NRTA Weekend Wanderings, August 23-29 2012
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WEEKEND WANDERINGS WEEKEND WANDERINGS Week of August 24 Week of August 24 Week of August 24 – 30, 2012 30, 2012 30, 2012 Grain Bins and Foxbeard, Courtesy County of Newell 2012 Welcome to Your Region of “Re-Newell”
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This week’s weekend wanderings! See what’s happening in your region of "Re-Newell". This week, golf tournaments, rodeos, and live entertainment. All that and more in your Weekend Wanderings this week...
Transcript of NRTA Weekend Wanderings, August 23-29 2012
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Week of August 24 Week of August 24 Week of August 24 ––– 30, 201230, 201230, 2012
Grain Bins and Foxbeard, Courtesy County of Newell 2012
Welcome to Your Region of “Re-Newell”
Welcome to the
County of Newell
Weekend Wanderings!
August 24th – August 30th, 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
phone:403-362-3266
LAKE NEWELL Welcome to the 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
BASSANO
EVENTS
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SPONSORED BY PIONEER DAMSITTERS
PIONEER DAMSITTER POTLUCK SUPPER, AUGUST 26 A great community activity to relax and enjoy with friends and good company. Enjoy supper at the Pioneer
Damsitters Drop In Center in Bassano!
Activities Located at: Pioneer Damsitters Drop In Center, Bassano AB
STARTING AT
$5.00
EVENT DETAILS
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Event starts at 6:00pm
Non members pay $5.00
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BASSANO
EVENTS
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SPONSORED BY IMPERIAL HUNTER HOTEL
LIVE BAND “SEVEN SECONDS SOBER”, AUGUST 25 A great live performance by local talent. Check out the vibes at the Imperial Hunter Hotel!
Activities Located at: Imperial Hunter Hotel, Bassano AB
STARTING AT
FREE
EVENT DETAILS
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No Cover Charge
Great evening with live entertainment
PUBLIC NOTICE!
Bassano Outdoor Swimming Pool will be closing September 3rd, 2012. The Staff at the
Pool thanks everyone for their co-operation for this year and wishes everyone the best of
successes over the winter months.
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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
9:00 pm
Saturday, Sunday
Matinee
1:00pm ParaNorman(PG)
PRICES TIMES
SPONSORED BY BROOKS PUBLIC LIBRARY
DEACONS FARMERS MARKET, AUGUST 29 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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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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Hwy 873, Village of Duchess
Bruce & Marion Snape
403-363-7719
CobbleStone RV Park
No New Events This Week!
12 fully land-
scaped
sites with
power
Water
Picnic tables
Firepits
For more information, Contact Bruce or Marion Snape
403-363-7719
403-363-8059
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ROSEMARY
EVENTS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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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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No New Events This Week!
514 Center Street, Village of Rosemary
403-378-3380
ROSEMARY GENERAL STORE
The Rosemary General Store
has a wide variety of goods for
your shopping convenience
including candy, snacks,
household and grocery items.
Drop in and enjoy the
friendliness of a small town
grocery store!
For more information please call
403-378-3380
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TILLEY SENIORS SOCIETY POT LUCK DINNER, AUGUST 29 A delicious meal with the Tilley Seniors Society! Enjoy great food, good friends and excellent company.
Activities Located at Tilley Friendship Center, Tilley AB
STARTING AT
FREE
EVENT DETAILS
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Potluck Dinner
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10th Anniversary of
Global Fest
Date: August 16-26, 2012
Wii Game Day!
Date: August 17, 24, 31, 2012
Patricia Rodeo and
Chariot Races
Date: August 31th, 2012
Joal Kamps
Date: September 1st, 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
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
Brooks Legion 8
Ball Pool League
Date: September 18—December
18, 2012
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………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..SPONSORED BY ROLLING HILLS GOLF COURSE
JR GLOWBALL TOURNAMENT, AUGUST 25 A Jr. Golfing delight 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
EVENT DETAILS
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COUNTY OF NEWELL
EVENTS
Call 403-964-2380 to Register ASAP
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BAND JAM, AUGUST 25 A compilation of bands and local talent here to entertain you to the evening hours! Check out this exciting event and stay for
the potluck supper!
Activities Located at: Patricia Hotel, Patricia AB
Call Judy at 403-378-4633 for more information
STARTING AT
EVENT DETAILS
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Many Bands and other entertainment
Potluck Supper
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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
CobbleStone RV Park
Location: Duchess
403-363-7719
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
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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.
