Crowsnest Pass Herald - May 3

Vol. 93 No. 17 May 3, 2023

Frank Slide’s 120th anniversary memorial service “Today it’s important to pay our respects... To reflect on the event and its many tragic stories” NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter The 120th anniversary of the Frank Slide was on April 29, 2023, with a laying of wreaths by dignitaries and a ceremony at the memorial on Old Frank Road and speeches at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre.

Fred Bradley, chair of the Crowsnest Heritage Initiative, led the ceremony at the memorial and interpretive centre with Mayor Blair Painter, Foothills MP John Barlow and Joey Ambrosi, the facility supervisor at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre giving speeches to mark the anniversary.

“Today it’s important to pay our respects... To reflect on the event and its many tragic stories, acts of heroism and the stories of the survivors,” said Bradley.

Bradley added people should also reflect on the effect it had on the community and the relocation of the Frank town site. How that community carried on surviving to this day and the mountain that continues to cast its shadow across the valley, he explained.

“I would like to congratulate Frank Slide Interpretive Centre and staff for their efforts [including] their outreach to the community and active participation in heritage events,” said Bradley.

Also acknowledged was Krista Goosen, whose family survived Frank Slide and was there on behalf of the survivors and families. First to speak after Bradley was MP Barlow.

“It’s an honour to be here today for such an incredible day to have a memorial for Frank Slide’s 120th anniversary. I am very proud to have this interpretive centre in my riding. To know people have come from all over the world to learn about the history of the Crowsnest Pass and the deep roots of the mining industry in this region,” said Barlow.

He also thanked the staff of the facility for doing an

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Dignitaries and honoured guests for the laying of wreaths at the Frank Slide Memorial on Old Frank Road. Pictured from left to right: Reverend Renso Castellarin (closing prayer), Krista Goosen (on behalf of the families), Foothills MP John Barlow, Fred Bradley, Mayor Blair Painter, Joey Ambrosi, Rudy Pagnucco, Pat Rypien and Mel Williams.

amazing job of maintaining the facility and welcoming the world to the area. Every time he goes through the slide, he said he thinks about the speed of the slide and the devastation it caused for a large piece of the community of Frank.

“It is interesting to see how many families, despite what happened in Frank, have stayed here, have raised their families over multiple generations. And this interpretive centre and the Frank slide is a testament, a symbol, to the resiliency of the work ethic, the character and the integrity of the people who call this area home,” said Barlow.

He ended his speech by encouraging anyone in attendance to go through the centre if they have not visited before and thanked everyone for attending.

According to Bradley, MLA Roger Reid expressed his regrets at not being able to attend but sent his regards.

Next to speak was Mayor Painter, who grew up in Frank. He mentioned how devastating the slide was for the community, with numerous lives lost. Over 90

people were thought to be killed, but the exact number of victims was never determined as most of the bodies were recovered.

“Lives lost; dreams destroyed. A community devastated. Let us remember the impact of this event. Today, we have an award-winning Frank Slide Interpretive Centre to showcase this devastation and I must say you do an amazing job of telling this story, thank you,” said Painter.

The final speaker for the delegation was Ambrosi, who recognized the stories of the First Nations people who live in the area and the story of “the mountain that moves” now commonly known as Turtle Mountain.

“We have been told that they did tell the Europeans not to build there, but the Europeans decided to build there anyway,” added Ambrosi.

The memorial ended with snacks and refreshments being served at the interpretive centre. Visit frankslide. ca for more information on the event and its history in the community.

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AltaLink working to keep the Pass safe in wildfire season NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter With wildfires becoming more frequent and intense throughout Alberta, protecting communities while providing safe, reliable power has become a top priority for AltaLink.

“The most important thing is, with wildfires becoming more frequent and intense, AltaLink’s highest priority is protecting the community while continuing to provide safe and reliable power to the area. To do that, we’re focused on implementing a series of measures to both strengthen our system and minimize the risk of wildfires,” said Amanda Sadleir, Manager of Communications at AltaLink.

In 2019, Alberta experienced one of the worst years for wildfires in its history, with a staggering 880,000 hectares burned. While there were fewer wildfires in each of the last few years, the risk related to wildfire is still high.

Making the grid more resilient to wildfire risk With more than 13,000 kilometres of transmission lines delivering electricity to 85 per cent of Albertans, AltaLink used third-party experts to create fire threat maps which identified high-risk fire areas in its service area, and the Crowsnest Pass is one of them. Now AltaLink is focused on implementing a series of measures to strengthen its electric system and minimize the risk of wildfires.

“We’re maintaining, updating and strengthening our system to deliver safe and reliable power to homes and businesses while reducing wildfire risk,” said Sadleir, “This includes enhanced analysis of weather conditions in real time, additional inspections of our transmission lines in high-risk fire areas, rebuilding

AltaLink Photo

An AltaLink crew member working on a power line to help with wildfire mitigation efforts.

older lines that are not as resilient to high winds, and vegetation management to reduce potential contacts with transmission lines that could result in a wildfire.”

Ensuring public safety in dangerous conditions One of the components of AltaLink’s wildfire mitigation plan is the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS).

A PSPS is a preventative, but last resort, measure that involves proactively shutting off power during extreme and dangerous weather conditions.

NOTICE OF 2022 ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR 2023 TAX YEAR The Assessment Roll for the Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9, has been prepared for 2023 taxation purposes.

Notice is hereby given, as required under Section 311 of the Municipal Government Act, Chapter M-26, that assessment notices have been sent and are combined with the 2023 Tax Notice. The Assessment Roll will be open for inspection during regular office hours and will also be available online at www.mdpinchercreek.ab.ca.

As required by Section 336(1), the CAO hereby certifies the Combined Assessment and Tax Notices were mailed on April 21, 2023.

Bylaw No. 1264-15 Tax Penalty Bylaw became effective January 1, 2016, which implements the following. A penalty of two percent (2%) to be applied on July 1, 2023, and a further penalty of four percent (4%) to be applied on November 1, 2023, on any property tax account that has current years taxes outstanding. A penalty of twelve percent (12%) to be applied on January 1, 2024, on any property tax account that has taxes from previous year’s outstanding.

Dated at Pincher Creek, Alberta this 21st day of April 2023 Roland Milligan, CAO

“Shutting off power is a last resort measure to ensure safety in the community. This scenario will be initiated only when conditions create extreme wildfire risk,” explains Sadleir, “Under these conditions, if a wildfire were to happen it would be difficult to suppress and could potentially lead to catastrophic impacts. That is what we want to avoid. Although we can’t predict future fire seasons, we anticipate this to be a rare occurrence.”

According to AltaLink, there have been two scenarios in the region in the last 10 years that would have initiated a PSPS watch under AltaLink’s plan. Both scenarios lasted approximately one hour.

A wide range of factors are assessed before executing a PSPS, including wind speeds, humidity levels, the presence of dry vegetation or other potential fuels in the area, and real-time observation on the ground.

Keeping the community informed During a PSPS, residents and businesses lose access to the electricity they rely on for most of their daily activities. Although this measure is only expected to be used under rare conditions, AltaLink encourages everyone to update their emergency plans and supplies so that they are prepared in the event of an emergency.

Since wildfire conditions can change rapidly there is no set timeline for a PSPS. As part of its response plan, AltaLink will work with local emergency management leaders and industry partners to provide as much advance notice as possible, with ongoing updates until it has been determined that power can safely be restored.

The most important thing we want people to know is that we’re focused on doing what we can to minimize risk and protect the community while continuing to provide the reliable and safe power that everybody relies on every day. That’s our highest priority is making sure that the community is safe,” said Sadleir.

Visit altalink.ca/wildfiresafety for more information about AltaLink’s wildfire mitigation plan.

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POLICE BRIEFS There was a total of 68 calls for service received between April 24 to May 1. The calls included three assaults, two break and enters (residential), two threats/ harassment, one impaired driving, two disturbing the peace, two other criminal code, six other provincial statutes, four driving complaints, two motor vehicle collisions, three assistances to the general public, two suspicious occurrence, four assists to other agencies, 32 violation tickets/warnings, one 911 call and three lost/found.

Impaired Driving On April 25, 2023, a complainant advised he was assaulted by an unknown male that was driving a blue Ford truck. The vehicle and driver were located with a 42-year-old male from Raymond area at local hotel arrested for assault and impaired driving. They refused to comply with demand for a breathalyser test. Alberta Provincial Sanctions were imposed. The complainant declined to proceed with assault charges.

On April 30, 2023, there was a traffic stop on a vehicle that crossed the centre line in Blairmore almost hitting an oncoming police vehicle. The 78-year-old male driver appeared intoxicated and admitted to drinking. A breathalyser demand was read which he refused to comply with. Criminal Code charges pending and the subject was released to relative.

Assault at Residence On April 26, 2023, a complainant advised he was assaulted by a male at a residence. The suspect left the residence and the complainant declined to pursue charges at this time.

Up in Flames On April 26, 2023, there was a complaint of a garage on fire in Blaimore. The fire department attended and the fire was extinguished. The police attended and the fire appears to be of suspicious nature and is under investigation.

On April 28, 2023, there was a complaint of a camper on fire in Blairmore. The police attended and the fire was determined to not be suspicious in nature.

It appeared to be an electrical malfunction.

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Stolen Vehicle On April 27, 2023, police gave assistance to Elk Valley RCMP after a complaint of a stolen vehicle from Fernie, a 2006 Chevy Cobalt with Saskatchewan licence plates.

Break and Enter On April 27, 2023, there was a complaint of a break and enter at a residence and stolen appliances in Blairmore. The police attended and determined it was not a break and enter. The items were being sold and picked up by purchasers.

On April 30, 2023, there was a complaint of a break and enter in progress at an unoccupied residence. The police attended to find the renter of the unit was moving into the unoccupied residence and was not a break and enter.

Reminders to the Public Reminder to drivers to make notice of school buses stopped with children loading or unloading from the bus, vehicles are to stop when driving both ways when lights are flashing and the stop sign is activated. Be careful when children are crossing the street.

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.

The Simple Raven’s Post

BY AVNER PERL

Who will get my vote?

I knew a couple from China who came here with nothing and after a short while opened a restaurant. They worked day and night, raised their kids while working, and survived any competition that took them on. After some years, they bought a nice home, sent their kids to university, and even managed to bring one set of parents here. They are a living example of how private businesses can operate successfully and efficiently.

I also knew some people who chose a career in the civil service. They worked for less than their equals in private industries but had more benefits and security. Most did well, but a few abused the system. Sometimes when politicians promise to create jobs, they do it by increasing the civil service without providing proper supervision.

Elected politicians focus on staying in power, not on managing the workforce like a business would. We all know that if you leave kids unsupervised, they will get into trouble.

There are two solutions to the problem. One is to connect the pay of the high-level civil servants and their political masters to the performance of their departments.

People in the cabinet should have clear goals and regular reviews. Being a premier is not just delivering speeches but acting as the CEO of a large company. Those who get elected only to be yes-men and vote with the party are not the same as those who strive to improve the system. I like the municipal way of governing. Each member of the council can use their moral guiding system.

The second is to privatize the service, which will not be free. Whoever is going to do the supervising for the government will do so usually for high returns. The government that privatizes public assets and services may have a free ride for a short duration, but the citizens will pay the price in the long run. We should never consider essential services, water, electricity, the internet, air, transportation network, police, health care, public education, courts, government revenue, and a few others, for privatization. If we must pay someone to let us stay alive, it is akin to extortion.

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The problem we currently face is that people think we can privatize government functions and have them run like a little Chinese restaurant. There is no possible way that a private corporation will take on a great responsibility, like for example, health care for a province, and make it as efficient as the Chinese restaurant, without skimming high rewards for its investors or owners. We will pay for what we get, but the profits will go to a private pocket instead of back to the citizens.

The voting public is seeking simple things. The voting public seeks health, safety, political and religious freedom, and above all, an economy that does not set them back. Those who work wish for security and equality with their parents and other workers. They face a choice about parties promoting different ways of getting it.

I look for who is most likely to protect my way of living now that my work life is over, (oops, I am working right now) and who will treat my kind of people best in a sustainable way. I know all politicians will promise great things, so I look at their histories and what they have done in the past. If they had workers, I try to see how they treated those. Did they pay fairly for work? If they were in politics, did they do what it takes to ensure that their citizens enjoy a reasonable life? Did they treat my hard-earned taxes with respect as they should?

Take, for example, the latest controversy about the replacement of the Saddledome in Calgary. People in my area will have no benefit at all from the Calgary Flames new home. The team’s owners will. Yet the province was pretty insistent a few years ago on saving money from the pay of rural medical professionals. We paid and still are paying dearly for that move. People like me died from the shortage of doctors and nurses. It will take us years now to attain the level of care we were accustomed to.

So many people, especially the young, choose not to vote because they think that their one vote won’t make a difference, or they don’t trust all politicians. I like to say to them, making a few right moves can make a significant difference. Life will go on if we do anything or not, but not in the same way.

The people who started the little Chinese restaurant years ago could have worked for minimum pay for someone else who became rich from their efforts. They took action, made a sacrifice, and did not give up. We can all do that.

I look at where I live and pay attention. A few years ago, the main street here was full of for sale or rent signs and you could taste the feeling of despair. Now the Real Estate people are left with nothing to list. We are full. We only need more competition, but it will come. The Co-op is moving in. The people can own their needs without privatizing.

I also consider the state of our world. Spain last year had the hottest summer in 600 years. Are my leaders considering if our actions are good for the Earth? I only have one vote and I will make it count.

Here is a link to my blog: https://thesimpleravenspost.blogspot.ca/ Feel free to check other articles and comment.

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Property Taxes by the deadline of June 30, 2023, even if you did not receive a Property Tax Notice and Assessment. A 7% DP2023-TH008 - Unit #3 - 11910 21 Avenue, Blairmore (Unit penalty will be applied to all unpaid 2023 property taxes on 3, Block N/A, Plan 0611201). To operate a “Tourist Home” The Development Authority of the Municipality of July 1, 2023. The deadline for Assessment Appeals is July (discretionary use) in one unit of a condominium fourplex. 10, 2023.

Crowsnest Pass recently approved the following development application(s): The Development Authority of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass recently refused the following development If you have not received your 2023 Property Tax Notices DP2022-198 - 7914 20 Avenue, Coleman (Lot 9-10 Block and Assessment by May 15, 2023 or took possession of application(s): 25 Plan 820L). For a “Hostel”, “Workshop accessory to your home after March 1, 2023, please follow the link an approved use” (Art Studio and Artist Retreat) (both DP2023-TH006 - 1837 71 Street, Coleman (Lot 3 Block A Plan below to fill out an application in order to receive a copy discretionary uses) inside an existing building, “Freestanding 2466AA). To operate a “Tourist Home” (discretionary use) of your notice. https://portal.laserfiche.ca/o8468/forms/ Sign” (discretionary use) and a “Fascia Sign” (permitted use) with a 54% variance to the minimum separation distance Assessment_Application from 200 meters to 91 meters, and a 100% variance to the DP2023-022 - 1716 East Hillcrest Drive, Hillcrest (NE 9-7-3 off-street parking requirement.

You will be required to upload the Statement of Adjustments W5M). For a “Single-Family Dwelling” (discretionary use) DP2023-059 - 2925 214 Street, Bellevue (Lot 34 Block 5 Plan provided by your lawyer at the time of possession and DP2023-035 - 12731 20 Avenue, Blairmore (Lot 6 Block includes the physical address of your new property, your 2310236). For a “Secondary Suite” (76m2) (discretionary 6 Plan 3319I). or a “Fascia Sign” (permitted use) with a legal name, and the official date of possession before we can use) within the “Single-Family Dwelling” variance to its location of the front sign to the roofline by provide a notice to you.

100% and for the number of signs by 100% Any persons claiming to be adversely affected by the above discretionary development permits or variances may file an We are unable to sign anyone up for our Tax Installment DP2023-044 – 22833 6 Avenue, Hillcrest (Lot 1-2 Block 25 appeal in writing by May 18, 2023, to the SUBDIVISION AND Payment Plan (TIPP) until the land title transfer has officially Plan 51505). For a “Demolition” (permitted use) DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD or the Land and PROPERTY been received by our office.

DP2023-046 - 14838 22 Avenue, Frank (Lot 33-34 Block 29 RIGHTS TRIBUNAL, as may be applicable.

Plan 2563BS). For an “Accessory Building” (59.2m2 detached MUNICIPAL DUST SUPPRESSANT garage) (permitted use) / Moved-in building (discretionary Subdivision and Development Appeal Board PROGRAM use), and two existing “Accessory Buildings” (14.4m2 shed 1 MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS and 19.8m2 shed 2) (permitted uses) BOX 600, CROWSNEST PASS, ALBERTA T0K 0E0 The Municipal Dust Suppressant Program Policy defines the DP2023-049 - 3013 221 Street, Bellevue (Lot 14-15 Block 2 Fee of $400.00 must be included with the appeal gravel streets, roads, and alleys which will be included in the Plan 8311587). To operate a “Home Occupation - Class 2” program and to address individual requests from residents Land and Property Rights Tribunal Woodworking (discretionary use) who wish to pay for their own individual dust suppressant 1229-91 Street SW service that falls outside of the defined streets, roads, and DP2023-056 - 2132 128 Street, Blairmore (Lot 4 Block 21 Edmonton AB T6X 1E9 alleys.

Plan 1810330). For a “Single-family dwelling” (permitted

DEVELOPMENT PERMITS

Breakfast” (discretionary use)

use) and a “Modular Home” (discretionary use), supported Development Officer Applications for the 2022 season and the complete Policy by a Comprehensive Site Development Plan for future Municipality of Crowsnest Pass #2301-01 are available at https://www.crowsnestpass.com/ phases (three additional dwelling units). Approve the Phone: 403 562-8833 living-here/operational-services/dust-suppressant-program Comprehensive Site Development Plan for future phased Email: development@crowsnestpass.com development of four “Single-family Dwellings” / “Modular Please submit your application no later than May 31, 2023.

Dwellings” and a Development Permit for Phase 1 containing 2023 TAX AND ASSESSMENT NOTICES one (1) “Single Family Dwelling” (permitted use) / “Modular Home” (discretionary use) (Unit No. 2), with a 35% variance UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass 2023 Property to the front yard setback, a 60% variance to the rear yard Assessments and Tax Notices will be distributed by April 28, setback, a 2% variance to the side yard setbacks, and • Regular Council Meeting - May 9 at 7:00pm 2023. Tax Payment due date is June 30, 2023. tandem parking.

• Regular Council Meeting - May 16 at 1:00pm

• Regular Council Meeting - May 23 at 7:00pm DP2023-057 - 2000 1 Street, Coleman (Lot 17 Block 1 Plan Methods of Payment: 0815532). For a “Home-Occupation - Class 2” (discretionary • At the Municipal Office 8502 - 19 Avenue, Coleman ** Council meetings are held in the Municipal Council use) (Coal Town Furnace & AC - Plumbing and Heating) Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm Chambers located at 8502 - 19 Avenue, Coleman.

• At any branch of most Financial Institutions, allow 2-3 DP2023-058 - 2925 214 Street, Bellevue (Lot 34 Block 5 Plan business days before due date for processing 2310236). For a “Single-Family Dwelling” (permitted use) All Council meetings are open to the public with the • By mail, postmarked on or before the due date with a variance to the Lot Coverage by 34%. This application exception of In Camera items. Packages and minutes can be • By postdated cheque, dated on or before June 30 must be read in conjunction with DP2023-059 for a found on our website at www.crowsnestpass.com.

• Telephone or Internet Banking, allow 2-3 business days “Secondary Suite” by the same applicant in the basement of before due date for processing the Single-Family that is the subject of this DP2023-058.

• In the night deposit box at 8502 – 19 Avenue, Coleman ENFORCEMENT FOCUS - MARCH DP2023-060 - 8001 23 Avenue, Coleman (Lot 1 Block 35 Monthly payment plans are available for taxes up to June 30.

Plan 820L). For “Accessory Buildings”: a) a 106.29m2 TRAFFIC FOCUS Detached Garage (discretionary use) with a 52.60% variance Contact the tax department for further details.

CONSTRUCTION ZONE SAFETY TIPS to the lot coverage, b) a 6.94m2 Metal Shed (permitted If you are a property owner and have not received your tax Stay alert and minimize distraction; Pay attention to the use) with an 87.5% variance to the east side yard setback, notice either by mail or email, contact the Tax Department road; Read and follow the signs; Watch traffic around a 10.8% variance to the rear yard setback, and a 62.57% variance to the lot coverage, and c) a 9.52m2 Wooden Shed at 403-562-8833 or by email at taxroll@crowsnestpass.com. you, and be prepared to react; Don’t Tailgate; Merge into (permitted use) with a 96.67% variance to the west side yard Please check your Junk Mail folder before contacting us if the Proper Lane; Check radio, TV, and websites for traffic you did not receive your paperless notification via email. setback and a 76.24% variance to the lot coverage. information and schedule enough time to drive safely; Expect delays and leave early so you can reach your DP2023-063 - 12915 19 Avenue, Blairmore (Lot 3 Block If you have questions regarding your property assessment, destination on time; Obey the posted speed limit; Change 1 Plan 0311508). For a “Temporary Storage Yard” and contact Benchmark Assessment Consultants Inc. at lanes only where pavement markings indicate, and only “Shipping Container, accessory to an approved use” 1-800-633-9012 before July 10, 2023 to arrange for an when traffic conditions permit; Follow instructions from (discretionary uses) for the placement of one 30m2 shipping appointment with the Tax Assessor.

Flaggers; Workers, work vehicles, or equipment may enter container for five years. your lane without warning; Other vehicles may slow, stop, or Assessment Review Complaint forms are available at the change lanes unexpectedly; Be patient and stay calm.

DP2023-064 - 13550 18 Avenue, Blairmore (Lot 8-9 Municipal Office or can be downloaded from our website: Block 3 Plan 6050L). For a “Home Occupation - Class 2” (discretionary use) (“South Mountain Beauty” Beauty Salon) www.crowsnestpass.com. Appeal forms will be accepted on Work Zone crew members are working to improve the road or before July 10, 2023 accompanied by the appropriate fee. and make your future drive safer and better.

DP2023-066 - 2778 Valley Ridge Rd, Frank (Lot 3 Block 2 Plan 9912103). For an “Accessory Building” (247.12m2 garage) NEW HOME OWNERS AND PROPERTY TAX BYLAW FOCUS (discretionary use) with a variance to exceed the standard RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP - LEASHES AND AND ASSESSMENT NOTICES height from 6.7m to 11.04m (65%) MUNICIPAL PARKS DP2023-068 - 1738 East Hillcrest Drive, Hillcrest (Lot 1 Block Alberta Land Titles Office is approximately 2 months All dog owners in the Crowsnest Pass must keep their dogs behind in processing land title transfers for newly 2 Plan 0712040). For a “Secondary Suite” (59m2 standon a leash at all times when they are not on their property. purchased properties. If you took possession of a new alone) (discretionary use) Dogs are also not permitted off-leash in any parks in the piece of property after March 1, 2023, it is likely that the DP2023-072 – 1409 84 Street, Coleman (Lot 5 Block 20 Plan Municipality will not have received the change of ownership Municipality. Contravention of this section of the bylaw can 3162GD). For an “Accessory Building” (66.8m2) (permitted information before 2023 Property Tax Notices and result in a $150 penalty. use) Assessments are mailed on April 28, 2023.

Please visit https://www.crowsnestpass.com/municipalDP2023-TH007 - 11105 108 Street, Blairmore (Lot 1 Block government/council/bylaws to view our complete bylaws.

Please note: All Homeowners are responsible for paying the 1 Plan 1711995). To operate a “Short-Term Rental / Bed &

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

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Skate Park open house at Elks Hall on April 26

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Nicholas Allen Photos

The Southwest Alberta Skateboard Society (SWASS) held an open house at the Elks Hall on April 26 to allow interested members of the community to have a say in what goes into the skatepark, coming to the community in Flumerfelt Park.

Everett Tetz (top left), Business Development Manager and Community Outreach Specialist for Newline Skateparks was there to speak about what obstacles could make up the park, along with potentially unique items exclusive to the Crowsnest Pass skatepark. Newline Skateparks is the company hired to engineer and build the skatepark by SWASS and the extensive commmunity engagement period will continue over the next couple weeks, with the online survey ending on May 12.

More information is available at facebook.com/southwestalbertaskateboardsociety.

Mental Health Awareness at CCHS

Stephanie Olsen Photo

CNP 40 and CCHS have partnered together receiving a grant from Community Foundation - Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta as well as money from CCHS Academic and Athletic Society for a mental health wellness program for 2023.

They had their kickoff BBQ April 25, sponsored by the Blairmore Lions.

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Herald Editorial LISA SYGUTEK

To say my editorials are getting traction is an understatement. My reporter said something to me today, his comment was, “Lisa, it seems people either really, really like you or they really, really don’t”. That got me thinking. Am I okay with not being liked by everyone?

The resounding answer is: You bet your butt I’m okay with it.

The thing with me is what you see is really what you get. When I was a little girl, a lady once said to my mom, “you are so lucky you have one daughter that is so pretty, and one that is so smart’. Guess which one I was? It’s funny, even as a little girl that didn’t offend me, because I knew deep, deep down that being smart would get me farther than being pretty. I don’t pretend to be sweet; I often think to myself when I meet people who come off as sweet, is that real or is that fake? More times than not it’s fake. I don’t pretend to be something I’m not. I’m opinionated, I have a voice, I use my voice and I don’t care if you are a pope or a pauper, I’ll tell you to your face if you are being a jerk.

It’s quite freeing when you don’t care if someone likes you or not. The other day I had a person say to me, “Lisa, I don’t really like you, but I respect you as a councillor”. That might have been one of the most refreshing things anyone has said to me in a while.

So, I decided to take stock in all the things that are amazing in my life, both work and personal.

I am watching Nick re-create the Pass Herald’s website and layout of the paper, he’s brilliant enough to figure it out and take the Pass Herald to a whole new platform.

I am watching beautiful Tina bringing in advertising like never before. I was having a coffee and a person in the shop said, “boy I love calling the paper, Tina is so happy and friendly, and she makes me happy”. I thought about that and said to myself, she makes me happy too.

I am watching my son Keiran build up a business.

He’s working his butt off and although he hasn’t been perfecting every time, I get a message like this, “Your son Keiran!! What a stellar individual. You must be very proud of the young man that he has become. Well done momma!” It’s moments like this that make my heart swell with pride and make me realize I am raising great men. Keiran is only home for four months as he’s decided to finish his degree from the University of Lethbridge. I wasn’t sure he’d finish it, but he is, and man alive I couldn’t be prouder.

I am watching Aiden thrive in university. He barely wants to come home and as much as those hurts, it also tells me I did it right and that he is using his wings to fly. I still remember my mother-in-law’s saying, “Give your kids two things, one is roots the other is wings”.

Aiden is heading into fourth year engineering after his next co-op.

Quinn is thriving. Playing baseball and one of the top academic students in the school. Of all my boys, he’s the most like me and probably the closest to me. He can and does tell me most everything in his life. What 16-year-old does that!

I am surrounded with brilliant people in my life, not just brilliant as in smart, but brilliant souls. My circle is small, but the ones in it are incredible. They are real, they are kind, they have opinions, and they are solid, decent, REAL people. I don’t surround myself with fake people. When you have a group like that you have no choice but to be authentic too.

So, I’ll end this with the fact that although I was disappointed with humanity recently, I have taken stock of the wonderful people and things in my life and I chose to live an authentic life, not a fake one. If we all did that perhaps we would have a lot less whiny, hurt feeling individuals in this world and we would all be kinder, because we are real. You shouldn’t have to say that you are kind if you really are.

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Livingstone Range Division board update FRANK McTIGHE Contributor School board sets date for by-election Voters will go to the polls Oct. 4 to elect a new trustee in Ward 1 of Livingstone Range School Division.

Trustees voted last week to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of trustee Joscelyn Stangowitz.

“We know how imperative it is to have all seven trustee spots filled,” school board chair Lacey Poytress said.

Trustees discussed the by-election during their April 24 meeting via the on-line Zoom platform.

Nomination day is Sept. 6, and returning officer is Jeff Perry, associate superintendent of business services. Cecilie Fleming is the substitute returning officer.

Brad Toone and Carla Gimber have been doing the work of three trustees since Stangowitz resigned in December.

Poytress noted Livingstone Range added a trustee to Ward 1 when the boundaries were re-aligned, which reflects the workload in that area.

“There is a lot happening in this ward right now,” Poytress said, referring to planning for the modernization of schools in Nanton and discussions to better utilize Granum school.

“I think it’s important, as I believe all trustees do, to get another trustee elected as soon as possible,” Poytress said.

Trustees also left the door open to co-operate with the towns of Claresholm and Nanton, should either municipality require a by-election following the provincial election.

Claresholm Mayor Chelsae Petrovic and Nanton Coun. Kevin Todd are campaigning in the provincial election.

Petrovic is the United Conservative Party candidate and Todd is the Alberta Party candidate in the Livingstone-Macleod riding.

Livingstone Range schools preparing for grad High schools in Livingstone Range School Division are preparing for graduation.

Trustees briefly reviewed a schedule of planned graduation activities during their April 24 meeting via the Zoom on-line platform.

Crowsnest Consolidated will hold its banquet at 5 p.m. Friday, May 12 at Coleman Arena.

The cap and gown ceremony for Crowsnest Consolidated is Tuesday, June 27 in the school gymnasium Livingstone school in Lundbreck will hold its banquet and cap and gown ceremony on Thursday, May 18.

The banquet starts at 5 p.m. followed by cap and gown at 7 p.m.

Both events are at Heritage Acres Farm Museum.

Matthew Halton school in Pincher Creek has three events planned around graduation on Saturday, May 27.

The cap and gown ceremony is at 9 a.m., with a celebration starting at 2 p.m. and the banquet at 6 p.m.

All three events are at Matthew Halton school.

Willow Creek Composite in Claresholm will hold is grad ceremony on Friday, June 30 with the time yet to be announced.

F.P. Walshe school in Fort Macleod will begin its graduation festivities with a traditional Blackfoot eagle feather ceremony on Thursday, May 25.

The banquet is set for 6 p.m. Friday, June 9, with the cap and gown ceremony planned for Saturday, June 10 with the time yet to be determined.

All three events take place at F.P. Walshe school.

J.T. Foster school in Nanton will hold its ceremony at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 24, followed by the banquet at 6 p.m.

Both events will happen at the Bomber Command Museum of Canada.

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Conservative MPs oppose attempted takeover of Teck

by Glencore NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter On April 24, Foothills MP John Barlow joined Kootenay-Columbia MP Rob Morrison and Rick Perkins, MP for South Shore-St. Margarets and opposition critic for innovation, science and industry to speak about how the Conservative party opposes the attempted takeover of Teck by Glencore.

All three of the MPs spoke out against the proposed purchase, with Barlow identifying the importance of the resources Teck produces in an interview on April 28.

“We want to protect what is a critical Canadian commodity, which is metallurgical coal, copper and zinc. These are important minerals to Canada’s future, not only in steel making, but electric batteries. All the things that we know are important to Canada’s economy,” said Barlow.

Barlow said his party wants to ensure these commodities are controlled by a Canadian company, “not a company like Glencore” which he said has poor environmental reputation along with questionable business practices, including ties to China. Their history involves accusations of child labour in their cobalt mines and dealings with rogue states such as apartheid South Africa, Iran and Iraq under Saddam Hussein.

“We want to ensure we have a company that is committed to Canada’s environmental standards when it comes to coal mines,” added Barlow.

Barlow added they also want a company committed to community, something they already know that Teck has in both B.C. and Alberta. “[In the Crowsnest Pass] one third of the residents are employed by Teck. They are strong community sponsors to community initiatives, and I know that’s true not only in Alberta, but across the border into B.C. as well,” said Barlow, “These are Canadian jobs, and we want a Canadian company that we know is committed to Canada.”

Barlow explained how a Glencore takeover would mean the closure of the head office in Vancouver and the loss of “at least 5000” jobs and potentially more, including employees living in the Crowsnest Pass.

“When you have a community like the Pass that relies so heavily on an industry like that, it would have been devastating for the communities within Crowsnest Pass to lose such a strong employer, but also such a strong community supporter,” said Barlow.

According to Barlow, metallurgical coal is vitally important, so the Conservatives support natural resource industry and development. and the natural resource industry. He added that his party wants to see continued growth, not only in coal, but Canada’s oil and gas industry along with agriculture, forestry and mining.

“We know that these are not only important to Canada’s economy, but certainly to rural communities.

Many of these projects are in rural and First Nation communities and we want to partner with First Nations and rural communities to ensure that they have the opportunity to grow,” said Barlow.

Canada is a resource country, added Barlow. He said Canadians should be proud of having the highest environmental standards in the world.

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Time to keep adverising dollars in Canada NEWS MEDIA CANADA The Canadian government has supported journalism for generations. Since the founding of Canada’s first newspaper, the Halifax Gazette, which dates to 1752, government advertising has been an important source of revenue for newspapers. Even prior to Confederation, direct supports, like the former Publications Assistance Program, which subsidized the postal delivery of non-daily newspapers, ensured that Canadians have access to high-quality Canadian news.

Twenty years ago, the federal government spent $110 million on advertising, which was managed by 30 advertising agencies. Print newspapers and magazines accounted for about one-third of federal advertising spending, while internet advertising accounted for less than 1 per cent of the spend.

Last year, the Government of Canada spent a total of $140 million on advertising, involving one Agency of Record for media planning and placement. While the one Agency of Record model is efficient, we are concerned with where scarce ad dollars are being

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Last year, just $6 million or five per cent of federal advertising dollars went toward print publications.

That is a far cry from the roughly one-third of twenty years ago. For comparison, government spending on Facebook/Instagram ads alone accounted for almost double what is spent on all print advertising combined.

And the spending on Twitter, Snapchat, and TikTok combined was greater than all print expenditures.

Today, digital advertising accounts for more than 50 per cent of all federal ad spending. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, which is suing Google, the company “pockets on average more than 30 per cent of the advertising dollars that flow through its digital advertising technology products.”

Social media companies operating in Canada do not employ journalists and they are shielded from liability by Section 230 of Title 47 of the United States Code. They enjoy all the benefits of being a publisher without any of the obligations.

Digital search and social giants have contributed greatly to connecting people, businesses, and communities. Yet, there have been unintended consequences.

While they provide the essential plumbing of our digital age, they have not figured out a way to separate the clean drinking water (e.g., fact-based news and information) from the sewage (e.g., fake news).

Trusted news sources provide an important filter that helps Canadians make informed choices. Real journalism, which is based on editorial judgment and rigorous fact-checking, costs real money, which comes from advertising and/or subscription revenue. Canadian news publishers employ real journalists, who ad-

here to strict editorial standards, and publishers can be held liable for their content. Yet, federal advertising dollars that once helped fund our newsrooms have shifted largely to Big Tech companies that benefit from our content.

The federal government has recognized that the business of journalism is in trouble. It has taken steps to fill news deserts and areas of news poverty through the Local Journalism Initiative. It has also introduced Bill C-18, the Online News Act, which will allow publishers to come together to negotiate fair content licensing agreements with web giants and level the digital playing field.

One of the most powerful tools in any government’s policy toolkit is procurement. Procurement can help governments advance socio economic policy objectives, including job creation, and deliver better outcomes. Indeed, the federal government’s Policy on Social Procurement facilitates and supports the inclusion of socio-economic measures in procurement to support the goal of achieving best value for the Crown and, in turn, for Canadians.

Isn’t it time for the federal government to align its advertising spending with its public policy goal of supporting accountable and trusted sources of information? Isn’t it time to support the home team and keep advertising dollars, which support fact-based, fact-checked civic journalism, in Canada? The consequences of inaction are more misinformation and disinformation, a less informed and engaged citizenry, less robust public discourse, and a loss of community.

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On April 27, 2023, the Livingstone Range School Division announced that Alberta Education has granted collegiate school status to PEAKS Campus, for specialized programming in environmental science. The status approval comes with a grant of $5.77 million.

“PEAKS Collegiate Campus is set to become a world-class education destination for high school students preparing for careers in environmental science,” said Chad Kuzyk, Associate Superintendent of Curriculum & Innovation, and the lead on the collegiate application, “We will offer hands-on and virtual programming for Grade 7-12 students to explore interests and pursue high school [and] post-secondary dual credit pathways.”

According to the school division, the environmental sciences specialization at PEAKS Collegiate Campus will leverage innovative partnerships between Livingstone Range School Division, Lethbridge College and industry partners. Programming will include high school and college credit courses, practicum-style learning experiences with industry professionals, and career connections to help stu-

dents have a competitive advantage in the workplace.

“This accreditation as a collegiate school and the accompanying funding is an acknowledgment of the incredible place-based opportunities we already offer students,” said Lacey Poytress, Board of Trustees Chair, “It also speaks to the unlimited potential awaiting students in the environmental sciences field right here in southern Alberta.”

The rigorous collegiate application process required the school division to conduct extensive business case documentation including sector analysis and marketing plans; proof of partnership support; detailed financial plans and programming documentation. Plans for the approved funding include specialized equipment and collegiate-specific facility enhancement. It is anticipated that programming will be open to students beginning in the 2023-2024 school year and will grow from there.

Superintendent Darryl Seguin sees PEAKS Collegiate Campus aligning with LRSD’s purpose.

“PEAKS Collegiate Campus embodies our Division Mission to inspire excellence through meaningful relationships, innovation, and collaboration,” said Seguin.

He said it will be a key part of their ongoing efforts to offer a broad range of programs for students and the desire to meet the school division’s ‘Every student, every day’ aspiration.

“We are so grateful for the support of industry partners and Lethbridge College on this successful application,” added Kuzyk, “These collaborative relationships create these amazing innovative opportunities for students.”

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The History of Mother’s Day The first recorded celebration of Mother’s Day can be traced in year 1908. It originated in the United States of America, the neighboring country of Canada.

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Conservative MPs oppose attempted takeover of Teck

by Glencore cont’d from page 7 “We have to look at copper, lithium, coal, even agriculture, certainly oil and gas, LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) as strategic commodities,” He talked about the Liberal government’s lack of support to Germany and Japan, “two of our most important allies and two of the strongest economies on the planet” came to Canada asking for LNG in a bid to cut ties with Russia.

“The Prime Minister turned his back on two of our most important allies, saying, there’s no business case for sending LNG to Germany and Japan.

Municipal Council briefs and update NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter At the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass council meeting on April 25, there was also a delegation featuring a presentation regarding the 2022 Audited Financial Statements for the municipality.

Municipalities are required under the Municipal Government Act to appoint an external auditing firm according to a summary in the council package. The auditor for the Municipality must then report to council on the annual financial statements and the return of the municipality’s financial information. These reports are then required to be submitted to the Minster of Municipal Affairs it explains.

On the requests for decision were changes to the Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw, an update on the Wolfstone subdivision and southwest Alberta regional initiatives.

There were two public hearings, one was for a Land Use Bylaw amendment regarding minimum floor area for a single-family dwelling in two different housing dis-

That is unacceptable. I was embarrassed of our Prime Minister and instead they go to Qatar to get their natural gas,” said Barlow.

He raised concerns that, instead of coming to Canada, they are now buying resources from a country with less strict standards.

“Do you think Qatar has the same employment, the same human rights and the same environmental standards that Canada has when it comes to our resources? Absolutely not,” said Barlow.

Barlow said he sees this potentially increasing

emissions and fueling environmental issues around the world. Conservatives want the liberal government to send a clear message to Glencore that its proposed takeover would not be approved, explained Barlow.

“Because it’s over $1.2 billion, the value of the takeover, it would have to go through a national security review as well as a review of best interest,” said Barlow.

“Is this take over in the best interest of Canada?

Clearly, it’s not.”

tricts. The second public hearing was for a Land Use Bylaw amendment to rezone a portion of land from recreation and open space to grouped country residential and another portion from non-urban area to grouped country residential.

The discussion around minimum floor size for dwellings was tied to the size of the property and what was determined to be an appropriate size for a home built there.

In the residential (R-1) district it was initially brought forward at 18 per cent of the parcel area or 800 square feet, whichever is larger. In the grouped country residential (GCR-1) district the minimum size was proposed to be between 1800 and 3000 square feet, depending on the size of the property.

The final numbers that council produced for R-1 was 550 square feet and for GCR-1 it was 1800 square feet for less than three hectares and 2500 square feet for more than three hectares.

“Something we’re going to have to look at is smaller lots for tiny homes. I don’t want to be put in a 300 square foot home on a 4500 square foot lot but there’s reason to talk about 25-foot lots, which would be ideal for a tiny home in my mind,” said councillor Lisa Sygutek.

Administration had the opportunity to review the assessment report of the Wolfstone subdivision and what is required to complete the deficiencies. According to their findings, it will cost approximately $1.3 million to complete the onsite work.

“There’s definitely a number of deficiencies. However, at this point it looks like the general install and infra-

structure is fairly adequate,” said CAO Patrick Thomas.

A summary of the work that is required: Sanitary work to remove and replace both holding tanks, flush entire sanitary system and install a frame and cover on one manhole.

There is storm work to be done, including obtaining a right of way with the adjacent landowner for the storm outfall location or relocating the outfall entirely. A flush of the entire storm system will be required and the installation of the appropriate bar screens on culverts and outfalls is still required.

With water, all the hydrants have to be raised above ground and a hydrovac called in to find missing valves on the east end of the development. A total of three valves are missing. Pressure testing the entire system is needed along with relocating the curb stop for Lot 5.

Utilities in the area are “shallow” with ATCO installed and Fortis installed overhead at this time, but Shaw and Telus are not installed. Road work needs to be done with the excavation, grading and re-installation of the roadway in the proper location with installation of curbs and gutters. There also remains offsite water and sewer mains to be resolved.

They moved forward to use $300,000 for the Wolfstone subdivision deficiency project to be funded from the security deposit from the developers. It was noted this will not yet have an impact on the 2024 budget. A motion was put forward to make residents in the subdivision aware of the council’s decision.

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Livingstone Range Division cont’d from pg. 6 Trustees update school attendance area policy Livingstone Range School Board updated its school attendance policy last week with minor changes.

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The following factors will be considered: • An established drop-off and pick-up within the proposed receiving school attendance area.

• Availability of space and existing bus size.

• Student safety.

Trustees removed a reference to express bus routes for outreach programs in Policy 17.

“It doesn’t really apply to us anymore,” Yagos said.

Crowsnest Pass community is schools’ classroom Crowsnest Pass residents have a passion for placebased learning.

Livingstone Range School Board had a presentation last week on the Crowsnest Pass learning ecosystem.

“We are thrilled to be able to share this presentation with you,” Isabelle Sellon school principal Marnie Davidson said. “There’s a passion in Crowsnest Pass and we just wanted to share some of the energy that comes when a community works so closely with a school to advance learning.”

Davidson, Emily Brown of the Nature Conservancy of Canada, parent Margaret Thomas and three Grade 5 students spoke to trustees during their April 24 meeting.

The delegation appeared virtually on the Zoom online platform.

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WILFRED LENCUCHA 1926 – 2023

Wilfred Stephen Lencucha passed peacefully at the age of 96, where he was greatly cared for by the paramedics, the doctors and staff at LRH and through his last years by Doctors Leam, Weaver and deWalle. Thank you so much. You are appreciated.

Dad was born and raised in Blairmore and was the youngest of six children. He loved the outdoors and, as his house was located at the foot of Turtle Mountain, climbed it on many occasions, breaking the record of his day, climbing it in 57 minutes.

He excelled at every sport available to him in the Pass and his team won provincials in hockey. He worked many jobs in the Pass; helping build the coal tipple, digging graves at the cemetery in Blairmore, a projectionist at the movie theatre and hauling timbers to the mine - anything to earn money to further his education. Using these funds, he transferred his studies in engineering to complete a B.Ed. and M.Ed. in the Faculties of Education at U of A and UBC and later worked toward a Ph.D., demonstrating his lifelong passion to further the quality of children’s education.

Dad was a compassionate, intellectual man who had a long career in education. Through the years, dad first taught in Consort and then became the youngest principal in Alberta at the then new Stirling School. He took the superintendency of County of Warner and later Pincher Creek Separate, and Holy Spirit Separate School Divisions and acted as a Math Consultant for the province of Alberta. He deeply cared about the education of students and was highly regarded by them.

Dad was a kind and gentle father with a great sense of humour and will be greatly missed by his loving children: Mark (Diane), Deborah (Maurice), Craig (Lesley), Heather (Lane), his grandchildren and their spouses (Jenna and Dave, Cole and Sarah, Meghan, Morgan and Brett, Amanda and Jeff, James and Kimi, Chris and Kanu), great-grandchildren (Liam, Joel, Etta, Emiko, Reiko, Coen, Remington, Bowie, Sawyer, Maya, Lennon) as well as sister-inlaws (Rita, Simone, Betty Jane) and brother-in-law (Joe) and so many nieces and nephews. Dad was predeceased by his parents (Joseph and Cecilia), his wife (Terri), grandson (Cody), all his siblings (Henry, Aloyes, Joe, Helen, Freddie) and their spouses (Helen, Cecile, Ricca, Elmo, Lilian) as well as Terri’s siblings (Jean, Alice, Cecile, Delores, Babb, George, Charlie) and sisters and brother-in-laws (Harry, Gerry, Benton, Cecile, Amerigo).

We wish to acknowledge two special friends (Daisy Moshurchak and Wayne Bourne) who continued to visit and cheer dad up in the later, more difficult times. Our deep appreciation to the staff and residents, at Adaptacare (Sharon, Pinky, Loretta, Rachel, Allan, Akhil, Joee - you did so much for dad!) and Martha’s House, who brightened dad’s final years. We appreciate your hard work and cheerful caring! Thank you to Father Derek for your visits in the past few months. Dad was so excited to meet someone who was born in Blairmore!

Dad often spoke of the Crowsnest Pass with deep fondness and of his family in Slovakia whom he had always hoped to meet. We love you lots, dad! You ran the good race.

In keeping with his wishes, dad will be privately remembered by his family.

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FRANCINE KILGANNON June 10, 1952 ~ April 28, 2023

Francine Mary Kilgannon passed away peacefully on April 28th, 2023, at the age of 70 years.

Francine was born into the family of James and Marie (Olsen) Kilgannon as the youngest of 6 daughters on June 10th, 1952. As the baby of the family, she would become very close with her soon to be born nieces and nephews. She was an amazing aunt and granted sister status by those closest in age to her. Being the youngest, she avoided most childhood illnesses until her nieces and nephews came along. As they began to face childhood illnesses, so did she. Often missing a few university exams when she came home for the holidays. It was during these times where she would join in on the fun of mumps and measles isolation/playtime. All her nieces and nephews were always warmly welcomed into her home.

As they became young adults, they would often stop in for visits or short stays.

Francine also travelled with several relatives to locations all around the world.

Francine’s love of animals was strong from childhood on, and she cherished and cared for many beloved pets over the course of her lifetime.

Francine was known as “Francie” by her friends and affectionately known as “Auntie Fuzzy” or just plain “Fuzzy” by her numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Francine loved children and spent much time playing, hiking the Miner’s Path to swim under the waterfall, reading and learning along-side them. As such, she pursued a profession in teaching at Horace Allen Elementary School upon graduation from the University of Calgary. Francine moved on to work at Westar mining for many years in the accounts payable department. When this company ceased to exist, Francine took it in stride and became a community reporter for the Pass Herald. While employed there she could be seen moving from community event to community event. Not only as a reporter but most times as a volunteer as well. Francine would go on to work for the Crowsnest Community Support Society in many capacities. She brightened the lives of many and touched the lives of her clients in numerous small and large ways. She really enjoyed working at the Frank Slide as an interpreter and ran many of the overnight group sleepovers during this time. Her volunteerism within the Crowsnest Pass was a passion and Francine could often be seen driving around town in her Blazer heading to the curling club, a rodeo event, numerous community events or the baseball diamond to watch her nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Church Preservation Society and Godmother to many lucky children. Francine volunteered many hours towards the Crowsnest Museum located in Coleman, the Downtown Rehabilitation Society and Family Curling at the Crowsnest Curling Club. These are just a few of her volunteer efforts, but there were so many more that she took an active role in and was involved with.

A hug from her was always given with all her heart and she never forgot or missed the chance to celebrate birthdays, holidays or special events with loved ones and friends. Above all, Francine valued her family relationships, friendships, and fur babies. If you were lucky enough to be called a friend - it was for life.

Francine’s love for adventure and sunshine took her many places in Canada and abroad with family and friends. In her younger years, her travel partner was her special childhood friend from across the street Connie (Lant) Lindgren. Wow, did they travel; Hawaii and Tahiti just to name two places. When not out of the country they could be found during the summer travelling to Surveyors Lake, usually with a niece or nephew in tow to share in the sunny adventures. Francine took many trips up north to Whitehorse and Yellowknife just for fun or to join in family celebrations being held. Even travelling as far as England, Ireland, Scotland, and Brazil with family and connect with family relations who lived abroad.

She was always up for a fun adventure and enjoyed the odd horseback journey with her nephew in and around the Pass.

Francine is survived by her sisters, Patricia (Alf) Thompson, Mikki Brown, Sharon (Jack) Turner; her brother-in-law Dave Hill; nieces and nephews, Thelma (Reese) Hartman, Patrice (Keith) Streeter, Danny (Shelley) Thompson, Marty Thompson, Tina (Richard) Wyatt, Chris (Diana) Hill, Craig (Anita) Hill, Connie Hill, Shannon Berg (Joe Thomas), Jim (Sonia) Sandgathe, Jerry (Janice) Sandgathe, Maureen (Dave) Williams, Dennis (Tracey) Sandgathe, Terry (Sue) Sandgathe, Mark (Tara) Brown, Laurie (Clive) Betts, Chad Turner, Julie (Alan Patjas) Turner, Dean Turner, Karen (Ryan) Moore and Brad (Wendy) Turner; as well as numerous great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, James and Marie Kilgannon; sisters, June Sandgathe and Kathleen “Kathy” Hill; brothers-in-law, Jack Sandgathe and William “Bill” Brown; niece, Tara Sandgathe; niece-in-law, Lesa Thompson; dear friend, Connie Lindgren; along with the many dogs and cats that were known lovingly as her fur babies. Francine was helped by many lifelong friends over the course of her lifetime and cherished connections with Denise Aiello, Carol Poelt, Jane-Ann Reimer, and Frances Jahn.

Francine will de dearly missed at family events as the official photographer and keeper of memories and blank filler in when others’ memories failed them.

A Memorial Service will be held at Fantin’s Funeral Chapel (13461 - 20 Ave., Blairmore, AB) on Monday, May 8th, 2023 at 11:00am with Rev. Renso Castellarin presiding, followed by a light luncheon at Fantin’s. Interment following the luncheon at the Coleman Catholic Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made in Francine’s name to the Canadian Cancer Society, or to a local community group of your choice.

Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 562-8555

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Looking Back

BY JOHN KINNEAR

Beauty and the Beast

And the Prophet said, “And lo, the beast looked upon the face of beauty.

And it stayed its hand from killing.

And from that day, it was as one dead.”

Old Arabian Proverb Recently I attended a great concert at the Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod where the Lonesome Ace String Band put on a terrific show of righteous folk and country bluegrass music. At the break, as I looked around this beautifully restored and maintained theatre, I spotted a giant wall image that tripped a memory from my childhood.

It goes like this. In 2005 I returned to the Orpheum Theatre in Blairmore to revisit an old storyline all too familiar to me. A story line I first viewed in 1953 at the vulnerable age of five.

It was a blockbuster movie that had been made twenty years earlier in the depths of the great depression and featured the eighth wonder of the world, known as King Kong. It literally transfixed, what was at the time, a very impressionable young boy and left me with vivid gorilla dreams for many years to come.

The 1933 version’s star was a woman whose screams were utterly terrifying and very believable. Producer Merian C. Cooper told Fay Wray, who was born in Cardston, Alberta, that her co-star was going to be the tallest, darkest leading man in Hollywood. She was thinking Cary Grant, instead she got King Kong.

The story is as exotic and unlikely as has ever been told. It is about a special connection that forms between Anne Darrow and a fifty-foot high gorilla from Skull Island. There never was a more bizarre island than Skull, complete with pterodactyls, tyrannosaurus rex’s, giant spiders, bats and snakes, zombie natives and of course the biggest, baddest, knuckle-walking quadruped that ever was. Everyone and I mean everyone in this 1933 classic screams like hell. Children, natives, sailors and especially Anne.

As we all know Kong eventually meets his demise in Manhattan on the Empire State Building which had incidentally just been constructed that year. The 1933 King Kong movie was a truly unique effort for its time in which Willis O’Brien used stop motion animation to create the amazing scenes. One frame at a time he moved and shot an 18 inch high Kong and at 24 frames-per-second it took him about a year to put all the special effects together. Remember that movies are actually a series of still frames and that it is the wonderful human quality of “persistence of vision” that allows us to view them as moving.

The original also had 75 minutes of wildly dramatic music in it that followed the action sequences. Remember how effective the Jaws sound-track was? Probably the most fascinating bit of trivia I came across in revisiting the 1933 movie was this. For many years the giant wall at RKO Studios that was used in the filming to keep Kong and the zombie natives apart stood as its own attraction. Years later it was deliberately torched to serve as a filming backdrop for the burning of Atlanta in “Gone With the Wind”. Many regretted its loss.

The 2005 Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings director) remake of King Kong is a remarkable effort in itself. It runs two and a half hours, starts slow but eventually takes you on an emotional roller coaster ride that leaves you totally drained by the time the credits roll.

Actress Naomi Watts forms a different kind of bond with Kong in this remake, one of platonic soul mates. They connect somehow through all the horrific fight scenes and Kong becomes the alpha male determined to protect and defend her.

Kong is given wonderful expression and believable brute strength. My favourite scene is the one in which he flees with Anne through wintertime Central Park. It sort of pays homage to Bambi. Remember Bambi and Thumper in the movie, on the ice?

Kong, seated and holding onto Darrow with his massive mitt while he spins them both around on that frozen pond, is a touching scene that acknowledges their special connection. It is also a welcome lull in the action before the machine guns and bi-planes turn the movie towards its frenetic, inevitable end.

Yes I cried when Kong slipped away from Anne and fell to the street below.

Somehow it was important to me that he died before he fell and that Anne was the last thing he saw. In the movie the police lieutenant turns to Carl Denham, the guy who brought Kong to New York, and says: “Well, Denham, the airplanes got him.”

And Denham says: “Oh no, it wasn’t the airplanes. It was beauty killed the beast.’

Fay Wray was 96 when she died in 2004, a veteran actress of over a hundred films. She met Jackson and Naomi Watts before the filming started and told Naomi

at the end of their evening together that: “Anne Darrow is in good hands.” Wray wrote an autobiography that was ironically entitled “On the Other Hand”. When she died the lights of the Empire State Building were dimmed in respect. There is a commemorative Fay Wray fountain in Cardston that acknowledges Fay’s history in the area and in Hollywood.

Author’s Note: For another interesting article related to where Kong made his last stand, the Empire State Building, go to passheraldarchives.ca and click on the Looking Back John Kinnear option then select the 2014 archives. The story is called “Still King of the Skyscrapers” and is about a spectacular plane crash into that building that occurred in 1945.

Photos top to bottom: Empress Theatre poster of Fay Wray (John Kinnear photo) Fay Wray fountain and interpretive sign in Cardston (John Kinnear photo) The original screamer Fay Wray (wikipedia) King Kong and Anne on the ice pond in New York (wikipedia) 1933 King Kong poster (wikipedia)

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Kananaskis Pro Rodeo Results from April 28 to 30 in the Crowsnest Pass NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter It was an action-packed weekend as the Kananaskis Pro Rodeo was in Coleman from April 28 to 30, featuring events such as bull riding, steer wrestling and team roping. These are the unofficial results of the competition released by the Canadian Pro Rodeo Association after the conclusion of the event.

In bareback riding it was a tie for first between Clint Laye on Duane Kesler Championship Rodeo’s G7 Little Rotten and Kody Lamb on Duane Kesler Championship Rodeo’s 2407 Up North Outlaw with 86.5 points. In third was Tanner Young scoring 85 points.

In fourth there was a tie between Wyatt Maines and Cole Goodine scoring 83.5 points. In sixth was Ethan Mazurenko scoring 83 points.

Steer wrestling featured Coltin Crawford taking first place with a time of 4.1 seconds. In second was Ty Livingstone with 4.2 seconds. Taking third was

Riley Reiss putting up a time of 4.4 seconds. Cody Cassidy was next in fourth with 4.7 seconds. Fifth was Morgan Grant with 4.9 second. Sixth was Layne Delemont with 5.2 seconds. Seventh was Chance Butterfield with 5.3 seconds. Eighth was Straws Milan with 5.4 seconds.

In the event of team roping there was two sets of teams that tied. The first tie was between the duos of Riley Roy/Joey Romo II and Logan Bonnett/Keely Bonnett. Each team ended their run with a time of 5.3 seconds. Colt Cornet and Stacy Cornet took third with 5.5 seconds. Denim Ross and Brett Buss were fourth with 5.7 seconds. Brady Chappel and Colton Klassen placed fifth with 6.0 seconds. Lance Gordon and Kelly Buhler placed sixth with 6.2 seconds. In seventh place was the other tie for team roping, this time between the teams of Jesse Popescul/Garrett Brownlee and Dale Skocdopole/Coy Skocdopole. The time for the seventh-place teams were 6.5 seconds. Rounding out the team roping in ninth was Steele Depaoli/Trent Tunke in 6.7 seconds and tenth was Riley Warren/Clay McNichol in 10.7 seconds.

First place in saddle bronc went to Lucas Macza, getting 88.5 points on Duane Kesler Championship Rodeo’s 476 Double Red. Second was a tie with Ben Andersen and Layton Green each getting 87.5 points.

Placing fourth was Dawson Dahm getting 85.5 points.

Quinten Taylor took fifth place with 84.5 points and Sam Kelts was in sixth getting 84 points.

Tie down roping had first place taken by Shay Keller getting a time of 9.2 seconds. Second was Clay McNichol at 9.3 seconds. Steele Depaoli was third at a time of 9.4 seconds. Denton Dunham had a time of 9.6 seconds putting him at fourth. In fifth place was Beau Cooper with 9.8 seconds, the last run under 10 seconds. Rounding out the category was Ben Robinson with 10.1 seconds in sixth, Kyle Lucas with 10.8

seconds in seventh and Coy Skocdopole with 11.0 seconds in eighth.

In ladies barrel racing, Taylor Manning had a time of 12.61 seconds to take first place. Blake Molle was second place with a run of 12.71 seconds. Jayden Wilson had a time of 12.83 seconds taking third place.

Fourth was a tie between Rusty Rae Woodward and Kate Beierbach with each posting a time of 12.85 seconds. In sixth place was Diane Skocdopole at 12.89 seconds. Alicia Bird was seventh at 12.94 seconds.

Caitlin Mcarthur was eighth with 13.01 seconds and the ninth-place spot was a tie only .01 second behind.

Vanessa Salisbury and Kareen Warren tied with a run of 13.02 to share the number nine spot.

Bull riding featured yet another first-place tie. Jacob Gardner scored 86 points on Duane Kesler Championship Rodeo’s 826 Fallen Angel and Fabian Dueck scored the same on Duane Kesler Championship Rodeo’s 758 Alberta Prime Union Jack. William Barrows place third with 84 points and Jared Parsonage place fourth with 82 points.

Taylor Flewelling took first in Breakaway roping with a time of 2.4 seconds. In second was a tie between Lawrie Saunders and Sammy-Jo Bird with 2.5 seconds. Olivia Walker was fourth with 2.6 seconds.

Taking fifth place was Lakota Bird clocking in at 2.7 seconds. In sixth we see a tie between Natalie Bevans and Celie Salmond with 2.9 seconds. There is another tie for eighth place between Brooke Pomeranz and Alyson Fox, each getting 3.1 seconds.

In junior steer riding, first place went to Brodi Beasley with 78 points, second to Colt Richards with 67.5 points, third to Levi Robbins with 67 points and fourth to Jace Ditchuk who got 64 points.

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Crowds of onlookers watch as the Indian Relay Racing team opens up the pro rodeo performance at the Crowsnest Sports Complex on April 29.

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Livingstone Range School Division cont’d from pg. 14 Davidson started by sharing the Crowsnest Pass Learning Ecosystem mission statement, which reads: “As a vibrant learning ecosystem, we work together to facilitate learning that activates and nurtures our potential, enhances wellness, and instills a sense of belonging for people in the Crowsnest Pass.”

Davidson said the mission statement reflects Livingstone Range’s own student success plan.

The learning ecosystem has many partners, including Family and Community Support Services, Community Futures, Crowsnest Pass Adult Education and the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

Schools can’t do it on their own, Davidson said, and the partners help advocate for learning in the Crowsnest Pass.

Thomas offered a parent’s perspective, noting she has six children including three who have graduated from Crowsnest Consolidated.

“I’ve had the advantage of being able to see how their learning was . . . and kind of compare to how it is now for my younger kids,” Thomas said of her children in Grade 7, Grade 4 and Grade 2.

Thomas listed the following observations: • The students are more open to new experiences, and express their ideas more freely.

• Students are retaining the given information for longer periods of time and are more able to convert their knowledge into applicable real life situations.

• Students are remaining challenged, and possessing incredible, out of the box, thinking.

• Students are grasping integral concepts at a younger age, like consequences, repercussions for their own actions with a sustained, vivacious attitude towards school.

Thomas has noticed a huge difference in the way her youngest children approach school, from their older siblings.

“They are just so much happier, and I couldn’t be more thankful for that,” Thomas said.

A survey of parents about place-based learning revealed appreciation for the learning that takes place outside the classroom; an appreciation for the connections with people; a greater awareness among children about the community; instilling the value of life-long learning; and an appreciation for where they live.

Zander offered an example of learner engagement, telling trustees about a trip to the PEAKS Campus to learning about avalanche safety.

“I thought it was really fun,” Zander said.

Abi, another Grade 5 student, talked about an ice fishing trip.

Izzy told trustees about some of the experiences she had, including a visit to the Pass Herald to learn how the newspaper works.

A survey of students on place-based learning revealed some found it easier to focus in a different environment; while others like the hands-on, interactive approach.

“Learning is more applicable, it’s more authentic when they are immersed in it,” Davidson said of the survey results. “They prefer the hands-on and experiencing it for themselves.”

Davidson talked about the partnership Isabelle Sellon and Horace Allen schools and Crowsnest Consolidated have with Teton Science Network.

Teton helps with plans to assist schools in student development; the principles of placebased learning; capacity-building and professional development; and student advocacy and leadership.

Teton also helps with building an understanding of place through ecology, economy and culture.

Emily Brown said place-based learning helps children discover and connect to nature, learn the health benefits of being in nature, and understand the importance of conservation.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada benefits through students becoming volunteers and supporters.

Place-based learning has helped redefine the classroom in the Crowsnest Pass.

“We really feel that our community is our classroom,” Davidson said.

School board schedules summer meetings Livingstone Range School Board will break with tradition and meet during the summer.

Trustees last week scheduled committee of the whole meetings for July 19 and Aug. 16.

“We need to make sure we stay in contact during those months,” school board vicechair Greg Long said.

Trustees discussed scheduling summer meetings during their April 24 meeting via the Zoom on-line platform.

The school board traditionally has not met during July and August when school is not in session.

The meetings will be on-line, begin at 9 a.m., and last for about an hour.

The trend of summer meetings began last year, when the board organized virtual meetings in July and August.

“It’s important that we check in throughout the summer in case anything does come up,” school board chair Lacey Poytress said.

Holy Trinity Catholic church celebrates 20th anniversary On Saturday evening April 22, 2023, the Holy Trinity Catholic church celebrated the 20th anniversary of the opening of the new church.

Around 25 guests enjoyed a delicious potluck dinner, visiting and sharing many stories.

Mary Anna Misseghers proposed a toast and made the first cut into a beautifully decorated anniversary cake.

Over the 20 years the various Priests have performed Baptisms, First Communion, Confirmations and many weddings and funerals of local parishioners. On behalf of Father Joseph Nagothu and the Parish, thank you to the entire community for your support and to all who have been a part of these 20 years.

Happy 20th Anniversary Holy Trinity.

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Alberta Land Surveyor award Jubilee Medal

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FUTURE vote for KEVIN TODD

Blairmore resident Ken Allred, middle, was recently awarded the Queen Elizabeth II’s Jubilee Platinum Medal by Deputy Speaker Mary Anne Jablonski, left, and former Speaker Bob Wanner, right, at a ceremony in Red Deer.

Career wise Ken is an Alberta and Dominion Land Srveyor being active in that profession for over 60 years. In that capacity he has served in executive positions provincially, nationally and internationally.

Ken was an Adjunct Professor at the University of Alberta teaching Cadastral Studies as well as at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He also lectured at the University of Calgary and Lund University in Sweden. He has authored many papers delivered at national and international venues. He authored chapters on the Surveying Profession in two textbooks.

In more recent years he specialized in adjudication serving on several quasi-ju-

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He traces his interest in adjudication back to his appointment in 1977 as the first chair of St. Albert’s Development Appeal Board. He currently serves on the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board in the Crowsnest Pass. He also serves on the Board of the Crowsnest Pas Golf & Country Club and Citizens Supportive of Crowsnest Coal.

Active in politics, Ken served for 15 years on the St. Albert City Council and for years from 2008 to 2012 as the Member of the Legislative Assembly representing St. Albert. He was also a candidate for the Reform Party of Canada in 1988. Ken and his family have lived in St. Albert since 1972. Originally from Waterton Park, Ken moved to Blairmore shortly after retiring from the Legislature.

The Queen Elizabeth II’s Jubilee Platinum medal was created in commemoration of the seventieth anniversary of Her Majesty’s Accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada. The late Queen Elizabeth II was the longest serving British monarch.

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