Who would you like to see Featured in LarkSPUR NEWS & Knowledge?

Have you ever wondered why you haven’t seen a Feature Story on someone in particular who spurs you on? Or why you haven’t been Featured?

“You have not because you ask not” 😉

As we start a new year now is the time to recommend your favourite local entrepreneur to be featured. If you have been waiting for your turn to spur us on you can find the interview questions here. 👊

Ride-share in Brooks is being discussed by City council. Sylvan Lake is the only municipality of similar size that allows rideshare. They require the appropriate licence, criminal record check, insurance and an inspection, which are also the requirements for taxis.

“The bottom line is it is not required” Electoral Division Boundary Review is not required, but County of Newell Director of Corporate Services Layne Johnson cautioned that there is always a potential for a disgruntled individual, to challenge an election if the County did not give proportional representation consideration. Rolling Hills Councillor Dan Short suggested that it would be hard to make the argument that equalizing the county districts is the wrong thing to do. Council was split as to whether electoral boundaries should remain as they are or be reviewed. The decision was made to ask ratepayers for their feedback.

Brooks Bandits will bid to host the 2024 or 2025 Centennial Cup. 10 teams will play a total of 25 games. The national championships hosted in 2019 consisted of 5 teams. The estimated economic impact in 2019 was approximately $3.5 million. A legacy fund in the amount of $350,000 was created and allocated as follows:

• $25,000 - Future event hosting

• $35,000 - Minor hockey funding

• $50,000 - Scholarships

• $240,000 - Arena Improvements

Arena improvements include fixing the dressing room roof and improving the internet speed. The rest will be used for future arena improvements.

BIG Dream from LarkSPUR reader:

“Be able to provide a local home business while being at home with my little one. My home business has given me a purpose, a reason to get out into the community and invest my time. Thankful for the Brooks Farmers market, to bring home the bacon, (and more ;) ) for my family.”

Now it’s your turn what is your Big Dream for 2023?

An application for a Kenneling Service was approved. Tia Argue & Kelsey Styles received approval to open a Kennel at 823 3 Avenue East (behind Public Works Bldg). Some of the conditions that apply are for pens, rooms, and runs to be adequately soundproofed and outdoor use be limited to 7AM-10PM Mon. - Fri., 9AM-10PM on weekends.

55+ Summer Games Coordinator is Kelly Sanford, she is the current Provincial President of the Elk’s overseeing 98 lodges and 3400 volunteers. Kelly organized bringing Paul Brandt to Brooks this past summer.

Air quality monitoring - Alberta Environment and Protected Areas would like to locate a permanent station for air quality monitoring in the City of Brooks. The suggested locations for the air quality monitoring trailer are:

1. Prairie Pioneers Centre - 420 1 Ave W

2. Fairview Reservoir - 40 Fairview Rd E

3. Public Works Shop - 204 7 St E

Several videos have been made by neighbouring airsheds and can be seen here. A link to see the Air Quality Health Index in Brooks can be found here.

This week PD moves into the TOP 5 places to eat in Brooks

1. HomeTime BBQ & Bakery

2. Wasana

3. Nikko Sushi

4. Bad Company

5. PD’s

⬇︎ See the full list when you Vote for your TOP 5 ⬇︎