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August 16 August 16 August 16 ––– 22, 201222, 201222, 2012

Cowboy Sunset, Courtesy County of Newell 2010

Welcome to the

County of Newell

Weekend Wanderings!

August 16th – August 22nd, 2012

This Week

This Weeks Events 2

Coming Events 6

Community Calendar 7

Newell Necessities 9

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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

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William Slenders,

Jr. Economic Development Officer, County of Newell

slendersw@countyofnewell.ab.ca

phone:403-362-3266

LAKE 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

BASSANO

EVENTS

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BASSANO ELKS BINGO, AUGUST 17 Promoting and supporting our communities needs through volunteer efforts

Activities Located at: Elks Hall, Bassano AB

STARTING AT

FREE

EVENT DETAILS

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Event starts at 6:30pm

Public Welcome

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BASSANO

EVENTS

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Wii GAME DAY! EVERY FRIDAY Bored and need something to do? Check out the Brooks public library and play a wide assortment of games to escape

to heat!

Activities Located at Brooks Public Library

STARTING AT

FREE

EVENT DETAILS

BROOKS

EVENTS

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From 1:00pm-3:00pm

Ages 7-17, Snacks and Drinks Provided

BROOKS

EVENTS

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THIS WEEK AT THE

Oasis Theater: 7:00pm

9:45 pm

Saturday, Sunday

Matinee

1:00pm The Expendables 2(14A)

PRICES TIMES

SPONSORED BY BROOKS PUBLIC LIBRARY

DEACONS FARMERS MARKET, AUGUST 22 The biggest and freshest fruit market of British Columbia fruits!

Activities Located at: Plains Motel Brooks Alberta. 2St

STARTING AT

FREE

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Get all the freshest fruit od the season, right from the truck!

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WILD PINK YONDER, AUGUST 16 Support this group of individuals who have been traveling throughout Alberta. Dress up in your pinkest cloths and

eat a tasty BBQ burger at the IGA. Donations also accepted to help support Breast Cancer Research

Activities Located at Brooks IGA, 2St

Donations also accepted at http://albertacancer.ca/WildPinkYonder2012

STARTING AT

$5.00

EVENT DETAILS

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BBQ in support of Breast Cancer

Event Starts at 4:00pm

WORKING HARD SO YOU

CAN PLAY

ATCO GAS CENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY BASH, AUGUST 23 Come out and help ATCO celebrate its 100th birthday!

Activities Located at: Silver Sage Arena at 4:30pm

STARTING AT

FREE

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BBQ, Kid Friendly play, Blue Flame Kitchen Workers, Energy Education Mobile, and

a grand prize of free gas for your home for a year!

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DUCHESS

EVENTS

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SPONSORED BY RED ROOF STUDIO

CUMBERLAND, AUGUST 11 A Folk-Rock/Pop/Rock band playing at the Red Roof Studio! A great show to be sure!

Activities Located at: Red Roof Studio- Hwy #544 (1 km east of Hwy #36)

For More Information Contact Red Roof Studio l Ph: (403) 378– 4276

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$20.00

EVENT DETAILS The price of your ticket includes your hors d'oeuvres

ut of town campers welcome, $20.00 a spot, potluck breakfast in the morning

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ROSEMARY

EVENTS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

SPONSORED BY THE VILLAGE OF ROSEMARY

BURST OF COLOR RUN, JULY 28 A fun 5km charity run where different colors of powder paint is thrown at each participant at each kilometer mark, and pro-

ceeds raised will be donated to the Brooks and District Health Foundation!!!

Activities Located at: Rosemary Centennial Park

For more information contact Cori at (403) 378-3531 l www.busrtofcolorrun.com

STARTING AT

$25.00

EVENT DETAILS

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A great run for a great fundraiser!

See the ad below for more details

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TILLEY

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

SUMMER FUN CAMP, AUGUST 20-24 The theme for this year is “Imagine!” Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Activities Located at Tilley School

STARTING AT

FREE

EVENT DETAILS

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Children of All Ages

Children 8 years must be accompanied by adult

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WONDERING WILL, AUGUST 22 A great way for youth to spend a day at this fun summer camp!

Activities Located at Tilley Library at 2:00pm

STARTING AT

FREE

EVENT DETAILS

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Children of All Ages

Children 8 years must be accompanied by adult

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10th Anniversary of

Global Fest

Date: August 16-26, 2012

Wii Game Day!

Date: August 17, 24, 31, 2012

Corn Cob Regatta

Date: August 25-26, 2012

Live Band “Seven

Seconds Sober”

Date: August 25, 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

JR Glowball

Tournament

Date: August 25, 2012

Bassano Pioneer

Damsitters Pot Luck

Supper

Date: August 26, 2012

Patricia Rodeo and

Chariot Races

Date: August 31th, 2012

B.S.R.A 13th

Annual Car & Bike

Shown N’ Shine

Date: September 8th, 2012

Diabetes Association

(Brooks & District)

Door to Door

Canvass

Date: September 24—October 2,

2012

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………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..SPONSORED BY ROLLING HILLS GOLF COURSE

MIXED OPEN SCRAMBLE, AUGUST 18 A mixed open scramble at the Rolling Hills golf course in Rolling Hills AB. Come out and test your swing at one of the best golf

courses of the County of Newell.

Activities Located at: Rolling Hills Golf and Country Club, Rolling Hills AB

STARTING AT

FREE

EVENT DETAILS

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COUNTY OF NEWELL

EVENTS

Call 403-964-2380 to Register ASAP

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SPONSORED BY EID HISTORICAL PARK

EARL TAYLOR DAY, AUGUST 19 A historical trip to the past! See all the inventions and agricultural technology that this area use to use for growing food! See

the EID as it was created, and see the live demonstrations of the horse drawn equipment!

Activities Located at: EID Historical Park, Scandia AB.

STARTING AT

FREE

EVENT DETAILS

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Kids game, Ice cream, working blacksmith, and horse drawn fieldwork

First annual Earl Taylor Show and Shine!

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SPONSORED BY LAKE NEWELL GETAWAY ADVENTURES SOCIETY

WONDERS OF WATER, AUGUST 19 This is a guided tour from Brooks to see irrigation in action. Visit the Aqueduct and nearby wetlands. Highlights include Earl

Taylor Days, a tour of honey house and the restored CPR station in Scandia.

Activities Located at: County of Newell Alberta, and ending at Earl Taylor Days in Scandia

STARTING AT

FREE

EVENT DETAILS

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Pickup point, Brooks Heritage Inn

Includes Snacks and Supper in Scandia

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KINBROOK ISLAND PROVINCIAL PARK Swimming, fishing, boating, hiking (Kinbrook Marsh Trail), day use/picnic area. Concession (seasonal).

Located 15 km south of Brooks on Lake Newell.

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

Campground Details

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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.

CAMPGROUNDS

TILLEBROOK PROVINCIAL PARK Swimming, fishing, boating, hiking (Kinbrook Marsh Trail), day use/picnic area.

Located 6 km east of Brooks, just off the TransCanada Highway.

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

Campground Details

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Water in campground taps available May 5. Shower building open May 5. Sewage dump station available.

DINOSAUR PROVINCIAL PARK Summer hours (May 18 to Sept 2) Open daily 8:30 – 5:00 Sunday to Thursday; 8:30 – 7:00 Friday & Saturday

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

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10) Wii Game

Day 11) Brooks

Medieval Faire

12)Brooks

Medieval Faire 13 14 15 16 17)Wii Game

Day 18

19 20) Brooks

Council Meeting

21 22 23 24)Wii Game

Day 25

26 27 28 29 30 31)Wii Game

Day

COMMUNITY CALENDAR, AUGUST 2012

The best camping and

golf that the County of

Newell has to offer

With so many campgrounds and

golf courses in the County, why not

take a week, or a summer to

explore them all?

Bassano Homecoming Park

Location: Bassano

403-641-3788

Bow City Park

Location: Bow City

403-362-6693

Crawling Valley Campground

Location: Bassano

403-641-4095

Desert Sands

Location: Bassano

403-641-4508

Dinosaur Provincial Park

Location: Patricia

403-378-4342

EID Historical Park

Location: Scandia

403-362-5010

Emerson Bridge Park

Location: Duchess

403-362-2772

Kinbrook Island Provincial Park

Location: Brooks

403-362-2962

Kiwanis Campground

Location: Brooks

403-362-5073

Poplar Grove

Location: Bassano

403-793-0112

THE GREAT

OUTDOORS

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CAMPGROUNDS

Rolling Hills Campground

Location: Rolling Hills

403-964-2380

Rolling Hills Reservoir

Location: Lake Newell

403-362-5603

Rosemary Campground

Location: Rosemary

403-403-378-4246

Shady Nook

Location: Bassano

403-641-3853

Tillebrook Provincial Park

Location: Tilley

403-362-4525

Tilley Campground

Location: Tilley

403-377-2203

Westside Campground

Location: Brooks

403-362-4713

Whistle Stop Convenience Store

Location: Duchess

403-378-3133

For more information on campgrounds and outdoor

accommodations please visit the NRTA website at www.nrta.ca or

Opportunity Newell at www.opportunitynewell.com

2012 Camping Season

Closing Date:

September 10, 2012

Bob - Park Manager

County of Newell

(403) 362-1702

emersonbridge2012@gmail.com

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CAMPGROUNDS

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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.