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Low enrollment is forcing Lethbridge College to review its viability at its Crowsnest Pass location. While emphasizing their desire to remain, representatives from the College made it clear that collaboration with the municipality would have to be explored. On May 13, Stuart Cullum, Vice President Academic & Chief Operating Officer for Lethbridge College, told council they wanted to “explore opportunities for a new model of collaboration”. Cullum said a combination of provincial cutbacks and low enrollments have necessitated the College to look at the realities of funding and other ways of meeting their mandate. He also stressed that Crowsnest Pass was not unique and other rural communities were experiencing similar situations. “We’re very proud of our regional stewardship mandate and very committed to it,” he said. “Our
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In some communities, Lethbridge College has partnered with schools to use their facilities, said O’Dwyer. They have excess space in the MDM and are very interested in working with everyone, including schools and the municipality, to expand their program options, added Cullum. “This isn’t just about looking at a different business relationship. This is a recognition that we need to work together as a community… in order to build sustainability in our program mix,” Cullum said. “Our community and the council values your commitment to our community,” said Mayor Blair Painter. “Further education is very important.” He also mentioned that Teck sends its employees to attend trades courses in B.C and that perhaps opportunities exist to offer these programs in Crowsnest Pass, particularly with new mining developments on the horizon. It was agreed the College and municipality would continue exploring options.
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Use Plan is approved. Cutblocks designed by SLS for harvesting totaled about 120 hectares. Spray Lake Sawmills (SLS) held its Approximately 12,000 cubic metres annual open house on was harvested in May 8 at the Hillcrest 2011-12 and another Fish & Game Club 23,000 cubic metres with representatives was extracted in the on hand to provide 2012-13 season before residents an opportuthe province put the nity to view proposed project on hold. harvest plans and “If something comes seek information on out of the SSRP that operations. says, you can’t go in Included in the plans there, then we won’t. was the controversial But as of right now, Beaver Mines area we’re more motivated where timber harvestto keep this on the ing was put on hold forefront, keep it on until the province rethe plan because othleases an approved erwise it just gets lost South Saskatchewan and forgotten about,” Regional Land Use said Director of Plan. Communications and SLS is granted timEcological Business ber licenses from the Services Gord Lehn. provincial govern“We’ve already inment and then prevested quite a bit of pares different levels time and effort in of plans – a general doing all the grounddevelopment plan and work and laying out forest harvest plans all the blocks and getwith specific operatting it ready to go… ing details. “So either the Crown Although plans are will eventually apcreated, said Woodprove it or we have to lands Forester Errol have some discussions Kutcher, they are subwith the Crown abut ject to change based how you’re going to on weather events, compensate us for it political climate and because you issued us other external factors. the license, we did all Four areas were the work in good faith Wade Abeli with Spray Lake Sawmills explains the company’s plans in scheduled to be harand if you’re going to the region over the next few years at a public open house held at the vested last year but say no, you can’t go in Hillcrest Fish & Game Club on May 8. were deferred because there, then you have Photo by J. MacFarlane of the flooding events to pay us for our lost in June, said Kutcher. opportunity and our These include: costs… Either we’re • 140,000 cubic metres at Trout Creek became the subject of a public outcry going or we’re not going but [the and Lyndon Creek in the north Por- and was eventually deferred until the province] has to make a decision.” cupine Hills. Logging in this area will South Saskatchewan Regional Land start in July 2014 and continue through to April 2015. • 50,000 cubic metres at Savanna Creek in the north-west of the to honor a loved one who gave you so much love... Livingstone Range. We understand that this can be a • 11,000 cubic meWe’re raising funds very difficult time in your life. tres at Spoon Valley– Racehorse Creek. with Epicure Selections™ Extraordinary Cheese Dips • 6,800 cubic metres, To help, we offer free obituaries in for A Better Chance which is the last cutour classifieds section. Animal Rescue block left to harvest 3 top-quality Epicure dip mixes for dozens of easy, affordable, Call your local funeral home at Dutch Creek. delicious snacks and mealtime solutions. Together, they make Epicure’s most popular hot dip. or call us direct to place your ad. Because of ground conditions, said Each kit costs $20 with $5* Kutcher, the last three from each sale areas must be harvestgoing to A Better Chance ed in the summer. Animal Rescue SLS has also developed a contingency plan in case they are unable to take out the required volume in planned areas. The contingency plan includes 20,000 volumes of timber from the Upper Livingstone. Contact us today for your FREE ad Contact Jessica This will only be done 403-563-9244 or if the scheduled plan does not take place. Crowsnest Pass Melanie Glenn Otherwise, this area the at A Better Chance will be deferred to Animal Rescue next year. Kutcher said this *Mention you read it in the Crowsnest Pass Free Press and I will match the total of $5 for a total of $10 going to the shelter area can only be har-
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The era of the public apology Another sports figure recently took the walk of shame to offer an apology – now de rigueur in today’s era of bad behaviour gone viral. For those out of the loop, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling was heard scolding his girlfriend for bringing African-Americans to NBA games and for posting photos of herself with them, including the legendary player Magic Johnson. (I’ve never heard how a private conversation became public, but that’s another matter.) The 80-year-old Sterling, was banned from attending games, practices and Clippers’ facilities and fined $2.5 million. After a somewhat lengthy delay (16 days), Sterling apologized for his racist comments, saying they were a “terrible mistake”. A mistake? A mistake that you said what you were thinking out loud? That a deeply held belief was somehow recorded and released? Public apologies have poured forth like promises on the election trail. Rarely does one of these performances not reek of carefully crafted damage control. Spin doctors choreograph these staged confessions in hopes of bringing back the voter-consumer-sponsor, but one gets the sense that none of it would be happening if not for one thing: the confessor got caught. With few exceptions, the public apology lacks sincerity and the packaged remorse is played out like a bad actor with an amateur script. Saying “I’m sorry” has become almost commonplace and while we’re fascinated by the spectacle, are these apologies effective? Do they mitigate the damage they’ve caused, lessen the hurt to loved ones? From entertainers (Kayne West, David Letterman, Mel Gibson) to politicians (Bill Clinton, Eliot Spitzer) to corporations (Maple Leaf Foods) to athletes (Mark McGwire, Tiger Woods), the public apology isn’t a “get out of jail free” card. Instead of trotting out an apology to gain a foothold on the comeback trail, let’s try living so these apologies aren’t needed in the first place. Ultimately, it’s actions that count, not words. 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.
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A lot of positive things are happening that will bode well for the community in the years ahead. We would like to update the taxpayers on our progress in the areas of concern we previously identified. Our CAO is rebuilding our Administrative team, a new Director of Finance & Corporate Services is now on board and we will have a new Director of Planning, Engineering & Operations in place May 20, 2014. During the last few months, the municipal budget and mill rate were set for 2014 thanks to the hard work of Administration and the commitment of Council, the monies collected by the municipality did not increase. Taxes Due to the way Municipalities are governed by the Provincial Assessment process, the Municipality realized 4.1% reduction in total assessment and a shifting of assessment from the older properties to the newer properties. Some properties may have had an assessment increase but a number of properties would have a reduction as well. For example, if you had an assessment of $300,000 last year, you would have had to pay $1828.00 in taxes. Taking that same property in 2014, assuming the value dropped the average of 4.1%, your property would be assessed at $287,700, which at today mill rate would equates to $1828.00 in taxes. Unfortunately, if your decrease in assessment was less than 4.1% or you had an assessment increase from last year your taxes may have gone up, on the other hand if your decrease in assessment was more than 4% then you would see a tax reduction. We would advise residents that if they have a question about their property assessment to contact the municipal office at 403-562-8833 and set up an appointment with our Assessor Glen Snelgrove. Land Issues We are working with the creditors of Crowsnest Mountain Resort to resolve the outstanding issues with the Wolfstone Development. The Crowsnest Centre site has been cleaned
up according to the agreement reached between the contractor and the previous administration. Administration is working on a solution to dispose of or recycle the piles of broken concrete and bricks on the site. Legal Issues Mayor, Council and/or Administration have had meetings with both Chinook Pipelines and the Smoke Eaters. All sides have indicated a willingness to resolve their outstanding issues without tremendous amounts of dollars being wasted on the legal process. Labour Council and Administration have made rebuilding the relationship with our employees a priority. There are still issues, but thanks to a lot of hard work between our administration, CUPE leaders and membership, we feel we are making progress. Flood repairs are well underway with the initial contractor work being done on Lyons Creek, Byron Creek and Drum Creek. Development appears to be on the rebound and so far this year we have approved permits for 30% more than we did in the same timeframe last year. Soon we will be seeking public input to help us improve the Municipal Development Plan and the Land Use Bylaw. Other Issues We are reviewing the terms of reference of all our committees. We will be looking strategically at ways to better market our community. Once our entire Administrative team is in place and the outstanding workload is caught up, we will begin the strategic planning and the budget process for next year with a goal of how we can maximize the services we provide to our taxpayers with as little impact as possible on your pocket books. To conclude, we have a Council that is working well together, and we are building a strong, experienced administrative team. Development is on the upswing, taxes are being kept in line and contentious issues are being dealt with. Thank you for your support and patience. Mayor and Council
Support given for volunteer events By Joni MacFarlane Editor
Three volunteer-organized community events received approval for municipal support last week. Council approved requests under a new Community Funding and Support Policy implemented in March. Director of Community Services, Lyle Hannan, established the policy to standardize and streamline the process of dealing with the numerous support requests the municipality receives from community organizations. Three categories were designed for funding requests. Category 1 are those associated with organizations that provide the municipality with
an operational service such as the museum and trail maintenance. Category 2 are those associated with organizations that coordinate and offer annual events and activities such as the Rodeo and Lifestyle Show. Council will review Category 1 and 2 annually during the budget process. Organizations will have to submit their requests no later than Sept. 30 of each year along with financial statements, services provided and other funding information. Another pot was made available during the annual budget process for all other (category 3) requests. These applications will be considered on a “first come, first served” basis.
Eligible activities under this category include hosting community events, hosting charitable events or representing the municipality at events outside the Crowsnest Pass. The amount made available in the 2014 budget was $20,000. Funding for category 3 requests will not exceed $2,000 or a maximum of 50 per cent of the total applicable costs, whichever is less. The three funds approved were: • Clara’s Big Ride – waiver of facility rental fee equaling about $350; • 10th Annual Crowsnest Pass Show & Shine - $1,867; and • Crowsnest Pass Old-Fashion Country Fair - $2,000.
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Unicyclist rides through Crowsnest for climate change
Victoria resident Joseph Boutilier spent a week in Crowsnest Pass enroute to Ottawa for the opening of this fall’s Parliamentary session. During his stop, Boutilier paid a visit to Isabelle Sellon School describing his journey and explaining his message of rallying political action on climate change. Photo by J. MacFarlane By Joni MacFarlane Editor Wanting to stand out from the crowd, Joseph Boutilier, believes riding a unicycle across Canada is just odd enough to get noticed. “It’s a good conversation starter,” he said. “It’s a good way to talk to folks who
you’d never get to talk to other ways, let alone about something heavy like climate change.” Stopping in the Crowsnest Pass for a few days, Boutilier crossed into Alberta on May 11 and took a rest from his 5,000 kilometre, five-month unicycle ride across the country. Starting in Victoria on April 5, Boutili-
er is riding to Ottawa to promote climate change awareness and nudge elected officials to action. He estimated he’s already logged 1,100 kilometres through B.C., mostly along Highway 3. “It’s been excellent really, challenging for sure, a lot of hills and summits,” laughed Boutilier. “And pretty much ev-
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ery form of weather imaginable.” Although Boutilier has been passing through communities where the economy is mostly energy based, he said public response has been positive. “People are definitely very supportive,” he said. “Definitely a lot of concern around climate issues, a lot of awareness, more so than I even expected, and an urgency for action.” Boutilier said there are three pillars to his message to Canadians. First, he said, he wants political action on climate change and is asking politicians to cross party lines to deal with it; second, he wants politicians to recognize First Nations treaties and inherent land rights; and third, he asks for an end to the “muzzling” of publicly-funded scientists. With a federal election next year, Boutilier said time is running out for elected officials to make clear commitments on environment and sustainability. His trip will culminate in Ottawa on Sept. 15 when Parliament’s fall session opens. Numerous rallies and protests are planned to coincide with his arrival and solidify objectives. He also hopes to talk with party leaders to have them make firm commitments prior to the 2015 election. “It’s important that Canadians really know what they’re voting for on the planet file and hopefully we can make climate change a wedge issue,” said Boutilier. My concern is that none of the major parties have, in clear terms, stated exactly what they’re going to do about climate change, although they all claim that they care deeply about it.” Boutilier encourages the public to get involved online and follow his journey on www.unityfortheclimate.ca.
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Famous ice cream store adds another scoop to its history By Joni MacFarlane Editor Another chapter in the history of Bellevue began recently with a change in ownership of the legendary Old Dairy Ice Cream Shoppe. After 23 years at the helm, Murielle Carlson said she’s proud of what she created. “I started it from scratch,” she said. “It came to be what I envisioned it to be. Sometimes when you’re part of it, you don’t realize the extent of its recognition.” Besides the steady stream of tourists and locals, both regular and newcomers, Carlson said there was always a lot of business from people who knew the ice cream shop back in the day and drove to Bellevue to see if it was still there. Built in 1920, it was originally owned by a dairy company with a variety of products. In 1980, a new highway was built bypassing Main Street Bellevue. The ice cream shop was discontinued although cheese and diary continued to be sold. In 1991, Carlson said, the dairy company sold the rights to milk in the Crowsnest Pass, removing the equipment and leaving the building empty. Seeing an opportunity to move her original shop from behind the post office to the busier main street, Carlson bought the property and set about bringing it back to its original luster. “It had lots of historical value and in 1994,
grants became available for historical buildings,” she said. “It had a good name back in those days as well. I feel kid of sad in a way but I feel good that it’s being left the same,” said Carlson. “It feels I’m still part of it and always will be in some way.” Bernita Vander Veen said she doesn’t see any reason to change it. “I love to keep it the same,” she said. “Carlson created something great, the community loves her and loves the product, so why change it?” Familiar with the other side of the business, Vander Veen worked in the dairy industry for 30 years with a cow-calf operation near Pincher Butte. When she and her husband moved to Crowsnest Pass, Vander Veen said she was looking for something different and jumped at the chance to buy the ice cream shop. “It’s kind of fun to make some creations,” she said. “I love the public and I like to please people. Everybody’s happy coming here for ice cream, so it’s a good place to be.” Carlson agreed and said she’s passing the shop on with good feelings. “I want to thank everyone for their support over the last 23 years. I’m grateful for all the friends I made over the years and all the kids I watched growing up,” she said. “Both John and I feel we have a huge family and are thankful for being part of their lives. We wish the new owners the same success we had.”
Kindergarten students from Horace Allen School took a trip to SpringBreak Flower Farm in Hillcrest to learn about plant growth. Photo by J. MacFarlane
Kananakis Wilds development extended By Joni MacFarlane Editor Council approved an extension for development of the north Coleman subdivision, Kananaskis Wilds, but not before debating the implications. Development Officer Ken Bourdeau told council on May 6, that this was the fourth request for an extension since it was originally approved in 2008. “This particular application has come before council now for the fourth time and the developer and his consultant have still not been able to meet the conditions of their subdivision approval,” said Bourdeau. “Each extension request has been accompanied by a written letter that states the extension is required primarily due to market conditions,” Bourdeau said. He recommended the request not be approved.
Bourdeau suggested once the lots were approved and created, the developer must pay the minimum tax and the property tax on the land would go up significantly. Chief Administrative Officer Sheldon Steinke stressed that if council does not extend the subdivision application, it doesn’t stop the developer from building – rather the municipality closes the file and the developer must reapply when they wish to go ahead. Council members suggested there are already a high number of lots on the market, and the developer doesn’t want to add to that when market conditions are slow. Councillor Dean Ward said adding to that number would be a detriment to the municipality and said he supported an extension. A motion granting a 12-month extension was passed unanimously.
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Municipal council briefs By Joni MacFarlane Editor
Proposal to rename streets Council has been asked to consider renaming the streets in front of the Royal Canadian Legions in Crowsnest Pass to reflect the name of battles Canadian soldiers were involved in. Warrant Officer Chuck Gresl suggested the name change to mark “some great achievements in our history”. The proposal will be passed on to the Culture & Heritage Committee for their review. Care Bears Crowsnest Pass residents can no longer use a program in Pincher Creek to take people to hospital appointments in Calgary. Councillor Bill Kovach suggested Family & Community Support Services look into getting a Care Bear program in the Crowsnest Pass.
Blairmore trailer dump It was agreed more signage was needed for the trailer dump on the west end of Main Street Blairmore for tourists who use the facility. Container plant care Councillor Bill Kovach suggested the municipality set up a watering truck and dedicate summer students to water container plants on main streets. “Our community has a lot of organizations that put these nice planters out right through our community and some good volunteers keep them looking good for the summer,” he said. “We should have somebody at least help these volunteers… They’re excellent showpieces on all our main streets.” Entranceway signs Chief Administrative Officer Sheldon Steinke told council
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Crowsnest Community Support Society celebrates 50 years By Joni MacFarlane Editor Just like people, organizations that have been around for 50 years are bound to have some history. The Crowsnest Community Support Society (CCSS) invites everyone to hear their history and share in the celebration on May 28. Originally incorporated as a Society in 1964, CCSS started as a grassroots movement, said James Woodall, Executive Director. “It was basically parents that realized there was a need for supports for their kids,” he said. “There was no direct services provided until 1974 so basically it was a community organization... the primary purpose was to raise funds for others who provided direct services, such as the schools, to support kids with disabilities.” Individuals lived with their families and in 1974, the first government-funded vocational day program opened called Mountainview Vocational Centre. “It was more a structural program so they ran day programs that worked on life skills and things like that,” said Woodall. Built by the Lions Club in 1964, CCSS has been renting the building since the first vocational school opened. It became an industrial workshop in 1979 with the woodshop operating out of the front of the building. The existing woodshop building didn’t come along until 1985. In 1980, CCSS opened its first group home in Blairmore for those who needed overnight staff supports and couldn’t live on their own, said Woodall. By this time, the program could accommodate up to 20 individu-
als, he added, in both day and residential programs. Bagatelle Thrift Store opened in the Crowsnest Mall in 1984 “to provide employment-supported services... connecting individuals to the community”, said Woodall. The goal of these programs was to provide community inclusion - getting individuals out in the community, he said, as opposed to them being isolated in a workshop. In the 1990’s, Woodall, said the governance model changed and the Society restructured. “Starting grassroots as a family based organization... it evolved into, what are our kids going to do now that they’re adults in the community,” he said. “Whether it’s vocational which is more community-access, out in the community involved in activities, or if they have the ability to do more in a structured work environment.” CCSS began to purchase more homes for individuals to rent or rent-to-purchase, more vehicles were purchased, and individuals began to become fully employed in the community. “There was a focus on individuals to participate in leadership within the community,” said Woodall. “It grew in terms of the types of supports that were provided but the underlying focus was still day program employment supported independent living in residential”. Bagatelle moved to its current location in 2005 and the focus in the last few years has been on building new homes. Today there are 22 individuals with about half living in staffed homes, a quarter living independently, and the balance who live with family. There are about 40 staff including overnight support, said Woodall, because shifting demo-
graphics require more staff. “Over the years, with an aging population, a lot of support needs have increased so there are more individuals in 24-hour staffed residences,” said Woodall. CCSS currently has three houses including two homes under construction in Blairmore, that will accommodate 13 people. CCSS is funded through a combination of provincial grants, corporate donations and fundraising efforts. “The province really strived to maintain [local programs for people with disabilities],” said Woodall. “It gives them more choice. They’re not told, you have to move to Lethbridge when you turn 18... They’re given that choice as opposed to being told you have to move to these areas because the resources are minimal.” Woodall said Crowsnest Pass is lucky to have the quality of facilities they have and credits the Board with having the foresight to purchase land and houses in the 1980’s and 1990’s. “The agency has done very, very well in this community. Alberta as a whole has been committed to maintaining [them],” he said. “Part of the reason why it’s worked is because of the support of the community.” Woodall said Teck, the municipality and organizations such as the Lions Club and the Legions, have all helped and there are good working relationships in the community. Woodall said volunteer opportunities could be considered and suggests people direct their enquiries to him. An open house will be held on May 28 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. featuring a brief presentation. Refreshments and cake will be served and everyone is invited to drop in to help celebrate.
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Top left: Crowsnest Pass and area art lovers attended an open house at the Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery on May 17 to view the lastest exhibit. “Brushstrokes with Colour” is the work of local artist Dorothy Sharp and runs through to June 15. Top right: Rilee’s Flowers, 24” x 30” oil. Bottom left: Moon, 40” x 16” acrylic. Photos by J. MacFarlane
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Groves Music presents rock & roll benefit concert Press Release Tynan and Shelly Groves are pleased to announce the formation of a scholarship fund to encourage music students to attend summer workshops. In addition, their entire studio of some 40 musicians is learning Led Zeppelin’s “Kashmir” in anticipation of the spring recital, to be held on June 1 at 2 p.m. at the Polish Hall in Coleman. This event, which will also showcase many solo works, will be open to the public and will be the main fundraiser for the scholarships. Featuring a string orchestra - violins, cello, and bass - along with
Badminton ends season By Sig Gail Submitted Fourteen Junior High Badminton players went to the Zone competition in Lethbridge on May 3. Connor Gunn, Jaclynn Gray, Meghan Tarcon, Ethan Wall, Spencer Dorge, Stephanie Armstrong and Jessie Wilson competed in the Bantom event, while Jarrett Kress, Ashley Vigna,
guitarists, banjo and mandolin students, a drummer and electric bassist, with Tynan performing vocals, this arrangement of the classic hit song is sure to thrill the audience. “We hope to begin a summer music camp here in the Crowsnest Pass in the near future,” said Tynan, who feels these week-long intensive programs help boost motivation in what could otherwise be an unproductive two months. Furthermore, they provide opportunities for budding musicians from all over southern Alberta to socialize and share ideas, and students often make rapid progress during music camps. Justice Stella, Cole Draper, Macayla Cleverly and Liam Knott played in the Midget event. Only Megan Koevoet competed in the Juvenile event. Some of our athletes faired better than others, almost making the semis, but for the most, part this was an enormous learning experience. Most of their competition played Badminton during their whole school term. They all were good sports and many told me that they had fun. All in all it was a great season.
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Municipal planning commission briefs By Joni MacFarlane Editor
The municipal planning commission held their monthly meeting on April 23 with the following decisions. An application to consolidate three lots into two was approved. The boundaries of the land on 22nd Avenue in Blairmore, will be realigned resulting in new titles of 65’x120’ and 60’x120’. Ryan Dyck representing the Oldman River Regional Services Commission, told the commission that the eastern 10 feet of bare land will be consolidated with the adjacent property. He also said the parcels would meet the minimum size requirements for residential zoning but the property owners will not be able to re-subdivide in the future. A letter describing the proposed subdivision was sent to adjacent landowners and referral agencies such as Fortis, ATCO Gas, Alberta Health Services and Alberta Transportation, and no objectives were raised. There was concern that the property was zoned R1 since there were industrial buildings to the west and east. Ken Bourdeau, municipal development officer, said the zoning was historical and could only be changed if the
property owner initiated it. The commission moved to approve the application subject to standard conditions.
An application for a home-based business on 15th Avenue in Blairmore was approved. The business proposes to do picture and artwork framing, as well as custom jewellery design and sales. Two garages were approved including a detached garage on 20th Avenue in Coleman and another on 89th Street in Coleman. Also two decks requesting variances for front yard setbacks were approved – one on 85th Street in Coleman and another on 22nd Avenue in Coleman. An application for a manufactured home and detached garage with a request to vary the front yard setback was approved for a property on 226th Street in Hillcrest. Before approval was given, there was considerable discussion about the combined land usage of the lot. Bourdeau told the planning commission the manufactured home, the detached garage and the driveway take up about 69 per cent of the lot and may
Police briefs By Joni MacFarlane Editor
Between May 7 and May 14, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to 35 calls for service. They included: Assaults: 1 Mischief/Vandalism: 2 Theft of MV: 1 Thefts: 4 Drugs: 2 Disturbing Peace: 2 Driving Complaints: 5 MV Collisions: 2 Suspicious Occurrences: 3 Assistance to General Public: 2 Assistance to Other Agencies: 4 False Alarm: 2 Animal Calls: 4 Municipal Bylaws: 1 Prisoners: 3 Exes On May 8 at 4:30 p.m., police re-
ceived a complaint of damage to a vehicle by an ex-boyfriend. A 26-year-old male from Blairmore was located and arrested. He was remanded in custody until May 12 where he appeared in Lethbridge Provincial Court and released on conditions to appear in Pincher Creek on June 3. Shutterbug On May 8, police received a complaint of theft of a blue Olympus camera from the Crowsnest Sports Complex during the Lifestyle Show on May 3 at about 5:30 p.m. Serial speeder On May 10 at 11:30 a.m., police stopped a vehicle on Highway 3 for speeding. A 29-year-old male from Crowsnest Pass was issued a violation ticket for $120. On May 11 at 8:40 p.m., police stopped the same vehicle and driver on
impact water drainage for neighbouring lots. He recommended the garage door face the alleyway rather than the street as proposed, reducing the need for a driveway that covers 28.3 per cent of the lot. Oliver Strickland who represented Tiegen Enterprises and the property owner, said the garage can’t be accessed from the back alley as the grade of the slope was too high. It was determined that the building conditions address drainage and that driveway area couldn’t be considered in the total usage as it was not within the commission’s scope. Lastly, the status of outstanding development enforcement issues that had been brought before the municipal planning commission were discussed. Several of the issues involved signage - on the highway, on sidewalks, portable signs, and active electronic signs. It was agreed the entire issue of signage needs to be dealt with. “Certainly when you look around the municipality, there are lots of places that have way more signs than there would be allowed under the current bylaw,” said commission member Terry Hrudy. The main issue, said Bourdeau, is that
Highway 22 for speeding and issued a violation ticket for $225. Approximately 15 minutes later, the same vehicle and driver was stopped on Highway 3 for speeding and a ticket was issued for a mandatory court date of June 19. Car heist On May 12 at 5:40 a.m., police received a report of a badly damaged vehicle parked on 19 Ave. Blairmore. The 1997 Chrysler Intrepid had been stolen sometime during the night in Blairmore. The matter is under investigation. Radio On May 12, police received a report from a Blairmore resident of theft of a Sirius Radio taken from a vehicle sometime overnight on 17 Ave. Blairmore. The matter is under investigation.
a lot of the signs are on municipal property. Council representatives Bill Kovach and Dean Ward said they want to get input from the public on the entire issue of signage in the municipality. There was also a brief discussion on the number of building projects never finished. “Given that the municipality is concerned now with the matter of economic development, I think it’s an important matter that a lot of these projects be finished just from a visual perspective if nothing else,” said Hrudy. Bourdeau explained people are given 90 days to start construction after a building permit is issued and the building inspector then reviews the project every 120 days. “As long as they’ve made some small amount of progress to complete the project, their building permit continues to be active,” he said. them to do something.” Bourdeau said the municipality’s Unsightly Premises Bylaw is also another tool and is the responsibility of the Community Peace Officer. He said the Municipal Government Act does give municipalities some legal avenues for recourse but it’s a time-consuming process.
Hit & run On May 12 at 4:15 p.m., police received a complaint of a hit and run to a vehicle parked at the Crowsnest Pass Mall parking lot. The incident occurred the previous day at about 3 p.m. A 2010 Ford truck received damage to the passenger side mirror. Fighting On May 13 at 9:30 p.m., police received a complaint of a disturbance at a Blairmore residence. Two males were fighting and one was asked to leave. No charges were laid. Throwing rocks On May 13 at 7:15 p.m., police received a complaint of a traffic hazard from youths throwing rocks onto Highway 3 near Bellevue from a cliff above the highway. Police attended but the youth were gone on arrival.
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By Joni MacFarlane Editor Representatives from the Crowsnest Pass Fire/Rescue Department provided an overview to council on May 13, emphasizing the success of the organization as a result of the amalgamation in 2012. The newly integrated Fire/Rescue Department currently has 54 members, said Captain Darryl Johnson, comprised of 26 from the pre-2012 integration and 28 who came after. “There is certainly unified support for [Fire Chief] Steve [Munshaw],” said Johnson. “He’s been an excellent ambassador for us as well as our contract Deputy Chief Jamie [Wilkinson]. They’ve certainly provided very strong leadership to us in becoming an integrated service.” In addition, there are six captains and five lieutenants to provide 24-7 “rapid response” with senior personnel, he said. A live in-volunteer member provides regular hall cleaning and maintenance as well as pre-arrival preparation, said Johnson. His presence provides enhanced security and speeds up response time. “When we get a call, now we can typically expect when we arrive at the hall, the engines are warming up and the doors are open and we’re ready to roll as soon as we’re dressed,” he said. Johnson also said the department has seen improved administrative efficiencies such as billing to re-
cover costs for services. All training is standardized through the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), said Johnson – a high level internationally recognized designation. Currently there are 12 members with NFPA Level 1 and 27 in training, and 15 members with Level 2 and 12 in training, said Johnson. In addition, members receive a variety of training in other areas such as hazardous materials, vehicle extraction, rope rescue swift water and avalanche response. The majority of training is done in-house, and the Rescue Society continues to fundraise for other training, he added. Johnson said an assessment was done on all equipment and anything outdated or expired was removed from service. About 50 sets of expired bunker gear were donated to Firefighters Without Borders. All vehicles have had commercial inspections and monthly inspections and maintenance are conducted. Portable GPS units have been installed on the main response units. Johnson said they are always looking for volunteers. If anyone is interested, they are encouraged to contact the Blairmore Firehall. “I really appreciate the direction we’re heading. It’s a coordinated effort, it’s extremely strong teamoriented,” said volunteer Bern Sawatsky. “I’d like to ask for your support for our team and our efforts because we care about the community. That’s why we do it.”
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Two Passtrak athletes took part in the first outdoor meet of the 2014 season on May 10 and 11 in Calgary. They recorded five personal best results out of 11 events, set four new Passtrak club records and brought home two 1st and one 3d place medal for their efforts. Alisi Ratudradra set a new Passtrak club record of 27.78 seconds in the Midget Girls 200 metres for a 7th place finish. She then earned 6th place with a leap of 4.37 metres in the long jump and finished off the meet with a
bronze medal in the 300m by finishing in 44.28 seconds which also set a new Passtrak club record. Younger brother Mosese Ratudradra had a banner weekend where he produced 5 life time best performances in the 2 day competition. He ran his fastest 60 metres ever in 11.33 seconds then improved his standing long jump to 1.35 metres. Next he ran his best 150 metre race ever in 29.25 seconds. He dominated the throwing events, winning both the shotput and discus with life time best performances and new club records of 8.02 metres and 16.31 metres respectively.
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Hillcrest Mine Disaster centennial releases art commission Press Release
The Hillcrest Mine Cemetery 100th Anniversary Committee is pleased to announce the Memorial Art Commission for the Hillcrest Mine Cemetery 100th Anniversary scheduled for June 18 to 21 in Crowsnest Pass. The work titled “Tag 189” was created by Douglas Squarek, an accomplished artist who was born and raised in Hillcrest. We will be producing 189 limited edition giclee prints that will be available for sale commencing May 2014. You can reserve your numbered print online at hillcrestmine100.com or at our heritage partner locations. These 10”x13” hand-signed and numbered prints will be in a presentation package with archival double mats, backing, a memorial brochure and a hand stamped miner’s tag to correspond with the print numbers (framing optional). Two of these prints: # 1 and # 189 will be printed at 11” x 17” hand signed, framed and then auctioned off during the memorial weekend. Reserve your print on-line at www.hillcrestmine100.com Explanation of “Tag 189” by Douglas Squarek They dug slanted and level passageways, and tunnels into the mountain at Hillcrest. It wasn’t dark inside— it was black. The early wicked safety lamps, carried by hand or hung on heavy work clothing, cast a misty grey light illuminating only slight more than a few feet. The interconnected main passageways were dug mostly through rock and were well timbered. These passageways were cut just wide enough to install a small gauge railway to bring empty coal cars to the
miners or move loaded cars towards the surface. Walking on the track was dangerous, so, they allowed a few extra feet to one side for a walk way and a ditch to evacuate the water. Water trickled, oozed, and gushed everywhere. It was damp and musty. Two large electrical fans hummed at the surface to replenish the air and keep the percentage of methane gas within acceptable limits. Wherever the level passages encountered coal twoman teams dug tunnels up the coal seams which sloped up with the mountain. As the men tunneled upward they built makeshift chutes down one side. They loosened the coal in front of them with picks, pushed or shoveled it into the chute, and with the help of gravity it slid down towards the main level. Prior to each shift a procession of empty cars was towed towards the miners; by horse and a walking horseman. The horseman would uncouple three or four cars at a time and leave them near each of the working tunnels. Once the chute was full the team would come down to the level, pry out whatever they had wedged in the chute to block the coal from spewing onto the track, and fill their cars. At the end of each shift, the loaded cars would be coupled and moved by horse and horseman towards the slanted passageways where they would be hoisted towards the surface. “Tag 189” 9:30, June 19th 1914 In my depiction of the horrendous 1914 event a team of two miners is just below their tunnel; working to empty their chute. The mine often teamed an older more experienced miner with a younger miner; or an older brother with a younger brother.
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The younger miner is prodding the coal while the older miner is bringing up a second car. Both are oblivious to the fire ball, ignited by a spark or a blasting cap—they never knew which—and the explosive force tearing towards them. They would never have known what hit them. Other miners, in the tunnels above would have suffered a more agonizing death. The oxygen in the mine would have been consumed by the explosion and they would have been overcome by poisonous carbon dioxide, or afterdamp as the miners called it. Each miner was given two tags; one to hang in the lamp room to show he was underground and the other to take with him into the mine. They put that tag on the first car to identify their string of cars when they reached the surface. It’s Tag 189…in homage of those 189 brave men! Those who look closely will notice that the young miner’s wedding band shines out on his blackened hand — acknowledgment both of the love and the impending sorrow—of widows and orphans that on every other day would have made working underground bearable. Douglas Squarek Bio: Douglas was born in Hillcrest where he lived with his parents until he was 19. He attended and graduated from Concordia University of Montreal in 1969. Douglas held his first sculpture exhibit at the exclusive Colbert Gallery on Sherbrooke Street in Montréal in 1977, was a gallery artist with both Colbert and the Fine Art Gallery of Calgary in the 80’s. He published his first novel, Coincidenza, in 2007. Cont. on page 15...
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basis. He completed the manuscript of his second novel, Nadine’s Tent, this summer. Today, Douglas concentrates on his growing portfolio of original, “color sculpted” digital art work. You can find samples of his work at www.douglassquarek.blogspot. com. Douglas Squarek was born in Hillcrest, and the coal mines of the Crowsnest Pass are indelible to his family history—from his grandfather Steve Squarek who emigrated to Hillcrest in 1903 from the Ukraine to find a new life in Canada and who did so by working in the Bellevue and Hillcrest mines; to his father John Squarek who worked in Bellevue Tag 189 is an art piece commissioned by the Hillcrest Mines 100 Comand other Pass mines mittee to reflect the Hillcrest Mine Disaster of June 19, 2014. Created by former resident Douglas Squarek, 189 limited edition giclee and survived being prints will be available for sale. buried twice; and to Photo submitted Douglas who timber packed and worked the outside chutes in Cont. from page 13... are sold. His limited edition the Kananaskis mine that last bronze works are crafted at summer before he left for uniDouglas worked in stone an artisanal foundry in Inversity. His maternal granduntil he began sculpting clay- verness, Quebec. He continues to-bronze in 2005. All of to create new, limited-edition father too, Nurick Spooner, his, sixty-plus stone pieces bronze on a commissioned came from Durham England to work in the Bellevue mine.
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Junior Lacrosse Ravens open season with three wins Submitted The new 2014 junior lacrosse season has started and the Crowsnest Pass Junior Ravens are off to a hot start. The new campaign opened in Calgary on April 27 with a tilt against the Calgary Wranglers. After dusting off the early season cobwebs, the Ravens exploded for five goals in the latter half of the first period to jump out to a 5-0 lead. The Ravens offense continued to roll in the second as they added seven more tallies to lead 12-0 after two periods. With the game in hand, the Ravens coasted through the third to end with a convincing 15-1 victory. Jace Bohmer led the way with five goals and six assists, while Brett Tarcon notched five goals and one assist. Graham Brown scored twice and Tyler Ambrosi, Brock Draper and David Shortreed added singles to round out the scoring. Haden Houze was solid in the net, allowing only a single marker late in the third, spoiling his shutout. The following weekend, the Ravens were on the road for a pair of games, the first being on Friday, May 2 in Lethbridge against the home-town Barracudas.
The Ravens came out firing on all cylinders and built up a solid 6-0 lead after one period. The Barracudas fought back in the second as the teams traded goals. At the end of the second the Ravens led 12-7. Some sloppy defensive play by the Ravens in the third allowed the Barracudas to pull within two goals at 12-10 before the Ravens scored some late tallies to finish off with 16-12 win. Jace Bohmer again let the attack with five goals and four assists. Brett Tarcon, Graham Brown, David Shortreed and Derek Tarcon each scored twice, with Brock Draper, Matt Kenney and Joey Duffield each notching one goal. On Sunday, May 4 the Ravens tangled with the defending gold medalist Sun Devils in Medicine Hat. The Ravens faced a tough Sun Devil squad who played some tough defense in the first period and outscored the Ravens by a 5-4 margin. Penalty trouble hurt the Sun Devils in the second frame as the Ravens tallied three power play markers among their four goals to take a 8-6 lead. The teams traded four goals apiece in the third, which left the Ravens on the top side of
a 12-10 triumph. Raven captain Jace Bohmer gain was the team’s top offensive star with three goals and four assists. Brett Tarcon and Derek Tarcon notched a pair of goals each and Trennan Shortreed, David Shortreed, Tyler Ambrosi, Graham Brown and Brock Draper scored once. Raven coach Joey Ambrosi noted that the out-matched Calgary Wranglers were the perfect opposition to open the season. The Ravens have been helped out by a number of Midget call-ups in their games, including Trennan Shortreed, Matt Kenney, Nick Jordan, Nolan Weatherill and Shawn Flannery, and some of them were quite nervous before their first Junior action. The call-ups were able to play well against the Wranglers and this gave them confidence in the following games against tougher opponents. Next Junior Raven action is at home on Saturday, May 24 at 8:00 pm at the Alberta Stella Arena in Blairmore against the 4-0 Olds Stingers for sole possession of first place. On Sunday, May 25 at 2 pm, the Ravens battle the Calgary Axemen at the Albert Stella Memorial Arena.
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Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce members were given an overview on the importance and key components of estate planning at the monthly luncheon held last week. First, however, Robert Earley, Associate with Community Design Strategies Inc. (CDS), told Chamber members, not to be surprised if they see him wandering the streets, photographing and making notes in Blairmore and Frank lately. Earley has been detailing properties as part of the Municipal Heritage Inventory Phase II project now underway. “We’re looking at some of the important historical buildings in the region to see if they could potentially, if the owners wish and only if the owners wish, have them designated as municipal historic resources,” said Earley. The three-phase project is expected to cover all five historic communities of the municipality. A historic inventory was completed from Coleman west to the border last year and the project is expected to move to Bellevue-Hillcrest in 2015. Guest speaker Melissa Bobinec, a financial planner with RBC, then presented a primer on estate and will planning Everyone should have an estate plan and a will is only a starting point. Bobinec said it takes a long time to settle an estate but a will is necessary to “protect and preserve your assets and transfer them in accordance with your wishes as quickly and tax efficiently as possible upon your death”. Bobinec also explained probate, power of attorney, trusts, and the role of life insurance in an estate. Chamber Director Janis Entem asked members to consider sitting on the Municipal Historic Resources Board as that group is looking for a Chamber representative. In addition, the Visitor Information Guide is now available, said Entem, and copies are available for business owners to distribute at their location.