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Volunteers got together on the morning of Sunday, Nov. 25 to decorate Blairmore’s gazebo for the Christmas holidays, and just in time for Christmas in the Mountains happening this weekend. The initiative, spearheaded by Lynn Girardi Makeiv, was such a hit last year that Makeiv felt encourated to do it again this year. Visit the gazebo in the evening to see it decorated with Christmas lights and an illuminated tree arranged in the centre. And this year, it wasn’t just the gazebo that embodies the holiday theme... Volunteers installed a “Santa’s Workshop” scene, complete with gingerbread and candycane cut-outs and snowman photo boards. Pictured above are (left to right) Rick Valley, Bill Sharpe and Kyle McCormack setting up the exhibit.

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2 – crowsnest PAss HerALD – Wednesday, November 28, 2018

In the name of mountain life Activities, lectures, films at 2nd annual Mountain Spirit Festival

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1011, 2018 7:00 PM Tuesday, December 18, 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. 1011, 2018 being a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 868-2013, being the municipal land use bylaw.

The purpose of Bylaw No. 1011, 2018 is to amend the Land Use Bylaw for the purposes of regulating the storage and use of Recerational Veihicles (RVs) on residential parcels.

Specifically, the following amendments will be included: 1. Schedule 4, Part 45, is replaced with the following standards: In the GCR-1 and GCR-2 land use districts the following rules apply to recreational vehicles (RVs): (a) Where a principal use has not been established or approved (development & building permits issued) on a parcel, two (2) recreational vehicles may be stored on the parcel for a period not to exceed two (2) years from the date of the bylaw being proclaimed.

After (2) years has passed following the adoption of this bylaw, no recreational vehicles may be stored or used on a parcel where no principle use has been established or approved. (b) Where a principal use has been approved (development & building permits issued), three (3) recreational vehicles may be stored and used for temporary sleeping accommodations on the parcel for the period that construction is active. (c) Where a principal use has been established, up to three (3) recreational vehicles may be stored and used for temporary sleeping accommodations indefinitely on the parcel. (d) A recreational vehicle stored on a parcel shall be setback a minimum of 3.0 m (10 ft.) from a side or rear property line. (e) In no case shall a recreational vehicle be used as the principle use or living accommodations for the parcel. (f) In no case shall a recreational vehicle be permanently connected to private or public utilities (e.g., septic system; power connections). (g) In no case shall ancillary structures (e.g., additions, decks, etc.) be permitted to be attached to or developed explicitly for recreational vehicles.

In the R-1, R-1A, R-2, R-2A, R-3, R-4 & R-5 land use districts the following rules apply to recreational vehicles (RVs): (h) Where a principal use has not been established or approved (development & building permits issued) on a parcel, no recreational vehicles may be stored on the parcel. (i) Where a principal use has been approved (development & building permits issued), one (1) recreational vehicle may be stored and used for temporary sleeping accommodations on the parcel for the period that construction is active. (j) Where a principal use has been established, not more than one (1) recreational vehicle per dwelling unit (not including secondary suites or apartment buildings without individual exterior ingress/egress) may be stored on the property and used for temporary sleeping accommodations provided that no part of the recreational vehicle may be stored on a municipal road allowance or lane and that the recreational vehicle does not exceed 15 percent of the parcel area. (k) In no case shall a recreational vehicle be permanently connected to private or public utilities (e.g., septic system; power connections). (l) In no case shall ancillary structures (e.g., additions, decks, etc) be permitted to be attached to or developed explicitly for recreational vehicles. (m) Where a provision specific to a particular land use district regarding the storage of recreational vehicles is not listed anywhere above, a development permit may be issued, provided that “Recreational Vehicle Storage” is a listed use in the particular district, for the storage of three (3) or more recreational vehicles.

THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing, pursuant to section 692(2) of the Municipal Government Act, to consider the proposed Bylaw No. 1011, 2018 will be held in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers at 7:00 PM on December 18, 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 December 12, 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 21st Day of November, 2018.

Lisa Kinnear, Development Officer Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Box 600, Crowsnest Pass, Alberta T0K 0E0 Phone: 403-563-2218 E-mail: lisa.kinnear@crowsnestpass.com

Pass Herald Reporter

Mountains matter.

They matter to different people for different reasons but for many, life in the mountains is a consistent undercurrent of why they chose to live exactly here. Whether mountains play a role in how they want to live, play or work, they become critical to their happiness and lifestyle, creating vibrant mountain communities that are special in their own way.

That’s what the United Nations’ International Mountain Day celebrates this year, “Mountains Matter,” on December 11, 2018.

In partnership with the Canadian Mountain Network, the Crowsnest Pass Mountain Spirit Festival is coming up with a chockfull program of events, lectures and films in celebration of the hundreds of reasons why mountains matter to the people of Crowsnest Pass.

“The Mountain Spirit Festival creates an opportunity to celebrate, promote and showcase not only the unique mountain culture of the people of Crowsnest Pass, but also the heritage, recreational opportunity, natural beauty, mountain landscape and ecology of this place where we work, live and play,” says Fred Bradley, one of the festival organizers. “We are a unique mountain community and we should be a part of celebrating why mountains matter to us. As this festival evolves, there’s an education component involved in looking at how we could maintain that into the future, that those values that we appreciate today are there for future generations to appreciate as well.”

All types of people choose to call Crowsnest Pass home because of the attachment and feeling they have for the mountains. There is a vibrant artists community, legendary culture and her-

itage values, talented musicians, explorers and adventurers, nature lovers, and all these interests form part of the fabric that creates the special mountain community and connection of Crowsnest Pass.

“I believe Crowsnest Pass is special,” says festival organizer Heather Davis. “There’s a huge sense of community here and working together and building and sharing that community is unique. The other thing unique to this area is that a lot of people really value living off the land and respecting the land.

That’s how I think mountains matter to Crowsnest Pass. It’s a way of life, a way of living, and a way of connecting your whole life around being in this community.”

This is the second year of the festival, which debuted in 2017, and it’s back, bigger, with some brand new special events. A committee of different groups of people from the arts, culture and recreation, conservation and heritage communities came together to create a variety of events and activities from December 4 to 15.

Kicking off the festival is an art exhibition of paintings and creative sculptures made by students who show their youthful interpretation of why mountains matter to them.

Local caver Henry Bruns will lead a "Caving in the Crowsnest” lecture where he talks about his own adventures in spelunking and the caves in the Crowsnest Pass area.

After being a huge hit last year, there’s also a guided night photography and snowshoe hike with photographer Lisa Kinnear and Heather Davis, owner of Uplift Adventures and certified ACMG guide.

Not to miss this year is a brand new event, the Mountain Spirit Film Night, featuring a full evening of mountain-fo-

cused films at the Orpheum Theatre.

Two award-winning films will be screened during the festival, as well as two from the local Film Contest.

“This Mountain Life” tells the story of a Martina Halik and her mother Tania who ski toured along British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast from Squamish, B.C. to Skagway, Alaska. It took them six months to fulfill the journey and along the way, they encountered many obstacles, struggles and moments that tested their faith and endurance. Martina will be in attendance at the festival and take questions from the audience after the screening.

The second film is a documentary about Fred Beckey, an iconic figure in the mountaineering and rock climbing world.

“Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey” details the life and lifestyle of the man who challenged societal norms and left his mark on the mountains.

Zoning in on Crownsest Pass, festival organizers are calling on the public to submit 3- to 10-minute-long films on the theme of “Mountains Matter.” The deadline to submit is December 3 and some great prizes are up for grabs for the top two entries: a $500 gift certificate to spry and a gift certificate for cat skiing at Castle Mountain Resort. The second prize winner gets a $500 gift certificate to Alpenland.

Tickets to the Film Night can be purchased at Scotiabank for $20.

There are many more activities taking place during the Mountain Spirit Festival, some free and some with fees. For a full list of details and events, visit “Crowsnest Mountain Spirit Festival" on Facebook.

All proceeds are going back into the festival to fund this year’s expenses and as seed funding for future festivals.

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Wednesday, November 28, 2018 - Crowsnest PAss herAlD - 3

In the lIne of fIre Between November 11 and 18, Crowsnest Pass RCMP the following reported incidents.

One (1) assault, one (1) mischief (vandalism), five (5) thefts, one (1) disturbing the peace, one (1) other criminal code, four (4) driving complaints, eight (8) motor vehicle collisions, two (2) suspicious occurrences, one (1) assistance to other agencies, two (2) invalid 911 calls and one (1) animal call.

On November 20, report of theft of licence from vehicle parked in driveway of residence on main street Blairmore.

Trailer theft On November 20, a 2012 Heartland BigHorn 38-foot fifth wheel holiday trailer was stolen from a

property on a Burmis acreage. The theft occurred some time over the past 10 days.

Scam On November 21, a suspicious phone call from persons claiming they were from STARS Lottery was reported. The complainant was told that they had won $75,000 or a vehicle. When asked how much it would cost, the caller hung up. No money was exchanged.

Car theft On November 23, a bumper hitch, propane tank and CDs were reported stolen from a vehicle parked at an acreage in the Lundbreck area. The theft occurred some time overnight.

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Pleasure or paradise?

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Stolen fuel On November 23, 300L of fuel was reported stolen from the Frank Industrial Park. The incident occurred over the previous two nights.

Stolen radios On November 23, Kenwood handheld radios and chargers were stolen from a vehicle parked at the Frank Industrial Park. The theft occurred some time overnight.

Car break-in On November 25 at approximately 1:30 a.m., a complainant saw two males inside his vehicle, but by the time he went outside, the two men were gone. The incident occurred on 61 Street in Coleman.

Stolen rifle On November 25, a garage was broken into and a rifle was stolen from the complainant’s truck. The theft occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. on 63 Street in Coleman.

Crime mapping Crime mapping is available online to residents who are interested in viewing property crimes that occurred within the past two weeks in our area. For more information on crime mapping, see the October 3 issue of the Pass Herald.

Lost/found items A set of keys was found in Blairmore.

An iPhone/camera was found in Blairmore.

Bikes have been turned in to the municipality.

they already took their rewards. This story leads me to try and figure out what paradise is. What is it that we die to get into?

I am not a theologian nor a religious leader of any sort, so I am free to express my own opinion, and it is different than Mr. Trump’s. I think that heaven is the same as the world I see, which is very beautiful, where it’s not yet damaged, but with a different attitude. In my version of paradise, there are no people who climb on each other to get pleasure, therefore there are no people on the bottom being climbed upon. There are no people in paradise making themselves look more beautiful, so no one is considered ugly. There are no gourmet meals, so no people are going hungry. The list is long.

My paradise is a place where love is natural and selfishness is unnatural. Competition is our way of increasing productivity and beating the competition is our main aim in this life. I believe that we should compete amongst ourselves to be the first in giving, not in receiving. Love by itself is useless. The only love that we appreciate is love returned. It is a “built-in mechanism,” and the reason of creatures created male and female. Mr. Trump can try all he wants to love himself, but he will not get the ultimate pleasure that is only available from someone else honestly loving him, on earth or in paradise.

People always fight for freedom. We wish to make our own mistakes regardless of the cost. We resent anyone making a profit on us or what we consider ours.

Yeshua tried to tell us that it’s not important. He even gave his body for us, but we didn’t get the message. In this life, we never have enough, so we think that in the next we will have more. Actually, we will have nothing in heaven, not even the garments we wear which set us apart in so many ways. It is all in the education. People must understand how useless material things are. Our great teacher wants us to love one another, since then we will all have love. You can love others as you love yourself, not really love yourself.

Mr. Trump said many things that harmed his reputation, and I assume that he will say much more. He can convince simple-minded people that making money is the most important thing on earth, but he can’t give people the simple pleasure that is derived from one creature signaling “thank you” to another.

Happy Thanksgiving to our American friends.

On November 18, President Trump toured the remains of the burnt town of Paradise with California’s governor Jerry Brown. The emphasis of the visit was to commit federal aid to the victims of the huge, unprecedented fires that are ravaging places like California, British Columbia and even parts of Alberta. It is clear to most people that the wave of fires devastating our forests is a direct result of a warming atmosphere, but not supported by those who own and profit from the sales of fossil fuels. Mr. Trump obviously believes in global warming since an application to build a retaining wall around Trump’s Irish Golf Course was filed, but it seems that he doesn’t care about the rest.

The subject of global warming which is, unfortunately, a political hot potato, was mysteriously left unmentioned on the official news. Instead, the president was trying to promote the idea that we Canadians are already using minimal fire suppression prevention by clearing dead wood from forests adjacent to cities and towns. He fabricated a discussion with Finland's president about the Finns being a forest nation and raking the forest’s floor.

The Finnish people responded by making a number of YouTube videos showing themselves vacuuming the forests, sweeping tree trunks and raking dead trees. The whole world is laughing and crying at the same time since most people do care about the future of organized human civilization on planet Earth.

Anyone watching the interview will notice that the greatest President ever (his estimation) forgot the name of the devastated town he was standing in. He couldn’t remember the name “Paradise,” so he replaced it with what he thinks Paradise is, “Pleasure.” After saying it twice on National TV, an aid corrected him, but too late.

Here is a link to my blog: thesimpleravenspost.blogspot.ca.

Everyone knows what Mr. Trump does for pleasure.

Feel free to check other articles and comment.

Gold plated surroundings, porn stars, private jets, grabbing women or surprising young Miss World candidates in their dressing rooms, it’s all been on the news over the years. My article is way too short to even just list what “the leader of The Free World” considers pleasure to be. The only thing we didn’t know is that he thinks that Pleasure and Paradise are synonymous and now we do, too.

Just about everyone I know believes that if you lead a good life, someday you will die and go to heaven or paradise. Mr. Trump thinks that paradise is pleasure, but the Bible is very clear about it. Those who receive or grab their rewards in this life should not ex- Source: The Independent pect to be in the Kingdom of the Father since

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Thank You The Ladies of the Crowsnest Pass Royal Purple Lodge Society #159 wish to thank all vendors and all the people who attended and supported us at our 20th Annual “Christmas in the Mountains” event held on November 9 and 10.

Thank you to the Bellecrest Seniors’ Organization for providing the concession for both days.

Also thank you to the musicians for their entertainment.

Last, but not least, thank you to the Brother Elks for setting up tables and to all the volunteers who helped us in many ways during this year’s Christmas in the Mountains.

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4 – CrowSneST PASS HerALD – Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Two new co-conductors lead Crowsnest Pass Symphony ANNA KroupiNA Pass Herald Reporter

If you venture into the west side of Isabelle Sellon School on any Wednesday evening, you’d hear the melodies of Christmas tunes drifting from the backstage room of the gym.

On the evening of Wednesday, November 21, one of those melodies was “Christmas Eve is Here” by composer Robert Bauernschmidt.

This was the final piece of music the Crowsnest Pass Symphony Orchestra practiced for their annual Christmas concert, which will mark the very first performance conducted by two new co-conductors, Julie Amundsen and Shelly Groves.

Both musicians have an educational background in music and have extensive professional experience playing in orchestras across Canada, but this will be their first time conducting. After

former conductor Debbie Goldstein stepped down earlier this year, both women felt a sense of obligation to step up and contribute to the orchestra’s ongoing legacy.

“My number one priority is that it continues and number two is to help teach players how to play more musically and how to practice effectively so that we can enjoy our sound more and share that with the audience at the concerts,” says Groves.

“Our main goal is mostly just to keep the orchestra in existence,” adds Amundsen. “I think the main thing that we have to offer is our number of years that we’ve been playing chamber music and playing with other people. If we can show people how fun it could be, then we could keep people coming. The more improvement that the group makes, the more fun they have."

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Amundsen, a cellist, and Groves, a violinist, take turns conducting and playing. They swap off, depending on what the musical piece requires and how cello- or violinfocused it is.

Both musicians are glad to have each other’s support and expertise in taking on the huge responsibility of leading an orchestra of some 30 musicians, and as anxious as they may be, it has been a rewarding experience.

“As much as I enjoy leading a section and playing and helping my students, it’s really fun to conduct because then the orchestra is your instrument and it’s a really neat challenge. I'm so out of my comfort zone because you’re working with so many individuals and we’re all trying to turn into one super organism.

It's fascinating, the dynamic between everybody,” says Groves.

Both Amundsen and Groves have been playing instruments since childhood and the Crowsnest Pass Symphony Orchestra has been a long staple in their musical experience.

Music runs deep in the families of both Amundsen and Groves.

Amundsen’s grandparents Ray and Catherine, both from Crowsnest Pass, played in the local orchestra, as did her uncle Peter and her father, Blair, who has played since he was 12 years old. Co-conducting the orchestra has taken on a sentimental tinge for Amundsen.

“Both my grandparents, especially my grandmother, put a huge amount of energy in making music happen in the

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The Crowsnest Pass Symphony Orchestra rehearses for their Christmas Concert on the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 21 at Isabelle Sellon School. Julie Amundsen and Shelly Groves are the orchestra’s new co-conductors, taking turns directing musical pieces. Pictured is Amundsen conducting (left) while Groves plays violin for the piece.

Pass, so I want that to continue. I don’t want that to just disappear,” she says.

Having grown up in the Pass, Groves is very well acquainted with the Crowsnest Pass Symphony Orchestra, having been involved since her early teen years. Her husband is a musicians and her three kids and her mother-in-law Ruth Groves currently play in the orchestra. Her grandmother also played guitar and sang and her greatgrandfather was a fiddle player.

In addition to co-conducting the adult group, Groves has taken the helm of the Junior Orchestra.

“That’s one of the great things that Debbie started when she was conducting, she started a separate group for kids that were just starting out.

I didn’t want that to fall by the wayside,” says Groves. “It’s a feeder program that we need to

keep the new people coming in, especially because band instruments aren’t really taught in schools anymore.”

The Crowsnest Pass Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert will take place at 7 p.m. on December 5 at Horace Allen School. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10/ticket, $20/family.

Amundsen and Groves have placed an emphasis on playing a variety of Christmas songs, both those that are wellknown enough to sing along to, and those that you perhaps haven’t ever heard.

“It’s a mix of the familiar and the not-so-familiar so that people aren’t hearing what they’ve always heard,” says Julie.

“You can expect some really neat Christmas tunes that we don’t get to hear in Canada,” adds Groves, “or that we don’t get to hear much in mod-

ern days. At the end, we’ll have all the traditional carols as a sing-along.”

The Crowsnest Pass Symphony Orchestra will play in conjunction with the Junior Orchestra and the Isabelle Sellon School choir under the direction of Annemarie Neudorf.

An “Around the World at Christmas” theme will take audiences from Germany’s O Tannenbaum to What Child is This, an English carol, Italy’s O Sanctissima and other carols from countries around the world.

The orchestra is always open to new membership. They rehearse Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. at Isabelle Sellon School. To join, visit the “Crowsnest Pass Symphony Orchestra” Facebook page.

“If somebody has an instrument that’s collecting dust,” says Groves, “dust it off and we will find a way to fit it in."

Wednesday, November 28, 2018 - Crowsnest PAss HerALD - 5

A Christmas Cottage just for kids at Copy Magic ANNA KroupiNA Pass Herald Reporter

Only a parent can understand that nervewracking anxiety of bringing their child into a shop filled with fragile and delicate objects.

Many parents felt that way when coming to Copy Magic’s Christmas Cottage.

“Kids would be here with their parents and the parents would say, 'Don’t touch, don’t touch!’” says Copy Magic’s owner

Linda Petrone.

That’s what inspired her to revamp a storage room into the Kid's Only Christmas Cabin, a little room serving as an extension of the Christmas Cottage geared towards kids.

“Christmas is for kids! The kids want to touch and feel and in [the Kid’s Only Christmas Cabin], they can do that.

That's why I created that little room,” says Petrone.

“So they come in here

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and I say, 'You can touch and feel whatever you want. This is your area.’”

All items in the Kid’s Cabin are under $20, things like puzzles, games, cars, frames, ornaments, stuffed animals, Christmas grab boxes, bottle openers and other items that kids can pick up for gifts.

“It's funny because it says ‘Kid’s Only Cabin’ and what happens is when the mothers go in there, the kids get mad.

They're very possessive of it,” laughs Petrone.

The Christmas Cottage, open year-round, is on its fourth year in operation.

“I love Christmas. In July one year, I got all my Christmas stock and I was unpacking it and people were watching me from the front of the store and asked, ‘Can I buy that now’? It just evolved from there,” says Petrone.

“I saw the need for it to be open all year long because people come in from all over the country and they want to buy unique ornaments.”

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The “Kid’s Only Christmas Cabin” is a place where kids can touch and feel all the Christmas paraphernalia without parents agonizing over an item dropping and shattering.

The Kid’s Cabin features merchandise that is under $20, non-breakable and ideal for kids to gift.

6 – crowsnEst PAss HErALD – wednesday, november 28, 2018

Editorial and Opinions STOP in AnD SEE! Christmas is my very favourite time of year.

My mom always made this holiday the very best.

It usually started with Christmas Eve at my great grandparents Kubik’s house in Blairmore. As a little girl, I remember sitting in their house looking through the big window waiting for Santa to arrive, and arrive he did.

As we got older, we used to go to my auntie Donna’s house. The adults would sit around the table having a few (or a lot of) drinks and we younger ones would hang out with our cousins.

Christmas morning really was special, as Santa came to our house, giving me a gift until I was 18 years old. My mom would decorate the house as if Santa threw up in it. My dad would bitch the whole time, muttering under his breath something about holy #$@&%*! Christmas. Deep down, I think he enjoyed it. Well, kind of...

The outside of the house was as great as the inside. Again, my dad decorated until I was 18 and in university, the only different being that now he could yell the expetives out loud, seeing as I was older.

My point is that I have tried my hardest to keep the best of these traditions alive in my house. My family is remarkably smaller than when my parents were alive, but I decorate the snot out of my house and the Pass Herald. I make sure the outside is done and Santa arrives every Christmas morning.

This year, Keiran is home from overseas so it’s going to be a special one compared to last year when he was traveling the world.

Back to the Pass Herald. Two years ago when I was standing on a ladder decorating the office, Buddy came in with a huge smile and a Tim Hortons tea for me and was so happy that I was making our place festive. He would say, “Lisa, you are just like your mother” and I have to say, it was the best compliment of the year.

This year as I decorated, my heart was heavy.

I was waiting for my best friend to walk into our office and tell me how proud he was of me, but it was silent this year. Still, I decorate with a tear in my eye.

I invite you to stop in to the Pass Herald. I must say, I think it’s one of the best-decorated places in town and the best part is that every decoration in this place was bought locally. I shopped everywhere in town from Copy Magic, Coleman Remedy’s, Pharmasave, Summit Home Centre and Allied and I bought from local artisans. I helped keep our local economy alive and kicking.

I’m heading to Crocket’s next to buy some cool pajamas for my niece and nephews.

The thing is, we can buy locally. We have the means to support our own community. If we don’t believe in ourselves and promote ourselves, then who will?

I challenge you all to try local first. If you can say you made the effort and it didn’t work, then you did your part to make our community better and stronger.

So please stop in and say hi at the Pass Herald. I have candy and newspapers and always a good conversation.

Merry December to you all and I hope you enjoy the Christmas spirit as much as I do.

My life is a lot lonelier now than it was just a few years ago, but with my memories and traditions, I’ll make the best I can for my kids.

And to those volunteers and organizers who decorated Gazebo Park in Blairmore, I have never been so proud to be a citizen of the Pass.

Together, we can truly move mountains.

At least that’s the way I see it.

~ Letters to the Editor~ At last, a Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, I have been writing in the Pass Herald for about a year now, mainly attempting to support this small paper by providing content. Little, local grassroots publications are so important in order to keep our democracy functioning. I write weekly, and I receive comments at least three times as often. Just about all the comments are positive, and some are very complimentary.

Around three-quarters of the people here seem to support social justice, the fight against global warming, equal rights for women, and open, supportive rational, spiritual discussion. Living in the “whitest“ part of Canada, according to Stats Canada, most people here assume that they should hide their feelings. I had a person tell me that if I fight for the “little people” against those who forcibly make themselves more visible, I am risking being shunned. The opposition also hides. Those now in opposition provincially and federally do not like to debate. They tell me what they believe and go away expecting me to be “politically correct” and not discuss politics and religion.

Finally, after writing for a year, Bellevue resident Stephen Taylor, in a well-written Letter to the Editor, challenged my opinions publicly. Forgive

me, Mr. Taylor, if my answer is longer than your letter. You brought up so many good points in so few words.

Yes, I can hardly write a column without mentioning my rants about what the United States has become. It is a great country which was the model that the whole world wanted to follow, including little me. First I must answer your question, “What history have you studied, Mr. Perl?” I have (somewhere in the files) a B.A. in History, which was earned, not purchased. I regret that I am not a journalist or a reporter, nor do I pretend to be one. I offer my opinions freely to those who care to read them, which are many from what I can see.

Frankly, I am surprised at how many people read this little newspaper, and I thank our current government for allocating money to preserve publications such as these. All I say now is: let's see the money.

Since my childhood, I admired some great people from the U.S., starting with Abraham Lincoln, who led the abolition of slavery in the U.S. The abolition of slavery may not have been completed, and slavery may have morphed into another form, but the country does at least recognize that, in its earlier form, slavery was wrong. The suffering of one child at

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the hands of his parents blossomed into this recognition.

Abraham Lincoln's aversion to slavery had its roots in his own inhumane treatment by his brutal father. When he was a child and young man, the law said that he was owned by his father and had to do whatever his father required. His father, though, was a jerk and was far more primitive and cruel than his son. So poor Abraham spent his life with a visceral hatred for slavery but a desire to keep the country together. As a young politician, he was a compromiser even though he hated slavery. But when he was in a position to issue the Emancipation Proclamation (over the objections of many advisors), he proclaimed the slaves free. He numbered many blacks among his friends. His barber was black and was a friend.

The abolitionist black, Fredrick Douglass, was also his friend and a visitor to the White House.

When Lincoln was killed, nobody cried harder than the blacks.

My admiration continues to Franklin D. Roosevelt who invented the New Deal which saved the country from the Great Depression and made America great, to begin with. The Reagans, Clintons and Trumps of America, I - and more than a hundred million

Americans - am not happy with. The U.S. that sends thousands of soldiers to stop poor people from making refugee claims or stealing their children is not the same country I loved. A majority of Americans agree, but are not given a voice.

Majority of Americans also want Single Payer Health Care but are falsely told that it’s not possible.

I am not anti-American, but I am pro-organized human civilization upon Earth, pro-people sharing in the fruits of their labor, pro-justice for those not fortunate enough to be born in a strong, prosperous location, and very much in favour of humans who can give birth (women) having equal rights. You mentioned the heavy price paid for the freedom of feminism in Canada, so let's see the proportional numbers of casualties.

Canada is small, polite, but not afraid. Those who think that being a feminist is being weak are welcome to go into the boxing ring against our “feminist” Prime Minister and prove their point the old way if they wish.

In conclusion, Mr. Taylor, I agree that I am not a good reporter, but we can take votes about my ability as a columnist.

We can have a discussion over tea, and I am buying.

Avner Perl

BOUQUETS - To Harold Kind for finding and returing my wallet from High Street Bellevue.

BOUQUETS - I like to compliment Copy Magic on the very interesting new professional Christmas display. It brings our community into the holiday spirit.

The Pass Herald also did a wonderful decorating job.

Letters PoLicy The Pass Herald welcomes Letters to the Editor that examine issues, but reserves the right to edit for length, libel and syntax. Writers must sign letters and include first and last names, address and telephone number. Address and telephone numbers will not be published. Only in exceptional cases will the Pass Herald withhold the name of the writer and in those cases the writer must disclose his/her name, address and telephone number to the Editor. Electronic email will be considered an electronic signature.

Letters to the Editor do not reflect the opinion of the Pass Herald. Letters cannot exceed 1,000 words. We have limited space, but we do enjoy printing every article. So please, to allow everyone to express their opinion, keep the letters short and to the point. We do have the right to refuse any letter that in our judgement may contain libel or libelous opinions. Should a litigation result from your letter, you as the writer are responsible but so is this newspaper as the publisher.

The Pass Herald is a family owned community newspaper and therefore reserves the right to refuse any advertisement that in our opinion does not follow our mandate. We cannot accept advertisements or letters criticizing or disparaging other advertisers, companies or individuals or any advertisements directed to a religion or race.

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Novice Thunder Novice played their first home game this past Saturday, Nov. 24 against the Fernie Lightning. Final score was 12-1 for Fernie. Thunder’s goal was scored by Drake Davis with many saves by Nicolas Gillespie in net. Next game is on December 9 where Sparwood hosts Crowsnest Pass. Game starts at 10:15 am.

End unit, semi-detached luxury bungalow. Superior quality materials and detailed craftmanship throughout. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Vaulted ceilings with spacious and open living areas. Two gas fireplaces. Nice southfacing deck off the kitchen. Large, attached double car garage and plenty of parking. $385,000 CALL JOHN MLS

Atoms CNP Thunder Atoms played Fort Macleod Mavericks On Saturday Nov. 24. Axel Safranka faced 52 shoots, leading to a nail biting 7-5 victory! JJ MacGregor got his first hat trick of the season, Branden Anctil scored 2, Braiden Hubley scored 1 and Jaden Farraj scored 1.

The team carried that success into Sunday’s game against Raymond and came out with another 9-2 victory, with Tristan Kriger leading his team with 4 goals, JJ MacGregor scoring another 3, Branden Anctil scoring 1 and Jaden Farraj scoring 1.

Our next home game is Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. against Foothills. See you in the stands!

Newer, one floor, two bedrooms plus den half-duplex on its own lot in Lundbreck. Main floor laundry, hot water on demand and high efficiency furnace. Perfect for retirement or an affordable second home. Close to Castle Mountain Resort and the new Provincial Park with many different opportunities for active living. Full concrete foundation with lots of storage. Attached heated garage. Plenty of parking for everything. $223,500 CALL JOHN MLS

Thank You The Ladies of the Crowsnest Pass Royal Purple Lodge Society #159 wish to thank our sister lodges from Bassano, Medicine Hat, Lethbridge and Bentley, and presidents and members of the Canadian National and the Alberta Provincial Lodge Societies for coming to help us celebrate our 65th Anniversary of Purpledom in the Crowsnest Pass. Thanks also for helping us recruit new members. Anyone who received papers to fill out from our visiting sisters, please bring them to me, Frances at the Crowsnest Pass Vacuum and Sewing Center in Blairmore.

Thanks to everyone who came out to help us celebrate this memorable occasion.

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The holiday season begins in late November and runs through New Year’s Day. It is marked by various gatherings of friends and family, decadent foods, cocktails, traveling, and gift exchanges.

The National Retail Federation says consumers will spend an average of $967 during the holiday season. However, the joy of the holidays also is about all of the memorable experiences that tend to make the season so beloved.

With that in mind, here are 30 ways to make the holiday season that much more merry.

1. Visit with an elderly or housebound neighbor and share conversation.

2. Donate gently used toys to a children’s hospital.

3. Research the history of the holiday and share it with people you care about.

4. Make handmade Christmas tree ornaments.

5. Donate money to a charity or other good

cause.

6. Encourage “pay it forward” movements in your community. Start by doing something simple like buying a coffee for a complete stranger.

7. Feed birds facing the cold, winter weather.

8. Take a ride or walk around the neighborhood to look at decorated houses.

9. Make a fire in a fire pit in the yard and toast marshmallows while sipping hot chocolate.

10. Binge watch holiday movies.

11. Attend the concert of a children’s choir.

12. Help a friend decorate his or her home.

13. Host a tree-trimming party.

14. Schedule a day for baking cookies.

15. Sing Christmas carols at a nursing home.

16. Put together care packages of items and send them to troops overseas.

17. Share the holidays with a military family whose spouse is in service and can’t make it home.

18. Offer to shop for someone who is home-

bound due to age, a chronic illness or injury.

19. Visit a large city to look at Christmas window displays.

20. Buy and hang real mistletoe … and use it.

21. Make a new friend and invite him or her to a holiday party for the first time.

22. Babysit a newborn so his or her parents can get errands done or just catch up on rest.

23. Volunteer at a soup kitchen.

24. Share the religious traditions of your holiday with someone of a different faith.

25. If weather permits, go sledding, build a snowman or have a snowball fight.

26. Share favorite memories at family holiday dinners.

27. Remember a deceased loved one with a special tribute.

28. Construct a gingerbread house.

29. Teach someone how to make a cherished family recipe.

30. Surprise a distant relative with an impromptu visit.

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Welcome to our School

Mr. Garner teaches junior and senior high fabrication (welding) classes in the school shop, as well as math 10-3. He has a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Education in mathematics from the University of Lethbridge. He is a selftaught welder, with countless days welding pipe on the family ranch. Mr. Garner has revamped the fabrication program in the last year with efforts to give students the skills needed to enter the trade a “step ahead” after graduation. He values creativity and hopes to inspire students to create an environment they are passionate about. He and his wife reside on an acreage beside the Oldman Dam with two dogs and multiple horses. Outside of teaching, Mr. Garner enjoys training horses, dogs, and exploring new terrain in the mountains. A good pair of boots and an extra large coffee keep him on his feet for most of the day.

CCHS would also like to congratulate Cole Kalanza on his provincial win in bowling as well as Nolan Markowski for his international win in Tae Kwon Do

Colton Garner Fabrication Teacher - CCHS

Remembering loved ones with Tree of Hope ANNA KroupiNA Pass Herald Reporter

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1017, 2018 7:00 PM Tuesday, December 18, 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. 1017, 2018, being a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 868-2013, being the municipal land use bylaw.

The purpose of Bylaw No. 1017, 2018, is to re-designate Lots 15, 16, and 17, Block 18, Plan 7242AI (2706 – 227 Street, Bellevue) containing ±0.07 ha (0.17 acres), from Drive-in Commerical (C-2) to Cannabis Retail Commerical (C-4).

2706 – 227 Street, Bellevue Lots 15, 16 and 17, Block 18, Plan 7242AI

THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing, pursuant to section 692(2) of the Municipal Government Act, to consider the proposed Bylaw No. 1017, 2017 will be held in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers at 7:00 PM on December 18, 2018.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that anyone wishing to make a presentation regarding the proposed bylaw should contact the Development Officer. 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 November 21, 2018.

Lisa Kinnear, Development Officer Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Box 600, Crowsnest Pass, Alberta T0K 0E0 Phone: 403-563-2218 E-mail: lisa.kinnear@crowsnestpass.com

The Christmas holidays are a time to spend time with family and loved ones, but they also often resurrect the memories of those no longer with us.

Serving as a token of memory for loved ones who have passed, the Crowsnest Pass Hospital Auxiliary is selling ornaments for their annual Tree of Hope, which has been an ongoing project for over 30 years.

“It’s to remember their loved ones and then to help with things at the hospital. We like to be able to give back to the hospital,” says Margaret

Woodward, chairperson of the Crowsnest Pass Hospital Auxiliary.

Set up in the atrium of the Crowsnest Pass Health Centre, the Tree of Hope is decorated with ornaments inscribed with loved ones’ names. The tree goes up on December 2 and after January 7, when the tree is taken down, people can bring their ornament home as a keepsake or leave it at the tech shop to donate towards and put up the next year.

Ornaments can be purchased for a $5 minimum and all proceeds go back to the hospital or the extended care unit to purchase items that aren’t

covered by grants and that can’t fit into the hospital budget. Over the years, the auxiliary has purchased chairs, televisions, kitchen appliances, clocks.

The Crowsnest Pass Hospital Auxiliary has been in existence for 68 years, since April 1950. In addition to the Tree of Hope, they host three bake sales throughout the year and operate the tuck shop in the hospital’s atrium.

Donation slips for Tree of Hope ornaments can brought into the tuck shop at the hospital, or mailed in. Details and donation slip can be found below.

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Crowsnest Pass Agriculture Society

AnnuAl GenerAl MeetinG & AppreciAtion Dinner

Wednesday, December 19th 6:00 p.m.

Rudy’s Restaurant - Bellevue

REMINDER All accounts with taxes owing on January 1, 2019 will have a further 12% penalty applied. Payments can be made in person until December 21, 2018 at the MD Administration building. During the holiday closure (December 24 to January 1 inclusive), payments can be made online or dropped off at the MD Administration building in the drop box.

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12 – CROWSNEST PaSS HERald – Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Highway 3X: Proposed route from Sentinel to Pincher Station ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd. will present twinned Highway 3 route in its entirety ANNA KroupiNA Pass Herald Reporter

Cherry on Top Crowsnest Pass has a new cafe in town, Cherry on Top, located along Main Street in Blairmore. Cherry on Top opened on Monday, Nov. 26 and serves pastries, hot and cold drinks, crepes, salads, sandwiches and other breakfast and lunch items. Pictured above is owner Marie Nel. Check them out at 13149, 20 Ave, Blairmore, or on Facebook, “The Cherry On Top Bakery and Koffie Shop.”

Anna Kroupina photo

A public information session on Nov. 29 will present the entire proposed twinned Highway 3 route from Sentinel to Pincher Station.

Display boards detailing the plans will be set up around the MDM and members of the ISL project team and Alberta Transportaion will be available to discuss the plans.

ISL has developed a recommended plan refining all the options that have been shown at prior events. Alana Somers, project manager with ISL, says they have incorporated input from the public, the technical standards committee and the project review committee since their last open house in June 2018.

“There are over 15 different specific considerations that we discussed in detail about all the options.

We feel that this is the balanced plan,” says Somers.

At this public event, all materials in the room will be at the same level of technical work and decision making.

The previous open house in June 2018 presented the single proposed route for Stage 1A from Sentinel to Blairmore and route options for Stages 1B and 2, from Blairmore to Pincher Station, for which they were seeking feedback.

According to Somers, ISL is continuing to assemble a full technical report document using the recommended plan, including a cost estimate.

“There are some technical things that we still need to complete. Some of those include formal response from Alberta Culture and Tourism on the environmental side. We've had many conversations and meetings with them, but there is a formal step that needs to be completed,” says Somers. “We are also still in progress of doing First Nations consultation, which will be done by that spring timeframe. The next step is to finalize a cost estimate."

A draft functional plan is expected to be ready in early 2019 with a final plan to follow in spring 2019.

All material from the information session will be available on the project website at www.transportation.alberta.ca/6087. htm.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Try to avoid overindulgence, Aries. Too much of a good thing can start to turn sour. Learning moderation in all things is a valuable lesson to remember.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, honesty with the people you care about is important, but work to avoid being too blunt when getting your point across. Try tempering the information shared.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, your home can seem like a major travel hub at times, with people coming and going at all hours. Find your quiet zone and retreat there when you need to recharge.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you probably have a lot of running around to do this week and wonder how you are going to meet all of your obligations. Delegation can help with that.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Do not be surprised if many visitors pop in to say hello, Leo. Impromptu social events can be enjoyable and even perk you up when you could use a smile.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Spend time exercising at the gym or go on a hike this week to relieve some feelings of anxiety, Virgo. This will help calm you down and refocus.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, an exciting communication could come your way in the next few days, sparking all sorts of changes in your life. Just weigh through all the options first.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may want to participate in group activities or make a few new friends but do not know where to start. It’s all in the way you present yourself.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 A powerful burst of energy has the potential to turn you into a workaholic this week, Sagittarius. You must keep yourself in check so you do not burn out quickly.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, frustration can rear its ugly head when you don’t need it to visit.

You’ll overcome this obstacle if you focus on positivity and the light at the end of the tunnel.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 A busy week is ahead and you will need to put your head down and get to work, Aquarius. Rest, exercise and time spent with the ones you love can make it all worthwhile.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, there’s a lot of work to do at home, but right now you may not be in the right frame of mind to start. Wait to start until you’re ready.

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Darrel Hurtak

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EDWARD OCZKOWSKI

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our brother Darrel Dean Hurtak. He was a much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Darrel was born on January 8, 1952 to John and Shirley Hurtak and was raised in the Crowsnest Pass. He loved the Pass and spent many hours hunting, fishing and working there. Darrel’s favourite jobs in the Pass were at the Dairy working with Rudy bottling milk for the morning milk run, making some of the best mozzarella sold in Alberta and doing the milk run if needed. Throughout his later years he could be seen on Friday and Saturday working the bar for Bob at the Bellevue Inn. He also worked at the COSECA gas plant. Darrel left the Pass in 1970 to attend the University of Lethbridge. He received a degree in Education and went on to teach in the areas of Rainbow Lake, Keg River and Castor. Darrel loved to travel and as he had worked on his steam and power engineer tickets, he was able to obtain a job in Dubai and his world travels began. He worked in Dubai for 25 years. Darrel then moved on to supervise the construction of more LNG plants in Africa, Venezuela, United States and Thailand. In 2015 he retired as Senior TOSTR Engineer in Thailand. Darrel loved to socialize and entertain which led him to purchase the Halkirk Hotel in Halkirk, Alberta. Darrel was a proud hotel owner and that great pride meant that he upgraded and restored the hotel into a landmark. When Darrel was not overseas, he lived in the Castor-Halkirk area always improving the Halkirk Hotel. Darrel had to have a state of the art kitchen as food and cooking was a great love, two of his favourites were making pasta and smoking meats. He was an avid gardener and loved flowers which were abundant around the hotel. Darrel had a passion for goose hunting and took friends and family on many “LEGENDARY” goose hunts, some in the “BIRD VAN”. Darrel was a generous person and gave so much to many people. He was always there to help any way he could. He was a Ducks Unlimited supporter, a Royal Order of Moose for 44 years and a member of the Bellevue Legion for many years. Darrel’s loss is mourned by sisters: Hazel Hurtak of Vancouver, B.C., Carol (Ken) Hungar of Bellevue, Alberta and Shirley (Dale) Linderman of Hillcrest, Alberta; niece and nephews Dana Hungar, Derek Hungar, and Austin Linderman; many friends and relatives and a very dedicated Halkirk Hotel Staff. He also leaves behind his friends Leona Robertson and Lorraine Dowson. Donations will be gratefully accepted to Canadian Cancer Society, Ducks Unlimited or to a charity of your choice.Sympathies may be forwarded to the family by signing the guestbook at www.parkviewfuneralchapels.com Parkview Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, 403-882-3141, entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements.

~ 1928 - 2018 ~

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edward David Oczkowski, recently of Pincher Creek, AB, who, on November 23, 2018 at the Vista Village care facility, was called to be with our Lord at the glorious age of 89 years.

Ed was born in Beaver Mines, AB on December 24, 1928 to proud parents, John and Veronica Oczkowski. He was raised to have an incredible work ethic, a strong sense of duty and commitment to family. Ed was a man of perseverance - when losing his hand in a sawmill accident, he could not be considered disabled, but more creative and diligent. In his free time, Ed enjoyed travelling, spending time outdoors, woodcutting, walking his dogs, pinecone picking and time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ed was very talented with wood craft; he specialized in grandfather clocks. Ed cherished his family, especially his loving wife Gloria. He was a loyal, strong, kind-hearted man who will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who were fortunate enough to have known him.

Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life include his beloved wife, Gloria Oczkowski (née Fraser); his children, David (Cheryl) Oczkowski and Wendy (Kevin) Catonio; his grandchildren, Aaron Kozler, Daniel Kozler, Alexandra Oczkowski, David Jr. Oczkowski, Ian Catonio and Logan Catonio; his great grandchildren, Emma, Madi, Ayla, and Makenna; his brother, John Jr. Oczkowski of Pincher Creek; his sister-in-law, Marguerite Fraser of Coleman; his brother-in-law, Jim (Donna) Fraser of Picture Butte; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents, John and Veronica Oczkowski; his brothers, Joe Oczkowski and Walter Oczkowski; his sister, Elsie Wakelam; his sister-inlaws Agnes Oczkowski and Andrea (Penny) Oczkowski; and his brother-in-laws Barry Fraser and Howard Nesbitt.

The Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church (13126 – 21 Ave., Blairmore, AB) with Rev. Nicky Keyworth officiating. Memorial donations may be directed to S.T.A.R.S. (P.O. Box 570, Calgary, AB T2E 8M7), or to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements

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MARGARETE FUNFER ~ 1924 - 2018 ~

It is with great heartache that we announce the passing of Margarete Funfer of Blairmore, Alberta who was called into the arms our Lord on November 19, 2018 while receiving compassionate comfort and care at the Crowsnest Pass Hospital. She graced this world with 94 years of life.

Margarete was born on March 1, 1924 in Nurnberg, Germany to parents, George and Rosina Meixner. In her younger years, Margarete loved gardening, painting, knitting, baking and her computer, but her greatest love was for her family. She was blessed with seven devoted children whom she cherished and her joy and her legacy was complete with the coming of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Margarete always made time for her family and friends even into the late hours of the morning. Laughter rang throughout the house from her unique sense of humour. She will always be remembered for her incredible resolve, feisty character, hard work ethic, dedication to her family and the unconditional love she gave to all. Although gone from our eyes, she will remain forever in our hearts.

She is survived by her children, Peter (Sandra) Schack, Erwin Schack and Monika (Ron) Buxton; her grandchildren, Mayrienne (Mike), Michelle (Steve), Lisa, Chris, Mike (Dodie), Jason, Jordan, Jarred and Joshua; her great grandchildren, Dylan (Readeane), Maggie, Roy, Sadie and Zeon; her children by marriage to John Funfer: Kathy, Jack and Marilyn and all of John’s siblings, and special niece, Judy, and her brothers. She also leaves her niece Hannelore of Germany along with her extended family; and her special Blairmore friends including Dr. Botha, Teresa, Pat Marnie (Remi), Salim and Tony.

She was predeceased by her husband, John Funfer (2005); her first husband, Erwin Schack (1980); her sister, Rosa Mitchell; her step-daughter, Helen; and her good friend, Shanaz.

A Family Graveside Ceremony will be held in the spring of 2019.

Donations in memory of the late Margarete Funfer may be directed to the York Creek Lodge Residents’ Association (P. O. Box 1050, Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0).

Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

It is of great comfort to know that in spite of her advanced age and failing health, Margarete had a lot of friends and cut a wide path. We offer special thanks to Dr. Botha and the local hospital, homecare (Erin, Mary Lou and their whole crew), the York Creek Lodge, and the town of Blairmore.

Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements

16 – CrowSneSt PASS HerALD – Wednesday, November 28, 2018

2018 Charity Check Stop It was the kind of check stop you wanted to be a part of. Flashing lights, Sparky the Fire Dog and Bertie Beaver, the forest fire prevention character, signalled the annual Charity Check Stop on Nov. 27 along 20 Ave. in Blairmore. Emergency service personnel were on-location, collecting donations from passing vehicles. All proceeds will be going to the Crowsnest Pass Food Bank, an important institution in this community that helps out hundreds of families.

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