Business Spotlights: Brooks Region Economic Development

As part of the Brooks Newell Region's Newell Proud Campaign, we feature local businesses in an effort to give them a spotlight and encourage locals to utilize their services. There is an abundance of unique and exciting businesses in our region. Be sure to check them out!!

an ice fishing hut sits on a frozen late with a beautiful prairie sunset in the background

Tip Up Ice Shack Rentals

Ice Fishing Shack Rentals on Lake Newell - Reel in the excitement of ice fishing without the struggle and investment of owning all the stuff! Tip Up Ice Shack Rentals does all the hard work – you just show up and have a good time. This amazing…

AceCare Pharmacy

The Brooks Newell Region strives to offer only the best health care services to everyone, and AceCare Pharmacy & Home Health is helping deliver that! Since opening in November 2021, AceCare Pharmacy & Home Health has expanded to offer services such as…

Norseman Metal Supply LTD.

The Newell County is home to many amazing places of work, and Norseman Metal Supply is a prime example! Norseman Metal-Supply, owned by Ray and Ron Torkelson, have been providing their customers with metal that is built to last and endure the roughest…

Badlands Electrical LTD

Sometimes small businesses have very small employees! For Badlands Electric LTD, starting and operating a new business has become a venture for the entire family. Braden Schroeder, owner of Badlands Electric LTD, has been working hard with his crew and…

Rite-Way Lawn Cutting

Rite-Way Lawn Cutting is a prime example of young entrepreneurship in our region! Jack Schottenbauer and Max Zaragoza (15 and 16) started a lawn cutting service and have been showcasing their skills over the last month, cutting lawns and providing landscaping…

Big Loads Laundromat

Say hello to Big Loads Laundromat! Mark Tanigami and his team are revolutionizing the way laundry is done with their laundry machines that can take up to 85lbs, their advanced technological dryers with several unique settings, and their stain removal…

Boss Wireline Services

Who loves oil and gas? Boss Wireline Services sure does as they service Alberta, providing us with some of the best work in the E-line industry. From their logging services, perforating services and mechanical services, we are proud to spotlight Boss…

Cactus Communications

With innovation and new technology coming out every year, Cactus AVU & Appliances Unlimited - Brooks, AB is the perfect place to spotlight! The brother duo of Chad and Joel Falkenberg along with Dwayne Bischoff and June Smith own and manage Cactus Communications,…

Indian Pan Flame

With a 5-star rating, and over 100 reviews, Indian PanFlame has been deemed by Trip Advisor as the number 1 restaurant in Brooks and still holds its place! With their various Indian cuisine dishes, Indian Pan Flame has been a local favourite in the…

Global Power Technologies

Bassano is home to Global Power Technologies, a company with roots in the Brooks Region which has made a world-wide impact! With their generators and heaters built to last and endure the toughest of conditions, Global Power Technologies has sustained…

Twisted Roots Home Decor

Nathan, Paul and Darlene Peesker have brought together their creative talents to present us with their store, Twisted Roots Home Decor. Whether you’re looking for a beautifully crafted coffee table, custom wood work, art for the wall, or just about…

Keziah Berg

Newell Proud not only spotlights the businesses that make our region vibrant, but also the people whose talent and initiative make the Brooks Region a place where industry and culture thrive. Keziah Berg is just one of those talented people. She grew…

Homestead Body Sugaring

Homestead Body Sugaring is coming up on its first full year of business in the County of Newell. Owner Kathy Rice has been developing her skills since first being certified in 2007. Having served the community as a nurse for 18 years, Kathy decided last…

PD's

What do you get when you blend Canadian comfort food, mix in some specials from Louisiana and Jamaica, and make it all by hand and from scratch? You’ve got PD's and if you know, you know! This amazing family restaurant serves simple but mouthwatering…

Thom's Funeral Home and Reception…

Located just outside of Duchess, Thom’s Funeral Home & Reception Centre is a family-owned and operated business that offers a range of services you might not expect! There are of course funeral services, such as funeral pre-planning, memorials and…

A&B Barbershop

Originally from Eritrea, Hogos aka “Barya” has been cutting and styling hair for over 20 years. A certified barber and hair colourist, he started in Brooks in 2016 in a shop on Sutherland Drive and has since opened up his very own space, A&B Barbershop,…

Pampered Pooch Salon

When your pet is part of the family, you want to make sure they get the best possible treatment, especially when doing something stressful like getting groomed. Kassy Hopkins, owner of Pampered Pooch Salon, knows the importance of creating a stress-free,…

The Scandia Honey Company

When you operate one of the SWEETEST businesses in the region, export your product around the world, have an amazing team of employees that come back every year, and your company history goes back over 80 years, you must be doing something right. That's…

The Lobster Mobsters

When brothers Devin and Colby Campbell decided they wanted to bring the quality of seafood they were used to from their native Prince Edward Island with them to Alberta, the idea for The Lobster Mobsters was born. ...

123 Floors

Chad Porfoun, the owner of 123 Floors, has called Brooks home for over 25 years. After having spent 16 years as a dedicated flooring installer, Chad decided to seize the opportunity to open his full-range flooring store. In January 2021, the team at…

Kirk's Tirecraft

Business partners Jordan Baker and Bruce Veronelly provide Kirk's Tirecraft in Brooks with years of expertise in the tire industry! Jordan began working at the Taber location when he was 14 and has spent the last 10 years...

Mareta's Fine Jewellery

Mareta’s Fine Jewellery has been invited to attend “Strive for Perfection” The Royal Edition in London, England. This prestigious event ...

Petker Engraving

Daniel Petker started engraving in the Brooks Region in 2017. By March 2021, he had saved up enough to buy his own equipment and launch his own business! Client orders have been steady since his engraving machine arrived in April 2021. Daniel offers…

Progressions Music

Progressions Music celebrates its first anniversary in Brooks this month! Owners Nathan and Abigail saw a need for a music store and lessons in the area ...

Centennial Garage

You may be familiar with Centennial Garage in Duchess, but do you know the story behind its name?...

Little Wyld Boutique

Keziah Hale started Little Wyld Boutique in November 2019 with the intent of bringing trendy kids clothes to Canada....

Homestyle Concessions

Holli’s entry into the concession business began 13 years ago when bids opened at the new Centennial Regional Arena in Brooks....

Duffy's Family Fun Center

Trevor Smith had always wanted an arcade, so he and his wife Melissa opened Duffy’s with a few coin-operated machines and pool tables in 2009. Over the past 12 years of operation, the family fun center has outgrown two locations...

Newell Automotive

26 years ago, Karl Jacobsen opened Newell Automotive in Duchess for a change of pace from city life....

The Village Market & Finder's…

The Village Market in Duchess is an amazing example of how creative entrepreneurs have been able to turn the pandemic into a new business opportunity!...

Motel 6

Brooks’ newest opening in the hospitality industry is a Motel 6 that has been hiding in plain sight!...

HomeTime Bar-B-Que and Bakery

What do you get when two professional chefs tailor their restaurant to the Brooks Region? Well, you get mouthwatering, Texas-style smoked meats, and fresh bread, all made daily!...

Dust & Wood Custom Woodwork

Dustin McNamara’s pieces are a stunning blend of creativity, attention to detail, and quality craftsmanship. His one-of-a-kind work ships throughout North America, the United Kingdom, and other international locations....

Samantha Anderson Fitness

Are you looking to shed that extra ‘Quarantine 15’ weight or develop an active lifestyle? Do it in a healthy and sustainable way with the help of Samantha Anderson Fitness! Sam is a personal trainer that specializes in working with women who want…

Silver Sage Outfitters

Operating for over 25 years, Silver Sage Outfitters has been featured on AlbertaHunt.com, Wild TV and Global. Offering multi-day hunts with food and lodging, clients from all over the world (such as Germany, Iceland and Lithuania) come to Brooks to hunt…

Mission Health Physiotherapy and…

Mission Health Physiotherapy and Sports Rehab is an advanced physiotherapy clinic in City of Brooks that offers services like physiotherapy, sports injury rehab, massage therapy to shockwave therapy! Anil Ahuja at Mission Health finished his bachelor’s…

The Empty Bottle Ltd.

Have you ever seen a Café and a Bottle Depot combined in one business? Well that’s exactly what the Empty Bottle Ltd. on Main Street Bassano is!! After working at the Bassano Town Office for 20 years, Dawn Huckerby made the smooth transition into…

Holly Robinson - Aquarius Body…

Growing up in Taber, then moving to the Brooks Region 28 years ago, Holly knows what it means to live in a tight-knit community. In 2001, Holly along side her husband Greg, set up shop in Brooks! Back in those days, opening a business that does body…

Denise Berg – Thru Your Eye…

Denise Berg – Thru Your Eye Photo Organizer Have you ever taken a beautiful, once in a life time picture? Or captured awesome life milestones and then lost them? Or do you hear yourself saying “one day, when you have time, I am going to organize…

Brooks Canadian Tire - Lindsay…

Lindsay Ullathorne of Brooks Canadian Tire. Some may think that a big name like Canadian Tire is just another big box store, but did you know that Canadian Tire Stores are not like most big corporations? They are actually owned and operated by local…

Brooks North End Liquor Store

Business Spotlight Brooks North End Liquor Store Getting your name out in nearby business circles can go a long way toward building rapport and opening up new opportunities! Not only does Barb Medway, owner of Brooks North End Liquor Store know her product…

Duchess Car Wash

What started as casual conversation, soon became a reality. After raising their two children, Ivan and Anna Bergman were looking for a new adventure. As they cruised through the Village of Duchess, they noticed a business for sale (The Duchess Car Wash)…

Brooks Grocery

Brooks Grocery has everything from banana blossoms to bed sheets! After coming to Canada 12 years ago, Sheryl Yanos and Virgilio Gasasin, made Brooks their home in 2016 and opened Brooks Grocery. This couple has their hands full, but still manage to…

Johanne Thibeault RMT, Impact…

Johanne Thibeault RMT, at Impact Health Upon meeting Johanne, you cannot help to feel immediately comfortable and relaxed, and that’s before she gives you and fantastic massage. Johanne’s journey that led her to the Brooks Region is…

Smith Group Holdings

Smith Group Holdings is an organization proud of its heritage and the communities it serves. They are proud to be the number one supplier of trucking, road construction, deep utilities and oilfield services in Brooks Region. They're constantly looking…

Century 21 Foothills Real Estate…

Century 21 Foothills Real Estate - Brooks Office The charming little yellow house, located across the tracks in Sunnylea, is the brokerage head office for the Century 21 Foothills Real Estate team. Cretia Bergquist and Tammy Cyr make up the powerhouse…

Vintage Nineteen89

Brittney Hendricks and Lacy Deunk are the friendship duo at Vintage Nineteen89. The business was created in September 2020 in Brooks, Alberta in what began as just a “pure thought turned into their new side hustle.” Brittney and Lacy are both born…

Cody's Automotive Repair and Service

For many years, Cody Guicheteau has been “pulling wrenches.” Or that is what his job was called when he started in the automotive business over 20 years ago. He’s now known professionally as an Automotive Technician. He credits local auto repair…

Armor Building Systems Ltd.

Owners and operators, Kent Chudleigh and Stephen Kearney have called Brooks their home for over 30 years. Steve and Kent are true advocates to community connection, which is essentially the foundation of a Region like ours. They started their venture…

Alberta Prairie Meats

If you’ve been to Duchess in the Brooks Region, you’ve driven by Alberta Prairie Meats. They’re not just a butcher shop. For nearly a century, there has been an exchange of names and owners in the old converted house on main street. They opened…

Spike & Spur Merc

What do you get when you take an empty county building, a community group with experience hosting handmade markets and a heartfelt wish to contribute to your hometown? You get the Spike & Spur Merc, a new-to-Tilley store that first opened in September…

Rice Bros. Trucking Ltd.

Stacey and Jason Rice, brothers and owners, formed Rice Bros. Trucking Ltd. on January 1, 2006. Starting in the oilfield service sector, mainly moving blowback tanks, they expanded into pickers, specialty trucking, heavy hauls, rig moving, long-haul…

The Prins Brothers at work

Prins Brothers Distribution

The purchase of a single milk truck in 1955 by Fred Prins kick started the long-time family business which has evolved into Prins Brothers Distribution. In 1955, Brooks had around 400-500 homes and Prins delivered bottled milk to the majority of those…

Bow Valley Veterinary Clinic

Bow Valley Veterinary Clinic (BVVC) & Bow Valley Livestock Health (BVLH) share a 10,000 sq foot building that offers specialized care for both small and large animals. With 8 vets between the two practices, they provide a comprehensive range of veterinary…

Brooks Towing

Brooks Towing has been serving Brooks and area for 30 years. With their team of experienced operators, they have specialized equipment capable of any type of vehicle recovery and can help with your agricultural or oilfield hauling needs. They can haul…

White Barn Fun Farm

As a result of the recession, Denis and Melissa Jackson looked at self employment options to fit the needs of their growing family. Their hobby farm already seemed like a petting zoo to family and friends, so it was a natural transition into developing…

Anytime Fitness

Anytime Fitness Brooks opened its doors in February and has since seen steady growth. Dakota Forbes, manager at the 24/7 access gym says that she has already seen some personal member success stories as well, which they share on a #motivation wall. A…

Spirit Leaf Brooks

Spirit Leaf, Brooks’ first retail cannabis store, is set to open tomorrow, November 10, 2018 at 10 a.m. is located at 715 2nd Street West (the strip mall housing Fruitas and Divine Nails). Kevin and Krista Carslon are the owners of the new franchise…

Philpott's Honey

Can you think of a sweeter way to wrap up our Video Business Spotlight campaign?! How about a business like Philpott Honey Producers Ltd who will be celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2019. The Philpott brothers, Glen, Allan and their brother in…

Palsma Dairies Ltd.

Farmer Rients Palsma immigrated to Canada from Holland in '89 with his wife and three kids. He was an agricultural teacher in Holland but moved to Canada for the farming opportunities. He worked for farmers for the first few years to raise money, then…

Wildlife Taxidermy

Wildlife Taxidermy has been operating in Brooks for over 40 years and owners Caroline and Larry Busse love what they're able to offer customers. Although they specialize in shoulder mounts, typically…

Knotty Korner Hair Design

Owner and hairstylist Sarah Owen started Knotty Korner Hair Design in 2005 and specializes in cut & colours. With 5 national awards for cut and colour competitions, she strives to stay inspired with…

Bassano Family Dental

Bassano Family Dental is a brand new dental office located in the heart of the Town of Bassano. Barely open a month, the office is located next to Town Hall and the new building replaces the former dental…

Newell Integrated Child Care

Newell Integrated Child Care has been a non-profit organization for 40 years in the Brooks Region. Their main purpose is to provide quality care for children, which they believe means caring for their…

Newfie Mini Mart

It’s been three weeks since Marilyn Harris and Ashley Foote dove into the adventure of opening Newfie Mini Mart. They moved to the Brooks Region 23 years ago from the east coast – Marilyn originally…

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