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A cool, cloudy day welcomed Crowsnest Pass students back on the first day of school, perhaps an appropriate reflection of how some were feeling at the thought of classes, homework, early mornings and an impending fall. But it was all hugs and hellos at Horace Allen School on Sep. 4 as the busses dropped off students on their first day back to school (or first day ever!) after summer holidays. “Why do we have to bring so many school supplies?” the little girl in pink (pictured) asked aloud as she got off the bus, struggling to carry her hefty green bag. Ironically, no one had an answer for her.
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2 – CRowSneSt PASS HeRALD – Wednesday, September 5, 2018
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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. DP20108-069: Lot 5, Plan 8211290; 1809 Evergreen Drive, Hillcrest Mines Discretionary Use: Detached Garage with Side-yard Setback Variance 2. DP2018-071: Lot 3, Block 8, Plan 6099AQ; 22810 – 9 Avenue, Hillcrest Mines Discretionary Use: Residential Addition with Rear-Yard Setback Variance Any persons claiming to be adversely affected by the above development may file an appeal in writing by September 19, 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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Riversdale Resources Limited (Riversdale) is pleased to announce it has completed a share placement to Hancock Corporation Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd, (Hancock) pursuant to which Hancock will become a 19.99% shareholder in Riversdale. Hancock is an independent and privately owned Australian company headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. Hancock is one of the most significant developers of large bulk commodity projects in the Pilbara iron ore region of Western Australia. Hancock is the 70% owner and operator of the Roy Hill iron ore mine that currently produces 55 million tonnes per annum of product for export primarily to Asian export markets. Further, Hancock have a 50% interest in the Hope Downs iron ore mine, also in the Pil-
bara region of Western Australia. Riversdale welcomes the nomination of Mr Tadeusz Watroba as the Hancock representative on the Company’s Board. Mr Watroba has more than 40 years total ex-
both underground and open cut operations. Riversdale intends to utilize proceeds from the share issue to meet its obligations in respect of its existing debt facilities in addition to further pro-
Riversdale intends to utilise proceeds from the share issue to meet its obligations in respect of its existing debt facilities in addition to further progressing the permitting and pre-development activities at its flagship Grassy Mountain Project.
perience in the mining industry, including more than 20 years managing the mining interests of the Hancock group. In that capacity he has been personally involved in the Roy Hill project’s evaluation studies, permitting, construction and operations. Mr Watroba has also worked across a range of other commodities, including manganese, gold, brown and black coal, oil shale, copper, zinc and lead, and in
gressing the permitting and predevelopment activities at its flagship Grassy Mountain Coal Project. These works include project permitting including costs associated with the recently announced Joint Review Panel process, project detailed engineering, port reservation fees, early procurement and the further development of our team in the Crowsnest Pass. In addition, the Com-
pany is continuing to progress the re-development of the Crowsnest Pass Golf Course and Clubhouse to facilitate access to land required for the automated train loadout. The Riversdale Board is delighted to welcome Hancock as a major shareholder of Riversdale. The Board believes the addition of Hancock to our share register further supports the view of Grassy Mountain being an outstanding hard coking coal development opportunity and anticipates a number of benefits from their involvement given their considerable expertise in large scale project and infrastructure development and well established relationships with Asia’s major steelmakers. For more information, contact Claire Rogers, Manager, Public Relations at claire.rogers@rivresources.com.
Cozy Corner donates The Cozy Corner fabric shop in Coleman is donating $6,182.70 to seven charities in Crowsnest Pass. The funds were raised from purchases made during their closing sale at the end of August. Cozy Corner owners Randy and Pam York, pictured above, have decided to sell their building and retire. When making a purchase, customers had a choice of seven charities to donate the cost of their items toward, the Women's Resource Crisis Centre, the Crowsnest Historical Society, Allied Arts Association, SPCA, the Foodbank Society, the Hospital Foundation and the Ricky Ryp Foundation. The Crowsnest Pass SPCA received the largest contribution, $1,480. “It’s pretty terrific that we got that much sold and that we got great support,” says Pam. Anna Kroupina photo
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In the lIne of fIre Between August 27 and September 2, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 55 calls for service including the following reported incidents. Four (4) assaults, one (1) break and enter, one (1) threat/harassment, six (6) mischief (vandalism), three (3) thefts, one (1) impaired driving, four (4) disturbing the peace, two (2) other criminal code, three (3) other provincial statutes, seven (7) driving complaints, six (6) motor vehicle collisions, three (3) assistance to general public, four (4) suspicious occurrences, one (1) lost/found, four (4) assistance to other agencies, four (4) invalid 911 calls and one (1) municipal bylaw. Multiple charges On August 28, police were searching for a suspect for uttering threats to a female in Coleman. Pincher Creek and Piikani members assisted in locating the sub-
ject. A 27-year-old male driver was arrested and charged with assault, unlawfully entering a dwelling, uttering threats, mischief, impaired driving, dangerous driving, suspended driving, police evasion and possession of a controlled substance. He also had outstanding Canada-wide warrants from Lethbridge. He has been remanded into custody until his next court date. Attempted B&E On August 28, RCMP received a complaint of attempted entry into a storage shed on 19 Avenue in Coleman. The incident occurred some time overnight. Disturbance On August 29 at approximately 6 a.m., RCMP received a complaint of a disturbance at a residence in Coleman. A 28-year-old male was located and charged with assault on another male. He was re-
The Simple Raven’s Post by Avner Perl
East or West, indepedence or not I remember clearly some years ago when the competition was between Stephen Harper and Peter MacKay for the Conservative leadership. MacKay was young, too Progressive and less inspiring for the “investors” but for me, a Canadian layperson, he had the better ideas. If at that time more of us had made an effort to elect Peter, we would have been better off today. History made a “play”, and the best leader sacrificed his political career for “unity” as Canada lost. I wish Alberta today had a Peter MacKay of our own. Instead, an introvert from Toronto who changed from being a Liberal to being a right-wing Conservative won. Canada, under the secretive and unyielding Stephen Harper, lost some of its character and a few good opportunities. One most obvious was the Keystone pipeline which had a great effect on Alberta today. Later, the hard line over Muslim headdress supported by the then minister of National Defence, Jason Kenney, paved the way for Trudeau’s Liberals to come to power. I just watched an interview CTV had with MacKay and the sentiments from years ago rekindled. Here is a very electable Conservative who truly thinks about workable solutions to Canada’s present challenges. He is not popular with the “make a quick buck” crowd, but could set Canada up for success, if given a chance. There is enough Progressive in his character that could have won the day in today’s political environment. Captains of ships must be very responsive to the weather regardless of what they like. What the Conservatives missed is the fact that in 1999 in Seattle, USA hundreds of thousands of people demonstrated in favour of reducing the gap between the rich and the poor and becoming environmentally responsible. They didn’t win, but left the Canadian population more left-leaning than they used to be. The world changed. Acknowledging that Canada suffered a blow with the recent Federal Appeals Court decision to disallow the energy transfer west under present circumstances, Peter MacKay is reawakening the more reasonable option of a pipeline to the east coast. So many reasons to work diligently and promote the now defunct project as MacKay mentioned. Canada is sitting on oil reserves while being a net importer of oil,
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leased on documents for Pincher Creek Court. Suspicious male On August 29, RCMP received a complaint of a suspicious male yelling at people in Blairmore. The 56-year-old male from Calgary advised that he was waiting to catch the bus to Calgary. Hit-and-run On August 29, RCMP received a complaint of a hit-and-run to a parked 2018 GMC truck on 9 Avenue in Hillcrest. The vehicle was damaged between August 22 and 24. Damaged vehicle On August 29, a 2013 GMC truck parked on 130 Street in Blairmore was damaged as a result of a large rock thrown on the hood and windshield. The damage occurred overnight. Stolen lumber On August 29, RCMP received a complaint of
$2,400 worth of lumber stolen from an Alberta Forestry yard on 27 Avenue in Coleman. The theft occurred within the past few days.
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GMC broken into On September 1, a 1998 GMC truck parked on 117 Street in Blairmore was entered and documents were stolen. Suspicious email RCMP received a complaint of a suspicious email appearing to be from Revenue Canada indicating monies were available for them in e-transfer. Residents are reminded to be aware of where the email is coming from. Lost/found items Found Vtech phone in Blairmore mall parking lot. Found expedition tent in Coleman. Lost orange backpack with flower design. Found Dodge key in Blairmore. Found iPhone/camera.
buying from places that we criticize for human rights violations. We don’t have to be held hostage to some crown prince who beheads people and bombs school buses in the Middle East. We can supply all the energy needs of the East and sell highly ethical Alberta oil to the energyhungry European markets. The East is so scared of Trump either killing jobs in the auto industry or taking away our farmers’ livelihood by forcing us to give up the smaller farms protections. How would this situation change if we injected all the good jobs of building a pipeline into the economy? Trump is bullying us since he is sure that we can’t get our act together and become self-sufficient. Canada is not acting like a country. Without looking at the statistics, I seem to remember that at the beginning of the last century Canada produced 80 percent of what it needed and imported 20 percent. We later also had the most advanced jet fighter in the world. This has now reversed itself, and we are being taken advantage of while the next-door President is screaming that we are the culprits and demanding that we will buy American manufactured weapons. I believe that there is no easy solution to the problem since previous generations skimmed the rewards, leaving us to foot the bill. I see politicians pushing us to sell more of our resources cheap instead of building our capacity to be self-reliant. They think that austerity, which will hurt our average Canadians, is the answer. I say NO, we are not going to. We can listen to MacKay and get going on an Energy East pipeline while building capacity for cleaner energy, reducing energy waste, and growing our own food. We can slow down big chains from taking over all of our small businesses and building new export markets so we will not be hostage to American unpredictable election cycles. It took us more than 100 years to become fully independent from Great Britain, and now we must work on becoming free from the American economic stranglehold that we got ourselves into. All is not lost, and it is possible that the lesson we are learning the hard way will leave Canada better than it was. Probably every Canadian loves the country, Liberal, Conservative or other. I imagine that Canadians of every religion, race or origin would volunteer to protect this land if needed. What we must decide is whether we love this country mostly to make money or to preserve its uniqueness. Do we take action that is aimed at improving business or do we act towards uniting against those who weaken us as a nation? I view Peter MacKay as one who has the country first in his heart, and I wish he got back into politics. This is one person’s opinion. Here is a link to my blog: thesimpleravenspost.blogspot.ca Feel free to check other articles and comment.
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recipe corner Breakfast has long since been dubbed “the most important meal of the day.” While some might dispute that distinction, there’s no disputing that a delicious breakfast can be a great way to begin a day. Freshness can go a long way toward making breakfast something special. For example, fresh peaches make this recipe for “Peach Bruschetta with Blue Cheese” from Christopher Hirsheimer’s “The San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market Cookbook” (Chronicle Books) something to savor. The dish also works as an appetizer and can be made with nectarines.
Peach Bruschetta with Blue Cheese 4 2
slices country bread peaches Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing 1⁄4 pound blue cheese, gorgonzola or Blue Castello cheese Preheat the broiler. Arrange the bread slices on a rimmed baking sheet, slip under the broiler and toast, turning once, until golden brown on both sides. This should take only a few minutes. While the bread is toasting, halve the peaches lengthwise, pit them and then peel each half. Cut each half lengthwise into 1⁄4inch-thick slices, keeping the shape of each half intact. When the bread is ready, remove from the broiler and brush each slice on both sides with olive oil. Spread one-fourth of the cheese on each slice of warm bread, place a sliced peach half on top, and serve.
4 – crowsnest PAss HerALD – wednesday, september 5, 2018
Editorial and Opinions BaCK to SChooL Well, all my boys are back in school. Or two of them, anyway. Keiran left me to start at the University of Lethbridge. Today is his first day and I am so proud, yet so incredibly sad. The entire day we moved him, I pretty much cried non-stop. I cried most of the day, sad because he’s leaving, but mostly upset because that part of my life with him is over. He is funny, kind, brilliant and has an amazing heart. He has the best parts of both his father and I, with the temper of his Papa. The other day, a friend told me her son wants to be just like Keiran when he grows up. What a beautiful compliment. When you have no family left, you cling on to what remains, so it’s hard for me to let him go into this big world knowing his brothers aren’t far behind. When they are little, you wish for them to grow up, mostly because you are exhausted, but once they are, you just wish you could cuddle them some more. Keiran’s Grandma once stitched me this saying. I guess it applies today: “Give your kids two things - one is roots - the other is wings.” So I let him fly but to be honest, it felt like a little bit of myself wilted in the process. My Aiden is starting Grade 11 and he is seriously the kindest, sweetest human being I have ever met. He humbles me every day with his insight into life, his wit and his positivity about everything in life. His glass is always half full. He holds my hand at 16, he tells me about his days and he cooks for us all when I am too tired from work or council to handle it on my own. He’s really my best friend. He’s an old soul and wise beyond his age and he will do amazing things in and for this world. Quinn, on the other hand, is my handful. I love him to bits, but he’s a lot like my mother. He’s opinionated, spunky and speaks his mind. Doesn’t matter if you are the Pope or a pauper, he will let you know his opinion. He’s starting high school, Grade 7. As I watched him picking out his clothes for the first day, it struck me that he looks too big and tall to only be 12. He’s built like my dad, tall and slim and he has the temperament of my mom. Sometimes when I look at him, it takes my breath away how much he’s inherited from both my parents. It seems like just yesterday I had a 16, 12, 8 and 4-year-old in the house and now, I’m down to two. So they are off to another year of growth, two in my house and two as adults and each year, I want to cry that it’s getting closer to being over. I have never been that mom that wishes it over; in fact, I’m seriously considering adopting a girl from somewhere. If only I could... At least that’s the way I see it. LS
Letters to the Editor South Country Towing goes above and beyond Dear Editor; There are no words to match the gratitude and appreciation of the help from South Country Towing over the past 48 hours. CJ, from South Country Towing, is truly one of the hardest working, and kindest people you will ever cross paths with. He worked on my car until 3 a.m. in the morning in the cold to help me get back on the road again to Canmore. Below is a glimpse of my past 48 hours in Crowsnest Pass... On the way to set up
camp off of Allison Creek Rd. in Crowsnest Pass Friday night, I punctured my oil pan. I managed to get back into cell service and call a tow truck before my engine could have possibly seized up. My car got towed into Blairmore, where I had to wait until 8 a.m. today to be told that there are zero oil pans in the area for my car, and no mechanics working on the weekend. The mechanic shop suggested to patch the oil pan, which may have gotten me back to Calgary to get my car fixed faster. I
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managed to find an oil pan in the NE part of Calgary, and a mechanic that could fix my car so we decided to try to patch the oil pan and crossed our fingers to get me back to Calgary. Sadly, about 20 km down the road, my oil pan started leaking again. We had to leave my car at a weigh station on the side of the road, and drove my friend’s car to Calgary to get the new oil pan. Twoand-a-half hours of driving later, we got to Calgary, got the oil pan, and began heading back to Crowsnest Pass. Five
hours and over 100 phone calls later, we found a tow tuck driver able to change the oil pan at the weigh station. Currently sitting on the pavement as my car is hoisted at the weigh station and CJ, my life saving tow truck driver, is changing the oil pan! Truly a massive thank you to all the people who tried to help from a distance, and an indescribable thank you to Shayne, CJ Peterson and Louis at South County Towing!!! Chantel W.
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BRICKS - There needs to be an amber flashing light for wildlife in the Pass, the same as east of Sparwood. There are so many fawns and yearlings getting killed on Hwy 3. BRICKS - The bottleneck doesn’t start in the Pass, it starts at Hwy 22 when it joins up to Hwy 3. We need more passing lanes from Fort Macleod to the Pass and some on Hwy 22. BRICKS - Slow down drivers, there are a lot of animals on the roads right now. Hunting season is starting and animals are all over the place. BouquetS - To the Pass Pool staff for an amazing summer of fun at our awesome pool. It was as great as I remember from last summer. BouquetS - To the group that are putting painted rocks with amazing sayings throughout the Pass. What a wonderful treat to find on the steps of my house. Made my day.
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John Pundyk.CoM Conuma Coal Resources & Benga Mining (Riversdale Resources) winner Claire Rogers of the inaugural 2018 CAC Community Champions Award EDMONTON, AB – Earlier this year, The Coal Association of Canada was very excited to announce the launch of our brand-new Community Champions Awards. The awards were introduced not only as a way to encourage members of the CAC to support their local communities, but also to recognize members and their projects that have already been having a positive impact on the local and surrounding areas. Nominations were open from April through August, 2018 and the CAC is extremely pleased to announce this year’s winners: Conuma Coal Resources and Benga Mining (operating as Riversdale Resources). Conuma Coal Resources has been supporting the District of Tumbler Ridge, BC and surrounding area since the company started in 2015. The re-opening of the Brule, Wolverine and Willow Creek mines has had tremendous impact on the area, and with a focus on hiring local and integrating themselves into the community, they deserve to be recognized for their efforts. Specifically, Conuma’s “Project Community Engagement” has impacted 4000 community members through numerous school seminars, career development projects, leadership workshops and banquets, site tours and various speaking engagements with First Nations partners, civic groups, conferences and more. Benga Mining, operating as Riversdale Resources has been working closely with the community and local leaders in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta and area since they began work on their future metallurgical mine in 2013. Receiving much community support for this award, Benga Mining has shown dedication to the community through various initiatives with the Chamber of Commerce, Community Futures and many other local organizations. Benga Mining’s Australia Days is one such project that has garnered much support for various initiatives from the community since 2014. This year, all proceeds from the Australia Day dinner went to a local family facing financial hardship due to their child’s rare medical condition. The CAC is proud to have Conuma Coal Resources and Benga Mining operating as Riversdale Resources as members of our Association. They deserve to be recognized for their dedication to bettering their communities and operating in a manner reflective of the values of the Coal Association of Canada. Congratulations on being our 2018 Community Champions. Awards will be presented to the winners at the 2018 CAC Conference Awards Reception on Thursday, September 13 at the Westin Bayshore. Registration and all information about the conference can be found at www.coal2018.ca. - Coal Association of Canada Claire will be writing a bi-weekly column talking about what’s ‘on the go’ with Riversdale and answering FAQs. Have a question?
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Last Splash Bash Swimmers got a chance for one last splash, one last slide and one last dive on Sep. 2 before the Pass Community Pool closed until next summer season. Staff hosted a water balloon fight, various games and a chance to win prizes. Anna Kroupina photo
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Women of Steel - starting the school year off right Women of Steel donate 72 backpacks and school supplies to underprivileged kids AnnA KroupinA Pass Herald Reporter
The beginning of the school year is an emotional time for parents and kids alike. It could be a child’s first time starting school. There could be anxiety about new teachers, new classes, a new routine. But those firstday-of-school butterflies can be compounded when parents are unable to purchase the proper school supplies. The United Steel Workers (USW) hoped to make September 4 a bit easier on some and raised
funds to donate school supplies to low-income families. The fundraiser is part of their 7th annual Women of Steel (WOS) Backpacks initiative. In total, they raised just under $7,000 and provided 72 backpacks filled with school supplies to underprivileged kids in the Elk Valley and Crowsnest Pass. “The mandate for Women of Steel is to help kids in our community and this is a huge way to do that. It's a huge weight off their shoulders. We're happy that all kids can
start school equal,” says WOS co-chair Sarah Thompson. The union organized four barbecues at the bus stop in Elk Valley where the mine employees are dropped off and picked up, from which they made almost $2,000. They also held a women's golf day at the Sparwood Golf Club Restaurant with a silent auction and received donations from other union members and regional organizations. Thompson points out that school supplies can be expensive for some
families and may be difficult to obtain, especially if the family does not have a vehicle. WOS connects with food banks, women’s shelters, and school administration to determine how many supplies are needed. The identities and names of families in need are kept confidential. Only the grade of the child and how many sets of supplies are needed are disclosed. The backpacks are then filled with the necessary items according to the supply list for their grade level provided by the school and are distributed back to the food banks, women’s shelters and schools for distribution to each child.
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Some of the volunteers who helped in the Women of Steel Backpacks Initiative. (Left to right) Allison Thompson, Sarah Thompson, Barb Pollice, Rebecca O'Sullivan, Jen Schlender, and Laura Cox.
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(Left to right) Trustees of the Livingstone Range School Division (LRSD) Greg Long, Lacey Poytress and Jim Burdett, and LRSD superintendant Darryl Seguin attended the Professional Development Divisional Day at Crowsnest Consolidated High School on Aug. 30. AnnA KroupinA Place and Story”, which our community recogniPass Herald Reporter included activities fo- tion,” says Margetak. Over 400 teachers cused around our local The day concluded and staff attended the an- history, nature, outdoor with long-term service nual Professional Devel- connections, environment awards to recognize emopment Divisional Day at and traditional stories. ployees with 25 or more Crowsnest Consolidated Seminars were led by years of service with High School on Aug. 30. teachers and professional LRSD. “The purpose is for staff within the division, Each Divisional Day learning and celebrating, as well as experts outside supports a local charity for our staff to get together LRSD like the Frank Slide and this year, donations to start the year and for Interpretive Centre and will be provided to the making teaching and Ever Active Schools. Crowsnest Pass Food learning connection,” says Dr. Dwayne Donald, Bank. Lesley Margetak, a teacher Associate Professor, FacThe opportunity for at Horace Allen School ulty of Education, Univer- Crowsnest Pass to host a (HAS) and a co-chair on sity of Alberta, was Divisional Day comes the Professional Develop- invited as keynote once every five years, as ment Committee which speaker. Dr. Donald’s pri- the host location rotates organizes the event. Nanton, mary focus of research is between Tanya Law, a teacher on the difficulties that Claresholm, Fort at the Little Bow Colony Canadian educators face Macleod, Pincher Creek School, and Donnie in connection with the and Crowsnest Pass. Roberts, the assistant su- provincial government’s The Livingstone perintendent for the Liv- recent decision to intro- Range School Division ingstone Range School duce Aboriginal concerns serves a population of apDivision (LRSD), were the and priorities into the proximately 25,000, covother two co-chairs in the school curriculum. ering Fort Macleod to planning committee. Local vendors set up Crowsnest Pass and NanTeachers and admin- booths in the atrium of ton to Waterton. istrative and support staff the school to sell local This was the first time in the LRSD participated products that also reflect that the event was held in a variety of sessions this year's theme. the week that staff returns and lectures centered “It’s great to have from summer holidays, around this year’s theme local artists showcase having taken place in Noof “Learning from Land, their talents and enhance vember in prior years.
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Construction update on new seniors lodge in Coleman AnnA KroupinA Pass Herald Reporter
Construction of the new seniors lodge in Coleman, which will replace the current 1980 York Creek Lodge in Blairmore, began in July 2018. The total cost of the project is projected at ap-
proximately $24 million, with funding from Alberta Seniors and Housing, Alberta Community and Social Services and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation funding the project. The land was donated by the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass.
CROWSNEST COMMUNITY SUPPORT SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING September 18th, 2018 • 5:00 pm 8102-19th Ave, Coleman EvERYONE IS WELCOME The Society is currently looking for new dedicated Board members to volunteer on our Board of Directors. If interested please come to the AGM and/or contact James Woodall at 403-563-3585 - ext 22 for more information.
The new lodge, just behind the Coleman Sports Complex, will have a total of 85 units as opposed to the present 58: 61 resident units and 24 dementia units. As well, there is an increase in dining and socializing spaces in the new lodge. Two single-storey dementia cottages will be attached to the main building.
The project is expected to take approximately two years to complete and construction will be continuous throughout the winter. “Our government is working hard to make sure resources go to front line services and our loved ones get the care they need. We know there is a need for affordable
seniors’ housing in the Crowsnest Pass region and that’s why we’re investing in this project. The new seniors’ lodge in Coleman will allow local seniors to age in their community, close to their home and family,” says Jennifer Burgess, a spokesperson for Office of the Minister for Seniors and Housing and the Of-
fice of the Minister for Infrastructure. The province unveiled the new seniors housing facility plans at a presentation in September 2017. Official groundbreaking for this project has not occurred yet. An announcement is planned to take place within the next month.
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for his or her age. This is especially important for kids entering kindergarten or elementary school. If your son or daughter is in Grade 5 and/or Grade 9, also watch for immunization consent forms coming home early in the school year. Remember: your signature on these forms is needed for your child to get his or her important
MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS IN THE PROvINCE OF ALBERTA PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1007, 2018 7:00 PM Tuesday, September 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. 1007, 2018, being a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 868-2013, being the municipal land use bylaw. The purpose of Bylaw No. 1007, 2018, is to re-designate Block 2, Plan 8210039 (3623 – 18 Avenue) containing ±4.41 ha (10.89 acres), from Sentinel Industrial Park (SIP1) to Drive-in Commercial (C-2).
THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing, pursuant to section 692(2) of the Municipal Government Act, to consider the proposed Bylaw No. 1007, 2017 will be held in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers at 7:00 PM on September 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 23, August 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
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. DP20108-054: Lot 8, Block 13, Plan 6828EO; 2410 – 209 Street, Bellevue Discretionary Use: Demolish existing garage, construct new attached garage with front yard setback variance 2. DP2018-055: Lot 15, Block 27, Plan 5150S; 22810 – 9 Avenue, Hillcrest Mines Discretionary Use: Home Occupation Class II - Dog Grooming 3. DP2018-056; Lot 2, Block 6, Plan 0613673; 22408 – 27 Avenue, Bellevue Discretionary Use: Modular Home with deck, detached garage; variances for front and rear yard setbacks 4. DP2018-057; Lot 1, Block 7, Plan 0613673; 220406 – 29 Avenue, Bellevue Discretionary Use: Modular Home with deck, detached garage; variance for front yard setbacks 5. DP2018-058; Lot 2, Block 7, Plan 0613673; 220410 – 29 Avenue, Bellevue Discretionary Use: Modular Home with deck, detached garage; variance for front setbacks 6. DP2018-060; Lot 2, Block 25, Plan 820 L; 7905 – 19 Avenue, Coleman Discretionary Use: Detached garage; accessory building prior to principle use, detached garage located in frontyard area 7. DP2018-061; Lot 2, Block 5, Plan 9910053; 2510 Tecumseh Road, Coleman Discretionary Use: Detached Garage, Front and SideYard Setback Variances 8. DP2018-063; Lot 2, Block 1, Plan 8110799; 3004 – 227 Street, Hillcrest Mines Discretionary Use: Detached Garage Any persons claiming to be adversely affected by the above development may file an appeal in writing by September 12, 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
grade 5 and/or grade 9 immunizations. • Vision screening: Have your child’s vision tested before he or she starts kindergarten (ideally by age three) and again every year, until 18 years of age. It’s estimated that up to 80 per cent of learning is visual, so keeping your kid’s eyes healthy goes a long way in encouraging their full learning potential. • Hearing/speech screening: If you suspect your child may have a hearing or speech problem, ask your family doctor for a referral to an audiologist and/or speech specialist. Left untreated, these problems could interfere with your child’s learning. • Emergency contacts: Make sure the school has up-to-date emergency numbers for each of your children, including contact information for parents, physicians, etc. • Health conditions: Ensure the school has upto-date information about any health conditions, allergies or physical impairments your child may have. Also inform the school about any medications your child takes. • Backpack basics: Your child’s backpack should fit properly and shouldn’t be too heavy for him or her to carry, which means it should weigh no more than 10 to 15 per cent of your child’s body weight. The backpack should have broad shoulder straps and a waist strap that keeps the bag firmly on the spine. Watch for warning signs that the bag may be too heavy, including sore shoulders or changes in posture. • Nutrition plan: Ensure your child has a healthy breakfast before heading to school in the mornings, and help him or her pack a nutritious lunch. Planning meals ahead of time and involving children in planning and preparation can make this task more manageable and fun.
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Short but mighty connector road built by volunteers Critical section of Pass Powderkeg-York Creek connector trail now complete
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The PPK-York Creek connection trail was built entirely by UROC volunteers and the Junior Forest Ranger crew, who came out one day to help. Left: Two members of the Junior Forest Ranger crew helping with the trail building. Right: UROC member John Redekopp helping build the new 250m section of the PPK-YC connector trail.
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The new section of mountain biking trail recently completed by the United Riders of Crowsnest (UROC) may only be 250m long, but it plays an important role in connecting the 20km of single-track non-motorized trail in Pass Powderkeg Ski Area (PPK) to the 30 km of trail in the York Creek area. The new section of trail connects at Buck 50 and eliminates a particularly steep and difficult section of OHV track that was bikeable if going from the PPK to the York Creek, but was almost impossible to bike up going the other way around. “We had a connector, but it wasn’t something you could really bike without getting off and pushing quite a bit. The hill is too steep,” says UROC trail coordinator Jim Lucas. “The purpose of this new little project is to create a bit of extra single track and make the whole thing bikeable. A little bit of pushing is okay, but a lot of pushing gets to be a bore. Past the new connection, riders still need to use “unofficial” mountain biking trails like OHV tracks to cross to the other area, but the route is overall not as difficult as the avoided section was. This small section is the beginning of a largerscale project on UROC’s wish-list. The ultimate goal is to complete another 2km of single-track mountain biking connector trail that, paired with
another 2km of existing OHV trail, will facilitate access from PPK to York Creek. “The intent of the single-track is to create a better biking experience and eventually encourage more travel between the two trail networks and the potential for longer rides for those seeking more challenge,” says Lucas. The roadblock that UROC is facing is that since the projected trail would cross the Livingstone Public Land Use Zone (PLUZ), Alberta Environment and Parks has not authorized trail building projects on that land as they continue to plan future non-motorized recreational trail development at the local level. In the case of the PPK-York Creek connector trail, the municipality is a disposition holder of that land, facilitating the process. The bigger picture is that the projected trail may also play an important role in connecting with the proposed “Epic” trail that Alberta Parks is currently planning. UROC presented two suggestions to Alberta Environment and Parks as to where they recommend to route a potential IMBA Epic trail. One option was in the Star and Girardi Creek basins while the other alternative was Willoughby Ridge. At this time, the government has yet to select a route that the Epic trail would take.