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- Your onlY locallY owned newspaper • serving the cnp since 1930 • MaY 22, 2019 ~ vol. 89 no. 21

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Art students at CCHS are painting the Adirondack chairs as part of a fundraiser for the Friends of the Library. Once completed, the chairs will be sold to six businesses in the Crowsnest Pass. See full story on page 2.

soap boxes page 5

garden pages 8 & 9

Heritage plan page 12

2 – CrowSneSt PASS HerALD – Wednesday, May 22, 2019

OPEN HOUSE 5 bedroom house for sale Saturday, May 25 2118 214th Street Bellevue 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

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You are cordially invited to the Women’s Resource & Crisis Centre’s aGM on Thursday, May 30th at 7 PM. Meeting to be held in room 208 of the Provincial Building. Please access the building through the back security door facing 21st Avenue.

If you have problems getting into the building call 403-562-8000

Thank YOu I would like to thank all my family and friends for the wonderful 75th surprise birthday party at the Coleman Legion.

And what a surprise it was! Special thanks to Scott, Leanne, Meagan, Katy, Laurie, Jim, Jendal and Mackenzie.

Thanks to my cousin Lynda, Corey and Trevor for coming down. Thanks to Goochy for the entertainment. It is wonderful to have such wonderful friends and relatives. ~ Sharon

The Oldman River Gun Club would like to announce the following dates; On May 27th at 7:00 pm ,the club would like to extend an open invitation to anyone interested in trap shooting, to come out and give it a try!! No charge for the first round of 25 clays and no admission fee for the event, just bring shells or they can be purchased at the club. If you do not have a shotgun, prior arrangements could be made with notice so there is one at the club for you to use, three days notice preferred.

On Monday June 3rd at 7:00pm the annual trap league begins! Beginners welcome!

The Club would also like to thank Sure Glass Pincher Creek for donating the windows for the shooting enclosures and Darryl Naslund for donating his time to install them!

For more information on the trap night please contact: Lannie Donaldson after 5:00 pm for the Trap night (403-563-6825) & Judy Bonertz for the Trap league (403-627-8581) The gun club is located adjacent to the Pincher Creek/ Crowsnest Pass Landfill.

CCHS art students decorate chairs Proceeds from sale of chairs going to Friends of the Libary DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

The next phase of the Friends of the Library partnership with CCHS is in full swing.

Earlier this year, the CCHS shop class built six Adirondack chairs that will be sold to different businesses in the Pass.

Now that the building process has been completed, the CCHS art classes are painting the chairs using different themes from around the Crowsnest Pass.

The six designs include Hikers going around Crowsnest Lake, Crowsnest Mountain with a big horned sheep in the foreground of the mountain, a rainbow trout, the Burmis tree, butterflies with wild flowers from Alberta and the ski hill with skis and poles.

Art teacher Sherri Shannon says this project

has been a learning curve for the students.

“When you’re working with acrylic paint, there is a longer and more complex process involved. The paint is really streaky so you need multiple coats and then as the students put on more coats they have to increase the level of detail.”

There are three different groups of students working on the chairs, which Shannon says complicates the process a little bit.

“In terms of divvying up the tasks on the chairs, that has been something where they've had to sort of pick what parts of the chairs they are going to paint, also because of feasibility as well. If someone is painting the front, that's the only thing that can happen to that chair that day.

If you have three images on a chair, only one per-

son can do something at a time so we have to rotate that and then other ones are working on the sides and back of the chairs.”

The process of completing a chair is a long one and can have many ups and downs throughout as well.

“It's an act of patience. I always compare painting to a long distance race. It's what happens in the last part that makes the difference. It's a huge investment of time and energy. There will be times you'll hate what you're doing and then you'll turn a corner and everything will be good again. When you finish for the day, you want to leave it at a place where you want to come back to it. If you leave it with a problem you won't look forward to returning,” said Shannon.

Painting these chairs with different attractions

from the area gives the Pass another thing to sell tourists on coming and seeing as well.

“The friends of the library wanted the chairs to reflect the area. That way these chairs can be used as a tourism draw and I know they're hoping it will be included in the Crowsnest Pass magazines in the summer so people can seek them out and go get pictures of them as well. I think it's really giving to the community and I like that it's going to be very unique to the Crowsnest Pass,” said Shannon.

The chairs will be completed by June 6th and the school will be hosting a chili lunch for the businesses that are purchasing chairs that day starting at 11:20am.

There will then be a draw to determine the order of which the businesses get to pick the chairs.

Passtrak’s Calgary spring challenge Rob Amatto

The opening track & field meet of the 2019 outdoor season took place in Calgaryon May 11th & 12th.

The seven athletes from Passtrak who attended the meet represented the club exceptionally well. During the two days of competition, they took part in 38 events and recorded 12 life time best performances, set six new Passtrak club records and brought home 1 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze medals.

Cammy Hay had 8 events in the U10 girls division. She placed 9th in the running long jump clearing 2.46 metres & 9th in the 150 metres by clocking 31.29 seconds. She took 7th place in the ball throw with a 7.52 metre toss and then placed 5th in the shot put with a 2.72 metre effort. She then proceeded to set four new Passtrak club records in her remaining events. She ran 11.28 seconds in the 60 metres for 13th, 1:04.44 in the 300 metres for 8th, 2:38.15 in the 600 metres for 5th and cleared 1.65 metres in the standing long jump for 2nd place.

Nate Lach contested seven events in the U10 boys group. He improved his 60 metre time to 12.25 seconds for 16th and improved his 300 metre time to 1:11.95 for 9th. His running long jump improved to 2.22 metres for 5th place and his shot put improved to 4.23 metres earning him 2nd place. He also finished 12th in the 150 metres in 33.74 seconds, 3rd in the standing long jump with a 1.26 metre leap and earned a 1st place finish in the ball throw with a distance of 13.50 metres.

Carson Hay had eight events in the U12 boys category. He ran his fastest 60 metres ever in 12.71 seconds for 23rd, his fastest 150 metres ever in 31.93 seconds for 19th and his fastest 600 metres ever in 2:34.26 for 15th. He produced his best running long jump ever of 2.76 metres for 18th and a life time best of 4.64 metres in the shot put for 11th. He also placed 12th in the 1000 metres in 4:21.35, 11th in the standing long jump with a clearance of 1.57 metres and 9th in the ball throw with a 14.49 metre toss.

Karin Bailey completed 2 events in the U14 girls division placing 39th in the 60 metres in 15.58 seconds and 36th in the long jump with a 2.09 metre measurement.

Jack Bailey was registered in the U16 boys age group. On Saturday he cut 18 seconds off his previous 1200 metre time by finishing in 4:39.89 for 15th place. He then threw the javelin 17.50 metres for 6th. He finished the day with a bronze medal in the 100 metre hurdles with a time of 19.79 seconds. On Sunday he participated in the Pentathlon. It consists of 5 events where the athlete receives points for their performance, not their placing, in each event. At the end of the day the athletes placing is determined by the number of points they have accumulated throughout the day. His first event was the 100 metre hurdles where he placed 6th in 20.30 seconds and received 213 points. The second event was the long jump. He cleared a life time best of 3.92 metres for 6th place and 193 points. The third event was the shot put which Jack tossed 7.08 metres for 5th place and 312 points. The fourth event was the high jump. He cleared a life time best of 1.36 metres for 7th and 290 points. The final event of the day was the 1000 metres where he timed 3:50.23 for 6th place and 258 points.

Jack’s total for the day was 1266 points for an overall finish in 6th place. Payton Bauer was in the U16 girls events. She placed 19th in the 100 metres in 14.73 seconds, 9th in the 80 metre hurdles in 16.21 seconds and 2nd in the high jump where she cleared 1.33 metres.

Mathias Gelber had two races in the U18 boys division. He earned a 4th place finish in the 1500 metres by running 4:23.32. That broke the existing Passtrak club record for his age group. He then ran the 800 metres where he moved up to second place with a 1:59.39 clocking which also broke the existing Passtrak club record.

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - Crowsnest PAss herAlD - 3

In the lIne of fIre On May 13th, 2019, at approximately 5:30pm, RCMP received a complaint of an erratic semi driver on highway 3. The vehicle was stopped and a 62-year-old male driver from Ontario was issued a ticket for careless driving.

Between May 13 and May 20, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 57 calls for service including the following reported incidents.

One (1) assault, two (2) break and enter (residential), one (1) mischief (vandalism), one (1) theft of motor vehicle, two (2) thefts, three (3) disturbing the peace, five (5) other provincial statutes, ten (10) driving complaints, eleven (11) motor vehicle collisions, five (5) assistance to general public, three (3) suspicious occurrences, one (1) lost and found, four (4) assistance to other agencies, two (2) 911 calls (invalid), one (1) false alarm, two (2) animal calls and three (3) municipal bylaws.

Erratic Driver

Single Vehicle Collision On May 16th, 2019, there was a complaint of a single vehicle collision. A vehicle was seen in water off of highway 22 on Maycroft Road. The vehicle was not registered and the license plate was reported stolen. It is currently under investigation with charges pending.

Assault On May 18th, 2019, there was a complaint of an assault at Chinook Lake Campground. A 26year-old male from Taber left the scene. Assault charges were laid and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Outstanding Warrants On May 20th, 2019,

~ rCMP news ~

while on patrol, conservation officers encountered a 46-year-old female who had outstanding warrants from Medicine Hat Police.

Police came and arrested here. She was held for Justice Interim Hearing.

Abandoned Vehicle On May 20th, 2019, RCMP received a complaint of an abandoned vehicle with a quad in the back located west of Coleman. Patrol was made.

The vehicle had broken down and was being towed away by the owner.

Found Property Recovered tires, gas cans and bike were located on McGillivray Flats in early December Lost camera at Lundbreck Falls in February Found bikes turned into Municipal Bylaw Anyone with information regarding any crime is urged to contact the Crowsnest Pass RCMP Detachment at 403-562-2867, or Crimestoppers to remain

The Simple Raven’s Post

by Avner Perl

Is Canada at war?

In 1955 I was a little kid on an isolated farm in Israel. From the farm, we could see a mountain called Har Megiddo or as we know it here Armageddon. It was a different world comparing to “reality” these days. Aside from perhaps my mom’s nylons, there was no plastic. All of what we use today without even realizing, bags, straws, cups, computers or vehicle interiors were made from materials other than plastic. In grade three I received a plastic ballpoint pen as a gift and cherished it as the most valuable possession.

Plastic is amazing since it changed our world. Every year there are new ways to use it and it replaced just about all the other materials which we had in our homes.

It is so cheap that there is no need to worry about using it for a brief moment and discarding it in the trash. Above all, it can be recycled and used again in a different form, but recycling may be more expensive than manufacturing new plastic. The problem is that left alone it fills up spaces and doesn’t decompose as natural materials do.

As the world was getting crowded with plastic garbage, wise nations such as Canada began to allocate money towards getting rid of plastic junk and poor countries agreed to do the dirty work of recycling, for a price.

The Philippines which is an example of a poor nation exploited by colonial powers agreed to take Canadian plastic but ended up cheated by one of our businesses (Chronic Plastics) who shipped a hundred containers full of garbage, probably financed by our tax dollars, and left them with the rotting mess.

The Philippines are home to some very intelligent often attractive very hard working people. We know it in Canada since we “import” many of their people often to do low paying jobs that we can’t find anyone else to do. I know many very good Filipino people. Some second-generation Filipino people are now well educated and amalgamated into the fabric of Canadian society seamlessly.

The Philippines are geographically close to Japan. In the second World War, the Phillippines fought on the American side against the Japanese Empire. Many thousands perished. After Japan’s defeat, the US invested in Japan making the country into an economic powerhouse while American territories like Puerto Rico and the

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Philippines were exploited by business interests. Gaining independence didn’t help them much either.

Canadians see on the news that the Philippines have one bad government after another and that the islands are plagued with natural disasters. We also know that there are many dissenting groups and guerrilla fighters who kidnap business people and execute them. Now we are faced with a war against them over garbage.

When I was a kid on the farm I saw a movie called The Mouse that Roared. A poor tiny nation declared war on the US and sent 20 soldiers with bows and arrows against America. They expected the US to win the war and give them aid as they did with Germany and Japan. Unfortunately, the little country wins the war and the US surrenders to them. I am wondering if the Philippines don’t want a war with us expecting help. Recalling the ambassador is a serious diplomatic step and they just did it.

Our government presently is swamped with trying to fix messes they inherited from the previous government. There is the Phoenix Payroll System that Harper purchased without paying for training. Now there is a looming war against a poor nation half a world away. All of those issues could harm innocent people or already do.

The Philippines could send our garbage back to us escorted by a warship and create a global awareness of the fact that our unregulated businesses and unrestricted production of polluting waste are a huge problem. Provinces like Alberta that is trying to remove more environmental regulations will be caught in the middle. Even some of our major industries that produce plastics may be hurt. We have a good image around the world, but you and I know that we are not saints.

Canada is a major polluter while it is a small nation. We hear that China or India pollute more but we stay away from calculating how much pollution per capita we create. The official line is that we live in a cold climate and must create a mess to survive, but it is not true. We have buildings that sustain us without carbon emissions.

All we really need is leadership and the will to convert our energy intake to clean energy. It will not be popular with those who invest in oil and gas, but it will work and supply us with many jobs.

Over a long time, Canadians built oil dependency and made a living in unsustainable ways. Now the faraway nation that sends us workers is calling our bluff. A comical leader is telling us on the world stage to take our garbage and eat it. As much as we like to avoid a confrontation, we will have to listen. We can’t just blame one of our political parties or another, we are forced to suffer humiliation and repair damages that we have caused.

Armageddon is a mountain in Israel that symbolizes the end of the world. It existed long before oil and plastics and it will after. The question is, will we survive the outcome of our own actions.

Here is a link to my blog: https://thesimpleravenspost.blogspot.ca/ Feel free to check other articles and comment.

4 – Crowsnest PAss HerALD – Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Council Briefs DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter Great Divide Trail Update

Last season the Great Divide Trail Association had over 100 volunteers participate in one or more of seven trips on the high rock trail northwest of the Pass or were working on the original section clearing trees or fixing markers and things like that.

Currently, the trail runs more on the BC side of the divide but the association is currently working on rerouting the Great Divide Trail because they want users of the trail to see what they believe is the more beautiful parts of the great divide in Alberta.

There are over 60 people interested in volunteering to help build the new part of the trail.

The community is benefiting from the trail because the hikers come down into Coleman for whatever supplies they need as well.

They are also planning on getting the

schools involved. There is no set capacity for the schools yet, but the committee is looking for ways to include them in the process.

The trail is a multi use trail but is primarily designed for non-mechanized travel (including all bikes). The main trail users are hikers and horseback.

Mayor Painter said he believes this trail is great for not only the Crowsnest Pass but for Alberta and Canada in general.

Teck Update Nic Milligan, Manager of Community and Aboriginal Affairs for Teck, provided council with an annual report during a meeting on Tuesday May 14th.

The update was a recap of the 2018-year and also touched on the safety measures and employment they currently have.

In 2018, Teck produced 26.2 million tonnes of coal, which was

slightly down from 26.6 in 2017.

Teck’s revenue for 2018 was $12.5 billion and brought in $4.6 billion in total profit for 2018.

Teck has also put focus on the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan, which is a long-term approach to protecting the water quality.

Teck is also putting effort in for equality and localized employees in their workplace.

In 2018, 18% of their employees were women, while 29% had women on their board of directors and 21% of women were in IT and engineering roles.

In all their operations, the percentage of local employees ranges from 55-66%.

Another big part of the update was showing how much money is put back into the local areas of the mines.

In 2018, Teck put $828,863,593 back into local areas, which accounted for 41.8% of their total spending.

After the update, Councilor Sygutek asked if there was a way for

council to have some input of where the spending Teck puts in the Pass goes instead of Teck choosing what to sponsor instead. She was interested to see if there was an opportunity to pool the sponsorship money so that it can be used for a large project for all citizens in the community, not just select groups.

Sygutek also questioned how the money was allocated. She asked if it was on a first come, first serve basis, or based on an equation.

Milligan replied that he didn’t want to get between council and community groups but said that is definitely something that both sides can look into further.

Sygutek also asked how many employees from the Crowsnest work for Teck. Milligan replied the number is around 450 or 10% or their workforce.

The meeting ended with Milligan saying he looked forward to a future meeting with council on a yearly basis. It’s been a few years since their last meeting.

Mammography mobile service to visit in May Alberta Health Services

CROWSNEST PASS — Women ages 50 to 74 — the group most at risk of developing breast cancer — will have local access to mammography services when Alberta Health Services’ Screen Test program arrives in the community this month.

A mobile mammography trailer will be stationed at the Crowsnest Pass Sports Complex, 8702 22 Ave., Coleman, May 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31. Residents can book an appointment or learn more about the program by calling 1-800667-0604.

Screen Test is improving access to cancer screening for hundreds of women in rural Alberta communities where mammography is not readily available.

A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast and has proven to be the most effective way to detect breast cancer. Early detection allows for a greater number of options for treatment and a better chance of survival.

Visit www.screeningforlife.ca/screentest for a complete listing of Screen Test mobile sites.

Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - crowSneSt PASS HerALD - 5

~ Soap Box Building at Isabelle Sellon School ~ Inagrural soap box race set for Bellecrest Days on June 21 and 22 DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

The grade six students at ISS have begun the next step in creating their soapbox cars in preparation for the first race on June 21st at Bellecrest Days.

After creating their plans in April, the students are now beginning to build the cars.

ISS teacher Ian Crawford says the students are given one hour intervals over four days to complete the cars.

“This is the second day/hour that they've had time to work on their cars. Last week they started with the base piece that they've specified. Today the students have been putting the axles on and setting up for the steering connections. Some of them are putting on sides; some of them are creating the patterns for the nose and tails because they are custom shapes. With any luck they will be ready for tops and paint in the next two hours or so, which would be two days from now.”

Crawford says if the students need more time, he’s prepared some time for them in mid June.

“They need to be completed by the 21st of June and I have four days scheduled.

I'm hoping that's enough, if it's not I do have some extra time in the third week of June I can provide them. We do need to get them ready for the Friday the 21st because that's the day they are supposed to run.”

Finishing on time shouldn’t be much of a problem however as Crawford says the student’s excitement for this project is showing.

“There's no trouble getting these kids excited about this project at all. I've been telling them, and I think they're starting to realize, that what they're creating is a legacy for this community. Five years from now when they are in high school and maybe they are coming out to a race, they can point out to their friends that they built these cars and that kids five years younger than them are enjoying them now.

Crawford also says that awareness will be special for the students.

“I think it's really cool. When they finally realize what they've done is something more than just for themselves.”

Grade 6 students at ISS are continuing to build their soapbox cars. The students are currently in the process of putting the axles on their cars and the cars should be ready to paint over the next couple of days.

David Selles photos

6 – crowsnest PAss HerALD – wednesday, May 22, 2019

Editorial and Opinions A NEW OWNER As you read in last week’s paper, Riversdale is now sold, sold to a big company that knows how to mine.

Hancock Prospecting is a leading Australian owned mining and agricultural business run by Executive Chairman Gina Rinehart and CEO Garry Korte.

Established in 1955, the company is chaired by Gina Rinehart, estimated to be the wealthiest person in Australia. The company has grown into one of the most successful private companies in Australia’s history. It’s a diversified company group with interests in iron ore, coal, beef, dairy as well as continuing mineral exploration and development.

Hancock holds the rights to some of the largest land leases in the Pilbara region of Western Australia; containing the world's largest iron ore deposit and now it hold the right to Riversdale’s coal leases right out our back door.

Let put this into perspective, Teck mined 26.2 million tons of coal in 2018, Hancock mined approximately 100 million tons of iron ore in the same year ... so I guess they know how to mine.

They want our coal to mix with their iron ore to make steel.

When we posted our article in the paper there were a lot of questions. Readers asked, “will this hold up the permitting of the mine by various regulatory boards.... will the mine have a new set of staff brought in.... what does this mean?”

The majority of people in this community recognize the importance of this mine to the economy of the Crowsnest Pass. It’s as if we are holding our breath, waiting for the bomb to drop, the mine not open and the hopes of prosperity dashed.

Well, I think the sale says the exact opposite. I think it sends out a message that the coal in this area, the same coal that created this community, is open for mining. It’s now owned by one of the most successful private mining companies in the world - one that knows how to mine, how to sell and how to get our product to port.

Gina Rinehart and her group see what many of us have seen for a long time, that coal is the backbone of this community. With this mine we will see upward of 350 people with jobs, we will hopefully see our business sector in the community fill up and we will see our towns once again thrive. We have been in a downward spiral since the Coleman Collieries mine closed in 1979.

Five generations ago my family moved here from Poland and Czechoslovakia to work the coal mines in the Crowsnest Pass. It would sure be nice if my kids could come home and work in this community instead of leaving like most youths do.

It would be nice for our residents to not have to get into their cars and drive upward of an hour to get to work across the border. It would be nice to have a tax base increase and young families move in and businesses open up. It would be nice to fill up our schools, our arenas and fields with sports. It would be nice to feel like we are growing rather then dying.

To all those people who moved here because they don’t want change, I’m sorry, but the Crowsnest Pass is open for businesses again.

I feel with this sale that the coal in the Grassy Mountain has a big neon sign that says this just might happen.

Now that Jason Kenny is in power, I feel that this is just another checkmark on the ‘let’s get our mine going’ column. Come October, my hope is we see another change in government with Sheer at the helm, with a focus on natural resource development, we might just get there.

So thank your Hancock for believing in the Crowsnest Pass and our coal, which ultimately made us what we are today. It’s nice to go back to our proverbial roots.

~ Government Update ~

Update on federal politics with MP John Barlow Foothills, AB - Our communities are built through the hard work, passion and commitment of some incredibly special volunteers, and some of these people we simply know are impossible to replace.

Over the past year we have lost some exceptional people and now it falls to all of us to step up and try to do what seems to be the impossible. However, we must try.

Last month we celebrated Volunteer Week and we honoured those incredible community members who give selflessly sacrificing time with family to ensure our communities have the amenities needed to be successful.

Volunteer Week is an opportunity for all of us to shine a light on those who are often unsung heroes.

They are the builders who make things happen in our

rural towns and villages from organizing minor sports programs, erecting community parks and delivering meals to those in need. These are folks who belong to our service clubs, Legions and community associations or who don’t belong to an organized club but are dedicated volunteers who are driven by the desire to make their community better.

These are the wonderful people who refuse to believe it cannot be done; the volunteers who always have another hour in the day; the neighbours who always find the money, the labour, the materials and the energy to see a project through to completion.

At times it feels as though we cannot do without these amazing people. Over the past several months, communities across southern Alberta have felt the loss of some

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of our most beloved.

I know it hit me hard as I lost some of the people I look up to the most, those I considered my mentors and role models not only in political life, but certainly as dedicated volunteers who loved their communities.

People like Eldon Couey, Ron McLean and Mary Gillard. Incredible community builders like Laurie Wedderburn, Scott Forbes, Oliver Perry, Gordon Day, Bill Love and Bob Westrop.

I cannot name all the incredible people, but this is a snippet of the community icons we have lost over the past several months and only begins to highlight the cherished people who have left us.

Now, in the immortal words of John McRae, “To you from failing hands we throw the torch; be yours to hold it high.”

This is one of my favourite quotes and it clearly outlines the task before us. All of us must step up and accept the challenge of carrying on the amazing legacy of those who came before us; it is up to us to build on the work they have begun to ensure our communities are strong and thriving.

This is a challenge, but I am confident it is a challenge we can take on. I am confident because of the phenomenal people I have met in our communities across southern Alberta. It is because of the fantastic young leaders I have seen stepping up into key roles across the Foothills I know we are in good hands.

To the wonderful volunteers who have helped build our communities and the next generation of volunteers giving of themselves I say thank you.

This is your column, THE READERS, use it but please don’t abuse it. All Bricks & Bouquets are expressions from OUR READERS and do not necessarily reflect the policies or opinions of THIS newspaper. If you wish to expressly thank someone, please use our CARD OF THANKS section of this newspaper. We appreciate you making this column a success, and keep sending us your Bricks and Bouquets.

All Bricks and Bouquets are kept on file at the Pass Herald.

BOUQUETS - To the street cleaning guys for a job well done.

BOUQUETS - To the merchants who sweep the gutters in front of their establishments and put the cigarette butts in the garbage so they don't wash down into our water ways after a rain.

BRICKS - To those lazy and careless smokers who toss their cigarette butts just anywhere. A gust of wind could become a menace if it swirls a still live butt into a pile of dead leaves.

BRICKS - To the people who let their dogs poop on the walking path and don’t cleaning it up. Bags are their so come on people have a bit of pride in your community for everyone who wants to take a stroll.

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by David Selles Royal LePage South Country Real Estate Services Ltd. This week, I have another sports team I’d like to talk about.

The Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League just finished their season after losing to the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference Final of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

For most teams and their fans, getting that close to the Stanley Cup Finals and loosing would be heartbreaking and while the team is still disappointed they didn’t make it all the way, they had one of the biggest and most important seasons in the team’s history.

Before this year, the Hurricanes had one of the lowest fan turnouts for home games in the league.

For most people, when they think of Raleigh North Carolina, hockey isn’t the first thing that comes to mind.

There were some rumours created by analysts that the Hurricanes could end up being relocated to a different city in the not too distant future but after what happened this year, I don’t think that’s a possibility anymore.

The Hurricanes did what many teams don’t.

They thought outside the box and began doing what they called the Storm Surge after a home victory.

The Storm Surge insisted of a somewhat silly but very enjoyable celebration as a team.

The first surge saw the entire team skate from one end of the ice to the other and jump into the glass.

It eventually grew all the way to playing mini basketball games; going bowling using helmets as the ball and players as pins and eventually ended up with other celebrities like Evander Holyfield taking part.

When the post game celebrations first began, some fans would stay and watch what the team was doing but some were still leaving.

By about the midway point of the season, not only were the fans staying but more fans were showing up to the games.

The Hurricanes became a symbol of fun in the hockey world.

Not everyone was thrilled with their post game celebrations however.

Hockey Icon Don Cherry made his opinion well known during one of his Coach’s Corner episodes during the season and called the Hurricanes a bunch of jerks for making the game into a farce.

The Hurricanes organization took what Cherry said and ran with it.

Shortly after Cherry’s rant, fans were able to buy Bunch of Jerks t-shirts and it was fully embraced by the entire fan base.

Sometimes change is difficult and simply not appreciated but sometimes it’s what is needed.

All the Hurricanes did was make hockey that much more enjoyable and I’m sure they even got a few new fans along the way.

For me, there’s nothing wrong with adding a little fun especially if it gets the younger generations involved.

Kudos to the Hurricanes on a great season and putting some fun back into hockey.

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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.

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coleman acreage Magnificent views from this spacious ranch style home on 3 acres.

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Beautiful double lot and well kept threebedroom manufactured home. Landscaped and fenced. Large deck to enjoy spectacular mountain views. Equipped with up-to-date appliances and window coverings. Front loading washer and dryer. Low maintenance styled home. Plenty of parking in large driveway. 24’ x24’ insulated and heated garage features 10’ high ceiling and 8’ tall door. Fantastic workshop.

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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

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8 ironstone driVe Affordable two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow. This ‘one-level living’ designed home has main floor laundry and vaulted ceilings throughout. Uncompromising quality and dependable finishes. Plenty of storage and ample parking in an over-sized single car garage. Ironstone offers a carefree lifestyle for busy professionals and the actively retired. $329,000 CALL JOHN MLS

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8 – Crowsnest PAss HerALD – Wednesday, May 22, 2019

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New owners Caitlin and Clint Davis of Blue Mouse Greenhouse in Pincher Creek are gearing up for the spring and summer seasons.

Blue Mouse has everything a person would want for their gardens.

“We have a wide variety of bedding plants, annuals and then we have

a pretty good variety of perennials, shrubs, trees and sedums as well,” said Caitlin.

Blue Mouse also has a full greenhouse dedicated solely to vegetables.

Caitlin says they have both 12 and 14 inch hanging baskets available.

They also have flowerpots and gift wear that they sell as well.

Caitlin says the staff is always willing to help

people find whatever they need.

The family owned and operated greenhouse is almost in full bloom so visitors will get a good look at what is available.

Blue Mouse greenhouse is open from 9am6pm Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm on Saturday and 10am-3pm on Sundays for the months of May and June.

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Allied Hardware has all the tools a person would need for their garden.

From chemicals and fertilizers, to seeds and pots, Allied has it.

They also carry gardening tools to make sure a person’s garden is always in the best shape possible.

They carry garden hoses, hoes, rakes, shovels and much more.

Allied Hardware is open from 8:30am-6pm Monday through Saturday and is open 11am-4pm on Sundays.

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Summit Home Center DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

Home Hardware has everything a person would need for there spring and summer gardens.

Home Hardware now has perennials, vines and trees that have all been grown from their growing zone in the area.

Cathy Painter, Owner, Manager, says Home Hardware also has plenty of annuals available as well.

“I do annuals. I get a local grower and we sell annuals and perennials as well. We also have hanging baskets and herbs as part of our fresh product line.”

Home Hardware also

has everything you’ll need for yard care.

“Whether it’s fertilizers for flowers or mulches for your gardens and things like that, we carry a whole line of landscape products as well,” said Painter People can also find all the outdoor gear they may need for the spring and summer months.

“We also carry a lot in terms of camping and fishing gear. We do a lot with outdoor patio furniture. We also have a great selection of barbecues and smokers right now as well.”

Painter says there is more available online at homehardware.ca if people are looking for some-

thing the store doesn’t have.

“There's a lot more available online because I don't have the space for some of the bigger patio sets. People can order them online at homehardware.ca and they will get shipped here and people can pick them up. It's a really great way of ordering product that our store just can't hold for size.”

Home Hardware is also introducing a new RV line that will include parts and maintenance for RV’s.

Home Hardware is open from 8am-6pm Monday through Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sundays.

How to create a pet-friendly garden (NC) Yes, you can have a beautiful garden to relax in and a place where your pet can run and chase squirrels. Here are seven ideas for designing a pet-friendly yard.

Remember that dirt equals mud. Chances are you know where your pet likes to travel in the yard.

A beaten-down path through the lawn and garden is your cue to put down a hard surface like patio slabs or interlocking brick. Dirt, after all, becomes mud — especially in the fall and spring.

Cool it. Plant trees or large-growing shrubs on the south and west sides of your yard to provide shade for your pet during the hottest parts of the day.

Deal with the “unmentionable.” Dogs are famous for burning the

grass where they squat to urinate. The solution is to dilute the urea, which is what causes the lawn to die in patches, by hosing down your lawn when you see the culprit do its business. When brown patches occur, have a bucket of pre-moistened sand-and-grass-seed mix standing by.

Keep in mind that cats are attracted to dry soil. Discourage them from using your garden as a latrine by keeping the soil under your soffit and fascia moist. Orange peel and scented plants, like lemon geraniums, lavender, basil and verbena, can also discourage cats.

Never use moth balls, which are poisonous to humans and could be picked up by young children.

Choose plants wisely.

Avoid plants that are poisonous or harmful to animals, including common ones such as boxwood, clematis, daffodil, foxglove, hosta, hydrangea, lily of the valley, periwinkle, tomato (leaves) and many more. Research before you plant to be safe.

Don’t forget that dogs like to dig. You can discourage them by placing chicken wire over areas in the garden that your dog likes to frequent. Or create a space for your dog to dig and fence it in.

Give your pets water.

A visit to your pet supply store will introduce you to all kinds of innovative gizmos that can provide your pet with access to fresh water. To make it easy on yourself, locate your pet’s water station near a faucet.

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Big bloomers — 5 beauties for your garden (NC) If you’re heading to the nursery this spring, look for large-blooming plants that provide a big splash of colour. Here are five recommendations.

Peonies. Although they have a short blossom time, each plant produces masses of large, often fragrant blooms, suitable for cutting and bringing indoors.

Peonies are relatively free of pests and diseases. They are extremely winter hardy and when they are not in bloom, they produce clean, strong, dark green foliage that stands up to the summer heat.

Hydrangeas. The Endless Summer series of hydrangea, which flowers from late July through early October, provides great value. All hydrangeas hold their flowers over the winter so you can leave them intact as fodder for foraging songbirds during the winter months. The spent flowers gather snow when it falls softly, adding some winter interest to your garden. Prune plants in spring.

Lilacs. Common lilac (syringa vulgaris) is the workhorse of lilacs and is winter hardy even on the coldest part of the prairies. Blooming from mid- to lateMay each year, it is the first of many lilacs to produce colour each spring and is fragrant and suitable for cutting. Give it lots of space, as it can grow up to three metres (10 feet) high and almost as wide. If you plant it with French hybrid lilacs, Preston lilacs and the Japanese tree lilac ‘Ivory Silk,’ you can enjoy up to six weeks of blooms.

Sunflowers. When it comes to big flowers and lots of them, you really can’t beat sunflowers. In addition to being attractive, sun-loving and fast-growing annual plants, they attract myriad pollinators, from honeybees to a wide variety of native bees. When the flower heads have matured, the seeds attract songbirds by the dozen.

Dahlias. If you have a sunny position in your garden, try some dinner-plate dahlias for a real wow-factor. Bloom season occurs around the middle of summer through late fall. While dahlias are technically an annual and will die with a killing frost, they are easy to overwinter indoors. Dig the tubers up after the tops have been hit with early frost and lie them in the sun for a day or two. Knock the dirt off each root and place them in a kraft paper leaf bag with dry peat moss or vermiculite to insulate them. Store in a cool, dry place like the basement. Inspect monthly, discarding any rotting tubers.

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New Hire – Trent Smith Manager of Community Services Manager with years of facility and recreation experience joins the team DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

The Crowsnest Pass has a new Manager of Community Services and he brings years of experience to the job.

Trent Smith was born and raised in Nanton, and began his career in recreation management in 1998, as the Director of Recreation in Nanton.

Trent’s portfolio includes recreation management in Rocky Mountain House and Taber, before moving to the Crowsnest Pass.

During his time in Taber, Trent managed the recreation department’s operational requirements of areas including the pool,

parks, arenas, sports fields and cemeteries.

As the Manager of Community Services in the Crowsnest Pass, Smith’s role here will include overseeing the Pass Powderkeg, M.D.M. Community Centre, Crowsnest Sports Complex Ice Arena and Curling Arena, Pass Community Pool, Family Community and Support Services and many other areas including parks, playgrounds and cemeteries.

Smith holds multiple diplomas, a Master’s Degree in Recreation Management, and is a licensed instructor for RFP (Recreation Facilities Personnel)

and is qualified to teach ticketed operator courses for recreation facilities.

Smith is excited with the opportunity to work in the Crowsnest Pass and has always looked at the area as a place he can be heading into retirement.

“I've spent my whole life around the Crowsnest Pass enjoying the outdoor activities this area has.

When the opportunity came up, I felt that this was the right place for me as Crowsnest Pass offers everything that interests me.

Smith says he is looking forward to continuing his transition to the Crowsnest Pass.

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Trent Smith brings years of experience with him to the Crowsnest Pass as the new Manager of Community Services. He was born and raised in Nanton and has spent time exploring the Pass previously. He is looking forward to settling into his position and the Crowsnest Pass area.

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First annual Cemetery Day

MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1029, 2019 7:00 PM Tuesday, June 4, 2019 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. 1029, 2019 being a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 868-2013, being the municipal land use bylaw.

The purpose of Bylaw No. 1029, 2019 is to amend the Land Use Bylaw for the purposes of amending the Schedule 4, Part 46 Cannabis Retail Sales to remove separation distances between Retail Cannabis Stores, Liquor Stores and Public Parks.

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Schedule 4, Section 46, Part i. is replaced with the following:

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Provincial Health Care Facility; Public Recreation Facilities Schools; Child Care Facilities Cannabis Retail Sales

200 m 300 m

THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing, pursuant to section 692(2) of the Municipal Government Act, to consider the proposed Bylaw No. 1029, 2019, will be held in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers at 7:00 PM on June 4, 2019.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that anyone wishing to make a presentation regarding the proposed bylaw should contact the Development Officer no later than 4:30 pm June 4, 2019. 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 9th day of May, 2019.

Lisa Kinnear, Development Officer Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Box 600, Crowsnest Pass, Alberta T0K 0E0 Phone: 403-562-8833 E-mail: lisa.kinnear@crowsnestpass.com

A monument that can be explored at the first annual Cemetery Day which will be held on June 1, 2019.

Herald contributor photo

Herald Contributor

Saturday, June 1 will be Crowsnest Pass’ first annual Cemetery Day. Take this opportunity to honour a deceased loved one or a distant relative’s place of rest, or just come and stroll through a local cemetery to revisit our community’s founders. If the weather permits, you can do a little light gardening or clean-up of your family plots.

The idea for a Cemetery Day was proposed by

the CNP Memorial Society, which promotes the awareness and maintenance of our many cemeteries in cooperation with the Municipality. “Maintenance of individual plots is a family’s responsibility”, says Society member Ian McKenzie, “although the Municipality is in charge of overall maintenance.” In some cases where plots have leaning monuments, caution is required. “These stones are a lot heavier

than they look” says McKenzie, “and large stones will require straightening and fastening by professionals.

Don’t even touch them.”

As celebrated in several other countries, Cemetery Day is meant to be a personal or family outing.

The CNP Memorial Society is also planning an organized volunteer work-bee in the fall. For more information, please visit www.cnpmemorial.weebly.com .

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12 – CROWSNEST PaSS HERalD – Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Kids Kollege Graduation Day Kids Kollege held their graduation ceremony on Thursday May 16th. The ceremony saw the kids receive their diplomas as well as perform a few songs for the parents in attendance.

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~ Open House ~

Heritage Management Plan John Kinnear Feature Writer

The Crowsnest Pass Municipal Historic Resources Board has been working with Community Design Strategies (CDS) since the fall of 2017 to develop a Crowsnest Pass Heritage Management Plan. The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass received a grant from the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation to assist with the development of this plan.

A comprehensive workshop was held with many stakeholder groups in December of 2017 to get input into this plan. The final draft of the Municipal Heritage Management Plan (HMP) will be presented by CDS to the Crowsnest Pass Municipal Council at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 28th for council’s consideration.

On Wednesday, May 29th there will be an Open House from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at the Coleman Seniors Drop-In-Centre to present this Heritage Management Plan to the public. The Open House will include display panels; an overhead presentation and an opportunity to discuss the plan with CDS consultants and members of the Crowsnest Pass Municipal Historic Resources Board.

The Heritage Management Plan will help the Crowsnest Pass be a responsible steward of its historic resources. It is a tool that will provide

guidance and direction to identify, preserve, and protect important heritage sites with appropriate heritage planning and conservation practices. The plan provides a framework for the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, Crowsnest Pass Municipal Historic Resources Board, municipal staff, stakeholder groups, and owners of heritage resources to have a consistent and comprehensive approach to heritage management within the municipal boundaries.

The Heritage Management Plan was preceeded by three Heritage Inventory Projects that identified 105 sites as being of historic municipal significance and would qualify to be designated as Municipal Historic Resources. Of the 105 sites 5 have been designated as Municipal Historic Resources. The inventories are available on line on the municipal website in the planningdevelopment area. They are Phase 1- Coleman and Area, Phase 2- Blairmore and Frank and Phase 3Bellevue, Hillcrest and Passburg Areas The Crowsnest Pass Municipal Historic Resources Board is planning a workshop in October for owners of historic properties entitled “Demystifying Designation” to provide information on the process and benefits of designating buildings as Historic Resources.

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Livingstone Range School Division board meeting update Frank Mctighe Contributor

Trustees to discuss boundary changes with school councils Revisions to the electoral ward boundaries in Livingstone Range School Division took another step forward.

Trustees gave first reading to By-law No. 2019-01 that when finalized will add one trustee to Ward 1 and remove one from Ward 3.

Trustees will now discuss the recommended change with their respective school councils.

‘We will have to hear from our stakeholders,” trustee Jim Burdett said.

“If we hear a whole lot of negatives from our stakeholders we have time to change it.”

Burdett said at the May 8 meeting at the G.R. Davis Administration Building in Fort Macleod he anticipates push back from parents in Ward 3, which includes Fort Macleod.

“I think it’s really important before we continue forward that we hear what people have to say.”

School board chairman Brad Toone and trustee John McKee, who represent Ward 1, said people in their communities support the change.

“Up until this point it’s been extremely positive,” Toone said.

McKee presented the change to a school council with the same result.

“I didn’t have any negative feedback,” McKee said.

At their April meeting,

trustees agreed to shuffle the number of trustees in two of three wards.

Ward 1, which includes the towns of Nanton Stavely, Claresholm and Granum, would get one more trustee, bringing its total to three.

Ward 3, which includes the towns of Fort Macleod and Pincher Creek as well as Waterton, would lose one trustee to have two.

Ward 2, which includes the town of Lundbreck, Bellevue, Coleman and Blairmore, will continue with two trustees.

The changes would be implemented for the next municipal election in 2021.

The decision followed a review process that included six community engagement sessions, an on-line survey and two independent facilitators.

Livingstone Range came into effect in 1995 with a population of about 28,669 people. Each of the seven trustees served an average of 4,095 people.

In 2017 Livingstone Range had a population of 27,657, with each trustee representing an average of 3,951 people.

Ward 1 trustees serve a population of 10,718 and six town schools along with five schools on Hutterian Brethren colonies.

The Ward 2 trustees serve 6,848 people, four town schools and seven colony schools.

The Ward 3 trustees serve 10,091 people, four town schools and one colony school.

The proposed changes will be posted on the school division Web site

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and trustees will discuss the issue with school councils if they haven’t already done so.

“I think have a real discussion with our school councils is important,” trustee Lori Hodges said.

School board reaffirms safe schools policy Livingstone Range School Division remains committed to providing students and staff with a welcoming, caring, respectful and safe environment, School board trustees approved updates to the policy that puts that mandate in place.

“I think it’s good as it stands,” school board deputy chair Lori Hodges said of Policy 21. “It’s a very solid policy.”

The updated policy was presented to trustees May 8 during their meeting at the G.R. Davis Administration Building in Fort Macleod.

The Alberta School Act requires each school jurisdiction to have a policy and to review it each year.

The updated policy is to be posted on the division’s Web site by June 30.

“We’ve had a chance to review this,” superintendent Darryl Seguin told trustees. “There aren’t any significant changes that were recommended.”

The policy states the school board is committed to providing welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environments that respect diversity, foster a sense of belonging and promote student and staff well-being.

The policy states each student and staff member has the right to learn and work in an inclusive environment free from bullying, discrimination, harassment and violence where equality of opportunity, dignity and respect are promoted.

Students and staff are to be protected from bullying, discrimination, harassment and violence within schools, on school grounds, on school buses and during extracurricular activities.

This protection applies whether or not the behaviours occur in schools, during the school day or by electronic means.

Trustees, staff, students, parents and visitors share the responsibility for eliminating bullying, discrimination, harassment and violence.

Allegations are to be investigated in a timely and respectful manner.

The policy includes definitions of bullying, dis-

crimination, harassment and violence as set out by the Alberta School Act, the Canadian and Alberta Human Rights Acts as well as the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

“We have not had any questions or concerns from schools or stakeholders,” Seguin said of the policy.

Trustees don’t want schools used for elections Schools should be used as election polling stations only as a last resort, Livingstone Range School Board trustees said May 8.

Student safety and disruption of the school day were cited as concerns following the provincial election in April.

“I’ve had parents express concerns,” school board chairman Brad Toone said.

Toone said at the May 8 school board meeting at the G.R. Davis Administration Building in Fort Macleod that school staff did a good job managing disruption to students.

Parents told Toone they were concerned about the safety risk posed to students as schools were opened to the public with unfettered access.

Trustees weren’t sure why schools were chosen for polling stations in recent elections.

Trustee Clara Yagos suggested contacting Elections Alberta to find out.

I’m not sure why they selected schools when you’re disrupting the whole school day,” trustee John McKee said.

Toone wanted the board to act on the issue immediately to address the safety concerns.

Trustee Lacey Poytress agreed.

“I don’t really understand why we’re not just saying no to this,” Poytress said, adding children thrive in structured environments. “There are other places these elections can and have been held in past.”

Trustee Greg Long said he didn’t recall schools in the Crowsnest Pass being used for polling stations.

“I don’t care for the idea of them using the schools at all,” Long said.

Long said in most places there are halls and other places that could be used.

Superintendent Darryl Seguin said there is some value in schools hosting polling stations in that students get a chance to see democracy in action.

However, Seguin understood the concerns.

“There are probably other facilities in the com-

munities that could be used,” Seguin agreed.

Toone said that rather than prohibiting schools from being used in all cases, the board could provide flexibility for future trustees.

Long suggested a motion stating schools are only to be used for polling stations as a last resort, when no other facilities are available in a community.

Trustees approved a motion that when schools are used for elections when no other facility is available, classes are cancelled for that day.

School division to sell former central office building The former school division central office in Claresholm will be sold by tender.

Livingstone Range School Board voted May 8 to sell the building it occupied for nearly 30 years before relocating to Fort Macleod.

“I think we need to move forward,” trustee Jim Burdett said.

The sale of the former central office, which became surplus with the school division’s move last year to Fort Macleod, was on the agenda of the May 8 meeting.

Trustees were told in a written report provincial regulations require the school division to have two or more independent appraisals to determine the building’s market value.

The appraisals are required when a school division is selling real estate with a value greater than $50,000.

The report also stated the next step is sale of the building by tender, which must be advertised at least twice in a newspaper within Livingstone Range School Division.

School board chairman Brad Toone said trustees must have final approval of the sale.

Toone said factors such as the potential buyer, as well as proposed use of the building, will impact Claresholm residents.

Toone said having board approval as a final step won’t slow the process.

“I don’t think any of us is not going to approve a proper sale of the building,” Toone said.

The appraised value of the building was not released at the May 8 board meeting.

Student leaders to attend conference Sixteen Livingstone

Range School Division students join 500 young people for a leadership conference May 26-28 at Chinook high school in Lethbridge.

“Building Bridges” is the theme of the Alberta Student Leadership Conference.

Livingstone Range School Board deputy chair Lori Hodges provided an update on conference plans Wednesday at the G.R. Davis Administration Building in Fort Macleod.

The students arrive at 12 noon Sunday, May 26 at F.P. Walshe school in Fort Macleod.

From there they head to Chinook high school to register for the conference and take part in 4 p.m. opening ceremonies with keynote speaker Chris Koch, a quadruple amputee from Nanton whose theme is “If I Can.” Students then attend a 6 p.m. banquet followed by a performance by hypnotist JR Matthew, who has been a speaker, therapist and stage entertainer for more than 15 years.

The Livingstone Range students then return to F.P. Walshe school where they will view a movie and spend the night.

On Monday, May 27 students are bused to Chinook high school for a full day of activities including an opening presentation by Lucas Jadin, who built the organization Inspire Sports around the core principles of: • Fear is a reaction.

Courage is a decision.

• You must say no to the good to say yes to the great.

• Your value comes from who you are and not what you are.

The rest of the day is made up of spirit groups, break-out sessions, lunch and snacks.

Keynote speakers Julie and Lowell Taylor of Lethbridge, who participated in TV’s The Amazing Race take the stage at 4 p.m.

Their presentation is followed by supper and a dance featuring DJ Brady Hway.

Livingstone Range students are then bused back to F.P. Walshe school for the night.

The final day of the conference gets under way at 8:30 a.m. May 28 with spirit groups, snacks and break-out sessions.

The conference ends with a presentation by Scott Backovich, a motivational speaker and advocate for youth who is featured at schools and conferences across North America.

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Trustees reject rural caucus fee increase The Rural Caucus of Alberta School Boards must sharpen its budget pencil, Livingstone Range School Board said May 8.

Livingstone Range trustees voted May 8 to object the $1,211 membership fee, which is an increase from $950.

“Rural caucus has been doing a lot of lobbying on behalf of rural boards,” trustee Clara Yagos said.

School board deputy chair Lori Hodges agreed Livingstone Range should remain part of the group.

“I think it’s important for us to be part of rural caucus,” Hodges said. “As rural boards we have different needs than urban boards. We need a united voice.”

The discussion was on the agenda of Wednesday’s school board meeting at the G.R. Davis Administration Building in Fort Macleod.

Trustees learned the Rural Caucus of Alberta School Boards has a proposed budget of $50,883 for 2019-’20.

Split between 42 member school boards that works out to $1,211 apiece.

School board chairman Brad Toone noted the rural caucus had increased its fees in recent years from $500 to $600, then to $950

and now $1,211.

Trustee Jim Burdett noted the proposed increase is a 20 per cent hike.

“I think that’s a really big increase to be asking for,” Burdett said, adding rural caucus does a good job on behalf of rural school boards.

Toone said there are ways the Rural Caucus of Alberta School Boards could reduce spending, largely by cutting the number of people it sends as observers to Alberta School Board Association meetings.

“I think rural caucus does some good advocacy work . . . but we need to be more efficient,” Toone said.

School board supports Nanton road plan Livingstone Range School Division and the Town of Nanton will work together to keep traffic moving.

School board trustees learned May 8 that a portion of 24th Street in Nanton is registered as closed due to an error.

Town of Nanton chief administrative officer Neil Smith explained in a letter the intention of a by-law was to close the road portion that divides A.B. Daley and J.T. Foster schools.

Smith explained the town confirmed with the Land Titles Office the entire portion of 24th Street from 24th Avenue to 26th

Avenue is in the name of Livingstone Range School Division.

To remedy the situation a road plan prepared by an Alberta land surveyor is required.

The Town of Nanton will cover all costs but requires consent of Livingstone Range.

Livingstone Range superintendent Darryl Seguin supported the move.

“It’s being used for traffic right now,” Seguin said. “It’s not interfering with our school yards at all.”

Trustees also supported the plan “I couldn’t see any issue at all,” trustee Greg Long said. “It’s definitely acceptable.”

Trustees approved a motion to have the road plan prepared and brought back to the school board for approval.

School board gets financial report Livingstone Range School Division is in a positive financial position with 70 per cent of the school year complete.

Trustees received a fiscal monitoring report Wednesday during their May 8 meeting at the G.R. Davis Administration Building in Fort Macleod.

“It looks like overall we are right on budget,” superintendent Darryl Seguin said.

By the end of March,

Livingstone Range had taken in $32,297,142 in operating revenue.

That’s just over 60 per cent of the annual budget of $53.5-million.

By the end of March the school division had spent $30,461,309, which is just over 56 per cent of the annual budget.

That spending includes: basic instruction, $18,709,311; plant operations and maintenance, $4,949,594; transportation, $2,159,143; board and system administration, $1,153,829; early childhood, $913,443; student health initiative, $620,093; inclusive education, $563,759; technology integration, $548,855; Canyon day care, $276,170; international education, $238,603; trustees, $172,698; native education, $113,174; Canyon preschool, $32,379; and home education, $10,259.

Trustees plan meetings, school visits Livingstone Range School Board set its meeting schedule.

Trustees reviewed a schedule at their May 8 meeting at the G.R. Davis Administration Building in Fort Macleod.

“It follows a similar pattern to this year,” superintendent Darryl Seguin said.

The proposed schedule included regular monthly board meetings at the G.R. Davis Administration Building.

It also worked in breakfast at various schools, followed by a meeting of the whole board that is not public.

Trustees liked what they saw.

“I really appreciate being able to go out to the schools and have breakfast with staff,” school board deputy chair Lori Hodges said.

Trustee Jim Burdett said he also enjoyed the school visits but wondered if the feeling is mutual.

“I think we should ask the question whether it is valuable for them,” Burdett said of school staff.

Seguin said he could canvass school staff to find that answer.

Trustee Greg Long said he found school visits to be positive, and valuable.

“The tours really help me form an attachment to schools I’m responsible for,” Long said, adding he has been able to build relationships with staff.

Seguin had not included a meeting of the whole in September, but trustees urged one be added on Sept. 25.

The schedule is as follows: Sept. 11 — Annual or-

ganizational meeting and regular board meeting at central office.

Sept. 25 — Meeting of the whole.

Oct. 9 — Regular board meeting at central office.

Oct. 23 — Regular board meeting and trustee self-evaluations at central office.

Nov. 13 — Regular board meeting at central office.

Nov. 27 — Breakfast at Livingstone school in Lundbreck and meeting of the whole.

Dec. 11 — Regular board meeting at central office.

Jan. 8 — Regular board meeting at central office.

Jan. 22 — Breakfast at Matthew Halton school in Pincher Creek and meeting of the whole.

Feb. 12 — Regular board meeting at central office.

March 11 — Regular board meeting at central office.

March 25 — Breakfast at Willow Creek Composite in Claresholm and meeting of the whole.

April 8 — Regular board meeting at central office.

April 22 — Breakfast at Stavely school and meeting of the whole.

May 13 — Regular board meeting at central office.

May 27 — Visits to Spring Point, Ewelme and Thompson colony schools and meeting of the whole.

June 10 — Regular board meeting and meeting of the whole at central office.

Livingstone Range, First Nations developing service agreements Livingstone Range School Division is developing education services agreements with two neighbouring First Nations.

Trustees had an update MAY 8 on work being done with the Kainai and Piikani First Nations.

Livingstone Range superintendent Darryl Seguin made a presentation at the May 8 school board meeting at the G.R. Davis Administration Building.

“Things are moving along pretty good,” Seguin said. “For both Piikani and Kainai the relationship between senior managers is pretty strong right now.”

The education services agreements are the framework that enables First Nations students living on reserve to attend a Livingstone Range school.

Seguin explained Alberta Education made a commitment to establish

standards for education services agreements.

At present, Livingstone Range has tuition agreements with both the Kainai and Piikani boards of education.

The education services agreements expand on what is in tuition agreements.

“An education services agreement is a formalized way we can work together,” Seguin said.

The purpose of an education service agreement is to: • Set consistent, minimum standards that should be addressed.

• To reach agreement on addressing local needs of First Nations students.

• Foster collaboration to ensure access to quality education.

• Ensure supports are in place for First Nations student success.

• Provide accountability for the education of First Nations students residing on reserve.

Discussion topics include the scope of education programs, supports and services, and opportunities for students to learn an Indigenous language.

Present supports in Livingstone Range for First Nations students include elders in schools, a success coach, wisdom and guidance council, staff working group, professional development, an FNMI success co-ordinator, Blackfoot language and culture classes and an FNMI Summit.

Other topics include integrating First Nations culture into schools and programs, transportation and monitoring attendance.

Management and financial accountability are also part of the agreements.

Livingstone Range has been working on an education services agreement with the Kainai Board of Education for some time in concert with Lethbridge Public, Holy Spirit and Westwinds school districts.

Seguin anticipates that agreement may be ready for the board to review by fall.

Livingstone Range only started working on an agreement with the Peigan Board of Education last fall but Seguin said talks are progressing well.

“What you’ve done is remarkable,” trustee John McKee said.

Livingstone Range has 134 Piikani Nation students who live on reserve and 36 who live off reserve.

Livingstone Range has 68 Blood Tribe students who live on reserve and 48 who live off reserve.