The Simple Raven’s Post

from Crowsnest Pass Herald - June 14

Opposition to proposed Rogers tower

BY AVNER PERL

Am I an alien from another reality

consumed alcohol, she provided samples of her breath which was over the legal limit. Her vehicle was towed and seized for 30 days, drivers licence suspended for 90 days, she also received a violation ticket for driving while unauthorized.

Airplane Exercises

On June 6, 2023, there was a complaint of low flying airplane over Highway 3 in the Crowsnest Pass area. The Royal Canadian Air Force search and rescue were performing exercises from Lethbridge to the southern Alberta mountain area as part of their training.

Difficulty Driving

On June 6, 2023, there was a report of a person having difficulty driving and they seemed to be impaired. The police attended the location in Blairmore and located a 62-year-old female that was taken to hospital as a medical precaution. No alcohol was involved.

Suspicious Male

On June 9, 2023, at approximately 7:30 a.m., there was a complaint of a suspicious male stopped at the Frank Slide pullout that appeared nude. The police attended, male advised they were camping and heading to BC and had stepped outside his vehicle to stretch.

Stolen Trailer

On June 11, 2023, there was a report of a stolen enclosed trailer with camping supplies. The trailer was inside a fenced yard at a commercial business in Blairmore.

Reminders To The Public

Reminder to drivers to watch for animals in ditches which run across highways.

If anyone has any information on drug activity, please contact Crime Stoppers. Tips can be phoned in to 1-800-222-8477.

with suits. Shoemakers and other trades made a reasonable living, mechanics, and delivery people were everywhere. In 1967, I went to fill gas, and the car got a quick safety inspection. Lights and fluids were checked, tire pressure was adjusted, and the attendant cleaned the windshield to look like new. In a restaurant, we were greeted with a glass of water and the server wore a uniform. At the stores, some people came over and asked if they can help. There was an appreciation for handmade things.

I remember the time before we had all the fancy medical scanners and life-saving machines. When someone was sick, we went to a doctor’s office, sat down, and waited our turn, which always came within an hour or less. People would have found it shocking if they had to wait for five weeks to see the doctor as it is now. In case of an emergency, the ambulance would arrive within ten minutes and you would receive immediate treatment. The staff now is as good as ever, but the system changed. 14 hours wait for Emergency at the Children’s Hospital.

When I was little, there were a lot of stories told and repeated. People were busy with everyday life, yet had time to talk to each other. Just about everyone read and knew some classics. In Israel, just like in Canada, people came from foreign cultures and most spoke at least two languages. Today you meet people who don’t know what is going on in the world, saying that they don’t listen to the news or they only listen to fake news, thinking that it is reality. In the old days, they all knew the best stories such as science fiction best sellers. Everyone knew the main stories from the bible.

There were always stories about aliens who were here on Earth but were not actually humans. In my younger days, there were Martians and little green men arriving in a flying saucer. Generations before me talked about angels, demons, forest nymphs, and talking animals. Before them, some gods fought each other, mated, and caused unnatural things to happen. Lord only knows that I never expected to look at myself as one of those aliens from another world, but now I do. The world I recall resembled this world a lot. The same continents, oceans, hot, cold, and tempered areas. Grass and trees grow from the ground, the sky was blue and rain made things grow. Much of my environment wasn’t the same, and looking back, it is obviously a different world.

In my early life, there was no plastic pollution. There was no plastic anywhere. We only heard about it. Electronics didn’t exist yet and only a few lucky people saw a television screen. After we had plumbing, the outhouses disappeared, but hot water on demand was rare. The toilet tank was up by the ceiling and you pulled a chain to flush. Most people didn’t yet have electricity and having a watch was a luxury.

A noticeable difference between my world and now was in the service provided. We were poor, but we had lots of services that now are not available. Just about everything was fixable. Seamsters fixed and made dresses. Tailors did the same

The world changed, and humans went on to evolve. We could have evolved towards making more durable items, helping many simple people have gainful employment, and using our work for the betterment of all of us, but it went another way. All our efforts were expanded towards exploiting one another and maximizing profits. I have done so on behalf of my employers; I am ashamed to say. I employed people to work some hours when we were busy laying them off when we were not. I expected them to be available when and if we needed them. The money that was saved by making life difficult for those who couldn’t defend themselves didn’t get used to helping people, only to make some self-proclaimed leaders gain more power.

Life became nearly impossible for working people at the bottom. They worked long and hard for a meagre existence, unable to pay the rent and sustain themselves and their families.

The new technological advancements helped produce our needs cheaper and more attractive thanks to plastic, but all were designed to fail at a predicted time and be impossible to repair. I must have a cell phone but it dies when paid for. Technology increased our life span yet a longer life may be spent in poverty.

In my world, we used to pray for our needs and those of our neighbours. Often we prayed for rain or possibly for the rain to stop. We prayed for peace and healing. Now we wish and work to be better off than other people. Lying and cheating are considered good business practices. Each nation or country is trying to get ahead of another, like China and the US, Russia, Western Europe, and many others.

I believe in God, and I think He doesn’t like what we are doing. He is no longer the God of the chosen people, but the God of all people. Take it or leave it. I feel like an Alien in my world.

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Notice Of Public Hearing

PROPOSED BYLAWS NO 1152, 2023 - FEES, RATES AND CHARGES BYLAW AMENDMENT

7:00PM, June 20, 2023

Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers

8502 – 19 Avenue, Coleman

PURSUANT to sections 8, 230 and 606 of the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26, as amended, the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province of Alberta hereby gives notice of its intention to consider proposed Bylaw No. 1152, 2023, being a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 1140, 2023, being the municipal Fees Rates and Charges Bylaw.

The purpose of Bylaw No. 1152, 2023 is to establish a range of annual lease fees for different types of encroachments of private improvements onto Municipal Lands, as may be determined in a council policy, and to establish a penalty fee for development and construction that is undertaken contrary to a site plan that was approved as part of a development permit condition and / or contrary to the development standards established in the Land Use Bylaw.

THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing to consider the proposed Bylaw No. 1152, 2023 will be held in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers at 7:00 PM on June 20, 2023. Persons wishing to speak to the bylaw shall be allotted 5 minutes to present their position.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that anyone wishing to provide slide decks, maps, videos or a written submission regarding the proposed bylaw should email: Bonnie Kawasaki, Executive Assistant to the CAO at bonnie.kawasaki@ crowsnestpass.com no later than 12:00PM on June 13, 2023. Verbal presentations (limited to 5 minutes) will be accepted at the public hearing.

For questions regarding the proposed Bylaw Amendments please contact the Development Officer by calling 403-5628833 or emailing development@crowsnestpass.com

The proposed bylaw may be inspected at the municipal office during normal business hours.

DATED at the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province of Alberta, May 31, 2023.

Development Permits

The Development Authority of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass recently approved the following development application(s):

DP2023-091 – 13034 17 Avenue, Blairmore (Lot 7-10 Block 33 Plan 2933AA). For an existing “Single-Family Dwelling” constructed in 1904 with an 85% variance to the front yard setback and a proposed addition to the “Single-Family Dwelling” (permitted use)

DP2023-107 – 21410 29 Avenue, Bellevue (Lot 13 Block 4 Plan 2111277). To construct an “Accessory Structure” (raised and ground level deck) (permitted use)

Any persons claiming to be adversely affected by the above discretionary development permits or variances may file an appeal by June 29, 2023, to SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD (SDAB) through our Municipal online form or to the or the Land and PROPERTY RIGHTS TRIBUNAL, as may be applicable.

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

Fee of $400.00 must be included with the appeal Find the online appeal form at www.crowsnestpass.com

Land and Property Rights Tribunal

1229-91 Street SW

Edmonton AB T6X 1E9

Development Officer

Municipality of Crowsnest Pass

Phone: 403 562-8833

Email: development@crowsnestpass.com

CROWSNEST COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP

This program allows residents to drop off all household items as well as large items such as furniture, tires, fence boards, or appliances; fridges and freezers containing Freon will be charged a $30.00 fee that must be purchased in advance at the Municipal Office prior to bringing to the site. For more information, please call 403-562-8833.

Community Clean-up is not intended for commercial or large amounts of construction materials; no toxic materials will be accepted including oil, paint, electronics, etc. These materials can be brought to the Toxic and E-Waste Round-up - watch for fall 2023 dates.

If you have any questions regarding the type of items that will be accepted, please call 403-563-2220.

Crowsnest Sports Complex

8702 - 22 Avenue, Coleman

Friday, June 23 | 8:00am - 3:00pm

Saturday, June 24 | 8:00am - 4:00pm

Challenger International Soccer Camp

Bellevue Main Street Revitalization

August 14 - 18

The Challenger Sports International Soccer Camp trains in a combination of the most popular practices from leading soccer countries: Brazil, England, France, Spain, and USA.

2023-2024 FALL& WINTER COMMUNITY HANDBOOK

We are now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Fall & Winter Community Handbook.

To have your facility events (i.e. community or fundraising event), or organization contact information included in the Community Handbook, please complete and submit the Fall & Winter Community Handbook Application Forms at https://portal.laserfiche.ca/o8468/forms/CNP_Community_ Handbook

Please submit your online application by July 7.

2024 Fcss Funding Applications

2024 Family and Community Support Services Program Funding Applications will be available online beginnign June 1 at https://portal.laserfiche.ca/o8468/forms/FCSS_Grant_ Application

Programs and projects that support, reduce isolation, educate, build awareness, develop leadership skills, strengthen relationships, and promote volunteerism are all eligible to apply.

Deadline for Applications is July 31. Please contact Kim Lewis at 403-563-2207 or by email at kim.lewis@crowsnestpass.com for details.

OPEN HOUSE

June 22, 2023

3:00pm - 7:00pm

Bellevue Seniors Centre 2413 - 213 Street, Bellevue

Weed Warriors

We are seeking volunteers of all ages to help us in the removal (hand pulling) of invasive plants in Crowsnest Pass. No experience is needed, and drop-ins are welcome. Please bring friends, family, water, and a snack. Dress appropriately for the weather conditions. We will provide gloves.

Wednesdays

9:00am - 12:00pm

• June 21: Crowsnest River (Frank) – Frank Picnic Shelter (parking area between Blairmore and Frank), Crowsnest Highway, Frank

• June 28: Crowsnest River (Blairmore) – Blairmore Riverfront Park & Picnic Area, 22 Ave, Blairmore

BOARDS & COMMITTEES

The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass has vacancies on the following Boards & Committees:

• Agriculture Services Board

• Municipal Planning Commission

The Board and Committee Application Form and the applicable Bylaw or Terms of Reference for each Board & Committee are available at the Municipal Office or online at www.crowsnestpass.com