Bridges Family Programs Brooks & Region

08/25/2026

September 2026 Nutrition Times Newsletter: Caffeine: The Good, The Bad & The Jittery

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08/19/2026

ATTN: STUFF THE BUS IS BACK!!

Grasslands MHCB, in partnership with Brooks & Newell Safe Communities, is excited to host the Grasslands Stuff the Bus event! We are coming together to make sure every student enters the new school year confident, equipped, and ready to learn.

All school supply donations will go directly to supporting students in need across all schools in the Grasslands School Division.

Date: August 19th
Time: 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Walmart Parking Lot
(917 3 St W, Brooks, AB)

Most Needed Items Include:

• Everyday Basics: HB pencils, white vinyl erasers, glue sticks, and 30cm rulers
• Coloring & Crafting: Crayola washable markers, pencil crayons, crayons and child-sized scissors
• Classroom Essentials: Duotangs (with prongs), 2-inch binders, and Hilroy notebooks
• Tech & Personal Needs: Headphones/earbuds, backpacks, and reusable water bottles
• Classroom Care: Kleenex boxes, hand sanitizer, and Lysol wipes

In a rush or don't have time to shop? No problem at all! We will gladly accept Walmart gift card donations on-site, and our team will happily do the shopping for you!

Come say hi, grab a few extra items off the list while you shop, and help us fill the bus for our local students.

Let’s make this school year amazing together!

08/19/2026

Community Peace Officers, Brooks RCMP, and Brooks & Newell Safe Communities staff are out in the community today promoting bike and e-scooter safety through education, awareness, and enforcement.

Residents may see officers and staff on foot, on bicycles, and in patrol vehicles providing safety information, engaging with riders, and enforcing applicable traffic and safety laws.

A limited number of free youth helmets are also available while supplies last.

Learn more 👉 https://www.brooks.ca/m/newsflash/home/detail/556

08/17/2026

Are you ready for back to school?

With 2 weeks until kids go back to school, we wanted to remind all families of the official first day back for our school district!

Also you can find the school calendar in the first comment of this post!

If you are still looking for help with lunch ideas, activities, school supplies, and more, reach out to our HUB Support Team! 403.501.3862

08/17/2026

08/14/2026

With School rapidly approaching, we've got a question for you!

When you think of school subjects, what colour Duotang do you use for each subject?

The Bridges team certainly has some different opinions!

08/13/2026

Come Join Us for the Annual Safe Communities BBQ! 🌭

Safe Communities invites you to stop by City Hall on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 4–6 p.m. for our annual community BBQ!

A huge thank you to for once again sponsoring this event and helping make it possible.

📅 August 20, 2026
⏰ 4–6 p.m.
📍 City Hall

We hope to see you there! 🚓🌭

08/13/2026

Community Peace Officers, Brooks RCMP, and Brooks & Newell Safe Communities staff will be out in the community on August 19 promoting bike and e-scooter safety through education, awareness, and enforcement.

Residents may see officers and staff on foot, on bicycles, and in patrol vehicles providing safety information, engaging with riders, and enforcing applicable traffic and safety laws.

A limited number of free youth helmets will also be available while supplies last.

More 👉 https://www.brooks.ca/m/newsflash/home/detail/556

08/10/2026

Ready to take the next step in your employment journey? Join us for one of this week's workshops. We'd love to see you there!

Call our office to reserve your spot.

☎️ 587-816-2900

08/07/2026

🎉 Celebrate International Youth Day with us!

Join us for a FREE evening just for youth ages 14–17!

📅 August 12
🕖 7:00–10:00 PM
📍 Brooks Museum

Enjoy free food, music, glow sticks, fire pits, lawn games, a photo booth, and awesome prizes. Bring a water bottle, bring your friends, and come make some summer memories!

McMan Medicine Hat City of Brooks Brooks Public Library Big Brothers Big Sisters Brooks & Area Brooks & District Museum Grasslands MHCB Coalition 4 Connection