Architectural Guidelines for Commercial Lot - A parcel of land was rezoned in June, 2022, to Light Commercial. The lot was purchased and the developer applied for a Development Permit to build a 10-bay self-storage unit. Adjacent landowners voiced their concerns to the County of Newell Council about building aesthetics, property values, safety, traffic and environmental risks. Council gave the two parties an extra 30 days to communicate and make progress on a resolution of their differences. The Sandpiper Homeowners Assoc. took that time to develop Architectural Guidelines for the Commercial Lot with input from the existing residents at Lake Newell Resort.

“Sandpiper Estates is designed for estate homes to be built on large affordable lots. Sandpiper Estates also has one lot zoned for commercial, and these architectural guidelines are for that lot.”

Municipal Planning Commission approved the Development Permit for the operation of the self-storage business but the architectural guidelines bring the total cost of the project to an unreasonable amount for the developer to invest.

Evergreen Park - Palliser Airshed Society would like to locate a permanent air quality monitoring trailer in Evergreen Park. (A trailer image and map of the proposed location pg. 4-8). Two alternate locations have been provided as suggestions, 4 Avenue E/15 Street E park and behind the lots on the west side of Meadowbrook Drive.

The Legion is selling its building and purchasing a smaller one. They are looking to relocate the canon to the cemetery in front of the Veterans Field of Honour section. They are hoping the City can assist with the cost of $4,500.00 required for a cement pad for the canon.

Join The Brooks Design Lab! A series of fun and friendly workshops where they will consider a topic chosen by community leaders and develop exciting ideas together. The topic they are exploring in this lab is focused on newcomers to Brooks and ways to work together to bring the community together.  

The next session is from 10:30am – 1:00pm, Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Room 111, Medicine Hat College, Brooks Campus. Please bring a curious mind; they will provide the rest, including lunch! Learn more about the Design Lab from their podcast - Responsible Disruption - Listen Here.

Duchess Farmers Market - takes place on the last Saturday of the month, June - September on Centre Street. This is a Brooks Farmers Market satellite market.

Kinbrook Connection Pathway – Stage 2 contract was awarded to Brooks Asphalt & Aggregate. Work is expected to begin in late July. The goal for completing the Kinbrook Island Provincial Park pathway to Bantry Bay is 2023. The remaining work, including a bridge, is scheduled for 2024.

New Fire Engine for Rosemary will be the first County owned engine in Rosemary purchased under the fire agreement funded from the capital replacement plan. The Fire Engine apparatus will have a 5000L/M pump with a 1500-gallon water tank and cost $655,660. This is being built as a demo truck and will have the County of Newell and Village of Rosemary decals on when being shown around the province in 2024.

Brooks Smoker Wars Competition June 16 & 17. Pitmaster’s Choice Event on June 17th between 11am - 12:30pm at the CRA. This event is for you to enjoy and take part in the voting. You have the chance to tour their station, meet the cooks, sample their food and vote who made it best! Tickets are $30. Call 403-793-5116 or msg

Municipal Enforcement's primary focus in June will be Commercial Vehicle Safety, Cycling, Construction Zones, Off-highway Vehicles, and Fatigue. These objectives are based on a Province-wide coordinated approach. More information is available here.