Events 2

Coming Events 6

Newell Necessities 8

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LAKE NEWELL Welcome to Your Region of “Re-Newell” BEAUTIFUL, SERENE, FUN, DIVERSE

Located 15 KM South of Brooks, Hwy 873

15 Minutes from Brooks Alberta

Concession, Camping, Marina, and More!

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Have YOU visited these spots yet?

Make this summer a summer to explore the

Eastern Irrigation District with the Brooks

Aqueduct, Bassano Dam, and Scandia EID

Historical Park!

For more information visit www.nrta.ca

Welcome to the

Newell Regional Tourism

Associations Weekend

Wanderings! The Weekend Wanderings is a free service offered by the NRTA.

If you or your organization have a community based event that

you would like listed on our “Weekend Wanderings” please feel

free to call or email us. You will need to disable your popup

blocker to use the links in this publication.

The NRTA is on Facebook! Click the NRTA link and press

“Like” to receive events and tourism updates every week! NRTA

William Slenders,

Jr. Economic Development Officer, County of Newell

slendersw@countyofnewell.ab.ca

phone:403-362-3266

BASSANO

EVENTS

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PERSONAL TOUCH CLOTHING, SEPTEMBER 18 Clothing and boutique coming to the Town of Bassano. Enjoy the day with clothing from Personal Touch.

Activities Located at: Bassano Playfair Lodge, Bassano AB

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EVENT DETAILS

Event Starts at 10:00am and finishes at 2:00pm

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Fall hours (Sept 3 to Oct 8) Open daily 9:00 – 4:00

Located 48 km northeast of Brooks (only 10 km from Patricia) along the Red Deer River. Campground, day use

picnic area and five self-guided hiking trails open year round.

Summer camping reservations at www.Reserve.AlbertaParks.ca or call toll free 1-877-537-2757.

Campground Details Water in campground taps available May 5. Sewage dump station available. Power sites and non-power

sites. Shower building and laundry facility open May 5. Concession (food services, grocery items) open

May 18. Public Scenic Loop Road (4 km) with 2 outdoor fossil exhibits.

Park Visitor Centre OPEN DAILY, Giftshop (unique toys & books, jewelry, giftwear, souvenirs), Information

Desk, Tour Reservations and ticket pick-up, Exhibit gallery and theatre: small admission fee

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE

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Website Coming Soon!

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7 PM SEPTEMBER 28TH RED ROOF STUDIO ADVANCE TICKETS $20 STEAMING CUP INFO KATHY RAMER 793- 4506

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BROOKS

EVENTS

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BROOKS

EVENTS

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THIS WEEK AT THE

Oasis Theater: 7:00pm

9:15 pm

Saturday, Sunday

Matinee

1:00 & 3:30pm Finding Nemo in 3D(G)

PRICES TIMES

WORKING HARD SO YOU

CAN PLAY

BROOKS LEGION 8 BALL POOL LEAGUE, SEPTEMBER 18 Registration for the pool league in Brooks. Find a partner for a team or register to by yourself to take the pool shark

crown!

Activities Located at: Brooks Legion, Brooks AB

For more information contact 403-362-0650

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Team & Individual Registration

September 18-19

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15th ANNIVERSARY TWIRL & WHIRL, SEPTEMBER 15-16th Barrel Racing has never been so much fun! Check out the action this week at the Silver Sage Community Corral

Activities Located at: Silver Sage Community Corral, Brooks AB

For more information contact 403-362-2262

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Entries taken September 10 & 11, 2012 from 10 am to 3 pm

Time Only’s: 8- 10 am Sat/ Sun

DUCHESS

EVENTS

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DUCHESS FIGURE SKATING CLUB REGISTRATION, SEPTEMBER 5

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FREE

EVENT DETAILS Register your child in healthy active living!

BROOKS

EVENTS

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403-378-3001

www.stagecoachinn.org

Stage Coach Inn

The best kept rooming secret

in Duchess! You can find the

best in accommodations in

Duchess right here.

Have relatives or friends

visiting you in Duchess? Tell

them about the Stage Coach

Inn

For more information please call

Phone: 403 378-3001 www.stagecoachinn.org

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RS FR 14-Sep-12 7:00P Olds Grizzlys (South)

Brooks Bandits Centennial Regional

RS SA 15-Sep-12 7:00P Sherwood Park Crusaders (North)

Brooks Bandits (South)

Centennial Regional Arena

RS FR 21-Sep-12 7:00P Camrose Ko-diaks

(South)

Brooks Bandits (South)

Centennial Regional Arena

RS SA 22-Sep-12 7:00P Okotoks Oilers (South)

Brooks Bandits Centennial Regional

Game Schedule for

Team: Brooks Bandits

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HOME

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ROSEMARY

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TILLEY

EVENTS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

No New Events This Week!

The Village of Rosemary

Welcomes you to the carefree

lifestyle of the Region of

Newell. Relax and enjoy your-

self at the park, try shopping

at some of our unique stores,

or visit with friends and family.

Ph. 403-378-4246

Website Coming Soon!

TILLEY SCHOOL WELCOME BACK BBQ A welcome back BBQ for students and families, come out and enjoy a bite to eat!

Activities Located at: Tilley School, Tilley AB

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FREE

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For students and families only

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Diabetes Associa-

tion (Brooks & Dis-

trict) Door to Door

Canvass

Date: September 24—October 2,

2012

Brooks Legion 8

Ball Pool League

Date: September 18—December

18, 2012

UPCOMING EVENTS The County of Newell is home to a great many events and local history. This section contains a listing of all the

current events in the County of Newell. These can be found in the rural or urban communities, or in one of our

great destinations. For more information or details about the events, please click on the event for more

Bassano Memorial

Library Book &

Bake Sale

Date: September 21, 2012

Karaoke

Date: September 21, 2012

“The Secret

Garden”

Date: September 21, 2012

Commemorative

Forest Dedication

Date: September 24, 2012

Bassano Skating

Club Registration

Date: September 26, 2012

Scandia Fitness

Classes

Date: September 21, 2012

Pollockville

Community Garage

Sale

Date: September 29, 2012

Taste of Nations

Date: September 29, 2012

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COUNTY OF NEWELL

EVENTS

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Hamlet of Patricia

403-378-4647

Patricia Hotel

Authentic Cowboy Culture.

This is a one of a kind

establishment that gives you a

very unique western dining

experience. Come out and try

our amazing Steak Pit!

For more information please call

Phone: 403 378-4647

pathotel@eidnet.org

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FOR YOUR

INFORMATION

Bassano Sage and Thistle Golf

Course

Location: Bassano

403-641-4016

Brooks Golf Course

Location: Brooks

403-362-2998

Duchess Golf Course

Location: Duchess

403-403-378-4710

Rolling Hills Golf Course

Location: Rolling Hills

403-964-2380

Meadows Par 3

Location: Brooks

403-362-6477

The Outdoor Swimming Pool is officially

opened. Everyone is welcome to wander in,

stay for a swim or a dip in the 10 person

hot tub. If you are coming in from out of

Town, please call in to avoid

disappointment. We are open seven days

per week and yet have unforeseen closures

due to weather, mechanical or other.

Ph. (403) 641-4025

The Duke of Sutherland Water Park is FREE

for all users and has a brand new design

and all new equipment. There are new

spray heads, new obstacles, a water gun

section, a slide, and other fun sprayers for

children of all ages.

The park is open from May to September

depending on the weather and the hours

are from 9am to 9pm, every day.

The Lakeside Leisure Center is open and

contains a 25 meter lane pool, Leisure/

Wave Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, Steam Room,

Waterslide, Fitness Center, Lockers &

Showers, Flexhall, Subway, Curling Rink,

and Meeting Rooms.

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BROOKS AQUADUCT BLACKFOOT CROSSING EID HISTORICAL PARK BROOKS MEDIEVAL FAIRE

DINOSAUR PROVINCIAL PARK LAKE NEWELL EARL TAYLOR DAY

Experience The County of Newell

BROOKS AQUADUCT

Brooks

Ever wonder how they filled the largest man made lake in

Alberta? Spend some time at this engineering marvel from the

past and see how this structure helped to make this land one

of the most prosperous in Southern Alberta.

Brooks Aqueduct

BLACKFOOT CROSSING

Siksika Nation

A beautiful example of culture and education, experience the

culture, art, food, and performances of the Blackfoot people.

Blackfoot Crossing

EID Historical Park

Scandia

Our "Sleeping Giant", the Scandia Pool Elevator (built in 1927)

was the first elevator in Alberta to be declared a historic

resource. Come see the history of the EID.

EID Historical Park

Brooks Medieval Faire

Brooks

A day of people dressed in medieval costumes, armour, and

chainmail on the grounds. Some are fighting knights stepping

into the epic to face an opponent, some are jousting knights

in shining armour, mounted on their trusty steeds, Be part of

a feast or even the King of the event.

Medieval Faire

Dinosaur Provincial Park

Patricia

A trip to Dinosaur Provincial Park is a 75 million-year foray

back in time. Strange land formations rise up on all sides,

sculpted by wind and water into hauntingly beautiful shapes

sunbathed in terra cotta, bronze and amber

Dinosaur Provincial Park

Bassano Dam

Bassano

All the water delivered through the irrigation system of the

Eastern Irrigation District is diverted from the Bow River at

the Bassano Dam. The 1,200 irrigation farmers receive their

water through a system of 4,800 kilometers (3,000 miles) of

canals and drains and thirteen internal storage reservoirs.

Bassano Dam

Brooks & District Museum

Brooks

The museum is organized to be a “Walk Through The Ages”.

Our extensive collection includes exhibits portraying the life of

early ranchers, the war years, the N.W.M.P., the Canadian

Pacific Railroad, and the Eastern Irrigation District.

Brooks & District Museum

Lake Newell

Brooks

Early settlement of what is now the County of Newell

followed the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) in

1883. Kinbrook Island Provincial Park is located on the eastern

side of the lake.

Lake Newell

Dragon Boat Races

Lake Newell

The races will take place on Lake Newell, south of Brooks.

Climb aboard and join a community-led event promoting

health, wellness and engagement while reaching a

multi-generational and multi cultural audience!

Dragons on Lake Newell

Finnegan's Ferry

Gem

With the town of Brooks about a 45-minute drive south, and

Drumheller the same distance to the north, Finnegan Ferry is

one of the more remote crossings. However, for those who do

make the trek, the small town of Gem welcomes visitors.

7 PM

SEPTEMBER 28TH

RED ROOF STUDIO ADVANCE TICKETS $20

STEAMING CUP

INFO KATHY RAMER

793- 4506