Vol. 93 No. 13 April 5, 2023
The Wonder Of It All
Photo credit Jennifer Vanderplas
The latter part of March proved to be a spectacular time in our night skies. The dazzling display of purple, pink, teal and green hues, usually relegated to our North, were seen night after night all across Canada and right here in the Pass. Large clouds of energetic and highly magnetized plasma erupting from the solar corona into space were disturbing and distorting our magnetosphere in a beautiful way. The amazing auroras are truly magic in the sky, with electrons and protons colliding with gases in our Earth’s upper atmosphere. The collisions produce tiny flashes that fill the sky with colourful light. There are billions of flashes occurring in sequence and so we see the aurora “dance” in the sky. That magnetic field is our last line of defense against such things as coronal mass ejections that come at us at speeds of 1,000 to 2,000 km per second. Jennifer Vanderplas, whose “Etched In Time Photos” are always first rate, spotted a facebook tip about an event on the evening of March 23rd and raced out to the Burmis Tree with son Asher to see if she could capture the moment. The result was a spectacular westward looking shot with the old limber pine sitting front and center. Jennifer says she took just one shot that night and when you’re good I guess that’s all it takes. No doubt that old Pinus flexilis has seen many auroral events in her 600plus years of standing up against the sky. There are several websites around the world that monitor and predict northern light events and right here in Alberta we have one of the most respected, known as Aurorawatch.ca. With them one can subscribe to email alerts as to the likelihood of an event on any given night.
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Elkford ATV Club proposes interprovincial trails NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter
The Elkford ATV Club spoke with the Crowsnest Pass Municipal Council on March 28 about promoting “ethically responsible” tourism and developing an interconnected trail system linking municipalities. Tom Kramer, vice president of the Elkford ATV club, said they started work on the trail system to link towns about a year and a half ago. It is called the Coleman to Canal Flats Intercommunity Ethically Responsible ORV (Off-road Recreational Vehicle) Tourism. The proposal includes creating access from the trail system into municipalities with access through designated routes in each community. “Access will be granted by the RCMP in British Columbia and those access permits allow ORVs such as side-by-side and ATVs to drive on roads and highways within the municipalities to access amenities such as fuel, car washes, repair shops, restaurants and more,” said Kramer. He added that most of the infrastructure is already in place. The trails they use are mostly service roads within British Columbia and there is a route between the Crowsnest Pass over the Great Divide.
Crowsnest Pass Council Briefs Taxes & Public Hearing NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter Taxes:
During the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass council meeting on March 28, council debated the annual property tax bylaw and other requests for decision. According to Municipal administration, the annual property tax rate bylaw sets out the assessed values by class and calculates the tax rates required to raise budgeted tax revenue in accordance with property tax policies. The amount of tax revenue required to balance the 2023 budget was presented and approved by Council on December 1, 2022. “Each year we go in and calculate what the assessed values are and the appropriate tax rates for different classes to come up with what our annual tax rate calculations are. When the budget was set in December it was proposed for a two per cent bill increase this year,” said CAO Patrick Thomas. After completing the assessment for 2022, they have realized growth in the assessment value that grew by about $131 million of assessment in total. That is around $38 million in new growth with the remainder being inflationary growth. “This has resulted in additional tax funds that will be generated,” said Thomas, “Administration is rec-
Elkford ATV Club photo
The Elkford ATV Club working on the Big Weary Trail and the yearly bush clearing of tag alders and willows.
“All the trails that we are proposing on multi-use inclusive, all types of recreations, we want to be inclusive, not exclusive. So equestrian, ORV, cycling and hiking,” said Kramer. They also want to make sure they recognize the fact the group works and plays on traditional Ktunaxa traditional land, with them looking into recognizing that through building kiosks on all the trail systems. They would show the trails with traditional names and show landmarks in traditional languages “The kiosk we’ve designed for designated trails showing the routes would expose the visitors to traditional Ktunaxa history, culture, language and conser-
ommending a combination of a future discussion on some of our deferred initiatives that we could complete this year as well as put aside some additional contributory reserves with some of the unknowns of inflation pressures that we are still realizing in the marketplace.” A two per cent property tax increase combined with the growth and inflation amount for 2023 would result in a combined tax revenue of $11,277,377 compared to the 2023 Budget approval in December where $10,152,512 was required to balance the budget. This would be a net increase of $1,124,865 that could be used for initiatives that were deferred to 2024 or by putting additional funds aside in reserves for future expenses and unknowns in 2024. A one per cent change to the tax rate would currently generate approximately $110,500. “I love that there’s this extra money because I really feel we need to be on top of this and get some of these master plans that we put on the back burner because we never have money,” said councillor Lisa Sygutek. She said they need to do this two per cent increase and was glad that the other members of council “were all on the same page” regarding the change.
Public Hearings:
There were two public hearings held during the meeting as well. The first was a land use bylaw amendment to redesignate a piece of land on the west end of the municipality from non-urban area to non-urban commercial recreation for camping use. The municipality determined that the applicant’s objective is to have a campground which is primarily to be used and enjoyed by a limited number of family members and personal friends. There is also no intention for the applicant to profit from the use of the campground. The parcel of land, for unknown historical reasons, exists as a smaller parcel. Redesignating the parcel
vation values, creating awareness and understanding,” said Kramer. He admitted that funding is limited as they are a small club with a little over 80 members. To help, they are working on an application for a federal grant of $200,000 to provide a route that would extend all the way to Pincher Creek from Canal Flats if the funds went through. They are also seeking help from the Columbia Basin Trust fund to bring this “beneficial’ trail system to the area. “The benefits we want to look at are the socio-economic benefits like what they have with snowmobiling in the winter. We want to have that in the summer,” explained Kramer. They also want to make sure senior citizens and those with mobility issues can use the trails while also promoting attractions in the area. Kramer highlighted Frank Slide as a potential destination for trail users. The district of Elkford has voted in favor of this particular project and they are currently working on the designated routes. “The village of Canal Flats is also doing the same and I’m working with their CAO to come up with their designated routes,” said Kramer,”I’ve recently also received a letter of support from (MLA) Roger Reid.” Kramer said the next steps are seeking continued indigenous and municipal support. They are also speaking with the tourism branch of the Government of British Columbia. He asked for the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass for “support in principle” on the project. “I think it would be good for these communities, these small communities here in Alberta, to connect with us and I’m hoping that you will support our project,” said Kramer. More information on the club is available at elkfordtrails.com/atv-club.
would be consistent with other campgrounds in the community. The ground is low lying with a stream running through the property. Test holes found that construction of a single-family dwelling may require extensive groundwork for a solid foundation. Because of this, the applicant considered a campground to be a better current use of the Parcel. The second public hearing was for a land use bylaw amendment to redesignate lots from multi-family apartment residential to residential. The purpose of the bylaw is to bring the existing properties into compliance. The zoning irregularity was discovered through a compliance certificate request for Lots 30-32. Subsequently, the incorrect zoning of Lot 29 was also discovered. There was also discussion around minimum building size. There proposed bylaw is for determining a reasonable minimum for a single-family dwelling comparable to the typical size in different areas of the Crowsnest Pass and to recognize the importance of ensuring that affordable and attainable housing options can be readily provided in the Crowsnest Pass. Discussion around the rates and charges bylaws also took place, with the water rates for the golf course receiving plenty of attention. How they would change the rate was debated extensively before a motion was put forward. “I’m willing to put forward a motion to reduce the water rate for irrigating the golf course by 20 per cent,” said Councillor Vicki Kubik. She added the golf course have done what they can to conserve water. “I think they’re going to continue working in that direction. I think this is showing them some good faith on our part that we’re willing to work with them to resolve this issue. If, in a year’s time, we’re finding that this has been a contentious issue for residents and for ourselves, we can always readdress,” said Kubik.
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POLICE BRIEFS There was a total of 48 calls for service received between March 27 and April 3. The calls included one residential break and enter, four frauds/forgeries, one threat/harassment, three thefts, one impaired driving, five disturbing the peace, two other provincial statutes, five driving complaints, two motor vehicle collisions, three assistances to the general public, three suspicious occurrence, two assists to other agencies, 13 violation tickets/warnings, one 911 call and two municipal bylaws. Hit and Run On March 27 and 29, police received complaints of a suspicious person asking for money and/or drugs in Coleman and bothering customers. They appear to be the same person from March 21 that was heading to B.C. Police located her and spoke with her offering her a ride or return to Lethbridge where there is a homeless shelter. She declined police assistance. Break In There was a complaint of a vehicle being broken into and rummaged through with items taken. It occurred overnight on March 22 or 23 on 77 Street Coleman. Fraudulent Activity On March 27, there was a complaint of fraud by phone. The caller was advised he would receive a refund and was asked for a credit card number. The complainant did not provide any further info.
On March 30, there was a complaint of online fraud. An online computer tech asked for access to a computer to “clean” the computer. A substantial amount of cash was obtained from Visa. Fortunately, the money was returned to him . Traffic Stops On March 28, 2023, police stopped a vehicle for a traffic stop. A 27-year-old male was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Lethbridge City Police. He was released on documents for Lethbridge Court and was also issued a violation ticket for not wearing a seatbelt. On April 1, the police aided the Community Peace Officer after a complaint of a possibly impaired driver in Coleman. Police attended and a 22-year-old male driver provided a breath sample which resulted in a fail. His driver’s licence was suspended and his vehicle was seized and towed. A $1000 fine will be imposed under Immediate Roadside Suspensions.
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Loose Load On March 30, there was a driving complaint of trucks with a loose load of rocks on Highway 3. Over the past couple of weeks there have been complaints of loose rocks on the highways. If identified, the registered owner could be charged for driving with loose load and receive a $810 fine. Attempted Theft On April 1, there was a complaint of attempted theft from vehicle parked on 27 Avenue in Coleman. It occurred sometime in the early morning hours. The suspect vehicle appears to be a red truck with a topper on it.
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Snowmobile Rescue On April 1, the back country rescue was sent out for the rescue of an injured snowmobiler in the Atlas Flats area. Police attended the location with EMS and Search and Rescue was deployed and successfully rescued the youth with non-threatening injury.
The Simple Raven’s Post BY AVNER PERL
The old and new morality When I first came to the Crowsnest Pass, I was surprised. Coming on Highway 3, Old and New morality. I am tempted to join the political discussion that heated up lately. What’s the use? In two months, we will consider other issues the most important. Presently, my son-in-law is upset about the NDP getting us into debt. They were in power when oil prices were the lowest for a while and Alberta had high unemployment. The fires in Fort McMurray drained their budget at the same time. The UCP came in when energy prices were rising and Putin was threatening Ukraine. Can we compare the two over that aspect? I think not. We should judge by what they each did with our money. It is most interesting right now that the authorities have indicted a past President of the United States for crimes related to what seems to be sexual misconduct and cheating in business affairs. This is happening just at the time of Easter when many people are thinking about Christ being crucified for human sins. After all, the ex-president was married three times, which is forbidden in the Bible. Relationships with sex workers are also considered unfavorable. Will the American public reconsider their political choice? This remains to be seen. Here in Canada, we are not as religious as our neighbors. Over three-quarters of Americans believe in creation and the rest in evolution. Here and in the UK, less than a quarter believe in creation, for example. Yet we have problems with sexual immorality issues. In the last year or so, we lost some of the most senior members of our military due to accusations of sexual abuse and or misconduct. Similarly, much of the clergy, often related to the infamous residential schools, have been accused. Many cases are in courts where they will be for a long time, and some individuals may be convicted. We should enforce the law on offenders, but the innocent suffer unimaginable pain and shame. Laws can never cover all possibilities and fairly apply to all situations. Presently, the trend is to treat people as guilty until we prove them to be innocent, which often
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happens after a person’s name and career have been destroyed. We recently did it to a Chinese Canadian member of parliament and to high-ranking officers. In some cases, the alleged crimes took place long ago, and it’s hardly possible to remember the details. Politicians have no mercy if they smell danger to their power. The government removed the officers from prestigious positions, making them suspected criminals. That took place until they removed Major General Dany Fortin. Mr. Fortin is a professional fighting man who knows what he is capable of. He didn’t go down easy and he is fighting back. He hired lawyers and demanded to have his old job back. It’s possible that he will take the government to court. I lived through the period in which much of what is being fought about today was happening. It was a different world then. People were testing the laws and going around saying, “make love, not war.” Birth control pills became available and women could find jobs and live on their own. We made many technological advancements to suit women, like the automatic transmission, for example, and there was a new freedom in the air. We saw the first woman in parliament. The new freedom mixed with the old customs. A sixteen-year-old girl was free to marry and have sex if she wished. It was almost the turn of the century when the government declared new rules about sex. Consequently, girls felt free to try their new freedoms, but guys could end up in jail for taking advantage of it. A few years passed, and men with money or high positions became an endangered species. They lived in what was considered normal at the time, now not permitted. I am the last one to protect abusers. I don’t feel sorry for an old ex-president displaying behavior that all Christians and Jews consider sinful. With an influential position comes responsibility. I object to people being punished for what used to be a joking matter and now is treated like a crime. We must take into consideration the fact that morality is forever changing like everything else. Used to be that smoking marijuana was illegal, but smoking cigarettes on airplanes or in movie theaters was the norm. Now it’s different. God, according to the scriptures, created all things with a word. Our language is changing. Look at the words gay, black, trans, and thousands of others. It is immoral to punish people for not having followed the most recent meaning. We must revise the way we administer justice and take politics out of it. It is wrong to deny girls schooling or force them to hide their hair. It should be just to lock up those who use power and money to abuse kids, break families and deny human rights to the unfortunate people who try to stay alive. A sin is hurting people unjustly. This is what Easter is about. Crucifying an innocent person for evil done by others. An old friend called me and asked. Do I think that God is punishing humans? I look at the big world through my little computer screen and wonder. All sides are doing things that could bring the wrath of God upon us. I can’t just say, no. Here is a link to my blog: https://thesimpleravenspost.blogspot.ca/ Feel free to check other articles and comment.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED BYLAW NO 1144, 2023 - LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT 1:00PM, April 18, 2023 Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers 8502 – 19 Avenue, Coleman
The purpose of the proposed amendment is to provide for the opportunity to use and develop the lands in accordance with the provisions of the “Grouped Country Residential – GCR-1” land use district.
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THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing to consider the proposed Bylaw No. 1132, 2023 will be held in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers at 7:00pm on April 25, 2023. Each person shall be allotted 5 minutes to present their position.
PURSUANT to sections 216.4, 606, and 692 of the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that anyone wishing to provide M-26, the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in slide decks, maps, videos or a written submission regarding the Province of Alberta hereby gives notice of its intention the proposed bylaw should email: Bonnie Kawasaki, to consider proposed Bylaw No. 1144, 2023, being a bylaw Executive Assistant to the CAO at bonnie.kawasaki@ to amend Bylaw No. 868, 2013, being the municipal land use crowsnestpass.com with the bylaw number and public bylaw. hearing date clearly marked in the subject line no later than The purpose of Bylaw No. 1144, 2023 is to redesignate the lands legally described as Lot 9, Block 22, Plan 6808CU, within NW¼ 9-8-4-W5M, containing ±0.044 ha (0.109 acres), as shown on Schedule ‘A’, from “Retail Commercial – C-1” to “Drive-In Commercial – C-2”. The subject lands are locally known as 8521 20th Avenue and are located in Coleman.
12:00pm on April 18 , 2023. Verbal presentations (limited to 5 minutes) will be accepted at the public hearing. For questions regarding the proposed Bylaw Amendment please contact the Development Officer by calling 403-5628833 or emailing development@crowsnestpass.com. A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at the municipal office during normal business hours. DATED at the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province of Alberta this 14 day of March, 2023.
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Join Brooke Siver, an IPTPA Level 2 Certified Instructor and The purpose of the proposed amendment is to provide for Master Teaching Professional, for an interactive Pickleball DEVELOPMENT PERMITS clinic at the MDM Community Center Gymnasium 2802 222 the opportunity to use and develop the lands in accordance Street. Players will be shown a variety of skills, drills and with the provisions of the “Drive-In Commercial – C-2” land The Development Authority of the Municipality of techniques to learn/improve their game of pickleball. use district. Crowsnest Pass recently approved the following Paddles and balls will be available to DEMO! For inquirires THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing to consider development application(s): and to register, contact Tracey at 403-563-2208 or tracey. the proposed Bylaw No. 1144, 2023 will be held in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers at 1:00pm DP2023-043: 1801 Evergreen Drive (Lot 4 Plan 8211290). For linderman@crowsnestpass.com on April 18, 2023. Each person shall be allotted 5 minutes to an Accessory Building (68m2 Storage Building) (permitted use) present their position.
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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@ crowsnestpass.com with the bylaw number and public hearing date clearly marked in the subject line no later than 12:00pm on April 11, 2023. Verbal presentations (limited to 5 minutes) will be accepted at the public hearing. For questions regarding the proposed Bylaw Amendment please contact the Development Officer by calling 403-5628833 or emailing development@crowsnestpass.com. A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at the municipal office during normal business hours.
Any persons claiming to be adversely affected by the above discretionary development permits or variances may file an appeal in writing by April 19, 2023, to the SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD or the Land and PROPERTY RIGHTS TRIBUNAL, as may be applicable. Subdivision and Development Appeal Board: MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS BOX 600, CROWSNEST PASS, ALBERTA T0K 0E0. Fee of $400.00 must be included with the appeal. Land and Property Rights Tribunal 1229-91 Street SW Edmonton AB T6X 1E9
DATED at the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province Development Officer Municipality of Crowsnest Pass of Alberta this 15 day of March, 2023. Phone: 403 562-8833 PROPOSED BYLAW NO 1132, 2022 - LAND USE BYLAW Email: development@crowsnestpass.com AMENDMENT 7:00PM, April 25, 2023 Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers 8502 – 19 Avenue, Coleman PURSUANT to sections 216.4, 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. 1132, 2022, being a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 868, 2013, being the municipal land use bylaw.
NON-PROFIT LUNCHEON
May 15 2:00pm - 6:00pm Elks Hall | 2025 - 129 Street, Blairmore The MAN VAN provides a fast, free baseline PSA (prostate specific antigen) blood test for men ages 40- 80, which can help in the early detection of prostate cancer. Men over 18 will receive blood pressure, waist circumference, and stress check measurements. No appointment necessary, just drop in! Proudly sponsored by the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, AGAT Labs, Bayer, and Nutrien. Hosted by the Prostate Cancer Centre.
EASTER FUN RUN April 7 Start Time: 10am SHARP! Elk’s Hall | 2025 - 129 Street, Blairmore • 2 and 5K route! No entry fees! No pre-registration. Just come, sign a waiver and enter your name for some GREAT post run prize draws. • NOTE: There is no volunteer traffic control - you are responsible for your own well-being! • Finish times will be recorded…in your mind. The large time display clock will be running for those interested in times! • Bring your own hydration – no water stations on course! • Join us post run for snacks and prizes!
The purpose of Bylaw No. 1132, 2022 is to redesignate the lands legally described April 18 as a portion of the NW¼ 11:30am - 1:00pm 21-7-3-W5M, containing Elks Hall | 2025 129 Street, Blairmore ±0.037 ha (0.091 acres), RSVP by April 14 to 403-563-2207 or from “Non-Urban Area – kim.lewis@crowsnestpass.com NUA-1” to “Grouped Country Residential – GCR-1” and The Municipality, Volunteer Crowsnest, and FCSS invite 1 or a portion of Lot 1MR, Block 3, Plan 831 1587, containing ±0.014 ha (0.036 acres, from “Recreation and Open Space – 2 reps from each non-profit organization to a free luncheon RO-1” to “Grouped Country Residential – GCR-1” as shown and collaboration for volunteering, events, and sharing platforms. For maximum collaboration and info sharing, on Schedule ‘A’. The subject lands are locally known as Visit https://solesurvivor.ca/fun-runs for more information. please come with a tablet or phone. 22103 31st Avenue and are located in Bellevue.
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Crownest Historical Society honoured with Jubilee Medal NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter The Crowsnest Pass Historical Society honoured members with a ceremony at Country Encounters on April 1. There were six recipients among those gathered for the honour of being awarded the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal. The event was followed by a small plate lunch served by the staff at Country Encounters Small Plate and Wine Bar. The Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal will be awarded to 7,000 Albertans in recognition of significant contributions to the province. The Platinum Jubilee Medal program continued as planned despite the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Master of ceremonies Pat Rypien took a moment at the start of the ceremony to acknowledge the territories and people of Treaty 7. Rypien said she was honoured to receive the award in February and hoped to extend a similar ceremony to her volunteering colleagues. “We are taking this opportunity to recognize the outstanding service of Albertans... You are among this distinguished group, and I thank you for your dedicated service to your peers, to your community, to Alberta and to Canada,” said Rypien. She added that the contributions they have made
are highly commendable and deserve both praise and admiration. “In commemoration of this significant milestone in the history of the Crown and Canada, I wish to convey to you the heartfelt congratulations of Albertans,” said Rypien. “We all know what the Roxy means to us, and our hope is that soon it will matter to our community.” Next, she introduced Mayor Blair Painter, himself a Platinum Jubilee Medal recipient, who was there to present the medals to the recipients. The recipients included Chris Matthews, Howard Vandenhoof, Randal Shemko, Donald Budgen, Craig Duncan and Tim Juhlin. The ceremony also featured Beck Pichurski playing guitar while singing O’ Canada and God Save the King between the welcome and reception. More information on the medal is available at alberta.ca/queens-platinum-jubilee-medal.aspx
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Top photo left to right: Chris Matthews, Howard Vandenhoof, Randal Shemko, Pat Rypien, Donald Budgen, Craig Duncan and Tim Juhlin. Mayor Blair Painter in front.
The Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation is proud to unveil a plaque designating a “family comfort room” in Continuing Care at our local hospital. Funds raised at our annual charity golf tournament had been designated for this project. The room is intended to provide a private space for families who may need or want to spend an extended period of time with their loved ones. It is already being utilized by families and has been for a number of months.
Mark Nelson, owner of Blairmore Tim Horton’s, presented Joan Koinberg of the Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation a cheque for $1,966.91 from the annual Smile Cookie Campaign! Submitted photo.
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Herald Editorial LISA SYGUTEK
Enough about politics, well at least for this week. I must tell you guys a few weekends back I stayed home to spend time with Quinn and to participate in the Slush Cup at the Pass Powederkeg Ski Hill (PPK). I had the time of my life. Most weekends I am out of town working in Calgary. I’m in the middle of a contract that takes me out of town near the end of each week and although I love the city, it can get exhausting. The beginning of the week took me to Edmonton to attend the Rural Alberta Municipalities Convention with our Mayor, Blair Painter, Councillor Vicki Kubik, and our CAO Patrick Thomas. We met with several government Ministers and we advocated for all issues Crowsnest Pass. The advantage of being in Edmonton is that I was able to spend a bit of time with my Aiden. I made time every day to meet with him for either lunch or dinner and I was able to meet many of the new friends he has made in university. Aiden is living at a fraterity, and I made a point of seeing his accommodations. All I will say about that is I’m a bit worried he may get dysentery or perhaps scurvy, but he must learn his own lesson on the benefits of cleanliness. I came home on the Thursday and, tried to catch up at work to head into a date night with Quinn. I was invited by a friend to attend the Turning Pointe Dance Festival Society’s Gala. Quinn offered to attend with me as he has several friends in the organization. It was dynamite. I can’t remember having that much fun in a long time. The dance troupe and their instructors put on a top-notch production. The students are simply amazing. We saw well over 50 acts and every one of them was dynamite. I sometimes forget the calibre of programs we produce in this community and how many athletes this dance company has produced as professional dancers. Both Quinn and I are excited to buy tickets to their year-end show in Lethbridge. We are well and truly hooked. On the Sunday of the same weekend, I judged, along with fellow councillors Dave Filipuzzi and Glen Girhiny, the Slush Cup at PPK. Again, I was blown away at the venue. The society was barbecuing burgers and hot dogs, the sun was shining and there was a mote full of water. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but a sun burn, a ton of laughing and the time of my life. There were over 70 participants in the Slush Cup. Basically, the participants skied down the hill as fast or slow as they felt comfortable and tried to skim across the water. Some people dressed up, some didn’t but all had a great time. What really stuck out to me is how few people I knew in the crowd. This hill, although community owned, has a following by many who don’t live in the area. I love it. They see what we have through fresh eyes, and I’ll tell you from the people I talked to, they love it here, almost as much as we do. We just finished the Music Festival and the musical ‘Let it Be’. This Music Festival holds a special place in my heart as I spent many Aprils of my life in piano competitions and if I had time and could sing I’d try our for the musical. We produce some amazing musicians from this community. Next, we have the Bunny Bonspiel and the Rodeo. It’s non-stop action here in the Crowsnest Pass. It’s busy, it’s full of people, spring feels around the corner, even when it snows, and there seems to be renewed life in our beautiful Crowsnest Pass. So, my advice is you have time is to get out and enjoy what this community has to offer. Culturally and recreationally, we are the golden ticket in Alberta.
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We fully support Premier Smith DICK AND SUSAN BURGMAN Dear Lisa: Just over 50 years ago Albertans elected their first Conservative Government. With the exception of one term, Conservatives have formed a majority government ever since. Through those times slogans such as “Stand Up For Alberta”, “Less Ottawa, More Alberta”, “Alberta First”, and “The West Wants In”, and now “Take Back Alberta”, have appeared. And over those years, many premiers have promised to assert our rights, as stated in the Constitution. Unfortunately, it has been mostly talk until Danielle Smith has stood up to Ottawa with the Sovereignty Act. It seems that there is a lot of negative press that the Take Back Alberta (TBA) group is getting, not only in your paper, but elsewhere. This group has obviously evolved out of frustration over years of being exploited by the federal government without seeing much change in our favor. Should we be surprised that the TBA is giving support to the UCP party, when Premier Smith is one of the first to show any real courage in confronting the feds with Sovereignty Act? She has made it clear that “sovereignty” does NOT mean “separation”. Rather, it means standing up for the sovereign rights that we have under the Constitution of Canada to manage our own affairs. This includes the sovereignty over our natural resources, our health system, our education system, and more. It seems that when TBA is mentioned, there is a lot of speculation that their only mission is to separate from Canada, and to influence the UCP government to that end. They have been accused of attempting to “hijack” the UCP party, as well as school and hospital boards with their “right-wing extremist views.” They are NOT
a political party, they are a LOBBY group which has the right, like any other group, to express their views to the government. Why the sudden “panic” over their involvement? We have been calling for these kinds of changes for years! You suggested in your editorial that we consult the writings of Dr. Duane Bratt, a political science professor at Mount Royal University in Calgary. Okay. We did. Here is what he wrote in the Edmonton Journal recently -- “ The TBA advocates using the Sovereignty Act, and IF it is struck down by the courts, a referendum on Alberta’s separation from Canada.” Remember, this is a lobby group that has NO powers of legislation. But... going back in time, the THREAT of a referendum on separation is exactly the tactic Quebec used years ago, and it worked!! Ottawa has been knuckling under to their demands ever since. It’s time that Alberta gets the same deal as Quebec regarding our resources, police forces, taxation, transfer payments, etc. And stop sending through Ottawa, up to 20 BILLION dollars a year to Quebec to subsidize many of their social programs with Alberta money. We are in a very precarious situation with the upcoming election. Because of the publicity regarding the TBA, and because many are assuming that they are over-influencing the UCP, those who would normally vote UCP, may cast their votes for other parties, paving the way for another NDP government. That would certainly impede further efforts as far as sovereignty goes. We NEED change and hope, not more socialism. Danielle Smith is not a separatist, and is not the first politician to suffer criticism. She is the first Alberta Premier, however, to introduce something like the Sovereignty Act, to protect Albertans now and in the future, from the ever-increasing interference of Ottawa in our lives. This process will require great courage and patience, and in our opinion, the embracing of a hopeful new vision for Alberta. As proud Albertans who have been hoping for change for years; we fully support Premier Smith in her unwavering commitment to asserting our Constitutional rights. It’s about time we became an equal partner in Confederation!!! If left to the Liberals and the NDP that will likely never happen.
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I absolutely love poutine. The way the salty fries combine with cheese curds and gravy is an absolutely wonderful experience. Whenever I find a new place to try poutine, it is almost necessary I try it. When I first started college in Lethbridge, there was a place I found that solidified my standing on the superiority of poutine as a way to eat fries. It was Dylan’s Piggyback Poutinerie. They have an incredible selection of poutine, with the classic still being my favourite, but there is one there that really blew my mind. It was called “The Whole Farm” and it was amazing. This meat filled masterpiece not only had fries, cheese and gravy, but had every meat from a barnyard animal you can imagine. It had pork, beef, chicken, lamb and possibly another as it has been a while since I’ve had it. That is top tier poutine for me. At the bottom is a fast food restaurant you may all be familiar with; McDonald’s. The poutine I recently had from there was nothing but a disappointment and an affront to all that is good about food. The fries? Soggy. The gravy? Cold and runny. The cheese? Partially frozen. Nothing about that sat right with me, especially as I hadn’t even left the restaurant before eating it. It was beyond saving, so I had my burger and tried to forget the sorry excuse for food I had now thrown back in my bag. By no means does this indicate that all fast food poutine is bad. Take A&W and Dairy Queen. They absolutely nail making poutine. The quality of the gravy is much higher and I have yet to receive one from them that is cold. Although, I imagine there are some that would be surprised I get poutine from fast food places at all. I appreciate the convenience of having cheese curds and gravy without making a mess in my own kitchen. The origins of poutine have been up for debate a long time. According to Canadian food researcher Sylvain Charlebois, Warwick, Quebec is the birthplace of poutine, while Drummondville’s Jean-Paul Roy is the true inventor since he was the first to sell poutine with three combined ingredients, in 1964. Alternatively, the Oxford Companion to Cheese takes a different perspective, stating that the inventors were not the chefs who prepared the dish, but the customers who chose to add cheese curds to their fries. According to Wikipedia, there is a very specific order to follow when preparing fries for a poutine. To maintain the texture of the fries, the cheese curds and gravy are supposed to be added immediately before serving the dish. According to the article, the hot gravy is usually poured over room-temperature cheese curds, so they are warmed without melting completely. Thin gravy allows all the fries to be coated and the serving dish typically has some depth to act as a basket for the fries so that they retain their heat. It is also important to control the temperature, timing, and the order in which the ingredients are added to obtain the right food textures which is an essential part of the experience when eating poutine. When curds are unavailable, mozzarella cheese may be an acceptable alternative with shredded mozzarella being commonly used in Saskatchewan. The strangest part about poutine is the partially unknown origins of the word itself. According to Merriam-Webster, a popular etymology is that poutine is from a Québécois slang word meaning “mess”, and that others attribute it to the English word pudding. The one thing I am certain of is that poutine is delicious and I will never get one again from McDonald’s.
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DJ STU OF BLUEROCK MUSIC Entertaining our curlers after their first full day of curling.
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Looking Back BY JOHN KINNEAR
Not all is as it Seems Back in 1975 radio announcers Wally Stambuck and Denny Carr, of Saskatoon’s CFQR station, chose to add a breaking news story to the official announcement of our country’s dramatic move to the Metric System. In it they shared that the changeover would also include what they called “Larmencaller time”, that is to say, our time keeping would be metrified. Well it seems that being metrified turned into being terrified and the word quickly spread like wildfire. Columnist Paul Jackson, with Saskatoon’s Star Phoenix paper, recounted the following, “The odd couple were so convincing, folks started turning in their watches and alarm clocks at jewelers around town to have them replaced.” Apparently Saskatoon’s City Hall took dozens of calls from taxpayers refusing to pay a tax increase that would result from having to “change the clock tower to metric”. People actually called Revenue Canada wondering about how “Metric Time” would affect hourly wages. What? The panic quickly spread across Canada to Ottawa with people were calling elected officials and MP’s to complain. One Member of Parliament worried that because of all the angry phone calls, that perhaps Pierre Trudeau had really gone too far and brought up the subject of metric time in the House of Commons. This April Fool’s stunt had perfect timing and was really well played and is right up there with the best stunts ever pulled. My first recollection of realizing the potential of a well thought out manipulation of the truth occurred when I read the story about the BBC running Austrian cameraman Charles de Jaeger’s spaghetti-tree harvest film in 1957. It featured traditionally dressed women in Castiglione, in the Tuscany region of Italy, gathering in the harvest from the spaghetti trees and draping it into wicker baskets. Again with the phone, calls, this time to BBC, wondering about where one could buy a spaghetti tree. Sometimes this type of deception can turn sour as was the case of the infamous Orson Welles radio broadcast of War of the Worlds done on October 30, 1938. H. G. Wells wrote the science fiction book of same in 1897 and it has been made into movies several times. The radio play caught many Americans off guard just before the start of World War 2 when tensions were high and war was expected. Welles realistic voice and the actors, that chimed in from various locations around New Jersey describing the Martian attack, went on for 40 minutes without a commercial break. Because many listeners missed the opening of the play which carried a warning, panic ensued but it seems that it was the media that really blew things out of proportion after it was broadcast. I thought I had read of several suicides because of its impact, but the record shows nothing of the sort occurred. Some old-timers broke out their old World War 1 rifles but that was about it. So despite urban legends that persist, it did not have as dramatic an impact as has been portrayed. Closer to home it appears that I have snared some of my readers, once again, with one of my occasional dalliances into pesce d’aprile. That is what the Italians call it but most of us know it as April Fools’ Day. For those of you that were so astounded at that rare encounter with the Indigo Bunting, let’s just say it was more of a rare encounter of the foolish kind than a bird kind. There is no specialized flap on an Indigo’s chest nor is there a bug known as the Weaver. As my hippie generation used to say, it was all just a fig of my imaj. A good practical April Fool’s joke is a craftily woven tale of fact and fiction and is designed to create a believable story that our so well-informed world is supposedly unaware of. There are hundreds of examples of this type of tomfoolery that have been “pulled off” through the last few decades, most of which were harmless. It used to be that the prank had to occur sometime before noon on the first of April but through the years liberties have been taken. My first encounter with the broadening of this rule was when I read in a March issue of the reputable Discover Magazine about “hot-headed naked ice borers in Antarctica. Depicted as hellish looking creatures that tunneled in the ice, they reportedly used their body heat to melt the ice under penguins so that it collapsed and they quickly overcame the helpless creatures. Only their inedible feet could be found afterwards. Because of the magazines unquestionable authenticity I went for that one, hook, line and sinker. The revelation that it was bunk, revealed in the April issue, left me feeling rather foolish but likewise inspired to venture into the world of crafting a story, mostly false, that the readers would swallow. Hook, line and sinker. Perhaps inadvertently there is another message created here. One that speaks to verification and fact checking, something woefully lacking in today’s world. It has led to some of the wildest and most disturbing beliefs imaginable. We have learned that some social media sites have been manipulated to reinforce often offensive beliefs on various situations. I won’t point fingers specifically here but we all have encountered these dumfounding conspiracy theories. My history of pranksterism is most likely a result of heredity and the environment I was raised in. Principally it comes from my mother, who for all intents and
purposes, felt that an April Fools-type prank could happen any day of the year. On April 1st, around our house, the mantra was “beware and be wary.” Her creativity and unpredictability were legendary, whether it was a mouse trap in my lunch bucket or her waiting with a sheet over her head as I tried to sneak into the house past my curfew. One of my most endearing memories was her trick of leaning the wooden ironing board up against the bathroom door while one of us was inside. Most times ,on opening the door , one could not react fast enough to catch the board as it fell forward , resulting in a backwards toppling to the floor clutching that board whilst hollering out loud. Practical jokes, within reason, put spice in our lives and we could use more of them these days
all pics from wikipedia
Metric Time - A shorter day Gathering the spaghetti harvest Headline after math of the play Hot-headed naked ice borerPenguin killer
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Livingstone Range Division update FRANK MCTIGHE Contributor
Board sets capital, facilities priorities Construction of a new school and modernization of another in Nanton remain the top priorities for Livingstone Range School Division. Trustees last week approved the three-year capital plan and the 10-year facilities plan, with the Nanton solution as the No. 1 priority. “This is exciting for us,” superintendent Darryl Seguin said. Seguin presented the priority list at the board’s March 27 meeting held on an on-line platform. On March 1, the government announced it would fund design planning for Livingstone Range’s No. 1 priority — the schools in Nanton. “Right now we’re waiting on the letter of approval which will kick off the next steps and initiate a kickoff meeting with Alberta Infrastructure where we will be provided with more details,” Seguin told trustees. The plan is to close and demolish J.T. Foster school and move the junior and senior high students into a modernized A.B. Daley school. The Kindergarten to Grade 5 students would move into a new building that would be constructed. The money for Nanton schools is part of $2.3-billion budgeted over the next three years, for new and modernized classrooms. “What we do know is the design funding allows us to proceed with the project design and prepare for construction,” Seguin said. “It also ensures that the project can be started on time and within scope.” Seguin said the design funding could include creating a schematic design, completing the final design and preparing the pre-tender documents. “Our hope and our understanding is that in about a year’s time from now — March 2024 — the Nanton schools would receive construction funding,” Seguin said. “We can then move ahead and get shovels in the ground.” The school division has held community engagement sessions in Nanton to gather feedback on what people want in their schools and suggested programming. “We discussed potential partnerships as well,” Seguin added. A Nanton schools advisory committee is being formed at present. “We’ll have more focused conversations on those potential partnerships and the potential spaces within the community that we can access for students if we
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need to relocate them during the construction phase,” Seguin said. Livingstone Range’s second priority continues to be the modernization of Livingstone school in Lundbreck. The No. 3 priority is the modernization of Canyon and Matthew Halton schools in Pincher Creek.
Second quarter financial report Higher than anticipated revenue put Livingstone Range School Division in a stronger financial position than anticipated at the end of the second fiscal quarter. “We’re sort of ahead of schedule by $330,000 at this point,” Livingstone Range director of finance Jordan Gunderson said. Gunderson told trustees at their March 27 meeting the school division’s deficit is $654,182, compared to the budgeted amount of $980,000 for the end of the second quarter. The additional funding comes in the form of a new provincial government fuel subsidy and an amount from the Alberta Teachers’ Association settlement. Livingstone Range is also using money not spent in previous years to cover higher infrastructure maintenance and renewal costs. The school division has also benefitted from higher than expected interest rates. Trustee Lori Hodges gave a report from the audit committee at the board’s March 27 meeting held on an on-line platform. Hodges submitted a report on the division’s finances as of Feb. 28, which represents 50 per cent of the fiscal year and 60 per cent of the school year. Hodges said the audit committee met with management March 16 to review in detail the school division’s revenue and expenses. Gunderson told trustees that at the end of the second quarter the school division’s financial picture had decreased to $654,182. “What that means is we essentially spent $654,182 more than what was brought in so far this year,” Gunderson explained. That was anticipated, since the board had budgeted a $1.9-million deficit for 2022-’23. The school division had revenue totalling $27.22-million and expenses of $27.87-million. Gunderson said the deficit of $654,182 is less than the budgeted amount of $980,000 for this point in the year. “What that shows is we are ahead in our revenues from where we thought we’d be,” Gunderson said, adding the school division spent slightly more than anticipated. Gunderson noted revenue has not matched budget in some areas, including international student and First Nations student enrollment, which are lower than anticipated. Livingstone Range is also getting $86,000 less than budgeted from the province due to lower than anticipated enrollment. Livingstone Range has spent $20.15-million on salaries and benefits, which is slightly more than budgeted. Other operating expenses total $7.72-million, which is slightly less than budgeted. For the year, the school division has budgeted for $53.73-million in revenue against expenses totalling $55.68-million, leaving a deficit of $1.95-million. That deficit was budgeted to bring Livingstone Range closer to the mandated government target for reserves. By the end of the second quarter the school division’s operating reserves totalled 4.75 per cent of its operating expenses, compared to the provincial target of 4.3 per cent. “That’s sort of the main reason we budgeted such a big deficit,” Gunderson said. “We wanted to make sure we were under that threshold.” Management predicts a $1.3-million deficit by the end of the year, which will bring the school division below the provincial target.
School division can’t piggyback on provincial election
Livingstone Range School Division won’t hold a by-election in Ward 1 in conjunction with the provincial election. Instead, trustees will consider holding a standalone by-election to replace resigned trustee Joscelyn Stangowitz sometime in the fall. Superintendent Darryl Seguin reported during the board’s March 27 on-line meeting that it would not be possible to hold the by-election the same day as the provincial election. In January, trustees tasked administration with investigating whether a by-election could be held in conjunction with the May 29 provincial election. The thought was expenses could be reduced and a higher turn-out realized as people came to elect a new provincial government. Seguin reported last week on research undertaken by associate superintendent of business services Jeff Perry. Alberta’s deputy chief electoral officer told Perry Livingstone Range could not hold its by-election in the same room as the provincial election. The school division could utilize another room in the same building. “When Jeff looked into that a little bit further those facilities that have been used in the past for the provincial election, only half of them would be able to potentially accommodate us,” Seguin said. Livingstone Range is also prohibited in sharing in the provincial election’s staffing and services. Seguin also noted the provincial and school division elections are governed by two separate acts. “That’s one of the reasons we couldn’t share workers or have the same returning officer,” Seguin said. Seguin added that while the provincial election is scheduled for May 29 it has not been set, and could take place on a different date. The school division doesn’t have the flexibility to match that change, Seguin explained. Finally, boundaries for Ward 1 of the school division are not the same as for the provincial election, which could create confusion among voters. “It could be confusing not only to the returning officers, but to the voters as well,” Seguin said. Trustees voted for the recommendation the by-election be held in the fall, rather than in conjunction with the provincial election.
Trustees approve instructional funding allocation formula Livingstone Range School Board last week approved the instructional funding allocation formula for the 2023-’24 term. The formula determines who resources such as teachers, educational assistants and more are allocated to schools. “This is a process that we’ve had in place for several years now,” superintendent Darryl Seguin said. Minor changes were made to the instructional funding allocation formula presented at the board’s March 27 meeting via an on-line platform. The instructional funding allocation formula is broken into 10 areas: teaching position; support staff; Basic ECS-Grade 12; Basic Home Education; English as a second language; First Nations, Metis and Inuit; Hutterite colony schools; small school; international students; and adjustments. Seguin told trustees the formula was reviewed by senior management and admin council. Some changes were made to language to create clarity on the process. For example, a reference to speech assistants was removed and replaced with educational assistants. In the section for English as a second language, wording was changed to include staffing, and not just supplies. “That better represents what is happening in our schools and addresses the needs at the school level more comprehensively,” Seguin said. An adjustment was made to the wording under international students, where funding is determined by the number of students enrolled at a school. Trustees approved the instructional funding allocation formula as presented.
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Trickster Theatre at HAS Horace Allen School, along with Trickster Theatre, presented “Stronger Together”, a collection of theatrical performances written and performed by the students with the help of the artistic team from Trickster Theatre on March 31 at noon. The trickster team are in a school for one week to create an original show that can feature up to 600 actors. Each school gets to choose their own theme for Trickster Theatre.
Whether on a beach reading the Pass Herald or dressed Hawaiian at the Hillcrest Miner’s Club. We love you Tina. Happy Birtday from all your many friends!
Nick Allen photos
Thank You The Crowsnest Music Festival Committee would like to thank the participants and their families, teachers and all the volunteers for your time and commitment in making the 2023 Crowsnest Pass Music Festival a huge success! We are grateful to the trustees/administrators of these venues for allowing their use without cost to the Festival: Canyon Elementary School Crowsnest Community Christian Centre Crowsnest Consolidated High School (CCHS) Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery Ecole des Grands-vents (MDM) Horace Allen School Isabelle Sellon School Thank you to The Pass Herald and Shootin’ the Breeze for the media coverage for this event. We extend a very Special Thank You to our Sponsors: Blairmore Lions Club Coleman Lions Club Riversdale Resources Spray Lakes Sawmills
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Chief Administrative Officer for the Village of Cowley Village of Cowley is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer that will embrace the community and help develop the village along with its regional municipal partners. The CAO is the senior management position and reports directly to council. Responsibilities: The CAO is responsible for implementing council’s direction and vision. Responsible for the day to day administration and operations of the village. EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: * Functional computer literacy. * Fluent in QuickBooks, proof of experience within the last 6 months. * Knowledge of the Alberta Municipal Government act is desired. * Management experience with financial and budgeting processes, strategic planning, government and people relations, negotiations, conflict resolution, and capital work and infrastructure are desired. * Post secondary education is an asset. * Possess mature interpersonal and communication skills. * Ability to motivate and develop a cohesive management team. BENEFITS: The Village of Cowley offers a benefit package. Salary is negotiable. REFERENCES 3 references required with at least one from a former employer. The Village of Cowley is a small quiet village located on Hwy #3 which is a main thoroughfare through southern Alberta to British Columbia. In proximity to Pincher Creek, Crowsnest pass, Waterton National Park, Castle Mountain resort, 1 hour to Lethbridge and 2 hours to Calgary. Closing Date for applications April 28, 2023 24:00hr. Only suitable applicants will be contacted. Please mail or email your application to: Village of Cowley Box 40 Cowley, AB,T0K 0P0 or Email: vilocow@shaw.ca
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Plans and regulatory process update for NWP Coal NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter There has been a recent update on the regulatory process for the NWP Crown Mountain Coking Coal Project in the Elk Valley. Dave Baines, the Director of Project Development, spoke with the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass about the changes while showing off new digital models of the project on March 28. He started off with giving a bit of background to the location of the mine in B.C. “We are [at] Crown Mountain. It is a little mountain located near Sparwood about 13 kilometers... right against the Elkview coal mine. We’re just over a ridge from that mine and down the valley from the Line Creek Mine,” said Baines. According to Baines it is a smaller mine. Once operational, it will produce 30 million tons of clean coal over about 15 years at two million tons a year. This was followed by a look at the project’s development plan where he showed detailed plans and walked them through some of the major milestones as the project
progresses. “Year four is one of our anchor years. This is when we [have] our maximum disturbance at the north and. For the first four years our footprint is very small,” said Baines. By the time reclamation is completed he said they will have brought everything back, including the slopes. The only thing that won’t be gone is the main settling pond. “That pond has to stay until we can prove that the water coming off the site meets release criteria. If that includes adding an active water treatment plant, that’s what we need to do. We’ll be there until it’s clean,’ explained Baines. For the regulatory update, he showed how the process has changed since they started the application in 2014. It took four more years to first approve the start of an environmental assessment which required looking at the application requirements and finding out how to perform an assessment. “We had an application together just about ready to go to the government, but they changed the act on us and we have to do some adjustments,” said Baines. NWP Coal have an application almost ready to go to review again with the government agreeing with them on not having to repeat the early steps of the process again with the B.C government. “The federal process is certainly more complicated,” said Baines. He said it took them a year to decide how they wanted NWP Coal to do the application when they started in 2014 but there are complications. Baines added that
the federal government and the B.C. government have never tried to do an assessment under the new B.C. Act and the old federal one. “Between the two governments, the indigenous folks and our company, the first big milestone is going into public comment period, [then] doing open houses, going through technical reviews, getting information requests and improving the application,” said Baines. Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it (Tobacco Plains Indian Band or YQT) and NWP Coal announced they have signed a “one-of-a-kind Environmental Assessment Process and Consent Agreement” for the proposed project. Under the agreement, YQT will act as a regulator and reviewer of the project and will fully engage in the environmental assessment of the project for the purpose of providing or withholding consent to the project following completion of the environmental assessment. “This is a huge step in the new era for natural resource development in British Columbia. NWP is committed to designing and operating a better Project which includes learning from the past, building environmental controls into the Project from the beginning, and taking direction from Indigenous Nations. Having support and a strongly built relationship with YQT throughout the process and timelines of the Project ensures that NWP will understand the impacts of the Project on Indigenous Nations in natural resource development,” stated Michael Gray, the President of NWP. More information on the company is available at nwpcoal.com with the presentation to council available on the municipal website.
TC Energy holds open house TC Energy held an open house at the Crowsnest Pass Golf Club on March 30 for the Lundbreck section, one of three loops that make up their NGTL West Path Delivery. Surerus Murphy, a contracting company that will install the pipeline, was also there to take questions and concerns from residents. The event was from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and featured booths to visit, view information and ask questions. The project involves constructing a 48-inch pipeline over seven kilometres and will employ nearly 430 people according to Surerus Murphy. The contractors plan for community benefit and improvements include, maximizing local and Indigenous hires for their workforce including subcontracting opportunities, workers living locally and investing dollars into local businesses with the increased population from the project and actively engaging with local organizations to coordinate local community support. They hope to begin grading, blasting and mainline construction in Summer 2023 with mechanical completion in the fall. A big part of the open house for TC Energy was “engaging with [their] stakeholders” and providing printed materials and maps outlining the project. They also touted community benefits such as employment and business opportunities along with investment into the local communities and Indigenous groups. They also talked about how TC Energy keeps their pipelines safe. “Once operational, we use state-of-the-art leak detection systems, safety features such as shut-off valves and provide highly specialized training for people working with our\assets,” stated the documentation provided by TC Energy at the open house. They also had a handout about working with landowners. According to TC Energy, they are commited to building and maintaining positive relationships with landowners and are proud of the ones they have built
already. “Our approach to engagement with people and groups who may be affected by our activities is rooted in core values of safety, innovation, responsibility, collaboration and integrity,” said the documents provided by TC Energy. One concerned landowner, David McIntyre, said he has had issues with attending the open house and feels they chose a poor time to hold the event. “They invested two hours after two years and they picked a night that I couldn’t attend... We don’t know what’s going on. We didn’t get any of our questions answered,” said McIntyre TC Energy is available for contact with the email public_affairs_ca@tcenergy, phone number 855-8958754 and on the web at TCEnergy.com. To contact Surerus Murphy, go to surerus-murphy.com, call 403930-1358 or email indigenouslocalengagement@surerus-murphy.com.
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TC Energy’s open house at the Crowsnest Pass Golf Club on March 30 featuring booths from TC Energy and contractor Surerus Murphy.
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CNP Music Festival final concert and awards
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CCHS hosted the Grand Concert and awards for the Crowsnest Pass Music Festival on March 31. Volunteer coordinators Sheila Lansbury and Pat Rypien were emcees for the evening. 2023 Awards Recipients are as follows. Junior vocals: Angel Mendoza, Intermediate vocals: Real Solomon, Senior vocals: Robert McDonald, Junior musical theatre: Kenzie Szakacs, Intermediate musical theatre: Nola McGaughey, Senior musical theatre: Keira Jordan, Senior guitar/bass: Noah Neudorf, Junior strings: Olivia Yeske, Intermediate strings: Liliane Chandler, Senior strings: Ethan Hoffman, Junior piano: Viell Koch, Intermediate piano: Naomi Neudorf and Senior piano: Carson Hay. Sophie Wendrich was the recipient of the Jerry Lonsbury Memorial Award. Pictured from top left clockwise: Award recipients gather onstage, HAS Grade 3s perform We Come From Pluto, Nola McGaughey performing Sayonara from How to Eat like a Child, Alexie Bergeron performing On ecrit sur les murs, Robert McDonald performing Vittoria, mio core! and Carson Cammy and Callum Hay performing Bob’s Blues.