Town Facilities

Airport

Bassano's airstrip is located 3km north of Bassano. 900 meters of all weather, radio activated lighting is available for flying enthusiasts. Land is available to build hangers. Call the Town Office for more information.

B.A.R.R.A  (Bassano And Area Resource Recovery Association)

BARRA, a non-profit volunteer organization, has been active for approximately 15 years. THe BARRA Board meets bi monthly on the 3rd Wednesday and currently has 2 part-time employees.

Access is available on a 24 hour basis. We accept and actively recycle: White paper, colored paper, newsprint, glossy magazines,cardboard , tin cans- washed,labels removed and pressed, plastic - washed, and caps removed and some electronic waste - TVs and computers only.

For more information on recycling - www.recycle.ab.ca

Bassano Health Centre

Palliser Health Region

Bassano's first hospital was built in 1914, and for a while served as the only hospital between Calgary and Medicine Hat. In 1919 the Town of Bassano took over the facility and began operating it as a Municipal Hospital. This original building was renovated and extended several times before being replaced in 1958 with the present building. Bassano currently has the distinction of having the oldest facility in the province.

In November 1997, the Primary Care clinic was opened in the lower level of the building. At this time the name of the facility was also changed to the Bassano Health Centre to be more reflective of the wide range of services offered.

Bassano Health Centre has 4 acute care, 1 palliative care and 8 continuing care beds, as well as 1 respite care bed.

Service is provided based on a Primary Health Care model, and includes 2 physicians and a Primary Care Nurse located on site.

24 Hour Emergency Services

A multidisciplinary team also provides services in Physiotherapy, Nutrition Counselling, Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Recreation Therapy, Social Work, Community Mental Health Counselling, Home Care Services, Public Health Services, Lab and Diagnostic Imaging.

Bassano Memorial Library

Hours of Operation:

Tuesday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday: 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (closed on Long Weekend Saturday's)

Memberships:

Single: $10.00/year
Family: $25.00/year

Services:

• access to over 700,000 items within the Shortgrass catalogue
• holds an be placed using library computers or home computers
• on-line databases (available only to library members)
• on-line service of "Ask a Question"
• 3 public access internet connected computers
• dvd's, cd's, audio tapes and large print books available
• items can be renewed by phone or computer
• 24 hour book return located at the library
• Computer assistance available Tuesday evenings (sponsored by FCSS)
• SUPERNET IS HERE!!!!!!!!!!

Bassano School

Bassano school is a 400 student K - 12 school serving the Town of Bassano, the surrounding area, and the neighbouring Siksika First Nation. As a result, our school has a very multi-cultural feel to it. Our school motto is "Best Efforts Equal Success" and our main school goals are improving reading comprehension and promoting moral intelligence.

We have an Alberta Initiative for School Improvement project (Focussed Reading Comprehension) running at our school which involves a partnership with the University of Calgary. High school students have access to a welding and mechanics program through the "Innovation Award" winning mobile CTS lab that is provided by Grasslands Public Schools and Alberta Learning. Sports is an integral part of our school culture- "Go Broncos".

Bassano School Website

Community Hall

Dr. Scott Apartments

This apartment unit is managed and maintained by Newell Foundation. The eight units are spacious, well maintained apartments; completely self sufficient for Senior Citizens. The yard is lush and beautiful in summer.

Inquiries can be made to the Manager of the Playfair Lodge at 641-3000.

Elks Hall

The Elks Hall is owned and operated by the local Chapter #487 fundraisers include bingo bimonthly, pancake breakfasts, Oyster feed - to mention a few. Meetings are held the first and third Thursdays of each month, recessing for July & August each year. For more information-contact Bob Scott @ 641-3013.

Hall rental rates are set at $200. for the upstairs and $125.00 for the downstairs. For availability or to book the hall call the Town office at 641-3788.

The O.O.R.P. #294 (Royal Purple) meet the third Tuesday of each month. Fundraiser include spring and fall teas, funeral luncheons and catering to banquets. For more information - contact Kelly Christman 641-2274.

Literacy

ABLE

Adult Literacy Program

Is a Volunteer Tutor Program:

• designed for adults who want basic literacy instruction
• based on trained volunteer tutors
• flexible in timing and location
• available throughout the County of Newell
• confidential
• free

Bassano Masonic Hall #55

Bassano Masonic Lodge number 55 A.F. & A.M. G.R.A. received their charter in the year 1911. At that time they rented a building at 223 - 3rd Street. This Lodge and contents were destroyed by fire in 1955. The present Lodge was built by volunteer labour; located at 220 - 3rd Street and is used today by the Masons, Order of the Eastern Star and Big Country Shrine Club.

The Masonic membership is about 80 members and regarded as a very active Lodge with regular meetings the second Thursday of each month excluding July and August.

The Order of the Eastern Star meets the first Wednesday of each month excluding July and August at 7:30pm.

Newell Further Education Council

Who are we?

Newell Further Education Council is one of 83 Adult Learning Councils in Alberta funded, in part, by Alberta Learning-Community Programs. We are a non-profit organization administered by a board of volunteers and a coordinator who is a paid employee. Community Adult Learning Councils address the part-time, non-credit learning needs of adults within specified geographic boundaries.

Our program goals are:

• To improve the accessibility of learning opportunities in Alberta's communities, especially for those individuals with special needs or barriers to learning.
• To provide opportunities for Albertans to acquire important foundational skills such as literacy and English as a Second Language.
• To address education, training and learning gaps in Alberta's communities.
• To mobilize community volunteer and other resources in support of learning.

• Agriculture
• Career & Employment
• Computer Training
• Conferences
• English as a Second Language
• Family Literacy
• General Interest
• Health & Wellness
• Literacy
• Parenting
• Public Legal Education
• Recreation & Fitness
• Youth Programs

Want to contact us?

Lifelong learning...it's our business

Pioneer Damsiters Drop-In Centre

The Pioneer Damsiters Drop-In Centre is a wonderful gathering place for seniors. The facility is a Town owned - volunteer operated facility. Activities that take place on a regular basis in the Drop-In Centre are bingos, luncheons, card parties and socials. Membership is very affordable and new members are welcome!

General Functions and Activities

• Coffee Mornings: Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays @ 9:30 am
• Choir Practice: Monday evenings ( open to the public who enjoys singing )
• Craft Day: Monday at 1:30 pm.
• Foot Clinic: 3rd Tuesday of the month - 9:30 am ( open to the public )
• Bingo: Thursday - 2:00 pm
• Games Night: Wednesday and Friday - 7:00 pm
• Crib Night: Wednesday - 7:00 pm
• Pot Luck Suppers: Last Sunday of the month - $10.00 Charge for non members.
• Function Fee: $1 for members $2 for non members (except for potlucks).

Playfair Lodge - Newell Foundation

Playfair Lodge is a congregate, living facility serving functionally independant senior citizens 65 years of age and over. The Lodge provides housekeeping service, full meal service, laundry service, basic room furnishings, building security, 24 hour non-medical staffing and opportunities for socializing.

Presently, the basic monthly rate is $879.00 for a regular room. The large suites are $1,033.00 for one person $1,465.00 for two people. This amount includes all meals and snacks, housekeeping service, full use of resident laundry facilities plus craft and other activities. Cable and telephone services are arranged by each individual. There is a charge of $5.00 for a small fridge in your room, fridge purchased by residents, and parking utilities are $5.00 per month. Personal laundry services are available, costs are $35.00 per month. Health care and personal care services are not included in this fee. These services are available from Home Care.

• Hairdresser and barber services available at reasonable rates.
• Hearing aid clinic once per month.
• Medication and bathing assistance through the Home Care Program.
• Religious services - every Wednesday - different Church.
• Bingo, games, crafts, and other social activities - occasional fees apply.
• Mail service - Monday thru Friday.
• Newell Handibus every Friday except holidays.
• Volunteer drivers for transportation within Town.

RCMP

The Town of Bassano are pleased to host a three member detachment which is a vital piece to the Town's structure. Our detachment covers policing from Hussar in the north to Highway 36 in the east, south to the Bow River and west to Highway 56. Other communities included in this area are Gem and Rosemary. Assisting the Corporal and two Constables, when called upon, are three Victim Assistance Advocates trained through the Brooks V.A.

Bassano Citizens On Patrol (COP) operate to increase citizen participation in observing suspicious events in the community. The purpose is to reduce incidents of crime such as vandalism, impaired driving and break and enters. For more information contact C.O.P. President Maxine Tkachyk, or RCMP Liason Constable Kathy Horwood @ 641-3684, during regular office hours.