Crowsnest Pass Herald

- Your Only Locally Owned Newspaper • Serving the CNP since 1930 • March 21, 2018 ~ Vol. 89 No. 12 -

A week of music, song and soul in Crowsnest Pass

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Music rang all week in Crowsnest Pass for the CNP Music Festival. Adjudicators came from all over Alberta to give audience to our local talent and provide constructive criticism to perfect their skills.

Pictured above are Edison Wilmot (left) and Tannis Huska performing during the Musical Theatre category at Isabelle Sellon School (ISS) on March 12. Wilmot performed a rendition of the chuckle-worthy “Waiting, Waiting” from the NBC original television musical comedy, How to Eat Like a Child, in which he portrays a boy impatiently waiting for his mother to pick him up. And Huska didn’t get tongue-tied a single time during her performance of “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” from Mary Poppins. The Grand Concert and Presentation of Scholarships will take place this Friday, March 23 at ISS. Admission is $5.

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2 – croWsnest PAss HerALD – Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Workshop teaches how to free dog from trap

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Thank you The Family of Fiore (Feruccio) Berlin would like to thank Dr. Maritz for his excellent care.

Also thank you to Dr. Sara for supporting Dr. Maritz. To the home care ladies, the respite ladies and especially Anna (O.T.) who would always make him smile. For the food, baking, flowers, cards and phone calls. To Darrel and Sheila-Rae for their help at this difficult time.

~ anita Berlin & Family

AnnA KroupinA Pass Herald Reporter

Each year, the Fish and Wildlife office in Blairmore receives a handful of incident reports where people’s dogs get caught in a trap or snare.

Fish and Wildlife District Officer for Blairmore John Clarke organized a Trapping Awareness Workshop to educate the public on the history of trapping in Canada, the regulations required to be a trapper, how to identify traps and, most importantly, how to get dogs out of them.

The majority of Crown land in Alberta is part of a Registered Fur Management Area (RFMA), which means that trapping in Alberta is legal on most provincial land, the exception being special parcels of public land and ecological reserves.

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AnnuAl GenerAl MeetinG & YeAr end AwArd CelebrAtion Saturday, March 24th 5:30 pm AGM and Awards Coleman Curling Club

Cocktails from 5:30 - 6pm Dinner 6:00 pm

A family social will take place after dinner until midnight.

Children invited to attend The meal is a way for Minor Hockey to thank all the volunteers for their participation over the years.

(Dinner is free to all minor hockey families, however, any additional family members, other than immediate family) ie. grandparents or friends can purchase tickets for $20.00 Contact Kyla Cytko for tickets - 403-563-7797

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Informing the workshop along with Clarke were Ken Hildebrand, a director with the Alberta Trappers' Association, and local trappers Lindsey Paterson and Darren Cook.

Cook explained several signs that dog owners recreating in the backcountry should look out for that may signal a trap in the area.

An obvious tell is a posted sign warning of traps close by. However, signage is not mandatory to post so vigilance should be paid to other indications.

Ravens are a primary warning sign to look out for. Ravens could signify bait stations with the goal of attracting an animal into the area, and what brings in the coyote or wolf will also attract a domestic dog.

“If there are ravens around, there’s a big chance that a trapper has bait, but it could also be a naturally occurred kill. If you see ravens, get a hold of your dog,” says Cook.

Ribbons in trees may be a good indication of trapping activity. Cook says he may put a ribbon on trees near a snare so that he can locate them easier. Snares can be as little as 8 feet apart. Likewise with CDs hanging off a branch, which trappers hang to attract feline pray.

If you see a skidoo track going off-trail randomly, it is likely it may belong to a trapper veering off to check their traps. It is advisable not to follow these trails.

Foothold traps can be placed right in the centre of a skidoo track because wolves often walk along trails.

But there is always the chance that no indication at all is visible, as trappers may wish to draw as little attention as possible. There may be no flags, no distinct trail and no signage.

Types of traps and how to react There are three common types of trap mechanisms used in Alberta: a leghold, conibear and snare.

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Local trapper Darren Cook shows how to open a conibear trap using a piece of rope. The rope, or a dog’s leash, can be used to release the trap by threading it through the eyelets and pulling. Speed is essential when removing a domestic pet from the conibear trap, as law requires these traps to kill or render a caught animal unconcious within 300 seconds, or 5 minutes.

signed to catch and restrain an animal’s foot and can theoretically be opened with no tools at all, or at minimum with the aid of a stick.

If your dog becomes caught, the first step is to attach the leash to prevent him from running off as soon as he is free, putting him at risk of being caught in another nearby trap. The trap will release when pressure is applied to the two levers on the sides of the trap. This can be done by using a foot to step on each lever or stepping on one side with your foot and using a stick to press the other one. The foothold trap is not dangerous to adults, as their foot is too wide to get caught in the trap.

The conibear and snare require tools to remove and come with a vigorous urgency if your dog is caught, as both traps are designed to kill.

There is an urgency associated with these traps, as they are both legally intended to kill or render an animal unconscious within 300 seconds of it being caught, according to the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards, which Canada ratified in 1999.

A conibear, or body grip trap, will usually be in some sort of box or cubby and can be re-

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moved using a rope or leash by looping your foot through one end of the rope, looping the other through the two eyelets of the trap and pulling up. In place of a rope, this technique can be performed with the dog's leash.

A setter tool would make a much simpler and quicker job of the task and although they are massive, heavy and cost approximately $40, the investment may be worthwhile when the life of your dog is on the line.

A cinch snare requires parrot beak cable cutters to release your dog, a small pair of pliers which retail for around $40. The first step is to restrain your dog and snip the wire at the neck, in theory allowing your dog to be released in as little as 15 seconds.

The reality is that trapping is a profitable and legal activity in Alberta and with Crowsnest Pass being surrounded by provincial land, traps are something for dog owners to be aware of and knowledgeable about while adventuring in the backcountry. Clarke recommended practicing opening the traps to be prepared for a potential real-life scenario. There are also many online videos and infographics that may be helpful.

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Wednesday, March 21, 2018 - Crowsnest PAss herAlD - 3

In the lIne of fIre Between March 12 and 18, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 32 calls for service including the following reported incidents.

One (1) assault, one (1) break and enter, one (1) theft, two (2) provincial statutes, three (3) driving complaints, eight (8) motor vehicle collisions, four (4) assistance to general public, two (2) suspicious occurrences, one (1) assistance to other agencies, one (1) invalid 911 call, five (5) false alarms, one (1) animal call

and two (2) municipal bylaws.

Single vehicle accident On March 12, a semitrailer unit went off road near Lundbreck. The 66year-old male driver from Cranbrook was injured and transported to hospital for his injuries.

Intoxicated promenade On March 12, RCMP received a complaint of a male staggering on the highway in Coleman. A 47-year-old male was located, arrested for intoxication and lodged in cells until sober.

~ rCMP news ~

Break & entry On March 18, a commercial garage in Coleman was broken into. A quad was moved, but not taken from the property.

At this time it is unknown if anything else is missing. The break and entry occurred some time over the weekend.

Found items A duffel bag was found in Blairmore.

Scams Reminder to residents of computer scams, credit cards scams, Grandparent

scams, Revenue Canada scams asking for money or cash cards and saying warrants out for arrest.

Do not give out personal information to persons you don't know. Do not open emails if you are suspicious of their origin.

Anyone with information regarding any crime is urged to contact the Crowsnest Pass RCMP Detachment at or 403-562-2867, Crimestoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-422TIPS.

~The Empowered Woman~ A weekly feature of sharing stories, promoting passions and healing communities

MJ Myden Founder, Women Of Canada Eh and the FUSE Movement General Manager, Mountain Ink

My Story My mom, an artist from Banff, and my dad, a cowboy from Sundre, met by chance at a dance in Canmore.

Married soon after and along came my two brothers, Clark and Paul, and 9 years later, along came a baby girl, me … Mary Jane Phillips and 18 months later, my little sister Julia. Life was good and before it took an unexpected turn when my parents divorced. Due to circumstances at the time, my sister and I ended up growing up living with a guardian and seeing our parents on separate occasions on a part-time basis. My brothers were older, 16 and 1,9 and one went to live with my dad and the other on his own. I took on the maternal role and caregiver to my sister. My life matured me beyond my years.

After graduating Grade 12, I entered the work force at an entry level position in the oil and gas industry and went to school at night and obtained Geological and Geophysical Technician certificates and a Business Management degree. Married in 1986 and blessed with two children, Troy and Tara. I left the energy sector at the height of my career after 25 years of service in a male dominated industry. Suffering with anxiety, a mental breakdown, the death of my mother and divorce, I was forced to slow down and began my entrepreneurial journey working from home and raising my two teenage children.

Throughout my life, I have had a driven purpose to help others. If there was an opportunity to help someone, solve a problem, volunteer, I was there. Helping others helped me. In 2012 I was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of some of these contributions.

After my children were grown I met Glen and started a new chapter in the Crowsnest Pass. Soon after Zeus a very special pup came into my life, my protector, my spirit animal.

As I reflect on my life I have no regrets, although I still struggle. I believe it has been my passion to help others, especially women, that has kept me going. It’s like a best friend that is always there for you. After 55 years, I have finally convinced myself to face the fear and take that leap of faith and start my own initiative or as I call it, the FUSE Movement.

to find a way bring community and empowerment into women’s lives. I have resonated on the theory that if you bring “all” women together, not just those who are suffering, in their communities through friendship, a sense of belonging, knowing that all women in the community are there for you, it brings empowerment. I call this FUSE, bringing women together through a connectivity of Friendship, Unity, Support and Empowerment. The stronger the circle the easier it is to break these cycles and in time I believe suffering cycles will decrease as women feel empowered.

Women Of Canada Eh and the FUSE Movement was launched on February 22, 2017 in the Crowsnest Pass and after 11 meetings and events, a retreat and trade show and some evolution the FUSE Movement continues to gain momentum. We have a long way to go and there is a lot of work to do but as the movement grows, so will our ability to evolve.

I believe the FUSE Movement will contribute on a global level to the same shift throughout the world for women and equality, equity and empowerment.

In closing and in the words of Nellie McClung …

“Women are going to form a chain, a greater sisterhood than the world has ever known.”

My Passion Throughout my life I have experienced and witnessed inequality and improper treatment towards women of all ages and in all areas of their lives. The commonality of women having to take charge of situations and dig deep to find that inner strength to rise above, take action and carry on is a cycle that most women have been through at least once in their lives. We have helped others with it and we teach it to our children how to manage it.

I know this cycle well and I’ve made it my mission

My wish for Canada Gord Downey’s wish to reconcile with our indigenous people.

Community Involvement In addition to Women Of Canada Eh and the FUSE Movement, Mountain Ink is a member of the CNP and Pincher Creek Chamber of Commerce and active in the community in supporting community events.

Favourite Community Event Darcy’s Nature Walk Three famous women I admire Arlene Dickinson - Clara Hughes - Nellie McClung Last book I read The Woman's Book of Joy by Eileen Campbell Words I Live By Do what’s right, do your best, be kind, help others, practice gratitude and forgiveness

My wish for the world Gender equality and women’s empowerment.

This weekly feature is sponsored by Women Of Canada Eh and the FUSE Movement. Are you or do you know someone who is an empowered woman and has a story to tell? Contact MJ at mj@womenofcanadaeh.ca or 403.563.4217.

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Cauliflower Popcorn Yields 12 bites 1 head cauliflower 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon salt (or, for a salt-free alternative, Mrs. Dash table blend) Preheat oven to 425 F. Cut out and discard cauliflower core and thick stems.

Trim remaining cauliflower into florets the size of golf balls. In a large bowl, add cauliflower, olive oil and salt. Toss thoroughly.

Spread cauliflower on a baking sheet (line with parchment paper, if available, for easy cleanup). Roast for 1 hour, or until much of the floret has become golden brown. (That’s the caramelization process converting the dormant natural sugars into sweetness. The browner the florets, the sweeter they will taste.) Turn 3 or 4 times during roasting.

Use crumpled up aluminum foil or paper towels to create a false bottom in your popcorn container, fill it with cauliflower, and serve immediately.

Note: Raw cauliflower can be precut and refrigerated for up to 2 days in an airtight bag or a bowl of water.

With minimal sacrifice, cauliflower can be cooked earlier in the day and reheated in a 450 F oven for 10 minutes.

4 – cRowsnEsT PAss HERALD – Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Thunder hockey season AnnA KroupinA Pass Herald Reporter

Pre-novice “Our season was a success overall. We didn’t win a bunch of games on the score sheet this season, but we were by far the most improved team in the league and that’s the biggest victory we could accomplish. We had an outstanding tournament that went off without a hitch. With the help of a great bunch of volunteers we were able to instill a love of the game in our young players that will hopefully stay with them for the rest of their lives.”

- Jeff Dawson, coach Novice “The Crowsnest Pass Novice Thunder had a great year this season and finished the season off with games against Fernie and Elkford. Highlights of the year included players improving their skills, getting first goals and assists, playing their first full year of organized hockey and enjoying having fun with their teammates. The Novice Home tournament and Elk Valley tournament were big weekends for these players and although the team had a short bench, the kids came out every game all season and worked as hard as they could. They are now looking forward to next year already.”

- John Hawkins Atoms “The Atoms team played within the Central Alberta Hockey League (CAHL) this season and overall had a very good year. They were able to come together as a group and finish the regular season with 6 wins, 6 losses and 2 ties; putting them in 4th spot out of 8 teams.

The team was able to participate in league playoffs eventually losing out to Bow Island/Foremost. The Atoms team also took part in the Zone 5 Atoms D Provincial Playdowns.

They made it into the third and final round of playdowns beating Claresholm in Round 1, Bow Island/Foremost in Round 2 and losing out to Fort Macleod in the 3rd and final round. Just being able to participate in both league playoffs and Provincial Playdowns was a huge success for this team and it all has to do with the efforts put forth by the kids. All 12 players on the team worked extremely hard to improve and they came a long way from where they were at the start of the year; it was a great season.”

- Jason Uphill, coach Pee Wee “The CNP Pee Wee Thunder had a busy and challenging season this

year. The team consisted of 10 players this year.

The team played seven tiering round games and 15 regular season games for the Central Alberta Hockey League. Their league statistics were five wins, 15 losses, and two tie games.

The CNP Pee Wee Thunder also played in two tournaments this 2017-2018 season. They played in the Pincher Creek tournament from December 1 to 3, 2017 where they won third place.

The team also hosted Sunny Sharma Memorial home tournament from January 5 to 7, 2018 where they placed third.

The head coach for the CNP Pee Wee Thunder team was Chad Anctil. He was assisted by Lyle Douglas, Cindy Sant, and Craig Marshall. We appreciate their commitment to instructing and working with the team for two practices a week and giving up their weekends during the hockey season.

Kim Lewis was our team manager. She did a great job looking after all the administrative work and keeping everyone on schedule with games and team events. We also had a great group of parents and friends that helped out with all the other jobs and roles that are needed for games and tournaments throughout the season.”

- Rupert Hewison, team communications

Easter Bonnet Springtime may be hopping us by for now, but that didn’t deter our community seniors from donning their colourful, cheerful bonnets for the annual Easter Bonnet luncheon at the Blairmore Legion on March 14. Pictured above are Janet Shaw (left) and Joan Squarek with their lavish hats.

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READ Awards

The Crowsnest Community Library was recognized for its partnership with Alberta Parks and received a 2018 READ Award from the Chinook Arch Marketing and Communications Committee recognized six libraries with the 2018 READ Awards, which recognizes and celebrates Chinook Arch member libraries who have displayed excellence in the areas of service, collaboration, innovation, and community benefit. Alberta Parks had donated several sets of snowshoes and other outdoor equipment to the library to rent out to cardholders. Pictured are Sandra Baker, Pincher Creek Library Board Chair, Diane DeLauw, library manager at Crowsnest Community Library and Shannon Phillips, Minister of Environment and Parks.

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Crowsnest Pass Ducks Unlimited invites you to the

29th Annual Fundraising Event April 7th, 2018 at the Crowsnest Pass Sports Complex Doors Open 5pm • Dinner 6:30pm

LivE & SiLEnt Auction And othEr GrEAt GAmES

~ tickets $50/person ~ MeMbers and InvIted Guests

Tickets are available at Scotiabank, Summit Home Center, Coleman Husky or call Marc at 403-563-5779

Employee appreciation York Creek Lodge held a function to thank their employees for their hard work, effort and dedication throughout the years, highlighting employees that marked a milestone of employment with the lodge.

Front row, left to right: Joanne Drain (Board Chair), Elsie Dominix (5 years of service), Betty Markowski (15 years of service). Back row, left to right: Andrea LaFond (5 years of service) and Melody Slobozian (5 years of service). Missing from photo: Dominique Caon (10 years of service).

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Wednesday, March 21, 2018 - crowsnest PAss HerALD - 5

The Simple Raven’s Post

by Avner Perl

Loving or hating the Trudeaus Living in Alberta in 2018 gives people the impression that there is one main foe who must be beaten before the province may succeed and all the people will be happy and rich. The dreaded name is Trudeau. The old people talk about Pierre and the younger about Justin. The Trudeau of the early era stole our energy resources and forced us to share the benefits, as more recently was done by Harper in Newfoundland, and the younger Trudeau is ruining business with a carbon tax and not using enough force to coerce other provinces to allow a new oil pipeline “to get our product to markets” (which happens to be diluted tar oil).

The whole argument is revolving around the “fact” that we don’t believe that Global Climate change is real while the rest of the world does. It is easy to do if we don’t read or watch the thousands of scientists who publish work that proves that human activity is changing the climate. We prefer to call it a political issue and ignore all else. We Albertans convinced ourselves that if the oil will flow and some of us will have jobs for a while building the pipe, our economy will bounce to where it was before prices fell.

Also, a pipeline is safer than trains until it cracks and spills.

Wow. It is safer for now but what about the future.

I remember some of the lessons I learned in university a long time ago. The professor noted that Alberta, in its early days, always had a government that was not the same party as the government in Ottawa. The Easterners viewed the West as their investment while Albertans simply wanted to keep what the province yielded to themselves.

Our wheat, cattle, oil and so on was ours and they had no business trying to make gains from it. The Easterners built and populated the province, built railways and highways, but Albertans worked for what was produced. We really did.

The problem was that the West needed to get its products to markets and that had to be done by or over other provinces. The one option available was to trade directly South, but those folks regularly had the America First mentality. Americans preferred that Alberta would join them to be the young step-sister who serves the older ones. A Cinderella story without a pumpkin that turns into a golden coach. Americans were willing to pay as long as their corporations made the profits.

So, we had our movements protesting, usually placing us on the outside of power. CCF, Progressives, UFA, Social Credit, you name it, we tried it. In the 1930s, the Communist Party of Canda was born in a little coal-mining town called Blairmore. Some say it was actually Guelph, Ontario, but we have evidence. At least we know for sure that Blairmore elected a Communist Council in 1933. Lucky we were that Communism didn’t catch or we could have ended up like the Soviet Union. Communism becomes the ultimate Capitalism. All workers hungry with no place to stay.

I have some big disagreements with the present Liberal government, but not with them trying to slow down fossil fuel use. How dare Justin Trudeau promise electoral reforms saying that this was the last “First to Post” elections and not do it? Where does the money from big fundraising dinners go if not to grant favors to big donors and their businesses? And why can’t we have a national drug plan like all the civilized countries, (excluding the USA, of course) have? I want my government to have the guts to explain to the common people what all economists know: that a country's debt is not like a credit problem in a household.

I want the government to invest money in big infrastructure and see it revive the economy as President Roosevelt did in the United States not that long ago. I know that the Liberals did some minimal investment which revived the economy, but I want more. In short, I, a taxpayer and a voter, demand that my government will be a government of the people, by the people and do what is good for most people. At least this is my opinion now. If I become wealthy, then I may change sides.

I admire Trudeau for being somewhat pro-worker.

He rolled the retirement age back to 65 after Harper made it 68, but he is not a Democratic Socialist, as the people in Norway are. He is not a Communist and better not become one, but he is not a Social Democrat either. Being a centrist, the way he sees it, would not have gotten him elected into the nice office that he now occupies with such flourish.

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6 – Crowsnest pass Herald – wednesday, March 21, 2018

Editorial and Opinions THIS AND THAT! It’s been an interesting week of information, some good and some bad. Being a publisher, I get probably 20 calls or messages a week regarding both good and bad things going on in the Crowsnest Pass.

So this week, I figured I’d give you a snippet into my life as a newspaper owner.

Cat Crap This one gets me stumped and, quite frankly, grossed out. I received a message from a concerned citizen who reported that a neighbour is packing up her cat feces and depositing it in the adjacent back alley. I’m not joking. I went for myself to look and littering the entire alley are piles and piles of cat crap. Several people along that back alley have watched her do it. What the heck is going on in this world when someone thinks that is okay? So the neighbours jointly packed up the feces, put it in a bag and promptly returned it to said neighbour so that she knows they know. Next day, bags of cat feces showed up again with a note on it saying, “Are you watching ... KGB”, the acronym for Russian’s former security agency.

This is all real; I can’t make this stuff up. I told the person to contact the RCMP, as we don’t have a by-law officer yet. Poor officer, when he/she is hired!

Stupid councillors A person came into the office to tell me that all councillors are stupid. Again, not joking. I’m not sure if they actually know I’m a councillor.

I smiled and said, “Okay.” What more can I say? This one just isn’t worth the fight.

RIDE Crowsnest I was accused of not putting a Letter to the Editor into the paper because it’s Council-related and I don’t want to look bad. Funny thing is that each of the letters I received were in the paper. I had so many several weeks ago that I carried them onto a second page. Apparently, the person doesn’t read the entire paper.

I deleted my subscription list Last Friday was by far the worst day in my work life. I was getting my PC updated with Windows 10 and, when asked if there was anything to save other than my accounting software, I apparently forgot that my entire mailing system for the paper was on my desktop.

When I found out it was lost and I didn’t back it up on an external drive, I sat in the corner of the Pass Herald sucking my thumb. The newest mailing list I have is from 2014 so for the last three days, I’ve been going through my receipt book trying to update a four-year-old list. So if you didn’t receive your paper, contact me at the Herald. Wait... you won’t know to do that because you didn’t get your paper...

I have warned the staff that we may be getting calls this week from subscribers not receiving their paper. So if you usually get a paper but didn’t starting this week - sorry and let me know. If you get a paper for someone deceased, let me know. Phone number is to the right of this column. If you are angry that you didn’t get your paper, please be kind to the staff and myself. It’s going to be a long week of “I’m sorry.”

On a good note, I learned a valuable lesson in backing stuff up. So that’s my work week; it’s never dull here at the Pass Herald.

That’s the way I see it.

LS

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Making sure the right information is given Dear Editor; In the March 14, 2017 edition of the Crowsnest Pass Herald, Anna summarized Kroupina Municipal Council updates.

Apparently “a motion was passed to submit a letter to the Minister of Energy requesting that two

provincial members be appointed to the Joint Review Panel by June 2018.”

However, at this point in the Process, additional information from Riversdale Resources (RR) is incomplete.

There is every likelihood that other requests will be made and re-

sponses written.

If the response to the last request is any indication, it will be long after June or September 2018 before the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) determines sufficiency (again), seeks public input on another updated RR EIA re-

port and appoints panel members.

The Municipality will not “lose three months for nothing” (Councillor Dean Ward), but gain time to find out ways to protect and support our community’s heritage, environment and lifestyle.

Shirley Kirby

~ CounCil updates ~

Cando, Highway 3, Bellevue seniors, pergola at Flumerfelt AnnA KroupinA Pass Herald Reporter

Crowsnest CanDo The Crowsnest CanDo Society presented Council with a Certificate of Appreciation for their financial contribution to support the annual Wintervention festival. Council had donated $1,000 towards the festival, as well as the use of the Pass Powderkeg lodge to host activities and donating use of the municipal bus to shuttle guests from the Greenhill Hotel to the Sartoris Staging Area for the Pole & Spur skijoring event.

Randall Shemko, fundraising director with the society, provided an update to council on this year’s outcome. In total, the society earned approximately $7,850 in profit.

The Society’s mandate is to contribute 60% of their revenue towards funding youth projects and provide financial support to a youth facility in Crowsnest Pass. The remaining 40% is allocated towards long-term en-

hancement of facilities.

The society aims to collaborate with like-minded groups to determine what the community’s longterm needs and vision are.

Highway 3 Patrick Thomas, Director of Development, Engineering, and Operations, informed Council that the process to twin Highway 3 is moving along.

The next open house is expected to take place in June, where the proposed route for the 1A corridor is anticipated to be presented, as well the beginning concepts for 1B and 2 areas. The following open house would then tentatively take place in September to present a selected route for section 1B to 2.

ISL Engineering and Land Services, the company contracted by Alberta Transportation to conduct the Functional Planning Study, is developing computer renderings and visual depictions of what the structure

going through Blairmore will look like.

Bellevue Senior’s Centre Belle Kovach, chairman of the Bellevue Seniors Building Committee, and Bill Kovach, a member of the Bellecrest Seniors Building Committee, updated Council on the renovation project currently in progress at the facility. The building that houses the Bellevue Seniors Centre is designated as a Municipal Historic Resources structure, putting the group in a position to pursue grants and apply for funding that would help them pursue the renovations.

Once Phase 1 of renovations is complete, the Bellevue Seniors Centre will for the first time have a full kitchen. Additional renovations are replacing a leaking roof, painting walls, replacing the floor tiles, insulating the building and other renovations to bring it up to prime condition.

Council will vote on

whether they are able to contribute financially to the renovations and how much at a Council meeting on March 27.

Flumerfelt Pergola The Coleman Lions approached Council for permission to replace the sandbox at the Flumerfelt Park with a pergola.

"With many of our members families and friends utilizing the Flumerfelt water park in the summer months we wanted to do something to help with creating more shade around the spectator/picnic area," wrote Coleman Lions president Kevin Michalsky.

Finning Sparwood had made a "generous donation" which allowed the Lions to obtain a pergola and would come at no cost to the municipality.

Council was supportive of the project.

"This is just another example of a community group doing a good thing," said Councillor Dean Ward.

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Strickland at Century 21 AnnA KroupinA Pass Herald Reporter

A new certified real estate agent has joined the roster of Century 21.

Oliver Strickland obtained his real estate license and associated authorization for residential and commercial real estate by RECA AND LDAR.

experience in the housing market through his work as a sales manager with Rocky Mountain Properties, a local property development company.

This has given him an inside knowledge of the building process of houses, particularly the Mohawk Meadows subdivision in Bellevue.

“I want to make that overall experience of buying a home less stressful”.

-Oliver Strickland - Century 21

In addition to being fully licensed to list properties for sale, Strickland can also perform a market analysis for buying or selling a home, negotiate on behalf of the buyer or seller and explain rules and regulations as far as real estate law goes.

"I want to make that overall experience of buying a home less stressful," he says.

But what sets Strickland apart is his decade of

“Over the years, I’ve been getting a lot of phone calls with people asking me to list their home and at the time, I wasn’t licensed so I wasn’t authorized to do that. Today, I am," says Strickland.

Strickland will continue employment with Rocky Mountain Properties, a position that he says "goes hand in hand" with dealing in real estate.

"If you want to build

a home, I have that expertise to offer. Now, I am also up to stuff on all the rules and regulations as far as real estate goes," he says. "I want to take that experience and apply it to my new career. I have that much more to offer as a realtor."

As longtime vicepresident of the Economic Development Committee (EDC) with the municipality, Strickland says it's his aspiration to show off the community of Crowsnest Pass and see it thrive, something he hopes to contribute to as a realtor.

“I want to show off what we have to offer and hopefully, someone will consider buying a home here. Part of my role in the EDC is to try to give people a reason to live, work and retire here," he says.

For development or real estate inquiries, Strickland can be reached via email at oliver.strickland@century21.ca or by phone at 403-563-0257.

Foothills South Real Estate We are excited to welcome our newest agent in the Crowsnest Pass area:

Oliver

StriCkland!

His family emigrated from England to Canada in 1966 to the Crowsnest Pass, and he has lived there for about 40 years.

He currently works with a well known Developer in the Crowsnest Pass, and has been in Home sales for the past 9 years.

He is also the Vice Chair of the Crowsnest Pass local Economic Development Committee.

Welcome to the team, Oliver!

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BOARDS & COMMITTEES The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass has vacancies on the following Boards & Committees:

EMPLOYMENT OPPOR TUNITY - DIRECT OR OF DE VELOPMENT MENT,, ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS

RIDECrowsnest MEDIA RELEASE Effective April 1, 2018 RIDECrowsnest bus service will operate 2 days per week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and will be open to all residents of the Municipality.

The Municipality Municipality of Crowsnest Crowsnest Pass Pass is accepting applications applications for for Director Director of Development, Development, Engineering and O Operations. perations.

Reporting Reporting to to the the Chief Administrative Administrative Officer (CAO), (CAO), the the Director Director of Development, Development, Engineering & Operations Operations is a Council wishes to provide information senior administration administration team team member responsible responsible for for tthe he regarding the decision to reduce the strategic strategic management of key key Municipal Municipal functional areas areas service level of RIDECrowsnest. including that that of T Transportation, ransportation, Fleet, Utilities, D Development evelopment Applications may be returned to the Attention of Bonnie including and T Trades, rades, and imp implementation lementation of tthe he Capit Capital al Plan.

Kawasaki bby: Please note that Municipal Council values all residents of the Municipality. The decision to reduce the bus service H How ow to to Apply Apply • Mail: Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, P. P.O. Box 600, to two days per week is a fiscal decision of Council and a Blairmore AB,T0K 0E0 FFor or mor more e inf information ormation p please lease see tthe he full jo job b description at responsible utilization of your tax dollars.

• Email: bonnie.kawasaki@crowsnestpass.com https://www.crowsnestpass.com/living-here/employmenthttps://www.crowsnestpass.com/living-here/emplo e/emp yment• In person: 8502 – 19 Avenue, Coleman (Monday to • The annual operating deficit of the Ride Crowsnest is opportunities-page/employment opportunities-page/emplo age/emp yment Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm) approximately $100,000 Applicants should send send a resume resume and cover cover let ter out Applicants letter outlining lining • The 2016 official population of the Crowsnest Pass is • Fax: 403-563-547 5474 4 how tthey hey meet the the specific rrequirements equirements of tthe how he position 5,589 people The Municipality does not retain applications. If you are before Thursday, Thursday, Mar ch 22, 2 018 at 4:00 pm to before March 2018 to:: • The individual utilization of the bus service was 142 interested in volunteering, please resubmit your application. people in 2017 porate S ervices Deb Deb Welsh, Welsh, Manager Manager of ofCor Corporate Cor Services • 2.5% of the residents are utilizing the bus service EMPLOYMENT OPPORTU OPPORTUNITY -deb.welsh@crowsnestpass.com deb.welsh@crowsnestpass.com • The average usage per day from March 1, 2017 to ACCOUNTING CLERK II-ACCOUNTS 2018 ORDER OFTHE CROWSNEST P PASS PASS December 31, 2017 = 5 to 8 (.09% -.14%) individuals PAYABLE - TEMPORAR ARY Y PAR PART-TIME NOMINATIONS NOMINA TIONS • The average usage per day from January 1 – January The Accounting Accounting Cler Clerkk II is a kkey ey clerical clerical position on tthe he 31, 2018 = 9 (.16%) individuals VOLUNTEER V OLUNTEER OF OF THE YEAR AWARDS AWARDS Finance tteam eam and is rrequired equired tto o w ork co llaboratively work collaboratively • The average usage per day from February 1 – February wit h tteam eam members and pr ovide support tto o M unicipal with provide Municipal OUTSTANDING OUTST ANDING YOUTH 28, 2018 = 8 (.14%) individuals ORDER OF THE D epartments tto o ensur e timely p ayment of all comp any Departments ensure payment company AWARD CR O W SNEST PASS P ASS p payables ayables in accor accordance dance wit with h municip municipal al po policies, licies, pr practices actices $1000 SCHOLARSHIP and applicable applicable legislation and and regulations. regulations.

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Clean windows singularly Prolonged exposure to outdoor allergens, such as pollen, mold or ragweed, can aggravate allergies. Therefore, if windows are being cleaned, do one at a time and then promptly close the window. Having the air conditioning running can help filter the air as well.

Use exhaust fans The AAAAI recommends using an exhaust fan in the kitchen and bathrooms to reduce the levels of moisture in these rooms and filter out potential allergens and odors. Moisture can eventually lead to the growth of mould and mildew, which isn’t healthy for anyone, including allergy sufferers,

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Launder with hot water When it comes time to wash linens, do so in hot water, which can kill dust mites residing in sheets and blankets. Employ mattress covers to further protect against dust mite allergies.

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soil. This may include organic compost or manure, which will also add nutrients to the soil.

Gardening enthusiasts may have been thinking about their landscape plans throughout the winter, eager to once again get their hands dirty with soil.

Whether a home gardener is making preparations for edible crops or beautiful flowers, he or she must take time to make the soil amenable to planting. To establish hearty, durable plants, gardeners can focus on three main areas: addressing soil composition, cultivating and adding nutrients.

Cultivation Cultivating the soil can involve different steps. Removal of weeds, errant rocks, roots, and other items will help prepare the soil.

Mother Earth News suggests working on garden soil when the soil is damp but never wet; otherwise, garden soil can become messy and clumpy. Use a digging fork or shovel to lightly turn the soil when it’s mostly dry. Gentle tillings also can open up the soil to incorporate the nutritional amendments and relieve compaction that likely occurred from freezing temps and snow pressure.

Tilling also helps with

Soil composition Many gardeners prefer growing a variety of plants in their gardens. Such an approach requires taking inventory of the type of soil in one’s garden and making the necessary modifications so that the types of vegetables, herbs, shrubs, or flowers that will be planted can grow in strongly. In fact, according to the plant company Proven Winners, the most important step to developing good roots is preparing the soil.

Take a sample of the soil and examine it to see what is present. If the soil is too full of clay, too sandy, too dense, or too loose, that can lead to problems where plants cannot grow in strong. Work with a garden center to add the right soil amendments to make a rich

drainage and oxygen delivery to roots. The DIY Network suggests turning over soil at a depth of 12 inches to work the soil — about the length of a shovel spade.

However, the resource Earth Easy says that existing garden beds have a complex soil ecosystem and simply top-dressing with compost or manure can be enough preparation for planting.

Gardeners can experiment with the methods that work best for their gardens.

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Top-dressing empty beds with a layer of mulch or compost can prevent weed growth and preserve moisture until it is time to plant. If existing shrubs or plants are in garden beds, use more care so as not to disturb roots or dig too deeply.

Preparing garden beds takes some effort initially, but can be well worth the work when plants flourish throughout the growing season.

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• Tire treads: The Allstate Insurance company says to look for worn tire treads. Check for wear bar indicator marks located between the tread pattern of the tires. If the wear bar is level with the treads, it’s time for new tires. Otherwise, place a quarter between the grooves of the tire. If the tread doesn’t extend beyond the top of Washington’s head, it’s a good idea to replace the tires.

• Construction sites: Drivers should try to avoid areas under construction. Rocks, nails, metal shards, glass, and divots in the roads can cause punctures and eventually flats.

Flat tire repair When flats occur, having the right tools and understanding the procedure for fixing the flat is key.

Drivers will need an inflated spare tire, a jack, a lug wrench, bracing material (to keep the vehicle from rolling, such as a brick or piece of wood), and the vehicle’s owner’s manual. Goodyear says it is essential to fix the flat in a safe area away from traffic and on a flat surface.

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Boys and Girls Clubs of the Foothills gets new bus... for $1!

Club will become government-licensed after-school care program

Anna Kroupina

Pictured above is the Boys and Girls Club at Leitch Collieries, the very first field trip they took on their brand new-to-them bus. The program hadn’t had a bus since it recommenced in January, tying them down to activities at Isabelle Sellon School or the Albert Stella Memorial Arena. Now, especially with spring on the way, the group can learn about the local history and culture by visiting and seeing for themselves.

AnnA KroupinA Pass Herald Reporter

When Program Supervisor of the Crowsnest Pass location of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Foothills, Karey Lee Watanabe, started looking for a bus for the afterschool program, the best deal she got was for $12,000, a costly investment for the club.

Although they were ready to suck it up and pay that sum, imagine her exuberance when she got the news that there was another bus available for sale... for only $1.

Phil McGale, Coordinator,Transportation/Hea lth & Safety for Livingstone Range School Division No. 68, offered to sell the bus to the Boys & Girls Club for $1 because it was about to be decommissioned by LRSD. “It was decommissioned because it was

over the mileage to be used as a school bus. My suggestion was that we donate it, but we had to show it as a sale,” says McGale, hence why the Boys and Girls Club was able to purchase the bus for only $1. “We’re glad to be able to help out a community-sponsored club.”

Now the club can take full advantage of the historical, recreational and nature activities to explore in the Pass and beyond.

"This means everything to us. We were very grateful. It gives us the freedom to be outdoors and to travel to local places like the swimming pool in Sparwood or Pincher Creek, HeadSmashed-In Buffalo Jump or Bar U Ranch," says Watanabe.

The first time the club used the bus for their reg-

ular programming was on March 5, several days after Lee and Program Leader, Teighan Loyer, made a trip to Fort Macleod to pick it up.

Their first field trip was a cross-country ski session on March 9 at AllisonChinook.

"The kids were really excited and had a blast," says Lee. "Before that, we were confined to Albert Stella every week. It was amazing that we got Albert Stella, but it still wasn’t outdoors."

Before the bus, the club had been using a van to transport kids from Horace Allen School to Isabelle Sellon School or the Albert Stella Memorial Arena, where programming was taking place.

Since the van was equipped for only six passengers, the driver would have to make two runs to transport everyone. Be-

cause of this, they also weren't able to arrange any field trips.

Now, with the 24seater bus, kids are transported as a single group and can take part in all types of activities.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Foothills has applied for an Alberta Child Care after-school care program licence through the Ministry of Human Services, meaning that low-income families can apply for subsidy through the government.

The club's philosophy is that no child is excluded from theirprograms and fees should never be a barrier.

Watanabe says that while this is great news for families, it also comes with the requirement for some additional paperwork and asks parents to be patient through this transition.

"We will be having more paperwork involved for parents to sign now that we are licensed, but we are determined to keep our programs as free and outdoors as possible," she says.

Being licensed also means that field trips must be consented to by the parents, which prohibits spontaneous trips.

However, it is important that parents are aware of where their children are at all times and any risks involved in outdoor activities.

"Before, if it was a beautiful, sunny day, we would take the kids out to local locations. We had the freedom to do that be-

fore but now, with licensing, everything we do each day has to be signed by parents on a consent form," says Watanabe.

As part of the licensing, Boys & Girls Club employees are becoming certified as a Child Development Assistant and will spend their Easter break completing their course.

A Child Development Assistant certificate means that staff are trained in child development and health and safety. This is the minimum educational requirement for child care staff.

The Boys and Girls Club of Crowsnest Pass dissolved operations in December 2017. In January 2018, the Boys and Girls Club of the Foothills wide an began operations3”for

after-school program.

Currently, they have 150 kids on their roster and run after-school programming for up to 23 children.

Licensing information and programming materials will be available at the Spring/Summer Registration Night on March 21 at the Albert Stella Memorial Arena.

Boys and Girls Club employees will also be present for questions and information at the student presentations at Horace Allen School on March 27 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., as well at Isabelle Sellon School on March 28 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the student-led conference.

New registrants will be accepted at these version events.

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Remembrance Day Winner The Coleman Legion held a Remembrance Day contest for art students at the Crowsnest Consolidated High School. Pictured above is Felicia Yoner (centre), one of the two winners, with art teacher Sherry Chanin and Coleman Legion President Ed Strembecki. Missing from photo is second winner Aimee Lahoda.

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Breathe in the pure stuff at the Health Hub in Coleman AnnA KroupinA Pass Herald Reporter

Citrus zing. Vanilla Bean. Allure Jasmine.

These aromas aren't tea flavours.

They are flavours of infused air at the new oxygen room at the Health Hub in Coleman.

In recent years, metropolitan cities and airports have seen trendy oxygen bars pop up, where patrons inhale filtered oxygen through a nasal cannula – a plastic tube that fits behind the ears and a set of two prongs that are placed in the nostril – hooked to an oxygen machine.

People using these machines say they feel more clarity of mind and relaxed, and other benefits like curing altitude sickness and jetlag.

The oxygen room at the Health Hub is the inspiration of Dr. Rita Wendrich, a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine and a registered acupuncturist at the

health centre. Wendrich received a gift certificate to an oxygen bar in December and, after trying it out and loving it, was inspired to open a similar facility in Crowsnest Pass.

"I’ve been looking for a long time for something to add and it goes with what I practice because we look at improving and maintaining people’s health. It's a place you can go when it’s cold and yucky out or you just need a break and a moment of peace and quiet," says Wendrich. "It’s something different, it’s a place to hang out, it’s good for you and it feels nice, but it’s not medical."

The room has two oxygen machines hooked to a variety of flavours and a tube of unflavoured "pure" oxygen without any scents added to it.

The idea is to relax while you're getting the treatment and, once you get over the initial concern that you look silly with a plastic tube in your

nose, it's certainly not hard to do. The room is designed to induce relaxation and give a sense of peacefulness.

According to Wendrich, oxygen therapy can also be used to recovery from exercise by breaking down lactic acid faster and help with headache relief.

The lights are dimmed, light projections are cast onto the ceiling, acoustic music plays gently in the background and the walls are adorned with landscapes of nature. The plush sofa chairs invite you to prop your feet up, close your eyes, and just be... And breathe.

What you are breathing in is 95 percent oxygen, whereas the air we normally breathe contains only approximately 20 percent oxygen, with the great majority being made up of nitrogen.

Other gases like carbon dioxide and argon are also present in small amounts. So oxygen

rooms allow you to breathe four to five times the normal amount of oxygen.

The oxygen room also directly complements Wendrich's practice of acupuncture.

"I made up the room with the goal in mind that this is a place to come and relax,” she says, explaining that clients can now take a moment to unwind before and after acupuncture procedures.

Wendrich says people have come in to use the service for different reasons. Some clients enjoy a session pre- or post-treatment. Others use them as a way of pampering themselves. A couple even came in on Valentine's Day to sit, relax and breathe together.

"This is a nice addition that everyone can benefit from in some way without there being a commitment," says Wendrich.

Cost is calculated by time used at $1/minute.

Anna Kroupina photo

Tina Pederson relaxes in the Health Hub’s new oxygen therapy room. With the lights dimmed, calming music playing and light projections dancing on the ceiling, clients breathe 95 percent pure oxygen through a nasal cannula, which is said to have many benefits like enhance clarity of mind, relieve headaches and speed up recovery from exercise.

While there is no minimum to use the machines, Wendrich says at least 10 to 15 minutes is recommended to truly feel the effects of the oxygen. No appointment is required and no commitment to attending regularly.

The oxygen room

opened in January and Wendrich continues to make improvements to enhance the restfulness of the room, as well as rotating out the flavours of oxygen.

For more information, visit thehealthhub.ca.

No plans to reinstate Karelian Bear Dog Program in Pass AnnA KroupinA Pass Herald Reporter

For 16 years, Crowsnest Pass was a municipality with a unique program aimed at reducing encounters between bears and the community with the Karelian Bear Dog Program, operated through the Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General.

It operated as a bear shepherding program to help communities live in harmony with bears.

The government discontinued the program in November 2017 following the passing of Koda, the last Karelian Bear Dog part of the Crowsnest Pass program.

At a meeting on February 20, 2017, Council passed a motion to direct Administration to prepare a letter of support to the Solicitor General’s office to reinstate the Karelian Bear Dog Program to the Crowsnest Pass, However, according to Trevor Miller, southern region superintendent with Justice and Solicitor General's office, the government has no plans to reinstate the program.

"We really view that it is an asset to the BearSmart Program," says Mayor of Crowsnest Pass Blair Painter. "Council supports the BearSmart program, so we feel it was definitely an asset to the community and as a result, we were able to man-

age our bear concerns more effectively."

BearSmart is a program running under Alberta Environment and Parks that aims to reduce conflict between communities and bears through education and management.

Painter called the program suspension a "definite disappointment" to Council and added that he will be expressing his concern at an upcoming meeting with the Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Solicitor General.

"I will express our concern and our wish that they continue with this program because we do feel it's very effective," he says.

The Karelian Bear Dog Program began as a trial project in 2001 and continued operating on interim policy throughout the years until its recent termination.

"We never really solidified an official program within the branch," says Miller. “We did evaluations of the program and it’s something we felt we couldn’t continue at the time. We were one of the small number of jurisdictions that had dogs and, like most other agencies in North America, we just don’t have the resources to have a fully functioning team program. We just don’t have the resources, time or effort to put into that kind

of program and it’s a little bit out of our scope of duties."

Miller provides several reasons why the program was not deemed suitable to continue.

First, he credits a shift in direction in 2012 when the branch moved away from being a resourcebased agency, now the onus of Alberta Environment and Parks, to more focus on enforcement.

"Some of our focus has shifted more into the law enforcement role and there are a lot more competing work priorities that we now have to shift our manpower to,” he says.

As a consequence, he says that maintaining such a program would require resources and employee time that is not sustainable for the ministry at this time.

"Some of the immersion that we’ve done with the bears and the wildlife shepherding requires a lot of effort over a long time.

It’s just not tenable for the future just because it’s so labour intensive," he says.

"You need to have it all the time and we just don’t have the resources to maintain that level of having officers around. For the program to be fully effective, you have to have somebody available all the time and that takes away from all the other duties, roles and responsibilities that we have to look after."

Another issue was that since the program was never officially adopted. It was created as a solution in 2001 with interim policy that never became formalized or adaptable to be implement province-wide.

"When we looked at the program itself, we wanted to potentially look at a dog program that would fit provincially, not just in one particular community. That’s where we ended up with the termination of the

program at this time," he says.

Only two places in Alberta had a Karelian Bear Dog Program, Crowsnest Pass and for a short time, Cochrane.

There were four dogs in the program throughout its entire tenure.

Although the Karelian Bear Dog Program will not be reinstated at this time, Miller references the Crowsnest Pass BearSmart Association and the Crowsnest Conservation Society as two

organizations that have had great success in mitigating bear encounters and educating the public on how to reduce bear encounters.

“Crowsnest Pass has some very successful groups with keeping the community on their toes as far as avoidance of wildlife-human conflicts,” he says. “I think with these groups working with the public, we are achieving the best results that we could achieve right now.”

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FortisAlberta is an electricity distribution company dedicated to delivering safe and reliable electricity to the homes, farms and businesses of more than half a million customers across Alberta. The company is launching Save Energy Grants to support municipalities including schools and businesses within its service territory with energy efficiency projects. The total program budget for FortisAlberta’s Save Energy Grants is $50,000.

“FortisAlberta is excited to launch its Save Energy Grants program to support our communities with their energy efficiency initiatives,” says Rob Litzenberger, Director, Government Relations and Energy Solutions, FortisAlberta.

FortisAlberta will provide grants to assist with a variety of energy efficiency initiatives across the company’s service territory, which will range in the amount of $1,000 to $5,000, depending on the amount requested and the total cost of the project.

“Albertans are looking for ways to save money, reduce their energy consumption and minimize their environmental footprint, which is why the company continues to seek ways to help its customers save energy,” says Natasha Russell, Energy Efficiency Advisor, FortisAlberta. “The Save Energy Grants program is one of the many ways that FortisAlberta is able to assist with this.”

To learn more, visit https://fortisalberta.com/about-us/in-your-community/grants.

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Looking Back

I noted one simple black saying scrawled on a wall that said: “Not all those who wander are lost.” It is a line from J.R.R. Tolkien’s poem called Song of Aragorn.

“All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not

By John Kinnear reached by the frost.”

Across the way on another wall were four large letters NMFO with the tag “bass nympho.” I did a lot of net searching for interpretation on the multiple tags there, but mostly came up blank. A similar image of NMFO showed up tagged differently (as in computer tag) with the tag words “street urban street art calgary.” I tracked one tagger’s signature to Calgary with some mention of him being a renowned tagger on blogs. Looking for the meanings of some of these tags and who they are will drive you nuts. There is a whole subculture to this and it is a worldwide phenomenon.

Tagging- Art Form or Vandalism Back about 13 years ago, I got interested in an unusual expressive phenomenon that seemed to be growing by leaps and bounds. What caught my eye one day back then was a tag left on the old abandoned Ridgemont School in Fernie near where I lived at the time. It was very ornate and colorful against the school’s white stucco walls and I discerned the name Derek in its artful lettering. This appeared to be not your normal run-of-the-mill graffiti, which back then was usually offensive and crude. It had style and was thought out.

Shortly after the school was tagged, the new concrete skate board park near the tracks was hit with several tags including once again by Derek. Most times it is near impossible to translate a tagger’s lettering and as I stood trying to figure out what the other skate board park messages were (if any), a grain train roared by. As we all know, these days, those hopper cars have been turned into a parade of colourful imagery, messages, signatures and exotic line drawings. This 2005 grain train was my first exposure to what I would call a fast moving colour palette of social commentary.

I have been studying this art form, if you can call it that, ever since and cannot resist stopping near the tracks to watch when one of those hell-bent-for-leather grain trains charges though our valley. That is happening a lot these days as the rail companies scramble to move that tremendous backlog of grain west and east. It has reached near crisis levels and farmers are not happy.

So whether empty or loaded, the grain trains are usually a veritable cornucopia of color with obvious and not so obvious messages. Since they rarely stop here for long, one has to wonder where all this bombing and tagging is taking place. Presumably it is done at night or at obscure prairie sidings where these cars sit idle for longer periods of time. There are hundreds of websites on this phenomenon with advice on things like technique and how not to get caught. They are a whole world unto themselves. Their supplies include exotic spray paint cans with wide or narrow special nozzles that can be attached to them.

Whether it is a bare factory wall, a hopper car or an underpass, it seems they are all fair game to the tagger. It appears at times that they are looking for a level of fame or notoriety by the exotic and/or difficult location they choose. The tougher it is to get to, the more they impress their fellow taggers. This is what I discovered on Sunday when I revisited the old Mohawk tipple east of Bellevue. I had noticed recently that a large blue tag had shown up on its east wall and so I tramped through the crusty snow to this iconic piece of mining heritage to get a closer look.

On closer inspection I noticed more tagging on the south side and was drawn inside to the old inner workings of this massive, more than meets the eye, remnant of our mining past. Inside the tipple I found a mix of messy local rude and crude scribblings, but also some spectacular tagged artwork that must have taken a long time. Given the remote abandoned location of the Mohawk, I guess I was not surprised to find that it was eventually tagged and tagged hard. It is a shame to see this time-worn concrete and brick sentinel turned into a canvas for obscure messages.

In a remote, hard-to-reach corner, I found some ominous looking black letters on a blue background that spelled SAUM. It has two tags (author’s marks) on it – HSK and DESV 16.

I’m guessing the 16 indicates the year. SAUM is a word that can mean one of three things.

Firstly, it is an Arabic word for fasting and is one of the five pillars of Islam. Secondly, it can mean a herbaceous border found at the end of a woodland. And lastly, it can mean a powerful 7mm rifle cartridge. I’ll let you decide which one fits.

There are dozens of interesting terms commonly used by taggers. For example: Crew: A group of taggers working together with their own distinct name, usually consisting of three or more words. Eg. ACM-Aerosol Criminal Madness or YPN- Your Property Next.

Piece: Short for masterpiece. A mural or elaborate large scale painting of one’s tag utilizing different colors of spray paint. It is a large, complex, and labor-intensive graffiti painting. Pieces often incorporate 3-D effects, arrows, and many colors and color-transitions, as well as various other effects.

Racking: Shoplifting spray paint cans, aerosol nozzles, liquid shoe polish or markers Throw-up: Larger than a tag. In bubble or balloon style letters using one color and appear as an outline.

I found a throw-up inside the tipple that matched that blue tag you see outside on the east wall from the highway. No color, just the same identically drawn balloon style letters.

If anyone can translate what it says I would love to hear from you! (see pic) Getting back to the grain cars, I have observed some spectacular efforts moving through here. Sometimes they are social commentary like “9-11 TRUTH NOW” or “IMPEACH ALAMO.” Impeach Alamo shows up on several cars and on one in black lettering, off to the right side of these giant letters are arrows pointing to the smaller words: “Abe Lincoln Brigade.” Like I said, their meanings can be challenging. That brigade was part of the International Brigades that fought in the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) and was the first American military force to include blacks and whites integrated on an equal basis. Anthony Peressini from Blairmore was killed in this conflict. He served in the Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion and was one of 721 Canadians who didn’t come back from that awful war. It is entirely possible however that the taggers (AMFM and D2F), who sign these Alamo pieces, call themselves the Abe Lincoln Brigade. Who knows?

For the average property owner, being tagged is considered an act of vandalism, deliberate damage to public or private property. The costs of cleaning up this type of graffiti can be huge. In places like Calgary, sometimes an anti-graffiti coating (called a sacrificial) is used which is a clear polymer to protect the surface. If it is tagged, one can power wash off the work and reapply another sacrificial layer without the original surface being damaged. Locally, there have been several “attacks” in our downtowns in past years but they were crude and more like sheer vandalism than artwork. What we are seeing today is much more refined and tolerable.

There are two views to this distinct piece of modern culture. One side sees art form and creativity, the other sees deliberate destruction of property and defiance of the rule of law.

It seems to me that tagging has been around for a long, long time. Cave art in itself could be considered a form of tagging. There is no denying that expressing yourself through art is exciting and challenging. As usual, the boundaries of what is art and what isn’t are always in dispute.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the artistic ability of taggers could be redirected towards something constructive instead of destructive? Imagine the mural possibilities here in the Pass.

Author’s Note: How is it that those amazing potash trains remain unmarred by this phenomenon? Not one car… Interesting! No offensive or derogatory words could be discerned in the images used in this column.

Left column photos, top to bottom: Saskatchewan grain car spruced up; One of the more elaborate "pieces" inside the Mohawk; What was this taggers intention?

Right column photos, top to bottom: Cropped shot of east wall tag on Mohawk. What does it say?; One of many IMPEACH ALAMO tagged cars.

John Kinnear photos

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