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Devon on pace for demolition By Joni MacFarlane Editor
Two years after the shutdown of Devon’s Coleman operation, the plant sits empty while crews of remediation, demolition and environmental experts work on the slow process of decommissioning the 53-year-old plant. A public open house held by the oil and gas company on March 18 explained the process, a long and strictly regulated one, the progress to date and the work remaining. In April 2012, Devon announced the closure of the facility because of sustained low natural gas prices and the age of the facility. The Coleman plant was commissioned in 1961 and went through several ownership changes before Devon bought it. Thirty-five employees and dozens
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ed to take until the end of 2014 and includes demolition of buildings and all process equipment. Envirocon, who have been contracted to manage the demolition and asbestos abatement, are currently finalizing plans for the removal and disposal of structures and equipment. President Paul Halliday said “dropping” the stack will be the last event and is expected to take place sometime in August. The concrete stack is about 380 feet with a steel liner inside. The stack will be imploded, said Halliday, and the implosion will last about eight to 10 seconds with the dust cloud lasting another five to eight minutes. The shock wave will dissipate in 300 to 400 feet and clean up is expected to take about two to four days. Cont. on page 2...
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Envirocon Director of Projects Ryan Hope said because of the steel liner and an incinerator on the side of the stack, no particulates remain in the concrete, which will be recycled. A total of 2,500 tons of steel from the gas plant site will be recycled and about 350 tons will be transported to the landfill. Remaining debris, about another 420 tons, will be trucked to the landfill, said Halliday, with an average of two trucks per week. Worley Parsons, who are looking after remediation, expected to continue until 2018, are determining the best way to clean up the site. Soil and groundwater testing has been ongoing and will continue as structures, buildings and process equipment is removed. A plan for remediation and reclamation has been submitted to Alberta Environment & Sustainable Resource Development and summary reports of the progress will be submitted regularly, said Aaron Tangedal. Once everything is down and the ground is accessible, samples of the soil and ground water are taken from numerous sites to determine the required treatment. Samples are taken
continually to ensure no contaminants are left untreated. Final reclamation will continue to 2019. Devon’s Robert Boyce, Environmental Operations, said an osprey nest was discovered on the top of the incinerator stack late last fall. Osprey are considered a “sensitive” species and are not at risk of extinction but do require special attention. Fish & Wildlife officials looked inside the nest and found it had never been successfully used to rear offspring. It’s an unusual site for a nest, said Boyce, and didn’t work out for the birds, often known as fish hawks. Working with biologists from Alberta Environment and Fish & Wildlife officials, Devon will be building two alternative nesting platforms, one on Devon’s land and another on Crown land. “Our biologists founds sites and we’re working to do what’s best for [the ospreys], said Boyce. With the help of Fortis Alberta, experienced in building nesting sites, the platforms are expected to be in place by April. They will be monitored for signs of nesting and deterrent devices will be installed to prevent nesting on the stack or plant site, Boyce added.
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Email scams on the rise By Joni MacFarlane Editor The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is warning Canadians that fraudulent emails purporting to be from the Agency are currently circulating. Some of the scams being sent notify the email recipient that the Agency has sent an Interac transfer and is trying to deposit funds into their bank account. The email goes on to explain what an Interac email money transfer is and asks the person to click on a web link. Another scam says that a criminal complaint has been filed against the email recipient and that the company they are affiliated with is being accused of tax evasion. The email asks for an official response with web links for more information. There are about eight variations of these email scams and Crowsnest Pass residents are advised that the CRA does not request personal information of any kind from taxpayers by email. They do not leave personal information on answering machines or divulge taxpayers’ information to another person without formal authorization. Canadians should not respond to such fraudulent communications or give out personal information by email. For more information, call 1-888-495-8501.
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Celebrating the arrival of the Variable Speedboard Message sign last week were (left to right): Keith Bott, Riversdale Resources representative, Stephen Zerr, Community Peace Officer, Aggie Mitchell, Police Advisory Board, Doreen Glavin, Deputy Mayor, Police Advisory Board Chair, George Dowson, Citizens on Patrol Chair, Susan Demchuk, and M.D. Pincher Creek RCMP detachment Constable Doug Sokoloski. Photo by J. MacFarlane
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from location to location. As well as posting speed limits and road closures, the sign will post messages advising motorists of events and other road information. The sign will be used on both residential streets and highways. These types of signs normally sell for over $22,000 but a one-year old demo used at trade shows was selected for a cost of $12,400.
Council approved the recommendation to purchase the sign by the Police Advisory Board to council in late February. Community Peace Officer Stephen Zerr said the sign is very diverse and can be used for many purposes. No only can it be used as a speed awareness tool, the camera takes photos at timed intervals. It also has data tracking capabilities that can measure how many
cars are using the highway, how fast they are going, and other traffic flow information. Text is programmed remotely by Peace Officers through a blue tooth device. “There are so many diverse possibilities for this sign,” he said. Zerr said the sign can be used by the RCMP, the Fire/ Rescue department and municipal Public Works to relay road information.
Flood recovery work approved By Joni MacFarlane Editor More work will get underway to repair municipal sites damaged by a flooding incident in June 2013. Members of council have been pushing for approvals as winter melt begins and flood season nears. Tender No. 2 involving damage in west Coleman at Knoll’s Flats Access Road and the Willow Drive culvert crossing on Star Creek, was approved on March 13 and work will start immediately. ISL Engineering’s Stephen Burnell said the project includes ditch grading and shaping, pit run, excavation, asphalt removal and disposal and new asphalt installation.
Council approved the recommendation of Grumpy’s Landscaping as the lowest bidder with a price of $50,707 (incl. GST). Their initial bid was just under $30,000, said Burnell, and included some calculation errors. “The errors did not affect the tender outcome,” he said. “When things were worked out, they were still the low bid and they complied with everything for the tender submission and they were below the engineer’s estimate of $52,290.” There were two other bids on this project - Arboricultural Services Inc. at $105,113 and DeGraaf Excavating Ltd. $127,989. The project is to be finished by Sept. 30 and is com-
pletely funded through the province’s Disaster Recovery Program (DRP). As the snow melts, said Burnell, they will be reviewing the project. If necessary, work can be added on as a change order. “As long as work meets the DRP, or the [Flood Recovery Erosion Control Program], it can be added on to the contracts that will be in place,” he assured council. Bids were also submitted for Tender No. 5 for work on 10 sites at Hillcrest’s Byron Creek and upstream of 4th Ave. on Drum Creek through to the Crowsnest River. The tender closed March 6 but submissions were still being reviewed and further information has been re-
quested, Burnell said. A recommendation will come to council on March 25, he added. Tender No. 4 is for the North portion of East Hillcrest Drive and the Hillcrest Reservoir Access Road for brush and tree removal, ditch grading and topsoil placement. Three bids were submitted - DeGraaf Excavating Ltd. $224,345, Arboricultural Services Inc. $128,047, and Grumpy’s Landscaping Ltd. $56,693. Burnell said there were questions for some of the bidders and submissions are being reviewed. Tender No. 3 for work on Lyons Creek in Blairmore is still awaiting provincial Water Act approvals, he added.
The Crowsnest Pass Cross Country Ski Association would like to thank all those who helped to make the Flight of the Crows such a great success. • Spray Lakes Sawmills • Bridge City Chrysler • Allison Creek Brood Trout Station • Shell Canada • Crowsnest Pass Amateur Radio Club • Crowsnest Pass Rescue Equipment Society • Crowsnest Coffee Company • Municipality of Crowsnest Pass • Crowsnest, Pincher Creek Landfill Association And, of course, the many people who volunteered to make chili and work on course. We appreciate your enthusiastic support of our event!
OF THE MONTH SANDRA & DAN MULLEN Giving back comes naturally for Sandra and Dan Mullen who have been involved with the Special Olympics for 11 years. Dan, who coaches and manages the ski team (and is soon adding golf), and Sandra who is the key organizer, driver and all things in between, started the Crowsnest Pass team in 2011. “God gave us this gift,” said Sandra. “He gave us this extra measure of patience and love so we could do this. It’s good to be able to use it.” In addition to their commitment to Special Olympics and their son Philip’s ski career, the Mullens have given a home to two other young men also involved in athletic pursuits. “We get more from the Special Olympic athletes than they get from us,” Sandra said. Dan agreed that there are many rewards. “The support to date from the community has been wonderful,” he added. The Mullens encourage others to get involved with Special Olympics and visit the website for more information at specialolympics.ab.ca. Sponsored by:
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Last weekend I spent a few days in my hometown of Toronto. It’s always enjoyable to visit old friends and family, get caught up on the news, and this time, feel the warmth of spring. Each time I’m there, I’m reminded again why it’s the city we love to hate. They’re so determined to be the best. A bit like the U.S. that way. Just as Canadians relished beating the Americans in Olympic hockey, I couldn’t help but be smug when the conversation turned to their most infamous of mayors and state of dysfunction within their city. These conversations took place without any prompting and frequently enough to stand out. Torontonions, those most self-absorbed of creatures, were engaged in a way I haven’t seen since the last Quebec referendum when they worried the kids next-door were about to leave the neighbourhood. Some of the opinions were surprising, some weren’t, but the level of intensity was extraordinarily high. In many cases, they were forgiving. They blamed the media for bullying the mayor, they blamed the police for hounding him, and they forgave him for being human. Some people clearly bought the idea that he’s saved the city “billions” of dollars. Although far from true, it’s been said so many times, they’d be as hurt to find it false as they would to think Stephen Harper secretly likes Quebec. One person who wouldn’t vote for him, summed it up by explaining that people liked him because he “got things done”. If you had a giant pot hole on your street, you could call Rob Ford and he’d get it fixed, they said. There’s a clear sense of frustration that the city has come to a standstill and nothing’s getting done. They blame council members as much as anyone and nothing less than a clean sweep will get them back on track. In-fighting, rumours and partisan backstabbing are the order of the day, they cried. Many people bemoaned that Alison Redford and Tom Flanagan resigned but they couldn’t get Ford out. They like him because he’s entertaining, or they dislike him because he’s embarrassing. They find it hard to overlook him, but they’re as smug as ever on their self-imposed throne. JLM The Crowsnest Pass Free Press welcomes letters to the editor that are of interest to our community. Whatever the subject, there are a few basic guidelines to follow before Crowsnest Pass Free Press will publish your comment. • Letters must be received by 4 p.m. Thursday for the following week’s paper. • One letter per person per month. • Letters should be typed or neatly written and present the issues as clearly as possible in 350 words or less. • All letters must contain the name, address and signature of the writer, and a phone number where they may be reached during business hours. • Anonymous letters will not be published and pen names may not be used, except in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the editor. • The editor reserves the right to edit for length, clarity or reject letters over matters of libel, legality, taste or style. Letters published do not necessarily reflect the editorial policy or belief of this newspaper.
Members of HOJA serenaded Mrs. Pisony at a concert at Crowsnest Consolidated High School on Wednesday, March 19. Photo by J. Pinkerton
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Bins proposed for shortterm spring clean up By Joni MacFarlane Editor An option was presented to council to help Crowsnest Pass residents dispose of waste and recyclable items without going to the landfill. The Service Plus Program, offered by the Crowsnest/ Pincher Creek Landfill, provides covered roll-off bins of various sizes placed at specified locations for collection of household waste, recyclables and electronics. The Landfill provides the bins for one day and the la-
bour for someone to monitor the collection of waste at no cost. Subsequent days would be paid for by the municipality. The issue was brought to council in early February by Councillor Dean Ward who suggested the program would help with cleanup of the community but not cost as much as the previous Spring/Fall cleanup program that was eliminated several years ago. On March 11, he proposed having the landfill supply 45 foot bins for six days in mid-June with two days in
Hillcrest, two days in Blairmore and two days in Coleman. The cost would be $180 for the pick up and placement of the bins. If the bins were filled at the end of each twoday period, the cost to the municipality would be $360. Including labour for five days, tipping fees and advertising the program, Councillor Ward estimated the cost at $4,692. “I don’t want us to go back to the previous spring clean-up we did because it was a horrendous time factor [and] cost factor, but this
will give all the residents an opportunity to have a bin easily accessible for a couple of days,” he said. “If this works well, we could continue it in the fall, or next year expand it... I’m suggesting we give it a test run here.” Councillor Ward said the Service Plus Program would be in addition to the clean-up program currently offered in the spring to seniors and persons with disabilities. The program will be discussed as part of budget deliberations on March 22.
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Kids with the Boys & Girls Club of Crowsnest Pass worked with NIT volunteers to create box sleds last week. The sleds careened downhill at Pass Powderkeg Ski Hill in a mini-dummy downhill race. Left, Miles Atkinson with NIT volunteer, Takuma, took the opportunity to build a three-tier snowman. NIT students finished their community volunteer projects last week. Photos by Nicole Pearse
Fire/Rescue briefs By Joni MacFarlane Editor
For the month of February, Crowsnest Pass Fire/Rescue Department responded to nine calls for service. They included: On Feb. 2 at 2:09 p.m., eight fire/rescue staff, one rescue unit and one utility pickup responded to a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles on 20th Blairmore. Response time was three minutes, 49 seconds. On Feb. 6 1:24 p.m., nine fire/rescue staff responded
to an alarm activated by a sprinkler surge at Crowsnest Consolidated High School. Response time was seven minutes, 12 seconds. On Feb. 11 at 3:36 p.m., 11 fire/rescue staff responded to a report of smoke in a building at Turning Pointe Dance Studio in Hillcrest. A heater had overrun. Response time was 10 minutes, 25 seconds. On Feb. 14 at 8:23 a.m., seven fire/rescue staff responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a deer in Bellevue. A truck was leaking fluid. Response time was
nine minutes, 12 seconds. On Feb. 17 at 3:57 p.m., six fire/rescue staff responded to a call of an injured crosscountry skier on a backcountry trail. Response time was 44 minutes, 23 seconds. On Feb. 19 at 2:16 p.m., one fire/rescue staff responded to an alarm activated by a cut Telus communications line at the Crowsnest Sports Complex. Response time was four minutes, 16 seconds. On Feb. 20 at 1:46 p.m., six fire/rescue staff responded to assist with a STARS Air Am-
bulance landing at the Burmis Weigh Scales. Response time was 16 minutes, 7 seconds. On Feb. 23 at 4:03 p.m., one fire/rescue staff responded to a water line break in Bellevue. Response time was five minutes. On Feb. 24 at 12:30 p.m., one fire/rescue staff responded to an alarm activated by insulation spray foam at the Nippon Institute of Technology in Blairmore. Response time was five minutes, 15 seconds.
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A key component of the Crowsnest Pass Air Cadets Squadron needs parent or community volunteers to prevent closing its doors next fall. Rob Bauhuis, Southern Wing Director, Alberta Provincial Committee, said that according to policies of the Air Cadets League of Canada, squadrons should have a full complement of staff, League representation, and Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC). The SSC are volunteer parents who form an executive body to help govern the business side of Air Cadets. Although they need all three elements, he said, the organization is finding is difficult to get parents or volunteers. “Looking at southern Alberta, it’s typical a core group of parents get involved, but the volunteers in Crowsnest Pass have decreased so finding people to fulfill positions is difficult,” said Bauhuis. Last week, parents in the community received a letter pleading for help. It said that the League can’t take over the
SSC role for an extended period of time and if candidates weren’t recruited, 859 Squadron would have to cease operations. “Hands-on training is done by staff and the League is an oversight or governing body,” said Bauhuis. “The parents provide guidance and support.” Typically, he said, they are involved in transporting Cadets to glider training and field exercises, fundraising activities, and assisting staff. The majority of funds raised go towards training but some goes to the Air Cadet League of Alberta, to facilitate Board meetings and the AGM, and to wilderness camps for Cadets. Volunteers can also get involved on a project by project basis, Bauhuis added. He said the Treasurer and Secretary have agreed to stay on, but Crowsnest Pass Squadron is looking for a Chair, Vice Chair and Director at Large. Ideally, four candidates will come forward to volunteer and be in position by May 1. The organization is looking for people who have a variety of experience, said Bauhuis,
and community members who can offer guidance and help with financial or other business tasks. “We need parents to be a role model for kids,” he said. “We’re looking for all facets of business acumen or board experience, or people who will assist with fundraising activities… We hope to raise the profile of Air Cadets.” Volunteers must be screened and have police checks, after which extensive training is provided. “With a fully functional SSC, we’d have a viable and healthy Squadron,” he said. “With good communication between all three groups who have the best interests of the Cadets in mind, and who ensure accepted practices are adhered to, we can make sure it’s a good experience for everyone.” Air Cadets is a youth development program aimed at kids aged 12 to 18 years old, explained Bauhuis. It’s an achievement-based training program and Cadets earn merits as they go through the ranks. “We ask them to become a whole person and to be their
best,” he said. “We want to produce good people.” If parents or community members don’t step forward, said Bauhuis, the organization will finish the training year and manage an orderly discontinuation of the Squadron. “I’m optimistic at heart but it’s unfortunate we had to get to this point,” he said. The training year runs from September through June and Bauhuis said it’s important to have long-term continuity over the year. There are currently 15 Cadets in Crowsnest Pass but this number goes up and down over time. Bauhuis has been involved in Air Cadets most of his life, and although he’s been asked to volunteer with other organizations, he said he’s always felt Cadets was the best place to give of himself. “It’s my way of giving back to the community and I wouldn’t trade it for anything,” he said. “I believe in the kids of Canada.” The next Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SCC) parent meeting is at 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 2 at Elks Hall in Blairmore.
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Generations brought together by Boys & Girls Club of Crowsnest By Joni MacFarlane Editor Years ago, it was natural for seniors to live with their adult children’s families, allowing youth and seniors to play a vital role in each other’s lives. Even today, it would be unheard of in most cultures to have it any other way. Social connections between elders and youth are no longer a natural part of North American society. For various reasons, there is less opportunity to live in close-knit communities where wisdom is shared between generations. A new program is underway in Crowsnest Pass that works to strengthen the ties that bind us by bringing elders and youth together. The Boys & Girls Club of Crowsnest Pass have recently begun the Intergenerational Connections Program by pairing seniors at York Creek Lodge with students from Grades 5 and 6. Now in its second week, the program is running bi-weekly until the end of June, with funding provided through the municipal arm of Family and Community Support Services.
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your hair with your fingers, lifting the hair away from the face. Work a bit of gel or styling paste into a few strands, twisting a little here, pulling a little there. This style is great for men in a rush and wanting a casual look. The wet look is destined for men who like taking care of themselves, particularly their
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The Yoga Hub will be closing as of April 1, 2014, and will redeem any outstanding Yoga Hub passes with the equivalent value in: Yoga Props or Spry Fitness/Yoga Classes
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high cholesterol. Even the risk of cancer, stroke, and heart disease can be reduced with a more balanced diet and daily physical exercise. Second challenge: See your doctor, dentist, ophthalmologist, physiotherapist, chiropractor, and audiologist on a regular basis, especially in your middle age. In other words, don’t neglect your health just because you don’t see any symptoms. Third challenge: It helps to keep the brain active and stimulated in keeping at bay depression, dementia, and isolation. Take up crossword puzzles, visit museums, or take classes to keep your brain working well. And don’t forget to laugh. Not only is laughing a great way to reduce stress but it is also an efficient method to reduce blood pressure and improve the immune system. If you don’t feel like laughing, just pretend. A forced smile will still relax the facial muscles and can help you feel happier. Good health has no age; it is just as important to take care of yourself at 20 as it is at 40 or 80 years old. If you are willing to make a bit of effort, your ability to live a comfortable and perhaps longer life is very real. If you want to, you can do it!
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Eliminate all traces of winter from your skin Fortunately, if your skin is well-nourished during the winter it will soon recover. A little bit of springtime care will prepare it for the sunshine. The best way to revive your skin is to moisturize it every morning. It’s advisable to use a moisturizer containing a sunscreen, especially in the spring when UV levels creep back up. Be sure to take advantage of the benefits of a night cream at bedtime. Night creams are designed specifically to allow the skin to regenerate during sleep.
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Unless you spend all your time with your hands behind your back, your fingernails have a lot to say about your personality. So, before you even consider painting them with shimmering colours you will need to make sure they are in perfect health. Because chemical products can cause red-
ness and irritate your skin, protect your hands with gloves whenever you do your housecleaning. As well, because water makes nails softer, never file your nails after taking a bath and risk breaking them. You already know that a broken or torn nail can show signs of injury for months. The acetone found is
some polish-removers will dry your nails, so always use an acetonefree polish remover. It is just as important to moisturize your fingernails as it is your skin. Whenever you apply hand cream, be sure to massage each finger and nail, using a circular motion. And at bedtime, apply hydrating cream under cotton
gloves. Fingernails should also be filed regularly, taking care to remove any dirt. The sides should then be smoothed using manicure scissors, nail clippers or an emery board. Never tear off dead skin, cuticles or hangnails, as these should be cut with manicure scissors.
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During every trip to the supermarket we must make choices between the price, health, and convenience aspects of the foods we buy. Most people tend to believe that fresh is always the best option, and in many cases it is, but what about frozen vegetables? Are they just as nutritious as their fresh counterparts? Studies have shown that most frozen vegetables are just as nourishing. Other than a quick blanching process to kill any bacteria, they are virtually unprocessed and flash frozen to preserve freshness. By staying frozen from shortly after harvesting until the time they reach your kitchen, they are by far a better product than most people think. Unless fresh goods are harvested locally, they must travel great distances in order to be available to you in the produce section. This usually means that they are harvested before full ripeness occurs in hopes of them being at their peak by the time they arrive for one to purchase. This timely arrival is not always the case however, and you may be left with a more inferior product than if you were to get it direct from the farm. Full ripening on the tree/vine before harvesting also always produces a far more healthful product. This being said, if you live in a farming area where fresh local produce is available then by all means buy fresh, otherwise frozen is another viable option. For many households frozen is far more convenient for their busy lifestyles: cutting, washing, and in some cases peeling has already been done for them. The chance of food spoilage is also greatly reduced, unless it is forgotten about in the freezer for long periods of time. Most frozen vegetables are recommended to be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months. They are not immediately bad or freezer burnt in the 7th month, but should be used up sooner rather than later for optimal results. I am not by any means suggesting that one should always buy frozen when it comes to imported fruits or vegetables, but merely that there are other healthy and convenient options to fresh when applicable. One last note is to always read the labels on all packaged foods to ensure that you are aware of any added ingredients that may be present.
Between March 12 and March 19, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to 40 calls for service. They included: Assaults: 1 Break & Enter (res): 1 Fraud/Forgery: 2 Mischief/Vandalism: 1 Theft of MV: 1 Thefts: 1 Liquor Offence: 1 Disturbing Peace: 2 Driving Complaints: 7 MV Collisions: 3 Suspicious Occurrences: 3 Assistance to General Public: 6 Assistance to Other Agencies: 4 911 Calls (Invalid): 4 False Alarms: 2 Municipal Bylaws: 1 Prisoners: 2 Open & closed On March 7 at 10 p.m., police received a complaint of a possible impaired driver leaving a bar in Frank. Police located and stopped the vehicle. Open and closed liquor containers were found in the vehicle and all five occupants from the Elk Valley were given liquor tickets. The open liquor was destroyed. The driver had been drinking but was not impaired.
Concert concern I On March 13, police received a complaint of concert tickets purDear Chef Dez: Whenever I buy a bag of either frozen peas or frozen corn, they are nicely chased on kijii. The individual but after say 1-1/2 weeks in my freezer they are turned into one big tickets were not delivered and the seller did hard lump. Any suggestions? not refund the money. Barbara T., Maple Ridge, BC The matter is under inDear Barbara: This usually happens because the frozen vegetables partially thaw, waters vestigation. collects on the vegetables, and then when they get put back in the freezer Disturbance they clump together because the newly formed moisture freezes everything On March 15 at 1:30 together. This can start happening even from the time you place them in your shop- a.m., police on patrol ping cart, while you wait at the till, get them in your car, travel home, and then noted a disturbance finally make it into the freezer. Even in this time frame, the vegetables become in the parking lot of partly thawed and will cause this clumping. The only thing I can suggest is to a Blairmore bar. A make sure you do the following: 25-year-old male from Shop for frozen foods last when making your grocery store trip. Crowsnest Pass was Keep frozen foods together in your cart/bags to help keep them cold. arrested for resisting Get them immediately into the freezer when you get home. arrest, lodged in cells It is hard to always keep this clumping from happening at all, but the only and released later on other thing to suggest is bring a cooler with ice packs with you in your car promise to appear for and as soon as you leave the grocery store place them in this cooler for the court in Pincher Creek trip home. on April 22. Hacking On March 15 at 12:30 p.m., police received a complaint from a Blairmore resident that her computer had been hacked into and accounts were created on her Google account. The computer was taken in for servicing and viruses were found. MV theft On March 16 at 8:40 a.m., police received a complaint of the theft of a vehicle and hit and run to another ve-
hicle on 18th Avenue in Blairmore. A 1997 Chevrolet truck was later recovered in Swift Current, SK and a 28-year-old male from Crowsnest Pass was arrested and charged with possession of stolen property. On March 17, at a court in Swift Current, he was sentenced to three months in jail. Stolen snowboard On March 16 at 5 p.m., police received a complaint of the theft of a snowboard from a vehicle parked on 18th Avenue in Blairmore. Upon further investigation, it was revealed the snowboard was recovered with the stolen truck in Swift Current, SK. The 28-year-old male from Crowsnest Pass was also charged with this offence and on March 17, he was sentenced to a concurrent three months in jail. Doorbell dispute On March 16 at 8 p.m., police received a complaint of neighbourhood kids ringing a doorbell on 80th Street in Coleman and then running away. The subjects attended the detachment and advised that the complainant grabbed the youth and yelled at him. All parties were spoken to regarding the incident and no charges were laid. Recovered On March 17 at 9:50 p.m., police received a complaint of an abandoned vehicle parked on an old highway in Sentinel sometime overnight. Police checked the black Chevrolet truck and found it had been reported stolen to Calgary City police. The vehicle was towed back to the owner in Calgary. Concert concern II On March 17 at 11 a.m., police received a complaint of concert tickets purchased on kijii. The tickets were paid for but not delivered. The matter is under investigation. No camping On March 18 at 4 a.m., police on patrol in Blairmore saw a male quickly run around the post office. A check of the post office revealed the subject was setting up camp. The 53-yearold male from Ontario became belligerent and was asked to leave the area.
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Erin Matthews, Library Board Vice-Chair, and Diane deLauw, Library Manager accepted the Reward for Excellence & Distinction for the Crowsnest Community Library at the Southern Alberta Library Conference on March 7. The award was recognition for the library’s community-focused rebranding and renaming process in 2013. A new logo and tagline – Check it Out! - made it easy for the community to proudly recognize and use their community library, said Chinook Arch Regional Library officials. Photo submitted
Popular bar & grill celebrates 10 years By Joni MacFarlane Editor
Celebrating 10 years, Jody Wood and the staff of the historic RumRunner invite everyone to take part in celebrations on Saturday, March 29. Since opening in January 2003, the RumRunner has become not only a favourite stop for travellers and tourists, but a destination for many to enjoy an indoor decor and outdoor patio atmosphere. The RumRunner prides itself on great food and great service with a historic and relaxed mountain atmosphere. They are open seven days a week and the menu changes twice a year to accommodate the changing seasons. While dining at The RumRunner, take some time to view the history located on the walls, ceilings and bar. The original Rum Runner bar is from the Broadway Musical “Show Boat”, and the an-
tique canoe suspended above the dining room is an original “Guest Canoe” used at La Chateau Lake Louise in Banff. The famous prohibition rumrunner Emperor Pic is featured on the walls and some people have even written in the guest book that they’ve felt ghosts and spirits. In summer you can catch a few rays on the patio and when winter arrives, bask in the heat of the wood-burning oven. Check out The RumRunner for live entertainment, Super Bowl, Grey Cup and Stanley Cup parties with prize giveaways as well as food and beverage specials. Whether you’re looking for a great time, a great meal or a memorable party, The RumRunner has it all. Wood and her entire staff would like to thank everyone for supporting them through the many good times and hardships. They look forward to serving the Crowsnest Pass and visitors for many years to come.
Hunter receives substantial fines RCMP Okotoks Press Release In Okotoks Provincial Court today, a 43-year-old male received $2,000 in fines for an incident relating back to November 2013, where the man was charged under Section 37(1) and Section 55(1) of the Wildlife Act after he failed to follow rules and regulations when harvesting an animal in the Priddis area.
The RCMP fields complaints of Illegal Poaching of animals and Trespassing on Private property regularly during hunting season in Alberta. Members of the general public are reminded to adhere to No Trespassing/No Hunting signs on private property, as well as to be aware of the surroundings you are in, other residences close by and other recreational users in the area.
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Getting the Right Advice By Patrick Sager Submitted We are very fortunate as Canadians to live in a country where there is regulatory authority over most investment and insurance products. This regulation can be Provincial, Federal or a combination of both. In Alberta, the Alberta Securities Commission and Alberta Insurance Council regulate their respective industries while nationally; the MFDA (Mutual Fund Dealers Association) and IIROC (Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada) are self-regulatory. In other words they only regulate their members. Most common investments such as Mutual Funds, Stocks and Bonds etc. and their sale fall under these two organizations authority. There is a third organization called the Private Capital Markets Association of Canada (formerly known as the Exempt Market Dealers Association or EMD (Exempt Market Dealers) that deal with Private Offerings that are exempt from the authority of the other two main regulatory organizations. Sounds confusing at best, but more confusing than the differences in their authority is the confusion surrounding the regulation of Financial Planners. There is no Federal or Provincial regulation in regards to who can call themselves a Financial Planner. Basically anyone can hang out a shingle and call themselves a Financial Planner without having the knowledge or education to do so. It would seem that in a world where everything we see, touch and taste is regulated, the business of Financial Planning would be a regulatory priority. So given that one of the most important aspects of personal finance is getting good advice, how do you go about getting the right advice even though there are no rules in place to make sure the advisor you’re dealing with is qualified? There are several key steps that I advise everyone to take before entering into an advisory relationship as well as a series of questions you should ask. At the very least you should determine the following: Know what you want. Determine your general financial goals and / or specific needs and the level of planning required. Be prepared. Read the newspapers and finance publications to familiarize yourself with financial planning strategies and terms. Talk to others. Ask your friends,
family and co-workers if they know someone who they have total trust and confidence in. Alternatively, you can contact the Financial Planning Standards Council who grants the use of the internationally recognized designation CFP (Certified Financial Planner). They have an online database you can search for more information. www.fpsc.ca Look for competence. Don’t be fooled by designations that are granted by specific associations or industries. This includes designations such as PRP (Personal Retirement Planner), or PRP (Professional Retirement Planner). These designations are not generally accepted as an indication of competency related to all financial planning disciplines and are granted solely to give some credibility to employees or advisors working for specific financial institutions. Interview more than one planner. When selecting a financial planner you should always interview at least two so you can determine if they meet the qualifications needed to handle your personal financial needs. Make sure you feel comfortable discussing your finances with the planner Check the planner’s background. The internet is a wonderful research tool. Perform a web search on the planner. In most cases any regulatory or association problems will show up. Contact the advisors professional associations assuming they have affiliations with one or more professional organizations. Get it in writing. Most professional planners will require you to read and sign what is known as a Letter of Engagement which spells out the exact work to be done, related costs and compensation method used to pay the planner. When engaging a planner please make sure they have the right qualifications in place to assist you in developing a financial plan. Anyone can sell you a product as investment and insurance products are commodities like anything else. Advice is also a commodity, but unlike products, good advice is hard to find. Patrick B. Sager CFP, CLU, EPC is a Certified Financial Planner with IPC Investment Corporation and specializes in Retirement, Investment and Tax Minimization Strategies. If you have any comments, questions or would like additional information, you can contact Patrick directly at (403)753-0020 or by email at psager@ipcc.org. The views expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of IPC Investment Corporation or The Crowsnest Pass Free Press.
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Winners of the Crowsnest Curling Club’s annual Shamrock Bonspiel on March 15 to 17. Left: Winners of the A Event were Brian Mathieson, Arlene Tucker, Allison Capron (Skip) and Cory Schultz. Centre: Winners of the B Event were Bruce Street, Flora Griffith (Skip), Deb Whitten and Angela Mathieson. Right: Winners of the C Event were Glen Morine (Skip), Joanne Coldham, Pete Coldham and Lynn Morine.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR MARCH 31 – 40 Asset Challenge - #4 Caring Neighbourhoods. Get to know your neighbours and build as many snowmen in your neighbourhood as you can. Send your pictures and stories to CNP40DA@gmail.com by March 31st. Prizes will be awarded to the most involved neighbourhood! Don’t forget to include your name and phone number. APRIL 5 – Yoga for Grief Support – A workshop that explores varioius types of loss and grief as it is experienced in your mind and body. No yoga experience necessary. Saturday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to noon at Spry Hard Goods.
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Addiction Counsellor Loretta Schaufele shows the library available at the Alberta Health Services office on the second floor of the Provincial Building. The library carries a wide range of books, tapes, DVDs and CDs on numerous topics and is open to the public. Photo by J. MacFarlane By Joni MacFarlane Editor Most people in Crowsnest Pass know about the vast resources available in our municipal library but did you know there’s another library in the community? Located in the Addictions office (second floor of the Provincial Building), Alberta Health Services has a library with books, tapes, DVDs and CDs available to the public free of charge on a wide variety of subjects. Topics include: -Adult Children of Alcoholics -ADHD -Anger/Violence Management -Anxiety & Stress -Aspergers Disorder -Bi-polar -Brain Injury -Co-dependency/ Boundaries -Depression -Drug/Alcohol information -Family Issues -Gambling -Grief & Loss -OCD
-Personality Disorder -PTSD -Pain -Self-help books -Sexual Abuse -Suicide -Quitting/Recovery (addictions) -Spiritual -Schizophrenia -Smoking Cessation -Women’s issues -Youth The library is available for everyone in the community and books may be taken out for three weeks at a time. People suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can also borrow a light therapy lamp to help them through the winter months. Robert Garnier, men-
tal health therapist, said if people find the lamp helpful, they are directed on places to buy one. Alberta Health Services gives the clinic a certain budget each year to buy books, CDs and DVDs they think clients need. Mental health therapists said the library is used a lot and feedback is that people find it helpful. For those who might find other methods more beneficial, there are also tapes, DVDs and CDs on a variety of topics. DVDs and CDs can’t be taken out but there is a private room where they can be watched. “We try to think
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about the common issues we deal with or to help [clients] with what they’re going through,” said Garnier. “We see what books we can get that will help out.” “We often suggest they read something to gain insight into their lives,” said Betty Neil, mental health therapist. Known as bibliotherapy, she said, using books to aid people in solving their problems has been shown to be effective in the treatment of some issues. Often, when someone is suffering from anxiety, depression, grief, loss, or has codependency problems, it helps them to read what others have gone through, Neil added. There are also workbooks available for some issues that people can use and keep for themselves. Visit the Addictions office in the Provincial Building to see this little-known community resource.
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MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION OFF-SITE LEVY BYLAW NO. 778-2009
The Municipality’s Off-Site Levy Bylaw, is one that outlines monetary contributions that developers pay to the Municipality for specific types of infrastructure. In January 2014, Council approved a four month extension to the moratorium on this Bylaw to allow for consultation with the community. Council will make a decision on this issue in mid-April. Pursuant to section 648 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA), all members of the community are invited to a public consultation meeting on: Monday, March 31st 2014 from 7pm to 9pm at the Elks Hall in Blairmore. This meeting will be a brief 10-15 minute presentation, with the majority of the meeting being a round-table discussion. Some of the potential round-table topics may include: • What is an Off-Site Levy? • What are the requirements of the Province of Alberta with regard to the levy? • How do other Municipalities in Alberta ensure new Development pays its way? • If Council chooses not to renew the moratorium, are the current monetary amounts outlined in the Bylaw appropriate? • If Council chooses to extend the moratorium, how will the Municipality pay for certain types of Capital infrastructure? Ken Bourdeau Development Officer 403-563-8833 development@crowsnestpass.com
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