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Welcome to 2 County Hamlets 37 37 Recreation 6 Duhamel 38 Golf 7 Kelsey 39 Gardening 9 Kingman 40 Bird Watching 10 Pelican Point 41 Exploring 11 42 Tillicum Park 12 43 Pelican Point Park 13 Round Hill 44 Campgrounds 14 45 Bed and Breakfasts 16 Agriculture in Camrose County 46 Education 18 Commercial 48 Attractions 22 Contacting Camrose County 49 Health Care Services 24 County Map 50 Protective Services 25 History of Camrose County 26 county.camrose.ab.ca 27 Citys, Towns, and Villages 28 Camrose 28 Bashaw 30 31 32 Edberg 33 Ferintosh 34 34 New 35 Rosalind 36

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Camrose County is located in the east central region of Alberta, with its northwestern boundary located about 40 kilometres southeast of when travelling on Highway 21. From this point, the County covers an area approximately 80 miles long from the north to south by 30 miles wide. Within this area there is about 837,093 acres of land classified as pasture, to very good arable soils throughout most of the district. This area is well known for its mixed farming attributes, as well as for its population of 7,160 people of mixed races originating from many different countries who live together in very harmonious and active communities.

www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Within the boundaries of the County are, the City of Camrose, the Town of Bashaw and the Villages of Bittern Lake, Bawlf, Edberg, Ferintosh, Hay Lakes, and Rosalind as well as the hamlets of Armena, Duhamel, Kelsey, Kingman, Pelican Point, Meeting Creek, Ohaton, Round Hill and Tillicum.

Camrose County Reeve, Jack Lyle

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As the Member of Parliament and on behalf of the Government of , I welcome you to Camrose County and wish you a great time in this beautiful part of Alberta. If you require help with any federal programs or services, please contact my office.

Kevin Sorenson, MP Crowfoot 4945 - 50 Street Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9 Phone: (780) 608-4600 Fax: (780) 608-4603 Toll-free: 1-800-665-4358 E-mail: [email protected] www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Camrose County has four Members of the Legislative Assembly representing the area in the Alberta Legislature.

Leroy Johnson, MLA Ray Prins, MLA - Camrose Lacombe - Ponoka 4870 - 51 Street Suite 101, 4892 – 46 Street Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1S1 Lacombe, Alberta T4L 2B4 Phone: (780) 672-0000 Toll Free: 1-800-565-6432 Fax: (780) 672-6945 Fax: (403) 782-3307 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Doug Griffiths, MLA George Rogers, MLA - Wainwright Leduc - Beaumont - Devon #201, 1006 – 4 Avenue #54, 5203 - 50 Street Wainwright, Alberta T9W 2R3 Leduc, Alberta T9E 6Z5 Phone: (780) 842-5177 Phone: (780) 986-4652 Fax: (780) 842-3171 Fax: (780) 986-5228 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

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Camrose County offers many recreational opportunities; Miquelon Lake Provincial Park at the north end of the County, Tillicum Beach Park adjacent to Dried Meat Lake, just south of the City of Camrose and Pelican Point Park on Buffalo Lake at the south end of the County. There are numerous campsites in the hamlets and villages within the County. Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy fishing for Northern Pike at Buffalo Lake and Dried Meat Lake. There are a number of challenging Golf Courses within Camrose County. Winter activities include groomed cross country ski trails at Miquelon Provincial Park, numerous snowmobile rallies throughout the county and outdoor skating is available at numerous village or skating rinks. www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Golf

Silver Creek Golf Course 27 - holes (780) 855-3982 www.silvercreekgolfcourse.com Silver Creek Golf Course is located two kilometres north of the village of New Norway, on Highway 21. It is a family oriented facility, ideal for all levels of ability. Silver Creek is a well maintained and challenging 27 hole course. It possesses excellent length and has a driving range and putting greens. The clubhouse offers food service, a licensed lounge, and caters to tournaments and family reunions. The pro shop is well stocked with golfing attire, clubs, balls, rental equipment, and power carts.

Camrose Golf and Country Club 18 - holes (780) 672-2691 www.camrose.com/leisure/golf/ Established in 1929, the Camrose Golf Course is an 18 hole public course that offers all amenities required by both the recreational golfer and the golfer seeking additional challenges to their game. Offering a well stocked Pro Shop, locker rooms, and a full service restaurant and lounge, our ‘southern mansion’ style clubhouse serves as the starting point of your golf experience. Our tree lined fairways situated along the banks of Stoney Creek provide a variety of challenges to the seasoned golfer while remaining very playable to the beginner. www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Golf

Bashaw Golf and Country Club 9 - holes (780) 372-2333 www.bashawgolf.com Bashaw Golf and Country Club is a nine hole public golf course designed by Sid Puddicome and built in 1906. The greens are bent grass and the fairways are fescue. There are approximately 7 bunkers strategically placed around the course and water hazards are in play.

More enjoyable golf courses in Camrose County; Whistle Stop Golf Course 9 - holes (780) 672-6490

Double Dam Golf Course 18 - holes (780) 375-2154

Country Nine Golf Course 9 - holes (780) 372-2427

Miquelon Hills Golf Course 18 - holes (780) 662-2499 www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Gardening

Camrose County is a great place for a green thumb. With several greenhouses in the area any gardener will feel right at home.

Westway Gardens, Bittern Lake (780) 672-6029

Green Valley Gardens, Camrose (780) 672-2219

Valley K Greenhouses, Edberg (780) 877-2547

Maplewood Acres Market Garden and Greenhouse, Armena (780) 672-7625

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Camrose County offers some of the best bird watching in Alberta. Some of Lyseng Reservoir the most popular destinations include, LYSENG RESERVOIR Miquelon Lake, Bittern Lake, Lyseng 21

Miquelon Reservoir, , and Pelican Lakes Hay Lakes Point Park. 21 CAMROSE 21 Lyseng 13 Miquelon Lakes Reservoir

Bittern Lake

Camrose 13 26 13 Ohaton

Dried Meat Bawlf 21 Driedmeat Lake Lake

New 26 Norway 21

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13 Bittern Lake Meeting Creek 41 53 56 Bashaw 53 56

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Camrose County is located in the central parkland region, Lyseng Reservoir a transitional zone between the grassland of the plains, the coniferous forest of the boreal region and the Rocky mountains, which provides landscapes of hills, plains, valleys, and lakes, making it one of the most beautiful places in Western Canada as well as a great place to explore.

For the adventurer, there are many incredible trails to hike or bike throughout the county. Many of the lakes are also ideal for boating or canoeing and during the months when Driedmeat Lake snow covers the ground, cross-country skiing is popular in the county.

For the person who is looking for relaxation, taking a drive or a stroll in the country and to any of the towns and villages that Camrose County encompasses is a very pleasant experience.

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Tillicum Park (780) 672-6880 Tillicum Park is located on Dried Meat Lake, 1 km east of Camrose and 14 km south of Highway 13

Tillicum Park features: • Power sites • Caretaker/Manager on Duty (weekends May - September) • Boat Launch Facilities • Day Use Area • Playground • Fire Pits • Fire Wood • Group Camping • Pier • Ball Diamond • Concession (open weekends May - September)

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Pelican Point Park (780) 372-4022 Pelican Point Park is located on Buffalo Lake, 10 km and 6 km south east of Bashaw on Highway 53.

Pelican Point features: • 58 sites – Power and Group sites available • Boat Launch Facilities • Beach with marked swimming area • Caretaker/Manager on Site • Day-use area • Fire pits and firewood • Horseshoe pits • Interpretive trail • Picnic Tables • Pier on site • Public Phone • Water pump and Showers • Concession • Playground and Mini Golf • Marina www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Campgrounds

Country 9 Golf Course & Family Campground, Bashaw (780) 372-2427 46 sites; 15 Amps; fire pits; group camping; public phone; water pump Ferry Point Campground, (403) 883-2556 20 sites; camp kitchen; fire pits; Miquelon Hills Golf Course (780)662-2499 Nordic Campground, New Norway (780) 855-3915 10 sites; water-tap; flush toilets; picnic tables; some firepits; free firewood; camp; kitchen Ross’s Flats Campground, Duhamel (780) 855-2280 10 sites; no service, camp shelter; fire pits; picnic tables Silver Creek Golf Course & Campground, New Norway (780) 855-3982 50 sites; 15 Amps; fire pits; licensed restaurant; flush toilets, golf course, picnic tables; reservations welcome; showers; wheelchair access; snack bar Telegraph Park & Hay Lakes Lions Campground (780) 878-3200 18 sites; firewood; stocked trout pond; 15 & 30 amps; day use area; group camping (reservation required); horseshoe pits; water-pump www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Campgrounds

Town of Bashaw Campground (780) 372-3911 16 sites; sani dump; water- tap; picnic tables; some firepits Village of Bawlf Campground (780) 373-3797 12 sites; power; washrooms; sani dump; potable water; picnic tables; fire pits; horse shoe pits; playground. Village of Ferintosh Campground, Ferintosh (780) 877-3767 20 sites; camp kitchen; boat launch; playground; firepits; picnic tables Willow Grove Campground, Bashaw (780) 372-2193 110 sites; volleyball nets; trout pond; antique shop; free showers; 15 amps; firepits; group camping; horseshoe pits; laundry; public phone; pull through sites Miquelon Lake Provincial Park (780) 672-7274 275 sites; boat launch; boating; trout pond; flush toilets; showers; picnic shelters; picnic tables; firepits; playground; swimming; wheelchair accessible; group camping; horseshoe pits; water-tap; public phone www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Bed and Breakfasts

Camrose County is home to some of the Province’s best Bed and Breakfast accommodations. Spend a relaxing evening at one of our premier locations, and awake to the aroma of a home cooked country breakfast.

Ferintosh Manor Bed & Breakfast, Ferintosh (780) 877-2645 1930’s Heritage home with a lake view. Enjoy the mixture of Victorian fine furnishings. Listen to the sound of the waterfall from the pond or sit by the lake. Birdwatchers’ Paradise, golf courses, family reunions, meetings, and weddings. Piano players are welcome to use the piano. Village hall is also available for rent for large groups. Gift certificates also available

Rosebush Teahouse and Bed & Breakfast, Edberg (780) 877-2243 This early 1900’s house has been completely renovated, and has a tastefully decorated Tea Room & Crafts Display amid antique furniture on both floors. This heritage house offers a unique look into the past. The house was constructed on the Langmo Homestead around 1912, in the Rosebush District.

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Down Home Bed & Breakfast, Ferintosh (780) 877-2383 Quiet, comfortable farm setting with beautiful valley view, warm welcome; quality home-cooked breakfast & other meals. Centrally located to golf courses, lakes and major Alberta attractions.

The Scotney Bed & Breakfast, Camrose (780) 672-5756 You’re invited to experience our 1912 heritage home located in “Old Sparling Historical District” in beautiful downtown Camrose, walking distance to great shopping, restaurants and great walking paths.

Haselwood Inn, Bittern Lake (780) 672-9141 Built in 1919, the Haselwood Inn is open year round. There are 5 rooms, each with a queen bed and ensuite. There is a private entrance and guest lounge. The Romantic Attic Hideaway has its own fireplace and jacuzzi!

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“The very spring and root of honesty and virtue lie in good education.” Plutarch (46 AD - 120 AD)

Camrose County is served by Battle River Regional Division and the Elk Island Catholic Separate Regional Division. Through the County there are ten kindergarten to grade 12 schools, eight public and two separate schools, as well as Cornerstone Christian Academy.

The Camrose region is also home to several post- secondary education centres. The University of Alberta - Augustana Campus, Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute, and Gardner College are all within Camrose County.

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There are eight public schools serving Camrose County, whose primary goal is to ensure the growth and development of students academically and as contributing citizens of our society.

From Kindergarten to Grade 12, each of the schools emphasizes a safe and caring environment, and provides programs tailored to meet a variety of student needs.

Camrose County public schools, operated through the Battle River School Division, regularly score above average ratings on provincial achievement exams, are competitive at the provincial level in sporting events and have been ranked among the best in Alberta by the Fraser Institute.

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There are a number of schools throughout Camrose County, for more information please contact any of the schools directly or visit the Battle River Regional School Division web site ( www.brrd.ab.ca ). Bashaw 1-12 (780) 372-3800 New Norway 1-12 (780) 855-3936 Battle River Online 7-12 (780) 679-5005 PACE Outreach 10-12 (780) 672-2205 Bawlf K-12 (780) 373-3784 Rosalind 1-9 (780) 375-3916 Camrose Composite High School 10-12 (780) 672-4416 Round Hill 1-9 (780) 672-6654 Charlie Killam 7-9 (780) 672-7785 Sparling K-6 (780) 672-0106 Chester Ronning K-6 (780) 672-5588 École Sifton School K-6 (780) 672-2980 Edberg 1-8 (780) 877-3766 Hay Lakes 1-12 (780) 878-3368 Home Education K-12 (780) 679-5005 Jack Stuart K-6 (780) 672-0880 www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Attractions

Throughout Camrose County you will find numerous adventures and attractions, use one of the listed attractions as a starting point to an exciting Camrose County adventure. The area is full of attractions for all ages, whether you’re hunting for antiques or searching for the ideal location for a picnic.

Alberta’s Littlest Airport (780) 373-3953 This airport is built for radio-controlled model airplanes, and features several runways. Open noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday from June to August. The “Fun Flies” celebrations are held on the last weekends of May and June.

Meeting Creek Railway Museum, Meeting Creek (780) 672-3099 The Meeting Creek railway station was built by the Canadian Northern Railway in 1913 to its standard third- class station plan. Today, it represents one of the few remaining examples of this design, and is unique in Canada, the station is being preserved on its original site with both a portion of the original railway together with a classic prairie .

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Majestic Theatre, Bashaw (780) 372-3923 The Majestic is of historical and architectural significance as part of the overall history of theatre development in Alberta. Built in 1915, the Majestic serves as one indicator of Alberta’s early settlement history and has been home to magic lantern shows, local theatre productions, silent movies, and early “talkies”. The exterior of the building, now restored to its 1930s façade.

Camrose and District Centennial Museum, Camrose (780) 672-3298 www.camrosemuseum.ca Buildings such as the Fire Hall, Camrose Canadian (the local newspaper), R.C.M.P. Machine Building, the Blacksmith Shop, Old Timers Hut, Mona Sparling Building, The Likeness School, St. Dunstan’s Church, and the Pioneer Home are proudly on display along with thousands of artifacts from the areas past

Valley K Greenhouses, Edberg (780) 877-2547 www.plantlilies.com Open from July 17 to August 11, Valley K Greenhouses showcases over 900 varieties of lilies, including Asiatic, trumpet and oriental lilies such as the Stargazer lily, and the best in interdivisional lily crosses, like the orienpet, asiapet and easterpet. There are also many variety of roses, perennials, and water plants.

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Camrose County residents health care needs are well Camrose County is pleased to support our elderly served with Regional Health care being provided by citizens through providing of affordable well East Central Health ( www.ech.ab.ca ) which has its head equipped housing throughout the county. office is in the City of Camrose, their vision is “Healthy People in a Healthy Environment”.

Acute Care is provided by St. Mary’s Hospital which is a progressive 76 bed, acute care facility located in the City of Camrose ( www.stmaryscamrose.com ).

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Camrose County is well Serviced by the RCMP, County Police, County and Municipal Fire Departments and EMS services. These services are located at strategic points throughout the County and are able to respond to any emergency in a timely matter

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History runs deep within Camrose County, an area approximately 95 kilometres long and 60 kilometres wide. Before 1870 the Hudson’s Bay Company owned most of the land west of Ontario, and was known as Rupert’s Land. The Battle River that flows through the county is named after a long time war over hunting in the area between the and Blackfoot that inhabited this area prior to 1881. The first documented settlement was a mission along the south side of the Battle River established by Father Beillevaire, which he named Duhamel, after Archbishop Duhamel of Ottawa. Families were settling this area as early as 1870 to supply Fort Edmonton with buffalo meat and beaver pelts among other supplies.

As the railroad made its way through the Camrose County area homesteads began to appear, which then grew into the farms and villages of Camrose County. Much of the history of the area can be seen at one of the many museums and antique stores. www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit county.camrose.ab.ca

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The City of Camrose is a growing community of 16,000 people with a shopping population of over 100,000 citizens.

Camrose, by design, has become the Regional Centre of East by providing for the needs of rural Albertans throughout this entire area stretching to the Saskatchewan border.

We are the centre for Health Care with a full service regional hospital and medical centre as well as several other facilities that provide care at every level. The head office for East Central Regional Health is in Camrose.

We are the centre for education with the head office of Battle River Regional School Division in our city. The University of Alberta has recently assumed ownership of Augustana College and the resulting partnership has become the University of Alberta, Augustana Campus. Enrolment will increase to 2000 students over the next few years. Several other teaching facilities operate in the city, including the educational arm of the Camrose Regional Exhibition.

We are the centre for business services as well as retail shopping with a new power centre with outlets for Wal-Mart, Staples, Superstore, Totem Building Supplies and many more. We are the centre for sports and recreation with a new outdoor www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit City of Camrose

soccer facility, two indoor arenas, aquatic centre, indoor and outdoor shooting ranges, a beautiful 18 hole golf course and much more.

And we are the centre for entertainment with the internationally known Big Valley Jamboree, the Viking Cup of Hockey, a new 5 screen movie theater, an arts centre and the list goes on.

And, if you live in Camrose,... it’s all within a ten minute drive!

Visit Camrose for an exciting and positive experience!

The City of Camrose: (780) 672-4426 www.camrose.com www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Bashaw

Bashaw is a vibrant town that is the home to over 800 people who enjoy their life in a rich, prosperous and unified community. People who visit Bashaw are pleased with how welcomed and at home they feel during their stay. The town is mainly a farming community which is surrounded by great land for crops and different livestock. Bashaw is a place with all the amenities and is proud of its clean, quiet, comfortable and safe lifestyle. Among these amenities are agricultural facilities, rodeo grounds, ball diamonds, shopping, arena/ rink, K-12 school, youth centre, RCMP, health care centre, senior housing and local physician.

The Town of Bashaw is nestled in a beautiful countryside of rolling hills, trees and lakes, which makes it ideal for golfing, camping, boating, fishing and hiking. In the spring and summer, the town is home to several entertaining events that are fun for all ages. For visitors, there are excellent accommodations from campgrounds to bed and breakfast facilities.

The Town of Bashaw: (780) 372-3911 www.townofbashaw.com

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The Village of Bawlf was established in 1905 with the coming of the railroad. It was named after Nicholas Bawlf, president of the Grain Exchange and has a lot of rich history.

Bawlf is a great place to live or visit with the rural landscape and relaxing way of life. It is a great place for all ages, located just 28 kilometres east of the City of Camrose, and a short commute to Edmonton. There are many excellent facilities including an award winning school, public library, church, recreation facilities, such as new community hall, senior housing, and a volunteer fire department. Jubilee park within Bawlf, supplies the town with a trout pond, camping facilities, and ball diamonds.

The Village of Bawlf: (780) 373-3797 www.bawlf.com www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Bittern Lake

The Village of Bittern Lake is located approximately 17 km west of Camrose on Highway 13. Sitting on top of a hill, overlooking the rest of the world, it is a beautiful place to live and a great place to start a family.

Bittern Lake has plenty to offer when it comes to outdoor recreational activities. In the warmer months, the nearby lake has a nice campground as well as excellent fishing and boating. When snow is on the ground, it’s a great place for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing as well as a great ski hill is nearby.

The Village of Bittern Lake: (780) 672-7373

4802-49 Street Camrose, AB T4V1M9 Phone: (780) 672-7761 Fax: (780) 672-7764 www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Edberg

This farming based village is a remarkable place to retire or to start a new family. Lying in the heartland of the province, with incredible prairie landscape, hills and lakes, it is conveniently located only 34 km away from Camrose.

Edberg is in an area that is prime for recreational outdoor fun such as snowmobiling, tobogganing, horseback riding, cross country skiing, camping, boating and swimming.

The Village of Edberg: (780) 877-3999 www.villageofedberg.com

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The beautiful and quiet Village of Ferintosh is Located approximately 20 minutes northwest of surrounded by lush rolling hills and the serene Little Camrose on Highway 21, sits the Village of Hay Lakes. Beaver Lake. It is a wonderful place to live offering This is a popular place for families with children low housing costs and located only 35 km south of because of the excellent secondary school where Camrose. academic achievement is of utmost importance.

Ferintosh offers its residents many excellent year- Hay Lakes is also a community with people that like round recreational activities as well as a friendly to stay involved with one another by putting several social environment that enjoys coordinating events on throughout the year. Residents are always community events and organizations. friendly and do their best to make you feel like you’re at home. The Village of Ferintosh: The Village of Hay Lakes: (780) 877-3767 (780) 878-3200

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New Norway is a small rural village located in Central Alberta alongside Highway 21. It is home to an award-winning K-12 school, municipal services and friendly people.

Residents enjoy many of the attributes of the village including playgrounds, campground, Silver Creek Multiplex, skating rink, ball diamonds, beach volleyball and a community hall that puts on dances, suppers and, bingo nights. As well, Silver Creek Golf Course and Silver Creek Greenhouse are a short drive away.

The Village of New Norway: (780) 855-3915

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Amidst the hills and valleys of the Battle River is the charming Village of Rosalind that is encased by trees, surrounded by fields and yet only 30 minutes east of Camrose. Small, but strong, Rosalind thrives off of a friendly community presence.

It’s a calming drive to Rosalind and when you get there, you feel like you’re home. This community is very comfortable and safe and consists of a few small businesses, but mainly made up of attractive houses and landscapes.

With its school, playgrounds, ball diamonds, arena, drop-in centre and community hall as well as beautiful scenery, Rosalind is guaranteed to have something for everyone!

The Village of Rosalind: (780) 375-3996 www.villageofrosalind.ca www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Armena

The hamlet of Armena is very peaceful and just a few minute drive from Camrose on Highway 21. The area is prime for outdoor adventure being within close proximity to lakes and valleys, and great for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.

Armena is home to many friendly residents who enjoy their quiet hamlet and the safety and comfort that living in Armena provides for them.

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At the top of the gorgeous Battle River Valley adjacent to Highway 21, sits the hamlet of Duhamel. This hamlet is home for many residents because of its wonderful scenery and the fact that it is a short drive to Camrose, which provides easy access to amenities and conveniences.

Duhamel is just a couple minutes north of New Norway and its services as well as it has easy access to a lovely and free campground at the bottom of the river valley where people can go canoeing, hiking and snowmobiling.

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Kelsey is a small rural hamlet located in an excellent farming area 40 km southeast of Camrose. While the physical size of the Hamlet may be very small, the “Kelsey Community“ extends far and wide due to its residents accomplishments and interests and, in particular, to its annual winter dinner theatre.

Kelsey Dinner Theatre, which showcases local talent, draws audiences from nearby towns and larger centres such as Edmonton. It has been considered to be a major success and an example of community spirit that sets an example for rural communities everywhere.

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The hamlet of Kingman is located about 20 km north of Camrose and is proud of its intriguing history. It is a short drive to the popular Miquelon Lake Provincial Park which, among other things, has an excellent beach, hiking trails, campgrounds and picnic sites. It is also in close proximity to the Miquelon Hills golf course.

Kingman is a quiet little community that is home to many residents that generally take the short commute to work in Camrose and still enjoy the wonderful rural living in Kingman. www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Pelican Point

Just 15 km southeast of Bashaw on Highway 53, lies the fantastic Pelican Point that is the site of many activities, such as swimming, fishing and boating. Also, there is a playground, mini-golf course, picnic areas, bird watching opportunities and hiking trails.

There have been many recent residential development projects around Pelican Point making this an ideal location to own a home or vacation property. With a good supply of lake front views, this is a great place for nature enthusiasts.

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Nestled in river valleys and eminent hills, Meeting Creek is a former railway town that is now a charming hamlet. It is a friendly and quiet community about 30 km northeast of Bashaw.

Meeting Creek is home to an abundance of history with its wonderfully preserved railway station that contains photographs and artifacts. The station sits beside a classic grain elevator which is one of the best examples of the early elevators. Together, the station and the elevator represent one of the few remaining examples of their design while sitting on their original site.

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The hamlet of Ohaton is located approximately 15 km east of Camrose on Highway 13. It sits in a region of rolling hills and small lakes, making it a beautiful place to live. Ohaton is surrounded by many attractive farms and acreages.

Ohaton is an ideal choice for a place to live if you want to be close to the services of a city, such as Camrose, but desire the peace and space of a rural setting. It is a safe and very friendly community.

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The lively hamlet of Round Hill is just a short 30 km commute northeast of Camrose and well worth the drive to visit. Despite its size, Round Hill is well known throughout the county as being a fun recreational place, especially for baseball and softball.

Round Hill also has a great small school where they take pride in their emphasis of academic achievement and the other variety of enriching activities provided to their students. These are just a couple of reasons that make Round Hill an ideal place to raise a family.

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Tillicum is a cozy site for a relaxing and fun lifestyle. Located only about 15 km away from Camrose, it sits on the banks of Dried Meat Lake.

Besides being an excellent site for camping and fishing, Tillicum offers the vacation lifestyle all year round. For those looking for a quiet serene area Tillicum is an excellent choice.

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Agriculture is the backbone of this highly programs. As well, the ABS has established the productive farming area. County farmers are very Agricultural Hall of Fame and a County Farm Family efficient producers of cereal crops, canola, peas, of the Year Award which are designed to recognize livestock, and poultry and are well known for being outstanding contributions by individuals and progressive, innovative and good stewards of the families to the agricultural community. land. The County Agricultural Services Board (ASB) provides leadership by way of weed control and soil conservation programs, equipment rentals, and various agricultural extension

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The Camrose County Seed Cleaning Plant was built in 1957 and has been upgraded throughout the years to be a modern, high volume facility, including a state of the art seed treatment system. On the average, this plant cleans 550,000 to 600,000 bushels of grain and treats an average of 60,000 to 80,000 bushels of seed grain. The seed plant has three full time employees and serves the Camrose County and surrounding area.

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Business and Industry have found Camrose County to be an excellent location from which to conduct operations. Camrose County has demonstrated its commitment to commercial activity by opening up new commercial subdivisions located in strategic positions in the County. To enquire about commercial land or opportunities contact the County Development Officer at (780) 672-4446

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If you are thinking about developing a residence or business in Camrose County please contact the Planning Department. We will be able to help you with determining the rules and regulations for developing in the county.

Camrose County 3755 - 43 Avenue Camrose, Alberta T4V 3S8 Ph: (780) 672 - 4446 Fx: (780) 672 - 1008 Email: [email protected] Web site: county.camrose.ab.ca

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www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Twp. 50 Joseph Lake 833 Miquelon Lake 37 623 22 Twp. 49 21

623 4414 Kingman Hay Lakes 11 27 617 617 833 834 Big Hay Lake 18 ill Round H Twp. 48

616 Armena Demay Lake

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39 Twp. 47 Bittern Lake 834 43 34 13 26 1 10 26 9 Bittern Lake Camrose 4 13 834 21 13

Ohaton 16 Twp. 46

56 26 854 19 Bawlf 29 Duhamel 3 6 5 D r ie d m 40 e a 38 t Tillicum Beach 13 Twp. 45 New Norway 21 L a 12 15 k 25 e

13 21 Kelsey

854 611 609 56 Twp. 44 Edberg 17 Rosalind 609 7 609 36

30 Ferintosh 42 8 46 Red 23

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Twp. 43 Meeting Creek 21 45 854 24 53

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County Campgrounds Provincial Campground 35 Golf Courses 20 Pelican Point 22 Miquelon Lake Provincial Park 33 Bashaw Golf & Country Club 56 21 Tillicum Beach 32 Private Campgrounds 34 Camrose Golf & County Club 2 31 Bashaw 41 35 Country Nine Golf Course 605 28 53 35 Country Nine Golf Course Rg. 22 36 Double Dam Golf Course 36 Double Dam Golf Course 21 Rg. 19 37 Miquelon Hills Golf Course Community Halls 23 Ferry Point Camp Site LEGEND 33 38 Silver Creek Golf Course 24 Meeting Creek Camp Site 1 Avonroy Hall 10 Hampton Community Hall PRIMARY HIGHWAY 39 Whistle Stop Golf Course Pelican Point 37 Miquelon Hills Golf Course SECONDARY HIGHWAY 2 Bashaw Community Hall 11 Hay Lakes Agriplex 20 25 Nordic Campground LOCAL ROAD Rg. 21 3 Bawlf Community Hall 12 Heatherbrae Hall Attractions 26 Ross' Flats Campground RAILWAY 4 Bittern Lake Hall 13 Kelsey Community Hall 40 Alberta's Littlest Airport Buffalo COUNTY OF CAMROSE OFFICE 38 Silver Creek Golf Course Lake 5 Daresbury Hall 14 Kingman Community Hall 41 Bashaw Fire Museum & Majestic Theatre MINISTIK LAKE GAME BIRD SANCTUARY 27 Telegraph Park 6 Duhamel Community Hall 15 New Norway Community Hall 42 Ferintosh Bed & Breakfast MIQUELON LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK 28 Town of Bashaw Campground 7 Edberg Community Hall 16 Ohaton Community Centre 43 Hillbilly Crafts 29 Town of Bawlf Campground 8 Ferintosh Community Hall 17 Rosalind Community Hall 44 Kingman Museum Rg. 20 30 Town of Ferintosh Campground 9 Gladstone Hall 18 Round Hill Community Hall 45 Meeting Creek Railway Museum 31 Willow Grove Campground 19 Verdon School 46 Rosebush Teahouse and Bed & Breakfast 32 Windsor Lake Camp Site www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit