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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
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William Slenders,
Jr. Economic Development Officer, County of Newell
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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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
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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
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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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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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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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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
STARTING AT
$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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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
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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!
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