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Moving away from the triennial concept, municipal council has based the 2014 budget on a combination of historical data, the 2013 budget and current service levels. The draft budget provides for $16.9 million in expenses funded by $7 million in revenues. Another $9.9 million is needed in property taxes to achieve a balanced budget, said Sheldon Steinke, chief administrative officer. As the tax base decreased by 2.1 per cent from 2013, property tax rates need to increase to generate the same level of tax revenue, said Steinke. “Municipal tax revenues have been increased an additional 3 per cent to retain service levels and address new initiatives”, read his report. The draft budget includes inflation adjustments of 3 per cent in salaries and wages, 5 five per cent in employee benefits and 12 per cent in municipal insurance, caused in large part from last spring’s flooding event as well as other insurance industry changes. Several initiatives are also included in the 2014 budget, among them the Hillcrest Mine Disaster anniversary for $175,000 and the addition of a Manager of Corporate Services to fulfill human resources functions and communication initiatives for a cost of $61,000 in 2014 and $122,000 in 2015. Capital projects and equipment total $7.8 million with five major projects identified for 2014. These are the Frank Wastewater Treatment plant upgrade, the Sentinel Water Treatment plant upgrade, SCADA upgrades, the Bellevue Hillcrest Lagoon restoration, and a Wastewater Collection System video inspection. Costs this year for these five projects are $6.9 million and will be funded by a combination of long term debt, grants, and local improvement taxes. A variety of smaller projects bring this year’s cost to $7.8 million. On March 28, council proposed contacting Sentinel property owners to gauge interest in funding a water treatment plant upgrade. The budget had called for a local improvement tax of $343,000 paid for by Sentinel residents. If they do not want the upgrade, the project would be brought back to council for a decision on whether to proceed or not, said Steinke. Implementation of a new Municipal Development Plan was postponed to next year, freeing up another $27,000. Cont. on page 2...

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As per the Integrated Pest Management Act of British Columbia, Section 61(1) this is public notice that: TransCanada Pipe Lines (TCPL) is performing vegetation management in the regional districts of East Kootenay and Central Kootenay near the communities of Sparwood, Fernie, Elko, Jaffray, Cranbrook, Moyie, Yahk and Kingsgate. A five year program is planned during the growing season of vegetation from 2014 to 2018, as a public and employee safety measure and maintenance procedure. The purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to control problem vegetation using the principles of integrated pest management.

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The purchase of light trucks was reduced from three to two, a sidewalk maintenance machine was eliminated, while purchase of a second loader was added. Proposed fee increases for community facilities, a decrease to community staff from six to five and elimination of the Ski Hill Manager position, were also proposed for 2014. One community peace officer position was eliminated as of May 1 as “the population index shows one peace officer for every 5,500 people”. However, the Agricultural Fieldman position will be maintained. A new policy that sets out how volunteer and other community groups are funded was approved establishing three funding categories. No funds were budgeted for Rum Runner Days for 2014 since this event was deferred to next year. Steinke told council the amount of reserves was still unknown because the 2013 year-end audit has been delayed. The current debt load is $1.1 million but the draft budget proposes increasing this by another $1.7 million to fund capital projects. The municipality has a debt ceiling of $19.8 million according to provincial regulations. It was discovered on March 28 that a longterm commitment to put away $100,000 for 10 years towards expansion of York Creek Lodge was not captured in the draft budget. Administration was asked to include funds for this year which will demand cuts be found elsewhere. Previous council deferred the 2013 payment to make up an unexpected shortfall in property assessment decreases and elimination of provincial grant funding. Property tax assessments are scheduled to be mailed out to residential and commercial property owners by the end of April for payment by June 30. First reading of the 2014 budget and mill rate bylaw was held on April 1 but details were unavailable as at press time. Second and final readings will be held on April 15.

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On March 4, municipal council directed administration to inform the RCMP that they don’t wish to pursue any further actions stemming from a Forensic Audit initiated by the previous council into the old Blairmore Fire Association and Smoke Eaters. A consolidation of resources, including firefighters, fire halls and equipment, took place in the spring of 2013 following a turbulent time that saw the Blairmore Fire Chief fired and mass resignations of volunteer firefighters.

During this period, council had requested a Forensic Audit conducted by the RCMP. In June 2013, former mayor Bruce Decoux said “questionable activities were discovered that led to the need to undertaken an audit” and that “activities could not simply be swept under the carpet”. According to Sheldon Steinke, chief administrative officer, the intention was to try and assess the ownership of physical possessions in the Blairmore Fire Hall at the time changes were made to the department. Mayor Blair Painter told the Crowsnest Pass Free

Press that the findings of the audit were not enough to carry forward with any wrongdoing. He said they had directed the previous administration to cease legal proceedings but this wasn’t carried out. “It was brought to our attention that the RCMP asked if they could close the case and we thought they’d already done so,” said Mayor Painter. “There was no evidence to support proceeding further.” A second motion on March 4 directed administration to verify if there were any other outstanding files from the forensic audit.

Municipal land sold By Joni MacFarlane Editor A small piece of land owned by the municipality will be sold to interested buyers in Bellevue. Development Officer Ken Bourdeau said the land is approximately 3,800 square feet directly east of property owned by the purchasers on 22nd Avenue. The land will be sold at $4 per square foot plus costs for an estimated value of $15,500. According to the Municipal Government Act, the municipality must obtain an assessed value for property to be sold. Council approved the sale of the property. Bourdeau explained that when someone requests the purchase of municipal land, it can take anywhere from one to three weeks depending on the department’s current workload.

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Previous experience in customer service and/or in areas of tourism/interpretation/theatre are an asset, but not required as training will be provided. Must be minimum 16 years old and be a current and returning high school or post-secondary student.

Some of the Museum Assistant’s responsibilities include: conducting programs for school/youth groups and visitors of all ages; guided museum and Please mail, email, or hand-deliver your resumeadministrative and cover letter no laterand than Friday outdoor tours; admissions; gift April 11, 2014 to: shop duties; special events; exhibits and displays; CROWSNEST MUSEUM Attn. Chris Matthews outdoor work; minor janitorial duties; research and a (7701 – 18 Avenue, Coleman) variety of museum/collection related projects. P.O. Box 306, These are full time positions through the summer months at a rate of $12/hr. All positions are subject to grant funding approval.

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Previous experience in customer service and/or in areas of tourism/interpretation/theatre are an asset, but not required as training will be provided. Must be Thank you to all who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. minimum 16 years old and be a current and returning high school or post-secondary student. These are full time positions through the summer months at a rate of $12/hr. All positions are subject to grant funding approval. Please mail, email, or hand-deliver your resume and cover letter no later than Friday April 11, 2014 to: CROWSNEST MUSEUM Attn. Chris Matthews (7701 – 18 Avenue, Coleman) P.O. Box 306, Crowsnest Pass, AB T0K 0M0 Phone (403) 563 – 5434 email: cnmuseum@shaw.ca www.crowsnestmuseum.ca Thank you to all who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Canada new role: world’s conscience

Canadians were treated to a rare event last week. As Stephen Harper took to the microphone on his visit to Europe, he became the leading hawk on relations between Russia and the West. Chastising Vladimir Putin’s moves to destabilize Ukraine, the Canadian leader’s words left little to the imagination. We know exactly what side of the fence he sits on. While Mr. Harper called out Russia’s president for bad behaviour, Canada became the world’s watchdog on right and wrong. Before anyone loses their head, I’m not for a minute suggesting Russia’s move in taking over Crimea was legitimate or validated in any way. What I am suggesting is that we’re seeing ourselves in an unaccustomed – and entirely intentional – light. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird touted us as the “moral compass” of the world. In a speech honouring former Prime Minister John Diefenbaker, Mr. Baird said, “we should be actively batting for the side of what’s right” and “every ship needs a compass”. So just as the U.S. has traditionally been viewed as the policeman of the world, Canada is now taking on its conscience. We’ve become the scolder, wagging a finger in front of Russia’s face, taking the school yard bully to task for pushing smaller kids off the jungle gym at recess. While mom’s disappointment in us leaves us feeling less than proud, it’s usually dad’s authority that gets a kid’s attention. Furthermore, while Canada’s economic partnership with Russia was steadily growing, it remains relatively small. Companies doing business in Russian markets will be caught in the cross-fire but it’s not enough to have any real impact on that country’s bottom line. Economic sanctions will hurt a few Canadian companies, but federal politicians are making it clear their foreign policies are “principle based”. We can tsk tsk all we like but Russian interests remain unthreatened. While Harper’s bravado, however principled, might get him points at the G7 table, it’s unlikely to help Ukraine and even more unlikely to see Putin punished after school. 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.

Mass registration hits it out of the park By Joni MacFarlane Editor

A mass registration for spring and summer sports activities saw dozens of residents getting information and registering their kids. Photo by J. MacFarlane

This year’s Mass Registration Night was a slam dunk as parents flocked to the Albert Stella Memorial Arena to register their kids for spring and summer sports and activities. The municipality’s bi-annual Mass Registration is an opportunity for children and adults to sign up for participation in dozens of community groups. About 10 different groups and organizations were on hand for parents and kids. Some of the groups taking registration were Zumba Fitness, Crowsnest Pass Ravens Lacrosse, British Soccer Camps, Crowsnest Pass Mini and Minor Soccer, Pass Piranhas Swim Club, Gymnastics, Turtle Mountain Minor Ball, Boys Scouts, including Beavers and Cubs, 40 Developmental Assets, and the Boys & Girls Club. Tracey Linderman, the municipality’s Community Services programmer, said this year’s registration was very successful and most of the organizations reported good registration numbers. In most cases, schedules are developed based on the number of registrations received. Anyone wishing to register for spring sports and activities or for more information, can contact Linderman at 403-562-8833.

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ity purchased the current bus in early 2007. It can hold up to 18 people plus three wheelchairs. Over the years, the municipality has reviewed expanding the service to the public as well as exploring shared opportunities with neighbouring communities. Several surveys have been developed and sent to residents but no action has been taken. FCSS recommended that the rate be increased from $2 per ride to $3 per ride plus an extra dollar surcharge for any additional trips in between, Hannan said. There was discussion of the tax implications for Mountain View Industries, the largest user group of the Town Rounder. Hannan said even if it’s a tax deduction, they still have to pay fees up front and only receive a percentage when filing their year-end income tax. The increase is effective May 1.

An increase to ride the municipal bus, the Town Rounder, was approved by council on March 25. Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) recommended an increase, reported the Director of Community Services Lyle Hannan. “That’s another user group, where an increase of that magnitude, would hit their pocket book,” he said. The Town Rounder began in the 1970s when the municipality amalgamated. It is available to seniors who are picked up primarily at Tecumseh Manor and York Creek Lodge. A round trip anywhere within the municipality costs $4. The bus is also available to individuals from Mountain View Industries whose fee was raised to $2 each way in April 2008. The municipal-

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Moving closer to their goal, the Bellevue Underground Mine scored big last weekend with a surprise donation and another successful gala event. Over 150 people attended the third annual “Music for the Mine” at the M.D. McEachern Community Complex enjoying cocktails, a silent auction, and dinner by Country Encounters Hospitality. GameShowMania had the audience and participants playing a hilarious TV-style game show while MC Steven Brown humourously kept the evening’s activities moving along. Sponsored by Teck, Music for the Mine is a fundraising event for a new interpretive centre to allow the mine to become more efficient, handle a higher volume of visitors and allow those who are waiting to learn more about other heritage opportunities in the Crowsnest Pass. Rean Knight, Director of Crowsnest Pass Ecomuseum Trust who manage the mine, said the provincially designated heritage site still operates out of its “temporary” facility built in the 1980s. A new operations centre will allow them to handle the busy tour load and modernize to accommodate the 15,000 a year-plus stream of visitors from around the world. A surprise visit from MLA Bridget Pastoor helped this dream come closer with a $20,579 donation on behalf of Health Klimchuck, Alberta Minister of Culture. The grant is from the Alberta Community Facility Enhancement Program, said Pastoor. Also on hand was Ann Marie Hann, President of the Coal Association of Canada, who spoke on Canada’s rich coal history and the Crowsnest Pass’ significant chapter in that history. After speeches, Calgary’s MetroBeat brought the crowd to the dance floor until the late hours.

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‘Faces of mental health’ campaign normalizes stigma By Joni MacFarlane Editor

One in four Canadians will personally experience a mental illness in their lifetime and at some point, through a family member, friend or colleague, mental illness indirectly affects us all. Now, organizers of Darcy’s Nature Walk are asking individuals to come forward to tell their stories. “The Faces of Mental Health”, an initiative of Randi Lynn Rinaldi with support from the Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation, is a campaign designed to get people to talk about

issues that can happen to all ages and demographics of the community. “It’s not a project to out them,” said Rinaldi, “but to normalize mental health issues and show it can happen to anyone.” Rinaldi is looking for a range of people who’ve experienced anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, post-partum depression or any other mental health issue and have found ways to cope with their concerns. A short interview will be held focusing on the positive aspects of how they deal with their issues, she said, as well as a photo taken of the

individual. Rinaldi believes putting faces out to the public and hearing the stories of people who are managing their issues, puts a positive spin on mental health. “It’s not going to be doom and gloom,” said Rinaldi. “We want to focus on how they manage and tell a supportive story. By normalizing it, we can help others talk about it… Lots of times, we’re just hearing about the suicides

once they happen, but we want to show that [many] people are dealing with it,” she said. “We want to focus on mental health, not mental illness.” The Faces of Mental Health portraits will be displayed at Stone’s Throw Café and other public spaces throughout May, Mental Health Month. If you would like to participate in the campaign or have a public space to showcase “Fac-

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velopment & Tourism Advisory Board. According to Sherry Poole, economic development officer, there are clear advantag-

farmers’ market, she said. Volunteers are forming a committee to create financial Fresh fruits and herbs, loaccountability, structural orcally grown produce, and ganization and management. homemade A Chairperson, crafts and Secretary and foods. It’s Treasurer must no surprise be in place and that farmers’ a sponsor must markets are be found to apflourishing ply for a license like never befrom AFMA, fore. said Poole. As hunUnder AFMA dreds of lorules, a paid cals along management with tourposition is necists and othessary as a key er visitors part of the make their o rg a n i z at i o n . way to farmThis position ers’ markets is paid through across the provincial country, the grants and haneconomic dles the daybenefits to to-day issues, communities allowing the is undenicommittee to able. focus on longAlthough term planning. Alberta data Poole said sucis unavailcess has been able, a study d e m o n s t r at e d A volunteer group has formed to begin developing a farmers’ done in B.C. when farmers’ market in Crowsnest Pass starting this summer. in 2012 estimarkets are Photo submitted mated total visible on the economic highway to atbenefits to tract tourists. more than The group is $170 million – a 147 per cent es of establishing a farmer’s considering where the farmincrease from a similar study market under the structure of ers’ market should be location in 2006. the Alberta Farmers’ Market and what day(s) it should be A group of interested volun- Association (AFMA). held. teers met last week to begin a Training, brand marketIf you are interested in befarmer’s market in Crowsnest ing and highway signage, ing part of a farmers’ market Pass. are some of the advantages group in Crowsnest Pass, conThe idea is an initiative of membership in AFMA holds tact Jessica Atkinson at stonthe Crowsnest Economic De- over forming an independent esthrowcafe@shaw.ca.

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Between March 19 and March 26, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to 28 calls for service. They included: Assaults: 2 Impaired Driving: 1 Liquor Offence: 1 Disturbing Peace: 2 Driving Complaints: 2 MV Collisions: 2 Suspicious Occurrences: 1 Assistance to General Public: 5 Assistance to Other Agencies: 2 False Alarms: 5 Animal Calls: 1 Municipal Bylaws: 2 Prisoners: 1 Fraud On March 18, police received a complaint of possible fraud. A company sent an email to the complainant indicating they were unable to process the last bill because the payment was declined by the bank. They asked the client to renew their payment information. Resi-

dents are reminded to be aware of possible scams and not to give out information online or on the phone without verification. If in doubt, contact the company directly. Suspended On March 19 at 4 p.m., police received a complaint of a possible impaired driver on Kananaskis Road north of Coleman. Police located and stopped the vehicle. The driver, a 36-yearold male from Crowsnest Pass, was given a breath demand and failed, He was issued a 24-hour driver’s licence suspension. Alley snowcats On March 22 at 11 a.m., police received a complaint of snowmobilers riding in an alley and on to 15th Ave. Coleman. Police attended and a suspect was identified and given a warning regarding snowmobiles on streets. The the municipal bylaw, this is not allowed. Java jive On March 23 at 8:22 p.m.,

police received a complaint of a disturbance at a bar in Coleman. The complainant reported a suspect threw coffee at him. Police attended and arrested a 45-year-old female from Crowsnest Pass. She was lodged in cells, charged with breach of conditions and later released to appear in court in Pincher Creek on April 1. Liquor ticket On March 24 at 9:30 p.m., police saw a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Highways 3 and 22 near Lundbreck. The vehicle was stopped and liquor was noted inside. The passenger, 21-yearold male from Calgary, admitted to drinking beer and was issued a $115 ticket. The driver was not impaired. Assaulted but not found On March 26 at 1:30 a.m., police received a complaint of an assault at a bar in Blairmore. Police attended but the complainant was not identified and had left.

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By John Redekopp Submitted My first Mountain bike ride was in 1980 when the scene was just getting going. I had purchased my first bike used, as a result of a Bargain Finder Ad. It was a Maruishi, which meant nothing to me. They don’t even make them any more. It had a rigid steel frame with flat, wide handle bars and I think 18 gears. Score! I was cool now. My pals and I were off to ride our first trail in Banff. The Rundle Riverside Trail - a 17K ride of bike-bucking hell full of roots and rocks and anything else that got in our way. We didn’t know what we were doing. No helmets, gloves or any other protection. We did have a wine skin full of Winzertanz that might of helped dull the pain in case of a crash. No one crashed, and that ride was the start of a lifelong addiction to this great sport. Man, have things changed since that time. I paid 200 bucks for that first bike. Now you can easily spend $3500+. Shocks, disc brakes, carbon fibre frames and the list goes on. Oddly enough, it hasn’t changed the fun factor I had on that Maruishi, but it sure is easier on this body. I still love to ride as much today as back then. In fact, one of the reasons I moved to the Crowsnest Pass is to be near great mountain bike trails. Our local bike club, UROC,

United Riders of the Crowsnest, have done an unbelievable job building trail and promoting the Pass as a mountain bike destination. Thanks to local businesses, the club has raised a considerable amount of money to continue to build trail. At approximately $15,000 to $20,000 per kilometre to build mechanically and hundreds of volunteer hours, this trail network does not come cheap. These trails are non-motorized multi-use trails. Great for leisurely hikes, snow shoeing and trail running. The payoffs can be huge. Towns throughout North America are jumping on the band wagon to take advantage of the economic impact that mountain biking can bring to a town. Moab, Fruita, Burns Lake and of course Whistler, to name a few are destinations that people from all over the world go to ride. Imagine the Pass as one of these destinations? Full of cyclists of all ages. Enjoying our spectacular scenery. Our town vibrant, upbeat, happy, healthy. Businesses moving here to provide services. People moving here so they can enjoy the sport. We’re a long way from that right now but the cyclists are starting to show up. UROC will continue to build trail and with community support, just maybe, we can be one of those destinations! Just imagine!

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Former Pass resident launches second CD By Joni MacFarlane Editor

Coming off the success of his debut album in “Things Unsaid”, Mike (Roughead) Maguire returns home to Crowsnest Pass to launch his second, self-titled, album. Presented by LA Records, Maguire will be having a CD release party at Blackbird Café on April 5 and another on April 18 at Blairmore’s Greenhill with Kelly Cytko. During these shows, he’ll be getting back to basics, playing without a band. “It’s neat because you get to tell the stories behind the songs and interact a little more with the audience,” Maguire said. He described the first album as very acoustic and said he wrote the songs in his late teens about things that happened during that period of his life. “A lot of the lyrics and the songs are from that teenage gut reaction,” said Maguire. “Being young and not really having it all figured out yet.” The second album, he said, tells the stories as he matures. “As I grow and I mature and get a little older, the perception of how we look at things changes,” he said.

“I learned so much writing from Maguire, who now lives in Le- has been playing and writing ever the first album.” thbridge, started writing songs at since. Piano lessons since the age Maguire plays guitar, piano and the tender age of 15 after going of seven rounded out his musical range. keyboards, on He said he’s always the album and writing songs and when many of the he was choosing songs same musicians for the album, he tried can be heard as to pick one that would on his earlier one. Studio mube relevant to others. sicians, includ“I try not to think I’m ing violin and in a bubble, so if I can cello, were also relate to the songs and brought in as they kind of move me, well. then hopefully they can His producer, move somebody else,” he said, let him he said. “take the reins” As a musician, Mato allow him to guire said, he hopes be as creative as always to expand his he wanted knowledge and see what others are playing “I think this and liking. album has a lot “We put so much more instrumenmore into this album tation, a nice than the last one,” he range of songs said. “In between the from me and the first album and this acoustic guitar, Mike (Roughead) Maguire is releasing his second CD at two launch performances in Crowsnest Pass this month. one, I was able to do another with me Photo submitted some travelling and I and the grand piwas influenced by so ano, up to where many different styles we have violin throughout the world, players and cello players… some songs where we’ve to a Matchbox 20 concert. Soon so we added those in.” added some orchestral things.” after, he picked up the guitar and Working with teenagers at a resi-

dential treatment centre also provides inspiration, he said, and gives him opportunities to grow and learn he wouldn’t have otherwise. “I get more life experience learning through my job than anything else,” Maguire said. Experiencing different musical styles has helped him find his niche, clarified his focus and find a comfort level with his vocal range, he said. It’s also made songwriting easier, he added. “The thing that I really like about songwriting is that a song can mean something to me as a writer, and then you can listen to it and take it as something completely different. It’s all about perception and where you’re at in the moment,” said Maguire. “I love the idea that I may have put the ideas on paper, put it into the song, but you can take it and use it as your own.” Maguire is finalizing dates for a western Canada tour that may also include northwestern U.S. His album, “Mike Maguire”, is available on itunes and CDBaby. com. Copies can be found at Coleman’s Remedy RX Pharmacy, Stone’s Throw Café, Crowsnest Pass Husky, IL Luogo, and the Greenhill. For more information, visit www.mikemaguiremusic.ca.

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Thursday, April 3, 2014 Crowsnest Pass Free Press

Asset Building: getting to know our youth stand our fellow community members, the further we understand what our community needs and what we are capable of.

MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT LAND USE BYLAW No. 868-2013

Valuable Resources Katherine Mertz 40 Assets Project Lead

The Development Authority of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass recently approved the following development application(s): 1. DP2014-024; Plan 4735AQ, Block 3, Lot 16 & 17; 1125 232 Street, Hillcrest, AB. Discretionary Use: Manufactured Home (subject to conditions). 2. DP2014-025; Lot 11-16, Block 15, Plan 185AA; 23601 Passburg Close, Passburg, AB. Discretionary Use: Wall Sign with dimensions of 1.22m by 4.88m (subject to conditions). 3. DP2014-026; Plan 1013178, Block 28, Lot 12; 7825 20 Avenue, Coleman, AB. Discretionary Use: Canopy Sign (subject to conditions). 4. DP2014-028; Plan 2078600, Block 8, Lot 47; 11577 20 Avenue, Coleman, AB. Discretionary Use: Secondary Suite Any persons claiming to be adversely affected by the above developments may file an appeal in writing by April 16, 2014, to the MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS, SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD, BOX 600, CROWSNEST PASS, ALBERTA T0K 0E0. A fee of $200.00 must be included with the appeal.

Graysen Morency, 40 Asset Youth Position, Grade 11 student As a member of the youth in our community, I understand how easy it is for us to let opportunity pass us by as the community drives and shifts around us. Coming to understand what innovations we as students and young people possess is important not just for our own growth and individuation but also the creation of a more cohesive and innovative community. The more we move to under-

When I first moved to the Crowsnest Pass it took me awhile to locate the teenagers. My children are young and there is no shopping mall for just hanging out at so we weren’t necessarily bumping in to each other. While initially I may have been apprehensive to approach our youth, over time I began to notice them…at our ski hill, the dance studio, the recent music festival, our school teams and so on. It has begun to feel like I know them. Each of our young people has something to offer. This past month Graysen Morency and I have been work-

ing together to bring awareness of the 40 developmental assets to the community. Working alongside a 16-yearold and hearing his perspective on the initiative has been rewarding - not only for the project, but also for me, as I remember the value youth bring to the table. Asset #8 is about finding out what skills, talents, opinions and interests our youth have and making it count. Using youth as a resource shows respect for our young people and through this they will be a positive force in the community. To showcase what our youth has to offer, we have placed some “Get to Know Our Youth” posters throughout the community. If you get the chance check them out! For more information visit www.search-institutue.org or www.cnp40.com (under construction) Monthly Challenge: Use youth as a Resource. Share your asset building story - Connect with Katherine at cnp40da@gmail.com.

DO YOU HAVE A STORY OR NEWS TIP WE SHOULD COVER?

Ken Bourdeau Development Officer 403-562-8833 development@crowsnestpass.com

CALL 403-563-7725 OR EMAIL joni.macfar@gmail.com

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