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Schools in the Crowsnest Pass celebrated indigenous culture on Friday, November 15th by taking part in Rock your Mocs day. Students were encouraged to wear real authentic moccasins as a way to celebrate the indigenous people of the area.

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2 – cRoWsnesT PAss HeRALD – Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Walter Gail – Remembering Those who Fought for us DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

Local trumpet player Walter Gail has been playing at Remembrance Day ceremonies in the Crowsnest Pass for years.

“I've been playing for about 49-50 years and I'm pretty sure this is my 48th year playing Remembrance Day services in the Pass,” said Gail.

Gail began learning the instrument when he was younger and it grew to the point where he was asked to play at the local services.

“The way it came about is when I was taken

lessons, my teacher Frank Hytl(SPELLING?) and I had only been playing for about a year and a half and I had the love for it and advanced quickly and one lesson he told me the legions needed someone to play for them so he wrote the last post and the Rouse and I started playing it.”

Gail says it started small and then grew to him playing every service.

“It started with the Blairmore service at that time and went from there.

Every year I've played and always make a point of it. It's always been such

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an honour and privilege to do it for the veterans.”

Gail is able to wear a uniform and hat from his time with the Hillcrest Fire Department who also took part in Remembrance Day ceremonies.

“We have an honour guard that originally came from the Hillcrest Fire Department and they fired the gun salute. I started with them and that's why I can wear the uniform and the hat.”

One thing Gail has made a point of doing every year is dropping by the cenotaph in Blairmore to play the Last Post and Rouse and observe a moment of silence.

“With the demise of the Blairmore legion, I just wanted the people of Blairmore to know that their fallen and loved ones haven't been forgotten. The last couple years I've pulled in there and

played the last post over the cenotaph, observed a moment of silence and recited the verse and played the Rouse for them too.”

Gail says he does this to remember and show respect to the vets of Blairmore.

“I think a lot of us have had family members in service so I do this for the sacrifice they were willing to make for us and to truly honour them. For myself it's always been an honour and privilege to do this.”

Gail says he wouldn’t mind seeing a service return to Blairmore but also says he’s heard of other options for the cenotaph.

“I think it'd be very nice if we could have just a little bit of a service with a small contingent of people going there to pay their respects and say a few words and have a moment of silence for the good people

of Blairmore just so they know they haven't been forgotten. I talked about it a little bit with the officials at the legion this year and they said there was maybe some thoughts on moving the cenotaph or bringing it to some type of public place.”

Gail has also played for funeral services of veterans in the area.

“Over the years I've played for a lot of the vets after they've passed on at their funeral services. I haven't made them all but I wish I could. I've always found that to be a privilege as well. I've seen a lot of the vets go. There's not many left from World War 2.

There’s one thing that Gail still says is missing after all these years of playing.

“I always hoped that as I played through the years, that maybe there'd

be more peace in the world but it seems like every year there's a new conflict or a new place we have to send our boys into harm's way. It's a shame.”

Gail also says he's thankful to see some of the younger generations be involved with services now in different aspects like playing the bagpipes or being part of the honour guard but isn’t ready to pass the torch quite yet.

“As time goes along maybe I can find a protégé or someone else to carry on the tradition and I really hope we always have someone to play for the vets. I know I've missed a couple notes over the years but I feel having a trumpet and the pipes adds so much to the service and to the respect factor. Lord willing I'll make a few more. It's been really good.”

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In the lIne of fIre Between November 11 and November 18, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 37 calls for service including the following reported incidents.

One (1) assault, one (1) break and enter (residential), two (2) t h re a t s / h a r a s s m e n t s , one (1) theft, one (1) disturbing the peace, two (2) drugs, four (4) other provincial statutes, three (3) driving complaints, eight (8) motor vehicle collisions, five (5) assistance to general public, two (2) suspicious occurrences, one (1) lost and found and six (6) assistance to other agencies.

Traffic Stop On November 11th, 2019, a traffic stop was completed. A 23-year-old male could not produce his drivers licence and was a suspended driver.

RCMP issued a ticket.

Arrested On November 12th, 2019, RCMP received a complaint of a male kicking at a door of a resi-

dence in Coleman. A 29year-old male was arrested for mischief and possession of meth. He was released on Documents for Pincher Creek Court.

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Suspicious Person On November 13th, 2019, at approximately 5pm, there was a complain of unlawfully in dwelling. A homeowner saw a female wandering around on a surveillance camera. Police attended but the suspect had left the residence. There was no damage and nothing appears to be missing.

Intoxicated Driver On November 14th, 2019, at approximate 12pm, there was a complaint of a possible intoxicated driver. Police attended and located a 45-year-old female. She provided a breath sample, which was under .08.

She had a Graduated Drivers Licence, which includes a zero tolerance alcohol policy. Her driver’s licence was suspended for 30 days and the vehicle was towed and seized for seven days.

Traffic Stop On November 14th, 2019, RCMP completed a traffic stop. A 29-year-old male driver had outstanding warrants and was also in possession of meth. The subject was arrested and transported to Piikani cells where a Justice Remand hearing was held. The male was also charged with traffic offenses. He was released the next day on documents for Pincher Creek

Traffic Stop On November 16th, 2019, at approximately 3am, police completed a traffic stop. A 21-year-old male had an odor of liquor and provided a breath sample, which was under .08. The driver had a Graduated Drivers Licence, which includes a zero tolerance alcohol policy. His driver’s licence was suspended and for 30 days and his vehicle was

towed and seized for seven days.

Bikes Left in Frank On November 17th, 2019, two bikes were left at a residence in Frank.

Anyone who may be missing bikes can call the RCMP office.

The Crowsnest Pass RCMP invites you to complete their Policing Priorities Survey. The survey will serve as a opportunity for the residents of the Crowsnest Pass and area to help determine the issues facing the Crowsnest Pass and assist police in formulating a plan of action. The survey will be available until November 30th, 2019. You are also invited to attend the Protective Services Advisory Committee meeting which is open to the public and is scheduled to take place on November 21, 2019 at the Crowsnest Pass Municipal Council Chambers. The Survey can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crowsne stpassrcmp

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What do we value and why? I have been asking that question for a long time trying to figure it out thinking that the answer could make me rich. I am surely not the only one. The bible gives us some hints and history provides others. The one sure bet is that we value that which is limited. Why are gold and diamonds precious?

Real estate is precious since there are always more people wanting land which doesn’t grow. Humans always fought over land and we still do. In the old days, empires came and went conquering each other. The Americans came to prominence when they raised and sold cotton. Canada did well by selling beaver pelts for Top Hats and the British empire built itself upon tea merchandising. The Dutch became rich in spices, mostly pepper and some areas did very well on salt. Saltsburg and Wieliczka in Europe are good examples.

Salt has been a major player in human history for a long time. You may remember that Roman soldiers often were paid with salt. The substance was used for preserving food and for water purification. When the Mahatma Gandhi chose a way to rebel against the British domination of India, he chose salt.

Oil was a precious commodity in the bible used for healing and even anointing new kings. Humankind needed a lubricant and a relatively clean source of energy. Streetlights of London were powered by whale oil for some time. Oil squeezed from plants, rendered from animals, eventually was mined from oil wells and lately purified from oil sands.

Over time, people discover ways to make precious commodities common and consequently there is a transfer of wealth.

Old empires fall and new are born. What will be the next valuable commodity? I would place my bet on freshwater and electricity, but we are already making strides towards making it cheap. The middle east desalinates water and new technology is going to make electric energy abundant and plentiful by the looks of things. The most valuable item in the not so far future is something that no-one today dares to guess.

I like to direct your attention to a new book by two Canadian authors, Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson called The Empty

by Avner Perl Planet. The authors challenge the centuries-old theory that the Earth will be overpopulated and run out of resources. New calculations based on existing facts indicate that far from becoming overpopulated the world has already reversed its course.

At the centre of the new theory is the popular belief that migration is a curse that could be avoided. It is based on a faulty outdated model and it is failing. If we use an economy based on consumerism, which we currently do, the resource that makes us rich is not salt, tea, spices, gems or precious metals, it is people. We simply need people to produce things, sell them and buy them. We are short on consumers.

The Western, affluent countries, all bar none have dropped their birthrates to below replacement rate. Canada is at 1.6 children per woman and the rest are not far behind. This phenomenon is repeating itself not only in the advanced world but also in poorer areas. Brazil, for example, is suffering a natural loss of population. Religions that used to be a main driving force behind population growth are losing ground. The real change is from urbanization and women’s education, nothing else.

Almost 40% of humanity exists in two centres at our time, that is India and China. Both have below replacement rate births. China is losing people and India barely managing to maintain its current level. The so-called affluent or advanced nations have been struggling against reduced birth rates since before the second world war and mostly exist on immigration, but it is changing. All the hype about losing our culture and being replaced by poor migrants taking our jobs is just that. A popular political talking point which in the long run will spell the death of our culture and advanced economic standing.

Modern countries do not perform well without infusion of people. The same goes for cities. There is a very good reason why most affluent countries allow immigration and also a good reason to assume that countries like Japan or some eastern European will not do so well in the future. Politicians find it easier to sing the national song and oppose immigration even when the facts indicate the opposite.

Alberta and Saskatchewan would not be what they are today if it wasn’t for the progressive vision of Clifford Sifton at the turn of the century. He predicted the value of people and thanks to his policies Canada may yet be an international powerhouse in the future. We know how to use immigration to the benefit of newcomers and the improvement of the country, regardless of what Quebeckers say.

Now I arrive at a new question. If the world’s population is decreasing, will we be lonely? If we are motivated by greed and selfishness, I assume it will be. The answer to all my questions is the same. Regardless of the economy, science, politics and natural happenings, the solution is love, sharing, and caring. You give it and it comes back.

If we don’t destroy our world intentionally or by neglecting the signs, there is still a power greater than us guiding us towards “the promised land.” It is smarter than the smartest amongst us and it has one goal. Let love triumph over selfishness. When it does, we move forward.

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4 – CrowsnesT PAss HerALD – Wednesday, November 20, 2019

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Sant Saran's Kootenay Tae Kwon Do competed in the National Championships held in Regina November 9th.

15 competitors from Kootenay and 21 medals were awarded 7 Gold, 6 Silver, and 8 Bronze in sparring, pattern and special technique breaking.

This tournament was a stepping-stone for our students that are training for the World Cup competition being held in October 2020 in Koper, Slovenia Kootenay TKD trains in the Crowsnest, Sparwood and Fernie.

Back row Adam Liebe, Markus Liebe, Master Sant Saran.Terron Bewski,Cruz Rosner. Calvin Domin Second Row Aiden Lockhart, Stella Ingram. Jeff Lee, Grace Hanson,Konner Rosner , Orion Domin Front Row Airabella Qualala Missing Eric Lynk ,Sawyer Decker and Vishal Reddy Herald Contributor photo

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 - crowsnest PAss HerALD - 5

More stop lights for Pass Bellevue and Coleman to see the erection of stop lights and Frank will see a new centre turning lane

DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

The Government of Alberta has announced that they will be putting $4.4 billion into highways across the province.

While almost half of that amount will go towards stretches of highway in Calgary and Edmonton, the Crowsnest Pass will also receive some upgrades.

Over the last months, council has requested three main upgrades to Highway 3 in the area.

All three requests have been included in the funds.

Highway upgrades in the area will include a centre lane through Frank and two new sets of traffic lights at the Bellevue/Hillcrest entrance and Highway 3 and Highway 40 intersection in Coleman (86 Street/Subway).

Here is a statement provided by Alberta transportation.

“The 2019 Provincial Construction Program includes new traffic signals on Highway 3 at 86 Street in Coleman, at 213 Street in Bellevue/Hillcrest, and a new centre lane for turning left through Frank. This work is currently in the design stage. Once a contract is awarded, construction is expected to be completed in one construction season.”

Mayor Painter says he is happy the work at these locations will be going forward.

“I am very pleased that our requests for in-term Highway 3 mitigation have made Alberta Transportation’s list of approved projects. This will include the addition of two traffic lights and a center turning lane through Frank. These projects will help to further increase the level of safety for the residents of the Crowsnest Pass.”

With added traffic expected to begin coming through the Crowsnest Pass next year due to closures on Highway 1, Mayor Painter and council recently discussed other ways they can increase safety for residents.

Council discussed at their last meeting they would like to see increased policing and fire and rescue services throughout the community as well as increased signage to help travellers follow posted speed limits.

Council will also continue to come up with other ways that might aid in the increased volume of traffic during those times.

Mayor Painter says that to help with the traffic, he would like to see the municipality work hand in hand with Alberta Transportation.

As for the budgeted additions possibly affecting traffic flow, Alberta transportation had this to say.

“Alberta Transportation’s work on Highway 3 in the Crowsnest Pass is expected to get underway in 2020. This work is not expected to have significant impacts on local traffic through the Crowsnest Pass. Alberta Transportation is aware that the government on British Columbia is preparing for work on the Kicking Horse Canyon Project on the British Co-

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Editorial and Opinions My friend neStor You know those moments when you hear bad news and you remember exactly where you were when you heard it and that impression stays with you, well I had that moment when I heard Nestor Chorney had passed away.

I can’t presume to know how awful this is to the family but I know when I heard I caught my breath about that man and immediately thought about how he impacted my life.

You see I had Mr. Chorney (eventually I learned to call him Nestor when I got older) as a grade 9 teacher. He was my homeroom teacher and he was amazing to me.

My mom, though I loved her, was pretty hard on me when it came to school. I truly believe that she understood that the only way to be self-sufficient was to get an education, get a job and not have to rely on any man to be financially independent. So she pushed me really hard in school. I think Nestor understood the pressure I was under and he’d always pull me aside when it was testing time and tell me to take a breath, to calm down and that I could do it. He was the first person to recognize the pressure I was under at home and tried to mitigate it for me in his own way. Throughout high school, as my principal and not my teacher, he would always seek me out just to find out how I was and how I was holding up. It’s those little acts of kindness in a world full of expectations that make all the difference in a young person’s life.

When I got my degrees from university and came home he was one of the first people to congratulate me and tell me he was proud of the woman I was becoming. I remember seeing him in the parking lot of the grocery store and I got a big hug and a ‘I knew you could do it’ smile. For some reason having that man proud of me meant something more than I can actually put into words.

I had the honour of representing the Crowsnest Pass in Anpachi, Japan with the leaders of this community and students and guess who was right by my side, both Willie and Nestor. I have never laughed so hard in my life when we lost a kid at the airport to Nestor pulling me aside to ask what the heck was up with the toilets in this supposed first world country. Both those people made me laugh throughout the trip to the point where I was crying. I would often think how lucky their kids were just to have them as parents.

Well for the last few days I feel like crying because a person like Nestor is gone from our community. I hadn’t seen him much in the last few years, a few times in the hospital when my mom was sick and the last time when I was elected to council. When I got elected he said, “look kiddo, you did it, not because you are Gail’s daughter, but because you have made yourself a powerful person”. Those words rocked me. I often live in my mom’s shadow, but for that man he made me shed it and become my own person.

I wish the Chorney family healing and kind thoughts about the incredible man who made an impression in my life, a huge one that I never really told him about. It was one of those special things I kept to myself. I will tell you that people like the Chorneys are what make this community so special and our Garden of Eden is a little less bright without that wonderful man in it!

At least that’s the way I see it.

LS

Buying Local: Good for You, Good for the Earth, Good for the Economy Alison Van Dyke Recent years have seen a resurgence of people’s interest in purchasing local food, and with good reason. There are many reasons why consumers value local food, and all have merit.

1. Local food is nutritious! Produce that is sourced from any great distance already has several strikes against it. Many fruit and vegetable varieties sold in the store are grown for their yields and ability to be transported without damage to the item, not for their nutritional value. Since local producers are not as concerned about transportation and uniform appearance, they can offer more variety with greater

taste and nutritional value.

Produce that is picked under-ripe for shipping, then sent across the continent or ocean to your grocery store has already ‘leaked out’ many nutrients by the time you prepare it for your family, whereas local produce can be picked at near or peak ripeness for immediate sale and consumption.

2. Buying local helps reduce environmental impact. Climate Change is on everyone’s minds these days, and it never hurts to do our best to help keep our planet healthy. By purchasing produce locally, you are reducing your carbon footprint since fewer fossil fuels are used during transportation.

Many items we purchase in the

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produce aisle have travelled thousands of kilometres to make it to your plate, and if we can reduce at least a few of those items, we are making a difference for our planet through our purchasing power.

3. Purchasing local keeps more money in our local economy. If local producers know they have a guaranteed market for their product, they are able to scale-up their production and hire more employees, which in turn increases cash flow through the local economy as well as providing sustainable employment.

What can I do to support local?

1. Choose the local option at the grocery store

when price allows.

2. Talk to the manager at your grocery store about your interest in purchasing local and if they are trying to source local products for the store. If people show an interest and purchase local food products, stores will source and stock more.

3. Search online for a local food directory to find local producers. Sometimes food security, tourism, or agriculture organizations will produce a local food directory for your region.

Alison Van Dyke is Food Security Co-ordinator with Community Food Connections Association in Medicine Hat. She can be reached via e-mail, communityfoodconnections@g mail.com

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BoUqUetS - To the staff at the schools in the Pass for being so welcomeing when the veterans came to speak to the students before Remembrance Day. It was a great experience for all those involved.

BriCkS - To the organizers of the craft market and trade shows that think loud music enhances the experience. It does not! At both these venues the public wants to talk to the vendors about their products. When the music starts, you can’t hear yourself think, let alone carry on a conversation. If there must be music, let it be an acoustic guitar playing in the background.

BoUqUetS - To the two young men who started a recycle business,its very much appreciated.

Good work Guys.

BoUqUetS - To the child who gave me a lovely Remembrance Day card. I really appreciated receiving it.

BoUqUetS - To Goosen Plumbing for the Breakfast Program donation to Crowsnest Consolidated High School. Your kindness is greatly appreciated!

BoUqUetS - To Riversdale Resources, Municipality of CNP and Crowsnest/Pincher Landfill for donating to Crowsnest Consolidated High Schools 12 Day of Christmas Cheer Program at Crowsnest Consolidated High School. Without your generous donations our program could not take place.

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Millennial PersPective

by Aiden Douglas

12 Days of Christmas Celebration I’ve always considered one of my favourite parts of Canada to be the fact that we have Thanksgiving in October, why? Because nobody can say anything when my family and I start decorating for Christmas on November 12. So, in the interest of some early onset holiday spirit, allow me to wax poetic for a little while about an initiative very close to my heart.

Crowsnest Consolidated High School is nothing if not bombastic about our holidays. We do the costume march every Halloween and we erect Wacky Wavable Arm Inflatable Tube Men, the titular colours of our ‘Green and Gold’ volleyball tournament. For Christmas we set up a Christmas tree, do a winter dance, and make sure we have a nice Christmas vibe but I think we can do more to get to the actual point of Christmas, to be generous and spread around the Christmas spirit and I want to help do that.

A few weeks ago I noticed a family friend of ours came to school everyday with a pair of incredibly ill-fitting shoes. When asked about them, she said that they were hand-me-downs from years ago and had never fit, so our family bought her a new pair. When we gave her the shoes, the first new pair of shoes she’s ever owned, she couldn’t stop thanking me at school. I watch her carry those shoes with her everywhere. She wore her old, second-hand shoes to school every day, and now she can wear her new ones, doing everything in her power to keep them clean and new for as long as possible.

What to me seemed like a small act of generosity made such an impact in this little girl's life that it rocked my world, so I approached our Vice Principal, Jill Klapp, and asked what can we do for the kids in our school. Together we wanted to build upon a concept the school had already toyed around with and really make it shine, the CCHS Secret Santa program, that we call the ‘12 Days of Christmas’. On each of the twelve days of school leading up to Christmas break, a random draw will take place. The goal of these draws is not only to create something for kids to get excited about, but also to hopefully make sure that all kids have the ability to get a gift when they might not have been able to, back home.

Throughout town you may see ‘12 Days of Christmas donation boxes’ as the start of what I hope to become an annual tradition at CCHS taken on by upcoming senior students. I am asking everyone reading this to think about giving back into the future members of this community and with the help of gracious donations from Riversdale Resources, Municipal Council and Crowsnest/Pincher Landfill, help to make the ‘12 days of Christmas’ able to make some kids Christmas’ magical, and hopefully spread around some of that early Christmas spirit we Canadians can so enjoy.

So when you see the box, please donate and help the children in our school and I bet they remember this one act of kindness. Merry Christmas to you all and thank you for taking the time to think about giving, this Christmas.

If you would like to donate we have drop boxes at the following stores in the Crowsnest Pass.

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coleman Full lot with exceptional mountain views.

House is to be removed so this property is priced for the lot value only. One of the very few sites where you can see Crowsnest Mountain, Tecumseh and the South Range all at the same time. $69,000 GST CALL JOHN MLS

562-8830 jpundyk@shaw.ca blairmore This 3 bedroom double wide mobile home is located on its own lot in a fantastic location in Blairmore right by the Crowsnest River. Surrounded by mature landscape and within a short distance to all amenities. This home is suitable for someone looking for an affordable one level type of dwelling. Additional 2 piece bath off the master bedroom.

Lots of parking. $119,000 CALL JOHN MLS

pincher creek Remarkable revenue property. Long term tenant in place with lease. Convenient, central location close to all amenities. Solid, small house on a large lot with a big backyard. Great long term investment. $99,000. CALL JOHN MLS

blairmore condo Great Condo apartment in historic building in central Blairmore. Expertly updated for modern living in the Canadian Rockies. Affordable option as a home or as an investment. Parking at rear. Ski hill, swimming pool within walking distance. Offers carefree condo living. $84,000 CALL JOHN MLS

coleman Great opportunity. Bright, well laid out 2 bedroom, ground level apartment is located in the well kept Rocky Mountain Condo complex. The condo fees include heat and town utilities. Located in a beautiful area with lots of sun and scenic mountain views. Why pay rent when you can own and build equitY. $99,000 CALL JOHN MLS

belleVue Fantastic opportunity for commercial location along busy Highway 3. East and West bound traffic access. Currently occupied as a successful flyfishing shop, known to fly fishermen throughout Canada and the U.S. Can be sold as a business to someone wishing for a change of pace or for a property that can be re-purposed. Present zoning is C1 allows for different opportunities. High traffic volume in front of the property. $435,000 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

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

coleman Spacious 3 bedroom home. This one level house is expertly rebuilt with an addition featuring a large sitting room and an ample sized master bedroom. Large family room with a gas fireplace and bright front room with fantastic mountain view. Large screened porch. Garage accessible from the back lane. Excellent starter home or revenue property. $172,500 CALL JOHN MLS

coWley Three bedroom bungalow located on a corner lot with fantastic sun exposure. This family home has two bathrooms on the main floor and roughed in plumbing for a third bathroom downstairs. The attached 48' x 28' garage/plus workshop has its own two piece bathroom. Tons of parking in front of the garage, and side of the house. The house has central air, the shop is heated. Tremendous opportunity. $259,000 CALL JOHN MLS

blairmore Historic brick home located on extralarge corner lot. 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home was built with brick.

Stain glass windows. Beautiful central staircase. Self-contained apartment on second floor. Amazing decks and backyard. Huge lot. 24’ x 38’ garage, large garden shed and fenced RV parking. Great access front and back lane. $619,000 CALL JOHN MLS

neW shoWhome High quality 4 bedroom mountain condo at Ironstone Lookout in beautiful Crowsnest Pass. Bright open floor plan where you can choose high-end woodwork and cabinetry.

Spacious main floor laundry. Large garage with double car driveway. Still time to choose from a variety of quality finishes. Enjoy maintenance free luxury living at an INCREDIBLE price. $349,000 + GST CALL JOHN MLS

pincher creek Spacious Bungalow on a beautiful corner lot in a desirable location in Pincher Creek. This property offers an affordable opportunity as a first home or an investment. This house is to be sold 'AS IS'. Mature landscape, carport and plenty of parking. $139,000 CALL JOHN MLS

belleVue acreage Large acreage in Crowsnest Pass.

5.88 acres with grass, suitable for horses. Several building sites. Awesome deal for this many acres. Beautiful mountain views. Build a walk-out bungalow, if you choose. Water well on property. Power and gas nearby. Lots of sun. $219,500 CALL JOHN MLS

office space blairmore Fantastic Opportunity for first class office space in a busy downtown Blairmore location. Currently used as a mine office, but may be re-purposed into any other commercial use. Current zoning is commercial. Perfect location. Call Lister for more details. $104,000 CALL JOHN MLS

24 ironstone 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom, bungalow with vaulted ceilings and open floor plan.

Hardwood flooring, alder wood cabinets and granite counters. Stainless steel appliances and gas fireplace. Master suite with large walk-in closet and 3-piece bathroom. Double car garage. Main floor laundry hookups and downstairs laundry. Spacious family room downstairs with wide stairway incorporating both living areas. Ample parking and beautiful green space. $345,000 CALL JOHN MLS

Vacant properties for all types of deVelopment. residential or commercial. economy or deluxe. contact John for details

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A study by OnePoll conducted by Rover.com, the nation's largest network of dog sitters and walkers, found that 95 percent of pet owners have bought holiday gifts for their pets. Gifts can range from everyday needs, like food and treats, to more lavish extravagances like spa treatments.

Pet owners who plan to get their pets gifts this year may want to consider some of the emerging pet trends as they browse wares and services. The Balance, a business, career and industry information site, says pet industry trends point toward these segments seeing growth.

Natural pet products Just as people are interested in protecting the health of the planet and their own personal health, so, too, are they extending this concern to companion animals. Natural pet products, which can include natural flea and tick remedies, holistic foods, organic items, and all-natural

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Crowsnest Conservation AGM update Coal Mining projects in the Crowsnest Pass Corridor presentation

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AGM

Would you like to learn more about the coal mining projects being developed in the Crowsnest Pass area?

Where are they located? What are their timelines? What will be the environmental impacts of these projects?

How will they change our landscape? There are four projects currently being developed and their footprints cover a very large area. It is important for all of us to be informed about these projects as they move forward.

Join us at our Annual General Meeting for presentations by representatives from Riversdale Resources, Atrum Coal and North Coal as well as information provided by Montem Resources. There will be a Question & Answer time after the presentations.

The AGM will be held on Wednesday, November 27th at Country Encounters, 7701 17th Avenue, Coleman. A light supper will be served at 6:00 PM. The program will start at 7:00 PM and the AGM will follow at 8:30 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy a social evening together. Please come with your questions and learn about the potential impacts of these projects in the Crowsnest Pass area.

November 30th, 2019 3 pm

Important Notice TKO Recycling - reduce/reuse/recycle Dangerous Ice DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

A new business in the Crowsnest Pass is providing a way to ensure residents still have an option to recycle.

TKO Recycling has begun offering different options for individuals and businesses still wanting to recycle.

Owner Trenan Shortreed says he’s able to create a solid relationship with his customers and is able to explain once they sign up how the process works.

“It's a pretty personal relationship with the customers. We go door to door to collect the recycling. Once we pick it up we take the cardboard to the recycling department at the Cowley Landfill and then we take our plastics, papers, tin and glass to Materials Recovery Facility outside of Lethbridge.”

Shortreed says TKO currently as three different options for people interested in signing up. ““We broke it down into three different cost options. People living on their own or who don't produce much recycling we have a 35L sized bin that costs $25 a month plus a $10 deposit for the bin. The next option is a 54L bin which is probably good for a small family and that costs $30 a month plus a $15 deposit and then our largest option is a 70L bin and is $35 a month and a $20 deposit. As soon as they sign up with us, we drop off a bin and we drop off a list of what we are able and unable to collect.”

Shortreed says starting the business hasn’t gone without its challenges.

“One of the big issues we've been having lately is that people think we just take the stuff to the dump. I feel like it is having a bit of an affect on us. We're not just throwing stuff out. I'd have a pretty guilty conscience if I was doing that.”

Shortreed says the easiest way for people to sign up is through email and there isn’t much work to signing up.

“Essentially just email us. We're pretty good at responding. People can also get a hold of us on Facebook. All we

really need from people interested is a house address or a business address.”

Shortreed also says there are a couple different payment options for people to choose from as well.

“Depending on how long they're interested in signing up, we have a calendar for the year that shows the dates we'll pick up. We also just implemented another option of paying in advance so it's easier to keep on top of payments. There's a three month prepaid option that shaves $5 off

the total cost or a six month option that shaves $12 off the total cost.”

As for pick up days, Shortreed says the day depends on where a person lives.

“Monday's we do Blairmore and lower Frank, Tuesday's we do Bellevue, Hillcrest and Frank acreages, Wednesday we'll do Coleman and we do businesses on Thursday and Friday.”

Shortreed says pickups are currently only bi-weekly but says that could change if more people sign up in the future.

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Any persons claiming to be adversely affected by the above development may file an appeal in writing by November 18, 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.

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Simply Selles

by David Selles Now that everything with Don Cherry and Jessica Allen has calmed down a bit, I want to provide people with my perspective on what went down.

Don Cherry has always been a huge advocate for Remembrance Day and Canadian Soldiers.

He has spent time overseas with Canadian Soldiers and he has visited overseas gravesites as well.

Every year, the Saturday before Remembrance Day, Cherry reminds people of the sacrifices made for everyone who calls Canada home.

On Saturday November 9th, during the weekly Coach’s Corner segment on Hockey Night in Canada, Don Cherry again addressed the country and this year, his wording wasn’t fully appropriate.

Here’s Cherry’s full quote from that night.

“You people that come here…whatever it is, you love our way of life, you love our milk and honey, at least you can pay a couple of bucks for a poppy.”

Now, if you watch Coach’s Corner regularly or listen to previous segments, you may know that when Don Cherry says, “you people” he says it as an overarching term as a way to speak to all Canadians.

If anyone is angry with him for that part alone, I think they’re in the wrong.

If people are angry at Cherry for what comes directly after, they have more of an argument.

For me, I agree with the sentiment Cherry was attempting to get across but his word choice was extremely poor.

There are certain things that shouldn’t be discussed on live television and Cherry comments fall under that category.

As for if he should’ve been fired, I think this recent comment was the cherry (pardon the pun) on top of some of the things he’s said over the years and Sportsnet felt it was time to move on.

Had this been said before the time of social media, we would’ve seen Don Cherry on Coach’s Corner last week.

As for Ron Maclean, he has kept his job with Sportsnet after issuing an apology for the comments Cherry made, which is something Cherry simply didn’t want to do at the time.

People have been bashing Ron Maclean during this process because Maclean went from agreeing with Cherry the night of the original comment to saying Cherry was wrong the following night.

Now, being someone who’s also been involved in live broadcasting, I can speculate that Maclean wasn’t even fully aware of what Cherry was mentioning as a producer could’ve been counting down the amount of time left in the segment or telling Maclean something else through his earpiece.

I have no factual evidence that’s what happened but it could be part of why Maclean agreed and gave a thumbs up following Cherry’s comments.

The reason I lost some respect for Ron Maclean is that he’s been let go by Sportsnet and Rogers on a couple different occasions and was able to return behind remarks that Cherry wouldn’t work without him.

The fact Maclean so quickly went against his long time friend was a little shocking to me.

That whole incident alone was a lot to process but then was added to when Jessica Allen of CTV’s The Social made comments regarding hockey families.

“I don’t worship at the alter of hockey, I never have,” she says.

“Maybe it’s because of where I grew up and going to a couple of different universities. There’s a certain type of person, in my mind, in my experience, who does.”

Allen continued by stating, “They all tended to be white boys who weren’t, let’s say, very nice. They were not generally thoughtful. They were often bullies. Their parents were able to afford to put them, you know, spend $5,000 a year on minor hockey. $5,000 is a lot of money. You could do other things besides spending your time in an arena. You can go on a trip and learn about the world. The world is a big place, maybe get outside of that bubble.”

Those comments took their turn making waves across social media and people were calling for Allen to be fired.

She never was and for me, that’s an odd double standard.

How she could get away with saying hockey families may have bullies and that the money they spend could be better used to learn about the world and get out of their bubbles without consequence seems strange to me.

I guess the one thing that helped her case was that she did issue an on air apology after the backlash she received.

Now all that’s left for everyone to do is learn from this and move forward.

I just hope we can do that somewhat civilly.

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Chamber of Commerce AGM and Business of the Year Awards

Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 3:00 pm Fantin’s Funeral Chapel (13461-20th Ave, Blairmore)

Fantin’s Funeral Chapel will be hosting a Christmas Memorial Service on December 1st, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. to celebrate and light a candle in remembrance of your loved one.

The Christmas season is a very difficult time of the year for those who have lost someone special and gathering with others in similar circumstances can provide comfort.

We sincerely hope that you can join us for this interdenominational occasion of prayers, hymns and words of comfort from members of the Crowsnest Pass clergy, counselors and special guests.

Refreshments will be provided. There is no fee and all are welcome.

Respectfully, Darrell M. Sydora Manager, Fantin’s Funeral Chapel (A Division of 1323095 Alberta Ltd.)

During the 2019 AGM for the Chamber of Commerce, four Awards were handed out by Chamber President Sacha Anderson. Photos from top: Encounters Wine Bar and Small Plate Kitchen was awarded the New Business of the year, Sinister Sports was awarded the Business of the Year, Prestige Cleaners won the Outstanding Customer Service Award and Andrew Fairhurst won the Community Spirit Award. Congratulations to all award winners.

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019 - cRowsNEst PAss HERALD - 15

New Registered Psychologist opens practice in Elk Valley DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

A new service is being offered just over the BC border.

Olivia Griffioen is a Registered Psychologist who recently opened a part time private practice in Fernie.

Griffioen offers psychoeducational assessments for children, adolescents and adults.

“A Psychoeducational assessment explores how a child learns best. What that includes is an assessment of their thinking and reasoning skills, problem-solving skills, maybe even their social emotional or behavioural profile. It's re-

ally just a tool to get to know a student better and how they learn best so that parents and educators can work together to create an intervention plan that suites that child's needs.”

Griffioen graduated in 2015 and has been working across the country since.

“I graduated from Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax in 2015.

That was my Masters of School Psychology. After that I worked in school divisions across Ontario and Alberta. Now I am in Fernie and working privately but also staying in touch with schools and other professionals trying

to collaborate and work together for our community.”

Griffioen says she currently has private work as well as in conjunction with other services.

“I'm working in conjunction with student services teachers, physicians and pediatricians as well as on my own with some private work.”

Griffioen says she is in contact with schools in the Elk Valley and has multiple offices and is looking to continue to expand.

“I have some contract work with independent schools in the area. I also work out of offices both in Fernie and Cranbrook

right now. I'm trying to expand and find some space to also work in the Crowsnest Pass.

Her interest in this line of work came from seeing her mom working with her sister.

“I grew up with an incredible sister who also has an Intellectual Disability and Cerebral Palsy.

At a young age, I watched in amazement as my mother advocated for my sister to receive equal opportunities and individualized programming at school. I decided to pursue post-secondary education to find a way that I could give back to my communities by supporting the learning and men-

tal wellness of all learners.”

As for why Griffioen chose this area to work, she says it came down to a couple reasons.

"I've always had a love of the mountains. It was a move for myself and my family to have a place where we could find that work/life balance playing in the mountains while also working in a community that values locals. I think that was really important to us as well."

In an excerpt from her website, Griffioen says she takes pride in the work that she does.

"I am passionate about supporting clients

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Anyone interested in using any of the services offered by Griffioen can visit her website at www.oliviagriffioen.com or by calling her at 250430-7530.

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Hockey Teams from Calgary hold tournament in Pass

DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

A recent hockey tournament held in the Crowsnest Pass included

a special moment.

Four atom teams from Calgary held a tournament in the Crowsnest Pass on November 9th

and 10th and wanted to include a Remembrance Day Ceremony before the final two games.

Rick Vanderpol, who

is a member of the Coleman Legion, was able to take part in both cere-

Members of the Coleman and Bellevue Legions were able to take part in a pregame ceremony at a recent hockey tournament for four teams from Calgary. Rick Vanderpol and Stephen Taylor dropped a ceremonial puck and shook hands with the players as part of a ceremony to remember the veterans who fought for us.

The ceremony also included playing the Last Post and the Rouse.

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monies along with Stephen Taylor of the Bellevue Legion.

“They asked us as the legions to go there when they were having their last two games and do a puck drop for them.

There were probably around 200 people there including players and parents,” said Vanderpol.

Vanderpol says he was happy in general to see more people in the community.

“The parents were really happy with the ice conditions and that they could actually get ice times. They really liked it.

A lot of them went to the mine and went on a tour and also went up to Frank Slide. It's pretty nice when you can get 200 extra people in the community during the wintertime.”

As for the ceremony, Vanderpol says it was a unique opportunity he enjoyed being a part of.

“I loved it. I've been involved with the legion for years. We do a lot of the school talks, which is great and then I also do six different Remembrance Day services in the area and I enjoy all that but this was something odd ball that they called us up for. We had never done this before and they had never had anything done like that before but it went over really well.”

The pregame ceremonies included playing

the Last Post and the Rouse and then the kids skated by and gave fist bumps to Vanderpol and Taylor as well.

Vanderpol says the overall experience was great.

“They asked up to come in because it's so close to Remembrance Day. We really enjoyed that and the people there said they had never seen anything like that before.

It was nice. There's nothing like Remembrance Day when you can share it with a few kids and talk to them a little bit. It was really a good experience.

The other fellow who was helping me from Bellevue, Stephen Taylor, he's been doing things in this area for about 24 years and this is the first time he's been asked to do anything like this and he was just ecstatic.”

Vanderpol says it’s important to continue these talk with the younger generations.

“It's one thing to talk about Remembrance Day and go to a service but when you're dealing with the kids it's just so much better because they don't realize a lot of the things that went on. Our emphasis is always on us never wanting this to happen again. We want to have a peaceful country and we just respect the people who served and gave their lives so that we don't have the fighting here.”