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October 27, 2021 ~ Vol. 91 • No. 43 $1.00

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Students at ISS were able to take part in some outdoor learning at PPK. Students took part in reseeding parts of PPK that were disturbed by the recent dirt work project. The work being done at PPK lined up with the curriculum the students are learning, which made for a great opportunity for students to enjoy some outdoor and hands on learning.

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Thank You Thank you to everyone for allowing me to serve the Crowsnest Pass for another term. I look forward to working with my fellow councillors and mayor in continuing to move our community forward. Thank you to my family and friends for their support.

- Doreen Glavin

Thanks Dave Filipuzzi Councillor- I would like to take a moment now that the election is over to THANK everyone that supported me and believed in me. It is a Great Honour to not only represent you this term but over the last two terms. We live in a great place and l believe the future has got a lot of promise, and together we can make it one of the best Communities in which to live.

To me what makes a good Council is the people that surround it, that is our volunteers, businesses, and all of you, the public. Remember l represent you so your ideas, thoughts and vision are important to me. Feel free to contact me. THANK YOU ALL- STAY POSITIVE and BELIEVE.

Thank You Big thank you to my rock Debbie, the rest of my family, friends and everybody that supported me during the election. Looking forward to four more years of serving the residents of this great community.

- Dean Ward

Thank You Thank you to all who voted for me in the past municipal election and thank you to those who didn’t; at least you came out and voted. I bet the sign destroyer had a really bad day on Oct. 19.

A quick thanks to every person who gave me encouragement to run and quick waves and good luck wishes during the campaign.

To Betty and Shar for giving me sage advice when I needed a ‘mom’ talk, their wisdom and kindness to me on all things is greatly appreciated.

To Mike and Melisa, thank you for being my best friends.

To my staff and family, thank you for just putting up with me.

To my self-proclaimed campaign manager and greatest supporter, I love you beyond words.

I promise to serve our community with honesty, integrity and an open door policy.

Congratulations to my ‘team’ - who were re-elected with me. Together we will move this community forward. Marlene, thank you for working with us for the past four years.

My phone is already available for your questions and concerns.

Again, thank you for allowing me to help run, in my favourite politicians words, “Our Garden of Eden.”

- Lisa Sygutek

Hockey Alberta recongizes director Annie Orton receives Lifetime Member for Hockey Alberta award

DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

A local resident was recognized for her tremendous amount of service to Hockey Alberta.

Annie Orton began serving with Hockey Alberta in 1998 in various capacities.

“I started with Hockey Alberta in 1998 as a discipline coordinator for the south zone. In 2000 I became the minor council representative for the same zone, which is the area from the border as far east as Lethbridge and north to Okotoks.”

Orton continued her climb up the organizational ladder all the way to the top.

“I served two years as vice president of operations, two years as vice president of development and I was President of Hockey Alberta from 2009-2011. At the time that was the maximum allowed. I was the first and am still the only female in 114 years of the organization to serve as President.”

While she isn’t involved now as she was in the past, Orton still takes time to help out.

“I do things like supervise tournaments and

smaller things like that now.”

During her time as President, Orton also served with Hockey Canada.

“The time when you're president you also sit on the board of directors for Hockey Canada.

I did appeals from the time I was no longer president in 2011 to 2018.

I was the appeals committee chair.”

For all her hard work and dedication over the years, Orton received the honour of Lifetime Member for Hockey Alberta.

Orton became interested in finding ways to improve the organization when watching her sons play.

“I have three sons, two of whom played hockey. They started here in the Pass in 1983 until 1998. I wasn't happy with how Hockey Alberta was handling discipline and suspensions. I didn't think it was fair to the players and also coming from a small town, I found that depending on what level you played, you seemed to get a pass on some suspensions and penalties depending on how high caliber a player you were. I didn't think

that was right and I wanted to change that.”

From that, Orton says she found herself believing she could continue to find ways to improve certain aspects of Hockey Alberta.

“This is a little bit my personality but I was thinking, I could do that better. Overall, the organization is great but there were just certain things I thought I could do better.

I just thought there needed to be a different view. I just thought we needed to have a broader outlook. I had no kids left in the game and therefore decisions I made were made based on what's best for everyone and the organization not just the betterment of my kids.”

For all her hard work and dedication over the years, Orton received the honour of Life Member for Hockey Alberta; something she says means everything to her.

“It was everything.

The first general meeting I ever went to was back in 1998 and we used to have these gentleman sitting at the front with matching blazers with the crest on and I'm thinking these are the people that knew the

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Local Resident Annie Orton has been recognized for her many years of service to Hockey Alberta.

Orton received the honour of Life Member after serving in many different roles for the organization.

game and wanted the game to continue and improve it all the time. I looked up to them so much. I never anticipated I would be given the honour. It was something to strive for. To become a life member you have to be nominated and you have to have the entire board of directors agree. I was dumbstruck to be honest. I didn't think it would ever happen. It made me feel really good about all the time I put in and though I must have done something right for them to want to give me that honour.”

Coal Policy committee to deliberate DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

The Coal Policy Committee (CPC) is continuing to deliberate ahead of providing their final report to the Alberta government.

CPC Chair, Ron Wallace, says the committee has received an extension on some of their work due to the large amount of responses they've received.

"We're working on two volumes. The first volume is what we heard.

That was originally due on October the 15th. Because we extended our submission period from July to the end of September, we physically could not complete all of that evidence. We had over 177 detailed written submissions, some in excess of 50 pages, we had over 67 engagement meetings and we had over 1,000 emails. Trying to put all of that together in the two weeks between the end of September and the 15th of October just wasn't possible. We requested an extension from the Minister to November 15th and she granted that to us. We now have a month exten-

sion to complete our first volume."

Wallace adds that the second volume of their work is also due November 15th and they are hoping to complete their work by that date.

"Our second volume is due on the same date and we're working very hard to see whether or not it's possible to hit that date as well but we are presently aiming for a submission to the Minister around mid November or so."

Wallace clarified that the mid November submission is not a release of the information to the public at that time.

Wallace says the work being done by the committee has been taxing.

"There has been a tremendous amount of attention paid to the committee and that implies a lot of trust for which we are really humbled and thankful for. There was so much public opinion waiting to be heard about this. It's not been overwhelming but it's been very challenging to fairly reflect and deal with that degree of work. Not only

is it a large volume of work but these are very high quality and very careful and reflective studies and recommendations on policy."

Wallace says the committee has also spent time engaging with Indigenous people as well.

"We're working very hard to try and reflect the tremendous amount of input, not only from the interested and affected public in the Pass area, but also all the way up to Hinton as well. In the last part of September, we spent a lot of time on the Indigenous engagement component of our work and we got a lot of very well crafted briefs from a number of First Nations communities right across Alberta. What we're seeing is a tremendous amount of interest in this subject."

According to Wallace, there has been a large amount of interest in the subject from what he calls non-affected individuals as well.

"People who don't live in a mining community or near a potential mine are very very interested."

The changes in Alberta's population since the last Coal Policy was put in place is something Wallace says has also played a factor in the amount of interest in the work the CPC is doing.

"There's been a very dramatic increase in population and it's a very young population.

People are moving to Alberta because they like to have access to the mountain parks. You're seeing that with the Even Kananaskis. though the government started charging people for that pleasure, people are still interested in spending time in the eastern slopes. These rehave issues source changed very dramatically in the last 40 years."

Wallace says once the committee's report is sent to the Minister, the timeframe for a decision could vary.

"Once the minister receives the report, they will have to reflect on it and come up with a position on how they want to handle it. Quite frankly, at that point, that matter is entirely in the hands of the minister."

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In the lIne of fIre Between October 18 and October 25, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 29 calls for service including the following reported incidents.

Two (2) threat/harassment, two (2) mischief/vandalism, three (3) thefts, one (1) impaired driving, one (1) other criminal code, three (3) other provincial statutes, three (2) driving complaints, four (4) motor vehicle collisions, four (4) assistance to general public, one (1) suspicious occurrence, one (1) assistance to other agencies, one (1) 911 call, one (1) animal call, one (1) lost and found and one (1) coroners act.

Vandalism On October 18th 2021, there was a complaint of graffiti done to a building in Bellevue on 217 Street, which occurred over the past few days.

Theft On October 19th, 2021, there was a complaint of theft of a specialized BMX bike. A 26-year-old male from

Elk Valley was arrested and charged with possess of stolen property.

Other stolen property was also recovered. The male was charged and released on documents for Court appearance.

Outstanding Warrants On October 21st, 2021, a 24-year-old male was arrested by Airdrie RCMP in the Coalhurst area on numerous outstanding warrants from incidents that occurred in Crowsnest Pass on October 14th. The male is being held in custody for bail hearing. A stolen vehicle was recovered during the arrest.

Intoxicated Male On October 23rd 2021, at approximately 7:30am, there was a complaint of an intoxicated male on highway 22. The male was located and given a ride home to Coleman.

Police Assist On October 23rd, 2021, police assisted a Conservation officer with person who refused to identify himself. The 47-year-old male from

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Turner Valley was arrested for obstruction and released on documents for Court appearance.

Erratic Driver On October 24th, 2021, at approximately 7:15pm, there was a complaint of an erratic driver on highway 3 near Lundbreck. The info was passed onto Fort Macleod RCMP who located the vehicle, which contained drugs.

Traffic Stop On October 24th, 2021, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic stop based on driving behaviour. A 29-year-old driver provided a sample of breath, which resulted in a fail. An Immediate Roadside Suspension was issued to the driver and their driver’s licence was suspended immediately and vehicle seized for 30 days. The driver will be fined $1000.

Residents be aware of phone scams saying from Border Services that there is a suspicious package for them and possibly warrant for ar-

The Simple Raven’s Post

by Avner Perl

Six minutes on national news It pleasantly surprised me to see the CBC National doing a piece about the Crowsnest Pass. I can remember only a few times when we were on the news. The first one was over twenty years ago when someone reopened the Roxy theatre for a play (about Filomena?). We came to see it and guess what. A couple of minutes on the news and we are retired here. Being on the news makes a difference. We were on the news during the big fire when the volunteer fire department was praised and there was some coverage when the council deleted the famous Thunder in the Valley and some people objected. Other times, the news was not positive, like when murders occurred or a developer left investors in the cold and disappeared.

This time, the talk is all about coal and folks being upset that the provincial government removed important regulations on a long weekend’s eve. When you make a move that may affect an area as big as a country, you can’t expect it to go unnoticed.

The one old rancher whose family has been here for generations said, this is the water tower of all of southern Alberta. It amazes me that the provincial government couldn’t figure it out. By making that mistake, they managed to create a tear in our social fabric.

Could it be the old British “divide and rule” idea resurfacing here?

The People who were interviewed presented both sides of the argument, which is a sign of good journalism. Those on the coal side were frank. Looking for prosperity, said one. We have a hundred and twenty years of coal mining history, said another.

Can’t live on a few tour guides said another. The mayor, who is a local business owner, said, I don’t see any other industries knocking on our doors. In my eye, here is the problem. Both provincial and local governments believe that the way to succeed is by waiting for private industries to take initiative and give it their blessings. Pay others to do our job.

I think that the examples above provide an answer. In the old days, when we needed fire departments, someone organized volunteers who were the pride of the towns. We had an excellent fire protection system that not only rivaled the professionals, but made the news by doing more. The volunteers managed to set up a fireworks show that put us on the map. When someone came in, more interested in fighting than solving problems, the entire house of cards collapsed.

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Governing is not a cheating game like poker, nor a spectator game either. It’s not a game where the players can spend all the time reading the rules. That is the bureaucrat’s job. It’s a game for people able to formulate a vision, build teams, organize action and see results. I saw it done with the revitalization of the Coleman downtown here, but I don’t know where it went from there.

I was active in politics a long time ago. I was a vice president of a union and I knocked on doors for the Progressive Conservatives. I am proud of our achievements, including the coal policy and I am not against developing our resources, Mr. Premier.

I am pro Albertans working together with all Albertans. Now I am ready for what may be the last big fight. There are many reasons to be concerned and the future of Pass residents, Albertans, Canadians, and humans is being decided.

On the world stage, there are disasters lined up. The climate is changing. It changes everything. World leadership is being challenged. China is overtaking the USA in economics and racing on the military and technology track. A worldwide scarcity of freshwater is building and soon may also include fresh air. A pandemic is building up and will soon reach its climax in the underdeveloped world. A supply chain issue can destroy our economy. It already started. What do we need to do to fix our problems?

I found a list of ten things in the news, stated by the Pope. The world’s problems are his business. He prayed publicly. In the name of God: 1. Reveal the patented vaccine formula. 2. Cancel debts that can’t be paid. 3. Control the extractive polluting industries.

4. Deal with the food-producing corporations. 5. Reduce the money financing the arms manufacturers. 6. control the technology giants. 7. Deal with the communications industries. 8. Deal with the dishonest media. 9. End colonialism-related aggression. 10.

Stop the speeding train hurling us to the abyss. (I am paraphrasing a lot.) All leaders, political, religious, and others, pretend to want to fix the world’s problems. Pope Francis’s list is most conclusive.

We can’t do much about global issues. We are a small mountain community and most of us are older. The best we can hope for is to be a good example for whoever is looking. We can stop the hate and look for better solutions. It is rumoured that Montem is looking to build a “gravity battery” using water and mountains. We have it and can support the project. Do we have the political will?

Will our politicians on all levels do their job? They should direct events so the coal removed from the basins of the future energy storage plant will pay for its construction.

They should refuse political donations from the project and only have the well-being of their constituents as their motivation. We can lead by showing a good example.

If we do, the Crowsnest Pass can be on the news many times yet. Nothing is as newsworthy as a group of people demonstrating in real life that moral integrity can beat being selfish. We can be the living proof that humans are truly superior to other life forms.

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

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GoFundMe set up for bear attack survivor

Sean is on a long road to recovery after being attacked by a bear while hunting. Family and friends are looking for some help covering medical costs as not everything is covered by insurance. Just under $6,000 has already been raised to help with Sean’s recovery.

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DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

A family is looking for help covering some medical costs after a bear attack in September.

On September 26th, Sean and some family and friends were camping in the Dutch Creek area.

Sean and his wife’s son Jeff went out to hunt grouse and whitetail deer when they stumbled across a bear and her two cubs.

They were about 6.5 km away from where they were camping and were unable to avoid conflict with the mother who saw them and charged.

On a GoFundMe page, Sean’s sister Jennifer summarizes part of the attack.

“She grabbed Sean's arm before he had a chance to react and started chewing him. She knocked him down, bit down hard on his ankle and dragged him out of the bushes, shaking her head like a dog with a toy. Jeff managed to fight the bear off of Sean, and she gave up and left.”

After the attack was over, efforts were made to stop the bleeding and thanks to quick thinking

by Sean and Jeff, he managed to make it to the hospital.

“The next 2 hours

were spent trying to stop the incredible blood loss, trying to get help to him, and get him out of the woods. They were far out of cell range, and it took 90 minutes just for the ambulance to be called. He finally got to a hospital at midnight. We all credit Sean and Jeff's quick thinking in making tourniquets for his leg, with ensuring he didn't bleed out while waiting for help.”

The recovery process for Sean will be a long one and that is where the family is asking for some help.

“Sean now faces multiple surgeries to save his foot, and rebuild the 4-5 inches of bone missing in his leg. Sean's job consisted of delivering furniture, which is not going to happen anymore. We are hoping to raise some money to help them with expenses that the insurance doesn't cover, help with day to day expenses, especially these first few months when there will be a lot of commuting between Calgary and Champion, where they live. There will also need to be modifications to their home in order to make it easier for Sean to get around easier, as the first few months will be nonweight bearing on that foot.”

The family is also looking to replace some of the hunting equipment that was damaged in the attack.

“In addition to those expenses, we are hoping to replace some of the hunting equipment Sean lost in the attack. His shotgun was used by Jeff to beat the bear off him, and it got badly damaged. We are hoping to cover the cost to either repair or replace that. He also lost his backpack, his extensive first aid kit, and his hiking boots.

There may have been more lost, but those are the bigger items. We are also hoping to help fund a Garmin InTouch unit for him, so that when (not if) he gets back out there, maybe next year, he will have quicker access to help for him or any other camper/hunter/hiker who may find themselves in need of emergency medical help.”

In just two weeks, the original goal of $5,000 has been raised.

The new goal is now $10,000 and the GoFundMe page will remain open, as the family will need aid on an ongoing basis.

Anyone looking to donate can do so at h t t p s : / / w w w. g o fundme.com/f/seans-recovery-expenses.

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Editorial I often go through all issues of the paper to see what was going at this time up to five years ago and I came across this editorial that I wrote exactly four years ago. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think and miss that great man.

I hope you enjoy the read as much as I did. Buddy passed away on Valentine’s Day 2017 and his loss is felt throughout this community, the Pass Herald and my life.

Get Better Buddy!

Well, Buddy is sick this week, so you get an editorial from me.

This week’s editorial is about our Editor, Buddy, who has been a staple in the Pass Herald since he bought it in 1950. He’s been in this industry for 67 years. That’s over 3,300 editorials by this wonderful man I have had the privilege of working with for the past 17 years.

The Pass Herald is an institution in this town. Between Gail and Buddy, it has remained a family owned and operated business. In fact, we are the second oldest business in the Pass.

Isn’t that an amazing accolade? How many businesses make it five years, let alone 87 years? Well, we have! I don’t know if it’s by sheer grit and determination or just good luck, but I’ll enjoy it either way.

We often joke with our association that Buddy might, at 87, be the oldest editor in Canada. He comes to work, he answer the phones, he writes the editorial, he takes care of distribution, he helps me with libel, he cools me off when I lose my temper and he drives my kids back and forth. He’s not just someone I work with; he’s my family. He’s pretty much all I have left for family and each day I walk into work with him, I consider it a privilege.

Buddy has been sued three times and all three times he’s lost. He’s taken side jobs to subsidize his paycheques. Believe it or not, we don’t make a ton of money. We certainly do what we do because we love it. It’s in our blood.

Buddy owned a Honda Dealership with my parents, they owned a Radio Shack, the Registries and we distributed Pic-A-Pop. Buddy worked as a body man, a mortician’s assistant and he even drove a taxi, picking up prostitutes from the train in Blairmore and dropping them off at the ‘Red Brick House’ in Frank.

He also played in the Lighterman with my Dad. He’s led an interesting and wonderful life and has witnessed the best and worst times in the Crowsnest Pass. He remembers them all with accuracy and clarity. As more of our forefathers pass away, the history of our community is getting lost. With people like Buddy around, the stories can and will be passed along generation to generation.

Buddy was Freemason; he loved the lodge and only left when they asked my dad to leave because he was Catholic. Back in the day it was frowned upon to be a Catholic and a Mason. Buddy, though he loved the fraternity quit in solidarity with my dad. That’s the kind of man he was, loyal and trustworthy.

So I just wanted to take a moment and thank Buddy for being like a father to me, for treating my kids like they are his grandchildren and for making this business one of the most respected in this community. He’s never missed a piano recital, or a symphony concert that I was in, he even came to both of my convocations from University. He was just as proud of me as my parents. I think because in many ways he is a parent to me. How blessed am I to be so loved!

When I went to university, my thought wasn’t that I would one day work and own our family business.

Yet here I am and I tell you all, I have huge shoes to fill. How lucky am I to get to come to work for almost two decades with my best friend and supporter. In his eyes I can do anything!

How many people, when asked what they do, can say, “I own a newspaper.” What an honour. Plus I’m opinionated and I love the analogy once given to me

by Bud himself, “don’t get into a fight with someone who buys her ink by the barrel”. Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on which side you sit, I will always have the last word.

LS

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Come and join us - Crowsnest Community Support needs you Dear Editor; At the recent AGM for the Crowsnest Community Support Society I was asked “Why did I become a board member?”

I gave the usual response about wanting to give back to the community I call home.

However, after additional thinking about the question and my response, I realized that the real reason I joined was much more complicated than the simple answer I gave. I have been blessed with happy and healthy children, grandchildren and a great grandchild and for that I give thanks everyday.

I spent much of my professional career living and working in “Third World Countries” and came to realize that helping those in need is an obligation we must all share. My defining moment happened in Libya in the late 1980’s. Food was available, but very limited in choices and

quantity, and meat and eggs were a luxury that was seldom enjoyed.

I received an invitation to attend a wedding party in downtown Tripoli. In traditional Muslim custom, the party that I was invited to was hosted by the groom and only men were invited. The bride’s party was for women only and held separately.

The actual wedding was held later and attended only by the immediate families. The venue, for the groom’s party, was a large tent set up in a vacant lot that had recent been cleared of a bombed out building. By tradition, as you entered the tent, you removed your shoes, hat and sat crosslegged on the carpets covering the ground.

The groom then brought a plate of food, said welcome and then served the next guest. The meal consisted of rice, fresh fruit and a peeled hardboiled egg. Manna from

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heaven, a boiled egg. As I ate the meal, using only my right hand (another learned custom) I noticed that the person who was seated next to me had on a large pair of boots and a hat. It was also obvious that this person had some mental challenges. However, he was happy and we conversed using my very limited Arabic language knowledge. I am a slow eater, and my companion had finished his meal before I had. Finally, only the egg remained on my plate. Imagine my consternation, when he reached over, picked up my egg and ate it in one bite.

Following the meal, the guests got up, thanked the groom and left. When it was my turn to thank the groom he told me a story that helped revise my long held core beliefs. He started by apologizing for the guest’s behavior and went on to explain: “In our society, we call

such people “The Children of Allah”. Childhood is the happiest time of our lives and for these people, Allah has decide that they deserve to spend their entire life in their childhood.”

So, in some small way I hope to be able to continue to contribute to the well-being of our Crowsnest’s children and others in need. However, the sad reality is that many of the organizations in our community are dying from lack of volunteers and those of us who remain need help. To quote from a well know poem, “To you from failing hands we throw the torch; be yours to hold it high.”

Please contact the Executive Director at the CCSS office, telephone number 403-563-3585 Ext. 31 to learn more and schedule a tour of our social enterprises. If interested, request a Board Info Package, and come join us!

Phil

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JoHn Pundyk.CoM

Simply Selles Musings from your local reporter As many of you may have seen or heard by now, Jostyn Pawluk is a bit of a hero.

He found a missing person while out in the woods and pointed him out to his dad who then called for help.

It was a great example of how young members of our community can be helpful members of the Crowsnest Pass.

I find that far too many communities still have this notion that young people can’t positively impact where they live.

That’s a mindset we need to continue to change and I feel the Crowsnest Pass is doing a solid job of.

Look at the teen amazing race that was held a few weeks back.

Over 20 teams of young students came up with different ideas for how they would spend $1,000 to make the Crowsnest Pass better.

They all came up with interesting and thought provoking ideas.

These were ideas that had many Councillors impressed.

Then you can look at Council itself.

When Council implemented the Youth Council Representative, it ensured that a youth’s perspective is being heard by the decision makers of the community.

The municipality also has the Outstanding Youth Award that includes a $1,000 scholarship.

It’s things like this that help ensure youth feel needed and drives their curiosity and interest in making a community better in the future.

I think one of the best ways to keep youth in your community once they’re older is to show them early that the community is taking their thoughts under advisement when making decisions.

When youth aren’t heard, they tend to tune out and figure their opinions don’t and won’t matter at all.

This is something that needs to change.

Youth tend to be a lot smarter than we give them credit for.

We tend to say youth don’t have the necessary experience to have a meaningful opinion on anything.

If that’s as far as we go with that, then we are severely hurting the potential youth in a community can have.

If we truly think they simply don’t have the experience, we should be finding ways to help them gain that experience.

These youth are the people that will be driving communities forward in a few years and it’s paramount that we do what we can to help prepare them for those roles.

As someone who’s not exactly old myself, I love seeing young people get involved with different organizations or community roles.

Of course the youth need to want to be involved but how can we be so sure they don’t unless we are being welcoming and open to their ideas and possibilities.

I don’t know about you but I don’t tend to open up to people if I get the sense they don’t really have the time or the want to listen to what I have to say.

As long as the Crowsnest Pass continues to be open to listening to the youth of the community, the better off the Crowsnest Pass will be in the long run.

Let’s do what we can to support the youth and listen to their opinions, on a broad level of topics.

They may just say something that will have community leaders thinking long and hard.

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Scotiabank Donates

PUMPKINS IN THE PARK

Flumerfelt Park, Coleman • 7-9 pm

Starts at the bridge crossing and leads up to the Miners Path and beyond.

One way route - Follow the path of pumpkins Please follow the Covid 19 Restrictions • Bring a flashlight • Dress warmly Pick up your hot chocolate as you complete the path.

Drop Off at: Hillcrest and Bellevue Post offices, Morency's Plumbing and Heating in Blairmore, The Miners Path start in Flumerfelt Park, Coleman (place by the rocks, not the shelter).

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Sponsored by the Coleman Community Society & the Municipality of the Crowsnest Pass

Scotiabank provided a donation to the Crowsnest Museum as part of their Harvest of Memories fundraiser. Each year, the Crowsnest Museum raises funds through the Harvest of Memories for various uses at the Museum. Pictured in the photograph Left to Right is: Jennyce Hoffman, Communications Lead of the Crowsnest Museum, Bryce Andreasen, Branch Manager of the Blairmore Scotiabank and Pat Rypien, Board President of the Crowsnest Historical Society.

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CCHS Pandas take first place

The grade 8 girls’ volleyball team took home first place in a tournament over the weekend. The team took part in a tournament at Willow Creek Composite High School and managed to come away victorious.

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Montem Resources to transition Tent Mountain to Green Hydrogen Production DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

Montem Resources is beginning work to transition Tent Mountain away from coal to renewable energy.

In a release from October 18th, 2021, Montem states Tent Mountain is a unique and perfect set up for this type of project.

“A study conducted

by Entura Hydro Tasmania (Entura) in 2019 found Montem could use existing water reservoirs from Tent Mountain’s historical coal mining operations to drive a powerful pump hydro energy storage (PHES) facility. The study demonstrated an energy in storage potential for the Project of 2,560MWh, or enough energy in storage to generate 320MW for eight continuous hours, which is the equivalent of powering approximately 200,000 homes through the night. The Entura study found the proposed Project had no fatal flaws and recommended progressing to the next step, which included, refining the details of the site, identifying any additional risks, and determining mitigation measures, before embarking on a Feasibility Study. This work has now been completed.

Over the past six months, Alberta based Boost Energy Ventures (Boost), have conducted various economic, grid connection and permitting studies to complement the initial Entura report.

These reports have culminated in the Tent Mountain PHES passing through initial stage gates with it now ready to progress to Feasibility studies.”

Managing Director and CEO for Montem, Peter Doyle, says making the shift over to renewable energy at Tent Mountain would be a first in Canada.

“Developing Tent Mountain as a renewable energy complex could result in the first large scale production of green hydrogen in Canada. Furthermore, the PHES component of the complex will play an important role in filling supply gaps in Alberta’s electricity grid. We are re-purposing our existing assets at Tent Mountain, which include large water reservoirs on land we own, and easy access to infrastructure, including rail, high voltage power lines, gas pipelines, and the in-

terprovincial highway.”

Doyle says Montem recently took another look at the 2019 study and did further work to ensure the project was still a viable option moving forward with current uncertainty around coal.

“With the current uncertainty surrounding the timeline of the mine restart, we have bought forward the planning for developing Tent Mountain into a renewable energy complex and are now moving to a Feasibility Study. We pushed on with the coal mine with the idea that we would use the pump hydro as an end of life infrastructure installment. We designed our mine plan as such that the pump hydro system could exist. In March of this year, we dusted off the old 2019 plans and we gave them to some technical and some strategy and financial groups and went through a series of reports to analyze the project and ensure that it still made sense.”

In the release, Montem state they are working with the Piikani Nation on this project as well.

“Montem is progressing development plans for the Project and is working with the Piikani Nation. The Piikani Nation and Montem have agreed to explore the mutual benefits of the Project, and to investigate the development of a wind farm to supply electricity to the Tent Mountain PHES. Montem has applied to Canada’s Clean Fuels Program for C$5 million to help fund the next phase of work, which will include a Feasibility Study.”

As stated in the release, this project could go a long way to helping Canada reach it’s NetZero Emissions goal.

“Canada’s aim of “Net-Zero by 2050” brought into legislation last year with the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act can only be met with a range of new renewable energy projects. The production of green hydrogen is a key component of meeting this goal. By including modern electrolyser technology to produce green hydrogen as a component of the Tent Mountain Renewable Energy Complex, we capitalize on reliable cheap green energy, and access to a growing market via adjacent rail and gas

Montem Resources have begun the process of looking into making Tent Mountain a green hydrogen producing complex. The location of tent mountain makes this the prime area for this type of project.

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pipelines.”

Montem also says this could be a big step forward for Alberta while working with the Piikani Nation.

“With the renewable energy transition gathering pace in Alberta, Montem believes we have a unique opportunity to transition Tent Mountain from an idled historical coal mine to a clean renewable energy complex.

We are working closely with the Piikani Nation whose traditional territories we operate on, and we have agreed to explore the mutual benefits of the Tent Mountain Renewable Energy Complex.

The Piikani Nation’s reserve lands lie in the heart of southern Alberta’ s wind power generating region, and we look forward to investigating the potential to power the PHES with wind power produced locally.”

Doyle says Montem should have a more detailed plan for moving forward by the end of this year and a more detailed study completed by 2022.

“Within a month we'll have a detailed plan and a budget and it's expected we'll deliver a Feasibility Study by the end of next year.”

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New book shares history of Mining in Canada DaviD SelleS

Pass Herald Reporter

Two historians in Newfoundland have put a spotlight on the history of mining in Canada.

John Sandlos and Arn Keeling come from Memorial University in St. Johns, Newfoundland.

Sandlos is a historian who researches the history of abandoned mines in northern Canada and Keeling is a geographer who also researches mining history and its impact on the environment.

These two men have written Mining Country, a historical account of mining across Canada over the years.

Some of the work Sandlos and Keeling have done over the years has been useful in helping write the book.

“Arn and I have been engaged in historical and community-based research on mining in northern Canada since 2007. We (and our graduate students) have worked on case study histories of northern mines from the northern provinces to the High Arctic, and from Labrador to the Yukon.

Many of these case studies were published in a book of collected essays we edited, Mining and Communities in Northern

Canada: History, Politics, Memory, which came out with the University of Calgary Press in 2015. Of course, we had read widely in the field of mining history more broadly (Canadian, U.S. and global literature) so it seemed like a natural and obvious step to write a book that brought together our research on northern Canada with all the other research that has been done in the more southerly reaches of the country.”

Sandlos and Keeling say there are a few main talking points throughout the book.

“One of the biggest highlights of the book is the fact that we put Indigenous stories right at the centre of mining history in Canada. We look it Indigenous participation in mining, stretching back thousands of years to copper mining in North America, all the way to more recent decades where Indigenous people have worked in, and some cases become part owners of mining operations. We also examine the environmental injustices associated with mines prior to the 1970s that tended to operate without consulting local Indigenous com-

munities, often polluting and impacting the local landscape in ways that cut off Indigenous people from sources of water, game, fish and fur.”

The book also highlights stories of workers and their struggles.

“We also tell the story of workers in the mines, their struggles for better health and safety regulations, and their battles with management and government for union certification and recognition.

While there have been many great research papers on this subject, this book is the first to bring so many stories of mine labour under one cover.”

Both Sandlos and Keeling are also proud of the way the book also visualizes the history of mining.

“Another highlight of the book is that it is beautifully illustrated with dozens of archival photographs, providing a visual history of mining in Canada as much as a written one. We are thankful to Lorimer Press for this, because not many presses would produces such a richly illustrated, large format book of this kind.

We think the images and text work in tandem to tell and extremely lively story

of mining in Canada.”

Sandlos and Keeling say the main idea for the book wasn’t theirs.

“To give credit where credit is due, the idea for the book came directly from James Lorimer, as he approached us to write the volume based on our previous work on mining history. We took on the project enthusiastically, however, because we realized there was no fulllength historical book devoted to the broad sweep of mining history throughout Canada.

While there have been some great histories of specific mining regions, or specific sectors in the industry (especially coal), no book had tried to tell a broader story about the growth and expansion of the industry across Canada.”

Sandlos and Keeling hope this book can allow Canadians to learn more about Canada’s mining history.

“Given the space we devote to the negative impacts of mining on Indigenous communities, we hope that in some small way the book might contribute to public knowledge about the history of colonialism in Canada, and the fact that reconcili-

ation might also require apology and compensation for the environmental impacts of mining on Indigenous territories.”

They both want the book to also serve as a memory of the many miners who never returned home from work.

“Finally, we hope that the book memorializes the many miners who lost their lives working in the industry, either due to accidents or occupational diseases. By telling their stories, we hope that Canadians will become more aware of the high cost of mining in terms of human lives and severe injuries.”

With a fairly complex history, Sandlos and Keeling wanted to ensure they accurately portrayed Canada’s history and included all key points in history.

“If anything, we hope the book stimulates a better understanding of mining's role in Canada's colonial and national histories, as well as the histories of many communities and regions right across the country. While acknowledging this history and heritage, we also felt it was important not to sanitize it: mining history

was oftentimes a history of conflict and struggle, whether for workers, communities, or Indigenous peoples. These issues remain with us today as we look ahead to the potential for more mining in places both old and new to the industry. The industry has changed a lot, especially in the last few decades, but important lessons from history remain relevant.”

Keeling says they were able to include some aspects of the role mining has played in the Crowsnest Pass in the book.

“We mention some of the early Crowsnest Pass developments in Chapter 3. I personally have connections in the area and love driving the Pass and seeing the mining heritage on full display, on both sides of the border. The coal mines of the region really got their start due to demand from the CPR and later CNR railways (as well as lines to the West Kootenay mining region). Coal mining was a dangerous business and Canada's worst-ever mining disaster was the underground explosion at the Hillcrest Mine in 1914.

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History of Coal Cont’d Coal mines, in the Crowsnest and elsewhere, were also hotbeds of unionism; as workers organized to improve working conditions, pay rates, and safety at the mines.

The BC side of the pass gets a bit lighter treatment in the book, unfortunately, given the hundred-year history of mining in the Elk Valley and area. Sparwood, with its mountainside open cuts and huge haul truck in the middle of town are examples of the spectacular landscapes associated with mining, and of course Fernie very much features its mining heritage (although it's more of a resort town these days).”

Sandlos and Keeling also say they simply weren’t able to include all points in history and that there are opportunities for other authors to continue this work.

“We definitely don't think this is the 'last word' on mining. There was simply not enough space to talk about every mine

and every community; even some prominent sites get light treatment in the book. So there's an opportunity for other communities and other writers to connect their story to our own. We'd also say that, compared with a lot of 'traditional' mining history there's a bit less focus on famous individuals like prospectors or mining executives; again, there will be opportunities for future writers to make these links and fill in some of those "gaps."”

Two historians in Newfoundland have written a book on the history of mining in Canada. The book, Mining Country, highlights various aspects of the complex history of mining in the country. The book includes some history on mining in the Crowsnest Pass.

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ccs stance on coal Crowsnest Conservation Society submission

What do people think of when they hear the word ‘conservation’? Do they picture themselves dutifully taking their recyclables to the community bins, or limiting how long they run their taps when brushing their teeth? Or do they picture a group of people wearing handmade knitted toques while wrapping themselves around a large tree?

Possibly, they imagine all these things.

But what do they think of when they hear about their local conservation group?

As it turns out, Crowsnest Conservation is once again playing an active role in the community, advocating to ensure a healthy future for the natural environment and the people and wildlife who live in it. They are the only local group with conservation as a primary purpose and they have been actively conveying this message at every opportunity.

Of course, that includes involvement in the most pressing issue in recent years: the proliferation of coal mining exploration and development.

A survey sent out prior to the submission showed a strong majority of members and supporters were against the Grassy Mountain mine.

To express this viewpoint, CCS made a comprehensive submission to the Joint-Review Panel Hearings of the Grassy Mountain Coal Project, and participated in the month-long Hearing, conveying their conservation values and articulating the socio-economic benefits of outdoor recreation and mountain culture.

In addition, CCS wrote a letter to the Alberta Coal Policy Committee. Their primary worries are the proliferation of coal mines in Alberta including water quantity and quality; deviance from existing provincial land use plans; wildlife resiliency; insufficient regulation, monitoring, and enforcement; and socio-economic impacts.

Another letter was written to the Federal Minister of the Environment requesting a federal environmental impact assessment be conducted for Montem’s proposed Tent Mountain Mine project. CCS also petitioned the Alberta Energy Regu-

lator for standing as a key participant regarding Tent Mountain and Chinook Projects. Most members of CCS are users of the backcountry that would be affected by these proposed mines.

They are very concerned about the potential negative effects on water, land, wildlife, and quality of life for residents and visitors.

To ensure the community is aware of CCS’s position on mining and other activities, volunteers manned a table at the Community Market this summer, where they spoke to hundreds of people, both residents and visitors, about the group’s key conservation mandate.

No objective is more important to CCS than education; CCS funds Wildsight's Classroom with Outdoors program for Isabelle Sellon School students and the Horace Allen’s Outdoor Learning Environment. Working with the educational system in the Crowsnest Pass is an important component of the group’s work and they hope to continue with more conservation education programs in the future.

Other projects in the works will be brought

forward as Covid safety concerns allow.

Everyone is encouraged to become a member and join the e-newsletter list to receive monthly updates on events and regional issues. Visit the CCS website at crowsnestconservation.ca to stay up-to-date and help support this important work.

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The life and legacy of

DAN MARCIAL • 1958-2018 Dan was the son of Milo and the late Victoria (Vicki) Marcial and is survived by his brother Gary Marcial. Dan was born on December 31st, 1958 and at the tender age of 10 months; doctors discovered he had a Wilms tumour which led to the removal of his left kidney.

Dan overcame this traumatic operation plus radiation treatment and grew up to be a healthy boy with no side effects. He excelled in many sports and graduated from high school with top honors. He went to work at Philips Cables (west of Coleman) as a cable strander operator which involved combining hundreds of insulated copper wires into one cable for the telecommunications industry. In 1978, he enrolled in a two year Power Engineering program at SAIT and graduated with the highest honors ever attained in the program. During the summer break, he also worked at the Shell Waterton Complex. After graduation, Dan joined Proctor & Gamble Pulp and Paper Mill in Grande Prairie as shift engineer and control room operator. During his four years there, he obtained his Second Class Interprovincial Steam ticket. In 1984, Dan joined the Shell Scotford Complex in Fort Saskatchewan as a shift engineer and control room operator. During his time there, he received his First Class Interprovincial Steam ticket and was told by those who administered the written test that they had not encountered anyone who had gone from a second class ticket to a first class ticket in a short period of time. In 1988, Dan joined the Shell Waterton Complex as operations superintendent. During his time there, Dan applied for a position as engineering lead in Qatar for the world’s largest Liquefied Natural Gas facility. When Shell management in Calgary caught wind that Dan was applying for a job in Qatar, they headed him off by offering him a job anywhere he wanted to go in the world. Dan accepted a position as operations manager at the Sable Offshore Energy project in Goldboro, Nova Scotia where he was seconded to Exxon Mobil to assist in the grassroots start-up of the offshore facilities. His duties involved developing operations training and safety procedures manuals with the opportunity to travel to various places in the U.S. and Europe during project development. One of his biggest highlights was the time he spent on a Gulf of Mexico drilling platform where he was part of a team who had to evacuate down a winding chute seven stories from the top of the platform into the ocean and then hold hands till they were picked up by a rescue vehicle. After four years at Goldboro with a perfect safety record, Dan then relocated to the Shell Scotford Upgrader in Fort Saskatchewan as shift coordinator of special projects then became the production coordinator for two years and then for two years became operations & integrity coordinator. During this time in 2003, Dan’s wife Laura passed away. In 2006, he joined Synenco Energy as the operations representative for EPC & DBM development, but due to economic conditions the project was disbanded. In 2007, Dan joined North West Upgrading (now NWR) as the first operations employee and was involved in the process design memorandum for the Sturgeon Refinery in Redwater. He then transferred to Calgary for five years to work with Fluor Canada engineers on the final plans for construction of the refinery. He returned to Redwater as operations coordinator and project commissioning. At the project peak, there were more than 2000 construction workers on the site. In 2018, Dan worked from home via his computer during his illness until May and it was during this time, Dan’s partner Carol Toth drove him to the refinery site where he met with all the staff and operators to tell them his fight to get the refinery fully operating was over. He told them it was now up to them to finish the job and that his fight was now for his life. He left accomplishing two years and 30 million man hours injury free during construction. Dan’s motto “Everyone goes home safe and sound after their shift”. During his lifetime, he enjoyed rock climbing the impressive Grand Tetons in Wyoming, Joshua Tree (California) plus numerous climbs in Washington State and Arizona. He also climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa at 57 years of age. During his leisure time, he refurbished his 1970 Chevelle 582 SS & spent many hours working in his garden at home in Morinville, Alta. ~ With all things said and done...Dan, you will always be lovingly remembered and missed by many of your family and friends.

Refinery in progress.

Different view of the site

Dan’s adopted family and Kelly, Kirstan & Carol with Milo.

Dan & Dad at the site.

Dan’s Garden at home.

Memorial in his honour at Administration Grounds.

Some relatives at the site.

Dan’s Garden at home.

Rebuilt Chevelle. The only car to beat his Challenger in his younger days.

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~ OBITUARIES ~ MARIE KRISH MARIE "ANNIE MARIE" KRISH, beloved wife of the late Roy Krish, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Monday, October 18, 2021 at the age of 86 years.

Marie is survived by six sons. She is also survived by her sister Dora Poch, brother-in-law Keith Krish, sisters-in-law: Alberta, Loraine, Margaret, Dale and Amy as well as many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was predeceased by her sons Roy, Colin and Warren, as well as her parents and Roy's parents.

Marie was born on September 15, 1935 in River Hebert, Nova Scotia to James and Aline Dunlop. Marie moved with her family to the Crowsnest Pass, AB when she was 12 years old. She married Roy Krish at age 19, and lived in Coleman where they had nine sons: Curtis (Helen), Walter (Sharon), Colin, Roy, Warren, Duwain, Darcy, Jamie (Stephanie) and Donald. Marie moved to Lethbridge in 2005.

She liked camping, fishing, puzzles, soap operas, knitting and square dancing, and had a strong belief in Jehovah's Witnesses. She loved and lived for her children and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers and in memory of Marie, donations may be made to the Canadian Lung Association (lung.ca)

TRACY DIANE ZAZZARA (Née: Ruby) July 8, 1965 ~ October 12, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tracy Zazzara on October 12, 2021 at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre, Blairmore, AB. She was only 56 years of age.

Tracy was born in Burnaby, BC on July 8, 1965 to loving parents, Joyce and Martin Ruby. She grew up to be a kind, vibrant woman who caught the attention of Peter Zazzara. The happy couple wed on July 8, 1989, Tracy’s twenty-fourth birthday, and went on to be blessed with thirty-two years of marriage.

In her free time, Tracy liked to go shopping, play cards or bingo and paint. She also enjoyed spending time with her “fur-babies”, and she never passed up an opportunity to visit with family and friends. May precious memories of Tracy bring comfort to all who knew and loved her. She will live on in those she leaves behind.

Left to mourn her passing and celebrate her life is her husband, Peter Zazzara; her son, Ray Zazzara; her parents, Joyce and Martin Ruby; her brother, Shawn (Renee) Ruby; her nieces; her goddaughters, Tykara Gramm and Shelby (Colton) Weatherill; and her dear friend, Denise Bradley.

With respect for Tracy’s wishes, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation (www.heartandstroke.ca). Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

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

DALE PLOWMAN 1957 ~ 2021 It is with profound grief and sadness that we announce the passing of Dale Allan Plowman in the early morning hours of October 22, 2021 at the age of 63, in Coleman, Alberta.

Dale was born on November 16, 1957 in Blairmore, AB to his adoring parents, Frank, and Kay Plowman of Bellevue, AB. Growing up in a modest home with a large yard in Bellevue, he shared his earliest days with his three siblings, Judy, Frank Jr., and Lorraine. The outdoors, with its endless springs of adventure, created for a young boy ample opportunity for fun and chaos, in which he most certainly took part.

Graduating from high school in the Crowsnest Pass in 1975, Dale moved to Edmonton, AB to attend classes on mechanics at NAIT, as well as work for a time at Phillips Cable. In 1979, he moved south to Calgary where he was hired as a salesman for Hilti Canada. It was here, during the summer months, that he first met Patricia McNabb, a young data entry clerk that he would like to sit beside and blink his bright blue eyes at in hopes that she would fall for him. She did, in fact, and on June 25, 1983 they would marry in Blairmore, AB. They would build a life together in Calgary, where Dale worked numerous sales jobs. In July of 1989, they would welcome their first child, a son Jeff. Four years later, in April, came their second child, also a boy, named Ricky. In 1999, Dale and his family would move back to his hometown of Bellevue where they would plant their roots. Dale operated a successful carpet cleaning business in town, as well as worked at the local IGA. He was a massive sports fan and had a concrete devotion to the Green Bay Packers and St. Louis Cardinals. He loved to fish, hang out in the back yard, work on vehicles, and was an animal lover at heart - especially of his cats.

Dale is survived by his wife of 38 years, Patricia Plowman (nee: McNabb) of Coleman; his two sons, Jeff (Tia) of Lethbridge, and Ricky (Raegan) of Hillcrest; his mother, Kay Plowman (nee: Kobewka) of Bellevue; his brother, Frank of Calgary; his sister, Lorraine (Ken) of Saskatoon; and his two grandkids, Chase, and Jack. He is predeceased by his father, Frank; his sister, Judy; and his sisters-in-law Wendy, and Bonnie.

A private family gathering and visitation service was held on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Fantin’s Funeral Chapel in Blairmore. Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca. Donations may be made to the Bellevue Veterinary Clinic in Dale’s name and would be so greatly appreciated.

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

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Dr. Rob Krushel is a Board Certified obstetrician and gynecologist specialists who has been providing medical serv-

ices in the Crowsnest Pass for 7 years, and he is excited to bring his aesthetics knowledge and expertise to the Pass.

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He is the owner and medical director of Glow Medical Aesthetics in Lethbridge, which is a husband and wife medical aesthetics team that provides a wide range of services.

Glow Medical Aesthetics will be offering BOTOX, Dysport and Dermal Fillers at Chakras Revitalizing Spa and Salon in Blairmore.

“As we age we lose skin elasticity and our facial bones recede, contributing to wrinkles, fine lines, and facial sagging.”

The goal for BOTOX and Dermal Fillers is to ”enhance your natural beauty” by rejuvenating and revitalizing the face by creating a natural, youthful look.

They are frequently used by both men and women to reduce signs of aging.

N e u ro m o d u l a t o r s such as BOTOX typically

involve the use of small needle injections to soften and reduce forehead wrinkles, frown lines, and crow’s feet.

BOTOX is also used for medical conditions such excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), jaw clenching (bruxism), and it can be highly effective for some types of migraine headache.

Dr. Krushel uses dermal fillers made of hyaluronic acid, resulting in facial rejuvenation by enhancing volume and by providing facial structure and support.

Dermal Fillers are typically used in the lower face to enhance lips, straighten the jaw line, reduce jowls, revitalize checks and tear troughs (under the eyes), and to soften facial lines around the mouth and nose (nasolabial folds and marionette lines).

Chamber Corner Business of Excellence Awards Did you know The Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce organizes 2 awards events annually?

- Best of Crowsnest is a fun community event that is community based for both the nomination and voting period with over 25 different categories.

- Our second awards night is during our AGM. Nominations for 3 different categories are open to the public while voting is left up to a panel of judges made up of other business peers throughout the community.

Nominations are now OPEN for our Business of Excellence Awards. To nominate a business you feel is deserving in one of these 3 categories, please visit: http://www.crowsnestpasschamber.ca/awards.php Nominations close November 8th, 2021.

Board of Directors Applications OPEN Do you have a strong sense for business and commitment to your community?

The success of The Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce is directly related to the efforts of volunteers, Board of Directors and Executive. The role of the Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce is to promote and strengthen our community by building prosperity through a healthy economy and a strong business sector. As a director you will assist in planning, organizing and oversee a range of services and events for our members.

Our organization is seeking to fill 4 volunteer board positions with fresh faces and new energy. We would love for you to consider a role on our board.

To apply please visit: http://www.crowsnestpasschamber.ca/202122 _BOD_Candidate_Application_Form.pdf Voting for applicants/nominees will take place at our annual general meeting the evening of November 18th, 2021. If you have questions or concerns please email office@crowsnestpasschamber.ca

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