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Horace Allen students took part in a book reading with author Angela Murphy. The book reading was done in partnership with Darcy’s Nature Walk to provide these young students a chance to learn a little bit about mental health. Following the book reading, the students took part in some other activities that further helped them understand the basics of mental health. See full story on page 13.

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Council Briefs Land Use By-Law Amendments Ladder Truck Purchase Parking Lots for Auto Repair

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The following topics were discussed at the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 27th. Land Use Amendments Bylaw 1063-2021 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Administration, Secondary Suites, Exploratory Excavation, Servicing of a New Subdivision, Duplex in R-1, and Roof Mounted Solar Panels as a Permitted Use Second and Third Reading The bylaw proposes the following amendments to the Land Use Bylaw: Re-organize and simplify the Administration Part and parts of Schedule 2 of the Land Use Bylaw and align it with the provisions of the Municipal Government Act. Provide for an exemption from the requirement to obtain a development permit for installation of private utilities in accordance with the Safety Codes Act in Schedule 3. Provide for an exemption from the requirement to obtain a development permit for exploratory excavation in Schedule 3. Provide for an exemption from the requirement to obtain a development permit for servicing of a new subdivision in Schedule 3. Provide for "Duplex" and "Semi-detached Dwelling" as discretionary uses in the R-1 District. Provide for roof mounted solar panels as a permitted use in those districts where it exists as

a discretionary use. Provide for Secondary Suites in a consistent manner across all applicable land use districts in Schedule 2 and relevant provisions, including several other items, in Schedules 4, 6, 16 and 19. Numerous housekeeping amendments. The proposed amendments include a clarification in the NUCR1, NUCR-2, CRV and CSV districts regarding the timing of the requirement for a comprehensive development plan and/or an area structure plan. These types of plans would typically include the same information to the same level of detail however, while an area structure plan is a statutory plan and is typically prepared over the course of several months, a comprehensive development plan does not require the same statutory process of notification of government agencies, utility companies, etc. The reason being that a development permit does not divide land ownership that could affect rights-ofway or that transfers land and improvements to municipal ownership, etc. Subdivision typically precedes development of land, and when a parcel is proposed to be rezoned to one of these districts for the purpose of subdivision, the proposed amendments would allow Administration to recommend that Council require the preparation of an area structure plan prior to the redesignation. Once a parcel is rezoned

to one of these districts, there would then be an area structure plan in place. The proposed amendments would result in the ability of the Municipal Planning Commission to require a comprehensive development plan (which would be the site plan required for the development permit) for a parcel of land of which the servicing, density, phasing and other development details may not have been addressed in an area structure plan. Councillor Filipuzzi moved second reading of Bylaw 1063-2021 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment – Administration, Secondary Suites, Exploratory Excavation, Servicing of a New Subdivision, Duplex in R-1, and Roof Mounted Solar Panels as a Permitted Use”. That motion was carried. Councillor Glavin then moved third reading of Bylaw 10632021 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment – Administration, Secondary Suites, Exploratory Excavation, Servicing of a New Subdivision, Duplex in R-1, and Roof Mounted Solar Panels as a Permitted Use. That motion was also carried. Ladder Truck Bylaw 1074, 2021 Borrowing Bylaw for Fire Department Ladder Truck - Second and Third Reading As part of the 2021 Capital budget, Council approved the purchase of a ladder truck for the Fire Department to be funded by debt in the amount of $1,500,000. Creation of a borrowing bylaw is a requirement of the Municipal Government Act, it must be advertised, and final approval of the

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The positive ticketing campaign in the Crowsnest Pass has begun. The first ticket was handed out at the end of April. The recipient is 5-year-old Elise Archibald of Blairmore. She was “caught” riding her bicycle while wearing her bicycle helmet by Sergeant, Community Peace Officer Brad Larsen on April 30, 2021 at around 6:30pm. Elise is the very first recipient of a Positive Ticket in 2021 and was rewarded with a free cold beverage from 7-11! She was extremely excited to receive the Positive Ticket and her parents were both pretty excited as well.

bylaw needs to occur before final purchase. Bylaw 1074, 2021 receives first reading on March 23, 2021 and was advertised in the Herald newspaper on March 31 and April 7, 2021. The petition period expired on April 22, 2021 with no petition being received and therefore Bylaw 1074, 2021 can proceed with second and third reading. Bylaw 1074, 2021 has been created in accordance with section 251 and 258 of the Municipal Government Act and received first reading on March 23, 2021. Creating a borrowing bylaw is one of the steps in the process to purchase an asset approved in a capital budget to be funded by debt. Section 251 of the MGA outlines the requirements for borrowing bylaw, including the amount to be borrowed, the purpose for which the money is to be used, the maximum rate of interest, the term and term or repayment of the borrowing, the source or sources of money to be used to pay the principal and interest owing under the borrowing. The Municipal debt as per the au-

dited financial statements of December 31, 2019 is $6,684,943. Annual principal payments for 2020 to 2023 are $334,659, $343,546, $352,681 and $362,067. If the full $1,500,000 is borrowed based on an estimated interest rate of 1.799% with a 10 year term and semi annual payments, the principal payments will increase by approximately $138,000 per year. Anticipated borrowing would not occur until 2022 as the lead time to build a fire truck is over a year. Councillor Ward moved second reading of Bylaw 1074, 2021 - Borrowing Bylaw for Fire Department Ladder Truck. That motion was carried. Councillor Anctil then moved third reading and that was also carried.

Parking Lot for Auto Repair Business Bylaw 1077, 2021 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Redesignate Lots 7-10 Block 6 Plan 2347BS from Retail Commercial C-1 to Drive-In Commercial C-2 - First Reading The proposed bylaw

involves the re-designation of Lots 7-10 Block 6, Plan 2347BS, from Retail Commercial C-1 to Drivein Commercial C-2 for the purpose of accessory use of vehicle parking to an “Auto Repair Shop”. The Land Use Re-designation is part of a development application to bring the current land use into compliance. The current vehicle parking on the subject property (vacant) is used by the adjacent property (Mountain Valley Automotive) for vehicles waiting for auto repair. The current Retail Commercial C-1 zoning of the subject property was for a Church that has since been re-located. Retail Commercial C-1 does not permit “Auto Repair” or “accessory use to auto repair ” as a use and therefore the parking use on the subject property is currently non-conforming to the Land Use Bylaw. Discussions with the landowner to bring the property into compliance initiated an application for a Land use amendment and development permit. Councillor Filipuzzi moved first reading of Bylaw 1077, 2021 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Redesignate Lots 7-10 Block 6 Plan 2347BS from Retail Commercial C-1 to Drive-In Commercial C-2. That motion was carried.

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In the lIne of fIre Between April 26 and May 4, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 54 calls for service including the following reported incidents. Three (3) assaults, one (1) break and enter (other), one (1) fraud/forgery, five (5) mischief/vandalism, two (2) thefts, three (3) disturbing the peace, three (3) other provincial statutes, ten (10) driving complaints, eight (8) motor vehicle collisions, four (4) assistance to general public, five (5) suspicious occurrences, three (3) assistance to other agencies, two (2) 911 calls, one (1) lost and found and two (2) coroners act. Theft On April 27th, 2021, there was a complaint of theft of a Northrock mountain bike. The bike is white with red letters and was stolen from a locked compound behind a business in Coleman. Suspicious Vehicle On April 28th, 2021, there was a complaint of a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot near a residential property in Coleman. Police attended and the vehicle was located. The driver was tired so he

stopped to rest. Vehicle Damage On April 28th, 2021, there was a report of pellet gun holes on doors of a truck parked on 19 avenue in Coleman. The damage occurred sometime overnight. Outstanding Warrants On April 28th, 2021, a 49-year-old male turned himself into detachment on outstanding warrants from northern Alberta. Fine monies were collected and the subject was released. Theft On April 29th, 2021, there was a report of theft of a purse from a vehicle in Fernie. Some transactions on credit card were made at businesses in the Crowsnest Pass. The theft occurred overnight. Stolen tools On April 29th, 2021, there was a complaint that an outbuilding was unlawfully entered and some tools and other items were taken. Found Motorcycle On May 1st, 2021, there was a complaint of a

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found motorcycle on Sartoris Road. It appears to have been there during the winter months. Building Damage On May 2nd, 2021, there was a complaint of persons throwing bottles of flammable material at a building structure in Frank. The incident occurred sometime overnight. Found A Samsung cell phone with Fido service was turned into the detachment.

BYLAW REPORT: Bylaw Stats: Peace Officers responded to a total of 18 bylaw complaints throughout the month of April and also generated 10 proactive bylaw files. the majority of the Bylaw complaints consisted of unsightly properties, wildlife attractants, animal running at large. In addition Peace Officers conducted many Provincial investigations, mainly to do with the Traffic Safety Act which resulted in a total amount of 35 tickets issued. Most Notable Incident: On the evening of April 13 a Community

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Freedom of speech test One thing I can say about myself with little doubt. I speak my mind openly. In Israel most people do and in Canada, there is more British influence. Perhaps we can summarize by saying people expect more diplomacy. The culture is more refined. The cultural rules that guide communication should not be designed to make opinions vague, but perhaps soften the blow. Truth should be true, and the rest is a method of delivery. We don’t say to a person; you are a liar; we say what you told me is a bit disingenuous. However, all of us seem to be confused about freedom of speech and Human Rights. At university, one professor used to tell a story. Apparently, a guest speaker that people didn’t like came to give a talk. Students locked up the exit doors where he was speaking and pulled the fire alarm. The prank ended up with ambulances delivering the injured and the police arresting the pranksters. The story was meant to teach us that there are limits to freedom of speech. I have been getting messages from acquaintances for about a year now, trying to convince me that there is no threat from the COVID pandemic. Some even have a video with a fake archbishop and others show teams of white-gowned “doctors” awkwardly using medical terms saying that we are being fooled by a conspiracy theory about a virus. One person mixed up old statistics claiming that all the deaths in America are now being portrayed as COVID-related. In the last couple of weeks, the campaign intensified. I am receiving a barrage of “evidence” from an old friend. A big factor in those is the hoax that they make the vaccines from aborted babies. I researched and followed up on some sources. Needless to say, it comes from old and proven Far Right organizations. The Americans have a few Far-Right outlets and we have our own far-right News that even the Tries don’t use. They are all complaining that their freedom of speech is being censored by Internet organizations. I am surprised that no one is suing them for the deaths resulting from their activity. Why are the Far-Right or Alt-Right organizations making an effort and spending a lot of money to lead people to act dangerously? It’s easy to understand. The people who are now on top of the world are scared of the virus. Not because it kills, they got their shots, but because it is threatening their domination over other people.

Peace Officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of hwy 3 and 129 Street Blairmore after observing a female subject leaning out of the passenger side of a vehicle which was swerving back and forth in the eastbound lanes. It appeared to the officer as if she was attempting to jump from the moving vehicle which was travelling at approx 70 kilometers per hour. During the course of the traffic stop, the CPO requested assistance from Crowsnest Pass RCMP and after further investigation it was determined that the male driver and the female passenger were involved in some kind of argument. As a result of the CPO's investigation it was determined that the male driver had a suspended drivers licence and had previous convictions for driving while unauthorized (suspended) The driver was subsequently charged by the CPO for driving while unauthorized was also arrested on outstanding warrant for the same offence.The female passenger was also charged with performing an activity likely to distract, startle or interfere with other users of the highway.

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COVID revealed to people that our economy could function differently than the way it does. Mainly it shows that our countries can survive without everyone working all of their free time or being constantly terrified of not having a job. The “bug” revealed that people will tell you to believe their stories instead of fighting for your life. Now we know that the economy can go on with a lot less make busy work. Mostly we need the essential workers. We can borrow money from our bank and payback with our work as long as nobody skims the profits. We can supply all that we need with a little trading on the side. The world would be better off. In the seventies, we planned to do it, but greed got in the way. A year ago there was no vaccine and predictions floated that it will take 5 years to get one. The only defence was social isolation or we would end up like India is now. The President was telling people not to worry, and the USA topped the world in COVID deaths. Now we have vaccines and the people are being influenced not to use them. Noone is considering who and why is advocating the voluntary destruction of our society. I don’t consider it Free Speech or a human rights issue. I have a copy of the Bill of Rights on my wall. It is all about improving our lives and protecting us. Nothing about disobeying the government’s health rules and risking lives. I find it difficult to listen politely to my “friends” who in this case are trying to risk my life by telling me to listen to them instead of to my doctor. Will they pay for my funeral? We have a lot of funerals. Did they buy shares in the funeral industry? All humans know that life as we know it ends with death. We try to stay alive as long as life is pleasant. Should I take the word of a “friend” and die or the other way. Should I be careful, use a vaccine and let nature or God deal with the virus as it always does. My guess is, do what I can, trust our best minds, follow our government’s skimpy advice, and remain alive. I don’t need to sacrifice my life to keep the existing social order intact. Consider the other option. If the pandemic is left unchecked, the hospitals will overflow with COVID cases. Our Canadian doctors will have to decide like the “selection” doctors did in the German concentration camps and treat only those who have the best chance to live for a year. People like me will not pass the test, and my doctor may have to let me go for lack of ICU beds. It may happen very soon. We have executed all the “selection” doctors after the war in 1945. Do we want to honour the wishes of the “freedom” fighters and not follow government directions for public safety? I respect my friends, who circulate propaganda against what all the governments say is a serious threat. I don’t want to remove their RIGHT for free speech or their “RIGHT” not to wear a mask away. Yet, my right to live will be denied if their assumed constitutional freedom is allowed to win. If we end up like India, they and all those who support them will be responsible. Remember. The numbers you see on your devices' screens and in News Papers are real people. Here is a link to my blog: https://thesimpleravenspost.blogspot.ca/ Feel free to check other articles and comment.

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Editorial Last week was an interesting one when an ‘antimasker’ decided to tape herself in the Blairmore Post office refusing to wear a mask and then uploaded the video to social media. Her exploits are pretty much all I’ve heard all week and I was out of town. For those of you who are not on social media, a local resident taped herself going into the post office without a mask, and when asked to put on the mask promptly said ‘no’ that it was against her human rights. In the video the employee of the post office is heard asking her to mask up or they won't be able to provide service. The lady kept saying, “you are holding up my postage, that’s a federal offence ... I’m going to come back here every day until you serve me”. Blah blah blah. First, let's be clear, I am ambivalent regarding the masks. I wear them because I’m told to wear them and it gives comfort to those who believe in them. So I mask up and head along my merry way. It’s obvious that the woman is an ‘anti-masker’ and although it’s her right to not wear a mask outside once she enters a facility she no longer has that privilege; as much as I hate it, it is what it is. If this lady wanted to make a statement I suggest she gets in her car and drives to the steps of the legislature, takes off her mask and protest there. That is her right. What I find ridiculous and actually annoying is her patronizing voice, “I’m building a case against the worker” upon which she says, “honey”. Beyond her annoying antics is the obvious stress she caused the workers. Let's be clear, these are employees of Canada Post who are forced, through their jobs, to adhere to the rules of the corporation, a rule that says patrons MUST wear a mask. I can’t figure out why this woman would go after them. They didn’t make the rule, but are in charge of enforcing it. It’s similar to when you go into a restaurant and refuse to wear your mask. When the server or owner asks you to put it on, do you think they are doing it just for a power trip? If Albert Health Services (AHS) goes into that restaurant and sees people without masks they will shut that place down, putting every person in that building out of work. It’s not their rules, it’s the rules set out by the government. We have a local store owner who can’t wear a mask for medical reasons, if you don’t want to go there because they don’t wear a mask don’t, it’s that simple. The employees from Canada Post have no choice, it’s that or perhaps be suspended or lose their jobs. Is that what the woman in the video wanted? She obviously wanted something when she walked into that building on two occasions with her phone taping her rant. I wonder if she knows that videotaping on federal premises is an offence? My guess is probably not. I hope this lady is self-employed because if my employee went to the post office to harass the front line staff for 13 minutes on my work time, I’ll guarantee you she would not still have a job. As a result of her antics the post office was closed for a day, the staff was put under tremendous stress and now there is a security guard posted. Unreal! I never thought I’d see that in our little community. When I went in there today the ladies looked exhausted. I was told that the support by the community was humbling. They were gifted with muffins and cupcakes, baskets and flowers all as a thank you from the people in our community to help overshadow the antics of one. That’s what makes this place magnificent. So I leave with this to the lady who went into the post office to make a point. First, take your cause to parliament and protest there. In fact go hang out on Jason Kenny’s lawn if it makes you feel good, but don’t stress out and harass a group of front line workers doing their job following rules they didn’t create. Second, be kind, my lord we need that more now then we ever have before. How hard is it to just be kind, apparently for some a little more difficult than others. Third, if you go onto a federal premises, put your damn tape recorder away; people have a right to privacy when it’s parcels with names and addresses. Fourth, I hope you aren’t doing this on company time, you not only made yourself look like an idiot, and you may in fact open yourself up for dismissal. Once something is time stamped and viral there is no going back. Whether you believe in masks or not, whether you believe the pandemic is over sensationalized or not, please DO NOT harass the businesses that are forced to play by the rules laid out by AHS. If a business chooses to not follow the rules, you have the right to not go there. It’s really that simple. The lady on the video should be embarrassed, because I’m pretty sure the majority of the community is embarrassed on her behalf. If she showed up in my business acting like that I certainly wouldn’t have been as kind as those workers! LS

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Say goodbye to coal in the Pass Dear Editor;

A recent article dated April 19 2021 stated: “Province halts coal exploration in Rocky Mountains.” This decision was based on a petition signed by 25,000 people. A second article on February 8, 2021, “Alberta decided to reinstate the “Coal Development Policy” after significant pushback from indigenous communities, ranchers, music stars and environmental groups.” (NOTE: Suggest you Google “Getting Down on the Mountain by a music star to learn the true meaning of being a hypocrite.) This decision was based: “In response to concerns raised by Albertans about potential coal development on sensitive lands, we have reinstated the 1976 Coal policy, including 4 coal categories as of February 8, 2021.

The categories are as follows: Category 1 National Parks, present or proposed Provincial Parks, Wilderness Areas, Designated Recreation Areas, Wildlife Sanctuaries, etc. Category 2 Parts of the southern Rocky Mountains and Foothills Category 3 Northern Forested Region and eastern portions of the Eastern Slopes Category 4 Areas of the province not covered in other 3 categories I think residents of the Crowsnest Pass should be prepared to see any future development in this area cancelled in the very near future. Our elected representatives no longer vote their convictions, they vote for whatever will get them reelected and along party lines. If the 5,589 people from the Crowsnest Pass,

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who were eligible to vote in the 2016 provincial election, are ignored from a political point of view, that is OK with our politicians, because we only represent 13.1% of the 42,792 people who are eligible to vote in the Livingston MacLeod Electoral District and we can be ignored. I am too old and too tired to organize a protest against the way the Crowsnest Pass is being treated by the Provincial Government. Their treatment reminds me of how the federal government treats Alberta. Fortunately, I have a large garden, a small gasoline run generator for when we switch to green energy and the wind stops blowing, and am still in good health. (As an aside, on April 25, 2021 at 17:47 hours the Alberta windmills generated 13MW of power, which is less than

1.0% of the total installed capacity.) Not all people who live here are as lucky as I am. They also need to be looked after. The young generation really needs to step up and be heard supporting coal before it is too late. Suggest they organize a protest that will get the attention of the international press, (maybe hire a music star?) get petitions started that will offset the organized external forces trying to impose their will on the “Silent Majority”, and make sure our elected representatives do their job and represent all members of their electoral District. Maybe they could ask Micheal Moore to help us out. If a petition signed by 25,000 people can change the course of our provincial government imagine what a petition signed by 50,000 Albertans, who back coal development, could do for the Crowsnest Pass. Phil Rickard

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BRICKS - To the bizarre anti-masker who held the post office hostage. What were you exactly trying to prove? Because all it proved is that you are annoying as heck.

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Audited report comes back to council DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

During the Regular Council Meeting on April 27th, Council received information on their 2020 Financial Audit. Laina Verhoef, Manager for BDO, out of Lethbridge presented the Financial Statements to Council. She spent a few minutes explaining to Council the Independent Auditor’s Report and the role of the Auditors. The key point is, in their opinion the statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated position of the Municipality. Verhoef then touched on the statement of Financial Position (formerly call the Balance Sheet). The cash and temporary investments are down slightly, investments up slightly – due to sale of an investment – then reinvested the funds. Other updates are that accounts payable down, primarily due to large holdbacks for construction projects being paid out in 2020 (Coleman main street). Council was also told that long term debt is down – due to annual payments with no new debt taken out in 2020. Tangible Capital Assets are also down. This is the difference between new assets being added and depreciation of existing assets. Further updates included that inventory for consumption is down - mainly as a result of sand and gravel being used up. Council was also updated on Statement of Operations. It was difficult to compare year over year due to Covid-19 impacting both revenues and expenses. Council was also informed investment income was down due to lower interest rates, rental income was down due to closure of facilities as a result of Covid 19 and roads, streets, walks and lights up approximately $500k which is offset by Water supply, Distribution and wastewater being down by $500k likely due to cost alignments. The result of all the information was that the municipality was in a positive position of $267,477. The rest of the Statement package is made up of schedules and notes to support the numbers discussed. There were no discrepancies in the report. The municipality’s position is improving year over year and can meet all current obligations. Councillor Ward made a motion to place the surplus of $267,477 in the Electrical Distribution Reserve and

that motion was carried.

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BlaIrmore commercIal We’re into the month of May! I don’t know about you but once May rolls around my excitement starts to build for the many outdoor activities I love to do. The weather is getting warmer, the snow is melting and overall it’s just nicer to get outside at this time of year. Whether it’s playing soccer or Spikeball with friends, hiking up the many mountains in the area, going camping with family or playing a few rounds of golf throughout the spring and summer months, there are so many things I love about the warmer weather. I’m hoping to have a chance to do all those things again this summer. I recently bought some new golf clubs for the first time in a number of years. I can’t wait to get out on the beautiful course we have right in our backyard multiple times this year. I’m sure once things open up more in the summer (fingers crossed!) that I’ll be able to hang out with my friends and play some sports together and go on some hikes with them. My family also has plans to go camping in July and I can’t wait to join them for that as well. While our regular out of province camping trip looks like it won’t be possible this year, we’re still all looking forward to enjoying that time together just like every other summer we’ve done it. I find warmer weather provides a great chance to enjoy time safely with others right now. There are still many ways that we can’t meet right now but being outside, seeing people and just enjoying people’s company is something we can do. I’m looking forward to spending as much time as possible outside this spring and summer.

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Fantastic investment/revenue opportunity in Crowsnest Pass. Located on busy block main street Blairmore. Two-story 5,000 sq ft building is home to successful, long-established salon and spa. Two-bedroom guest suite upstairs at the front of the building. 3 additional studio apartments accessible at the rear. Double car garage from back lane. This is a "building/land only" sale. $369,000 CALL JOHN MLS

Beautiful mountain acreage with tremendous views. High quality 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with high vaulted ceilings and tall windows. Wide plank flooring, custom cabinetry, and granite counters. Bright loft overlooking living areas. Heated attached garage, slate steam shower in master ensuite. Towering evergreens and professional landscape. Fully developed walk-out basement. Separate RV parking. Large deck. Tremendous value. $799,000 CALL JOHN MLS

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HIllcreST Beautiful acreage off Adanac Road, beside backcountry rec area and trail network. Erickson built 2248 sq. ft. plus full basement home. In-floor heat and air exchange with a humidifier. Gourmet kitchen and dining area with panoramic views. Living room has stone wood burning fireplace. 3 bed and 3 and a half bathrooms. 28’ x 22’ attached heated garage. Stunning wrap around decks. $799,000 CALL JOHN MLS

Beautiful mountain home with views to the south. Fully serviced with town water, municipal sewer, fire hydrants and wired high speed internet. 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom mountain home is European Alps inspired. Big timbers and artfully crafted Douglas Fir staircases. Master suite with 3 piece bath in the loft. 2 bedrooms and large room with kitchenette in lower area. 2,363 sq ft living space, plus 300 sq ft fully insulated loft above 24’ x 26’ garage. $725,000 CALL JOHN MLS

3 IronSTone

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Fantastic 3 bedroom semi-detached bungalow with great mountain views. Hardwood floors, granite counters, hickory cabinets and fir doors. Main floor laundry. Fully developed with 3 bathrooms and large garage. Close to Castle Mountain and Fernie ski resorts. Great access to mountain backcountry trail network, golf course, and blue ribbon fly fishing. $384,000 CALL JOHN MLS

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

9 IronSTone One level condominium with attached oversized single car garage and main floor laundry. 2 bedroom, 2 bath with south facing mountain views. Deck off dining room for BBQing. Central air, open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floor and granite counters. Hickory kitchen cabinets. Close to hospital, golf course and mountain back country. $354,500 CALL JOHN MLS

PrIme HIgHWaY commercIal High visibility, easy access. For sale or lease. 5 acre developed parcel of land along busy Calgary-Red Deer Corridor, southeast approach to Bowden in Red Deer County. Fully fenced, sewer and water in the road in front of property. Three phase power at property line. Has a smaller site office, with its own services. $950,000 CALL JOHN MLS

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coleman Beautifully proportioned historic home in Coleman that has been newly restored. Fantastic 100 ft. x 100 ft. mature landscape lot. 16 ft x 24 ft attached garage off the back lane. Large deck with beautiful mountain views. As an added benefit, the property features two titles, so could build a new house in addition to the existing home. $449,000 CALL JOHN MLS

croWSneST moUnTaIn lanD 3.5 acres near base of majestic Crowsnest Mountain and mountain range to the south. Zoned drive-in commercial allowing for potential of multiple uses. Possibility of a “Residence, secondary to an approved use” – as per municipal zoning by-law. Outstanding surroundings on the Continental Divide. $239,000 CALL JOHN MLS

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 $99,500 to $125,000. 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

Condo apartment #4 in historic building in central Blairmore. High ceilings and an in-unit laundry. Expertly updated for the comforts of modern living in the Canadian Rockies. An affordable option as a home or as an investment. Parking at rear of building. Ski hill, swimming pool and other amenities within walking distance. Large deck off the living room with mountains views. $125,000 CALL JOHN MLS

coleman Fantastic mountain views, lots of sun. Tremendous B&B potential. 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom home northside of the valley facing Flat Head Mountains. 2 gas fireplaces. 4,544 square feet. South facing walkout basement. Large decks. Natural gas BBQ. Two soaker tubs. 4 pc ensuite in master bedroom. Washer and dryer on each floor. Two great rooms with plumbed in counters. Attached double car garage with additional parking. In floor heat and heat exchanger. $555,000 CALL JOHN MLS

BlaIrmore commercIal Large lot in fantastic Blairmore location with lots of parking. This former popular “SIDE TRAX” diner can be brought back to life. It has a commercial kitchen and large outside patio. This commercial kitchen can be reconfigured to bring your different food ideas to life. $225,000. CALL JOHN MLS

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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. CALL JOHN MLS

coleman acreage Mountain acreage with great view of the South Range. Close to backcountry up Kananaskis Highway and Forest Reserve. Close to town with many different building sites to take advantage of unparallel mountain living. Town water in front street. Opportunity to own 3 acres in the Canadian Rockies at a great price. $225,000 CALL JOHN MLS

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8 – CrowSneSt PaSS HeraLD – Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Government halts coal exploration on Category 2 lands Both Atrum and Cabin Ridge weigh in on the issue and reprecussion for the community DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

Both Atrum and Cabin Ridge have made statements regarding the latest decision by the Alberta government to halt all coal exploration on Category 2 Lands in the province. This decision comes a few weeks after the creation of a Coal Policy Committee to determine the direction Alberta should go regarding coal mines. Chief Development Officer for Cabin Ridge, Brad Johnston, says Cabin Ridge is disappointed in the decision but that they will continue to work and engage with all necessary parties. “We acknowledge the government’s decision to halt exploration work pending the outcome of the consultation process and policy review. We are disappointed we can’t proceed with the exploration work we had planned for this year but will observe

the Minister’s decision. We will continue to engage with Indigenous groups, communities and stakeholders and will be conducting important, non-invasive baseline work such as environmental and reclamation studies. Following application and consultation our coal exploration program (CEP) was approved by the Alberta Energy Regulator in September 2020, including with the support of certain common land users in the project area. Our CEP remains valid and in good standing. For context, our planned spend on exploration this year was to be in the range of $12 million, supporting 60 -90 full time jobs. We reaffirm and stand by our project Principles that are outlined in our website www.cabinridgecoal.com.”Managing Director and CEO for Atrum, Andy Caruso, says that the decision doesn’t affect Atrum the way it would other companies. “We had already de-

South Zone Covid-19 Update DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

ALL NUMBERS ARE UP TO DATE AS OF Monday May 3rd. Province wide, there have been 196,910 cases to date. Of these cases, 23,608 are active. 2,090 people have died from the virus. The number of cases in the South Zone by area is as follows: South Zone total: To date, there have been 10,725 total cases in the south zone. 9,345 people have recovered from Covid-19 in the south zone. There are currently 1,261 active cases in the south zone. There are 735 active variant cases in the south zone and no deaths from variants to date. There are currently 20 outbreaks in the South Zone. These outbreaks locations include 14 in Lethbridge one in Medicine Hat, one in Raymond, one in Fort Macleod, one in Taber, one in Cardston and one in Oyen. Here is the community breakdown of cases in the south zone. Crowsnest Pass: 57 cases reported, 22 cases are active, 35 case recovered. Pincher Creek: 277 cases reported, 15 cases active, 257 cases recovered and 5 deaths. Fort Macleod: 250 cases reported, 65 case active, 180 cases recovered and 5 deaths. Claresholm: 107 cases reported, 18 cases active, 89 cases recovered. Cardston County/Kainai: 909 cases reported, 56 cases active, 837 cases recovered and 16 deaths. County of Warner: 349 cases reported, 112 cases active, 234 cases recovered and 3 deaths.

cided back in March to halt our exploration activities. We respect the decision and the basis for it and believe it

to care and maintenance activities, including the collection of environmental data. As a result, Atrum

Caruso says the focus moving forward will be community engagement. “We will focus the

“For context, our planned spend on exploration this year was to be in the range of $12 million, supporting 60 -90 full time jobs.” - Brad Johnston Chief Development Officer, Cabin Ridge

“We will focus the bulk of our 2021 activities on consultation and engagement, which means you’re likely to see us out and about in the Crowsnest Pass.” - Andy Caruso Managing Director and CEO, Atrum

will support a thorough and unbiased consultation process, which we believe is in the best interest of all Albertans.” A release form Atrum states that this was done previously to put the focus on other areas. “These actions were undertaken in order to direct maximum focus, effort and good faith to the stakeholder consultation process. It has been confirmed that the exploration suspension does not apply

will maintain limited environmental data collection through 2021 to preserve the continuity of this data (from previous years) and the overall integrity of this work to accurately inform future impact assessment submissions. Atrum is set to work intensively with all stakeholders over the course of this year to assist in the development of a balanced and fair coal policy that reflects modern and sustainable mining practices.”

Lethbridge: 4,327 cases reported, 452 cases are active, 3,839 cases recovered and 36 deaths. Lethbridge County: 1,028 cases reported, 168 cases active, 848 cases recovered and 12 deaths. MD of Taber: 506 cases reported, 39 cases active, 462 cases recovered and 5 deaths. City of Brooks: 1,413 cases reported, 41 cases active, 1,358 recovered and 14 deaths. County of Newell: 181 cases reported, 7 cases active, 172 cases recovered and 2 deaths. County of Forty Mile: 149 cases reported, 11 cases active, 135 cases recovered and 3 deaths. Cypress County: 231 cases reported, 36 cases active, 195 cases recovered. Medicine Hat: 959 cases reported, 231 cases active, 710 cases recovered and 18 deaths. Oyen: 58 cases reported, 3 cases active and 55 cases recovered. Vulcan: 142 cases reported, 15 cases active, 124 recovered and 3 deaths. Why we need to isolate or quarantine Isolating and quarantining help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by reducing the number of people you could infect if you're sick. Both require staying home and avoiding situations where the virus could spread. COVID-19 can take up to 14 days to cause symptoms. Some people who get it only have minor symptom or don't have any symptoms at all but could still be infectious. By staying home, it lowers the chance of symptoms developing while you're in a public place, which lowers the chance of spreading the virus to others. When to isolate Isolate to avoid spreading illness. • You tested positive for COVID-19. • You are sick with fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat* or runny nose* and have not been tested.

bulk of our 2021 activities on consultation and engagement, which means you’re likely to see us out and about in the Crowsnest Pass. We also plan to conduct some early remediation trials, which involve reclaiming several drill sites and roads with natural fescue to inform our future reclamation efforts. We see clear opportunity for a consultation process that is rigorous, inclusive and transparent. We believe

such a process is how all key stakeholders including First Nations, ranchers, local communities, industry and other land users can work towards a balanced, modern policy that makes Alberta a global leader in progressive, inclusive and sustainable metallurgical coal development. Caruso adds that the focus will be for all parties to be fully aware. “The objective is for all parties, including Atrum itself, to be fully informed of current, highly effective environmental practice set alongside modern development and land use expectations. We can demonstrate comprehensive planning to protect the surrounding environment, generate meaningful socio-economic benefits for First Nations, local communities and Government, and deliver returns for investors. We now look forward to the opportunity to do exactly that.”

*Children under 18 are exempt from mandatory isolation for runny nose or sore throat, but should stay home until well. When to quarantine Quarantine and watch for symptoms to prevent exposing others before symptoms appear. • You had close contact with a person who has COVID-19. • You returned from travel outside of Canada. Mandatory restrictions These restrictions must be followed if you are in mandatory isolation or quarantine. • Stay home – do not leave your home or attend work, school, social events or any other public gatherings. • Avoid close contact with people in your household, especially seniors and people with chronic conditions or compromised immune systems. • Do not take public transportation like buses, taxis or ride-sharing - this is prohibited. • Do not go outside for a walk through your neighbourhood or park. This includes children in mandatory isolation or quarantine. • Do not use elevators or stairwells if you live in an apartment building or highrise, you must stay inside your unit. If your balcony is private and at least 2 metres away from your closest neighbour's, you may go outside on the balcony. • Get fresh air in your backyard, if you have one, but you must remain on private property not accessible by others. This directive is consistent with federal requirements under the Quarantine Act. Vaccine Information • The Premier announced on Monday, May 3rd that all school staff are now able to make appointments for Covid-19 vaccinations. • Childcare workers are also eligible to receive the vaccine now.

9 – CrOwSneSt PASS HerALD – Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Council receive update on Protective Services board DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

Michael Taje, Chairperson of the Protective Services Advisory Committee appeared before Council on December 1, 2020 to request that Council consider a change in both the name and focus of the existing committee. Council passed a motion to have the Committee conduct virtual meetings in order to provide a comprehensive presentation to Council on the recommendations for a new revised committee going forward. The Protective Services Advisory Committee has provided information to transition over to a Community Safety Committee. The presentation

made to Council during the regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 27th, highlighted ways they can partner with existing agencies to facilitate Community Safety Education programs. Some of the proposed ideas for Community Safety Education are working with BearSmart to help provide information on bear safety, working with the RCMP to help deliver information and educate the community on Credit Card fraud and work with Citizens on Patrol and help educate citizens on its value and also work to recruit memberships. Other main ideas are a Bike Rodeo for students at Horace Allen School to provide an area for young

kids to learn hand signals, braking and other bike safety practices. There are multiple other potential partnerships the Committee is looking at as well. A full list of them can be found in the meeting package for April 27th on the municipal website. The outcomes for all of these ideas would be they promote Council’s support for a safe community, they build community awareness of the new Community Safety Committee, it builds relationships and encourages a safe environment for citizens of the Crowsnest Pass to safely discuss ideas and concerns with committee members. The presentation then touched on how the Committee will review safety

concerns. There were five options presented to council regarding how a concern would be dealt with. Option one was that a concern could be brought to Council who would then direct the concern to the committee or could direct the citizen straight to the committee. Option two was that concerns could be directed to the CAO who would then direct the concern or citizen to the committee. Another option presented was that there could be a place set up that citizens could file their concerns on the Municipal website. A fourth option would be citizens being able to speak directly to committee members about their

concerns. The final option was that the meeting dates of the committee would be advertised to provide citizens a chance to speak to the committee during meetings. The presentation then moved to reviewing concerns and how that would be done. There were three main ideas for reviewing concerns. The first one is that a concern would be placed on the agenda of the committees next meeting. The second option was that the concern would be reviewed to determine if it is within the scope of what the committee deals with. If the concerns were out of the scope of the

committee they would be directed to the CAO. If they were in scope, the committee would deal with them. The third option would entail the reviewing of the information and use a Risk Hazard review to assist with determining the severity of the concern. At the end of the presentation, Council was also made aware that this committee would provide quarterly reports to Council. Councillor Ward moved to have Administration bring the Community Safety Committee proposal and terms of reference back to a future meeting of Council. That motion was carried.

Incident at Local Post Office leads to Police Intervention Recent incident at the Blairmore Post Office lead to closure on Thursday, April 29th and police intervention DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

A recent incident at the Blairmore Post Office lead to a short closure on Thursday, April 29th. After a woman came into the post office to have some parcels mailed, without a mask, workers asked her to put a mask on before they would serve her. The woman refused to put a mask on and continued asking for service. The woman also videoed the entire 13 minute exchange on her phone. When the workers refused to serve her, the woman said she wouldn’t stop coming back until they provided the service to her. “I’m going to come back every day until you serve me.” Later on in the video, the workers asked her to stop recording but the woman said she wouldn’t as she was in her rights to

do so. The workers continued providing service to other people who came into the post office during the video. After serving other customers, the workers were asked again by the woman if they would deny her service. The workers didn’t respond and continued doing other tasks. After a few minutes the woman then said she had an exemption for wearing masks. A worker at the post office then said Canada Post does make accommodations for people with medical exemptions. The woman then responded “so you discriminate against people who have exemptions?” The worker responded that the Post Office can make arrangements. During this time a police officer attended the scene.

The officer then stepped in and asked the woman to step outside and have a conversation about what was going on. “As soon as she mails this absolutely,” the woman responded. The officer then asked the woman if she had her exemption with her. “I don’t need an exemption sir. I don’t need it. It’s a privacy issue. All I need to do is tell you I have an exemption and you need to honour that.” The back and forth with the officer continued on for several minutes. The officer then told the woman she could be charged for not wearing a mask. The woman then stated back to the officer to charge her then. The officer then went through with the ticketing process. The woman stated to the officer, “I’m going to be back here every day. Would you like to meet me

every day and give me a ticket?” Once outside, the officer stated what the ticket was for. The woman was fined $1,200 for contravening an order of the Medical Health Officer. The Post Office then placed a note on their door stating “Due to abusive treatment of the employees at this post office and some customers inability to follow face covering policies as set out by Canada Post, this post office will be closed on April, 29, 2021. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.” Following the incident, Canada Post provided this statement: “Throughout the pandemic, our top priority has always been to ensure we are doing everything possible to keep our people, and the communities we serve, safe. It is also our responsi-

bility to ensure that our employees can do their work safely and with the full respect of the services they provide. We will not get into the specifics of recent incidents at the Blairmore Post Office except to note that when there is a situation that makes it unsafe for our employees, we support their decisions and steps to keep themselves and customers safe. When an incident happens that affects services at a post office we work to find solutions and resume regular service as soon as possible. We offer alternatives and accommodations to ensure customers can continue to receive postal services. Because of the recent incidents, measures were taken to manage the situation, such as limiting the number of customers in

the post office to two, and we did have to close the post office for one day on Thursday (April 29). We will continue to monitor the situation daily, but the post office reopened Friday with a security guard managing the number of customers inside the retail area to two, while the PO Boxes are fully accessible. We also have posters and handouts at all post offices, and messaging through social media, reminding customers to “Let’s keep the post office friendly.” We ask all our customers to follow all COVID-19 related health and safety measures, including observing physical distancing, when visiting all areas of the post office. We understand this is a difficult time and we appreciate our customers' help to keep our employees and our local communities safe.”

10 – crowsnest PAss HerALD – Wednesday, May 5, 2021

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Montem Montem R Resources esources Spr Spring ing 2021 C Community ommunity Up Update U pdate Keeping Y Your our W Waater Clean Last week we talked about the importance of water and how Montem will implement the best practices and technolog y to mitigate the eff ffeects of our Ten Tent Mountain Mine Re-start Project on the community. This week we continue the conversation on water and our thoughts and commitments on water quality. Mining operations across Wes Western Canada manage, utilize, and release significant amounts of water. Advancements in science and the infrastructure of mining hav have evolved so that mining companies can ensure their mines exceed regulator y requirements and community expectations pertaining to water. We ha havve been gathering info information on the quality of the water currently being released from the Ten Tent Mountain Mine site. We We havve been assessing this info ha information, and in the context of our new mine plan, developing the best water quality management strategies and practices fo for the project. We We hav have been working with regulators and study ing other mining operations in A lberta to identif tifyy the phyysical and chemical attributes we need to monitor and manage at ph any water release. At a minimum, the phy physical the mine site prior to any and chemical attributes of water that need to be considered include Total Phosphorus, BOD, BTE X , Colour, Oil & Grease, Phenols, Total Temperature, Total Total Sulfide, Selenium, Hardness, and Sulphate, TDS, Tem TSS (this is a long list of acronyms so please see the fo footer below fo for explanations).

Selenium Selenium is a naturally-occurring element that is present in var y ing concentrations in rock s, soil and water around the world. It is essential, in small amounts, to all living things. In humans, selenium has strong anti-oxidant properties and is critical fo for reproduction, thy thyroid hormone metabolism and DNA synthesis.

Selenium is an issue of particular attention fo for Montem. We We are also hearing clearly this is a topic of concern fo for the community. It is a complex issue and our intent with this week’s update is to provide usef ul info information to make it more understandable. We We discuss that selenium is a naturally-occurring component of the Earth th’’s crust, and vital to all life life. We We also discuss how mining can be responsible fo for the release of selenium, what impact that can hav have, and what we will propose to do at the mine to minimise and treat selenium-aff ffeected water before we release it.

We Need Enough—Just Not To Too Much While selenium is critical to all plants and animals, excessive amounts can be harmful harmf ul. When inorganic selenium - the type that is commonly found in rock s and soil - is consumed by microorganisms, such as algae, food chain, and the amounts in each its concentrations can move up the fo link of the fo food chain can increase. If the quantity or concentration of selenium gets too high in some types of animals that lay eggs, like fish and birds, it can ha havve a negative impact on them. At At Montem, we spend a lot of time and resources monitoring and understanding the levels of

We ful f ully expect that our conversation on water quality will continue. Montem is committed to ensuring the community understands our plans and our project proposal. We We would be happy to chat with you by phone, e-mail or at our community market booth.

K eep an eye on this space next week when we will be discussing mine rehabilitation. Sincerely ly,, Peter Doyle , Managin ingg Director and CEO

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selenium at the Ten Tent Mountain Mine site. A s an already-disturbed mine site, we anticipated there could be some elevated concentration levels of selenium and our work has confirmed that. The data collected to date is critical fo for us as we assess which methods to include in our Integrated Water Management Plan to hav have the best eff ffeect at abating the issue of concentrated selenium. The data has guided us in our design to reduce the selenium levels at the mine site as part of our T Ten ent Mountain Mine Re-start Project.

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AVOIDANCE

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Control selenium leaching and the release of selenium-enriched water by active surface water management, construction techniques, and covers that will limit water and oxygen exposure to the waste rock. These prevention strategies can reduce and potentially eliminate selenium at the source and decrease the volume of water that requires treatment. For example: –

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New service provided at Crowsnest Medical Clinic DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

A new service is being provided in the Crowsnest Medical Clinic. Wosler Diagnostics has begun providing diagnostic imaging services to residents of the Crowsnest Pass. Chief Operating Officer and Manager of the Ultrasound Clinic, John Paolo Pana, says the team wants to make sure these services are accessible to Crowsnest Pass residents. “All of us at Wosler have lived in rural communities, and understand the unique challenges that

rural communities face accessing specialist care. Our experience in these communities made us aware of the inadequacy in accessing diagnostic ultrasound services in these locations. Across Alberta alone, there are hundreds of thousands of patients with limited to no access to specialist care, such as radiology services. Most of the time, just like in Crowsnest Pass, these patients travel hundreds of kilometers to major centers for diagnostic ultrasound.” The ultrasound clinic is currently open the same hours as the Crowsnest

Medical Clinic. The ultrasound clinic also has a 24/7 call center service that patients can call after hours at 403-753-8001. Pana says the ultrasound clinic also works with CMC to make everything as easy as possible for patients. “We strategically collaborated with CMC to minimize the travel time for our clients. We envisioned that the Ultrasound Service will be very accessible for the patients. As soon as they see their family physicians, they can book and confirm their appointment in-house.” The team is currently

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made up of four people. Dr. Henry Madubuobi (Chief Executive Officer), John Paolo Pana (Chief Operating Officer), Dr. Riyaan Hassen (Chief Medical Officer) and Niloufer Khan (Sonographer, Crowsnest Pass Location). Pana says that due to the pandemic, services have needed to adjust the way they meet the needs of Albertans and that it’s something they are looking at doing as well. “The COVID-19 pandemic forced our healthcare system to innovate to meet the healthcare needs of Albertans. For instance,

telemedicine services demonstrated that physicians can be virtually accessible to their patients using the existing technologies. We believe that teleradiology can be optimized to allow ultrasound services to be more accessible to patients living in rural and remote communities. We are working to utilize existing and developing technologies to improve diagnostic imaging.” For Pana, it really just boils down to making everything as accessible as possible. Our mission in Wosler is to make health-

care services accessible for all. We started in Crowsnest Pass to show that we are invested to make this goal a reality. We believe that the community members of Crowsnest Pass like other residents of remote and rural communities in Alberta and Canada as a whole deserve better healthcare services. Currently, we are in the process of bringing Ultrasound services to other remote areas such as in northern communities. We are hoping for a future wherein patients can get their diagnostic imaging in their communities.”

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Grade 3 students at Horace Allen School were able to practice their drumming skills during their music class. The buckets were donated to the school by Summit Hardware for the school to use during their music classes. Submitted photo

The Crowsnest Pass Golf Course practice facilities are now open. Some golfers hit the driving range on Friday, April 30 to practice their skills. The course is set to open Friday, May 14.

John Kinnear photo

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Elementary book reading at Horace Allen School DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

Students at Horace Allen School were able to take part in a book reading. The book reading was done to help promote mental health in the community. Via a Zoom meeting, students in kindergarten and grades 1, 2 and 3 met and read “Breathe Up, Wonder Pup: A Kid’s Guide to Mindful Breathing” with author, Angela Murphy. HAS Teacher, Brandie Fast, says the students also did further activities with Murphy after the reading. “The students also completed a guided drawing activity with her after the story. Angela is a children's author and

school psychologist. It is the second book of her Wonder Pup Self-Regulation Series.” The book reading was done to help provide an opportunity to young children in the community to learn about mental health. “Darcy’s Nature Walk for Mental Wellness wanted to provide this opportunity to children in our community to teach them about the importance of Mental Health and how to regulate their emotions. The earlier we teach children to recognize their internal body signals and to use language to describe their emotions, the stronger the outcome for mental wellness. By talking about mental health, we can promote greater acceptance

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and eliminate stigma.” The families of all the students were also provided with a copy of Murphy’s first book, "Speak Up, Wonder Pup: A Kid's Guide to Standing Up for Yourself". Fast says the school is thankful for this chance. “We are so grateful for this amazing opportunity for our students that was provided by Darcy's Nature Walk for Mental Wellness and supported by the Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation.” For any other families interested in Murphy’s books, they are available for purchase on Amazon. People can also follow Murphy on Facebook at Angela Murphy Children's Author and Instagram at angelamurphyauthor.

Doors Open & Heritage Festival planning ongoing DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

Planning for the annual Crowsnest Pass Doors Open and Heritage Festival is underway. The 16th annual festival will be held July 27August 2, 2021. While the Covid-19 pandemic poses challenges for the traditional festival to take place, the committee is planning this year’s festival with both virtual and possible in person events. This year’s theme is “Crowsnest Music: Turtle Mountain Toe-Tapper” and is inspired by the history of music in the Crowsnest Pass. 2021 marks the 100th Anniversary of the Blairmore Bandstand. Located in Gazebo Park on Blairmore’s main street, the bandstand has provided a space for not only band and other musical performances but also for sports events and many rallies over the years. Currently, the festival committee is planning a series of recorded virtual concerts featuring local musicians, artists, comedians, dancers, poets, writers, and storytellers. The committee is also planning for possible outdoor and indoor concerts

featuring these same artists if Covid restrictions are lifted before the event. In a release to the public, the committee states they would invite any input regarding the potential indoor and outdoor ac-

that with the current uncertainty of planning specific events, they would like to promote outdoor activities that can be done with individual families. “Given the uncertainty of planning public

This year’s theme is “Crowsnest Music: Turtle Mountain Toe-Tapper” and is inspired by the history of music in the Crowsnest Pass. tivities. “The festival committee would appreciate receiving input and suggestions from community individuals, organizations and groups for possible indoor and outdoor Covid compliant events celebrating our community’s unique cultural and natural heritage.” The release also states that any individual or groups who would be interested in taking part in the festival can reach out to the committee. “Also, the committee would appreciate hearing from any individual or groups who would be interested in participating or performing in any of the recorded virtual concerts the committee is planning.” The committee says

in-person events due to Covid 19, the Doors Open and Heritage Festival will also be promoting individual and family outdoor activities including historical downtown walking and driving tours; heritage hikes; and outdoor heritage attractions such as Leitch Collieries, Frank Slide Trail, Crowsnest Community Trail, UROC Bike Park, Miners Path, Hillcrest Mine Disaster Memorial Park and Coleman National Historic Site.” Anyone interested in hosting an event, participating in one of the concerts or learning more about Crowsnest Pass Doors Open and Heritage Festival 2021, can contact Cathy Pisony at cathy.pisony@gov.ab.ca or by phoning 403-5627388.

Kindergarten students at Horace Allen were able to enjoy some time outside on Friday, April 30th. The students enjoyed time working through five different outdoor stations where they did alphabet exercises, read stories, did drawing and writing, worked with numbers in nature and did some work with nature sounds. The students all enjoyed their time of learning outdoors. Submitted photos

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Residents should begin to think about bear season again DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

As we enter the beginning of May, warmer weather will be coming with it and so will wildlife. District Fish and Wildlife Officer, John Clarke, says bear sightings will be increasing as the weather warms up. “Grizzly bears throughout the winter are up and down. If the weather changes or we get some snow melting, they'll walk around.” Clarke says that the majority of bear sightings begin in late April but that weather can play a factor in when the majority make their first appearances. “Historically, most bears go end of October and then probably about the third week of April is when we'd say they're out. A lot of it has to do with snow melting. Smart bears will actually den on a north-facing slope. Others will den on a southfacing slope and what happens is the sun is facing the south facing and it melts all of the snow. Then the water starts draining into their dens and the bears wake up and walk around but there's nothing green yet and they have to wait a few weeks before there's any food for them. For the bears with dens that are north facing, by the time that melts and starts flooding the dens, they come out and everything is green.” Clarke says the bear’s first priority when com-

ing out is food. “When they come out, it's all about food. Males usually come out first. Once they've done their thing, the females will come out a couple weeks later. The females don’t want to come out with their cubs right away because the males will just kill the cubs. Depending where the bears are, they'll look at avalanche shoots in the mountainous areas and they'll check rural areas where ill or injured cows that have died someway are placed.” Clarke also says that some problems can arise from ranchers leaving winter kill carcasses on their land. Clarke says that the MD has programs in place that include bins or trucks to pick up these animals. Clarke says these programs are a massive help in removal. Clarke also says that some problems can arise from ranchers leaving winter kill carcasses on their land. Clarke adds it’s also a good idea for residents to start thinking about bird feeders and garbage disposal as well. “We want people to watch their garbage and bird feeders and things like that. If you live in acreage areas, take five minutes and see if there are any tracks. If you see a track, make note of it and then mess it up so you know the next day your not looking at the same track.”

Residents are encouraged to read and understand the bylaws in place regarding bird feeders and garbage to help limit interactions with bears in the community. Clarke says it’s important to remember all potential attractants when cleaning yards. “People will say they don't have any attractants in their yards. While they're bird feeders and garbage may be taken care of, they'll have a bunch of cans or bottles under their deck and bears love that. The pop cans also need to be cleaned up at all times.” As for hikers, Clarke says they should be cautious as they walk and look for signs of wildlife. “There's still snow and it's muddy out there right now. Take the five minutes to look at the tracks. People just start hiking and their focused and their not even looking. Enjoy your time out for a hike but look for tracks, what direction they're going and how fresh they are. You should always carry your bear spray with you because in the middle of winter you could meet a moose, or cougars at any time of year. People just need to be conscious about what their surroundings are. If you're walking in the city late at night, people tend to watch around. It should be the same thing out in the woods. You've got to watch for these animals. If you hear something, stop and be cautious.”

Clarke also says that for the first while, bears scat will be a tarry black paste as the bears try and clean out their system. Later in the year, Clarke says it’s important to keep awareness up even more. “In June is when they start breeding, so they'll start touring around trying to find females. If you ever see a bear in June, think two because there could be another one around because they're breeding.” Clarke says he believes the actual number of bears has dropped fairly significantly the last couple of years. “Our population has been down the last couple of years from before. I keep a tally on, which bears are seen and if they're seen multiple times. I keep track of colours of bears who are sighted, if it's a sow with cubs and all those differences.” Clarke says he also keeps track of all complaints. “I'll keep track of the number of complaints and it's important to note that 100 complaints doesn't mean there were a 100 different bears in the area. It could be one bear that's involved in 20 of the complaints.” Overall, Clarke is pleased with the limited number of complaints over the last year. “Our numbers were quite low this year. There is such a good partnership with Peace Officers, the Council and the resi-

dents of the community, Fish and Wildlife and BearSmart. We still have issues but we're doing really well.” The number of bear sighting could also be impacted by harsh winters. It could be it was a horrible winter and some died in their dens due to not receiving enough food over the course of the summer and burning through all their fat early into the winter. There are also a number of deaths due to road collisions and predation as well. There are a number of factors that can affect the numbers we see.” Clarke also wants hunters to take some time and look before pulling the trigger. “Some things hunters have to know is that if they are bear hunting this season, take the time and make sure there are no cubs. If you sneak up on a bear and they're feeding, you don't have to shoot right away. Take a few minutes, look at them, watch the behaviour and see if there are cubs around. It's against the law to shoot a mother with cubs. Clarke also advises hunters to take the time to make sure they're shooting the correct species as well. "We have a lot of brown black bears in the area. The majority of grizzly bears are brown so we've had to charge guys for shooting grizzly bears when they think it's a black bear. Look at the characteristics, take your

time and if you don't know, don't pull the trigger." Clarke also advises people to take BearSmart courses to gain more understanding. "Crowsnest BearSmart puts a program on in the springtime and one in the fall. It's a really good course to take. The program's been working really well here. The residents are working really well together. Most people work with BearSmart and work with their neighbors because they want to keep their kids safe. The Communities been getting better and better over the years. I have this little quote, 'people fear what they don't understand.' If they understand bears and their behaviour, then they know what to do." Clarke says one thing hikers need to do is not get caught frozen if they see a bear. "Whenever someone's hiking and they see a bear, they have to start backing up. Most people will do this stand off and they just sit there wondering what to do. Pull out your bear spray and back up. Too many people just sit there and that's changing the bear's behaviour. What if there are cubs right there you can't see? The biggest thing is people need to start backing up when they see a bear." More information on the BearSmart program can be found on their website www.cnpbearsmart.com.

Lights on their way Work has begun in Coleman to install a set of traffic lights at the intersection of Highway 3 and Highway 40. This is one of three highway projects occurring in the Pass this summer. The other two are being done in Frank with the installation of a left turn lane and at the intersection of Highway 3 and 213 Street where another set of traffic lights will be installed. The expected date of completion for all three projects is June 30th, 2021. John Kinnear photo

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Livingstone Range School Division information update FRANK MCTIGHE Gazette Editor

Livingstone Range won’t pilot new curriculum Citing ongoing pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic, stakeholder concerns and limited preparation time, Livingstone Range School Division will not pilot the new curriculum. The school board made that decision April 20 during its meeting via the online Zoom platform. Trustees followed a recommendation from senior school division implementation not to pilot the new Kindergarten to Grade 6 curriculum in the 2021-’22 school year. School jurisdictions have the option of piloting the new curriculum in 2021’22, or to wait until it is mandated by the government for 2022-’23. Trustees met in closed session with the school division’s senior administration on April 20, prior to the open board meeting. During the open meeting, associate superintendent of curriculum Chad Kuzyk outlined for trustees the process that led to the recommendation not to pilot the new curriculum. Following the government’s March 29 release of the draft curriculum, Kuzyk attended an April 8 meeting with the deputy minister of education. On April 14 Kuzyk collected feedback from the Livingstone Range admin council and school principals. That was followed by meetings with the school division’s numeracy, literacy, First Nations, Metis and Inuit, and early learning committees. Concerns raised by those committees included age-appropriateness, a missing Indigenous component and the lack of opportunities for students to engage in creativity, exploration, and higher-level thinking. There is also concern teachers and students spent 14 months learning to teach and learn in new ways due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Piloting a new curriculum adds additional change in classrooms. On April 16 Kuzyk attended a piloting information session hosted by Alberta Education. Livingstone Range staff and parents were encouraged to fill out the government’s “Have Your Say” survey. Kuzyk also provided a Livingstone Range survey tool that went into depth with parts of the draft curriculum. The school division

also used a curriculum comparison tool and accessed information both for and against the draft curriculum from academics in the province. Trustee Brad Toone thanked school division administration for its “indepth dive” into the draft curriculum. “It’s always crazy when these things come up in our already busy schedules,” Toone said, “With everything that’s going on with COVID . . . this has just been huge for you and we appreciate everything you have done.” “It really helped form our decision.” Trustee Clara Yagos agreed. “I think we have come up with a logical and reasonable conclusion to this,” Yagos said. Livingstone Range will write Education Minister Adriana LaGrange, Livingstone-Macleod MLA Roger Reid and the Alberta School Boards Association outlining its position. Livingstone Range to look at four-day week Livingstone Range School Board last week directed administration to further explore a four-day school week. Trustees made that decision following presentation of the results of a survey of staff and parents. “In my opinion we got enough response, and enough people interested, that I think it would be worth looking at what it would look like if we had kids going to school four days a week,” school board vice-chair Lacey Poytress said. Livingstone Range communications director Karly Bond presented the survey results at the board’s April 20 meeting via the Zoom on-line platform. Discussion of a fourday week came out of discussion about the 2021-’22 and 2022-’23 school calendars. Trustees learned during their February meeting there was interest from parents and staff in a four-day week. Trustees directed administration to explore that interest further, so a survey took place from March 8-12. People were asked about their interest in the current week with a shortened Friday; a four-day week; and a five-day week. People could choose one or all three options. Three hundred and 32 staff members took part in the survey. One hundred and 97 staff indicated they are interested in a four-day week, while 145 are interested in the current week. Twenty-

nine expressed interest in a five-day week. The survey of parents attracted 1,412 responses, with 652 interested in a fourday week and 651 interested in the current week. Three hundred and 52 are interested in a five-day week. Bond provided trustees with a summary of responses from each community. In Claresholm, the current week was the top choice of the majority staff and parents and guardians. In Crowsnest Pass, staff favoured a four-day week while parents and guardians preferred the current week. In Fort Macleod, the majority of staff and parents and guardians chose the four-day week. In Granum, the majority of staff and parents and guardians favoured the current week. In Lundbreck, the majority of staff and parents and guardians preferred the four-day option. In Nanton, the majority of staff and parents and guardians favoured the current week. In Pincher Creek, the four-day week was the favoured option of staff and parents and guardians. In Stavely, staff and parents and guardians preferred the current week. On Hutterite colonies, staff preferred a four-day week and parents and guardians favoured the current week. Bond told trustees that overall, 49 per cent of staff preferred the four-day week compared to 47 per cent in favour of the current week. Overall, 41 per cent of parents and guardians preferred the four-day week compared to 40 per cent in favour of the current week. “There is really not much interest in exploring the five-day week,” Bond said. Trustees directed administration to bring back information on how a fourday week would work. Trustee Brad Toone agreed with Poytress that further exploration is warranted. “We should continue to look at the four-day week,” Toone said. Trustee Jim Burdett is interested to find out the pros and cons of moving to a four-day week. “I think it will be interesting now to sit down as trustees and staff and weigh the pros and cons of both scenarios,” Burdett said. Livingstone Range trustees get COVID-19 update There have been 33 COVID-19 cases in Living-

stone Range School Division through the 2020-’21 school year. Superintendent Darryl Seguin presented those numbers to trustees at the April 20 school board meeting via the Zoom on-line platform. “Yes, we have our share of cases but compared to many other school divisions around the province we’re doing well,” Seguin said. “I just hope that everybody can keep that going for the next few months.” Eighty-six staff members and 642 students were required to isolate as close contacts to the people with COVID-19. Some staff and students were affected by more than one case and were counted more than once in the total. Seguin thanked staff for their “incredible” work to ensure student learning, wellness and safety have been priorities since the pandemic arrived in March 2020. “All of our staff have continued to do a heroic job and we’re grateful for their ongoing efforts,” Seguin said. Seguin said students have been resilient, understanding and flexible throughout the pandemic. In the first semester, from September to January, 24 COVID-19 cases were identified in Livingstone Range schools. The cases involved 21 students and three staff members. Overall, those 24 cases impacted 63 staff members and 459 students who needed to isolate because they were close contacts of the person with COVID-19. Some staff and students were affected by more than one case. Since the second semester started in February, nine cases have been identified including six in the previous week. The cases involved two staff members and seven students. Overall, those nine cases affected 23 staff members and 183 students who were required to isolate. Seguin reminded trustees that Alberta is seeing new variant strains of COVID-19 that spread more easily and can cause more severe illness. As a result, Livingstone Range has followed the advice of Alberta Health Services to require close contacts to be tested twice. Seguin told trustees that planning is under way for graduation, with some events happening as early as May. Livingstone Range is waiting for the government to release its direction for

graduation. “Schools will need to follow the health restrictions,” Seguin said. “What may be allowed to occur in early May might be different than something that can take place in the latter part of June.” “We just don’t know, and that’s the reality. And it’s really unfortunate because there is not a lot of predictability there.” Seguin said schools made changes last year in the way graduates were recognized to create special moments. Extracurricular activities are still limited in size and scope. Rules for identifying close contacts to a COVID19 case on school buses have been expanded to three rows on both sides of the aisle, from two rows. “It’s a little bigger impact zone,” Seguin said. School board chair Lori Hodges thanked Seguin for the update and praised staff, students, parents and communities for their efforts. “Everybody is trying to do the best that they can,” Hodges said. School division may buy former tourist centre A former visitor information centre in the Crowsnest Pass would make an ideal setting for Livingstone Range School Division’s outdoor pursuits programs. The school board gave its approval last week to continue discussions about acquiring the 4.62-acre former Travel Alberta visitor information centre six kilometres west of Coleman on Highway 3. “It is very beautiful, but I also is very functional,” associate superintendent Chad Kuzyk said. “A lot of the infrastructure we would require is already established.” Kuzyk made a presentation during the April 20 school board meeting via the Zoom on-line platform. Trustees were told the site would be an ideal home for existing programming such as FACES and Pursuits. “It’s an ideal location and it’s within the Livingstone Range borders,” Kuzyk said. Livingstone Range contacted Alberta Education, who in turn contacted Alberta Infrastructure. Kuzyk said it would be an ideal permanent site for the FACES program, which attracts 450 students a year for 12 days of high adventure activities and classroom instruction. FACES activities such as hiking, canoeing, climbing and mountain top expe-

riences are available nearby. “We were looking for a home for FACES,” Kuzyk said. “This potentially could be that space.” Crowsnest Pass Lake boat launch and beach are close, as is a climb site and Emerald Lake. Kuzyk said the site is also perfect for place-based programming that would leverage the Rocky Mountains and the outdoors. That place-based programming could include ski instructor and ski patrol training, high school outdoor pursuits, experiential winter and water programs and environmental stewardship. “Ideas are already starting to generate as we share this with our principals,” Kuzyk said. “This is just the beginning.” The site could also be home to an environmental stewardship program. Kindergarten to Grade 6 students could get foundational knowledge and have the chance to be in the outdoors. High school students could do project-based work at the site, supported by professionals. There is also potential to expand Livingstone Range’s international student program by setting up a language centre. International students could attend three-week camps to receive English language instruction while taking part in outdoor activities, observing wildlife and attending community events and attractions.The site could also function as a pre-employment centre where students could get certified in areas such as ski instructor Level 1, ski patrol, first aid, back country touring and wilderness safety. This programming could be on a cost-recovery basis with students paying a fee. Kuzyk said the site is optimal for its location to the boat launch and beach, lake and mountains and its high-profile location. “It would be very difficult to find another location that meets the criteria,” Kuzyk said. Alberta Education is supportive, and Livingstone-Macleod MLA Roger Reid and Crowsnest Pass council have written letters of support. Kuzyk said the government has agreed to offer the site to the school division at fair market value. An appraisal and environmental scan are under way. Trustees will share the plans with school councils. “This is exploratory,” Kuzyk stressed. “We’ll consider it once we have all the information but I think it’s exciting.”

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ϰͲϲ͕ ůŽĐŬ Ϯϯ͕ WůĂŶ ϱϭϱϬ^Ϳ͘ dŽ ĚĞŵŽůŝƐŚ ͬ ƌĞŵŽǀĞ ĂŶ ĞǆŝƐƟŶŐ ͞^ŝŶŐůĞ ĨĂŵŝůǇ ĚǁĞůůŝŶŐ ;^& Ϳ͟ ĂŶĚ ƌĞƉůĂĐĞ ŝƚ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ͞DŽǀĞĚͲŝŶ ǁĞůůŝŶŐ ͟ ;ĚŝƐĐƌĞƟŽŶĂƌǇ ƵƐĞͿ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ǀĂƌŝĂŶĐĞ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ƌĞĂƌ ǇĂƌĚ ƐĞƚďĂĐŬ͘ dŽ ƌĞůŽĐĂƚĞ ĂŶ ĞǆŝƐƟŶŐ ͞ ĐĐĞƐƐŽƌǇ ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ ;ƐŚĞĚͿ ŽǀĞƌ ϭϯ͘ϵŵϮ ;ϭϱϬŌϮͿ͟ ;ĚŝƐĐƌĞƟŽŶĂƌǇ ƵƐĞͿ͘ WϮϬϮϭͲϬϱϲ͗ ϴϴϭϬ Ͳ ϭϱ ǀĞŶƵĞ͕ ŽůĞŵĂŶ ;^ ϵͲϴͲϰ tϱDͿ͘ dŽ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚ ĂŶ ͞ ĐĐĞƐƐŽƌǇ ƵŝůĚŝŶŐ ;'ĂƌĂŐĞͿ͕͟ ;ĚŝƐĐƌĞƟŽŶĂƌǇ ƵƐĞͿ͘ ͞,ŽŵĞ KĐĐƵƉĂƟŽŶ ůĂƐƐ ϭ͕͟ ;ĚŝƐĐƌĞƟŽŶĂƌǇ ƵƐĞͿ WϮϬϮϭͲϬϲϰ͗ ϭϯϬϮϵ Ϯϱ ǀĞŶƵĞ͕ ůĂŝƌŵŽƌĞ ;^ ϮͲϴͲϰ tϱDͿ͘ &Žƌ ͞ZĞƐŽƌƚ ĂĐĐŽŵŵŽĚĂƟŽŶ͟ ĂŶĚ ͞ ĂŵƉŐƌŽƵŶĚ͟ ;ďŽƚŚ ĚŝƐĐƌĞƟŽŶĂƌǇ ƵƐĞƐͿ͘ &Žƌ ͞ZĞƐŽƌƚ ͟ ;tĞůĐŽŵĞ ĞŶƚƌĞͬKĸĐĞͿ ;ƉĞƌŵŝƩĞĚ ƵƐĞͿ WϮϬϮϭͲϬϲϱ͗ ϮϬϲϮϭ Ϯϱ ǀĞŶƵĞ͕ ĞůůĞǀƵĞ ;>Žƚ ϰ͕ ůŽĐŬ ϭϮ WůĂŶ ϲϴϮϴ KͿ͘ dŽ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚ ĂŶ ͞ ĐĐĞƐƐŽƌǇ ƵŝůĚŝŶŐ ŽǀĞƌ ϭϯ͘ϵŵϮ ;ϭϱϬ ŌϮͿ͕͟ ;ĚŝƐĐƌĞƟŽŶĂƌǇ ƵƐĞͿ͘ WϮϬϮϭͲϬϲϲ͗ ϭϯϬϮϵ Ϯϱ ǀĞ͕ ůĂŝŵŽƌĞ ;WůĂŶ ϬϮϭϯϴϳϭ ůŽĐŬ ϭ Wƚ͘ ^ ϮͲϴͲϰͲϱͲtϰDͿ͘ dŚĞ ƚĞŵƉŽƌĂƌǇ ƵƐĞ ;ϭ ǇĞĂƌͿ ŽĨ ĂŶ d K dƌĂŝůĞƌ ĨŽƌ ůŝǀŝŶŐ ĂĐĐŽŵŵŽĚĂƟŽŶƐ ĨŽƌ ǁŽƌŬŝŶŐ ŝŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂůƐ ĂƐ Ă ͞^ŝŵŝůĂƌ hƐĞ͟ ƚŽ ͞ ĞĚ ĂŶĚ ƌĞĂŬĨĂƐƚ ĐĐŽŵŵŽĚĂƟŽŶƐ͟ ;ĚŝƐĐƌĞƟŽŶĂƌǇ ƵƐĞͿ͘ WϮϬϮϭͲϬϲϬ͗ Ϯϲϰϲ sĂůůĞǇ ZŝĚŐĞ ƌŝǀĞ ;>Žƚ ϭϵ͕ ůŽĐŬ Ϯ͕ WůĂŶ ϬϳϭϰϭϳϱͿ͘ dŽ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚ Ă ^ŝŶŐůĞͲ&ĂŵŝůǇ ǁĞůůŝŶŐ ;ƉĞƌŵŝƩĞĚ ƵƐĞͿ ǁŝƚŚ ĂŶ ĂƐƚ ^ŝĚĞ zĂƌĚ ^ĞƚďĂĐŬ sĂƌŝĂŶĐĞ͘ WϮϬϮϭͲϬϲϳ͗ ϲϯϬϲ Ͳ Ϯϱ ǀĞŶƵĞ͕ ŽůĞŵĂŶ ;>Žƚ ϭϬ͕ ůŽĐŬ Ϯϵ͕ WůĂŶ ϮϬϭϬϯϳϯͿ͘ dŽ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚ Ă ^ŝŶŐůĞͲ&ĂŵŝůǇ ǁĞůůŝŶŐ ;ƉĞƌŵŝƩĞĚ ƵƐĞͿ ǁŝƚŚ ŶŽ ǀĂƌŝĂŶĐĞƐ͘ WϮϬϮϭͲϬϲϴ͗ ϭϴϯϬ zŽƌŬ ƌĞĞŬ ůŽƐĞ͕ ůĂŝƌŵŽƌĞ ;>Žƚ ϯ͕ ůŽĐŬ Ϯ͕ WůĂŶ ϵϭϭ ϭϳϴϲͿ͘ dŽ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚ Ă 'ĂƌĂŐĞ ĐĐĞƐƐŽƌǇ ƚŽ Ă ƐŝŶŐůĞ ĨĂŵŝůǇ ĚǁĞůůŝŶŐ ƵƉ ƚŽ ϵϱ͘ϮŵϮ ;ϭϬϮϰŌϮͿ ;ƉĞƌŵŝƩĞĚ ƵƐĞͿ ǁŝƚŚ ŶŽ ǀĂƌŝĂŶĐĞƐ͘

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ƐƐĞƐƐŵĞŶƚ ZĞǀŝĞǁ ŽŵƉůĂŝŶƚ ĨŽƌŵƐ ĂƌĞ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ DƵŶŝĐŝƉĂů KĸĐĞ Žƌ ĐĂŶ ďĞ ĚŽǁŶůŽĂĚĞĚ ĨƌŽŵ ŽƵƌ ǁĞďƐŝƚĞ͗ dŚĞ ƉƵƌƉŽƐĞ ŽĨ ǁǁǁ͘ĐƌŽǁƐŶĞƐƚƉĂƐƐ͘ĐŽŵ ǁ ǁǁ͘ĐƌŽǁƐŶĞƐƚƉĂƐƐ͘ĐŽŵ͘ ƉƉĞĂů ĨŽƌŵƐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ĂĐĐĞƉƚĞĚ ŽŶ ŶǇ ƉĞƌƐŽŶƐ ĐůĂŝŵŝŶŐ ƚŽ ďĞ ĂĚǀĞƌƐĞůǇ ĂīĞĐƚĞĚ ďǇ ƚŚĞ ĂďŽǀĞ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽƉŽƐĞĚ Ž ƌ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ŵĂǇ ĮůĞ ĂŶ ĂƉƉĞĂů ŝŶ ǁƌŝƟŶŐ ďǇ DĂǇ ϮϬ͕ ϮϬϮϭ͕ ďĞĨŽƌĞ :ƵůǇ ϵ͕ ϮϬϮϭ͕ ĂĐĐŽŵƉĂŶŝĞĚ ďǇ ƚŚĞ ĂƉƉƌŽƉƌŝĂƚĞ ĨĞĞ͘ ĂŵĞŶĚŵĞŶƚ ŝƐ ƚŽ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚǇ ƚŽ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ DhE/ /W >/dz K& ZKt^E ^d W ^^͕ ^h /s/^/KE ƚŚĞ ůĂŶĚƐ ŝŶ ĂĐĐŽƌĚĂŶĐĞ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽǀŝƐŝŽŶƐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ͞ ƌŝǀĞͲ/Ŷ E s >KWD Ed WW > K Z ͕ Ky ϲϬϬ͕ ZKt^E ^d E & K Z D E d & K h ^ ͳ D z ŽŵŵĞƌĐŝĂů ʹ ͲϮ͟ ůĂŶĚ ƵƐĞ ĚŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ͘ W ^^͕ > Zd dϬ< Ϭ Ϭ͘ ĨĞĞ ŽĨ ΨϰϬϬ͘ϬϬ ŵƵƐƚ ďĞ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ĂƉƉĞĂů͘ TRAFFIC FFOCUS OCUS d, Z &KZ ͕ d < EKd/ d, d Ă ƉƵďůŝĐ ŚĞĂƌŝŶŐ ƚŽ ĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽƉŽƐĞĚ ǇůĂǁ EŽ͘ ϭϬϳϲ ǁŝůů ďĞ ŚĞůĚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ D D <ĂƚŚĞƌŝŶĞ DĞƌƚǌ CONSTRUCTION ZONE SAFETY TIPS ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ĞŶƚƌĞ Ăƚ ϳ͗ϬϬWD ŽŶ DĂǇ ϭϴ͕ ϮϬϮϭ͘ ĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ KĸĐĞƌ DƵŶ Đ ƉĂ ƚǇ Ž ƌŽǁƐŶĞƐƚ WĂƐƐ • ^ƚĂǇ Ă Ğƌƚ ĂŶĚ ŵ Ŷ ŵ ǌĞ Ě ƐƚƌĂĐƟŽŶ WĂǇ ĂƩĞŶƟŽŶ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ E &hZd, Z d < EKd ƚŚĂƚ ĂŶǇŽŶĞ ǁ ƐŚ ŶŐ ƚŽ ŵĂŬĞ Ă WŚŽŶĞ ϰϬϯ ϱϲϮ ϴϴϯϯ ƌŽĂĚ ZĞĂĚ ĂŶĚ Ž Žǁ ƚŚĞ Ɛ ŐŶƐ tĂƚĐŚ ƚƌĂĸĐ ĂƌŽƵŶĚ ƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĂƟŽŶ ƌĞŐĂƌĚ ŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽƉŽƐĞĚ ďǇ Ăǁ ƐŚŽƵ Ě ĐŽŶƚĂĐƚ ŵĂ ĚĞǀĞ ŽƉŵĞŶƚΛĐƌŽǁƐŶĞƐƚƉĂƐƐ ĐŽŵ ǇŽƵ ĂŶĚ ďĞ ƉƌĞƉĂƌĞĚ ƚŽ ƌĞĂĐƚ ŽŶ ƚ dĂ ŐĂƚĞ ƚŚĞ ĞǀĞ ŽƉŵĞŶƚ KĸĐĞƌ ŶŽ ĂƚĞƌ ƚŚĂŶ ϰ ϯϬWD ŽŶ DĂǇ ϭϳ • DĞƌŐĞ ŶƚŽ ƚŚĞ WƌŽƉĞƌ >ĂŶĞ ϮϬϮϭ ŽƚŚ ǁƌ ƩĞŶ ĂŶĚ ǀĞƌďĂ ƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĂƟŽŶƐ ŵĂǇ ďĞ Ő ǀĞŶ • ŚĞĐŬ ƌĂĚ Ž ds ĂŶĚ ǁĞďƐ ƚĞƐ Žƌ ƚƌĂĸĐ Ŷ ŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ƉƵď Đ ŚĞĂƌ ŶŐ > Z ' / d D Z ^ / E d / > W / <ͳh W ƐĐŚĞĚƵ Ğ ĞŶŽƵŐŚ ƟŵĞ ƚŽ Ěƌ ǀĞ ƐĂ Ğ Ǉ ǆƉĞĐƚ ĚĞ ĂǇƐ ĂŶĚ F OR SENIORS AND RESIDENT S WITH ĞĂǀĞ ĞĂƌ Ǉ ƐŽ ǇŽƵ ĐĂŶ ƌĞĂĐŚ ǇŽƵƌ ĚĞƐƟŶĂƟŽŶ ŽŶ ƟŵĞ ĐŽƉǇ Ž ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽƉŽƐĞĚ ďǇ Ăǁ ŵĂǇ ďĞ ŶƐƉĞĐƚĞĚ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ DISABILITIES • KďĞǇ ƚŚĞ ƉŽƐƚĞĚ ƐƉĞĞĚ ŵ ƚ ŚĂŶŐĞ ĂŶĞƐ ŽŶ Ǉ ǁŚĞƌĞ ŵƵŶ Đ ƉĂ ŽĸĐĞ ĚƵƌ ŶŐ ŶŽƌŵĂ ďƵƐ ŶĞƐƐ ŚŽƵƌƐ ƉĂǀĞŵĞŶƚ ŵĂƌŬ ŶŐƐ ŶĚ ĐĂƚĞ ĂŶĚ ŽŶ Ǉ ǁŚĞŶ ƚƌĂĸĐ ZĞƐ ĚĞŶƚƐ ŽǀĞƌ ϲϬ ǇĞĂƌƐ Ž Ě ĂŶĚ ƚŚŽƐĞ ǁ ƚŚ Ě ƐĂď ƟĞƐ ƋƵĂ Ǉ ĐŽŶĚ ƟŽŶƐ ƉĞƌŵ ƚ &Ž Žǁ ŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶƐ ƌŽŵ & ĂŐŐĞƌƐ d Ăƚ ƚŚĞ DƵŶ Đ ƉĂ ƚǇ Ž ƌŽǁƐŶĞƐƚ 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A&K Self StorAge Located in the Frank Industrial Park

Units range in size from 5' x 10', 10' x 10', 10' x 15', 10' x 20', sea can 8' x 20' and a 12' x 20' building with auto garage door. Units are finished inside with hard board or plywood and freshly painted. Some units are inside chain link fenced area. All units have interior lighting. Area is secured by exterior lighting.

Residential & Commercial Excavating Landscaping • Snow Removal

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13013-20th Ave., Blairmore 403.562.2844 @RealEstateCen

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Units in Frank Industrial Park

5’x10’ • 10’x10’ • 10’x15’ • 10’x20’

Call 403-563-8384 - availability & Prices

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To inquire about the availability of an apartment for rent in Blairmore call 403-562-8144. 1 TFN/NC

Is alcohol affecting your life? Alcoholics Meeting are Wednesdays and Sundays at 7:00 pm at the Lion’s Club, 12130 Ave. Blairmore. 1-TFN

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Coming Events WANTED VENDORS — Seek-

ing individuals looking to peddle their wares and wrangle up some cash at the Fort Macleod & District Chamber of Commerce 19th Annual Antique & Art Show and Sale June 18-19, 2021. To request an application or for more information contact Sydney Tobler 403-715-2125 or e m a i l fmchamber1888@gmail.com.

Employment Opportunities BLANKET THE PROVINCE with a classified ad. Only $269 (based on 25 words or less). Reach almost 90 weekly newspapers. Call NOW for details. 1800-282-6903 Ext 225; www.awna.com.

Feed and Seed CERTIFIED SEED. - WHEAT – AAC Goodwin, AC Andrew, Go Early, Pintail, Sadash. - OATS – AC Juniper, AC Morgan, AC Mustang, Derby, SO1 Super Oat. - BARLEY – Amisk, Busby, Cerveza, Conlon, CDC Austenson, CDC Maverick, Sundre.

WANTED

Very Early Yellow Pea, Forage Peas. Polish Canola, Spring Triticale. mastinseeds.com; 403-556-2609. ALBERTA FEED GRAIN: Buying Oats, Barley, Wheat, Canola, Peas, Screenings, Mixed Grains. Dry, Wet, Heated, or Spring Thresh. Prompt Payment. In House Trucks, In House Excreta Cleaning. Vac Rental. 1-888-483-8789. HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. "On Farm Pickup" Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-2505252.

For Sale WHITE SPRUCE TREES. 5' average $50. Installation ONLY $19. Includes: hole augered. Wurzel Dip enzyme injection, bark mulch application, staking. Minimum order 20. One-time fuel charge: $125-150. Crystal Springs. 403-820-0961. Quality guaranteed. ROLL-OFF BINS & TRUCK.

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Looking Back

Our community is indeed blessed to have had such a remarkably professional family of photographers choose to display their internationally-awarded wildlife and conservation photographs in a gallery here in the Pass. The level of commitment and expertise required to capture the spectacular wildlife imagery that John, Jenaya and Josiah Launstein present at the Launstein Imagery studio, is second to none. Back in February of this year I spotted an image and comments posted on the Launstein Imagery facebook site, of a beautiful photo that resonated very deeply with me. It was of a vixen, a female fox and her kit, framed beautifully in black and white. It spoke to me, as it did to many others, with the message that humans are not the only ones who take extraordinary steps to protect, nurture and raise their young. The photograph captures a mother’s love in one iconic frame. It was entitled, The Bond of Love. I went to the Launstein gallery shortly after to see this photo up close and view their first class collection of wildlife photography. While there John Launstein shared the profoundly moving story of the vixen in this special photo. I also discovered that he has posted this mother’s story in a heart warming blog. With his permission I am going to share the story of the Waterton Princess, in its entirety, as the day approaches that we have chosen to honour our mothers.

By John Kinnear

Tribute to a Mother

TribuTe To a MoTher By John Launstein It’s always hard as a wildlife photographer not to get a little anthropomorphic with wildlife subjects, especially ones that exhibit such obvious character traits that we, as humans, appreciate. There is probably no wild animal our family of wildlife artists has ever felt more of a connection with than a beautiful Red Fox vixen who called Waterton Lakes National Park home. Sadly, our time with her came to an abrupt end just before Mother’s Day in 2015. When news broke that she had been found dead near her den, leaving six adorable young kits without their doting mother, fellow photographers and wildlife lovers throughout Alberta began sharing their special experiences with her and expressing their heartbreak over the loss. Local news channels even highlighted her story on television. As wonderful as she had been in her seemingly willing role as a model to our telephoto lenses and the excited photographers behind them, the role she clearly loved the most was simply being a mother. We wanted to share some of her story in this tribute to a muchloved and terribly missed mom. For several years we had been keeping track of and photographing a handsome male fox in Waterton, and as winter gave way to spring each year, we were anxious to see if he would be raising a family. Then one day, as we observed his den site through our binoculars, this lovely vixen bounded out to meet him. Before long, five adorable kits came out to see what the commotion was, awkwardly stumbling over each other and falling at nearly every obstacle they encountered. Right away we noticed how caring this mom was, nuzzling the kits back to their feet and giving them kisses and keeping a watchful eye on them as they explored their world. After a few years, our favourite fox couple decided to upgrade their home and move to a more desirable location, as couples are prone to do. They chose one of the most striking sites you could find anywhere–none other than the front lawn area of the world-famous Prince of Wales hotel! It only seemed fitting for a couple deserving of royal status in the park, and like royalty, it didn’t take long for adoring fans, tourists and photographers to discover their whereabouts and ooh and aah over the The Bond of Love kits that emerged from the den as spring arrived in southern Alberta. John Launstein For Jenaya, Josiah and I, it was always a struggle deciding whether to train our lenses on the little bundles of fur and cuteness that were constantly on the move tormenting each other and exploring the world outside the den, or to focus on their beautiful mom, who always seemed to be nearby providing for their every need. She nursed them. She hunted for them. She prepared the ground squirrels her mate brought her for the kits. She doted over them. She scolded them when they were getting out of hand. She barked warnings to get back to the den if one strayed too far or she sensed danger. She comforted them. Like all good moms, she wore herself to a frazzle caring for her children. In fact, by June, she began occasionally sneaking away from the den site for a few moments rest while still keeping an eye on her busy adolescent kits, ever ready to run back if needed. She always did a wonderful job rearing her kits and preparing them for life on their own, and it was a thrill for my family to catch A Moment of Peace sight of her young-adult offspring throughout each summer and early fall in the park and nearby region. Of course, once the kits disJohn Launstein persed it was harder to find our favourite fox model, and throughout the winter we always visited Waterton hoping this would be a lucky day where we would have a sighting. Then one sunny April day in 2015 as we parked our vehicle in the parking lot at Prince of Wales, two baby fox kits were joined by two more–and then another, who was not quite as strong or coordinated as its siblings. And with the encouragement of mom, some time later, a sixth kit clumsily emerged. This one did not have full function of its back legs, and our vixen worked an amazing balance of coddling it by nuzzling and licking it and forcing the kit to work on gaining mobility by coming to her across the rolling grassland. With every visit we made we watched her paying special attention to the two kits that were still getting their legs under them, so to speak, and always getting lots of kisses in return. To say that our Waterton Princess was putting on a show that spring is an understatement. Just a few days before she passed away, she crossed the road and hunted the meadow in front of Josiah and I, with Middle Waterton Lake below and Vimy’s Peak rising behind. I don’t think I will ever forget an experience Josiah and I were privileged to witness late one evening. We had found our vixen’s mate hunting down by the lake and saw him catch a Columbian ground squirrel and begin trotting back to the den with it. We pulled into the parking lot before he arrived, turned the truck off and waited. Momma Center of Attention - John Launstein was resting in the grass between two of the den entrances when her faithful mate came home from work. He literally came around the Prince of Wales hotel, walked across the entrance lane, and trotted down the front steps. At this point, our vixen rushed to meet him, wagging her whole body in excitement and kissing his face repeatedly before taking the ground squirrel to her kits. She helped them tear into it a bit, and then returned happily to her mate, A Mothers Love - John Launstein this time rolling onto her back and tenderly reaching up to his face with her paw. They kissed each other and nuzzled briefly, and then dad trotted off, disappearing into the twilight in search of the next meal for his growing family. It was far too dark for pictures, and to be honest, it was such a precious glimpse into the lives of this fox couple, I’m glad I didn’t have the distraction of the camera and was able to just soak it in with my son. Just a few days later, as I checked my Twitter feed over breakfast, I saw a link to an article in the Calgary Herald sharing the news that park officials had found the body of our beloved Waterton vixen near her den, and were working with biologists to determine the best steps for the six orphaned kits. We were literally heartbroken by this news. My family and I had spent so many hours in the company of this wonderful animal, and her whole-hearted devotion to her mate and children had endeared her to us more than any other fox we’ve ever encountered. Every Mother’s Day since, as we celebrate and honour the incredible gift of our moms, we also celebrate the loving care this beautiful mother provided her children year-in and year-out. We also celebrate her mate, ever the faithful dad, who kept right on with his job of bringing meals to his kits and spending time playing and roughhousing with them and teaching them to hunt. He ended up caring for his young family throughout the spring and early summer until the kits had grown into young foxes, ready to explore the world around them and establish their own territories. So, to our royal Waterton vixen, we have been touched by your tenderness to your children, your affection for and joy in your mate, your kind patience with those of us who found you too beautiful to resist capturing you in pixels and prints, and above all, your example of what it means to be a mother. Author’s Note: The Launstein Image Wildlife Art Gallery is on main street Blairmore at 12323- 20 Ave. and a second gallery has been opened in Waterton Park at 301 Windflower Ave.

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