Crowsnest Pass Herald - April 12

Vol. 93 No. 14 April 12, 2023

Easter brings Bunny Bonspiel to the Pass A long-standing tradition, the Bunny Bonspiel saw the Crowsnest Pass Sports Complex filled with athletes and spectators this past weekend.

DEVIN BRADY Pass Herald Community Reporter This past weekend marked the 74th year of the Bunny Bonspiel. Prior to the installation of ice sheets in the Bellevue arena in 1946, curling in the Pass was played outdoors and subject to spring temperatures.

1947 saw the first Easter bonspiel with 31 rinks participating in the tournament. Fast forward to the 2023 competition, the weekend consisted of 26 men’s teams and 20 ladies teams filling up all six sheets of ice in the sports complex. Athletes arrived from all over southern Alberta and British Columbia with the goal of winning the “A” pool. This year marked a milestone for one curler and his team, Peter Kroli, who has been attending the Bunny since 1962. Along with teammates Darrel Smith, Russ Tate and Keith Comstock, the cumulative ‘Bunny’ experience on the team is 204 years.

Kroli was awarded on Saturday night with a honorary lifetime membership to all future Bunny Bonspiels as well as a custom Crowsnest Curling Club jacket with the 2023 Bunny patch stitched on the front. Kroli and his teammates were bumped out of the competition after their Saturday afternoon game.

The weekend is about more than just competition, it is an opportunity to reconnect and share stories with old friends that grew up together. All weekend you could hear someone in the distance reminiscing about the past or children running freely and laughing playing hide and seek throughout the building. Everyone had a smile on their face, win or lose. Saturday night recognized the volunteer staff, event organizers and players who have gone above and beyond for the

Devin Brady photos

Top: Two curlers dressed up as the easter bunny for the Crowsnest Pass’ Bunny Bonspiel from April 6 to 9 at the Crowsnest Pass Sports Complex. Bottom: Team Kroli with 204 years of curling experience in the Bunny Bonspiel. More photos on page 8.

sport and prizes for the mens and women’s team that donned the best costumes. It was followed by a dinner catered by Country Encounters and concluded with a live band, ‘On the Rox’.

On Sunday afternoon the finals were played, 12 teams took to the six sheets of ice and battled it out for the winning title of their pool. In the women’s division the winning team of Pool A was Team Garlock followed by team Meger in A2, team Collenge in A3 and team Sebok in A4. In pool ‘B’ the winning team was team Dupont followed by team Draper in B2, team Capron in B3 and team Bedard in B4. Ladies C1 winners were team Smith, C2 was team Brecht, team Kubik took C3 and C4 was team Hellwig. The men’s

division A1 winners were team Hellwig followed by team Edwards in A2, A3 was team Dougall and A4 was team Strandquist. In pool ‘B’ the men’s B1 winner was team Brannigan, B2 was team Cann/Kovach, B3 was held by team Meger and B4 was team Headley. In men’s pool ‘C’ the winner of C1 was team Albizatti, C2 was team Williams, C3 was team Sigvaldson and C4 was team Hunt.

With the end of the Bunny 2023 athletes raised a toast after the awards ceremony to the end of another season and cheered the winners before dispersing.

The curling club will now hand the arena over to the municipality so that they can use if for the Kananaskis Pro Rodeo at the end of the month, April 28-30, 2023.

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Local woman diagnosed with rare tumour NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter A local woman was diagnosed with an “extremely rare and aggressive tumour” known as Chondroblastoma.

Alannah Davies, age 33, was recently diagnosed with a tumour which takes up most of her sacrum, a shield-shaped bone located at the base of the lumbar vertebrae and connected to the pelvis. The growth is almost six inches by six inches in size. Davies found out when she went to her general practitioner for a regular internal exam last fall in Edmonton and they could not do the exam properly because of the tumour. After seeking a second opinion at the Women’s Health Clinic the tumour was finally identified by the cancer clinic in Edmonton with an MRI. “They called me and said it’s not gynecological, it’s actually on your spine and we’re pretty shocked that you’re able to walk at this point,” explained Davies.

If the surgery were to be performed in Canada, 90 per cent of her sacral bone would be removed.

“The surgery in Canada will leave me without any pelvic nerve function, meaning I will need prosthetics

to use the washroom for the remainder of my life.

There will also be other disabilities regarding reproductive function,” said Davies.

The reason for this is because they would need to remove most of her sacrum. In Canada, they are unable to help the nerves grow back and there is currently minimal research on this type of tumour which was found in an advanced state.

“I had gone to my doctor for the better part of a Nick Allen photo decade with increasing Alannah Davies, age 33, was recently diagnosed with a tumour called Chondropain and symptoms and blastoma which takes up most of her sacrum, a shield-shaped bone located at the was told to lose weight, base of the lumbar vertebrae and connected to the pelvis. take pills and that I had permanent tailbone pain,” said Davies, “I was never offered scans or additional it takes a village and I promise to spend the rest of my life fighting for the people in my community the way testing despite having no improvement since 2015.”

There is a neurosurgeon in Italy who has offered to they have been fighting for me,” said Davies.

There will be a barbeque at IGA on Sunday, April help and has successfully reconnected the nerves after 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to raise funds and awareness. performing a similar surgery. The neurosurgeon has done the procedure multiple times and it is no longer Hot dogs and chips will be available, and they will be experimental at this point. The cost for the procedure accepting cash donations and e-transfers.

Davies is also raising donations for an online silent will be $400,000 Canadian to complete. auction via Facebook. She will be auctioning off masAccording to Davies, the technology to keep the nerves functioning is just not available here forcing sage, yoga, and dance class packages, as well as some Billy Talent signed merch, which was signed specifher to take the search for a surgery overseas.

“I have had this confirmed by my surgical team in ically for this cause. If any local businesses want to Alberta, that it is not possible here at this time and, donate items, she is still seeking big ticket items for unfortunately, my tumour is encroaching on an area the auction.

Another way people can help is by following her of my spine that will make it inoperable before that TikTok. If she can get 1000 followers on the social technology gets here.”

She is hoping to increase awareness of her condi- media platform, Davies will be able to link her fundtion and is asking for help by sharing or donating to raising campaign in the biography on her account.

“Currently, the platform does not allow a link to her Go Fund Me page. Davies said she knows some people don’t trust the fundraising platform but promis- be attached without the 1000 follower threshold. The es transparency in where the money is used. She even videos I have posted are gaining attention and have went as far as saying she would provide medical proof thousands of views, but without the link, people are confused [about] how to donate. “ if it would help.

Davies added that her social media platforms are “I don’t want this to happen to anyone else... I public and have videos explaining the in-depth details know this is a big ask, but what I am learning is that and are as follows: Tik Tok: alannahjoy3, Instagram: elspetha, Go Fund Me: https://gofund.me/0265af3, Email: adavies0321@gmail.com. She said readers are welcome to reach out at any time with any questions.

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POLICE BRIEFS There was a total of 52 calls for service received between April 3 to 10. The calls included two frauds/ forgeries, two threats/harassment, one theft of a motor vehicle, two disturbing the peace, four other provincial statutes, nine driving complaints, six motor vehicle collisions, two assistances to the general public, four suspicious occurrence, five assists to other agencies, 12 violation tickets/warnings, one 911 call, one false alarm and one animal call.

Bank Activity On April 3, 2023, there was a complaint of suspicious activity on a bank card. It appears someone obtained the card number and used it to purchase items in Vancouver, B.C. The bank card was cancelled to prevent any further suspicious activity.

Uncooperative Driver On April 4, 2023, the police aided a Peace Officer with traffic violations. A 48-year-old male driver was being uncooperative. The police attended and he was issued violation tickets for an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle.

Bar Disturbance On April 6, 2023, there was a complaint of a disturbance at a bar in Blairmore that caused damage. The police attended and the suspects were identified. The matter is under investigation.

ATV Theft On April 8, 2023, there was a complaint about the

theft of a 2013 Polaris Ranger Razor ATV along with a flat bed trailer with the plate #RWA640. The trailer and ATV were stolen from a property on Tecumseh Road. The theft occurred sometime overnight.

Erratic Driving On April 8, 2023, there was a complaint from Pincher Creek RCMP of an erratic driver heading east on Highway 3 from Pincher. The passenger was throwing items from a Ford Escape with B.C. licence plates. The vehicle was located and the male passenger was issued a violation ticket for stunting. He was also arrested on outstanding warrants and released on documents for Pincher Creek Court.

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Missing Plates On April 9, 2023, there was a complaint of a suspicious male in a Dodge Dakota with no licence plate.

The police attended the location, and a 41-year-old male from Drayton Valley indicated that he removes the licence plate when it is parked to prevent theft of the licence plate. He was warned this is an illegal practice and violation tickets could be issued.

Reminders to the Public Reminder to drivers to make notice of school buses stopped , with children loading or unloading form the bus , vehicles are to stop when driving both ways when lights are flashing and the stop sign is activated. Be careful when children are crossing the street.

Reminder to drivers to watch for animals in ditches which run across highways. Be aware of your surroundings.

Reminder to property owners to lock your doors and vehicles . also mark your belongings and record serial numbers of tools and other important items.

Reminder to residents of computer scams, credit cards scams, Grandparent scams and Revenue Canada scams, do not give out personal information to persons you don’t know. Crime Stoppers tips can be phoned in to 1-800-222-8477.

The Simple Raven’s Post

BY AVNER PERL

Written on Good Friday As a child, He was a refugee that escaped Judah and went to Egypt. In Egypt, his father probably worked on construction until returning home to Nazareth. Here we lose written records until he was old enough to go with His family to Jerusalem and got lost, apparently “teaching” the elders at the temple. Some years later, we discover Him doing miracles and preaching in Galilea. The rest of the story we all know.

The story repeats itself many times in history. People escape their countries to save their lives and some of them become famous in later years in the countries they migrated to. Albert Einstein comes to mind. After the Second World War, German scientists escaped to both Russia and the USA to develop the space program that is still going on. It is the way of the world.

Canadians today understand that immigration is essential for our prosperity. Yet, many others are campaigning against it. I know people who immigrated to Canada or were born to parents who did, and they want our province to go on its own. Their most regular excuse is that the Federal government takes our oil money and gives it to Quebec where people have better social programs than we do. We could do the same, but we give our money to oil companies.

Albertans don’t talk about moving away from native lands, only about freedom from the rest of our country. It’s a cartoonish solution. Alberta will need an army to protect its borders from the Americans and the rest of Canadians. All free countries have one. Yes, we will. Our Premier will “fight Trudeau” or his successor by legislating some bills in Edmonton and force the other provinces to have an energy corridor on their land. The first nations will only be asked after we tell them what they must do and they will agree to it. I find the entire argument hilarious unless I am missing something.

I met a guy, by the Post Office, who is very upset about the homeless people and the unemployed folks on our streets. The TV news interviewed some. Most of them were obviously beyond any hope of working a regular job. They were uneducated

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addicts with mental health issues. There was one who was educated and worked three low-paying jobs. After a couple of minutes, I realized I would not be able to explain to the gentleman at the Post Office that we can’t improve the economy by trying to force the homeless to work or by shutting off immigration.

What we can do is prevent our province from spending twenty billion taxpayers’ dollars on cleaning orphan oil wells that are the responsibility of those who enriched themselves by selling our oil.

The oil companies are seeing the writing on the wall and slowing down activity unless governments pay them. Now the cash cow is no longer oil but clean energy and storage for it.

We better watch our rhetoric about transfer payments which were invented so all Canadians would share equally in our country’s prosperity. Fortunes change and the last may be first. Recently, there were rich deposits of valuable rare minerals found in the Ring of Fire, about four hundred kilometers north of Thunder Bay. It will fuel the Canadian economy in the future and it is on the land of some First Nations.

Those folks stated they are more interested in the well-being of the people than in making returns on investments. Their attitude may change what our society values.

When I started campaigning for the then-new Progressive Conservatives under Peter Lougheed, he made a prophetic statement. He said that the oil will give Alberta a chance to set up for the future before oil revenues run out. We squandered our chances and dismantled what he set up, making a few super rich and the many not so. We developed the province, but now a lot of us are struggling, even though Alberta has plenty of wealth. We don’t have enough doctors and nurses, and many seniors are visiting half-empty food banks. It is not because we are lazy, only because we lived too long under poor management. I am still waiting to get some value from Kenny’s War Room, for example. I will never see returns from some pipelines that took our money either. The only one still being built is doing so because of the Federal government’s generosity. I wouldn’t run a political campaign based on “fighting Trudeau” at this time.

Our so-called Western culture is based on a religious faith that began two thousand years ago. It taught simple truths which appealed to people. It was based on humans viewing society as one body. We celebrated Easter each year to remind us it could be beneficial to sacrifice the self for the benefit of all. After all, we don’t know what happens to the “self” when earthly life is finished. We know that all things are recycled and there is a natural resurrection happening year after year.

I am not any kind of religious leader, but I like to draw conclusions from what I encounter in life. I promote accepting the basics of my religious faith and applying it to life. Do on to others as…..

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Herald Editorial LISA SYGUTEK

Never in my life did I think there would be a time when I could be called a racist if I asserted that the mathematical problem of 2+2=4 is a true statement.

I read the news daily, everything from the National Post to the Washington Post.

An article by Brian Lilly published in the Toronto Sun on April 3, 2023, titled “Racial Teachers claim that saying 2+2=4 is white supremacy”, caught my attention.

In the article Lilly opens the story stating: “Saying 2+2=4 is an example of covert white supremacy, according to a group of influential math teachers in Ontario. Questioning them on their assertion simply means you are an anti-trans, anti-immigrant person who doesn’t like anyone who isn’t white.

This latest round of insanity started when Toronto-based writer Ari Blaff published an article in the New York-based National Review. Blaff noted a workshop provided by math teacher Jason To, which dealt with overt and covert white supremacy in math”.

In a statement the Ontario Mathematics Coordinators Association (OMCA) noted, “Contrary to misinformed reporting, a math fact such as the sum of 2 and 2 is equal to 4 has never been in dispute for OMCA members.” The group added “What is concerning is how math facts are juxtaposed with rigid views of race and gender to legitimize racism and the erasure of transgender people.”

What I can’t believe is that this is even a discussion in 2023. Is everything you say and do racist? I am left to wonder.

We have some serious issues going on in the world.

We have a full out assault taking place in the Ukraine

by Russia. On April 9, China’s military simulated precision strikes again Taiwan. Saudi Arabia is in active talks with Beijing to price some of its oil sales to China in yuan, a move that would dent the US dollar dominance of the global petroleum market and mark another shift by the world’s top crude exporter towards Asia, while the Government of Canada stems oil production in Alberta. Two banks in the United States have collapsed under the weight of heavy losses on their portfolios and a massive run-on deposit.

The world is a mess and now some academics in Ontario are worried about racism in math. This woke ideology is rampant in this country and for the record, I am not a racist.

To me it seems a singular focus. Not the economy, not the fact that many families can’t heat their homes and buy food, not the fact that young adults will never be able to own a home, not that current Government of Canada has accumulated more debt than all previous leaders combined since confederation, not the fact that we can’t defend our borders. It’s mind boggling to me we are worried about math being racist. Then I got to thinking maybe this is the new world order.

Maybe this is just like the novel “1984” by George Orwell, published in 1949. In 1984 George Orwell wrote: “In the end the Party would announce that two and two made five, and you would have to believe it. It was inevitable that they should make that claim sooner or later: the logic of their position demanded it ... And what was terrifying was not that they would kill you for thinking otherwise, but that they might be right. For, after all, how do we know that two and two make four?

Or that the force of gravity works? Or that the past is unchangeable? If both the past and the external world exist only in the mind, and if the mind itself is controllable…what then?”

If you don’t find this prophetic, frightening, and disturbing and sounds like what is happening today, I don’t

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Crowsnest Pass Municipal Council briefs NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass held a regular council meeting to discuss a variety of topics, including the encroachment policy, on April 4.

Public Hearings There were two public hearings held with no public input received. They were for Bylaw 1142, 2023 and Bylaw 1143, 2023. The first was a land use bylaw amendment to re-designate Lot 10, Block 25, Plan 820L from residential to retail commercial. The second was a land use bylaw amendment to re-designate Lots 35-40, Block 12, Plan 2347BS (12366 21 Avenue, Blairmore) from residential to multi-family.

Speaking on Bylaw 1143, 2023, Councillor Dean Ward said he supported this bylaw because “on the weekend people approach me asking if there was somewhere in town to rent and looking for places to rent.”

Encroachment Discussion More discussion surrounded the encroachment policy and what constitutes a historical building. Until approximately 2015 the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass charged an annual fee similar to a lease for encroachment agreements. It is proposed to re-instate the annual fee for new encroachment agreements in 2023 and going forward. A fee range was proposed, from $200 per year for a minor encroachment and up to $1,500

for a major encroachment.

The council moved to have the administration’s changes accepted as information with a few more suggestions provided for the policy, including a decrease in the number of years the agreement lasts.

Library Repairs Also discussed was the library requesting a repair of the concrete steps, patio and a portion of the sidewalk. They also want to replace the basement carpet.

These expenses are significant and were not included in the 2023 budget.

Budget Balancing The amount of tax revenue required to balance the 2023 budget was presented and approved by council on December 1, 2022. Administration recommended that municipal tax rates for the various residential and non-residential properties be based upon the budgeted tax requirement, assessed property values and other directions provided by Council. The proposed bylaw, passed second and third reading, authorizing administration to levy the 2023 Municipal Taxes, Alberta School Foundation Fund, the Designated Industrial Property Requisitions and Senior Housing Requisition. The council approved the 2023 Operating and 2023- 2024 Capital Budget on December 1, 2022 with a municipal tax requirement of $10,157,307 (a two per cent mill rate increase).

“We have to acknowledge our development department. We’ve added some members into that department, and to have that kind of growth in one department is astronomical. They’ve handled it like champs, our development department really has done an amazing job,” said Councillor Lisa Sygutek.

Gymnastics Also discussed was the gymnastic facility the municipality helps fund, with a letter received by council from concerned parents.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED BYLAW NO 1132, 2022 - LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT

THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing to consider the proposed Bylaw No. 1116, 2022 will be held in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers at 7:00PM on April 25, 2023. Persons wishing to speak to the bylaw shall be allotted 5 minutes to present their position.

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7:00PM, April 25, 2023 Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers 8502 – 19 Avenue, Coleman

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that anyone wishing to provide slide decks, maps, videos or a written submission regarding the proposed bylaw should email: Bonnie Kawasaki, Executive Assistant to the CAO at bonnie.kawasaki@ PURSUANT to sections 216.4, 606, and 692 of the Municipal crowsnestpass.com no later than 12:00PM on April 18, Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter 2023. Verbal presentations (limited to 5 minutes) will be M-26, the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in accepted at the public hearing. the Province of Alberta hereby gives notice of its intention to consider proposed Bylaw No. 1132, 2022, being a bylaw For questions regarding the proposed Bylaw Amendment to amend Bylaw No. 868, 2013, being the municipal land use please contact the Development Officer by calling 403-562bylaw.

8833 or emailing development@crowsnestpass.com.

Thursday, May 4 MDM Community Centre Gym The purpose of Bylaw No. The proposed bylaw may be inspected at the municipal 2802 - 222 Street, Bellevue 1132, 2022 is to redesignate office during normal business hours. $40 each the lands legally described DATED at the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province as a portion of the NW¼ of Alberta, March 29, 2023.

Beginners Level 1 21-7-3-W5M, containing 11:15am - 1:15pm ±0.037 ha (0.091 acres), DEVELOPMENT PERMITS from “Non-Urban Area – NUA-1” to “Grouped Country Intermediate/Advanced Level 2-3 The Development Authority of the Municipality of Residential – GCR-1” and 1:30pm - 3:30pm Crowsnest Pass recently approved the following a portion of Lot 1MR, Block 3, Plan 831 1587, containing ±0.014 ha (0.036 acres, from “Recreation and Open Space – development application(s): Join Brooke Siver, an IPTPA Level 2 Certified Instructor and RO-1” to “Grouped Country Residential – GCR-1” as shown Master Teaching Professional, for an interactive Pickleball DP2023-055: on Schedule ‘A’. The subject lands are locally known as clinic at the MDM Community Center Gymnasium 2802 222 13437 20 Avenue, Street. Players will be shown a variety of skills, drills and 22103 31st Avenue and are located in Bellevue. techniques to learn/improve their game of pickleball.

The purpose of the proposed amendment is to provide for Blairmore (Lot Pt the opportunity to use and develop the lands in accordance 6, 7-10, Block 8 Plan 3319I). For a Paddles and balls will be available to DEMO! For inquirires with the provisions of the “Grouped Country Residential – “Fascia / Wall Sign” and to register, contact Tracey at 403-563-2208 or tracey.

GCR-1” land use district. (permitted use) linderman@crowsnestpass.com THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing to DP2023-067: SE8consider the proposed Bylaw No. 1132, 2023 will be held SENIORS UTILITY RATE REDUCTION in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers at 8-7-W5M, Coleman RENEWALS (Lot 1 Block 40 Plan 9813593). For a Berm to provide for 7:00pm on April 25, 2023. Each person shall be allotted 5 “Screening” (permitted use) as required as a condition minutes to present their position. for the “Campground” adjacent to the west issued under AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that anyone wishing to provide development permit DP2021-197 slide decks, maps, videos or a written submission regarding Any persons claiming to be adversely affected by the above the proposed bylaw should email: Bonnie Kawasaki, discretionary development permits or variances may file an Executive Assistant to the CAO at bonnie.kawasaki@ appeal in writing by April 27, 2023, to the SUBDIVISION AND crowsnestpass.com with the bylaw number and public hearing date clearly marked in the subject line no later than DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD or the Land and PROPERTY As per the Senior’s Rate Reduction Program Policy, the utility 12:00pm on April 18 , 2023. Verbal presentations (limited to RIGHTS TRIBUNAL, as may be applicable. rate reduction must be renewed annually prior to April 30 of 5 minutes) will be accepted at the public hearing. each year.

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board: MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS For questions regarding the proposed Bylaw Amendment To ensure that the rate relief is not disrupted for your please contact the Development Officer by calling 403-562- BOX 600, CROWSNEST PASS, ALBERTA T0K 0E0. property, please fill out the application form found at Fee of $400.00 must be included with the appeal.

8833 or emailing development@crowsnestpass.com. https://www.crowsnestpass.com/living-here/finance/forms, along with a copy of your 2022 T4A (OAS) and return it to Land and Property Rights Tribunal A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at the the Municipal office no later than April 30, 2023.

1229-91 Street SW municipal office during normal business hours.

Edmonton AB T6X 1E9 Please contact the Utility Department at 403-563-2203 for DATED at the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province further information.

Development Officer of Alberta this 14 day of March, 2023.

Municipality of Crowsnest Pass PROPOSED BYLAW NO 1116, 2022 - LAND USE BYLAW Phone: 403 562-8833 MOVED? CHANGE YOUR MAILING/ Email: development@crowsnestpass.com AMENDMENT 7:00PM, April 25, 2023 Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers 8502 – 19 Avenue, Coleman PURSUANT to sections 230, 606, and 692 of the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26, the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province of Alberta hereby gives notice of its intention to consider proposed Bylaw No. 1116, 2022, being a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 868, 2013, being the municipal land use bylaw.

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Property Assessments and Tax Notices will be distributed at the end of April 2023.

If you own property in the Crowsnest Pass and have changed your mailing address or have signed up for paperless notifications and have changed your email address, you will need to update your information with us by one of the following methods: • Complete the form found at: https://portal.laserfiche. ca/o8468/forms/Address-Change • Update your mailing address on your Certificate of Title with Alberta Land Titles • Contact the Municipality at 403-563-2203 or taxroll@ crowsnestpass.com Property owners are responsible to pay taxes and utilities by the respective deadlines whether or not a notice is received.

If you have not received your tax notice within a few weeks of April 30, please contact the Tax Department at 403-5632203 or taxroll@crowsnestpass.com to obtain a copy.

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Nick’s Notes

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The NHL playoffs are fast approaching and the Winnipeg Jets are hanging on by a thread.

In the Western Conference, they are in a very close race with the Calgary Flames for the last wild card spot. The Jets have a game in hand over the Flames, as well as two more points. If they can eke out another win, the playoff spot is theirs!

As the second half of the season progressed, I was worried about the team even having a chance to make it in the playoff rounds. They were looking worse for wear a few weeks back, but the past few games have been played a whole lot better.

The last win they had looked phenomenal against the San Jose Sharks, but they aren’t a playoff team this year, so that was not a great indicator of their performance going into the postseason.

It is the next two games that will really matter. They will be facing off against the first and third teams in the central division in the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild. Both of those teams are grappling for top of the division, so these are likely going to be some tough games to end the season.

Things are even closer over in the Eastern Conference wild card race.

Three teams with a spread of two points are in contention for the final two spots. The Florida Panthers and New York Islanders are currently sitting in the first and second wild card spots with 92 and 91 points in 81 games. The Pittsburgh Penguins are sitting just outside the picture with 90 points but have 80 games played.

The Buffalo Sabres even have a slim chance themselves if these other teams fail to pick up points as they need three straight wins to finish the season to even hope to make the playoffs. The Eastern Conference will be tightly contested as the last few games of the season are played.

I am hoping the Jets don’t falter at the finish line.

Even if they get swept first round, I want to see them play some postseason hockey!

I will be glued to the remaining games around the league this week as the positioning is finalized. Many of the teams are looking to clinch their division and conference still, except for the Bruins, who handily dominated the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference.

jpundyk@shaw.ca Great one and a half story in nice, quiet Blairmore location. Affordable historic home with 3 bedrooms, main floor laundry, wood burning stove and beautiful mountain views.

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Bunny Bonspiel photos continued from front page

My Retirement Has Been Greatly Exaggerated Valerie Danielson is not retired! I have, however, spent about eight

months taking pleasure in international travel that my husband, Joey Ambrosi, and I were unable to enjoy through the pandemic. We have

been to the Antarctic, San Jose del Cabo, Mexico and to a Queen with Adam Lambert concert in Belgium, plus a few days in Amsterdam.

All were fantastic, although none prompted a move to retirement.

We are content that our permanent home is in the Crowsnest Pass and my Main Street Offie in

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tation; wills and estate planning; trust documentation; estate administration, including discussions when probate can be avoided; per-

sonal injury law; legal or medical malpractice claims; and all aspects of real estate law from buying and selling homes, to changing titles

and historical searches. I also still have a special interest in alternate methods of dispute resolution such as mediation.

But more than any of this, my devotion to this community that I have

served for 30 years remains my focus. It gives me great purpose and drive to be there for individuals or families, together or separated, as they work through their legal future.

DANIELSON LAW is in the same location with business as usual.

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Ladies A1 Winners: Team Garlock (top right) Mens A1 Winners: Team Hellwig (middle right) Mens best costume winners: Team McKenna, Hockey Jerseys. Photo

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Council briefs cont’d from page 6 “The gymnastics program in the Crowsnest Pass has really taken off since Brittany Vaughan and Tracey Linderman worked to raise the level of training and introduce a competitive club for our gymnasts. In order to maintain and grow this program, we as parents are reaching out to gain support to move the facility into a gymnastics-friendly space,” said a letter to council from the Crowsnest Pass Tumblers’ Society.

The group said the gymnasts have not received the appropriate training on the appropriate equipment and therefore are not able to compete at the level that is expected of them.

Council had discussion on additions to the new initiatives for 2023 that became available due to the newly available tax funds and the Municipal Planning Commission Administrative Report update was accepted as information.

New initiatives approved by council include updating the Community Trail Master Plan for $250,000, beautification initiatives for $35,000 and road repairs for $100,000.

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Crowsnest Lakes Signage The Crowsnest Lake Highway 3 billboard map sign was also on the agenda. Administration sought direction from council about replacing the sign or relocating it.

“I also think it’s a very tired sign, and with the advent of Google Maps, there’s no point in having a map. My idea of a sign is something that maybe contains QR codes that people can scan with their phones, and they can then look up different locations,” said Councillor Vicki Kubik.

More information is available at crowsnestpass.com.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Municipal District of Ranchlands No. 66 PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE BYLAW NO. 2023-03 PURSUANT to section 22 of the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Council of the MD of Ranchland will consider a bylaw to close and create a title in the name of the municipality for subsequent sale and consolidation to an adjacent parcel of land for the roadway as illustrated in Schedule A and described as:

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The municipal sign at Crowsnest Lake that council discussed replacing on April 4.

Blairmore Lions trip of the month winners #1 - Megan and Derek Murphy of Calgary a 7 night Halifax trip for two valued at $2,700.00

THAT PORTION OF ROAD ALLOWANCE LYING BETWEEN SE29-10-2-5 AND LOT 1, BLOCK 1, PLAN 161 0186 AND SOUTH OF ROAD PLAN 4246JK IN THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF RANCHLAND NO. 66 AS SHOWN ON THE ENCLOSED SKETCH.

#2 - Jeff and Kayla Strandquist of Blairmore a $200.00 IGA gift card #3 - Doug Koinberg of Blairmore a $120.00 Chris’s Restaurant gift certificate

EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS THE PURPOSE of the bylaw is to close a portion of undeveloped public roadway that is not required for public travel and create separate title to such lands in the name of the municipality for sale and consolidation to an adjacent parcel of land.

THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing to consider the proposed Bylaw No. 202303 will be held in the MD of Ranchland No. 66 Council Chambers at 1:00 p.m. on June 6 at Chain Lakes Provincial Park.

The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta, we help build communities that thrive!

You may not know it but you see us everyday.

This April marks our 57th anniversary. We have supported the region with over $18 million toward projects that help make Southwestern Alberta a great place to call home.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT anyone wishing to make a presentation regarding the proposed bylaw should, in writing, notify the MD of Ranchland No. 66 no later than 4:00 p.m., on June 2, 2023. Both written and/or verbal presentations may be made to Council at the public hearing.

Funding playgrounds, libraries, community centres, food banks, youth groups, museums, seniors centres, and so much more.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT a copy of the proposed bylaw may be reviewed at the MD of Ranchland No. 66 office during normal business hours.

Plant the seeds that will help your community grow and thrive.

DATED at the MD of Ranchland No. 66 in the province of Alberta this 6th day of April, 2023.

Robert Strauss

Chief Administrative Officer MD of Ranchland No. 66 Box 1060, Nanton, Alberta T0L 1R0

Call 403-328-5297 or visit www.cflsa.ca to learn more.

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SERVICES The Crowsnest Pass AA group has moved effective January 2, 2022.

We now meet once a week. SUNDAY NIGHTS ONLY at 7:00 pm.

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Thank you for all your visits to the hospital while he was there, and for the cards, donations, trays, pastry, phone calls and visits.

Thank you to Dr. Maritz and staff and hospital staff for all your kindness to Martin.

Also to Darrell Sydora and staff at Fantin’s Funeral Chapel for your professional service, it was so very much appreciated.

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Locally made skin care promotes refillable product NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter Dr. Bert Skincare has recently rebranded and released a full online store with a whole new product line as well as their “refillery” for all the products they provide.

“We’re a local skin care company founded by a local surgeon who has his medical degree, and he has created this medical grade skin care line at wholesale affordable prices,” said Public Relations and Digital Marketing Director Sidney Stella.

According to their website, CEO and Founder Dr. Bert Reitsma founded the business on a simple principle: clean, medical-grade beauty should be accessible and affordable to all. The products can be refilled, which results in a 93 per cent waste reduction.

“We do refill products in store, and we are eco-friendly. Everything is reusable and every skin care product that we sell has a refill product that you can purchase... You can buy the refill packages and just keep refilling your products at home,” said Stella.

All the products are made locally in the Pass, including labels. Another big development for the business is they now offer wholesale sales. Dr. Bert Skincare is now in the process of reaching out to retailers to sell their products at wholesale prices. Stella said they even have a separate portal now for wholesale purchasers on their website.

“We’re always open to partnerships with local businesses to carry our product in their store,” added Stella.

The first partnership they have in the community is with Pharmasave in Blairmore. Stella said they reached out to them about carrying Dr. Bert Skincare products in the store.

“We have a full men’s line now so it’s not just skin care for women,” said Stella.

They are also selling a Bakuchiol Serum which the website said is “powered by Bakuchiol, a plant-based alternative to retinol, this lightweight serum eases the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles without disrupting skin” .

There is also a loyalty program the business runs which allows for numerous savings with a chance for 20 per cent off with each online review.

Stella added they also try to give back with donations, including the Alpha House in Lethbridge, which as of January 2, 2023, is no longer operating the Lethbridge Shelter and Stabilization Centre.

“In August [2022] the Dr. Bert Skincare Team spent the day donating their Sunscreen SPF Skincare line, which includes their best-selling Sunscreen SPF 30, Sunscreen SPF 30 Refill, and SPF 30 Lip Balm products, to the Lethbridge Shelter & Resource Centre. The team at Dr. Bert Skincare was happy to help those in need stay safe in the sun in the hot summer heat,” ac-

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DOUGLAS APPLICATIONS May 5th – end of May Dethatching & Lawn Clean-Up: Dethatching & Lawn Clean-Up: During the winter our lawns create a thick mat of organic matter and dead grass that prevents water & essential nutrients from reaching the roots of the grass.

Dethatching is especially beneficial after a year of weed control.

Late May/Early June to end of August Weed Control & Fertilizer (Application 1) Weed Control & Fertilizer (Application 1) “Early season weed control & fertilization” is designed to control weeds as nutrients move upwards towards the leaves for pollination.

Early-season fertilizers accelerate the promotion of green grass & growth while providing nutrients to the roots.

Weed Control & Fertilizer (Application 2) The owner has temporarily suspended “Application 2” as he is in his final year of university. The decision has been made to resume his studies for the whole academic year. This will only be the 2023 season.

New Service: Douglas Applications has the required equipment to treat noxious weeds such as: Blue weed, thistle, and dames rocket, etc. *Prices can be discussed upon quotes* Email: douglas.applications@gmail.com Website: Douglas Applications.com Facebook: Douglas Applications

~ Locally Owned and Operated ~ Dethatching & clean-up: Small: $80 (Approx. 2000ft2) Medium: $100 (Approx. 3000ft2) Large: $120 (Approx. 4000ft2) XL: discussed upon quote. Potential size restrictions* Weed control: (Per Application) Small: $60 (Approx. 2000ft2) Medium: $80 (Approx. 3000ft) Large: $100 (Approx. 4000ft2) XL: $120 (Approx. 5000ft2) *Larger area, lots, pastures, or fields can be discussed upon quote* Package Prices: Includes discount. *Package Prices: Includes discount. *Dethatching & 1 applications * Small: $ 135 Medium: $ 175 Large: $ 210 *Prices can be adjusted slightly to fit your lawns size*

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