Crowsnest Pass Herald - December 6

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Gazebo Park Christmas photos by John Kinnear

Vol. 93 No. 46

The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass and the Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual tree lighting at Gazebo Park on November 30, featuring Santa, sleigh rides and a fire pit to warm up. The Blairmore Lions served hot chocolate and cookies and high school students with Tynan Groves sang Christmas Carols. The Crowsnest Volleyball Club took photos of Santa for donations.

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Crowsnest Fire Rescue host Charity Checkstop

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Crowsnest Pass Fire Rescue participated in their annual Charity Check stop on December 1, raising $8300 and produced 122 pounds of food in just 3 hours. All proceeds go to the Crowsnest Pass Food Bank.

Book Signing Copy Magic hosted a book signing for 13 year old author Jaiven Pedersen as part of Christmas in the Mountains on Dec 1.

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Jaiven is presently working on his prequel which will be published sometime in 2024.

You can pick up copies of Jaiven’s book for Christmas at Copy Magic in Blairmore.

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December 10 from 5 to 7 pm

• Wagon Rides! • Selfie Booth • Bonfire • Hot Chocolate and Cookies • Winter Maze Hot Dogs $2.00

Free Christmas Books given out by Brighter Futures

Santa will arrive about 6:15 pm Bring your sleds and hockey sticks!

Hope for snow ... Dress warm!

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Tree of Reading The Crowsnest Museum has an interesting and artistic idea for Christmas giving.

You can purchase copies of Crowsnest and It’s People the Millenial Edition, third edition.

The first edition of the book is out of print and is often sought after by many in the community.

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POLICE BRIEFS Between November 27 and December 4, the Crowsnest Pass Police Department responded to 51 calls for service, of which none were unfounded. A total of 15 charges were made during this period.

The calls include five traffic collisions, nine speeding violations, 12 other traffic offenses, one impaired operation of a motor vehicle, one Trespass Act, one possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes, five victim services, three written traffic warnings, one request for service of legal documents, one Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act, one assault, two mischief, three break and enters, one suspicious person, one animal call, two lost/found, one breach of peace and one wellbeing check.

On November 28, the Crowsnest Pass Police Department received a 911 call reporting a break and enter and theft of copper wire at a grocery store in Blairmore. The owner or representative of the owner discovered the break when letting contractors into the store, only to find that the copper wire had been stolen.

There were no witnesses or identified suspects at the time of the report.

The following day, on November 29, the principal of CCHS reported a break and enter into the garage on school property. A small number of items, including tools and painting pills estimated to be worth $100 to

$500, were taken. Investigations into this incident are ongoing.

Another report involved an unlawfully dwelling incident where approximately 28 morphine pills were stolen from a residence. The complainant reported that someone had entered her home through the front door.

On December 2, RCMP conducted a check stop, and one vehicle was pulled over for suspicion of alcohol consumption. The driver was found to be under the influence, and roadside provincial sanctions were issued.

In addition to these incidents, there were several motor vehicle collisions, with a notable trend of collisions involving animals on Highway 22. Regarding the possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes, there was mention of a file related to a bylaw, traffic stop where a passenger was found with a knife and a baton. However, no charges were issued in that case.

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The break and enters, particularly the theft of copper wire, were highlighted as significant incidents during the specified period. Residents are urged to stay vigilant, especially during what police termed “fraud season.” If anyone has information about copper wire thefts or other criminal activities, they are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers to ensure community safety.

Crime Stoppers Tips can be phoned in to 1-800-2228477 Reminder to residents of computer, credit card and Revenue Canada scams asking for money or cash cards, claiming there are warrants out for arrest. Do not give out personal information to persons you don’t know. DO NOT OPEN EMAILS if you are suspicious of its origin. Do NOT buy gift cards for payment to Revenue Canada. Do not send money to anyone claiming you have won a prize and need to send money for delivery.

The Simple Raven’s Post

BY AVNER PERL

Who will win the war?

In the event of a war, Israelis promptly go back to their reserve positions or wherever their presence is required. They grow up knowing that the Jewish state is much smaller than the Muslim states around it and that even those at peace wouldn’t cry if Israel was gone. Muslims don’t accept losing lands to non-Muslims. In Canada and the West, Muslims are the most peaceful people, but in the Middle East, many are not.

Folks like the extremists in Iran or Afghanistan often educated them. Consequently, Israelis don’t dare lose a war regardless of how they feel about their internal politics.

When on October 7th Hamas tortured, kidnapped, and killed 1200 Israelis, the rest assumed that their faith would be the same if they didn’t all fight together for their lives. Most Israelis grew up hearing stories about what happened to Jews who didn’t fight. First the Jews of Europe and later the Jews in Israel who fought against the Palestinians and all the Arab countries at once.

Now, Israel boasts one of the best armies in the world, and its entire population undergoes training in the arts of war and functions as a well-disciplined unit. You don’t get to choose who you will fight, but follow your orders to the best of your ability.

The faith of your family and friends is on your shoulders.

Stories come out of human minds.

Yosy is a reserve pilot. He is a newly married teacher and has a baby boy. He heard on the news that Hamas burned babies in ovens and then got the call. Report immediately to your unit. A jeep was all ready at the front of his home to take him and he barely hugged his wife Yafa and kissed the baby before running to war. The vehicle was equipped with a siren and flashing lights and in less than an hour; he was at the military base hearing and watching the planes taking off.

He knew where he was and the names of people around. A short while later, dressed in his flight suit, he was waiting to take the plane assigned to him. His briefing told him he would fly to a destination in Gaza and bomb a building next to a school.

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Yesterday he was teaching at a school. His emotions were fighting his training and sense of duty. The building’s residents, targeted for bombing, should have been alerted by now. That wasn’t a part of his mission.

Seated in the familiar cockpit all strapped in, he felt at home. He was less than a year from active duty and years of training and practice. The distance of flying in Israel is minimal in a supersonic jet. What about the kids around the building he was going to bomb crossed his mind? Their people burnt babies in ovens, his mind replied. But they didn’t. Their parents shouldn’t have voted terrorists into government.

His eyes rested on the terrain below. He knew every area of Israel and Gaza from the air. The buildings were small in the distance and he couldn’t see the people, but knew they were there. In his mind’s eye, he pictured them dancing as they did at Nine Eleven. They always do when they hear about Americans or Israelis being hurt. They shout Allahu Akbar and shoot in the air. But we hurt them first, crossed his mind.

They refused peace; he remembers his teacher in school saying. He remains vigilant just in case the enemy has some anti-air weapons, but they don’t. In the distance, he saw a salvo of missiles heading toward the Israeli side. He circled around and saw the Iron Dome going up to meet the offense. They are shooting at my family; he thought.

But the children did nothing. Bombs away.

The smoke rose, and Yosy couldn’t see a thing. Only the pictures in his mind.

Bodies buried, fires, and kids crying can’t find their parents. Choking dust and smoke.

It’s a war that they started. They didn’t just kill they tortured and beheaded people.

Yosy’s grandmother used to tell him stories about the war. She said that there is a God and against him is the dark Lord. They fight in our minds, she repeated often. If we go for revenge and terror, the dark Lord wins. Everybody will kill everyone else.

People can change, but it starts with us. God has to win in your minds.

They planned the attack on Israel for a long time. Equipment and training take long to obtain. Brainwashing of participants is not instantaneous. They predicted the effects and calculated the use of ordinary Gazan’s sufferings to sway world opinion.

It was all executed meticulously and we may ask, why now?

The answer is that Israel and Saudia Arabia were close to signing a peace agreement. The Iranian people wouldn’t oppose it, but the leadership couldn’t have it. Both the Israelis killed in the music festival and surrounding towns, as well as the poor everyday Palestinians, are paying with their blood for an old religious and political feud.

Yosy and his comrades will have to deal with their mental health problems for a long time. Their political leader may turn himself from a wanted man to a hero and the world may be at war. Some people don’t care. The dark Lord already possesses their souls.

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Bellecrest Association’s Million Lights Festival

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The Bellecrest Association hosted the Million Lights Festival on December 2 in downtown Bellevue at the legion and at the Bellecrest Seniors’ Drop In Centre. Main street Bellevue is lit up in festive cheer, the kids did activities and met Santa at the Bellevue Legion and the Drop-In Centre had a display of Christmas wares.

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Herald Editorial LISA SYGUTEK The last of my babies is growing up. Quinn, the precocious, often naughty little boy that gave me grey hairs growing up is turning into a magnificent man.

He’s thoughtful, kind, brilliant, and sometimes if I force him, a typical teenager. Quinn would rather stay home studying then go out to parties.

He doesn’t party and he rarely causes me any issues.

Often, I feel like I’m the mom, forcing him out of the house to go to a high school party. Those of you close to my age will remember that scene from the movie Sixteen Candles where the parents force their son to go to the high school dance. I swear, that’s me!

I’m trying to enjoy every second of my lasts with Quinn, from Christmas as a teenager to all the experiences that come from being a grade 12 student gearing up for gradation. The best part about this journey is that he’s allowed me to be a part of it. He’s not embarrassed to hang around with me, do things with me, and have his friends over to the house with me. He thinks I’m the greatest mom around.

On Monday night I was able to help him deliver meals for the graduating class’ ‘Seniors Supper’. I’ve done this with all three of my boys as well as Darbie, who was Aiden’s girlfriend in high school.

It amazes me every time what small businesses do in our community for our graduates.

This year Chris’ Restaurant made and packed 412 meals and the kids delivered them throughout the community. It’s one of the main fundraisers for the graduating class.

I asked Lisa and Chris how long they have been doing this for the community and our grads. She responded over twenty-five years. She got up at 4:30 in the morning to start cooking for the event. She secured food donations from her distributors to cut the cost for the grads. She had seven employees helping. They worked all day for no profit. How many businesses would do this for anyone? Yet time and time again Chris’ Restaurant came to the table.

We talk about community spirit and pride and how often do we do something altruistic. We talk about affordable housing, we talk about helping people, but how often do we just do it!

Chris’ does it. When I asked Lisa if they would be a distributor of gift certificates for our ‘Mrs. Claus’ Dinner Out’ project she not only said yes, but offered to donate certificates.

This year’s ‘Senior Supper’, which was delivered to each home, with only the expectation of a voluntary donation from those receiving meals, raised $6,800.

I am proud to live in the Crowsnest Pass. I am proud of how our community comes together. I am proud of our history, and I am often reminded when I see altruistic acts like this why I chose this place as my home. It’s teaching my children values by the very acts of service they see on a regular basis.

Quinn signed us up to spearhead the ‘Grad Bottle Drive’ fundraiser. We are collecting bottles for the month of January, with a mass pick up slated for January 6, 2024. Please keep your bottles and we will pick them up.

We have a bin at Pass Beverages so if you have bottles you want to donate throughout the month, please consider donating to the graduating class whenever you take your bottles in.

I love that these grads are working hard to fundraise for their special event. When you must work for something, I believe you appreciate it more.

If you have bottles you would like picked up, please contact me at lldouglas@shaw.ca or call at 403-5638814 and one of the graduates will pick them up at your home, not just on January 6th but throughout the month of January.

My heart is so full after last night. Watching the last of my boys grow up is bittersweet but man am I proud even as a tear slides down my face.

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hand-delivering the grants and talking to repreLethbridge Community cember sentatives from the groups receiving funding about their projects. For more information, follow the Community announces fall grants Foundation’s social media accounts.

JORDAN KARST Marketing and P.R. Coordinator Today, the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta is pleased to announce the recipients of grants awarded as the result of the fall call for applications to the Community Priorities Fund and the Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life. The Community Foundation will support 32 projects and initiatives with grants totaling $336,050 through the two grants programs.

Through the Community Priorities Grants program, $229,900 is being awarded to projects from 26 organizations across Southwestern Alberta. This funding is made possible by private, unrestricted donations given generously by supporters of the Community Foundation since 1966. The Lethbridge Auto Dealers Association (LADA) provided an additional $14,650 to 17 of the projects.

Thanks to their ongoing generosity, the LADA has allocated over $206,000 across the region since they began working with the Community Foundation in 2014.

The Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life will provide $91,500 to six projects. This fund, established from a bequest by Pincher Creek-area rancher Bill Long and named to honour the memory of his uncle, supports projects whose purpose is to sustain a high quality of life for residents of rural Southwestern Alberta.

“These grants essentially mark the end of our granting season for 2023,” said Charleen Davidson, Community Foundation Executive Director. “Thanks to the continued generosity of our donors, we were able to support the community of Southwestern Alberta with over $1.5 million this year. We thank everyone who contributes to our success and we acknowledge all of the many diverse groups that receive these grants; we are proud to be able to support the projects that help build a strong, healthy community.”

Members of the Community Foundation’s team will be out in the community from the 11th to the 15th of De-

Attached is a list of grant recipients and a brief description of their projects.

With an endowment of over $35 million, the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta is the largest non-government funding body in the region and has awarded over $1.5 throughout the region the year.

Community Priorities Fund Grant Recipients in Crowsnest Pass Pincher Creek and Fort Macleod The Empress Theatre Society - Fort Macleod, $8,150 ($650 from LADA): Funding will be used to purchase new stand-alone lighting equipment for concerts, events, and productions held at the Empress Theatre.

Town of Fort Macleod Public Library, $7,500 ($1,000 from LADA): Funding will be used to purchase new computers that will help meet the need of the increased for library services.

Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek, $7,500: Funding will help the organization make the studio more accessible by hiring positions to be present in the studio, to maintain and upkeep it, and to work with and support the studio users.

Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing (CADS) Crowsnest Pass, $18,500: Funding will help expand CADS Lethbridge by supporting marketing costs, providing a bursary for student travel and program costs for those in need, website development, database for membership and volunteer management, project management and more.

Town of Fort Macleod - Willow Creek Community Adult Learning Society and Pincher Creek Community Adult Learning Council, $30,000: Funding will help in the recruitment, education, and training for people who face barriers while seeking employment.

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• Do not pressure participation. Engaging in a company-wide gift exchange should be completely voluntary. Only those who choose to participate will exchange with others. The easiest way to do this is to collect the gifts, then hand out grab bag numbers, enabling all participants to grab a random gift from the bag or table. Also, gifts should not be highly personal or anything that may be viewed as offensive.

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Crow Works celebrates 20 years NICHOLAS L. M. ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter In downtown Coleman, Crow Works Engraving & Signs marks its 20th anniversary while under the ownership of Brad Edmondson. The journey of this unique business traces back to its founders, who established it in 2003. Over the years, it transitioned hands, landing in the stewardship of Jo-anne Wilson, who, in turn, passed the baton to Edmondson in 2017.

Edmondson shared insights into his journey during a recent interview. A military veteran who moved to Crowsnest Pass in 2015, Edmondson stumbled upon the business when he sought a custom pet tag. Little did he know that this visit would spark a chain of events leading to his ownership of Crow Works.

“When I walked into the business, I saw that there was a ‘For Sale’ sign. So, I started chatting up Jo-anne about the business, and that eventually led to looking at the financials and doing some market research,” Edmondson recalled.

His background in hobby engraving and sandblasting, coupled with the realization of a unique market gap, motivated him to buy the business and transform it into his vision.

Under Edmondson’s ownership, Crow Works evolved into a dynamic makerspace, specializing in custom, made-to-order products. The business has been a stable force even during challenging times, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to its diverse services, including team trophies and industrial tags.

“We’re not just a trophy shop,” said Edmondson.

Edmondson shared his ambitious plans for the future, envisioning Crow Works 2.0 as a blend of retail and custom services. He explained how the business would eventually be “about 50 per cent retail,” selling a lot of promotional and tourist-based goods to local retailers.

“People are looking for key chains and they’re looking for license plates and they’re looking for those kind of touristy keepsakes,” said Edmondson.

Edmondson shared that he works with the mining industry, which stems from a desire to support both large and small mining companies with engraving and branding services.

The business has a new dynamic team, with Abigayle and Naomi contributing creatively according to Edmondson. He expressed pride in mentoring young talents and highlighted their involvement in recent projects, such as the Blairmore Lions Hall signage.

Edmondson acknowledged the need for more marketing and hinted at the upcoming renovation of the business’ facade. “I’m spending a whole lot of money all at once,” he said with a laugh, high-lighting the ongoing efforts to better represent Crow Works’ current identity.

As the business looks towards the future, he recognizes there are still untapped markets in the region and plans to expand outreach to community clubs and teams. The focus on creating standout, high-quality signs is a testament to Crow Works’ dedication to helping businesses shine in their advertising endeavors.

Crow Works Engraving & Signs is a hub of creativity, ready to leave an indelible mark on Crowsnest Pass for years to come. More information is available on crowworks.ca or by visiting the shop in downtown 3”17wide version Coleman at 7620 Avenue.

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Thunder Hockey updates Team Communications Coordinators Thunder U9 - Lindsay Michalski U9 Thunder Green Team hit the road for some hockey and headed to Fernie on Saturday December 2nd. Playing the Fernie A team. In net we had Jesse Ball.

With a strong defence game, the players were determined to not let any pucks get past them. Scoring goals were Mason Bradbury, Levi Michalsky, Oliver Samaha, Beau Houda, Reggie Davis and Chase Plowman. Next up for Thunder Green are two more away game. December 16th they travel to Fernie to play the C Team and December 17th they travel to Elkford to play the Kodiaks.

Thunder U11 - Rhonda M. The U11 Thunder continue their hockey season with plenty of action-packed moments to keep their fans on the edge of their seats! On Sat. Dec. 2, the team traveled to Magrath to face the Chiefs for the first time since Oct. 14. The final score for that game was 5-5, and this game proved to be another tight match, with a final score of 2-2! Both Thunder goals for this game were scored in the 2nd period, one

by Griffin Luini (#11), and the other by Tristen McKerracher (#14), who was assisted by Chase Legroulx (#2) and Griffin Luini (#11).

On Sun. Dec. 3, the U11 Thunder were on home ice facing the Picture Butte Blades. The final score for this game was high, with the U11 Thunder winning 115. Four goals were scored by Jax Fulkerth (#8) who also got an assist, two goals each were scored by Cruz McKee (#5) and Nash Lafreniere (#19), who also got three assists, and one goal plus two assists each for Chase Legroulx (#2) and Tristen McKerracher (#14), with one goal and one assist by Abbot Graham (#16). Ember Cytko (#6) and Benjamin Vanderkooy (#9) each got one assist as well, and Griffin Luini (#11) had two assists. Go green go!

This weekend the U11 Thunder have two away games, Sat. Dec. 9 in Vulcan and Sun. Dec. 10 in Foremost. To stay up to date on all CNP Thunder hockey events, check out their website at www.crowsnestpassminorhockey.com and their page on

Facebook: CNP Thunder - Crowsnest Pass Minor Hockey Association.

Thunder U13 - Lauren Kirkman The U13s had a challenging weekend playing the High Country Rockies on home ice. While the two teams matched pretty evenly with their speed and skill, Thunder could not quite catch the lead.

An early afternoon game on Saturday, the teams were tied by the end of the first with Aidan Bishop and Sam Graham getting a goal each for the team during that period. Sam Graham then made another goal during the second, and Nico Gillespie sniped one in for the third period. Final score being 6-4 for the Rockies. Assists for the game coming from Parker Bunnage, Jameson Patrick, and Ryder Jorgensen.

Goaltender Owen Kirkman made a total of 35 saves.

The late Sunday afternoon game was an edge of your seat kind of game. Thunder started off a bit rocky with just one goal scored in the first by Sam Graham. By the third, Thunder was catching up with another two goals by Nicole Gillespie. Final score for that game was 5-3 for High Country. Assists made by Ryder Jorgensen, Aidan Bishop, and Parker Bunnage. Between the pipes again was Owen Kirkman with a total of 22 shots on net recorded.

Thunder is on the road to Picture Butte next Sunday then home games the following weekend.

Conservation in the Pass

To Past & Present Residents of Bellevue, Maple Leaf, Riverbottom, Hillcrest & Frank [CNP EAST Reunion 2024 – FACEBOOK]

125th ANNIVERSARY – 1899 to 2024 –

Discovery and Production of COAL In the EASTERN CROWSNEST PASS Sat & Sun, September 7-8, 2024 Bellevue Legion #19 & Bellecrest Senior Citizens Club Sat 10 to 10 – Supper $45/person; Sun 11 to 8 – Lunch $15/person Limited to 200 Attendees – Payment Deadline January 15, 2024

Contact Ron at ronhungar@hotmail.com or 403-404-7330 if you are interested in attending

John Kinnear photo

Crowsnest Conservaiton held their AGM on Wednesday, November 29. The event had appetizers and refreshments, a silent auction and an update on the organizations advocacy throughout the year. Emilie Brien of the Nature Conservancy gave an evidence-based presentation followed by a solution focused discussion.

Community Events Listing Sponsored by: Event

Date

Time

Place

Little Christmas Market

Dec 9

11am - 3pm

Compass Church

Christmas in the Park

Dec 10

5pm - 7pm

Flumerfelt Park

CP Holiday Train

Dec 12

12:45pm - 1:15pm

West Coleman

Compassionate Friends

Dec 14

1pm

MDM Bellevue

Holiday Fun Run

Dec 16

10am

Elks Hall

CNP40 Ski with Santa

Dec 23

1pm

Pass Powderkeg

Contact The Pass Herald if your non-profit organization would like an event listed

passheraldads@gmail.com

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1168, 2023 2:00 pm, December 12, 2023 Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers 8502 - 19AVENUE COLEMAN

2004 ANIMAL LICENSES Fees: Dog Altered One Year $25 - Three Year $60 - Life�me $100 Dog Unaltered One Year $50 - Three Year $120 - Life�me $200 Cat Life�me - $25

PURSUANT to sec�ons 216.4, 606, and 692 of the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter To view the complete Animal Control Bylaw, please visit M-26, the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in h�ps://www.crowsnestpass.com/municipal-government/ the Province of Alberta hereby gives no�ce of its inten�on council/bylaws. to consider proposed Bylaw No. 1168, 2023, being a bylaw to dispose of the municipal reserve designa�on on a CHRISTMAS HAMPERS parcel of land legally described as Lot 51MR, Block 1, Plan 0812254, as shown on Schedule ‘A’ a�ached hereto and forming part of this bylaw.

2023 CHRISTMAS FOOD HAMPERS The subject lands are located in Blairmore within the Southmore neighbourhood.

The purpose of the proposed amendment is to provide for the opportunity for a subsequent rezoning applica�on to the “NonUrban Commercial Recrea�on – NUCR1” land use district.

To apply for a Christmas Food Hamper, call Kim | 403-5632207 | Please be sure to leave a message.

Must be a resident of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass

BUSINESS LICENSES Business license invoices have been mailed and are due January 31.

Your 2024 Business License is not valid un�l the invoice has been paid. To avoid a penalty for opera�ng a business in the Crowsnest Pass without a business license, pay your business license invoice by January 31, 2024.

Please take a moment to confirm your business name, loca�on, and contact informa�on are correct.

Once you have paid your invoice, please make arrangements to pick up your license from the Municipal office or call 403562-8833 to make arrangements to have it emailed.

If your business no longer operates in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, please advise us in wri�ng of your business closure. Please visit www.crowsnestpass.com to view the complete bylaw.

Applica�on deadline is December 8 2023 CHRISTMAS TOY HAMPERS

ENFORCEMENT FOCUS

Snow Removal Sidewalks Christmas Toy Hamper Applica�ons will be accepted star�ng Snow and Ice on the Sidewalks pose a hazard for anyone November 6 | Applica�on Deadline is December 8 using the sidewalks. As a business owner, it is your To apply, call 403-562-8000 or stop by in person at the Family Resource Centre (upstairs in the Blairmore Provincial responsibility to ensure the safety of those who are crossing your sidewalk.

Building-12501- 20 Ave) Must be a resident of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass According to Sec�on 12(6) of Bylaw 704, 2006 - All persons owning or occupying premises in areas of the Municipality SPONSOR A CHRISTMAS HAMPER designated Commercial under the Municipal Land Use MUNICIPAL RESERVE DISPOSAL The cost of each Christmas Food hamper is approximately By-Law, shall remove and clear away all snow, ice, dirt and SCHEDULE ‘A’ Lot 51MR, BLOCK 1, PLAN 0812254 CONTAINING 0.23 $90.00. FCSS and the Crowsnest Pass Food Bank partner other obstruc�ons from the sidewalk situated on land +/- ha(0.57 +/-ac) to fundraise for our Christmas Hamper Campaign. This adjoining the property owned or occupied by them within endeavor would be impossible without the kindness and forty-eight (48) hours of the �me that such snow, ice, dirt or THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing to generosity shown by our community. For more informa�on, other obstruc�on was deposited thereon. consider the proposed Bylaw No. 1168, 2023 will be held please call Kim at 403-563-2207. in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers at Safe Winter Driving 1:00pm on December 12 , 2023. Each person shall be Dona�ons will be gratefully accepted by: Winter driving takes extra cau�on and a�en�on, especially allo�ed 5 minutes to present their posi�on.

Crowsnest Pass Family & Community Support Services near intersec�ons. Make sure you are giving yourself extra C/O Christmas Hamper Project space to stop as you are approaching stop signs and other AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that anyone wishing to provide Box 600 Blairmore, AB, T0K 0E0 controlled intersec�ons. Addi�onally, be extra vigilant slide decks, maps, videos or a wri�en submission regarding Or at MDM Community Centre | 2802-222 Street, Bellevue of pedestrians that may be crossing Municipal roads on the proposed bylaw should email: Bonnie Kawasaki, crosswalks and allow them extra �me to cross.

Execu�ve Assistant to the CAO at bonnie.kawasaki@ Please make cheques payable to: crowsnestpass.com with the bylaw number and public Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Prepare your vehicle for winter: Make sure your �res are hearing date clearly marked in the subject line no later properly inflated and the tread is safe for winter driving, than 12:00pm on December 5 , 2023. Verbal presenta�ons consider using winter �res; Pack an emergency safety kit (limited to 5 minutes) will be accepted at the public hearing.

BOARDS AND VACANCIES with first aid supplies, a snow brush/scraper, a small shovel, ba�ery jumper cables, flashlights, and a blanket.

For ques�ons regarding the proposed Bylaw Amendment Parks and Recrea�on Advisory Commi�ee- Looking for please contact the Development Officer by calling 403-562- Commi�ee Members Winter Sidewalk Safety 8833 or emailing development@crowsnestpass.com.

Before you head out in the winter, be sure you choose a Who we are: good pair of winter footwear and carry ice grippers, the A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at the The Commi�ee is made up of community members who weather (and sidewalk) condi�ons can change quickly in the municipal office during normal business hours. live and play in the CNP. We are the eyes and ears in the winter. As you are walking, watch where you are placing community regarding all things within the Municipality your feet – is it icy/snowy – and step carefully, making sure DATED at the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province of CNP’s parks, greenspaces, playgrounds, recrea�on you have a firm foo�ng before placing all of your weight on of Alberta this 22nd day of November 2023.

Facili�es such as MDM Community Center, Crowsnest Sports it. Avoid areas that appear to be par�cularly icy or slippery, Complex. and make sure that motorists see you and are able to come The Commi�ee is an advisory commi�ee to Council and to a complete stop before you step out onto the crosswalk.

UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS provides advice on priori�es and future direc�on of our parks and green spaces, and facili�es.

For more �ps about Winter Sidewalk Safety, visit h�ps:// Regular Council Mee�ng – December 5 at 7:00pm The Commi�ee works to improve ci�zens’ engagement by canadasafetycouncil.org/safety-�ps-for-winter-walking/.

Regular Council Mee�ng – December 12 at 1:00pm hearing about ideas, ques�ons and concerns within the community. ** Council mee�ngs are held in the Municipal Council BUSINESS RELOCTION We will listen to ideas on how to make the CNP a be�er Chambers located at 8502 - 19 Avenue, Coleman. place to live and play.

Commi�ee member terms are three years. Mee�ngs are If you are moving the loca�on that you operate your All Council mee�ngs are open to the public with the held on the fourth Monday of the month. business, you will need to fill out a Transfer of License in excep�on of In Camera items. Packages and minutes can be If you are interested in being part of the Parks and order to con�nue opera�ng with a valid business license found on our website at www.crowsnestpass.com.

Recrea�on Advisory Commi�ee, please go to the Municipal in the Crowsnest Pass. Follow the link below and indicate . website to submit an applica�on at www.crowsnestpass. in the comments that you are moving the loca�on of your 2004 ANIMAL LICENSES com business and the old address you are moving from. h�ps:// portal.laserfiche.ca/o8468/forms/Business_License_ Applica�on Please be aware that if you are moving into a 2024 Animal licenses are now available for purchase at the Other Board and Commi�ee Vacancies loca�on that has never been used for your type of business Municipal office. Choose from an annual, a three-year, or a The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass has vacancies on the following Boards & Commi�ees: or if the property is not zoned appropriately for your life�me license. business, you may require new development permits or Community Marke�ng Advisory Commi�ee rezoning. If you have any ques�ons or concerns about your To avoid receiving $100 a penalty for unlicensed animals, Parks and Recrea�on Advisory Commi�ee move or the applica�on, please book an appointment with please ensure you have purchased your 2023 license by Pass Powderkeg Ski Society our Development Office here: h�ps://outlook.office365.

February 1.

Informa�on on how to submit an applica�on can be found com/owa/calendar/DevelopmentTeamOfficeHours@ online at www.crowsnestpass.ca crowsnestpass.com/bookings/

8502 - 19 Avenue, Coleman Box 600, Crowsnest Pass, AB, T0K 0E0 ph: 403-562-8833 e: recep�on@crowsnestpass.com www.crowsnestpass.com A�er Hours Public Works Emergencies: 403-562-2021

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A Memorial Service will be announced in the Spring of 2024.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by Crowsnest Pass SPCA (PO Box 725 Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0), or by A Better Chance Animal Rescue (PO Box 1034 Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0).

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JEANNE KELLAR BEATY 1922 ~ 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our family matriarch Jeanne Kellar Beaty on November 22nd, 2023 in Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 101 years.

She was married December 28th, 1947 to Chester (“Chip”) Broomell Beaty, a former college friend who served with the US Navy in the South Pacific. The next several years of their lives were spent in school with summers in Idaho working for the US Forest Services, which she wrote and published the book “Lookout Wife” about in 1953.

Her two daughters were both born in Berkeley, California while her husband acquired his PhD in Geography. Their family moved to Missoula, Montana in 1958 and then Lethbridge, Alberta in 1969 following Chip’s work with the faculty of Geography at the Universities in each city. It was during this time that Jeanne discovered her love of pottery, a passion that followed her for the rest of her life. She continued writing travel stories for the New York Times for 25 years, showcasing their family’s adventures on the front page of the travel section, in addition to writing for Good Housekeeping Magazine and later on the Lethbridge Herald.

In their retirement, Jeanne and Chip settled in the Crowsnest Pass where they lived for 25 years. Jeanne spent much of her time as an active member in the arts community, including the Pass Pottery Club and the Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery. She summarized her life with Chip as “52 years full of adventure, love and happiness”. After Chip died in 2000, Jeanne continued to live there for a number of years before moving to Airdrie to with her daughter Anne, and then to Edmonton to live with her granddaughter Kate.

When someone once asked Jeanne to describe her life, she replied that she had been a wife, mother, adventurer, swimmer, journalist, potter, and friend. She also admitted to being ruggedly independent. This pared with her optimistic outlook on life, resulted in what she would describe as “a good life”.

She is survived by her two grandchildren, Kate Vogelaar (Ryan) and Sarah Christie (Craig), her two great grandchildren, Ava & Oliver Vogelaar, her son in law Claudio Chiste, niece Laura Buffard (Christophe), one nephew Charlie Kellar, and family & friends in Alberta, Michigan, Texas, New Mexico, and elsewhere.

She is predeceased by her husband, Chester “Chip” Beaty, her daughters Kate Chiste and Anne Beaty, her parents Lulu Shaver Kellar & Francis “Frank” Kellar, and her brothers Charles “Bill” Lethcho, John Kellar & David Kellar.

A Celebration of Life will be held next summer in the Crowsnest Pass.

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - 15

Christmas in the Mountains at MDM Community Centre

John Kinnear top photos

>>>Pass it on Project>>>

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Donation Boxes at: • Municipality of Crowsnest Pass • Summit Home Centre • Pass Herald • MDM Commmunity Centre office

The Christmas in the Mountains Market was at the MDM in Bellevue from December 1 to 3 featuring a variety of vendors and activities.

Nick L.M. Allen bottom two photos

$780.00 raised so far

16 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Budget 2024 passed by council NICHOLAS L.M. ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter In a recent municipal budget meeting, extensive discussions unfolded, shedding light on pressing issues that dominate the municipality’s agenda.

Approved projects include the Coleman Washroom, Columbarium, Gazebo Park beautification, Hill Crest Ball Diamond completion (no soccer fields), Street Sweeper purchase, MDM exterior doors and fascia, a Water Feature and a pedestrian crossing light at 20 Avenue and 133 Street in Blairmore.

There was a spotlight on the need for road repairs, with urgency surrounding the repaving of 22 Avenue, Blairmore. Concerns were raised about the

roads current deteriorated state attributed to water damage, prompting a call for enhanced planning and budget allocation for repairs. The lack of clear cost estimates for the project sparked frustration among council members, emphasizing the potential multimillion-dollar investment required.

The decision to close certain RV dump stations, including the one in Blairmore, was another critical point of discussion. While this move raised concerns about accessibility for tourists and potential impacts on tourism, some council members suggested reconsidering the closure until further discussions and a comprehensive plan for RV dump stations could be developed.

Broader issues, encompassing the overall state of the community’s infrastructure, the significance of tourism, and the necessity for a comprehensive plan for road maintenance, were also delved into.

Moving on to finance services, an overall increase of about $8,000 was discussed. This increase was primarily driven by higher wages for 2024 and an elevated transfer to reserves, aligning with the ongoing strategy to build up reserves for future infrastructure

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Corporate services experienced a notable increase in training expenses, driven by a commitment to employee development. The transfer to reserves also increased to accommodate higher training expenses and ensure financial preparedness for future requirements.

In the IT department, a significant increase of around $81,000 was noted, primarily to cover updated software and hardware needs. Investments in cybersecurity measures were emphasized to safeguard sensitive municipal data.

Assessment and Taxation experienced an increase primarily due to the addition of a new position, reflecting growing demands for accurate and efficient property assessment and tax administration.

Moving to the Fire Department, a total increase of around $91,000 was discussed. This was attributed to the need for additional volunteer support and training to enhance emergency response capabilities. The increase in the transfer to reserves signified ongoing efforts to ensure financial readiness for unforeseen circumstances.

Notably, there is no external auditor for the current year’s budget, resulting in a decrease in contracted services. Various adjustments in contracted services, fees, and operational costs were detailed across different departments.

The budget presentation emphasized transparency and provided a detailed breakdown of variances within each department’s budget allocation. Concerns about potential burnout in community services due to increased responsibilities without additional staffing were also addressed.

In the latter part of the meeting, the discussion shifted to the ranking and funding of new initiatives.

The council and the administration identified 22 recommended initiatives for funding, with a notable shift towards utilizing reserves and debt rather than relying solely on taxes. The meeting detailed various projects, including the Hillcrest Ball Diamonds, street sweeper trial rental, and the Gazebo Park project, with discussions about cost-sharing for asphalt services and incorporating a water feature.

Reserves, projected to be just under $10 million for 2023, were addressed, emphasizing caution about utilizing surplus funds from 2021 and 2022.

Council members expressed worries about depleting reserves and stressed the need for a more realistic approach to budget planning. The allocation of funds among different communities within the region, particularly attention to Bellevue, was a point of discussion as well.

Despite the comprehensive deliberations, the meeting concluded with disappointment expressed regarding a delayed presentation from the skatepark design team, impacting the budget deliberations. The council agreed to continue discussions in upcoming sessions, underscoring the importance of detailed cost estimates and comprehensive plans for road maintenance and RV dump stations.

The 2024-2031 Draft Capital Budget includes $40.5 million in capital projects over the next eight years. This includes carry forward projects previously approved of $3.75 million moved to 2025 and about $2.4 million added to the 2024 Capital Budget as part of 2024 Recommended New Initiatives.

For Residential Property Tax rates, a house valued at $350,000 will see an increase in municipal taxes of $54.57 per year or $4.55 per month. For Small Business Property Tax rates, a property valued at $500,000 will see an increase in municipal taxes of $133.66 per year or $11.14 per month. For Utility rates, the estimated increase for the average household at two per cent is $24.82 per year or $2.07 per month.

Highlights of the 2024 budget include $942,000 in funding to community groups, over $3.3 million towards the 22 recommended initiatives, over $7 million for Capital Projects in 2024 and a two per cent increase to mill rate and utility rates.