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Newell Weather, Lee Asplund, Environment Canada 2012

Welcome to the

County of Newell

Weekend Wanderings!

August 2nd – August 8th, 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

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

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

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..SPONSORED BY PLAYFAIR LODGE

SOCIAL NIGHT AT PLAYFAIR LODGE, AUGUST 9 Featuring Rozella Pietz and Friends. This event should be quite entertaining and fun for seniors in the area!

Activities Located at: Playfair Lodge, Bassano AB

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FREE

EVENT DETAILS

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Event starts at 7:00pm

Public Welcome

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BASSANO

EVENTS

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DONATE TO LYMPHOMA SOCIETY OF CANADA Help to donate to a very worth cause. Your charity will help others in need!

For more information, contact Christie Bork at (403) 793-4834

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DONATION

EVENT DETAILS

BROOKS

EVENTS

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..SPONSORED BY SOUTH COUNTRY CO-OP

EQUITY DAYS: FUNDRASING FOR HOT PAWS (BY DONATION) AUGUST 8 Come and pick up your 3% loyalty rebate gift card! Spend some money on a fantastic BBQ lunch and help Hot Paws

help other animals in need!

Activities Located at: Brooks Public Library

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STARTING AT

FREE

EVENT DETAILS

DEACONS FARMERS MARKET, AUGUST 8 The biggest and freshest fruit market of British Columbia fruits!

Activities Located at: Brooks Downtown, 2nd St. W & 1st W

For More Information Contact Kathy l Ph: (403) 793– 4506

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FREE

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Christie Bork will run the San Francisco Nike Women’s Half Marathon for Lymphoma

research. Help her with this cause and donate to life saving research!

Event begins at 1:30pm—3:00pm

Great reading skills for young children

BROOKS

EVENTS

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THIS WEEK AT THE

Oasis Theater: 7:00pm

9:35 pm

Saturday, Sunday &

Monday Matinee

1:00pm Total Recall (14A)

PRICES TIMES

WORKING HARD SO YOU

CAN PLAY

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DUCHESS

EVENTS

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SPONSORED BY RED ROOF STUDIO

ADULT PAINTING, JULY 28– AUGUST 3 An artistic and creative event where you can create a wonderful piece of art and practice your creative brush

strokes! Enjoy summer with the swoosh of a brush and create a work of art that you can show to your friends!

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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EVENT DETAILS Create your own canvas of art!

Practice your skills, none necessary to begin!

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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

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$25.00

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A great run for a great fundraiser!

See the ad below for more details

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TILLEY

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Activities Located at: Rosemary Centennial Park

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

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$25.00

EVENT DETAILS

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Event begins at 1:30pm—3:00pm

Great reading skills for young children

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Brooks Medieval

Faire

Date: August 10-11, 2012

Cumberland

Date: August 11h, 2012

Sponsored by the Red Roof Studio

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

Wild Pink Yonder

Date: August 14-18, 2012

Earl Taylor Day

Date: August 14-18, 2012

Summer Fun Camp

Date: August 20-24, 2012

Corn Cob Regatta

Date: August 25-26, 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 Can-

vass

Date: September 24—October 2,

2012

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

SENIORS SOUP AND SANDWICH, AUGUST 8 Get the best brunch in the County of Newell in Rolling Hills! The Golf and Country club is serving up some excellent brunch so

be sure to be there and get your fill of brunch before its gone!

Activities Located at: Rolling Hills Golf Course, Rolling Hills Alberta

STARTING AT

FREE

EVENT DETAILS

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COUNTY OF NEWELL

EVENTS

Event starts at 9:00am and finishes at 1:00pm

Great food and great times!

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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

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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.

August 11th and 12th

2012

Saturday 9:30 AM to5 PM

Sunday 9:30 AM to 3 PM Olde Rodeo Grounds

20-7th ST E Brooks AB

The Brooks Medieval

Feast Saturday evening!