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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.

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William Slenders,

Jr. Economic Development Officer, County of Newell

slendersw@countyofnewell.ab.ca

phone:403-362-3266

Welcome to the

County of Newell

Weekend Wanderings!

June 22nd-28th, 2012

This Week

Featured Information 03

This Weeks Events 04

Coming Events 12

Community Calendar 15

Newell Necessities 17

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County of Newell

Weekend Wanderings!

June 22nd-28th, 2012

There is nothing more enjoyable than a well cooked meal. Unfortunately, I (like many

others) allow life to complicate the status quo of being able to prepare home cooked and

satisfying food. Deciding to opt outside the fast food run to satisfy the basic urge of filling my

gullet is often difficult. So too are the choices of where to decide to eat within this county and

its many communities. Upon my arrival in this community, this bulletin caught my eye. I am a

cognisor of flavours and tastes and enjoy sharing my experiences with others. I approached Mr.

Slenders of the County of Newell and writer of the Weekend Wanderings, with the idea of

becoming the first (that I am aware of) food critic for the County of Newell’s many restaurants

and pubs. Mr Slenders has graciously allowed me to offer my experiences on one restaurant per

week. I will be offering my experiences and thoughts on a number of different factors:

Food quality and Taste: 40 points. Without good food, there is nothing to attract. (This also

accounts for the ability to serve allergies and other related personal customizations of food)

Service: 40 points. Without good service, food won’t save your restaurant

Atmosphere: 15 points. If a restaurant is dull and not well maintained, it will reduce the overall

quality of the experience

Location: 5 points. If a restaurant is not located in a good location, is too small, or has no park-

ing, it becomes inconvenient to travel to and detracts from the experience.

This week, I ventured to The Steaming Cup.

What an amazing little restaurant! I was quite surprised at the interior of the place and how

much like Starbucks it felt like, only without the fear of being chastised by my neighbour about

how their expensive coffee is better than anything that I bought.

When I entered the restaurant I was greeted with pleasant soft music, and a fantastic display of

delicious, fresh made pastries and deserts. Trendy art displays covered the wall and were also

available to purchase by the look of the tags next to the display. There was a choice of a lounge

and normal tables to eat, drink, and socialize. A unique appreciation for being environmentally

friendly was also apparent given the bags of ready to be used compost available to be taken by

customers. I did not care to eat by it but I appreciated it nonetheless. This place deserves a top

rating for atmosphere, 15 points!

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BASSANO BASSANO AMATEUR

RODEO, JUNE 22

STARTING AT

GATE ENTRY

5 & Under: Free

6-12: $5.00

Adults: $10.00

EVENT INCLUDES

June 22nd

Southern Classic Bull riding 7:00pm

June 23rd

Elks Pancake Breakfast 8:00-12:00pm

Adults $8.00, Ages 10-16 $6.00, Under 10 FREE

Salute to Volunteers Parade 10:00am

June 24th

Kids Events

Sheep Riding

Wild Pony Race

Gymkhana

OTHER ENTERAINMENT

Beer Gardens June 22,23,24

See in rodeo for details

Activities Located in Bassano

BASSANO BASSANO BASSANO PRADE “SALUTE

TO VOLUNTEERS” JUNE 23

STARTING AT

FREE

EVENT INCLUDES

Categories to be judged are:

Service clubs, commercial floats, Comic/Novelty Entries, Senior Organization, Junior Organization,

Western Single Rider, Classic and Vintage vehicles,

PIONEER DAMSITTERS POT

LUCK SUPPER, JUNE 24

STARTING AT

FREE, Non members $5.00

EVENT INCLUDES

Pot luck dinner

Starts at 6:00pm

FUNDRAISER FOR THE

BASSANO YOUTH GROUP,

JUNE 28

EVENT INCLUDES

All you can eat Pasta Super Buffet & Silent Auction

Located at Bassano Community Hall

This Week at the

Oasis Theater:

Madagascar 3: Europe's

Most Wanted (G)

Times:

7:00 & 9:45 pm

Next Week

Brave (G)

Times:

3:30pm Sat, Sun

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BROOKS

August 11th and 12th

2012

Saturday 9:30 AM to5 PM

Sunday 9:30 AM to 3 PM Olde Rodeo Grounds

NATIONAL ABORIGNIAL DAY,

JUNE 21

EVENT INCLUDES

Event Begins at noon

Traditional games and activities

Storytelling from Siksika Nation Elders

Bannock Bread

Native Art on Display

Activities located at Griffin Park School

NEWELL DISTRICT 4-H SHEEP SHOW

AND SALE, JUNE 23

EVENT INCLUDES

Show at 12:00pm

Supper at 5:00pm

Sale at 7:00pm.

Activities located at Silver Sage Community Corral

SENIOR’S BBQ, JUNE 25

STARTING AT

EVENT INCLUDES

BBQ for our Senior Citizens

Activities located at St. Mar’s Parish Hall

RSVP to Seniors Outreach at 403-362-4131

BROOKS Brooks Campus General

Information:

Tel: 403.362.1677

brooksinfo@mhc.ab.ca

Brooks Campus Academic

Advising

Tel: 403.362.1682

Our Brooks campus is located

adjacent to the Trans Canada

Highway in Brooks, Alberta.

Follow these directions to get to

the campus from the highway:

1. Exit the highway at the

Cassils Road interchange.

Your next turn is very close!

2. Head west on Cassils Road.

3. Turn south on College Drive;

the campus will be on your

left.

Brooks is about 110 kilometres

west of Medicine Hat.

Upcoming Events!

CITY OF BROOKS CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS,

JULY 1

12:00-5:00 Activities at the Lakeside Leisure Centre

Live entertainment ft. Scott Hammell magician and escape artist,

plus other local talent, inflatables, bumper balls, laser tag, sumo

suits, face painting, cookie decorating, art show ft. Sagebrush Arts

& more!

12:00-2:00 BBQ lunch

2:00 Speeches & cake cutting

4:00-7:00 Free swim

10:00* Outdoor movie: The Lorax! Bring your lawn chairs

and blankets to enjoy a great movie under the stars. At intermis-

sion turn your gaze upwards to view a stunning fireworks display

11:00* Fireworks

*movie and firework times are approximate

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DUCHESS

Red Roof Studio

Rita Wildschut owns Red

Roof Studio & Gallery and it

is her painting studio and

where she teaches classes to

students of all ages. Rita has

a BFA in painting, sculpting

and art therapy and has been

an art educator for over 35

years.

To Learn More Call:

(403) 378-4276

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DUCHESS MINOR HOCKEY

REGISTRAION, JUNE 21

EVENT INCLUDES

Register your child with the Duchess minor hockey program

Great way to keep the kids active, healthy, and interested

Located at the Duchess Arena

For more information contact Ryan Thompson at (403) 378-4527 or (403) 363-7344

GARAGE AND BAKE SALE,

JUNE 22

EVENT INCLUDES

Baking and goodies

Antiques and treasures

Fun and excitement

Located at #10 Princess Place Duchess

DUCHESS LADIES OPEN,

JUNE 23

EVENT INCLUDES

Enter your team for the golf tournament

Located at the Duchess Golf Course

** For more information phone 403-378-4710

ROSEMARY 1217 2 Street West

Brooks Alberta

T1R 1P7

Phone: (403)362-6666 No New Events This Week For Rosemary

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S E R V I C E S A V A I L A B L E

MEMBERSHIPS

Promote your events, business, and organization

through the NRTA! More details inside.

LOCAL ADVERTISING

Advertise your event and business to both local resident

and tourist

BECOME A BOARD MEMBER

Ever wonder how events and tourism operate in the

County? Join our board of directors and see!

TILLEY No New Events This Week For Tilley

Upcoming Events!

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COUNTY OF NEWELL

FUNDRASIER FOR CARL’S WAY

FILM, JUNE 22

STARTING AT

$50.00

EVENT INCLUDES

Located at the Scandia Hall,

Doors open at 5:30

Supper to follow at 6:30.

Entertainment to follow.

Call Sharon (403) 362-9081 for more details.

JUNIOR GOLF WINDUP, JUNE 25

EVENT INCLUDES

Golf Tournament for Youth

Fun and Excitement

Register ASAP

Hosted by the Rolling Hills Golf Course

Call the Rolling Hills Golf Course for more details

SCANDIA CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS, JULY 1

DRAGON BOAT RACES, JULY 14

PRAIRIE WIND REGATTA, JULY 14

Upcoming Events!

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Bassano Slo Pitch Tournament

Date: June 29—July 2, 2012

Bassano Beach VBall Tournament

Date: June 30—July 1, 2012

Bassano’s Battle of the Balls

Sponsored By Western Financial Group Bassano, Bow Vet Services Bas-

sano, and Chinook Credit Union

Date: June 30, 2012

Open Mike, Food and Art Market

Sponsored by Red Roof Studio

Date: July 1st, 2012

Brooks Canada Day Celebrations

Date: July 1st, 2012

707-2nd Ave East, Brooks, Alberta, T1R 1B2 Tel 403-362-3266 Fax 403-362-8681 W W W . N R T A . C A

Bassano Canada Day Celebrations

Date: July 1st, 2012

Rosemary Canada Day Celebrations

Date: June 30th, 2012

Tilley Canada Day Celebrations

Date: July 1st, 2012

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Scandia Canada Day Celebrations

Date: July 1st, 2012

Kids Summer Art Camp

Sponsored by Red Roof Studio

Date: July 2 -6th, 2012

Kids Clay Camp

Sponsored by Red Roof Studio

Date: July 9-13th, 2012

Dragons on Lake Newell

Date: July 13-15th, 2012

Teen Art Camp

Sponsored by Red Roof Studio

Date: July 17-20th, 2012

One Week Garden Spirits

Sponsored by Red Roof Studio

Date: July 23-27th, 2012

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JUNE 2012, COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Open Dances

Meeting, Brooks

Legion Hall 7pm

2

3 4

City of Brooks

Council Meet-

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5 6 7 8 9

10 11) Newell

Concert

Association

AGM, Blood

12 13 14) NRTA

Board Meet-

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Med Hat

15 16

Dimestore

Fisherman Pro-

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17 18

City of Brooks

Council Meet-

ing 4:30pm

19) Brooks

Chamber of

Commerce

Meeting

20 21

Women's

Safe Shelter

Society AGM

22 23

24 25

Brooks Elks

Meeting

Brooks

26

Regional Expo

Meeting, Brooks

Legion

27

28 29 30

If your organization or club has any

important deadlines or dates, please email

them to slendersw@countyofnewell.ab.ca.

These dates can be made public for anyone

to attend . Organizations, Clubs, or Event

listings will be posted on this Community

Calendar.

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Upon ordering food, I found that there was quite a limited selection. Given the size of the business, this

is not difficult to see why. I found the food to be excellent! The soups were amazing and the baking was

extraordinary! The food reminds me of the home cooked meals and baking that you would get from

your Grandmother’s house. Outside of the hot food for purchase, a number of different breakfast

items, teas, and special food products could be purchased. The drinks are also quite extraordinary! My

recommendation is the bubble tea if you get a chance. This restaurant, however, did not have much in

the way of salad or vegetables, and while I did not ask, had very little in the way of a gluten free

product line. Despite their awesome selection of soups and goodies (I strongly recommend the pie), the

lack of vegetables and gluten free food means that I have to deduct some points. For lack of

customization and a healthier lunch choice I will give 32 points to The Steaming Cup.

The service at the Steaming Cup is very friendly. The counterperson was very considerate to me. Over

my lunch breaks the past few times at the restaurant this week, I was greeted by a smile, a warm

welcome, and some helpful advice to what food selection I should pick. While not a full service

restaurant, the only thing I found that upset me a little was the size of the return tray. I found that it

was difficult to put more than one try in the return bin at one time (having finished at the same time as

another). While I cannot fault them for this, it did detract from my experience of eating at the

restaurant. I have to say, that this has been some of the friendliest eating experiences in the County I

have had, thus far, since moving here for my job. For this, I award the Steaming Cup 37 points for their

excellent service.

The last point is the location of the business. While I found the business to have an excellent aurora,

atmosphere, and products, I also found it just a little small with very little parking space. Located in the

Brooks downtown, just across from the Oasis Theater, this congested area of town offers little parking.

There is a parking lot not too far from the restaurant, and you can enter from the back, but the alley is a

definite turn off. There are also a few places to park in the front but these are usually filled by the

neighbouring businesses customers. The downtown is a hard place to travel during lunch hour and for

that, The Steaming Cup loses some points. I give 2 out of 5 points for the location of the restaurant.

I like to think that I am overly critical of the points I give out for the reasons I choose to deduct points.

Please don’t take these comments personally, I would just like to help share the amazing success of the

business.

In general, I find The Steaming Cup an amazing restaurant, worthy of one of my favourite restaurants in

Newell thus far. The Steaming Cup finishes with a combined score of 86 points out of 100! I would

strongly recommend a quick lunch at The Steaming Cup for a bowl of soup, desert, or hot or cold drinks!

Watch out Newell Restaurants! When will you be selected as the next venue for critique by The Newell

Food Critic? Emails regarding request venues of choice can be emailed to newell.food.critic@gmail.com

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86/100!

Kinbrook Island Provincial Park

Located 15 km south of Brooks on Lake Newell.

Campground open round (some loops) and on self-registration until Thursday, May 17.

Summer camping reservations at www.Reserve.AlbertaParks.ca or call toll

free 1-877-537-2757.

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.

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

Concession (seasonal).

Tillebrook Provincial Park

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

Campground open May 5 and on self-registration until Thursday, May 17.

Summer camping reservations at www.Reserve.AlbertaParks.ca or call toll

free 1-877-537-2757.

Water in campground taps available May 5.

Shower building open May 5.

Sewage dump station available.

Power sites and non-power sites.

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Dinosaur Provincial Park

(UNESCO World Heritage Site)

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.

Campground on self-registration until Thursday, May 17 then again for the fall starting Sept 3,

2012.

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

877-537-2757.

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

Spring hours (April 1 to May 17) Open daily 9:00 – 4:00

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

Interpretive Bus Tours, Fossil Safari, THE Dinosaur Day Camp, Centrosaurus Quarry Hike,

Sunset Tour, Great Badlands Hike, and many more (reservations highly recommended)

www.dinosaurpark.ca or phone (403) 378-4344.

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BROOKS AQUADUCT BLACKFOOT CROSSING

DINOSAUR PROVINCIAL PARK

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

EID HISTORICAL PARK BROOKS MEDIVAL FAIRE

LAKE NEWELL DRAGON BOAT RACES

Experience The County of Newell

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 received 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 at 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.

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Brooks Farmers’ Market Is looking for vendors for this season – produce, baking, crafts, almost anything! First Day – Thursday, May 31, 2012, 3:00 – 6:00 pm at the old rodeo grounds, 7th St. East, Brooks

For more information call Barb at 403-378-4420

Communities in Bloom Show you care! Plant a tree in Brooks Commemorative Forest. For more information

contact Jackie Murray at 403-362-3755.

Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park www.blackfootcrossing.ca Summer hours: Monday to Friday10:00am to 6:00pm. virtual tours at http://www.blackfootcrossing.ca/tours_virtual.html

Check out this blog! http://annekostalas.blogspot.com/2011/06/nobody-here-but-us-

chickens.html#more

Dinosaur Provincial Park UNESCO World

Heritage Site The Park, Campground and hiking trails are open all year.

Water in campground turned off October 3

Shower building and outside concession water tap available to October Dinosaur Park Conces-

sion (food services) open to October 2 DAILY For more information call 403-378-4342

or visit www.dinosaurpark.ca

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.

Bubble Tea!

New Exciting Flavours!

Now Serving:

Passion Fruit, Peach,

Honeydew and Mango

$4.75

The Steaming Cup

707-2nd Ave East, Brooks, Alberta, T1R 1B2 Tel 403-362-3266 Fax 403-362-8681 W W W . N R T A . C A

Brooks Farmers’ Market Is looking for vendors for this season – produce, baking, crafts, almost anything! First Day – Thursday, May 31, 2012, 3:00 – 6:00 pm at the old rodeo grounds, 7th St. East, Brooks

For more information call Barb at 403-378-4420

Communities in Bloom Show you care! Plant a tree in Brooks Commemorative Forest. For more information

contact Jackie Murray at 403-362-3755.

Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park www.blackfootcrossing.ca Summer hours: Monday to Friday10:00am to 6:00pm. virtual tours at http://www.blackfootcrossing.ca/tours_virtual.html

Check out this blog! http://annekostalas.blogspot.com/2011/06/nobody-here-but-us-

chickens.html#more

Dinosaur Provincial Park UNESCO World

Heritage Site The Park, Campground and hiking trails are open all year.

Water in campground turned off October 3

Shower building and outside concession water tap available to October Dinosaur Park Conces-

sion (food services) open to October 2 DAILY For more information call 403-378-4342

or visit www.dinosaurpark.ca

Bassano Sage and Thistle Golf

Course

Location: Bassano

403-641-4016

Brooks Golf Course

Location: Brooks

403-362-6693

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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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

OUT-

707-2nd Ave East, Brooks, Alberta, T1R 1B2 Tel 403-362-3266 Fax 403-362-8681 W W W . N R T A . C A

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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707-2nd Ave East, Brooks, Alberta, T1R 1B2 Tel 403-362-3266 Fax 403-362-8681 W W W . N R T A . C A