VISIT US AT: crowsnestpassherald.ca CONTACT US AT: passherald@shaw.ca 403.562.2248
Crowsnest Pass
Herald
Vol. 94 No. 1
January 10, 2024 $1.25
Serving our communities since 1930
2023 Year in Review ~ 93 years of news in the Pass
2 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Before we move forward into the New Year let’s take a final look back at the old one and the ups and downs that defined the Crowsnest Pass in 2023. All stories and photos are from John Kinnear and Nick Allen. January 17, 2023
A Salute to Minor Hockey Week and our Players This Minor Hockey Week, we look at the growth and change the Crowsnest Minor Hockey Association (CMHA) has seen over the past few seasons. The Crowsnest Pass Thunder U-11 home tournament on January 21 and 22 will mark the extent of Minor Hockey Week activities according to Kyla Cytko, President of the Crowsnest Pass Minor Hockey Association (CPMHA). “We don’t have special activities planned this week, aside from our usual practices and games,” said Cytko. According to Cytko, they have worked hard over the last few seasons to increase
the participants they have within the club, now icing 65 skaters with the help of reduced fees. “This season we offered $50 registration for all of our levels and normally they would pay anywhere from $200 to $300 to play,” explained Cytko. With the travel involved with playing hockey, a big focus for the CPMHA has been making sure that hockey is accessible for families without them having to give up other winter activities. “We’re trying to find a good balance of not having hockey take up every single weekend of your entire winter for your family, so we’re pretty proud of the growth that we’ve seen in the last few seasons. Cytko acknowledged how lucky the community is to have such a great facility and that the club is fortunate to have ideal ice time.
January 25, 2023
Local veteran receives Queen’s Platinum Medal A local veteran was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal on January 14. Wayne Shaw was the recipient of the medal after serving in the Canadian Air Force for 32 years. His other accomplishments include being a past executive member of the Alberta-NWT Command, helping design ‘Support Our Troop’ t-shirts to raise funds for Canadian Military in Afghanistan and he helps drive other seniors to doctor appointments. Shaw spent time on three different aircraft including the CC106 Yukon, Boeing 707’s and C 130 Hercules. During his career, he was posted to Trenton, Toronto and Sudbury in Ontario, Edmonton and Germany. During the interview at the Bellevue Legion on January 17 he also took some time to talk about the biggest problem facing the Legion, getting people to join. Shaw said most of the people who joined the Legion had someone in their family as member before joining. “Unfortunately, none of the veterans of Afghanistan are joining the Legion. Because they seem to think that it’s [for older people]. We lost a generation between the Second World War and Korean War and then, we haven’t had a war until Afghanistan,” he said. In his 32 years of service in the military, Shaw said he never had to fire his weapon outside of training. He said this is much different than the number of veterans from Afghanistan suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He pointed out that veterans don’t need to be a part of the legion to access funds. “We’re hurting for veterans. You know, anybody can come in off the street, they have opened up the Legion so any Canadian citizen can join,” added Shaw.
February 1, 2023
Cannabis shop expands into Coleman Atomic Cannabis has expanded from Lethbridge, opening a new location in the Crowsnest Pass on January 23. Owner of Atomic Cannabis Joseph Naidoo said he has always been a fan of the mountains, so the location paired well with his enjoyment of nature and cannabis. The highway location was also a selling point for Naidoo as he looked to expand his business. Naidoo said he first got into the industry around two years ago, with it now taking him “further down the path” using the drive from Lethbridge to unwind. He
Nicholas L.M. Allen photo
Wayne Shaw with his medal at the Bellevue Legion on January 17.
added there are now two local employees working at the store as well. “They both have really good social skills combined with pretty good cannabis knowledge,” said Naidoo. He said his focus is on learning as much as he can so he can “articulate in as few words as possible” while communicating with his staff. According to Naidoo they are great at receiving information with a good attitude and utilizing the information. After speaking about his employees, Naidoo also shared his thoughts on the cannabis industry and how it varies. “Obviously there is the recreational side, but [cannabis] also helps a whole lot of people and people are at least trying a natural alternative to what they’re doing,” he explained. Naidoo said he looks forward to being a part of the community.
Nicholas L. M. Allen photo
Atomic Cannabis employee Sandy Clarke and owner Joseph Naidoo at the new Coleman location on January 30.
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - 3 Frank Slide Template.qxp_Layout 1 2023-01-30 11:44 AM Page 1
February 8, 2023
Pass golf course receives high course ranking The Crowsnest Pass Golf Club was named number 51 in Canada’s Top 100 Public Golf Courses by Beyond the Contour Staff on February 1. Beyond the Contour had a panel of 17 individuals, a mix of industry professionals and daily golfers take part in the rankings. According to information from Statista there were roughly 1700 golf courses and country clubs in all of Canada as of December 2021, with 251 being in Alberta. The list also placed the Crowsnest Pass course at number 10 in Alberta. “What started out as a Les Furber design quickly became a Les Furber and Gary Browning child following a land swap with one of the local mines. The switch allowed the golf course to go up into the moun-
February 15, 2023
Avalanche causes injury at Castle Mountain On February 3, 2023 at roughly 3:40 PM, Castle Mountain Resort (CMR) Mountain Safety received a call from 911 dispatch reporting an individual in distress. 911 Dispatch was able to relay to CMR Mountain Safety staff the coordinates of the individual. CMR Mountain Safety staff determined that the location of the person was outside of CMR’s ski area boundary and not safely accessible by CMR staff. RCMP were then contacted, and Southwest Alberta Regional Search and Rescue (SARSAR) was tasked to assist. At 5:15 PM, two SARSAR members, who are also members of CMR’s Mountain Safety team, started out in the hopes of accessing the individual via the Syncline Valley. By 8:15 PM, rescuers contacted the injured individual and found that, while he was in stable condition, he had sustained injuries that made it not feasible to downclimb to safety. The
tainside more and leave the highway holes in history. Now, the golf course is better, with more interesting playing corridors and interest around the greens,” said the article by Beyond the Contour staff. It also praised the eighteenth hole by saying it “does everything but avoid the cliché of the uphill finish” along with praising the architecture and scenery of the course. Warren Gietz, General Manager of the Crowsnest Pass Golf Club, said it felt great for the course to be recognized. “It feels like a reward for all the work everyone has put into the project over the last few years and we’re thrilled with the accolade,” said Gietz. He said he likes how the course naturally sits in with the terrain and maximizes the beauty of the surroundings. To read the full list of golf courses on the rankings go to beyondthecontour.com and for more information on the Crowsnest Pass Golf Club go to crowsnestpassgolf.com. rescue party then decided to stay in place for the night. Their assessment of the patient confirmed that he had likely been involved in a size two avalanche outside the ski area boundary. It is believed that he was carried approximately 250 meters over rocks and through trees, where his fall was eventually arrested by small trees. At 11:30 PM a second team of two rescuers made their way to the rescue party and the injured individual, with supplies to make the overnight more comfortable including food, water, extra clothing, and sleeping bags. They contacted the party at approximately 1:05 AM, on February 4 and returned to the staging area shortly thereafter. By 7 AM, Kananaskis Country Public Safety began a flight to the rescue site with the intention of extracting the individuals by helicopter. By 9:35 AM the injured individual was slung out by helicopter and handed over to EMS. The K-Country team returned to the site and picked up the two rescuers. By 10 AM, all rescuers had returned to the CMR Mountain Safety Office to stand down.
DID YOU KNOW Wine is sold in tinted bottles because it spoils when exposed to light.
HWY #3, Frank • 562-8043
Blairmore Lions Trip of the Month Winners #1 - Ryan and Linda Markowski of St. Albert 7 night trip for two to Riviera Nayarit Mexico valued at $2,900.00 #2 - Anne Lapointe of Coleman $200.00 IGA gift card #3 - Galen Paton of Hillcrest a $120.00 Vito’s gift certificate
Pass Herald is Open Monday to Thursday from 1:00 - 4:00 pm
February 22, 2023
Improv Club started in the Crowsnest Pass Terra Hazelton, known for her role as Trish in Fubar II, is starting the Crowsnest Improv Club with club meetings every Tuesday from 7 to 9 PM at Side Street Stylz on Main Street in Blairmore. Hazelton said that even though it might hurt her career, she always wanted to move out of the city and into the mountains, just closer to retirement. “I always loved Crowsnest Pass because we came through here all the time. It’s one of my favourite places on the planet and I’ve travelled quite a bit. I thought I would wait till retirement age to leave the city, but I hit 40 and things were moving in a different direction,” said Hazelton. With an extensive career in entertainment, she hopes people appreciate being taught by someone with professional experience. Her work in music and television have earned her multiple awards and accolades. ‘Improv is so humbling, it puts everybody on the same playing field,” said Hazelton. After 20 years in Toronto, Terra has relocated to Southern Alberta and is hoping to grow the Crowsnest Improv Group to a point where they can have a group compete against other improv teams around the province. “I want to improv club to be around for a long time. I want it to be accessible. I want it to be cheap. I want it to be fun. I want to give people performance opportunities eventually, but more than anything I love to explore [improv]. For me it’s a huge gift to do my passion and share my knowledge,” said Hazelton. For more information, you can find her on Facebook and on Instagram at giver_trish, terradawnhazelton, and cnp_improv_club.
Get your copy of the Pass Herald either hard copy or online! Visit ...
passherald.ca
24012ka1
4 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - Wednesday, January 10, 2024
March 1, 2023
Art Gallery hosts successful Chili Bowl Festival The Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery was home to a couple of events, the Frying Pan Toss and the Chili Bowl Festival on February 25. The Frying Pan Toss started at 10 a.m. and involved throwing, you guessed it, frying pans. The one closest to the peg would win a prize with donations going to the food bank. There was a peg for youth and adults to throw at, but just inside the building was a wonderful chance to warm up with some food.
Starting at 11 a.m. was the Chili Bowl Festival. The festival featured an incredibly large supply of bowls provided by the Pass Pottery Club for the event. When the doors opened, the line extended well outside the gallery, with many residents excited to pick a bowl and eat some homemade chili. Seating was set up throughout the gallery for attendees to eat their bowl of chili. Refreshments were also provided with coffee and water being available. After finishing your food, they provided newspaper for wrapping the new bowl for safe transportation. Signs were placed around the gallery notifying anyone getting the chili that it was not prepared in a professional environment. For more information about the Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery, visit crowsnestpasspublicartgallery.com.
March 8, 2023
Get ready for the sixth annual Pole and Spur The Crowsnest Pass will be host to the sixth annual skijoring, where horse, rider, and skier teams will race against the clock through an obstacle course with gates, rings, and jumps to claim glory as the fastest team on March 11 at the Sartoris Staging Area. The Pole and Spur, the name for the Crowsnest skijoring, will start at 11 a.m. after a safety meeting with event organizer Joe Trotz. Trotz has been helping put on The Pole and Spur since it started. The first few events were held in February, before they moved the event to March, where it is a bit warmer. Trotz mentioned a competition circuit for the sport in the States, saying they borrowed several rules from their handbook, while adding some rules of their own. “We have our own format that we follow. We follow the rulebook, but we throw a few of our own things in there,” said Trotz. They also have a novice division to compete in with just the one grouping. With the speed of both the horses and skiers during the event, safety is a concern as there is “always something that can go wrong” during the races. “Then we have the cowboy curling, which is our own deal, where the horses pull people on tubes and we have a big ring, just like curling. Whoever gets the closest to the circle wins,” added Trotz. He extended his thanks to the municipality, workers, sponsors and the snowmobile club for use of their groomer to help build the track.
Nick Allen photo
A team of a skier and rider compete at the sixth annual Pole and Spur on March 11 at the Sartoris Staging Area.
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - 5
NOTICE OF BORROWING BYLAW TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass has given first reading to Borrowing Bylaw 1171, 2023 on December 12, 2023. This by-law authorizes the Council of the Municipality to incur indebtedness by the issuance of debenture(s) in the amount up to $2,000,000 for the purpose of upgrading Bellevue Main Street project.
NOTICE OF BORROWING BYLAW
NOTICE OF TRANSITION
incur indebtedness by the issuance of debenture(s) in the amount up to $2,500,000 for the purpose of upgrading Bellevue High Flow Pump and Main project.
During this transition, we aim to ensure a seamless process for all ongoing projects. New permit applications will be processed on a case-by-case basis, with a focus on assessing urgency. If your project allows, please consider delaying submissions until the new year. For inquiries or assistance, contact the Municipal Office at 403-562-8833. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
The Municipality shall repay the indebtedness according to the repayment structure in effect, namely semi-annual payments of combined principal and interest instalments not to exceed twenty (20) years calculated at a rate not exceeding the interest rate fixed by the Province of Alberta or another authorized financial institution on the date of the borrowing, and not to exceed Eight (8) percent.
The Municipality shall repay the indebtedness according to the repayment structure in effect, namely semi-annual payments of combined principal and interest instalments NOW THEREFORE NOTICE is hereby given by the Council not to exceed twenty (20) years calculated at a rate not of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass that, unless a exceeding the interest rate fixed by the Province of Alberta petition of the owners for a vote on Bylaw 1172, 2023 is or another authorized financial institution on the date of the demanded, as provided for by the terms of Section 231 of borrowing, and not to exceed Eight (8) percent. the Municipal Government Act, the said Council may pass NOW THEREFORE NOTICE is hereby given by the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass that, unless a petition of the owners for a vote on Bylaw 1171, 2023 is demanded, as provided for by the terms of Section 231 of the Municipal Government Act, the said Council may pass the said borrowing bylaw.
the said borrowing bylaw. The deadline for a petition to be received by the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer is February 1, 2024. Second and third readings of this bylaw will be presented to Council at the February 6, 2024, Council meeting.
For information on the process to file a petition and to The deadline for a petition to be received by the Office of view the proposed bylaw, visit https://www.crowsnestpass. the Chief Administrative Officer is February 1, 2024. Second com/municipal-government/council/notice-of-borrowingand third readings of this bylaw will be presented to Council bylaw at the February 6, 2024, Council meeting. For information on the process to file a petition and to view the proposed bylaw, visit https://www.crowsnestpass.com/ municipal-government/council/notice-of-borrowing-bylaw
NOTICE OF BORROWING BYLAW TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass has given first reading to Borrowing Bylaw 1172, 2023 on December 12, 2023. This by-law authorizes the Council of the Municipality to
NOTICE OF TRANSITION NEW SAFETY CODES DISCIPLINES AGENCY
FOOD HAMPERS THANK YOU The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass and the Crowsnest Pass Food Bank would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to this year’s Christmas Food Hamper project. We appreciate all those in our community who donated, as well as those who assembled and delivered hampers. This would not be possible without you. We wish you all the very best in the New Year!
2024 ANIMAL LICENSES 2024 Animal licenses are now available for purchase at the Municipal office. Choose from an annual, a three-year, or a lifetime license. To avoid receiving $100 a penalty for unlicensed animals, please ensure you have purchased your 2023 license by February 1. Fees: Dog Altered One Year $25 - Three Year $60 - Lifetime $100 Dog Unaltered One Year $50 - Three Year $120 - Lifetime $200 Cat Lifetime $25
The Municipality is excited to share news about an upcoming transition within the Planning & Development Department. As of January 1, 2024, we will be implementing a transition to a new agency for the Building, Plumbing, Gas, and Private Sewage disciplines from Park Enterprises to The Inspections Group Inc. Please note that Electrical services will continue To view the complete Animal Control Bylaw, please visit to be managed by the Municipality internally, without https://www.crowsnestpass.com/municipal-government/ council/bylaws. disruption.
8502 - 19 Avenue, Coleman Box 600, Crowsnest Pass, AB, T0K 0E0 ph: 403-562-8833 e: reception@crowsnestpass.com www.crowsnestpass.com After Hours Public Works Emergencies: 403-562-2021
6 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - Wednesday, January 10, 2024 March 15, 2023
Local group ‘come together’ for musical DG Productions presents Let it Be! a Musical, A celebration of the 60s through the Beatle’s Music on March 17, 18, 24 and 25. The musical will feature both a show and dinner at the Crowsnest Pass Golf Club. Debbie Goldstein, the director and producer said she had an epiphany one night about how “everybody loves The Beatles” and decided on a Beatles musical. After the call for auditions, she ended up with a total of eight cast members. They include a cattle rancher, choir members from Fernie and a new mother. The
March 22, 2023
Training for suicide intervention coming to the Crowsnest Pass Organizers for Darcy’s Nature Walk (DNW) for Mental Wellness and the Municipality of the Crowsnest Pass are working together to bring the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) workshop to the area on April 15 and 16. The two-day workshop around suicide intervention skills “needs more people” to participate. They feel this workshop would be of great value to you or someone you know. By the time Canadians reach 40 years of age, one in two have, or have had, a mental illness. Because of this, Randi Rinaldi thinks there is a lot of room for im-
musical will feature music exclusively from The Beatles and cover the themes of war and “hippy” culture. “Towards the end, it’s more of a comment that things haven’t really changed. We still have a war. We’ve got the Russian-Ukrainian war, and there will be a video of that in there and how it’s still killing people... There are still soldiers in the world fighting somewhere,” said Goldstein. On a lighter note, she added that everyone who attends is welcome to sing along with the music while it is being performed. One of the songs will even feature one of the actresses preforming one of the songs in sign language. “It’s just a beautiful, very simple setting, but it’s lovely how they’re doing it,” said Goldstein.
proved outcomes for people experiencing poor mental health. She started by giving some back story to the group and what they aim to do. “I am one of the organizers for Darcy’s Nature Walk for Mental Wellness and that’s an event that’s been going on for about 15 years annually. At the event we raise funds that go back into the community to help educate people about mental health,” explained Rinaldi. The course is something they have offered twice before as part of the DNW event, something that stems from her own personal losses involving suicide. “We lost my mom to suicide in 2007 and then later we lost my brother to suicide in 2013. So this course is near and dear to my heart,” added Rinaldi. She said they did not have the confidence to ask her mother or brother about their struggles and she is hoping to help make people more aware of the risk signs surrounding suicide.
March 29, 2023
Crowsnest Pass Dance Festival Society Gala The MDM centre was packed on Saturday March 25 for the Crowsnest Pass Dance Festival Society’s (CPDFS) Gala. The society works to raise funds which support the dancers. The event helped prepare the dancers for upcoming performances at competitions, allowing them to work out any issues with the performance ahead of time. This includes costume changes, choreography and set pieces. Before the show got started, there was a “spin the bottle” game at the entrance. For $5 you could potentially win a bottle of wine that was donated for the event. Along one whole side of the centre were tables full of prizes that attendees could win, as well as an online auction. The night featured three acts of performances from various groups. The range of dances included musical theatre, ballet, tap, jazz and more. Throughout the evening, performances swapped between the main stage and the entrance to the space near the bar. Set pieces ranged from simple additions such as a pool stick and umbrella to a massive parachute and fake phones. Catering for the event was provided by Country Encounters Accommodation served in a buffet style. The CPDFS consists of parents supporting their children who are pursuing dance
April 5, 2023
Elkford ATV Club proposes interprovincial trails The Elkford ATV Club spoke with the Crowsnest Pass Municipal Council on March 28 about promoting “ethically responsible” tourism and developing an interconnected trail system linking municipalities. Tom Kramer, vice president of the Elkford ATV club, said they started work on the trail system to link towns about a year and a half ago. It is called the Coleman to Canal Flats Intercommunity Ethically Responsible ORV (Off-road Recreational Vehicle) Tourism. The proposal includes creating access from the trail system into municipalities with access through designated routes in each community. “Access will be granted by the RCMP in British Columbia and those access permits allow ORVs such as side-by-side and ATVs to drive on roads and highways within the municipalities to access amenities such as fuel, car washes, repair shops, restaurants and more,” said Kramer. He finished the presentation saying, “I think it would be good for these communities, these small communities here in Alberta, to connect with us and I’m hoping that you will support our project.”.
Vern Harrison photo
Austin Harrison and Brady Rast perform Men in Tights, a musical number from the movie of the same name, at the “Evening with the Stars” Gala on March 25.
with the Turning Pointe Dance Studio. All parents of dancers automatically become members of the society.
Start of regular news coverages will begin January 17 Lisa Sygutek Owner/Publisher Nick Allen Reporter/Photography Tina Pedersen Advertising John Kinnear Community Reporter Avner Perl Feature Writer Published every Wednesday Subscription Rates (includes GST): Single Copy: $1.25 Annual Subscriptions:
$45/year - within a 50 km radius $40/year - seniors $65/year - outside a 50 km radius $75/year - international
Copyright Notice News Media Canada Médias d’Info Canada
The entire contents of the Crowsnest Pass Herald are protected by the Law of Copyright. No portion thereof is to be reproduced without the specific permission of the Publisher.
visit us at passherald.ca
12925 20th Avenue Blairmore, Alberta, Canada Office Hours
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Monday to Thursday
passherald.ca Box 960 Blairmore, Alberta T0K 0E0 Canada 403.562.2248 General
passherald@shaw.ca
Story Ideas
passheraldReporter@gmail.com
Advertising
passheraldAds@gmail.com
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - 7 April 12, 2023
JOHNPUNDYK.COM
Local woman diagnosed with rare tumour A local woman was diagnosed with an “extremely rare and aggressive tumour” known as Chondroblastoma. Alannah Davies, age 33, was recently diagnosed with a tumour which takes up most of her sacrum, a shield-shaped bone located at the base of the lumbar vertebrae and connected to the pelvis. The growth is almost six inches by six inches in size. Davies found out when she went to her general practitioner for a regular internal exam last fall in Edmonton and they could not do the exam properly because of the tumour. After seeking a second opinion at the Women’s Health Clinic the tumour was finally identified by the cancer clinic in Edmonton with an MRI. “They called me and said it’s not gynecological, it’s actually on your spine and we’re pretty shocked that you’re able to walk at this point,” explained Davies. If the surgery were to be performed in Canada, 90 per cent of her sacral bone would be removed. “The surgery in Canada will leave me without any pelvic nerve function, meaning I will need prosthetics to use the washroom for the remainder of my life. There will also be other disabilities regarding reproductive function,” said Davies. The reason for this is because they would need to remove most of her sacrum. In Canada, they are unable to help the nerves grow back and there is currently minimal research on this type of tumour which was found in an advanced state. “I don’t want this to happen to anyone else... I know this is a big ask, but what I am learning is that it takes a village and I promise to spend the rest of my life fighting for the people in my community the way they have been fighting for me,” said Davies. Another way people can help is by following her TikTok. If she can get 1000 followers on the social media platform, Davies will be able to link her fundraising campaign in the biography on her account. Davies added that her social media platforms are public and have videos explaining the in-depth details and are as follows: Tik Tok: alannahjoy3, Instagram: elspetha, Go Fund Me: https://gofund.me/4b34a546, Email: adavies0321@gmail.com. She said readers are welcome to reach out at any time with any questions.
Bellevue Legion #19 AGM & Election of Officers January 14th at 1pm All members are encouraged to attend
In Appreciation
The family of Isabel Russell would like to express our gratitude for the tremendous love and support we have received since the unexpected passing of our wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt on December 9, 2023. As is typical of the Crowsnest Pass, the community stood behind us all in countless ways, including honouring her at her Memorial Service and the following reception, and making donations in her name to the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Foundation Thank you all very much.
403-563-0771 Royal LePage South Country Real Estate Services Ltd. COMMERCIAL One of the best Blairmore commercial locations, including 3 residential apartments in the core of the Crowsnest Pass. Mixed-use commercial residential building is approximately 8,550 sq. ft. on 3 levels and includes a walk out basement with a two-bay garage, opening to the back lane. Formerly used for retail on the main level and the basement. Located on one of the busiest commercial blocks in Blairmore. Three semi-furnished apartments pro- and great access. $449,000 vide strong, steady income. Newer roof CALL JOHN MLS
NEW HOME COLEMAN
jpundyk@shaw.ca NEW HOME COLEMAN Beautiful new home in Coleman. 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Open floor plan. High-quality construction with impeccable attention to detail. Modern kitchen with quartz counters. Luxury vinyl plank flooring. Home will be finished from top to bottom. Laundry hook-ups upstairs, as well as downstairs. Each floor with own heating/cooling controls. Fantastic views. $549,000 includes GST
BELLEVUE COMMERCIAL
Brand new luxury home in Coleman. 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Open floor plan. Impeccable craftmanship and attention to detail. Modern kitchen with quartz counters. Luxury vinyl plank flooring. Laundry hook-ups upstairs and down. Large family room with a wet bar counter. Stunning rocky mountain views. $549,000 GST included CALL JOHN MLS Very
COMMERCIAL Discover the charm of this historic property located in downtown Coleman. Exceptional rock and brick craftsmanship, well preserved with impeccable straight lines. Property showcases the rich history of the area. Offers a main floor adorned with high ceilings, towering windows that flood the space with natural light, and captivating wood floors. Front, side, and back access. Opportunity to be a part of Coleman’s legacy. Upper floor, has own access with residential use. Two land titles. $450,000 CALL JOHN MLS Back lane access.
BLAIRMORE
more location. Full basement with partial development. A wood burning stove downstairs and a wood burning fireplace on the main level. Newer high efficiency furnace and a heated garage/workshop. Enjoy proximity to all services, the ski hill, and back country trails. Beautiful Lynx Creek is close by. Crowsnest Pass is an affordable mountain community in the Canadian Rockies. Great 3-bedroom, 2-and-a-half- $395,000 bathroom home in a fantastic Blair- CALL JOHN MLS
CALL JOHN MLS
affordable,
modern
building on main street Bellevue. The building has offices, a common area, washrooms and a large shop with a 10 ft door. Suitable for mixed commercial/residential use with appropriate approvals. Huge parking lot. Possibility for further development. $459,000 commercial CALL JOHN MLS
ASPEN CREEK ACREAGE 3 beautiful acres above Coleman with incredible mountain views. This acreage is close to all Crowsnest Pass amenities and has town water and power. Crowsnest Pass offers tremendous value for land in our renowned Canadian Rockies. Tremendous ing, biking, skiing, quadding and miles access to Four-Season of breathtaking backcountry trails. adventure including hik- $218,000 CALL JOHN MLS
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL
tion along busy Highway 3. East and West bound traffic access. Currently a successful local fly-fishing shop, known to fly fishermen throughout Canada. Zoned C1 which allows for many different uses. High traffic volume in front of the property.
SOLD
IRONSTONE 45
BELLEVUE LOT
One of the last 4 units to be built at Ironstone Lookout. Bungalow style semidetached home with very large frontage. #45 Ironstone Drive is an end unit. Main level open floor plan with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Main floor laundry. Bright, large windows with beautiful mountain views. The lower level has a large me- Ironstone Lookout provides high dia room, two bedrooms and a quality craftmanship in a beaubathroom. Attached double car tiful mountain home. $525,000 garage with a spacious driveway. CALL JOHN MLS
IRONSTONE 47
$435,000 Fantastic opportunity for commercial loca- CALL JOHN MLS
frontage. Main level open floor plan with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Main floor laundry. Very bright with large windows with beautiful mountain views. The lower level has a large media room, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Attached double car garage with a spacious driveway. Ironstone Lookout provides high quality One of 4 final units to be built at craftmanship in a beautiful Ironstone Lookout. Bungalow style mountain home. $499,900 semidetached home with very large CALL JOHN MLS
Commercial land with east and west access on busy Hwy 3 corridor. Located at first entrance to the Crowsnest Pass with access to municipal water and sewer. This property can be acquired with the bordering property, Crowsnest Angler. Tremendous commercial $190,000 and opportunity. CALL JOHN MLS
BELLEVUE
Super opportunity to acquire an outstanding family home on a large lot at a very good price. This 3-bedroom side-split home has
very large spacious rooms. There is back lane access to a great backyard with lots of parking for RV and other vehicles. Very large lot with tons of room for a garden in a sunny location. Crowsnest Pass offers tremendous value in the Canadian Rockies. Our community is vibrant and has great access to outdoor mountain activities. Cap this with great medical facilities and all other services. Close to Fernie, Castle Mountain, Calgary and Lethbridge. $400,000 CALL JOHN MLS
Top 1% of more than 19,000 Royal LePage realtors coast to coast.
8 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - Wednesday, January 10, 2024
April 19, 2023
Badging for the KRA Pro Rodeo For the annual Kananaskis Rodeo Association’s KRA Badge Ride, the riders were out on Friday, April 14 in downtown Blairmore. The event started at noon at the east end of Blairmore. Residents were able to purchase a KRA Sheriff’s Badge for $2 for a chance to win prizes donated by local businesses. KRA president Joe Trotz explained the purpose of the Badge Ride which has been going for over 20 years. “The Badge Ride is just something to kind of bring awareness to the people in town, with the rodeo being on within a couple of weeks and that’s kind of a little bit of a fundraiser,” said Trotz. He said getting volunteers for the event was easy, with some of them having the
time off school to participate. There were three riders going down the street with a side-by-side following to clean up any mess left by the horses. “The horses don’t care where they go,” joked Trotz. Bringing up the rear was a truck with their hazards on to help warn approaching drivers. Rounding out the team of volunteers were the people on foot going from store to store with the badges for sale. Proceeds from the badges go towards running the KRA and helping with the upcoming rodeo on April 28 to 30. “It’s a full slate. It’s great family entertainment,” said Trotz. It should be a return to normal after they missed the last couple of years because of COVID-19. This event marks the 39th year of putting on the rodeo, with the association starting in 1983, according to Trotz. Visit kraprorodeo.com for more information or to get tickets for the upcoming rodeo at the Crowsnest Pass Sports Complex from April 28 to 30.
April 26, 2023
The Crowsnest Pass “has talent” Crowsnest Has Talent took over the Bellevue Legion with amateur performers on April 22. The first performance of the night was a comedy act and then dancers, singers and musicians of varying ages. “It’s really a very entertaining event,” said Wendy Harrington, the organizer of Crowsnest Has Talent. Harrington first started the talent show in 2017 after moving to the Pass in 2015. For 2020, they had sold more than half the tickets before the pandemic hit and they had to return the money after it was cancelled. Now they are back and running the event after a few years and she said they are excited for people to celebrate and be together. She is not only an organizer but a performer as well. “I have two ladies dancing with me as a troupe and I do multicultural dancing,” said Harrington. Harrington said that hosting events like this are even more important after the closure of the dance hall at Crowsnest Lake, adding that people have “lost the art of dancing.” She said one of the performers composes their own music as well as performing, though Harrington stresses they are not professionals. “[These are] people that are not professionals. I’m not and I’ve been dancing for many, many years, but I’ve never gone to be judged as a professional dancer. But I guess 20 years of practice does help,” added Harrington.
Nicholas L.M. Allen photo
Nels Groves playing at Bellevue Legion’s Crowsnest Has Talent held on April 22, 2023.
The event started at 6:30 and featured an electric fiddle, piano, bass and guitar performances, among others. Proceeds from the event were donated to the Bellecrest Seniors.
24012dg0
John Kinnear photo
John Kinnear photos
Wednesday, January 10, 2023 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - 9
May 3, 2023
Funding for PEAKS Campus On April 27, 2023, the Livingstone Range School Division announced that Alberta Education has granted collegiate school status to PEAKS Campus, for specialized programming in environmental science. The status approval comes with a grant of $5.77 million. “PEAKS Collegiate Campus is set to become a world-class education destination for high school students preparing for careers in environmental science,” said Chad Kuzyk, Associate Superintendent of Curriculum & Innovation, and the lead on the collegiate application, “We will offer hands-on and virtual programming for Grade 7-12 students to explore interests and pursue high school [and] post-secondary dual credit pathways.” According to the school division, the environmental sciences specialization at PEAKS Collegiate Campus will leverage innovative partnerships between Livingstone Range School Division, Lethbridge College and industry partners. Programming will include high school and college credit courses, practicum-style learning experiences with industry professionals, and career connections to help students
May 10, 2023
Mobile men’s health clinic coming to the Pass The MAN VAN will be making an appearance in Blairmore in the fight against prostate cancer on May 15 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Elks Hall. Canada’s first and only mobile men’s health clinic, the MAN VAN, offers free PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) blood testing for men aged 40 to 80 throughout rural southern Alberta and Calgary. According to Prostate Cancer Centre, one in nine men in Canada will be affected by prostate cancer and, when detected early, is very treatable. A PSA blood test from your family doctor or a quick trip to the MAN VAN can aid in early detection. Ken Rabb, the Senior Community Partnerships Advisor for the Prostate Cancer Centre, explained how there is a lack of awareness around the importance of early detection. “A simple blood test, a PSA blood test that takes half a teaspoon of blood out of your arm, can help with the early detection of prostate cancer,” said Rabb, “People
have a competitive advantage in the workplace. “This accreditation as a collegiate school and the accompanying funding is an acknowledgment of the incredible place-based opportunities we already offer students,” said Lacey Poytress, Board of Trustees Chair, “It also speaks to the unlimited potential awaiting students in the environmental sciences field right here in southern Alberta.” Superintendent Darryl Seguin sees PEAKS Collegiate Campus aligning with LRSD’s purpose. “PEAKS Collegiate Campus embodies our Division Mission to inspire excellence through meaningful relationships, innovation, and collaboration,” said Seguin. He said it will be a key part of their ongoing efforts to offer a broad range of programs for students and the desire to meet the school division’s ‘Every student, every day’ aspiration. “We are so grateful for the support of industry partners and Lethbridge College on this successful application,” added Kuzyk, “These collaborative relationships create these amazing innovative opportunities for students.” Watch for more information and updates on www.lrsd.ca don’t understand everything there is to know about cancer, but it’s important that people know it’s the leading cause of cancer in men... It’s really treatable when it’s caught early.” This is a valuable opportunity to educate men and their families with the PSA blood test, which identifies the levels of a protein released from the prostate explained Rabb. If anyone is unable to make it on the day the unit is in Blairmore, they still have options. “If men can’t make it to the MAN VAN when we’re in Blairmore, they can always ask their doctor and make sure when they’re in there for their annual checkup say, ‘I want to make sure I get a PSA blood test when I go for my blood work’,” said Rabb. Rabb said it can be difficult for men to go to the doctor unless something is “broken or bleeding” but with prostate cancer, there is no sign anything is wrong until too late. There is no appointment necessary to visit the MAN VAN. Visit prostatecancercentre.ca/manvan for more information on the mobile men’s health clinic.
May 17, 2023
Sparwood Museum “tracks” in new exhibit The Sparwood Museum celebrated their grand re-opening on May 7, with the inclusion of a brand-new exhibit. After five months of being closed, the ribbon cutting ceremony took place at 11 a.m. on May 7 to display the new dinosaur exhibit designed by Dinosaur Valley Studios from Alberta, featuring distinctive tracks from two separate dinosaur species. Approximately 150 million years ago, acrocanthosaurus, a predator on its hind legs known as a therapod, pursued a group of long-necked diplodocus, a sauropod, along the shores of an ancient lake. These two dinosaurs left footprints behind, which were discovered many years ago at Teck Coal’s Line Creek Mine between Sparwood and Elkford. It is one of only a few times in Canada where two different species, a carnivore and herbivore, were found in a set of tracks. The Manager of Sparwood Museum, Kim Pryhitko, has been with the museum for a year and a half after starting in September of 2021. She said the museum was originally closed to facilitate the installation of the new dinosaur exhibit. The exhibit takes up two rooms and features the prehistoric tracks found at Line Creek. “We’ve got casts of the prints and then skeletons in a diorama of the two different species of dinosaurs that were found,” said Pryhitko. There were several other changes made to the museum while the new dinosaur displays went up, including the repainting of the inside of the museum and changes to many of the existing exhibits already in the space. The museum is home to pictures and artifacts spanning over 115 years of the
Sparwood Museum photo
Skeleton on display of the long-necked dinosaur (diplodocus) they found tracks of around a decade ago. Evidence shows the dinosaur was being pursued by a carnivore, acrocanthosaurus.
region’s mining and settlement history. The museum displays highlight the story of the early mines and communities of Corbin, Michel, Middletown, Natal and the story of Sparwood and mining in the area today. Pryhitko said getting the museum open again was a “labour of love” with the reception of the grand re-opening being a “phenomenal” experience. More information can be found at sparwoodmuseum.ca or by visiting the Sparwood Museum Facebook page.
Most Pass Herald subscriptions are DUE as of January 1, 2024
You can pay for both your digital and hard copy subscription on our website: passherald@shaw.ca
Digital subscriptions are paid through credit card, hard copy through e-transfer.
You can also come into the office to pay, or send a cheque.
Check the label on your mailing address to see when your subscription is due.
10 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - Wednesday, January 10. 2024
May 24, 2023
Outdoor recreation for people with disabilities A federally registered charity based in Pincher Creek believes outdoor adventures should be for everyone, with the start of their outdoor programs for people with disabilities starting on May 13. The benefits of outdoor recreation to physical and mental health and well-being are well documented and people with disabilities often face unique barriers in accessing outdoor recreation, especially in rural communities. AdaptABLE Outdoors, founded in 2019 by Steve and Sara Holly, uses adaptive equipment, teamwork and creativity to allow people of all abilities to experience outdoor recreation. The charity tries to keep their programs affordable for clients so that cost is not another barrier to participation. In order to deliver these experiences, AdaptABLE Outdoors relies on volunteer support, grants and private donations for equipment and operational needs. According to their website, Steve and Sara Holly had experience volunteering
for other adaptive sports organizations prior to founding AdaptABLE Outdoors. While volunteering for a local winter adaptive sports program, Steve and Sara noticed a real lack of opportunities for accessible outdoor recreation in the area, especially during the summer. Steve then set about trying to borrow a TrailRider so they could take one of the adaptive skiers out for a hike in the summer. “It was the impact that I saw while volunteering for other organizations doing this and it was one person who, one day, after I was helping out with some adaptive skiing, this client turned to me and thanked me so much for the help that day and I very foolishly and nonchalantly said ‘Oh it was nothing’ and that client grabbed me and said ‘no it was everything” and that really highlighted to me that the impact of these programs was huge,” said Steve Holly. Seeing the impact that hike had and hearing of a much greater need in the community for summer programming, Steve and Sara created Adaptable Outdoors to try and meet that need. To book an adventure or learn more, you can visit their website at adaptableoutdoors.ca with contact info available for any businesses looking to help support their programs.
May 31, 2023
There is a new restaurant in the Crowsnest Pass The Crowsnest Pass is home to a new restaurant in an iconic location, The Cosmopolitan Hotel, or as it’s better known, the Cos. With new owners, they have also taken to opening the Citadella Restaurant where the Cozy Corner Café used to be. Taking over the position of head chef and managing the restaurant is BJ Currie, who has been in the Pass for several years. He has worked with the new general manager of the Cos before when she made him an offer he couldn’t refuse. “I’ve got a lot of people that used to come through [Country] Encounters that miss me, so it’ll be nice to have my name out there,” said Currie. He said it has started out slower than he expected but business has started to pick up a bit more each day. There are sandwiches and burgers for the lunch menu and then the dinner menu is a little bit more complicated, Currie explained. “We have a bunch of steak and other beef options, and a couple of fancier options including salmon and chicken. It’s all basically Western-style food,” said Currie. The Citadella Restaurant is located inside the Cosmopolitan Hotel at 3001 20 Avenue, Blairmore. The hours for the Citadella Restaurant are 12 to 10 p.m. from Monday to Saturday. On Sunday, the hours are 12 to 9 p.m.Nicholas L.M. Allen photo
Nicholas L.M. Allen
Citadella Restaurant’s new head chef BJ Currie poses in front of the counter with a collection of entrées the restaurant serves for dinner.
June 7, 2023
A new food truck has made Bellevue its home Cadillac Kitchen, a new food truck in the Crowsnest Pass, is set up at the Bellevue Campground. The food truck opened near the end of May and features the cooking talents of Mike Boyd. Boyd said he has four years baking techniques and two years at Stratford’s Chef School. He also added he was on the Top 100 Places to Eat in Canada for two years in a row. Now he will be home for the first summer in eight years. “I’m living the dream man; this is my passion. Feeding local people real food,” said Boyd. Boyd went on to say the menu is a real representation of himself. The menu includes some classics such as Caesar salad and Caeser wraps, although there are some more unique items available. One of which is Tibb’s Fries, which he explained is a “little Newfie tradition” for fries. “We always run a poutine, I mean, we are a food truck,” added Boyd on May 31, “We [even have] mac and cheese egg rolls today.” He also said they use nothing but real chicken, not the “pump stuff” you can get. They also fry up walleye on Fridays directly from Manitoba out of Lake Winnipeg. Boyd said there are plans to get a smoker and begin to include brisket options into the menu such as brisket poutine. More information can be found on the Cadil-
June 14, 2023
Opposition to proposed Rogers tower There has been various opposition to the proposed cell tower being built by Rogers Communications, including landowners and the municipal council. On June 6, the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass voted in favour of writing a letter of non-concurrence for Rogers proposed tower location as they were unhappy with the consultation process. “They don’t have our best interests in mind,” said Mayor Blair Painter. Terry Kenney, owner of Crowsnest River RV Park, also voiced concerns about the consultation process after sharing how the tower’s height and width are going to block the view of all his guests at the RV park. “Rogers was going to leave it in the same place because I was the only person
Nicholas L.M. Allen
Christy DeWade shows off the food at the Cadillac Kitchen in Bellevue, wearing a shirt saying ‘Bellevue Represent’ on them on May 31.
lac Kitchens Facebook page, facebook.com/ChefMikeBoyd.
that objected to it. Very unfortunate, very disappointing,” said Kenney. Councillor Vicki Kubik shared how she felt nervous going against a major business like Rogers but felt it is council’s duty to the residents to protect their interests. “I have a problem with the fact that the consultative process sounds to me like it was just something they do on paper, they don’t really take [the concerns] into consideration and that rubbed me the wrong way,” said Kubik. Council eventually decided to write a letter of non-concurrence to voice concerns over how the consultation process was held. Kenney hopes they move the tower, but recognized it is unlikely to happen. Cypress Land Services, the company running the consultation process for Rogers Communications, responded only after multiple attempts to contact and passed on the request for an interview to Rogers. Rogers failed to respond before press time.
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - 11
June 21, 2023
New Fish and Wildlife officer in the Pass The Crowsnest Pass has a newly appointed Fish and Wildlife Officer in the district. Catlin Gerard, the new Alberta Fish and Wildlife Officer, spoke about taking over from John Clarke and the legacy left behind by the previous officers who held his position and what makes him a good fit for the area. He recognized there is a lot of history with the Fish and Wildlife presence in the Pass and credited Kirk Olchowy and Clarke for the work they have done as district officer over the years. “When they got that dog program going... that’s huge for community relations and I think you just can’t work here without that. I would definitely say the predecessors I had made it easier to come in and have established community-type policing,” said Gerard. In 2017, he got a full-time position with Fish and Wildlife. Gerard started his career in Slave Lake where he got the opportunity to work with plenty of fisherman, but it wasn’t the career path he wanted to stick on. He said he has a passion for wildlife, especially doing predator work. “It’s not by accident I ended up here. After about three years in Slave Lake, an opportunity opened in Grande Cache for a transfer, so I ended up transferring there and another opportunity came up to promote and then became the district officer,” explained Gerard. He added the community has always been well educated, but he added as a re-
June 28, 2023
Crowsnest Pass flagged as new tourism corridor Three pilot corridors from across Canada have been selected to accelerate inter-provincial and territorial destination development. On June 8, Destination Canada announced it has launched a new pilot project called the Tourism Corridor Strategy Program, which aims to accelerate the intentional development of tourism corridors or clusters of tourism assets across Canada. Corridors have the potential to offer a range of attractions and experiences that are connected by a scenic and convenient route, making them popular amongst visitors who want to explore multiple destinations in a single journey, ultimately benefiting local communities. Applications to be part of the pilot program opened to industry in February 2023. Following a comprehensive review process, Destination Canada has selected three high-potential tourism corridors to support for 2023. The selected projects include: Atlantic Canada UNESCO Tourism Corridor, the Northern Indigenous Tourism
July 5, 2023
Elkford’s new Childcare Centre Facility open Working parents with little ones in Elkford can celebrate with the new Elkford Childcare Centre opening its doors on June 14. The Elkford Childcare Centre and Community Hub is a community project representing a partnership between the District of Elkford and local non-profit organizations. The facility helps address a shortage of available childcare and commercial spaces in the town. Located downtown, this new, multi-functional facility is situated within the former District of Elkford municipal office building on Michel Road, which underwent extensive renovations to be repurposed into a dedicated space for childcare and local entrepreneurs, small businesses and non-profits to operate from. The project was funded almost entirely by donations and grants. “This Centre and Hub is such an incredible asset for Elkford,” said Elkford’s Mayor, Steve Fairbairn. July 12, 2023
Sinister 7 Ultra raced through the Pass On July 8 and 9, the Sinister 7 Ultra race took over the Crowsnest Pass with hundreds of runners lining up for the challenge. Sinister 7 Ultra featured 100-mile, 50-mile and 50-kilometre courses taking runners through rugged and remote terrain in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains. With over 6,600m of elevation gain across the 100-mile course, many runners found themselves tapping out due to the challenging terrain. The 100-mile course was open to solo runners or teams of up to seven. Racers had 30 hours to complete the gruelling event, with the course split into seven stages, each featuring a geographic and historic highlight of the area. The race’s name is inspired by the treacherous Seven Sisters Mountain that looms over much of the
Nicholas L.M. Allen
New Fish and Wildlife Officer Catlin Gerard ready to get to work in the Crowsnest Pass.
minder to the public the Report a Poacher line is their call centre for any Fish and Wildlife concerns. The number, 1-800-642-3800, is not only for enforcement but also for any serious wildlife conflict issues. To contact the local detachment during office hours, call 403-562-3289.
Lodge Network and Sustainable Journey from Prairies to Pacific. The last project leverages Highway 3, which is a key inter-provincial corridor linking the large urban hubs of Southern Alberta and British Columbia’s lower mainland. Destination Canada said this corridor will integrate the existing strategies and experience themes in Alberta and British Columbia to produce potential investment opportunities, as well as infrastructure enhancements to grow demand and manage visitation in the long-term. “The Prairies to Pacific Corridor initiative will support investments in authentic and transformational experiences, along with the necessary infrastructure and amenities, across the route, thereby increasing interactions between residents, visitors, and place; increasing the dollars spent in our communities; and, motivating overnight stays in all seasons, to ensure regenerative benefits that tourism can bring are enjoyed year-round. This support from Destination Canada and the important partnership with Travel Alberta will allow tourism to continue to support vibrant, thriving communities across our provinces,” said Alison McKay, Vice President of Destination Management for Destination BC. Visit destinationcanada.com for more information on the other projects.
Funding received for this project totals approximately $2,080,000. Major contributions include a $300,000 donation from Teck, a $250,000 donation from Columbia Basin Trust, provincial grant funding in the amount of $1,119,352 awarded from the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund program and $410,648 from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs’ Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. “The Elkford Childcare Centre and Community Hub is a great example of how everyone benefits when we work together to deliver childcare,” said Grace Lore, Minister of State for Child Care. Teck also added the Elkford Childcare Centre into their Copper & Health program by installing antimicrobial copper on high-touch surfaces within the facility, helping to create a safer space for children and carers by reducing the spread of harmful bacteria. The grand opening event, sponsored by Teck, was held at 816A Michel Road from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 14. The event included a ceremony, barbeque, family activities and speeches from Mayor Fairbairn, Kim Bauer and donor and grant funding representatives. course. In the 100-mile race, the top three times were Scott Cooper with a time of 19:16:44.2, Alex Petrosky at 20:52:00.3 and Reinier Paauwe coming in at 23:08:18.0. The team 100-mile race had a top three of ‘Nissen Patent Law 10% Recruiting Soul Crushers’ running a time of 14:47:54.6, ‘No Country for Old Men’ crossing the finish in 14:48:44.6 and ‘Michael Scott’s Dunder Mifflin Scranton’ with a time of 14:51:36.0 For the 50 mile race the top three were Tristan Chart at 8:57:47.2, Tyler Williams shortly after with a time of 9:00:53.0 and Conor Furey crossing the finish at 9:27:04.7. For the 50-kilometre race, the top three times were Brandon Miller with 4:15:15.2, Blake Bevans with 5:03:45.9 and Emilie Mann in 5:22:22.8. All finishers, affectionately known as “Sinners”, received a medal for their efforts. Solo finishers who crossed the line under the cut-off of 30 hours get a belt buckle and a custom labelled bottle of wine as well.
12 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - Wednesday, January 10, 2024 July 19, 2023
Riversdale Resources has rebranded as Northback Northback’s CEO helped premiere the company’s new name at the Crowsnest Community Market on July 13. Mike Young took over the position of CEO at the end of 2022. He has “done this before,” having previous experience running companies with an old name tied to an old philosophy. Young joked about how the full name they had before, Benga Mining Ltd. operating as Riversdale Resources, was a “bit awkward” to say. “The old company, Riversdale, were around long before Hancock got involved. Hancock Prospecting is our parent company out of Australia,” explained Young, “Thats who got me to come over.” He talked about how the previous owners “dressed it up for a sale” compared to the current intentions of the company to mine at Grassy Mountain. July 26, 2023
Fire near Sparwood is now out of control The BC Wildfire Service has provided an update on the Lladnar Creek Wildfire near Sparwood on July 24. This fire originated at high elevation on a ridgetop with airtankers and helicopters working steadily on July 22 to slow fire growth. As of July 24, the fire has spread to cover an estimated 150 hectares. “Elevated winds have increased fire behaviour and activity on the Lladnar Creek wildfire. A response officer has flown the fire and the size is now estimated to be 150 hectares,” according to BC Wildfire Service. The BC Wildfire Service has identified the fire as a “Wildfire of Note” and “Out of Control” meaning it is highly visible or poses a potential threat to public safety and is continuing to spread and is not responding to suppression efforts. The sus-
“We’ve got a long-term vision. We’re really committed to the Pass, to the First Nations people and so we just thought that the Riversdale name and the Riverdale history wasn’t consistent with what we want to do and what our vision is,” said Young. Northback approached a company in Calgary about the rebrand, going through a process which included giving them a background about their ownership. “We went through a process with names and this one popped up because it’s basically a play on ‘true north strong and free’ and the Australian Outback,” added Young. He pointed at the red bar in the name and said it is a nod to the iron ore in the Outback and “links the north to the back” in the name. The logo consists of a maple leaf combined with a seven-pointed star (Commonwealth Star) from the Australian flag. More information is available on northback.ca which includes the link to their parent company, Hancock Prospecting.
pected cause of the fire is lightning or other natural source. The BC Wildfire Service has determined the wildfire requires a “full” response. This designation is met when there is threat to public safety and/or property including infrastructure. During a full response, a wildfire is suppressed and controlled until it is deemed “out”. An Initial Attack crew assessed the site for access and egress (exit) options to the fire and found no safe options. As it is burning in very steep and rocky terrain, crews are not able to work on this fire directly where it sits. Equipment has been positioned in the Sparwood area. Crews were on site Monday night to directly monitor fire growth. On July 25, heavy equipment and ground crews began putting in machine guards in areas where this work can happen safely. On the evening of July 24, Upper and Lower Matevic Road and all properties in Sparwood Heights, south of Sparwood Heights Drive were put on evacuation alert.
nest Adventures and Uplift Adventures, escape rooms at the APP Barracks, a pottery sale with the Crowsnest Pass Pottery Club, e-bike tours with Sweet Riders, artist studio tour hosted by the CNP Art Gallery, entertainment around the Pass and Doors Open and Heritage Festival celebrations more. The Pass was home to the annual Crowsnest Pass Doors Open and Heritage According to Brandy Fehr, the community economic development and marFestival from August 3 to 6. keting coordinator for Community Futures, the event was great, but there was a 2023 marked the 18th year of the Crowsnest Pass Doors Open and Heritage decline in attendance. Festival, attracting over 9,000 visitors a year over the August Long Weekend ac“From what we’ve heard around town, a lot of people didn’t want to be on the cording to the event website. highways and weren’t aware that the construction was actually over on the ThursThe festival uses the heritage weekend as a celebration of the Crowsnest Pass’ day,” said Fehr. unique history, culture and heritage. Some of the drummers and dancers for the event were stuck for over two hours The festival is a project of the Crowsnest Heritage Initiative, a collective of on the highway on the Thursday before the festival, explained Fehr. like-minded heritage sites and resources here in the Crowsnest Pass. She added they look forward to next year’s 19th Annual Crowsnest Pass Doors Events over the weekend included a free swim at the Crowsnest Pass Pool, pres- Open and Heritage Festival which will be held on the long weekend of August in entations from the Crowsnest Conservation Society, hikes and tours with Crows- 2024. August 16, 2023
August 23, 2023
Therapeutic Foster Caregiving in southern Alberta The McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association is looking for help growing their therapeutic foster caregiving program in the Crowsnest Pass. Damon VanGinneken, the director of services for McMan over all the programs they offer in Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Brooks, Crowsnest Pass and Pincher Creek. “I’m not really involved in necessarily the day-to-day, but I’m involved in a lot of the initial implementation of programs and program design,” explained VanGinneken. In the Pass, they provide some services for persons with developmental disabilities, both in their residences and the community. VanGinneken said they are helping to provide a positive quality of life for them. “We’re also looking for therapeutic foster caregivers in that part of the provAugust 30, 2023
Backpacks donated to schools throughout the valley The Women of Steel (WOS) have made their annual donation of backpacks and supplies to the Crowsnest Pass schools on the morning of August 29. They started the day at Horace Allen School (HAS) in Coleman at 9:30 a.m. and then moved on to CCHS and ISS. Sarah Thompson, office administrator, WCB chair and WOS co-chair for USW Local 9346, said the process is like a “well-oiled machine” after 12 years. “We’ve been doing this for so long, the lists typically stay close to the same from school to school because we get the actual supply lists for each grade for each school, and we pack the backpacks according to that. When the kids go to school on their first day, they have everything they need, just like all their other friends,” said Thompson.
ince,” said VanGinneken. He explained how therapeutic foster care is similar to traditional foster care, but has more sup-ports built in for the youth and for the families. “The idea is that these are used for youth that require some level of treatment or therapeutic intervention based on the traumas that they’ve experienced historically in life, whether that be abuse or neglect or other things that have led to some difficulties for them,” added VanGinneken. Where traditional foster care provides a safe home for these youth, therapeutic foster care provides a safe home and also provides therapists and psychologists who will go into the home. “Behaviour specialists will collaborate with the foster family to build a really good treatment plan and have the youth do treatment in a family environment as opposed to being in an institutional environment,” said VanGinneken. Go to www.mcmanfoster.ca or alberta.ca/become-foster-caregiver to learn more about how you can help. The purpose of the donations is to have all kids equal on the first day. This year, they did another 99 backpacks which was the same as the past two years. “We can’t hit everybody, but we do what we can,” said Thompson, “It cost just over $10,000 for all the supplies in the backpacks and all that money is fundraised.” They host barbecues at the bus stop where the Elkview employees go on and off shift. They feed them supper, including burgers, chips and pop. We had a lot of support this year. We had to buy more burgers for our last barbecue. So, thanks to them and all the support from the staff and the contractors and all our members, it’s great to get the support,” added Thompson. The project has support from other unions who donate and Teck, who donated $3,000 for the initiative. Of the 99 packs, 30 went to the Crowsnest Pass. Everything is anonymous, they don’t know or meet any of the families while donating. The WOS can be contacted at the Steelworker office in Sparwood, the phone number there is (250) 425-0131.
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - 13
('))$&(�%
Journeyman Certied Carpenter Licensed and Insured
Journeyman Certified Carpenter Licensed and Insured
High Energy Maintenance Free PVC Windows & Doors
403 563 2040
Bus: 403-634-3858 email:pkkingsly@gmail.com
"!#'
!.0%1).+&1'(/10,/.)1�*%+,#*0 1
",/.)1'(/$#+'-010$+&0-**/01 1-/.,-(/01
"'++$,�,#%&,* )(!- ()--* 403.563.4291
Janice@Boldblinds.ca
A&K SELF STORAGE Located in the Frank Industrial Park
Units range in size from 5' x 10', 10' x 10', 10' x 15', 10' x 20', sea can 8' x 20' and a 12' x 20' building with auto garage door. Units are finished inside with hard board or plywood and freshly painted. Some units are inside chain link fenced area. All units have interior lighting. Area is secured by exterior lighting.
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL EXCAVATING Residential & Commercial Excavating WATER & SEWER - TRUCKING & GRAVEL SALES
jfilipuzzi@shaw.ca
Landscaping • Snow Removal
403-563-7285
lannie@westerraearthworks.com lannie@westerraearthworks.com
Strictly Roofing and Exteriors All types of roofing siding soffit, fascia
Dog Boarding • Dog Grooming •Dog Training
Master Trainer Jody Clark
403-563-5295 • 1405-61 St. Coleman, AB
$/2>24: >2.�08 4 A Division of Neu-Lite Electric Inc.
!,)'&+),+�*(,%+ ,"$&'*)(#+ (*%
1=9;<=>6>;<=9;<=>6>;<=9;1=>>6>;<=9)<=
CODY 403.582.0108 cody@coxelectric.ca
&8::>-<351(35,3,->5>'*87:8"7:7.+>/>%07!4#
PRESTIGE CLEANERS RENT A CARPET CLEANER Clothing Alterations, Zippers, Coverall Rentals, Etc.
562-2112 Blairmore 425-7272 Sparwood
“We’re on top” over 30 years of experience Ten year workmanship warranty FREE ESTIMATES
Chad Fergusson 778.363.3484 strictlyroofing73@gmail.com
CROWSNEST
TAXI 403.583.4000
14 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - Wednesday, January 10, 2024
THE
CLASSIFIEDS
Small ads. Big deals. FOR RENT To inquire about the availability of an apartment for rent in Blairmore call 403-562-8144. SERVICES The Crowsnest Pass AA group has moved effective January 2, 2022. We now meet once a week. SUNDAY NIGHTS ONLY at 7:00 pm. Compass Fellowship Church. 2029 - 130th St., Blairmore, AB. Looking forward to seeing you.
3” wide version
BROAD REACH at an AFFORDABLE PRICE
Advertise Province-wide
papers for information. KEEP people in the loop with our 90 Weekly Community Newspapers. Call THIS NEWSPAPER now or email classifieds@ awna.com for details. 1-800282-6903, 780-434-8746 X225. www.awna.com. FIREARMS WANTED FOR OUR 2024 AUCTION PROGRAM: Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns, Antiques, Militaria, Collections, Estates, Single Items. For Auction, or Possible Purchase: Toll-Free 1-800-6942609, Email Us at sales@switzersauction.com or Visit Us @ www.switzersauction.com.
The time we spent together The happiness, the fun Once again we felt the pain Of life without our son. It said that time’s a healer I’m not sure this is true There’s not a day goes by Allan That we don’t think of you.
799
EMPLOYMENT SPRUCE POINT PARK Association now accepting applications for the position of: plus GST Ask about the PARK MANAGER, 2024 Value Ad Network Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association season, May 1st to September toll free 1-800-282-6903 x225 15th (end date flexible). Spruce email classifieds@awna.com Point Park Campground and or visit your community newspaper Marina is located on Lesser Slave Lake approximately 285 kms northwest of Edmonton, 3.75” wide version AB near Hamlet of Kinuso. Manager must live on site in BROAD REACH at an AFFORDABLE PRICE CAREER TRAINING own RV unit. Full-service lot BLANKET THE PROVINCE with a classified ad. Only $269/wk provided. For complete job (based on 25 words or less). Reach almost 80 weekly newspapers. description package please Call NOW for details. 1-800-282-6903 Ext 225; www.awna.com. call 780-775-3805 or email with a combined circulation of plus GST over 650,000 for only... sprucepointpark@gmail.com. COMING EVENTS Ask about the Closing date: Until a suitable GET YOUR MESSAGE SEEN ACROSS Alberta. The Blanket candidate is found. Classifieds or Value Ads reach over 600,000 Alberta readers weekAlberta Weekly Newspapers Association freeoptions 1-800-282-6903 x225 ly.toll Two starting at $269 or $799 to get your message out! FEED AND SEED email classifieds@awna.com Business changes, hiring, items for sale, cancellations, tenders, etc. WE BUY DAMAGED GRAIN or visit your community newspaper People are increasingly staying home and rely on their local news- - Heated, Mixed, Tough, Light, with a combined circulation of over 650,000 for only...
Something will remind us We never know just when, It might be something someone says and it all comes back again.
$
AWNA CLASSIFIEDS
799
Advertise $ Province-wide
Value Ad Network
Bugs, Spring Thrashed....Barley, Wheat, Oats, Peas, Flax, Canola. “On Farm Pickup”. Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252. ALBERTA FEED GRAIN: Buying Oats, Barley, Wheat, Canola, Peas, Screenings, Mixed Grains. Dry, Wet, Heated, or Spring Thresh. Prompt Payment. In House Trucks, In House Excreta Cleaning. Vac Rental. 1-888-483-8789. HEALTH HIP/KNEE REPLACEMENT. Other medical conditions causing TROUBLE WALKING or DRESSING? The Disability Tax Credit allows for $3,000 yearly tax credit and $30,000 lump sum refund. Take advantage of this offer. Apply NOW; quickest refund Nationwide: Expert help. 1-844-453-5372. SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Why suffer employment/licensing loss? Travel/business opportunities? Be embarrassed? Think: Criminal Pardon. US entry waiver. Record purge. File destruction. Free consultation. 1-800-347-2540. www.accesslegalmjf.com. WANTED CASH PAID FOR GOLD, SILVER & PLATINUM! Buying coins, collections, 999 bullion, bars, ingots, jewelry, nuggets, sterling, old money. PURCHASING ENTIRE COIN COLLECTIONS! Call Todd 1-250-864-3521.
Year in Review Continued September 6, 2023
Monitoring wildfire smoke and air quality The Crowsnest Conservation Society has obtained three air sensors from the Alberta Environment Department for the Community Wildfire Smoke Monitoring study. The three PurpleAir monitors will be part of a broader range of air quality monitoring which will now encompass the Crowsnest Pass. Members of the public can go online to check air quality in real time and for the past 24 hours. The sensors have been donated to, and installed at, the Crowsnest Pass Municipal office in Coleman, the Peaks campus of the Livingstone Range School Division and a location in Burmis. The readings are automatically transmitted, with these three sensors filling the current Canadian information gap between Pincher Creek and Sparwood. There is an interactive, map-based website hosted by the University of Northern British September 13, 2023
Local baseball player in North Dakota A local baseball player is now playing baseball at the Mayville State University in North Dakota. Colby Snider was originally offered scholarships from two schools in North Dakota, picking Mayville over Jamestown University. Snider is taking physical education while he plays for the Mayville State University Comets. “I like more of what Mayville offered and most of my school transferred, so I picked Mayville,” explained Snider. Mayville has a population of 1,854 according to the 2020 census, which makes Mayville the largest community in Traill County, North Dakota. “It’s a small town... It’s similar to Crowsnest Pass,” said Snider, “Their athletic program is awesome, it’s everything that I want to do and so far, it’s been great.” After starting high school baseball in Grade Eight, he played two summers for
Columbia which shows particulate matter concentrations across Canada and the northern United States. A list of websites related to these air sensors: For viewing Air Quality map for Canada and northern USA: cyclone.unbc.ca/ aqmap For the Crowsnest Pass area: map.purpleair.com/1/mAQI/a10/p604800/ cC0#8.61/49.5612/-114.4387 Information about Wildfire Smoke Monitoring in Alberta: aemeris.alberta.ca/ library/Dataset/Details/739 PurpleAir Sensor Specifications: open.alberta.ca/publications/purpleair-pa-iiair-quality-sensor The board of the Crowsnest Conservation Society (CCS) encourages people to use this source of current and accurate information about the effect of wildfires on local air quality. The society thanked CCS member Monica Zyla for her initiative in bringing the opportunity to their attention. the Fort Macleod Jr. Royals under Baseball Alberta. After that, he moved on to play with the senior team for three years before COVID hit. He then spent the winter going to Prairie Baseball Academy (PBA) camps and was later recruited by them as a pitcher. The past three years he played in the PBA for varsity teams with one year being Jr Varsity. “I made the team my second year and then my third year I had the job of closer where I had a good season and ended up winning a couple of awards,” added Snider, “I won first team reliever and then I ended up also winning reliever of the year in our league.” According to Snider, he also holds the record for the Prairie Baseball Academy for number of appearances as a pitcher, of which he had 40. “It’s been a program that’s been going on for a long time and it was a fun experience, I learned tons and I’m glad to move on and get a scholarship,” said Snider. To follow Snider’s team, The Comets, visit msucomets.com/sports/baseball.
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - 15 September 20, 2023
Quad Squad hosts season closer at PEAKS The Crowsnest Pass Quad Squad held their annual closer on September 16 at PEAKS Campus. Members enjoyed a 50-kilometre-long trail and took part in the poker run, raffles, games and a meal. The location was the Livingstone Range School Division PEAKS Campus, the old tourist info center west of Coleman. President of CNP Quad Squad Gary Clark said the trail wasn’t challenging but had a few tricky spots for the 100 plus riders on the trail in roughly 70 machines. About 140 people registered for the supper. “We always have a poker run which is well received. We have silent auctions and all the money that we raise goes back into the club to build the bridges and September 27, 2023
Post-secondary fair at CCHS Crowsnest Consolidated High School (CCHS) hosted a post-secondary educa-
October 4, 2023
New roofing and exterior business open in Pass From his early days in the ‘80s to his present role as the owner of Strictly Roofing and Exteriors in the Crowsnest Pass, owner Chad Fergusson spoke about the impact the community has on him and his work. Fergusson’s story began in the mid-’80s when he lived in Crowsnest Pass as a youngster. His family moved away, but his love for the town never faded. “My parents got transferred to Cranbrook, so we moved away. Then from Cranbrook we moved to Kelowna,” said Fergusson. In Kelowna, his career started with a position at the Brick Warehouse Company, where he spent five years, gaining experience. In 1996, a close friend in the roofing business sparked a new chapter in his life. He ventured into roofing and over the next five years, he transitioned into shingling and began subcontracting for various companies in Kelowna. The foundation of his October 11, 2023
Why RIDECrowsnest was discontinued RIDECrowsnest was a community bus system in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, cancelled due to lack of users. The Municipality now has a subsidized taxi program replacing the bus service. A trial service was launched in January 2016 called the Town Rounder with a dedicated scheduled route. However, the sparse population density meant that travel times were long, and the service was unpopular. It was decided to revise the system to a door-to-door service open to seniors and persons with disabilities. At the end of February 2017, the system was revised again and made available to all demographics. The system adopted the name RIDECrowsnest after this. The bus service, designed to meet the transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities, has been part of the community since a community surOctober 18, 2023
Wheelchair accessibility in Crowsnest Pass Wheelchair accessibility is an issue impacting the Crowsnest Pass according to a local mother. Sue Burgman, the mother of nine-year-old Jake Burgman, is helping promote improved wheelchair accessibility in their community. Jake uses a power chair for mobility, and his mother is helping with efforts to raise awareness about the challenges faced by people with disabilities, especially during the upcoming winter months. As he grows, his need for accessible spaces becomes more evident. October 25, 2023
Renowned author speaks science with students Joan Marie Galat visited the schools of the Crowsnest Pass speaking to kids from kindergarten to Grade 9 promoting science and her new book. Her science-themed literacy presentation is part of a tour called ‘Onwords and Upwords,’ which is a series of tours across rural Alberta. The visit is funded by the Canada Council for the Arts and the Young Alberta Book Society, a non-profit that promotes literacy.
maintain the trails,” said Clark. Dwight Melnyk, a member of the Quad Squad since 2017, travelled down for the closer. He said he comes down to the Crowsnest Pass probably three or four times a year. “Everything we love to do is down here. We kayak, quad, hike and my wife’s brother and sister-in-law live down here,” said Melnyk. Melnyk said he put on about 1,500 kilometres on his quad riding with his wife. The people and the outdoors drew him back to this year’s Quad Squad closer. “It’s just always a good get together. Everyone is just friendly, everyone is happy. It’s nice. It’s a good family outing,” said Melnyk. The Crowsnest Pass Quad Squad is a non-profit organization that manages over 600 kilometres of trails in the Rocky Mountains of southwest Alberta. Club membership is $50 for a family, with more information on quadsquad.ca.
tion fair on the evening of September 21. The event was held to help students identify the different opportunities there are for post-secondary education, whether they want to tackle a four-year university degree, a two-year college or university diploma or one year certificate.
roofing expertise was laid during this period. “I opened up my business, Strictly Roofing and Exteriors back in the early 2000s, and then when things slowed down, when that recession hit, I went to Saskatchewan,” said Fergusson. He said he excelled in siding, custom deck construction and even framing houses in Saskatchewan during the recession. His broad skill set gave him an edge in the industry, ensuring a steady flow of work. “I reconnected with an old Grade 7 girlfriend from when I lived here in the Pass. Like 35 years later, we reconnected, and she came to visit me a few times in Kelowna, and then it was my turn to come here,” said Fergusson. This rekindled romance brought him even closer to the community he now calls home. Fergusson’s vision for Strictly Roofing has expanded over time. From roofing to siding, deck construction and more, his services have grown to encompass a wide range of exterior projects. Visit facebook.com/Strictlyroofing to learn more about the business. vey was conducted in the mid-1970s. Over the years, it has undergone numerous changes, all aimed at serving the ever-changing requirements of the community. Kim Lewis, the family & community support services programmer for the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, has been involved with the service for a decade and shed light on its history and transformation. Operating the bus service was not without its challenges Lewis mentioned. “The biggest hurdle I feel we faced operating (RIDECrowsnest) during my 10 years was trying to increase ridership,” said Lewis In 2019, approximately nine riders utilized the service per operating day, while 2020 saw seven riders a day. In 2021, the numbers averaged around six riders each day. Since the transition to the subsidized taxi program in August 2021, there have been approximately six to seven users, with an average of 15 people per month utilizing the service. RIDECrowsnest and its change into a subsidized taxi program have been vital to the well-being of Crowsnest Pass residents. One of the key challenges is the absence of ramps or accessible entrances at many businesses. Permanent ramps are often the preferred solution, but they can be expensive and subject to regulatory requirements. Small businesses, in particular, may find it challenging to install permanent ramps due to space constraints. Burgman shared her efforts to encourage local businesses to enhance accessibility. She emphasized the need for incentives and support from the municipality. Main Street in Blairmore is a regular route for the Burgmans and Sue noted that the area is generally accessible during most seasons, but winter poses unique challenges. Snow removal may be delayed, and some businesses do not promptly clear their sidewalks. These issues can make simple activities like going for a walk quite challenging for the family. Most of Galat’s books are non-fiction, but her two most recent books are fiction, including her first novel, ‘Mortimer: Rat Race to Space.’ To research the novel, she visited NASA, talked to astronauts, and went on a behind-the-scenes tour. She shared, “I went to a space educators conference; I watched a SpaceX Falcon rocket take off. I really did my research. I’m pretty excited about promoting that book and sharing it with young readers ages nine and up.” She believes it’s essential for children to be exposed to non-fiction literature early in life to develop skills in communication, persuasion, and information sharing. Joan Marie Galat’s work is available in various bookstores and on her website, joangalat.com.
16 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - Wednesday, January 10, 2023 November 1, 2023
Renowned fiddler and Coleman native reflects Mike Sanyshyn, an acclaimed fiddler and native of Coleman in the Crowsnest Pass, recently opened up about his cherished childhood experiences and how they set the stage for his successful music career. Sanyshyn reminisced about growing up in Crowsnest Pass, describing his early years as wonderful, with a strong connection to the outdoors. He recalled adventures with his father and grandfather, enjoying fly fishing, hunting for game, and November 8, 2023
NJHL teams face off in the Crowsnest Pass The top two teams in the National Junior Hockey League (NJHL) faced off at
November 15, 2023
Joe Trotz recognized as Committee Person of the Year Joe Trotz was honored as the Committee Person of the Year by the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association at CFR49 in Red Deer on October 31. “A well-deserved and long overdue award for the best kind of person, we think the world of Joe [Trotz],” said the KPRA in a post on Facebook. Trotz, known for his long-standing commitment to rodeo, shared his thoughts on the award and the rodeo community.“I feel pretty good about getting this award. It’s nice when people notice the work you do. Someone had to suggest my name, November 22, 2023
Teck/Glencore sale update Teck Resources Limited (Teck) announced on November 14 they agreed to sell its entire interest in the steelmaking coal business, Elk Valley Resources (EVR). All mining companies, including EVR under Glencore, are required to adhere to environmental regulations set by provincial and federal bodies. O’Connor added that Glencore has committed to continuing the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan, investing in research and development for water quality treatment technologies, and November 29, 2023
Flower shop blooming into existence this December In the heart of the Pass, a floral haven is about to bloom, and its roots run deep in passion and horticultural expertise. Victoria Bedard, the owner of Folk & Forest, shared the story of her journey December 6, 2023
Crow Works celebrates 20 years In downtown Coleman, Crow Works Engraving & Signs marks its 20th anniversary while under the ownership of Brad Edmondson. The journey of this unique business traces back to its founders, who established it in 2003. Over the years, it transitioned hands, landing in the stewardship of Joanne Wilson, who, in turn, passed the baton to Edmondson in 2017. “We’re not just a trophy shop,” said Edmondson. December 13, 2023
Local student advocates to feed students at CCHS In a move to address food insecurity and foster healthy eating habits among students, Quinn Douglas from Crowsnest Consolidated High School (CCHS) presented a groundbreaking project to the local council. The initiative, named the “Amazing Race Tower Garden Project,” aims to create water tower greenhouses within the school premises, revolutionizing the way students access nutritious food. The reason for the project lies in a dual purpose: nurturing students’ curiosity about cultivation and providing a sustainable solution to feed those facing economic challenges. The tower gardens will be operated and maintained by a dedicated garden class December 20, 2023
Last issue of the Pass Herald included the regular paper and the Christmas Greeter. The Pass Herald sponsored, along with 23 businesses in the community a
even berry picking. These experiences provided a unique appreciation for the region’s natural beauty. For Sanyshyn, his roots in the Crowsnest Pass remain a source of pride and inspiration. He encourages others not to forget where they come from and to promote their hometowns. While he has traveled far and wide, he always proudly acknowledges his connection to the Crowsnest Pass, hoping to return one day to share his music with the community that helped shape his extraordinary musical journey. “We hope to actually come and do some performing for you guys at some point If you’ll have us,” said Sanyshyn. Visit mikesanyshyn.com to learn more about Sanyshyn and his music. the Crowsnest Pass Sports Complex on November 4. The Edson Eagles and High Prairie Red Wings faced off as the top two teams in the league heading into the game. The Eagles emerged vicotrilus after a high intensity game with plenty of goals.
and it’s special. I’ve been doing this for 41 years, so it feels good to be appreciated by others in the rodeo world,” Trotz commented. When asked about his future plans, Trotz mentioned, “I just got reelected as president for three more years. I keep saying someone else should take over, but no one steps up. So, I guess I’ll keep going.” The Kananaskis Rodeo Association (KPRA) hosts one of the earlier Canadian Pro Rodeo Association rodeos of the season. It is also sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association taking place right here in the Crowsnest Pass. Joe Trotz stays a respected figure in the Canadian rodeo scene, dedicated to his role with the KPRA and appreciative of the supportive rodeo community. pursuing a climate transition strategy with ambitious emissions reduction targets. When asked if there will be any changes to donations in the Elk Valley, O’Connor responded with how EVR will allocate at least $30 million over the term of its commitments, supporting local community events, charities, housing improvements, and daycare access. EVR also plans to be a major funding partner for the proposed East Kootenay Regional Hospital addition in Cranbrook. “Many employees of the steelmaking coal business have worked for several companies owning and operating the mines in their careers and are pleased to see the strong commitments made by Glencore as part of this transaction,” said O’Connor. from horticulture and landscaping school on Vancouver Island to the upcoming opening of her flower shop on December 1 in Blairmore. Bedard unveiled that Folk & Forest will offer a variety of flower bouquets for unique occasions, from birthdays and anniversaries to weddings and funerals. Additionally, the shop will feature house plants, including tropical varieties, to bring a touch of nature into homes. Folk and Forest is located on the side of Ben Wongs Restaurant. Edmondson shared his ambitious plans for the future, envisioning Crow Works 2.0 as a blend of retail and custom services. He explained how the business would eventually be “about 50 per cent retail,” selling a lot of promotional and tourist-based goods to local retailers. “People are looking for key chains and they’re looking for license plates and they’re looking for those kinds of touristy keepsakes,” said Edmondson. Crow Works Engraving & Signs is a hub of creativity, ready to leave an indelible mark on Crowsnest Pass for years to come. More information is available on crowworks.ca or by visiting the shop in downtown Coleman at 7620 17 Avenue. at CCHS, already familiar with hydroponics. This approach not only ensures a controlled environment for food growth but also shields the produce from external factors like frost, drought, and rough soil. The team aims to instil an appreciation for healthy food among students, enhancing their imagination and understanding of the world around them. Drawing from past studies, the team anticipates a substantial yield, estimating that one water tower can produce around 100 cherry tomatoes in a single growth season. The presentation received accolades from council members, who commended the initiative for targeting the entire school population rather than a specific demographic.Council unanimously approval of funding from the mill rate stabilization reserve, totalling $2049.20, marked a pivotal moment in realizing the Amazing Race Tower Garden Project. shop local campaign that saw $37,400 dollars spent locally by you, the readers of the Pass Herald. This is our 94th years in the Crowsnest Pass, and we are proud to be the second oldest business in the community.