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Students at Horace Allen School made Remembrance Day Posters for the Coleman Legion Poster Contest. Students also read a story about Remembrance Day and what it stands for.
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Citizens in Support of Crowsnest Coal hold information webinar DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter
Organizers of the Citizens in Support of Crowsnest Coal group recently put on a webinar with Chief Development Officer for Cabin Ridge, Brad Johnston and CEO or Atrum, Andrew Caruso. One of the main organizers for the Citizens in Support of Crowsnest Coal, Eric Lowther, says the webinar provided a great chance to ask questions and go over a website that has lots of relevant information. “The power of the information on the responsible mining website was something we highlighted. This is a tremendous resource for all kinds of people both for and against and people that are in the middle. The website itself was the showcase of that webinar. I hope people will go to that resource. There are so many links and information and credible content.
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Beyond that, some of the answers that were given by the CEO's were quite insightful.” Lowther says the meeting was recorded and is available for people interested in watching it and that it is also being sent to elected officials. “That meeting was recorded and we are sending that meeting out to elected people and also to the Coal Policy Committee and to many others who have asked to get access to that content.” Lowther says the website is a big part of making sure both sides of coal mining are heard fairly. “This website counterbalances the negative narrative out there against mining and we're going to get it in front of our elected people so that they can have it as a reference for a more balanced approach to responsible mining.” Lowther says part of the way they are getting the website out there is by having easy access to it. “The signs we have prepared that state I love Crowsnest Coal, have the QR code right in the middle of the heart on the sign so anybody wondering about it can use the QR code to go right to the responsible mining website. We have a lot of those signs we want to get up in the Crowsnest Pass and southern Alberta where people need to get access to a more balanced picture.” The other part of the webinar included a question and answer period with both Brad Johnston and Andrew Caruso. Below are some of the questions that were asked and their responses: How do Canada’s and Alberta’s regulations compare to the rest of the world? How is industry in general and the coal mining industry specifically held accountable? Caruso: The environmental regulations in place in Alberta and Canada are among the toughest in the world. In a big way, this is one of the reasons why Atrum came to Canada is that certainty and the ability to develop a responsible mine that we can all be proud of. In
a recent study, which was conducted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Canada ranked 12th overall in environmental protection and preservation. So amongst the best in the world, this was ahead of countries such as Germany, Italy, and Japan, very close behind nations like Norway and France. Johnston: A coal project like ourselves or like Atrum we’re governed and regulated through the entire development of the project from exploration through to construction and mine operations, reclamation and then post reclamation activities. And there’s governance that comes in from both the province and from Canada. The two primary regulatory groups within the province are of course AER AEP and on the federal side, we deal with Environment and Climate Change Canada and Department of Fisheries and Oceans. So those groups hold us accountable to the responsible development that Andy talked about. I’ve worked in different jurisdictions around the world including Mexico, the United States and across Canada. Alberta also has a unique permitting licensing regime that governs mine or project development. A mine operator has to relicense its operation every five years or 10 years that allows the regulators to kind of check in on activities, ensure that standards are current with today’s standards and it really can give confidence to neighbours or communities or the public, that very up to date standards are being applied against mine development. Will coal mines proposed within the Crowsnest Pass area reduce the availability of water for the public and then later on downstream to the irrigation farmers? Johnston: In short, the answer is no. Why am I so confident of that? Water usage in Alberta is governed by the Alberta Water Act. And under the current Act, there is a kind of first in time first in line first right process to the water. So the existing li-
censes that are in place in southern Alberta will not change and I believe Alberta or the Crown has been very adamant and has repeated that fact, over and over, that the current water allocations will not change. Development will have to seek other ways of acquiring the water. And that can be through purchasing current licenses, a process that exists in Alberta and has been in place for many years, or by sourcing it through other means. Could you address the question on how the proposed coal mines would benefit the Crowsnest Pass community and the surrounding communities who may be against coal mining? Caruso: It’s a question that has surfaced many times in many of the conversations we’ve had with Albertans so, people ask, is it worth it? Is it worth the risk? So firstly, we put protection and responsible mining at the forefront of what we’re doing. But what benefits will it give to the Crowsnest Pass community and surrounding communities? These mines create hundreds of good paying long term jobs over 20 to 30 years, which is the indicative mine life of what we’re contemplating. Not only jobs but as the multiplier effect of those direct jobs. There’s also producing new royalty revenue for the Government of Alberta. It’s not 1% which has been reported by many, it’s 1 per cent what we call the payback period when we’re paying back the loans and then after that is 13 per cent for the rest of the mine life. So it averages about 10 per cent in royalties over the life of the project. Really, much of the operating costs that these mines incur, is spent locally. It’s spent in Alberta. That means over the 20-30 year lifespan, many businesses and local communities would benefit. So if we can create 300 or 400 plus direct jobs from each of the Atrum and the Cabin Ridge mines that brings benefit to people of Crowsnest and the surrounding communities and their families.
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In the lIne of fIre Between November 1 and November 8, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 39 calls for service including the following reported incidents. Two (2) assaults, one (1) break and enter (other), one (1) fraud/forgery, three (3) threat/harassment, one (1) theft, one (1) disturbing the peace, one (1) other criminal code, one (1) other provincial statute, eight (8) driving complaints, ten (10) motor vehicle collisions, four (4) assistance to general public, two (2) assistance to other agencies, one (1) 911 calls, two (2) false alarms, and one (1) coroners act. Intoxicated Male On November 1st, 2021, there was a report of an intoxicated male who had outstanding warrants. He was arrested on the warrants and a JIR hearing was held and he
was later released on documents for Court. Fraud On November 2nd, 2021, there was a complaint of Kiiji fraud regarding a vehicle. Monies sent vie etransfer. It was later learned that the address did not exist. It is under investigation. Traffic Violation On November 3rd, 2021, there was a report of a vehicle passing a school bus while unloading children. The driver of the suspect vehicle exchanged words with the bus driver. The licence plate number was obtained and the registered owner of a company in Calgary was contacted and advised of the incident. A violation ticket was issued to the Company. Disturbance On November 5th, 2021, there was a com-
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plaint of disturbance at a dwelling in Coleman. Police attended and arrested a male for breach of peace bond and breach of conditions. A JIR hearing was held and he was released on conditions for Court. Theft On November 7th, 2021, there was a complaint of theft of a truck by common law partner. An investigation revealed both parties were involved in the purchase of the vehicle and it was a civil matter. Residents be aware of phone scams saying from Border Services that there is a suspicious package for them and possibly warrant for arrest. 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
The Simple Raven’s Post by Avner Perl
Prophets and doomsayers In the bible, or more accurately the Old Testament, there are people called prophets. When I was a child in Israel, school trips often took us to places associated with prophets. We were used to the prophets of old being talked about as historical figures. Seeing the locations made us believe strongly that they existed and acted as they were portrayed in the scriptures. Although prophets performed several important roles, we children considered them fortune-tellers. Often they would warn kings that if some behaviours and practices didn’t change, there would be hell to pay. If the scriptures are accurate, it happened. When I was going to university, pre-computer days, more than a few professors touched on the issue of global warming. At the time, it was so far away that we didn’t become alarmed. We knew that someday the sun will burn out, and it didn’t scare us. The idea that it will force our society to move away from burning things seemed ridiculous. Computers in our pockets were just as unbelievable. It was all Science Fiction. The invention of fire was still considered the greatest human achievement ever. As we were discovering more oil and coal, people started debating if using natural gas wasn’t a better option. I invested in a propane vehicle and saved some money. When a few people raised the alarm, lobbyists paid by energy companies shut them down. Environmentalists said that the atmosphere is not our big toilet and oil companies answered that the world is so big that we will not see a change in our lifetime. We believed the side that fed us. I encountered many people who blame environmentalists for the loss of good jobs. I also know people who made a career in renewables. Signs of global warming showed up and created interest and fear, especially amongst the youth and women. Women who bear children and often sacrifice themselves for future generations are more interested in forming a safe future. Fighting bravely against all odds, environmental movements gained momentum. Governments addicted to dirty energy profits pretended to be sympathetic. The UN started COPS, Climate Change Conference Of Parties. It is a big conference in which high ideals are discussed and sometimes little bits of action are taken. The underlying goal is to pacify environmental concerns while keeping the economic goals fuelled. Generally, those who profit from dirty energy try every possible trick to prolong
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its use, leaving the people after us to solve the problems. Most commonly, they say that we are not ready for a change. Of course, if they took the resources from carbon energy development and applied them to clean energy, the problem would have been history. Building clean energy would provide more jobs than oil does. Research, engineering, construction, financing, all provide work. It would cause an unwanted wealth transfer that only poor people support. That is two-thirds of the human population. The silent majority has much less of a voice. India and China are saying, let us come up to your level of development and we will join you. The thin layer of air around the earth doesn’t get to vote, and the climate is noticeably changing. Some years ago, I was reading in the Old Testament the words of some prophet. I can’t remember who. It said that at the end of days, men will abdicate their leadership responsibilities and women and children will attempt to take over. I look at COP 26 in Glasgow taking place these last two weeks. Some truths are obvious. The poor nations most affected by global climate are not there. They don’t have COVID vaccines and are not permitted admission. Rich nations like Canada fill up the seats. Women who lately are making gains in leading countries are underrepresented. Youths who are hand chosen are not in decision-making positions. Most of them, many thousands, are outside demonstrating. Those who can make a difference, like our Prime Minister, are men wearing expensive blue suits and they control the money. I should rephrase, they promise money. The checks are not in the mail. It seems as if COP is a forum for the pretenders. They promote the idea that they know that human civilization is in danger, but unfortunately, there is not much we can do about it, or if we do, it will take a long time. Yet, every minute that passes by is a moment closer to our doom. It is the little time that we have left to take action. It is the time that we are partying on the Titanic as it heads towards the iceberg. Their orchestra will keep playing as the ship goes down under the icy water. In the Bible, the prophets Jeremiah and Isaiah predicted the destruction of Israel and Judea. Isaiah accurately saw the end of Babylon. Others foresaw great powers turn to dust. The sad journey of the Jewish people was outlined and their return to the land of their origin was told before it materialized. Now people are expecting the second coming. It is related to the end of the world as we know it. Like the old prophesies, it offers options. Words of the Christ appear on a screen in my mind. Mothers, don’t cry for me, cry for your children. Sorrow for women with children. Two brothers will sleep in the same bed, one will die and the other survive. Father against son and daughter against mother. There are scary revelations that I have not read in many years. Remembrance day is here and I remember scenes from movies about the great wars. If and when the temperature of the ocean rises and the water will flood the lowlands, it will be worse than what I can imagine. I see thousands of kids in Glasgow marching with banners, warning the world leaders, pleading for their future. The entire picture fills up with smoke from huge chimneys. A clock is ticking, showing that there is still little time. Money drifting in an empty street .... Here is a link to my blog: https://thesimpleravenspost.blogspot.ca/ Feel free to check other articles and comment.
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CNP Thunder Updates
The boys had a full weekend of hockey, CNP Thunder attended Elkford’s home tournament on Saturday against the Sparwood Grizzlies. Both teams played very hard, it was a great match that kept the crowd on the edge of their seats the whole game. Sparwood Grizzlies took the victory of 6-4. Abbott Graham was in net. Goals were scored by Griffin Luini, Mikka Kufftinoff with Cruz McKee assisting the goal and Nash Lafreniere scoring 2 goals and receiving the heart&hustle award for that game. Sunday the boys went to Fort Macleod and competed against the U9 team, Crowsnest Pass took the victory of 12-5. Mikka Kufftinoff was in net. Goals were scored by Ben Vanderkooy (very first goal), Ember Cytko, Cruz McKee (2), Nash Lafreniere(2) and Garrison Gillard and Griffin Luini both got hatricks scoring 3 goals each! It was a great weekend of hockey and we look forward to our next match this Saturday in Fernie, Nov 13th at 11:45AM where the Thunder will play Fernie A Team. Submitted photo
The U11 Thunder hosted the Raymond Knights Sunday afternoon. A close game during the first and second periods. By the end of the second period the Knights led by 1 goal with a score of 6-5. Into the third period, the Knights took a big lead and scored an additional 7 goals. Final score was 13-5 for the visiting team. Submitted photo
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Editorial Last weekend I went the Field of Crosses Memorial in Calgary. If you happen to be in the area I suggest you go, in fact, if you have the ability I encourage you to drive up with your family and spend some time walking through the crosses. Below is the explantation of the memorial from their web page. THE FIELD OF CROSSES MEMORIAL PROJECT Each November 3,500 crosses are erected in a park along Memorial Drive, in Calgary, to pay tribute individually to the thousands of Southern Albertans who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our freedom. In addition, a separate part of the park is set aside, with 120 unique crosses, for a special memorial to the 120,000 heroes from across Canada who lost their lives fighting for this great country. All day and night people walk through the 5 acre memorial, which is lit 24/7, reading the crosses and being reminded that our freedom was not free. Each morning from November 1 up to and including November 11, at sunrise, a moving flag raising ceremony is held and school choirs, military pageantry, buglers, pipers, silver star families and honoured guests pay tribute to our fallen. Each evening at sunset a similar service is held and flags are lowered. Each morning, following the sunrise service, school students, veterans and special guests are hosted to breakfast at a nearby Legion where veterans and police officers sit with students and engage in meaningful conversations. On November 11 a touching Remembrance Day service is held and attended by over 5,000 and televised and streamed to 300,000 more. The Canadian Army Veterans Ypres 3 CAV, along with hundreds of dedicated volunteers assist in this extensive undertaking, cleaning the crosses, installing the bases, erecting and taking down and storing the crosses. The Field of Crosses is the inspiration of Calgary businessman and philanthropist, Murray McCann. Traveling in Georgia, Murray was deeply moved by how the community of Menlo, Georgia, with a population of less than 500, was commemorating their fallen by erecting crosses by the roadside. He realized how fortunate he had been to live his life in freedom because of the thousands of Canadians who had given their lives to make that freedom possible. Upon returning to Calgary he contacted his long time friend, George Bittman who headed up The Calgary Poppy Fund, with the idea of erecting crosses as tribute to the thousands of Southern Albertans who fell defending our freedom. The crosses would stand in military cemetery formation for the 11 days of The Calgary Poppy Fund Campaign as an annual visible reminder of those who gave up their lives. Unfortunately George Bittman passed away on December 3, 2011 in a tragic accident. He is greatly missed and his spirit will live on in this project. What for 10 years was a private memorial, founded and funded by a private foundation, has now been gifted to the public as a registered charity to assure that 100 years from now we still remember and we never forget. I can’t get the memorial out of my mind. It was one of the most moving experiences I have had in a long time. My son Keiran was born on November 10, so I often forget the importance of Remembrance Day. What a reminder this memorial was for me. It moved me in ways I can’t even put into words, and that says a lot; I am good with my words. When I stood there looking at rows upon rows of crosses I couldn’t help but feel a lump in my throat. It’s one thing to hear a number, it’s completely another too see thousands of crosses. Those men sacrificed everything so I could have freedom. I would love this community to take the initiative and do something like this. I would love to get a comprehensive list of all those who have lost their lives in the line of duty from this community. They deserve a moment of our time. We get busy, we forget, but its in these moments of forgetfulness we tend to repeat the mistakes of the past. Next year, please take the time to go to Calgary at attend the Fields of Crosses Memorial. My feeling is you will walk away moved. You will remember what Remembrance Day truly means and perhaps you will honour the day much better then you have in the past.
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Time to give thanks to our loyal armed forces Dear Editor, With Remembrance Day coming up, it is a time to give thanks to all the loyal Canadian Armed Forces personnel,
both past and present, for fighting to protect the freedoms we have enjoyed. This includes the freedom to decide whether or not to be vac-
cinated. Imagine how some of these Armed Forces members will feel when they are banned from attending the November 11th
services honoring them, because they exercised their freedom to choose not to be vaccinated. Dick Burgman
A perspective to add to a balanced narrative Dear Editor, I have lived in the Crowsnest Pass my whole adult life. I deeply care about this community and all the families that comprise it. Week after week, this paper publishes submissions that commonly reflect insights similar to those fed to us from the mainstream news on a 24/7 basis. May I humbly submit another perspective to add balance to the narrative. I am a father of two adult children, and I can state from personal experience that I want to see my children healthy and thriving in all aspects of their well-being. I can attest to the challenges that a parent or guardian faces at times during the child-rearing process. Some choices a parent makes may carry more weight or impact on their child, with consequences more permanent or severe in nature. If you
know of a parent facing a difficult situation, please come alongside them in support, without judgment, seeking first to understand and then be understood. For those parents and guardians facing the daunting predicament of whether to inoculate their child or teen with a Covidinoculation, I believe you know your child best. The first realm of government is the functional family system. The parents or guardians of any family unit are the first line of love, protection, counsel, and support children and teens have as they develop and mature into adulthood. In your deliberations, I encourage you to seek out and obtain information from all angles and perspectives, including those that continue to be vilified or heavily suppressed by the mainstream outlets. In recent months, two reputable Pe-
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diatricians from Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary, AB., Dr. M. Villa and Dr. E. Payne, have recently spoken out to Albertans expressing their valid concerns with regards to covid inoculation for children and teens. There are many qualified professionals like them who share similar concerns; however, they are being censored. Active and blatant censorship in a democracy is no democracy at all. Discourse and healthy debate has been sorely lacking throughout the stretch of this health crisis. A few things are certain: children and teens have a 99.98% recovery rate from covid; and, there is no safety data available for anyone, including children, with regards to the long-term impacts these inoculations may have on their health. Of the countless sources that have been censored, vilified or la-
belled as misinformation, I have identified a few below for consideration. As you do your own research, I am confident you will develop your own conclusions that will aid and support your decision. Whatever your choice, for the sake of the future generation(s), please make it an informed one. w w w. c h i l d r e n shealthdefense.org; www.action4canada.org Dr. Paul Thomas: paulthomasmd.com; Dr. Bryan Ardis: thedrardisshow.com; Dr. Sherri Tenpenny: drtenpenny.com; Dr. Scott Atlas: www.hoover.org; Dr. Vladimir Zelenko: w w w. v l a d i m i r z e lenkomd.com; Karen K i n g s t o n : www.bluecat.media Jeff Paulsen More letter to the editor on page 12
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Simply Selles Musings from your local reporter I don’t know about you but when it comes to seeing Christmas stuff before Remembrance Day, a part of me rages inside. You can trust me when I tell you Christmas is probably the biggest time of year for me but I still feel it’s extremely important to hold off on the celebrations until after November 11th. While I was scrolling through channels for something to watch, I saw that the W network already has Christmas Movies playing pretty much 24/7. I’ve also seen previews for a Christmas movie that comes out in theaters on November 8th. The way I see it, we already don’t celebrate our veterans enough the way it is so why should we start celebrating something that’s a month and a half away before celebrating the people who gave us the chance to celebrate freely? It just doesn’t make sense to me. My mom LOVES Christmas. Now that her kids have mostly moved out and she only gets summer and Christmas to see all of us, it’s become even bigger for her. My mom also has set decorations for every season and holiday in our house and when it comes to Christmas, there isn’t a coffee table, ledge or wall that doesn’t have something Christmas related on it and I love that. But the thing I love most about those decorations is that you can’t catch a peak of them until after Remembrance Day. In high school, one of my regular assignments was to write on current events happening in the world. This was a bi-weekly occurrence in my Social Studies class and it wasn’t the most glamorous assignment out there. It could get pretty boring and I know a lot of my fellow classmates didn’t bother completing most of them. As an incentive to raise their marks, my social studies teacher would give us a freebie if we attended a Remembrance Day ceremony. While I didn’t feel any of my classmates should need a reason to go, it worked and got large portions of my class to attend services. Ever since I can remember, I’ve stood outside the cenotaph in downtown Lethbridge no matter how cold it was with my parents and siblings beside me. It’s something we take pride in being able to do together. I find we too easily forget what our lives could look like if we didn’t have the freedom that was fought for us today. Unfortunately due to Covid-19, the cenotaph ceremony in Lethbridge isn’t open to the public like it usually is but I’ll make sure to still find time for that moment of silence to remember all the lives lost for our freedom. Our lives could be incredibly different and far less enjoyable if it wasn’t for the people who fought to keep us free. Let’s make sure that we hold off on our love for Christmas and take some time to remember the lives taken at the cost of freedom. The least we can do is give them a day because they gave us their lives.
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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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Affordable mountain get away in desirable Blairmore location. 3 bedroom, 1 bath located on a nice lot within walking distance to shopping, 4 season trails and local ski hill. Golf course nearby. Lots of room to park an RV. $231,500 CALL JOHN MLS CALL
coleman lot new ironstone 35 New condo under construction. 2beds up, 2beds down, with 3 bathrooms. Spacious main floor laundry. Open floor plan. Large double car garage. Spectacular views and close to all amenities. Still time to choose your finishes. $499,000 CALL JOHN MLS
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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Green & Gold Tournament
It was a busy weekend of volleyball at Crowsnest Consolidated High School during the Green and Gold Tournament. The Junior Varsity Boys were able to gain experience by playing some Senior Varsity teams over the weekend. The Senior Varsity Boys made it to the playoffs of the tournament and finished fourth. The Senior Varsity Girls took home the championship!! The Junior Grade 9 Girls took part in their Zones tournament and finished 3rd Overall! The Junior High Grade 7 Girls also took part in their league tournament in Fort Macleod and won their first game before falling to the number 1 ranked side from Nanton. The Junior High Boys team from Grade 7,8 and 9 also took part in their Zone tournament. A job well done to all CCHS athletes over the weekend. Submitted Photos
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Crowsnest Pass Municipal Council briefs and update Mutiple rezoning for building throughout the Crowsnest Pass DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter
The following topics were discussed at the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 2nd. 17th Ave. Blairmore Rezoning Bylaw 1081, 2021 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Redistrict a portion of Lot R1, Block 2, Plan 7410209 (to be legally described as Lot 16, Block 2, Plan __________), containing 0.027 ha (0.07 acres), from Recreation and Open Space RO-1 to Residential R-1 - First Reading The subject lands are currently in the Recreation and Open Space RO-1 District and must be redistricted to provide for the opportunity to develop the lands in accordance with the provisions of the R-1 (Residential) land use district. On July 6, 2021 under Bylaw 1080, 2021 Council closed a portion of the municipal reserve lands known as Lot R1, Block 2, Plan 7410209. The subject portion of Lot R1 (to be legally described as Lot 16, Block 2, Plan ______) is in the process of being subdivided from Lot R1 (SUB2021-0-109) and consolidated with an adjacent private property in the R-1 district. The redistricting of the subject
lands to R-1 (Residential) will allow residential development on the lands. Following the information being provided to Council, Councillor Ward made a motion for first reading, the motion was carried.
lands to R-1 will allow residential development on the lands. Following the information being provided to Council, Councillor Filipuzzi made a motion for first reading, the motion was carried.
Mohawk Medows Subject: Bylaw 1089, 2021 - Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Redistrict portions of Lot 15MR, Block 5, Plan 8311587 (to form part of subdivision plan ________), containing 0.024 ha (0.06 ACRES), from Recreation and Open Space RO-1 to Residential R-1 - First Reading The subject lands are currently in the Recreation and Open Space RO-1 District and must be redistricted to provide for the opportunity to develop the lands in accordance with the provisions of the Residential R-1 District. On July 6, 2021 under Bylaw 1088, 2021 Council closed a portion of the municipal reserve lands known as Lot 15MR, Block 5, Plan 8311587. The subject portions of Lot 15MR are in the process of being subdivided from Lot 15MR (SUB2021-0-064) and consolidated with adjacent private properties in the R-1 district. The redistricting of the subject
Rezoning for more Enhanced Houses - Blairmore Bylaw 1093, 2021 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Re-designate East 1/2 of LSD 7 in the SE1/4 2-8-4-W5M from NonUrban Area NUA-1 to Non-Urban Commercial Recreation NUCR-2 - Second and Third Readings The proposed Bylaw 1093, 2021 involves the redesignation of 20 acres of land known as the East 1/2 of legal subdivision 7 in the SE1/4 2-8-4-W5M, which was subdivided under subdivision 20210-095 and is in the process of being consolidated with an adjacent parcel for the purpose of resort development (Kenai Acres). The Land Use Redesignation is proposed as part of condition 7 for the subdivision and consolidation of the lands under file 2021-0-095. The Kenai Acres resort development, consisting of Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 0213871, one portion of SE 2-8- 4W5M, and one portion of SE2-8-4-W5M, was redesignated under bylaw 1069, 2021 to the NonUrban Commercial Recreation NUCR-2 Dis-
trict. It is necessary to bring the 20 acre parcel addition to the same land use district as the rest of the Kenai Acres resort development. Following the information being provided to Council, Councillor Glavin made a motion for second reading, that motion was carried. Councillor Ward them made a motion for third and final reading and that motion was also carried. Rezoning to sell Bylaw 1096, 2021 Proposed Municipal Reserve Closure and removal of Municipal Reserve designation from Lot 32MR, Block 17, Plan 0815792 - First Reading Council has authorized Administration to prepare the necessary bylaw to remove the MR designation of Lot 32MR, Block 17, Plan 0815792. In order to sell the property to adjacent land owners, the MR designation must first be removed by bylaw. Following the information being provided to Council, Councillor Glavin made a motion for first reading and that motion was carried. Rezoning by Crowsnest Dental Bylaw 1098, 2021Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Redistrict Lot 4, Block 21, Plan 1810330 from Retail-Commercial C-1 to Narrow Lot Resi-
dential R-5 - First Reading The proposed bylaw involves the redistricting of Lot 4, Block 21, Plan 1810330, from Retail Commercial C-1 to Narrow Lot Residential R-5 for the purpose of subdividing and developing four “Single Family Dwellings”. The proposed land use redistricting is part of a conceptual plan for a proposed fourlot subdivision for the purpose of developing four “Single Family Dwellings” with a private access lane (i.e. a substandard road that will not be maintained by the Municipality) and improvements to 128 Street. The Municipal Development Plan goal statement in Chapter 2 promotes an increased yet sustainable density for redevelopment in existing urban areas, with a diverse range of housing options in style, size and attainability. Policy 2.1.4 sets guidelines for infill re-development in existing neighbourhoods. Policy 2.3.3 encourages innovative housing options. The subject property is approximately 30.5m (100ft) x 49m (160ft). The attached conceptual plan provides the context for the proposed redevelopment. Further details of the conceptual plan may be discussed at the subdivision stage. As part of subdivision and develop-
ment permit approval, conditions may require 2 on site parking stalls per dwelling unit, servicing and completion of 128th street improvements. Following the information being provided to Council, Councillor Filipuzzi made a motion for first reading. That motion was carried. More rezoning by Southmore Bylaw 1099, 2021 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Redistrict the lands legally described as Plan 1810186, Block 1, Lot 6 &7 from Multi-Family Residential R-3 to Residential R-1 - First Reading The proposed bylaw involves the re-districting of Lots 6&7, Block 1, Plan 1810186, from Multi-Family Residential – R-3 to Residential – R-1 for the purpose of a “Single Family Dwelling”. The proposed redistricting is part of a development permit application for a “Single Family Dwelling”. A Single Family Dwelling is not permitted in the R-3 district. The width, shape and slope of the lot create onerous conditions for a side-by-side semi-detached dwelling or duplex with a four parking stall requirement. Following the information being provided to Council, Councillor Glavin made a motion for first reading. That motion was carried.
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Crowsnest Curling Club ready for new ice season DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter
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The Crowsnest Curling Club's new season is underway. The Club started up again with their Senior and Mixed Leagues last week and are looking forward to a more normal 2021-22 season. June Vastenhout, The Treasurer and the CoChair for Seniors Curling, says the Senior League is very flexible. "The Seniors league, you're not on a specific team. They have specific people that are the skips and everyone else just fills in. It's very flexible. When we arrive we find out who's all there and people get assigned to teams. Each week it's different. There's also no pressure to attend every week. We do have a strong group of Seniors. That league is Monday and Thursday afternoons." According to Vastenhout, the Mixed League registration so far is far lower than normal. "We also have the Mixed League. Right now we don't have very many teams registered. It's probably the lowest it's ever been. We usually have around 12-16 teams and right now there's only 5 teams. Hopefully more sign up so we can have a successful mixed league season." Another big event this year for the club is coming up in January. "We have a mixed doubles qualifier for Alberta. The winner of this zone will go onto the provincial qualifier. We have that coming up in January 20-23. That's a big thing for us." Another high point of the season will be two
other bonspiels held later in the season. "We'll have the Shamrock Bonspiel. We might have to change the date of that as the current date we have is the same time as the Tim Hortons Brier Finals in Lethbridge. We have a lot of our people that volunteer when the Brier is nearby. We'll also
The Curling Club is under Curling Alberta who have decided to implement the Restrictions Exemption Program created by the Alberta government. That means any players hoping to play in any of the Crowsnest leagues this season or spectate at all throughout the year
"It's not too late to join. We want to encourage people to still join.” - June Vastenhout Treasurer and Co-Chair for Seniors Curling
have our Bunny Bonspiel, which we haven't been able to have for two years now. It'll be Easter weekend in April. Here's hoping that everything will be a little bit more relaxed by then so we can have a big group. We've already booked Trevor Panczak for the dance. We're hoping we'll be able to have a dance. A lot of it is wait and see. We're going to be optimistic." Vastenhout says some aspects of the season are currently unknown until they see how many people start coming out to the different leagues. "Normally we have an open league on Tuesday nights. It's just a drop in type thing as well. I'm not sure how many people have signed up for that. Things are kind of up in the air until we can get more people to get out. Hopefully once we get going, more people will come out. I'm hoping that it will pick up. We're limited in the volunteers we have right now and we really need people to come back."
will require proof of vaccination or a negative test to participate. Vastenhout says exemptions are also available for people who need them. With the club being a part of the REP, they are able to hold a mostly normal curling season. "People will need to be masked in the lobby. When they're on the ice, people can take them off. We're allowed two sweepers again this year and we won't be required to do any physical distancing on the ice anymore. We can use our lockers again this year as well." Vastenhout also adds it's not too late to sign up for any of the leagues. "It's not too late to join. We want to encourage people to still join. Just because we've started already doesn't mean it's too late to join. That's not the case. If people want to join, come out. If you don't have a team, we'll put you on a team. We just want to get people out here. It's a lot of fun."
~ Letters to the the Editor ~ Dear Editor; Well we have a winner in Coleman. I was at the Coleman Catholic graveyard on November 4th and what did I see but a lady walking as a matter of fact with a white dog, no leash and the dog running around having a good time. I ask you all, how
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ple to understand that. Look, we all live in a beautiful area where there are places to enjoy a walk with your dog or just by yourself. Find your special place. Now…respect is needed for the graveyards. Please and thank you! I.S.
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EDMOND DRAIN 1941 ~ 2021 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edmond Drain on November 1, 2021 at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre. He was 79 years of age. Edmond was born on December 7, 1941 to Mary and Charlie Drain. He spent his entire life in the Crowsnest Pass building and operating his business with his brothers. He worked all over Alberta and Southern Saskatchewan and was very proud of all the various projects he completed. His work ethic was fantastic and inspirational. When he wasn’t working, he restored old trucks (notably two old Dodge Power Wagons) and loved to travel (sixteen different countries at last count). Edmond adored his four granddaughters and considered them his greatest pride and joy. He was an incredible man with many virtues whom we shall fondly remember and dearly miss. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joanne Drain; his children, Jeff (Cathy) and Nicole Higginbotham; his grandchildren, Cailin, Mackenzie, Lauren and Claudia; his brothers, Jim and Clair (Claire); his brother-in-law, Jim Haas; sister-in-law, Karen Guenther; and his nephews and nieces, Tony and Tasha, Shelley and Sheryl. He was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Charlie Drain; his in-laws, Helen and John Haas; and brother-in-law, Norm Guenther. With respect for Ed’s wishes, no services in his memory will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by the CNP Museum, Box 306, Coleman, AB T0K 0M0. Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca. Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 562-8555
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DONALD SCOTT NASTASI June 25, 1961 - November 1, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donny Nastasi of Bellevue, AB on November 1, 2021. He was 60 years of age. Born in Regina, SK, Donny moved to the Crowsnest Pass, AB with his family at a very young age. He grew up to appreciate all that the area had to offer and spent countless happy hours revelling in its beauty while camping, fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed golfing, and was a proud and active member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 19, Bellevue. Donny was taken from us too soon, but precious memories will keep him in our hearts forever. Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life is his mother, Joyce Nastasi of Blairmore, AB; his brother, Darren (Glenda) Nastasi of Bellevue, AB; his sister Susan (Mike) Teslak of Fernie, BC; his nieces, Jessica Nastasi and LeeAnn Teslak; his nephew, Michael-Lee Teslak; many cousins; as well as his extended family and many friends. With respect for Donny’s wishes, no funeral service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by the Alberta Cancer Foundation (www.albertacancer.ca). Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca. Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 562-8555
FRANCES JEAN MAKIN (Née: Leskosek) September 7, 1932 - November 3, 2021
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Frances Makin on November 3, 2021 at Linder View Assisted Living, Taber, AB. She was 89 years of age. Frances was born in Frank, AB on September 7, 1932 to loving parents, Edward and Ethel Leskosek. She grew up to be a lovely, kind young woman who won the heart of Dennis Makin. The happy couple married in November 1954 and went on the be blessed with three children and a lifetime of wonderful memories. Frances was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother. When she wasn’t busy taking care of her family, she enjoyed gardening, going for walks, swimming, skating, and was often found whistling a happy tune. She was also a great cook and liked spending time in nature while camping and fly-fishing. Frances also looked forward to holidays in Hawaii. Frances lived a full life and she will be remembered always with love and respect. Left to mourn her passing and celebrate her life is her son, Edward (Joanne) Makin; her daughter, Cynthia Carpenter; her daughter-in-law, Shauna; her grandchildren, Darin, Ryan, Kristin, Rikki, Keyley, Sean, Shayne, Thea (Jason) and Evert; her great-grandchildren, Mackenzie and Emma; as well as her extended family and many friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Dennis Makin; her parents, Edward and Ethel Leskosek; her son, Thomas Makin; and her sister, Myrna (Ivan) Hood. With respect for Frances’ wishes, no funeral service will be held. Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca. Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 562-8555
WAYNE MILTON HALLADAY August 5, 1945 ~ November 3, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne Halladay on November 3, 2021 at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre, Blairmore, AB. He was 76 years of age. Wayne was born in Gilroy, SK on August 5, 1945 to parents William and Blanche Halladay. He was raised to know the value of working hard and of giving back to those around him; values that stayed with him his entire life. In the early 1970s, Wayne moved his family to the Crowsnest Pass, AB to gain employment in the area coal mines. In his free time, Wayne enjoyed quadding and camping. He also liked to tinker in his garage, or just get in his car and drive. Throughout his lifetime, Wayne had an extensive collection of various of muscle cars and he was a member of the Western Mopar Club. Wayne had an appreciation for the simple blessings in life and he cherished time spent with his family. He will be deeply missed, and forever remembered. Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life are his daughters, Kerry (Wayne) Robutka and Marcy (Wiley) Purcha; his grandchildren, Derek, Kyle and Wyatt; as well as his extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his son, Peter Halladay. Wayne’s family would like to thank the staff at the Crowsnest Pass Continuing Care Centre for the many years of care and attention they provided him. With respect for Wayne’s wishes, no funeral service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by the charity of your choice. Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca. Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 562-8555
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The Blairmore Lions honoured Norm Hanson for over 50 years of service. Hanson’s vest is now hung on the wall of the Lions Club as a token of their appreciation for all Hanson has done for them over the years. DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter
A longtime serving member of the Blairmore Lions Club was honoured by the group recently for all his hard work over the years. Norm Hanson served the Lions for 50 years and has helped with many of their projects around town. "We took over the park by the swimming pool from the town. We planted trees and sodded that park. We worked with the Cowley Lions. They came and helped us with that project. We also attended their rodeo and bartended and worked in the concessions to help them out. We also built the trail from one end of Blairmore to the other. The town paved it later. We took over the tennis courts and fixed them up. We also worked in some of the other parks in town too."
Hanson says he was also busy over the years with other various jobs. "We've done a lot of catering, barbeques and parties. We started meals on wheels over 30 years ago. We delivered meals on Christmas, Boxing Day and New Years to all the seniors that were home by themselves at Tecumseh and other areas." Hanson also recalls the Lions Club also put on sports tournaments to raise money for charity over the years. "We started up curling and golfing tournaments to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House in Calgary. We did that for quite a few years." Those tournaments also brought in help from other areas. "I travelled to a lot of conventions down in the States and worked with a lot of people down there. We had the Kalispell Sunshine Lions come up and
work with us as well with the curling. They brought gifts like golf trips to help raise money for the Ronald McDonald House." While he is no longer a member of the Lions, Hanson still continues to lend a hand when he can. "I'm still doing the meals on wheels. I left the Lions three years ago but I still help them out. I've offered to help them with the Bingo but they have a bunch of new Lions so they're doing alright." Having his vest hung on the Lions Club wall was humbling for Hanson. "I'm very proud. It's quite a nice thing that they thought of doing that for me." Hanson says the community needs to continue showing support for the Lions. "Support the Lions. They're doing great things in the Crowsnest Pass."
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John Barlow was officially sworn into office, with his wife, Louise Barlow next to him, to once again serve as the Member of Parliament for Foothills. Barlow says it is an honour to be the elected federal representative in the House of Commons for Foothills and that he looks forward to continuing to serve our communities and our residents. Photo by Andre Forget, House of Commons Photographer