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Transcript of NRTA Weekend Wanderingd, September 13-19,2012
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September 13 September 13 September 13 --- 19, 201219, 201219, 2012
Duke of Sutherland Park, 2012
Welcome to Your Region of “Re-Newell”
This Week
This Weeks Events 2
Coming Events 6
Newell Necessities 8
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LAKE NEWELL Welcome to Your 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
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
EVENTS
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PERSONAL TOUCH CLOTHING, SEPTEMBER 18 Clothing and boutique coming to the Town of Bassano. Enjoy the day with clothing from Personal Touch.
Activities Located at: Bassano Playfair Lodge, Bassano AB
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EVENT DETAILS
Event Starts at 10:00am and finishes at 2:00pm
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..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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Website Coming Soon!
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7 PM SEPTEMBER 28TH RED ROOF STUDIO ADVANCE TICKETS $20 STEAMING CUP INFO KATHY RAMER 793- 4506
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BROOKS
EVENTS
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BROOKS
EVENTS
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THIS WEEK AT THE
Oasis Theater: 7:00pm
9:15 pm
Saturday, Sunday
Matinee
1:00 & 3:30pm Finding Nemo in 3D(G)
PRICES TIMES
WORKING HARD SO YOU
CAN PLAY
BROOKS LEGION 8 BALL POOL LEAGUE, SEPTEMBER 18 Registration for the pool league in Brooks. Find a partner for a team or register to by yourself to take the pool shark
crown!
Activities Located at: Brooks Legion, Brooks AB
For more information contact 403-362-0650
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Team & Individual Registration
September 18-19
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15th ANNIVERSARY TWIRL & WHIRL, SEPTEMBER 15-16th Barrel Racing has never been so much fun! Check out the action this week at the Silver Sage Community Corral
Activities Located at: Silver Sage Community Corral, Brooks AB
For more information contact 403-362-2262
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Entries taken September 10 & 11, 2012 from 10 am to 3 pm
Time Only’s: 8- 10 am Sat/ Sun
DUCHESS
EVENTS
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DUCHESS FIGURE SKATING CLUB REGISTRATION, SEPTEMBER 5
STARTING AT
FREE
EVENT DETAILS Register your child in healthy active living!
BROOKS
EVENTS
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403-378-3001
www.stagecoachinn.org
Stage Coach Inn
The best kept rooming secret
in Duchess! You can find the
best in accommodations in
Duchess right here.
Have relatives or friends
visiting you in Duchess? Tell
them about the Stage Coach
Inn
For more information please call
Phone: 403 378-3001 www.stagecoachinn.org
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RS FR 14-Sep-12 7:00P Olds Grizzlys (South)
Brooks Bandits Centennial Regional
RS SA 15-Sep-12 7:00P Sherwood Park Crusaders (North)
Brooks Bandits (South)
Centennial Regional Arena
RS FR 21-Sep-12 7:00P Camrose Ko-diaks
(South)
Brooks Bandits (South)
Centennial Regional Arena
RS SA 22-Sep-12 7:00P Okotoks Oilers (South)
Brooks Bandits Centennial Regional
Game Schedule for
Team: Brooks Bandits
DATE
TIME
AWAY
SCR
HOME
SCR
LOC.
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ROSEMARY
EVENTS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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TILLEY
EVENTS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
No New Events This Week!
The Village of Rosemary
Welcomes you to the carefree
lifestyle of the Region of
Newell. Relax and enjoy your-
self at the park, try shopping
at some of our unique stores,
or visit with friends and family.
Ph. 403-378-4246
Website Coming Soon!
TILLEY SCHOOL WELCOME BACK BBQ A welcome back BBQ for students and families, come out and enjoy a bite to eat!
Activities Located at: Tilley School, Tilley AB
STARTING AT
FREE
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For students and families only
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Diabetes Associa-
tion (Brooks & Dis-
trict) Door to Door
Canvass
Date: September 24—October 2,
2012
Brooks Legion 8
Ball Pool League
Date: September 18—December
18, 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
Bassano Memorial
Library Book &
Bake Sale
Date: September 21, 2012
Karaoke
Date: September 21, 2012
“The Secret
Garden”
Date: September 21, 2012
Commemorative
Forest Dedication
Date: September 24, 2012
Bassano Skating
Club Registration
Date: September 26, 2012
Scandia Fitness
Classes
Date: September 21, 2012
Pollockville
Community Garage
Sale
Date: September 29, 2012
Taste of Nations
Date: September 29, 2012
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COUNTY OF NEWELL
EVENTS
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Hamlet of Patricia
403-378-4647
Patricia Hotel
Authentic Cowboy Culture.
This is a one of a kind
establishment that gives you a
very unique western dining
experience. Come out and try
our amazing Steak Pit!
For more information please call
Phone: 403 378-4647
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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.
7 PM
SEPTEMBER 28TH
RED ROOF STUDIO ADVANCE TICKETS $20
STEAMING CUP
INFO KATHY RAMER
793- 4506