SANDRA M STANWAY
Brooks Bulletin
Candace Woods is the new face of CDC South.
Woods was hired by the county as the projects coordinator for the county’s CDC South revitalization project.
In late 2024 the county signed a contract with the province to operate CDC South in an attempt to return it to the status it had during its heyday, albeit as a business.
Todd Green, director of agricultural services at the county, said municipal officials have met with three organizations that are interested in utilizing the centre.
He said as of Thursday, a commitment has been made for about 40 acres of land, there is also interest in the greenhouse and multiple educational institutions have reached out.
“It’s truly amazing how many people are looking for access to properties like this. It’s just now we have to get down to the brass tacks of signing some access agreements,” said Green.
Reeve Arno Doerksen said he met with a representative of Sunterra and he received a call to meet with a representative from Red Crow Community College.
He said he’s heard from some people across the province who are pleased to see project progression.
“What I’ve heard from around the province in the areas that I hear from is that this might be a great next springboard of what can come at CDC South after a very rich and productive history.
“There could be a great future out there and I’m pretty confident of that and excited to see where it will go,” he said.
As part of running the operation there are costs that will be borne by the county but will be on a cost recovery basis through the cost of services.
On Thursday council agreed to increase the 2025 ag services budget for the purchase of a wide area mower and an industrial ride mower to replace the unreliable mowers that are on site and added to the county’s general equipment inventory.
Green said they are in “different states of repair.”
The county will host an open house at CDC South in the future.
