ADVICE: This is my red flag story. A client came in to have a business card designed and printed. At the time, I had been creating business cards daily as part of my job for years. He spent many hours going over the artwork and press proofs. The time he spent micromanaging the project, he should have invested in his job and trusted me to do mine. Because, by the time he finally approved the artwork and press proofs, he no longer had his job.

CHALLENGE: Marketing is changing fast, and new products and techniques emerge every day. But I sang a little hallelujah chorus this week during the CreativePro conference. World-class experts taught me how to meet these challenges with the tools I have been working with for the last 14 years. Digital magazines, websites, mobile apps, animated banners; I can’t wait to use these skills to make client projects world-class!

PODCAST REC.: Mind Your Business, It’s Your Move, Typology

COVID-19 Updates - 75 active cases in Brooks & the County of Newell.

FACT OR FICTION: AstraZeneca vaccine - are we getting more, are we protected, should we have waited for mRNA? Are we looking at combining AstraZeneca with an mRNA vaccine?

Decisions on the type of second dose that will be offered to those who have been immunized with AstraZeneca will be determined based on the latest evidence and research. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) will continue to review evidence as it emerges, including evidence on mixed COVID-19 vaccine schedules, to provide advice to public health programs on the potential for completing the vaccine series with other vaccine products. For now, you do not need a second dose for up to 16 weeks from your first dose.

Dr. Judy Macdonald, Medical Officer of Health, AHS Public Health

Election 2021 How-To-Campaign: from the Candidates Guide: Running for Municipal Office in Alberta.

A candidate’s campaign-style will want to match the uniqueness of the municipality to the candidate’s personality and available resources.

RCMP attempted to stop a cyclist - the cyclist failed to stop for the member instead led the officer to an unoccupied car on fire. The fire was deemed suspicious, the RCMP and Fire Department continue to investigate. The cyclist's involvement is unclear.

2 businesses were reported serving the public indoors contrary to Public Health Orders. RCMP worked with AHS to determine that one business was in violation but that business quickly conformed to the requirements. No enforcement action was taken.

Mixed bag of Frauds reported: internet, mail, romance, prize-winning. Kijiji frauds involving animals and vehicles, where money was transferred but the pet or vehicle was not received.

JUNE 7 there will be a public hearing for questions regarding the development of a new Subdivision adjacent to Lake Stafford Lake and the Cemetery. The plan is for approximately 160 townhouse units, a community hall for use by the residents and a shared open space.

Thursdays Downtown, 2nd st west will be closed 7AM-7PM, July & August. There will be more food trucks and more time for businesses to set up.

TOP 5 FAVOURITE PLACES TO EAT UPDATE: The race has heated up with 10 new restaurants added to the list this week.

1. Wasana

2. Nikko Sushi

3. Brooks Hotel

4. Montana’s

5. Don Chava’s

6. Bad Company

7. Gus’

8. Indian Pan Flame

9. Oriental Gardens

10. The Steaming Cup

11. Piston Broke

12. Boston Pizza

13. Edo’s

14. Good Bites Eatery

15. Kims Cambodian

16. Denny’s

17. Lobster Mobster

18. Heritage

19. Asian Gardens

20. A & W

21. H&K Restaurant

22. Tilley Restaurant

23. Dairy Queen

24. PD’s

10 lucky subscribers will get $10 to the winning Restaurant. Don’t miss your chance to vote. Hit the link below to send your Top 5 picks and be entered to win. Winners will be announced in the May 31 issue. Only one week left to vote.

Weekly SPURring

Your story is a way of explaining what you do that engages people and makes them want to join.

INVITE THEM INTO A STORY THE STORY OF YOUR MISION

1. Start with the problem you or your company helps people overcome

2. Agitate the problem to make it even worse.

3. Position yourself, your company, or your product as the resolution to the problem.

4. Describe the happy ending people will experience if they use your product to resolve their problem.

Here is an example:

Most people hate leaving their pet at a kennel when they travel. They feel guilty as they picture their lovable pup’s sad eyes watching and waiting behind the bars of a cage until they return.

At Pet-Paws Paradise, we play with your pet for at least eight hours each day so they are constantly preoccupied and happy while you travel. They go to bed each night exhausted, dreaming of all the fun they had that day.

When you leave your pet with us, you know your pet is safe and happy so you can feel great like the terrific pet owner you are!

Leadership Made Simple
Donald Miller

Friends don’t let friends miss out!

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