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Horace Allen School held a back to school BBQ as a way to welcome students and parents back for another year. The event gave parents the opportunity to speak with teachers and gave the students a chance to enjoy some face painting, balloons and good food to kick off another school year.
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What’s the Protocol in a disaster? DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter
The Crowsnest Pass will be ready for a potential emergency if a train derails in the area. After a second train derailment in the province over the last Saturday & Sunday, September 14,15 at couple months, Fire Chief and after 5pm and 10am masses. and Manager of ProtecLed by the Sisters of Divine Mercy, tive Services, Jesse Fox, Sr. Katrina & Sr. Gabrielle. says the Crowsnest Pass would be prepared The program includes music and Talk should a similar event with the Sunday program followed occur here. by a Knights breakfast. “We do have a municipal emergency plan. For more information contact It's a document that is baFr. Joseph (403) 562-2103 sically a playbook for every larger scale emergency that happens. It's based off an all-hazards approach rather than having every possible scenario itemized with a list. Fox says that overall MuniCiPaliTy oF CroWSnEST PaSS large-scale emergencies noTiCE oF DEVEloPMEnT PErMiT are similar enough to lanD uSE BylaW no. 868-2013 MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS have an over-arching plan with just a couple differNOTICEofOFthe DEVELOPMENT The Development Authority Municipality ofPERMIT LAND USE BYLAW No. 868-2013 ences depending on the Crowsnest Pass recently approved the following develincident. opment application(s): MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS “The mechanics of NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT most emergencies are The Development Authority of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass recently approved the 1. DP2019-064: 8138 – 20th Avenue, Coleman; Lot 15, LAND USE BYLAW No. 868-2013 following development application(s): similar just with certain Block 4, Plan 6808CU MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS th nuances for each one. We i.1. Discretionary use: 341 sq. ft. residential Avenue, Coleman; Lot 15, Block 4, adPlan 6808CU DP2019-064: 8138 – 20approx. NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT have Discretionaryand Use: approx. approx. sq.BYLAW ft.sq. residential addition and a structure in the dition (sunroom), 290 ft.No. rear deck.(sunroom), LAND 341 USE 868-2013 The Development Authority of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass recently approved the approx.development 29037% sq. ft. granted rear deck.for Variance of 37% granted for east side-yard municipality setback: called the Variance of east side-yard setback: following application(s): emergency coordination !"#$%"&'$()*+*,!-+.* /'(&%(0%* 10232#"%* 4(0$(&5"* Coleman; Lot 15, Block 4, Plan 6808CU 1. DP2019-064: 8138 – 20th Avenue, centre. Patrick Thomas, The Development Authority of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass recently approved the 1023"0'6*7$&"*/"'8(59#* )"*+$%,")-&'"( )"#.$%!"-,&'"( Discretionary!"#$%#&'"( Use: approx. 341 sq. ft. residential addition (sunroom), and following development application(s): our CAO, he's the director approx. 290 sq. ft. rear deck. Variance of 37% granted for east side-yard setback: 2. DP2019-072: 12402 Avenue, Blairmore (Pass th–th18th of emergency manageAvenue, Coleman; Lot 15, Block 4, Plan 6808CU 1. DP2019-064: 8138 – 20 2. DP2019-072: 12402 – 18 Avenue, Blairmore (Pass Powderkeg Ski Area) Powderkeg Ski Area)Use: approx. Discretionary 341 sq. ft. residential addition (sunroom), and i. Discretionary Use: Accessory structure (yurt) for public and private approx. 290 sq. ft.use: rear deck. of 37% granted for for east side-yard setback: i. Discretionary Accessory structure (yurt) recreational use. Variance No variances required. public and private recreational use. No variances re2. DP2019-072: 12402 – 18th Avenue, Blairmore (Pass Powderkeg Ski Area) 3. DP2019-081: 10801 – 20th Avenue, Blairmore; Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 9410823 quired. i. Discretionary Use: Accessory structure (yurt) for public and private
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ment so he oversees that whole function. That function includes overseeing everything being done. “As the Director of Emergency Management for the municipality, I oversee that responsibility. Usually when we get to the larger scale events, we're setting up our emergency coordination centre. I'm the instant commander that's working out of the centre overseeing the operations,” said Thomas. The emergency coordination centre is usually based out of the MDM Centre unless the municipality is unable to get to the site. Fox says there are certain steps that would be taken for an emergency involving trains. “With regards, to a train incident, such as a derailment, we'll most likely get called out first to have a look at what has actually happened and where it's happened. We'll then try and figure out a lot of different things as quickly as possible.” Fox added that they look at things in a particular order to ensure everyone is safe. “The first is always
about public safety. Then we try to move towards incident stabilization. That might take a long time and be a long process. Then we also have a high consideration for environmental impact such as property or environment conservation.” Fox says one of the first calls he would make would be to the shipping company. “Specifically to train derailments, the shipping companies are the best guides or experts on what their products are. We'll always try to identify that when we get to a site through their railcar markings but that is going to be one of the very first calls we make. They will typically organize their response teams to come out if the emergency is of a hazardous nature.” After organizing that part of the response, Fox says his next calls will be to local centres. “The other parts that go along with that is I will be making phone calls to get our emergency coordination centre up and running as quick as possible because it's probably something that will be bigger than what we can handle so we need to
i. Discretionary Use: Fascia sign (commercial sign) of business. recreational use. No variances required. Variances of–th10% granted for the size and 33%Lot granted for proximity 3.2. DP2019-081: 10801 20th Avenue, Blairmore; DP2019-072: 12402 – 18 Avenue, Blairmore (Pass Powderkeg Ski Area) of placementthto roofline: 3. Block DP2019-081: – 20 Avenue, Blairmore; structure Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 9410823 1, 1, Plan 9410823 i. 10801 Discretionary Use: Accessory (yurt) for public and private i. Discretionary Use: signrequired. (commercial sign) of business. recreational use. NoFascia variances i. Discretionary use: Fascia sign (commercial sign) of Variances of 10% granted for the size and 33% granted for proximity business. Variances of 10% granted for the size and of placement to roofline: 3. DP2019-081: 10801 – 20th Avenue, Blairmore; Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 9410823 33% granted for proximity of placement to roofline: i. Discretionary Use: Fascia sign (commercial sign) of business. :(#5$(*/$;&* /'(&%(0%* 10232#"%* 4(0$(&5"* Variances of 10% granted for the size and 33% granted for proximity Hillcrest Mines; Lot 5 & 6, Block 24, Plan 51505 4./$;&*<0"(* DP2019-083: 22817 – 5th Avenue, /)(01"(&'"( of placement to roofline://"#(01"(&'"( /"#(01"(&'"( i. Discretionary!".(&'"(( Use: Detached ft. by 40 ft.; 800 sq. ft.) with /$;&*=$#'(&5"*>02?*!22>)$&"* !(&'"( garage (20 .(23"( loft space for storage and carport extension. Variances of 10% size and 30% forMines; the height. Avenue, Hillcrest Lot 5 & 6, Block 24, Plan 51505 4. DP2019-083: granted 22817 –for5ththe 4. DP2019-083: 22817 – 5th Avenue, Hillcrest Mines; i. Discretionary Use: Detached garage (20 ft. by 40 ft.; 800 sq. ft.) with Lot 5 & 6, Block Plan loft24, space for 51505 storage and carport extension. Variances of 10% i.4.Discretionary Use: –Detached ft. by 40 granted for sizegarage and 30%(20 for the height. Avenue, Hillcrest Mines; Lot 5 & ft.; 6, Block 24, Plan 51505 DP2019-083: 22817 5th the i. Discretionary Use: Detached garage (20 ft. by 40 ft.; 800 sq. ft.) with 800 sq. ft.) with loft space for storage and carport exloft of space forgranted storage and extension. Variances of 10% tension. Variances 10% for carport the size and 30% for the height. granted for the size and 30% for the height. !"#$%"&'$()*+*,!-+.* :)220*<0"(* @"$;A'*
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5. DP2019-084: 1802 – 12th Avenue, Frank; Lot 2, Block 17, Plan 8010338 i. Discretionary use: Prefabricated metal structure (96 ft. by 48 ft.; 4,608 sq. ft.) to be used as workspace for machinery and equipment sales and repair. No variances required. Any persons claiming to be adversely affected by the above development may file an appeal in writing by September 11, 2019, to the MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS, SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD, BOX 600, CROWSNEST PASS, ALBERTA T0K 0E0. A fee of $400.00 must be included with the appeal. Taylor Felt interim Development officer Municipality of Crowsnest Pass P.0. Box 600 | Crowsnest Pass, alberta | T0K 0E0 P 403 562-8833 F 403 563-5581 E development@crowsnestpass.com
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reach out to our friends to get bigger and then we'll start getting those things involved.” Part of that would see calls made to the provincial government if necessary to help get more resources to the community. Another side of the equation is what type of materials are being transported on the trains. Fox says there’s one question that would help determine the actions that are taken. “Is it carrying wheat or is it carrying something more dangerous to the public and environment?” If so, the proper orders and steps would be carried out to ensure public safety. “We'd instruct them at that time to shelter in place. We deal with that a lot with hazardous materials. If there was one that happened right here in this community, perhaps the best option is for residents to completely stay put, seal the doorways and wait for instructions rather than going and possibly getting themselves into a more hazardous environment and risking their own safety. We will always provide that instruction.” “We would do that process for almost every type of a train derailment. We've had them happen here before, they don't happen very much,” said Fox. The last derailment to occur in the Pass was in 2015. Thomas says there was no real need for the municipality to be involved. “It had really no impact to the community so CP Rail did their operation and they just kept our fire chief updated. It was a pretty minor incident in the grand scheme of things.” Thomas says that there is also more training planned for emergency services. “We continue to expand our training for responding to any emergency. We have training set up for our staff over the course of the fall to expand their knowledge in emergency management. We work with Alberta Emergency Management Association to help conduct some of that training.” The municipality continues to ensure they are as prepared as possible for any future emergency situation.
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In THe lIne of fIre Between September 2 and September 9, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 48 calls for service including the following reported incidents. One (1) assault, two (2) fraud/forgery, three (3) mischief (vandalism), one (1) theft of motor vehicle, four (4) thefts, two (2) disturbing the peace, one (1) other criminal code, two (2) other provincial statutes, eleven (11) driving complaints, three (3) motor vehicle collisions, five (5) assistance to general public, three (3) suspicious occurrences, four (4) lost and found, five (5) assistance to other agencies and one (1) animal call. Suspicious Person On September 4th, 2019, there was a complaint of a suspicious female in Lundbreck who had a purse with 4 different identifications. The purse was given to police and owners of the ID’s were advised.
Found Items On September 4th, 2019, a bag with binoculars and a wrench set along with other items were found at the shooting range in McGillivray Flats. The owner was located and the items were returned. Suspicious Phone Call On September 5th, 2019, there was a report of a suspicious phone call from someone portraying themself as a Visa employee and that there was an unauthorized charge of $600 on a Visa Card. No further information was provided. A check with the bank advised this appeared to be involved in a phishing scam and no transactions had been made. Do not provide information to persons you don’t know. Lost Phone On September 5th, 2019, there was a report of a lost Samsung Galaxy 6 cell phone in a black Otter case. It was last seen at a restaurant in
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Coleman on September 1st, 2019. Stolen Bike On September 6th, 2019, RCMP received a complaint of a stolen bike from a yard of a residence in Blairmore. The bike is red with black and white and has a carrier on the back. The theft occurred over the past few days. Quad Theft On September 6th, 2019, there was a complaint of theft of a quad overnight. The yellow Suzuki 400 was parked in front of a residence at Passburg Close, Bellevue. Suspicious Phone Call On September 6th, 2019, RCMP received a complaint of a suspicious phone call from a person portraying themself as a Visa employee advising there were erroneous charges on a Visa bill and to buy $1000 in Google cards. The complainant did so and provided pin numbers. The person then asked for another $400 in Google cards, which was not provided.
The Simple Raven’s Post by Avner Perl
The Hobo Professor I was hiking one day beside the river when I met a person who I assumed to be a Hobo. That is what we used to call homeless individuals who didn’t fit into our social system. Most of these people are uneducated and considered to be “low life” but a few are remarkably intelligent showing signs of high learning and great analytical skills. An invisible sickness takes them and they no longer play our game. This person was sitting on a rock playing a guitar sounding better than a lot of the celebrated artists. I started a conversation, and he was willing to spend time with me and talk. There was no need to pretend to be what we are not since he already reached the bottom. The Hobo knew things that most people don’t and he shamelessly called himself a “Schizo”. I felt safer around him than I did in parties with the elites of our society. I couldn’t help wondering who or what he was in a past life but he wasn’t telling. He was obviously proud of being born and raised Albertan and mentioned training in the armed forces. When he talked about flying under the radar, I wondered if he was a pilot or was talking about the way he now lived or perhaps both. I was expecting him to ask me for money but instead; he opened a bag containing a pita bread, a nice big tomato, and some green onions. While making his lunch he asked me politely if I had eaten yet. Thinking about how he may have obtained the food I declined. He peeled a sticker from the tomato reading aloud, California. My mother used to grow the nicest tomatoes in town, he said. You ate one and the smell and taste overwhelmed you. Now we buy our produce from another country and it looks beautiful but has no smell or taste. We Albertans always gave the country all it’s needed, he continued while eating. When they needed to tie the land together, we pioneered, built a railway and made peace with the native people. When they needed coal, we worked underground and shoveled it out for them. They needed horses, and we raised them. As wars broke out, we volunteered and fought. They needed grain, and we cleared land and grew grain. They wanted beef and our ranchers provided it. The energy boom started, and we produced oil and gas, more than anyone. Now we must weather another change and I assume we are on our own, again. My new hobo “friend for the day” wipes his grimy face, and a thought crossed my mind, did I just meet a prophet from the bible? He looks like one. They always
Theft On September 9th, 2019, there was a complaint of theft of a bag of tools from a truck parked in a driveway on 214 street in Bellevue. Found Items On September 9th, 2019, there was bag of male clothes found in Knowles Flats area. FOUND PROPERTY Found keys Found cellphone Leitch Collieries 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 anonymous at 1-800-422TIPS. 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.
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use us, he said, and throw us to the wolves. We no longer have farms and eat ripe tomatoes, we pay someone else for imitation fruits. They sell our oil to themselves for nothing, telling us to be happy to have jobs in producing and transporting our products into their pockets. Hobo strums on his perfectly tuned beaten up old guitar an old tune I remember, “The house of the rising sun” (The Animals 1964) and add, we were the gamblers and they the Casino. The Casino always wins. Our leaders contributed to an orgy which made us into a “throw-away society.” We have a competition in who are the best consumers and who provides goods to be discarded. All was well until our waste began to drown us, mostly the waste polluting the air but more. Now the world can see what is happening and soon oil will go the way horses went. Already prices are lower than production costs and we are trying to sell more for less. It’s futile, he said. We still have our crops and meat production but we are losing the business. Farms no longer provide us with a living and the cost of production is rising steadily. We must use very expensive chemicals on the land and because of Global Warming insurance is high. Now our meat production is also seriously threatened. Naming a couple of companies one in Israel and the other in the Netherlands he described a new method of producing real meat from cells taken from animals. It is called Cultured meat and tests reveal that it is indistinguishable from meat from butchered animals. Apparently, the idea of producing meat without killing animals is very popular and it will do two things. It will cut down pollution and devastate the ranching industry and related businesses. It could be the end of life as we know it. The Hobo was one of the most interesting and well-spoken man I ever met. Change his appearance and there would be a line of people vying for his attention. Albertans he continued, always saved the day and never received recognition and probably will do it again. We have a business-minded government in Edmonton, he said, and they are probably working right now planning Cultured Meat industries to take the place of ranching. We could provide the materials for a new industry if we stay ahead of the game. You can see that they are working on replacing energy production from coal and oil with new modern methods. We are not the kind of people who wait for disasters to happen without being prepared. His voice trails off and I listen to the river rushing and contemplate what just happened. The rugged-looking person whom I expected to ask me for money turned out to be a well informed learned individual. I would expect a conversation such as this to happen in the hallway of the University, not in the wilderness. A female voice came from behind me saying “professor, we are going now.” He gathered his belongings into his old sports bag, took his guitar and wished me a good day. It's been nice talking to you he said as he was moving with athletic grace uncommon for his age. Here is a link to my blog: https://thesimpleravenspost.blogspot.ca/ Feel free to check other articles and comment.
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A Marketful Success The final Community Market was held in Blairmore on Thursday, September 5th. The market took place every Thursday over the summer months and gave people a chance to see and purchase different items created by locals as well as enjoy food and local entertainment every week.
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That’s One Way to Move On Friday, September 6, an entire house was moved out of Bushtown heading north to destination’s unknown. Derek Medland photo
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Editorial and Opinions eLection time On Sunday Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will drop the Writ. It’s the absolute last day he can do it and he’s made us all wait with baited breath here in Western Canada. The election is on a fixed date so get ready for October 21, 2019. The day we either make history or keep the status quo. It’s no surprise that I’m a card carrying, board sitting Conservative Member of Canada. I have no issues telling everyone what I believe, never have. I’ve heard countless people say that Andrew Scheer is nice, but not the bulldog we need to lead the country. My response is why is it bad to be a good person with good values to run the country? Why can’t you be a person with opinions and ethics and be nice. Being nice doesn’t mean that you are weak! Why do I like Andrew Scheer so much? I’ll tell you why ... mostly for this quote, but also a lot of other things, “I’m a kid who grew up in a townhouse in a family that didn’t own a car, whose mother lived with her eight siblings in a two-bedroom house on a dirt road, and today I am running to be Prime Minister”. He’s really just like you and I. A hard working, middle class, educated person with values and go figure, a nice disposition. I don’t want another Trudeau representing my country. He’s embarrassed us on the world stage with his Bollywood comics, he has no ethics (even a commission said so) and he bends the truth. He’s no Trump, I’ll give you that, but he’s not a decent person who had to work to make ends meet. He has no concept of middle class. John Barlow, our MP, is another wonderful person. He’s an amazing person and friend. I met him when he worked at the Okotoks Western Wheel when he first decided to run and we have been wonderful friends ever since. He’s bullet smart, kind and a ‘real’ person. He shows up to events and represents our constituency with integrity and class. I’m a member of his EDA committee and attended a meeting last Thursday in High River. I brought Aiden with me to see the process of our board. He left the meeting upset.... yes upset that he couldn’t vote in the election because he’s seven months short of 18. Five minutes into a speech by John and he was all in. John inspired him and showed Aiden all the qualities that make John, John. I’d follow that man through fire if he told me to, that’s the respect I have for him and now my wonderful son. So the election is coming and John will be in town and I encourage you all to show up and talk to him. I’m heading up his campaign in our community so if you want to help with signs, door knocking or the process give me a call. I’ll be busting my butt to get this man re-elected and it’s wonderful to be a part of the process. Ls
Letters to the Editor Trying to Quit? AlbertaQuits can help! submitted by Michelle Sauvé
You may have heard that quitting is a journey that can include many starts and stops along the way. Whether you have hit a few roadblocks or just found getting started overwhelming, I want to share some supports that you may find helpful. Alberta Health Services supports Albertans to become tobacco/nicotine free through the AlbertaQuits program. The program is free, convenient and accessible. You can connect to support and resources in so many ways. This includes phone, text, email tips, group support and the albertaquits.ca website. AlbertaQuits also offers ways to connect on social media! Whether you prefer Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, you will find the AlbertaQuits accounts offering messages of sup-
port and encouragement, highlighting upcoming support groups and reaching out to you to connect. At albertaquits.ca you can access interactive learning tools such as the “savings calculator” which helps you see just how much you’ll be saving once you’re tobaccofree. You’ll be amazed at how it all adds up! There are quizzes, quit day tips and resources to help you manage withdrawal, cravings, stress and setbacks. There is also a community forum, shared stories, polls and milestones. The site even reminds you how important it is to reward yourself and celebrate your successes along the way. Curious about other ways to receive support? There is a texting to quit program you can sign up for by creating a profile
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on the website. Prefer to chat on the phone? The AlbertaQuits helpline is FREE for all residents of Alberta, open to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days per week. Call toll-free at 1866-710-7848 to receive confidential, non-judgmental support from our trained quit counsellors. They will help you deal with cravings and help you stay motivated. Translation services are provided. Would you prefer the support of a group? QuitCore is a FREE group support program that provides Albertans (18+) with the tools and skills they need to quit using tobacco. The program consists of six 90-minute sessions where you can share your stories, learn new coping strategies and celebrate milestones together. There are groups starting this fall across southern Alberta. Call the toll-free line today at 1866-710-7848 to learn about groups available in
your community! What about vaping to quit? There are currently no vaping products approved as cessation aids by Health Canada. There is limited evidence that ecigarettes may be effective aids to quit smoking for adults. The vapour from e-cigarettes is not just water. E-cigarette vapour can contain some of the same toxic chemicals found in cigarette smoke that may cause cancer and heart disease, birth defects and respiratory effects. Vapour has been shown to contain heavy metals and nanoparticles, which can be harmful to breathe in. (Source: Alberta Health Services ECigarettes/Vaping Key Messages & Resources at myhealth.alberta.ca) Questions about AlbertaQuits? Contact Michelle Sauvé, Tobacco Reduction Counsellor at Addiction and Mental Health Services by phone 403-529-3582 or email michelle.sauve@ahs.ca
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BRicks - To the people who actually thought the speed zones would help. My God it’s worse then ever. Traffic is backed up even worse than it was before. People are frustrated and passing on inside lane. I know it’s illegal but they are doing it. It now takes twice as long to get anywhere in the Pass. Good job on common sense! Bouquets - To the hard-working volunteers who made the September 7 workbee at Blairmore Old Union Cemetery a big success.
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Simply Selles by David Selles This week I have no choice but to talk about the major accomplishment of a Canadian athlete. Over the past two weeks, teenage tennis star Bianca Andreescu has been soaring up not only the tennis rankings but also the list of popular athletes in Canada. To understand her meteoric rise, I’ll start by telling you where she started this year. 12 months ago, Andreescu was pretty much an unknown to most tennis fans. She was an 18-year-old tennis player who had just lost a qualifying match for the US Open tournament. She was the 152-ranked female player in the world. Then, she slowly began gaining momentum and experience and with it, she started winning. Her 2019 season began in Auckland, New Zealand where she won three qualifying matches just to make it into the main tournament before making it all the way to the finals. Her next tournament was her first major tournament, the Australian Open. Andreescu managed to win three qualifying matches again before losing in the second round. After a few more wins in other competitions, Andreescu’s next larger challenge came at the Indian Wells tournament. This tournament has some of the higher ranked players take part. At the beginning of this tournament, her past performances jumped her up to 60th in the world. Throughout the Indian Wells Tournament, Andreescu defeated the 32nd, 20th, 18th, and 6th best players in the world before winning the title over the 8th ranked player in the world, Angelique Kerber. That win moved her up to 24th in the world and more people started paying attention to who this teenage tennis star out of Canada was. Injuries kept her out of more tournaments until her hometown appearance at the Rogers Cup in Toronto At this point, every Canadian tennis fan knew Andreescu’s name and was watching this tournament very closely. The injuries she suffered didn’t hinder her performance at all and she found herself in the Finals against arguably the best woman tennis player of all time, Serena Williams. Early in the match, Williams was forced to retire from the match meaning Andreescu had won the Rogers Cup on home soil. It wasn’t the match people had hoped for but what people saw after the match made everyone increasingly impressed by the teenager. Andreescu wasted no time going over and consoling Williams after the match. That display of sportsmanship increased Andreescu’s popularity immensely. Now we can come back to the last two weeks at the US Open. Andreescu came into the tournament ranked 15th in the world and still on a roll after her last tournament and Williams had recovered from her injury and walked quite easily into the Finals where the two tennis stars would meet for a rematch on a much larger stage with the crowd’s allegiances switched. This match saw Williams the benefactor of 23,000 fans all wanting her to win but Andreescu didn’t care, didn’t show any nerve and won the first set easily 6-3. The second set began similarly to the first and Andreescu was in total control leading the set 5-1 and just needing one more game to win her first major title and the US Open. But Williams stormed all the way back, riding the high from the crowd and tied the set 5-5. Andreescu kept her cool through Williams’ run and two games later she had defeated one of the most decorated tennis athletes of all time on her home court with a 6-3, 7-5 score to win her first major title at just 19 years of age. With the win, Andreescu also became the first woman’s player to win the US Open in her first appearance. All of Canada celebrated with her and she received congratulations from other sports stars and government officials as well. But possibly the most Canadian thing about her victory was during her acceptance speech when she apologized to the American crowd for winning. “I know you wanted Serena to win so I’m sorry,” she said. Andreescu’s whole story is why I love being Canadian and love Canadian sports. She made history as the first Canadian to win a Major singles title and was able to share it with an entire country. There’s not much better than that.
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Royal LePage South Country Real Estate Services Ltd. blairmore commercial Beautifully kept 8,000 sq.ft. building in downtown Blairmore. Concrete basement. The backend is divided and separately accessible as two professional offices. Front previously used as a pharmacy, can be re-purposed to any other use. High visibility area. If you are searching for an affordable location to set up shop, this property deserves a closer look. Will consider leasing. $377,000 CALL JOHN MLS
blairmore Large family bungalow in central Blairmore location with fully developed basement. 3 bedrooms up, 2 down. Spacious living area with vaulted ceiling and a 3-sided gas fireplace. Great covered deck off the dining area for BBQ or entertainment. The master bedroom features a soaker tub and separate shower. Large media room/family room. Fully fenced yard. Large attached garage and paved drive. Fantastic value. $437,000 CALL JOHN MLS
lundbreck Incredible opportunity with this newer bungalow style half duplex in Lundbreck. Built with the idea of low maintenance and one level living. Main floor laundry and high efficiency furnace. Front and back decks take advantage of spectacular mountain views. Attached garage and open floor plan. Quick commute to either Crowsnest Pass or Pincher Creek. $209,000 GST CALL JOHN MLS
blairmore One of a kind historic brick home located on an extra-large corner lot in Blairmore. This five-bedroom, four-bathroom home was built in 1920 with brick. Fantastic stain glass windows. Very large state room. This home also features a self-contained apartment on the second level. Amazing decks and backyard. Possibility of building another home without compromising the existing living and outdoor spaces. 4050 sq. ft. of fantastic quality above grade. 24’ x 38’ garage, large garden shed and fenced RV parking. Great access from front and back lane. Phenomenal value and potential. $619,000 CALL JOHN MLS
blairmore Great location. This 2 bedroom home is in great shape. Hardwood floor in the living room with high ceilings. Perfect as a starter home or as a strong revenue generating property. 8’ x 12’ extra room in the attic is not included in the square footage of the home. Strong basement for a home of this vintage and a nice older garage for storage. Quiet neighbourhood on the west side of Lyons creek. Very affordable. $144,000 CALL JOHN MLS
562-8830 jpundyk@shaw.ca blairmore Fantastic mountain view, 5-bedroom bi-level in Blairmore. Desirable location with a large private back yard. Newer updates include flooring and an inviting modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Bright dining area off the kitchen with easy access to a large deck. Perfect for BBQ and entertaining. Front loading washer and dryer. Newer high efficiency furnace and recent roof. Central air conditioning. Fully fenced at the back. $339,000 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
54 ironstone driVe Luxurious mountain condo. High quality 4bedroom home with high end finishes and stainless-steel gourmet appliances in kitchen. High vaulted ceilings. Butler pantry and main floor laundry. Large ensuite with double sinks, soaker tub and separate shower. Large walk in closet. Two gas fireplaces. South facing deck off dining area. Beautiful mountain views. Large double car garage. $499,900 CALL JOHN MLS
blairmore Beautiful Blairmore location backing on to green space and easy backcountry access. 3 bedroom home offers tremendous opportunity for anyone wishing to live in town with the benefit of the great outdoors. Beautifully landscaped and fully fenced. Attached garage and paved driveway. Great mountain views front and back. Very quiet place. $349,000 CALL JOHN
passburg terrace 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 an affordable price, as well as many opportunities for summer or winter activities such as hiking, mountain biking, golf, stream/lake fishing, alpine and cross-country skiing. It also offers shopping and first rate medical access.$169,000. 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. $229,7000 CALL JOHN MLS
hillcrest Charming, quiet street in Hillcrest. Scenic with babbling brook nearby. This 3+1 bedroom home was recently moved into this location and placed on an ICF basement. Newer mechanical systems. Original hardwood floors. Large, bright basement. Great for new family or a retirement home. Garden shed. $289,900 CALL JOHN MLS
pincher creek Great opportunity to purchase an income property in a tight rental market. Nice and clean two-bedroom home conveniently located on the Main Street close to all amenities. Level lot with lots of parking and room for a garden. Single car garage. $99,000 CALL JOHN MLS
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 oversized single car garage. Ironstone offers a carefree lifestyle for busy professionals and the actively retired. $309,900 CALL JOHN MLS
blairmore Fantastic mountain acreage in Blairmore, Crowsnest Pass. Mature evergreens with beautiful view of the valley below. Not many acreages give you such dense evergreen surroundings. Close enough to walk down to town and other services. Water well on property. Gas and power on the road out front. A must see premium acreage. $225,000. CALL JOHN MLS
coleman Very solid home with 2 Bedrooms up and potentially 1 bedroom down. Large kitchen and updated bathroom. Newer furnace. This is a fantastic opportunity to get a great house at an affordable price. Back lane access. Fully fenced with a 20' x 14' garage. $139,000 CALL JOHN MLS
blairmore lot Nice, flat and serviced residential building lot in Blairmore. Close to the walking trail and all services. Very easy lot to build on. Back lane access. Very affordable property if you wish to build or buy as an investment. $59,900 CALL JOHN MLS
timberline ridge Great opportunity to buy affordable building lots in Timberline Ridge, Bellevue. Fully serviced lots with great sun exposure. Level building site. Very nice development with wide paved streets and all underground utilities. Build now or buy a lot to build in the future. Don't miss the opportunity to consider this location. Lots starting at $68,000 + GST CALL JOHN MLS
Vacant properties for all types of deVelopment. residential or commercial. economy or deluxe. contact John for details
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.... and she rolls in with glory This cloud phenomenon is called orographic fog and it occurs around the world . Table Mountain near Cape Town, South Africa is famous for this unusual cloud waterfall! Normally cold air pushed up against Turtle Mountain from the east presents this waterfall wall that menaces Blairmore but in this rare instance it is reversed! John Kinnear photo
An invitation to all:
Notice of Annual General Meeting of the Crowsnest Consolidated Athletic and Academic Society. The Crowsnest Consolidated Athletic and Academic Society would like to welcome the new and returning students and families to the 2019/20 school year. For those of you not familiar with CCAAS, it is a non-profit organization made up of volunteer parents. Our mission is to support and enrich our children’s athletic and academic endeavors at Crowsnest Pass Consolidated High School. We would like to invite you to get involved: we need your participation in the form of volunteerism and ideas. Please attend our Annual General Meeting to learn more about our society and how you can help the students at CCHS maximize their high school experiences.
The meeting will be held on: Monday, September 16th at 6 p.m. in the Learning Commons at CCHS. It takes a village… We hope to see you on Monday, September 16th. ~ Kind Regards, The Crownest Consolidated Athletic and Academic Society.
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reCruiTMeNT September 12th • 7 pm MDM - room 11 representatives from rCMP and ACoPA will be in attendance.
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Reverse Trade Show Information
Everything you need to know about future business opportunities
DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter
The Crowsnest Pass will be holding an industry Reverse Trade Show in October. The trade show will give local businesses an opportunity to meet with different Industry Buyers in one-on-one meetings. Through these meetings, local businesses will be able to determine if they can help these buyers in any way. Businesses are encouraged to provide business cards and other information to leave with buyers. Sacha Anderson, the President of Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce, who are working on this in conjunction with Community Futures, says this event is a great way for businesses to find local work. “It's a chance for a lot of our local and regional businesses to get in on some of the new big projects that are coming up in
the area.” There will be buyer teams from Teck Coal, Riversdale Resources, Montem Resources and North Coal with the potential of another business as well. Local businesses will be given the chance to meet with each of these companies if they wish. Anderson says that meetings are scheduled for a maximum of 10minute intervals. There will also be help for local businesses if they have any questions. “We will have reps from Alberta Labour, Apprenticeship Board and Alberta Economic Development to answer any questions people may have,” said Anderson. The industries at the reverse trade show will be looking for suppliers and services in multiple different categories including Waste Management, Electrical, Surveying, Fuel Suppliers, Office Supplies,
Rental Services, Plumbi n g / H V A C , Medical/Safety, Construction, and many others as well. Interested businesses are required to pre-register for the event. Any business that does not register before hand will not be able to meet with Industry. To register for the event, businesses are required to fill out a registration sheet that was sent to them by September 23, at 4:00pm. Businesses are asked to send the forms via email or mail to either Scartwright@albertacf.co m or president@crowsnestpasschamber.com or they can send the hard copy forms to Box 818, Blairmore, AB TOKOEO. Anderson says this is an event they’re looking forward to and that the idea came from the CARES grant. “We're excited, it's a good chance for everyone
Women of Steel
Providing for our children Pictured Left to Right: Amber Stafford (ISS Front Office Receptionist), Jen Schlender (Women of Steel Co-Chair), Allison Thompson (Honourary Woman of Steel) and Sarah Thompson (Women of Steel Co-Chair). The Woman of Steel have donated 88 backpacks to schools in and around the Crowsnest Pass ahead of the new school year. This is the eighth year the group has done this project. The Women of Steel are donating backpacks and school supplies to schools in the Crowsnest Pass, Sparwood, Fernie, Elkford and Jaffray. The donations were all anonymous and were distributed to the students on the first day of school. The backpacks were donated to students from Kindergarten through to Grade 12. These donations help ensure all students are fully equipped and ready for a new year. David Selles photo
to gear up over the coming years. It was one of the identified things out of the cares grant. It was recommended that we pursue a reverse trade show immediately to start gearing up for these potential projects.” If businesses have any other questions regarding the Reverse Trade Show, they can call Community Futures at 403-562-8858 or email either of the above addresses.
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Dr. Ehmann, born and educated in Medicine Hat, discovered his passion for health care as a high school intern at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital emergency room. "My job was cleaning rooms, but I really enjoyed talking with the patients. I also liked working with my hands, but didn't want to spend 14 years in school to become a neurosurgeon. "I like doing the engineering and artwork of crown-and-bridge dentistry -- making something functional and visually beautiful. I really enjoy doing full anterior crowns or "smile makeovers", as difficult as those cases can be. If you are able to give someone the confidence to smile again, you pretty much change their life." Ma immigrated directly to Edmonton with her mother and started grade three, with no
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August 2018, the clinic had experienced a dizzying rotation of dentists who commuted here daily from Lethbridge, with their ultimate ambitions aimed elsewhere. Often, anxious children and challenging adult cases were referred back to Lethbridge. The result was an absence of clinical continuity and any personal patient rapport. Under new ownership by Canadian Dental Services, based in Toronto, but with most of its investments in southern Alberta, the clinic's express objective is to earn back defected clients and attract new ones, by fostering personal bonds between patients and doctors. For such chemistry, it would be hard to find better catalysts than Lehmann and Ma. (Writer's disclosure: Dr. Ehmann won my personal trust and affection through his patience, empathy and technical dexterity in extracting a rotten, but reluctant molar. Subsequently, he and his professional and life partner, Dr. Ma, have become family friends.) The two doctors of dentistry were in the same class cohort in Edmonton where, over four years, casual companionship evolved into romantic commitment -- (a little sooner for him than for her, Ehmann admits). After classroom study and practical experience at the school's integrated clinic, the by-then domestically paired graduates scouted expressly for a small community where they could work together. They couldn't find one until, the very day they were to sign on to jobs in Regina, they were offered the struggling practice in Crowsnest Pass.
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knowledge of English, but already ambitious to become a dentist. Her interest had started as a child back in China, inspired by her own unhappy experience in a dentist's chair. "I thought I can do better than this." "Growing up in Canada, I needed a lot of dental work, including restorations, braces and jaw surgery. That fueled my passion. My focus is on disease: I want to end pain and remove infection, especially for low-income people, who have not had proper treatment. What I like to do is get rid of all the caries and restore their teeth in an attractive way, without implants and all the expensive stuff." Part of their pact with the clinic owners is that they will not press treatment plans more advantageous to the business than to the patient. The two doctors are going to Sacred Valley, Peru, in April as part of a volunteer mission organized by Kindness in Action, an Alberta-based, non-religious charity that provides care to people without financial or physical access to dentistry. Equipment, supplies and travel are contributed by the volunteer dentists. "Niko and I envision participating in these trips as a continuing part of our careers," says An Yi, whose own familiar name is Ann. The career plan also includes Crowsnest Pass remaining their permanent home base. "I have never met more welcoming people in my entire life," says Dr. Ma.
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BearSmart Program sending letters for Bear Dog Program DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter
The local BearSmart program is currently looking for help in reinstating the Karelian Bear Dog Program. A BearSmart representative says that having this program in place increases safety for local residents. “Our goal in bringing the Bear Dog Program back is to have a nonlethal but successful ap-
proach to safely keeping wildlife out of residential and rural areas like homesteads. The goal is that it's less impact on the wildlife and it's good for the communities to keep wildlife where they belong. The representative also states that having animals in the area is unavoidable but that with the dogs in place, there will be less interaction
with the public. “In areas like ours where we live in a major wildlife corridor, it's expected that there's going to be bears, moose, cougars and all other types of wildlife. The dogs played a huge role in keeping those animals in their own habitat but at a safe distance and people were able to function safely as well.”
One way the BearSmart program is looking for help is letters of support for the bear dogs. Anyone who is interested in signing a form letter is able to do so at the Pass Herald Office. The representative of BearSmart says there are also other ways of sending letters. “They can also email us at cnpbearsmart@
gmail.com or phone us at 403-563-8723 and we will get them a letter if they would like that as well. People can write their own letters as well but these are an option for people who aren't sure what to write.” The letter writing process will continue until the BearSmart program receives word from the provincial government.
“I'm continuously sending letters in until Roger Reid tells me that we're done. As many as I can get as soon as I can get them is best but there isn't a set deadline so far. Right now we're focusing on the letters and as soon as he gives me the go ahead, we'll start bringing in media and we'll start making it more prominent again.”
Hurricane Dorian shows power in damage left behind DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter
The idea of a natural disaster or life changing event isn’t something easily forgotten by residents in the Crowsnest Pass. That’s why the after-
math of category 5 hurricane Dorian can resonate with some if not all of us. The extensive damage left behind by the massive storm is simply jaw dropping. Whether it’s the high
floodwaters, trees torn from the ground or sinkholes created from the storm, the effects of the storm are being felt for miles. It’s never a quick and painless road back from destruction like this.
There have been 43 reported deaths so far in the Bahamas due to the monster storm. Many different celebrities have already begun to show support for residents of the Ba-
hamas who got hit the hardest by Dorian. NBA players Buddy Hield and Deandre Ayton, who were both born in the Bahamas, have pledged $100,000 each to help in relief ef-
forts. There has also been relief by way of a cruise ship that has supplied people with food and other aid to help rebuild their lives on the islands. While the Bahamas was certainly the most damaged area due to Dorian, parts of the eastern US and Canada were also hit by the hurricane. The Carolina’s were hit the hardest in the US with houses being torn apart and heavy rain and winds damaging everything in the storms path. So far, five deaths have been reported in the States due to Dorian. The storm has been downgraded and is no longer listed as a hurricane but it’s still causing damage on the eastern shores of Canada. Power has been lost in parts of Nova Scotia and large surfs are still expected over the coming days. The flash to send aid to these areas is clearly a positive thing but all to often in storms like this one after a few weeks pass we move onto the next story and the people effected continue to struggle getting back on their feet. People who are able to give aid of any kind to those affected should attempt to continue that process over a longer stretch of time. It’s not always easy to give continually, but we should all continue to think about and pray for the people of the Bahamas, States and Canada that are affected by the storm. It will take years for some of them to have any sense of normalcy return in their lives, which is something desperately needed for the people affected.
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Looking Back By John Kinnear
Along the McGillivray Loop In my last article I talked about the amazing Hutton family and their important connection to the Pass and Corbin. Recently I made a trip up to Corbin to attend the annual Teck sponsored tour of the now shut down Coal Mountain mine. I also joined in on their update on the mine’s closing direction meeting and luncheon held at the Hutton cabin. Interested parties including the Corbinites have participated in a planning session to define what the mine area will look like after closure. It was interesting to tour what remains of that community and come to understand why those who still frequent the old town site find such joy in being up there. I got to go through Benvenuta (Venuta) and Pasquale Baratelli’s home, built in 1910, and discovered it has been maintained in its original state including most of the original furnishings. It was like stepping back in time. What struck me as amazing was that it was 28 centigrade outside that day but when we walked into the house it felt like it was air conditioned. The owner laughed and couldn’t give a reason why but did tell me that all the pictures hanging on the walls were there to cover up woodpecker holes. So yah gotta know that place has pretty thin walls. Either that or I don’t want to run into one of those pileated hole pounders. As I headed out later that day down the Coal Mountain access road I happened to glance up at the railway tracks that run parallel and high above the road just before the Highway 3 connection. I remembered then that there is an amazing piece of history up there that is connected to the first access into Corbin. It was called the Grain Bin Tunnel. As the British Columbia Southern Railway (CPR) was being constructed in 1898 from Crowsnest on the border through to the Michel Creek Valley it was discovered that there was a severe grade problem to overcome. That problem is evident at a glance as you head east on Highway #3 into the canyon. West of the Coal Mountain Mine turnoff the highway now overpasses over the CPR tracks. If you glance upwards and to the south as you cross that overpass you can see that those same tracks are also visible a couple of hundred feet higher in elevation directly above you as you enter the canyon. What you see then is the elevation problem that contractors faced as they pioneered the line through to the soon to be new town of Michel. The abrupt grade descent was overcome by running the line four miles south and then north along the upper Michel Creek Valley in a horseshoe-type loop. That allowed them to descend 200 feet and maintain a civilized grade. That loop was named after Duncan McGillivray, named for Donald McGillivray, an engineer and contractor who worked on this section of line and on many other projects in British Columbia. The start of the McGillivray Loop is preceded by trackage that heads west just past the weigh scale and winds along the north end of "Loop Ridge." It travels over three marvelous stone built walls that are over a century old. They are visible sporadically as you drive through the canyon and they tower over that perky little, almost always clear green waterway known as Alexander Creek. The stonework is north facing with massive sandstone bluffs perched directly above them and they are most often in shade and hard to see. A few years ago I walked the upper loop trackage from just west of the weigh scales to a point where the track heads south towards the old Corbin "Show", the old name for Coal Mountain. On approaching the first of the stone walls I discovered the track to be yellow flagged, meaning there was a CPR crew at work up ahead. What I found then were two CPR employees from Cranbrook's B&B (Bridge and Building) crew who were busy installing brackets on top of the easternmost stone wall's edge. There is not much room between that edge and the tracks on the very east stone wall and a careless step at that point by a train crewmember could prove fatal. In fact that is exactly why those guys were up there. A few years back over in the Kootenay's some poor soul stepped off a train for an inspection at night and fell to his death. This no doubt led to some serious hazard assessment by CPR and ultimately to hand rail installations on places like the McGillivary Loop stone walls. The walls themselves were in fact replacements for the original timber trestleways that carried the CPR line around those steep rock faces for a short time. They occur at miles 3.8 to 4.5 (mile 0 being the CPR yard at Crowsnest on the Alberta/BC border). A half mile past the most westerly stone wall (mile 5.1) the rail line passes through a sharp curving massive cut through fine gravels and sand. Sediments from a glacial drift. That drift material was seriously mined a few years ago to supply fill for the railway/highway over pass. On the south side of that cut one can find the old remnants of what I referred to earlier as the "Grain Bin Tunnel." It is an underground passage that has an interesting history. In 1898 that southern turn was a tunnel with which they experienced extreme cave-in difficulties. During its construction, a temporary, wicked 20degree curve system of four cliff edge trestles were constructed to provide a western by-pass until 1902 when a second and more successful attempt was made to tunnel through the gravel hillside which "flowed like grain". The engineers drove a timber lining horizontally into the hillside and then excavated the loose materials from the inside of the lining to form the tunnel. As materials were removed, a heavy timber lining, made of one-foot square mountain fir, spaced just three inches apart, were installed to support the roof of the tunnel under the heavy pressure of the overburden. Coal and some rock were encountered and because of the unstable conditions, no explosives could be used. The men worked by candle light as they dug through the mountain ridge. Pay was 35 cents an hour and C. E. Cantlee was the engineer in charge and Olaf Olsen was the contractor. Can’t you just see Ole Olsen in his coveralls and goofy hat and pipe watching the going’s on? Despite subsequent concrete lining of the 900-foot long tunnel it continued to be a problem and it was eventually by-passed in 1948 by the open cut that exists today. You can hear the flanges of the wheels screaming like banshees from the overpass below as trains make their way around that curve and past the old tunnel. The ancient massive coastal fir timbers of its southern entrance are still visible alongside the new trackage but the "flowing grain" has long since swallowed up the rest of the tunnel. A Fernie old-timer, Buzz Bursato told me many years ago it was a favorite trick of the gang, way back then, to jump on the slow freight out of Michel and take a ride up to Crowsnest for the day. That trip atop boxcars would inevitably take them through the grain bin tunnel where they would be forced to lay flat on the box car roofs. On emerging out the other side Buzz said they were usually left black as coal miners from the smoke and cinders that the steam train left hanging in the loop tunnel. The handrails are now in place on the McGillivray Loop stone walls, their bright blue posts standing in modern contrast to those wonderful stone monuments of Crowsnest Pass railway history. Should you decide to walk the McGillivray Loop trackage be forewarned. There are spots up there where your clearance between the sandstone cliffs and the edge of a passing train is enough to make you suck in your gut and leave your teeth chattering. Back in 2007 I positioned myself up in those cuts to catch the iconic Empress 2816 steam locomotive as it made its way east to Crowsnest on a special tour. The spot I picked was a pinnacle that would put me above the train as it went by into the cuts. Of course I forgot it’s a steam train and as it went by I was swallowed up its steam exhaust and missed most of the shots as it passed me. Lesson learned. Author’s Note: In 1908 the Eastern British Columbia Railway was incorporated and built by Daniel Corbin from the McGillivray Loop to the Corbin Mine. That 14 miles of track served for some time as the only access to the mine and town. The tracks were torn up in 1939 after the mine closed.
photo credit Fernie and District Historical Society and John Kinnear
Pasquale and Venuta's Corbin house built 1910; One of three 100 year old stone support walls; The grain bin tunnel in its heyday; Track bypassing remains of grain bin tunnel; Empress 2816 steam train approaching stone wall
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Thomas James Houda was born on December 15, 1937 in Bellevue, AB to Joseph Francis and Helen Louise Houda. He passed away on September 1, 2019 in Calgary, AB at the age of 81 years. While Tom was in the army and stationed in Calgary, he married Helen Louise Maslen. They ultimately made their home in Hillcrest Mines, AB, and they had a long and fruitful marriage resulting in three children, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Tom loved the outdoors and spent many happy times with his family and friends camping, fishing, boating and hunting. He loved the fact that his son, Tommy took so completely to horses, and that his other son, Doug took to hockey – both of which he loved during his own youth. He was incredibly proud and truly loved all of his children and family. Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life is his wife, Holly; his children, Tom (Deb) Houda, Nancy (Dale) Sprlak, Doug (Shelley) Houda, Cassie Rudishyn and Tera (Lucas) Michalsky; his grandchildren, Tom, Billie Joe (Kayla), Amy (Tyler), Bunnage, Brittany (Gary), Tonielle, Kristian, Paris, Ireland, Taiven, Bria, Daya, Mathew and Skylar; his great grandchildren, Cailley, Presley, Avery, Beau, Brooklyn, Jayda, Aiden and Parker; his sister, Ruth (Clark) Thompson; his sister-in-law, Tammy (Andrew) Mosby; his brother-in-law, Wally (Lynwyn) Aebli; as well as many nieces and nephews; his extended family and countless friends, especially Bill Gravel, Doug Goodwin and their families whom he loved liked family. Tom was predeceased by his first wife, Helen; his father, Joseph; his mother, Helen; his brothers, Frank, Joe and Garry; as well as numerous other relatives. The Celebration of Life was held at the Hillcrest Miners’ Club (22733 – 7 Ave., Hillcrest Mines, AB) on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by STARS Air Ambulance (www.stars.ca), or the Crowsnest Pass Minor Hockey Association (PO Box 1321, Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0). Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca. Fantin's Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements. (403) 562-8555.
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Legion Donates The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 9, Coleman, has donated $5,000 towards the Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation. This is the second straight year for this donation. In previous years, the Legion has also supported the Health Foundation's golf tournament and other areas as well. David Selles photo
Fire Rescue Just like that, summer is over. The change in season can mean a long to-do list of tasks to get ready for the colder, darker months. While the weather is cooling off, it is still way too early to have St. Nick coming down your chimney and you definitely don’t want one of us up on your roof. So before you fire up those fireplaces and wood stoves, make sure you add chimney cleaning to your list. Over time, soot and creosote deposited by wood smoke builds up inside chimneys and stove pipes leaving flammable material just waiting to ignite. Once a chimney catches fire, it can spread through your house and up into the attic, making it difficult to deal with. Now is also a good time to check your furnace and to make sure no flammable materials have been piled up around the furnace. Exhaust can also become an issue also if the exhaust ports outside your house have been blocked. Crowsnest Pass Fire Rescue has been busy training on backcountry rescue, wildland and structural fires, rope rescue and motor vehicle incidents. We continue to grow our partnerships with neighboring communities with live-fire training in Elkford, which you can check out on our Facebook page! Have a safe hunting season and as always, watch out for school kids and buses. Community Peace Officer Program Aug 2019 8 Enforcement Tickets 14 Warning Tickets 40 Calls for service 5 Compliance Orders – Community Standards Bylaw 2 vehicles towed With October approaching, residents are reminded to remove their recreational vehicles (RV) from the roadways. The deadline is October 1st and persons found in violation of this may receive a fine and potentially have their RV towed, so please get this done so we don’t have to do either. Protective Services wishes our public to drive safely and to be good neighbors so that the Crowsnest Pass will continue to be an amazing place to live!