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March 16, 2022 ~ Vol. 92 • No. 11 $1.00

Pole & Spur

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The 2022 Pole and Spur Skijoring event took place over the weekend. A total of 35 teams took part in the unique event and at the end of the day, one team was crowned Champions. Sam Edge and Chance Bohmer took home first place at this year’s Pole and Spur. The full division final standings are as follows: Division A: Super Fast: Chance Bohmer & Sam Edge, $972, Damn Fast: Kurt Devlin & Jamie Philip, $583, 3rd: Jesse Romo & Jean Louis Frank, $309. Division B Darn Fast: Fiona Francis & Adam Bondi, $648, Fast Enough: Kenny Miller & Kamilia Grabinski, $389, 3rd: Hannah McMeiken & Colin Champagne, $259, Novice: Just Enough: Alan Dixon & Jacob Fraser, $200, 2nd: Alma Ladouceur & Trevor Baxter, $150. Read and see more on page 16 & 17.

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Coal Policy Committee provides final recommendations DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

The Coal Policy Committee has brought their final recommendations to the Alberta Government and all eight of their recommendations were approved. Committee Chair,

Ron Wallace, says there a some main highlights from the recommendations. "The committee made eight principal recommendations all of which were accepted by the Government of Alberta. We made five asso-

ciated observations as well. The key principal recommendation in modernizing the coal policy was any decisions about potential coal developments need to be guided by the development of regional and subregional plans crafted under the Alberta Land Stewardship Act. Land use for the development of coal resources should be determined first by regional and subregional plans. Those plans have not been completed in some areas and in some areas they have been partially completed but what we're suggesting is that these subregional plans are very important for the Government of Alberta to complete so that not only local community and Indigenous consultations can be done but the regional authorities and municipalities can participate in the development of these planning exercises to determine both the nature and type of development that should be allowed to proceed in a region. That's the key recommendation around

which everything else circulates." Wallace says the process of coming to their final recommendation involved lots of deliberation. "We got so much input from so many people. We had over 70 briefs and some in excess of over 50 pages long that were very well documented. We also had a lot of interest during the surveys that showed Albertans as a whole were not terribly well inclined in the southern regions of the eastern slopes towards seeing these large developments go ahead. In areas in the north where there are existing mines, and we took this into account, we have suggested that those mining projects should be allowed to continue for two reasons. First, they're already in process and they're under increasing regulatory scrutiny, especially by the federal government. Secondly, those mines being in production are maintaining continue reclamation progress. That's a

very positive thing for Alberta because the industry has demonstrated on a couple of major sites, some very substantial successes in post development reclamation. We saw that as a win-win for the communities with existing mines and we saw the planning process in the southern eastern slopes as another opportunity to actually do a planning process that took into consideration all the concerns that were voiced to the committee." Wallace says the committee’s job is now complete. "When we submitted the report at the end of December, the Government of Alberta took some time to review and consider it in Cabinet and we're very pleased to say that Cabinet accepted without dissent all eight principal recommendations. Now government departments are in the process of setting out plans as to how they will deal with that." In a press conference on March 4th, Minister Savage stated the Alberta

government is committed to protecting areas of the province. "We’re committed to protecting the Eastern Slopes. The Coal Policy Committee’s reports and Indigenous engagement make it clear that modernizing Alberta’s management of coal resources is a complex undertaking and must be done with care. By keeping the 1976 coal policy firmly in place and halting coal activity in the Eastern Slopes, we are acting on the committee’s recommendation and allowing for additional planning for this unique area.” Stewardship Minister and Minister of Environment and Parks, Jason Nixon, added there will be additional clarity around what is allowed for coal development. “The Alberta government is providing additional clarity around land use in the Eastern Slopes for coal development, building on the province’s strong regulatory framework for responsible resource development.”

Ashcroft Homes Awarded Builder of the Year! Friday, March 4th Industry leading builders, trades and suppliers were honored at the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) Lethbridge Awards of Excellence in Housing. This annual gala is dedicated to celebrating and awarding builders trades, and suppliers for their work in which included builds by Ashcroft Homes, here in the Crowsnest Pass. Ashcroft Master Builder took home a total of 10 awards Friday evening, including the most coveted award of the night Builder of the Year! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Single family $290,001-$320,000 | The Chloe Single family $350,001-$400,000 | The Harbers Residence Single family $500,001-$600,000 | The Custom Jase Multi-Family Duplex | The Ella Multi-Family 3 or More Units | The Ava Best Outdoor Space | The Chloe Patio Best Show Room | The Ashcroft Design Centre Best Overall Marketing Safety Leadership Builder of the Year

You can view the full gallery of the finalist and winners at https://bildlethbridge.ca/ A message from Dave Bodell (Sales and General Manager) “We are thrilled to receive recognition for not only 5 of our homes, but our design centre, marketing, and safety leadership. Each department of our business was highlighted through these awards, and we couldn’t be prouder of the team we have today. Throughout the last year we have faced many new challenges as a home builder. While we continued to expand even further into the Crowsnest Pass, the pandemic and lowered interest rates created an even higher demand that many manufactures could not keep up with. In addition our industry was experiencing an extremely tight labour market and shortage of skilled tradespeople. Through these obstacles we had to reexamine our process and ensure we were still providing a quality service and product to our clients. With great help from our trades and suppliers, and patience of our clients we were able to make it happen, and to those; we thank you immensely. This is the third consecutive year we have been honored the title of “Builder of the Year” in the Lethbridge region, but this year more than ever, it feels incredibly rewarding. We are extremely appreciative of the community support and warm welcome the Crowsnest Pass has given us throughout this time.”

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In the lIne oF FIre Between March 7 and March 14, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 41 calls for serviceincludingthefollowingreportedincidents. One(1)assault,three(3)break and enter, one (1) fraud/forgery, three(3)threat/harassment,two(2) mischief/vandalism,two(2)thefts, one (1) impaired driving, two (2) disturbingthepeace,two(2)other criminal codes, three (3) driving complaints,eight(8)motorvehicle collisions,one(1)assistancetogeneralpublic,two(2)suspiciousoccurrences, one (1) assistance to otheragenciesfive(5)911calls,one (1) false alarm, two (2) municipal bylawsandone(1)coronersact. Burned Vehicle OnMarch7th,2022,therewas a report of a burned vehicle on highway 22 near the Claresholm turnoff. The vehicle was reported stolenthedaybeforeinCrowsnest Pass. Mischief OnMarch8th,2022,therewas areportofmischieftoacommercial businessinColeman.Entrywasnot gainedandtheincidentoccurredin theearlymorninghours. OnMarch8th,2022,therewas areportofmischieftocamerasofa business in Blairmore. Entry was

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not gained and the incident occurredearlymorninghours. Break and Enter OnMarch8th,2022,atapproximately4:15am,therewasareport ofabreakandenterintoastorein Lundbreck.Thesuspectsbrokeinto the store and stole a substantial amountofitems.Itisunderinvestigation. Break Ins OnMarch8th,2022,therewas acomplaintofautilitytrailerbroken into. Camera equipment and binocularsalongwithotheritems weretaken. OnMarch8th,2022,therewas a complaint of a property broken into in Lundbreck. Tools were stolen.Theincidentoccurredearly thatmorning. Hit and Run OnMarch8th,2022,therewas a complaint of a hit and run to a parkedvehicleon17AvenueColeman.Damagewasdonetoa2021 Toyota Tacoma. The incident occurredearlythatmorning. Theft OnMarch9th,2022,therewas areportoftheftofabatterystolen fromatrailerinLundbreck.

OnMarch9th,2022,therewas a report of a fraudulent cheque fromanonlinepurchase.Thecomplainant took the cheque to the bankbuttheywouldnotcashitbelieving it was fraudulent. The chequewasmadepayableformore than the amount of the purchase price. Break and Enter OnMarch10th,2022,therewas a complaint of a break and enter intoagarageinLundbreck.There aremissingtoolsandotheritems. OnMarch10th,2022,therewas a complaint of a break and enter intothecommunityhallinLundbreck.Nothingappearsmissingat thistime. Possible Impaired Driver OnMarch11th,2022,therewas acomplaintofapossibleimpaired driver on highway 3 going thru Frank.Thevehiclewasstopped.An elderly male showed no signs of impairmentandwasadvisedofthe drivingcomplaint. DONOTOPENEMAILSifyou aresuspiciousofitsorigin.DoNOT purchasegiftcardsforpaymentto RevenueCanada. Donotsendmoniestoperson claimingyouhavewonaprizeand needtosendmoneyfordelivery.

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Pharmasave Open in Blairmore DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

A new pharmacy has opened in the Crowsnest Pass. Blairmore Pharmasave is officially open for business. Owner and Pharma-

cist Ravi Sankhavara says he opened this location to provide more options for residents. "What I found is that people miss what we'll offer here. It's more of private care. What customers need we'll work to accom-

modate. I thought why not give it a chance. I was doing my own research for the past year and seeing what the expectation is from the community. Being in a small town sometimes we don't get much of an option espe-

cially for the seniors. That was the whole reason for this. To support the community." Sankhavara says anyone interested in using their services can do so by contacting the store. "Anyone can give us a call or send us an email

or visit us in the store. We also have a Facebook page people can reach us through. I will be there all the time and my front store manager Tanya will also be there regularly to help the community if they need anything from the front store area. I'll be in the dispensary to make sure everyone's needs are satisfied."

The new Blairmore Pharmasave is officially open on main street. The store is located next to NAPA Auto Parts and staff are excited to begin offering services to members of the community. Owner Ravi Sankhavara and his team are eager to provide residents with anything they may need in the years to come.

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Hockey Update Submitted

The Thunder U11 hockey team finished up their playoff games this weekend. Game 5 was played in Cardston versus their Thunder team. It was a close game with the Crowsnest Pass Thunder coming out ahead at the end with the final score being 5-4. Goals scored by Aidan Bishop, Nicolas Gillespie, Sam Graham, and Parker Bunnage (2). Assists coming from Jack Bishop and Nicolas Gillespie. Goaltending for the game was Branson Gillard making many amazing saves. Sunday afternoon, the Crowsnest Pass Thunder hosted the Cardston Thunder for Game 6 of the playoffs. It was another close game but Cardston came out strong in the second and third periods. The final score for the game was 8-3 in favour of Cardston. Goals scored for the CNP Thunder team by Parker Bunnage and Nicolas Gillespie (2). Sophie Gibboney-Stafford had an assist in the game as well. Goaltending for the game was Owen Kirkman with 56 shots on net. This wraps up the game season for the U11 team but will host their rescheduled tournament from January on March 19 & 20 where they’ll be playing 5 teams at the Crowsnest Pass Sports Complex.

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The full team at the Blairmore Pharmasave is Owner Ravi Sankhavara, Front Store Manager Tanya Allsop, Lynne Sigvaldason with customer service and Lauren Kirkman and Melissa Pelly as Pharmacy Assistants. The team looks forward to serving the community in the years ahead.

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Editorial Buddy worked in the newspaper industry for years. He worked right up until he passed away at the beautiful age of 86. Being in the industry he saw everything there was to see. He was sued three times, lost twice and settled once, he created the Bricks and Bouquets section and used to print names until he was in a fist fight in the IGA parking lot with said name. He wrote editorials, laid out the paper and created the negatives in the dark room so we could send it to the Lethbridge Herald for printing. He did pretty much everything in the paper. The one thing Buddy was the best at though, was photography. That man could take a photo. It’s not very often in our industry that you can write and take amazing photos. It’s usually one or the other. Buddy, though, he could do both. We had every type of equipment throughout the years at the Pass Herald. We used to type the stories on a Compugraphic computer, and it would come out in lines. We would then put the thick paper through a wax machine and cut the paper with a small razor blade. Once this was done, we would glue and place the paper together manually onto an 11X17 sheet. We would then proofread the paper and type out corrections. Then again it would go through the wax machine and pieced on top of the original layout. Once the paper was put together, Buddy would go into the dark room, shoot the negatives and we would then put it on the Grey Hound bus to the Lethbridge Herald for print. It was a long process, far from the easy computer way we put and send the paper out today. Buddy donated most of our equipment to the museum, including all his old cameras. About seven years ago I had this epiphany that I would like to start collecting cameras. I really felt like the cameras would bring in the old-fashioned feeling of the old days. Familiarity makes me feel closer to Bud and Gail when I am in the office; a reminder of the old days when the office was full and busy and everyone was loudly putting the paper together, often with a few curse words. Deadlines, believe it or not are fun. I have now amassed quite a few cameras, some that were given, some paid for and some I had. I love these cameras and everyday I look at the few I have and I smile and remember. I’m getting quite the collection for display. Last week, Terry and Melody Michalsky messaged me to tell me they had an old family camera and asked if I would like to have it. They have wonderful memories attached to the camera. It was a gift from Mr. Michalsky to his wife to take photos on a trip to Alaska. They gifted me the camera and it’s here in the office on display for anyone to see. What a wonderful gift to give and what a wonderful story to share. This is the thing about owning a newspaper. We are the history of the Crowsnest Pass and we are the venue to tell its stories. We get to produce the written and visual history of our community each week. I keep 20 years of papers here in the office. One issue for every week for the last 20 years. Sometimes when I have a few moments, which isn’t very often, I stop and look through the issues. Man alive is it interesting to see the Pass through the lens of 2012. Sometimes I wonder why I keep the paper. It’s far from a money maker and then I remember what Buddy once said and it is that we are the keepers of the history of the Crowsnest Pass. We are no different then the museum, just a different venue. The role of the paper is important, in fact sometimes I forget the beautiful gift I have been given to keep the history of the community I so love for generations to come.

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My experience living beside an Air B&B/VROB continued ... Dear Editor; I would like, once again, to thank Shawna Wojtowicz for her opinions and concerns about Short Term Rentals in the Crowsnest Pass. It was very brave to put yourself “out there” on this topic. As I mentioned on Facebook to you, I am in total support in your concerns, as I have had experiences similar to yours. We have a beautiful, historic home across the street. There is a lot of Crowsnest history here and many people over the years longed to see inside this home. In fairness to the current owners, it is cozy and has that relaxing feel. There is also a kitchen to die for! Unfortunately, many times the renters have had very late-night drinking and loud music parties. The homeowners in the neigh-

borhood are quiet about this but I know they have been disturbed, also. Maybe, I notice it more because I live behind this house. The house has a capacity for 10 people, but I think there has been more at times. I believe the owners live in Calgary, so they have no idea what’s going on. We have called the police twice to follow through on our complaints and everything was much quieter. The problem is, you never know when this house will be filled. It should be common sense that if you own a home, rent it to 10 people, there is going to be noise. Next door is a garage made into a small cabin. The owner/renter is there sporadically, but his water must be turned on at the house. What! My sister and her family rented this house a

few years ago, so I had a great opportunity to look around. The beauty outside does not match the inside. There are old ruins in the back yard that reveal the history of this house. It is grown over with bushes, instead of being displayed with pride. The large firepit has lovely big benches around it. I understand why renters want to be out at the fire. There was a note to be careful getting the firewood because there was a skunk in the shed. What! My brotherin-law took out every piece of wood, sprayed the shed with anti-skunk spray, then restacked all the wood. The caragana bushes are so high and bushy, renters can’t even use the sidewalk entrance and some of them park within the yard. A lot of conversation began on Facebook regarding Shawna’s article. Responsible ownership were key words. I’m not sure how an owner of a

STR can truly be responsible unless you are there checking on your renters. I know I’m not going into anyone’s yard to take pictures of the parties, as was suggested by one person. Nice homes and green, well-cut yards are fine but those are homeowner responsibilities, anyway. Shawna and I are not the only ones deeply concerned about this happening in the Crowsnest Pass. People may feel there is an economic boost and at first, maybe. Renovations need to be done by local companies, but after that, these owners put nothing else into the Pass. Furthermore, a few people coming for a weekend, don’t do much, either. It is certain that there needs to be strict regulations set by our council on these types of businesses ( if they are even reporting themselves as businesses). When is too much too much? Gail Ancelet 3rd Generation Resident

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Simply Selles Musings from your local reporter I just finished one of the best sports weekends I’ve ever been a part of. Two friends and myself began the weekend driving out to Regina to watch the Lethbridge Hurricanes take on the Regina Pats in the penultimate game of a seven game road trip that took the team through Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The game was close but the Hurricanes ended up falling 4-3. The atmosphere at the game was fun despite being surrounded by a few hostile Pats fans. After that game, we went out on the town in Regina, which means we found one restaurant that looked good and went there for the night. Let’s just say there’s a reason for that ridiculous Experience Regina song. There’s not a lot to do there. Saturday morning we made our way to Moose Jaw with a pit stop in Rouleau, the home of Dog River and the Canadian show Corner Gas. While some of the sets aren’t there anymore, it was still a very cool visit. The Ruby and gas station are no longer standing but the Hotel, Howler and Oscar and Emma’s are all still there. Once in Moose Jaw, we had about half the day to kill so we went to the Tunnels of Moose Jaw. It’s incredible to think of what these tunnels were used for way back. The historical accounts of Al Capone and prohibition were fascinating to hear while walking through the tunnels. I highly recommend going to the tunnels if you ever find yourself in Moose Jaw. Following our walk underground, we checked into the hotel before heading off to watch the final game of the Hurricane road trip against the Warriors. This game was far more enjoyable as the Hurricanes won 5-2 and silenced (apart from me and my friends) the crowd. Following the end of the game, we waited outside the arena near the team bus and cheered on the boys as they loaded up to head back to Lethbridge. A couple of the players came over to us and thanked us for being there. Just as the bus was rolling away, the door opened and out stepped the Head Coach to give us a big thanks for making the trip as well. That was one of the coolest moments I’ve ever had as a fan. To have the head coach personally thank us for making the long drive to watch them was amazing. On Sunday, we got up and hit the road to head back to Lethbridge but our sports weekend wasn’t over. The Brier final was taking place in Lethbridge Sunday night and I wasn’t about to miss it. The final was played out between Team Gushue and Team Koe. Gushue’s team was playing with only three players as their third, Mark Nichols tested positive for Covid before the playoff portion of the tournament. In the end, Gushue was able to overcome that hurdle and win his fourth Brier title. The games and atmospheres I was able to take in this weekend were incredible and I’m glad I had the chance to experience them with friends.

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9 kananaskis wilds Beautiful prime lot in Kananaskis Wilds is close to mountain backcountry trails and forest reserve. Southern exposure. Suitable for south facing walkout basement. KW offers some of the best value for large, fully serviced (including wired internet) lots in the Canadian Rockies. $124,000 CALL JOHN MLS

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Fantastic mountain views. Southfacing lot gently slopes to the south. Great building spot to take advantage of the sun. Lots of building options. Located on northside of the valley in Coleman. Close to all amenities and 4-seaCALL JOHN MLS

Commercial land with east/west bound access on busy Hwy 3 corridor in Crowsnest Pass. Located at the first east entrance to Crowsnest Pass and has access to municipal water and sewer. Property can be acquired with the bordering property, Crowsnest Angler. Tremendous traffic count in front of the property. Zoned commercial and suitable for many different activities. $190,000 CALL JOHN MLS

Beautiful prime mountain lot in Kananaskis Wilds, close to mountain backcountry trails, forest reserve, and spectacular cross country skiing at Allison Lake Rec area. KW offers some of the best value for large, fully serviced (including wired internet) lots in the Canadian Rockies. No commitment to build. $127,500 CALL JOHN MLS

coleman Beautiful and still affordable mountain lot in the Canadian Rockies. Great location and fantastic mountain views. This lot is flat and suitable for many different building styles. Crowsnest Pass is a great mountain destination. The community is located on the Alberta/BC border almost equidistant between Fernie Alpine Ski Resort and Castle Mountain resort. Great access for year-round recreational activities and some of the best trail networks in the Rockies. $59,000 CALL JOHN MLS

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coleman Great lot with beautiful mountain views, complete with ma-

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ture Douglas fir. Good building site. Easy access to 4 season backcountry adventures, including Alpine/Nordic skiing, sledding,

Affordable mountain get away in desirable Blairmore location. 3 bedroom, 1 bath located on a nice lot within walking distance to shop-

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coleman lot Beautiful 50 x 100 ft lot. Panoramic mountain views with back lane access. Excellent value in the Canadian Rockies. Located in historic downtown Coleman. Close to four season backcountry adventures, including sledding, hiking and Alpine and Nordic skiing. $79,900 CALL JOHN MLS

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Spectacular mountain views on large, fully serviced lot, high on north rim of the valley at Kananaskis Wilds. Fantastic building site. Easy topography to work with, which is a very important when choosing a building lot in the mountains. Exciting community just off Mountain Trunk Road 940. Serviced with town water, sewer, power, telephone, high speed internet, as well as fire hydrants. Development is just a few steps from rugged mountain terrain. Close to Alberta Forest Reserve. $110,000 CALL JOHN MLS

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Nice lot in Coleman with great views. Build a mountain getaway or cabin. Adjacent lot also for sale. Close to historic downtown Coleman and the Art district. Amazing area of the Crowsnest Pass, minutes from York Creek staging area, Chinook Lake, and Nordic Cross country ski trails at Allison Recreation area. 4 Season adventure is everywhere you turn. $46,000 CALL JOHN MLS

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council discusses wolfstone subdivision options DAvID SELLES Pass Herald Reporter

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During their latest Council meeting, Administration presented Council with seven different options for the Wolfstone Subdivision for Council to consider. The following information was presented to Council: The Wolfstone subdivision development agreement is dated January 2006 and included identified securities of $300,000 based on estimated costs for construction of infrastructure within the subdivision boundaries that would be turned over to the Municipality upon completion. Portions of the underground infrastructure were completed, however, very little of the above ground infrastructure was completed. The development agreement did not include provision of water and accommodation of sewer flows did not extend beyond local tanks within the development boundary. Three tanks were installed, however, they were not suitable to meet regulatory requirements and therefore require replacement. Several studies have been completed by engineering consultants between 2005 and 2022 related to the provision of water and sewer as well as identification of the requirements to complete the Wolfstone subdivision to meet the original design. Based on a review of available information several options are provided for Council consideration. These options range from abandoning completion of the subdivision through interim servicing options to ultimate servic-

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ing options. Opinions of probable cost for all of the identified options have been adjusted to 2022 dollars based on published construction indices, however, Council is advised that further detailed design of any of these options could see savings and or cost increases based on the changes in regulations and current construction industry capacity. A number of studies have been completed dating back to April, 2005. The studies are listed below: Stantec (April 2005) – estimated cost to connect Wolfstone to Coleman water system, $8.1 million ($15.4 million in 2022$ ) Stantec (April 2005) – estimated cost to connect Wolfstone to Coleman for sanitary sewer, $9.9 million ($18.8 million in 2022$ ) Stantec (June 2012) – water main extension from existing Sentinel reservoir, $2.3 million ($3.6 million in 2022$) Stantec (June 2012) – new reservoir, reservoir feed line, pump station with feed from current system in Sentinel. This would provide gravity feed water service to Wolfstone from a reservoir approximately 1 km north of Wolfstone, $7.9 million ($12.4 million in 2022$) Stantec (June 2012) – remove and replace the three septage holding tanks, $240,000 ( $380,000 in 2022$) The septic tanks will need to be pumped out on a regular basis and delivered to the Frank wastewater treatment plant. The existing tanks are currently being emptied monthly under contract to the Municipality. Stantec (October 2016) – Upgrade current Sentinel Water Treatment Plant to treat existing water source, Phase 1 $4.4 million ($7.1 million in 2022$). Note, this is for an initial phase to accommodate Wolfstone, further upgrades would be required to tie-in other potential development areas. Stantec (October 2016) – New high-quality ground water well includ-

ing disinfections and distribution requirements, Phase 1 $5.8 million ($9.4 million in 2022$). Note, this is for an initial phase to accommodate Wolfstone, further upgrades would be required to tie-in other potential development areas. Stantec (October 2016) – Extend water main from west Coleman to Sentinel, Phase 1 $6.5 million ($10.5 million in 2022$ ). Note, this is for an initial phase to accommodate Wolfstone, further upgrades would be required to tie-in other potential development areas. ISL (February 2022) – complete existing infrastructure within the Wolfstone subdivision boundary to the original design including repair of outstanding deficiencies, $1.3 million (2022$) Water cistern (minimum 750m3) temporarily placed on an adequately sized lot in Wolfstone, including pump, tie-in to existing water main and a used late model potable water truck (16m3 ), $900,000 The current assessed value of properties (24) and development (3) within Wolfstone is $764,960.00 of which $381,590 is land and $383,370 is buildings. Two development permits are currently active for future development in Wolfstone, which will increase the overall assessed value with construction. Based on those studies, Administration proposed the following seven option to Council for consideration. Option 1: No servicing. Purchase all properties and sell existing homes for relocation. The cost to purchase existing properties is expected to be in the range of $1 million dependent on the value of the existing homes for relocation. This provides some buffer for negotiation of purchase prices above assessed values. As further lots develop in Wolfstone this cost will increase proportionally. Option 2A: Upgrade Sentinel water treatment plant to treat existing water source, build

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water main from Sentinel to Wolfstone and replace existing septage tanks. $12.5 million. Option 2B: Upgrade Sentinel water treatment plant to treat existing water source, a new reservoir approximately 1 km north of Wolfstone, reservoir feedline and watermain to service Sentinel and Wolfstone. $24.8 million. Option 3: New high quality well in Sentinel, a new reservoir approximately 1 km north of Wolfstone, reservoir feedline and watermain to service Sentinel and Wolfstone. $26.7 million. Option 4: Extend water main from Coleman and replace existing septage tanks. $12.2 million. Option 5: Extend water and sewer systems from Wolfstone to Coleman. $34.2 million. Option 6: Provide interim cistern (minimum 750m3 ) with pumps for water and replace existing septage tanks. $2.6 million. This option provides an interim solution and 50% of the cost could be throwaway when the next phase or ultimate solution is implemented. In addition to trucking costs for sewage disposal, water would also need to be trucked to the site. The opinion of probable cost includes purchase of a late model used potable water truck with 16m3 capacity. Option 7: Explore opportunities for a rural condo subdivision with adjacent property owners. This option considers completing the subdivision and replacing the septage tanks however the water supply is left to be resolved by the condo. $1.7 million. Following the presentation of the information to Council, Mayor Painter and other Councillors said they would like more time to individually review their options on this topic before coming back to make a final decision. Councillor Filipuzzi added that while more time is necessary to come to the correct decision, he only sees two feasible choices due to high costs on most of the listed options. Councillor Sygutek also said that she would like to know what legal avenues the municipality has regarding these options Following discussion, Councillor Sygutek made a motion that Council defer the Wolfstone Subdivision topic until the proper legal information is gathered for Council to review. The motion was carried.

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Crowsnest Curling Club looking to finish season strong Both Shamorock and Bunny Bonspiel a go for this season

DAvID SELLES Pass Herald Reporter

The Crowsnest Curling Club will be holding more events in the coming months and by doing so are returning to a more regular schedule. Apart from their regular Senior’s League on Monday and Thursday, open league on Tuesday and their Thursday evening mixed league, The Crowsnest Curling Club will be holding more large scale events. Vice President, Teresa-Jane Snider, says the club will be holding a spiel in just a few weeks. “We have the Shamrock Spiel coming up on Friday evening March 18 and Saturday March 19. The entries for teams are now closed. Teams joining us for fun and shenanigans will enjoy a

pig roast dinner, Irish games and a costume contest. Spectators are welcome to come and enjoy watching some local curlers.” CCC will also be holding their AGM in April. “Our Annual General Meeting and dinner will be held on Friday April 8. Meeting will be held in the Lounge at 6pm and dinner to follow. We are looking for members to come join us for the evening. We are also looking for volunteers for our executive and director seats. We are a volunteer club and we are always looking for people to help keep it going,” said Snider. The big event is the Bunny Bonspiel and Snider says there are plans to hold that event

again after a couple of years without it. “We’ll have our Bunny Bonspiel to close out the curling season, being held Easter Weekend, April 14 to 17. We are looking forward to hosting up to 32 Men’s teams and up to 24 Women’s teams. We will have entertainment for the curlers on Friday and Saturday evenings in the lounge, unfortunately, for the community, we will not be running the Bunny Dance on the arena side this year. We will still be able to host entertainment in the lounge on Friday and Saturday evenings for the participants. Spectators are always welcome to come watch curlers on the ice.” Snider says the curling club is grateful they were able to hold the

A Bunny Bonspiel participant from 2013.

events they were this season and says they are already looking forward to another full season of curling next year. “We were fortunate to

continue to curl through this past season as we followed all the Covid-19 procedures. However, our membership did decline due to Covid-19 and the

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restrictions placed on everyone. We are looking forward to seeing past, present and new curlers joining us for next season.”

Coal Association of Canada response to Coal Policy Alberta has traditionally been a strong advocate for energy development and environmental responsibility which is why the government’s coal report released last Friday is so disappointing. ROBIN CAMPBELL The report dramatically challenges future development for an industry that can be an environmentally responsible producer. The regulatory purgatory of having to wait years for a new land use framework will and already is scaring foreign direct investment out of Alberta while all new development is put on indefinite hold. We recognize the government had a bumpy ride on the coal file for the past two years, but it has overreacted on and now has given unethical producers around the world an unnecessary lift. Our failure to responsibly develop Alberta’s competitive coal resources here will only further cede the ground to unethical production more than willing to meet global demand. And to be clear on this point, metallurgical coal is an irreplaceable feedstock material in the steelmaking process that uses iron ore, accounting for 70% of global steel production. There is no substitute for steelmaking coal. On the thermal coal side, Alberta is blessed with some of the highest quality resource whose use internationally displaces lower quality prod-

uct thereby reducing emissions. Steel is the material of choice for most elements of manufacturing, construction, transportation, and various consumer products. Steel is the most versatile and durable construction material and is a critical component of green technologies. It is also infinitely recyclable. Steel scrap is in high demand and is recycled in electric arc furnaces – but recycling simply cannot satisfy growing global demand. Perhaps most importantly – all of these critical uses depend on high quality inputs like Canadian steelmaking coal. Alberta has experienced an extended period of decline in coal production, from mine closures, during a period when international demand has increased significantly. Unethical coal exporters have taken advantage of this to significantly increase their own exports into north Asia, our natural market. The high quality, competitive, responsibly-produced coal from Alberta has the potential to displace new exports from bad actors. The United Conservative Party’s 2019 election

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platform included a commitment to continue Alberta’s proud history of environmental stewardship and responsible resource development as central policies. Many in the coal industry welcomed this commitment and looked to Alberta as a safe place to invest. We believe that responsible and sustainable development is crucial to global environmental stewardship, positive change and global governance. That future can still be secured in Alberta. Finance Minister Travis Toews and Premier

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Jason Kenney have said that to ensure prosperity of Albertans in both rural and urban communities, we must continue to position the entire province for disproportionate investment attraction and growth. This is especially important as Canada looks to attract capital to achieve Environment, Social, and Governance objectives. We’ve shown we can be world leaders in environmentally responsible natural gas and oil production. We can on coal too, but not under this new regulatory regime that suffocates in-

vestment and drives it out of the province. Let’s not forget, there are Albertans living in the Crowsnest Pass, west central Alberta and other regions in the province who had hope for economic opportunity and prosperity in their region who are now staring unnecessarily into a black hole of economic uncertainty. Unless there are immediate changes to the government’s policy on coal development – an industry which has been instrumental in creating prosperity in this province and around the world for

more than 100 years – foreign direct investment and jobs in Alberta are at risk. Perhaps more importantly – our global economic security is at risk without reliable, responsibly-produced resources to support the world’s vital steel industry. Our message to the government is clear: go back to the drawing board and get this right. There is great opportunity, potential and prosperity still at our fingertips, let’s not let it go to waste. Robin Campbell is the President of the Coal Association of Canada.

10 – crowsnest PAss HerALD – Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Crowsnest Pass Music Festival Monday, March 21st - Friday, March 25th, 2022 Grand Concert and Presentation of Scholarships - Friday, April 1 - 7PM - ISS

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Crowsnest Pass Music Festival Monday, March 21st - Friday, March 25th, 2022 Grand Concert and Presentation of Scholarships - Friday, April 1 - 7PM - ISS deanna oye

adjudicator for piano classes Pianist Deanna Oye is an Associate Professor in the Department of Music at the University of Lethbridge where she teaches Studio Piano and Collaborative Piano, and also teaches for the U of L Conservatory of Music. She holds a doctorate in Piano Accompanying and Chamber Music from the Eastman School of Music (Rochester, NY), and has given solo and collaborative performances throughout Canada, the U.S., Scotland, Germany, and Japan. In addition, her work has been broadcast on CBC Radio Two and National Public Radio in the United States. Recent performances have taken place at the University of Toronto’s Walter Hall, Bemidji State University (Minnesota), Texas Tech University, New Mexico State University, Lakehead University, along with mixed solo and chamber music at the Watanabe Junichi Museum of Literature (Sapporo, Japan). As a performing member of the SoWeCa Chamber Music Festival, Deanna has shared the stage with internationally-renowned violist Rivka Golani, Israeli flutist Noam Buchman, and members of the Calgary Philharmonic and Vancouver Symphony Orchestras. A strong commitment to teaching and innovation led to the development of the unique Collaborative Piano/Guitar course series at the U of L, which gives undergraduate pianists and guitarists the opportunity to learn fundamentals of collaborative music-making, and develop skills of high-level musical partnership in preparation for intensive training at the graduate level. Deanna’s piano students have achieved success in a variety of endeavours, including performance and musicology studies at masters and doctoral levels, as well as staff pianist positions and competitions. In addition to frequent master class teaching and adjudicating, she is often invited to give career talks to aspiring young musicians. As part of the wider music community, Deanna is an active member of the Canadian University Music Society, serving as its president from 2008-2010, the Alberta Registered Music Teachers Association, and the Canadian Music Centre Prairie Region. She is an enthusiastic advocate for new music and music in interdisciplinary contexts, with special interest in helping her students make connections between piano performance and their other passions.

Brad Mahon

adjudicator for fretted strings classes In January 2017, Brad Mahon returned to Calgary to assume the role of Director at Mount Royal University’s Conservatory. In January 2018, he accepted the additional position of Dean, Faculty of Continuing Education. Formerly, Brad was Manager of Visual and Performing Arts at Medicine Hat College, and before that, Head of the Conservatory of Performing Arts at the University of Regina. He also maintains his long-standing affiliation with the Royal Conservatory of Music as a senior member of its College of Examiners. When not in committee meetings or studying spreadsheets, Brad regularly sneaks off campus to moonlight as a guitarist, adjudicator, clinician, and lecturer. He has released three commercial CDs, has appeared as a guest on several other recordings, and continues to perform live and via live-stream. He has been described as “an outstanding classical guitarist” (20th Century Guitar, New York) and “a very accomplished performer” (CBC Radio, Canada), while his concert performances have been reviewed as “a delightful musical night and great spectacle for the audience” (Baiao Noticia, Portugal). Brad’s formal education is highlighted by a PhD (musicology) from the University of Calgary, an MBA (executive management – leadership) from Royal Roads University, and an ARCT (guitar) from the Royal Conservatory of Music.

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Crowsnest Pass Music Festival Monday, March 21st - Friday, March 25th, 2022 Grand Concert and Presentation of Scholarships - Friday, April 1 - 7PM - ISS elizabeth RaycRoft adjudicator for vocal and musical theatre classes Elizabeth Raycroft, soprano, trained in Edmonton, Houston and in Vienna. She has performed with Edmonton Opera and many local symphony orchestras. She has worked with world renowned conductors and directors. For three years, she performed the role of Mother with “edmonton coOPERAtive’ during their Christmas performances of Amahl and the Night Visitors. In 2014, Ms. Raycroft performed in the Edmonton Fringe megahit “Propylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Retinol Palmitate and Other Words I don't Understand Like Love”, which also toured throughout Alberta in June and July 2015 and in 2019 performed the role of Signora Naccarelli in Walterdale Theatre’s “The Light in the Piazza”. She is an avid performer of new music and recently performed the World Premiere of “Four Songs, Op.15” by Joseph Lai. She regularly shares her experience and knowledge in masterclasses, workshops and through adjudicating festivals throughout Western Canada. Her students consistently excel at local, provincial and national festivals. Many of her students have performed with the Edmonton Youth Orchestra, in local, provincial and national musical theatre productions, with the Edmonton Opera, Opera Pacific and in national and international opera houses. She maintains an active and full studio at MacEwan’s Alberta College Conservatory of Music and is also on the faculty of The King's University College where she teaches voice, diction and vocal pedagogy. During the pandemic, Ms. Raycroft wrote a novel and an on-line “Diction for Kids” course which will be coming out in January of 2022.

Naomi DelafielD adjudicator for bowed strings classes Born and raised in Australia, Naomi began lessons at age 3 with the Suzuki method and has been performing and teaching the violin for over 25 years. Naomi holds the Masters in Violin from the University of Calgary and has held the Concertmaster position of Red Deer Symphony Orchestra since 2006. From 1994 to 2001, Naomi had the opportunity to travel the world as Concertmaster and soloist with the New England Symphonic Ensemble, Solo highlights including the Sydney Opera House, St. Martin in the Fields, Carnegie Hall, Cape Town City Hall and the Winspear. Her time spent playing with NEYE planted a seed in her heart for inspiring youth in an orchestral setting. After moving to Canada with her husband, Naomi founded a community string orchestra in 2002: 'Rosedale Valley String Orchestra'. Her concerts with RVSO have now raised $120,000 for humanitarian projects around the world, through a partnership with A Better World, Canada. Naomi is often called upon to adjudicate at festivals and teach at workshops and clinics. She has produced four CD's, one classical, one Celtic and two Orchestral with RVSO. In 2010 Naomi made a long time dream come true and began dabbling in Baroque Violin. Since then she has enjoyed collaborating with several organizations, including Rosa Barocca and Early Music Alberta, as interest in period instruments continues to blossom in Alberta. On the side, Naomi, her husband David and three children are developing a small farm, growing both Russian garlic and hascap berries.

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~ OBITUARIES ~ JOSEPH RICHARD TUZA JUNE 21, 1938 ~ MARCH 5, 2022 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Tuza on March 5, 2022 at the age of 83 years. Joe was born on June 21, 1938 in Budapest, Hungary to Ilona and Lagos Tuza, he was one of five siblings raised in a home filled with love. Joe immigrated to Canada in 1956 to begin a new life; and that he did! He worked his way to Pincher Creek, AB where he met a beautiful young lady, Patricia McLeod and fell in love; not only with her but with her family. And so began his life’s journey of being a husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Joe spent many years as an underground miner leading him to one of his greatest passions, the Underground Mine Rescue Team. After Patricia passed and the underground mine shut down, Joe achieved his millwright ticket and continued to work in the mining industry until the mine closed. This led Joe to finding work closer to home at the Pass Powderkeg Ski Hill. Pat and Joe raised four children. He spent countless hours teaching and coaching his children soccer and hockey. Fly fishing was a favourite past time which he shared with both of his sons. Camping and the great outdoors was a family ritual enjoyed by all. Joe’s love of music and dancing was infectious and the ladies lined up for a twirl around the dance floor. Joe’s life was well-lived and he will be forever remembered with love and respect. Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life are his children, Rick (Sandi) Tuza, Lisa Tuza (John VanderLinden), Roberta Tuza and Michael Tuza; his grandchildren, Cole (Rosie) Tuza, Jack Tuza, Patricia VanderLinden, John R. VanderLinden, Rory VanderLinden, Alison Pitt (Justin) and Victoria Pitt (Logan); his great grandchildren, Elizabeth, Mariah, Isaac, Curtis, Lance and Kody; his brother-in-law, Bill (Tillie) McLeod; sister-in-law, Joyce McLeod; as well as many nieces, nephews and countless friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Ilona and Lagos Tuza; all four of his siblings; and his wife, Patricia Tuza. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for family and close friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by Covenant Health, St. Michael’s Health Centre (1400 – 9 Ave. S., Lethbridge, AB T1J 4V5). Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca). Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 562-8555

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for the week of March 14 - 21 ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 This week you will have an opportunity to see things how they are and not necessarily as you imagine them to be, Aries. This clarity could require some restructuring. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Long-term goals are nearing completion, Taurus. You

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Letters to the Editor cont’d from page 6 My short term rental story Dear Editor; “A pedophile has to register in their own neighbourhood, but they don’t have to register in mine” is a phrase that keeps going around in my head. This is what a mother expressed at the Public Hearing for the proposed bylaws regulating Tourist homes on Jan 25, 2022, in Council Chambers. As a mother myself, that hits me hard and that is exactly how I have been feeling these past two years. Here is my story: My family and I moved to Blairmore 10.5 years ago and we love it here. We find the Crowsnest Pass very friendly and family oriented. Our neighbours are great. We looked at many houses before we bought, including a couple on the highway in Coleman but decided on our Blairmore house as it was in R1 and we felt this would be the safest area for our kid to grow up in. This is also why we chose to live in a small town as opposed to a city. We had considered moving to Edmonton to be closer to my husbands work but decided that for us, that was not where we wanted our kid to grow up. We have been very happy with our choice in Blairmore. Two years ago, our next-door neighbours decided that he and his wife were going to move to Lethbridge to be closer to their grown kids and grandkids and put their house up for sale. This house is a bi-level house – same as ours. The house sold and when I first saw the new people come, I asked him if he was our new neighbours? He replied with a “No, we are the new owners.” I said – “oh, so you are going to rent this house out then.” He replied with a yes and I didn’t think much more of it. The owners of the house live in Edmonton strictly and do not vaca-

tion here. This is strictly a for profit business for them. They were staying in a camper in the back yard when he and his crew were here working on the house. He owns a contracting company and brought all renovation materials with him. When they finished the renovations, they left to go back home – although the camper in the back yard stayed – slides out, power and water hooked up. I have seen these owners take a long, long hose to dump the camper waste tanks into the basement of the house... … and then we started seeing garbage strewn all through the back lane from this place, torn up by animals…strange vehicles parked all through our neighbourhood… and constant strangers next door. We realized then that we were living next door to a hotel. I found the ads – 2 ads – on Airbnb. One ad for the rental of the upstairs which has 3 bedrooms with double beds in each, and one ad for rental of the downstairs again with three more bedrooms with double beds in each – each bedroom has its own lock on it and up until May 2021 the camper was in the back yard. According to their Airbnb ads - just in the house alone it can fit 12 adults comfortably. One of the comments on their Airbnb listing states, “3 separate bedrooms was a big draw – crew for work stayed and was perfect for them in the basement suite. A good place for family reunions or big groups- upstairs unit, downstairs unit (we had) and RV rental on property. …” For those who don’t know - with Airbnb’s– all the bookings are done online through the Airbnb platform. A potential renter “or guest” types in the place they want to go – the dates they want to stay and then the places that are available come up – just

like you would book a hotel online. Then the “guest” provides their credit card to book, and they get a code for the lock to get into the house. No one ever meets them. It is all self check in. It is my understanding that the Airbnb platform will provide the owners of these places with some sort of insurance in case the guests wreck the place or steal. But it’s all credit cards and punch codes. Then they leave and a whole new set of people show up. We complained to the by-law officer in November 2020 about the garbage in the back lane from this place attracting the skunks and the bears, all the parking being taken up out front, and that they were renting out both floors separately in the house (at the time we thought we had to be informed about a business going in next door to us and that didn’t happen so we thought that they were operating a business without a license.) By-law came and investigated. In May 2021 – we received a Notification letter in the mail from the Municipal Planning Commission about a secondary suite going in next door – at this house – and if we wanted to appeal, we had until June 17, 2021. I was quite surprised and a little confused to receive this as the secondary suite had been there and rented on Airbnb for the last year and a bit. Turns out the secondary suite was not previously permitted by the town. We filed the appeal and paid the $400 fee. 10 of my neighbours signed the appeal as well, and 3 of them also came with me to the hearing with me. The owners of this house also made a submission and attended the hearing. The results of the hearing were to allow for the secondary suite in the home with conditions. But there was nothing in the bylaws for the Board to rule on this “Tourist Home”. Since that ruling, we continue to have problems and have made fur-

ther complaints to bylaw. I was going to talk about them in this letter, but the letter became 5 pages long… When large groups come, they kind of take over the neighbourhood. A residential neighbourhood is no place for 12 adults together on holidays in a large house by themselves. I did not buy a house next door to a hotel!! Sure, the owners of this Airbnb have “rules” in place for the guests to follow. For example – quiet time is 10pm – 7am. But when there is a large group of adults on holidays who are outside in the backyard during the summer after 10pm – who is enforcing these rules? It certainly isn’t the owners who live 500km away in Edmonton, it is me who says something when my kid can’t fall asleep at night. Then these guests leave and a whole new set show up and it happens over and over. I knew this wasn’t right, so I looked to see what other small mountain towns like us (or like what we are starting to become) do… our Official Community Plan references Canmore, Fernie, and Golden in regards to housing so that is where I started. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised with what I found.

and insurance. Short Term Rentals are NOT allowed in second homes, secondary suites, garden suites, garage suites.” Fernie’s Official Community Plan states: ‘Part-time tourist rentals can deplete affordable and year-round housing options for full-time residents. The growing tourism economy in Fernie, while being an important economic driver, should be balanced with ensuring full-time residents have enough yearround housing, and that rental costs are not inflated by seasonal tourist accommodation demands, making housing unaffordable for fulltime residents.”

In Canmore – Tourist homes are currently prohibited in the vast majority of residential districts. Canmore states that “Tourist homes also have an impact on the availability of housing for residents, as well as the character of the neighbourhood.” They have a very easy to follow flow chart. Also, Canmore does not allow any rentals off Airbnb or other platforms like it such as VRBO for short or long term stays in residential areas.

What they came up with is this: “Under the new regulations, the following is permitted in residential zones: • A permanent resident may operate a B&B (rental of rooms) within a single detached dwelling. • A permanent resident may operate a STR (rental of a dwelling unit) within a single detached dwelling with a secondary suite, if they live in the other suite. • Within a single titled duplex one can either live in one half and operate a B&B or live in one half and operate a STR in the other half. • All are subject to the permanent resident residing on the property and occupying their residence during the com-

In Fernie Short term rentals can be operated in: “Your principal residence, in other words, where you live most of the year and the residential address you use for bill, identification, taxes

Golden Golden did a pile of work on this issue. Their decision on Short Term rentals came from four years of research, observation, policy work and public consultation from town staff, which included 13 official reports to Council, feedback collected from 500 people, 4 focus groups, one open house, two online surveys, a public hearing, targeted stakeholder meetings, numerous posts on social media and interviews and advertisements with local media outlets.

mercial STR/B&B use of up to three bedrooms. • After hearing from the hotel association, short term rentals will be expanded to also include the C4 and C6 zones in addition to the C1, C2 and C3 zones. Under the new regulations, the following is prohibited in residential zones: • A B&B or STR must not be on a property that contains a Detached Secondary Residential Dwelling (ex. carriage house). A B&B/STR must be within the principal building. • Rental of an entire single detached dwelling. • A B&B/STR in a multi-family residential building or in a manufactured home zone.” (due to them taking up affordable housing for residents) The is no need for our town to re-invent the wheel here. Please remember that I live in an R-1 Zone. This house next door is strictly a commercial business and there is nothing residential about it. The three towns that I researched, Canmore, Fernie and Golden as well as other towns – Kimberley for example, have recognized the problem these places create in their communities and have managed the problem. As a resident of the Crowsnest Pass – I want to see it flourish. I want tourism, I want businesses to thrive, I want our schools full, I want to have a commercial tax pool to take the burden off the residential. But we need safe places for our kids to grow up. That is the appeal of small-town living. This is not right, and I commend the Town Council for addressing this issue. Cities and Town’s have zoning bylaws for a reason. I think there is a place for Airbnb’s and short-term rentals in our community – but not in residential when no one lives there full time. Sarah Thompson Local Resident of the CNP

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How to Fly on Skis – Skijoring up Sartoris John Kinnear Pass Herald

Imagine someone saying to you, “Put on these skis and grab a hold of this rope and hang on for dear life because that guy there, on that horse, is about to take you for the ride of your life.” You would probably look at them like they were nuts. But that’s exactly what happened on Saturday at the Sartoris Staging Area during the annual Pole and Spur skijoring event. This was the fifth year that the Kananaskis Rodeo Association and the Crowsnest Pass Agricultural Society have sponsored this winter skijoring affair and by all appearances it was the best so far. After having to cancel in 2021 because of the pandemic, the gang was back in the saddle and skis again with non-

stop action and a huge crowd. The admission gate recorded 700 through it and children were not counted and from where I stand it is entirely possible that the total was closer to 900 plus. When I beheld the wonderful mixture of families up there on Saturday I realized this was the perfect time for all these hard working frustrated Pass people to emerge from a tough two years and enjoy themselves. And boy did they ever. It was a massive boisterous crowd that lined the specially fenced and meticulously groomed racetrack just after 11 am when the fun began. When I showed up a couple dozen antsy horses were standing ready at the west-end

start gate, with their cowboy winter-geared riders sitting patiently on them waiting for their turn to be called. Nearby stood their skier partners waiting in readiness for that flag to drop and the rope attached to their partner’s horse to pull tight. Then around the track they would go, hell bent for leather. On the way to the finish line there were several maneuvers required for the team to qualify as a clean run. Three snow jumps, two of which had a teddy bear suspended above them that they had to swat on their way by. Interspersed between jumps were red and blue pylons the skier had to weave through and after the third jump there was one more tricky maneuver. A steel ring hanging from a suspended mount

just before the finish line had to wind up on the skiers arm before he crossed the line. A missed teddy bear, or pylon or the final ring would result in penalty seconds. A clean fast run was the order of the day for most. A lot can go wrong and did with spills and a spectacular bucking paint who decided he didn’t want to pull his skier. The gal had the whole crowd cheering as she stuck to that vertically rearing horse in true rodeo fashion. There were 35 teams registered and after the first heat, time-wise, they were split into an A and B divisions. I got to see Chance Bohmer and Sam Edge tear around that course at blinding speed and record a 20.9 seconds run with no penalties. That top run plus a good

second heat won them top honours and those boys pocketed a nifty $974 for their performance. In the seven different categories, over $3400 in prizes were awarded. Make no mistake about it, this contest requires great skiing and horsemanship skills and it truly was a grand day for all. There was a Joe Trotz inspired innovation held at the very end that Joe calls cowboy curling. It involved team players being pulled on an inner tube by the horse and releasing the rope at just the right moment to slide into a ring. The very last rider released and amazingly landed his tube right on the button. You can look for 2023 to be even bigger and better, with some enhancements to the grounds planned and you can be

sure cowboy curling will be back. It took a lot of work to get that track in shape and Mother Nature came through on the Wednesday with a dump of snow that capped it off perfectly. The volunteers and sponsors really helped to be part of pulling off the best skijoring event the Pass has ever seen. The inner racetrack was a photographer’s paradise and Mountain Drift Photography was there to capture some stunning shots. I don't think anyone was expecting to see a snow boarder in a helmet, an orange tutu and rain fur boots on but there he was. 400 hundred hamburgers, 1250 plus drinks sold and a whole lotta fun had. Do not miss this event next year.

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Crowsnest Community Support Society updates Council DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

Council was presented with an update from Crowsnest Community Support Society on the work they are doing in and around the community. The update included information on mental health initiatives, employment aids and family resource centres. Janice Pounder was first to present and spoke about some of the mental health projects CCSS are currently doing. "We've expanded in what we offer and what we are doing. The Rural Mental Health Project is another initiative we've taken on. Four of us have been trained through the rural mental health animator program. With this project I've started a couple of initiatives. One of them is Pick-me-up-baskets. What we do is any-

one in the community who knows of someone suffering with their mental health, they can give me a call and I'll make a basket for them and deliver it. What I've found is the amount of people I've delivered to want me to come in and have coffee with me. We have a lot of people that have come in and donated to this as well." Cara Phillips then spoke to Council about supported and transitional employment. "Mountainview Industries has been around for almost 60 years and they used to have crews that would do cleaning and different things like that. We're looking to get back into that supported employment and giving individuals with disabilities the opportunity to have work like everyone else. It's important for us so it's important for

everybody. I'm taking some training with the Canadian Association for Supported Employment to help build on my skills and pair with the high school to support some of those individuals coming out of the school system that want to get into that employment field." Lorraine Reno then spoke to Council about family resource centres and what is all offered through them. "We work with all ages. Our main focus is to help people who are in rural areas who can't get transportation, don't have access to computers or have the skills to use computers. They'll come to me and we will do the applications. We've also branched out into Pincher Creek with this and it's gone really well. People don't just have the knowledge. They need someone they can lean on and

that's where we come in. We get to build a relationship with them. We had our soft grand opening in Pincher Creek on March 4th and it went really well. I want to start with in person support groups because there's nothing like a personal touch and being face-to-face." Council was also presented with information on a new program that is being started by Trinity Ludviksen and Malachi Baker with supports from Crowsnest Community Support Society. Trinity Ludviksen was present to provide Council with information on the project. "The program will help youth in our community with their mental health. We are people with set minds to help the unique abled youth in our community. Whether that be helping a teen out of a vulnerable situation,

helping youth manage mental health, assist with post graduation plans, and much more! We want the future of this community to thrive and we want to help in any way we can. We want to connect with the schools around the Crowsnest Pass to try to set up a program for the youth to go to when they feel they may need help. We will startup a program within our program to be able to get the youth work experience if they don't have any or are struggling to find work. The thought of starting a podcast or talk show has been circulating so if youth are less comfortable asking about our program they can tune in and hear what we are trying to do first hand. We are also looking to help youth be comfortable with who they are. Their sexuality, gender, and other identifications can

be hard to accept in a small town community. I would like to see more LGBTQ+ acceptance in the youth in our community. My partner on this project and I are both on the autism spectrum. We want to be able to show that unique abilities are nothing to be ashamed of. We want to be able to share our experiences growing up in a small town setting with our unique abilities. We would like to be able to learn about others unique abilities and we want to learn about them and help the youth understand themselves better." Following the presentation, Council thanked CCSS for coming and updating them on what CCSS is all doing in our community and said they all look forward to seeing how CCSS progresses with their initiatives.

Fentanyl - What is it and where can a person go for help? Cpl Mark aMatto Crowsnest Pass RCMP

Fentanyl is listed in Schedule I of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; it is a prescription opioid painkiller that is approximately 100 times more toxic that morphine. Under the prescription and care of a doctor, Fentanyl is used to assist in controlling severe pain and may be found in the form of tablets, injections or patches. Abuse of prescription Fentanyl, or illicit Fentanyl, use can be met with tragic consequences. Illicit Fentanyl is cost effective for drug dealers to make into a

street drug, however due to its potency, contamination and home-based set ups, there is an extremely high likelihood of error; the most accurate analogy is likened to making chocolate chip cookies – you never know how many chocolate chips are in one specific cookie. As only a few grains of Fentanyl is enough to kill an adult person, high rates of overdoses and overdose deaths occur on a far too frequent basis. While drug dealers may sell an assortment of other substances, it is not uncommon that another drug may become contaminated with Fentanyl;

unfortunately, Fentanyl is odourless and tasteless, therefore the user may not be aware they have consumed it. Carfentanil is an opioid that is used by veterinarians for extremely large animals, such as elephants. Carfentanil is approximately 100 times more toxic than Fentanyl and approximately 10, 000 times more toxic that morphine. Drug dealers will sometimes mix Carfentanil in with heroin and manufacture counterfeit pills to look like a prescription pill; it too is odourless, tasteless and can cause an overdose or death in a very small amount.

Short Term usage of Fentanyl can cause: • Dizziness • Confusion • Drowsiness • Slow breathing • Nausea and vomiting • Constricted pupils • Itchy sensation on the skin • Life – Threatening effects can occur within 2 minutes of use Long Term usage of Fentanyl can cause: • Depression and suicidal ideation • Constipation • Sexual problems in men • Irregular menstrual cycles in women

• Weight loss Signs of an Fentanyl or Opioid Overdose: • Slow and shallow breathing • Gurgling sounds or snoring • Severe sleepiness or loss of consciousness • Cold, clammy or bluish skin What to do if you believe someone is overdosing on Fentanyl or any opioid: • Call 911 immediately • Use naloxone on the subject as is can temporarily reverse the side effects of an opioid overdose • Stay with that person until emergency

services arrive Where to go for help? • Addiction and Mental Health Hotline (866) 332-2322 This 24hr/7days a week service is staffed by a multidisciplinary team comprised of Nurses, Psychiatric Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Psychologists. • Crowsnest Pass Addiction Clinic (403) 562-5041 • Crowsnest Pass Mental Health Clinic (403) 562- 3222 • Pincher Creek Addiction & Mental Health Clinic (403) 6271240

Letters to the Editor cont’d from page 15 Coming Home Dear Editor; I fell in love with greater Crowsnest Pass, my beloved home, the second I saw it. Still wearing the grit of its black years, the community, while wounded, lay cradled between spectacular mountain ranges and looked up to a sublime— one of a kind—quintessential power peak. Rain washed away

the grit and grime, and sunlight exposed a land of beauty and intrigue. I looked out at ten thousand years of captivating human history framed within a sea of thrustfaulted mountains. I was exposed to the wealth and worth of head-turning Rocky Mountain peaks, picturesque waterfalls, rising trout, and hidden springs.

I stepped into this scene wanting to walk into the lure of dark shadows and, in sunlight, be part of the community’s commitment to embrace—and profit from— the haunting allure of its tragic past. I wanted, too, to see Crowsnest Pass step up to redefine itself and, in the process, preserve its headwaters virtue while gaining long-range economic benefit. My love affair with this land and its people,

now decades old, has been laden with loss. I’ve watched the needless destruction of public lands, weathered wildfires and floods, and witnessed a litany of injustices. I’ve looked on as the community, stumbling, tried to find its future in its past. Today, as the world, off-balance, spins in disarray, and discordant voices tend to shatter visions of hope and harmony, we, ironically, may have have our best chance to set things right.

Many communities face economic hardship. Precious few are blessed with the profound wealth of natural capital that makes Crowsnest Pass a winning—quality of life—treasure on the world stage. The people of Crowsnest Pass have an opportunity, perhaps now more than ever, to take a fresh look at their world-renowned, Crown of the Continent landscape, its troubled past and present, and set a

course toward a more just, equitable, and sustainable future. The work leading to the realization of this lofty goal will be hard. It will be infuriating and heart-rending, but it will also be inspiring. It can also be profoundly rewarding, empowering, flavoured in fun, fortified with optimism and good cheer. If we do it right, we can come home to a place we’ve never been before. David McIntyre

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Dummy Downhill

The Dummy Downhill was held at Pass Powderkeg on Saturday, March 12th. The event provides residents with a chance to see how far they can send a dummy down the ski hill with prizes awarded for furthest distance, best crash, best design and best jump.

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25th Wedding Anniversary March 22nd 1997 - 2022

Love Meagan, Aimee, Mom, Dad and Brian

Crowsnest Community Support Society has opened an office in Pincher Creek. The office will be known as the Crowsnest Community Support Society 'AXIS'. This office will serve as a place of resources, referrals, supports, advocacy and information. The office is easily accessible on Main St. in Pincher Creek and is open to foot and wheelchair/walker traffic. Submitted photos