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The stands in the Coleman Complex arena were full of fans during the final game of the Pincher Creek Bantam Huskies, which has four Pass boys on the team. Due to an arena conflict in Pincher, the team played their game against Raymond at the local arena. The Huskies won the game 3-2, ensuring a playoff spot in the Central Alberta Hockey League. The team ended the season in fourth place and will face Irvine in first round of playoffs. Pictured above is Quinn Douglas defending the puck against a Raymond forward.
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Fundraising for the Hewison family for medical costs Natalie Hewison received a new kidney from her brother and is on the road to recovery
DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter
In December of 2012, Natalie Hewison was diagnosed with kidney disease and she would eventually need a kidney transplant. Her combined function of both kidneys fluctuated between 18 and 12 per cent, eventually going to 8 per cent. In spite of these challenges, Natalie has never let this slow her down. She is a darling red head with a zeal for life and has always left the
doctors to marvel at her activity levels despite what her numbers say. She loves all sports and volleyball and snowboarding are her current favourites. She has a wonderful exuberant spirit with a strong personality and the most infectious laugh. Her brave brother, Chris, offered his kidney and when the time came, while in his first year of his orthopedic residency, the operation was performed in January of this year.
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There have been some very serious complications but things are progressing one small step at a time and ultimately the new kidney is doing its job. Overall, Rupert says things have been going well. "It's been going okay. It's a process. When the transplant happened, there's a lot of stuff that goes on for the next 3 months, six months and a year where they're balancing everything out, watching medications and how she's responding to the new kidney. Overall the doctors have been really happy." There have still been some challenges for the family throughout this process. "Natalie's had a couple of setbacks. Right now she's being treated for a bladder infection. These are side effects that they're always looking for," said Rupert. "Juggling our lives with the rest of the family. We've got grandma at home looking after the other kids who are home right now. She'll be going home and then Vicki and I will be going back and forth. Lot's of logistics and making sure everyone's looked after." There are also future surgeries in Natalie's future. "Natalie had a surgery on Friday, February 7th to remove a stint that was put into her bladder during the transplant. There will be more in future months as well," said Vicki. Vicki has taken an extended leave from work for an indefinite period of time. Natalie is also on a number of new and very important medications, 13 to be exact, one of them alone is just over $700 a month and not all of them are covered or covered fully on Rupert's medical plan. Out of pocket expense can be quite steep. There are blood tests everyday. Natalie was in hospital for 3 weeks for the surgery and is now at Ronald MacDonald House, post op protocol and new medications require close monitoring so she has to go to the hospital and have her blood levels checked which usually takes up the whole morning. Vicki and Rupert continue to get instructions on the care Nat will need, it can all be overwhelm-
David Selles photo Top photo: Natalie Hewison and her brother Chris pose for a photo before their operations as Chris donated a kidney to his sister. Bottom photo: Chris and Natalie walk around the hospital about three days post op.
ing. As time goes by she will go home but will have to return to Calgary every week, then every month, for a year. Another part that makes this process challenging is the lack of a set timeline the family can go by. "She'll always be chronically ill still. They say it can take up to a year for things to settle down. It's all dependent on how her body takes the new
kidney, if there's any rejection or infections, that can affect the timeline as well. You can't really say it will take a certain amount of time or anything like that," said Rupert. Expenses like gas, food and accommodation continue to come into play and they could really use the financial aid to see them through. The Hewison's say they are extremely grateful for all the help they've already received.
"We really appreciate the help from friends and the community. The way they've come around and helped us out with so many things has been greatly appreciated." If anyone would like to donate financial support to the Hewison family, they can do so at the Bellevue Post Office or online at their go fund me page at https://www.gofundme.com/f/fiery-redhead-gets-kidney-from-he r-big-brother.
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In the lIne of fIre Between February 3 and February 10, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 40 calls for service including the following reported incidents. One (1) assaults, one (1) break and enter (residential), two (2) fraud/forgery, two (2) threats/harassments, two (2) mischief (vandalism), one (1) theft of motor vehicle, two (2) disturbing the peace, four (4) other criminal codes, three (3) other provincial statutes, three (3) driving complaints, five (5) motor vehicle collisions, four (4) suspicious occurrences, one (1) lost and found, five (5) assistance to other agencies, three (3) 911 calls (invalid) and one (1) animal call. Fraud Complaint On February 6th, 2020, there was a complaint of fraud. The complainant received a cheque to deposit into a bank account and was asked to send bank draft
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Suspicious Male On February 7th, 2020, there was a complaint of a suspicious male on main street in Bellevue over the past few days. The complainant was unsure if the male was intoxicated. Police attended and located the male, who was sober and no charges were laid.
Found bikes turned into Crowsnest Pass Bylaw Be aware of a new scam. Victims get phone calls from someone pretending to be from Service Canada or another government agency, saying their social insurance number (SIN) has been blocked, compromised or suspended. The call might be one of the latest variations on caller ID in which fraudsters disguises the number seen on the ID display in order to trick victims into answering phone. The person will ask for SIN and other personal info, such as date of birth, address, etc. Victims who provide personal info are at risk of identity fraud.
Fraud On February 10th, 2020, there was a complaint of fraudulent charges on business credit cards over the past couple of months. It appears the offenses happened in the Calgary area.
Anyone with information regarding any crime is urged to contact the Crowsnest Pass RCMP Detachment at 403-562-2867, or Crimestoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-422TIPS.
to the company. The bank advised that the cheque was fraudulent. Disturbance On February 6th, 2020, at approximately 12:40am, there was a complaint of a disturbance outside a bar in Blairmore. Police attended and the involved persons had left the bar.
The Simple Raven’s Post by Avner Perl
Money
I take out my money. A $20, a $10, $5, and change. It is fake paper made of plastic and elaborately printed. People work hard for money, cheat and steal money, invest it, give it away, take it as fines or taxes, hoard it for power, attach their worth to it, and buy life with it. The most valuable money is a rare shiny metal called Gold. In some countries you can buy humans for money and do with them whatever you like. The value of things, including “justice” is expressed in money. Today most money is not even printed. It exists as numbers in a complicated computer somewhere and is moved around by human fingers stroking a keyboard. We create it when you borrow it promising to pay it back. We base most economies on the American money which is issued by the US treasury which is a privately owned organization. I had a friendly discussion with a very intelligent local whom I would describe as somewhat Far Right in his political views. Jay (not his real name) believes that the Market can solve all human problems. He is a true apostle of the actor who became President Reagan. The “star” who was hired to break the middle class convinced people that “governments don’t solve problems but are the problem.” We had a way to govern ourselves which was based upon competition which is the foundation of Capitalism. On the one side, the most successful people who started or run corporations were fighting to use our ever-increasing productivity to benefit themselves. On the other about 25% of the workers were organized in unions able to resist and ensure that those workers who produce the
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wealth would gain a fair share of compensation. The two fought it out under regulations set by a democratically elected government. People enjoyed a standard of living that in most cases no longer exist. The government used its power to regulate many aspects such as consumer protections, safety regulations and also provided safety nets for the less fortunate. Weekends and vacations, pensions and overtime pay, building codes and anti-harassment laws were some of the results. Governments provided hospitals, schools, universities, policing, emergency services, research facilities, and lots of jobs. The mailman was not ashamed to accept his wages and the driving test guy didn’t consider taking bribes. Jay doesn’t see it that way. He believes that those who amass the biggest amount of money, regardless of how they obtained it, are the most qualified to dictate how society will run. To prove his point, he names a few of the richest people who gave fortunes to charitable foundations. Zuckerberg from Facebook was mentioned. I checked it out and Mark is a great self-made guy. He and his wife are donating handsomely most notably to education. They also invest in research into using sails in space. Not to take away any credit from great philanthropists, I don’t trust the existing system. I don’t want to wait and see what some rich person will wake up feeling like supporting. To me the education of our kids is most important and should be controlled by the people through elected representatives and some checks and balances legislated and protected by the courts. Professional educators should draft the laws and include consultation with the users. I don’t want to end up in a situation where oil sellers can educate my kids to believe that oil is a form of energy not harmful to the environment, for example, or anything close to that. Like Sir Winston Churchill, I believe that democracy is not perfect, but it is the best system we have. We can’t
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just trust it without vigilantly working to improve it and fighting to preserve its integrity. If money is used to subject the voters to plutocracy, we should use “government” to regulate and provide balance. It is most important to do so when the wellbeing of most of humankind is being threatened. A good example is the new investment into low yield nuclear weapons and the deregulation that is happening. We jeopardize human existence for the benefit of weapons manufacturers. When governments choose not to tax those who have the most money, to promote investments, I am against. In my opinion, money is a piece of paper designed to make easy the exchange of goods and work, not the means for controlling the majority of people. When someone has so much of it that they control, they ultimately use that power, a power that is taken from the people. I don’t want to attract investments; I want to tax obscene wealth and use the money for the good of most people. All people need jobs, safety nets, health care, education, roads, food, shelter, protection, and you can name the rest. A fair distribution of contribution (taxes) should provide it from all people. Some will do better than others and should have more rewards, but not to the point where they become unelected leaders. I am dead set against Communism as well as against alt-right or Neo-Liberalism. The solution is between the lines. We will always have money in some form or another, but we must regulate how it is used. The Bible mentioned money off and on. We are told not to charge usury fees, we can’t serve two masters at the same time, money and God. People were sold for money and the Lord was betrayed for a fee. People were not welcome to trade in the Lord’s temple. Workers received wages at times in unfair but acceptable ways. A poor widow gave all the money she had to the Lord. Tax collectors were told not to charge more than laws permitted them. A golden calf was revered as God. Am I missing some other references? The main point is, we can use money for good or evil. Humans make the choice. Here is a link to my blog: https://thesimpleravenspost.blogspot.ca/ Feel free to check other articles and comment.
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Editorial The federal government is in quite the political predicament. Teck’s $20-billion Frontier oilsands mine is slated for a final decision expected by end of this month. In a recent press release Teck Resources announced that it would seek to reach “carbon neutrality” by 2050. The company’s effort to reduce environmental impact has been viewed by political encumbants as a way to provide the proverbial carrot to the liberal party as it prepares to release its final decision. The Frontier project is an open-pit mine that would be built across 24,000 acres of land, approximately 100 kilometres north of Fort McMurray. At full capacity, the mine could churn out 260,000 barrels of bitumen every day. If the project moves forward the oil produced will account to roughly nine per cent of Canada’s daily oilsands production. The federal government has purchased the Transmountain Pipeline, a project that has exploded in costs to the Canadian taxpayer. The projected expenses have jumped from an initial cost of 7.4 billion to 12.6 billion when completed in 2022. The extra oil produced by the Frontier mine will help fill the pipeline to capacity. In a letter to Prime Minister Trudeau, Premier Kenney said he expects to see the project approved because its emissions would fall well below the 100 megatonnes cap Alberta has promised to impose on its oilsands sector as part of the pan-Canadian climate framework. He also warned that rejecting Teck's proposed oilsands project would have "devastating impacts" on his province's economy, investors and would further fuel western political alienation. The Frontier project has elicited strong reactions from across the political spectrum, hated by environmentalist in the east, creating deep resentments in some Western provinces would likely explode if Ottawa rejected the project. Frustration has been building in the province with a 15-year failure to build major pipeline unstructured, mostly due to regulatory delays. This has caused the price of domestic crude to bottom out. Down east, officials’ sentiments are running equally as strong in Quebec, with people calling for a rejection of Frontier amid what they view as a climate crisis. So the quandary for Trudeau is thus: he bought a pipeline that’s exploding in cost to build, a pipeline that he needs to fill with oil to recoup the said costs. He has two provinces in the country that are sitting on a powder keg for separation and you have a environment review that says go ahead with the mine. Essentially there is no reason to reject the Frontier project. This is going to be a political decision not an environmental one, plus the government needs the 70 billion dollar infusion the mine could inject into the economy Trudeau now needs to balance that with Quebec, who has and will do anything in their power to stop oil production in Alberta; some feel the province wants to hamper Alberta financially period. With a minority government it’s the decision made at the end of February, which will, in my opinion, be the biggest challenge to this newly elected government. It’s interesting times in Canada and I’m looking forward to the fallout from this one decision. It’s an east vs. west sentiment that is going to tell a huge story of where this country is moving in the near future. Bring out the popcorn machine and sit back to watch the show.
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Op-Ed from MLA John Barlow When it comes to productivity Canadian agriculture has always punched above its weight and modern Canadian agriculture has unleashed incredible potential. What Canadian farmers, ranchers and processors are looking for is a champion to stand along side them. There is good reason to champion our agriculture sector. One in eight jobs in Canada is directly related to agriculture and food production is by far the largest manufacturing employer in the country supporting more than 250,000 jobs. Modern agricultural practices have helped reduce carbon by 80 million tonnes and reduce diesel fuel usage by 200,000 litres per year. By embracing innovation and new technology Canada's agriculture sector is reducing its environmental impact, improving efficiency and conserving water and soil. By definition, agriculture is sustainable - I do not know of any farmer, rancher or grower who is not committed to
protecting their land, the water and their livestock. Yet instead of being a champion for Canadian agriculture Prime Minister Trudeau and the Liberal government is punishing hardworking Canadian farm families with a debilitating carbon tax. Instead of being punished for their conservation efforts Canadian producers should be given credit for their innovation because they are among the most efficient managers of water, soil and animal health in the world. Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has been dodging farmers by saying she is collecting data on the impact the carbon tax has on farmers. However, when asked about a full exemption for farm fuels from the Liberal carbon tax, she admitted her department is not collecting data on the impact the carbon tax has on Canadian agriculture. The evidence cannot be more clear. Statistics Canada estimates the average costs per farm will be in the tens of thousands of dol-
lars as the tax goes from $20 to $50 per tonne. Farmers have shown their energy bills and agriculture groups have done their homework. Keystone Agricultural Producers of Manitoba and Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) have provided ample evidence the carbon tax is devastating to farmers and processors. The Liberals are carbon taxing Canadian agriculture into bankruptcy. According to APAS the Liberal carbon tax cost a grain farmer $10,000 last year. In 2022 Saskatchewan farmers can expect to pay $17,000 per year in carbon tax. APAS President Todd Lewis said: “it’s comparable to having 12% of your pay cheque disappear.” The carbon tax could not have come at a worse time when farmers are drying their grain, heating their barns, paying for fertilizer and they cannot pass these higher costs on. This is on top of the loss of critical trade markets around the world impacting canola, soybeans, wheat, beef and pork.
This situation is clearly dire. In 2018 net farm income fell by more than 45 per cent thanks to the Liberal’s geopolitical bungles and punishing policies like the carbon tax. Farmers are seeing their profits evaporate into red tape and taxes. Producers are looking for a champion who will push back against the activists undermining our agriculture sector and help promote – from field to plate - what they do, how they do it and why they do it. They are looking for a champion with a vision where decisions are made on science not ideology. Where the ideas and concerns of farmers are heard. Where farmers and producers have the tools, infrastructure and market access they need to succeed. Where less red tape allows farm operations to reach their full potential. Where producers are given credit for their environmental stewardship, and not carbon taxed into bankruptcy. The Conservatives will continue to be a champion for modern Canadian agriculture.
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Royal LePage South Country Real Estate Services Ltd. Anyone who isn’t a fan of hockey or sports can probably survive quite easily without reading this column but a topic came up that I want to discuss. The last time the winter Olympics occurred in 2018, National Hockey League players didn’t take part. It was the first time since 1994 that NHL players didn’t participate in the games. NHL participation in the Olympics has always been a heated discussion between the owners of NHL teams and the players. The main argument the owners make is that they lose money due to the NHL having to change their schedule because the winter Olympics take place in February when the regular season is taking place. Another argument made by owners is that they give up a lot but don’t get much in return. The owners feel that the exposure the NHL gets at the Olympics isn’t enough to offset the amount of money they can lose if players go. The final thing that comes up all the time is what happens if a player gets injured while at the Olympics? This argument has always driven me crazy. To me, it’s actually less likely that players would get injured at the Olympics because the countries only take the most skilled players to play for them. That means that other players who make their living in the NHL by fighting and being physical, won’t be at the Olympics. International rules are also far stricter, which makes it very difficult for players to play a physical game and lowers the potential of player injuries. As for the players, they’ve always wanted to attend because it gives them a chance to represent their countries on the biggest stage. Victor Hedman, a defenseman for the Tampa Bay Lightning, says that his hockey career began because he saw players playing for Sweden at the Olympics. He wasn’t even aware of the NHL when he first began playing. For me, it’s always a benefit for the players to showcase what the best of the best look like on the world’s biggest stage. As a fan of hockey in general, it’s always best when I can watch the best players in the world compete against each other. It just recently came out that the chances of fans seeing NHL players return to the Olympics in Beijing has increased. During meetings last week between members of the league, the players association, the International Ice Hockey Federation and the International Olympic Committee, the league was told that the IOC would cover the costs of getting players to the games. Another aspect is the league hasn’t been able to promote the fact that their players are playing in the Olympics and hasn’t been able to use video to promote the game of hockey. That may also change, which means the NHL may be more willing to let their players go. The final aspect of optimism is that over the last few years, the NHL has been playing games across Europe and China to help grow the game. With the next Olympics taking place in Beijing, the NHL would look foolish to have played these games over the last number of years and then not have their players go when the entire world will be focused on Beijing. It still isn’t guaranteed that the NHL will participate in the next Olympics but the signs are positive.
MOUNTAIN PROPERTy Great opportunity to own a mountain acreage close to Lee Lake and en route to Castle Mountain Ski Resort. This acreage offers many opportunities for someone who would like to keep horses or other farm animals on a small piece of land. Small acreages in this area are few because of the subdivision process and requirements. Just off of Highway 507. $249,000 CALL JOHN MLS
562-8830 jpundyk@shaw.ca HILLCREST Beautiful, idyllic home with Drum creek nearby. This 3+1 bedroom home was recently moved into this location and placed on an ICF basement. Newer mechanical systems. Very desirable, sheltered location in the Crowsnest Pass. Original hardwood floors. Large, bright basement. Great family or retirement home. $279,000 CALL JOHN MLS
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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 CALL JOHN MLS
BLAIRMORE CONDO Very nice condo apartment in a historic building in a central location. This unit has been expertly updated for the comforts of modern living. An affordable option whether as a home or an investment. Parking at rear. Ski hill, swimming pool and other amenities within walking distance. $84,000 CALL JOHN MLS
COLEMAN Spacious 3 bedroom home. Expertly rebuilt one level house, with an addition featuring large sitting room and ample sized master bedroom. Large family room with a gas fireplace and bright front room with mountain view. Large screened front porch. Garage accessible from the back lane. Excellent starter home or revenue property in tight rental market. $172,500 CALL JOHN MLS
HILLCREST Fantastic value for the most discriminating buyer. This very large 20' x 76' modular home was built in 2002. Excellent location with fenced yard in Monte Vista Park. 3 bedroom, plus a large Bonus room. Brand new luxury vinyl plank flooring just installed. Bright, spacious kitchen. Beautiful large deck and 12' x 16' outdoor shed. $114,900 CALL JOHN MLS
One of a kind historic brick home located on an extra-large corner lot in Blairmore. This five-bedroom, four-bathroom home was built in 1920 with brick.. Self-contained apartment on second level. Amazing decks and backyard. Huge lot. Possibility of building another home without compromising the existing living and outdoor spaces. 24’ x 38’ garage, large garden shed and fenced RV parking. Phenomenal value and potential. $619,000 CALL JOHN MLS
BELLEVUE Fantastic opportunity for commercial location along busy Highway 3. East and West bound traffic access. Currently occupied as a successful fly-fishing 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. C1 zoning allows for different opportunities. High traffic volume in front of the property. $435,000 CALL JOHN MLS
NEAR WATERTON 12.68 acres south from Pincher Creek near Waterton National Park. Out buildings include a barn and a shop. There are corrals and a good size dugout. Good pasture and hay. Good property for horses. The property is to be sold “As Is”. Fantastic place to build your dream home. $279,000 CALL JOHN MLS
BELLEVUE LOTS Prime building lots available at affordable prices, starting at $68,000 and up. Large and fully serviced with all underground utilities. Very sunny location with great view of the valley. If you are thinking about building, now or in the future, Timberline Ridge may be the place. CALL JOHN MLS
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PRIME BUILDING LOTS UNDERGROUND POWER SERVICE AND ALL OTHER UTILITIES Timberline ridge in Bellevue offers a sunny location, beautiful mountain views and wide paved streets. These prime building lots are available at affordable prices, from $68,000 to $140,000. Large and fully serviced lots have underground power, easy topography, and are ready for the spring building season. Crowsnest Pass offers unparalleled value in the Canadian Rockies. Active, friendly community. CALL JOHN FOR MORE INFORMATION MLS
BLAIRMORE Large family bungalow in Blairmore. 1624 sq. ft. with fully developed basement. 3 bedrooms up and 2 down. 3 full bathrooms. Spacious living area with vaulted ceiling and a three-sided gas fireplace. Covered deck off the dining area for BBQ or entertainment. Best of two worlds heating system, in floor in the basement and forced air on the main. The master bedroom features a soaker tub and a separate shower. Main floor laundry room. Fully fenced yard. Large attached garage and paved drive. Fantastic value for a home of this quality and size. $429,900 CALL JOHN MLS
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COMMERCIAL LOT and with east/west access on busy Hwy 3. Located at first entrance to Bellevue. Has access to municipal water and sewer. This bare land property can be acquired with bordering property, Crowsnest Angler. Tremendous traffic count in front of property. Suitable for many different activities. $190,000 CALL JOHN MLS
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Eye on Education
Written by Livingstone Range School Division Superintendent Darryl Seguin Reprinted with permission of The Lethbridge Herald Worst Day Ever? All of us have had bad days and good days and children are certainly no exception to this rule. Perhaps someone didn’t treat us well; someone said something mean, excluded us or ignored us. Perhaps someone else treated us with kindness, sincerely complimented us, invited us to be part of the group and listened to us. Sometimes our work pays off and we find ourselves holding the championship banner after the
game, and other times all our studying and work still doesn’t get us the marks or job we hoped for. There will always be life circumstances that are beyond our control, so how do we as educators, parents, and community members help our children learn to successfully navigate the ever-changing dynamics of life, learning and growing? Although there are many avenues to helping our children, teaching them to understand and develop a positive attitude is an effective tool we can give kids that can help
them learn and grow in positive ways. Austrian psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor, Victor Frankl, said, “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms- to choose one’s attitude in any given circumstances, to choose one's own way.” How do we teach kids to develop a positive attitude even in difficult circumstances? Former Brooklyn student Chanie Gorkin believes it is all about perspective. In 2015, the grade 11 student wrote a poem for a school assignment titled, Worst Day
Ever. Gorkin told 1010 WINS in an interview in July 2015, “I don’t think there is such a thing as the worst day ever. I wanted to show how your day is really based on how you look at things.” The poem, which went viral after her mom entered it in a poetry contest, has a remarkable effect on readers. Worst Day Ever? Today was the absolute worst day ever And don’t try to convince me that There’s something good in every day Because, when you take a closer look,
This world is a pretty evil place. Even if Some goodness does shine through once in a while Satisfaction and happiness don’t last. And it’s not true that It’s all in the mind and heart Because True happiness can be attained Only if one’s surroundings are good It’s not true that good exists I’m sure you can agree that The reality Creates My attitude It’s all beyond my control And you’ll never in a
million years hear me say Today was a very good day Now read it from bottom to top, the other way, And see what I really feel about my day. When I first read this poem I was amazed at the talent and wisdom coming from one so young; I still am. I believe that one of the greatest ways we can help our children find happiness and success in life is to teach by the example to have a positive attitude and look at challenges as opportunities to learn and grow. This is something I continually work on and I challenge all educators, parents and community members to join me in this ongoing pursuit.
Chris Delisle, former Pass resident, Top 40 under 40
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Lethbridge College Instructor and Chair of the Wind Turbine Technician Program Chris DeLisle was recently recognized as a Top 40 under Forty by the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce and BDO Canada.
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Chris DeLisle of Lethbridge College has been recognized as one of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce and BDO Canada’s Top 40 Under Forty. DeLisle’s interest in the energy industry came from taking trips from the Crowsnest Pass to Lethbridge at a young age. “Driving by all the turbines all the time peaked my interests. My career path led me to be a master electrician, which is also power generation and it was just looking for a job close to home and found one in the wind industry.” Now teaching at the Lethbridge College, DeLisle says it wasn’t always on his radar but was pleased when the oppor-
tunity presented itself. “It popped up out of interest because through my career as an electrician and then even as a wind tech, I always enjoyed working with apprentices and teaching people new things. When I saw the opening at the college I thought that was something that worked for me.” DeLisle says he doesn’t see himself leaving his current job any time soon. “I'm really happy with where I am now. I'm also the chair of the program now. I'm spending the majority of time in the classroom with students which I love. The other part of my time is looking after budgets and trying to bring in industry partners to partner with the program and I'm really enjoying that side as
well.” The following is an excerpt from The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page. Chris DeLisle grew up in the Crowsnest Pass and traveled to Lethbridge regularly. When he did, he was always intrigued by the wind turbines – even at a young age. To be working in the renewable energy industry now is a cool reflection on the past for Chris. Chris has an infectious passion for the wind energy industry. He is committed to enhancing the future of green energy in Alberta and around the globe. As the chair of Renewable Energy at Lethbridge College and an instructor in the Wind Turbine Technician program, Chris is passionate about student success and providing the needed workforce for the wind industry. He cares about the student and is often following up with alumni to let them know of opportunities. He has been a very strong advocate within the wind industry. After graduating from Crowsnest Consolidated High School, Chris attended Lethbridge College, where he graduated from the Electrician Apprenticeship program. He became a Master Electrician working in all areas of the trade before joining a wind turbine company as a wind turbine technician.
Throughout his electrical career, Chris always had a passion for teaching people new things and helping them achieve their goals and when he saw an opening at Lethbridge College, he thought it would be a natural fit for him. Chris has spent the last seven years teaching
the newest generation of wind turbine technicians. He loves teaching. While teaching is his passion, Chris also had the opportunity to move into the administrative side of education, being promoted to program Chair where he is able to advocate for his program and fight for its students.
Shortly after he began teaching at Lethbridge College, Chris won a teaching excellence award. He has become a recognized expert voice in his field and is frequently asked to speak with media from across Canada – and beyond – about renewable energy and wind turbines.
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Crowsnest Pass Municipal Council briefs Fortis Community Grant ~ Spay our Strays ~ Doctor Recruitment Discussion DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter
Fortis Community Grant Fortis had committed to donating $5,000 annually for 5 years towards initiatives that will benefit residents of the Municipality. The donation covers a period of 2016 to 2020. After discussions on where to allocate the money, a motion was made to ask administration to look into the costs of installing a crosswalk
on 20 Avenue in Blairmore by York Creek Lodge and bring it back to council. The motion was carried. French Immersion Discussion Council discussed the idea of a potential French Immersion school coming to the Crowsnest Pass. After their discussion, a motion was made to send a letter along with requests for meetings to the
Minister of Health, Minister of Education and Livingstone Range School Board on supporting a French Immersion program within the community. The motion was carried. Spay Our Strays Discussion Council spent time discussing what they’d like to do in regards to feral cats. During the discussion, council talked
about if they’d like to fund the Spay our Strays group instead of the current program they use. After further discussion, Councillor Anctil made a motion with amendment that Spay our Strays work with Administration to come up with a plan to take over the current program the municipality is using and come back to council following that discussion.
Doctor Recruitment Discussion Doctor Recruitment was also discussed following a trip made by Councillors Sygutek and Glavin who attended a session in Lethbridge. The sessions provide different communities a chance to speak with young doctors coming out of school and recruit them to their community. During the last session, Councillor Sygutek said the
Crowsnest Pass’s table was one of the busier tables throughout the day. The negative for our community right now remains low numbers of available housing for these doctors to purchase or rent. After some more discussion, Councillor Ward made a motion that administration bring back information on what other communities are doing to recruit doctors. The motion was carried.
Thunder Hockey Update Thunder Novice Lauren Kirkman
The Crowsnest Pass Thunder Novice hockey team played an impressive game Sunday morning vs Fernie. With Ashton Castellarin in net, he blocked many potential goals from the opposition. Some great passing skills were displayed and goals scored for the Thunder made by Sophie Gibboney-Stafford, Parker Bunnage, and Johnny Hawkins. The Thunder will enjoy some time off and are looking forward to their next home game on February 29th.
Coffee with your MLA Roger Reid held an open house at Elks Hall in Blairmore to give residents an opportunity to discuss topics they feel the government needs to be aware of and things residents would like to see happen. The open house provided a chance for some one on one discussions. David Selles photo
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Whiteside Community Appreciation Night a big success DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter
The community appreciation night put on by Randall Whiteside on Tuesday, February 4th was a big success. Whiteside said even with the cooler weather earlier in the day, the turnout was great. "We figure we had about 100 people out and it was perfect. Earlier that day, it was windy and cold so I'm impressed with the people who braved the weather." Whiteside says overall, the event was very well received. "It was awesome. There was a lot of happy people there. I received a lot of complements. What was really special was that there were some people who other-
wise wouldn't have gone skiing that came to the event. There were a couple first time skiers and then a local lady who hadn't been on the hill in 20 years so that was really special." Whiteside wants to thank the community for coming out and supporting the event. "A big thank you to the community as well for coming out. We did raise some money as well for Crowsnest Awareness, which is John Warlow's charity and we also have a bunch of food for the food bank as well." Whiteside also wants to thank the businesses that helped sponsor the event as well. "A big thanks to the people who helped out. Tin Dogs and John Warlow for providing the burgers,
which were excellent. Also Spectrum Ale Works who provided the beverages and all our other sponsors including Spry, Alpineland, Crowsnest Coffee and Rebel Barbeque." Whiteside also wanted to thank Katherine Seleski and the Pass Powderkeg for their help as well. “A big thank you to Katherine Seleski and the Pass powderkeg for a great job helping host this great evening and also my thanks to Hannah Prince from Century 21 for helping me organize the event.” Whiteside says after seeing how well this event went, he will be doing it again in the future. "It was an absolute success and I look forward to doing it again next year and hopefully it will be bigger and better."
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COMMUNITY Adult Ed Open House Crownsest Pass Adult Education held an open house to provide residents an opportunity to meet their new literacy programmer Jill Burnell (pictured left) and Coordinator Nina Ford (right) and also see what upcoming programs are available in the Pass. David Selles photo
Donation Members of the York Creek Residents Association received their cheque of funds raised during the Australia Day fundraiser. The money raised will be going towards a new bus for the seniors. Pictured from left to right: Ed Gray, President, York Creek Residents Association, Claire Rogers, Senior Manager, Public Relations, Riversdale Resources, Alisdair Gibbons, Executive Vice President, Riversdale Resources, Ann Williams, Vice President, York Creek Residents Association, Pauline Desjardins, Secretary, York Creek Residents Association, Anna Colmo, Treasurer, York Creek Residents Association, Barb Huseby, Director, York Creek Residents Association. David Selles photo
Community Appreciation Randall Whiteside held a community appreciation night at the Pass Powderkeg on Tuesday February 4th. Roughly 100 people went and were able to enjoy a night on the hill. Whiteside says he is planning to do another night like this one next year. David Selles photo