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Vol. 93 No. 45
November 29, 2023 $1.25
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On Saturday, Nov. 25, local residents and hundreds of visitors from out of town flocked to the streets for the 40th annual Santa Claus Parade in Fort Macleod. Councillors David Filipuzzi, Vicki Kubik and Dean Ward represented the Crowsnest Pass showcasing the Municipality’s new float at the festive event. The parade had floats, marching bands, Santa’s reindeer and a buffalo who all marched down the main street as part of western Canada’s largest Santa Claus parade.
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Flower shop blooming into existence this December NICHOLAS L. M. ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter 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 from horticulture and landscaping school on Vancouver Island to the upcoming opening of her flower shop on December 1 in Blairmore. Returning to her hometown, Bedard recognized the seasonal nature of horticulture work and sought a way to make her passion a year-round endeavor. Inspired by the joy that flowers bring and her desire to support people through life’s ups and downs, she decided to venture into the world of floristry. Opening a flower shop felt like the natural path to combine her skills with her love for connecting with people. “I was thinking of ways to make my horticulture career more year-round and flowers make people happy, and I love being part of that and supporting people All accounts with tax owing on January 1, in the highs and lows of everything. Opening the 2024 will have a further 12% penalty flower shop felt like the applied. Payments can be made in right path for that,” said person until December 22, 2023 at the Bedard. MD Administration building. Having completed During the holiday closure (Dec 23 to her Level 1 and 2 in the January 1 inclusive), payments can be trades program for hortimade online or placed in the drop box culture, she plans to reat the MD Administration building. turn for Levels 3 and 4,
further enhancing her expertise. 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. Bedard revealed that Folk & Forest’s opening day is scheduled for December 1, and the name itself holds a deeper meaning. “Folk” represents people, and “Forest” symbolizes the environment. Together, they embody the connection between humans and nature, reflecting Bedard’s commitment to the Earth and her forest-inspired spirit. Expressing her excitement about the venture, Bedard conveyed the effort she has poured into creating Folk & Forest. Her aspiration is to build a space that becomes a community hub, a place where people find support and joy during every phase of life. She envisions the shop as a platform for connections, where the community can gather and build meaningful relationships. “I’ve put a lot of work and I put my entire soul into this company and I’m excited to share with the community,” said Bedard. While Folk & Forest will offer ceramic pots for plants and vases for flowers, Bedard clarified that she will not compete with another local business, Spring Break, which specializes in planters. Instead, she expressed openness to collaboration, highlighting a positive and supportive relationship with the store and its owners. Bedard expressed her eagerness to embark on this new journey within the community. She acknowledged the inevitable learning curve of starting a business but embraced it with enthusiasm. The interview provided a glimpse into the passion and dedication that Bedard brings to Folk & Forest, setting the stage for a vibrant addition to the community, a place where flowers, community, and connections will flourish, on December 1.
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Victoria Bedard, the owner of Folk & Forest, is getting ready for her store’s opening day scheduled for December 1.
ROXY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Foundation repairs to the Roxy Theatre are moving forward. The afternoon of Friday Oct 20th saw the pouring of new concrete footings and the foundation on both the southwest and southeast corners where instabilities needed addressing. In addition, several holes in the concrete were filled in preparation for a shotcrete application then water proofing to follow. Next a six-inch waterline will be installed and work will begin on the low sloped roof. Interior panel removals will occur later in the year. To maintain forward motion in fundraising, Crowsnest Cando is actively campaigning for funds and the seat association sale is ongoing. For a donation of $500, $1,000, $1,500 or $2000 depending on seat location, the donor will have their name etched on a plaque on the seat of their choice and etched on a large wall recognition board. A specific seat can become available for a ticket purchase in advance of public sales for all live performances. These benefits are in the very near future and we ask the community to support this family centered initiative of creating the Crowsnest Roxy Performing Arts Center. For more information please go to www.crowsnestcando.ca Also, A big shout out of thanks to Gerry and Chris Kramer for the donation of funds for two center row seats at the Roxy.
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POLICE BRIEFS Between November 21 and 27, the Crowsnest Pass Police Department responded to 45 calls for service, of which one was unfounded. A total of 10 charges were made during this period. The calls included one fatal traffic collision, three reported traffic collisions, 11 traffic offenses, one operation while impaired, one Trespass Act, one request for the service of legal documents, two prisoners held, three written traffic offence warnings, five victim services, one Family Orders & Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act, one uttering threats, two assaults, one identity theft, two mischiefs, five break and enters, one false alarm, two lost/found and three well-being checks. Local law enforcement is urging residents of the Crowsnest River RV Park to remain vigilant following a surge in reports of break-ins and thefts. Managed by Terry Kenny, the park has experienced a significant amount of property crime, prompting collaboration with authorities to address the issue. Police advise residents with seasonal trailers to perform due diligence, ensuring that their property is securely locked. Items such as generators and valuables should be chained up and stored away to prevent theft. Recent incidents include the theft of alcohol and camping supplies, indicating a lower level of criminal activity. In addition to the increase in property crimes, the police brief highlights a rise in theft and fraud cases.
Authorities are receiving numerous reports of fraudulent activities related to Black Friday websites and hyperlinks. Residents are cautioned against clicking on suspicious links and providing sensitive information. The public is urged to verify deals by visiting official websites and report any fraudulent activity promptly. The police also addressed missing license plates, noting that criminals may take them for illicit activities. Residents are advised to check their vehicles regularly and report missing plates promptly. Identity theft concerns were discussed, emphasizing the importance of reporting suspicious activities promptly. Other updates include a stalled train on 9 Avenue into Hillcrest on November 22 and charges against an individual for assault with a weapon in a domestic violence case reported on November 23. The individual is currently in custody. On November 24, a man was charged with breaking into a residence and subsequently released on an appearance notice. The police express gratitude for public assistance in locating a missing youth, who was found in good health. On November 27, the RCMP assisted town bylaw officers in a vehicle stop where a youth was found in possession of a prohibited weapon. The incident resulted in an educational intervention, and no charges were laid. The local police detachment also shared details of a fatal traffic collision on November 23. An 18-yearold male driver struck a 37-year-old female near the Burmis tree, with initial indications suggesting a tragic accident involving the victim's dog on the highway. The incident is under investigation, awaiting collision analyst and medical examiner reports. Residents are urged to stay vigilant, especially during what police termed “fraud season.” If anyone has information about copper wire thefts or other criminal activities, they are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers to ensure community safety. Crime Stoppers Tips can phone in to 1-800-222-8477.
The Simple Raven’s Post BY AVNER PERL
Old man’s thoughts When I was about 25, my boss told me I must join our pension plan. It did not impress me. It was a large sum, and I was too young to think about someday when I would be 65 and receive a benefit. I didn’t trust the politicians even in those days when they did much more for us than they do now. More money in our pockets is a good election slogan, but we can’t do it. I couldn’t at 25 make a significant commitment to save for retirement. I truly believed that I would do something that would provide me with the money that I would need for retirement. I and some millions of young people bought into the American dream. We were going to work hard and get rich, and it didn’t happen. Thank God someone wiser organized pension plans that were invested professionally and accumulated the money needed for the later years of life. That money financed some ventures that made more money and left us with enough to live the rest of our lives comfortably without asking the young generation for help. Yes, our pensions are financed by us and our employers. The money should be invested in our future and not for politician’s pet projects. It worked well until politicians decided to dip into it for their own bene-fit. They could and did take over managing the money and lost as I ex-pected. Good politicians are not necessarily good investment managers. By investing for political reasons, they lose but don’t care. In four or eight years, they will collect their pensions and go play a new game. Now I am the last of my group of friends from the old days. My best friend, (and my best man), is dying from COVID and other health is-sues. For me, what’s left is isolation and prayers to stay alive a little longer. Each time that I go out, I meet some folks who tell me not to get vaccinated since they had some health issues after getting vaccinated. They feel justified in recommending not to listen to the doctors since they themselves know better. I choose to listen to my doctor. However, all the COVID issues will be forgotten ten years from now. We have
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bigger problems to deal with. We live in a scary world which doesn’t have to be that way. Natural disasters, wars, baffling weather, hate, and vengeance are just a few things I see. Greed and competition for turf are more common than any positive emotions. Almost anywhere I look people are divided half against the other half. Yet the Earth can provide for all and people can solve all the problems we have without fighting. If we give all people what they need, not want, we will have a lot to spare. When we search history and pre-history, we see a few interesting facts. There have been great civilizations before us. They either failed to pro-tect themselves or destroyed each other and disappeared. Knowledge that we don’t yet possess existed on this planet several times over and was wiped out. It arouses my curiosity and makes me think about where we are heading. All the past generations had a conflict between good and evil or light and dark. Only the difference is blurred out. Those who win always write history. The side that lost gets no air time. Yet, if we could ask those who lived before us, we would always find people believing that the side we are talking to is the side of good and the other the side of bad. All sides have good and bad intermingled. All sides get corrupted by power and people feel sorry for the weak but join the strong. This is en-hanced by those who preach that God is on their side. No, He isn’t. God created not the same but equal and gave humans free will. Now, He is waiting to see what we will do. Will we join the dead civilizations or be the ones created in His image? We are living through the latest test right now. It is being tested around each kitchen table, in every commu-nity, and worldwide. None of us escapes the test. It is between my wife and me, and between America and China at the same time. It is decided by loving negotiations and by great modern equipped armies. A relatively slight change in people’s outlook on life can solve problems and perhaps save the world. Why are we not doing it? Mostly because none of us wants to lose and all of us wish to win. Those are animal in-stincts, not human values. This is where we need help from God. If we all accepted that God wants us to have His kingdom on Earth, we could have it. Sadly, we may have to fight for it. Rudolph will not give up his leader-ship position since he has the red nose. We will do what we must as well as we can not forgetting that peace and happiness are the goals. Goodness can become a reality in some small place and spread through-out the whole body. People follow the example, good or bad. The actual fight is inside each of us and we must believe that we can win. Some day cooperation will eliminate competition. Here is a link to my blog: https://thesimpleravenspost.blogspot.ca/ Feel free to check other articles and comment.
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Herald Editorial LISA SYGUTEK
Pass it on Project
Mrs. Claus’ Dinner Out One day I was scrolling through social media and saw a post about the Christmas Giving. It was a photo of a restaurant in the city where people pre-paid for a complete stranger’s dinner and then the receipt was placed on the window of the business for someone else to take, go in and have a warm meal. It was heart-warming to see such an overt act of kindness. My friend Margaret Thomas saw the same post and commented on it wishing that we could replicate this in the Pass. This got me thinking, why can’t we do this in the Pass? So, I picked up the phone, called Margaret and asked her if she wanted to do something like this. She was all in and we picked up Cathy Painter, Kim Lewis, and Janice Pounder along the way. We have many avenues for people in need to get the necessities at Christmas. We have the Women’s Resource Centre, the Food Bank, and the Food Hamper through the Municipality. Our community does an amazing job to try to help those the most in need during the Christmas Season. Our thought is to do something kind for people in need that is more of a treat than a necessity. Families that can’t splurge on an evening out at a restaurant. So, we’re fundraising within the community, and we hope that you would consider donating to our new fundraiser. It’s the “Pass it on Project” whose goal is to provide restaurant meals for families and singles that usually do not access the food bank or hamper projects. The project will provide gift certificates to families or individuals that are identified by local agencies who know who these invisible people are. This is a small grassroots project and we hope to reach as many people as possible in December. We have named this campaign “Mrs. Claus’ Dinner Out’. We have a number of local restaurants on board. Donation boxes will be set up at Summit Home Centre, the Pass Herald and both town offices. Every dollar donated will be used to buy Gift Certificates at the participating restaurants for a meal. We have asked Chris’ Restaurant, Country Encounters, Vito’s, Ben Wong’s, and Cherry on Top to participate and they absolutely loved the idea. We are hoping that this becomes a community initiative for years to come. You will see Mrs. Claus’ Dinner Out in the paper showing the donations we have received. We have already received $500 in donation for families in our community. This initiative just fills my soul. My mom didn’t have the luxury of a dinner in a restaurant until she was well into her twenties. This community is amazing when it comes to taking care of the necessities of a family, and I truly feel that we sometimes miss the small moments that give someone a chance to experience a small luxury. A dinner out is a chance to try something new for some families, and a break from the monotony of just trying to survive. So please support our program. We are excited to do it, we are looking for people to help us build our program and expand it in the future. Christmas is about hope and giving and I know that this community has both in abundance. So, Pass it On and let’s add some joy into someone’s day.
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Nick’s Notes My strange birthday Well, it is almost time for my birthday and each year I am feeling less excited as it approaches. I’m not sure if the past few years have taken some of the joy out of celebrations because of the pandemic and then my shingles diagnosis, but this year feels different. I am truly excited to be turning 26, it feels like more of a personal milestone in my life. It is also the second birthday I will be celebrating in the Crowsnest Pass so that is exciting too. As I get ready to celebrate my birthday, I figured I would share one of the stranger facts about the day I was born. First and foremost, I share the same birthday with my brother. My older brother. For all of the differences between my brother and I, it can come as quite a shock to people. People are generally confused at the start of learning this and they ask if we are twins. This couldn’t be less the case. He was born two years before me on December 2, over a month early. He had a due date set in January and was incredibly premature. I on the other hand, was not early... I was late. I was set to be born in November but three days later and I would come out on the same day as my brother. A C-section baby weighing over 10 pounds compared to my brother hovering around five pounds. My dad has some wonderful jokes abut me as a baby that I would love to share. The one he likes to joke about the most is that I was a ‘tumour baby’, not born but removed. He also thought I looked almost three months old when he held me for the first time. The funniest thing that happened on the day of my birth though? That would be my brother thinking I was his birthday present. Apparently, my two-year-old brother couldn’t stop saying “My baby” and didn’t want to hand me back to my parents. My brother will usually roll his eyes when I bring it up, but it’s always fun to remind myself just how unique of a situation we found ourselves. Neither of us were even supposed to be born in December but we managed to be born the same day. Such an incredible coincidence. The joint birthdays growing up may not have been the ideal situation but we made it work and now we get to wish each other a happy birthday on the same day as the other. It has honestly just made us closer as we’ve grown into adulthood. Although I loathed it once, it has become one of my favourite things in the world. Sharing with people the incredibly unique circumstances in which I find myself has always been fun. I hope you have a great birthday in Saskatchewan this year and I hope the three boys aren’t giving you too much trouble. I can’t wait to see them at Christmas this year, tearing into their gifts. I’ll be attending events around town on my birthday this year, but I am not letting that get me down! It should be a lot of fun celebrating getting older with the beginning of the Crowsnest Pass’ Christmas activities this weekend. Hopefully this is just one of many more birthdays I am able to celebrate in this remarkable place I currently call home.
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Glencore meets with Elk Valley representatives NICHOLAS L. M. ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter Mayor Blair Painter discussed his recent conversation with Glencore’s president, supplying insights into the company’s acquisition of Teck Coal’s Elk Valley Resources. The meeting, which took place November 21, involved the senior management of Glencore expressing their excitement about the acquisition and their positive perception of Elk Valley Re-sources as a well-managed company. During the interview, Mayor Painter highlighted the significant presence of Elk Valley Resources in the Crowsnest Pass community, noting that approximately a third of the company’s employees were local residents. “Teck has always been a a large part of our economy and the growth of the Pass and we’re grateful that Glencore has these 28 commitments and look forward to further conversations moving forward,” said Painter. Glencore’s 28 different commitments are outlined in a press release available on Glencore’s website, glencore.com. These commitments aimed to help the Elk Valley and the broader community.
Please support the Tree of Hope at the hosptial WENDY FABRO Crowsnest Pass Hospital Auxiliary Here we are again, the Christmas season is upon us. Christmas holidays are a time to spend with family and loved ones, but also, they often resurrect the memories of those who are longer with us. Serving as a token of memory for loved ones who have passed, the Crowsnest Pass Hospital Auxiliary is selling ornaments for the annual Tree of Hope Campaign, which is an ongoing project for over 34 years. The Crowsnest Pass Hospital Auxiliary has been in existence since 1950. Over the years they have purchased chairs, televisions, kitchen appliances clocks and many other items for the different units in the hospital. The Tree of Hope tree is set up in the atrium of the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre It is beautifully decorated with the ornaments inscribed with loved one’s names. The tree goes up in December and stays up until January when the tree is taken down. People can request their ornaments to take home as a keepsake or leave them at the Tuck Shop to donate towards and put up for next year. Ornaments are $5 each and all proceeds go back to our hospital for the extended care or acute care units to purchase times no covered by grants and that do not fit into the hospital budget. Donation slips for the Tree of Hope Campaign can be found in the Pass Herald. Slips and payment can be mailed to Wendy Fabro, PO Box 756, Coleman, AB, TOK OMO. Make sure you include the name of your loved ones with the donation slips. Another way is to e-transfer to cnphospaux@gmail. com. There is a message box where you can type your loved one’s names that you want on the Christmas ornaments. The Crowsnest Pass Hospital Auxiliary will also be at the Christmas in the Mountain Market in Bellevue MDM Centre on December 1-2, 2023. The donation slips will be there as well as beautiful knit-
“We are pleased to have reached agreement to acquire Teck’s steelmaking coal operations in the Elk Valley. These world-class assets and the experienced people that operate them are expected to meaningfully complement our existing thermal and steelmaking coal production located in Australia, Colombia and South Africa,” said Gary Nagle, CEO of Glencore, When asked about major questions posed during the meeting, Mayor Painter revealed that he didn’t ask any questions personally. However, other mayors and representatives from the RDEK (Re-gional District of East Kootenay) discussed topics such as regional growth and the challenges faced by communities, particularly in terms of housing shortages. “We are dedicated to working with all governing bodies and stakeholders to ensure that the transaction is of benefit to Canada, which includes a commitment from Glencore regarding employment, engaging in further reclamation efforts and to engage constructively and meaningfully with the Indigenous Nations in the Elk Valley,” added Nagle. A notable aspect of Glencore’s commitment mentioned by Mayor Painter was their plan to invest in the oncology unit at Cranbrook Hospital. Mayor Painter expressed excitement about Glencore’s proactive approach to engaging with various communities, emphasizing his support for an open-door policy. Reflecting on the positive history of community engagement with Teck, he looked forward to continued conversations with Glencore. The interview concluded with Mayor Painter sharing a crucial piece of information that the approval process for the acquisition by the federal government would take six to nine months. He clarified that the transition wouldn’t happen overnight and needs official approval.
ted and crochet crafts and homemade items. There will also be a bake sale on Friday, December 1, 2023. Thank you in advance for supporting us and
our local hospital. May this holiday season bring joy, health, and peace to all. Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year!
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How to master shopping early for the holidays “The early bird gets the worm” is a well-known English proverb that historians trace all the way back to the 1600s. Though the words might first have been popularized hundreds of years ago, they remain as true today as they were then, particularly in regard to holiday shopping.
Campaign Savvy shoppers have long touted the importance of starting early when looking for holiday gifts for loved ones. Seasoned procrastinators may never embrace early shopping, but others who want to a less hectic holiday shopping season can consider these tips. • Begin with a plan. Holiday shopping excursions, whether they take place in town, at the mall or online, can take longer than expected when shoppers have no idea what they’re looking for. Prior to your first holiday shopping trip, jot down gift ideas for each person on your list. Then scour stores or websites for those items. Starting early affords shoppers time to bargain hunt and ensures supply shortages or other issues won’t get in the way of a happy loved one come the holiday season. Con’t on page 11 At EMILIO’S MERCATO ITALIANO, we believe celebrating with family and friends during this special time of year is always made better when paired with great food.
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Campaign • Recognize the notion of “early” has changed. Early holiday shopping used to be synonymous with the retail holiday Black Friday, which occurs the day after Thanksgiving in the United States. However, many holiday shoppers now begin buying gifts long before they’ve purchased a Thanksgiving turkey. In its 2022 Consumer Pulse Survey, McKinsey & Company found that 56 percent of consumers started their holiday shopping in October. A host of variables may have influenced that shift, but supply chain issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic have lingered, which undoubtedly compelled consumers to get an especially early start on holiday shopping. Shoppers who want to ensure everything arrives on time for the holiday season must recognize that “early” shopping now involves beginning around Hal-
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Campaign • When in doubt, go gift card. If the right gift is proving elusive even when shopping early, shoppers should not hesitate to go the gift card route. Shoppers need not feel as though a gift card is a nonstarter, as a 2022 survey from the National Retail Federation found that 54 percent of survey respondents indicated gift cards were the most desirable gift of the holiday season. Shopping early (and locally) is a great way to enjoy a less hectic holiday season.
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Northback updates council on Grassy Mountain NICHOLAS L. M. ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass welcomed a delegation from the company Northback on November 21, as they supplied updates on the Grassy Mountain Exploration Project. The delegation, led by Grant Lindstrom, Chief Commercial Officer, visited the municipality to address the council and share insights into the proposed exploration drilling application given to the Alberta Regulator (AR) in September. Mayor Blair Painter welcomed the Northback delegation before Grant Lindstrom stepped in to present on behalf of Mike Young, expressing his regrets for being double-booked and unable to attend in person. Grant Lindstrom started the presentation by offering a drone video showcasing the Grassy Mountain site. Lindstrom emphasized the misconception associated with the name, clarifying that Grassy Mountain was a previously mined site and not the pristine image that the name might suggest. He pointed out that the area was not reclaimed to modern standards, making it unsuitable for recreational purposes. Lindstrom stressed the importance of supplying a clear understanding of Grassy Mountain, mentioning that the drone video would be available on the company’s website. Lindstrom went ahead to discuss the exploration drilling application given to the AR in September. The purpose of the program was to collect coal quality, geotechnical, and hydrogeological data to develop mine plans. The proposal included 20 drill pads on Crown Land and 12 on Northback’s private land, with a total disturbance of 3.77 hectares. The delegation clarified that the exploration program did not grant any rights to mine; it was focused on collecting essential data for future decisions. Lindstrom ex-
Crowsnest Pass municipal Council briefs and updates NICHOLAS L. M. ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter There was a municipal council meeting on November 21 which featured a service area update and third reading approval. First was a road closure bylaw which had received its first reading on July 5, 2022, and had now returned from the Municipal Transportation department with approval to proceed to the second and third readings. The primary purpose was to facilitate a pending sale, and the administration recommended moving forward with the second and third readings. After some brief discussions and a motion, the council proceeded with the second reading, and upon calling the question, it was carried. The meeting then moved to the third reading, where a motion was made, and after no further comments, it was carried. The attention then shifted to the bylaw for amendments to fees and charges for day ticket prices at the Pass Powderkeg Ski Hill. The administration recommended
Thunder U7 plays first home game of the season LINDSEY MICHALSKY Team Communications Coordinator U7 Thunder played their first home game of the season on Friday night, November 24 against Elk Valley. Thunder fought hard, played strong and all had fun showcasing their skills for family and friends in the crowd. Scoring goals were Bowden
plained the water diversion license included in the application, emphasizing that the project aimed to use water from an existing in-pit lake, which had no connections to nearby tributaries or creeks. Addressing concerns, Lindstrom mentioned that the selenium levels in the lake were lower than surrounding creeks and well below the limits allowed in municipal water. He presented statistics on statements of concern (SOCs) and letters of support received, highlighting that the majority of support came from the local area, with some concerns from major urban centers. Concerns raised during the presentation included misconceptions about the project’s scale, potential environmental impact, effects on recreation, and traffic. Lindstrom assured the council that the project adhered to environmental standards, with minimal impact on recreation and traffic. The presentation concluded with a discussion on government and regulatory matters, emphasizing that decisions about advanced project status were in the hands of the government. Lindstrom acknowledged the need for improved communication and outreach, particularly with communities outside Crowsnest Pass. “The information you presented today was presented in a way that I think is very good for the average layman on the street. When you talk about taking 1500 cubic meters of water out of a pond of 200 million. That’s a pretty clear message, so stuff like that you need to get out there to the world,” said Councillor Dean Ward. Council members shared their thoughts and expressed support for the project, emphasizing the economic benefits, job creation, and the importance of dispelling misinformation. Some councillors suggested highlighting the economic impact in future updates and addressing concerns about visual impact and reclamation. In response to questions, Lindstrom confirmed that the statements of concern period had officially closed, but late submissions could extend the evaluation process. He also mentioned potential challenges related to weather conditions for the exploration program, which could start as early as February. As the meeting concluded, Lindstrom committed to providing future updates on outreach efforts beyond the community and welcomed feedback and suggestions from the council. The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass expressed support for the project, recognizing its potential economic benefits for the local community and the broader region.
the second and third readings, and after discussions and a motion, the council approved the readings. The meeting transitioned to service area updates. Councillor Lisa Sygutek inquired about the status of the Bellevue revitalization, particularly addressing concerns raised during an open house. “The primary concern was identified as parking and so we’ve added about a 60-car parking lot on the west side of the of the street towards the west end,” said CAO Patrick Thomas. Thomas also provided updates on finalizing documents and tenant discussions for the project. The discussion then covered assorted topics, including updates on a Highway 3 wildlife fencing extension project, and efforts to schedule meetings with the Minister of Transportation. The council also delved into the assessment process, addressing concerns about property values and tax implications. As the meeting progressed, council members discussed developments related to contracts, fire response times, and various community service updates, including projects at Roxy Theatre and Pass Powderkeg. Concerns about a recent fire incident and the response time were brought up, leading to a discussion about potential risks and the need for timely emergency services. Towards the end of the meeting, Mayor Blair Painter shared their experience attending a meeting with Glencore, emphasizing the commitment of the company to the community, and outlining their initiatives. For more information on this and all future council meetings visit crowsnestpass.com or visit the municipal offices.
Williams, Gus Trotz, Colter Michalsky and Nixon Lafreniere. U7 will host their home tournament December 9-10 at the Crowsnest Sports Complex. Come cheer on the team, check out the raffle table, participate in the online 50/50 through raffle box and enjoy the concession provided by Top Shelf Catering.
Game schedule as follows: Saturday December 9 9:00AM Thunder VS Elk Valley Wilds A 12:15PM Thunder VS Fernie Jr GhostridersA Sunday December 10 1:00PM Thunder VS Lethbridge Dino’s
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Inclusivity drive gains traction after incident NICHOLAS L. M. ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter In a recent interview with Amanda Slugoski, a Registered Psychologist and the Owner of Equinox Therapeutic and Consulting Services, she shared her unique journey of moving to the Crowsnest Pass and the initiatives she has undertaken in response to a recent incident. Slugoski, a psychologist and writer, found herself and her wife, Jackie, seeking refuge from pollution and the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in the unseasonably warm city of Edmonton. Frustrated with the pollution and smog, they decided to escape to nature for some healing. After discovering an Airbnb in Blairmore, they were captivated by the area’s natural beauty, particularly the trails for skiing and running at Allison Lake Cross Country. In an unexpected turn of events, Amanda found herself facing an incident that prompted her to consider a broader impact on the community. She shared details of an unsettling occurrence involving damage to their property, which raised questions about whether it was a hate crime or not. “Last Tuesday, November the 21 at about 10:45 a.m., my tenant was inside, but her windows are papered over, so she can’t see outside but she heard this big thump. She was busy setting up her shop, didn’t pay it much attention,” explained Slugoski, “She thought maybe it was something like a bird, but just didn’t really think about it. When she went to lock up the shop a couple of hours later she saw what had happened. So then she alerted me and I came down and looked at it.” The act involved a person using a rock to repeatedly strike their window until it broke in three places. She expressed concern over the incident after it was recognized it may potentially be a hate crime, as they had an “Everyone is welcome here” inclusivity sticker on the targeted window for the business Merch on Main. Reflecting on the nature of the incident, Slugoski said, “I don’t know if it was or it wasn’t motivated by hate, but it certainly stimulated something really positive for me, and hopefully for the community.” This positive response from members of the community after the incident led Slugoski to consider ways to increase visible allyship in the community, particularly on Main Street. “All of a sudden, unsolicited, I had members of the queer community or family members of people in the queer community approaching me and telling me stories about what has happened or the fears that they have for their loved ones,” added Slugoski. She shared stories she had heard from members of the queer community in the area, shedding light on their experiences and concerns, including that of a trans person who had to relocate due to safety concerns. Slugoski expressed her understanding, saying, “This happens everywhere, this is not unique in any way to the Pass. Overwhelmingly, my experience here as a queer person and as just a human is super-friendly. I think this place is just really heaven on Earth.” She clarified that her primary focus is using her influence to foster a sense of safety and acceptance in the community. Amidst the challenges presented by the incident, Slugoski discovered an opportunity to address a broader issue within the community, prompting her to explore the potential for expanding her psychological services to Blairmore. “The demand seems to be here... We do have Blairmore listed as one of our locations, and I have started to get phone calls. We’re not marketing for Blairmore, but I am getting phone calls from people asking if they could have psych services here,” said Slugoski. The website for her practice is equinoxtherapeutic.com. The incident not only
Thunder U13s show progress at weekend games LAUREN KIRKMAN Team Communications Coordinator Crowsnest Pass Thunder U13 hockey team presented great skill over the weekend during their two home games. A Saturday evening game versus the Picture Butte Blades had the crowd cheering and the team celebrating a big win. Tied by the end of the first period, Thunder pushed way ahead with another five goals during the second then four more for the third. End score being 11-4 for our home team. Goals scored by affiliate player
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Top photo: The broken glass from vandalism on Merch on Main in Blairmore. Bottom photo is an example of an inclusivity sticker that can be put in windows.
prompted considerations of expanding her psychological services but also inspired Amanda to start a broader community-driven effort. “What it got me doing is look around and see there are very few visible allyship indicators in the Pass,” said Slugoski. She has started approaching local businesses with a proposal to display stickers or other indicators of support. The response from businesses was overwhelmingly positive according to Slugoski. “We’ve got four stores already that have a sticker in hand and have committed to putting it up in their window,” said Slugoski. The stores include The Pantry, Stones Throw Cafe, Chakras, and Kind Rat. However, she acknowledged the importance of approaching the initiative with sensitivity and respect for the existing community dynamics. “If someone tries to reduce me or reduce those around me, I do my best to find it within me to get bigger,” said Slugoski. The initiative goes beyond a mere response to the incident; it is Slugoski’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone in the community. “My wonderful neighbor and I have decided to try to launch a Crowsnest queer society to offer support and allyship to anyone, so both to members of the community as well as allies as a place to hang out, connect and then ultimately a place for resources of some sort, community gatherings and possibly small allyship projects,” said Slugoski. She encouraged anyone who wishes to be part of the inclusivity campaign to reach out to her at ads6@ualberta.net if they have questions. Nash Lafreniere (3), Aidan Bishop (2), Sam Graham (2), Jack Bishop, Parker Bunnage, Ryder Jorgensen, and Nico Gillespie. Assists coming from Ryder Jorgensen (3), Nico Gillespie (3), Jack Bishop (2), Parker Bunnage (2), Josh Heyboer, Jasper Patrick, Sam Graham, and Jameson Patrick. Stopping 17 shots on net was Branson Gillard. A whopping total of 49 shots were made on the opposing goalie. Sunday afternoon at the Crowsnest Pass Sports Complex, Thunder hosted the Cobras. Always a close game when playing Coaldale, Thunder was in the lead by a goal at the end of the first. Starting strong in the second, Thunder managed to dump in another two goals as well as the Cobras following suit. Starting the third period ahead by one point, Coaldale managed to sneak in three more goals while Thunder was trailing by one. Final score for the intense game being 6-5 for the opposition. Goals for Crowsnest Pass made by Aidan Bishop (2), Sam Graham, Parker Bunnage, and Josh Heyboer. Assists by Parker Bunnage (3), Aidan Bishop (2), Josh Heyboer (2), and Ryder Jorgensen. A total of 24 shots were made on goaltender Branson Gillard. Games have yet to be determined for the upcoming weekend but follow CNP Thunder on Facebook or website : www.crowsnestpassminorhockey.com
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Fantin’s Funeral Chapel will be hosting a Christmas Memorial Service on December 3th, 2023 at 3:00pm to remember and celebrate our departed loved ones. The Christmas season is a very difficult time of the year for those who have lost someone special and gathering with others in similar circumstances can provide comfort. We sincerely hope that you can join us for this interdenominational occasion of prayers, hymns and words of comfort from members of the Crowsnest Pass clergy, counselors and special guests. Refreshments will be provided. There is no fee and all are welcome.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1168, 2023 1:00 pm, December 12, 2023 Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers 8502 - 19AVENUE COLEMAN PURSUANT to sec�ons 216.4, 606, and 692 of the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26, the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province of Alberta hereby gives no�ce of its inten�on to consider proposed Bylaw No. 1168, 2023, being a bylaw to dispose of the municipal reserve designa�on on a parcel of land legally described as Lot 51MR, Block 1, Plan 0812254, as shown on Schedule ‘A’ a�ached hereto and forming part of this bylaw.
MUNICIPAL RESERVE DISPOSAL SCHEDULE ‘A’
The subject lands are located in Blairmore within the Southmore neighbourhood. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to provide for the opportunity for a subsequent rezoning applica�on to the “NonUrban Commercial Recrea�on – NUCR1” land use district.
Lot 51MR, BLOCK 1, PLAN 0812254 CONTAINING 0.23 +/- ha(0.57 +/-ac)
THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing to consider the proposed Bylaw No. 1168, 2023 will be held in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers at 1:00pm on December 12 , 2023. Each person shall be allo�ed 5 minutes to present their posi�on.
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permi�ed use list or retained in the discre�onary use list and delegated to approval by the development Officer. ReMunicipality of Crowsnest Pass categorize solar panels and small wind energy conversion Seniors Christmas Luncheon systems as Private U�li�es. Revise Schedule 12 to apply only to large energy opera�ons. Delete “Campground” and Wednesday December 6th| 11am-1pm “Recrea�onal Vehicle Park” from the C-2 district. Reduce the MDM Community Centre |2802-222 St Bellevue minimum habitable floor area of a Singe-detached Dwelling FREE |Open to Seniors 60+ in the GCR-1 and the CRV districts and increase it in the CSV Contact Kim at 403-563-2207 to register by December 1st district. Reduce the minimum side and rear yard setbacks for an Accessory Building and increase the maximum height. Secondary suites – changes to maximum floor area and BOARDS AND VACANCIES enhanced ability to develop Secondary Suites in residen�al land use districts. Require a development permit for treeParks and Recrea�on Advisory Commi�ee - Looking for felling within the yard setbacks in the GCR-1, NUA-1, NUCR- Parks and Recrea�on Advisory Commi�ee- Looking for 1 and NUCR-2 districts. Incorporate Municipal Development Commi�ee Members Plan policies regarding mul�-residen�al development into Schedule 5. Remove commercial sign types from the CRV Who we are: and CSV districts. In all districts move some signs from The Commi�ee is made up of community members who discre�onary to permi�ed. Clarify that only one Tourist live and play in the CNP. We are the eyes and ears in the Home may be approved on a property. Incen�vize the community regarding all things within the Municipality development of entry-level dwelling units and higherof CNP’s parks, greenspaces, playgrounds, recrea�on density residen�al projects. Facili�es such as MDM Community Center, Crowsnest Sports Complex. THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing to consider The Commi�ee is an advisory commi�ee to Council and the proposed Bylaw No. 1165, 2023 will be held in the provides advice on priori�es and future direc�on of our Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers at 7:00PM parks and green spaces, and facili�es. on December 05, 2023. Persons wishing to speak to the The Commi�ee works to improve ci�zens’ engagement by bylaw shall be allo�ed 5 minutes to present their posi�on. hearing about ideas, ques�ons and concerns within the community. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that anyone wishing to provide We will listen to ideas on how to make the CNP a be�er slide decks, maps, videos or a wri�en submission regarding place to live and play. the proposed bylaw should email: Bonnie Kawasaki, Commi�ee member terms are three years. Mee�ngs are Execu�ve Assistant to the CAO at bonnie.kawasaki@ held on the fourth Monday of the month. crowsnestpass.com no later than 12:00PM on November If you are interested in being part of the Parks and 28, 2023. Verbal presenta�ons (limited to 5 minutes) will be Recrea�on Advisory Commi�ee, please go to the Municipal accepted at the public hearing. website to submit an applica�on at www.crowsnestpass. com For ques�ons regarding the proposed Bylaw Amendment please contact the Development Officer by calling 403-562- Other Board and Commi�ee Vacancies 8833 or emailing development@crowsnestpass.com. The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass has vacancies on the The proposed bylaw may be inspected at the municipal following Boards & Commi�ees: office during normal business hours, and on the municipal website: h�ps://www.crowsnestpass.com/public/ Community Marke�ng Advisory Commi�ee download/files/237666 (scroll Municipal Government / Parks and Recrea�on Advisory Commi�ee Council / Bylaws / and go to bo�om of the page). Pass Powderkeg Ski Society
AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that anyone wishing to provide slide decks, maps, videos or a wri�en submission regarding the proposed bylaw should email: Bonnie Kawasaki, Execu�ve Assistant to the CAO at bonnie.kawasaki@ crowsnestpass.com with the bylaw number and public DATED at the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province Informa�on on how to submit an applica�on can be found hearing date clearly marked in the subject line no later of Alberta, November 15, 2023. online at www.crowsnestpass.com than 12:00pm on December 5 , 2023. Verbal presenta�ons (limited to 5 minutes) will be accepted at the public hearing. For ques�ons regarding the proposed Bylaw Amendment please contact the Development Officer by calling 403-5628833 or emailing development@crowsnestpass.com. A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at the municipal office during normal business hours.
UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS Regular Council Mee�ng – December 5 at 7:00pm Regular Council Mee�ng – December 12 at 1:00pm ** Council mee�ngs are held in the Municipal Council Chambers located at 8502 - 19 Avenue, Coleman.
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2023 CHRISTMAS FOOD HAMPERS To apply for a Christmas Food Hamper, call Kim | 403-5632207 | Please be sure to leave a message. Must be a resident of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass
DATED at the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province Applica�on deadline is December 8 of Alberta this 22nd day of November 2023. All Council mee�ngs are open to the public with the excep�on of In Camera items. Packages and minutes can be 2023 CHRISTMAS TOY HAMPERS found on our website at www.crowsnestpass.com. PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1165, 2023 . Christmas Toy Hamper Applica�ons will be accepted star�ng November 6 | Applica�on Deadline is December 8 MEALS ON WHEELS 7:00PM, December 05, 2023 To apply, call 403-562-8000 or stop by in person at the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers, 8502 – 19 Family Resource Centre (upstairs in the Blairmore Provincial Meals on Wheels assists individuals to live independently in Building-12501- 20 Ave) Avenue, Coleman their own homes while volunteers provide a welcome daily Must be a resident of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass social contact. PURSUANT to sec�ons 230, 606, 640, and 692 of the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta SPONSOR A CHRISTMAS HAMPER You are eligible to receive Meals on Wheels if you: 2000, Chapter M-26, the Council of the Municipality of • Are elderly or frail The cost of each Christmas Food hamper is approximately Crowsnest Pass in the Province of Alberta hereby gives • Are convalescing or ill $90.00. FCSS and the Crowsnest Pass Food Bank partner no�ce of its inten�on to consider proposed Bylaw No. • Have mobility problems to fundraise for our Christmas Hamper Campaign. This 1165, 2023, being a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 868, 2013, • Have vision problems endeavor would be impossible without the kindness and being the municipal land use bylaw, and then repeal it • Have shopping difficul�es generosity shown by our community. For more informa�on, and adopt Bylaw 1165, 2023 as the new municipal land please call Kim at 403-563-2207. use bylaw. The general purpose of Bylaw No. 1165, 2023 Enjoy soup, a hot meal, sandwich and desert for lunch is to re-organize, re-word, re-format, and clarify the land Dona�ons will be gratefully accepted by: Monday to Friday, including holidays. You may choose use bylaw, re-categorize land uses, reduce red-tape, and Crowsnest Pass Family & Community Support Services which days you would like a meal to be delivered. Caring make other amendments that enhances user-friendliness. C/O Christmas Hamper Project and trained volunteers deliver meals anywhere in the Dis�nguish “Campground” and “Recrea�onal Vehicle Park” Box 600 Blairmore, AB, T0K 0E0 Crowsnest Pass. from “Resort”. Clarify the purpose statement of several Or at MDM Community Centre | 2802-222 Street, Bellevue land use districts. Dis�nguish the R-2, R-2A and R-3 districts To sign up for Meals on Wheels or for more informa� on, from each other based on density. In all land use districts Please make cheques payable to: some uses are moved from the discre�onary use list to the please contact Kim Lewis at 403-563-2207.
8502 - 19 Avenue, Coleman Box 600, Crowsnest Pass, AB, T0K 0E0 ph: 403-562-8833 e: recep�on@crowsnestpass.com www.crowsnestpass.com A�er Hours Public Works Emergencies: 403-562-2021
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OBITUARIES CASWELL TERESA DENISE CASWELL, of Lethbridge, passed away unexpectedly at her home, on Monday, November 20, 2023 at the age of 63 years. Teresa is survived and dearly loved by her sister, Gloria Rutherford; son, Ryan (Betty) Knight; her grandchildren: Alexis, Miley, Avery, and Jameson; as well as her niece, Elneth (Adam) Rutherford and her great-niece, Isabelle and great-nephew, Sean. She will also be fondly remembered and cherished during backyard fires and gatherings by her closest friends, Heather and Ken Mathison, whom Teresa was forever appreciative of having the time to spend with them. She was predeceased by her mother, Helen and brother, Kelvin. Teresa was born July 20, 1960 in Blairmore, Alberta. She graduated from the Red Seal Chef program in 1978, and shortly after, began her tenure at the Crowsnest Pass Hospital, where she enjoyed working until her retirement in 2014. After nearly 35 years of service (1979-2014), she continually increased her love of cooking and food and friendships. She remained in Crowsnest Pass until the passing of her brother Kelvin. She then moved to Lethbridge, Alberta, where she felt her heart belonged and where she made a lasting impact in the BINGO community! Teresa had a wonderful, sparkling personality, and will be missed for a heart full of laughter and a positive outlook on life, that she tried to share and encourage in others every day. There is no one who knew her that will ever forget her lust for life and connections to others. From her annual hosting of Thunder in the Valley, those that loved and cherished her will always remember Teresa for making them a part of her life, because it was bringing people together, and sharing what she felt life had to offer, that was the most precious and integral aspect of who Teresa was. Every moment with her was a marvelous one, and there is no one who knew her that did not consider themselves lucky to be included in her life! “I woke last night to the sound of thunder How far off I sat and wondered? Started hummin’ a song from 1962 Ain’t it funny how the night moves?” -Bob Seger A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
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OBITUARIES SHANKLAND GERALDINE “GERI” VICTORIA MARIE SHANKLAND, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mervin Shankland, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit, on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at the age of 81 years. A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. with Deacon Jim Manzara officiating. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, on Monday, December 4, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Kevin Tumback celebrating. The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Geri’s obituary on the Cornerstone website. Geri will be laid to rest with her husband in Mountain View Cemetery in Spring 2024. To send a condolence, please visit www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation (heartandstroke.ca) To send a condolence, please visit www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
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19 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Looking Back BY JOHN KINNEAR
The Great Elephant Escape Of all the collective nouns you may have heard, like: a parliament of owls or a murder of crows; I’m bettin’ there is one you haven’t come across and that would be:”a profusion of pachyderms”. This group term fits perfectly when used to describe an infamous incident that happened back in the summer of 1926 in Cranbrook, BC. That is when the famous Sells-Floto Circus came to town and 14 of its edgy gray giants caused a riot in the countryside. The Sells-Floto was a massive circus production that had been travelling across the U.S. and Canada by rail for many years back then. It is nothing short of astonishing to comprehend that this huge circus would roll into a town or city at 5 am, unload and set up the big circus tent and related areas and hold an afternoon matinee and evening show. Then it would tear down that night, load up, and be in the next location for the next day. Apparently the Sells-Floto had had problems with their elephant troupe in Edmonton prior to arriving in Cranbrook. Unloading on August 2nd of that year, in the capital city, something spooked them and the whole dam works headed down Jasper Avenue. They were quickly rounded up after tearing up the place and it seems this was to be a forerunner of more troublesome things to come. The Blairmore Enterprise reported on August 5th that the same Sells-Floto show was set up that day as part of the Blairmore Elks Carnival. A little digging revealed a picture of elephants marching down main street Blairmore, a pre-event tradition. The very next day the whole kit and caboodle showed up in Cranbrook. The logistics of this setup and tear down procedure leaves me stunned. Perhaps it was the high altitude or smoke from forest fires in the area or even some say a barking dog that triggered that famous stampede that day in Cranbrook. What ever it was, it spooked those temperamental tuskers as they were being unloaded from their boxcars and thus began the Great Elephant Hunt. The resultant melee paints a marvelous mental image. Fourteen wild eyed, trumpeting elephants charging down Cranbrook’s streets in every direction, ears wide and flapping and trunks erect. This has all the makings of a Disney movie for sure. Seven of those perturbed pachyderms were rounded up in short order, having found the Cranbrook cemetery a nice quiet place to hang out. The rest scattered and reports came in hours later about giant footprints as far away as Yahk. No doubt the CPR right-of-way made a pretty good highway for some of the fugitives. CPR issued probably one of their most unusual telegrams ever back then. The message read: “All trains East. Keep lookout for elephants on track; advise if sighted from first telegraph office giving location”. While the elephant’s handlers and white bystanders were relatively unscathed by the initial breakout, some First Nation’s types were not so lucky. A Ktunaxa (Kootenay Indian) man named Abel was summarily swept from his horse by a runaway elephant that charged him from a thicket. I wonder if Abel’s grandchildren would ever believe his wild tale of an elephant encounter years later? Next on Dumbo’s Ktunaxa hit list was a 60-year-old named Mary Janet who was collecting apples in a little orchard. On looking up from her work she discovered that the elephant cows Bessie and Virginia and the bull Cicero were placidly watching her. I have no doubt that Mary Janet had never seen nor ever imagined such a creature existed. Terrified, she scrambled up the apple tree where she sat and watched with, no doubt, unbelieving eyes, as that hungry trio casually munched on apples on the ground. After a while it occurred to Mary Janet to toss apples further and further away from the tree, thus leading the trio far enough away from her to allow her to climb down. Mary promptly beat a hasty retreat to her nearest neighbor, one Charly
Photos Glenbow Archives and Cranbrook History Center
A young Charlie Ed leads the elephants down main street Blairmore; The famous CPR elephant telegram; Recaptured - Charlie Ed recaptured with officials; Charlie Ed christened Cranbrook Ed
Sunrise. Charly wasn’t home and as it turns out was involved in a little pachydermal adventure of his own. Having spotted some enormous, odd shaped tracks and a wide swathe of torn up bush, he had decided to follow, albeit nervously, the mangled trail. At some point he looked behind him only to find a cold and hungry elephant cow named Tillie charging him full bore, bugling in fury and quite enraged. A little research tells me that elephants can reach 28 mph so it should not be surprising, that despite Charly’s terrified dash, Tillie closed the gap between them rapidly. A quickly exhausted Charly came across a small ravine in a clearing that was spanned by a rickety footbridge. He dashed across it and collapsed on the other side, too exhausted to run anymore. Tillie apparently came to a halt at the bridge and gingerly tested it with her foot. Realizing it wouldn’t hold her she charged down one side of the ravine and up the other only to find Charly had moved back onto the footbridge. She apparently tested it again and with an ear splitting scream charged back across the ravine once more. This comical sparring match continued for some time until finally Tillie bellowed in anger and roared off into the trees. Charly then beat it into town where he told his wild story to the trainers and heard about Mary Janet’s encounter. Virginia, Bessie and Cicero were found by the trainers still munching Mary’s apples and quietly rounded up. Next up was an incident with Charlie Buckbone who briefly experienced Tillie’s wrath. She apparently turned on his horse and literally ripped the shirt from his back with her trunk. Eventually Tillie and another cow named Frieda were later coaxed into their boxcars by an imported expert elephant trainer by the name of “Cheerful Gardner”. That left only two recalcitrant pachyderms to be found; Charlie Ed and Myrtle. There was one more tusker attack on the Kootenay people before this debacle finally ended. It involved Salmon Jack and his family who were out picking raspberries. Their encounter with a starving elephant caused them to flee, raspberry baskets in hand, to their cabin. There they huddled in a corner whilst that hungry giant shouldered their cabin, rocking it every which way to get in at the berries. Eventually the elephant reached in a broken window and got a full force whack with an iron poker on its trunk whereupon it screamed and thundered off into the bush. Myrtle was eventually found at the base of Moyie Mountain but was a physical wreck. All her toenails were worn off, her knees were badly bruised and she had two or three bullet wounds in her hip from panicked Ktunaxa. She was given a shot of morphine but died shortly after, having contracted pneumonia. Charlie Ed, Sells-Floto’s most prized bull, was finally located at Smith Lake and recaptured with hunks of bread. During the 6-week adventure the loss of Myrtle, cancelled bookings and the costs of compensation and rewards had cost the circus owner over $50,000. Despite that they graciously allowed Charlie Ed to stay on in Cranbrook for the last three days of their Fall Fair. Charlie Ed was renamed Cranbrook Ed in a ceremony later that week by Mayor Roberts. To christen Ed, the mayor poured a bottle of champagne over his head which he apparently endured gracefully. A bouquet of flowers that was to be presented at that time to Marie Patterson, the winner of an auto club race, was seized by Ed. He passed them by his mouth as if to eat them and then waved them about with his trunk and then, “much to the surprise and delight of those present, he dropped them at the feet of the honored young lady.” He was then treated to a tray of delicacies at the Victoria Café and off he went out of town on the noon train. It is well known that this was a terrible life for these elephants and thankfully their use in circuses is for the most part ended. Charlie (Cranbrook) Ed was retired in 1934 after enduring another 8 years of those awful road trips, chained to the inside of a box car for hours on end. He was cast in a couple movies after retiring and eventually wound up in the San Francisco Zoo. There, in 1936, he finally had had enough and gored his keeper to death. Charlie was brutally executed by a firing squad of policeman, while being held by his four legs with ropes. Charlie Ed was 27 years old. Authors Note: Cranbrook erected a statue to Charlie (Cranbrook) Ed some years back and this year they held an arts and music festival named Ed Fest
20 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - Wednesday, November 29, 2023
A Bellevue Legion Christmas with a Santa Claus visit
The Bellevue Legion held their annual Christmas Party on Thursday, November 23. Santa made a surprise visit spreading Christmas spirit to all who attended. Food, entertainment and smiles were the order of the night! Mardelle Scott photos