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This week's edition of the NRTA Weekend Wanderings is focused on the Fitness events throughout the region. All this and more in the NRTA Weekend Wanderings.
Transcript of NRTA Weekend Wanderings, October 4-10,2012
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Medicine Hat College, 2012
Welcome to Your Region of “Re-Newell”
This Week
This Weeks Events 2
Coming Events 6
Newell Necessities 8
WWW.VISITNEWELL.COM WWW.VISITNEWELL.COM
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
phone:403-362-3266
BASSANO
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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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501 2nd Ave Bassano AB
Imperial Hunter Hotel
Steak Pit, Karaoke, Wing
Nights, and more! The
Imperial Hunter Hotel is the
choice of evening activities in
Bassano! Stop on by and enjoy
the evening with us!
For more information please call
Phone: 403-641-3544
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BROOKS
EVENTS
BROOKS
EVENTS
THIS WEEK AT THE
Oasis Theater: 7:00pm
9:15 pm
Saturday, Sunday,
Monday Matinee
1:00pm Taken 2 (14A)
PRICES TIMES
WORKING HARD SO YOU
CAN PLAY
DEACONS FRUIT MARKET, OCTOBER 10 The freshest fruit for your family! Come and see the fruit truck today for fresh BC Fruit!
Activities Located at: Plains Motel
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BLOOD DONOR CLINIC, OCTOBER 8 Help save lives! The Canadian Blood Services needs your help to save other Canadians. Help give generously so that
others can continue to live.
Activities Located at: Heritage Inn, Brooks AB
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Events start at 12:00pm
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DUCHESS
EVENTS
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BROOKS
EVENTS
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ART CLASSES AFTER SCHOOL, OCTOBER-DECEMBER Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays after school from the 3rd of October to the 19th of December
Activities Located at: Red Roof Arts Studio, Duchess AB
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Learn to make whatever you like
Prices include all supplies
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Garth’s Bar & Grill
Come out and enjoy authentic
western food in authentic
western settings. Enjoy the
everyday lunch buffet
and western atmosphere.
Welcome to a place where
everyone can enjoy time off
with friends and enjoy a
beverage with the Cities only
Peanut Bar.
For more information please call
Phone: 403-362-0147
DUCHESS LUTHERAN CHURCH CRAFTS, OCTOBER For kids aged 5 and up!
Activities Located at: Duchess Lutheran Church, Duchess AB
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All denominations welcome!
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DUCHESS ZUMBA CLASSES, EVERY WEDNESDAY Get in shape and have fun while your doing it! Dance your way to health with Zumba!
Activities Located at: Duchess Soccer Center
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Babysitting provided
A great workout!
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$20.00
ROSEMARY
EVENTS
TILLEY
EVENTS
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Village of Rosemary
The Village of Rosemary is located just
north west of the City of Brooks and
east of the Town of Bassano.
It is located next to a number of
campsites and is close to the Crawling
Valley Reservoir.
Please click on the services selection
below to see what services are
available in this community
For more information please visit
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Village of Tilley
The Village of Tilley is located just east
of the City of Brooks.
It is located next to a number of
campsites and is close to the
TransCanada Highway.
Please click on the services selection
below to see what services are
available in this community
For more information please visit
Blood Donor
Clinic
Date: October 8, 2012
Turkey Dinner
Date: October 13, 2012
October Fest
Date: October 13, 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
Gun Show and
Collectibles
Date: October 27-28, 2012
Halloween
Date: October 31, 2012
Christmas Daze
Date: November 17th, 2012
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COUNTY OF NEWELL
EVENTS
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SENIORS SOUP AND SANDWICH, OCTOBER 10 A great lunch for an unbelievable price with a bunch or real nice people!
Activities Located at: Rolling Hills Golf Course
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Soup, Sandwich, and great company!
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
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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.
