Welcome

The County of Newell, surrounding the City of Brooks, is home to nearly ten thousand people who reside on farms and within the several towns, villages and hamlets scattered throughout the area. Each community has its own heritage and history waiting to be explored. The history ranges from the time of the dinosaurs at Dinosaur Provincial Park, to the coming of the pioneers and railroad construction, to the progressive advancements today in irrigation agriculture and the oil and gas industry. The county and its communities host numerous recreational facilities and activities such as golf courses, museums, campgrounds, and restaurants.

With over two thirds of the population under the age of 44, the economy in the region has seen rapid growth in recent years within its core economic bases of agriculture, oil and gas exploration and tourism. Over 1 million acres of productive farm land for both crops and livestock and over 800 farms, make the County of Newell a productive agricultural county. Over 30,000 productive gas wells contribute to the success of Alberta's oil and gas industry.

Tourism is bolstered by the many opportunities for water activities, unique prairie scenery, hunting opportunities and western rodeo action. The land in the Province of Alberta known as the County of Newell has come a long way since settlers began settling the area at the turn of the century. Many people have worked very hard over the years to make it the prosperous area that we all enjoy today.

The County consists of the City of Brooks, the Town of Bassano, the Village of Duchess, the Village of Rosemary, the Village of Tilley, and the Hamlets of Gem, Patricia, Lake Newell Resort, Rainier, Rolling Hills, and Scandia.