Community Services

Palliser region communities have many services available for residents to keep them safe and secure.  A diverse range of recreational facilities and places of worship provide families the opportunity to stay active and maintain spiritual well-being.  All Palliser communities have a library or are part of a library system. 

Emergency Services and Fire Protection:

Policing – Bassano RCMP Detachment; City of Brooks Municipal Enforcement Unit.
Ambulance, Fire, Rescue – Volunteer Fire Department.  911 service
Justice Infrastructure – Provincial Court of Brooks

Parks & Recreation:
The Town of Bassano supports a wide range of recreation facilities and parks. Several green areas throughout the Town provide opportunity for picnics, field activities or meditation. The town maintains the cemetery, the Homecoming Camp Ground, the soccer and baseball fields, as well as several vacant green areas around Town.

• Swimming Pool
• Baseball Diamonds
• Soccer Fields
• Artificial Ice Arena
• Recreation Complex
• Bowling Alley
• Curling Rink
• Bassano School Gymnasium
• Rodeo Grounds
• Gun Club Facility
• Tennis Courts
• Fishing and Hunting

Other Municipal Facilities:

• Bassano Sage & Thistle Golf Course
• Kinsmen Park
• Community Hall
• Pioneer Damsiters Drop-In Centre

Religious Services:

• Evangelical Free Church – 202-8th Street; Tel: 403-641-3937
• Knox Presbyterian Church – 334-3rd Avenue; Tel: 403-641-4090
• St. Columba Roman Catholic Church  - 601 – 5th Avenue; Tel: 403-641-4811

Library:

Bassano Memorial Library

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