Hay bale art will be a Havinæ a Hay Day fun new aspect to enjoy Contest Entry along the route of Check out PRAIRIE FUN DAYS on Facebook CONTEST RULES: To enter the contest, complete the entry form and submit it to Camrose Railway Station, Box 1174, Camrose, AB T4V 1X2 by midnight on August 16, 2013. The exact entry title must be placed on or beside all FUN DAYS ¤‚⁄‹ bale art creations with legible lettering a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) high. All entries must be on the Saturday, August 24, North Route 2013 mapped Prairie Fun Days route and be Sunday, August 25, South Route family-friendly. By submitting the entry form, you agree to participate in the contest pre- and post-publicity Havinæ a Hay Day CONTEST and allow the Canadian Northern Society permission to publish or publically display pictures and/or videos Your sculpture can be constructed out of bales; round or square, large or small, hay, straw or green feed. Other materials of your bale art now and in the future. Judging will be such as fabric, metal, paint, etc. may be incorporated into your bale art. Your imagination and the sky are your limits. completed by the public participating in the Prairie Fun Great prizes: 1st Organization: $400 UFA gift certificate; 1st Individual/Family: $200 gift certificate donated by UFA Days tour (one ballot per adult, age 18 and over, per and framed print, Time to Move On, donated by Guest House Gallery, Ferintosh; 2nd Individual/Family: $100 gift certificate manned site destination attended.) donated by UFA and framed print, Country Greeting, donated by Camrose Heritage Railway Station and Park; Honourable Mention: prizes supplied by Battle River Implements Ltd., and Camrose Dynamic Sales & Service Inc. Entrant’s Name______

Explore glorious as you never have before during this Individual Organization self-guided driving excursion filled with special events all weekend! L L Join in the fun with many family activities, great food and tours at the Railway Entry (Hay Art) Title______Station and Hay Lakes Telegraph Park. Enjoy watching in-flight manoeuvers of model airplanes Phone______at ’s Littlest Airport. Tour and sample at local Market Gardens and pick up fresh produce and jam. Email ______Enjoy local artists’ photography displays and shop for beautiful hand crafted pottery and amazing antiques. Mailing Address ______Discover the beauty of the winding road along the Battle River to the Peter Fidler I have read and understand the contest rules. Monument and the charming décor of the 1930 Ferintosh Manor Bed & Breakfast. Appreciate nature at its finest while strolling trails at the Camrose County Nature Signature______Conservation Centre, the Bashaw Centennial Nature Trail and Little Beaver Lake. Must be at least 18 years of age. Experience the history within the beautifully ornate historic churches of the Round Hill, Ferintosh and Duhamel districts. Take a walk through memory lane and learn incredible local TITLE SPONSOR stories in museums at Bashaw and Kingman. Revisit your childhood within the walls of the

Verdun and Hampton one-room schoolhouses. ✂ Tour maps, describing the north route on Saturday and the south route on Sunday are available at Camrose County Office, Camrose Railway Station, Destination Sites, Sponsors and many Visitor Information Centres. For more information visit Prairie Fun Days on Facebook or contact the Camrose Railway Station at 780-672-3099.

Spend a Weekend in the Country This event is made possible by Camrose County through the efforts of the Canadian Northern Society and our generous sponsors: FUN DAYS ¤‚⁄‹ Saturday, August 24, North Route Sunday, August 25, South Route Title Sponsor of Explore... Havin’ a Hay Day Hay Bale Art Contest 25 exceptional locations in scenic Camrose County on a self-guided driving excursion

www.tourismcamrose.com Enjoy... Supporting Special events and scrumptious your community goodies all weekend Experience... for generations. Friendly downhome hospitality Meeting Creek Phone 780-877-2385 that will warm your soul Encounter... Imaginative hay bale art along the way Join in the fun each day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Get in the loop at any point on the map. Tour Maps 3901-42 Avenue, Camrose are available at Camrose County Office, Camrose Railway Phone 780-672-2572 Station, Destination Sites, sponsors and many Central Alberta Visitor Information Centres.

130000 Schnell & Barrie For more information, visit Prairie Fun Days (2011) Ltd. on Facebook or contact Camrose Railway 3815B-47 Avenue, Camrose Station at 780-672-3099 Phone 780-672-4486 UFA.com Saturday, August 24, North Route 4 Fridhem Historical Church 3.5 miles east of Hwy 21 UFA Joseph 833 1 Lake LINDBROOK SECONDARY 4904-39 Street, Camrose 11 km (7 mi) on TWP Rd 440. Join in an

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The Trondhjem congregation, organized in 1906, Explore a variety of radio-controlled was named after Trondhjem, Norway from which airplanes and in-flight manoeuvres 9 Nifty Things most of the Lutheran settlers of the Round Hill during the Annual Fun Fly. Modellers 138 Main Street, New Norway area arrived. The church was built in 1929 and love to share their knowledge of this With the recent comeback of antiques in home décor, you was moved from its original location into Round exciting hobby and would happily answer questions. Corn Roast begins at won’t want to miss this extraordinary shop. You will be Hill in 1956. This uniquely beautiful historical 11:30 a.m. both days. Hobby shop on site. amazed at the quality and quantity of fine antiques and beautiful collectibles available. Although Joan specializes church is still used today for regular Sunday Camrose County Nature 12 in exquisite Aladdin brand kerosene lamps, she carries services. Conservation Centre everything from delicate china to larger furniture pieces. From the Littlest Airport, go south Transfiguration of Our Lord What will you enjoy more – the history or the treasure hunt? 7 on RR 183, west on TWP 452 Ukrainian Catholic Church Whether you are just starting or almost Verdun School This church has been described as a treat for 10 finished the tour, this is a wondrous site West on Verdun Road the eyes and soul. The exterior architecture to stretch your legs and get some fresh air. Observe a variety of local water Built in 1902, this is one of the oldest exhibits traditional cupolas while the interior is fowl and be serenaded by delightful songbirds as you stroll the walking one-room schoolhouses in rural Alberta stunningly ornate with beautiful artwork and trails around the lake. (attached teacherage was built in color. You don’t want to miss this incredible 1915). Originally named the New Berlin gem that is well worth the short detour off of Sunday, August 25, South Route School, the school serviced a German Highway 834. Meeting Creek Railway Station settlement west of Duhamel and is an excellent representation of the one- 1 and Historic Elevator St. Stanislaus Church room schoolhouses of rural Alberta. A mega-special day is planned to celebrate the 8 This extraordinary church overlooks Demay Peter Fidler Monument 100th Anniversary of the 1913 Meeting Creek Station. 11 Lake in the Round Hill area and is evidence of Point of Interest along the route – Race down the track in a speeder car, or enjoy the view a powerful religious heritage of the area. Built TWP461A, RR215 – East of Verdun School of the valley while riding in a covered wagon. Sink your by settlers from memories of churches in their take RR 220 north to 461A teeth into some delicious homemade pie while sipping homeland, the beautifully ornate interior has white Step into the exact location where Peter Fidler old-fashioned lemonade. Enjoy tours of the cozy station and gold trim, original alter and intricate, colorful crossed the historic Battle River in 1792; envision decorated in 1940s fashion, and discover the simple but statues. Many of the cemetery’s headstones date the land as he did 220 years ago. Learn about the effective mechanics of the 1917 classic prairie elevator. back to the early 1900s. travels of this early Canadian explorer, fur trader, Help us to complete our hay bale art structure by stuffing a scarecrow, or surveyor and cartographer, and his attempts to get creative with kids’ crafts. Join in a Round Dance at 2:00 p.m. Harper’s trade with the Peigans on behalf of the Hudson Hampton 9 Bistro will be serving brunch in the Meeting Creek Community Bay Company. School Centre from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Duhamel Campsite Corner of 834 and Hwy 26 12 Bashaw Fire Hall Museum Point of Interest along the Visit the charming historical Hampton 2 The only restored fire hall in Alberta is route to St. Thomas Church – School. Hampton is one of the few one- located on Main Street, Bashaw. This TWP461 Highway 21 room, rural schoolhouses that is still on 1911 building has housed a barber shop, See the site where the magnificent its original site. Built in 1904, it remained police station, town council chambers, town Grand Trunk Pacific Trestle once an educational facility until 1952 and is office, court house and a jailhouse, featuring spanned 1 km in length and 32 meters still used today for community functions. the cell that once held the notorious in height making it one of the longest wooden rail bridges in the world. Good Earth Pottery convicted murderer, Robert Raymond Cook. Scrutinize the evidence and Discover how it changed the community of Old Duhamel forever. 10 make your own judgment! 46043 Range Road 183 13 St. Thomas John and Gail Muirhead are Bashaw Centennial Nature Trail Catholic Church excited to welcome you to tour 3 “Nature at its Finest” Turn into the Ross’s Flats their Camrose County 2012 Head north to the end of Main Street, Campground and take award-winning yard which go left 1.25 blocks to the Valley Lodge sign, St. Thomas Road 2137 TWP461 is Gail’s inspiration for her turn right (north) to the new subdivision and The Catholic Church of St. Thomas watch for the flag and trail head sign. handcrafted pottery. She has Artists, nature lovers and bird watchers all is the sole remaining Métis mission taught pottery classes at Camrose agree this area remains as close to wilderness as a person can get! With church on its original site in Alberta. Craft Centre for many years. “I love it and am always experimenting gradual grades and a wide walking path, it will appeal to guests who are Unique in its longevity, the building with new and interesting glazes and techniques like raku, horsehair and looking for a casual encounter with nature. Benches along the trail host features a style and construction typical pit firing.” You can shop for unique pottery for your home and garden, handy rest spots along with a shaded gazebo. A wooden bridge goes over of its time and place. Constructed in 1883, the old church houses countless or join them in their authentic Blackfoot tipi for coffee, lemonade and the stream so you can have a look at pond life. Watch for sign posts with remarkable artifacts such as handhewn pews. Discover the remarkable story goodies. information about the trail. Don’t forget your camera! of Father Beillevaire and wander the historic cemetery grounds.