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Vol. 93 No. 32
Crowsnest Pass
Herald
August 30, 2023 $1.25
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Rory O’Connor - Manager, Social Responsibility at Teck speaks at the grand opening of Sparwood’s Centennial Plaza.
Sparwood Plaza Grand Opening NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter The District of Sparwood hosted the grand opening of the revitalized Sparwood Centennial Plaza on August 18 with a community celebration that brought residents and visitors together in the new outdoor space for the first time. The revitalization project was funded through grants and donations, including $1 million from Teck, who also supported hosting for the event. The Plaza was designed with usability in mind, greenspace, seating, planters and an outdoor fire pit to allow the space to become a functional gathering area,
which can be utilized for many community events and activities. Lighting upgrades have been included to add ambiance allowing the space to be inviting, even during periods of lower light, such as the winter and evenings. Important historical elements of the space, such as the water spray gun and the memorial pillar, have been safely removed and will be incorporated in other locations within the community. The Plaza will be transformed over the summer as visible items such as the shade structure, fire pit, trees, shrubs and seating are put into place. We would like to extend a sincere ‘thank-you’ to Teck for the generous donation,” said Sparwood Mayor David Wilks after the donation last year. “Teck’s commitment to the community and to the establishment of this space is very appreciated. We look forward to seeing the Plaza be filled with people attending markets, entertainment events, and celebrations, as well as just sitting down for coffee or lunch with a
friend. The benefits the community will see from the redevelopment of Centennial Plaza are immense and will last for generations to come.” The Plaza is intended to be a site that will build social and community interactions, attract visitors and serve to connect people to the outdoors. Key project features are focused on natural landscape, bringing light, outdoor elements, and ambience into the space. With the addition of an outdoor fire pit and lighting, residents will be able to utilize the Plaza no matter the season. “Teck is committed to creating lasting benefits in the communities where we operate and we’re proud to contribute to the development of Centennial Plaza in Sparwood,” said Robin Sheremeta, Senior Vice President of Coal at Teck. “We commend the District of Sparwood for advancing this project which will be a centerpiece of the community to be enjoyed by all residents and visitors.” More information is available at sparwood.ca.
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Local production puts out casting call for actors NICHOLAS L. M. ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter A Southern Alberta production company based in Pincher Creek, KMUK Productions headed by Kristian Karasz, is currently shooting an upcoming pro-
Roxy Theatre Rehabilitation Project NICHOLAS L. M. ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter Council moved that JA Building Services is allowed to proceed with the necessary excavations and to rehabilitate all disturbed areas to match pre-disturbance conditions and that Crowsnest Cando may utilize the lot at 1614 78 Street as a laydown area to complete the
Carbon dioxide monitors available at Crowsnest library NICHOLAS L. M. ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter The Crowsnest Pass Library will now have carbon dioxide monitors available for borrowing. According to the press release from the Chinook Arch Regional Library System on August 24, the monitors are in partnership with Community Access to Ventilation Information (CAVI) and will give people in southwestern Alberta a way to easily monitor CO2.
duction. The production is to be shot entirely in the Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass areas. The scenery of both communities and the surrounding areas provide a unique and very vibrant and energetic backdrop for the filming of this production. This production is a ‘cutting-edge new series’ revolving around the world of sports entertainment. According to the production team, this modern, coming-of-age series pays homage to the world of sports entertainment with a quirky cast of characters. Although they have already wrapped up the first half of filming for season one and are going to start filming the second half of the first season starting August 28, producers are urging and seeking extras for multiple scenes and are encouraging people from all demographics from ages 16 to 90 to apply for various main
and extra roles in this production. Selections of people for season 2 will begin in late September and early October. If business owners would like their businesses featured in the filming they can submit info to us. Actors and extras and business can send the following info:
excavation repair project. JA Building Services requested permission to dig up an area in front of the Roxy Theatre in Downtown Coleman to facilitate repairs to the building foundation and to upgrade the waterline to a six inch pipe for the newly required sprinkler system. The council initially requested that no disturbance to the main street be allowed until more information was presented on the potential impacts. Members of council were disappointed about the timing of this work being so soon after the completion of the Downtown Coleman Revitalization Project. “We were really, really disappointed to hear that we need a six-inch waterline after we spent almost $6 million in that area,” said Mayor Blair Painter, “I have concerns about what it’s going to be like after they say ‘We’re going to rehabilitate’ it. I would hate to be driving down that road next year and go through a dip.” A look at the project reveals there is no way to avoid the disturbance as the building is on the property
line and the foundation needs to be repaired. Additionally, with the requirement to install a sprinkler system under code, the increased water line is now required. The contractor has indicated that they will be able to match the existing concrete and minimize the impact of creating a noticeable disturbance after the work is completed. Work is slated to begin by the end of August with 17 Avenue set to be closed for a portion of time for the waterline replacement. “Our challenge involves funding and timing. Our funding is limited and may be spread out over years and this affects timing. Time wise, even if we have the funds, we are challenged to secure a prime contractor to set summer work in motion. With all the uncertainties, our ability to predict the dates of activities is limited,” explained Tim Juhlin for Crowsnest Cando in a letter addressing the requirements of Municipal properties for the construction period of the Roxy. More information on the revitalization of the roxy is available at crowsnestcando.ca.
Indoor air quality can be affected by many things, including people’s own exhalations. As more people remain in a room, CO2 levels can increase quickly if there is not enough fresh air coming into the space. CAVI said they are happy the Chinook Arch Regional Library System is joining other libraries across Canada with their monitor loaning program. “Since our first program launched in April 2022, we have seen remarkable interest and growth among libraries and the general public alike in better understanding indoor air quality with the help of these CO2 monitor devices. This is community science at its best, and public libraries such as Chinook Arch play such a vital role in encouraging scientific literacy. We are thrilled to support this launch,” said Danielle Cane, Secretary-Treasurer and Co-founder of CAVI. High indoor CO2 levels can cause tiredness, headaches, and other symptoms. Increasing CO2 levels show the space is not well ventilated. Other indoor pollutants can also increase within a poorly ventilated space. This includes respiratory particles and the viruses they carry, which are passed from person to person through droplets and airborne transmission. CO2 readings will help you determine if you should take simple steps to lower the risk of viral transmis-
sions. This includes things like opening a window or reducing the number of people in a room. It’s important to note that carbon dioxide (CO2) monitors are not carbon monoxide (CO) monitors, nor are they life-saving devices. CO2 monitors are tools for educational purposes. While CO2 monitors can help to assess the ventilation of a space, they do not directly measure the risk of infection with airborne diseases. “Today’s public library is all about providing information to help people navigate a changing world, and these CO2 monitors are consistent with that mission,” said Robin Hepher, CEO of Chinook Arch. “Chinook Arch is so pleased to partner with CAVI to make these monitors available free of charge to library users across southwestern Alberta. Visit your local library today to find out more, and while you’re there, take a look at the other amazing programs and services your library has to offer.” CO2 monitors will be available to borrow from 22 public library locations, including the Crowsnest Pass and Pincher Creek. The monitor must be picked up and returned at the participating library and will be lent out for one week at a time. Visit chinookarch.ca or the local library to find out how you can borrow a CO2 monitor.
Name, height, age, phone number and a current unedited photo of yourself. If you’re a business, please send a photo of your business and your availability over the next few months and spring of 2024. No experience is needed to be an extra and those interested must apply online at kmukproduc-tions@ gmail.com.
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Teck supports Wildfire Emergency Response efforts Teck News Release Teck announced on August 28 it has donated more than $230,000 to organizations supporting emergency wildfire responses in British Columbia, the Northwest Territories, Alberta, and Washington State in addition to providing equipment, goods, and other assistance to help battle wildfires this season. Support from Teck’s operations includes providing accommodations and supplies such as water pumps, first aid kits, generators, sprinklers, and hoses. Teck emergency response teams are also working closely with municipal and provincial emergency responders to help suppress fires within Teck’s operating areas as needed. “This wildfire season has been devastating for thousands of families and we are committed to helping support impacted communities and people,” said
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Jonathan Price, CEO of Teck. “Teck will continue to support those organizations working around the clock to fight wildfires and provide emergency assistance during the fire season and after as communities look towards re-covery.” The donations are to the following groups in Canada: $50,000 to Canadian Red Cross 2023 Alberta Fires Appeal $40,000 to Canadian Red Cross British Columbia Wildfires appeal $25,000 to United Way Northwest Territories $25,000 a member of the Ktunaxa Nation $20,000 to First Nations Emergency Services Society $15,000 to the BC SPCA $20,000 to Food Banks BC and $10,000 to the Kamloops food bank Washington State: US$15,000 to American Red Cross US$5,000 to Second Harvest Teck also provides matching donations made by their employees to community organizations of their choice through the Team Teck Community Giving Program, ensuring further support in local communities where employees and their families are working to ensure their own safety and that of their friends and neighbours. Learn more at teck.com.
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The Simple Raven’s Post BY AVNER PERL
Warning from the universe It was 1967. We rented a one-bedroom apartment by the Holy Cross Hospital for the four of us. Newcomers can’t afford much. Next, I went for a walk to look for a place to buy groceries. I passed by a Safeway but couldn’t figure out what they do. Looked inside and concluded that it must be a wholesaler’s place. How could there be a space this size for people to grocery shop? Two blocks away there was a small corner gro-cery store and to my surprise, the owner could speak Hebrew. It saved me. We had food and shelter if we could get a job that would pay before our money ran out. There were private little food stores every few blocks, many laundro-mats, bakeries, and even little shops selling and fixing TVs. Unemploy-ment wasn’t a problem. Little private businesses filled the city, paid tax-es, and provided employment even for the most unskilled folks. Two years later, we had a used car. It was a Chevy ll ($900) 1965, and we took care of it better than people today look after $50,000 vehicles. I was now a regular at the local gas station with a two-bay garage where the local guys hung out most days. There were gas stations and garages almost at every corner. Little mom-andpop restaurants filled the rest of the space. I loved how capitalism worked. Half of the people were self-employed and street competition kept prices low, leaving little room for small busi-ness owners to boast about their work. The others were wage workers. They mostly made lower income than those in private business but had fewer things to be concerned about. Someone else took care of pensions, health care, keeping up with inflation, and all the rest. Unions were just as concerned about the well-being of the business as the owners. We hadn’t yet grown to believe that workers were a resource to be exploited and considered employees to be our most valuable resource. When I quit one job, the big boss came out with me to convince me to stay, even though I was the vice president of the union. We all worked together.
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The years went by. Slowly the lives of the workers became just a bit harder every year, as the wealth of those who “made it” ballooned out of proportion. In Europe, the cradle of our colonial civilization, the empha-sis was to look after their national population, while in America, the winner took it all. No one cared about the people who were not born in the affluent part of the world. We let them in slowly, just to keep the wages of unskilled workers low. The period between 1967 and the early two thousand is significant in one way. Humanity did advance in some respects but was overproducing to satisfy the industrial sector. Marketing ensured that we would borrow, buy, and exploit the planet without consideration of what was coming. Now the results are in. Garbage is killing nature, air, water, and all. Some of us are trying to fix the problem while others are making it worse. Both sides are not doing anything unless it gives them political points. I believe in a universal mind that silently oversees what humans do and uses natural forces to make corrections while letting us make our own decisions. We don’t expect a rock called Earth flying in space to have a mind and take action, but it does. When we hurt it, it fights back, using us to punish ourselves. Our scientists are all interested in what we can see and not at all in any-thing else. The smartest people from the past had other ideas. They be-lieved in a universal mind that doesn’t register an image based on light and human vision. We are just now starting to investigate the possibility that invisible “things” can exist and be intelligent or able to act. Some of us even noticed that most of the universe is not an empty vacuum as we imagined, but something that has gravity which we can measure. They call it dark matter, amongst other names. It co-exists with us, but it is older and more knowledgeable than us. It has the power to mark us as a failed experiment. We possibly took the wrong road soon after 1967 and the force is watch-ing what we will do. Science is great, but shouldn’t replace God. If I were that force, which I am not, I would set up to be ready for the human experiment failing but ready to assist if they change. The planet can slowly become more hostile yet able to recover from the right action from humans. Most people never read the Book of Jonah in the Old Testament. He re-luctantly warned the city of Nineveh that God would destroy them, but they repented and were saved. Could the story of Jonah in the Old Tes-tament have a message for our generation if we are willing to learn? If you think it is, develop your capacity for love, compassion, empathy, and higher consciousness. Give up the chase for money, power, fame, and self-importance. Take care of our world. Here is a link to my blog: https://thesimpleravenspost.blogspot.ca/ Feel free to check other articles and comment.
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In accordance with the Traffic Safety Act: • Playground zones (indicated by signs with a 30 km/hr DP2023-153 - 6501 22 Avenue, Coleman (Lot 1 Block 22 Plan speed limit posted beneath it) are in effect from 8:30am PROPOSED BYLAWS NO 1157, 2023 - LAND USE BYLAW 232AI). For an “Accessory Building up to 72.83m2 in area” until 1 hour after sunset. AMENDMENT (permitted use – 10.4m² shed) with a 100% variance to the • Playground Areas (indicated by signs without a speed west side yard setback from 1.2m up to the property line. limit sign posted beneath it) are put in place to alert 7:00pm, September 12, 2023 drivers that children may be near, and caution must be Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers The Development Authority of the Municipality of used when driving through the playground area. 8502 – 19 Avenue, Coleman Crowsnest Pass recently refused the following development application(s): For more details regarding traffic safety and school or PURSUANT to sections 216.4, 606, and 692 of the Municipal playground zones and areas, please visit https://www. Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter DP2022-200 - 14890 21 Avenue, Frank (Lot 4-5 Block 28 Plan alberta.ca/drivers-guide-to-operation-safety-licensing-carsM-26, the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in 3661I). For a “Single-Family Dwelling” with a ground level light-trucks.aspx the Province of Alberta hereby gives notice of its intention deck (permitted use) with a 48% variance to the minimum to consider proposed Bylaw No. 1157, 2023, being a bylaw floor area from 102m2 to 53.5m2 BYLAW FOCUS to amend Bylaw No. 868, 2013, being the municipal land use TRAFFIC BYLAW – RVS OFF THE STREET bylaw. Any persons claiming to be adversely affected by the above discretionary development permits or variances Now that we are in September, we would like to remind The purpose of Bylaw No. 1157, 2023 is to amend the Land may file an appeal by September 14, 2023, to SUBDIVISION residents that Recreational Vehicles (RVs) must be removed Use Bylaw for the purposes of providing for the opportunity AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD (SDAB) through our from Municipal streets before October 1. Section 18 (3) to develop a “Sign – type 23 (Subdivision or Development Municipal online form or to the or the Land and PROPERTY of the Bylaw 704, 2006 (as amended) - Traffic Bylaw states Marketing)” as a permitted use in the Comprehensive Mixed RIGHTS TRIBUNAL, as may be applicable. that “No owner or operator of a recreational vehicle Use (CM-1) land use district. shall park the recreational vehicle on any street within Subdivision and Development Appeal Board the Municipality between October 1st and April 30th”. THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing to consider Fee of $400.00 must be included with the appeal Contravention of this section can result in a fine. the proposed Bylaw No. 1157, 2023 will be held in the Find the online appeal form at www.crowsnestpass.com Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers at 7:00pm It is also important to remember that parking RVs on September 12, 2023. Each person shall be allotted 5 Land and Property Rights Tribunal on Municipal streets is only permitted on the street minutes to present their position. 1229-91 Street SW immediately adjacent to the owner or operator’s place of Edmonton AB T6X 1E9 residence. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that anyone wishing to provide slide decks, maps, videos or a written submission regarding Development Officer Visit https://www.crowsnestpass.com/municipalthe proposed bylaw should email: Bonnie Kawasaki, Municipality of Crowsnest Pass government/council/bylaws to view the complete bylaws. Executive Assistant to the CAO at bonnie.kawasaki@ Phone: 403 562-8833 crowsnestpass.com with the bylaw number and public Email: development@crowsnestpass.com FALL COMMUNITY BBQ hearing date clearly marked in the subject line no later than 12:00pm on September 5, 2023. Verbal presentations ALBERTA DAY September 7 | 4:00pm - 7:00pm (limited to 5 minutes) will be accepted at the public hearing. Gazebo Park | 20 Ave, Blairmore On September 1, 1905, Alberta officially became a Province For questions regarding the proposed Bylaw Amendment please contact the Development Officer by calling 403-562- in Canada! Now, September 1 has been designated Alberta Join us in conjunction with the Community Market for a Day as a way to celebrate this great Province’s unique spirit, Community BBQ! Free food, bouncy castles, entertainment, 8833 or emailing development@crowsnestpass.com. culture, and heritage. NEW! this year - Big Truck Petting Zoo, and more! A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at the To celebrate Alberta Day, the Municipality is excited to municipal office during normal business hours. COMMUNITY REGISTRATION NIGHT partner with the Crowsnest Museum and Archives and the DATED at the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province APP Barracks to provide free! All day on September 1, come March 15, 2023 out to the museum and barracks and immerse yourself in of Alberta this 16th day of August, 2023. 5:30pm - 7:00pm our rich history on us! MDM Community Centre DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 2802 - 222 Street, Bellevue
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(discretionary use)
Happy Alberta Day!
The Development Authority of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass recently approved the following development application(s): DP2022-197 - SE8-8-7-W5M, Coleman (Lot 1 Block 40 Plan 9813593). For a Temporary Development Permit for “Resource Processing Activities” (discretionary use) Extension until Dec 31, 2023 DP2023-134 - 8350 22 Avenue, Coleman (Lot N/A Block 13 Plan 6808CU). For an “Accessory Building over 72.83m2 in area” (Detached Garage 233m2) (discretionary use) with a 55.8% variance to the height from 4.5m to 7.01m. For Four (4) of the existing “Accessory Buildings up to 72.83m2”in area” to be demolished and removed from the property (permitted use). For an existing “Single-Family Dwelling” constructed in 1915 (permitted use)
UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS • Regular Council Meeting - September 12 at 7:00pm • Regular Council Meeting - September 19 at 7:00pm ** Council meetings are held in the Municipal Council Chambers located at 8502 - 19 Avenue, Coleman.
Various community and recreational service groups throughout the Crowsnest Pass will be participating in a registration and information night. This is a great opportunity to find out information about different opportunities, fall and winer programs, and to register at the same time. For all ages! Find out what you can do this Fall & Winter!
All Council meetings are open to the public with the exception of In Camera items. Packages and minutes can be If your group would like to book a table, please call Tracey at 403-563-2208. found on our website at www.crowsnestpass.com.
ENFORCEMENT FOCUS - SEPTEMBER
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
TRAFFIC FOCUS BACK TO SCHOOL – PEDESTRIAN AND SCHOOL ZONE SAFETY
PASS POWDERKEG SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT
Pass Powderkeg is hiring for the 2023/2024 Season! We DP2023-141 - 8924 24 Avenue, Coleman (Lot 14 Block 35 are recruiting Lift Operators, Food & Beverage Servers, Plan 9610405). For a “Single-Family Dwelling” (permitted Snow Patrollers, Instructors, Supervisors, Rental & Repair use) with a 0.7% variance to the northwest side yard setback The kids head back to school on Tuesday, September 5, Technicians, and more! Apply today! which means they will be out in droves on the streets and and a 32% variance to the minimum floor area. pathways once again! GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTOR DP2023-143 - 22818 5 Avenue, Hillcrest (Lot 16-17 Block Please be extra cautious when passing kids walking or biking 23 Plan 5150S). For an “Accessory Building up to 72.83m2 The Municipality is looking for a part time gymnastics and pay closer attention to crosswalks and intersections in area” (Shed) (permitted use) with a 50% variance to instructor for approximately 10-20 hours per week for (these are still considered crosswalks). the north side yard setback from 1.2m to 0.6m and a recreational youth programming this fall. Participants will be 66% variance to the maximum lot coverage for accessory NEVER pass a school bus that has its lights flashing and stop ages walking to 14 years old. buildings from the standard 15% to 25%. sign extended!! This means that kids are getting on or off Experience is an asset however if an experienced instructor the bus and could be crossing the road in front of the bus. DP2023-144 - 12130 20 Avenue, Blairmore (Lot 24 is not found, we will consider instructors willing to Block 2 Plan 1210518). For a “Sign (Fascia / Wall Sign)” undertake the required training. Must be 18 years of age. The Municipality does not have school ground zones near (discretionary use) the schools but rather playground zones (or playground Find the full job descriptions and application at https:// areas in some cases). DP2023-145 - 8633 22 Avenue, Coleman (Lot 3-8 Block 27 www.crowsnestpass.com/living-here/employmentPlan 6808CU). For Three (3) “Accessory Buildings” (Pergolas) opportunities-page/careers
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NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter The South Canadian Rockies Tourism Association is looking to grow its membership in the area. Erin Fairhurst, Coordinator for the South Canadian Rockies Tourism Association (SCRTA), said she has been with the organization for almost a year part-time. After the SCRTA received funding, they were able to hire her for the position last October. “Since I started, some of the projects that we have been working on are membership and awareness. We’re a fairly new organization,” explained Fairhurst, “We represent the areas of Crowsnest Pass, Castle and Pincher Creek including both the Town of Pincher Creek and the MD of Pincher Creek.” A focus for awareness is getting word out that they exist as an organization that supports tourism for the region. After that, their goal is working on increasing their membership. “Much like a Chamber of Commerce, we have members that are tourism-oriented businesses, operators and organizations,” said Fairhurst. Part of the membership includes training and marketing opportunities. Other work they have been doing is local stakeholder outreach, setting up a meeting with the MLA and visiting the local councils. “We’ve just been meeting with other groups that might be concerned about tourism in our area or want to be involved,” said Fairhurst. They are a not-for-profit organization and have a volunteer board of directors, directors who are all tourism operators within the region. “Keep us updated,” said Councilor Lisa Sygutek on August 22, “I think that there’s significant value to the program you’re offering to the community and region.” Council also discussed the possibility of having a member of the Municipality appointed as a board advisor. There are four board advisors, one of which is a Travel Alberta Advisor. “We work closely with Travel Alberta, just to make sure that our vision for the area aligns with Travel Alberta’s marketing plan for the area. We have a lot of different moving parts. A lot of people think that we’re just marketing, but we also do a lot of destination development,” added Fairhurst. She added how the organization isn’t only focused on bringing tourists to the area, but also how to best manage the tourists that are visiting. One of their goals as an organization is how to best support both the residents and the visitors and how to best support the operators and businesses in the area. After speaking with the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass as part of a delegation on August 22, she said it went well. “We have a council who is very open to balanced tourism in our area,” said Fairhurst, “I think that they’re really open to it and I look forward to building that relationship with them. I hope to continue to have that opportunity to speak with them and to see them at our events.” The SCRTA has an annual general meeting coming up in November, but don’t have a date for it yet. They ask people to follow them on social media or check out their website, southcanadianrockies.ca, where they also have two different newsletters that people can subscribe to, an industry newsletter and a general newsletter.
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Herald Editorial LISA SYGUTEK My parents loved Las Vegas so much that until last week, I’ve been there 50 times, now it’s 51. I have incredible memories of Las Vegas. We started going there when I was five, the year after Ricky died. My guess is that my parents had a huge epiphany about memories and time together after Ricky died. I knew Vegas when it was run by the mob. We stayed in the same hotel just off the strip from the MGM hotel called Maxims. We would arrive as a huge group, driving down in my parents’ 15-passenger van with all us kids and usually friends in tow. I don’t know how many friends came on a Vegas vacation with the Sygutek’s, but I know it was a lot. When we arrived, my mom would check in to the hotel, give us kids a roll of quarters and we would head down to the game room for hours. When I was done or hungry, whichever came first, I would go to the lobby and page my parents from the house phone. I can still recall hearing my mom’s name in the casino telling her to go to the front lobby. We had the best of times and in today’s standards, most people would think it was child neglect, but it was awesome. My promise to the boys was that when they turned 21, we would go to Vegas. Unfortunately, Keiran turned 21 during COVID and missed the window. Recently Aiden had his big day and so it was agreed that off we would go. Quinn stayed at home. He’s a very serious young man and I was kind of hoping he’d have a party, but to my dismay he was responsible, too responsible. LOL. I booked us into the Flamingo. We were there five years ago for my nephew Tanner’s wedding so I thought it would be perfect, it has an over 21 party pool. What boy doesn’t want a party pool? We arrive late on Wednesday night and when we got to the room I was shocked at the deplorable condition. It was dirty, old, and disgusting. The sink wouldn’t drain the water, the walls were filthy, and the beds were missing a top sheet, so you had to sleep on a bare duvet. Well, that didn’t work, and we departed for Mandalay Bay. Now that’s a hotel! If you go to Vegas, I highly suggest you stay there. It was a magical three full days with my boys. I have to say that I may have the funniest kids alive. We did it all. We won $1450 the very first time the boys pulled a slot (we even had to pay the IRS 30% of our proceeds), we switched hotels in the middle of the night, Keiran made friends with a group of girls in the hotel only to find out they were prostitutes. He didn’t know what to do, so he started to explain flyfishing to them (he really likes flyfishing), we went to a Battle Bots competition, Michael Jackson’s Cirque Du Soleil production, and the Potted Potter Play. We went to an aquarium in our hotel, petted sting rays and saw sharks, walked the strip, and played Blackjack on Freemont Street. We swam in a lazy river, burnt our feet (it was 40 degrees), ate at Wolfgang Puck’s Cut restaurant (I’m a lot poorer now), checked out a restaurant called Texas du Brazil, an all-you-can-eat meat restaurant where you have a token on your table. Green means you want more meat (they walk around cutting meat at your table), you stop when you turn your token back around. I have to say they made money on me and lost their shirts with Aiden. We stayed up until 5 am every night and it was the best vacation ever. I cry as I write this editorial thinking about how lucky I am that my kids enjoy being with me. They are the best part of my life. While we were in Vegas, we celebrated the anniversary of my dad’s passing (August 25), and it reminded me how lucky I’ve been to have such great memories with my parents. We caught an Uber one night and our driver was a Vegas local and I told him about going to the Maxims
hotel, (I had a bit of a cry in my throat) long gone from Las Vegas and he asked if we could do a bit of a detour. He took me to the former hotel which is now a Double Tree. As I looked at it, I had a flashback of the best memories of days gone by. It was beautiful. The boys are now men, both heading off to finish their last year of university and I can’t help but think things will be different. I will have few moments like last week. Just a mom and her boys. They will start their own families one day and start making their own memories. For one moment I stopped and just enjoyed the experience for what it was.
I couldn’t help but think of my parents and how they would be beaming in heaven at our antics. The boys really are bigger than life and so much fun and I forgot how fun I am too! I haven’t laughed so hard in years as I did last week. I laughed from my belly and enjoyed every second. Life is really built on moments and in those perfect moments you truly see and appreciate the beauty of life. I’m Vegas’d out, that is until Quinn turns 21 in four years and we’ve made a pact to do it all again, at the Mandalay Bay! As I’ve said before, I am the luckiest lady alive!
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The view of the easternmost “half” of the massive TC Energy pipeline crossing of the Livingstone Range between Rock Creek and Gold Creek
The aftermath of TC Energy DAVID MCINTYRE Dear Editor; The attached image, taken August 3, 2023, shows the easternmost “half” of the massive TC Energy pipeline’s crossing of the Livingstone Range between Rock Creek and Gold Creek, with—in the background— Turtle Mountain and the scar left by the 1903 Frank Slide. It’s my understanding that TC Energy has, within recent days, filed an incident report with the Canada Energy Regulator acknowledging responsibility for downstream sedimentation within and beyond desig-
nated Rock Creek critical habitat for an already threatened SARA species (native cutthroat trout), i.e., as seen in the foreground of the attached image. The full impact of this incident (failure to contain sediment) isn’t likely to be known for some time, but the sediment loads flowing through and beyond Rock Creek’s designated critical habitat for already threatened cutthroat trout are significant and almost certainly extend beyond the creek’s confluence with the Crowsnest River. It’s possible, too, that Gold Creek was similarly impacted. Looking at the preceding from my wife’s (Monica Field) and my (David McIntyre) perspective, the worst fears that we, more than two years ago, presented to TC Energy, the CER, the DFO, and the MD of Pincher Creek now pale in comparison to actual pipeline construction outcomes. What we see is deeply disturbing, and Rock Creek, at our doorstep, is a silty, muddy mess. All our efforts, significant, to address potential dust and sediment issues prior to construction were ignored.
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NICHOLAS L. M. ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter On August 22 at the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass council meeting, they took time to review the Animal Control Bylaw. The council reviewed the Animal Control Bylaw for consideration of amendments to clarify dog leash requirements. Councillor Lisa Sygutek moved that Administration bring the Animal Control Bylaw back for review after discussion was held at the July 4 meeting of Council with respect to dog owners permitting their dogs to run off leash in areas where they are legally required to be on leash according to the Animal Control Bylaw. Council wished to have further discussion at an upcoming Council meeting. “Dogs need to be leashed in a park and when you look at the definitions, park trails are in there. So there really are no more questions for me. I’m happy with the way it reads. I see the Bylaw Officers starting to really try and clamp down on this because it’s been becoming such an issue,” said Sygutek. Afterwards, Councillor Glen Girhiny asked if the dog park was the only designated area for off-leash dogs within the Municipality and CAO Patrick Thomas confirmed this but said there are some grey areas, including where the municipality borders certain areas. This includes green spaces and old transportation areas where it can become “discretionary” whether enforcement takes place. “When this process started, my concern was places like the ski hill, public recreation areas and trails,” said Councillor Dean Ward, “Places like Flumerfelt Park.” Thomas explained how the ski hill has been rezoned to a recreational space which helps increase the enforceability of the bylaw for animal control in that area. Ideas were presented about potentially adding signage to the ski hill saying it is a ‘leash-required’ area. A motion was put forward to accept this for information, with no changes being made.
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It’s school bus time again! Livingstone Range schools are back in session on Tuesday, September 5th, and that means those big, yellow buses will once again be on the roads in our communities. Remember, when red lights are flashing
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Attend school board meetings Many community school boards are comprised entirely of volunteers who work with superintendents and other personnel to advocate for policies and procedures for students. Decisions typically are up for vote, and parents can run for school board positions or simply attend meetings each month and let their voices be heard about various issues. Attend open houses and conferences Parents can make every effort to get to know teachers and other staff. Putting faces to names can help parents develop a connection to teachers and vice versa. Most schools have back to school nights, meet the coaches opportunities, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences. Parents can take part in these events. Open lines of communication Parents can ask teachers and other staff how they prefer to communicate. Some teachers want students to take the lead and reach out first, with parents providing support if need be. Adults can be responsive when teachers reach out. Attend school events Families can make it a point to support students in all endeavors. Whenever the opportunity to visit the school comes up — whether for a concert, sports game, trivia night, or fundraiser — parents can make an effort to attend.
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Teck breaks ground on new zero-carbon office building NICHOLAS L. M. ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter Teck Resources Limited (Teck) announced on August 28 it has broken ground on its zero-carbon office building in Sparwood, BC. The new 121,500-square foot facility will bring together approximately 580 Teck employees in the Elk Valley into one sustainable new space. “Our steelmaking coal operations have a proud history in the Elk Valley and a bright future ahead responsibly providing an essential material to the world. This new office is a big part of that future, creating a
modern space for our employees as they work every day to ensure responsible mining that delivers social and economic benefits to the entire region,” said Robin Sheremeta, the Senior Vice President of Coal at Teck. The company claims consolidating multiple Teck offices in Sparwood into one modern facility will integrate operations and departments and provide capacity to meet current and future forecasted workforce needs, and enhancing working conditions for staff. The new facility, expected to be completed in 2025, will also offer ‘secure bike storage’ and will be easily accessible from the pedestrian tunnel under Highway 3. This project will incorporate sustainable design technologies including energy efficient lighting, EV charging stations, drought-resistant landscaping that utilizes native plants to negate the need for irrigation, and water-efficient fixtures such as sinks, toilets and showers to reduce impact on the local watershed. “This building sets the gold star that we need to meet our carbon goals and achieve our community development plans. Teck is once again demonstrating its commitment to operating sustainably and responsibly in Sparwood and the Elk Valley. As the biggest employer in the region, the economic benefits are tremendous, and we are excited to continue working with Teck as a community partner,” said David Wilks,
Mayor of Sparwood. The building will also be certified by the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) under Zero-Carbon Building Standards, the BC Energy Step Code Two and CleanBC and the requirements set by these certifications will exceed those required by the Zero Carbon Building Standard. A zero-carbon building is highly energy-efficient and minimizes greenhouse gas emissions from building materials and operations. In the announcement on August 28, they said the new office aligns with Teck’s commitment to taking action on climate change and builds on Teck’s support of Sparwood’s community development plans. In 2022, Teck donated $1 million toward revitalizing Centennial Plaza to create a community space for local residents and visitors. Teck said they are committed to ongoing responsible mining operations in the Elk Valley to support a sustainable, long-term future for the benefit of employees, local communities and Indigenous Peoples. According to Teck, their operations in the Elk Valley support 40 per cent of all jobs in Southeast BC, 80 per cent of the region’s total GDP and directly provides jobs for more than 5,000 people. Visit teck.com to learn more about the company and its work in the area.
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Photos left to right: arcitectual redition of the new Teck office in Sparwood. Bottom photo: ground breaking event at the site of the new office in Sparwood.
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Looking Back BY JOHN KINNEAR
Return to Sound Age-related hearing loss is a fact of life for many including myself. It is a slow descent into a world of frustration at the inability to discern what is being said because of background noise or sounds that just don’t register. It has a technical name, presbycusis, which sounds more like a child’s disease that the curse that it is . The most common word used by myself in the last few years has been the interrogative “what?” When I started cupping my hands around my ears to focus sounds I realized it was bad. Straining to understand what was being said in meetings and turning on the “closed captions” on the TV just was not the answer. Asking for something to be repeated was embarrassing at times and tedious for others. So in the months leading up to my 75th birthday I decided to do something about it. I had heard that work-related hearing loss fell under the coverage of Workmans Compensation and so I investigated this opportunity. In my case I had spent over thirty years in and around high decibel sounds at the coal mine I had worked at in the Elk Valley. In my early days there, hearing protection was not commonly used that much and the consequence of long term damage was never on my radar. Fortunately for me the mine had a sound booth and religiously tested every employee every year. My very first step to deal with the absence of sounds was to travel to a hearing clinic in Lethbridge for testing. I chose a company called Hearing Life and the representative there was super accommodating and thorough. Through the screening process my significant hearing loss was measured and a case was made. A second test at another of their facilities a couple weeks later reaffirmed the assessment and also went a bit deeper with yet another hearing issue I struggle with, that being tinnitus. This hissing, ringing ,omnipresent 24/7 -365 affliction has hounded me since 1991 and there is not much one can do with it. Training the brain to try to ignore it or using distractions like loud music has been the order of the day for me. Sometimes it threatens to overpower my brain and there is no such thing for me as silence, ever! At the facility the technician trained specific frequencies at me to see if he could match that of the tinnitus. He pointed out there is a possibility of partially masking it with sounds close to the same hissing frequency and that that option could potentially be added to my aids. Armed with this testing evidence, the next step for me was to officially apply to WorkSafe BC, the Workmans Compensation Board of British Columbia. The process involved an 8-page comprehensive application that included my two testing results. Amongst other things the forms wanted to know everywhere I had worked since I had left college. Wow, that was a story unto itself. Along with those two test results I had that other evidence I mentioned earlier. The mine that I had worked for so long was able to compile 20 years worth of audiometric testing into a chart that showed a distinct descent in hearing loss through those years. It was the coup de grace, so to speak, and a copy was added to the application. It is interesting to note that the Lethbridge tests so many years later more or less matched my very last test at the mine, which meant there was no significant hearing loss after I left that saturated sound environment and took retirement. The WCB uses an independent audiologist to assess the application and a couple months later they acknowledged that I had a case and to proceed with ordering aids anywhere in Alberta I so chose. So back I went to Hearing Life for measurements and more testing. Just before my birthday my aids came in and I was fitted, coached and stepped back into the world of full sound. And what a step it was! During the fitting the technician demonstrated what I had been missing in a with/ without exercise with a bird singing. I was astounded at what I was not hearing, to the point of tears. Catching those sweet sounds on a walk is pretty important to me. The process of adapting to hearing aids takes some time as the brain adjusts to this new level of cognizance. I was somewhat shocked at the low level nuances I had been missing, like the soft tinkle of my cat George’s collar bell. Beeps, clicks, distant barks all resurfaced. I also became acutely aware of things like highway noise as I live a block off of it. A whole litany of missed sounds have come back and because of the aids design I can moderate them. In my case I am using slightly amplified background noise at times to blunt the never ending press of the tinnitus. With the Oticon brand hearing aids comes an app that helps you control volume and connection. It connects via blue tooth to my phone and in quick order I realized that I could channel music to them. Being a huge CKUA fan I was delighted to find this radio station option. As well, I can set my phone to ring only in my aids and answered conversations are carried on with only I hearing what the caller is saying. The app now has four options displaying on it that show as; P1, P2, P3 and P4 plus an option to connect to a remote microphone. How cool is that? It is a tiny square device that I can ask speakers to clip to their lapel, wear it with a lanyard
around their neck or place on a table or podium in front of them. With it I get their direct speech to my ears unobstructed by crowd chatter or annoying air conditioning hums. So P1 is normal hearing mode, P2 allows me to focus more on the sound in front of me (like in restaurants) rather than behind me. P3 is my tinnitus soother and P4 is called my music and gives me a higher quality music sound, similar to ear buds. The P3 soother is in fact the slow rise and fall sounds of lapping waves on a beach. There is even a streaming equalizer on the app that allows me to adjust low (bass), mid-range and high (treble sounds). Tehnology sometimes astounds me and we take so much for granted like how my phone tracks my walks and tells me how many steps I have taken in any given hour. Or how about this dandy. Recently on a trip back from Creston I remembered that there is a time change sign near Moyie and I wondered about my phone displaying the correct time. I watched it and sure enough, shortly after passing the sign my phone adjusted its time by an hour. I mentally imagined a visible beam from a satellite tracking me. Yikes, big brother is watching! I feel like I have some kind of advantage in some ways now. I can filter or enhance sounds. Case in point. Recently I walked up the Miners Path along Nez Perce Creek, a place that I often take solace. I dialed my aids up a couple notches and to my delight the creek sounds came alive and my ears got to hear every single little gurgle and babble of this lovely water course. It is a whole new world of sound for me in some ways. On the way up the path I actually picked up the skittering sounds of a squirrel some distance away in the bushes, before I ever saw him. There is another interesting bonus. As you may have read, I chase trains for their art and the sound of their warning horn announces new opportunity. I now have more of an edge to catch one in time here in Coleman as I can hear their two long, one short, one long calls all the way from Blairmore. I call it my mural scramble. Sometimes the amplification is not that great. Like the shockingly loud sounds of a self-absorbed motorcyclist blasting by me on the highway. Their machines should have egometers not speedometers on them. Of course it seems that everyone, including myself, has chosen the old traditional phone ringing sound option for their cell phones. When it goes off in my ears I jump, which surprises those around me as they are not hearing what I do. All in all it has been an interesting journey rediscovering sounds and being able to hear clearly what anyone says to me. It’s not perfect by any means but I can assure you that if you are struggling with hearing issues take this step. You won’t regret it. Now if I can just remember to take them off when I step into the shower it would be nice.
John Kinnear photos stacked left to right, top to bottom
Opticon app volume control; Option to moderate sound frequencies; The magic clip; Nez Perce Creek talks to me; When all else fails
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OBITUARIES BEYER DARLENE PEARL BEYER, beloved wife of the late Kurt Beyer, passed away peacefully with family by her side, at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the age of 78 years, A Celebration of Life will be held with details to follow at a later date. Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home. Darlene will be laid to rest with her beloved husband in the Coaldale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alberta Lung (ablung.ca) To send a condolence, please visit www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
PAUL PANISIAK AUGUST 18, 1937 ~ AUGUST 22, 2023 With great sadness we announce passing of Paul Panisiak on August 22, 2023 at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre, Blairmore, AB. He was blessed with eighty-six years of a full and wonderful life. Paul was born on August 18, 1937 in Franklin, MN to loving parents, Metro and Anne Panisiak. Along with his sister, he was raised to treasure family and friends, to work hard, and to appreciate the simple life. Paul loved the outdoors and enjoyed going for drives whenever he could. He also cherished time spent with his loved ones and socializing with friends. Never one to complain and always ready to lend a helping hand, Paul will be forever remembered with love and respect. Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life is his wife, Jean Panisiak of Coleman, AB; his children, Lance (Angela) of Blairmore, AB and Darcy (Jim) Webb of Niagra Falls, ON; his grandchildren, Tanya Panisiak, Justin Panisiak, Travis Panisiak, Veronica Webb, Micheal Webb and Michelle Webb; his sister, Helen Aubin; as well as his extended family and many friends.
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DECEMBER 31, 1935 ~ AUGUST 21, 2023 We announce with great sadness the passing of Reinhold Prochnau of Blairmore, Alberta who left us all too soon on August 21, 2023. He was 87 years of age. Reinhold was born on December 31, 1935 in Bremevorde, Germany to parents, August and Anna Prochnau. He was raised to treasure family and friends, the sim-ple blessing in life and that hard work reaps great rewards. Reinhold was a professional painter who wned his business. He was also a gifted handyman who liked to work on vintage cars, woodwork and lending a hand to those in need. He loved going for a nature walks with his dogs, photography, good music, traveling the world and cherished time spent with family and friends. Never one to complain, humerous, wise, thoughtful, and always ready to lend a helping hand, Reinhold will be forever remembered with love and respect. Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life include his children, Sarah Prochnau of Calgary, Alberta, Vanessa Prochnau of Montreal, Quebec and Werner Prochnau of Chateauguay, Quebec; his grandchildren, Selena, Mason, Brittany, Kelsey, Han-nah, Mark and Jessica; his good friend, Bernie Oostenbrink; as well as his extended family and many friends. He was predeceased by his parents, August and Anna Katharina Prochnau; his brother, Ernst Adolf Prochnau; his sisters, Gerda Vogt and Elfriede Held; his ca-nine companion, Bear, Max & Brandy. A private family Visitation was held at Fantin’s Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by The War Amps (1 Maybrook Drive Scarborough, ON M1V 5K9) Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca. The Dalai Lama, when asked what surprised him most about humanity, he an-swered “ Man, because he sacrifice his health in order to make money, then he sac-rifices money to recuperate his health and then he is so anxious about the future he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die and then dies having never really lived.” Fantin’s Funeral chapel entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 562-8555
He was predeceased by his parents, Metro and Anne Panisiak; and his daughter, Melody Panisiak. No funeral service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by The Arthritis Society (200,1301-8 St. SW Calgary, AB T2R 1B7), or the Heart & Stoke Foundation ( 100 119-14 St. NW Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6) Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca. Fantin’s Funeral chapel entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 562-8555
Sparwood and Elkford wildfire update NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter The BC Wildfire Service has amended an Area Restriction Order for the vicinity of the Mount Bingay wildfire, which originated approximately 16 kilometres northwest of Elkford. As a result of this amendment, travel on Elk River FSR will be permitted between 6 p.m. MST and 8 a.m. MST (over-night) each day. Speed must be reduced to 30 km/hr and no stopping is permitted. Entering the restricted area off the Elk River FSR is prohibited. And news from the Sparwood area with the following from BC Wildfire: “With significant effort from crews and resources, the Lladnar Creek wildfire (N12046) located near the District of Sparwood, is now considered ‘Being Held’, which means that it is not likely to spread beyond predetermined boundaries. Suppression action on a complex wildfire like Lladnar Creek requires a joint effort from BC Wildfire Service crews, aviation resources, contractors, structure protection crews from around the province, and local governments. Since the fire was initially detected on July 21, residents and staff from the District of Sparwood have shown incredible resilience through trying times. The support for those on the ground working to protect the community has been felt and appreciated by those working on this fire. Until this fire is classified as ‘out’, residents can expect intermittent smoke over the coming weeks as the fire finds pockets of unburnt fuel from within the perimeter at high elevation. It will continue to be monitored by response officers flying the fire, and by remote camera.” There are no significant updates to report on any other fires in our area at this time. For more information on all of the wildfires in the region, please visit bcwildfire.ca.
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Backpacks donated to school throughout the valley NICHOLAS L. M. ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter The Women of Steel (WOS) have made their annual donation of backpacks and supplies to the Crowsnest Pass schools on the morning of August 29. They started the day at Horace Allen School (HAS) in Coleman at 9:30 a.m. and then moved on to CCHS and ISS. Sarah Thompson, office administrator, WCB chair and WOS co-chair for USW Local 9346, said the process is like a “well-oiled machine” after 12 years. “We’ve been doing this for so long, the lists typically stay close to the same from school to school because we get the actual supply lists for each grade for each school, and we pack the backpacks according to that. When the kids go to school on their first day, they have everything they need, just like all their other friends,” said Thompson. The purpose of the donations is to have all kids equal on the first day. This year, they did another 99 backpacks which was the same as the past two years. “We can’t hit everybody, but we do what we can,” said Thompson, “It cost just over $10,000 for all the supplies in the backpacks and all that money is fundraised.” They host barbecues at the bus stop where the Elkview employees go on and off shift. They feed them supper, including burgers, chips and pop. We had a lot of support this year. We had to buy more burgers for our last barbecue. So, thanks to them and all the support from the staff and the contractors and all our members, it’s great to get the support,” added Thompson.
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Allie Thompson, Women of Steel co-chair Sarah Thompson, Horace Allen School administrative assistant Cherie Snider and Women of Steel co-chair Jen Riley in front of the donated backpacks and supplies for the schools in the Crowsnest Pass. All three schools’ bags are featured in the photo in front of Horace Allen School on August 29.
The project has support from other unions who donate and Teck, who donated $3,000 for the initiative. Of the 99 packs, 30 went to the Crowsnest Pass. Everything is anonymous, they don’t know or meet any of the families while donating. “We reach out to the Sparwood Food Bank, the Fernie Woman’s Resource Centre, and the administration for the schools here in the Pass and they give us the needs,” explained Thompson. The group said they are always looking for donations of supplies, including backpacks, paper and binders. For specialty items, they prefer to fill out the school list themselves if it is something specific. “We are kind of revamping our committee right now and hoping to get some new fresh blood and some more interest. Hopefully we can do other projects as well,” said Thompson. The WOS can be contacted at the Steelworker office in Sparwood, the phone number there is (250) 425-0131.