The Rural Municipality (RM) office of Newcombe is located in Glidden at the junction of Highways 21 and 44.
History
Incorporated in 1911, the municipality is named for Allan Simpson Newcombe who was instrumental in establishing the Boston Colony of immigrants from Massachusetts in the area in 1906.
Attractions
The Garden Gallery is open year round. It features the restored 1910 Madison Hall, many historic items from the area, art cards, poster prints, original artwork, and limited edition prints from well-known North American artists.
The restored Brock Roman Catholic Church building holds original artwork by North American artists. It is open Tuesday-Sunday.
The Lemsford Ferry allows visitors to enjoy a ferry across the South Saskatchewan River.
Other Info
Glidden, the new town site which was named for Charles Glidden of Paw Paw, Michigan, the settler who sold the town site to the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR). The Village was incorporated on March 31, 1919. The Glidden school site is marked with a cairn: part of the cement sidewalk that used to lead up to the school is still in place. A plaque honoring war veterans is nearby.
The Rural Municipality (RM) office of Newcombe is located in Glidden at the junction of Highways 21 and 44.
