Vol. 93 No. 24 June 21, 2023
Crowsnest Pass hosts baseball tournament NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter The Crowsnest Pass was host to a minor and major baseball tournament on June 16 and 17 at the ball diamonds in Hillcrest and Blairmore. The coach for the Crowsnest Green minor team, Patrick Thomas, spoke about the tournament and what it means to host the year end tournament. Thomas started coaching baseball just before COVID and has been coaching the kids’ team since then. “This year, Crowsnest Pass is hosting the minor and majors’ year end tournament. We have nine minor teams and eight major teams here last night, and today with the championships or finals this evening,” said Thomas. According to Thomas, there were around 185 kids in the Pass playing ball this past weekend. The Crowsnest Pass had nine players on each of the minor teams, with their names being Crowsnest Pass White and Crowsnest Pass Green. The two minor teams played against one another on Saturday at the Hillcrest ball diamonds. All three teams played at the Hillcrest ball diamonds on June 17 which Thomas said was “wonderful” to have. “It’s been great weather and a great turnout and it’s really awesome to see this much baseball,” said Thomas. The diamond in Blairmore at Isabelle Sellon School is smaller than the ones in Hillcrest, but they still had a busy crowd according to Thomas. He said he enjoyed seeing the difference in the kids’ skills from the start of the season as they reached the end. “We’ll be having a bunch of these kids moving up to the major [team] next year. It’ll be great. It’s really good to see how many [people] are interested in ball again,” added Thomas. These teams aren’t the only ones in action though, with at least one T-ball team and then the high school team as well. “This will be [our] wrap-up weekend for the minor teams and then there’s ten teams in slo-pitch this sum-
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Top photo: Both Crowsnest Pass minor teams gathered before their game for a photo. Bottom: Pitchers for the minor (right) and major (left) teams during their games on Saturday June 17.
mer, so that’ll be going until the middle of August,” said Thomas. He said if there is anyone with kids that have interest, it’s a great atmosphere to get them out and inter-
ested. “We’ve got several players this year that had never played ball before, and even just seeing them hit a ball is a great experience,” explained Thomas.
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New Fish and Wildlife officer in the Pass NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter The Crowsnest Pass has a newly appointed Fish and Wildlife Officer in the district. Catlin Gerard, the new Alberta Fish and Wildlife Officer, spoke about taking over from John Clarke and the legacy left behind by the previous officers who held his position and what makes him a good fit for the area. He recognized there is a lot of history with the Fish and Wildlife presence in the Pass and credited Kirk Olchowy and Clarke for the work they have done as district officer over the years. “When they got that dog program going... that’s huge for community relations and I think you just can’t work here without that. I would definitely say the predecessors I had made it easier to come in and have established community-type policing,” said Gerard. Gerard is originally from Plamondon, a small hamlet in northern Alberta near Lac La Biche. He explained how he grew up outdoors which gave him the passion to pursue being a fish and wildlife officer as a career. “I went to Lakeland College and then over to Lethbridge to finish my degree. I bounced around seasonally in Alberta Fish and Wildlife and did some consulting for wildlife biology for oil and gas,” said Gerard.
Museum hosts Indigenous Market NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter The Crowsnest Museum is hosting an Indigenous Arts and Crafts Market for the last two weekends of June. Chris Fairman, the Operations Lead at the Crowsnest Museum, explained where the idea came from and why they are holding the market over the next couple weekends. “The idea came from Indigenous Heritage Month, so in the past we haven’t really done anything for that, at least not that I’m aware of, but we figured we would try to do something to recognize that,” said Fairman. According to the Government of Canada website, June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to learn about the cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across the country. The website added it’s a time to honour the stories, achievements and resilience of Indigenous Peoples, whose presence continues to impact an evolving Canada. The House of Commons designated June as National Aboriginal History Month in 2009. The name was changed to National Indigenous History Month in 2017. Fairman added they have gone through a “bit of a whirlwind” putting the market together. Finding artists who were interested and rounding up the tents and
In 2017, he got a full-time position with Fish and Wildlife. Gerard started his career in Slave Lake where he got the opportunity to work with plenty of fisherman, but it wasn’t the career path he wanted to stick on. He said he has a passion for wildlife, especially doing predator work. “It’s not by accident I ended up here. After about three years in Slave Lake, an opportunity opened in Grande Cache for a transfer, so I ended up transferring there and another opportunity came up to promote and then became the district officer,” explained Gerard. The community of Grande Cache offers a similar type of enforcement area as the Crowsnest Pass according to Gerard. He said the location in the mountains offered many of the same wildlife conflict situations as well as a substantial amount of river fishing. After four years, he felt he needed to move to somewhere with “a little more happening” with the seclusion of Grande Cache. “Ever since I was in college, I always liked this corner of the province. Originally, Pincher [Creek] was kind of where I was thinking, mainly because I wasn’t sure about Blairmore and how long that was going to be before an opening came,” explained Gerard, “When I found out that John [Clarke] was going to retire, it piqued my interest.” He ended up putting in for a transfer down to the Pass and is “super pumped” to be here. Gerard explained he is looking forward to learning about the area and the people here. “Everyone in the Pass has been super friendly, super nice and chatty,” he said. According to Gerard, he is anticipating being a game warden amongst the combination of cattle farming, hunting and predators in the area. He spoke about how this has been his dream since he was young, having read books about a fictional game warden in Montana. “It’s about a game warden in a small mountain town and it brings me back to dealing with the locals
supplies necessary were a difficult part of the process according to Fairman. “Everything’s falling into place fairly well so far,” said Fairman. They are looking at a spread of artists across the two weekends, with roughly 16 altogether. Not all of them can attend in person and not all of them can attend both weekends, he explained. With this in mind, they are still looking at about 10 vendors each weekend. “Since the museum, this museum in particular, is supposed to advocate for and promote the history of the Pass, the Pass does have a very long indigenous history. It would be part of our mandate to carry that forward and represent that part of our history as well,” said Fairman. For Fairman, he said he is most excited to meet the vendors after they worked to put this event together. “I’ve met some of them, but not all of them,
so it would be nice to put faces to the names,” added Fairman. The event is running this weekend on June 24 and 25 and then the following weekend on June 30, July 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the green space next to the museum. Crowsnest Museum photos
Top: Indigenous made gloves with beading. Bottom: One of the museums ‘artist spotlights’ Ginger Onespot.
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New Fish and Wildlife Officer Catlin Gerard ready to get to work in the Crowsnest Pass.
and creating that community relations aspect of this job, which I enjoy very much,” said Gerard. He added the community has always been well educated, but he added as a reminder to the public the Report a Poacher line is their call centre for any Fish and Wildlife concerns. The number, 1-800-642-3800, is not only for enforcement but also for any serious wildlife conflict issues. To contact the local detachment during office hours, call 403-562-3289.
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POLICE BRIEFS There was a total of 76 calls for service received between June 12 and 19. The calls included one fraud/ forgery, one mischief (vandalism), one theft of a motor vehicle, three thefts, one impaired driving, five disturbing the peace, eight other provincial statutes, 16 driving complaints, 13 motor vehicle collisions, six assistances to the general public, three suspicious occurrences, three assists to other agencies, seven violation tickets/warnings, two 911 calls, three animal calls, one lost/found, one Coroners Act and one abandoned vehicle. HIT AND RUN On June 14, 2023, there was a complaint of a hit and run to a parked vehicle on 21 Avenue in Blairmore. FACEBOOK FRAUD On June 15, 2023, there was a complaint of possible fraud on Facebook. The person attempted to purchase an item, sent money but then the seller wouldn’t contact buyer. The matter is under investigation. SHOPLIFTING On June 16, 2023, there was a complaint of shoplifting from a commercial business in Blairmore which occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. Investigation is under way to identify suspects. OFF-ROAD COLLISION On June 17, 2023, there was a report of a collision between an ATV and a side by side in the Atlas Road
area. The one driver went to hospital for his injuries and the matter is under investigation. STOLEN CAMPER On June 18, 2023, there was a complaint of a stolen camper from private property. Enquiries were made and the camper was not stolen, it was towed from property by the property owner.
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IMPAIRED DRIVER On June 19, 2023, there was a report of a possible impaired driver. The police attended and located a 53-year-old female driver where it was determined she had been drinking and was issued an Immediate Roadside Sanction. Her licence was suspended for 90 days and a fine of $1000 imposed. The vehicle was towed. REMINDERS TO THE PUBLIC Reminder to drivers, construction season has begun on the highway in Crowsnest Pass , be aware of the flag persons and slow down when going through construction zones .drivers be patient and be courteous. fines in construction zones double. Reminder to drivers to watch for animals in ditches which run across highways. Be aware of your surroundings. Reminder to property owners to lock your doors and vehicles. Mark your belongings and record serial numbers of tools and other important items. Reminder to residents of computer scams, credit cards scams, Grandparent scams and Revenue Canada scams, do not give out personal information to persons you don’t know. DO NOT OPEN EMAILS if you are suspicious of its origin. Do NOT purchase gift cards for payment to Revenue Canada. Do not send money to a person claiming you have won a prize and need to send money for delivery. Crime Stoppers tips can be phoned in to 1-800-2228477.
The Simple Raven’s Post BY AVNER PERL
Political Games As far as I can see, Canada is on fire. I will not name all the provinces that are burning. I am glad that it’s over. Don’t laugh. According to a friend, yesterday they caught the woman who was setting the fires. According to another friend, they caught a First Nations person who was setting the fires. I don’t know if they were setting fires only in Canada or also in the US, but we should be free from fires now. Sad ha ha moment, we are not. Canada is now heavily involved in the war in Ukraine. I don’t know if the Russians can hurt us, but it worries me. Less than ten of their nuclear weapons can finish us. We are the country with the most fresh water in the world and I see us fighting about water. Our Health Care system is failing us and our Education is getting worse. Public opinion steered by politicians is causing us to irritate China, which is a major trade partner. Sitting here, I am worried about the future. Yet the number one newsmaker in Canada is the public inquiry into Chinese interference in the elections of a couple of members of political parties. The government, as if they had nothing better to do, is all tied up with foreign interference in our elections, talking about it for days and weeks. I am not a political insider, but I am afraid that we have foreign interference in our politics. It may be from outside the country or by people on the inside who don’t have the well-being of most of us at heart. From where I am, it looks the same. Money in politics is used to sway people to vote against their best interests. I would love to see the accounting of our last provincial elections. How much each party spent on campaigns and where the money came from. What I do know is that in 2008, the chief electoral officer Lorne Gibson was fired after publicly pointing out that 27% of voters were left off the list. The NDP rehired him and he discovered problems with Jason Kenney winning the leadership against Brian Jean. Kenney won the next provincial election and eliminated the Chief electoral officer’s position. Here is something I am more interested in than the possible Chinese interference in our electoral process, but may never know the truth.
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I am all for keeping our elections in Canada and Alberta fair and not shaking public confidence. Yet when the last provincial elections were going “neck and neck” all the way and then announced as “another miracle on the prairies” I was taken aback. I am a firm believer in the possibility of miracles, but not as far as winning elections in mysterious ways. If people answer polling questions one way leading to elections, I can’t see how they would change their opinion so fast when nothing happened to cause it. If any, I expected our elected Premier to have lost votes after breaking the law as to the best of my knowledge she did. I am still spinning from the opposition, demanding that the Prime minister resign over the Chinese interference in our elections. I would demand of him election reforms that he has been promising for eight years, but the mood changed again. The Chinese are all but forgotten and we have a new demand for ministerial resignation, now because of Paul Bernardo. That rotten individual and his girlfriend Karla Homolka, tortured and killed young girls, including Karla’s sister and filmed it. The RCMP at the time, discovered who he was but failed to check the attic in his home for the incriminating evidence, so they offered Carla immunity if she witnessed against Paul. She, of course, did, and they jailed him for life. She got 12 years. When they found the tapes, they couldn’t touch her, but she perhaps was the one more guilty. Now the parole board, free of political interference, is releasing him into a medium-security facility and the opposition wants a minister to resign. Again, the government is spending money and time on something that will make no difference to most of us. Bummer. Why don’t they deal with the depleted state of our armed forces instead? Figure out how to protect our northern borders when and if the Russians storm in after the war in Europe, on their way to the USA, I say. No, the Bernardo case is dominating the news. I was never a minister or even a council member in a little town, but in my job, they swamped me with thousands of reports, directions, and trivial information each day. Now the opposition is wasting valuable parliament time blaming a minister for not noticing some old memo about Paul Bernardo, wanting him to resign. I watch from the sidelines how the game of politics is played. Some politicians play it because they want to improve the country, province, or the lives of the people. They fail and the country is on fire with more to come. We have so many homeless people, drug addicts and you name it, that it would take years to correct. We expect leaders to solve the problems, but they don’t. Most are in the game for power and possibly personal gains. The people let themselves be led from one disaster to another as long as they have their tiny gains and only listen to what they consider “positive”, ignoring the power they have to make changes. Those on the bottom are suffering the most, while those on the top or middle specialize in not seeing their suffering. Just like Karla Homolka, we let evil win and cry for revenge instead of trying to stop it. Did any of us even say a brief prayer for the migrants in Greece who drowned last week trying to get a better life? I doubt it. We probably didn’t watch the news when it showed their boat. Here is a link to my blog: https://thesimpleravenspost.blogspot.ca/ Feel free to check other articles and comment.
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DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
2023-2024 FALL& WINTER COMMUNITY HANDBOOK
The Development Authority of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass recently approved the following development application(s):
We are now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Fall & Winter Community Handbook.
DP2023-097 – 12221 18 Avenue, Blairmore (Lot 7 Block 2 Plan 1721JK). For a “Bed and Breakfast” (permitted use issued under DP2022-014) with a revised maximum occupancy to 4 guests issued under DP2023-097. DP2023097 revokes DP2022-014.
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
The Development Authority of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass recently refused the following development application(s):
Please submit your online application by July 7.
2024 FCSS FUNDING APPLICATIONS
DP2023-TH013 – 251 Southmore Place (Lot 6 Block 1 Plan 0812254). For the operation of two “Tourist Homes” on either side of the existing “Duplex” (Discretionary use) Any persons claiming to be adversely affected by the above discretionary development permits or variances may file an appeal by July 6, 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. 2024 Family and Community Support Services Program Funding Applications will be available online beginnign June Subdivision and Development Appeal Board 1 at https://portal.laserfiche.ca/o8468/forms/FCSS_Grant_ Fee of $400.00 must be included with the appeal Application Find the online appeal form at www.crowsnestpass.com Programs and projects that support, reduce isolation, educate, build awareness, develop leadership skills, Land and Property Rights Tribunal strengthen relationships, and promote volunteerism are all 1229-91 Street SW eligible to apply. Edmonton AB T6X 1E9
AQUA YOGA
July 4 - August 24 Tuesday & Thursday 4:00pm - 5:00pm Pass Community Pool Session Fee | $114 + GST Drop-in Fee | $15 + GST Register at the Community Services Dept | 403-563-2208 Aqua Yoga is a gentle and very low impact aquatic activity performing yoga postures in the pool. You will develop strength, balance, tone your body while relieving tension, renew energy, and increase your range of motion.
AGRICULTURE SERVICES BOARD (ASB)
Deadline for Applications is July 31.
Development Officer Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Phone: 403 562-8833 Email: development@crowsnestpass.com
Please contact Kim Lewis at 403-563-2207 or by email at kim.lewis@crowsnestpass.com for details.
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.
FIREWORKS BYLAW
Are you interested in promoting, enhancing, and protecting agriculture & environment, including weed and pest control, soil and water conservation, and animal health control?
With Canada Day nearly here, we would like to encourage all The Municipality is recruiting volunteers to assist and advise residents to familiarize themselves with the Municipality’s Council on Agriculture and Environmental matters in the Fireworks Bylaw, No. 978, 2017, which can be accessed on Crowsnest Pass. the Municipal Web page. Apply today! Please note that any person possessing, handling, Find further information about the ASB and an application discharging, firing, or setting off Fireworks within the at https://www.crowsnestpass.com/municipal-government/ Municipality must possess a valid Fireworks Permit. boards-and-committees/board-and-committee-applicationPLAN AHEAD AND GET YOUR PERMIT SO YOU ARE NOT information DISAPPOINTED!
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. The sale of Fireworks by a vendor is not permitted unless the Purchaser has a valid and subsisting permit in their If you have any questions regarding the type of items that possession. will be accepted, please call 403-563-2220. No person under the age of 18 years shall be permitted Crowsnest Sports Complex to purchase, possess, handle, discharge, fire, or set off 8702 - 22 Avenue, Coleman Fireworks in the Municipality. All Firecrackers are strictly Friday, June 23 | 8:00am - 3:00pm prohibited in the Municipality. Saturday, June 24 | 8:00am - 4:00pm The responsible use of fireworks is paramount so that the is enjoyable and safe for all. Please contact the CHALLENGER INTERNATIONAL SOCCER experience Blairmore Fire Department to fill out an application or for CAMP any questions or concerns regarding the Bylaw.
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
The complete Bylaw No. 978, 2017 - Fireworks Bylaw can be viewed online at http://www.crowsnestpass.com/municipalDo you have an eye for community development and government/council/bylaws. planning? Are you interested in aiding the Municipality’s future planning directions? The Municipal Planning NEW FIREWORKS APPLICATION PROCESS Commission (MPC) may just be the place for you!
August 14 - 18 Isabelle Sellon School Field 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. Register online at challengersports.com. Free jersey with early registration!
We have gone digital! Applying for a Fireworks Permit is now easier than ever and you can do it from the comfort of your own home! Follow the link below and complete the application.
The Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) reviews development permit applications related to the variance of development standards that are outside of the Development Officer’s mandate and the consideration of discretionary uses in accordance with the provincial land use policies, the **Applications must be submitted a minimum of two (2) Municipal Government Act and the associated Subdivision business days before your planned fireworks display to allow and Development Regulations, and the Municipality of for processing. https://portal.laserfiche.ca/o8468/forms/ Crowsnest Pass Land Use Bylaw and statutory plans. Fireworks_Permit This form is also available on our website at https://www. crowsnestpass.com/living-here/protective-services/firerescue
For more information regarding this committee, please visit https://www.crowsnestpass.com/municipal-government/ boards-and-committees/municipal-planning-commission
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Three Rivers Rendezvous BOB FRANTZ Contributor
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If you drove by Crowsnest Lake on the long weekend you no doubt spotted the tents on the hill above the east end of the lake. The Peaks Campus of the Livingstone Range School District was the site of this years Three Rivers Rendezvous. The event is a major source of funding for the Pinch-O-Crow Creekers youth kayaking programs. The club has been hosting the event for twenty five years, minus two years lost to Covid shutdowns. Whitewater kayakers, canoeists and their families came from all over Alberta and Southeastern BC came to enjoy our local rivers. With 25 different river runs in our corner of SW Alberta there were a lot of choices and not enough time to enjoy
them all. The Oldman, Crowsnest and Castle rivers are the source of the events name. There are also nearby runs on the Carbondale River, as well as the Bull and Elk Rivers next door in BC. Boater skill levels varied from first time on the river to advanced and there were rivers to match every skill level. 225 people attended the event and ages ranged from toddlers to over 70. Besides the whitewater there was lots sunshine, and smiles were impossible to avoid. The club provided breakfasts and dinners. Evenings included contests, games and prize draws for both adults and kids. Sponsors this year included: AQ Outdoors (Calgary), High Level Canoe and Kayak (Lethbridge), Just Liquid Sports (Cranbrook), Bowness Soap Works (Calgary). Corporate sponsors were NRS and Piranha Kayaks, both provided very generous prizes. Chuck and Susan Lee of Lundbreck and their extended family do much of the organization, assisted by many volunteers from the Pass area and the paddling community. Now the club is shifting its attention to the after school training and to the Summer Kayak Camps. For more information on the club go to: www.pinchocrowcreekers.com
After 35 years of selling this community insurance,
Marie Ruzek of Crowsnest Insurance Agencies is retiring!!
We are having an open house at Blairmore’s Elks hall on June 24 om 3:00pm to 5:00 pm Please stop by and wish her well.
Photos clockwise: Kayak Jenga and Waldron Falls; Credit to Shelagh Campbell Limbo; Credit Bob Frantz Photos Cont’d on page 13
Happy 70th Anniversary
God Blessed us with wonderful parents and we would like to congratulate Bernice & John Albizzati on 70 years of marriage on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 Their seven children are Gail (Gilles) Paquin, Debbie Wells, Judy (John) Sciarra, Jim (Donna) Albizzati, Linda (Trent) Enzsol, David Albizzati and Ryan (Taryn) Albizzati To date, Bernice and John have 19 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren
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Herald Editorial LISA SYGUTEK Holy cow can the crew of Bellecrest put on a special events day! This year I was home and able to attend Bellecrest Days on Saturday. I hood winked Quinn into helping me hand out candy with my fellow councillors. I have to say I was blown away by the event. There was everything you could want for all ages including a parade, food trucks, kids’ activities including mini golf, zombie toss, petting zone, bouncy obstacle course, face painting and a bubble pit. There were venders, food trucks and a pool tournament at the Bellevue Legion. At the Bellevue Seniors Centre they had a pop-up market. There was also live music, improv, and dancing in the park. It was a crazy, fun, busy day for everyone in the Crowsnest Pass. It always warms my heart when the community comes together for events like this. It usually always comes down to two or three committee leads and then a ton of people in those committees’ making things happen. I hope when you see these leads; Sanya Veldman, Rean Knight & Sue Kostyniuk, you thank them for making the day incredible. A special event can be a powerful tool for building a community. Whether it’s a festival, concert, sports match, or charity fundraiser, special events bring people together and help foster a sense of connection and belonging. One of the primary ways that special events build a community is by creating a sense of shared experience and identity. When people attend an event, they become part of a larger group that is united by a common interest or passion. For example, attending a music festival or sports match can create a sense of camaraderie among attendees who share a love for the same band or team. Special events also provide an opportunity for collaboration and communication. Many events feature work-shops or panels where attendees can engage in discussions and share their ideas and experiences. This can help build relationships and encourage people to work together towards a common goal. Networking is another important aspect of community-building that special events can facilitate. Whether it’s through a formal conference or a casual cocktail party, events can provide a platform for attendees to meet and connect with others who share their interests or work in the same industry. Finally, special events can also promote a sense of local pride and identity. Community events, such as parades or festivals, celebrate the unique history and traditions of a region or neighbourhood. They can create a sense of pride and belonging among residents and help attract visitors to the area. Overall, special events can be a powerful force for building and strengthening communities. By providing opportunities for connection, collaboration, and celebration, events allow people to come together and share experiences that can create lasting bonds and foster a sense of belonging. It’s people like the Bellecrest group that make a community a home. How blessed are we to have so many people give their time to bring us all together. I was happy to be in the parade representing municipal council. We have a new float, which you can see on our photo page of Coal Miner Days in Sparwood. It’s fantastic and perfectly represents the natural beauty of our area. At the Bellecrest Parade we even won first place. Walking the streets with my son handing out candy made my heart full. I knew a lot of people and saw many I didn’t. It shows that people have moved here and are immersing themselves into the traditions of our community. So, thank you Bellerest organizers, you made me proud, happy, and re-energized for my community’s
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Teen entrepreneurs help find happiness NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter Teen entrepreneurs from Calgary have started a business to help people find ‘small bits of happiness’ with a focus on teens finding ways to be happy. Small Bits of Happiness was founded by sisters Mercedes (15) and Anastasia (13) Korngut, two teenage girls who have been making a significant impact in Alberta as well as worldwide with their online presence of sharing happy hacks, life hacks and more, through their various social media platforms which include TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Spotify and Pinterest receiving just under a million views. “We are thrilled to help teenagers like ourselves, as well as individuals of all ages find more happiness daily. Finding small bits of happiness can really make the biggest impact,” said Mercedes Korngut, co-founder and CEO of Small Bits of Happiness. The two young business owners said they are thrilled to announce the launch of an online store for their business called ShopBits. They created the company to unite people of all ages, especially teenagers, and create a community of finding happiness in the small moments of everyday life. “As teenagers, we both know how hard it can be to feel happy sometimes and we’ve noticed this with ourselves, with peers and friends, also with adults. We know how hard it can be for everyone to feel happy and so, about a year ago, we started working on Small
Bits of Happiness because what’s really helped us is finding the small things that happen in everyday life that are good,” said Mercedes, “Maybe eating a bit of chocolate or playing with your dog, or going for a walk or a bike ride, or even watching the sunrise. Those things have really helped us feel happier, so we wanted to share that with other people.” After noticing a need in the market to support individuals in finding more happiness, Small Bits of Happiness has created a line of products to help individuals of all ages find more happiness in everyday life. The girls also developed an interactive game titled Mission: Small Bits of Happiness. With the launch of the online store, they said they’re excited to spread more happiness to the rest of Canada. “We believe that everyone can have a bit more happiness in their life and looking for it and finding it is a life habit and skill,” said Anastasia Korngut, co-founder and COO of Small Bits of Happiness. The game, although initially designed just for teens, has received feedback from young adults, parents and grandparents saying the game has benefited them according to the girls. “Everyone needs a little bit more happiness, whether you’re a teenager, you’re a young adult, you’re a mom, you have little kids. Our stuff is made for teens, by teens... I think it’s a great way for them to feel happier. Everyone can use a little bit more happiness every day,” added Mercedes. In particular, they claim many parents love the game as a tool to reconnect with their teens and tweens and learn more about what brings them more happiness. “They’ve really gone for such an interesting niche that has been missing in our world and they really came up with such an amazing idea,” said Monika Korngut, the girls’ mother. Their game as well as other merchandise are available on their website, smallbitsofhappiness.com.
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I had the pleasure of attending Bellecrest Days this past weekend, enjoying the activities, vendors and food trucks in downtown Bellevue on June 17. I was there for much of the afternoon enjoying the sites and music spread across the community. I wandered about the streets for a few hours, taking plenty of photos before I eventually got hungry. The food trucks beckoned me, with Rocky Mountain Gut Truck being the choice of the day. Since I’d never eaten at this food truck before, I was thankful for the long line giving me time to decide what to eat. The menu immediately caught my attention with the unique items available for purchase. I scanned the beef burgers first looking for something familiar and was amazed at the variety. I was looking at the ‘Mac n bacon’ and ‘Jalapeño cream cheese’ burgers, deciding which sounded better, before looking at the chicken burgers. At once, I knew I had to get the ‘Grilled chicken, bacon and pesto’ burger. I have been having quite a few burgers lately, and this one sounded like a nice change of pace. The pesto was delicious and worked so well with the chicken and bacon. It was well worth the wait; my only regret was not having room for poutine at the time. That just means I will have to go back again! They also have cod, pork and veggie burgers available alongside the numerous beef and chicken burgers.
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This is Rocky Mountain Gut Truck’s sixth season in the Crowsnest Pass, although they said it is their first time doing Bellecrest Days as they are normally booked for the season. “We had a lot of fun seeing all of the locals out and about having a great time and keeping the RMGT going strong for another season. The music was great, and it looked like everyone had a great time. We can’t wait to be a part of it all next year,” said Rocky Mountain Gut Truck through their Facebook page. I recommend checking the food truck out if you can, they have updates about their location and hours online at facebook.com/RockyMountainGutTruck.
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Livingstone Range School Board news and update FRANK McTIGHE Contributor
Budget approved with deficit Livingstone Range School Board approved a 2023’24 budget with a $454,000 deficit. Livingstone Range budgeted for revenue totalling $55,899,308 and expenses of $56,353,806 in 2023’24. Associate superintendent of business services Jeff Perry presented the budget at the school board’s May 29 meeting at the G.R. Davis Administration Building in Fort Macleod. Livingstone Range director of finance Jordan Gunderson was also at the meeting. “This is the budget report that is submitted to Alberta Education,” Perry told trustees. “It is their template, they require us to complete it.” School division administration uses a software package that allows them to get information from school administrators. Perry led trustees through a series of PowerPoint slides explaining the 2023-’24 budget. “One of the big things about this 2023-’24 budget is we’re transitioning to a balanced budget,” Perry said. “In this operating year we anticipate continuing to access reserves to slow the transition to a balanced budget.” In 2022-’23 the school division budgeted for a $1.9-million deficit but additional money from the province reduced that anticipated deficit to $1.345-million. The overall impact on the school division’s operating reserves will be $1.275-million. At the end of August 2022 the school division had about $3.3-million in operating reserves That would leave the school division with operating reserves totalling 3.59 per cent of operating revenue over expenditures, below the government mandate of 4.4 per cent. It is anticipated the school division will have a balanced budget in 2024-’25. Perry said priorities in preparing the 2023-’24 budget included maintaining in-classroom supports such as educational assistants, child youth care workers, family school liaisons, and early learning personnel. Flexible options for students such s outreach, dual credit opportunities, home education and virtual school were other priorities. Administration also considered the board priorities of culture, academics and leadership. Input from stakeholders and divisional and school administration is also considered when preparing the budget. “We create a priority list as to what we need to support,” Perry said. “With limited resources obviously the higher priorities are things that we put the resources towards first.” The province increased base instruction rates by six per cent and supports funding by 10 per cent. The province also provided an allotment for the teacher contract settlement. The province increased operation and maintenance rates by 2.9 per cent, the nutrition grant by 11 per cent
The province’s transportation funding formula was changed. Livingstone Range received additional provincial funding for a mental health pilot program and the collegiate program curriculum implementation. Livingstone Range has budgeted to employ four fewer certificated teaching staff and four fewer educational assistants. The school division is adding three mental health workers and one additional bus route. Livingstone Range did not fill one maintenance staff position and will have one fewer custodial staff members. “We’re spending significantly more in learning support than we’re actually getting in funding,” Perry added. The budget is based on a 1.8 per cent increase in Grade 1-12 enrollment, with ECS enrollment remaining the same. Perry led trustees through increases and decreases in specific areas in the budget. Budget risks include continually rising costs for products and services such as benefits, utilities, contractors, insurance and buses. The inability to get some products is also a risk. The budget document sent to Alberta Education will be posted on the Livingstone Range Web site. Trustee Brad Toone expressed appreciation for the work of Perry and his staff to keep Livingstone Range in position to fund the budget deficit.
Trustees reject call for school vaping presentation Livingstone Range School Board rejected a motion that administration report on vaping in schools. A motion by trustee Carla Gimber called for a report at the next regular board meeting from administration on measures in schools to combat vaping, the involvement of law enforcement when cannabis is used, and any plan to communicate with schools and parents. “Vaping is definitely a concern that is going on right now in our district,” Gimber said. “It’s something I continuously hear about from parents and teachers and principals.” “I know there is work being done but at this point I think there is a need to have a public discussion or a public presentation from administration on what is going on in the schools to combat it.” School board chair Lacey Poytress said she appreciates the concerns about vaping, adding she does not hear it as much in her ward. “I’m never against having information come forward from administration if there is something that is needing to be addressed,” Poytress said. Poytress said Gimber’s motion goes beyond governance by specifying details such as measures in schools to combat vaping. “We leave that to administration and I believe administration leaves that to each individual school,” Poytress said. However, Poytress would support a presentation at the next board meeting on vaping in schools and what is being done. Trustee Clara Yagos agreed administration could provide information about vaping in schools, but agreed the motion oversteps the board’s governance role. “Information is one thing but directing them to do something like what is in here is not our role as board members,” Yagos said. Gimber said she would be amenable to revising the motion into a request for information from administration. Trustees Lori Hodges agreed to request information. “This is a huge concern in schools in my area,” trustee Brad Toone said. The topic is raised by parents at every school coun-
cil meeting Toone attends in one school. “I don’t think this oversteps our governance role,” Toone said. “I think it does the opposite. It clearly articulates to administration what we’re asking to get brought back.” “It doesn’t ask for any specific thing to be done.” Toone said school board meetings are the best forum for trustees to inform the public about such topics. Toone said he would be opposed to amending the motion. “It clearly articulates what kind of presentation we’re going to be getting as a board,” Toone said of Gimber’s motion. Hodges wondered who would gather the information from individual schools, how they would collect it, and who would present it to trustees. Superintendent Darryl Seguin said the topic is on administration’s radar and is discussed. Seguin said someone from the senior management team would give the presentation. “There are some varying levels on how vaping is addressed in our schools,” Seguin said, adding there would be some information to be collected. Poytress said it will be difficult to create one communications plan that applies to every school. Poytress introduced an amendment to make the request for information less specific. Toone argued against the amendment, saying the specific information would benefit trustees and the public. Toone said the issue is serious, noting a B.C. school removed washroom doors in an attempt to address the problem. Gimber also opposed the amendment, saying vaping is serious and the school division needs to take a stand. “I don’t see anything in here that is outside of our realm of governance,” Gimber said. Gimber said the public is hungry for information on what Livingstone Range is doing to combat vaping. The amendment resulted in a tie vote and was defeated with Gimber, Hodges and Toone opposed. “This is today’s challenge that administrators face and I know that they’re working hard to combat it and I appreciate the work that they do,” trustee Brad Toone said. “I’m looking forward to hearing everything that’s going on.” Toone said it will be important for trustees to share that information at school council meetings to combat misinformation on the topic of vaping. Gimber agreed. “It is a big issue,” Gimber said. “This is the venue to get information out to our public.” Gimber’s original motion was defeated in another tie vote with Poytress and trustees Clara Yagos and Greg Long opposed.
Livingstone Leaders hard at work Student leaders are hard at work in Livingstone Range School Division. School board trustees heard May 29 that the Livingstone Leaders are students striving to make a difference in their schools and communities. Livingstone Leaders gave a presentation during the school board’s May 29 meeting at the G.R. Davis Administration Building in Fort Macleod. The delegation included Cordelia Yip from F.P. Walshe school, Mackinley Mallard from Livingstone school, Nadine Hamilton from Crowsnest Composite, Jasmine Anchoris from J.T. Foster school and Abigail Rigaux from Matthew Halton school. “From my perspective, Livingstone Leaders has a big impact on our schools,” Abigail Rigaux said. Every high school in Livingstone Range sends five high school students and one staff advisor to discuss ways to improve school life. Cont’d on page 11
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School Board news cont’d from page 10 Livingstone Leaders strives to make each student who attends a better leader so they can go back to their own schools and create a positive student body experience. Trustees were shown photos from Livingstone Leaders’ three-day retreat at Gladstone Ranch in October. During the Livingstone conference, students participated in the virtual Canadian Student Leadership Conference, Canada’s longest-running national conference for high school students. Students listened to speakers and did team-building activities. Livingstone Leaders had several meetings throughout the year during which members talked about ideas they could bring back to their respective schools. A conference was held at Lethbridge College with guest speakers based on the theme “Building Voices and Impacting Lives.” The leadership group at Livingstone school this year is in a rebuilding mode after losing key members to graduation. Younger students were recruited and carried on the work by organizing smaller events. At Matthew Halton school the leadership group worked to cultivate wellness through activities, assemblies, presentations and wellness day. At J.T. Foster school leaders continue to develop the school culture through events such as a kindness competition, box social, spring dance and the Relay for Life. At F.P. Walshe school about 30 students take part in the leadership group, working on events such as a talent show, custodian appreciation video, Easter egg hunt, social media team plan and Shark Week. At Crowsnest Consolidated, leaders worked to get more students involved and to create a welcoming environment. Events included a student gala, two dances, spirit weeks and food drives. Willow Creek Composite has a small group of students working to build a sense of community through activities including Spirit Week, Club Rush, Reindeer Games, a toy drive, free hot chocolate or ice cream deliveries, a kindness challenge and mental health presentations. For the future, Livingstone Leaders plan to continue learning through conferences and workshops, engaging students and building capacity. Trustees congratulated the Livingstone Leaders. “I can see the rise in school spirit that you guys have brought through all your hard work and dedication,” trustee Brad Toone said.
School board approves education plan Livingstone Range School Board approved its 2023-’26 education plan. Trustees voted May 29 to approve the plan, which will be submitted to Alberta Education and made available on the school division Web site. Superintendent Darryl Seguin presented the threeyear education plan at the board’s May 29 meeting at the G.R. Davis Administration Building in Fort Macleod. Seguin told trustees that stakeholder input was gathered in preparation of the plan. “This plan was created with more school-based administrator input than I’ve experienced before,” Seguin added. The education plan states Livingstone Range’s mission, vision and core values. The school division’s mission statement reads: “Livingstone Range School Division inspires excel-
lence through meaningful relationships, innovation and collaboration.” The vision statement reads: “Every student, every day.” The school division’s core values are as follows: student-centered; leadership; integrity; wellness; and place-based. “Our mission, vision and core values are foundational to everything we do in our school division,” Seguin said. “How we establish our priorities, how we allocate our resources and how we spend our time.” Seguin explained Livingstone Range integrates Alberta Education’s four desired outcomes through the school division’s goals of leadership, culture and academics. Alberta Education’s outcomes are as follows: • Alberta’s students are successful. • First Nations, Metis and Inuit students in Alberta are successful. • Alberta has excellent teachers, school leaders and school authority leaders. • Alberta’s Kindergarten to Grade 12 system is well governed and managed. The education plan lists Livingstone Range’s efforts at stakeholder engagement, and there is an analysis of the results. The education plan sets out the following priorities for Livingstone Range for 2023-’26: • Students will develop the mind-sets, behaviours and skills to be effective life-long leaders. • Livingstone Range is a caring, inclusive, supportive environment where students feel valued and actively engaged. • Teachers play a meaningful role in helping their school reach their wildly important goals that includes providing their students with the knowledge, opportunity and support to set and achieve personally meaningful goals. New this year to the education plan are the following funding priorities Livingstone Range has set: • Support Pursuits programming including the virtual school, pre-employment and place-based learning. • Support social emotional learning and increased mental health support. • Small class sizes and classroom support. • Truth and Reconciliation efforts. Provide elders, success coaches, career practitioners and off-campus co-ordinators. • Student leadership initiatives. • Early learning opportunities. • Buy common assessments. • Resources and release time to support implementation of the new curriculum. • Professional development for staff. “I think it’s a good separate section to have in there,” trustee Lori Hodges said. Links to the Livingstone Range budget, infrastructure maintenance and renewal and capital plans are included in the education report. Trustee Clara Yagos complimented Seguin and staff for their work on the education plan. “It’s a well-written plan,” Yagos said. Trustee Brad Toone agreed. “I find it very easy to read and follow along,” Toone said.
Trustees receive early learning report Livingstone Range School Division is helping students to a good start in education through early learning program. “Early learning in Livingstone Range has been really exciting this year,” said Leanne Feller, who is the school division’s early learning and inclusive learning coach. Feller gave a presentation on early learning at the school board’s May 29 meeting at the G.R. Davis Administration Building in Fort Macleod. Feller moved into the role from her position as assistant principal at W.A. Day school in Fort Macleod.
“I’ve learned a lot along the way,” Feller said. At present there are two licensed preschools in Livingstone Range, including one at Canyon school with a capacity of 20 students and another at Horace Allen school with a capacity of 23. As licensed preschools they are partially funded by an affordability grant and parents can also apply for a subsidy. [the students that attend those schools get to go basically for free so it’s very nice,” Feller said. The Little Owls early learning centre at A.B. Daley school has a capacity of 22 students. Little Owls did not apply for a preschool licence so it could offer full-day Kindergarten. Feller told trustees there are 231 Kindergarten students in Livingstone Range this year. The enrollment breakdown is as follows: • A.B. Daley school — 25 students. • Canyon school — 36 students in two classes. • Granum school — one student. • Horace Allen school — 45 students in two classes. Livingstone school — 19 students. Stavely school — 13 students. 8 W.A. Day school — 49 students in three classes. • West Meadow school — 31 students in two classes. • Colony schools — two students. Feller told trustees 47 students in pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten are coded moderate to severe and are supported through program unit funding. Thirty-five other students are coded mild to moderate and receive some extra support that is funded. Support for students comes from speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, deaf and hard of hearing teachers and audiologists. The number of students receiving program unit funding has varied over the years, from 76 in 2019-’20 to 51 the following year, to 45 in 2021-’22. The present level of 47 students is expected to remain the same next year. The decline is due in part to developmental screenings not taking place during g the COVID-19 pandemic as well as a change in coding criteria. Developmental check-ins for children aged six months to five years were held across the school division. Feller talked about the early years evaluation which includes a direct assessment in the spring followed by a teacher assessment in the fall and next spring. Every family is given a report that can tell them where their child would benefit from some intervention. Livingstone Range gets a report on how many of the young students will need extra support. Students are evaluated in the following areas: • Awareness of self and environment. • Social skills and approaches to learning. • Cognitive skills. • Language and communication. • Physical development. Livingstone Range took part in a variety of professional development opportunities. Feller told trustees that next year there will be a move to have all four-year-olds entering Kindergarten take the early years evaluation, rather than the Ages and Stages program. There is discussion of a pilot project of the Leader in Me program in the early learning curriculum at three sites. There will also be ongoing professional development. “We’re going to really, really try to get more families to enroll in early learning programs prior to starting Kindergarten,” Feller added. School board chair Lacey Poytress said trustees know education starts before Kindergarten and that early intervention is important, and thanked Feller and staff for their work. “We’re glad that you are thriving in your new position,” Poytress said.
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Coal Miner Days parade in Sparwood on June 10
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Coal Miner Days was Sparwood’s community celebration with something for everyone. Sparwood Coal Miner Days Society was excited to announce their week-long festivities the second week of June. Each year they work hard to bring a fun, inexpensive weekend to the residents and visitors of Sparwood, while highlighting all the great things that the community has to offer. This year’s festivities included Carnival events, Food Trucks, Street Market, Fireworks, Bike Rodeo, Baseball Tournament and more. The Coal Miner Days parade in Sparwood on June 10 featured the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass’ new float.
Charity Stair Climb
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Lt. Meagan Muff, Lt. Craig Marshall and FF Kurt Weiss trained extensively for the 9th annual Firefighter Stairclimb held at Calgary’s tallest tower, Brookfield Place. For this year’s event, firefighters got the chance to climb 57 stories and 1,370 steps in firefighter gear, while raising money for Wellspring Alberta. Their participation benefits cancer supports and research.
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Casey Vander Linden
September 18, 1935 – June 21, 2022
A life well lived… A life well lived is a precious gift Of hope, strength and grace, Your life a beautiful story One we will always embrace. It’s been a year without you Your chair sits empty across the way, We look to it for your presence Missing you every day. We miss our conversations Our laughs until we cried, Our hugs and special moments From all our days gone by. Your laughter has been stilled But will echo for eternity, Your kindness and beautiful spirit Was truly a legacy. You lead by example That is what you always did, You set the bar high In everything you did. You had a humble and generous nature You left your mark on many lives, You gave of yourself so freely Your love and your time. We held your hand as you slipped away We cried and held each other close, And knew you were watching from heaven above, That moment in time forever froze. Our days never the same without you Since the day we said goodbye, You were so deeply treasured …now gone from our lives. You’re always in our thoughts We miss you more than words can say, Your presence we can feel A sign…as butterflies float our way. A Husband, Father and Poppa A bouquet of beautiful memories, A life well lived is your legacy … A beautiful story. Forever loved and so deeply missed, You’re loving Wife Eva and Families Bob (Lori), Don, Rhonda (Bruce) And all your loving grandchildren Brad, Courtney, Lindsay/ Brittney, Riley, Blake/ Brayden, Raegan and your beloved Devon. Great grandchildren Kai, Jack, Maxwell, Koa and Lennon
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16 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - Wednesday, June 21, 2023
CCHS Music Performance
Tynan Groves photos
The left photo is from the Jr High Music Class and the middle is from the play “No Body to Murder”. They generously collected, from the community members that attended, three large boxes of non-perishable food items and $207.75 for the Food Bank.
Positive Ticketing
Peaks to Pines Celebration
Melissa McLarty photo
On June 16, a few blocks from the pool in Blairmore Constable Fogarty and Constable Manson pull over two cyclists for all the right reasons! Both children had on good helmets. Each child was given a positive ticket which included a free pool pass.
Josephine Aristone photo
Celebrating one year open at the beautiful Peaks to Pines Lodge cutting the celebratory cake.
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