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April 27, 2022 ~ Vol. 92 • No. 17 $1.00

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KRA Badge Ride

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The Kananaskis Rodeo Association held their badge ride in Blairmore on Friday, April 22nd. The ride raises funds for the KRA while providing passers by the chance to purchase a badge and win a prize. The event is a precursor to the KRA Rodeo that will take place at the Coleman Sportsplex April 29-May 1. See more on pages 8-10.

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Montem Resources has new plans Company enter MOU with investment Alberta to establish the Tent Mountain Renewable Energy Complex Press releAse

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The TM-REX represents a transformational clean energy project with an estimated project life of at least 50 years.

Montem is investigating converting the historical Tent Mountain Coal Mine into a renewable energy complex, located in the Crowsnest Pass of southwest Alberta, Canada.

The planned development includes three primary elements; a 320MW pumped hydro energy storage (PHES), 100MW green hydrogen electrolyser and a 100MW offsite wind farm.

"This innovative project has the potential to be a paradigm shift for green energy in Alberta.

The TM-REX will see the conversion of a coal mine into a renewable energy complex, with the ability to host Canada's first large-scale green hydrogen electrolyser production facility," says Peter Doyle, Montem's Managing Director, and CEO. "Tent Mountain's ideal topography and location provides the opportunity to develop an outstanding renewable energy asset that will provide improved stability to Alberta's electricity transmission system as the Province looks to further diversify its power grid to reliable, affordable and renewable energy sources."

"Alberta's reputation as a reliable and sustainable global energy

provider is making the province a destination of choice for green energy investment. We have seen a number of cleantech investments in Alberta recently, and it is encouraging to see investors focused on harnessing Alberta's history of innovation to build a cleaner, more sustainable future," says Rick Christiaanse, CEO, Invest Alberta.

The TM-REX will spur economic growth and high-quality job creation within the clean energy and cleantech sectors in Alberta, with the creation of more than 200 local jobs.

This partnership will enable Montem to increase its investment in Alberta's workforce and

produce a world-class clean energy project.

It will elevate Alberta's status as a global clean energy hub as it contributes to the diversification of Alberta's economy by creating high-quality sustainable employment opportunities, and develop the business environment, workforce and infrastructure required for the clean energy and cleantech sectors to prosper in Alberta.

As global demand for green energy solutions persists, Invest Alberta's partnership with Montem will support the potential transition of the Tent Mountain Mine, which represents a transformation opportunity for Alberta's energy sector.

Real communication changes lives Gwen Randall-Young

“When people talk listen completely. Most people never listen.” ~ Ernest Hemingway In my experience as a psychologist, what people want more than anything is to be heard and understood. It’s not just about hearing the words but understanding the meaning and feeling behind them.

One of the biggest impediments to good communication is not listening effectively. Just because you have heard the words another has spoken does

not mean you understand their meaning, or their feelings. We can repeat their words, but that does not show them that we understand what is behind them.

Often in difficult discussions with partners, teens or in the workplace, each has their point of view and tries to impress that upon the other. While the other is speaking, the listener may be preparing their response and not listening.

If someone has told you that you just do not understand, then you are

missing something. First, we must be clear about our intent: are we wanting to argue, to prove our point, or to truly understand where the other is coming from?

If you truly want to understand, you can say, “Tell me what I am not understanding?”

There is a very effective strategy you can begin to implement immediately that may surprise you in how well it works. Listen to what the person is telling you and get as much information about their position as you can.

Ask questions if you need clarification. For a moment, imagine you are the other person.

Then the two of you can switch positions and express what you think the other has been trying to say. See if you can convincingly present their point of view, or their side of the argument.

Doing this is valuable for two reasons: first, it requires listening well enough to hear all of the information; second, it requires that you look at the situation from the perspective of the other.

If two people are having a disagreement, or are trying to communicate about something important, a profound deepening of understanding can occur if they take a few moments and each roleplays the position of the other.

This does not mean

simply parroting what the other has said. It means truly stepping into the role of the other, and sincerely expressing their viewpoint. Ask if you have it right and allow the other to continue explaining until he or she agrees that you have expressed it accurately.

This alone may not solve the problem, but at least each knows the other’s point of view.

There is mutual understanding. Next comes the part where you work as a team to decide how to deal with the differences.

With couples, it is very important to resolve important issues, and if there is a stalemate it is wise to have a counselling session or two.

With children, often the parent overrules, in the best interest of the child.

Give the child comfort and compassion as it helps if they know you understand how they feel.

A similar situation exists in the workplace.

Sometimes the boss or manager makes a unilateral decision. It is then for you to decide if you can live with that, or if it is time to move on.

Gwen Randall-Young is an author and awardwinning psychologist. For permission to reprint this article, or to obtain books, CDs or MP3s, visit www.gwen.ca.

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In the lIne of fIre Between April 18 and April 25, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 42 calls for service including the following reported incidents.

One (1) assault, two (2) break and enter (residential), one (1) break and enter (other), one (1) threat/harassment, two (2) mischief/vandalism, one (1) theft, one (1) disturbing the peace, four (4) other criminal code, three (3) other provincial statutes, five (5) driving complaints, ten (10) motor vehicle collisions, two (2) suspicious occurrences, five (5) assistance to other agencies, one (1) animal calls, one (1) municipal bylaw and two (2) lost and found.

~ rCMP news ~

Break and Enter Attempt On April 18th, 2022, there was a report of a possible attempted break and enter of a residence in Hillcrest. It appears the doorframe was damaged. Nothing else appears damaged or missing.

Intoxicated Male On April 24th, 2022, there was a complaint of an intoxicated male on main street in Frank yelling at people. Police attended and located intoxicated male who was warned and escorted home.

Break and Enter On April 20th, 2022, there was a complaint of a break and enter of a residence in Blairmore. It occurred sometime overnight. There appears to be hunting equipment missing.

Reminder to residents and owners of PETS, do NOT leave your pet in vehicles in the extreme heat, it could be extremely fatal to your PET Reminder to property owners to lock your doors and vehicles.

Also mark your belongings and record serial numbers of tools and other important items.

Reminder to residents of computer scams, credit cards scams, Grandparent scams, Revenue Canada scams asking for money or cash cards and saying warrants out for arrest, do not give out personal information to persons you don't know.

DO NOT OPEN EMAILS if you are suspicious of its origin. Do NOT purchase gift cards for payment to Revenue Canada.

Do not send monies to person claiming you have won a prize and need to send money for delivery.

Suspicious Phone Call On April 14th, 2022, there was a complaint of a suspicious phone call from a person portraying themselves as from Stars Lottery and the person had won a vehicle but needed to provide $1500 in Visa Gift Cards for taxes. The complainant provided some Gift Cards but then thought it might be a scam.

Erratic Driver On April 22nd, 2022, there was a report of an erratic driver on highway 3. The vehicle was located and stopped. A 25-year-old female from Calgary had outstanding warrants from Calgary Police. She was arrested and charged with Identity Fraud, obstruct a peace officer and possessing prohibited weapon. Her vehicle was seized and towed. She was released on documents for Calgary Police charges. She was also released on documents for new charges.

Found Tools On April 16th, 2022, found tools were recovered in Coleman. If anyone is missing tools, contact RCMP detachment.

Vandalism On April 23rd, 2022, there was a complaint of youths throwing eggs at vehicles driving by on highway 3 in Coleman.

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The Simple Raven’s Post

by Avner Perl

Seniors could lose homes to taxes When we, the elders, built this province, we could afford to pay more for everything.

Now many of us are existing on savings, fixed pensions, and sometimes foodbank donations. Many of us moved to little towns since houses were cheaper. A few lucky seniors have company pensions that they paid for, but most don’t. Poor seniors are the people whose homes need work that they can’t afford. If we risk our fragile lives to do repairs and improvements ourselves, the tax assessor never misses it.

We are the people who can’t afford to fight. Being old and on fixed pensions, we can’t hire lawyers to fight the Province or even Town Hall. What we do will deplete our savings. A few saved enough for occasional trips or a newer vehicle every few years, but we must have enough not to land on Social Assistance at the most vulnerable time of our lives. Our pensions and savings are taxed or depleted with inflation.

The situation is dynamic and always changes. When I was little, there were little towns and communities all over the country. Now the towns are dying since a few megafarms took over, mines became mechanized, and all who served the communities moved away. Those who remained are slowly being pushed out by making do with fewer services and increased taxes.

Taxes may be the same, but rural communities must pay more for policing the highways, attracting doctors, and providing education for the young. If and when “our resources” like oil, fetch better prices, we are told to be proud of the government that balanced the budget.

I am not impressed, to say the least. I am a senior living on a fixed pension that I paid for over many years. When the Province downloads tax burden on the town, I am forced to make up the difference and pay higher taxes on my home. In my case, I have a company pension, but most of my senior friends live hand to mouth in their little homes. They pay from their food budget or their modest, minimal existence.

Two years ago, the province reduced taxes from 12% to 8% to “stimulate the economy”. My taxes stayed the same and the increase in oil revenues, not related to action by the Province, improved nothing in my life. Actually, I pay 50% more for energy. The lives of seniors like me became much harder when we can hardly do anything about what is done to us. A solution presented itself. We can remove medical mandates and

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see how many seniors will get infected by the ongoing pandemic, die, and quit ranting.

That was the choice picked by my elected leaders. Apparently, we don’t need a war to hurt people and remove their homes from their possession. It could be done with political decisions.

Ironically, the latest events also showed a solution. If the government doesn’t listen to us, we can veer off from being the agreeable folks we always were, and blockade some roads. It worked well in Coutts. In Ottawa, a few members of parliament openly supported blocking streets and there are pictures to prove it. I do not recommend or support public disobedience, but I can imagine possibilities.

There is a narrow section of highway in our municipality where a check stop can stop traffic to give travelers information. Using an old practice from medieval Europe, citizens could ask the motorists to contribute to a fund to maintain police and safety services on the highway, (for their own good). We could explain that in the Pass where the average income is less than $52,000 a year, minus taxes, seniors can’t afford to take over provincial responsibilities such as policing. After all, we had nothing to do with negotiating EMS or RCMP contracts and we believe that both do an excellent job but we can’t take on the costs.

I will be the first to recommend fair pay for hard-working people who must have extensive training for the jobs they do. I also think that a move like this would receive attention from the media, and convince the powers to be to share a little of the bounty from oil and gas, our resources, with those who may lose their homes and freedom because of rising prices. We have done our share and shouldn’t be picked on when we are most vulnerable. Also, with the government measures to protect us from COVID removed, we can’t look for part-time jobs to increase our income during our golden years.

All the people who are reading this page are older or will get older. In the future, there may be fewer seniors, now when society chose “assumed freedom” ahead of life.

I can’t help it. When the majority of my municipal representatives choose to force me to give my money to a rich provincial government and call it “fiscally responsible” I get irritated and consider other solutions. If I lose my home to the taxman, will the heroes of a balanced budget save me?

We built our entire economy on credit and debt financing expenditure and growth.

People take a mortgage and get a house. Why do I and seniors like me have to pay for services that are traditionally paid for by the province?

If the province wants efficiencies, let them find it without indirectly taxing me and face the music on election day. Don’t shove your responsibilities onto suffering rural communities. That is not being fiscally responsible, it’s robbing the poor to pay the rich.

12% tax would have easily paid for our policing and emergency services.

I always look for peaceful ways but sometimes we need to turn over the money changers’ tables. Our representatives should be fiscally responsible to us, not to a provincial political party far removed from our concerns.

Here is a link to my blog: https://thesimpleravenspost.blogspot.ca/ Feel free to check other articles and comment.

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New Seniors Lodge opening soon DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

The New Peaks to Pine Seniors Lodge is nearing its opening date.

After years of planning and development, the lodge will be welcoming seniors through their doors near the end of May. Board Chairperson, Debi Ruzek, says the idea for the lodge was a combined effort.

"From my experience, it was the vision of the board many, many years ago. They started planning it and getting funding and got the commitment from the municipality that they would engage so much money over time as well."

Annie Lok, Chief Administrative Officer for Crowsnest Pass Senior Housing, said the municipality played a vital role in the creation of the

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The new Peaks to Pine Seniors Lodge is nearing completion. The new facility will be able to house 89 residents and has specialized rooms for higher care seniors including an area for dementia. The new facility also has one family suite available for out of town visitors.

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"They supported us by donating this piece of land to us and funding some for furnishings, installation of accessible infrastructures like sidewalks."

The process of creating the new seniors lodge has been a long one.

"From the original vision it's been around 14 years. Construction began four years ago," said Ruzek.

The new facility has many top-level amenities including tuck bars, areas for coffee and snacks and sunrooms on each level for seniors to visit in.

Peaks to Pine will house 89 residents.

One larger service included is an assisted bath on each level with a large tub and shower to help seniors who need more care.

Most of the rooms in the lodge are around 390420 square feet, giving seniors a good amount of space in their living areas.

There are also four couple suites in the lodge.

Each level of the lodge will have roughly 32 residents on it and

meals are brought to each level for residents to enjoy.

The new lodge is divided into the different care levels needed for seniors.

There are 22 Supportive Living 4 rooms, 12 Supported Living 4D rooms (for dementia) and 10 Supported Living 3 rooms and the rest are for independent seniors.

The SL4 and SL4D rooms are a brand-new thing for the Crowsnest Pass Senior Housing.

"We have a whole new range of senior care with this facility," said Ruzek.

Having that new range of care is something the board found very important to include in the new facility.

"I think it was their vision that once a resident moved in here, this could be their permanent home and as their health declines, essentially aging in place." said Ruzek.

"When this project was first approved, it was only the lodge. Alberta Health Services saw the vision of having dementia pods that was added on

later," said Lok. There is also one family suite that can be used by visiting families to stay in.

Ruzek says it was important for this suite to be included to allow for easier visits for out of town family members.

"We have so many family members that aren't in the community anymore. When they do come now, it's not just an overnight. They're here for an extended visit. We thought it would be something where we could try to help them connect with convenience."

Overall, there is great excitement in welcoming seniors to this new facility.

"We have so many wonderful things to offer them this time around.

There will be more activities for them to do and we have a nice tuck shop and coffee bar they can enjoy with other residents or with families," said Ruzek.

"This community really deserves to have a top notch facility and this is one," said Lok.

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~ Letters to the the Editor ~

Editorial It’s rodeo time!

I love our rodeo. I love the horses on main street Blairmore with the riders selling Sheriff Badges. I love to see the hotels packed full of trucks and horse trailers. I love seeing the community vibrant and full of people. Three full days of some of the best rodeo action in Alberta, a dance and a sense of celebration. You can feel the excitement in the air.

We have been blessed in the last little bit with events like we used to have prior to COVID. We’ve had the Music Festival, the Bunny Bonspiel and now the Rodeo. It’s almost as if we are back to normal.

It’s funny the things you take for granted until they are taken away. We are always so focused on living we rarely just stop and take a moment to proverbially ‘smell the roses’.

When volunteers come together, it’s a magnificent sight.

This community is blessed with amazing people who always seem to come together when the need arises.

We are having a real graduation ceremony this year in May and a Cap and Gown Ceremony in June.

I haven’t heard first hand but I bet the Bellcrest Community Association will be putting on Bellecrest Days. This group never fails to do their part to invigorate that town. There is a reason it’s called Bellevue or ‘c’est une belle vue”. Main street Bellevue in winter truly is a magical place.

Jane-Anne Reimer told me last week that we are indeed having a Canada Day celebration put on by the Coleman Community Society, the same group that spends countless volunteer hours on Christmas in the Park, Pumpkins in the Park and venues at the Doors Open celebration.

We have volunteer groups like the Cando Society who are raising money to renovate the Roxy Theatre, we have the Lions’ Clubs, each of them in the Pass, who fundraise, host bingo nights, build parks and infuse tons of fundraised and volunteered hours into the community.

Then we can move to sports, which is run through the backs of volunteer members. Hockey, swim club, soccer, and lacrosse just to name a few I could go on and on and on with more groups. I know I’ve missed out on many, but they are all equally appreciated.

This community may be poor, but what we lack in money, we more than make up with community spirit. Maybe it’s ingrained in our blood from the years of coal mining and natural disasters that forced us to watch and take care of each other’s backs. Maybe it’s because we are poor that we have to work together to make things happen.

I owned a paper in Sparwood and I always found it interesting that they don’t have near the volunteer groups we do in our community, nor the events. Perhaps it’s because they receive so much money from Teck in the way of taxes, they don’t have to come up with new and innovative ways to do activities and bring the community together.

Perhaps it’s that we have four distinct towns trying to maintain their individuality, while still being a community. I’m not sure but I do know I love it.

I do know that we make it happen and I, for one, am proud to say that I live in Crowsnest Pass, the “Garden of Eden.” No matter where you go, it will always remain your home. There is something special here, perhaps it's the tragedy, perhaps it’s the people, all I know is there’s nothing like it anywhere else in the world.

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May is National Sun Awareness Month!

Katie De La O

Over the weekend, I spent the day outside in my backyard. The sun was shining, the birds were chirping, and the music was playing... but I forgot one important thing - sunscreen! I was so excited to finally be outside after a long week that I forgot the simple sun safety tips my mom taught me. As the days warm up, it’s important to remember some key sun safety tips. Protecting our skin from skin cancer is crucial. With May 2 marking the start of National Sun Awareness Month, here are some tips from the Canadian Cancer Society (Enjoy the sun safely | Canadian Cancer Society).

1. Check the UV index. You can easily check the UV index on your phone with a simple click on a weather app. If the index reaches 3 or more, you must protect your skin. The sun’s rays are at their strongest between 11 am and 4 pm, so try to reduce your time in the sun during those hours. Another good trick to knowing if UV rays are at their strongest is to see if your shadow is shorter than you.

2. Seek shade. Find a cozy tree with some shade and enjoy the warmth. Bringing an umbrella is also a good idea if you’re planning on spending time outdoors. Especially, anywhere with limited shade.

3. Cover up. Sunburns are painful! Clothing is your best friend for sun protection. Cover up as much skin as you can for UV ray protection. Try looking for clothing labelled as UPF (UV Protection Factor).

4. Put on a hat. If you’re like me and you have tons of hats in your closet, consider putting one on! Wearing a wide-brimmed hat can protect your head, face, ears, and neck.

5. Wear sunglasses. While all those cool sunglasses you bought look good, they may not have that UVA or UVB sun protection factor. Choose sunglasses that have the label UV 400 or 100% UV protection to protect your eyes from damage.

6. Use proper sunscreen. It’s there to protect you from skin damage! Applying a “broad-spectrum” sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher is an important step in preventing UV rays from damaging your skin.

Apply a generous amount to any skin that clothing doesn’t cover. Make sure to reapply sunscreen at least every two hours and after swimming, sweating, or toweling off. Sunscreen should be used in conjunction with the other safety tips.

Remember to protect your skin and have fun out there!

Enjoy the sun safely | Canadian Cancer Society Be sun smart | Alberta Health Services Katie De La O is a practicum student from the University of Lethbridge, with Population Health Promotion in Alberta Health Services South Zone.

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Simply Selles Musings from your local reporter Last week, the Lethbridge Hurricanes began their first round playoff series against the Edmonton Oil Kings.

Being the big fan I am, I went to Browns Social House is Lethbridge to watch game 1 of the series with some friends.

The game didn’t go overly well and Lethbridge lost 4-1.

While the Hurricanes aren’t expected to win the series as Edmonton is one of the best teams in the entire country when it comes to junior hockey, it would be nice to see the Canes keep the game a little closer.

Game two was Saturday night and myself and a friend made a trip to Edmonton to cheer on the team.

That game didn’t go any better, in fact it actually went worse.

The Canes lost 4-0 and are now down 2-0 in the best of seven series.

While the game itself wasn’t good, the road trip and experience was still incredible.

My friend and I decided to spend a little more on our hotel and stayed in the JW Marriott attached to Rogers Place in downtown Edmonton.

It was my birthday last Friday so we figured we could spend a bit more.

It was my first time staying in that nice of a hotel.

The valet parking was a nice perk and we got upgraded to the 18th floor so we could look out over the city.

The food was also incredible.

I ordered a pizza from room service and it was honestly the best pizza I’ve ever had.

They also provided complementary flavoured ice.

I tried the lemon and lime and strawberry and blueberry ice and it was fantastic, one of the many perks of staying where we did.

The hotel stay definitely made up for the bad game we watched.

Now the series is shifting back to Lethbridge for games 3 and 4.

By the time you’re reading this the Canes will have played game 3 on Tuesday night.

With the way the series has gone so far, they’re probably down 3-0 in the series and are looking to stay alive Thursday night.

I’m just hoping that they’ll at least score a few more goals before their season is over because so far, there hasn’t been much to cheer for in the playoffs.

A series is never truly over until it’s over so I’ll continue to show up front row, cheering on the boys until the final horn.

Plus the future of the team is so bright and I’m sure there is more playoff success to come down the road.

The CrowsnesT MeMorial soCieTy would like to know what the people of the Municipality of the Crowsnest Pass would like to see done for improvements and enhancement of our seven local cemeteries.

1. Cleaning of headstones 2. Removing Trees, shrubs, flowers

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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.

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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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Kananaskis Rodeo Association Pass Rodeo Coming Up DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

The Kananaskis Rodeo Association is holding their annual Crowsnest Pass rodeo again this year after Covid limited their operations over the last two years.

President Joe Trotz says April's rodeo should

be the full show.

"It'll be all the major events. It'll have bareback riding, saddle broncs, steer wrestling, bull riding, barrel racing and all the others. We'll also have the ladies breakaway roping. It's an event that has been catching on with the women. We'll also have ladies saddle bronc riding

Pass Herald Archive photos

on the Friday night. We'll have the wild ride on Saturday night. We've also got a band booked we were going to have a few years ago. It's going to be back to the regular good

pro rodeo."

Trotz adds he expects some of the best riders in North America to be at this rodeo.

"It's a pro rodeo so we'll get the top guys.

We'll have most of the Canadian champions at our rodeo. We're hoping for a good turnout again.

We've always had decent turn outs over the last few rodeos we've done."

The rodeo will take place April 29th-May 1st.

This will be the second KRA event in the area this year after the Pole and Spur event took place March 12th.

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Looking Back

The jet stream was first discovered by a Japanese meteorologist named Wasaburo Oishi who launched over 1300 weather balloons between 1923 and 1925 to track the position and speed of persistent strong westerly winds over Japan.

The discovery of this high-altitude high speed river of air went unnoticed by the world because Oishi published his 1200 pages of research in Esperanto, a language he was a proponent of. Esperanto was designed in the 1870’s as a concept to globalize communication with one language but never really took off.

The jet stream he discovered generally moves west to east around the globe at about 30,000 feet and travels about 350 km/h. You probably have seen or heard weatherman talk about its problematic oscillations. Since 2017 it’s climate-change driven weakening and stalling has exacerbated hurricanes over the eastern United States dramatically. Airlines began using the jet stream as a speed and fuel assist way back in the fifties when transoceanic travel became common.

But somehow, back in 1944/45, the Japanese military decided to work with this jet stream and hatched a rather unique and insidious plan. It was, of course, to equip high altitude balloons with incendiary and anti-personnel bombs and send them eastward in the jet stream to set fires in North American forests. They called them Fu-Go or fire balloons.

The idea was, as I said, quite unique and involved using that easterly wintertime jet stream that flows across the Pacific Ocean from Japan to the North American continent. The balloons were crafted from paper made from mulberry bushes and glued together with potato flour (called washi) and filled with expansive hydrogen. They were 33 feet in diameter and could lift approximately 1,000 pounds. The deadly portion of their cargo was a 33 lb anti-personnel fragmentation bomb, attached to a 64-foot long fuse that was intended to burn for 82 minutes before detonating. Add to that payload four 11-pound incendiary devices and you had a pretty ominous looking and sounding destructive device.

The Japanese programmed the balloons to release hydrogen if they ascended to over 38,000 feet and to drop pairs of sand-filled ballast bags if the balloon dropped below 30,000 feet, using an onboard aneroid barometer and electrically fired charges. Three-dozen sand-filled ballast bags were hung from a four-spoke aluminum wheel that was suspended beneath the balloon, along with the bombs. Each ballast bag weighed between 3 and 7 pounds. The bags were programmed to be released in pairs on opposing sides of the wheel so the balloon would not be tipped to one side or another, releasing any of the precious hydrogen. In this way the balloons would rise in the daylight heat, each day of the crossing, and fall each evening until their ballast bags were depleted, at which time the balloon and its deadly contents would descend upon whatever lay beneath it. The trick was to get the balloons across the Pacific in three days so that when it had expended all its bags and the fuse was lit to burn up the balloon it would fall into the forest.

The first balloons were launched on November 3, 1944 and began landing in places like California three days later. Eventually 285 confirmed landings/sightings were made over a wide area, stretching from the Aleutian Islands, Canada and across the width and breadth of the continental United States The balloons soared as far south as Nogales, Arizona (on the Mexican border) and easterly, to Farmington, Michigan (10 miles from Detroit)! What? A map showing Canadian confirmed locations includes spots as far north as Great Slave Lake and as far east as Lake Winnipeg.

Most of the ballast bags from these oriental airborne torpedoes were released in the trip across the north Pacific, but a few balloons crashed without exploding and some of the ballast bags were recovered. All of the bags contained the same type of particular dark colored sand. A Military Geological Unit of the U.S. Geological Survey eventually tracked down the source of that sand to the eastern shores of Honshu Island. They did this by studying specific microscopic diatoms and mollusks found in the sand. How’s that for detective work? Aerial reconnaissance later revealed two hydrogen production plants near the sands source which B-29 bombers targeted in April of 1945.

While over 9,000 were launched, it is generally believed by experts that only about 1,000 made it across the Pacific. The Crowsnest Pass apparently acted as a funnel for balloons drifting over the Rockies. (no kidding). I recall hearing stories from my father about devices being found west of Crowsnest Mountain and down in the Flathead. In fact on Sept 4, 1947 one was discovered at the foot of Window Mountain in the vicinity of Race Horse Creek. It was eventually exploded by members of the 33rd Field Park Squadron, R.C.E., Lethbridge and created a crater eight feet deep and about thirty feet around.

One was shot down in 1945 out around the Picture Butte, Alberta area. When it was spotted it was blown out of the sky by a pair of Mosquito bombers stationed in the area to specifically deal with this threat.

The strategy of Canadian and American officials at the time was to suppress any information about them, with the media’s help no less! Good luck trying to pull that off nowadays. The fact is the balloon bomb scheme just did not work at all and was finally abandoned in the spring of 1945. The Americans did have genuine concern about these balloons though, as they knew the Japanese were working to design biological weapons that could be delivered by them. However the emperor at the time in Japan mercifully nixed that plan.

Japanese propaganda broadcasts announced great fires and an American public in panic, declaring casualties in the thousands. This was in fact not the case but there was one unfortunate incident. The discovery of one of the unexploded balloon devices, in May 1945, resulted in the tragic death of five children and minister Archie Mitchell’s 26-year-old pregnant wife, all of who were on a church picnic in the woods near Bly, Oregon.

Thirteen year old Joan Patzke was trying to pull the immense balloon from a tree when it exploded. A commemorative plaque, known as the Mitchell monument, is posted near the site and lists their names and ages and goes on to state that they were the only known casualties inflicted by the Japanese attack on the US mainland during the Second World War. There is a remarkable follow up story that goes with this incident. It happened 42 years after the Bly accident and involves a university professor from the United States by the name of Yuzuru Takashita. Takashita had spent time in a Japanese American internment camp during the war and had heard stories of the balloon bombs.

In a quest to help heal the wounds of World War II he tracked down some of the women who had helped make the balloons while on a research trip to Japan. When they learned of what happened in Oregon they crafted letters of apology and a thousand paper cranes that were eventually given over to relatives of those lost at Bly. These women were actually young girls taken from their classrooms and sent to a war plant to help make the balloons "without understanding much beyond the knowledge that America was our adversary in war."

In one letter it was written, "These one thousand cranes were folded one by one by some of us who made the balloon bombs, seeking forgiveness and with prayer for peace and a vow that the error of the past shall never again be repeated."

By John Kinnear

The Jet Stream, Fu-Go and an Apology

Author’s Note: In 1991 while living in Fernie I remember that the jet stream was locked up in the far north and some places in Alaska were at -50 below. It finally broke loose and looped south as it is known to do, and while the stream usually is at altitude, it has been known to have its bottom side reach the ground. It did on a terrible January night that year and tore through the Elk Valley and South Country toppling thousands of trees.

The devastation was widespread and it had unbelievable power and came in from a bad direction.

Photos from top: Diagram of the control device and bombs - John Kinnear sketch, Complicated inner workings of device - wikipedia, Mitchell monument where six were killed - wikipedia, Young women Be sure to check out the on-line for more pictures and for another story on paper cranes you can go to passheral- making balloons for the bombs - Smithsonian Magazine, Aftermath of a jet steam touchdown- 1991 - John Kinnear photo darchives.ca and look in 2011 for a story entitled “Sakako and a Thousand Paper Cranes”.

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Day of Mourning for mines

John Kinnear photo

DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

Every year, the lives of people lost in the workplace are remembered on April 28th, the National Day of Mourning.

The Day of Mourning is a day to remember and pay respect to those we have lost their lives or who have been injured due to workplace illness or incidents. We honour them with a moment of silence and reflection on how we can make our workplaces safer and better,” said Julia McKay, Vice President of USW. According to McKay, workplace injuries and deaths are fairly high on average.

“Across Canada, more than 900 workers die on average due to work-related causes. Workers' Compensation Boards across Canada can see upwards of 270,000 or more claims due to lost time injuries in a year. These deaths and injuries have a ripple effect through families and communities. According to the Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta, 178 people were lost due to workplace injury or illness in 2021. The amount of people that feel the effect of those losses is immeasurable; parents, siblings, children, friends and co-workers and everyone affected by the pain of that loss.”

McKay says continued education of workplace risk and hazards is incredibly important and that holding everyone to the highest standard of quality along with continued training will help keep workers safe moving forward.

McKay says a day like this is important because it honours those who have lost their lives.

“Having a Day of Mourning is such an important way to honour deceased and injured workers, however, we should be mindful every day of the sacrifices that have been made in the past that have shaped health and safety improvements for workers now and in the future.”

178 people in Alberta lost their lives to workplace injury or illness in 2021.

On April 28, the National Day of Mourning, we remember them.

Mourn for the dead and fight for the living. ~ USW Local 9346

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

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We now meet once a week. SUNDAY NIGHTS ONLY at 7:00 pm.

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WE BUY DAMAGED GRAIN Heated, Mixed, Tough, Light, Bugs, Spring Thrashed....Barley, Wheat, Oats, Peas, Flax, Canola. "On Farm Pickup".

Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877250-5252.

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Spring!

Spring is here and with it comes the arrival of flowers and beauty. The crocuses are beginning to show up in areas around the community and snow is beginning to melt in all the lower elevation locations around the Pass and surrounding area providing easy access to beautiful lakes once again.

John Kinnear photos

~ OBITUARIES ~ DONALD CLAYTON PRIOR SEPTEMBER 26, 1952 ~ MARCH 29, 2022 Donald C. Prior passed away peacefully on March 29, 2022 at his home in Lundbreck, Alberta.

Don was born in Jersey Harbour, Newfoundland on September 26, 1952 to Isaac and Winnifred (Strowbridge) Prior. Don spent many years in the scallop fishery of Nova Scotia before going back to school in his 50s to become a heavy equipment operator. In 2007, Don moved to Alberta and shortly afterward began working at Teck Resources. After he retired, Don started pursuing passions such as walking, gardening and playing crib. Don had a pure love of nature and delighted in being outdoors. He had a strong faith and through it, met many caring people who became a big part of his spiritual and everyday life. Don had a great curiosity about learning and seeing new things. He was a master problem-solver, and loved to laugh. He tried to understand a world that sometimes made no sense to him.

Don is survived by sons Clayton and Chris; brothers John, Reg and Bob; sister Nancy; as well as grandchildren Caleb, Chantelle, Aura and Quinton.

A Celebration of Don’s life will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Fantin’s Funeral Chapel (13461 – 20 Ave., Blairmore, AB). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by your local food bank. Condolences may be registered at www.fanitinsfuneralchapel.ca.

Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 562-8555

ANTHONY “TONY” FUMAGALLI JR. 1959 ~ 2022 Anthony “Tony” Fumagalli Jr. of Blairmore, Alberta passed away on April 17, 2022 at the age of 62 years.

Tony had a lengthy career in the mining sector throughout western Canada. He had a passion for collecting and restoring vehicles applying his skill with all things mechanical. Growing up and living in the Crowsnest Pass, Tony developed a love for hunting, fishing, hiking and the outdoors. He enjoyed the many times spent with his nieces, helping them to discover the beauty of the outdoors and the Crowsnest Pass.

Tony also appreciated the times spent with his friends on their many adventures.

He is survived by his sister, Laurie; nieces, Lauren and Sydney; his uncle and aunt, Larry & Bev Comin; many cousins and extended family members as well as numerous friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Anthony Sr. and Jenice Fumagalli.

The family of Tony would like to express their sincerest appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff of the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre for their compassionate care and assistance.

With respect for the family’s wishes, no funeral services will be held. Donations in memory of the late Anthony Fumagalli Jr, will be gratefully accepted by the Crowsnest Mountain Gun Club & Range, c/o PO Box 224, Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0.

Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 562-8555

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