2023 BASSANO Quality of Life Snapshot. Grasslands Regional FCSS released the Brooks-Newell Region Quality of Life Report. The Rosemary Quality of Life Snapshot is a summary of the results for Rosemary.

SOCIO-ECONOMIC DATA

• Population of Bassano was 1,216 compared to 1,206 in 2016. This is a 0.08% growth in population.

• The Town of Bassano serves as the service center for the residents who live in the County of Newell Division 6 and is located in close proximity to Siksika First Nation.

• The Town of Bassano has a land area of 5.23 km2 and a population density of 232.5/km2.

• There are 595 private dwellings in the Town of which 540 are occupied.

AGE RANGE

• The median age in Bassano was 50 years in 2021.

• 10.5 years older than the median age in the Brooks-Newell Region.

• Bassano has a relatively high percentage of seniors (320) at 26.3% (65+ years) an increase from 25.7% in 2016.

ETHNO-CULTURAL DIVERSITY (Mother Tongue) *Statistics Canada 2021

• English - 1,060

• French - 15

• Non-official Languages - 115

• Other languages spoken are Tagalog (15), Ukrainian (5), German (40), Plautdietsch (10), Spanish (10), Portuguese (5)

FAMILY STRUCTURES

• 56.4% of persons 15 years and older are married or living common-law.

• There are 340 Census Families.

• There are 50 one-parent families.

• 90 Married Couples.

• 20 Common-Law Couples with Children.

• There are 145 Married Couples.

• 35 Common-Law Couples without children.

• The average size of census families in Bassano is 2.7, which is lower than the Brooks-Newell Region (3.0).

The average number of persons per household in Bassano is 2.2 compared to the Brooks-Newell Region overall average number of persons per household is 2.7.

HOUSING - (2021 Census Data, Newell Housing Foundation)

• As of 2021 the median assessment value for Bassano residential properties was $200,000 compared to $348,000 for the County of Newell and $400,000 for the province of Alberta.

• In 2021, 88.9% of the housing in Bassano was built prior to 2000, and 9.2% require major repairs.

• The Town of Bassano maintains a listing of private sector landlords on their webpage.

• The Bassano Playfair Lodge, operated through the 71.2% in 2017 and 85.3% in 2013. Newell Housing Foundation, offers 40 Supportive Living Housing Units for individuals over the age of 65. Newell Housing Foundation also manages the Dr. Scott Apartments in Bassano. The 8 Dr. Scott units act as affordable housing for seniors in the community.

• Community Housing units are not currently offered in Bassano, however the Rental Assistance Benefit, offered though the Newell Housing Foundation, is open for application to residents of Bassano. The rental Assistance Benefit assists households by subsidizing private sector rental costs.

• Total number occupied dwellings 540

• Single-detached house 425

• Semi-detached house 5

• Row house 65

• Apartment in a duplex style building 5

• Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 5

• Other single attached house 10

• Movable dwelling 30

EDUCATION - DID YOU KNOW (Grasslands Public Schools, Capital Plan 2023—2026, Grasslands Public Schools, Combined 3 Year Education Plan 2019-2022)

• Bassano School has a capacity for 542 Students and welcomes approximately 256 students daily.

• Bassano School provides educational services for 73 students from Siksika First Nation.

• Modernization Updates were last completed on Bassano School in 2009.

• Students within the Grasslands School Division have a 56.7% (2017) rate of enrollment in post secondary within 6 years of graduation.

• Students have access to the Teen Mentorship Program and the Warriors Program.

COMMUNITY SATISFACTION

• 63.79% expressed Overall Satisfaction with the Community.

• 68.3% in 2017

• 77.4% in 2013

In Sequins… Studio of Dance is appealing the decision of the MPC to allow the change of use from Truck and Car Wash to a Retail, Cannabis and Liquor Store next door to the dance school. The Subdivision & Development Appeal Board meeting will be held on Thursday, August 10, at 5 p.m. at City Hall.

Heritage Fall Fair at the Brooks and District Museum. Saturday, September 9, 11- 4PM. All ages are welcome to participate. Categories range from arts & crafts to baking, to hobbies and gardening. The Fall Fair is an event for participants to enter for judging. Local community members will judge entries. An antique tractor parade will take place on the grounds at 12PM. If you’d like to enter an item to be judged please get in touch with the museum museum@bdmhs.ca for details. The Brooks Farmers Market will also be part of the event, to be a vendor selling items apply through Brooks Farmers’ Market.

STREET DANCE! Free community event, open to residents and Alberta 55+ participants, on Friday August 18th. Food trucks, fireworks, fun on the street in front of Veteran’

2023 Alberta 55+ Summer Games - AUGUST 17-20

Sports & Activities Venues

1. JBS Canada Centre (Games
   Headquarters, Registration, Merch Store, Opening Ceremonies, Banquet, Swimming, Pickleball)

2. Brooks Jr. High (Track & Field, Pickleball)

3. Patricia (Cycling)

4. The Medium (Crafts & Photography)

5. Brooks Legion (8-Ball Pool, Military Whist)

6. Evergreen Activity Centre (Cribbage)

7. Griffin Park (Tennis)

8. Evergreen Park (Bocce)

9. Eastbrook Elementary (Contract Bridge, Floor Shuffleboard, Cornhole)

10. Horseshoe Pits (Horseshoes)

11. Brooks Golf Club (Golf)

12. Quad Diamonds (Slo-Pitch)