Vol. 93 No. 22 June 7, 2023
Ed Gregor Stewardship day NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter Ed Gregor Stewardship Day took place on Saturday, June 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Blairmore Ranger Station. For over two decades, the Crowsnest Forest Stewardship Society has coordinated a volunteer stewardship project workday, held annually on the first
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Work on a bridge by the Crowsnest Quad Squad takes place during the Ed Gregor Memorial Stewardship Day, with projects taking place around the Crowsnest Pass with a variety of organizations.
Saturday in June. This marked the 29th year commemorating this day. It is called the Ed Gregor Stewardship Day in honour of Gregor’s service in the Land and Forest Division of Alberta Environment and Parks for many years and his love of outdoor recreation and pursuits. The annual Ed Gregor Stewardship Day is the longest running volunteer stewardship program of its kind in Canada. There were a variety of projects for people to choose from. Projects included bridge installation with Crowsnest Quad Squad, biking trail maintenance with United Riders of Crowsnest (UROC), Hiking trail maintenance with the Crowsnest Conservation Society, historic signage on Atlas Road and bridge installa-
tion at the Fish and Game Dam with the Hillcrest Fish and Game Association. Along with these projects and general forestry clean-up there were plenty of other projects as well. The Coleman Lions and Blairmore Lions ensured everyone was fed with breakfast and dinner when they got back to town. There were draws for prizes after dinner. The goal of the project is to bring together stewardship groups and land managers to collaborate on a variety of projects in the area. More information is available by calling the Crowsnest Forest Stewardship Society at 403-632-5204 or by visiting them on Facebook.
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A new food truck has made Bellevue its home NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter 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 also made sure to show off the shirt he was wearing with “Bellevue Represents” across the front. “I got the best seat in the house. I look at the crow
every day, the campground, this whole town. I could walk to work in five minutes. This is home... It’s pretty awesome to say,” said Boyd. He talked about the hurdles they faced, including the $5 million in liability required to operate in the Pass. “They rewrote their policy last year, so we’re the first ones. Every process was, ‘we don’t know how to do this’, we’re doing it for the first time. It’s pretty awesome,” explained Boyd. He talked about setting the truck up at some upcoming events around the Pass. He said they had to bow out of Crowfest, but will be present for Bellecrest Days on June 17. He said there will be three trucks there from 12 to 5 p.m. but they have been asked to stay for 5 to 10 p.m. for the beer garden. “Even on the application form, they wanted to know what I was doing, and I said, ‘surprise’. We’re going to change it up all day long. I’m not offering the same food all day long,” said Boyd. 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 Cadillac Kitchens Facebook page, facebook.com/ ChefMikeBoyd.
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Mike Boyd (top right) and Christy Dewade (top left) show off the food at the Cadillac Kitchen in Bellevue, wearing shirts saying ‘Bellevue Represent’ on them. (Middle right) fried Manitoba Walleye. (Bottom) the food truck parked in Bellevue.
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POLICE BRIEFS
Road area. The main shop was entered and items were moved. The police attended and located a red Dodge truck which was stolen from Calgary. The owner was contacted and the vehicle was towed to Crowsnest Pass for further investigation. SLASHED TIRE On May 31, 2023, there was a complaint of a passenger tire on a vehicle that was slashed sometime over the past few days. The vehicle was parked in Bellevue.
There was a total of 59 calls for service received between May 29 and June 5. The calls included one assault, one break and enter (residential), one break and enter (other), one fraud/forgery, one threat/harassment, three mischief (vandalism), one theft, three disturbing the peace, one other criminal code, two other provincial statutes, 10 driving complaints, four motor vehicle collisions, six assistances to the general public, one suspicious occurrence, two assists to other agencies, nine violation tickets/warnings, two 911 calls, two false alarms, one animal call, one municipal bylaw, one lost/found, one coroners act and one abandoned vehicle. RAFT THEFT On May 30, 2023, there was a complaint of theft involving a NRS white-water raft and trailer parked at a commercial business in Coleman. The incident occurred sometime overnight. The raft is blue in color with grey seats and has a front metal bar. It measures 15 feet long and five feet wide. BROKEN WINDOW On May 30, 2023, there was a complaint of a broken window on a Ford truck parked in Lundbreck. BREAK AND ENTER On May 31, 2023, there was a complaint of a break-in to an energy lease site in the Forestry Trunk
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PASSING IN CONSTRUCTION On May 30 and 31, 2023, there were complaints of vehicles passing in a construction zone. Reminder to drivers to slow down and be aware of construction zones. One vehicle was a rental vehicle and another was a registered owner from Ontario. FOUND BACKPACK/WALLET On June 2, 2023, a found wallet and backpack were turned into the detachment. The owner can claim the items by providing identifying information. EMS ASSIST On June 2, 2023, the police assisted EMS with entry to a commercial dwelling unit. A man was in medical distress and taken to hospital. REMINDERS TO THE PUBLIC Reminder to drivers to make notice of school buses stopped with children loading or unloading from the bus, vehicles are to stop when driving both ways when lights are flashing and the stop sign is activated. Be careful when children are crossing the street. Reminder to drivers to watch for animals in ditches which run across highways. Be aware of your surroundings. Reminder to property owners to lock your doors and vehicles. Mark your belongings and record serial numbers of tools and other important items.
The Simple Raven’s Post BY AVNER PERL
ESP and other mysteries All that meets the eye. God created light by saying a word and life as we know it was born or created. We don’t know much about the creatures that we come from and at this point in our history have no way of finding out. Archeologists find tiny bone fragments and historians weave evolution stories around them. When I was a child, we believed we were made from dirt by a mysterious divine being called God and we could have a one-way communication with Him through words we called prayers. By the time I was a teen, we were considered the results of evolution. There were other creatures like Neanderthals, who now were extinct, and Homoerectus won the race. That was us in a primitive form. Sometime later, there are billions of us on the Earth and we are fighting each other. Where I live, we are fighting to expand oil and gas production while the fires are snapping at our heels. Many of us disagree, but the political system only accepts one winner. I was a child on the farm in Israel and I read all that I could about that which doesn’t meet the eye. For reasons I can’t explain, I had a special interest in things like (ESP) Extrasensory Perception, psychic abilities, telepathy, biofeedback, and consciousness. We didn’t yet have computers and the internet but people were testing and measuring the force that we can’t see but feel that exists. The religious people believed it is the power of God, but I felt it is just yet an unknown part of science. God, to me, is above the laws of physics, which we declare based on incomplete information. I believed that there is a veil hiding some realities from the living about our existence. Life is a stage in my existence that can only function if I don’t know what comes after it and I don’t know why. The Bible talks about the “Kingdom of God” and people made stories about Hell. It is not mentioned in the Christian Bible. I look at my province and other parts of the country burning and I am reminded of the fires of Hell mentioned in our folklore. I remember Jesus saying, don’t cry for
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me, cry for your children. He also talked about family members fighting with each other. I see it materializing all around me. My grandchildren are very concerned about what we are doing to the world. Their parents are ready to fight for the prosperity they hope to get by delaying action to stop the damage we are inflicting on the Earth. Sure, stop it, they say, after my time. The weapon manufacturers are increasing production. I wonder if we will be able to stomach watching the outcome of our search for prosperity when we face the results. But we choose what to believe or not. I only know the world and all in it through my conscience. My conscience knows it through the five senses, mostly through the little black hole in each eye called the pupil. First, there was light, and we became aware of our universe. Now we began to learn where we are and figure out what we can do about it. Our brain learned to initiate action or movement, which each one of us repeats when we are born into the world. I can tell my leg or arm to move and it does. I can tell my brain to solve a problem and it will try its best. When the brain does things, it is not doing so physically. I can say it’s doing some mental activity, or as the people from the past said, for lack of other words, spiritually. The “spirit” is the universal “force” that co-exists in our world but can’t be seen with any light. Some people worship it while others call it luck. Are we just lucky to have a world that is perfect for us? That is assigning too much power to luck, in my opinion. I believe in a holy spirit that can exist together with the physical world and has a mind of its own. It knows the future but grants us free will. Call me a fool, but I witnessed prayers work better than we can request them to. We can use the “force” or “Spirit” if we each discover how. My thoughts change many times a second, so I have a hard time asking for the right things. Often, I jump on an idea just not to forget it. It may not be the best choice. When I do, I defend it out of pride. I humbly say I am just a human and trust in God. Many generations before me did, and we came a long way. Some people cheated, others worked hard, and they all trusted that they were smart. A few became rich and powerful, but examining their whole life, I wouldn’t trade my life for theirs. I don’t trust my smartness and the material things. I trust the unseen that I feel but don’t see. Every scientist today knows that if we go fast into space and come back, we will arrive at a different time than we experienced. Our old laws of physics are not true. We are advanced, but we don’t know a lot. Most of what we don’t know we still call mental or spiritual. We need new words to understand our reality. I am glad. I expect we will discover a new world in the old world that we know. I can’t give up on spiritualism. Here is a link to my blog: https://thesimpleravenspost.blogspot.ca/ Feel free to check other articles and comment.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED BYLAWS NO 1152, 2023 - FEES, RATES AND CHARGES BYLAW AMENDMENT 7:00PM, June 20, 2023 Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers 8502 – 19 Avenue, Coleman PURSUANT to sections 8, 230 and 606 of the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26, as amended, the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province of Alberta hereby gives notice of its intention to consider proposed Bylaw No. 1152, 2023, being a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 1140, 2023, being the municipal Fees Rates and Charges Bylaw. The purpose of Bylaw No. 1152, 2023 is to establish a range of annual lease fees for different types of encroachments of private improvements onto Municipal Lands, as may be determined in a council policy, and to establish a penalty fee for development and construction that is undertaken contrary to a site plan that was approved as part of a development permit condition and / or contrary to the development standards established in the Land Use Bylaw.
DP2023-108 – 8610 21 Avenue, Coleman (Lot 22 Block 29 Plan 6808CU). For a Retaining Wall along the west-side of the “Single-Family Dwelling” (permitted use) Any persons claiming to be adversely affected by the above discretionary development permits or variances may file an appeal by June 22, 2023, to SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD (SDAB) through our Municipal online form or to the or the Land and PROPERTY RIGHTS TRIBUNAL, as may be applicable. Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Fee of $400.00 must be included with the appeal Find the online appeal form at www.crowsnestpass.com Land and Property Rights Tribunal 1229-91 Street SW Edmonton AB T6X 1E9 Development Officer Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Phone: 403 562-8833 Email: development@crowsnestpass.com
$30.00 charge for fridges/freezers for freon removal, that must be pre-paid at the Municipal office. For more information, please contact the Operations Department at 403-563-2220.
2023-2024 FALL& WINTER COMMUNITY HANDBOOK We are now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Fall & Winter Community Handbook. To have your facility events (i.e. community or fundraising event), or organization contact information included in the Community Handbook, please complete and submit the Fall & Winter Community Handbook Application Forms at https://portal.laserfiche.ca/o8468/forms/CNP_Community_ Handbook Please submit your online application by July 7.
2024 FCSS FUNDING APPLICATIONS
CROWSNEST COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP
THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing to consider the proposed Bylaw No. 1152, 2023 will be held in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers at 7:00 PM on June 20, 2023. Persons wishing to speak to the bylaw shall be allotted 5 minutes to present their position.
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2024 Family and Community Support Services Program Funding Applications will be available online beginnign June 1 at https://portal. laserfiche.ca/o8468/forms/
Programs and projects that support, reduce isolation, educate, build awareness, develop leadership skills, strengthen relationships, and promote volunteerism are all eligible to apply.
AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that anyone wishing to provide slide decks, maps, videos or a written submission regarding This program allows residents to drop off all household items as well as large items such as furniture, tires, fence the proposed bylaw should email: Bonnie Kawasaki, Deadline for Applications is July 31. boards, or appliances; fridges and freezers containing Freon Executive Assistant to the CAO at bonnie.kawasaki@ crowsnestpass.com no later than 12:00PM on June 13, 2023. will be charged a $30.00 fee that must be purchased in Please contact Kim Lewis at 403-563-2207 or by email at Verbal presentations (limited to 5 minutes) will be accepted advance at the Municipal Office prior to bringing to the site. kim.lewis@crowsnestpass.com for details. For more information, please call 403-562-8833. at the public hearing. For questions regarding the proposed Bylaw Amendments please contact the Development Officer by calling 403-5628833 or emailing development@crowsnestpass.com. The proposed bylaw may be inspected at the municipal office during normal business hours.
Community Clean-up is not intended for commercial or large amounts of construction materials; no toxic materials will be accepted including oil, paint, electronics, etc. These materials can be brought to the Toxic and E-Waste Round-up - watch for fall 2023 dates.
DATED at the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province If you have any questions regarding the type of items that will be accepted, please call 403-563-2220. of Alberta, May 31, 2023.
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS The Development Authority of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass recently approved the following development application(s): DP2023-088 – 7490 18 Avenue, Coleman (Lot 6 Block 2 Plan 9912103). For a “Single-family dwelling” (permitted use), with a variance to the front yard setback by 50%.
Crowsnest Sports Complex 8702 - 22 Avenue, Coleman Friday, June 23 | 8:00am - 3:00pm Saturday, June 24 | 8:00am - 4:00pm
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DP2023-095 – 1714 117 Street, Blairmore (Lot 7 Block A Plan 2703GY). For an “Accessory Structure” (Raised Deck over The Challenger Sports International Soccer Camp trains in 0.6m) (permitted use) a combination of the most popular practices from leading DP2023-098 – 2910 214 Street, Bellevue (Lot 26 Block 3 Plan 1110884). To construct a “Single-Family Dwelling” (permitted use) with a 20% variance to the south side yard setback
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DP2023-100 – 21402 7 Avenue, Bellevue (Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 1611858). For an “Accessory Structure” (Raised Deck) (permitted use)
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DP2023-102 – 22517 31 Avenue, Bellevue (Lot 22 Block 1 Plan 1213427). For an “Accessory Building up to 72.83m2” (Garage) (permitted use) with an 8% variance to the height
Residents over 60 years old and those with disabilities qualify to have up to 3 large items picked up for disposal from their curb. Residents must fill out a form available at the Municipal Office to arrange for pickup.
DP2023-103 – 13321 21 Avenue, Blairmore (Lot 4-7 Block 11 Plan 3319I). For an “Accessory Structure” (Raised Deck) (permitted use)
*Items must be placed on the curbside, crews will not retrieve items from your home or yard.
DP2023-105 – 2831 214 Street, Bellevue (Lot 27 Block 5 Plan 1211031). To construct a “Single-Family Dwelling” (permitted use)
Application forms will be available at the Municipal office beginning May 23. Application deadline is June 14, with pick-ups scheduled for Monday, June 19 to Friday, June 23. Items may be placed out for pick-up starting June 17.
DP2023-106 – 22517 31 Avenue, Bellevue (Lot 22 Block 1 Plan 1213427). For an “Accessory Structure” (Raised Deck) (permitted use)
Pickup is limited to a maximum of 3 items and is limited to household furniture and appliances. Note that there is a
ENFORCEMENT FOCUS - JUNE TRAFFIC FOCUS OFF-HIGHWAY VEHCILES Always wear protective helmet with face and eye protection. Never drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs! Keep the number of people on an OHV to the number of seats. Children under the age of 16 have an increased risk of injury or death on an OHV, make sure they are trained in OHV safety, that they ride OHVs appropriate for their age, weight, and maturity (follow manufacturer’s recommendations). For more safety information and recommendations, visit https://aohva.com/safety-andeducation/. BYLAW FOCUS OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES Operation of an off-highway vehicles (OHVs) is only permitted on lands outside of the Off-Highway Vehicle Exclusion Zones found in Schedule A of Bylaw 983, 2017 – Off-Highway Vehicle Control. To operate an OHV in the Municipality, the OHV must be registered, insured, and displaying a valid license plate (pursuant to the Traffic Safety Act), and it is equipped with headlamps, tail lamps, an exhaust muffler, and such other equipment as required by the Off-Highway Vehicle Regulation, and the operator of the OHV must have a valid Operator’s License. COMMUNITY STANDARDS BYLAW - LONG GRASS AND WEEDS Please remember to keep the grass below 15cm and clear the weeds in your yards, in accordance with Section 5.2 of Bylaw 1045, 2020 – Community Standards Bylaw. Maintaining your yard not only keeps the community looking clean and welcoming, but it also reduces the level of insects (especially mosquitos) living and multiplying in the long grass and weeds. Contravention of Section 5.2 of the Community Standards Bylaw can result in a $300 penalty for a first offence. Please visit https://www.crowsnestpass.com/municipalgovernment/council/bylaws to view our complete bylaws.
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Roxy Theatre begins seat recognition campaign to raise funds NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter The Crowsnest Cultural and Recreation Society (Crowsnest Cando) is holding a seat recognition campaign to help Revive the Roxy. Funds donated are being used to support chair, theatre and foyer renewal. Act III Together We Can Do It fundraising for Crowsnest Cando has experienced a series of successes in fundraising that started with a donation and early recognition from the Blairmore Lions Club. Scene Two of Act III is underway. This is an opportunity for families in the Pass and elsewhere to recognize loved ones and honour current family members through the Roxy Chair recognition campaign. The seat recognition categories are priced at $500, $1000, $1500, and $2000 depending on their location in the Roxy Theatre. Your name or in memoriam names will be etched on a Wall of Fame located in the Roxy Lounge area. All funds donated to the seat recognition campaign will receive a tax receipt and will be used for enhancements. They originally had discussions about putting the names directly on the chairs, but the challenge they faced was not knowing whether they were going to use the old chairs or get new chairs according to Crowsnest Cando chairman Tim Juhlin. He likened the seat recognition campaign as similar to other ways people get their names put into projects. “Everyone that buys a seat recognition ticket will get the name put on a plaque on the wall. I think you could view it like a construction project that is publicly funded. They have a brick you can get your name put on and this is the equivalent of that,” said Juhlin. Anyone who purchases one of the four different packages available will get their name put on a list for priority ticketing at events which they will then have the first right of refusal for. “They’ll be notified in advance of the of the event and before it goes out to the public. If they say ‘No, I’m not attending,” then the ticket becomes available 10% off all orders placed May 1 – June 30, 2023 to anyone,” said Juhlin. PLUS receive a $25.00 gift card for the Gilded Haus This will be tied to a seat number in the event they replace the chairs in the theatre. Although you can by Blinds and More have first choice for events in the theatre, they might Visit our display at the Gilded Haus still be a few years away, admits Juhlin. They haven’t 12337 20th Ave Blairmore had many people reach out to take advantage of the Contact Janet at 403-870-7042 janet@blindsandmore.ca www.blindsandmore.ca opportunity, so they are looking to get the message out as best they can. “We got a facility that at current cost would probably be $6 million and we’re going to get it for less than that. It’s going to be a real change for the community, especially downtown Coleman,” said Juhlin. He also talked about how there’s not much for kids to do in the Crowsnest Pass and how this facility will help once it is up and running. “I talked to a fellow that started work at Teck and he said that his kids have to stay where they are because there’s very little for kids compared to the city. Providing a performing arts centre would help that situation,” said Juhlin. To learn more about the seat recognition campaign, visit crowsnestcando.ca to see their poster with a scannable QR code. There is also a link underneath for those unable to scan the QR code.
BEAT THE HEAT!
Hunter Douglas
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers that came out on Saturday, a special Thanks to the Staff at the Blairmore Ranger Station who worked to make this 29th Annual Stewardship day a success We’d also like to send out a Big Thank you to the Businesses that donated money, prizes and time.
DONOR LIST: • Pass Automotive (NAPA) • Pincher Creek Coop • Greg’s Liquor Store • Summit Home Hardware • Coleman Lions Breakfast • Blairmore Lions Supper • Work N Play
• Ritchie Parts and Mechanical • Spray Lake Sawmill • Teck Resources • Pieridae • Hillcrest Fish and Game • IDA Pharmacy • Coleman Pharmacy
• Pass Beverages (1995) Ltd. • Side Street Style Hair Salon • Allied Hardware • CJPR Real Country • Crowsnest Forest Stewardship Society’s (Directors/chairs)
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Herald Editorial LISA SYGUTEK Things have changed here at the Pass Herald since COVID. We don’t typically get a lot of people in the office and that became even more pronounced since the pandemic. I was really surprised at how well we performed when the office was closed. It reiterated to me that most of our business is done through emails, and in some instances, phone calls. When people come into the office it is usually when they want to visit with me, mostly regarding my role as a councillor in the community, not as the publisher of the newspaper. I don’t mind having an open-door policy when it comes to Council, being here at the Pass Herald, yet very few of the people who come in here want to discuss business-related issues. Post pandemic we have been keeping statistics here at the paper. We average around five people per week, and at least three quarters of them are here to discuss Council. We are a small but mighty group of workers. We run this office on two people. I have quite a few part-time and contract workers, but only really Nick and I in the office. This brings me to the crux of this editorial. I have seriously thought of running the paper remotely. It really is apparent that we aren’t a public placed business. I’ve done the cost/benefit analysis of whether I need a brick-and-mortar business and have decided that I really don’t. However, I really don’t want to give up our presence on main street. A vibrant community also has a vibrant downtown core and I truly believe our sign on the front of this building is part of that community sense. As a compromise we have decided to adjust our hours here at the paper. Right now, we are only doing it throughout the summer, but depending on how it works we may carry it on this fall. So, effective next week our office hours will be Monday to Thursday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. You can get a hold of us here at the office through email. I check it regularly. I work varied hours here at the paper, if I’m in on “off” hours I’ll most likely have the doors open sign turned to open, but just to be clear, our set hours are set throughout the summer. In this industry we don’t really run on set hours, news happens 24 hours a day. If you have something you want us to cover, or an event you want some press for just contact us at our emails. For anything news related contact Nick at passheraldreporter@gmail.com For anything ad related contact Tina at passheraldads@gmail.com For everything else contact me at passherald @shaw.ca or call my cell at 403-5638814. I’m excited for this new chapter at the Pass Herald. I really like running and enjoying my mornings and now I can do so without guilt. I’ve worked long hard hours my entire life at the Pass Herald. I now have technology and incredible staff here to help me, making my life a lot easier.
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Municipal Council Briefs - May 30 NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter
A delegation from the Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce spoke with council about the work they are doing in the Pass. The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass’ council meeting on May 30 was a short-lived affair. There was a delegation from the Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce with President Daina Lazzarotto speaking on behalf of the Chamber. The Chamber of Commerce is a self-funded, volunteer organization with one part-time staff, a dedicated office manager. “We play a significant role in the community by fostering partnerships with individuals, groups, businesses and of course, the municipal government. We like to see ourselves as community leaders advocating for our business community and working to better our community and hopefully the people who live here,” said Lazzarotto. The Chamber offers referrals, discounts, benefits, networking opportunities and advocacy services to all of its members. “Our focus has been representing all businesses in the Community, not necessarily just our members. We have continued to do that and we recently launched a new website, which is cnpchamber.ca,” said Lazzarotto. She said they’ve had some successful luncheons, most recently the Highway 3 Twinning luncheon on May 10 where they received “great feedback” after the event. They have an upcoming golf tournament and are looking at a festival coming to the Pass on July 21 and 22. “We have Crowfest, which is an event that we have looked at to bring our community together in terms of the business community and the citizens of this Community. We’re having our first, First Nations and Indigenous market [with] artisans, drummers and dancers,” said Lazzarotto. They are working with Treaty partners and opening the door to the community to get them involved as well. There will also be lots of entertainment for families according to Lazzarotto. She also spoke about the work going into the next Best of Crowsnest gala on October 20 at the end of Small Business Week. After an inquiry from councillor Vicki Kubik, Lazzarotto confirmed they have changed the voting system from last year after concerns the voting system was broken. “I think it’s a really fun event and a great way to showcase businesses in the Crowsnest Pass. I would hate to see that falter, because it’s getting a bad rap,” said Kubik. This year, they will be switching to Google Forms to ensure only one set of votes is cast per person, explained Lazzarotto. After the delegation was over Mayor Blair Painter said, “I’m happy to hear that the Chamber is there for all businesses, that’s very positive.” Bylaw No. 1152, 2023, a Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw Amendment involving the annual lease fee for encroachment agreements and development permit penalty fees passed first reading unanimously after minor discussion.
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Roller Night “rolled” into town on June 2 at the Crowsnest Sports Complex
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A pop-up roller skating event was held in the Pass on June 2 at the Crowsnest Sports Complex with the help of Crowsnest Pass Family Community Support Services (FCSS).
CCHS hosted Student Gala on June 1
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The students at Crowsnest Consolidated High School hosted the school’s first annual Student Gala on June 1.
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Bear Smart hosted community training course
in the wild. Pool said to give the bear its space and be respectful of their backyard and the fact they have nowhere else to go. “It’s really all about respecting what they are and where they live and giving them that ability to function without creating a situation,” said Pool. She added bears are very habitual and easily taught. Aside from direct feeding, issues can include indirect contact with bears such as garbage being left out. “It’s never a good thing to treat them as backyard pets,” said Pool. A lot of people went home with more of a knowledge base according to Pool. Another community training session is being planned for early fall. Visit cnpbearsmart.com for more information or find the Crowsnest Pass Bear Smart Association on Facebook.
NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter The Crowsnest Pass Bear Smart Association hosted a community training course at the Crowsnest Pass Ball Diamonds in Hillcrest on June 4. Christy Pool, President of Crowsnest Pass Bear Smart, explained what happened at the recent community course put on by John Clarke and the Crowsnest Pass Bear Smart Association with 42 people in attendance. Pool said they started with an explanation of the species. Mainly the differences between grizzly bears and black bears including identification, tracks and any other ways to help people identify what they are dealing with. “From there, we discuss encounters and scenarios of when you run into a bear and what you should and shouldn’t do. How to use your bear spray and when to use it and then the proper techniques to make sure that you get the best results using your spray,” said Pool. She said the event is popular and there are people who are quite excited because of how interactive the course is. “They don’t just sit there and listen to people blab on, they actually take part in everything,” said Pool, “They get to do everything that you might go through with a bear.” When people are educated about bears and how to interact with them safely, Pool claims it takes away their fear and hopefully reduces human interaction. “In our experience, 98 per cent of interactions between humans and bears are caused by humans making bad choices or having bad practices,” said Pool. These bad habits may include feeding bears or treating them like zoo animals rather than the wild animals they are. When people approach a bear without the proper information or education, Pool said it creates a scenario in which the bear always ends up paying the price. “We’ve had people come back to us after having encounters and telling us that we’ve made a huge difference. They were able to make good choices so that it didn’t end up with anyone getting hurt, them or the bear,” said Pool, “I would say that what we’re putting out there is certainly giving people the backgrou+nd that they need to be safe.” For anyone unable to attend, she gave advice on how to properly deal with bears
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(Top) Michael Short of the long running program “Lets Go Outdoors Alberta” interviews Christy Pool, President of Crowsnest Pass Bear Smart at the recent community Bear Awareness course. Photo credit Andy Vanderplas (Bottom) Michael Short interviews John Clarke, with camera assist from Andy Vanderplas of Have Lens Will Travel Photography. Photo credit Austin Pool.
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Alberta-made blinds now available in the Crowsnest Pass for custom order
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NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter An Alberta blind manufacturer has a brand-new subcontractor stationed right here in Crowsnest Pass as of May 31. Janice Pounder has gone into a new field, selling blinds manufactured in Alberta by her husband’s nephews at a company called Bold Blinds. “They own the company, so it’s a really family-oriented business... We can do custom orders and have a shorter turnaround than most people would be able to ordering blinds from anywhere else,” said Pounder. The blinds are manufactured in Edmonton with a location in Red Deer as well. With this most recent expansion, Pounder hopes to help show off all of the products they offer. Bold Blinds have Roller Shades, Honeycomb Shades and Zebra Shades along with fully darkening shades and more. “There’s a lot of different options that you can go with,” said Pounder. When ordering blinds from outside of Alberta, you may be waiting for more than a couple of weeks according to Pounder. This can include the time to measure, custom design and the sending of the order. With Bold Blinds, they are hoping to reduce some of the processing involved. “They make them right as we send the order,” explained Pounder. For those who didn’t plan on going the custom route, Pounder also explained the downside of buying blinds from large retailers such as Walmart. They are not going to fit your windows exactly. “[With Bold Blinds], we come measure them, so you are getting an exact fit,” said Pounder. A lot of people that work night shifts in the Pass want the blackout curtains, she explained. Bold Blinds also has blinds that provide added security for businesses. “During the day, people don’t really see in and you keep the heat and the light out. At night when you have a light on behind you can see in for security,” said Pounder. She commended her husband’s nephews for starting the business and maintaining it through Covid “They started this new division and they’re very smart. They do phenomenal business up in Edmonton and they’ve been doing it for a few years,” said Pounder. Although she just started recently, Pounder got her first client right away, working to finalize the order the next day. Pounder has been in the Crowsnest Pass for over 30 years and used to be a realtor. She just finished working with Crowsnest Community Support Society after they laid everyone off on May 30. According to Pounder, a lot of them moved on with a new company, but she chose not to. “I thought I was going to be able to retire there. I’m still looking at downsizing, but I like running my own business and having the freedom that goes with it,” said Pounder. She added that her work in real estate will help her get out there and promote herself. She hopes to eventually work with anyone building homes or doing renovations. “I look around the Crowsnest Pass and all these new houses that got built have nothing on the windows. It’s going to be getting hot in there,” said Pounder. Visit boldblinds.ca for more information or call Pounder at 403-563-4291.
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Crowsnest Consolidated Ball season ended. Top photo, a group photo taken after their first win of the season on May 11th. Second photo Connor Pitt pitching a winning game in Pincher Creek .
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The staff at Crowsnest Community Support Society held a farewell BBQ on Tuesday, May 30. The society laid off it’s employees after 30 years of operations and is now in transition.
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15th annual Darcy’s Nature Walk for Mental Wellness ready to go
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NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter The annual Darcy’s Nature Walk is set for June 10 at Fireman’s Park in Bellevue. The Registration and Waiver signing will be from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. with the walk starting at 10 a.m. Randi Lynn Rinaldi, an organizer for the event, explained how the walk got its name from her mother and is kept in her honour. “It’s in memory of my mom who passed away from suicide in 2007. We’ve always kind of kept her name on it in her honor. The walk kind of represents who she was. She liked to be out in nature and she liked to help others,” said Rinaldi. Darcy’s Nature Walk for Mental Wellness is a locally organized and hosted event which was designed to increase awareness around mental health and wellness, increase physical activity and help raise funds for local mental health initiatives. “This is our 15th year doing the event and this year’s event is similar in nature to previous events as far as the focus on mental wellness and getting people out and being active, but this year it will be dedicated in memorial of Kris Ruzek, who passed away in September of 2022,” said Rinaldi Since the walk is being held in special remembrance of Ruzek, his family wants the funds they raise to go to a special cause they think represents Ruzek. “We thought it would be great to dedicate this walk in his name and hopefully it will resonate with a few additional people,” said Rinaldi. All funds raised in 2023 will go towards the South Alberta Service Dogs Foundation in his memory. “The funds raised will be held in his name and when somebody requires a service dog for mental health reasons, whether it be anxiety, depression [or] PTSD, if that person doesn’t have enough funds to purchase the service dog, then this money would be allocated to that individual in need. Kris loved dogs and he felt his dog helped him through a lot of things in his life,” explained Rinaldi. She added it will be nice to have a fresh idea, although the walk itself will be the same. There will be three separate walking routes available to help accommodate a variety of fitness levels and abilities for the event. “Our family went through some unfortunate deaths with suicide and dealing with mental illness, but knowing that we can give back to the Community and help others, makes it feel not so heavy,” said Rinaldi, “We’re overwhelmed that it’s always so well supported.” If you don’t feel like you can walk or don’t want to walk, you are still welcome to join them in the park and enjoy the sunshine. “There’s lots of door prizes, there’s snacks and it’s just a nice event to get out and see the energy of the community,” said Rinaldi. Visit darcysnaturewalk.ca to learn more about the event or donate to one of the causes they support.
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Thursday evening May 11, 2023, 12 Retired Registered Nurses held their annual Spring event celebrating nurses week. All enjoyed dinner at the Rum unner restaurant in Coleman. A donation of 200 dollars was made to the Crowsnest Pass Health foundation to assist in the purchase of necessary equipment for patient and resident care, a very easy donation for nurses to make. We encourage all retired Registered nurses to join us for the Christmas dinner. Please call Donna Stelmachovich for details. The photo from left to right includes Ingrid Dodd, Edie Shackleton, Judy Johnson, Darlene Newsham, Marylou Riviere, Donna Stelmachovich, Maxine Braun, Val Danielson, Nikki Robertson, Pat Rypien, Leona Luini and seated front and centre, we are so priveledged to have Mary Dudys whose knowledge and experience span several decades. Many laughs, stories and nursing experiences were enjoyed by all. We sincerely hope all nurses working or retired, celebrated this wonderful profession.
RON ROMANCHUK July 15, 1950 – May 31, 2023
It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Ronald Allyn George Joseph Ro-manchuk. Ron was born on July 15th, 1950 to Elizabeth and George in Drumheller, Alberta. In 1970 Ron wed the love of his life Marion “Jeanette” Bergquist, and began creating our beautiful family. During his life there was nothing that Ron enjoyed more than spending time with his wife, family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved camping, building things, working on vehicles and mowing the grass. He was a very hard worker so when there was a job to be done, he made sure it got finished. Throughout his life, Ron maintained a strong foothold in the Lumber Industry, where he spent his time as a heavy equipment operator at Millar Western in Whitecourt. Ron is survived by his loving wife, Jeanette, his sons; Trent (Kelly,) and Nick (Barb,) his grand-children; Colby, Ally-Ann, Carter, Cohen, Kelsie, Alyssa, and Emma, his great-grandchildren Amira, and Owyn, his sister, Linda Verbaas, Brother-in-law Harvey, Sisters in law Agnes, Debbie and Louise, numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, and countless friends that were made throughout his lifetime. Ron is predeceased by his parents, Elizabeth and George, as well as his daughter Becky and Broth-er-in-law Jim Verbaas. It brings us great comfort knowing that Ron is taking care of Becky now.
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Photos from last year’s Darcy’s Nature Walk for Mental Wellness. Attendees were provided food and drink, face painting by Colour Crazy Body Art and prizes on June 11, 2022 in Bellevue.
For those who so desire memorial donations can be made directly to The Canadian Lung Associa-tion 885 Meadowlands Dr. Suite 502 Ottawa, ON, K2C 3N2, to assist in funding research towards COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.) A celebration of life for Ron will be announced at a later date.
16 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Green Mountain RV Park encroachment NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter Mark Kirwin, of Dominion CampCorp requested to present to Council on May 16 regarding their application to purchase a portion of road allowance that was previously turned down. Although he couldn’t attend, two representatives appeared before council to speak about their concerns. Attempts to contact Dominion CampCorp for questions afterwards were unsuccessful. In a letter from Dominion CampCorp, the company that owns Green Mountain RV Park, argued the encroachment in the “plateau area” which “exists at the west end of the Green Mountain RV Park.” It goes on to explain that “eight RV sites encroach on the road right-of-way as a result of a mistake by the contractor when they were built over 10 years ago. These RV sites were part of the approved Development Permit for that phase of the RV Park.” According to the letter, Dominion CampCorp claims “the Municipality agreed to an Encroachment Agreement in principle in 2016, but this was not documented.” The issue, according to Dominion CampCorp, dates back to January 2022 when the municipality issued a development permit for an expansion. They claim one of the conditions in the development permit was the cause of the problem. Condition 18 for the Development Permit is as follows: The applicant is required to enter into an encroachment agreement with the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass for the RV sites 114-121 located within the 67 Street road allowance, registered on the certificate of title. The delegations from Dominion CampCorp explained that they know it’s a road allowance that’s with the province, but it’s really a “very steep, pretty much unusable” piece of land. They asked that the council reconsider their decision to reject the road closure and let them pursue an agreement with the province. The council voiced concerns about the development permit including the alternative access the road allowance could provide. “When it comes to the proposed twinning of Highway 3, we do consider that
a potential for another access into our area, so that was part of our discussion as well,” said Mayor Blair Painter. The Dominion CampCorp delegation claimed discussions with the province indicated that road allowance would not be used when the highway went in. The delegation also said they have 10 campers in the encroachment area in their “nest” at the Park. They said the campers have “invested a lot” into sheds, RVs and landscaping at the sites. “If those upper sites were encroaching, were you aware that they were encroaching? And why would you allow people to do their landscaping and set up their “nest” if you were aware that there was an encroachment?” asked Councillor Vicki Kubik. The delegation claimed the RV Park’s understanding was, after conversation with the municipality in 2016, that they just needed to finish some paperwork to address the encroachment although they admitted they failed to follow up with the municipality afterwards. Visit crowsnestpass.com to read the delegations letter and to view council packages from past and future council meetings.
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Mrs. Kuftinoff’s Grade 6 B class from Isabelle Sellon School visited the Pass Herald recently. The group came in to learn how a newspaper was produced and how we create articles each week.
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