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School division adjusts threat assessment guidelines

comprehensive school threat assessment guidelines.

This approach emphasizes violence prevention.

“It’s focused on problem-solving, as distinguished maybe from a more punitive or zero tolerance approach for misbehaviour,” Seguin told trustees. “It’s generally more well-received and still can achieve the same results.”

The changes are to Administrative Procedure 350 Code of Conduct and Administrative Procedure 348 Progressive Student Discipline.

Seguin presented the changes to trustees during the June 21 board meeting at the G.R. Davis Administration Building in Fort Macleod.

“The changes are more administrative in nature,” superintendent Darryl Seguin said.

The progressive student discipline procedure states that when necessary staff will intervene a level that matches the behaviour while taking into account the student’s age, maturity and individual circumstances.

The administrative procedure is designed to: • Support the creation of welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environments for students that respect diversity and foster a sense of belonging for all members of the school community.

• Create the conditions to help students engage in

their learning.

• Outline the expectations for responses to student behaviour.

• Provide guidelines and expectations supporting an effective school-wide approach to progressive student discipline.

“Those are different administrative procedures that we use to kind of guide our process when there is risky behaviour out there in the schools,” Seguin said.

The administrative procedure contains definitions for bullying, discrimination, diversity and harassment.

Steps are outlined for responses at the classroom, school and system levels, as well as to manage risk and threat response.

The responsibility of parents is also outlined in the policy.

Trustee Brad Toone said parents have told him students need as much support as possible.

“Our principals for sure, our teachers know very well the importance of mental health supports for kids,” Seguin said.

Livingstone Range has added counsellors in the schools over the past few years and provided additional training for staff.

Trustee Carla Gimber introduced the motion during the June 21 meeting at the G.R, Davis Administration Building in Fort Macleod.

“I think it’s great that trustees want to continue being involved with the school division and the schools,” trustee Carla Gimber said.

Gimber and trustee Brad Toone have concerns with school board members serving as home stay families for international students.

Those concerns include compensation, community perception, conflicts of interest and liability.

Trustees received a legal opinion at a previous meeting that it is legal for a trustee to become a home stay famFrank Mctighe ily.

“To me, that was never the question or the concern,” Contributor Gimber said. “The concern is predominately the potential liability for the trustee and more importantly for the School board trustees will not host international stu- board.”

Gimber had wanted more legal advice regarding the dents as home stay families. liability issue.

Trustees voted June 21 that trustees should not beGimber wanted to make trustees ineligible to host income home stay families in order to limit liability to the ternational students. entire school board.

Trustee Hodges said the lawyer indicated a trustee’s request to host an international student would Bellecrest Seniors would like be considered at an open to thank everyone who doboard meeting. nated baking and supported “I think that everything our baking fundraiser during would be open and transBellecrest Days. parent,” Hodges said. “The We really appreciated the board would have to apsupport and had a very sucprove it.” cessful fundraiser.

Trustees would not be compensated beyond basic costs as a home stay family.

Hodges wanted clarification on potential lability.

Toone said there is potential for a problem to arise if a trustee becomes a home stay family.

“We love the international program,” Toone said. “We think it adds so much to our schools.”

Toone added, however, trustees have to hold themselves to a different standard than other people.

The public perception is that home stay families are compensated and trustees can’t be compensated for things they do.

“We are here to sit as governors of the system,” Toone said.

School board chair Lacey Poytress pointed out trustees in the past have been home stay families and there is nothing in policy that prevents it.

Toone said it was identified at a conference there is liability to the entire board if a trustee is a home stay family.

Trustee Joscelyn Stangowitz said the legal opinion is that it is possible to limit liability.

Trustee Clara Yagos said she is conflicted by the motion, noting it is difficult to recruit home stay families.

“I can see the disadvantages,” Yagos said. “On the other hand . . . I do know we want to encourage people to be home stay families.”

Gimber said in addition to potential liability, there are concerns about the public’s perception of a trustee being compensated.

Associate superintendent Jeff Perry said if an incident occurs in any home, the school division has liability.

Trustees would be named in any action involving international students.

Perry added that teachers and other employees cannot be home stay families.

“We hold the public’s trust and we want to do the best we can,” Toone said.

Trustees can’t be seen to be competing with other families to host international students.

“This is a great chance for our communities to help support our schools,” Toone said. “I, as a trustee, don’t want to take away that opportunity.”

Yagos said a decision written in policy would provide a definitive stand on the issue.

The motion passed by a vote of 5-2, with chair Lacey Poytress and Stangowitz opposed.

Frank Mctighe Contributor Livingstone Range School Division has moved to new threat assessment guidelines.

Trustees last week approved changes to two administrative procedures to reflect the move.

“Our learning services team has made a decision to change our risk assessment model,” superintendent Darryl Seguin said.

The school division is moving to a model called the

Decision on Trustees hosting international students

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Police Briefs Between June 27 and July 4, the Crowsnest Pass RCMP received 48 calls for service.

The following incidents occurred. Two break and enter, three threats/harassment, two mischief vandalism, one theft, five disturbing the peace, three other criminal code, two other provincial statutes, eight driving complaints, four motor vehicle collisions, one assistance to the general public, three suspicious occurrences, five assisting other agencies, two 911 calls, three animal calls, one municipal bylaw, two lost/found and one abandoned vehicle.

Licence Plate Stolen On June 27, 2022, there was a report of a stolen licence plate from a holiday trailer parked on 83 Street Coleman. It was taken some time over the past couple of weeks.

Disturbance at Residence On June 28, 2022, a complaint was received about a disturbance at residence in Coleman. Police attended the scene, and a 63-year-old intoxicated male was arrested and lodged in cells until sober. No charges were laid.

Window Drawings On June 30, 2022, there was a complaint of mischief regarding drawing on the windows of a business on Main Street in Blairmore. There was minor damage.

Camper Theft On July 1, 2022, there was a complaint of theft from a camper trailer parked at Carbondale Road. The windows were smashed, and items thrown around. It was unknown if any items were taken with the incident occurring some time over the past week.

Public Intoxication On July 1, 2022, a complaint was received about intoxicated people yelling and screaming with an uncontrolled dog. Police attended the scene and located the

subjects. A verbal warning was given for being drunk in public and having an uncontrolled dog.

Canada Day Gunfire On July 1, 2022, there was a report of shots fired in Hillcrest. Police attended and located an intoxicated female with a shotgun. She was arrested and lodged in cells.

She was released and given documents for Court related to discharging a firearm, careless use of firearm, possession of a firearm without a certificate, mischief and a wildlife act charge.

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Truck Stolen On July 2, 2022, there was a complaint of theft of a truck from 17 Avenue in Coleman. The vehicle was located.

Campground Disturbance On July 2, 2022, there was a complaint of an intoxicated person causing disturbance and uttering threats at a campground west of Coleman. A 39-year-old male was arrested and lodged in cells then released when sober with documents for Court.

Abandoned Vehicle On July 4, 2022, there was a report of an abandoned vehicle in the parking lot of an apartment building in Coleman.

Found Tools found in Coleman. Anyone missing tools please contact RCMP detachment. A house key was also found with Swiss flag key tag.

Reminders to Residents Be aware of phone scams claiming to be from Border Services that there is a suspicious package for them and possibly a warrant for arrest. A reminder to property owners to lock your doors and vehicles and to mark your belongings and record serial numbers of tools and other important items.

Reminder to residents about computer scams, credit cards scams, grandparent scams and Revenue Canada scams, do not give out personal information to people you don't know. DO NOT OPEN EMAILS if you are suspicious of its origin.

The Simple Raven’s Post

by Avner Perl

A world without God Sometimes I listen to lectures by atheists. People who argue against the existence of God. Some are very intelligent, highly educated, and always very full of themselves. They honestly believe that God was invented by primitives who used the concept of a supreme being to extract gains from other uneducated people. After all, how can we trust a person who makes a living by selling a kingdom in heaven? It is easy for them to make a sound argument. Many humans are doing exactly that. The first test for a person who promotes God is, does he or she exact a worldly price for teaching about God? Are they better off in a material sense than their flock? A person who even has a minute inclination about what God is doesn’t need the wealth that humans hoard or even pleasurable gifts. The foxes have holes; the birds have nests, but the son of man….

Religions that we know of always built monuments, temples, churches, and other houses of worship held in trust for the people. Those are good examples of how faith can unite people to build amazing structures, but they do it for pride, which is not related to a spiritual belief. If your idea of God must have physical proof of being mighty, you do not understand the concept of God. Enjoy your achievements, but the atheists will run you to the ground. One can’t prove the existence of God any more than that God doesn’t exist.

One famous atheist who claims to be a scientist said, “don’t tell me about your Sky God, He doesn’t exist. If He did, He wouldn’t allow all the evil in the world”. Does He? I am thinking about the evil that I witnessed. I am a student of history. It looks to me as if evil wins. It shows that evil rarely stops without the use of force. When force is used, it knows no limits. First, force overcomes evil and later it becomes evil itself. Power is intoxicating to humans.

In the last few generations, we see in the west a steady decline in religions and an increase in atheism. There are still many people who were born into religious faiths and remain faithful, but the numbers are declining. The population is getting more educated. It’s no longer sufficient to subdue women or gays in the name of God, like in Afghanistan,

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people are looking for spirituality.

Those who were born into religions and follow it religiously are under attack by others demanding a rational explanation. The religious still have a formidable voting block, schools, universities, and property, but less intellectual justification. They lost domination over science. The earth is round, and it’s not the center of the universe. Viruses, not demons, get into people.

Atheists and believers are battling it out over the minds of humans, yet on the side, there is another power greater than both. It remains silent, invisible, and untouchable, but very noticeable. Churches are defending against atheists, while the “old guard” is dwindling, but humans keep believing in God. They can’t define God with human words but believe in His/Her existence and supreme power even over science and nature. A God existed in human minds before writing, the wheel, and fire.

When God created the world, according to the old stories, the first thing He did was “let there be light”. “Light speed” thousands of years later became the fastest speed at which human bodies may travel. Time of life is what humans cherish most, but the speed of light can change time. Time can move forward or in reverse if you move at the speed of light. God doesn’t use “time” to measure things, since what we know about Him is that he had no beginning or end.

Some of humanity’s best thinkers over all ages were theologians and philosophers who always considered God and tried to explain what that force was, but couldn’t. To explain God you must remove human guesses, not add words of explanation. We know what God is not, but not what He is.

Right from the beginning, the people who wrote the Bible insisted that we should not make graven images nor describe God in any human way. The supreme vision can only be realized if you get rid of all other visions.

Michael Angelo described his creations as emerging from the marble when he removed what wasn’t a part of the figure. That is how spiritual people view God. Even the name of God should not be uttered, since it will take away from what He is.

Religions are not spreading as they used to. Science is trying hard to fill the void but failing. Science is only studying what has been or is created but can’t explain the entire picture. Humans are yearning to know more about an invisible being and do not give up.

Their numbers are growing and now they call themselves “spiritual”. Why? Most discover it by mistake and know that it’s there.

Some people know that there is a quantum force, working at random, shaping human destiny. It has a purpose that is often unknown until completion. People dream about something and later see it take shape. The atheists and the believers are proven irrelevant. They can join it or lose all credibility. It demands unity.

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Local gallery ‘shakes’ things up with current exhibition Check out the exhibition,“You Could be Quoting Shakespeare” Nick AlleN Pass Herald Reporter Nick Allen photo

The Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery is featuring an exhibition called ‘You Could Be Quoting Shakespeare” until July 17.

According to Krisztina Wood, the managing director and curator, this group exhibition is courtesy of the art group SPECTRA and features artists from Calgary and area. Each textile art piece is based on a phrase that originated from Shakespeare but are now part of our everyday language.

Visitors are challenged to discover the saying that goes along with each piece of art as they make their way through the exhibit. This is only one collection that the gallery hosts, with more on the way.

“The gallery hosts nine exhibitions each year.

These are chosen from group or solo exhibition applications, with varying themes, which are sent to us on an ongoing basis…” said Wood, “Each show is four weeks long, and the gallery is booked up two years in

A part of the “You Could Be Quoting Shakespeare” exhibition at the Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery on display until July 17.

advance.

Wood said two shows each year are open to local artists with the first in February called "No Particular Topic". Each artist can send in two pieces, and everything gets hung up in the gallery.

“The second is our annual summer show, where we have a curatorial that artists have to respond to,” said Wood, “This show is juried, only the best get hung.

Artists are allowed to send in four pieces with statements relating their works to the curatorial or theme. This year it is called "Exploring the Unexpected".

The gallery is also hosting a photo contest through the Doors Open and Heritage Festival. There were four

entry categories including heritage, people, scenery and wildlife in the Crowsnest Pass. Submissions concluded on July 1 with the winner being announced on July 28 with entry fees given out as prizes to first, second and third place.

Wood added that she thinks art & culture enrich everyone's life.

“Without art, be it visual arts, music, theatre [or] movies, life would be boring. We offer a unique experience to the local audience, bridging the gap between art and our community,” she said.

Admission to the Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery is free.

Visit their website at crowsnestpasspublicartgallery.com for more information.

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Herald Editorial

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lisa sygutek This week I have a little of this and that. It’s been busy here in the Crowsnest Pass.

I heard there was a lot of complaining on social media about the backed up cars traveling this long weekend. It sounded like the wait was up to 45 minutes.

I’m sorry I feel very little sympathy for those travellers and their complaints were about the lights. These travellers hate our stoplights.

My comment is that I fail to feel much sympathy. If you have lived here longer then three years, you will vividly remember what it’s like to try to get from one town to another on a long weekend. I remember waiting at the intersection by Tim Horton's a few years ago trying to pick up Quinn from a friend’s house and it took me 50 minutes to get on the highway. I truly felt like I was being held hostage in my own community.

I’m sure many of you have horror stories about trying to get on the highway on a long weekend and can relate to my experience. I have to say, thanks for the stoplights, they let us locals feel we have a chance to navigate within our own towns.

A few weeks ago the CPR train broke down in Coleman and people were stuck unable to get across the tracks.

One person reached out and said that it was over 50 minutes before the train moved. Just for the record the municipality has no control over CPR. In fact, in my opinion, this company has more power then even our Prime Minister.

Just a few facts for you to know about the rules regarding CPR: Under the Railway Safety Act, a train is not allowed to block any at-grade crossing for longer than 5 minutes when vehicles or pedestrians are waiting to cross. If you encounter a blocked railway crossing, please call the emergency number that is affixed to the crossing light post (1800-716-9132) to report the crossing number, which is identified on the post.

In the event that the crossing remains blocked, contact Transport Canada regional office at 1-888-463-0521 and provide them with the name of the railway company, the location of the crossing, the date and time, and how long the crossing was blocked.

CPR needs to get their act together. What if there was a medical emergency and the ambulance could not get over the tracks? This time we lucked out but it’s only a matter of time until something bad happens.

Letters to the Editor Lauding Crowsnest Pass’s Valedictorian’s Address Dear Editor: I felt the warmth and embrace of Kasey Walters’ touching valedictorian address as she spoke about the collective passion and devotion of her class to the people and community of Crowsnest Pass. I was touched, too, by her heartfelt love affair with her teachers, her parents, and how she expressed profound thanks to the caring and supportive people who helped her realize she could do more, be more, and accomplish more than she, alone, had dreamed possible.

Kasey’s expressed thanks to Crowsnest Consolidated High School and the community of Crowsnest Pass caused me to reflect on this community—the largest in southwestern Alberta—and, despite its size and profile, its chronic failure to appear on most maps.

Crowsnest Pass, consumed and bound by the rich fabric of its colourful and dramatic historical roots, has

Last week I thanked everyone who was with me in my cancer journey and the one person I forgot to thank was my own physician Dr. Fisher.

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Fisher’s for at last 10 years and I can tell you I can’t rave enough about this fine man.

When I was having issues and pushing crothem wsnestto pasthe sherald.ca side with excuses like I was getting old, or Ipworked out assherald@shaw.ca too much, or menopause was on the horizon, he4didn’t let 03.562.2248 it go. He was the doctor who TOLD me I was going to see FIND US ON: a specialist and he is the reason I have had a successful outcome.

We often are quick to berate our doctors when they do things we perceive as wrong and rarely stop and say thank you for doing so much right. So thank you Dr. Fisher for saving my life. I can’t say enough about you as a person and physician. I am so lucky and blessed to have him for my doctor.

On Saturday I came home from Calgary and could barely get through downtown. The Meet the Minotaur event was taking place.

Wow, well done organizers! What an incredible event for the community. The streets were packed, the businesses were full and it felt festive will all the people milling around.

I heard the grocery store was nuts and the businesses were full. What a wonderful event to showcase our beautiful community.

The Crowsnest Pass and all its wonders have been found and now we can proudly share our mountain with the entire world. How blessed are we all to live in our Garden of Eden, the place people want to visit but we get to live.

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used a plethora of place names to define itself. The result: the community has no firm and defining anchor.

It’s been set adrift, lost to the outside world in a sea of local place names. The situation has been further encumbered by Canada Post’s dogmatic use of four historic place names to define Crowsnest Pass’s intracommunity postal stations.

The result: many people give directions to Crowsnest Pass by using the place names of the smaller communities that surround it, places such as Fernie, Sparwood, Lundbreck, and Pincher Creek.

The community of Crowsnest Pass began its formal dance into amalgamation more than forty years ago, but it’s stumbled in its attempts to define and market itself under a single-name community banner. The prevailing picture: place name chaos.

Here in Crowsnest Pass there are two Bushtowns and one Redfern Lake, but how do I get to these places from downtown Hazel Siding? Ask someone from Crownest Pass.

I hope that when Kasey and her classmates, now footloose, return to the community they call home— and I’m sure they will!—they’ll be able to find it—as a singular entity!—on an Alberta road map, on Google Earth, and in the hearts and minds of the people who call Crowsnest Pass home.

David McIntyre

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Nick’s Notes

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Movies and Shows With the revival of the Roxy Theatre coming up numerous times over the past month, I decided it would be a good idea to share a bit of my thoughts on the performing arts. I was in drama throughout high school and am looking forward to eventually watching a play in the space. But what really caught my attention was the talk surrounding the theatre of eventually hosting movie premieres.

I love the movies. Sitting down for a show with popcorn is always a thrill. Seeing movies in the theatre was a luxury though, and most of my viewing was done from the comfort of my home. I mostly watch movies but I’m also a big fan of TV shows, everything but reality television that is. Here are some of my favourite shows and movies right now.

How could I not start off with one of the biggest movies to be released this year, ‘Doctor Strange: In the Multiverse of Madness”. It was spectacular from start to finish. Spoiler alert! Seeing the rise of the Scarlet Witch was unreal. It was a whole new side of Marvel from what’s been produced so far. Sam Raimi did a wonderful job combining elements of horror with a superhero flick, a move that was perfect for Doctor Strange’s second solo outing. It’s streaming now, so check it out soon!

“The Boys” is taking the number one spot in television for me right now. It is a wonderful take on the superhero genre and features Karl Urban. Easily one of the best shows of the past decade, I have been invested in the characters since the first season. Season three is nearing its end and I am already excited for what the next season will bring. The show is a bit on the mature side, so be sure you are prepared for that going in.

The final episodes of “Stranger Things” premiered this past weekend. To say I was hooked might be an understatement. I was captivated from start to finish.

The stakes were high with numerous main characters meeting their end at the hands of the villain. The score was phenomenal. Who knew “Master of Puppets” by Metallica would be the perfect song to distract the bad guy? I sure didn’t expect it. I won’t spoil anything, but if you haven’t seen it yet I highly recommend you do.

These are a few of the best shows and movies in entertainment right now, according to me that is. I’ve definitely been stuck inside because of the weather far more often than I would like as I want to talk about my fishing experiences in the Crowsnest Pass. If you find yourself stuck inside due to the weather maybe check out these top picks I’ve recommended.

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Celebrations for Canada Day took over downtown Coleman on Saturday with a parade and activities at Flummerfelt Park to mark the occasion.

Nick Allen photos

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School board to study professional development Frank Mctighe Contributor Livingstone Range School Board is changing the allocation of professional development funds for trustees.

Trustees Joscelyn Stangowitz and Brad Toone introduced the recommendation during the June 21 school board meeting at the G.R. Davis Administration Building in Fort Macleod.

The motion was to adjust the personal professional development funds for trustees to 150 per cent in year one, 125 per cent in year two, 100 per cent in year three, 25 per cent year four, with carrying over allowed from one year to a maximum of $2,000, and no carryover beyond the fourth year.

“This is especially beneficial for new trustees coming in so they can access appropriate amounts of professional learning funds so they can get up to speed with the rest of the board as quickly as possible,” Stangowitz said.

“It also allows for consistency throughout the entire board as to the amount of professional development available.”

Toone said the proposal addresses concerns trustees identified about professional development.

Toone said the policy provides equitable access for all trustees and lets trustees get more training early in their term when it is most beneficial.

Trustee Greg Long was skeptical of the declining amounts.

“I don’t know why you’re taking anything away from year four,” Long said.

Long said while new trustees will benefit from professional development, it should not come at the expense of all trustees.

Toone said the total amount remains the same but the yearly amounts change.

“You’re not getting less dollars, you’re shifting them to different years,” Toone said.

“It wouldn’t hamper the work of the board,” Toone said.

“It’s just making sure the busiest years when extra things are going on, the dollars are there to do it.”

Long disagreed.

“I need PD just as much in year three, especially if I’m in a second term, just as much as I do in year one,” Long said.

“PD is two-fold: it’s learning knowledge but it’s also about character, personality, motivation all those things,” Long said. “You feel better after PD.” Long said professional development is valuable at all times.

“PD is a good thing no matter how many years you’ve been at it,” Long said.

Trustee Clara Yagos agreed with Long, saying the proposal takes away from all trustees to support new ones.

Yagos said graduating students are told that learning should be life-long.

“Let’s not penalize the fourth-year people,” Yagos said.

Stangowitz said the resolution was brought forward in the spirit of fiscal responsibility.

Toone said the resolution is intended to address needs identified by the board.

Trustee Carla Gimber said the audit committee is preparing a presentation to the board that includes such matters as professional development.

“I think this is premature,” Gimber said. “I would like to sit with the whole board and go over some brainstorming on the multitude of issues we had this year.”

Yagos agreed.

“We need to sit down and delve into this to ensure everyone is equitable in their professional learning.,” Yagos said. “I think this is so important.”

Toone said the discussion should take place at an open meeting, rather than closed session.

The recommendation will now go to the policy committee to implement the changes.

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Coal Town Kids Duane Radford & friends reminisce about growing up in the Pass contributor Crowsnest Pass Public Art Galley

DUANE RADFORD AND HIS FRIENDS FROM CHILDHOOD reminisce about growing up in the Crowsnest Pass, Alberta (lovingly called “the Pass”), when the area’s coal mines were active. Set on the edge of the Canadian Rockies, in southwestern Alberta, the Pass includes the small towns of Bellevue, Hillcrest, Frank, Blairmore, and Coleman—all along Highway 3.

Duane is a native son of the Pass who was born in Blairmore and grew up in Bellevue.

In the 1950s, the Pass was a hard place for people

Local elections and councillor accountability nick allen Pass Herald Reporter Albertans can help inform legislative changes to local elections in engagement with provincial government.

A new online survey is asking Albertans about how to improve election processes and accountability for lo-

Natural Gas rebates support Albertans Press rePlease Government of Alberta According to a release from the Government of Alberta, an upcoming natural gas rebate will support more than 1.6 million homes, farms and businesses facing high heating bills next winter.

They said that Alberta’s government is committed to ensuring natural gas consumers are protected from ‘European-style’ price spikes next fall and winter. The government has now provided additional information on the rebates, including clarity for natural gas customers who are not connected to the distribution system and customers who use other heating fuels, such as propane, kerosene or heating oils, all of which will also be eligible for rebates.

The rebates will provide support and cost certainty to at least 1.6 million homes, farms and businesses, including those in rural and remote areas, from October 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023.

“We are stepping up to provide more and more relief for Albertans as prices remain high. This rebate will provide price protection for millions of Albertans using natural gas, kerosene, propane and other fuels next winter,” said Dale Nally, the Associate Minister of Natural

to make a living and most faced adversity, relying on their own resourcefulness to survive. The community itself was largely made up of immigrants from many different countries, some of whom were escaping their war-torn homelands. Despite the hardships of working in the mines, the Pass offered an idyllic lifestyle—one of outdoor adventures, clubs, social engagements, and excursions—built around a strong sense of community.

Though several people have contributed stories to the book, it is largely narrated by Duane as he follows his family’s arrival to Bellevue after World War II, and his experiences living there until 1963, when his family moved to Calgary, Alberta. With not much written about the area, Coal Town Kids is the first substantive nonfiction account dealing with the Pass since 1952.

A multiple award-winning writer and photographer, Duane Radford has written 1000+ magazine articles, newspaper travel articles, and fish and wild game recipes, plus nine books, five of which are award winning. His most recent book, published in 2021, is the Canadian Outdoor Survival Guide.

Duane started freelance writing and photography in 1995 and is currently a member of the Writers’ Guild of Alberta. He lives in Edmonton, Alberta, with his wife, Adrienne.

Herald Contributor photo Photos from the book Coal Town Kids, a novel by Duane Radford and friends.

cally elected officials.

Input from the survey, open until July 22, will help inform potential changes to the Municipal Government Act (MGA) and the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA).

Alberta Municipal Affairs is seeking feedback from Albertans related to candidate eligibility, codes of conduct for elected officials, privacy of voter information and third-party advertising rules. Any changes would apply to Alberta municipalities, school divisions and Metis Settlements.

“As is always the case, we continually work to improve our local elections so that Albertans can feel confident when entering a polling station,” said Ric McIver, the Minister of Municipal Affairs, “I encourage all eligible Albertans to complete this short survey and have their say on how we can strengthen local democracy in Alberta.”

In addition to gathering public input, the release said Alberta’s government is talking to elected officials on local councils, municipal administrations and municipal associations.

Local election rules are normally reviewed after each municipal election cycle with Alberta’s most recent elections held in October 2021. Potential changes to the MGA and LAEA could be introduced as early as Alberta’s next legislative session in fall 2022.

The MGA includes rules governing the conduct of elected officials once on council, including code of conduct requirements and councillor disqualification.

The LAEA establishes the framework for the conduct of elections in Alberta municipalities, school divisions and Metis Settlements.

For more information and to complete the online survey, visit alberta.ca/local-elections-and-councilloraccountability-engagement.aspx

Gas and Electricity, “It will help families, farms and businesses manage high heating costs in the upcoming winter to keep life affordable in Alberta.”

Starting October 1, all consumers connected to the natural gas distribution system and paying a bill directly to a natural gas retailer with less than 2,500 gigajoules (GJ) of annual natural gas consumption will be eligible for government-provided rebates. No application will be necessary to receive the rebates if you are connected to the natural gas distribution system.

According to the release, these rebates will appear directly on eligible bills which they claim will protect consumers on both regulated and competitive plans like fixed rate contracts.

Eligible consumers not on the natural gas distribution system will also be eligible and can apply directly for their rebates through a separate application system.

To keep Albertans informed about when they can expect rebates to be paid, regular updates on the default rate will be posted on alberta.ca for the duration of the rebate program.

They said this rebate is another component of the Alberta government’s work to help support consumers dealing with high costs of living. It follows an electricity rebate program implemented this summer and a gas tax repeal that will be in place until at least September.

With the electricity rebate reaching bills in July, August and September, and the natural gas rebate starting in October, the Government of Alberta will provide continuous monthly relief for millions of Albertans until March 31, 2023.

Details on the rebate program are available on alberta.ca and additional information will be released in the coming months.

The Pass Herald is doing a special Homecoming Supplement at the end of July. Do you know anyone famous from the Crowsnest Pass?

If so email us the name at passherald@shaw.ca

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School Trustees approve new courses Frank Mctighe Contributor From Film and Media Art to Leather Technologies, and from Abnormal Psychology to Stained Glass, Livingstone Range School Division students have a wide

Teck announces Carbon Capture Pilot globe newswire Teck Resources Limited (Teck) announced a Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) pilot project at its Trail Operations metallurgical complex in southern British Columbia on June 28. The CCUS pilot is expected to begin operation in the second half of 2023.

The CCUS pilot supports Teck’s Net-Zero Climate Change Strategy including our goal to reduce the carbon intensity of our operations by 33 per cent by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

“This carbon capture pilot is an important step towards our knowledge building for the application of

range of new courses to choose.

Also on the list of high school options were Instrumental Jazz, Learning Strategies, Developing Personal Value, Smudging: Elder Chronicles, Tipi Making, Traditional Land Based Learning, and Treaties and Sovereignty.

Students can also choose from Aviation, Creative Writing and Publishing, Dance and Developing Personal Integrity.

Trustees approved a list of locally-developed courses during their June 21 meeting at the G.R. Davis Administration Building in Fort Macleod.

Trustee Brad Toone complimented administration on supplementing education with “this great, vibrant programming.”

“This division does an amazing job of finding unique programming throughout the province as well

carbon capture, utilization and storage as an emissions reduction solution, as we work to evaluate pathways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across our operations and achieve our net-zero goal,” said Don Lindsay, President and CEO, “The pilot also provides us with a technical platform to assist our steelmaking coal customers in materially reducing the carbon intensity of their steel production.”

The pilot plant will capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from the Acid Plant flue gas at Trail Operations at a rate of three tonnes per day. The pilot project will also evaluate options for the utilization and/or storage of the captured CO2 at Trail Operations.

If successful, the project could be scaled up to an industrial CCUS plant with the potential to capture over 100,000 tonnes of CO2 per year at Trail Operations, the equivalent emissions of more than 20,000 cars.

Teck acknowledged the support of the CleanBC Industry Fund for its funding contribution towards the CCUS Pilot Plant Feasibility Study, an important step in advancing the pilot. The CleanBC Industry Fund highlights the alignment between industry and government in achieving Canada’s goal of net-zero emis-

as developing some of our own,” Toone said.

Superintendent Darryl Seguin said the term “locally developed courses” can be misleading.

“You might be under the impression that Livingstone Range School Division developed all these courses that Alberta Education approved,” Seguin said.

“There might be some that Livingstone Range developed.”

Nine of the approved courses were developed by Livingstone Range School Division.

The other courses were developed by Calgary Public, Foothills, Sunchild, Red Deer, Edmonton, Calgary Separate, Pembina Hills, Battle River, Little Red Deer River and Northland school divisions.

“Once they are approved by Alberta Education any school division in the province can access them,” Seguin said.

Herald contributor photo

The Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage pilot project at Teck’s Trail Operations facility in southern B.C. that is expected to be operational by the end of 2023. sions by 2050.

Visit teck.com to learn more about Teck’s approach to taking action on climate change.

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SCOTT, Helen Margaret FEBRUARY 6, 1937 - COLEMAN, AB ~ JUNE 26, 2022 - CALGARY, AB M

Helen Scott (nee Makowichuk), beloved wife of Gordon Robert Scott, of Calgary, AB, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at the age of 85 years.

Helen was born in Coleman, AB, on February 6, 1937.

Aer high school, she was a medical technician in Edmonton working in a lab, a job she really enjoyed. She loved science and math. She has wonderful memories of her first time away from home at age 17 when she went with a friend to work at a restaurant in Banff. She made some lifelong friends there.

Helen married the love of her life, Gordon Scott, in 1959. ey had a passion for travel. When younger, they were always hopping in the car taking road trips. When a little more settled, they travelled the world together, for work and for pleasure. Helen’s favourite country was Greece, but she and Gordon were regulars in Hawaii and Arizona. She will be most remembered for her kindness and competitive streak. She loved to have fun!

Helen is survived by her daughter, Diana, and son, Andrew. She has two wonderful grandchildren, Tanner, and Mitchell Scott: Andrew’s sons. Helen is also survived by her brother Peter Makowichuk, her sister-in-law Florence, her nieces and nephews, many other relatives on her husband’s side, and friends.

Helen was predeceased by her dear husband, Gordon Scott.

Helen will be buried with her husband at Queen's Park Cemetery. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.

In living memory of Helen Scott, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle NW, Calgary, AB T3G 2T3, Telephone: 403-241-0044.

GUNTER OSWALD KOCI JULY 13, 1928 ~ JUNE 30, 2022 With heavy hearts we sadly announce the passing of Gunter Oswald Koci of Blairmore, Alberta.

He passed away peacefully at home on June 30, 2022 at the young age of 93, just two weeks before his birthday.

Gunter was born in 1928 and raised in Duisburg, Germany where he completed and earned his Pâtissier and Baker Red Seal Certification. Then he and his brother Franz immigrated to Canada in 1951.

Gunter became a well-known baker in the Crowsnest Pass. He opened the Cookie Box Bakery in 1956 and for 36 years baked European inspired breads, pastries and cakes.

We will especially miss the special baking he would make with love just for his family.

In 1961 he married Doris, the girl of his dreams. Together they raised 3 wonderful children. In 1993 Gunter and Doris retired and enjoyed many years traveling the world.

Gunter was world-renowned for his story telling about how it used to be, his amazing adventures, not holding back his opinion and telling it like it is. But his last story was “I was born; I blinked; and it was over. So, in the end, remember… do your best, do what you like, and make something amazing out of your life.”

Gunter Oswald Koci was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Selma Koci; brother Franz (Betty) Koci; and his loving wife, Dorothea Koci. He is survived by his children Helga (Steve), Peter (Teresa) and Gunther (Gianne); grandchildren: Michael (Jessy), Andrea, Nelson, Alex, Amanda, Shelby (Tanner), Kynan, and Viell; and great grandchildren.

At Gunter’s request, there will be no funeral service. Well-wishers are encouraged to have a slice of Black Forest Cake or a Vanilla Slice or just a good donut and enjoy it in his honor.

Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

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

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WILFRED MALINOWSKI Wilfred Ernest Malinowski of Salmon Arm died Thursday June 23, 2022. He was born to Agnes Pilon and Frederick Malinowski October 24, 1930 on the family farm outside Rosthern Saskatchewan. Wilf married Jeanne Arkell on March 14, 1953. Wilf was a quiet, gracious person who loved his family and many friends. He played hockey and baseball and was always proud of being on provincial and Western Canadian winning teams. Wilf loved his work in retail business. He spent the later years of his working life in Blairmore Alberta and was an active member of the Elks club.

Wilf will be greatly missed by his daughters Cindy (Charles MacLennan), Holly (Carlos Gonzalez) and four grandchildren, Bryn, Emily, Rafael and Zoe as well as Bryn and Emily’s father Blane Ready, sister-in-law Noni Malinowski, nieces and nephews and Lyle and Lori Stella and Salim Shah Mohamed and families of Blairmore.

Respecting Wilf ’s wishes there will be no formal service.

To share condolences with the family, please visit www.bowersfuneralservice.com.

CORNELIS “CASEY” VANDER LINDEN SEPTEMBER 18, 1935 ~ JUNE 21, 2022 It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Casey Vander Linden of Crowsnest Pass, AB on June 21, 2022 at the Chinook Regional Hospital, Lethbridge, AB. He was 86 years of age.

Casey was born in Bergambacht, Netherlands on September 18, 1935. He immigrated to Canada by boat in April 1950 along with 7 of his siblings and his parents to the small town of Iron Springs, AB. Once in Canada, work was scarce which meant having to leave family to find work. This led Casey on a sole journey at 15 years of age by train across the plains in Alberta where there was work for him as a farmhand near Calgary. He worked long, hard hours and made $5.00 a week, with the rest of his earnings being sent home to help support his family. It was in 1957 he met and fell in love with a beautiful woman, Eva Toly, and the happy couple married on November 5, 1959. In October 1961, they relocated to the Burmis Camp at Lost Creek up the Adanac where Casey became the head Sawyer for the mill at the Camp while also enjoying hunting, fishing, ping pong tournaments and church. Sadly, in 1964 Casey and Eve faced the loss of their home and cherished belongings to a house fire. They ended up moving 5 more times in a span of 6 years before settling in Bellevue, AB and eventually on their acreage in Passburg in 1975 where they have remained for almost 50 years while raising a beautiful family and enjoying almost sixty-three years of marriage.

Casey was a man of many diverse talents and interests. He loved all aspects of technology from initially learning about computers, to fixing computers, to building his own computer from scratch. He loved to create video presentations for families and friends. He had a very quick mind and loved the challenges of puzzles and mastered the Rubik cube many times even being able to do it with lightning speed during a commercial. He was also extremely mechanically inclined, a master MacGyver and could make something out of nothing. With a grade 7 education he unfortunately never thought of himself as educated enough to tackle certain things, yet was looked to and sought after at his place of employment for his skillset as Head Sawyer beating many production records along with his knowledge to fix, design and operate very complicated machinery. When he wasn’t busy with technology and fixing others computers, keeping his acreage or tending to their massive garden, he later loved attending music jams with Eva and playing cards with her daily. They always had a fun friendly banter with each game played even though the stakes only involved a dollar and a quarter.

Casey was also very athletic. Bowling, ping pong, playing pool with his family, skating and playing hockey on Red Fern Lake on their acreage with his children were among some of his favorite sports, but horseshoes was where he truly excelled. As a member of the Crowsnest Pass and Lethbridge clubs, as well as the Alberta Horseshoe Association, Casey had the opportunity to travel to competitions throughout Canada and the United States, earning many awards along the way. His trophy and medal collection, too numerous to list, warranted its own dedicated space. He won four provincial titles, placed fourth at Canadian nationals, placed first in the Senior division at Worlds, as well as achieving many local wins. Casey had a motto of “the family that plays together, stays together”, so he passed the love of the game on to his family and they too participated and triumphed in the Southern Alberta Summer Games and many other tournaments as well. He built and enjoyed his own horseshoe courts, and loved to pitch up until he was no longer able to.

Out of all of the things in this world though, Casey loved his family and friends the most. He was always happiest when surrounded by love and laughter. He was a jokester and loved to laugh till he cried. He gave much love and taught much; from giving dune buggy rides, to teaching his children and eventually his grandchildren to drive the dune buggy which was a stick shift. He played with his grandchildren and was in awe of them. He gave them many rides on his driving lawnmower. We remember how he bought a motorbike for his kids and taught each one of them how to shift it and ride it. He also had snowmobiles for the family and Sunday rides in the Flathead area were another wonderful family pastime; roasting Eve’s homemade hamburger patties over an open fire being his biggest highlight while on the trails. He was really just a big kid himself and was so very generous and loving. He came from very hard times where there was scarcity with money and food and this was reason he was so driven to provide a wonderful life for his family and to give generously of himself which he did. One of his most amazing attributes was his humbleness… he didn’t want any accolades for things he did for others, or for his personal accomplishments. Although, when you’re talented like he was at pitching horseshoes for so many years, he couldn’t hide from being inducted, along with his wife Eva, into the “Horseshoe Hall of Fame”. It was truly such an honour.

He stated on many occasions that a person’s health is their greatest gift. He faced many health issues in the latter part of his life and because of his positive demeanour and tenaciousness he conquered those battles, but his last battle was just too great for him. Although he wanted nothing more than to be able to come home and sit on the deck with Eva taking in the surrounding beauty and view as he had done so many countless times, it was not meant to be. His body tired from a long struggle with a multitude of issues he was left with no choice but to depart from a world he loved being a part of. Rest now dear Husband, Dad and Poppa, and thank you for your beautiful soul and wonderful example of an amazing life lived. Your laughter, smile and kind ways will be cherished forever.

You have left an imprint on all our hearts, a legacy of love and countless wonderful memories. You will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew you.

Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life is his wife, Eva Vander Linden; his children, Robert “Bob” (Lori) Vander Linden of San Diego, CA, Donald “Don” Vander Linden of Calgary, AB and Rhonda (Bruce) Jackson of Blairmore, AB; his grandchildren, Brad, Courtney, Lindsay (Bob & Lori), Brittney, Riley, Blake (Don), Brayden and Raegan (Rhonda & Bruce); his great-grandchildren, Jack (Raegan), Maxwell (Brad & Emily) and Kai, Nakoa (Brittney & George); his brothers, Art van der Linden and Peter (Willy) van der Linden, both of Coaldale, AB, Henry “Hank” van der Linden of Lethbridge, AB; his sister, Mya (Bill) Suchar of Hillcrest, AB; his sister-in-law, Mel van der Linden of Lethbridge, AB; his cousin, Thea Velting of Coaldale, AB; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents, Jannigje and Pieter van der Linden; his grandson, Devon Jackson; his brothers, Arie and John van der Linden; his sisters, Alie (Piet) Heres, Teuntje (Joe) Suurd, Audrey (Fred) Post, Jenny (John) Bransma, Marie (Joe) Sauer; his sisters-in-law, Elizabeth “Betsy” (Arie), Teunisje “Teurne” & Elaine (Art), Donna (Henry) and his niece, Debra Sauer.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Fantin’s Funeral Chapel (13461 – 20 Ave., Blairmore, AB) with Pastor Al Robinson presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Alberta (www.heartandstroke.ca). Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

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16 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Corporal Liam Capron heading to Calgary contributor 859 Crowsnest Squadron Cadet Corporal Liam Capron with 859 Crowsnest Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets applied for and has been selected for a new offering: a five-day Cadet Activity Program (CAP) offering taking place in Calgary from July 4 to 8.

During the COVID-19 pandemic training environment since 2020, most cadet training has been offered online. As the cadet program emerges from COVID-19 related training restrictions, new ways of offering traditional cadet summer training are being rolled out.

First year cadets are now eligible for five-day CAP training and second year cadets are eligible for 12-day

Bike trails expanding on PPK nick allen Pass Herald Reporter The Uniter Riders of Crowsnest (UROC) have received a government grant for expanding the bike trails

CAP training opportunities. More senior cadets can attend more traditional summer training courses for two weeks and longer. Examples include training in leadership and instructional techniques, physical fitness, wilderness survival, rifle marksmanship, and aviation.

Corporal Capron’s five days of training will include air-rifle marksmanship training, cultural tours, hiking and fitness activities and a graduation parade.

Food and accommodations for the cadets attending from across southern Alberta is provided by the Department of National Defence.

859 Crowsnest Squadron cadets typically train at least one day on the weekend each month in addition to their weekly training on Wednesdays (6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Elks Hall, Blairmore) between September and June each year.

New recruits are always welcome, for youth from 12-18 years old. There is no cost to join and uniforms are provided free of charge. There are also opportunities for adults to be an officer in the Cadet Instructors Cadre, a component of the Reserve Force concerned with training cadets specifically. The air cadet program is run as a partnership between the Department of National Defence and the civilian Air Cadet League of Canada.

Questions can be directed to 859air@cadets.gc.ca.

Herald Contributor photo Cadet Corporal Liam Capron, centre of 859 Crowsnest Air Cadets attend Cadet Acticitey Program (CAP) in Calgary from July 4 to 8.

on July 4.

Roger Reid, the MLA for Livingston-Macleod, came to drop off the official letter at the skill park at the base of the hill. He explained how it was up to the community to apply for the funding, “It’s at the impetus of community organizations to make the application for grants and usually what happens is an organization like UROC will reach out and say we've applied for this,” said Reid.

He said it was his pleasure to come out and celebrate the investment happening in the communities.

“We've seen a huge increase in interest in mountain biking parks. I know that I've had a number of groups reach out to me that that would love to see some development and it's just become a more popular sport all the time,” said Reid.

Reid added a place like the Crowsnest Pass has natural terrain that lends itself very well to this activity. He also said a lot of people have discovered what a gem this area of the province is.

“I just I want to con-

gratulate UROC for all the hard work they do here to build some great trails and develop the sport and encourage people to get involved,” said Reid Amanda Goodhue, the trail coordinator with UROC, said they are using the $50,000 in funds to expand the trails after noticing an increase in traffic to the area.

“The trailheads are busier on the weekends, there's lots of people out on the trails,” said Goodhue, “We also have trail counter data that we sort of collect throughout the season. So, we've got tangible numbers that show that the trail use has gone up quite a bit in the last few years.”

In terms of local people, she said there are more and more people who live in the community that ride bikes. As of now, they are hoping to complete the expansion by the end of the summer.

“Pass Powderkeg management has been awesome to work with to get approval and work through the project and having just community support in general is has been really good and has helped us get the project off the ground,” said Goodhue.

Go to UROC.ca for more information on the organization, trail information and news on upcoming events.

Nick Allen photo MLA Roger Reid giving Amanda Goodhue, the trail coordinator with United Riders of Crowsnest, a letter outlining the transfer of government funds to the organization for trail expansion on July 4.