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Slush Cup 2018 wraps up the season

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There were slips, spills and solid runs at Sunday’s 2018 Slush Cup but one thing remained consistent: everyone left the course with a smile on their face. The Slush Cup event, where skiers and snowboarders attempt to come down a run and successfully glide across a pool of water, marks the end of the 2017-2018 season at the Pass Powderkeg Ski Area (PPK). Many achievements and “firsts” were hit this season. For example, it was the ealiest opening ever for the PPK, on November 10. They launched a brand new website, hosted a CADS event and... served 1,427 poutines! In all, with 150 days, it was the longest season in the 80 years that the PPK has been operating. Now that their winter operations have come to a close, PPK is gearing up for their summer programming, which will officially launch during the May long weekend. In store are mountain biking, guided hiking excursions and other activities to be enjoyed sans-snow. Stay tuned to the Pass Powderkeg Ski Area Facebook page for event updates.

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Shootout at the Bellevue Café

The Frank Slide Interpretive Centre's fifth comic book installment hot off the press AnnA KroupinA Pass Herald Reporter

The story of the 1920 deadly shootout between police officers and train robbers in the Bellevue Café has all the makings of an exciting mystery crime thriller fit for Hollywood screens, but the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre has taken this gripping event and turned it into a visual piece that both entertains and educates: a comic book.

Using historical resources and materials available at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre, the centre's manager Monica Fields and interpretation-education officer Joey Ambrosi planned out and wrote the story line as factually as possible and, from there, collaborated with professional comic book artist Claude St. Aubin to illustrate the narrative.

The Shootout at the Bellevue Café takes readers to August 1920 in Bellevue when three robbers mugged a Canadian Pacific Railway train at gunpoint. One of the robbers escaped to the United States, but the other two remained around Crowsnest Pass and were eventually spotted at the Bellevue Café. What followed was a tragic "wild west"-like shootout that ultimately left three police officers dead along with one of the robbers, while the other escaped, wounded, to find refuge in a small cave in the Frank Slide. Both robbers were eventually located and arrested but to find out how, you'll have to read the comic.

With three officers killed, the shootout in the Bellevue Café was the worst loss of police life in Alberta history until the 2005 Mayerthorpe shooting, where four policemen were killed.

The idea behind this project is to get people, and particularly children, educated and excited about local history. That's

why each of the comics tell the story from the perspective of either a child or a character that may appeal to children.

"We want kids to get enthused about history and I love it when you see the flicker in kids’ eyes that they get it," says Ambrosi. "As a historian, I want to be able to get history out to people so beyond kids learning history, we want to promote our local history. It's local history, it's factual, it's fun and it's easy to read. There are all kinds of reasons for reading a comic book. This is very good history in a very simple format."

In this case, the story is told through the eyes of Orestes Serra, a young boy who lived near the Bellevue Café and witnessed some of the events that unfolded.

Serra was a real person who, in his later years, would come by the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre to share his stories and historical knowledge with the staff. In fact, he provided many intimate firsthand details of the Bellevue Café Shootout.

"He knew lots about the local history and always came up to tell the story about the shootout at the Bellevue Café because he was on the street when it happened," says Ambrosi. "His house was really close by, so when he heard the shots, he came running out, the bad guys were coming out of the café, the police were getting shot and he actually saw it."

For Fields, this particular story is one close to her heart.

"Orestes Serra was a good friend and he used to come here all the time to tell this story," she says.

"When we were thinking about another comic, I thought, ‘Orestes deserves this.’ It was his quintessential story. Not that he didn't have others. He had millions of stories, but this

one was so immediate to him."

The 16-page Shootout at the Bellevue Café comic is the fifth installment in the Interpretive Centre's series based around local Crowsnest Pass history.

Since 2009, they have brought to visual life the stories about the Frank Slide, Charlie the mining horse, the Hillcrest Mine Disaster and the shooting of Constable Lawson.

If you're a fan of superheroes, the name Claude St. Aubin will immediately conjure up images of incredible beings, including Captain Canuck himself, and other extraordinary characters in the DC Comics, Marvel and other supernatural universes.

St. Aubin has illustrated all five comics to date and over the years, Ambrosi and Fields have come up with a useful system of working with the artist and have developed ways of working around his busy schedule.

As soon as they are informed of when St. Aubin will have some free time to work on the Interpretive Centre's comics, they immediately get to work developing a storyline.

"First of all, we discuss what we're going to do next. It's a pretty open relationship between everybody, so we come up with an idea and decide on it, then brainstorm on who will be telling the story," says Ambrosi. "We have lots of material here at the Interpretive Centre from our displays so Monica is usually the one who will assemble the written material and we'll talk about how the story should go."

Knowing that he has 16 pages to fill, Ambrosi begins to divide the story up and with Fields' input, draws up several simplified mock versions of the comic. Ambrosi's visual interpretation of the comic then goes to St. Aubin and, between the three of them,

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Top photo, credit Anna Kroupina: Monica Fields (left) and Joey Ambrosi show off the cover of the fifth and latest comic produced by the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre, Shootout at the Bellevue Cafe.

Right photo, credit Joey Ambrosi: An example of the first page of the Shooutout at the Bellevue Cafe comic where the left half is still in production, and the right side which has gone through final proofing, includes the speech bubbles and has been colourized by Ambrosi.

they begin to refine the visual aspect of the images.

Fields, Ambrosi and other Frank Slide Interpretive staff members assemble images and photos of historical landmarks and pieces that make up the visual components of the comic. For historians like Fields and Ambrosi, it is imperative that the historical integrity of everything from colours to architecture remains intact.

They painstakingly make sure that each corporal uniform has the correct amount of stripes, that the rims on cars are historically accurate or that pieces of money are authentic. So much attention is placed on detail that you simply cannot mistake that the comic version of Main Street in Bellevue is precisely that, Main Street, Bellevue.

St. Aubin uses these references to complete his illustration of the comic in pencil, which then goes back to the interpretive centre for feedback and, once satisfied, Ambrosi and Fields send it back to him for inking.

The final step is to

colourize the work, which, since the fourth comic, Ambrosi has taken upon himself to do.

"It's fun and it's great to have that continuity. I'm really good at that," says Ambrosi. "It's quite a timeconsuming process, but it's a lot of fun because you can see your work when it's done."

Fields and Ambrosi first discovered St. Aubin through his work on the 2005 comic The March on Fort Whoop-Up about the formation of the NorthWest Mounted Police.

After visiting him at his home in Raymond, Alberta, to pitch the idea, Fields learned that he actually loved Canadian history.

"It was just a matter of luck for us that we had seen that 48-page comic book about the NorthWest Mounted Police and thought, ‘Wow, this guy is really good.’ We liked his style," says Fields. "He's a very soft-spoken and nice guy, and he gets so much excitement out of this stuff."

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Each of these comics, including the brand-new release, are sold for $3 at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre, the Crowsnest Museum, Crockets Trading Company Inc., the Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village in Pincher Creek.

They are also available in local schools and the Crowsnest Pass Municipal Library.

Already, Ambrosi and Fields have nailed down the theme for the next comic, this time told from the perspective of a dinosaur named Black Beauty. The story will follow Black Beauty since she was a hatchling to when her skeleton was discovered near Cowley in the early 1980s and, finally, to how she became one of the best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons in the world, currently on display at Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology.

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Contractor death at Fording River AnnA KroupinA Pass Herald Reporter

tractor was operating a floating excavator that rolled over and became completely submerged.

Petroleum Resources are on scene

for investigation.

There has been a contractor faAccording to Teck, tality at Teck's Fording River site no other employees or yesterday morning at approxiWe wish to extend our most sincere contractors were inmately 8:40 a.m. condolences to the employee’s family, jured, and there is no “We wish to extend our friends and colleagues. We are all most sincere condolences to the deeply saddened by this tragic incident ongoing safety or environmental risk. employee’s family, friends and and loss of life Production activicolleagues. We are all deeply - Robin Sheremeta ties were shut down Senior Vice President, Coal saddened by this tragic incident Teck Resources Limited for the day and reand loss of life,” said Robin sumed on April 10, Sheremeta, Senior Vice Presi2018 at 7 a.m. dent, Coal in a press release by Teck Fording River operations are RCMP, Occupational Health Resources Limited. located approximately 65 kilomeAccording to John Ralph with and Safety Council (OHSC) and tres north of Sparwood, British CoThe United Steelworkers, the con- B.C. Ministry of Energy, Mines & lumbia.

Weigh in on draft Livingstone-Porcupine Hills Land Management plans AnnA KroupinA Pass Herald Reporter

The provincial government is seeking public feedback on the draft Linear Footprint Management Plan and Recreation Management Plan for the Livingstone-Porcupine Hills.

The two land use plans are currently in consultation phase from March 27 to April 26, 2018. A survey is available to complete online until 4 p.m. on April 26. The draft plans and survey can be found on https://talkaep.alberta.ca/livingstone-porcupine-hills-footprintand-recreation-planning.

Final plan approval is anticipated to occur in spring 2018.

Stay tuned as the Pass Herald hears what local groups have to say about the plan in the coming issue.

The Linear Footprint Management Plan and Recreation Management Plan are subregional plans under the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (SSRP). The recent iteration of the SSRP came into effect in February 2017 and outlines the strategic direction for managing recreation within the Livingstone and Porcupine Hills Public Land Use Zones (PLUZ).

According to the draft land use plans, they strive to reach a balance between many different values and uses in Alberta’s Eastern Slopes, specifically by developing and promoting sustainable recreational use in the area while managing the land to sustain biodiversity and healthy ecosystems.

Reducing the human footprint

"to sustainable limits" in the Livingstone-Porcupine Hills is a prominent message in both plans, a step they call necessary in order to protect the region's watershed, headwaters, ecologically diverse landscape and cultural and historic values.

The Livingstone-Porcupine Hills are home to many uses that are important to the region, both economic and recreational, including forestry, mining, grazing, tourism and motorized and nonmotorized recreation activities.

The plans continue to accommodate mixed use recreation in varying degrees. Motorized use, both OHV and single track, will continue to be permitted in the PLUZs. According to the draft Livingstone-Porcupine Hills Recreation Management Plan, "trail infrastructure will move from an ad-hoc state to a system of purpose built, engineered and appropriately designed trails, including properly designed staging areas", guided by sustainability.

The draft Land Footprint Management Plan sets limits and thresholds for motorized use, while the Recreation Management Plan will use them as a guideline to develop a structured motorized framework.

The draft Land Footprint Management Plan indicates that it seeks to develop a threshold to guide human activity in the area until 2045. The draft Recreation Management Plan would be reviewed once

every 10 years, unless triggered by worrying performance metrics where expected outcomes are not being met.

With Crowsnest Pass being a direct corridor leading to and from the Porcupine and Livingstone recreation areas, it is impacted economically by activity or lack thereof in these areas. The draft Recreation Management Plan notes the opportunity for the government to partner with municipalities to help leverage their location to positively benefit from the well-established tourism of the region.

In fact, Crowsnest Pass is specifically mentioned in the plan several times as it relates to being an important gateway for recreational activities, its prominence as a mountain biking destination and its ability to offer visitor services and facilities to recreationists. "...the Government of Alberta will work with the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass to explore developing an interconnected recreation infrastructure system that promotes economic diversification, environmental sustainability, and improves quality of life and experiences for residents and visitors," indicates the draft Livingstone-Porcupine Hills Recreation Management Plan.

According to the document, the planning process for the Livingstone-Porcupine Hills Land Footprint and Recreation Management Plans began in March 2015 and has engaged over 800 stakeholders and held about 70 meetings and workshops to inform the documents.

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MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT LAND USE BYLAW No. 868-2013 The Development Authority of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass recently approved the following development application(s): 1. DP2018-001; Lot 2, Block 13, Plan 820L; 7807 – 17 Avenue, Coleman Discretionary Use: Commercial Change of Use (Retail, Office, Coffee Roastery); Secondary Story Addition with Residential Suite; Existing Front and Side-Yard Setback Variances; Parking Variance 2. DP2018-009; Lots 11&12, Block 25, Plan 2933AA; 13037 – 18 Avenue; Blairmore Discretionary Use: Detached Garage (Located in Front Yard Area) Any persons claiming to be adversely affected by the above development may file an appeal in writing by April 18, 2018, to the MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS, SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD, BOX 600, CROWSNEST PASS, ALBERTA T0K 0E0. A fee of $400.00 must be included with the appeal.

Lisa Kinnear Development Officer 403-563-2218 lisa.kinnear@crowsnestpass.com

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Ducks Banquet NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 999, 2018 7:00 PM Tuesday, May 15, 2018 Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers PURSUANT to sections 230, 606, and 692 of the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26, the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province of Alberta hereby gives notice of its intention to consider proposed Bylaw No. 999, 2018 being a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 868-2013, being the municipal land use bylaw.

The purpose of Bylaw No. 999, 2018 is to amend the Land Use Bylaw to define and Cannabis related uses and incorporate standards specific to these uses. Specifically, the following amendments will be included: 1. “Cannabis Production Facility” is added to the Sentinel Industrial Park (SIP-1) Land Use District as a Permitted Use.

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The 29th annual Crowsnest Pass Ducks Unlimited fundraising event took place on April 7, 2018 at the Crowsnest Pass Sports Complex. Guests had the chance to participate in a live and silent auction and many other games for a chance to walk away with a variety of coveted prizes.

Ravens Spring Lacrosse Clinic

2. “Cannabis Retail Commercial – C-4” Land Use District, is added to Schedule 2.

3. Schedule 4 is amended by adding the following standards: 46. CANNABIS RETAIL SALES (a) Cannabis Retail Sales uses are located on parcels such that the following separation distances are met. i. Separation Distance 100 m 200 m 300 m

Use Provincial Health Care Facility; Public Park; Public Recreation Facilities; Liquor Stores Schools; Child Care Facilities Cannabis Retail Sales

ii. Separation distances are established by measuring the shortest distance between the property lines of the parcels containing the uses to be separated. iii. Separation distances are reciprocal.

4. Schedule 18 is amended by adding the following definitions: Anna Kroupina photo

Cannabis Retail Sales means a retail store licensed by the Province of Alberta where Cannabis and Cannabis Accessories are sold to individuals who attend the premise and for which any sales are expressly authorized by the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC). This use shall be a standalone use and not in conjunction with any other use.

Dave Welton (centre) and Carter Walker (left) with the Alberta Lacrosse Association came down to the Albert Stella Memorial Arena for a spring clinic for the Crowsnest Pass Ravens. Welton has been coaching lacrosse for 13 years and has worked with Team Alberta. The goal of the clinics was to help players improve their skills and mentor local coaches.

Cannabis Lounge means the use of land or buildings for a business, licensed by the Province of Alberta, where legal Cannabis and Cannabis accessories are used or consumed on-site by individuals of legal age who attend the premise, and for which any product sales are expressly authorized by the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC).

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Cannabis Production Facility means a building where federally approved cannabis plants, for either medical or recreational use, are grown, processed, packaged, tested, destroyed, stored or loaded for shipping, and that meets all applicable federal and provincial requirements.

THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing, pursuant to section 692(2) of the Municipal Government Act, to consider the proposed Bylaw No. 996, 2018 will be held in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers at 7:00 PM on May 15, 2018.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that anyone wishing to make a presentation regarding the proposed bylaw should contact the Development Officer no later than 4:30 pm May 10, 2018. Both written and verbal presentations may be given at the public hearing.

A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at the municipal office during normal business hours.

DATED at the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province of Alberta this 4th day of April, 2018.

Lisa Kinnear, Development Officer Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Box 600, Crowsnest Pass, Alberta T0K 0E0

Henry Benner photo

The Bellecrest Seniors’ Talent Night was a sold-out event! Held at the Bellevue Legion on March 24, the evening showcased some of the most brilliant, special and outrageous talent that shines in Crowsnest Pass. The event raised over $1,200 that will go towards the seniors’ centre renovations.

Left to right: George LeClaire, Bill Harrington, Wendy Harrington, Rudy Pagnucco, Henry Benner, Charlie Martin.

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The Simple Raven’s Post

by Avner Perl

April. Fear is in the air.

The natural reaction is to think, “April, spring is in the air.” When I see the first little bit of new green grass, I usually rejoice. The flowers that I seeded indoors are sprouting, and the thermometer on my deck no longer shows a minus sign in front of the numbers during the day. There is cheerfulness expressed on the faces of people I meet outside.

That’s the norm, but it’s changing.

Although most people I meet say that they don’t watch the news, either because it’s “fake news” or because it’s too depressing, they know what is going on. Needless to say that the news somehow filters into people’s minds and most folks are very aware of things that scare them. Unfortunately, more people worry about ISIS immigrants than about real dangers.

The first item, here in our mountain community, are the possible natural disasters that are by far more frequent then even the old people can remember. Floods have been plaguing our community and surrounding areas more frequently than most people remember. They call them hundred-year floods or similar names, but it happens too often causing a lot of misery and huge expense. People may think that if we have floods, we will be spared the big fires that also occur regularly, but people are wrong. All bets are off.

Nature is no longer predictable, and puny human efforts to protect themselves are useless.

The warnings we have been hearing from our scientists for decades now are pretty much all the same. Humans’ emissions of greenhouse gasses are exceeding what nature was designed to deal with. We were told that natural disasters, big and small, would be more intense and frequent and they are. The melting of the polar ice caps was predicted, and there is hard evidence that it is happening. Anyone with a cell phone can Google and see the satellite pictures. It is visible even in our little hideaway heavenly retreat.

I was talking with a famous Crowsnest Pass person whose name I will not reveal without permission. Here is what he said: “I am a Conservative and I don’t believe in global warming. The amount of carbon that we produce is so small that it makes no difference and the whole subject is still under debate.” Really? Is this a matter to be decided by our political affiliations or is it a life and death issue? Not life and death for a few unfortunate people in a faraway land, but our children and grandchildren. Our mountain towns barely survived floods and fires in the last few years, and some communities around us were devastated. As a side note, Tesla just installed the biggest Lithium-ion battery in Jamestown, Australia - enough to supply 300,000 homes and wind powers it.

Natural disasters aside, unfortunately, we have a lot more to fear, and all are man-made problems. The economy is a big concern. I was talking with a 91-year-old economist who believes that our version of Capitalism is like cancer.

We created a situation where money is not circulating the way it should. Not enough ends up in the hands of average consumers who would spend it to keep the economy going.

Most of the value of our ever-increasing production is hoarded and used for trading, never seeing the light of day.

Looming above the economy woes is the threat of war.

We can see what war does every day on the news. It is the biggest fear people have and justifiably so. Unfortunately, there is not enough room in this little article to discuss it.

Fear is a natural response to danger, and a person can't live without it. It is used effectively to control people. We often hear words such as, “Vote for us and we will deal with your worst fears.” The politicians are ignoring real issues, such as global warming, and are promising to solve unemployment by providing relatively few temporary jobs in building a new oil pipeline. When it's built, and pumping bitumen to markets, they will find some other project for us to work on. Again, there will be little benefit to the public and a lot to the corporations.

I have been researching “happiness” and “fears” for a very long time. There is a huge amount of material written about them, both religious and secular. The best conclusion I can come up with is this: be not afraid. We have a lot of problems, but we can deal with them if we set our minds up to do so. The main focus should always be on the picture of what we want, not on what we fear. It seems as if God lets us use his power to get our dreams, but first, we must have those dreams. It’s a slow, methodical process, but it works.

Humans exist in what they choose to think about.

I would recommend less attention on the Prime Minister masquerading in Indian costumes for a picture and more attention to the potential millions of tons of carbon which are dumped into the atmosphere, causing fires and floods. I wish that people would see the heaven around them and fight to keep it, instead of destroying it.

I wish to think about the resurrection we call spring while knowing that we have taken steps to deal with the causes of my fears.

John Pundyk.CoM

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Editorial and Opinions STARS donation

This is an editorial Bud Slapak wrote for the April 11, 2012 Crowsnest Pass Herald.

Spray Lake Sawmills donated $25,000 to the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS).

“This donation means that we can be there for the next patient that needs us and help provide hope,” said executive director with STARS Gurpreet Lail.

Spray Lake Sawmills has been donating to STARS since 1993.

“We work remotely so having that connection to STARS is a major component for our emergency response plan. Therefore we feel it is important to support this organization,” says Ed Kulscar, VP Woodlands with Spray Lake Sawmills.

Left to right: Gurpreet Lail with STARS and Errol Kutcher, Kalina Velez and Wade Aebli with Spray Lake.

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inter won’t go away

Last week I traveled to Lethbridge to keep an appointment (check-up) with my doctor, following hip replacement surgery in January.

When I left Blairmore in the morning I noticed dozens of frozen puddles and the fresh snow that had fallen over night.

The view is beautiful if you compare the weather to the month of December and the associated beauty of a white Christmas.

Unfortunately, this April it is not one of our average spring months and the huge man-made mountains of snow, near various intersections, portrays a perfect mid-winter scene.

Just a few miles east of the Crowsnest Pass there is a huge change in the weather conditions.

Most of the slews along the highway are now home to ducks and geese, in contrast to ice-covered areas in the Pass.

By the time I reached Lethbridge it was difficult to spot any snow and spring was, as the saying goes, in the air.

On the way back from the springlike weather in Lethbridge, I noticed the temperature steadily dropping and the Foothills and surrounding mountains to the west were covered in bright white snow.

Arriving in Blairmore was disheartening as I parked my vehicle on my property which was covered in fresh snow and a chilling wind from the north was blowing.

The only positive thought I had in my mind (yes I have one) was that for now, there won't be a major flood in the Crowsnest Pass.

At least that's the way I see it.

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Pastor’s Pen He is Risen and goes before you to Galilee Emotions quite often control our lives in a negative way. Take fear as an example. Fear is a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil or pain whether the threat is real or imagined. It is a vital response to physical and emotional danger. There are real physical changes in the body like; rapid heartbeat, sweating, contraction of the muscles, narrowing of the pupils and a heightened awareness of the surroundings. Death is one such fear all of us will face.

But for the Christian, we know that Christ came to destroy death and restore eternal life. Jesus rose from the dead and we will also to a new life free from all fears. For those of us who are Christians today, we have to believe with the eyes of faith. Jesus says in John 14, “I will not leave you orphans, … If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching.My Father will love him and we will come to him and make our home with him.”

The promises made by Jesus are fully justified in His resurrection. We have been freed from the death of sin. Jesus has redeemed us by his death and resurrection. He often said to His followers to have faith in his teaching, Believe not only in what you have seen. Thomas needed to see the imprint of nails to have faith, Jesus told him, “Blessed are those who have not seen but still believe.”

The opposite of fear is joy. Let us rejoice in the risen Lord today and always. Jesus is the light of the world who will guide us. He is with us in His teachings and in His Church until the end of time.

Alleluia.

Deacon Renso Castellerin Holy Trinity

Blairmore Lions Trip of the Month winners!

April's grand prize winners of the Blairmore Lions’ Trip of the Month draw were Simone and Jesse Walton of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, who won a trip for two to Las Vegas valued at $1,950. In second place were Lisa Markowski and Chris Larose, who won a $200 Allied Ace Hardware gift certificate and in third, Meghan Harvey won a $120 gift certificate to Chris' Restaurant.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR In a ring, while we sing, of the joys of spring … and hold our collective breath Dear Editor, As snow continues to fall, and society loosens its grip on last summer’s rekindled white-knuckle fear of wildfire, winterweary Albertans are screaming for signs of spring. They want to see wildflowers, and frolic next to flowing water.

Uh-oh. Be very careful what you ask for.

This winter’s daunting snowpack, coupled with cold weather’s long and tenacious grip on the land, have set the stage for a high likelihood of above-average spring stream flows. How much above-average depends on a flood of variables, not the least of which is the weather’s fickle ability to throw monkeywrenches into any envisioned scenario.

But the stage is set. A heavy blanket of snow cloaks the headwaters of the Oldman (including the Castle, Crowsnest, and upper Oldman rivers).

How fast the snow melts and to what degree it will be amplified and moved by additional precipitation remain unknown.

In addition to the natural variables that influence runoff, society has added a heavy footprint. We’ve had more than a century to monitor our negative impact on the watershed, and

witness our stunning inability to keep businesses, homes, and roads out of floodplains.

What have we learned and, more importantly, done to correct past wrongs? I suggest that what we’ve achieved runs parallel to my summary of the Crowsnest Pass’ 2003— on-the-edge-of-inferno— hot-flashes with wildfire. I refer to this smoldering chapter in our history as “lessons burned in the Lost Creek Fire.”

But, let’s back away from wind-whipped flames and step into floodwater.

Let’s look at the knowledge we’ve gained by living on submerged streets.

Here’s a snippet of what we know with respect to floods in the Crowsnest River valley: The logging, rampant wildfires and clearing of the land that began in the late 1800s removed the vast bulk of the pre-settlement forest from the Crowsnest River's headwaters landscape. This wholesale denuding of the countryside robbed the land of its ability to function as a natural buffer against rapid snowmelt and heavy rainfall.

The result: dramatic increases in runoff and erosion.

The devastating floods of 1902, 1923, and 1942—all

of which, based on photographs, appear to have been far worse than the subsequent flooding experienced in 1995, 2005, and 2013—were amplified and powered by a "missing" forest.

Where has recent logging occurred, and what impact will it have on this spring’s runoff? What other industrial or recreational impacts might be reviewed?

I suggest we drag our chairs to river’s edge. We should do this on the shore of every single one of the Oldman watershed’s tributary streams. And there, from our strategic observation posts, we should take hourly pictures during peak flows, and at low flows.

Our stream-team should include fisheries biologists, hydrologists, and technical staff.

Our job: take water samples and record, qualitatively, quantitatively, and chemically, a defining fingerprint of the Oldman’s flow.

We need to initiate stream-side triage, and restore watershed health.

Water is gold. We need to embrace its fragile and treasured existence, and protect it at its critical, lifesustaining source.

David McIntyre

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A Salute to

How to make your volunteering efforts a success Pass Herald Contributor

Volunteering is a great way for charitable men and women to give

back to their communities. Many nonprofit organizations rely on the unsung contributions of

To all our volunteers: Thanks for making our community a better place to live.

Crowsnest Community Support Society 563-3585 & Bagatelle 562-7915 Thank you to all of the volunteers who give so much of their time to make sure we get the special care we need daily.

Your compassion, kindness and generosity is so very much appreciated!!

From all of the “furry residents” of the Crowsnest Pass SPCA

Coleman

Community Society Thank you to our many Volunteers who have given truly of their time to help make our community such a wonderful place to live.

Thank you to all our volunteers for your hard work and dedication to the CNP Women’s Resource Centre in 2017/18.

Your contributions are invaluable to the success of our organization!

volunteers to meet their mission statements, which may otherwise never be realized.

When seeking volunteer opportunities, men and women can quickly become overwhelmed by the volume of options available to them. But not all volunteering opportunities are equal, so prospective volunteers who want to be certain their efforts make a difference can take the following steps as they search for the right situation. · Determine what you can offer. Before beginning your search for a volunteering opportunity, determine what you have to offer and what you hope to offer. Prospective volunteers with extensive business experience may serve best by offering their professional expertise to a fledgling nonprofit organization, while athletic men and women may find coaching provides the best chance to combine their skillset and experience with their desire to give back. · Determine how much time you can offer.

Some volunteer opportunities are more demanding than others, so figure

Women’s Resource Centre Liiiving L vingstone Macleod Macleod Constituenc tuency y Off Office ice National Volunteer Week is the time to recognize volunteers and celebrate the power of volunteerism in our community.

Pat Stier, MLA Livingstone Macleod Toll F Free: ree: 1-800-565-0962 Livingstone.Macleod@assembly acleod@assembly.ab .ab.ca

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out in advance how much about the success rate of of your time you can real- each program as well as istically devote to volun- the challenges those proteering.

Can you grams face. Prospective volunteer on weeknights volunteers also can invesor just weekends? Which tigate an organization's fitimes of day are you nancial background via a available to volunteer? site such as CharityNaviAnswering these ques- gator.org, which rates tions in advance will en- charities in a host of catesure you find a gories with a goal toward volunteering opportunity promoting intelligent givthat won't prove too ing. Avoid any organizamuch, or too little, to han- tions that hesitate to share dle. information about their fi· Find something you nances and programs. want to do. As previously · Keep your word. noted, sometimes the vol- Upon committing to volunteers who get the most unteer with an organizaout of their experiences tion, many volunteers are those who offer their initially feel uncomfortexpertise in a given area. able or hesitant to offer But it's perfectly alright to their input. That compels look for a volunteering many to abandon their efopportunity that is a stark forts entirely. But organideparture from your pro- zations truly rely on their fessional life. Determine volunteers to help them what you want to do, meet their goals, so keep whether it's tutoring your word and stay comyouths, raising funds or mitted to the charity even anything else you may if you feel some beginhave a passion for, and ner's anxiety. Arrive on then find an opportunity time and do your best to that allows you to do that. live up to the commit· Investigate the or- ment you made. Before ganization. You will likely you know it, you will feel take your volunteering ef- right at home in your new forts seriously, so you role. want to be sure the organVolunteering is a ization you ultimately great way to give back, work with is serious and prospective volunabout its mission. Ask teers can employ several each organization you strategies to find opportuspeak with about their nities that combine their programs and how those skills and experience with CN Quad Squad programs relate to the Atheir ssocipassion ation for giving charity's mission. Ask back.

OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Saturday, April 20, 2013 Doors open at 2 p.m.; meeting starts at 3 p.m.

Cos politan Hotel Restaura t 13001-20 Ave., Blairmore, AB All members are encour ed to attend se at 403-562-8686 you are w contact the o to put your name f rward to volunteer as a ector or participate in any upcoming pr

Hats off to the volunteers of the Crowsnest Pass for 36 years.

It takes the support of the entire A t luncheon will follow. community to put this event on.

If you are interested in becoming a member we would be happy to have you join us. Memberships available at the door.

- Kananaskis Rodeo Association

Volunteers are seldom paid; not because they are wor thless, but because they are PRICELESS! Thank you to all our volunteers!

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When looking for car insurance, comparing quotes can be an extremely confusing venture. There are so many different factors to consider that you’re not quite sure what is a good deal and what isn’t. Thankfully, it is possible to narrow down your search by focusing on a few key factors which enable you to separate good quotes from bad ones, saving you time and money in the process.

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The Bellecrest Seniors’ Drop-In Centre has been undergoing extensive renovations since October 2017 and recently reopened to the public this past February. Some of the improvements include brand new bathrooms, including a handicap suite, new drywall and fresh paint, and the noisy furnace was relocated from the main front hall to a utility room in the back. There are still several projects that the Bellecrest Seniors hope to accomplish, like putting in a brand new kitchen, a floor and lighting.

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The drop-in centre on Main Street in Bellevue has served as the Bellecrest Seniors Citizen Club’s hub of activity since the early 1990s when the group moved into the municipallyowned building, offering a place for seniors to socialize, recreate and, ultimately, be connected to the community and to each other.

But since the group took over, no renovations or upgrades of any kind have taken place to the building, hindering the group’s ability to offer activities and gatherings at the highest level of comfort and convenience.

To date, the Bellecrest Seniors have raised approximately $100,000 to renovate and upgrade several components of the building. They received a $25,000 New Horizons for Seniors program (NHSP) grant, a matching Alberta Historical Resources Foundation grant and $10,000 from the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta. The club has also received contributions from the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, private individuals and local businesses, not to mention that countless volunteer hours have been donated to carry out the renovations.

The Bellecrest Seniors host several fundraisers throughout the year, like their widely popular Harvest Tea and Bake Sale in October and the Strawberry Tea and Bake Sale in May. The seniors have raised about $25,000 from these events and other smaller fundraisers, garage sales and auctions.

Major renovations began in October 2017, closing the centre down for several months during which time the seniors used the Bellevue Legion for their activities.

In that time, the building got brand new bathrooms, including a handicap suite, new drywall and paint, new sections of flooring and improved electrical, plumbing and electrical upgrades. They also relocated the noisy furnace from the front hall to a proper utility room.

They restarted their bi-weekly morning coffee drop-ins in February 2018, but there is still lots on the “to-do” list, from smaller improvements like installing a coat rack, to larger projects like replacing the floor, lighting and insulation in the main hall. They will also be applying for another grant to get the building’s façade redone to the original 1915 look. In total, the club is still looking to raise approximately $15,000 to complete the major renos.

The group hopes to have all major renovations completed by May 4, the date of their upcoming Strawberry Tea and Bake Sale. During last year’s Harvest Tea, the

group filled 150 take out orders alone, not counting the guests that came for lunch-in.

Having the kitchen renovations complete are first priority for the club.

Gerrie Keohane, president of the Bellecrest Seniors Citizen Club, says that having a fully equipped kitchen would significantly facilitate their preparation for the event and accommodate washing up and prepping, where up to 15 people would gather to help in the preparation.

“Once it’s all done, it’s going to be a nice place for seniors and other people to come and socialize. Besides our coffee, we want it to be a place where people can relax, read a book, put a puzzle together, knit, crochet or just visit together,” says Keohane. “I can foresee groups renting it for birthday parties, anniversaries or showers, or Christmas parties because it’s a nice size.”

The Bellecrest Seniors Citizen Club has been in existence since 1976 and in 2017 had approximately 100 members.

Membership is open to seniors over the age of 50 from across all five communities of Crowsnest Pass and as far as Lundbreck and Cowley. Annual membership costs $5.

An open house to thank all those who donated and for the big reveal to show off the new building will take place once renovations are complete. For more information on the renovations or to donate, contact Keohane at 403-753-0807.

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Kirk Muspratt awarded Conductor of the Year AnnA KroupinA Pass Herald Reporter

Although he was only 16 years old when he left Crowsnest Pass to pursue his studies, Kirk Muspratt has fond childhood memories of music in the mountains, an element that he credits as a critical factor in exposing him to music that led to a very successful and applauded professional career in orchestra.

Along with his expert musical prowess and sin-

cere effort to outreach with audiences both young and old, it’s plain to see why music director and conductor Kirk Muspratt was selected to receive the Conductor of the Year in the professional orchestra category by the Illinois Council of Orchestras.

“It was a complete surprise. You have to be nominated by several people and I had no idea that I was even nominated,” says Muspratt. “It's an honour and a privilege to be

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recognized by your colleagues and I hope that it helps raise the profile of the orchestra and more people come to the orchestra.”

Since 2004, Muspratt has been the music director with the New Philharmonic Orchestra and the Dupage Opera Theatre, the former of which was the recipient of the 2017 Illinois Council of Orchestras’ Professional Orchestra of the Year Award.

For almost 20 years, he has also been the music director with the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra and through that collective, he has brought music to outdoor concert venues across Northwest Indiana as the lead of the widely popular South Shore Summer Music Festival.

In 2007, the maestro was named Chicagoan of the Year in the arts and entertainment category by Chicago Tribune classical music critic John von Rhein.

But even among international critical acclaim, the maestro has never forgotten his roots.

“People say to me all the time, ‘Your dad was a coal miner. He didn’t finish high school. And your mom was an English teacher," he says. "How come you're an orchestra conductor in Chicago, coming from this really out-of-the-way place?’”

But this little “out-ofthe-way” place had a profound impact on Muspratt’s life.

“It's in my blood every single day. It’s such a magical place because of the people, the beauty of

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Locally-born and raised Kirk Muspratt was recently named Conductor of the Year, awarded by the Illinois Council of Orchestras. For almost 15 years, Muspratt has been the at the helm of the New Philharmonic Orchestra and the Dupage Opera Theatre. He is also the music director for the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra. Throughout his career, he has worked with many prestigious music professionals, including composer Leonard Bernstein and conductors Lorin Maazel and Leonard Slatkin. What sets the maestro apart is his passion working with youth and involving the public in the orchestra world. the nature and the history around me and every kid forge a musical connection that is so powerful there,” had piano lessons. Then with. He’s made it a mis he says. “If you come to we have the festivals. No sion to connect with his Chicago and you come for one went to school for a audience by making ora concert and I say, ‘This is week! I didn't ever want to chestral music more accesa person from the be a conductor but I cer- sible and down-to-earth.

Crowsnest Pass’, every- tainly had all the tools to That’s the purpose of his body in the audience will go on to music school and popular "Just Ask Kirk" start rolling their eyes it was sort of destined. I and "Cookies With Kirk" social going, ‘Oh no, are we get- was there, in an unlikely post-reception events where audience ting another lecture about place that was packed members have a chance to the Crowsnest Pass and with music.”

His own experience meet, interact with and how amazing it is?’” pick the brains of MusThe memories that and exposure to sound at pratt and the orchestra in a Muspratt has of Crowsnest such a young age is part of relaxed environment over Pass are of music all what inspires his work treats and beverages. around. He has stories of with youth and schools.

Muspratt presented There’s the “Side-by- an appealing aspiration of performing at elementary school in his Sunday shoes Side” program he started his to present a concert and plastic bowtie, or of where youth orchestras are with the Calgary PhilharNettie Kinnear's piano paired with the Northwest monic at the Coleman performance while she Indiana Symphony and re- Sportsplex. was babysitting that left ceive guidance from a “We could do it on a him mesmerized enough member of the orchestra or weekend when nothing to sit still for longer than a Muspratt himself. This is a else is going on in the Pass, unique opportunity for pack the place, attract peominute.

“I tell people that God students to ask questions, ple from out of town…” absolutely put me down in learn from professionals ponders Muspratt. the perfect place, in a and, ultimately, perform a But the idea goes furheaven of a place, at the piece of music in tandem ther than just a musical right time,” says Muspratt. with a professional orches- event. Muspratt envisions doing master classes with “There was music all tra.

He calls it “utter may- the kids, raising money for hem” from the production scholarships for musical side, setting up and mov- scholarships for kids or ing chairs, installing risers community institutions and placing lighting in just like the Frank Interpretive the right spot, but in his Centre.

He envisions it being eyes, each effort is worth an annual event that bolthe potential to plant a sters the Crowsnest Pass seed of inspiration in a economy, packs local young person. restaurants and, ulti"If you give a young mately, is a win-win for person the right garden to both the community, grow in, if there is somewhich benefits economithing there, they will grow. cally and musically, and But if there's no garden, for the Calgary Philharthere's no way. It creates monic, which gets to share opportunity, joy, beauty their art and conduct outand fun,” he says. “Those reach. kids are doing something It may have been together, something beau- some 30 years since Mustiful, something fun and pratt left the Pass, but if it's not just learning their the week-long Crowsnest ABCs, which is very im- Pass Music Festival that portant, but this is some- took place not long ago thing that is amazing, proves anything, it's that uplifting, generous and Crowsnest Pass still has kind. They are getting in that same talent, appreciation and passion for music touch with themselves.”

And it’s not just youth than it did when the maesthat Muspratt wants to tro was a little boy.

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

This week we feature Yvette Putter, Owner of Be Charlie.

My Story I was born in and lived throughout South Africa and then life landed me in northern Saskatchewan in a rural town called Meadow Lake. From there I lived in Saskatoon, Calgary, Castlegar and Nanaimo for various stages of my married-working life.

I think it is challenging to just drop your life story into a feature article like this as there is so much in the void, the silences and the back-andforth of a conversation that comes to light when we begin to share those details. I guess the important aspect of my story that I want to connect with others is in resiliency and recognizing the value of every person’s life and impact.

Being able to adapt to changes and knowing how to work through new situations is a big part of becoming resilient in all aspects of our lives.

And recognizing that we can all have an impact in the smallest, short term moments is just as important as in the big ones.

I think I learned these lessons early on since I grew up with very nomadic parents. We moved a lot, including immigrating to Canada when I was in high school. I learned early on that people come

and go pretty quickly.

That didn't mean they were any less important or would have less of an impact. Honest friendship is important no matter the length of time. The same lesson could be applied to all situations; our lives are always changing. Some things we can control and some things, we can’t.

At the same time, I think a very important part of my story and of “Be Charlie” is my mom's influence on who I am today.

My mom was a social worker in South Africa. I grew up watching someone live a life full of heart, someone who seemed determined to fight for those unable to do so themselves and no matter what her ‘station’ became at work, she never stopped working on the groundlevel.

She would run a soup kitchen out of our home for the squatter camps twice a week to ensure people were fed (there was no government housing otherwise at that time). She organized the building of free schools in the same areas and we would hold donation drives at my own school asking people to share some pencils, scissors, books, clothing, anything that they could donate for us to use in these free schools. She was involved from the point of building benches, walls and instituting teachers and com-

munity support. I even watched my mom bring babies home in the middle of the night – babies who were left unwanted at a public train station.

Far from the norm for a social worker to do, but when all the orphanages and foster homes were full or closed and the only other option was a box at a cold police station, she’d bring them home. By the next day, she would have scoured the region to find a new home for them to go to where they would be safe. In those moments, she was changing lives. She was acting with heart.

Believing that you can make a difference and the importance of having heart in what you do was pretty evident to me growing up. Resiliency was shown to be something that comes from the strength to believe that no matter how bleak the immediate might seem or how lost you can feel, you are here to make a difference to someone - to have an impact. To share, to care and to lift up and help when you can, in whatever capacity you can. Knowing that we are always here to have a purpose is a gift.

My story today comes back to those lessons. My history has created resiliency. This does not mean I am always strong. In fact, I've been seen crying in my doctor's office quite a few times in the past year. I never thought I would be someone to cry at my doctor's appointment, but it’s become a pretty standard thing. A year ago I was diagnosed with a chronic illness and it floored me.

Before this diagnosis, I was considered a pretty strong, fit, athletic person who also happened to be pretty organized, who could multitask like a master and who showed up at school events, fundraisers, volunteer gigs and often worked on multiple campaigns/jobs at a time. I was on the go with three little boys, always hiking with them, playing tennis, running around at the playground, biking and swim-

ming. I even coached with the local swim team. That was a few years ago...

Then things started to change. I had excruciating back pains. Nothing worked for improving it.

I had days I could not walk because of it. I could no longer pick up my infant without support. I would lose the ability to use my hands. I started having daily headaches. I kept my house blinds closed at all times. I avoided social situations.

Being in a crowd or listening to multiple conversations became overwhelming. My ears would begin to ring. I would feel lightheaded. I couldn't focus on what people were saying. I would go to work (only for a couple of hours a day, twice a week) but would be exhausted afterwards. On the day after work, I could barely move. I would fall asleep on the couch while my youngest son was playing around me. Coffee wasn't helping. Dietary changes weren't helping. Medications weren't helping. I was going for tests all the time, with no clear results of what was happening to my body and mind.

But I was disappearing. I struggled to keep up, to try and hold onto who I was. Until I couldn't anymore. Finally I got a diagnosis for a chronic illness called Fibromyalgia (FMS). It's similar to mixing up a cocktail of symptoms from Lupus, MS, Lyme disease and rheumatoid arthritis.

Since my diagnosis, I had to make major changes to who I thought I was, and who I thought I would be as far as my career went. I had to realize that my past career ambitions were no longer an option, but at my core I still wanted to make a difference. I still needed to know I have a purpose and a voice to share with others. Resiliency for me is tied to a sense of purpose. When you take that sense of purpose away from someone, that, I think, is when they break.

I don’t want to break. I can’t afford to break – too

much anyway. So, I created “Be Charlie”, my way to create a new career path, one where I can go at my own pace without taking on too much and at the same time I can use it to reach other people who want to feel lifted-up.

Famous Women I Admire Ruth Baber Ginsberg, Angela Merkel, Michelle Obama Last Book I read that Inspired Me The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

My Passion Inspired by Charlie “Be Charlie” is actually inspired by my dog and the way he lives his life - along with all the dogs we know. They live for the “now.” They don't dwell on yesterday and they don't plan for tomorrow. They embrace every moment for joy in the “now.” They chase adventures, they love freely, they embrace with kindness and they run wild whenever they can. “Be Charlie” is about encouraging all of us to learn from those lessons, and to pull strength from that.

My hope for “Be Charlie” is that it hits the mark with a few others who need it, or who just believe in that same spirit and mandate that I have created it in. I don't have dreams of it becoming a huge company, I just hope to have fun with it. I want to find a way to serve a purpose with others and to create a way to still feel connected, but to be able to do so in a way that won't affect my health negatively by taking on too much stress. I have to be realistic of my “now” and find the good in it. I hope “Be Charlie” becomes something that I can feel proud of and hopefully something that gives others something to feel empowered by as well.

My Secret to Living a Successful Life Success is not measured by what others think or say of you (or what you think they say or think of you!). Success is measured by how often you find yourself smiling.

If you are living a happy life where you go to bed at night feeling loved and feeling like you love others - you are being successful at the most important aspect of life.

What I Love Most about my Community My access to the outdoors and being able to get lost away from crowds.

Favourite

Community

Events Christmas in the Mountains with the lights and decorations throughout the Crowsnest Pass was pretty cool! I also really love Sinister 7 Ultra as a spectator and someone in awe of the athletes and Sole Survivor Foot Race for its accessibility to all level of runners and getting youth especially involved in trail running.

My Hope for Canada To never come off as polarized and hateful/intolerant as so many other nations.

My Hope for the World To be more like Canada.

How to connect with Yvette and to find out more about Be Charlie Apparel: Blog: https://www.yvettessliceoflife.com Social Media @yvettessliceoflife Be Charlie Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @becharlieapparel Are you, or do you know of a woman in southwestern Alberta who has a story to tell?

Contact MJ by email at mj@womenofcanadaeh.ca or by calling 403-5634217.

Empowered Women is provided by Women Of Canada Eh & The FUSE Movement to share stories, promote passions and bring people in our communities together in support of each other. FUSE stands for Friendship, Unity, Support & Empowerment.

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(April 16, 1927 – April 2, 2018)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lillian Petrone of Bellevue on April 2, 2018 at the Crowsnest Pass Continuing Care Centre. On April 16, Lillian would have reached her 91st birthday. Lillian was born in Bellevue, AB and lived all her life in the Crowsnest Pass, except for a few short months when her family travelled to California to pick fruit in the orchards. The second oldest of six children, Lillian was no stranger to hard work - from helping her mother clean the bank, to working at Brazzoni’s Better Foods. In 1946 she married Ricardo Petrone and later raised Kenneth and Robyn. Working alongside her husband, she had a reputation of keeping the coal trucks spotless, cleaning them every Friday.

Lillian was also an animal lover; at one time having four dogs. She also loved to feed the neighborhood squirrels, birds and chipmunks. Lillian was predeceased by her husband, Ricardo (2006) after 60 years of marriage. She was also predeceased by her father, Herbert John Newton; mother, Victorine Newton; infant sister, Madeline; brothers, Joseph (Rose) & Alfred Newton; and sister, Joyce (Dan) Burton. Lillian is survived by her son, Kenneth (Linda) Petrone of Bellevue; her daughter, Robyn (George) Dowson of Lundbreck; grandsons, Chad (Corrine) Petrone, Jamie (Jody) Petrone and Brandan (Shayna) Dowson; great grandchildren, Ricky Petrone, Kiera Petrone, Chesney Dowson and Kinglsey Dowson; brother, John (Sharon) Newton; sister-in-law, Josephine Newton; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. With respect for Lillian’s wishes, no funeral service will be held. Interment in the family section of the cemetery will be held at a later date. Memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by the Crowsnest Pass SPCA (P. O. Box 725, Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0). Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Andrew Butt on March 31, 2018 at the Chinook Regional Hospital, Lethbridge, AB. He was 79 years of age. Andrew was born in Carbonear, NL on August 3, 1938 and was raised to be a loyal, trustworthy individual who never shrank away from responsibility. These traits led him to enlist in the military and become a proud member of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. After moving to the Crowsnest Pass in 1989, Andrew continued to serve his community as an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 9, Coleman and the Coleman Lions Club. On August 4, 1962, Andrew married the love of his life, Diane Blanchard, and the happy couple went on to be blessed with six wonderful children. While family was his greatest joy, he also took great pleasure in socializing with friends, playing crib and attending auctions. Andrew loved to cook, build and travel, and was also an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who were fortunate enough to have known him. Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life is his beloved wife, Diane of Blairmore, AB; his devoted children, Shelley (Andy) of Hillcrest, AB, Karen of Edmonton, AB, Jacqueline of Calgary, AB, Stephen (Roberta) of Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Denise of Fort McMurray, AB and Patricia (Colin) of Turner Valley, AB; his cherished grandchildren, Samantha, Travis, Christy, Becky, Ben, Sarah, Lil, Sharon, Josh, Nicole, Steven and Thorin-Xavier; his treasured great grandchildren, Arianna, Austin, Vincent, Avery, Colton, Ty, Charlie, Dawson, Lucan, Jax, Hunter and Hayden; as well as his extended family and many friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Samuel and Elizabeth; and his granddaughter, Natalie Butt. The Funeral Service will be held at Fantin’s Funeral Chapel (13461, 20 Ave., Blairmore, AB) on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 11:00 am with Rev. Renso Castellarin presiding. Interment will occur at the Beechmount Cemetery, Edmonton, AB on Friday, April 13, 2018 at 3:30 pm. Memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by the Lions Clubs International Foundation (www.lcif.org). Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

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JOHN PEROZAK (1931 – 2018)

John Perozak, 86, of Blairmore, AB passed away at the Crowsnest Pass Continuing Care Centre on March 24, 2018. He was born in Blairmore on June 5, 1931 to John and Mary Perozak; he was the fourth of their six children. After completing grade ten, he began his logging career working his way to becoming Head Sawyer. While he worked for several different logging companies, most of his employment was with Blairmore Sawmills. John finished his working years with Drain Brothers Construction as a welder, fabricator and mechanic. He was a family man and an outdoorsman enjoying all things natural, in particular hunting, fishing and camping. He loved animals, both wild and tame, read voraciously, spent many years hunting elk, and later in life took pleasure glassing for climbers on Turtle Mountain. He spent many days exploring new areas with his truck and camper. To the end he was valued for his honesty, wry humor and helpful nature. John married Vilma Vysholid in 1954; in 2017 they celebrated 63 years of marriage. He is survived by his wife; two children, David (Lori) and Wesley (Bev); as well as his sister, Irene and brother, Ron. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Frank, Joe and Steve. With respect for John’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by the York Creek Lodge Residents’ Association (P. O. Box 1050, Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0). John’s family wishes to thank Dr. Botha of the Crowsnest Pass, each and every one of the home care staff, York Creek Lodge care providers, and those of the Crowsnest Pass Continuing Care Centre who provided care and compassion over the last decade of his life. Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

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What’s your balance?

In loving Memory of

Pearl S chlender Jan. 22, 1923 - april 10, 2009 I Miss You, Grandma I think about you all the time, And every day it hurts to cry.

So much has happened in my life.

I’m not sure how hard to try.

Tears are falling constantly.

My heart hurts every day.

I think about your beautiful smile That I pray I see again someday.

Submitted Alberta Health Services (AHS) knows that wellness matters, and this year AHS has been asking our people and Albertans, ‘What’s your balance?’ Throughout the year of wellness and finding balance, AHS is highlighting four areas of wellness, including healthy eating, mental wellness, physical activity and sleep & fatigue.

In Memory Of My Brother

Stewart Schlender

The sweet smell of your perfume Has slowly faded away.

But all your helpful teachings Are always here to stay.

I can’t express how much you taught me, So much I can’t explain.

All the times I can remember, Never once heard you complain.

So many hearts were broken The day God called you home.

It seems as though each one of us Was left to survive alone.

I know there was a reason That you had to leave.

To keep us in your watchful eyes, So now in God I really do believe.

Over the next couple months, AHS is bringing Mental Wellness to the forefront, and this April the theme is ‘Take care of you’.

Your most important relationship is with you Your most important lifelong relationship is with you. Your circumstances and the messages you tell yourself influence how you navigate that relationship.

Sept. 29, 1976 - apr. 16, 2004 It still hurts all day long There isn't a day that goes by Without me thinking why So many things I wanted to say I never imagined you'd be so far away In my heart you'll always be Until the time is meant for me I never got to say goodbye But I know you're always by my side We share so many happy memories My only brother...my true friend May our love for you reach Heaven today You're sadly missed by all Until we meet again

always in my heart Jen

Forever in my heart Jen

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Acknowledge your thoughts. Our thoughts can greatly influence our approach to life. Mindfulness meditation, and mindfulness in general, are great ways to get in touch with negative self-talk. Acknowledging your thoughts goes a long way toward loosening their grip.

Cut yourself some slack. Adopting a more accepting and encouraging approach to yourself can uncover more rewarding paths to travel in life. Be a nicer person—to you. And avoid comparing yourself, or your success, to others.

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Making self-care a priority sends you an important subliminal message—your wellbeing is important, because you’re worth it. Strive for a healthy lifestyle that’s fuelled by healthy eating, regular activity and adequate sleep. Carve out time to destress, enjoy hobbies, spend time with positive people, or simply take a bath. You’ll reap the rewards in better self-esteem and better health.

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claire rogers This week’s column is all about fish, what Riversdale has done to understand fish and fish habitat and what protective measures we will implement should we receive a mine permit. As always, if you have any questions about this topic or others in regard to Riversdale, or the Grassy Mountain Coal Project, I encourage you to send an email to riv.community@rivresources.com.

What is Riversdale doing to understand fish and fish habitat?

Riversdale has contributed significantly to the prior understanding of Gold and Blairmore Creeks fisheries as publicly available fisheries inventory and/or habitat assessment information is relatively limited.

Riversdale conducted fish habitat and inventory assessments from 2014 to 2017 to describe:

• the quality, composition, and distribution of fish habitat throughout the mainstem and tributaries of Gold Creek and Blairmore Creek; • existing physical barriers to fish passage; • fish presence, distribution and habitat use (including overwintering and spawning) within the creeks to characterize fish species composition, distribution • and abundance; • the form and function of the creeks, which included a land use change analysis to characterize recent and current conditions of the Blairmore Creek and Gold Creek watersheds to assess the impacts associated with the alteration of flow regimes; and the baseline hydrology to support the Instream Flow Assessment for the Project, which was designed to evaluate the potential for flow related effects on Westslope Cutthroat Trout and their habitat.

How does Riversdale plan to protect fish and fish habitat?

Riversdale fully understands and recognizes the environmental significance of Blairmore and Gold creeks; subsequently all efforts were made to avoid impacts to watercourses, where possible.

Key mitigation measures include: • Mine Planning: One of the primary methods that Riversdale has implemented to ensure the protection of fish and fish habitat is through the design of the mine plan itself.

Based on the information gathered through the fisheries assessments, Riversdale designed and configured the mine plan to ensure there are no direct physical changes to fish habitat in the mainstems of Gold Creek or Blairmore Creek. This will be achieved by placing as much waste rock within the mined-out areas as possible, as well as locating the waste rock disposal areas to the north and south of the pit. This configuration allows Riversdale to protect fish habitat by minimizing the amount of mine affected water, and effectively capturing, collecting and treating it before releasing it back to the environment.

• Fishing Monitoring Programs: The fish monitoring programs have been developed based on regulatory requirements associated with the provincial and federal Westslope Cutthroat Trout recovery plan/strategy prepared by the Alberta Westslope Cutthroat Trout Recovery Team (2013) and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) (2014)

• Fisheries Offset Plan: The purpose of the habitat Offset Plan is to offset any potential impacts on fish and fish habitat that are associated with the development of the Project. In consultation with federal and provincial regulators, measures will be selected to offset impacts to Westslope Cutthroat Trout, aimed at creating a net increase in fish production. The final Offset Plan will require approval by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans under the Fisheries Act and will be prepared in accordance with: • the requirements of the fisheries protection provisions of the Fisheries Act; • the requirements of the Habitat Protection Order under the Species at Risk Act (SARA); • the information requirements set out in the Applications for Authorization under Paragraph 35(2) of the Fisheries Act Regulations; and • the critical habitat and recovery strategy identified in the Alberta Westslope Cutthroat Trout Recovery Plan (Alberta Westslope Cutthroat Trout Recovery Team 2013) and the Recovery Strategy for the Alberta Populations of Westslope Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii lewisi) in Canada (Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2014).

www.wedge-technologies.com The Patented Wedge Wind Turbine is a newly designed multi blade horizontal axis wind turbine – H.A.W.T. This ground-breaking innovative design offers an alternative wind turbine product to the domestic / light industrial consumer where typical 3-blades or variations of 3 blades are not always the consumer’s best choice.

The Wedge wind Turbine is very well suited for roof-top power generation and we are in an ideal position to take advantage of an under-utilized urban wind turbine market. Our wind turbines would be installed on commercial buildings, hotels, shopping malls, government buildings, ski resorts, remote research facilities, field office trailers, farms, etc.

Versatility within design allows the Wedge Wind Turbine to be configured for applications other than power generation. Applications such as: air or gas compression, pumping fresh water for irrigation, or pumping seawater for desalination. Trailer or skid mounted units will provide transportable power for both emergency and non-emergency situations.

Unit cost effectiveness and reliability are paramount to the success of the product. The turbine blades will be manufactured out of high strength plastic material and non-corroding sheet metal will be used in the turbine assembly outer cowlings. Strong light metal tubular material will be used to manufacture the support structures. Simplicity in the design and construction will keep unit costs to a point where our wind turbines are affordable to a wide range of consumers - both domestic and commercial.

Smaller turbine blades are naturally stronger therefore a unit will operate in a variety of harsh wind environments.(geographical locations where wind conditions are too excessive for most 3 blade lift type wind turbines - areas such as mountain sides, high wind coastal locations, deserts, or in frigid places such as Antarctica or the far north)

WANTED We are currently in the prototype stage and are offering a unique opportunity to a canadian co-development partner to design and construct our first commercial model and take it to market. company must have the ability to provide mechanical engineering and design.

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