Crowsnest Pass Herald - September 11

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Vol. 94 No. 34

September 11, 2024 $1.25

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CNP40 presents ‘The Amazing Teen Race’

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CNP40 hosted the Amazing Teen Race in Blairmore on Saturday, September 7 at various locations, with the starting line at the Crowsnest Community Hall. The event started at 9:30 a.m. with teams finishing the event by 5 p.m. Hosts included Coleman Lions, Crowsnest Candy Company, Crowsnest Dental, Crowsnest Pass Municipal Library, Emerald & Ash, Forestry & Park, Jaime Reeve - ISS, Northback, Pass Beer, Rocky Mountain Optometry, Spokes & Motors, the Broken Branch, the Crowsnest Pantry, the Gilded Haus and the Pass Herald. See more photos on page 8 and 9.

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Crowsnest Council may hold vote on Coal Development NICHOLAS L. M. ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter

Should council proceed with the referendum, voting could take place as early as December Crowsnest Pass councillor Dean Ward has introduced a motion for an upcoming vote on the development of the coal industry, calling it a critical issue for the community.

The initiative, set to take place ahead of next year’s municipal and federal elections, aims to gauge public opinion on whether coal should play a significant role in the local economy.

“We all recognize that the development of the coal industry in our area is a very contentious issue,” said Ward, “We haven’t had a major industry in this com-

Personal Mobile Devices and Social Media in Schools LORI HODGES AND DARRYL SEGUIN Chair, Board of Trustees Superintendent and Superintendent On June 20, 2024 the provincial government passed a Ministerial Order that governs the use of personal mobile devices (PMD) and social media in schools. The order includes a requirement for school authorities to have policies and/or procedures in place no later than January 1, 2025.

Livingstone Range School Division’s Board policy and administrative procedure regarding personal mobile devices (PMD) and social media in schools are in effect for the 2024-2025 school year and aim to: - Support learning and minimize disruptions to instruction

munity for many years, which unfortunately puts a large burden on the residential tax base.”

Ward noted the importance of the vote’s timing, with elections on the horizon and various groups speaking on behalf of the Crowsnest Pass.

“I believe it’s time to send a very clear message to all levels of government, industry, and various NGOs as to the wishes of the residents of the Crowsnest Pass on this issue,” said Ward.

The result of the vote, Ward emphasized, will provide clarity on what the community wants regarding coal development.

“It will send a clear message of what the residents of our community wish to see on the most significant issue to face our community in many decades,” he said.

The initiative offers residents the chance to express their stance on whether they support coal as a means to diversify the local economy.

“This is an opportunity to send a message to both the present and future municipal councils, Edmonton, and Ottawa on the community position regarding the development of our natural resources,” said Ward.

When asked about council’s stance on coal moving forward, Ward highlighted the economic potential of the industry.

“The real question here is: does council and the public support the opportunity to diversify our economy, to create a tax base that lessens the burden on the residential taxpayers? To see hundreds of good-paying jobs coming to our community and the businesses that will follow,” asked Ward.

The vote is seen as a pivotal moment in shaping the future of Crowsnest Pass, especially as the community continues to navigate debates surrounding environmental concerns and economic development.

- Support student mental health and wellness - Contribute to student and staff safety Please refer to the Government of Alberta Ministerial Order (#014/2024) for legislative information.

For LRSD information, refer to draft Board Policy 24 (https://www.lrsd.ca/ board/policies) and Administrative Procedure 145 (https://www.lrsd.ca/our-division/administrative-procedures).

Personal Mobile Device (PMD) definition: A personal electronic device that can be used to communicate with or access the internet, such as a cellphone, tablet, laptop, or smartwatch.

Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, all schools in Livingstone Range School Division will have a Personal Mobile Devices and Social Media in Schools plan (referred to as a School PMD/SM Plan).

The School PMD/SM Plan will outline school use, device storage, social media on school networks, infractions and disciplinary action, parent notification, and roles and responsibilities of students, parents, and staff. School PMD/SM Plans will be available during the first week of school. Below is a summary of the Division-wide requirements.

Kindergarten to Grade 9: - Students may not have or access a PMD during the school day, including during breaks (recess, lunch).

Grades 10 to 12: - Students may not have or access a PMD during class time, but may access devices during breaks (recess, lunch, spares).

- Students may access a PMD during class time for a specific educational task or purpose with teacher permission and school administration approval.

All students K-12: - PMDs brought to school must be stored in a locker (where available) or in another location indicated by the School PMD/SM Plan.

- Students may access a PMD for a diagnosed health or medical reason (with a physician’s confirmation) or for individualized educational support (as approved by school administration).

- PMDs are not to be used in change rooms or washrooms.

- All schools will have restricted access to social media platforms on school networks.

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Staff: - Staff are expected to follow the School PMD/SM Plan, use PMDs as outlined in the Board policies and administrative procedures, and should only use their PMD for defined educational and work purposes or during scheduled break and lunch periods.

In the event of an emergency, parents and guardians will be able to contact their children through the school office.

Later in September, the Board of Trustees will seek stakeholder feedback on the Division’s personal mobile device and social media in schools expectations and will consider any revisions/adjustments before the second and third readings.

We look forward to working with our staff, students, and parents to ensure clarity, consistency, and effectiveness in the best interest of ‘Every student, every day.’

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POLICE BRIEFS Between September 2 and 10, the Crowsnest Pass Police Department responded to 53 calls for service, of which four were unfounded. A total of six charges were made during this period.

The calls included four traffic collisions, eight moving traffic violations, one dangerous driving, one Child Welfare Act, three 911 Acts, one Off-Road Vehicle Act, one Trespass Act, one Firearms Act, one failure to comply with order, one causing damage or injury to animals or birds, seven victim services, two harassing communications, one uttering threats against a person, one assault, one theft under $5000, one theft from mail under $5000, two mischief (damage to property), one mischief (obstruct enjoyment of property), one break an enter, one suspicious person/vehicle, three animal calls, five items lost/found, three assists to the general public and two well-being checks.

that the situation was not criminal. The complainant was advised to request a new post office box due to shared marital property.

On September 6 at 2:16 p.m., a youth reported that the brakes on his bike had been disconnected while at school. The case is under investigation with the school principal’s assistance.

On September 6 at 9:40 p.m., a suspicious male was reported sitting in a vehicle. The complainant checked on the individual, who was unresponsive. A 25-minute delay occurred before patrols were made.

The vehicle was not found, and the complaint remains under review.

On September 7 at 10:40 a.m., a breaking-and-entering report was made for a vacant residence listed for sale. The rear door was damaged, but nothing was stolen. The incident remains under investigation.

On September 3 at 1 p.m., a complaint was received about intoxicated individuals being disruptive near a resident’s home. Additional patrols were requested for the area, including monitoring patrons leaving local bars. Patrols were conducted, and information was passed along for future checks.

On September 7 at 9 p.m., a mischief report was filed after the complainant’s ex-spouse’s son allegedly threw a rock, damaging their vehicle. The matter is under investigation.

On September 4 at 3:24 p.m., there was a report of threatening voicemails, received at the detachment.

The complainant did not wish to pursue charges, and no warning was issued based on the request.

On September 5 at 12:44 p.m., a harassment complaint was filed regarding unwanted messages. Following an investigation, it was determined that the messages were not criminal in nature. The complainant was advised to consider civil court action.

On September 6 at 8:42 a.m., a possible impaired driver was reported. RCMP located the vehicle, administered a roadside breath test, and the driver blew a warning. The driver was reminded about safe driving practices, and the complaint was updated.

On September 6 at 12:49 p.m., a hit-and-run collision was reported at the local hospital. Video footage from a nurse witness was obtained, and the incident remains under investigation.

On September 6 at 2 p.m., a report of mail theft was received. After investigation, it was determined

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On September 7 at 12:30 a.m., a 911 call reported a bear in the area. The bear was not located after patrols, and Fish and Wildlife were notified for further monitoring.

On September 7 at 12:56 p.m., a report of animal cruelty was received, alleging that a neighbour was observed kicking a dog. The footage showed no overt abuse, but the case was referred to the SPCA for review.

Also on September 3, RCMP provided assistance to EMS and hospital staff after a family expressed concerns that a relative might become combative during transport to the hospital. RCMP successfully assisted in getting the individual to receive medical care.

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On September 6 at 2:36 p.m., a request for assistance was made to destroy three restricted firearms and some ammunition. The firearms and ammunition were turned over to RCMP and destroyed.

On September 3 at 10 a.m. a man visited the detachment to report his vehicle had caught fire. The fire department attended, and the vehicle was towed. It was declared a total loss, and the man needed a new license plate.

On September 3 at 1:43 p.m., a dangerous driving complaint was received, reporting speeding and reckless driving in a detour zone through Bellevue. Bylaw officers were notified, and RCMP increased patrols in the area.

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On September 8 at 1:15 a.m., another bear sighting was reported near the Grand Union Hotel. The bear was not located, and Fish and Wildlife were notified.

On September 8 at 4 a.m., an assault with a weapon was reported at the Green Hill bar, where someone attempted to spray an unknown substance, suspected to be bear spray, at another person. No one was injured, and the case remains under investigation.

On September 8 at 6 a.m., a 911 call reported an erratic driver speeding and running stop signs. The vehicle was later found on fire, and the driver admitted to reckless behaviour. Due to cooperation, a verbal warning was issued.

On September 8 at 6:20 p.m. an SOS notification from Garmin was received regarding a stranded family near Dutch Creek Road. The family was located, and the vehicle was towed without incident.

On September 9 at 6 a.m., a complaint was filed about an erratic driver. The driver was later linked to a vehicle fire, which was attended by the fire department.

On September 9 at 5:10 p.m., an accidental SOS activation was made near Old Man River by Maycroft.

RCMP confirmed the person was safe and the alert was a false alarm.

On September 9 at 11:30 p.m., a 911 call was made about an aggressive resident with dementia at Peaks to Pines. EMS was called, and RCMP were not required.

On September 9, also at 11:30 p.m., a report of cows on the road was received. The leaseholder was notified and will follow up.

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Bellevue Legion donates to Air Cadet Squadron On Thursday September 5, the Bellevue Legion Branch #19 graciously made a donation of $1526.91 to 859 Crowsnest Air Cadet Squadron. Accepting the cheque for 859 Sqn. (from left) F/Cpl Oliver Jeeves, Cpl Eli Bailey, and Sgt Liam Capron. Presenting on behalf of the Bellevue Legion, Patsy Derkatz. The Air Cadets meet Wednesdays throughout the school year at the Community (former Elks) hall in Blairmore welcoming kids from ages 12 - 18

Redneck Christmas event to support Roxy project NICHOLAS L.M. ALLEN Pass Herald Report

The event will feature the lighting of a pig instead of a Christmas tree, followed by caroling and a lively square dance, accompanied by the Second String Fiddlers.

Pat Rypien has been hard at work organizing an upcoming event she hopes will bring the Crowsnest Pass community together for a night of fun and fundraising.

The event, Redneck Christmas, is set to take place on Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Polish Hall in downtown Coleman, and promises a unique blend of festive LOOKING FOR AN AMAZING CAREER entertainment and local IN THE MOUNTAINS? talent. Rypien said she The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass hopes the event will get is looking for a new Manager of Finance Our Manager of Finance will lead the operational functions of the Finance Department, including budgets, staff direction and support, and policies, procedures, and best practices oversight.

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people in the mood for the holidays.

Presented by the Red Ravens Theatre Group and sponsored by the Crowsnest Cultural and Recreation Society, the Redneck Christmas event is designed to raise funds for the Roxy Project, a local initiative to revitalize the Roxy Theatre.

Tickets, which will go on sale in mid-October, will be available at Copy Magic for $20 for adults and $5 for children.

“The Red Ravens will perform a fun little play called ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, Red-neck Style,’ featuring local actors and kids,” Rypien said, “We’re really looking forward to that part of the evening.”

In true “redneck” fashion, the event will feature the lighting of a pig instead of a Christmas tree, followed by carolling and a lively square dance, accompanied by the Second String Fiddlers.

The evening will also include a variety of festive treats and food for sale, including tacos in a bag, hot chocolate, and homemade sugar cookies donated by a local supporter.

“We’ll be selling cookies and hot chocolate for around five bucks,” Rypien explained, though she noted some details of the food pricing are still being finalized.

In addition to the entertainment, local businesses have been invited to create and donate Christmas wreaths for auction to help raise further funds for the Roxy Project. Rypien is also excited about a special contribution from a local artist, who will be decorating a violin to auction or raffle at the event.

“I haven’t decided yet whether to auction or raffle it because her work is so valuable, but it will definitely be part of the event,” she said.

Rypien hopes that Redneck Christmas will serve as both a festive occasion and a reminder of the ongoing work to restore the Roxy Theatre.

“The spirit of Christmas, having fun, and promoting the Roxy Project – that’s what this event is about,” she said.

With tickets expected to sell quickly and the Polish Hall’s capacity limited to 200, Rypien is optimistic that the event will be a success.

“I hope we have the problem of selling out,” she said, “That would be a good problem to have.”

Blairmore Lions Trip of the Month Winners 1. Laurie Randell of Sparwood 4 Night Trip for 2 to Nashville Tennessee 2. Jenny Renker of Lethbridge $200 IGA Gift Card 3. Wendy & Scott Reynolds $120 Chris’ Restaurant Gift Card

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Herald Editorial LISA SYGUTEK Well guys I’m off again. I just feel like I returned from Greece and now I’m off to Belgium and Holland for work.

The difference in this trip is that I’m putting the paper out in Europe. So, when you read the September 18 and 25 issue it will have been put together by me in Belgium and then in Holland.

It’s funny when I tell people that I’m heading off for work overseas and I say it with trepidation, they think I’m nuts. To be honest, I’m just getting over my flight and jet lag from Greece and now I’m off for another eight-hour time difference.

The only saving grace is that this time away from home is good right now. It’s a quiet house without my Quinner in it. He’s thriving at university and I’m just sad. I’m trying to be upbeat and acknowledge that I did a great job raising strong, confident, kind children who are willing and accepting of change. I’m sure in time I will get there, but I’m not there right now.

On Thursday, September 5 the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass hosted their annual Fall Community BBQ. It took take place at Gazebo Park, and it was packed full of people. The Lion’s Club cooked burgers and hot dogs and over 1000 went through the burger/hot dog line and you know what, everyone was so nice! It was so awesome and a welcome change!

I don’t know if it is just my imagination, but our community seems busier than I’ve ever seen it. I had a friend call me, looking for accommodation because their family chose the Crowsnest Pass as their destination holiday. They didn’t choose it for the camping opportunities but rather all the things they could do with their children.

When you think about it, we have so much to offer a family on a holiday. You can visit the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre, the Bellevue Mine, the Museum and the Alberta Provincial Police Barracks. Pretty soon you can see live music at the Roxy Theatre.

For those into the outdoors there is hiking everywhere, and, thanks to UROC, mountain biking trails other communities dream about.

We have an amazing outdoor pool and the outdoor water park, an incredible community market; mini train rides from the Blairmore Lions and incredible parks and walking trails throughout the community.

When you list the things this community has, boy it puts a lot into perspective.

I feel we are becoming a destination place.

I loved hearing that comment! We are a destination place full of incredible restaurants, breweries and people. We need to continue growing our community and with growth comes growing pains. We need to ensure we provide housing for those in our community who are the most vulnerable and we need industry to lower the taxes. I truly believe we can have both industry and tourism. We can have a coal mine, and the best trail running in Alberta. With industry the taxes will lower, and the community will thrive!

I know some of us do not want development in our back yard, but at some point, we need to step up or step out of the way. I have no sympathy for the “Not in My Back Yard” mentality.

We made it another summer without a fire, knock on wood, and soon the cool weather will negate the issue. We also need to keep in mind that our bears are heading into hibernation, so we need to be vigilant with our garbage, fruit trees and bird feeders. I’m glad Fall is coming in the sense it seems to get into a routine. I like routine, and of course Halloween is coming down the pipe and Thanksgiving is close, and my boys will be home!

I hope you all had an incredible Summer and look forward to a Fall and Winter that will be the best yet!

So, the office will not be open for the two weeks that I’m gone. You can contact us via email, and we will be able to help you with anything you need, we just won’t have physical office time. Tot snel!

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Electronic email will be considered an electronic signature. Letters to the Editor do not reflect the opinion of the Pass Herald. Letters cannot exceed 600 words. We have limited space, but we do enjoy printing ever­y article. So please, to allow everyone to express their opinion, keep the letters short and to the point. We do have the right to refuse any letter that in our judgement may contain libel or libellous opinions. Should a litigation result from your letter, you as the writer are responsible but so is this newspaper as the publisher.

Save ‘The Tree’ A CROWSNEST TREE HUGGER

community and hopefully we can save ‘the tree”. You can phone the golf course at 403-562-2776 or email at admin@crowsnestpassgolf.com.

According to a newsletter sent to members of the Crowsnest Pass Golf Course a majestic, 300 year old tree is to be cut down in order to renovate Hole #17. How can the management of the golf course allow this to happen?

As I understand it this tree is old but healthy, despite having been struck by lightning sometime in the past. It is a magnificent tree and needs to be preserved. It is probably the oldest living tree in the Crowsnest Pass now that the Burmis Tree (the most photographed tree in Canada) has died.

Call me a tree hugger if you want but this tree is valuable not for its commercial value as lumber but as an historical and aesthetic part of the golf course and our community.

Apparently construction commences this week and our community will lose this valuable friend.

I encourage all fellow tree huggers to let the Golf Course know how valuable this tree is to our

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Nick’s Notes Cluster Headaches

Last Friday morning started out like any other. I woke up, went through my routine, and had my first cup of coffee.

But, by mid-morning, I felt the all-too-familiar sensation creeping up... my old nemesis, the cluster headache, had returned.

Cluster headaches are often dubbed “suicide headaches” due to their intensity. They aren’t your typical headaches. They come on quickly and without mercy, attacking one side of the head, often around the eye, and bringing with them searing pain.

For many, including myself, they’re accompanied by a burning sensation, a runny nose, and tearing in the affected eye. One moment you feel fine, the next you’re plunged into a world of pain that seems impossible to escape.

As the headache grew more intense, I knew I had to act fast. Over the years, I had learned that quick treatment can sometimes stop a full-blown attack, or at least make it bearable. But nothing I did at home worked this time. The pain was relentless, with cold packs offering nothing in the way of relief. I knew what I had to do, I needed oxygen therapy.

Cluster headaches are often treated with high-flow oxygen, a somewhat unconventional but highly effective solution. I hurried to the emergency room, the pain growing more unbearable with each passing minute.

By the time I arrived, I was so nauseous from the pain I could hardly sit up and my left eye had to stay closed. My only focus was getting oxygen and hoping it would break the cycle of agony.

The emergency room staff quickly set me up with a mask and oxygen. Within minutes, I could feel the worst of the pain starting to lift, like a weight being slowly eased off my skull. It wasn’t a complete cure, but the difference was night and day. After about 15 or 20 minutes of inhaling oxygen, the cluster headache finally began to retreat. The worst was over.

Cluster headaches are a unique kind of torture. For those who suffer from them, getting quick access to treatment is critical.

Last Friday was a reminder of just how debilitating these attacks can be and how vital it is to have a plan in place. For me, that plan now involves recognizing the early signs and not hesitating to seek medical help.

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Eliza Grose, new off campus coordinator LIVINGSTONE RANGE SCHOOL DIVISION Contributor Livingstone Range School Division is pleased to announce that Eliza Grose will take on the role of Off Campus Coordinator beginning in the 2024-2025 school year.

Eliza holds Bachelor of Kinesiology and Bachelor of Education degrees from the University of Lethbridge. She joined the LRSD team in 2004 as a teacher at Matthew Halton High School (Pincher Creek), has worked at schools throughout the Division, was lead teacher with Livingstone Ski Academy, Principal of FACES Summer Education Program, and most recently has been the Assistant Principal of Livingstone School (Lundbreck). As Off Campus Coordinator, Eliza will support students as they gain valuable hands-on experience that will help them in careers after graduation through work experience, Green Certificate, and the Registered Apprenticeship Program.

Chad Kuzyk, Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Innovation, looks forward to Eliza’s contributions as Off-Campus Coordinator. “We are very excited to have Eliza in the role,” says Chad. “Her leadership, experience, and flexibility will be an asset to the Off Campus program.”

Eliza looks forward to sharing her passion for hands-on learning to meet the needs of students in Pincher Creek, Lundbreck and the Crowsnest Pass.

She will work closely with longtime Off Campus CoMLA Livingstone-Macleod ordinator, Rob Charchun, who will support students in Monday, Sept 23rd Tuesday, Sept 24th Nanton, Claresholm, and Fort Macleod.

9:OOAM- Blairmore 9:OOAM- Longview “I am very excited to be working with Rob to learn 10:00AM Cherry on Top 10:00AM Little Apple Cafe from his vast knowledge of the Off Campus 140 Morrison Rd, 13149 20 Ave, Coordinator role,” says Eliza. “I am also keen Longview, AB Blairmore, AB to work closely with our local businesses and agPincher Creek Nanton 11:00AM11:00AMricultural industry to help mentor and support our The Hut Cafe 12:00PM 12:00PM The Bee-Stro LRSD students as they explore their own career 766 Main St, 2517 21 Avenue, Pincher Creek, AB Nanton, AB, journey.”

Fort Macleod High River 1:00PM1:00PMA busy wife and mother of kids ages 16, 13, and 11, Digbee’s Diner 2:00PM 2:00PM Colossi's Coffee House Eliza also works on the family ranch in the Gladstone 257 24 St, 114 4 Ave SW, Valley and is involved in her family’s swimming, footFort Macleod, AB High River, AB ball, volleyball, basketball, horseback riding, and skiing pursuits. She is grateful to enjoy time in the mounCONSTITUENCY OFFICE tains and loves being outside on the ranch with her 4927 1st Street West, Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0 family and dog, Finely.

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Leveraging the power of communities GEORGE LEE Macleod Gazette - LJI

Expanded emergency planning eyed by private company as Red Cross agrees to underwrite platform memberships A small Alberta logistics company has joined forces with the Canadian Red Cross to leverage the power of community — before, during and after emergencies strike.

Effective immediately, the Red Cross is underwriting several categories of Alberta memberships for one year on a searchable, directory-based platform created

by Emergency Management Logistics Canada, the company announced today.

The 24/7 system is designed as a mutual-support network that connects members to up-to-date information on each other’s needs, products, services and other resources. Proponents and users said it improves members’ ability to cooperate and respond quickly in the event of wildfires, floods, train derailments, hazardous spills and other emergencies, sometimes even connecting them to resources in their own backyards they might not otherwise know about.

The Red Cross deal is open to municipalities, First Nations and Métis communities, local businesses, and community-sector groups like not-for-profits, churches and volunteer organizations.

Scott Cameron, an EMLCanada cofounder, said he and his team hope the Red Cross arrangement “is the tipping point we’ve been looking for.”

Cameron told The Macleod Gazette that the arrangement “isn’t just good news for us. It’s a further demonstration of the great work being done by the Red Cross, and it’s an excellent opportunity for Alberta communities to put another preparedness tool in their toolkit.”

Sarah Sargent, vice-president of risk reduction and resilience programs for the Canadian Red Cross, said the two parties to the agreement “are working together to support local communities (to) be better prepared through connection, education and coordination.”

Her emailed response continued: “The Red Cross recognizes that communities that build relationships and share information in advance of a situation are often better connected and more resilient.”

The Canadian Red Cross said it was unable to share financial details of its partnership with EMLCanada. But based on plans published on the EMLCanada site, the support would work out to more than $200,000 worth of memberships if every municipality and First Nation in Alberta took the Red Cross up on its offer.

Three shareholders with EMLCanada and two subcontractors currently run the platform, which was created and launched in 2020. The platform counts on members maintaining their own data. But all content is curated, and the site prompts members for regular updates and picks up on things like bounced emails. Communities and agencies use the site to source local and close-by solutions, and to expand their searches farther afield as necessary. . . .improving the side of the desk Cameron classified EMLCanada’s website as a 21st century solution to a problem that’s persisted for as long as governments and agencies have dealt with emergencies.

Municipalities tend to have spreadsheets or even just business-card files with source information to use in an emergency. But their system doesn’t necessarily align with what others have collected and may not even be up to date, said Cameron, who has about three decades of management experience in the municipal, notfor-profit and emergency management sectors.

“There’s a saying in the emergency management world that exchanging business cards at a disaster is too late,” said the Calgary-based consultant. “If you really want to build capacity and advance resilience in your community, you need to establish those relationships in advance.”

Cameron added: “When you’re in a disaster, you need stuff, we used to say, from blankets to helicopters. And you need it right away.”

Municipal staff typically have responsibilities beyond emergency preparedness.

“It’s often basically done off the side of the desk. So if you imagine that 10 per cent of your job is emergency management, then identifying your resources and maintaining some sort of current list is probably 10 per cent of that 10 per cent,” Cameron said.

Cofounder Pauline Mousseau said the emergency management sector is “renowned for being siloed.” She and Cameron decided they could change that, starting with a base technological platform they were already using for other projects.

Their system builds upon worlds they both know. Mousseau’s municipal gov-

ernment experience spans about 15 years, and her career overlapped with Cameron’s at the City of Red Deer. ...bridges instead of silos EMLCanada uses the principles of community development to create bridges between companies, agencies, municipalities and emergency management organizations, Mousseau said.

“We are a business with a social purpose, so we’re grounded in wanting to make the lives of those working in emergencies better. And doing so makes the lives of their residents better and also the lives of those who are in their care,” she said.

“What can we do to assist in any way possible, to help lighten that impact on them?”

Mousseau continued: “We always want to go local first, because that is what kickstarts recovery and economic resiliency. But this is also about knowing who else and what other services are available.”

She pointed to the “established trust” and best practices members share, as they build a community of communities over time. EMLCanada verifies the legitimacy of its business members, for example, so emergency officials know they aren’t dealing with fly-by-nights set up to capitalize on vulnerability.

And the agreement with the Red Cross adds even more credibility to the mix, she said.

Drayton Bussiere was Lacombe County’s fire chief and director of emergency management when EMLCanada came on the scene. “The biggest attraction we saw really was one-stop-shop-ability, plus that the onus was on businesses and providers of services to make sure their contact information is accurate,” said Bussiere.

Lacombe County’s emergency management department was “significantly smaller” at the time, Bussiere said. But the county — a major petrochemical, agriculture and transportation hub — still needed a “robust and accurate” resource list.

“It was attractive for the municipality to have a service that did a bunch of that work for you,” said Bussiere, who is now the fire chief for Red Deer County and its deputy director of emergency management.

Lacombe and Red Deer counties are among a core of early adopters onboard before today’s announcement. Also in that core are Ponoka and Kneehill counties, the Village of Delburne, and a regional partnership called SREMA, for Stettler Regional Emergency Management Agency. SREMA comprises Stettler town and county, Big Valley, Donalda, Botha and Gadsby villages, and White Sands and Rochon Sands summer villages.

Dave Brand, Red Deer County’s director of community and protective services, said a “whole-of-society approach” is one of the keys to the platform’s value.

“A good example is that Red Deer and Lacombe counties are simply divided by a river,” he said. “That doesn’t mean that there aren’t resources available in Lacombe County that wouldn’t be usable here. But we wouldn’t necessarily know about them because we tend to reach inside our own boundaries.”

And the concept works no matter the size of the emergency or the time of day it strikes, Brand said. “Say it’s two o’clock in the morning, and our fire department is responding to a call and needs resources that are outside typical fire department resources,” he said.

“Do you want to have to pull out a Rolodex or a binder full of business cards? Do you want to have to go to the Yellow Pages or do a Google search on your phone?

“Or do you want to be able to go to a system and say, hey, here are the people we know. We’ve been able to vet them through a procurement process, because as a municipality we’re required to do that. We know the services they can provide, and look at that, there’s a 24-hour contact number for them, and we can reach them.”

Brand continued: “That’s something that we just really love.”

Bussiere pointed to the flexibility of the system to build community through regional partnerships, like the one for Red Deer and Lacombe counties.

Smaller municipalities in the region don’t have the resources to do a lot of upfront work. “But their regional partnership does,” Bussiere said.

“So for me, that’s one of the best examples of building community — the platform’s ability to work in a regional way and not just an individualized way with each municipality forced to repeat everything. Instead, they can just leverage off their partners and work together that way.”

Supporting EMLCanada rather than building its own similar system supports the Red Cross’s philosophy, Sargent said in the emailed comments. “Efforts to address risks and build resilience need to recognize the contributions of all actors and the roles we each play,” she said.

“Through a whole-of-community approach, we are better able to complement and strengthen trusted community partners and structures. We are stronger when we work together, and by supporting organizations such as EML, we are contributing to sustainability.”

Deputy Premier Mike Ellis said he’s interested in seeing how the Red Cross deal plays out. “We’re supportive of any effort that’s going to ensure that communities have the tools and resources that they need in an emergency,” said Ellis, the minister of public safety and emergency services.

He noted that Alberta Emergency Management Agency, which falls under his ministry, acts on a larger scale, dealing directly with the federal government, for example, and offering education and training to municipalities. “We’re kind of the middle person,” he said.

Arrangements the municipality makes involving the Red Cross or other groups are bound to help, he said. “So I guess we’ll wait and see what the feedback is going to be.”

For more information, visit the EMLCanada site at https://emlcanada.ca.

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and putt golf balls to hit strategically placed bottles. If you hit one you got to keep it.

The overall winning team featured Kent Strandquist, Gord Brecht, Darren Coloumbe, and Arther Desroches. The wrap up at the end of the day featured a prime rib dinner with raffle draws and silent auction items being announced. Some of numbers that have been tallied so far are, 50/50 Draw-$845, Aim for Alcohol - $1225, Mulligans - $640, Hole # 3 $910, raffle/wine table - $1900 and the silent auction - $3225. One silent auction item was a beautiful and extremely rare Franz Koci painting donated by his daughter.

The volunteerism that it takes to pull this event off is just amazing and demonstrates the foundation’s commitment and determination to enhance “the best of health for everyone. ”

BY JOHN KINNEAR

Health Foundation Bed Pan Open The 26th Health Foundation annual golf tournament was held last Thursday in picture perfect weather. The always sold out event featured 36 teams and this year for the first time there were six NHL alumni players and a retired NFL football player that were part of the event. On the Wednesday evening prior, participants in the tournament bid by live auction for the right to have one of them on their team. Players Dana Murzyn, Joel Otto, Wayne McBean, Lindsay Carson, Dean Kennedy, Darcy Wakaluk, and Mark Rypien were all in fine form for this fun-filled evening. When all was said and done the auction added a whopping $9800 to the foundation’s drive towards raising $50,000 this year. The overall final number is not in yet but it is looking good for their goals this year. Amongst all that they support they have set their sights on much needed hospital equipment including ceiling lifts for Continuing Care and tub chairs.

As always these tournaments have a whole raft of prizes for things like highest score team, longest drive, closest to the pin,hole’s in one and so on. This year also featured a novel event called Aim for Alcohol. Players could stop at the putting green and for a fee try

John Kinnear photos

First photo, sports alumni minus Joel Otto.

Various teams and action on the golf course during the Bed Pan Open.

Winning tournament team: Kent Strandquist, Gord Brecht, Darren Coloumbe and Arther Desroches.

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Over half of Albertans struggling with expenses BRENT MCKAY St. Albert Gazette - LJI

Goodbye, Alberta advantage. Half of the province says they are struggling.

Goodbye, Alberta advantage. Half of the province says they are struggling to keep up with daily expenses amid cost-of-living crisis.

According to a recent Statistics Canada survey, 51 per cent of Albertans say rising costs are greatly affecting their ability to meet day-to-day expenses, more than in any other province and six points higher than the national average.

Alicia Planincic, an economist with the Business Council of Alberta, said if you break the inflation data down, there isn’t a huge difference province-to-province on food and bigger budget items. But when it comes to housing, costs in Alberta have soared.

“The thing that is unique to Alberta is really the housing costs. And if you drill down a little bit further, it’s really rent in particular,” Planincic said.

The average rent in Alberta has grown 15 per cent in the last year to $1,810, according to the August rent report by rentals.ca and Urbanation.

“I do think that very clearly where Albertans are feeling this inflation challenge the most is in housing,” she said.

Planincic said Alberta also has higher debt loads and a higher unemployment rate than many other provinces, which could be contributing to the people’s financial anxieties.

While costs are rising, average wages in the province have fallen, putting additional affordability strains on Albertans, says Bradley Lafortune, executive director of Public Interest Alberta.

“The real thing that I think we’re seeing, and we will continue to see, is the erasing of the so-called Alberta advantage when it comes to wages and earnings of Albertans compared to the rest of Canada. Whether it’s hourly wages or average weekly earnings, we’ve just seen that Alberta advantage completely evaporate over the last several years,” Lafortune said.

Ten years ago, wages in Alberta were 17 per cent higher than the Canadian average, but real wages in the province have since fallen by 10 per cent, according to a study from economist Jim Stanford released in the spring. The province’s nominal minimum wage has been frozen at $15 an hour since 2018, while the average minimum wage across Canada has grown by 27 per cent during the same time.

“Combined with inflation that is still quite high in Alberta, Albertans are really, really feeling the pinch, at least relative to what they were able to absorb previously in times of high inflation,” Lafortune said.

Along with the hot housing market, Lafortune noted Albertans also tend to pay more for insurance and utilities than elsewhere in the country.

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OBITUARY

Glen Sprague April 30, 1928 - August 25, 2024 It is with great sadness that the family of Glen Sprague announce his passing on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Crowsnest Pass Health Center, Blairmore, AB in his 97th year.

Glen was born April 30, 1928 in Arthurette, New Brunswick to Robert Elwood Sprague and Emma Bell. He was very proud of his New Brunswick heritage, often reminiscing about growing up along the banks of the Tobique River. He faced many challenges at an early age, losing his mother and being raised by his eldest sister. He traveled back and forth across the country with his brothers, trying out various jobs, working on the railroad, in logging camps and running a restaurant with his brother Jim. While in Saskatchewan, his brother Bruce introduced him to Bruce’s wife’s niece, Bernice McAdoo, and he soon proposed by slipping an engagement ring into a box of Cracker Jacks. Glen and Bernice were married on July 2, 1957, and took the train to southern Ontario where Glen started his woodworking career at Gardiner’s in Galt. As he learned the trade, he spoke often of the woodwork he did on such places as the interior of the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. He was a hard worker and a fast learner.

Glen and Bernice had five children: Chris, Dawn, Mitchell, Jennifer and Jessica.

In 1974, the family relocated to Brandon, MB to be closer to Bernice’s parents.

From there, they lived in Rivers, MB and then set up their upholstery business in Wolseley, SK. They moved to the Crowsnest Pass, AB in 2005 to be closer to their youngest daughter, Jessica. Glen enjoyed home improvements and puttering in his workshop. Over the years he built cedar chests, cradles for his babies, chests of drawers, put down flooring, built his upholstery shop, rebuilt his entire garage, and recovered, repaired and refinished countless pieces of furniture. In his later years he took up wood-carving, a pastime of his father’s, and his carvings have become cherished family heirlooms. Glen remained very sharp and could be seen walking end to end in town, usually with his loyal dog at his heels. He enjoyed reading the latest Grisham novel, watching hockey and baseball, and had recently developed an interest in basketball. He will be remembered with love and respect.

Left to mourn his passing is his beloved wife of 67 years, Bernice, as well as children Chris of Garibaldi Highlands, Dawn (David) of Ottawa, Mitchell (Elke) of Ottawa, Jennifer (Blaine) of Red Deer and Jessica (Curtis) of Crowsnest Pass.

He will be missed by grandchildren Katie (Scott), Andrew, Lu (Maraina), Shelly (Kaitie), Dana, Colin, Miles, Avery, Bethany and great-grandchildren Elliot and Felix. He was predeceased by his parents and all 13 of his siblings; he was the last of an era.

At Glen’s request, there will be no service. His family wishes to thank Dr. Rudecki and the wonderful staff at Crowsnest Pass Health Center and Peaks to Pines Seniors Lodge for their kind and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by the Peaks To Pines Residents’ Association (PO Box 580 Coleman, AB T0K 0M0). Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

Fantin’s Funeral Chapel assisting the family. (403) 562-8555

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