REGISTER HERE The Brooks Newell State of the Region is the annual opportunity to hear directly from our local elected officials on how they saw this past year's progress, and to listen to their views on where they see us going in 2025. Hear from Premier…
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Alberta Employment Standards One of the cornerstones of effective workforce management is understanding employment laws. Alberta Employment Standards provides clear guidelines on everything from minimum wage and overtime rules to vacation entitlement…
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We're excited to share that the Alberta Living Wage Network has published its 2024 report, and we have some key updates for our community! This year, the living wage for the City of Brooks has decreased compared to 2023, reflecting changes in living…
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Credit card fraud can result in substantial financial losses. To help safeguard your business, we have compiled a list of practical tips and best practices that you can implement: Use Chip Readers: Ensure your payment terminals are equipped with chip…
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The Importance of Workforce Development in Schools In today’s fast-evolving job market, career pathways and the skills needed for success are broader and more diverse than ever. Workforce development in schools has become a vital bridge, connecting…
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One of the most challenging aspects of owning a business is how to successfully pass it along to the next owner. Whether it's a son or daughter, brother or sister, or even a large corporation, making sure your investment is protected while treating all…
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The Village of Duchess has received funding from the federal government as a part of the Housing Accelerator Fund program. With this funding the village has put together some initiatives to attract new residents to our community and, to financially support…
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Ready to take your social media marketing to the next level? With billions of users across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok, the potential to connect and engage with your audience is huge. Let’s make it simple and fun! Start by figuring…
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In today's fast-paced business environment, companies often face the challenge of finding the right talent to meet their needs. While hiring foreign applicants might seem like a quick solution to fill skill gaps, investing in employee training offers…
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Networking might sound fancy, but it’s really just about meeting people and building relationships that can help you in your career. Whether you’re starting out, climbing the corporate ladder, or running your own business, making connections is super…
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The appeal of small-town living beckons to those seeking a quieter, more fulfilling lifestyle away from the hectic pace of big cities. Here are five reasons why relocating to a small town might be the change you need: Outdoor Activities Small towns offer…
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In today’s competitive business landscape, it’s crucial for businesses and organizations to create a work environment that fosters growth and development. Learning new skills and investing in your employees has not only been proven to be a great…
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Business succession planning is one of the most important things when it comes to the stability of your business. Succession planning is when a company creates a detailed strategy of how a company will go forward with a change of owners and/ or leadership.…
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This time of year, post-secondary students close the books on another school year and begin their long search for relevant work experience; aka, a summer job. If your business or organization is considering hiring summer staff, now would be the ideal…
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Employee Retention: Why does it matter and how to improve it When employees are constantly fleeing from businesses, it’s hard for any progress, let alone profits, to be made. Aside from being unable to support long lasting connections, short-lived…
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After establishing a Living Wage, the City of Brooks announced that Newell Housing Foundation has officially become a certified Living Wage Employer. This is the first employer to receive certification in the City of Brooks. To be recognized as a certified…
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Don’t miss out on your last chance to purchase a brick for the Kinbrook Connection Pathway! Whether commemorating your family’s legacy or showing your companies community support, giving the gift of a brick will be a permanent reminder of your…
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Traditional Values meet State of the Art Farming A desire to live free from religious persecution and a dedication to their traditional way of life are the underlying values that have allowed the Hutterite people of Alberta to thrive and become among…
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NewGrow has helped many businesses grow and expand in the Brooks Newell Region. With applications closing on May 19th and the pitch night on May 26th, we’d love to shine the spotlight on Mom Life Maternity. They offer high-quality and consignment maternity…
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Big news from the Brooks Newell Region Economic Development Team: we have a new team member! Clarisse Dela Cruz has recently joined our team and will be taking over as our Workforce Development Officer. Passionate about being involved in the community,…
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This year, we are providing people the chance to support the Kinbrook Connection Pathway while giving the gift of a legacy to their family and friends. The Pathway Christmas brick campaign allows gift givers the opportunity to purchase a brick for…
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“I love that I’m in Ag.” When Lesley Burton talks about the work she and her husband Scott do every day on their farm in southeast Alberta, you can hear her passion, energy, and pride as she describes what it means to her to produce food for the…
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The Southeast Alberta Hydrogen Task Force (Task Force) has released its foundational report, Towards Hydrogen: A Hydrogen HUB Feasibility Study for Southeast Alberta (Towards Hydrogen), laying out the region’s strong potential for significant supply…
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What’s with the huts? You might find yourself driving across the flatlands of southern Alberta this summer, and here’s hoping you do. Between crystal blue skies, bright sun-filled days, fields in full bloom, and the hidden gems of lakes, rivers and…
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Snug in Southeast Alberta, a vintage hotel built in 1915 welcomes visitors from around the world to travel back in time and experience an authentic western atmosphere. The Patricia Hotel and Water Hole Tavern is located in Patricia, Alberta, and invites…
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The Brooks Region has recently been approved as a designated community under the Rural renewal and Rural Entrepreneur streams of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program. Workforce development has been an on-going problem throughout Alberta as employers…
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A farmer in Rolling Hills, Alberta, who searched for something new, took a distillery tour with his wife and found out a man only needed barley, yeast, and water to make scotch. With this knowledge, Larry Hirch completed a distillery course, started…
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"Big things are built one brick at a time!" The Kinbrook Connection Pathway will become a reality thanks to the support of the people in our community. We understand the desire for individuals, families, and organizations to contribute to this amazing…
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If the future lies in H2, how do we set ourselves up so we’re sure to get a piece of that pie? That’s exactly what officials in the Brooks Region were thinking when discussions started around the potential for a hydrogen related project in partnership…
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For many years, residents of Brooks and the County of Newell have desired a pathway that connects the City of Brooks with one of the Region’s most treasured assets, Lake Newell. The project was proposed again in 2020 and this time, regional partners…
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How is it that the Brooks Region is experiencing a building boom in the middle of an economic slump and pandemic? Building Permits, a leading economic indicator, are up across all sectors (residential, commercial, industrial and institutional) in the…
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The City of Brooks has reached an agreement in principle with a consortium led by Community Network Partners, a subsidiary of Crown Capital Partners Inc., for the construction and operation of a next-generation broadband fibre optic network, capable…
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Brooks Region Blade Sign Program is Back - March 2021 The program was so successful that not all businesses received signs. Due to demand, the program is being offered again! Brooks Region program that helped local businesses install a blade sign on…
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Awards for Business & Investment Attraction and Business Retention & Expansion The Brooks Region economic development team is thrilled to be recognized at the 2020 Economic Developers of Alberta (EDA) Annual Awards of Excellence. The Brooks Region received…
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Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, JBS Foods Canada announced plans to invest $2 million to help Brooks, Alberta, respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and invest in the community’s future.…
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Taking a risk to open a new business amidst a pandemic and economic crisis is nothing new for this independent, immigrant and inspiring powerhouse of a woman. You can’t walk into Earthy Eats and Specialty Teas, located in Downtown Brooks, and not instantly…
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In an effort to get a better understanding of the local labour market supply, projected demand and challenges and gaps that face the Brooks Region workforce, the Brooks Region commissioned a Workforce Development Strategy (WDS). “Findings from the…
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Innovation and creativity continue to thrive in emerging industries located in the Brooks Region. Home to Western Canada’s first utility scale solar project, the Brooks Region is also the planned location for another 1,400 MW of solar generated energy,…
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Partnership brings "Outdoor Market" to Downtown Brooks On behalf of the Economic Recovery Taskforce (ERT), the Brooks Region economic development team presented City of Brooks Council with initiatives to make the downtown safer, more pedestrian friendly…
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To help support our local small businesses, the Brooks Region has joined Community Futures Entre-Corp to offer the ShopHERE powered by Google program. This program, which started in the City of Toronto, helps independent businesses and artists build…
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Natural Health Alliance Inc. Breaks Ground on future site in Brooks A huge milestone has been reached for Natural Health Alliance Inc. (NHA) as they will be broke ground on June 25, 2020. The ceremony took place at the future site located just off Industrial…
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The Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Association (SAEWA) has identified the Newell Regional Landfill in the Brooks Region as the preferred site for their energy from waste (EFW) facility. Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Association (SAEWA) SAEWA…
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Cannabis Facility Breaks Ground in the Brooks Region Calgary-based “craft” cannabis grower Canalief recently hosted a ground breaking ceremony for their 67,000 square-foot growing and production facility in the Town of Bassano. Last October, Bassano…
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Brooks Region Brand is Considered 'Best of the Best' The Brooks Region's economic development team won a national marketing award from the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC). The awards were announced Sept. 24, 2019 at EDAC's annual conference…
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Brooks Region Partnerships The Brooks Region economic development team is collaborating with Grasslands School Division, Medicine Hat College, Community Futures Entre-Corp and the Brooks & District Chamber…
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Jessica, Lisa and Nova of the Brooks Region's economic development team are thrilled to share some highlights of 2019. In no particular order, here's what we were up to: Strategic Plan Established. The…
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Power Up Brooks will be happening March 12th from 3pm-8pm at the Heritage in Brooks. This is the third time this event has been held and each time it gets better and better. Power Up gives local business…
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NHA Partners with Smith Group Holdings Inc. Natural Health Alliance Inc. (NHA) has formed a strategic relationship with Smith Group Holdings Ltd. to make the first phase in their flagship property a reality.…
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Social School Brooks The Brooks Region recently partnered with local economic development organizations Community Futures and Business Link to host Social School Brooks. We had an amazing turnout (over…
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