Brooks Bulletin

Serving Brooks and the County of Newell Since 1910.

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Shared: Cancelled Tornado Alert - Parts of Southern Alberta, AB https://t.co/oDoMxwWhj7

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Shared: Tornado Alert - Parts of Southern Alberta, AB https://t.co/a5CS69cOeX

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The RCAF has suffered another tragic loss of a dedicated member of the RCAF team. We are deeply saddened and grieve alongside Jenn’s family and friends. Our thoughts are also with the loved ones of Captain MacDougall. We hope for a swift recovery from his injuries. - Comd RCAF

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The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are expected to fly over @cityofbrooks @countyofnewell on May 19. No times have been announced. Watch @cfsnowbirds Facebook or Twitter accounts for updates on take-offs. @opinspiration @alberta @brooksbulletin @MartinBowRiver

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Grab your snow shovels and put your snow brush back in the car. Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch for the southern third of the province including the entire County of Newell region.
Rain, which... https://t.co/Uu6vJZ59DV

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Hamlet of Cassils will honour
Newell Region in 2020

Newell Expo’s Honour a Community will continue in 2020...

A good idea that started in 2011 with a community honouring a community has evolved to the entire... https://t.co/Eb2DcLLDcV

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Constructive criticism generates ideas for improvements

There are many good things the city has and many that could be improved according to a report of the December and January First Impressions Community... https://t.co/BDhXVN3Oi6

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Johnny Summers Little Big Band at Griffin Park next Monday

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Johnny Summers, a Calgary-based vocalist, trumpet player, composer and arranger, heads up Newell Concert’s final presentation of the 2018-19 season at the... https://t.co/Es1aFQXSMw

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Irrigators elect David Peltzer and Tracy Hemsing to EID board

Tracy Hemsing and David Peltzer will join Brian Schmidt as the new board members at the Eastern Irrigation District board table.
On April 16... https://t.co/ferxvY7pDS

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About 70 per cent of Albertans cast a ballot in election

About 70 per cent of voters in Alberta cast a ballot during the week long advanced polls including 223,000 who cast a ballot outside their home riding.... https://t.co/GQSfAwHH2E

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County issues fire advisory

Dry conditions, wind speeds and warmer temperatures in the county prompted the county fire chief to issue a fire advisory last Monday which will remain in place until further notice.... https://t.co/GV2yKFuZ0O

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BCHS boys and girls rugby teams to compete at zones

Brooks Composite High School is entering its third year of having boys and girls rugby seven aside teams.
Both teams are under the direction of teacher Adam... https://t.co/Ml3N4M9n4G

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New baseball season now
underway for Buffalos

Brooks Composite High Buffalos baseball team will play their first home game Tuesday, April 16. The first pitch is slated for 5:30 p.m. at Elks field.
The 1-2... https://t.co/YZeJFiJoZO

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RCMP Brooks - Single vehicle rollover fatality
On April 16 at approx. 3:45 pm Brooks RCMP responded to a single vehicle rollover westbound Highway 1 near Range Road 124 near Tilley.
Police arrived on the scene... https://t.co/TNgZf18F4A

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Street work in city expected to begin by the end of May

City council was expected to approve the 2019 street improvements and the purchase of a hydrovac-sewer flushing truck at last night’s council meeting.... https://t.co/vDeQQksHaG

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Brooks and area RCMP report

Spring reveals
vandalized washrooms
Brooks RCMP say the washrooms by the Skateboard Park were vandalized over the winter.
During that time the facility was broken into after the door... https://t.co/YL11WvaLSQ

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It's Election Day across Alberta. Polls open at 9 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

EID Divisions 2 and 7 irrigators are also reminded to cast their ballot today.

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Farm taxes, mill rates to increase across county

County council gave first reading to keeping taxes status quo in all areas except farmland.
The county’s manager of finance Matt Fenske said during budget... https://t.co/Sappa0AfOH

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Vendors pleased with trade show environment, says chamber president

Final numbers are being tallied from the weekend’s annual Brooks and District Chamber of Commerce Trade Show but comments confirm it was a good... https://t.co/4ZL4oLza6O

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Chicken, animal control bylaws OK’d

County council approved the Urban Chicken and animal control bylaws which will include Rolling Hills.
At first reading Division 1 councillor Clarence Amulung said residents did... https://t.co/Zl9xOPadcM