Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Mark Harbicht’s organization
Dec 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Council Administrative Business
The council approved the 2026 Interim Budget as amended. They also approved the application for a road closure and lease to be advertised for public hearing, and proceeded with another road closure and lease application. A 3-year contract with the Inspection Group Inc. for inspection services was approved, along with the modern revision of the Corporate Health & Safety Committee's Statement of Commitment and Policy POL-030-25 Personnel. The council supported the City of Brooks' grant application for a Regional Transportation Study and approved the appointment and re-appointment of members to the City of Brooks Recreation & Parks Board and the County of Newell Library Board, respectively. Additionally, they approved the first reading of Bylaw 2109-26 - Schedule of Fees. The Dust Abatement Supply for 2026-2028 was awarded to Tiger Calcium Services Inc. The meeting also included updates on traffic safety, municipal enforcement, winter operations readiness, and engineering projects such as the Lake Newell Resort Lift Station upgrades and Range Road 142 road construction.
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The meeting addressed a development report and a subdivision application, including discussions on property lines and septic system requirements. Additionally, an update was provided on Agricultural Service Board activities, such as seasonal equipment winterization, irrigation expansion, and park improvements. A significant portion of the session involved a discussion regarding new provincial audit and reporting requirements for the use of strychnine, focusing on the necessity of producer training, updated data collection procedures, and compliance measures.
Sep 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
County Of Newell Council Meeting
The council meeting addressed several bylaws, including approvals for land use amendments and the rescinding of an intermunicipal collaboration framework. Agricultural services reports covered roadside mowing status, survey completions for pests, regulated weed monitoring, and the management of leases and greenhouse partnerships at the Crop Diversification Centre. Administrative business included support for an Alberta Community Partnership grant application for the Intermunicipal Development Plan, donation of surplus materials to the local Fish and Game Association, exploration of registry services retention in Bassano, receipt of a petition regarding data centres, approval of land acquisition for a road paving project, and a decision to request the transfer of the Crop Diversification Centre South property to the county.
Sep 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Municipal Planning Commission And Council Meeting
The meeting included discussions on development permits for a manufactured home and a vehicle services business. The Council approved an application for the Alberta Community Partnership Grant to facilitate IDP updates and authorized the donation of surplus hose materials to the Brooks Fish and Game Association. The Council also addressed the loss of registry services in Basano and agreed to support lobbying efforts to maintain local access. Finally, a report was presented by the Agriculture Services department covering roadside mowing, weed and pest surveys, equipment utilization, and tree planting programs.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
