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The Show is Ending
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After years of operation, the Orpheum Theatre is closing its doors. The local theater is shutting down due to safety concerns with the building. Read more about the closure and the history of the theater on Page 2.
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Orpheum Theater to close it’s doors DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter
Happy 90tH BirtHday Korby Graf
Best wishes from your wife Pat, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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The expressions of sympathy conveyed to us by so many provided immense comfort during our sorrow. We are truly overwhelmed by the amount of support our community and friends near and far have shown us during this devastating loss of our baby, Andraya. From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to extend a huge thank you to Darrel Sydora of Fantin’s Funeral Chapel. You made this extremely difficult time easier on us, you are truly an amazing soul. Thank you Father Joseph Nagothu and Deacon Renso Castellarin, the choir, soloists Kayla Valiquette, Shannon Burton, pianist Tynan Groves at the Holy Trinity Catholic church service. Your blessings, prayers, and voices added great beauty to our Angel’s goodbye. To my employer, Country Encounters for going above and beyond and catering food and beverages after the service. There are no words to begin to describe how grateful we are. Thank you for the food, messages, cards, phone calls, flowers, hugs and generous contributions on the go-fund me page put together by Houi Daraseng and The Meal Train sponsored by Anne-Marie Neudorf. Big Thank You! Dominic and Hanna Traversano
After 98 years in the Crowsnest Pass, the Orpheum Theater is being forced to shut down. Italian immigrant Peter Umbertino was the first man to open a motion picture theater in the Pass. Umbertino hired Enrico Pozzi as his contractor. The theater opened on Wednesday, August 10th, 1921 and the first film shown was “Three Gold Coins” which was accompanied by a fourpiece orchestra. Over the years, the theater would host many different community events and activities on top of playing films. The theater has also had multiple owners over the years, many of them having held onto the building for long stretches of time. However, now the theater has seen it’s days come to an end. Current owners Allison and Shaun Wagner, who have owned the theater for less than a year, have been told they are being forced to close for safety measures.
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Shaun and Allisn Wagner complete renovations inside the Orpheum Theater after purchasing the building in October of 2018. Less then a year later they now face forced closure of the theater due to the structural soundess of the roof. The theater has been a staple of the Crowsnest community for 98 years.
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The Wagner’s had an inspection done on the building during the purchasing process and were told with the proper maintenance and repairs that the building would last another 30 plus years. Due to the inspector missing such a large structural issue with the building, the Wagner’s are now seeking legal action. “Previous to buying the property we got an inspection done. We needed the inspection done in order to get funding for the property. The inspector didn't do his job. He missed major structural issues and didn't even go onto the roof. We are working with the lawyers to go after this guy and we are sending in a statement of claim, which is the beginning proceeding of suing this guy because we want to keep our theater open,” said Allison. The Wagner’s tried everything they could to keep the theater open including bringing in an engineer. “The reason why we ended up getting an engineer is we brought out a roofing company to bring us a quote on replacing the membrane on top of the roof because we knew it was leaking but we weren't expecting what we got. Even in the beginning report it does state that there is no structural issues with this building,” said Allison. After all their efforts, Allison said a phone call ended all hope of staying open. “The day before yesterday I got a phone call
from the architect that is on the project. He is working with a structural engineer and with ASA Contracting. He said as soon as the first snow falls, even if it melts, we're shutting down. They don't want anybody in the structure just in case that roof collapses.” Allison added that in order to stay on the good side of movie companies, she has to stop movies from coming in before the closure because if she were to stop a movie partway through, it could damage those relationships. Allison says it could take some time before they receive any answers. “The only thing we can do is go after him. Suing can take anywhere from six months to three years. To get us from this point to the point where they will actually do something, it's going to be a process. In the meantime, we have to find a way to pay the bills. Right now that's where we sit.” Allison says she has looked into other options for funds but was unable to come up with something that would ensure enough money to fix the building. “The Alberta historical society does do a grant of up to $50,000 a year but it's once the work is done. So we'd have to fork out the money and then they'd reimburse us up to $50,000 depending on how many people are going after the same grant. It could end up being as little as $15,000.” It’s been an extremely frustrating time for the
owners. “It's not fun. It's been a long process already, we've been working on this since last November and that's when we found out about the big mess. We didn't know previous to that at all because we wanted to get the roof done this summer and then all of it escalated.” Allison said if they had known, they might have thought twice about buying but now they have no choice but to fight. “We were completely unaware of everything. Most likely if we would've been aware, we wouldn't have bought the building. Especially with the costs involved. Now that we have the building all we can do is fight to keep it. It's going to be hard.” Allison says that with all the history of the theater, it’s difficult to see what’s happening to it. “This place is 98 years old. I would love to see this place still here. I know there's a lot of people in the community that still want it here. It's heartbreaking though because we've put everything into this place and all the sudden we're getting shut down. We're doing everything we can.” The Wagner’s have received some support from the community throughout this process. “I've been talking to a few people and they're saying if we need anything to let them know.” Now all that’s left for the Wagner’s to do is wait and see what kind of results come from all this.
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The Unwritten Rules of Hunter Etiquette By F.J. Hurtak A number of years ago I wrote an article on the subject of proper hunter etiquette in the field. I received a strong response from some hunters, mostly about their experiences concerning abuse of the rules and some incidents which they were involved in. Considering this, I think it’s worthy to re-visit at least one part of the editorial, particularly for those hunters who are relatively new to the sport. First though, let’s take a look at the dictionary definition of the word itself. ‘Etiquette” is described as being “acceptable behaviour.” Acceptable I guess, by standards and rules set by society over time. When you apply the word to hunting, “etiquette” spans everything from acting responsibly while in the field, respecting other hunters, firearms safety, paying close attention to current laws and regulations, respecting the animals we hunt, and even being considerate of the views of the non-hunting public. I have been fortunate enough to go on some guided deer hunts in both Alberta and Saskatchewan. I always enjoy chatting with the outfitters and getting their opinions on subjects like deer management, different types of hunting techniques, and the subject of proper etiquette .For the most part, the outfitters are out in the field every day of the open season, and see a wide array of clients from all over the world, so they can offer some pretty good advice on what they constitute as acceptable behaviour and what doesn’t. They
of course conduct hunts on both public and private lands, and I asked the ones I hunted with for some rules of thumb which all of us can easily apply. To avoid duplication I combined their answers to my questions into a top 10 list. 10…..Poaching….Poachers are a classic example of what proper etiquette is NOT. Poachers are thieves and in the end as the saying goes, they do steal from all of us. They are ethically and morally deficient people who may call themselves hunters, but in reality they are just people with a license to carry firearms. They have no respect for wildlife, the land, or other people. As responsible hunters, if we observe illegal activity taking place, it’s our duty to call authorities as soon as possible. That is proper hunting etiquette. 9….If you are out hunting and you come across another hunter who is looking at an animal he or she may want to shoot, proper etiquette demands you back off. The same situation applies if someone is bugling a bull elk, calling a wild turkey, or rattling for whitetails when you arrive at the scene. 8….Never take a marginal shot at an animal. Take the first good shot you are comfortable with, and always keep in mind that whoever actually kills the animal and puts it on the ground permanently, is entitled to claim the animal. There is some grey area here of course in some circumstances, so wise discretion on your part and others may have to come into play. 7…If you find someone else’s
tree stand or blind set up in the woods, proper etiquette dictates that you don’t use it under any circumstances unless you have permission from the the person who actually set it up. Don’t set up your own blinds or tree stands in very close proximity. It’s a big country and everyone deserves some space and the right to a quality hunt. 6….Respect ALL access closures. They are in place for good reason. "No Trespassing and No Hunting" signs as well. 5…Respect the land you hunt on whether it be private or public. The rule of thumb is to leave everything exactly as you found it. 4…Be considerate of nonhunters who may not understand your passion for the sport. The reality is that those people out number us hunters by 10 to 1, and they have a large voice with governments of the day. It’s not proper etiquette for example to strap the head of your animal to the front bumper and drive through the middle of town to display your kill. 3…Handle your weapon of choice in the field in a safe responsible fashion at all times. 2….Treat other hunters in the woods in a courteous respectful manner-just like you would want to be treated. 1….The unwritten rule is that the first party on site has first right to that spot. Each situation is different depending on terrain and size of the hunting location so, if you get the opportunity to talk with the other party, ask them where they will be hunting…
The Simple Raven’s Post by Avner Perl Predictions and disagreements. (About Artificial Intelligence.) A California couple approached me about The Simple Raven’s Posts. Surprisingly, there are readers of The Pass Herald in faraway California. They wanted to know if I am familiar with the famous Israeli professor and author Yuval Harari. He has been on the number one bestsellers list for a while and is giving lectures all over the world. I had heard his name but didn’t know a thing about him so I decided to investigate. The California readers were right. Both Yuval and I believe that “we are the stories we tell ourselves.” The more I listened I realized that we have a lot in common. I listen to a few talks Yuval held with famous people on the best world stages and he intrigues my imagination. This article is too short for me to outline all his ideas. During the last Google Talk I listened to, he deals with major threats to humanity and the world. Number one and two I mentioned in my articles often. Nuclear war is guaranteed to end life as we know it and Climate Change will destroy human civilization if unchecked. The next danger is much more subtle since it is yet not fully understood, but first lets deal with some smaller dangers. Most of our historical effort was invested in getting people together to work on common projects. People existed in caves and forests competing for food. Family groups joined and eventually formed communities. From that point communities began to form tribes, agriculture was born, land ownership developed and human civilization arrived. In recent history we witness small nations forming into the countries we know today and Nationalism becomes a common term. I grew up knowing that Nationalism is most important. I was born in a country that just became a new nation and the flag, national anthem, language, and other symbols were most important. I moved to a country (Canada) in which two dominating nations were trying to express themselves independently but uniting for mutual gain. According to Yuval, that era will soon come to an end. Together we are facing mortal dangers which can’t be solved by any one nation alone and some form of Globalism will happen. We have global ecology, global economy, and we are trying to manage it with national politics. Yuval’s third potential danger for human existence is less known but exists nevertheless. It is related to Artificial Intelligence and its relationship with biological human brains. The first aspect to consider is the amalgamation of humans with machines. I have a pacemaker which has been keeping me alive beyond the natural cycle. This is just the beginning. We are developing ways to replace human organs. Soon we will be able to expand human life, but not for everyone.
the ridge, the North draw, the South closure etc. If the area is large enough, it’s quite possible both parties can hunt the area and not compromise each other’s hunt. If not, leave and find another place to go. You will get your chance in that particular spot on another day. Some of this list is pretty obvious, some perhaps not so much. But before I conclude, I’d like to add further comment about using someone else’s tree stands and blinds. It goes without saying that whoever put them in place went through some trouble in both setting them up and choosing their stand locations. As I mentioned, the rules of proper etiquette dictate that you don’t use them unless you have permission to do just that. However, there is another important reason to consider and it involves safety, possibly your own. One never knows who you are going to run into out in the field and how they are going to react if you are in their stand when they get there or what state of mind they may be in.There are lethal weapons involved ,and regretfully, the sport of hunting is not exempt from the lunatic fringe element that seems to permeate all levels of society in some way these days. It is simply not wise to purposely put yourself into what could be a very volatile situation. F.J. Hurtak is the author of the books, "Elk Hunting in the Kootenays" and "Hunting the Antlered Big Game of the Kootenays”. All profits from the books have been donated to land for wildlife and enhancing habitat.
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With the improvements in artificial intelligence, we are facing a huge problem which is global, not national. Computers and robots are able to do most of what lowskill workers used to do. Driving, manufacturing, agriculture and lately service industries are mechanized. A I and communication devices will replace even Family Physicians. When politicians talk about immigrants, they ignore the fact that billions of people in other countries are becoming useless. 3D printing could replace all the cheap labor products we import from poorer countries. We are already in the era of developing a “useless class” and soon that class will lose its political clout because they are useless. Yuval is agonizing over how to solve the problem while I see us already working on it. I see government after government coming to power implementing steps when people are not seeing. Reduction of funds to public education make future generations unable to understand what is happening to them. The class that can afford it is pushing for savings on public health or fighting against implementing it where it does not yet exist. The war cry is, we can’t afford public health, but the outcome is shorter lives for the useless class. This endangers World peace. Poor countries now possess huge firepower and can see what is happening. Poor people in affluent countries realize that corruption and modernization will eliminate their means of existence. In my opinion, we must accelerate our efforts to avoid catastrophe by implementing Christian “Love” and degrading evil “Selfishness,” immediately. The solution is not in solving the abortion issues but in figuring out a story that will ensure a good future for all of mankind. There is one commandment above all and it is: “Love one another as I have loved you.” It involves voluntary self-sacrifice. Yuval Harari predicts the possibility of humans becoming more machines and less organic human beings. Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk agree. He said that we will become Gods. His is one option. The option I choose is to fight peacefully but relentlessly for our humanity. I also believe that we will become Gods, if we are not already, but by studying our spirituality. We ignored it at our own peril for too long. In my story of the future of humankind, we will use the creative power that God placed within us and invest in propagating Love and shaming Selfishness. The country people have been like that for generations and they are not gone yet. Their descendants now live in cities but remember their humble past and believe in decency. They are the patient people who always trusted God and nature and it never failed them for long. Soon we will face a choice that we have never faced before. Are a few humans going to live forever in mechanized bodies or will we use technology to enable all of us to go forth as one body? I believe that we will not destroy those made useless, but lovingly caringly holding children and bringing the injured and elderly will step over the threshold and be in the promised kingdom. Here is a link to my blog: https://thesimpleravenInternet photo spost.blogspot.ca/ Feel free to check other articles and Yuval Harari. comment.
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Best of Crowsnest The Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce celebrated local businesses on September 9th with the Best of Crowsnest dinner. The annual event is used to recognize the different local businesses in the area. There were 30 different awards this year and the top recipient was The Rum Runner who took home four separate awards. Herald Contributor photos
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Editorial and Opinions our hospitAL Last week I received several phone calls from concerned citizens regarding our hospital and a possible closure. People are scared after the recommendations from the Blue Ribbon Review to our provincial government. So instead of worrying I sent David, our reporter, on a mission to find out if our hospital is on the proverbial chopping block. I’ve heard rumours that we are understaffed with doctors that can perform surgeries, that our hospital is only at 75% occupancy and that we were one of several hospital on the list for closure. Again, I want to stress these are the rumours around our beautiful town. What did David find out? Keep reading in the paper and you will find out. I will say this though; from everyone we’ve contacted we have been told our hospital is not slated for closure. I think any rational politician would look at our placement in the province and understand why a fully functional hospital is needed but just in case, let me point our the obvious. Mountains surround us, mountains that are often impassable in the winter. How many times has STARS needed to make a landing in our community because of inclement weather, or just because we are so far from a regional hospital? We cater to a host of patients from BC who don’t have the luxury of a fully working hospital. We have a disaster at the mine, God forbid and we are the centre that the victims will come to. We are per-capita the oldest community in Alberta. We can’t expect our seniors to get to Pincher Creek to go to a hospital; (a) they can’t afford it and (b) they do not need the stress of a foreign environment when they are sick. Also, we have a good slate of doctors in this community. Close the hospital and I’ll bet my next pay cheque a lot of them leave and even if they don’t, we won’t be a desirable place for a new doctor without a hospital to work out of. So this leaves me with the question of how this rumour started. Was it from fear mongers who want the people in the community in a state of panic? Is it, “you voted PC therefore look at everything you are going to lose” or is it just fear, period? Either way we did our job as a newspaper. We interviewed everyone we could think of to shed light on the rumour and we have been told that the Crowsnest Pass Hospital is safe. I hope this gives the people of the Crowsnest Pass a bit of relief, we have enough going on in the world without having to worry that we are going to lose another thing in our beautiful Garden of Eden. Ls
Letters to the Editor Slaughterhouse closures imminent Dear editor; Earlier this month, 90 people from Ontario, B.C., Saskatchewan and Alberta entered an industrial animal operation near Fort MacLeod. Advocates were in full biosecurity gear, spending 80 minutes on the property before owners realized they had visitors. On Saturday 30,000 people gathered in Israel calling for legislation of animal rights. The movement is growing quickly as more people are becoming aware of the unnecessary suffering caused by animal agribusiness. In Alberta activists entered the barns, which through the work of undercover investigators had been recorded as toxic, cramped and deadly for many of the 4000 individual animals in each building. Advocates consider this important so they spent their
Labour Day risking arrest and imprisonment to help others see the callous truths of industrial animal agriculture. What was recorded is unforgettable – sick, dying birds crawling among week-old deceased animals, others with gigantic unnatural growths, in respiratory distress, and with broken limbs. Farmers allowed demonstrators re-home a few sick birds who would have been disposed of for illness or injury, all of whom are now thriving with humans who won’t harm them to eat their bodies. The animal movement is growing at a pace unmatched in its history and as more speak out disruption activities are becoming more frequent – the goal being animal rights before courts. Advocates request inherent rights of animals are recognized, the first being
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freedom from exploitation. Another inherent right for all is protected habitat and fair representation under the law, as well as the right to be rescued from distress. Once codified the first result will be the closure of slaughterhouses and protection of surviving members of farmed species. Workers formerly in these industries will require support as well, perhaps through basic income. We’ll achieve slaughterhouse closure in Canada by 2023. Advocates are active in every country of the world with public disruptions taking place every week in Canada, Japan, Germany, and South Africa. Activists clamour for the end of dog meat, horse meat, cow meat, and freedom for captive animals in labour and entertainment. Canada has made several moves recently towards treating all who live in this country respectfully, including Bill S-203 regarding whales and dolphins in captivity
and Bill C-84 which deals with dogfighting and other injustices. The elimination of animal agriculture will have a profoundly positive impact – the overwhelming majority of the fires burning the planet’s Amazon lungs were lit for cow meat production while toxic waste from industrial pig and poultry operations is causing skyrocketing cancer rates and environmental dead zones. All major dietetic associations around the world endorse plantbased diets, the Dietitians of Canada stating, “A healthy vegan diet can meet all your nutrient needs at any stage of life including when you are pregnant, breastfeeding or for older adults.” It’s time inherent rights of all human- and non-human animals are recognized. Advocates need everyone’s support in helping animals to be recognized under the law. trev Miller, cranbrook Friends of Animals society
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by David Selles With the Federal Election now officially coming, I wanted to take some time to discuss it. Now, in no way will I be telling voters what to do when it comes to who they vote for but I want to advise people to look long and hard at whatever party they are thinking of supporting and ensuring that they have all the facts. Voting someone into power without knowing all you can about them is one of the most dangerous things we can do in a democracy and I find it’s something that happens too often. I feel confident in saying that a large majority if not all voters vote strictly based on the party and don’t spend as much time thinking about who that party leader is. That is one of the places I find danger can come in. We as voters feel strongly about a particular party platform and stick to it like glue. I feel that it’s our responsibility to also look at who the leader of the party is. Just because a party platform aligns to what we believe is best doesn’t always mean the leader is the best choice for the country. I’m not saying it should be a number one priority when voting, but I do think that it’s something we should maybe pay more attention to than we do. Another form of danger are the uninformed voters. I find that most of these are in my age category. When I was first allowed to vote, I was in Grade 12. The main reason I was able to make an informed decision was because my social studies teacher, Miss Milne, spent every class going over the parties and their stances informing my classmates and myself. It was extremely helpful and important that I heard all that so I could make a decision I believed was right for my country. Other young voters might not have a teacher like that or an interest in it and simply vote for the same party as their friends or family. It’s important for the older and more experienced voters to truly inform and teach young voters the responsibility of voting. I also feel it’s important to ensure that young kids don’t feel pressure to vote for the same party as their parents or friends and that it’s ok to have different views on things. That’s one thing my parents did well. I never felt pressured into voting the same way they do. Young voters might not truly realize how much can change over a term without being informed. So, this election season lets all make sure we enlighten ourselves and our young voters as much as possible before we go to the polls.
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Cleaning up our Cemetary A September 7 workbee was organized by the CNP Memorial Society in cooperation with the Municipality. A handful of dedicated volunteers pruned back several overgrown and obscured graves in Blairmore’s Old Union Cemetery, generating a big pile of cut branches. “Bringing these hidden headstones back to the light of day honours these pioneer citizens” said a spokesperson. “We accomplished a lot, but much more needs to be done.” The oldest headstones in this cemetery are almost 120 years old, and are heritage artifacts as well as personal remembrances. Many of the stones themselves have toppled or are in dire need of straightening. The CNP Memorial Society advocates for better cemetary maintenance in the Pass. If you are interested in joining the Society, check out www.cnpmemorial.weebly.com. Submitted by the CNP Memorial Society
Crowsnest Curling Club 2019/2020 Season
Registration & Social Night Thursday, October 3rd at 7PM Curling Club Lounge - Crowsnest Pass Sports Complex
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Solicitor General says no to Karelian Bear Dog program Council votes to continue lobbying for the program and its importance to the Crowsnest Pass
DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter
The hopes for the Karelian Bear Dog Program’s return to the area took another hit as council received a letter from Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, Doug Schweitzer, stating it is not something they are looking at implementing. In the letter, the program is said to have little success and that the cost outweighs the results. “When the Karelian Bear Dog Program began in the spring of 2001, the Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Branch had a small number of Karelian bear dogs that were
used for aversive conditioning and shepherding of bears away from urban area. Those techniques had limited success, yet required considerable effort and resources during times when bears frequented urban areas.” It also states in the letter that the program had little success in other areas as well. “The assessment took into account the review of other bear aversion programs that had been attempted in our province, including a bear aversion program using dogs that previously operated in the Bow Valley and Peter
Lougheed Provincial Park.” The end of the letter states that at this time, there is no plan to re-introduce the program. “Alberta Environment and Parks Is responsible for wildlife management in the province, including the educational component of the Alberta BearSmart Program. The Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Branch is responsible for the protection of life and property in relation to problem wildlife and delivers prevention, mitigation and compensation programs aimed at meeting those objectives. For
the reasons I have mentioned, bear aversion does not form part of that response. Alberta fish and wildlife officers will continue to support, when possible, the BearSmart volunteers who champion the program in their communities.” In response to the letter, council discussed ways of moving forward. Councillor Sygutek advised council to not let the issue end and to continue pressing forward in different ways. “In regards to this letter, I don't think we should let this issue die. I think we should bring it up again and we'll say if
it's a cost issue we'll bear the brunt of the cost as a municipality as long as the officers can carry the dogs. We need to keep moving on this. We can't just accept this. We can send in the letters, newspaper articles and we can do all the things we need to in order to keep this at the forefront.” Councillor Glavin also commented to the point made in the letter that it didn’t work in the Bow Valley and Peter Lougheed Provincial park by saying that while it may not work everywhere it did work in the Pass. After the discussion,
Councillor Sygutek made a motion that council sends a letter to the Solicitor General along with all the petitions from community members and that if funding is a problem, tell them that we are willing to fund the program internally. The motion was carried and council will now move forward with this plan and wait for another response. Residents are also asked to continue signing the letters in support of the program at the Pass Herald as these letters will be part of the push to re-instate the program in the Crowsnest Pass.
Recycling at Pass Beverages slated to close in October Crowsnest Pass is the first of many communities in Alberta facing a recycling crisis
DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter
Residents will soon have to look elsewhere when looking to recycle certain materials. Owner of Pass Beverages, Brent Kenney, says that he will be closing down the material recycling at his warehouse while continuing to run the depot. Kenney’s reasoning is simply that there is nowhere to move the materials.
“The markets in North America are not recycling material. China, the US and Canada are all in a trade war right now and China has said they won't purchase any more recycled material. The last figure I had was that China was buying 90 per cent of recycled material in North America.” Kenney says this has caused storage facilities to fill. “What has happened because of that is that all
the mills and companies that do use recycled materials are full. Therefore they're not buying, taking, even taking for free any of the recycled materials that are sitting in all the yards across Alberta and the rest of the country. Everyone in Alberta that is a recycler is sitting on huge quantities of all the recyclable materials.” Kenney now says his next step will be to give the municipality some time before closing that
section of his business. “My next step is that because the municipality has honoured their contract and have been good to me, I gave the municipality notice of 30 days. I am going to recycle until October 6th on behalf of the municipality and then after that I will start to close and remove the recycle bins outside my warehouse and I'll no longer accept any of the cardboard, newsprint, glass, plastic or tin cans.”
Kenney is asking the public to honour the closing of the recycling and to not leave materials outside his warehouse after the final day. “People can't just dump their recyclables at my place. If they do, it'll just go in the garbage. It's a big concern for me. It’ll get messy.” As for other options for residents, Kenney says they may have to search far for their next potential location to recycle. “Currently, there aren't many options for residents. Pincher Creek is in a similar position as Kenney and residents may need to look as far as Lethbridge for potential places to recycle.” Kenney says that the issue is much larger than people may realize. “It's a very big issue. It's bigger than the public knows. The public is doing a great job of recycling it's just at this point the end use is not increasing enough to use all the recycled products.” At this point, Kenney doesn’t see himself reopening the recycling
side of his business in the future. “I've been recycling for so long I'm not sure how my business is going to operate when I don't have that. It's kind of a scary moment for me too. It would have to be a very good contract with the municipality and the markets would have to be substantially more stable otherwise I'd be right back in the same situation I'm at now.” Kenney says his warehouse is almost too full to continue his work. “I have very little room to carry on my day-to-day business because I have so much recycling in my warehouse.” The only way Kenney can see a way forward is for this part of the world to find a way to recycle materials on their own instead of relying on other countries. “North America needs to start manufacturing or coming up with uses for the recycled material. The world really needs to come up with solutions for garbage in general. It's not there yet.”
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Coleman Lions donate children’s snow school facility Youth age 6 and under can play games and crafts under a Yurt while caregivers enjoy a day of skiing Pass Powderkeg Ski Hill
Pass Powderkeg, in conjunction with the Coleman Lions service group, is excited to announce the construction of a brand new Children’s Snow School facility, which will be located at the ski area’s mid mountain lodge. Named the Lion’s Den, the children’s snow school will provide safe, fun programming for youth under the age of 6 in a new yurt purchased from Groovy Yurts. Filled with games, crafts and toys focused on early childhood development, the children’s snow school will add to the Ski Area’s family friendly offerings.
Construction is slated to begin in September and will open along with the 2019/20 winter season in November. The yurt structure, originating from Mongolia, will be assembled next to the current lodge. The new structure will offer 316 square feet of play space focused on keeping children active while learning healthy habits. “Pass Powderkeg Ski Area is grateful for the financial assistance provided by the Coleman Lions for this project. The snow school will aim to offer fantastic outdoor education for the children in our area throughout the year and provide a great stepping stone for our
youth to get to know what winter and the mountains have to offer.” - Katherine Seleski, Operations Manager- Pass Powderkeg Ski Area Pass Powderkeg is a municipally owned, not for profit facility located in the Crowsnest Pass, Alberta. Heralding back to a time without fancy lifts or humungous lodges, Pass Powderkeg offers a family friendly, easy going ski or snowboarding experience right in the Canadian Rockies. Offering affordable recreation for families within the Crowsnest Pass and throughout Southern Alberta since 1938, have you come to explore PPK yet?
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS AND MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF RANCHLAND NO. 66 IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF PINCHER CREEK NO. 9 AND MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA
PURSUANT to sections 230, 606, 631 and 692 of the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26, as amended, the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass and the Municipal District of Ranchland No. 66 in the Province of Alberta hereby gives notice of their intention to consider Bylaw No. 1036, 2019 and Bylaw No. 2019-05, each being a bylaw to adopt the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass and the Municipal District of Ranchland No. 66 Intermunicipal Development Plan. The Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) is intended to foster on-going cooperation and coordination between the two municipalities and establish a framework for subdivision and development application referral requirements within the agreed to planning area. It also provides a means to address conflict resolution between the two municipalities, and provides a forum for discussing planning matters of joint planning interest within the planning area.
PURSUANT to sections 230, 606, 631 and 692 of the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26, as amended, the Council of the Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 and the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province of Alberta hereby gives notice of their intention to consider Bylaw No. 1309-19 and Bylaw No. 1035, 2019, each being a bylaw to adopt the Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 and Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Intermunicipal Development Plan. The Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) is intended to foster on-going cooperation and coordination between the two municipalities and establish a framework for subdivision and development application referral requirements within the agreed to planning area. It also provides a means to address conflict resolution between the two municipalities, and provides a forum for discussing planning matters of joint planning interest within the planning area.
THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass and the Council of the Municipal District of Ranchland No. 66 will be holding individual public hearings to consider adopting the proposed Intermunicipal Development Plan and the public hearings to contemplate the proposed bylaws will be held as follows:
THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 and the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass will be holding individual public hearings to consider adopting the proposed Intermunicipal Development Plan and the public hearings to contemplate the proposed bylaws will be held as follows:
MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1036, 2019 7:00 p.m., October 1, 2019 Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers 8502 – 19 Avenue, Coleman, AB
MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF PINCHER CREEK NO. 9 PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1309-19 1:00 p.m., October 8, 2019 Municipal District of Pincher Creek Council Chambers 1037 Herron Avenue, Pincher Creek, AB
MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF RANCHLAND NO. 66 PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 2019-05 2:30 p.m., October 22, 2019 Municipal District of Ranchland No. 66 Council Chambers Box 1060, Nanton, AB AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT anyone wishing to make a presentation to the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass regarding the proposed plan and adopting bylaw should, in writing, notify the Chief Administrative Officer of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass no later than 4:30 p.m. on the 26th day of September, 2019. Both written and/or verbal presentations may be given at the public hearings. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT anyone wishing to make a presentation to the Council of the Municipal District of Ranchland No. 66 regarding the proposed plan and adopting bylaw should, in writing, notify the Chief Administrative Officer of the Municipal District of Ranchland No. 66 no later than 4:30 p.m. on the 15th day of October, 2019. Both written and/or verbal presentations may be given at the public hearings. A copy of the proposed Intermunicipal Development Plan and bylaw may be inspected at the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass and the Municipal District of Ranchland No. 66 offices during normal business hours. The draft Plan may also be downloaded for viewing at the Oldman River Regional Services Commission website at www.orrsc.com on the main page under Current Projects. DATED at the Town of Pincher Creek in the Province of Alberta this 30th day of August, 2019. DATED at Coleman in the Province of Alberta this 30th day of August, 2019. Patrick Thomas Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Box 600, Crowsnest Pass, Alberta T0K 0E0 Kathy Wiebe Municipal District of Ranchland Box 1060, Nanton, Alberta T0L 1R0
MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1035, 2019 7:00 p.m., October 1, 2019 Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers 8502 – 19 Avenue, Coleman, AB AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT anyone wishing to make a presentation to the Council of the Municipal District of Pincher Creek regarding the proposed plan and adopting bylaw should, in writing, notify the Chief Administrative Officer of the Municipal District of Pincher Creek no later than 4:30 p.m. on the 3rd day of October, 2019. Both written and/or verbal presentations may be given at the public hearings. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT anyone wishing to make a presentation to the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass regarding the proposed plan and adopting bylaw should, in writing, notify the Chief Administrative Officer of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass no later than 4:30 p.m. on the 26th day of September, 2019. Both written and/or verbal presentations may be given at the public hearings. A copy of the proposed Intermunicipal Development Plan and bylaw may be inspected at the Municipal District of Pincher Creek and the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass offices during normal business hours. The draft Plan may also be downloaded for viewing at the Oldman River Regional Services Commission website at www.orrsc.com on the main page under Current Projects. DATED at the Town of Pincher Creek in the Province of Alberta this 30th day of August 30, 2019. DATED at Coleman in the Province of Alberta this 30th day of August, 2019. Troy MacCulloch Municipal District of Pincher Creek 1037 Herron Avenue Pincher Creek, Alberta T0K 1W0 Patrick Thomas Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Box 600 Crowsnest Pass, Alberta T0K 0E0
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Update and blue ribbon review
DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter
After speaking with people regarding the potential closure of the Crowsnest Pass Health Centre, it has been confirmed by Alberta Health Services that they will not be closing it down. MLA Roger Reid said that his office was
in communication with the proper parties for information. Local doctor, Kristy Penner also confirmed that she has not received notice from Alberta Health Services and that currently we have enough local physicians. Here is the official response from Alberta Health Services.
“We are not closing the Crowsnest Pass Health Centre. I don't know where that originated. We got a note today saying there are rumours going around the town and we just wanted to confirm with everybody that there are no plans to close the Crowsnest Pass Health Centre.”
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Notice is hereby given that, under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass will offer for sale by Notice is hereby given that, under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass will offer public auction, in the Municipal Office, 8502 – 19 Avenue, Coleman, for sale by public auction, in the Municipal Office, 8502 – 19 Avenue, Coleman, Alberta Alberta
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Terms: Terms: 10% non-refundable to becheque paidpayable by certified cheque payable to to 4:00 10% non-refundable deposit to bedeposit paid by certified to the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass prior the of with Crowsnest p.m. October p.m.Municipality on October 2nd, 2019, the balance toPass be paidprior withinto144:00 days (4:00 p.m.,onOctober 16, 2019)2nd, by certified 2019, with the balance to be paid within 14 days (4:00 p.m., October cheque. 16, 2019) by certified cheque. The notice is hereby given that under the provisions of the Municipal The notice is hereby given that under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, the Municipality of Crowsnest Government Act,auction, the Municipality of parcel Crowsnest afterauction. the Pass may, after the public become the owner of any of land that isPass not soldmay, at the public public auction, become the owner of any parcel of land that is not sold at the public auction.
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Redemption may be affected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time prior to the sale. This is dated at Redemption affected by payment of all arrears of taxes and the Municipality ofmay CrowsnestbePass, July 10, 2019. costs at any time prior to the sale. This is dated at the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, July 10, 2019.
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Obituary POTAPOFF PAUL POTAPOFF, beloved husband of Doreen Potapoff, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the age of 97 years. Paul is survived by Doreen's son Denis (Pat), grandchildren Owen (Allie), Mark and Jason (Celia); and great-grandchildren Madison, Christopher and Spencer. He is also survived by two nieces and one nephew in B.C., as well as great-nieces and nephews in Alberta and B.C. Paul was predeceased by his parents Irene and Paul N. Potapoff, two sisters and brothers-in-law Mabel (John) Filimek, Florence (Pete) Ewashen and brother and sister-in-law Bill and Mary Potapoff. As a young man, Paul was very involved in sports. He played hockey, baseball and Softball in Cowley, Blairmore, Pincher Creek and Granum as well in Rocky Mountain House. At Paul's request, no formal funeral will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, #200, 325 Manning Road N.E., Calgary, AB, T2E 2P5 or to M.S. Society of Canada, 724 - 13 Street North, Lethbridge, AB, T1H 2T1 To send a condolence, please visit www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
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Obituary ROOME It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gail Ellen Roome, cherished wife of W.E. “Mitch” Mitchell, who succumbed to illness in Calgary, Alberta on September 9, 2019 at the age of 78 years. Gail was born on July 11, 1941 in Mountain Park, Alberta to Connie and Herbert Roome. She blossomed into a beautiful and gracious lady who will be greatly missed but fondly remembered by her friends and family. Gail is survived by her husband “Mitch” Mitchell of Calgary; her daughter Tracey (Gordon) Burton of Bragg Creek; her son Kelly (Cherie) Mitchell; her grandchildren, Kaycie (Tyler) Duggan and Derek Mitchell all of Calgary her brothers, Bruce (Dawnelle) of Lethbridge and Ken (Santina) Roome of the Crowsnest Pass; her nephew Cordell of the Crowsnest Pass. Her parents, Connie and Herbert Roome, predeceased her.
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EDWARD MAGDALL 1931 ~ 2019
Edward Magdall passed away on September 5, 2019 at the age of 87. He spent the last few weeks of his rich and fulfilling life having daily visits and sharing laughs with family and friends while in the hospital - still telling many stories. Edward was born and raised in Bellevue, Alberta. He was the youngest of two boys and, from a very young age, enjoyed making others laugh and doing anything in the great outdoors. All who knew Ed will know he was a skilled gardener, fisherman, and hunter. Ed was also a dedicated and hard-working man. He was employed for Westcoast Energy for thirty years and even had a hand in developing safety standards that are still being implemented today. He met the love of his life, Barbara Hilliard, at a dance in Fort MacLeod and they were wed August 4th, 1956. Ed and Barbara enjoyed dancing and gardening and maintained a beautiful and impressive yard together as a team; a wonderful team they were, but the team was not yet complete! In 1966, Westcoast transferred Ed and Barbara to Fort Nelson, BC and, shortly after their transfer in 1968, they brought home the perfect addition to the team - their daughter Lisa. The family resided in Fort Nelson for some time before returning to the Crowsnest Pass and spent their days as a family fishing, camping and visiting with their many relatives. After retirement, Ed still very much enjoyed visiting with friends and relatives. He loved long chats, running errands and phone calls to those far away telling his many stories of hunting, fishing, and the many impactful people he had met along his journey. Ed is predeceased by his loving wife Barbara, his brother Jim, and his infant son, James. Survived and lovingly remembered by his daughter, Lisa; son-in-law, Adrian; granddaughters, Hannah (Lance), Sarah, and Rachel; nephews, Don (Heather), Daryn (Janet); and niece Tracy (Bob); and his dear friends and neighbours, Milton and Stella. A Graveside Service will be held on September 21, 2019 at 1:00pm in the family section of the Bellevue Catholic Cemetery. Memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by the Wetaskiwin Health Foundation (www.wetaskiwinhealthfoundation.com, or 6910 – 47 St., Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 3N3). Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca. Fantin's Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements. (403) 562-8555.
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PAUL “GÜNTER” PRENZEL 1938 ~ 2019
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul Günter Prenzel of Coleman, Alberta who passed away peacefully in his sleep at home at the age of 81 years. Günter was born on February 20, 1938 in Andersdorf, Silesia, Germany to parents Paul & Marta Prenzel. He was raised with an appreciation for family and for challenging work well done. Günter was a true craftsman and was well suited to his employment as a journeyman cabinetmaker and woodworker. He was truly blessed but his greatest gift was winning the heart of a lovely and graceful young lady, Edda Fading. They were married in 1964 and were further blessed with two children, and in later years, three grandchildren. Günter and Edda immigrated to Canada in 1978 and settled in the Crowsnest Pass, Alberta in 2001 after having lived many years in Canmore. He was a devoted husband and wonderful father and grandfather, who also found time to enjoy adventure travel, hiking, scrambling, fishing, gardening, and mushroom picking. Günter left his legacy through his skilled craftmanship, adventurous spirit, gentle soul, and the love that lives on in the hearts and lives of his family and friends. He will be forever fondly remembered and dearly missed. He is survived by his beloved wife, Edda Prenzel of Coleman, AB; his cherished children, Björn Prenzel of Coleman, AB and Ulla (Steve) Kalny of Calgary, AB; his precious granddaughters, Sammy, Nicky and Julia; his siblings, Herbert, Marianne (Hans Jürgen), Gerlinde, Bärbel and Margit (Gerhard), all of Germany; his extended family, Christa Nachtmann, the Kalny and Crichton families; and his dear friends, which include the Schwieger family, Roger Collyer and Stan Mehler. He was predeceased by his father and stepmother, Paul & Anna Prenzel, and mother Marta Wältz; and his sister, Gerda Petzold. A private family gathering was held on September 8, 2019 at Fantin's Funeral Chapel. Donations in memory of the late Paul Günter Prenzel may be directed to the CNP SPCA (Box 725, 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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Allan Keen Ritchie, beloved husband of the late LaRue (Jensen) Ritchie, and son of the late Charles and Ellen (Nellie) Ritchie, passed away on September 4, 2019 at the age of 91 years. Left to mourn Allan’s passing are his children Allan (Beth) Ritchie, Debra (Wendell) Campbell, Barbara (Gary) King, Patricia (Jim) Poriz, Gary (Nicole) Ritchie, 15 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren. Allan was born in Bellevue Alberta on November 30, 1927. As a young man he worked in the construction industry and travelled throughout Alberta and British Columbia. In 1960 he returned to Bellevue with his young family and lived in the old United Church manse with LaRue for nearly 60 years. Allan worked as the town foreman in Bellevue, in various coal mines, and as construction foreman for Craig’s Construction. His last and favourite career was Crane Operator for Coleman Collieries. Allan was proud to be from Bellevue and volunteered as an air cadet leader; served on the Bellevue Council; and was a volunteer fire fighter and member of the Bellevue Legion for many years. Allan was an avid gardener and loved to sit in the sunshine. He enjoyed taking his family camping at Wasa Lake each summer and also enjoyed travelling with LaRue and hiking with Gary. With the passing of LaRue in 2018, Allan moved to the Edith Cavell Centre in Lethbridge where he was lovingly tended to by the staff and his daughters. Allan will be remembered by everyone he encountered at Edith Cavell for his wonderful singing. The family would like to thank the dedicated and hardworking staff at Edith Cavell for the excellent care Dad received while there, with an extra special thanks to Jennifer, his angel nurse. As well as LaRue, Allan was predeceased by his daughter Karen; his siblings Charlie Ritchie, George Ritchie and Betty Haile; and his great-grandson Spencer Ritchie. At Allan’s request, no funeral services will be held. Donations in memory of the late Allan Ritchie may be directed to the charity of your choice. To send condolences, please visit www.generationsfh.ca Christensen Salmon Generations 403-382-3601
16 – CRowsnest PAss HeRALD – Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Researchers looking into parasite found in Crowsnest Pass DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter
Researchers are currently working in the Crowsnest Pass looking for signs of Whirling Disease. Senior Fisheries Biologist, Government of Alberta, Clayton James and his team have been working in the area running different tests on the parasite responsible for the disease. The testing first began in 2016 after the parasite was found in parts of the Crowsnest. “In 2016 it was found in the Bow River, Red Deer River, it was found in the Oldman Drainage and particularly it was found in the Crowsnest River. Researchers took about 206 fish and every single pool of fish in the Crowsnest tested positive. Out of all the watersheds I've looked at through my time here, Crowsnest has the highest prevalence. Tests so far are 100 per cent prevalent, which is concerning because it's a very popular fishing destination,” said James. More research began in the following years. “We decided to look a little bit more in detail at the Crowsnest last year. We did some electro fishing. What we found was in the
lower Crowsnest, we started seeing some clinical signs,” said James. According to James, two of the easier signs to identify are black tails and visible gills on a fish. James says the parasite feeds on cartilage, which means younger fish are more vulnerable. “This parasite is a microscopic parasite that feeds on cartilage. A fish before it's nine weeks old is entirely cartilage so that's when they are most vulnerable.” James says part of the reasoning for this testing is that there are other things that can cause the same signs but some signs continue to point in the direction of the parasite being a concern in the Pass. “There are other factors that can cause similar looking clinical signs but I've had reports from anglers and other staff of whirling fish. That's one of the biggest signs because the parasite can basically paralyze half of the fish's body and causes a whirling swimming pattern.” Part of what makes the Crowsnest a possibility for the parasite to live is that both hosts for the parasite are found in the Pass. “There are two hosts
for the parasite. The fish and a tiny worm that you can find in the mud of the rivers and lakes. While the Crowsnest is fairly pristine, there are still areas that are muddy for the worm host to reside in.” James says the temperature in the area also fits the ideal measures for the parasite. “The parasite loves a specific temperature window. It's favourite range is 10-15 degrees Celsius and we know from checking every week the Crowsnest sits right in that range. It never really goes outside of that range.” Through collecting worms and testing them, James says they’ve found multiple worms infected with the parasite and have also seen other things during the process. “In 2018, we decided to collect worms and a lot of the worms we took from the Crowsnest were found to be infected and one was also found to be actively releasing the parasite while it was being looked at. That prompted more questions.” To help get answers to those questions, they turned south of the border. “We've worked with a retired research scientist
with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife and he has around 25 years of experience with this. We gave him the information we had and he's shown us ways to look for the parasite. His thoughts are that what we're finding is concerning and something they saw in more susceptible rivers in that area.” One way James and his team are finding the parasite is through taking water from the area and pouring it through a filter system. The filtrate that's left over after the water passes through is then taken and divided into small sample sizes. The samples are then placed under a microscope and they are able to determine if the parasite is present. James says they are finding it in the lower sections of the Crowsnest. "What we are finding right now is that in the lower section where we've seen that clinical sign, we're consistently finding some parasites. That's another red flag." There are six sites on the Crowsnest River that are currently being tested. The five lowest sites in the river have all had at least some indication of the
parasite. Currently, the team is running a study at different areas of the rivers to find out if they can pinpoint the starting location of the parasite. “What we've done is installed cages that contain fish that have never been exposed. They're only about three weeks old so they are vulnerable to infection. We've put equal numbers in each of the cages with the hopes of finding out where it starts and how bad it is. One thing we can't say definitively is that it's bad enough for the fish to die. This process will help us understand that. This study will continue until November.” What this all means for fishers in the area is that certain steps need to be taken to prevent the spreading of the parasite. “One thing our program believes in is to get the message out that where we have detected it is where we may have it now but that doesn't mean we can't prevent it from getting elsewhere. We’re hoping anglers buy into our Clean, Drain, Dry campaign and take the necessary actions to make sure they clean and dry their
fishing gear before moving between water bodies. It’s ideal if gear can dry for at least 24 hours to help kill the parasite,” said James. James says they are still hard at work to determine what the end results could be. “This year, we've collected a lot of data. Regional biologists have also conducted a float survey, which will help them understand the entire fish population. The data that they've collected will help us understand if there's been a population level effect yet. What it could mean if things get bad and we keep seeing clinical signs and we can identify that it's causing mortalities, you will probably see a loss of younger fish which may lead to a decline in populations of susceptible trout species like Rainbow trout and Cutthroat Trout.” James says there are no current plans for dealing with the parasite until they truly know what they are dealing with. “It's tough to answer anything definitively. We still want to make sure that what we're seeing is caused by whirling disease. We don't want to jump to any conclusions and take any unnecessary actions.”