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June Vastenhout curls a stone towards the house during a seniors’ skins event being held at the Crowsnest Sports Complex on Thursday Jan. 17. The event included curlers from around southern Alberta and was an opportunity for curlers to enjoy an afternoon out on the ice.
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2 – Crowsnest PAss HerALD – Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Local businesses meet with council The Alberta Advantage Party is hosting an open house 5 Feb./19 7 PM, At the Summerview Hall at the Heritage Acres Museum , Range Road 293, Pincher Creek. Guest Speakers: Marilyn Burns – Leader of the Party. David Inscho – President Learn Who we are and our Party platforms followed by a Q & A. No cover charge Memberships will be available. Enquiries: Lenard Biscope 403-880-2474.
Council holds special meeting to hear concerns DAVID SELLES Pass Herald Reporter
Local businesses were given the chance to speak to council last week.
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The talks were based on struggles that businesses face and making council aware of what changes they would like to see made. One of the local businesses that spoke was the Little Mountaineers Learning Centre owned by Stacey Bole and her husband John. In the process of opening their daycare, they faced many hurdles and roadblocks that hindered their operations greatly. The couple was told they needed to make the entire building wheelchair accessible for an adult size wheelchair and were limited in ways of doing this due to the front entrance being labeled historical. Making the entire building wheelchair accessible was a major renovation cost and forced the family to make some tough decisions. They were also told they needed to add a janitors room to store all cleaning supplies even though they only had two items that need storage and could simply be stored above counters in the kitchen under lock and key. Having to build this room limited the amount of square footage, which in turn decreased the amount of children they could take in. All of these changes
in renovations bumped their original renovation estimate from $6,426 to $62,887.95. The couple have stated that this experience has been the worst one they have ever had and would advise against trying to open a business in the Crowsnest Pass. “If and when other people ask us what it is like to do business in Crowsnest Pass we tell them that the Crowsnest Pass is closed for business
her own while renovating her building to open her restaurant. Some of her anger derives from lack of communication with inspectors. “In October when I started getting everything ready for the final inspection so that I could open in November, I was phoning them for two weeks sometimes twice a day and not getting any response. It took a large number of calls to even
“If and when other people ask us what it is like to do business in Crowsnest Pass we tell them that the Crowsnest Pass is closed for business and suggest they take their business and ideas elsewhere.” - John Bole Co-owner, Little Mountaineers Learning Centre and suggest they take their business and ideas elsewhere.” The couple also says that if they could go back, they would not have begun this business venture and that they have tried multiple times to get their story out in the open but that it never goes anywhere. There were also other businesses that came forward to voice displeasures of their own. Dawn Rigby, owner of Country Encounters and Encounters Wine Bar and Small Plate Kitchen, recently had struggles of
get a response back.” Rigby was also told during the process that her original building permit, that was issued with no problem by one inspector, suddenly needed changes made to it when she was getting ready to finalize and open her new place. Her problems extended over three months before she was finally able to open her doors through an invite only event on January 19th and 20th. Her real frustration sits with the municipality and how long it took
them to help her. “The real issues are that the AGLC and Health Inspector have everything laid out for us, but it took three months to get the building occupancy and fire inspection sorted out. With no guidelines of what they wanted, what they needed and how it needed to be done. Why is it that the municipality has people on staff that are absolutely no help? They're more of a hindrance in my opinion. The taxpayer is paying those salaries yet we're getting nothing for it but headaches.” After hearing these delegations, as well as two others, Mayor Painter responded by saying reviews are always happening and changes can come from them. “We have tasked administration to continually review our process for providing permits and development and bring to our attention concerns that continue to pop up. It’s our intentions to make corrections to those things. We are working our way through and that’s the bottom line.” The meeting concluded with council saying they will meet sometime over the next month to further discuss this issue and get back to the business owners who made presentations.
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York Creek Lodge facelift From left to right: Nicole Oberle, Kelsie Bowen Preete and Nikki Wager of Western Financial Group present Resident Sally Johnson with a cheque going towards a new patio set for the residents of the York Creek Lodge. David Selles photo
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 - Crowsnest PAss herAlD - 3
In the lIne of fIre Between January 12 and January 18, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 41 calls for service including the following reported incidents. Two (2) assaults, one (1) break and enter (residential), two (2) fraud/forgery, two (2) threats/harassment, two (2) mischief (vandalism), two (2) thefts, one (1) disturbing the peace, one (1) other criminal code, four (4) other provincial statutes, six (6) driving complaints, seven (7) motor vehicle collisions, five (5) assistance to general public, two (2) suspicious occurrences, one (1) lost and found, two (2) assistance to other agencies, one (1) animal call. Suspicious Email On January
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2019, a complaint of a suspicious email from a person portraying themselves as a worker from Revenue Canada requesting Etransfers to deposit funds was received. The complainant didn’t reply or transfer funds. Lost Skis On January 15th, 2019, a Calgary resident reported lost skis on highway 22 that were lost on January 3rd. The skis are red in color with a lion print on them. Suspicious Email On January 15, 2019, a complaint of a suspicious email from an unknown person asking for bit coin was received. The Complainant did not reply or send funds. Gas Theft On January 17th, 2019, a complaint of gas
The Simple Raven’s Post by Avner Perl
What will eradicate poverty and make towns prosper? Let's start with some statistics. I will give the numbers, and you will guess the country. 70% of the population is rural. 52% of the average income is spent on food. Infant mortality is 176 per thousand. 10% of households have electricity. 10% of the people have secondary education, and the life expectancy is 45. You may take as many guesses as you like but keep in mind that this is an example of how to go about eradicating poverty. If you have some possible answers here is the truth. These statistics are from the USA at the turn of the century, the end of the 1800 and beginning of the 1900. Canada wasn't much different as the grandparents told us. What made the continent that was so much like the most backward countries today advance the way it did? We didn’t receive aid from rich countries and didn’t find huge reserves of diamonds and gold. According to a study at a reputable university whose name escapes me, the important factor was innovation. The author of the study, Efosa Ojomo, believes that it was the contribution of Henry Ford that sparked our forefathers into becoming what we are today. Henry Ford had a dream that a motorcar could become common and affordable for most people. It was not a very popular vision, and investors pulled away from him. The prototype didn’t meet his expectation, and he built another. There were no factories that could build the model T and definitely he couldn’t afford to hire a huge number of highly paid tradesmen to build the revolutionary machine. They didn’t exist. No roads, gas stations, or any other infrastructure existed, and the engine, transmission, body, etc. had to be developed. Henry Ford embarked on a project for one main reason. It was something he could do because it was needed. The time was right to get away from the horse and steam economy and utilize newly available internal combustion technology. In 1908 Henry began work on a car that would be simple, affordable and useful for farmers and common people. He had to design the vehicle and a way to produce it. Adopting the assembly line idea from the food industry he built a factory which revolutionized the way people did things. He used a human quality that is available to all, called innovation. The car became a “must have” item and manufacturing it provided many thousands of jobs. Roads and bridges were built, extraction and distribution of fuel developed and supply of raw materials as well as making parts changed America forever making the continent the home of innovation. The US became the example of how Capitalism can enrich a nation. Soon farms were able to
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theft from a station in Coleman was received. The suspect vehicle was caught on video surveillance.
Found Property found iPhone/camera in Blairmore found bikes turned into Municipal Bylaw
Traffic Stop On January 18th, 2019, a vehicle was stopped on Highway 3 in Blairmore. A 36-year-old male driver from Coaldale failed to produce his driver’s licence, insurance and registration and was charged accordingly.
Anyone with information regarding any crime is urged to contact the Crowsnest Pass RCMP Detachment at 403-5622867, or Crimestoppers to remain anonymous at 1800-422-TIPS. Reminder to residents of computer scams, credit cards scams, Grandparent scams, Revenue Canada scams asking for money or cash cards and saying warrants out for arrest, do not give out personal information to persons you don't know. DO NOT OPEN EMAILS if you are suspicious of its origin. do NOT purchase gift cards for payment to Revenue Canada.
CRIME MAPPING Crime mapping is available online to residents who are interested can login online at Municipality of Crowsnest Pass website (RCMP crime map for Crowsnest Pass) . Crime mapping shows property crimes that occurred within the past two weeks in our area.
produce more; cities grew as suburbs were built and our way of life was set up for success. Innovation is the tool that will bring humanity out of poverty and will rescue places like the towns we live in here in the southwest of Canada, if its used right. First people must give up the notion that what existed in the past and did well can be brought back. Coal for heating and powering industry is not returning; industry is not coming back to remote little towns, and even forestry and oil are coming to an end. It may provide us with the means to build new innovative economies but the past is gone, and the future is going to be something new. Little towns that are fortunate enough to be located in scenic areas or next to newly established natural parks will prosper. Huge urban centers will provide a steady stream of people who will seek refuge in unmolested nature and urbanites will be looking for places to spend retirement. With automation and improvements in health care, people no longer will be wasted shells waiting for death to arrive, but a vibrant crowd. Towns in proximity to cities that have senior services, recreation, and cheaper real estate will be in high demand. Those same towns will be able to provide or even export clean energy and perhaps become home for a cottage internet based industry. Places that are fortunate enough to have some useful resources as we have here in the form of meteorological coal are double lucky. Innovation can be stimulated with education. If a society invests in its young people the next generation excel. Germany for example has removed all tuition fees for higher education from colleges and universities. That move covers not only German citizens but all people who are in Germany and will make the labor force of the future. The Chinese are building new universities every two or three months. Peter Lougheed took similar steps here in Alberta in the seventies setting us up for the prosperity that followed. China, the fastest growing economy in the world is doing more than just enhancing education. They regulate all investments that come into the country or made by the country. It is welcomed only if it is good for the majority. Overall there is a huge potential for hope in the future. Poverty can be eradicated and little rural towns can prosper if we take the right steps. We must govern ourselves to make sure that we do what is good for the country not for a few people in the country. We have to invest in our young and our future. “Don’t ask what the country can do for me but ask what can I do for my country,” said John F. Kennedy, and he was right. This is the time to change from the sad mistakes we have made. Making huge corporations and banks too large to fail and bailing them out never worked and never will. Look at Oshawa and the GM plant. Instead we must look after our people and feed innovation. Henry Ford succeeded when he doubled the workforce wages and trained them how to do a good job. Here is a link to my blog: https://thesimpleravenspost.blogspot.ca/ Feel free to check other articles and comment.
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Busy families who do not have the time to spend an hour or more in the kitchen preparing weeknight dinners can turn to slow cookers to do the work for them. Slow cookers cook foods on a low temperature over several hours. Slow cookers do not require constant attention, making them ideal for people who want to prep meals before leaving the house and then return to a hot meal in the evening. Many foods, from breakfasts to appetizers to desserts, can be prepared with slow cookers. But slow cookers are perhaps best suited for hearty meals, such as this recipe for “Creamy Ham ‘n’ Broccoli” from “Casseroles, Slow Cooker & Soups” (RDA Enthusiast Brands) by Taste of Home editors.
Creamy Ham ‘n’ Broccoli Serves 6-8
3 cups cubed, fully cooked ham 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted 1 jar processed cheese sauce 1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained 11⁄4 cups uncooked instant rice 1 cup milk 1 celery rib, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1⁄8 to 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika In a 3-quart slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours, or until the rice is tender. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with paprika.
4 – crowsnesT PAss HerALD – Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Better development plans Council looking for way to improve development in the Crowsnest Pass
DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter
Council were given the opportunity to learn about how they can develop the Crowsnest Pass more effectively in a council meeting on January 15th. Marie Everts, the Marketing, Events and Economic Development Officer for the town of Pincher Creek, gave a short presentation on what she is currently involved with in the town and how the Crowsnest Pass could follow suit. Everts was able to provide insightful information on how the Crowsnest Pass could better their development and make progress in marketing themselves. Everts says that consistency is key when trying to market a town. “One of the things I do is making sure we have a consistent message and branding for our community. It’s really im-
Welcome to our School “Welcome to our School” is a bi-weekly column in the Crowsnest Pass Herald highlighting the teachers who are educating our children and the programs and activities taking place at the Crowsnest Consolidated High School. It’s a way to remain up-to-date with your school.
portant to have that overall branding so that when we look at something for Pincher Creek it all looks the same.” Another big portion of what she does involves event coordinating and planning which includes being one of the first points of contact for people in the town. “Events are another huge portion of my job. If anyone has any questions about hosting events they can come to me.” Everts adds that there are always new ideas for events and she is able to help bring them into motion while also working to combine efforts of residents for these events. The town also makes yearly calendars that are free to residents and allow them to see all upcoming events the town is putting on. Council was also able to hear about how Everts is involved with the business community in Pincher Creek as well. “I started with kind of a three-phase idea looking at what we were doing currently for businesses in our community. Out of that we needed to work on some retention strategies and tools and making sure that we were looking after them and
that they want to stay in the community and not leave.” Everts says that it’s important for the businesses to know that she can be their first point of contact for all businesses in Pincher Creek. After hearing the presentation by Everts, Councillor Dave Filipuzzi said that he believes the Crowsnest Pass needs to make many changes and needs to catch up to what other areas are doing regarding to economic development. “I don't think we understand what economic development is. I think we are missing it in our community and I think we are still trying to do things the old way. I think it's a big gap that we have and for me personally it's been a big concern because it's something that we are totally lacking. We try, but it just isn't successful.” Councillor Filipuzzi added that he is looking forward to implementing some of what Everts presented in the future. Council will continue to look at ways to improve in this area and will look at ways to grow the Crowsnest Pass using some of the tools that were shown to them.
Thunder Hockey update Novice team
Ms. Wright was born and raised in Calgary, Ab. She moved to High River, Ab in 2011 but continued to commute to Calgary where she taught since 1998. Ms. Wright is an avid outdoor enthusiast. She loves trail running, skiing, snowshoeing and hiking. The mountains are what brought Ms. Wright to the area. Ms. Wright taught the Cosmetology Apprenticeship Program in a Calgary area school. She turned student’s interest in Hairdressing, into life long careers. Students were able to complete all the schooling required to become a Red Seal Journey person in Canada, saving students from thousands of dollars in tuition. Ms. Wright is excited to bring her knowledge and expertise to CCHS. Her wish is to implement an Apprenticeship program at school, coach Cross Country Running and be involved with the Sinister 7 team.
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CCHS eventS SCHedule & ACHievementS Happy New Year Crowsnest Pass! We are back in the full swing of business now and busily wrapping up grade books and assignment completions. Please be asking your children for a copy of the exam week schedule as we move closer to the end of the semester. The last day of classes for senior students is the 22nd of January. January 23rd marks the official beginning of exam week. All junior high students in good standing will have their last classes on Friday January 24th. Struggling students will return on Monday the 28th to work with individual teachers to recovery any outstanding assignments or homework. Junior High ski day will be held at Castle Mountain on the 30th of January so please keep an eye out for permission slips. CCHS would like to extend a huge thank you to the Blairmore Lions Club for their generous Breakfast Club donation. We look forward to full bellies in February. CCHS would also like to acknowledge the generosity of the communities of the Pass and their support in the Grad Bottle Drive!
The Thunder Novice played away from home this past weekend. Saturday they played against the Fernie Thunder which ended in defeat. The Thunder then played Elkford on Sunday afternoon where they scored two goals by Drake Davis and Ryder Jorgensen but still ended in defeat. This weekend the Thunder Novice host their tournament at the Coleman Sportsplex. Wear your green and come out and cheer on our team! They play three games in total. The first is on Saturday at 11am then again at 5pm. Sunday they play at 2:30. For all games and teams, check out www.crowsnestpassminor hockey.com Atoms team
Crowsnest Pass hosted two teams outside of our division this weekend. On Saturday we went head to head with Bow Island Rebels and fell short by a score of 8-4, Thunder goals scored by Tristan Kriger, Branden Anctil, and JJ MacGregor. Sunday, Thunder took on the number one team in the North Division, the Irvine Bulldogs. After a hard fought game, CNP was defeated by a score of 7-4, goals scored by Ashton Winberg, Tristan Kriger and Branden Anctil. The Atoms next home game is Feb 9th @ 12:00. See you in the stands!
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 - crowsnesT PAss HerALD - 5
Things that we like about the mountain community Avner Perl Feature Writer
I am viewing the lights from the parking lot by the Interpretive Center. It’s a winter scene of a mountain valley at night, lights, streets and highway, below me, topped by so many stars. A train snakes its way following the contours of a river that’s been flowing for thousands of years. It is not the place of my birth; it is the one spot in the world that my wife and I chose to spend the rest of our earthly life in. A beautiful scenic cluster of communities with sense of history and promise of renewal. A tourist drove slowly beside me one day and said. This is the place where time has stopped. He had a point. A few years ago we worked with a group of young people who were raised here, and I remember the words of one sixteen-year-old beautiful, smart girl who said: I can't wait to be out of here and I will as soon as I can. There is nothing here to do, she lamented and only so few people my age. I can’t criticize her, she left and is following her nature. I hear that she is doing very well in the big city world, but the world is changing. The constant hustle and bustle of city life where one must be on guard to never miss a step or opportunity is attractive for those who wish to play fast games, but people are looking hard for places like here where they can live in peace and make a good living. The new developments in technology are enabling them to do so. I wish this place to grow like a place in Ontario called Eliot Lake. Mining stopped, and they turned the town into a retirement community with some sprinkling of tourism and history. I would like to see us make money on recreation, tourism and on energy production, which we can. We have wilderness recreational opportunities, and history. We have sun, wind and water on high elevations. I also support building a strong art community and making headlines through our little local newspaper. We have here a community of very strong diverse opinions divided along the national lines. Give expression to our rationale and see if readers are interested. My bet is that they are and that people are still interested in the old medium of political, religious, social topics, in print. In a world of “fake news” and one-sided corporate owned media, there may be hunger for honest true old fashion Newspaper. I pack my camera in the cold mountain viewpoint where time froze, and head back home through a main street from days gone by.
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Royal LePage South Country Real Estate Services Ltd. 60 ironstone driVe 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 south-facing deck off the kitchen. Large, attached double car garage and plenty of parking. $385,000 CALL JOHN MLS
blairmore Very nice condo apartment in a historic building in a central location. This unit has been expertly updated for the comforts of modern living. An affordable option whether as a home or an investment. Parking at rear. Ski hill, swimming pool and other amenities within walking distance. $99,000 CALL JOHN MLS
fantastic price If you are looking for 3 acres of affordable land for a modular home, this Bellevue acreage may be right for you. Flat with several building sites. Well on the property. Power and gas nearby. An excellent opportunity for a well-priced piece of mountain property. Lots of sun. Great place for a net-zero home. $144,900 GST CALL JOHN MLS
coleman Expertly renovated and upgraded spacious side-split bungalow. Upgrades include windows, siding, doors, flooring, roof and more. Large family room on the lower level has an extra space for overnight visitors. Beautiful bathroom and kitchen. Large deck. Extra large lot with plenty of room for additional development. $209,000 CALL JOHN MLS
coleman Excellent location with a private back yard. This two-bedroom home has two bathrooms, which is unusual for this vintage and size. Solid concrete basement. Newer boiler and hot water tank. Lots of sun and adequate parking. Ideal location for a mountain get-away or a first home. $159,900 CALL JOHN MLS
belleVue Recently upgraded home in a very desirable location on Dairy Road in Bellevue, Crowsnest Pass. Large landscaped and fenced lot. Great sun exposure. Good access to back country trails. Large double car garage and ample parking. $259,900 CALL JOHN MLS
jpundyk@shaw.ca coleman Beautiful double lot and well kept three-bedroom manufactured home. Landscaped and fenced with large deck to enjoy spectacular mountain views. Equipped with up-to-date appliances and window coverings. Front loading washer and dryer. Everything done with the idea for low maintenance effort. Plenty of parking in large driveway. 24’ x24’ insulated/heated garage features 10’ high ceiling and 8’ tall door. Fantastic workshop. Very suitable as a retirement or starter home. Crowsnest Pass is a community with lots of energy and plenty of opportunities for genuine Rocky Mountain living. $249,000. CALL JOHN MLS
67 ironstone driVe Spacious four bedroom, four bathroom luxury townhome at Ironstone Lookout. This brand-new home will not disappoint. Very bright and open plan design with beautiful woodwork and cabinetry. Large windows take advantage of stunning mountain views. Many details, including a spacious main floor laundry room. Large garage with double car drive. Ironstone is unique in its design, with wide streets and plenty of parking. Incredible price-point for luxury mountain living. $359,000 + GST CALL JOHN MLS
coleman acreage Magnificent views from this spacious ranch style home on 3 acres. Beautiful living areas, large rooms, lovely master suite with ensuite and walk-in closet. Main floor laundry. Fully developed side and back walk-out basement. Great and plentiful water supply. Double car garage. $574,900 CALL JOHN MLS
passburg acreage Private and scenic three acres in the Canadian Rockies of the Crowsnest Pass. This is a developed piece of land with access, electricity and an energized water well. Crowsnest Pass offers a unique opportunity to own mountain property at a great price, as well as, many opportunities for summer or winter activities. Very affordable. $169,000 CALL JOHN
blairmore Spacious family home in central Blairmore location. Close to shopping, medical services, swimming pool. Four bedrooms, large and bright family room. Big Backyard with room for a large garage. Perfect for family to grow and enjoy. $234,000. CALL JOHN MLS
blairmore commercial
family bungalow Well maintained 3+2 bedroom raised bungalow in Coleman with south facing walkout basement. Recent windows, newer high efficiency furnace, metal roof and nice deck. Main floor laundry with sink. Mature landscaped backyard. Large corner lot with plenty of parking and ample room to build a big garage. $295,000 CALL JOHN MLS
pincher creek Spacious bungalow on a beautiful corner lot in a desirable location. This property offers an affordable opportunity as a first home or an investment. The house is to be sold ‘As Is’. Mature landscape, carport and plenty of parking. $159,900 CALL JOHN MLS
horse property
January 24, 2019 7 pm Holy Trinity Church Blairmore
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Stunning 12.68 acres south from Pincher Creek, on the way to Waterton. Out buildings include a barn and a shop. There are corrals and a dugout. Good pasture and hay. Very good property for horses. Property to be sold “AS IS”. $285,000 CALL JOHN MLS
Well maintained commercial building in one of the best locations in Crowsnest Pass on main street Blairmore. Large 3 bedroom apartment above the commercial floor. Attached garage as well as separate parking area at the back. Great mountain views. Great opportunity for anyone looking for commercial space together with a nice residence. Many updates throughout the building. $349,000 CALL JOHN MLS
coleman Beautifully proportioned historic home in a nice Coleman, Crowsnest Pass location. Fantastic 100 ft. x 100 ft. mature landscape lot. 16 ft. x 24 ft. attached garage off the back lane. Large deck with beautiful mountain views. As an added benefit, the property features two titles which would enable someone to build a new house in addition to the existing home. $234,000 CALL JOHN MLS
executiVe home Beautiful 4 bedroom Linwood home in prime Blairmore location with privacy and fantastic mountain views. Triple car garage. Luxurious living areas and a friendly, open and spacious floor plan. A must see. $579,500 CALL JOHN MLS
3.5 acres highway commercial Highway 3 west-bound. Zoned C-2 - Perfect for gas bar and convenience stop $249,000 CALL JOHN MLS
Vacant properties for all types of deVelopment. residential or commercial. economy or deluxe. contact John for details
6 – CrowsnesT PAss HerALD – wednesday, January 23, 2019
Editorial and Opinions Because i miss you so much I often go through all issues of the paper to see what was going at this time up to five years ago and I came across this editorial that I wrote exactly two years ago. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think and miss that great man. I hope you enjoy the read as much as I did. Buddy passed away on Valentine’s Day 2017 and his loss is felt throughout this community, the Pass Herald and my life.
Get Better Buddy! Well, Buddy is sick this week, so you get an editorial from me. This week’s editorial is about our Editor, Buddy, who has been a staple in the Pass Herald since he bought it in 1950. He’s been in this industry for 67 years. That’s over 3,300 editorials by this wonderful man I have had the privilege of working with for the past 17 years. The Pass Herald is an institution in this town. Between Gail and Buddy, it has remained a family owned and operated business. In fact, we are the second oldest business in the Pass. Isn’t that an amazing accolade? How many businesses make it five years, let alone 87 years? Well, we have! I don’t know if it’s by sheer grit and determination or just good luck, but I’ll enjoy it either way. We often joke with our association that Buddy might, at 87, be the oldest editor in Canada. He comes to work, he answer the phones, he writes the editorial, he takes care of distribution, he helps me with libel, he cools me off when I lose my temper and he drives my kids back and forth. He’s not just someone I work with; he’s my family. He’s pretty much all I have left for family and each day I walk into work with him, I consider it a privilege. Buddy has been sued three time and all three times he’s lost. He’s taken side jobs to subsidize his paycheques. Believe it or not, we don’t make a ton of money. We certainly do what we do because we love it. It’s in our blood. Buddy owned a Honda Dealership with my parents, they owned a Radio Shack, the Registries and we distributed Pic-A-Pop. Buddy worked as a body man, a mortician’s assistant and he even drove a taxi, picking up prostitutes from the train in Blairmore and dropping them off at the ‘Red Brick House’ in Frank. He also played in the Lighterman with my Dad. He’s led an interesting and wonderful life and has witnessed the best and worst times in the Crowsnest Pass. He remembers them all with accuracy and clarity. As more of our forefathers pass away, the history of our community is getting lost. With people like Buddy around, the stories can and will be passed along generation to generation. So I just wanted to take a moment and thank Buddy for being like a father to me, for treating my kids like they are his grandchildren and for making this business one of the most respected in this community. When I went to university, my thought wasn’t that I would one day work and own our family business. Yet here I am and I tell you all, I have huge shoes to fill. How many people, when asked what they do, can say, “I own a newspaper.” What an honour. Plus I’m opinionated and I love the analogy once given to me by Bud himself, “don’t get into a fight with someone who buys her ink by the barrel”. Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on which side you sit, I will always have the last word. Ls
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2018 Alberta Track and Field rankings
For 10 year-old girls Harley Uphill is ranked 10th in ball throw and 8th in discus. For 10 year-old boys Cohen Musschoot is ranked 10th in the 150 metres, 8th in shot put, 7th in high jump, 7th in standing long jump, #6 in the 600 metres, 3rd in discus and 1st in long jump. For 11 year-old boys Zack Uphill is ranked 9th in discus, 9th in shot put and 1st in ball throw. For 11 year-old boys Keenan Parsons is ranked 9th in the 60 metres, 9th in the 600 metres, 7th in the high
jump and 1st in the javelin. For 12 year-old girls Summer Musschoot is ranked 9th in the 1200 metres and 6th in shot put. For 12 year-old girls Clara Websdale is ranked 6th in javelin. For 12 year-old girls Avaya Ellis is ranked 1st in high jump. For 12 year-old boys Sawyer Sawatzky is ranked 9th in high jump, 9th in long jump, 8th in discus, 7th in shot put, 4th in 80 metre hurdles and 3rd in javelin. For 13 year-old boys Jack Bailey is ranked 6th in 80 metre hurdles and 3th in javelin. For 14 year-old girls MacKenzie Mayea is ranked 5th in 200 metre hurdles. For 14 year-old girls Libbey Wilmot is ranked 9th in 200 metre hurdles and 3rd in pentathlon. For 14 year-old girls Payton Bauer is ranked 10th in triple jump, 7th in 200 metre hurdles, 5th in high jumpand 4th in pentathlon. For 15 year-old girls Paige Richards is ranked 6th in long jump and 1st in 80 metre hurdles. For 16 year-old boys Mathias Gelber is ranked 2nd in the 3000 metres, 1st in the 1500 metres and 1st in the 800 metres. In the Masters Women’s 35 - 39 age group SueAnne Uphill is ranked 2nd in the 100 metres, 2nd in the long jumpand 2nd in the shot put. In the Masters Men’s 35 - 39 age group Craig Hay is ranked 4th in the 100 metres, 3rd in discus and 2nd in shot put.
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Athletics Alberta is the governing body for the sport of track and field in Alberta. They have recently released the provincial rankings from the 2018 season. Passtrak athletes have hit the charts in a big way. In total the local track & field club had 16 athletes make the top 10 list provincially in 46 separate events. The break down is as follows: - 3 number 10 rankings. - 8 number 9 rankings - 3 number 8 rankings - 5 number 7 rankings - 5 number 6 rankings - 2 number 5 rankings - 3 number 4 rankings - 5 number 3 rankings - 5 number 2 rankings - 7 number 1 rankings
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Start with you! Break the cycle and speak up against stigma Taneil Zanidean Along with a new year comes new goals, aspirations, positive changes, and ambitions. Some people have new year’s resolutions to join a gym, to eat healthier, to save money, to spend more time with family, to travel, or to seek help with a desired change. Some people may ask for help because they want to make changes or take steps towards a new health goal, but asking for help isn’t easy for everyone. Some may worry about what others might think or believe they may be perceived as having a personal weakness. Ultimately, people may fear asking for help and making changes due to stigma – a negative stereotype. Stigma is an unfortunate reality for many people with a mental illness. Mental illnesses can be characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behaviour associated with significant distress and impaired functioning. For many people, how others judge them is one of the greatest barriers to living a satisfying life. However, this does not have to be the case. Public opinions about mental illness are largely shaped by the media and entertainment industry. People with mental illness are often portrayed as dangerous, violent, and unpredictable. These portrayals, negative images, and stereotypes about mental illness have been strongly linked to the development of fears and misunderstandings, according to several studies. Along with these misperceptions and fears comes significant consequences. Due to the stigma associ-
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CNP Skating Club brings home awards at competition Herald Contributor
On the weekend of January 11-13, 2019, eight girls from the Crowsnest Pass Skating Club traveled to Invermere for the East Kootenay Invitational Competition. The results were great and everyone had a great time. Karysa Gregory was awarded 2 silver and 2 bronze. Morgan Duff was awarded 3 bronze. Shayla Duff was awarded 1 silver and 2 bronze. Saiya Miklos was awarded a silver and 2 bronze. Ella Woodman, Grace Gillespie, and Zoey Miklos all were awarded a bronze as well. Kennedy Blakey scored personal bests in her events. All the girls have continued to improve their skating and skills, thanks to head coach Sue Bullick and assistant coach Kathy Sutherland from Fernie.
Left photo: Grace Gillespie: Star 1 Bronze Middle photo: Morgan Duff: Star 3 Elements Bronze, Karysa Gregory: Star 3 Elements Silver, Shayla Duff: Star 3 Elements Bronze. Top right photo: Kennedy Blakey: Star 5 Bottom right photo: 13 and Over Solo Personal Best, Ella Woodman: Star 2 Solo Bronze, Zoey Miklos: Star 1 Bronze, Saiya Miklos Star 2 Solo Silver.
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Wining and dining in one
more appetizer-sized dishes with the restauA new dining experirant being a small plate ence is open in the style of dining. Crowsnest Pass. Rigby says that her Encounters Wine Bar menu will change fairly and Small Plate Kitchen often to reflect what inis officially open for busigredients she is able to ness after a delay in the bring into the restaurant. opening. When asked about Owner Dawn Rigby what will make this vensays that putting ture a a restaurant at success, “For two years I kept track of every the location wasRigby reservation I turned away because n’t always the says it I didn’t have occupancy. plan. a l l It was a substantial number.” “Originally comes we built the - Dawn Rigby down to building because Owner the cuswe needed more tomers. accommodation space,” the ideas of accommoda“Without customers said Rigby. tions and dining and we aren’t here. MultiThe idea to add opened Encounters Wine tudes of happy cusrooms to this building Bar and Small Plate tomers make success. I and use the remaining Kitchen on the main floor have to pay the bills but area as a retail place was with one two-bedroom really it becomes a sucthe original plan after suite and then added cess when the customers seeing the amount of four suites to the upstairs are happy and want to reservations she was of the building as well. come back.” turning down. The style of the People looking to try “For two years I kept restaurant and dishes out Encounters Wine Bar track of every reservation served are based heavily I turned away because I on Italian influences with and Small Plate Kitchen didn’t have occupancy. It some Asian and Norwe- are able to do so weekly was a substantial num- gian dishes as well. from 4-10 p.m. Thursday ber.” The menu is strictly to Sunday. DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter
Rigby added that she had owned a restaurant previously and wasn’t really interested in opening another one. It wasn't until her banker told her that the idea of a retail space wasn't ideal and told her a restaurant would work better that she combined
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The kitchen area of Encounters Wine Bar and Small Plate Kitchen has a very open concept which allows for customers to view what is being made. It is also a useful tool for Rigby when she hosts cooking lessons from time to time.
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Starting off Castle’s season
New pavement and new passes at an old favourite resort
John StoeSSer It’s an odd feeling, snowboarding with all your vents open on a midJanuary day. From double digit negative temperatures to veritable spring skiing, the wide range of conditions is all part of riding in the southern Canadian Rockies. Even though it was warm enough to ride wide open, it was also snowy enough to fill those vents with the white stuff if you knew where to go last Saturday, January 12. Castle Mountain Resort holds its snow. Southern Alberta’s prevailing winds pick up snow from south and west facing mountain sides and dump it onto the north and east facing slopes, of which the resort has quite a few. Snow conditions are frequently on the mind of Cole Fawcett, Sales and Marketing Manager at Castle Mountain Resort. “It’s always a concern, especially with limited snow making capacity,” Fawcett said during a recent media event where the resort hosted photographers and writers. “I don’t think our worries are, ‘There’s not enough snow on the mountain.’ I think ours is that the prairies haven’t gotten any snow,” Fawcett said. “So the feeling out there on the prairies, and the foothills and cities like Lethbridge and Calgary, is, ‘Wow, I could almost bring the golf clubs out.’ But the reality is, five kilometres from the prairies it turns into full blown winter and we’re doing pretty well.” The resort does have some snow-making capacity at the base and it is also using some new mobile
snow fences to corral their precious powder. As of Friday, January 18, a fresh 10 centimetres of snow had fallen at the resort. According to Fawcett, the resort is moving towards formalizing a snowmaking system. “So you might have seen in the Huckleberry zone, there's a great big water reservoir kind of adjacent to the Roundup Traverse above the bridge over Haig Creek,” he said. “That was a $300,000-plus dollar investment for us.” A connection for treated water from the M.D. of Pincher Creek is in the works for the resort. This will cover Castle’s domestic water usage and free up some of its provincial water allocation licence to fill the reservoir and use that water to make snow, says Fawcett. There is something else new about the Castle experience - the paved drive down Highway 774 to the resort. “Hey, the road’s paved,” Fawcett said. “And you know what? That's not necessarily a Castle thing that is new. But we sure are grateful for the investment in the region. So that's big.” The province paved the road last summer, originally budgeting $6,000,000 towards paving the 11-kilometre gravel section of Highway 774. The province is also kicking in another $9,000,000 to assist the Municipal District of Pincher Creek construct a water line that ties Castle Mountain Resort to the Hamlet of Beaver Mines. The water line will also serve the Castle Provincial Park. Another fresh change at Castle this year is to
their loyalty card program. The new deal, known as the Wonders of Winter card, offers visitors 50 per cent off every lift ticket purchased. “So the wow card - as we hope they'll call it because it's catchy - is new,” said Fawcett. “And it's a collaboration between ourselves and the Pass Powderkeg, of course in Crowsnest, and Hidden Valley, in Medicine Hat. So it’s the first time that we're aware of that all three of us have been tied together on one kind of cooperative deal.” Fawcett says sales of the new card are going well. Another recent pilot program at the mountain is night skiing on green chair. “We did our first three night skiing on green sessions over the Christmas holiday season and it's one of the cutest things I think we've ever done,” said Fawcett. “We’re talking about a couple of hundred kids and their parents...It’s awesome.” There aren’t any lights on the green chair runs so the resort worked with a rental company to reveal the slopes with six highpowered construction lights. Castle will light up the mountain again on the Family Day long weekend in February. Castle is also offering cat skiing adventures, and a scenic snow cat experience for those who want an entertaining ride to the top of Haig Ridge to enjoy the view, without having to worry about the hike. For more on what’s going on at the ski resort this winter, visit their website: http://www.skicastle.ca
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Looking Back By John Kinnear
H1N1- The First Time Around I have spent many years researching on and off the story of the great pandemic of 1918 and other influenza outbreaks in later years. It is a complex piece of history and continues to evolve as researchers, both historic and medical, dig deeper and deeper, especially into the Spanish flu epidemic evidence. 1997 was my first sojourn into this 1918 story, specifically in the Fernie area. There, like everywhere else across Canada, this nasty type “A” virus swept into town and seemed to pick and chose who would survive and who would not. On checking ages of fatalities back then I noticed that the newspaper stats in Fernie showed the majority of the 59 lost were healthy young men. This has been duly noted and graphed in multiple studies years later and was not typical of the ordinary flu graph. That graph generally shows in a curve who is most likely to die (very young, compromised and aged) in these type of virulent outbreaks. In my Fernie research I turned up an interesting story that was paralleled somewhat by a recent CBC article by columnist Sarah Reiger. In her piece this last December, a century after the Spanish flu hit Calgary, Sarah profiled a nurse in training by the name of Edna Traunweiser. Edna was 29 when she volunteered that terrible November to help flu stricken soldiers at the Sarcee Camp Hospital on Signal Hill. Her 27 year old brother Flight Lieutenant George Nobel Traunweiser had been killed in action with the RAF six months earlier. The Flanders grippe, as the British called it, took Edna two weeks later and she passed the day after the war ended. She lies in Calgary’s Union Cemetery and is one of 384 Calgarians that died from the flu as it ran its deadly course through that city. The Fernie parallel I had researched was the story of one of the first and most dedicated volunteers who had worked tirelessly nursing flu victims. Her name was Aagot (Agnes) Anderson of West Fernie. She was a Norwegian who had emigrated to Fernie via Spring Valley, Wisconsin eleven years earlier. Agnes Anderson endeared herself to every man, woman and child she treated and when the flu induced double pneumonia finally took her that town lost a very special person. At age 35 she left behind a husband and three grown sons, one of which was serving in the war effort in France at the time. Imagine surviving the trench warfare of World War 1 only to return home and find your mother had died as heroically as Agnes had; for she surely knew all along the risk she was taking! I find it painfully ironic that at almost the end of this sickening war, which had taken so many young men and women, the H1N1 was doing the same at home. I thought it would be profoundly interesting to explore the Blairmore Enterprise newspaper editions for 1918/19 so as to share some of the stories that came out of what the Germans referred to back then as the “Blitz Katarrah” (lightning cold). The flu reports, updates and losses I found in the Enterprise show a surge in early November, 1918 and later in January, 1919 just like it seems to do these days. By late October of 1918 the realization had set in that a dangerous virus was starting to take its toll here and by November 1st a headline announced that the town of Blairmore had been quarantined. It was resolved by citizen request that starting November 3rd: “that the Municipal Health and Relief Committee order the closing of all places of business, except public eating places by 1 p.m., indefinitely.” There were strict quarantines put on CPR and a demand for special constables to enforce it and health regulations. It seems that no passengers were to leave or board trains in Blairmore and that there was great concern about “parties” entering the town from other highly infected districts. Another article entitled “Pass in the Throes of the “Flu” Epidemic” talked about the grim realities of this outbreak and that the first to succumb were two children of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sciarreppa of Hillcrest and another child of Mrs. John Dragon also of Hillcrest. Then the first of many young men were lost, that being Fred Patton, yardmaster at Frank, who was covering for others workers that were off because of the virus. He left behind a wife and three kids. It was also announced in the November 1st issue that the Alberta Hotel “has been quarantined for Spanish influenza.” Perhaps to try and lighten the mood, as editors back then were prone to do, they further stated that: “Part of the building should be in an ideal state of disinfection.” By next issue, November 8th, it was reported that an appeal had gone out to the Red Cross in Calgary for emergency supplies. A shipment arrived including all manner of essentials like towels, sheets, nurse’s aprons and also four dozen large and two dozen small “pneumonia jackets.” Pneumonia jackets were variously constructed of oiled silk, muslin, and sometimes even included a system of rubber tubing that circulated hot water around the chest as a means of keeping the patient warm. Pre-antibiotic options! In the November 15th issue a small piece said that young Harry Ferby, proprietor of the Union Meat Market in Coleman had died of the flu. There came a surge then of sad losses then including Frank Jalek aged 20, Frank Nicholson aged 30 and Isabella “Bella” Buchanan Prentice age 40. Bella and husband had left Frank when the mine had closed there earlier in 1918 as he had found work in Drumheller. She was called to Blairmore to the bedside of her very ill daughter Mary Devlin who was then married to Daniel Rees. Shortly after arriving she herself caught the flu which developed into pneumonia and despite all efforts including a pulmoter she died on the 14th. Bella left behind her husband John and five children. Another loss in that issue was listed as Mrs. Watts Goodwin. Her name was in fact Lily and she was only 38. Once again a husband and five children were bereaved. Watts Goodwin was serving overseas in the war at the time and was not discharged until April 1919. I can’t imagine how he must have felt getting that news. Once again the soldier made it home but the wife was lost. By November 22nd the paper indicated that perhaps the worst was over. Quarantines and raised awareness seemed to have blunted its attack. There were still losses like little two year old Nicola Bombardier and the newspaper mentions a young man thusly: “John Raffal said to be the ablest miner in the CNP fell victim to the flu this week after but one days illness.” Testimony to just how quick that virus could move. And under the papers Local and General column came this note: “Mrs. Ricardo and Mrs. Savaria died of influenza in Coleman this week. Their husbands had just purchased a ranch in partnership near Leduc and intended to move there in the spring.” So many lives turned upside down by an invisible hand of death. By the November 29th issue it was announced that the “flu ban” had been lifted by which I assume they meant quarantines and extraordinary measures. But as we all know there is usually a resurgence in January and such was the case in 1918. The January 23rd, 1919 issue has an item that indicates that Mrs. Michael Giacomuzzi who was “but a young woman” went from the flu quickly into pneumonia and then passed, exactly one hundred years ago. This was further exacerbated for her husband days later by the passing of their fifteen month old son. Good Grief! This was indeed a terrible time here in the Pass. Perhaps to lighten this column’s tone a glance at the editor’s tongue-in-cheek comments throughout this ordeal is in order. I found the following comment in a November issue: “An From top: exchange says: “We notice that few women over the age of thirty-five have died from the - Fernie grave marker for Aagot (Anges) Anderson- age 35- courtesy Ima flu. One bright spot in the lives of old maids.” Really? Or this little ditty: “As a precaution BC Graver Pat Goulden against the Spanish “flu” a friend of ours suggests frequent doses of prohibition rum, whisky, - Bellevue Union Cemetery marker for Lily Goodwin - age 38 - courtesy brandy, lager, gin or champagne taken in the order named, but not too far between. In this way Ima BC Graver Pat Goulden $10 a day will keep the “flu” away.” - Oct 25th notice in Blairmore Enterprise demanding everyone in Alberta wear a mask. Well we all know what keeps the flu away, or at the very least can be really important in Czechoslovakian Victory parade, Frank, Alberta.- Nov 1918- note riders mitigating its effects. We have a lot more medicine and know-how these days to handle the (red arrows) wearing masks - courtesy Crowsnest Pass Museum and latest H1N1 variant including specially tailored vaccines. If you are interested in reading about a scary present day version of the above join me next week when I will share with you a story Archives about our local Orpheum Theater operators Shaun and Alison Wagner and their eight year old - Graph showing fatality surge in November in New York, London, Paris and Berlin - courtesy wikimedia commons son James’ life threatening pre-Christmas H1N1 nightmare.
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RICCARDO OTTAVI
~ April 3, 1942 – January 19, 2019 ~
Riccardo Salvatore Ottavi passed away peacefully in Blairmore, AB Program-value-ad.indd on January 19, 12019. Riccardo was predeceased by his parents, Teodino and Irene Ottavi, and by his son, Ronnie James Ottavi. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife, Diane. He is also survived by his siblings, Linda, (Jacques), Diane (Jacques), Judy (Richard), Teodino (Claudette), Gerard (Francoise) and Robert (Lisê); his daughter, Tina (Richard); his son, Riccardo Jr.; his step-daughter, Kimberly; his step-son, Kevin (Karen); his grandchildren, Sierra Carlson, Cody Ottavi, Brandon Ottavi, Serena Ottavi, Jamie Ottavi, Vincent Ottavi, Phillip Jones, Ethan Lange, Christian Morin, Cassandra Morin, Brandon Morin and Stephanie Morin; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Riccardo was known for his jokes and happy, positive manner. He was an inspiration to all who knew him and he will be sadly missed. A heartfelt thank-you to Dr. Maritz for taking such great care of us for the last twenty years, and thanks to Dr. Toal for your kind condolences. We are thankful for our good friends, Pat and Steve Liska. True appreciation is felt for the support and gifts of food and flowers from Yolanda Gregory, Donna Filipuzzi-Jumarchik, Lorraine Plante, John Manuel, Rodney McAllister and Helen Funfer. With respect for Riccardo’s wishes, no funeral service will be held. Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.
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JENICE FUMAGALLI (Née: Comin) December 30, 1935 – January 15, 2019
It is with great heartache that we announce the passing of Jenice Fumagalli on January 15, 2019 at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre, Blairmore, AB. She was 83 years of age. Jenice was born in Blairmore, AB on December 30, 1935. She married Anthony “Tony” Fumagalli on March 23, 1957; the couple had two children, Tony Jr. and Laurie, and fifty-seven years of marriage. Music was a passion for Jenice. Beginning at a young age she played piano and accordion in a dance band with her Uncle Frank, and the organ for Catholic Church services and functions. She taught piano and music theory to generations of music students in the Crowsnest Pass and Pincher Creek, and was a cellist in the Crowsnest Pass Symphony Orchestra. Jenice was also an ardent animal lover. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered. The family is grateful for the exceptional caregivers at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre. Left to mourn her passing and celebrate her life are her children, Anthony “Tony” Fumagalli Jr. and Laurie Fumagalli; her grandchildren, Lauren Ross and Sydney (Michael) Ross; her brother, Larry(Bev) Comin; as well as her extended family and countless friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Anthony “Tony” Fumagalli Sr.; her parents, Silvio and Neysa Comin; her sister, Florence (Gary) Keller; her son-in-law, Tim Ryan; and her sisters-in-law, Rica (Joe) Lenchuca and Molly (Harold) Morency. With respect for the family’s wishes, no funeral service will be held. Memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by the Crowsnest Pass S.P.C.A. (PO Box 725, Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0). Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.
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A local business has been nominated for a prestigious award. Crowsnest Pass Property Management is one of just four finalists in the province in the running for the Marketing Award of Distinction. The company was started 10 years ago and has grown to help many families and businesses find spaces to live and work in and around the Crowsnest Pass. Through the marketing of this company, it has now grown to reach from the BC border to Fort Macleod. Some of what the company does to market itself includes website contests, community events and having their beloved mascot Passquatch make appearances as well. Loreena Russomanno says that being one of just four finalists nominated means everything to her. “Receiving recognition on a provincial level, with so many others vying for it as well is an honour and exciting for my company. It makes all of my hard work worthwhile.”
Russomanno also says that when she started her marketing plan, her vision always extended further than just the Crowsnest Pass. “I wanted to attract nature lovers from everywhere and anywhere that dared to ‘live their dream,’ then show them how to make it their reality. It was clear that I would need to first expose one of the best-kept secrets, the Crowsnest Pass.” When she first began looking for ways to market her company, Russomanno did some research on the most effective ways to get people interested. “I researched what millennial are attracted to and what would entice them to stop scrolling and then actually click on a link. I found that first, the ad had to have something out of the ordinary to catch their eye and that they are more likely to click on a post or video that is fun and less than perfect, as opposed to one clearly created by a major corporation.” She added that her experience as a writer helped her in creating a way to get her audience
to relate to what she was advertising. Once she completed that, the idea for the Passquatch came along and has been a big part of her marketing to date as well as social media. “Crowsnest Pass Property Management introduced Passquatch to the world with an on-line contest called Passquatch Search that highlighted the Crowsnest Pass. People from around the world followed and played on line. We then did a second contest called Mountain Mania that was set up so that anyone who was willing to do some online research about Crowsnest Pass could play along and win. We had people from around the world following this contest as well.” Russomanno’s marketing still heavily relies on Passquatch and there will be new videos with celebrities coming out soon that will provide people with more opportunity to see what the Crowsnest Pass has to offer. The winner of this award will be announced on March 1, 2019.
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The Crowsnest Pass Herald is publishing its annual Wedding Planner special section on February 6, 2019. If you were married in 2018 and would like your wedding photos featured in this special edition please email photos along with names, location of wedding and wedding date to passherald@shaw.ca.