Martin
Shields Brooks Mayor
Building on past success to enhance future innovations
2014 was a year of success for the City of Brooks. It marked the first full year as a City Council; one where relationships with our municipal neighbours were strengthened, and new projects initiated.
As we begin a new year, I look forward to continuing these relationships, and working towards long term and sustainable growth in the region.
It was through these relationships, and the unwavering commitment of the community, that the new Brooks Regional Ball Park was completed. This facility stands as a testament of how cooperation, diligence and hard work can build a community. It is successes like this that will serve as a foundation for 2015 and years to come.
Together, Council has identified 11 strategic focus areas to guide the development of the city. Through one of these initiatives, capital projects, Council has committed $18.5 million for the major renovations and additions to our existing Lakeside Leisure Centre. This endeavour will see a large field house added to the facility which will accommodate numerous sports and community events. A second addition will house the public library, providing nearly triple the space for programs and reading space. With construction set to begin this spring, and a project end date scheduled for next fall, the City of Brooks and our
regional neighbours will soon benefit from a leading leisure centre.
Other notable projects include: the paving of our pathway system, playground upgrades, and major road rehabilitations. 2015 will see an increase in the number of paved pathways in the city, a venture that will promote outdoor recreational opportunities for all residents. Further, a new outdoor fitness area will be added into the Duke of Sutherland Park. Recently, Council approved a pilot project that will see students in grades 7, 8, and 9 throughout the region receive a complimentary pass to the Leisure Centre. The Youth Activation Pass Program focuses on improving the accessibility of recreation to our youth, in hopes of fostering a lifelong commitment to physical activity and wellbeing. By providing unique opportunities and facilities, our Council is dedicated to ensuring all citizens can thrive.
In 2015, Council will also continue the necessary infrastructure upgrades to Cassils Road. Focusing on these and many other projects, Council and staff are committed to preserving Brooks as a healthy, vibrant and sustainable city.
As always, Council will continue to meet new challenges and find innovative ways to enhance our community, ensuring an exceptional quality of life for our citizens.
A harvest to hunger end ALEX MCCUAIG
It’s been a journey that has taken a Rosemary farmer from his southern Alberta home to the subsistence grain fields of Ethiopia, along with hitting a few peaks and valleys along the way.
Fred Preston said he got involved with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank after his wife’s choir group suggested they get involved in a charity.
But it was far from smooth sailing for the endeavour after the initial crop the
group of volunteers planted last year was wiped out by a hail storm.
The faith-based Canadian Foodgrains Bank was formed in 1983 with the goal of alleviating hunger.
The premise of the group is to utilize volunteers and resources in Canada to grow crops and sell them domestically with funds then going toward sponsoring initiatives in other countries.
Preston was part of the Alberta 94 2015 REPORT ON SOUTHEAST ALBERTA
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