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| NRTA Anne Kostalas blog postings & video About the Newell Region There are lots of exciting events in the Newell region to keep you entertained throughout the year. The winter months have been filled with curling, music concerts, dinners and fundraisers. The Newell Regional Tourism Associaiton encourages everyone to participate in as many events as possible. The Newell Region has an abundance of campgrounds in the area, some of which are Lake Newell, Crawling Valley Reservoir and Rolling Hills Reservoir. If you enjoy boating, swimming, fishing, sailing or bird watching there is a place for you here. We also have a wide variety of sites to see including historic and educational as well as a multitude of recreational attractions and events. Some of the sites include The Brooks Aqueduct – a National/Provincial Historical Site, Dinosaur Provincial Park – A World Heritage Site, Bassano Dam, Brooks and District Museum, and the EID Historical Park with a working elevator. Some events that take place each year are the Brooks Kinsmen Pro Rodeo, Bassano Amateur Rodeo, Canada Day Events in various communities, Shakespeare in the Park, Patricia Rodeo, Newell Sailing Regatta and Cactus Pheasant Curling Classic. Events Calendar If there is something happening in the newell region, you will see it listed in our calendar. Our aim is to have the most comprehensive list of events in the region. Our calendar data can also be added to your RSS feeds in your Outlook e-mail or web browser and new events will appears in your RSS listing as they are added to our site. If you have any events you would like to see included contact Michelle at gietzm@countyofnewell.ab.ca. Weekend Happenings The Weekend Happenings is a free service offered by the NRTA. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to send in community events or photographs from our area! If you or your organization have a community based event that you would like listed on our “Weekend Happenings” please feel free to call us or email us. Michelle Gietz, Economic Development Project Coordinator, County of Newell gietzm@countyofnewell.ab.ca phone:403-362-3266. Enerflex MS Walk Date: June 2, 2012Where: Centennial Arena Cost: walkers are encouraged to collect pledges for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. What: a 5 km fundraiser walk. Lace up for someone you love! To register contact mswalk.ca ** For more information phone Cheryl at 403-529-6797 or email cheryl.cowling@mssociety.ca
Cessford Home and Garden Show Date: Sunday, May 26, 2012Where: Cessford Hall Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm What: craft and business tables, bedding out plants, dessert and tea. **to book a table or for more information call Lila at 403-566-2428
Parade of Garage Sales Date: Saturday, May 25, 2012Where: Village of Duchess Time: check the Brooks Bulletin and the Chronicle for specific sales details. What: Community Garage Sale ** For more information phone Peggie at 403-378-4330
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