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Miner’s Path bridge in Coleman gets a makeover Pedestrian bridge allows back country users a safe place to cross JOHN KINNEAR Feature Writer On Friday, September 30, the finishing touches were put on a tricky new second pedestrian bridge installation up the Miner’s Path in Coleman. The whole process required the closing of the trail for a couple of weeks as the Trotz Bros. Holdings Ltd. crew dismantled the old bridge, installed a temporary quad bridge for transporting material alongside the first bridge and prepared the concrete bases to accept the prefabbed steel bridge built by R. Rinaldi Welding. In three passes, the helicopter insertion of the bridge pieces went flawlessly in less than 20 minutes and at all times the crew ensured safety protocols were in place and enforced. A final crushed limestone pathway enhancement that led up to the bridge’s entrance and left the entire scene looking like a well thought out, municipally funded, finished product. Joe Trotz, contractor would like to acknowledge the crew: Kelly Kaytor, Henry Veldmam, Bill Lant and Bruce Trotz. John Kinnear photos
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UCP Candidate Danielle Smith spoke with local voters last Saturday NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter A candidate for the UCP leadership, Danielle Smith, held a meet and greet with supporters at Encounters Wine Bar and Small Plate Kitchen on October 1. She was there for an hour to speak and then take questions from the crowd, with representatives of Citizens Supportive Crowsnest Coal (CSCC) there asking the potential leader about her views on mining. In response to these concerns, Smith said she suspects there will be two “political action committees” that will start with supporters of coal mining and those against coal mining making up each group. She hopes this will be a reasonable way to reach a solution about coal mining in the province. In response to a question, she briefly talked about exporting energy from Alberta. She said the provincial government needs to build economic corridors without federal support. “A group of 14 nations want to partner with us on building an economic corridor, that would be jointly owned, from Fort McMurray to Churchill,” explained Smith. The first thing the First Nations told them is to make it large enough to support multiple projects with a highway such as railroads, pipelines and broadband infrastructure. “If we can get that one developed, because most of that land is Crown lands or is under treaty... it is just a matter of generating a partnership,” said Smith. Achieving that first partnership is crucial to creating more opportunities she added. She also spoke about the Carbon Tax and how the Alberta government argued against the tax poorly. Smith was “dismayed” that schools have taken “so much” trades education out of the classroom and mentioned potentially modeling courses off what they do in
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Germany, a reason she attributes to Albertans not discovering a job in trades until they are in their late twenties, on average. She said it was great to come down to the area and speak with the residents. “I was asked about the hidden gem of Alberta and it’s the Crowsnest Pass,” said Smith, “I cannot believe that we do not have more tourism here. It was such a glorious trip on the way down. Beautiful little towns, so much history, I think it's amazing.” She wishes more people would come down here and visit because she believes tourism is going to increasingly be a large part of the Alberta economy. The concerns of residents are “very common” across Alberta according to Smith. “[Residents are] wanting to assert more autonomy so that we can develop our resources in our own way, wanting to make sure that we do not have lockdowns again and wanting to make sure that we reform the healthcare system so that the health care system is there when you need it,” she said. For more information on Danielle Smith’s campaign go to daniellesmith.ca with voting for the UCP leadership concluding on October 3 for mail-in ballots and October 6 for in-person voting. The newest leader of the UCP will be announced via livestream on October 6 from the BMO Centre in Calgary according to the party’s website.
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Screening program to use CT scans to detect early-stage lung cancer ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES NEWS RELEASE Alberta Health Services (AHS) has launched the Alberta Lung Cancer Screening Program (ALCSP), a new two-year pilot project that will offer lung cancer screening using low-dose computed tomography (CT) scans to approximately 3,000 eligible Albertans. Lung cancer screening is for individuals who are at a high risk for lung cancer. Albertans may be eligible for screening if they are between the ages of 50 and 74, smoke cigarettes, or quit after smoking for many years, and are a patient within one of three Primary Care Networks (PCN) – the Mosaic PCN (Calgary), the Edmonton O-day’min PCN, and the Grande Prairie PCN. These locations were chosen for this initial pilot based on high smoking rates and population demographics. Eligible patients can be referred to the program by a primary care provider from one of these three participating PCNs. “This is another big step forward for cancer care in Alberta, keeping us among the leaders in Canada in this new approach using CT scans to detect lung cancer earlier and treat it sooner, and ultimately save lives,” says Jason Copping, Minister of Health. “ It’s also a great example of integration between specialty care and PCNs, a direction we need to pursue as we work to strengthen primary care across the province. I’m so grateful to everyone working in cancer screening and care in this province, providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients and pursuing innovative initiatives like this.” One in 13 Albertans will develop lung cancer in their lifetime, and more than 1,500 will die each year as a result. However, for high-risk Albertans with no symptoms, getting screened regularly can lower the risk of dying from lung cancer by almost 25 per cent. Although smoking is not the only risk factor – radon gas, asbestos, and outdoor air pollution are also risks – cigarette smoking is the cause of 8 out of 10 cases of lung cancer. “Screening with low-dose CT scans can detect lung cancer earlier, before someone has symptoms, and when treatment is more likely to be effective,” says Dr. Alain Tremblay, Medical Lead for the ALCSP. “Without screening, most lung cancers are diagnosed at later stages, when treatment is less effective, as the cancer has spread to other parts of the body.” This pilot project is funded through AHS and the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC). CPAC has made an initial investment of $5.0 million to accelerate planning and implementation in jurisdictions across Canada. “CPAC congratulates Alberta Health Services for taking action to expand lung cancer screening and promote smoking cessation services. Screening people who are at high risk for lung cancer will help find lung cancer early and save lives.” said Dr. Craig Earle, CEO of CPAC. “Lung cancer screening is a priority initiative in the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control and CPAC will continue to work with partners like Alberta Health Services to ensure equitable access, experience and outcomes.” CPAC is working with all provinces to implement organized lung cancer screening for people at high risk. Ontario and British Columbia were the first to launch programs and Quebec has launched a similar pilot project.
The Simple Raven’s Post BY AVNER PERL
Material or spiritual? A few thousand years ago, humans were scared of the fall that became winter. The sun, the giver of life, was disappearing more each day. They had to do things as directed by their spiritual leaders to avoid disaster, and they did. If they atoned for sins, God would forgive and spring would come. Surprisingly, modern humans like us didn’t advance much beyond that stage. We used science to discover nature but ignored studying spirituality, which moves it. When I retire for the night, I don’t know where I am going. My faith is not in my hands. If I need any information from that time, I will remember a dream, mostly not. When I wake up, I assume I am continuing from where I left off, but no guarantee. As the light of October shines, a reality shows up, and I assume it is as it should be, where I left off the night before, but I am guessing. I don’t really know it. There is no way to know whether the picture in my mind is real or not. It is bits of light converted to a tiny electric pulse that stream into my brain and reforms as a picture. October 1, 2022, at 6:30 am. The war in Europe intensified. Casualties on both sides. Half a world away, millions of Pakistanis are fighting to stay alive in a flooded country. The Queen, our head of state, was buried at a very expensive funeral. Her son has been crowned King Charles the III. He swore to serve the people as a ruler. Shortly after, the new Prime Minister of Great Britain borrowed colossal sums of money to pay for tax cuts for the rich, plunging its economy into an unprecedented mess that could ruin England and the world’s economy. The poor will suffer the most. Here in Canada, hurricane Fiona devastated the east coast making many people homeless, and hurricane Ian did worse in the US and nearby islands. The true cost of global warming is showing and we don’t have a plan on how to live with it if we can. We were told to learn to live with COVID. People innocently threw caution to the wind. Everyone who saved some money and holidays wanted to travel, shop, and party at the same time. The US life expectancy rates dropped dramatically and Canadian hos-
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Three schools gather to take part in Terry Fox Run NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter
Parents and guardians walked in support of the Terry Fox Foundation whose mission is to maintain his vision and principals while raising money for cancer Three schools in the Crowsnest Pass gathered to take part in the Terry Fox Run on September 27. The ‘Tri-School Terry Fox Run’ event began at Isabelle Sellon School with an assembly that started at 1:15, followed by a short community walk through Blairmore with all students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Parents and guardians were welcome to join in the walk to support The Terry Fox Foundation. The foundation’s mission is to “maintain the vision and principles of Terry Fox while raising money for cancer research through the annual Terry Fox Run, Terry Fox School Run, tribute donations and planned giving.” Terry Fox was a Canadian athlete, humanitarian and cancer research activist. After having one leg amputated due to cancer, he set off on a cross-Canada run to raise awareness. Fox’s personal experience and research led him to the conclusion that more money was needed for cancer research. He started training and planning for a crossCanada run to help raise funds for cancer research. The run started at the Atlantic Ocean on April 12, 1980 and proceeded to unite Canadians in a way never seen before. But the one thing that could have stopped Fox from reaching the Pacific Ocean did. The cancer had returned, this time in his lungs. He was forced to stop on September 1, 1980 after running 5,373 kilometres. Before his death, Fox achieved his goal of $1 from every Canadian. He had also set in motion the framework for The Terry Fox Run. It would ignite cancer research in Canada, raising more than $850 million since 1980. Fox did exactly what he set out to do when he said, “I want to set an example that will never be forgotten.” Go to terryfox.org to donate or find out more.
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Students participate in the Terry Fox Run starting at Isabelle Sellon School on September 27.
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Members of the Livingstone Range School Division and special speakers celebrate the grand opening of PEAKS Campus, a place-based learning facility six kilometres west of Coleman, on September 28. Nick Allen photo
Livingstone Range’s PEAKS Campus opens in scenic valley NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter On September 28, the Livingstone Range School Division celebrated the grand opening of PEAKS Campus, a place-based learning facility six kilometres west of Coleman. The ceremony was started by student leader Mackinley Mallard who welcomed those in attendance and gave a land acknowledgement before introducing the speakers for the event. A Grade 4 to Grade 6 choir from Isabelle Sellon School, under the direction of Annemarie Neudorf, sang musical numbers throughout the ceremony and performed O Canada before Elder Joe Eagle Tail Feathers offered a prayer and blessing as part of the opening ceremony. Eagle Tail Feathers said he was happy to see the campus come together. “These young ones here are the ones that are going to make a difference. These young ones are our future leaders,” he said. During Eagle Tail Feathers prayer, he asked for a good blessing for the campus and that it may go on for generations. Board Chair Lacey Poytress thanked Eagle Tail Feathers for the blessing before she shared a message about how PEAKS Campus will help fulfill the school divisions mantra of "Every student, every day." “The Livingstone Range School Division mission, if you don't know, is to inspire excellence through meaningful relationships, innovation and collaboration,” said Poytress, “PEAKS Campus is an innovative learning centre where students, staff and stakeholders will work and play together, deepening important connections to one another and to the natural world.” According to Poytress, the school division is continually seeking ways to offer quality programming in a rural context that aligns with student centered leadership, integrity and wellness. Greetings from the provincial and local governments were brought by Livingstone-Macleod MLA Roger Reid and Crowsnest Pass Mayor Blair Painter. Reid commended the work of the school division for their efforts after the tourist information booth closed and the land became available. “To see something like this actually come to fruition and be celebrating the opening of the PEAKS campus is absolutely just thrilling. I want to let you know that it was the tireless work of the board and of the administration [that made] my job to advocate for them very easy,” said Reid. Mayor Painter added he was thrilled that outdoor education can be taken to a new level with this facility and that it will foster a true sense of environmental stewardship within the students that attend. After the members of government spoke, Su-
perintendent Darryl Seguin shared the history of how the school division was able to get the property before thanking both Reid and Painter for their efforts “They have been instrumental in securing this piece of property and this vision that we have for Livingston Range School division students,” said Seguin. After the program, guests were able to visit stations that highlighted some of the learning opportunities available to students. The FACES (Facilitating Awareness and Character-building Experiences for Students) summer education program also had a station to highlight the experiences available for students who attend the program. The PEAKS Campus in the Crowsnest Pass is the home base for place-based student programming. It is on over four acres of land approximately six kilometres west of Coleman on the south side of Highway 3. The property, which was bought by Livingstone Range School Division in 2021, hosts the FACES Summer Education program, student leadership retreats, pre-employment certification programming and more. Visit lrsd.ca for more information on the facility along with a virtual tour and aerial footage.
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LISA SYGUTEK I have worked at the Pass Herald for 23 years. 23 glorious, sometimes stressful, but for the most part, incredible years. In those 23 years I have only written about the death of two people. Two people who had a huge impact on my life: Cal Fuller and Ken Stenson. Considering I write so much about my life, perhaps sometimes too much, I do find it interesting that only two people have made the pages of my editorial. This week I would like to acknowledge the life of Jo Proc. My personal experience with this magnificent lady began when I was 14 years-old. Jo and Mike lived across the street from my parents and when I was old enough to baby-sit, Jo hired me to look after her children, Derek and Kristin. It was my first baby-sitting job and boy was I nervous. Like all things Jo, she brought me over to introduce me to her children and treated me with such kindness. She told me she trusted me with her babies and made sure the house was full of snacks to keep me awake. I was so nervous and wanted to do a good job and she made me feel like I was the best babysitter on the planet. That was my first foray into the working world. When both Aiden and Quinn reached four they were off to Kids Kollege, and to my surprise and delight Jo was their teacher. I remember walking in with Aiden, scared to hand my precious son off to anyone and yet there I was, holding his little hand and not wanting to let go. Jo saw my red face and glassy eyes and came right over to take my boy. He was excited, I was sad. I knew it was going to be the first of many times I would have to let go of Aiden as he grew up. Aiden has always been the kindest soul I know and I was worried about him being too soft and having his feelings hurt at school. I worried about a lot of things back then, they seem trivial now, but at the time so huge. I waited in my car that entire first day, just in case he needed me. When the day was over I walked in and here was my Aiden sitting on Jo’s lap, and she was speaking to him quietly and he was listening intently. I found out later that he did struggle at the beginning of that first day and Jo, in two hours, created a special bond with my boy, calling him her indigo child, sensing as I did with Aiden that he was just a special soul. They maintained that bond throughout the years. Jo lived down the street from me and he would always stop and say hello to her. When I told Aiden that Jo passed, he looked at me and said, “the world is a little less bright without her in it Mom”. As he said it a tear slipped down his face. I think Aiden summed up Jo perfectly. She created relationships with people, especially kids. Kids are innocent, they have instinct and they know if someone is kind. Jo exuded kindness. She was the best of most people and she actually made me want to be a better person. I am sure that the passing of Jo Proc has rocked the foundation for a lot of us. She was young, she was vibrant and she was so kind. I’m sure each of us have a Teacher Jo story and I’m sure many of us have taken time out of our busy lives to just remember her. How many times in life does someone leave us, and make the kind of impression she did. I think both Derek and Kristin were the luckiest people on the planet to be raised by such a magnificent soul and I know there will be a void in their lives that will remain, but how lucky were they to have had such a figure in their lives. Many of us never get that. It’s funny when I meet really nice people I often say, “are they Jo Proc nice?” No lie, I’ve been saying that for years. She really was the nicest person I ever met and I’m glad for a brief moment she was in my life and I’m sure glad that she had a hand in raising my boys and hundreds of children in our community. Jo passed away so young, but when I think of her, I think God wanted her back ... who wouldn’t.
Community upate for seniors The New Horizons for Seniors Program is one of the many ways the Federal Government works to support seniors in our communities across Canada. This program supports service organizations that help seniors stay active and engaged in their communities. It empowers them and enables them to expand their social network and explore new learning experiences. In support of this commitment, John Barlow, Member of Parliament for Foothills, announces the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) 2022-2023 call for proposals for community-based Projects. NHSP funding creates opportunities for seniors to
be more connected, supported and active members of their communities. This year’s national priorities aim to do just that by focusing on projects that: 1. support healthy aging; 2. prevent elder abuse; 3. celebrate diversity and promoting inclusion; and 4. help seniors age in place. Through a simplified application process, organizations are invited to submit project proposals that help seniors move beyond the pandemic and continue to play important roles in their communities. The 2022–23 NHSP community-based call for proposals is open until November 1, 2022. John Barlow Member of Parliament for Foothills Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Agri-Food and Food Security
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Bouquets: To UROC for creating the best mountain biking trails in Alberta, heck even Canada! Your new trail building runs are amazing and who doesn’t want to run into a Mascot marker, he’s awesome! Bouquets: To the Crowsnest Historical Society for adapting on the move with Harvest of Memories fundraiser. I actually enjoyed sitting at home with a glass of wine and bidding on your wonderful prizes. Bouquets: To the Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation for putting on an amazing golf fundraiser. The rain couldn’t dampen the fun! Well done.
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Nick’s Notes The power of music
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I attended two very different shows featuring music this past weekend. I was at Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee Michael Charles’ show as well as the ‘M’ is For Music concert at the Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery. Both featured incredible talent from people far more skilled than me, and even though I could never play at their level, I can appreciate the beauty of the music they produce. Michael Charles put on an electrifying show and evoked strong emotions with each song he played. The songs ranged from powerful to soft, but the guitar playing remained astounding. The concert at the art gallery was a far tamer affair. It featured covers of Bach and Adele that tapped into a softer aspect of music that I could appreciate as well. The musical offerings this past weekend reminded me how important music is in my life. I have songs I listen to when I am in a variety of emotional states and usually there is one that can help me get through. When I need to vent, I listen to metal or rap. When I feel like dancing, its electronic music I turn to. If I want to relax, I’ll put on some folk or funk music. I have music that fits every occasion. I try not to confine myself to a specific genre of music as I have found many a song outside of my comfort zone that I personally connect with. One of my favourite feelgood songs is Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident) by John Michael Montgomery. The auctioneer style chorus is such a fun one to sing along with and always gets me singing with a slight drawl. I have also found music from decades ago that I love. One such song I found while digging through old seveninch, 45 rpm records at a second-hand store. There was a Kool and the Gang record with the song Celebration on it. I immediately recognized the song and bought it without even looking at the other side. On that other side was the song Misled which, in my opinion, is easily the best song ever made by Kool and the Gang. One of my favourite songs I found by complete accident, so always keep your ears and mind open when hearing new music. If a song speaks to you, it doesn’t matter what anyone else might think, listen to it to your heart’s content. Music is a beautiful thing that everyone should take just a little more time to appreciate. Whether you are listening on vinyl or your favourite streaming service, let the music play.
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Looking Back BY JOHN KINNEAR
Terzetto – The Body Speaks in Three’s Terzetto is an Italian word for a musical composition of three voices. It is the word that came to mind when I began contemplating a triple birth. It is a relatively rare event here in the Pass but it has happened more times than one would believe. There are some interesting stories of the birth of triplets that I would like to share. Triplets are defined as being identical (zygotic) or fraternal (dizygotic), and these days apparently fraternal is more likely. That is to say one egg splits and a second one doesn’t. I found several mentions of triplet births throughout the years in the Blairmore Enterprise dating back to very early days here but in most cases there was very little editorial elaboration on this relatively rare event. A couple of years ago, while wandering the Hillcrest Cemetery, I came across a marker that stopped me dead in my tracks. It had no less than 6 infant names on it relating to the Pierzchala family. The mother of five of those lost infants listed Ronald (1945), triplets Sheila, Sandra and Maureen (1946) and Kathleen (1962) was a remarkable woman named Isa who, despite these birth setbacks, went on to have five more children. It appears that all five listed, including the triplets, were lost at birth which must have been heart breaking for her. Those three girls and two boys that did survive went on to have full lives. From what I have learned Isa appears to have reused the name Sheila again for a later daughter who is now 71. As an aside, Isa met Bessie Hurtak who was also in the hospital and they became close friends. Bessie gave birth just six days after the triplets were lost and chose to use the name of Isa’s lost daughter Sandra for her own daughter, Sandra Jean Hurtak. John Pierzchala, now Isa’s only living son, told me that their father John passed early, in 1977 and that Isa spent the next 32 years on her own until she passed at the age of 88. Daughter Sheila said that her mother was an amazing woman; tasked with things like having to learn to drive, pay the bills and do yard work. Now fast forward ten years and one month, to July 4th, 1956. On that flag waving day Reverend and Mrs. Rod MacAulay of Coleman were blessed with triplet girls that thrived and were named Gail Gladys, Phylis Jean and Janice Ann. All came in around four pounds and were delivered in the Blairmore Hospital by Dr. Eldon J. Liesmer. Dr. Liesmer was in the process of moving to Calgary but postponed it to deliver the girls. It was his last medical act in the Pass and incredibly, Dr. Liesemer delivered, during his years in the profession, no less that 3,600 babies. In that time he never lost a baby or a mother, including the blue-eyed blonde MacAulay triplets. So now let’s fast forward once again, with my interest in trifecta’s, to about three weeks ago when, while walking along the Miner’s Path. There I encountered a young mother named Tania Wall with; yup you guessed it, 6-year-old triplets in tow. I, of course, just had to know all about them and Tania has very graciously
agreed to let me share their story with you, the readers. Tania and husband Jake chose to name their triplet girls Ocean, Vienna and Triveni, all names that relate to water. Triveni is an ancient name for the confluence of three rivers and being the third one born she said it was fitting. The family moved to Coleman in 2019 and the girls were born, in Lethbridge in 2015. The story of their discovery of this developing triad started at 13 weeks with a doctor checking for a heartbeat with a Doppler and finding more than one. So off they went to radiology in Lethbridge where they were informed that there were three heart beats. Tania’s husband Jake was sitting down when he heard the news and she said his legs turned to jello. This made me laugh. Tania said the following about her journey, “I wasn't able to work the last three months of my pregnancy. My doctor wanted me to have limited physical stress and mental stress. I had many ultrasounds to monitor heartbeats and growth (for a while it was every two weeks, then weekly). For proper fetal development, my gynecologist was adamant that I take my prenatal vitamins, eat healthy, drink lots of water and, on top of taking an iron supplement, needed to eat lots of iron rich meat (iron from meat was highly recommended) - specifically, the iron in red meat would help carry adequate oxygen to the triplets for optimal fetal development.” Tania said she would get concerned if she couldn’t feel the babies moving around for long periods of time, so she would gently nudge them, play music for them or eat something sweet to get them moving. She was carrying about 50 pounds of weight in the end and felt at times she would just tip over. Compression stockings, regular chiropractic visits and swollen feet elevated was the order of the day. Her final comment on this was, “It was very difficult to carry three babies at once, but not impossible.” These were not fertility drug triplets, by the way, and Tania tells me they took the girls by caesarian at 33 weeks and three days. All were almost four pounds and she said all three could fit onto one pillow. It was feeding tubes for the first two weeks of life as they couldn’t stay awake long enough to feed. According to Tania, “The Lethbridge Hospital was very well prepared for a triplet birth: The Hospital had a helicopter on standby in case of complications which thankfully wasn't needed since all of the babies were stable and breathing well on their own. Upon delivery it was a full house! I believe there were 17 Healthcare workers in our Surgical Suite: Each baby had their own doctor and a team of nurses plus we had the doctor that performed the caesarean section and looked after me.” Once they were home, Tania said she kept them all in one crib and always placed them into it in the order that they were born, with Vienna in the middle. Even though they were born minutes apart, Vienna displayed middle child characteristics. The story is that if the other two would start crying, by the time she got to them, Vienna would have inserted her thumbs into her sister’s mouths as soothers. Doesn’t that just blow your mind? Of course one is always curious about whether their behaviours are identical, but Tania tells me they all do the same thing, but differently. Apparently, like I mentioned earlier, there was one split egg so Triveni is the fraternal and the secret to picking her out is that she has a dimple. As I contemplated all this as a man, it hit me: six legs, six arms and three heads. I don’t think men are capable of imagining this scenario. Tania shared one final comment. Their baby announcement read as follows. “30 fingers, 30 toes, Plenty of work, heaven knows Three beautiful children To our delight. Six little cheeks to kiss good night.
Photos top to clockwise: The sobering Pierzchala marker in Hillcrest Cemetery (courtesy findagrave.com); Isa Pierzchala at left with sister May and Isa's son Gary (photo courtesy Sheila Pierzchala); The MacAulay triplets at one year old in 1957 (John Kinnear photo); Ocean, Vienna and Triveni (courtesy La Di Da Lane Photography); The Wall Family - Tania, Jake, Biggs, Ocean, Vienna and Triveni (courtesy Katalily Photography).
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Local art gallery host to concert and new exhibits NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter The Crowsnest Public Art Gallery hosted a concert to celebrate culture on October 2, a day after the start of their Fish of a Feather Flock Together exhibit on October 1. The concert, titled ‘M’ is for Music, featured performances from several local artists on Sunday afternoon with entry being free for all members of the public. There was a variety of music played on numerous instruments, with fiddles, pianos and guitars all making an appearance. The Second Fiddle String Jam finished the performances off with a helping of five songs. On display during the performance was the new exhibit at the art gallery. The new exhibit, Fish of a Feather Flock Together, will run until November 6 and is an exhibition of photography, painting and sculpture, relating to birds and fish. The gallery features the photography of Gordon Petersen and Bob Costa, paintings by Judy Trafford and sculptures by Debbie Goldstein. According to the gallery, humans have always celebrated feathered and finned
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Local performers at the ‘M’ is for Music concert at the Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery alongside new exhibits on October 2.
creatures through art, whether through paintings on a cave wall, a feather in a hat, a monumental sculpture or an image from a camera. In a way, the gallery said people have come full circle. For most of history, artists could only observe and then render their imperfect memories and impressions with brushes and paint, or clay and stone. With the advent of photography, people have gained the ability to capture a moment in time. With that ability to stop time humanity has also gained the ability to admire the details. A good photograph can also communicate a sense of the creature itself according to the gallery. They said it can capture how it lives, moves and travels through the world with painting and sculpture having an even greater ability to do so, claims the gallery. All artists are invited to submit two pieces of art to the annual winter show called "No Particular Topic.” The submission deadline for this show is October 28, with the show taking place February 25 to March 26, 2023. There is also an opportunity to submit two pieces of work to the annual, Yule Season Show at Stone's Throw Cafe. The show dates are November 14 until January 2, 2023. Any questions and submissions can be sent to cnpaaa@shaw.ca.
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Variety of topics covered during regular meeting NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass council met on September 27 after not having a regular council meeting since August 23 after the September 13 meeting was cancelled. There were several topics of importance discussed as the evening progressed. Council deliberated for some time on the Council Renumeration Policy, the policy that determines how much councillors and the mayor are paid for their services. Mayor Blair Painter compared the rates of pay with other communities and said he found shortfalls in the amount they receive as a stipend, which is a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance to members of council. If changed, the new Council Renumeration Policy would not take effect until January 2023. There were two bylaws discussed during the meeting, with the first reading passing on both. They included the redesignation of a piece of land from “No Land Use” to Comprehensive Mixed Use and the closure of a piece of municipal land. The update on service areas brought forth questions about the revitalization of downtown Bellevue. "We met with a consultant to formally start the project. We just went over the project limits so they could start their survey,” said Chief Administrative Officer Patrick Thomas. By the end of the year, they plan to have multiple designs ready for public input. Also, a part of the update was the new community peace officer starting on September 27. The enforcement focus for peace officers in September was on wildlife attractants and back to school safety. There are currently only two other jobs still available with the Municipality, one is in management and the other is union. Species Wayfinding signage with Nature Conservatory planning has been com-
Community pool under new ownership after governance change NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass now owns the Crowsnest Pass Community Pool in Blairmore. The pool was previously operated through an operating agreement with the Crowsnest Pass Community Pool Society. The pool has significantly grown in use, complexity of operation and safety requirement for both staff and pool users. At the September 27 Council Meeting, Council discussed and agreed to transition the operation of the Pass Pool to the Municipality. As a result, the Municipality will assume operation of the pool in a similar manner as the other recreational facilities such as the Pass Powderkeg Ski Hill, Crowsnest Complex and MDM Community Centre. The current Crowsnest Pass Community Pool Society will be transitioning into a new capacity to help support the success of the pool according to the Municipality. This change will take effect over the next six months after the notice required to terminate the Pass Pool Operating Agreement has passed. The Crowsnest Pass Pool Society has been an asset to the operation of the Pool for many years and the Municipality wanted to thank the society for their dedicated service to the Pool during this time and they are looking forward to working with them in this new capacity. Visit crowsnestpass.com for more information on what the municipality is doing in the community. Truth, brought to you by real-life superheroes, the people behind your local press. Celebrate the power of words with the new “Champions” font inspired by the essential service newspapers provide. Download it for free at nationalnewspaperweek.ca
pleted with five new signs to be placed on walking trails. Species to be covered are the Cutthroat trout, Bighorn sheep, plants and wetland birds. They are planning to develop a walkway partnership for 2023. The most pressing matter of the evening was the discussion around the lagoon in Hillcrest and the speed with which the new waste management facility will be built. It was found that the offloading of sewage into the lagoon from trucks causes some of the worst smells due to the solid nature of the waste. This material will have to continue being dumped into the lagoon until the plant is fully operational and the bacteria can develop properly. “It's too concentrated for the new bacteria and they don't want to overload it so there will be at least a few months delay once it is fully operational,” said Thomas. So far, work on the new waster facility has been hindered by the inability to get materials for the project. Completion isn't expected until January at the earliest, but that could change as the “dates remain fluid” due to the difficulty getting parts. Administration has been in contact with those affected by the smell coming from the lagoon as the new plant near Frank gets closer to being operational. Public input period saw Mayor Painter ask a member of the community to stop talking after they tried to engage in back-and-forth dialogue with council. He said, “we just ask for respectful conversation.” The public input period section states clearly that “Each member of the public has up to five minutes to address Council. Council will only ask for clarification if needed, they will not engage in back-and-forth dialogue.” For upcoming meeting packages and past agendas, visit crowsnestpass.com and go to the Municipal Government tab.
THANK YOU The family of Allen George White wish to thank the many friends and supporters of Al in the day leading up to and following his passing. The many cards, phone calls, flowers, hugs, food, shared stories and kind‐ ness, were very much valued and appreciated. A special thanks to pastor Al, Fantin’s Funeral Chapel and the volunteers who baked and helped to put together the reception. We miss Al deeply, but take comfort in knowing how loved he was and is, and by so many. ‐ Ruth White
He accomplished his goal in life which was to be a first class “Soul Winner.” Bill had an amazing way of sharing his heart with others and was always wanting “you all” to know how much Jesus loves you and he loved you too. If you had the honor to speak with him you would have been asked, in his words… “And what are you doing about Jesus?” A True Evangelist at heart! We the family of the late William (Bill) White wish to express our Heartfelt Thanks and Appreciation to all our family, friends and this community for their prayers, kind assistance, attendance, condolences, flowers, food, cards, calls, texts, those who donated, those who travelled far and the many other ways you showed your love. We will always be so very thankful to hear your stories of the many times he touched your lives and remember with you how many times you touched his and ours. So many great memories! A Sincere Thank You to Darrell Sydora and all the staff at Fantin’s Funeral Chapel and to Pastor Al Robinson for their expression of support and their taking the greatest care and attention in overseeing every detail concerning Bill’s wishes for his “Celebration of life.” What a beautiful “Promotion to Glory”! Thank You to all that participated, it was exactly what he wanted. A Special Thank You to Dr. Maritz, all the Nursing staff, EMS and all services at the CNP/Calgary Hospitals who showed Bill and our family such great kindness and care during his stay there. And another Sincere Thank You to John Kinnear for capturing Bill’s life story so beautifully. It is forever in Print for all to see. A Purpose Filled Life it absolutely was, remembering this amazing man who wore many hats in his life time and who we all loved so very much. Thank You to the Holy Trinity Catholic Church for the use of their facility and Country Encounters for the wonderful Luncheon. Also, a huge thank you to The Pass Herald, Copy Magic and Design Signs Inc. for being the means to Bill continually evangelizing with all the printed materials displayed in his amazing Prayer Centre. He is missed greatly but will always be remembered as a wonderful man who loved God, his Family and People! Sincerely Grateful for everything, Eileen White and Family
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Tin Dog Pub and Brewery hosts Hall of Fame band
Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee Michael Charles and his band performing at the Tin Dogs Pub and Brewery on Oct 1.
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JOANNE “JO” PROC (Née: Ross)
June 7, 1956 ~ September 26, 2022 It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Joanne Proc of Blairmore, AB on September 26, 2022. She was 66 years of age. Joanne, known affectionately as “Jo”, was born in Fernie, BC to loving parents, Gordon and Irene Ross. She was a beautiful soul from the start, and she only got more so as she matured. Jo went on to be blessed with two wonderful children, an amazing circle of friends, and many precious memories. Jo loved nature and she took every opportunity to spend time in it. She enjoyed exploring back roads, her beloved dogs always at her side and a camera often in her hands. One of her favorite vacations was trip to Alaska where she could combine her love of the outdoors and photography. Jo was a sensitive and caring person. She loved spending time with friends – especially over “coffee chats”, and was always the first to arrive when anyone needed help or a shoulder to lean on. No one was more nurturing than Jo. There are countless families who will forever be grateful to “Teacher Jo” for guiding and loving their children at Kids Kollege Nursery School, and countless children who were blessed to be in her classroom. More than anything else, she treasured her family, especially her beloved granddaughter. Jo’s smile and positive demeanour lit up every room she entered and stayed with you long after she left. The joy she brought to the world will remain in our hearts forever. Left to mourn her passing and celebrate her life are her children, Derek (Alissa) Proc and Kristin Proc; her granddaughter, Riley; her extended family; and her many friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael Proc; her father, Gordon “Shorty” Ross; her mother, Irene Brennan; and her sister, Colleen Ross. Jo’s family would like to extend a huge thank-you to Ramsey “Rambo” for all of his help. In lieu of flowers, please engage in a random act of kindness in Jo’s honour. With respect for Jo’s wishes, no funeral service will be held. Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca. Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements. (403) 562-8555
KRISTOPHER LARRY RUZEK (Rosie)
1977 ~ 2022 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kristopher Larry Ruzek of Crowsnest Pass, Alberta. Kris, more affectionally known as “Rosie”, passed away on September 23, 2022 at the age of 45. Born on May 30, 1977 in Blairmore, Alberta to proud parents, Larry and Debi Ruzek, Kris was raised with love and blessed with many talents and abilities. A natural athlete, compassionate character and always looking for a way to make you laugh and smile, he was a charismatic and interesting young man who made many friends and endless fond memories with all who knew him. He graduated from Crowsnest Consolidated High School in 1995 and pursued a post graduate diploma in Recreational Sports Services at Lethbridge College. In 1999, he received his Bachelor of Business and Administration degree from the Athabasca University. He put his skills to work by starting the family business Border Building Materials and later gained a position as General Manager at Home Hardware in Fernie, BC. Kris was dedicated to our community as a third generation volunteer firefighter for the Bellevue Fire Department. He was also involved in minor hockey for many years of his life and qualifyed for a position on the Foothills Bisons team in the South Central Bantam Division which earned him the best goalie award in 1992. He enjoyed various activities such as baseball, fishing, hiking and golfing (he scored a “hole in one” at the age of 11). He enjoyed a higher level of physical fitness and trained and competed in Cross-Fit regularly. His vacations in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico were a favourite, but the quality time he spent with his family was his greatest joy. Kris lived a life with many accomplishments and fond moments, but faced challenges along the way. He had an immense spiritual nature that led him to great introspective notions and philosophies. He realized that adversity is overcome one day at a time; success is achieved on the backs of many failures; and that sometimes there just are not immediate answers to the hard questions we face. Kris had a natural ability to help others who were struggling and provided support with a listening ear. Kris was a cherished son, wonderful brother, beloved uncle and an amazing friend. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered. “Grief never ends…but it changes. It’s a passage, not a place to stay. Grief isn’t a sign of weakness nor a lack of faith… It is the price of love”. Left to mourn his death and honour his life include his family: his devoted parents, Larry and Debra Ruzek of Hillcrest; his loving sister, Brandi (Craig) Yakubowski; his special nephews, Karson and Landon Yakubowski; and numerous extended family members and loyal friends. He is predeceased by his Grandparents, Rudy & Iris Ruzek and Lou & Noreen Olinek; his childhood best friend, Kelly Rinaldi; and his loving dog, Manny. The service celebrating Kris’ life will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 3pm at the MDM Community Hall (2802-222 St.) in Bellevue with family friend, Rev. Renso Castellarin presiding. Donations in memory may be directed to Darcy’s Nature Walk (Box 455, Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0). Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca. Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements. (403) 562-8555
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