Vol. 93 No. 21 May 31, 2023
There is a new restaurant in the Crowsnest Pass NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter The Crowsnest Pass is home to a new restaurant in an iconic location, The Cosmopolitan Hotel, or as it’s better known, the Cos. With new owners, they have also taken to opening the Citadella Restaurant where the Cozy Corner Café used to be. Taking over the position of head chef and managing the restaurant is BJ Currie, who has been in the Pass for several years. He has worked with the new general manager of the Cos before when she made him an offer he couldn’t refuse. “I’ve got a lot of people that used to come through [Country] Encounters that miss me, so it’ll be nice to have my name out there,” said Currie. He said it has started out slower than he expected but business has started to pick up a bit more each day. There are sandwiches and burgers for the lunch menu and then the dinner menu is a little bit more complicated, Currie explained. “We have a bunch of steak and other beef options, and a couple of fancier options including salmon and chicken. It’s all basically Western-style food,” said Currie. For a special, he is thinking about doing a pasta night every now and then. He also said he is going to take a poll on Facebook to see if anybody would be interested in a salad bar on the weekends over the summer. He also mentioned that the bar has their own menu. “There’s a lot of deep-fried stuff for the pub, pub grub, dumplings and pork bites and lots of sticks.... The lunch menu is available over there all day long as well,” he said He also spoke about how great the opportunity was as the owners have a bunch of other properties that he might help to get back up and operational. “It’s exciting knowing that it could turn into some other better opportunities down the road...
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Top: Citadella Restaurant’s new head chef BJ Currie poses in front of the counter with a collection of entrées the restaurant serves for dinner. Bottom: A collection of dishes served at the new restaurant including apricot-glazed pork tenderloin and a jalapeño stuffed burger. All available dinner sides are shown.
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New Restaurant cont’d from front page I’m working with a bunch of really good friends and people as well,” said Currie. They spoke about how the Cos is under new ownership, new management and new staff, making it a new experience for anyone going there. “We’re going to have a whole bunch of events going on over at the bar side, the bar is going to be hosting a jam night every Saturday featuring local talent. Anybody with any kind of musical skill or plays an instrument is always welcome to come and join and have some fun,” added Currie. The Citadella Restaurant is located inside the Cosmopolitan Hotel at 3001 20 Avenue, Blairmore. The hours for the Citadella Restaurant are 12 to 10 p.m. from Monday to Saturday. On Sunday, the hours are 12 to 9 p.m.
Roller Night “rolls” into town NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter A pop-up roller skating event will be in the Pass on June 2 at the Crowsnest Sports Complex. Roller Night Fever will be taking over the sports complex with the help of Crowsnest Pass Family Com-
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munity Support Services (FCSS). FCSS Programmer Kim Lewis said she is always keeping her eyes open for new ideas to bring the community together. Lewis explained how their goal is to “get people out and actively engaged” while having fun with their families. “FCSS is about community and social well-being. I like to find new ideas and new activities that appeal to various people,” said Lewis, “There seems to be a really good response to this. People seem excited about it and I’m excited about it.” The event will be hosted by Calgary Roller Skate, which is described on their website as “a mobile skate company that run pop up events, classes and more” in a variety of locations. They are bringing a “big trailer
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full of roller skates” which will be free for the community. “We’re covering all the costs, even the cost for roller skate rentals is free,” said Lewis. Anyone under the age of 18 requires a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. The waiver is available online ahead of the event on June 2 to allow for permission to be given easily. The roller night is on a “first come, first served” basis with around 200 pairs of skates being available. Helmets and safety gear are recommended and will not be provided. “We’ve got a light show for the arena and some music, it should be fun,” added Lewis. The Roller Night Fever is from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 2 at the Crownest Sports Complex. “We’re pretty excited about it. Depending on the response, we’d like to do it again,” said Lewis. She also mentioned the free community barbecue on June 1 at Gazebo Park in Blairmore with the first outdoor market of the season. There will be free burgers and hot dogs, entertainment, a bouncy castle and more. Visit crowsnestpass.com or the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Facebook page for more information.
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nest Lake. The police attended and located a brown/ grizzly bear in the ditch. SUSPICIOUS PERSON On May 29, 2023, there was a complaint of a suspicious person at a gas station in Blairmore causing a disturbance and refusing to leave. The person left before police arrival. OUTSTANDING WARRANTS
There was a total of 50 calls for service received between May 22 and 29. The calls included one assault, one fraud/forgery, one threat/harassment, two thefts, one disturbing the peace, one other criminal code, five other provincial statutes, five driving complaints, four motor vehicle collisions, five assistances to the general public, three suspicious occurrences, three assists to other agencies, 10 violation tickets/warnings, two animal calls, two municipal bylaws, two lost/found and two coroners act. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLES On May 22, 2023, there was a complaint of a suspicious vehicle on private property. The driver was asked to leave which he did and was warned by police to stay off the property which he agreed to. On May 26, 2023, there was a complaint of a suspicious vehicle driving around Lundbreck which appeared to be looking into properties. FIGHTING DISTURBANCE On May 25, 2023, there was a complaint of a disturbance involving fighting at a gas station in Blaimore between three men. The police attended and the men left the scene before police arrival. DEAD ANIMAL On May 27, 2023, there was a complaint of a deceased animal in the middle of Highway 3 by Crows-
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On May 29, 2023, a woman from Elk Valley turned herself into RCMP on outstanding warrants from Grande Prairie. The subject was arrested and a Justice Interim Hearing was held to deal with the warrants. 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. 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. If anyone has any information on drug activity, please contact Crime Stoppers. Tips can be phoned in to 1-800-222-8477.
The Simple Raven’s Post BY AVNER PERL
Cowboys and Ind .... It was 1955 and my parents took me to a movie. It was on a square screen and all in black and white. Some people called it a “moving picture” and at times the sound didn’t match the picture, but to me, it was a miracle. On the screen was a stagecoach with the horses running very fast and some tough-looking guys, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, were shooting “Indians” by the dozens. They had lever action guns and six-shooters while the “Indians” were shouting like animals and shooting arrows. I was a little kid but couldn’t figure out why the guys in cowboy hats, who had all the advantages, killed so many natives. Each died, and all had feathers. Hollywood celebrated their stars as heroes. There were no Indian heroes, they were a natural enemy. As kids, we played “Cow-boys and Indians” and no one wanted to be the Indians. They were the bad guys and always lost. Two or three years later, I was able to read stories and read a series of books by a German writer called Karl May, who never set foot in America but invented the Noble Savage idea. The Indians in his stories were human beings with morals, honour, and brave tendencies, who could suffer pain like other humans. A few years later, I found myself in North America and met the first real “Indian” who was an army veteran from the second world war. He attempted to explain to me how the indigenous soldiers were mistreated after the war, but at that time my English comprehension was not good enough to understand. In the next few years, I learned the Canadian way of seeing ” Indians”. I was told that the government spent a lot of money to send them to school and teach them how to be modern people. Someone said that we were teaching them how to be humans. One night I was walking down-town with a new friend and he asked some aboriginal girls we met how much they wanted to go into a hotel room with us. They giggled and said, you guys just buy the wine. I declined. The scenario repeated itself many times. I learned from those around me that the First Nations
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were somewhat less than equal human beings and that women and girls de-served to be used in the worst ways. The last residential school was closed recently. The mood of the nation changed and the self-worth of the people involved did as well. Unfortunately, as often happens there is a lot of talk and announcements of money for fixing the problem, yet not much happens. There are still many Canadians who believe that nothing is wrong and that the First Nations are only trying to milk money out of the government and by doing so are increasing everybody’s taxes. As I am writing, an election date is coming. When this article is published, we will know who is going to govern the province for the next four years. One thing I am sure of is that it will not be the same province four years from now. In two years, there will be another Federal election also and Canada may change its ways as often happens. Will there be an actual change for the First Nations, I wonder, or will we refer their plight for another study or inquiry? There are many government offices staffed by all kinds of experts who are busy investigating all aspects related to governing a country. Private companies also study and make recommendations. They are all good people who know their jobs well, but they recommend, not solve problems. They don’t live in crowded homes on remote reserves. There was a vote in our House of Commons recently in which all members unanimously recommended calling the First Nations’ situation a national emergency. Nothing happened. We live on the land that belonged to the First Nations, that was sold by those who didn’t own it without informing the owners. All the riches under it and from its surface form the basis of our economy and we go on believing that they are somehow lesser human beings than the rest of us. Statistics Canada reveals that Aboriginal people have x2 higher chance of experiencing violent crimes than the rest of us. It’s much high-er for women and girls. In 2020, we counted 201 homicides in that relatively small population. Now it includes a higher rate of men than in the past, possibly because of COVID. There is no progress in fighting the trend. Throughout hundreds of years, we dehumanized those people and felt justified in mistreating them. They accepted the verdict but remained faithful to their traditional beliefs against all odds. They see themselves as the protectors of nature, water protectors, and closer to nature than the rest of us. Consequently, they find themselves fighting against oil and gas companies and are subject to ridicule by those who make a living from choosing not to believe scientific realities such as Global Warming, for example. There are many problems in the world and also much good. Should I rejoice in the good and be blind to what is not? Please help me God, I am only a simple raven. Here is a link to my blog: https://thesimpleravenspost.blogspot.ca/ Feel free to check other articles and comment.
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Herald Editorial LISA SYGUTEK Let’s talk insurance. Insurance companies are gross. I’m not sure what your experience with them is like, but I’ll tell you my latest one has been an exercise in frustration and futility. I’ll start by saying that my insurance provider is Intact. I use a local broker and they are amazing. They are friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. It’s when you must make a claim with somebody somewhere in Alberta that everything falls apart. This is my story. Aiden is at the University of Edmonton. He had his father’s car up there and it was vandalized on the university campus. He was going to swim at the pool and made the mistake of leaving his swim bag in his car while he attended classes. He came out of class with the entire rear window of the car smashed and his swim bag gone. All together we are looking at a $1,300.00 worth of stolen material as well as a replacement rear windshield in the amount of $550.00 for a grand total of $1,850.00. So, I called Intact. It took a long time on hold waiting to talk to an adjuster. When we finally got to Intact’s property adjuster, I went through what happened. This took an inordinate amount of time. I almost had to tell them how long I was in labour with Aiden for, just to get the ball rolling. After a 20-minute call about my life I found out that I now also needed to talk to Intact’s window adjuster. Well guess what, I’m back talking to another person. This time I’m sure I had to explain how long my caesarean took and how many kids I birthed and what I ate for dinner the night before. Finally, an hour later, I thought I’m good to go until I tell Intact’s window adjuster about the stolen items, and I’m directed back to Intact’s property adjuster to talk to them again! Now I’m into this for just about two hours. I call Aiden to get the police report. He informs me that he can’t get the police to even return his message, it’s an online submission. So here we are three days later, cardboard where a window used to be, two hours of my life lost to insurance adjusters, an anti-rain dance and I believe we ready to go. Then we get hit with this lovely piece of information: Even though I have one policy for my house and vehicles, and even though I pay the insurance company almost $9,000.00 a year, I must pay $500.00 deductible for the rear window and an additional $1,000.00 deductible for the stolen property. Why can’t they just tell you this ahead of time? My feeling is that they make the experience so frustrating that you just give up. We gave up and just paid for the rear windshield. Aiden will have to accept the loss of his swim bag; he can swim in his undies I suppose. He did nothing wrong and yet we left the experience as if he had. Like it was his fault some idiot stole his swim bag thinking they were most likely getting a computer. This had me thinking what it must be like for people struggling to get on AISH or social services or seniors trying to get some subsidies from the government. The paperwork is most likely so onerous they just give up like we did. They probably miss out on needed services because governments and companies just wear you down until you quit. So, thank you INTACT for just kind of sucking. You are happy to take my $9,000.00 a year, but not too good at being there when you are needed. Bureaucracies suck, insurance companies suck, and any group that makes it impossible to help those in need, well you suck too! I suppose since Edmonton is now murder capital of Canada, I should just count my blessings it was just a broken window and nothing else!
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Staying healthy as we age ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES Seniors Week in Alberta takes place the first week of June. While we celebrate all that older adults have done for our society, let’s talk about how to stay strong and healthy as we age. Adults can start to lose muscle as early as age 30, but the loss increases quickly after age 70. Protein is a nutrient that helps you to build muscle and keep the muscles you already have. But many seniors do not get enough protein. Since your body can’t store it, you need to eat protein at least three times a day, every day, to keep the muscle you have. Often, adults tend to eat less protein at breakfast. Here are a few ways to increase your protein at breakfast: • Have a glass of milk or fortified soy beverage with your meal. • Add cheese or beans to toast. • Mix one to two tablespoons of skim or whole milk powder or a scoop of protein. powder into your cereal or yogurt. • Make an omelette.
You can also try these tips: • Add meat including wild game or poultry to pasta or vegetable dishes. • Try a plant-based protein; for example, try chickpea falafel or tofu added to a stir-fry. • Add canned beans or lentils to soups. • Choose nuts, boiled eggs, Greek yogurt or cottage cheese as a snack. Protein alone does not build muscle. Movement helps older adults stay strong, mentally fit and independent. Here are some suggestions from the 24-Hour Canadian Movement Guidelines (csepguidelines.ca): • Try to get 2.5 hours (150 minutes) of moderate (example, brisk walking) to vigorous (example, cross country skiing) intensity aerobic activity each week. You don’t have to do it all at once. You can break up the time into smaller sessions of 10 minutes or more. • Engage in muscle and bone-strengthening activities at least twice a week. These activities include climbing stairs, gardening and housework such as vacuuming or washing the floor. • Include activities that challenge your balance, such as Tai Chi or Yoga • Limit time sitting to eight hours or less. That includes less than three hours a day of screen time (in front of a TV, computer, tablet, or phone.) • Get seven to eight hours of good-quality sleep each night. If you would like more tips on staying strong and healthy as you age, search ‘Staying Strong‘ at ahs.ca/ NutritionWorkshops.
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CCHS Student Gets Scholarship
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CCHS Press Release Silas Mertz, a Grade 12 student at Crowsnest Consolidated High School (CCHS), has been selected to receive a $100,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship to study chemistry at the University of Calgary beginning this fall. “This scholarship is incredible and opens so many doors for me,” says Silas. “Rather than having to focus primarily on student loans and the high costs that come with post-secondary education, I can better focus on my passions and learning. I want to be able to change the world for the better.“ CCHS Principal Paul Pichurski is confident Silas will do just that. “During his time at Crowsnest Consolidated High School, Silas has been an exemplary student both academically speaking as well as in his contributions to the overall school culture,” says Paul. “He has consistently taken on academic, athletic and leadership challenges within the school and in our community and has demonstrated a high level of achievement in each of these areas. We are grateful to have had Silas as a student in our school and we look forward to watching his learning and growth continue as he moves into the world of post-secondary education.” This year, the value of the Schulich Leader Scholarship has increased to address the increased cost of living across Canada. A total of 100 scholarships are being awarded: 50 engineering scholarships valued at $120,000 each and 50 science, technology, or math scholarships valued at $100,000 each. Silas’ mom, Katherine Mertz, says that Silas wait-
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ed three days before telling his parents that he has been awarded the scholarship. “After thinking there was a chance he was switched at birth,” she jokes, “we had a few tears realizing he really would be leaving. My husband and I feel nothing but pride in his accomplishment. We are thrilled he will have the financial pressures of schooling alleviated, but most importantly, we want him to find happiness and success at the University of Calgary.” Recognizing the increasing importance and impact that STEM disciplines will have on the prosperity of future generations, businessman
PUBLIC NOTICE 29th ANNUAL ED GREGOR STEWARDSHIP DAY Saturday - June 3rd Make a difference in your Public Forest Lands choose from many worthwhile projects! FREE sponsored Breakfast & Supper Free Draws tickets for All Participants Chain Saw C.F.S.S. & Allied Tru Hardware – CNP LOCATION: Blairmore SRD Forestry Office TIME: 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. WHAT TO BRING: Water, lunch, gloves, boots, hand tools, hat, suntan lotion
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1.866.345.3414 | W W W.CROWSNESTREALESTATECEN TRE.COM and philanthropist Seymour Schulich established a $100+ million scholarship fund in 2012 to encourage Canada’s best and brightest students to become Schulich Leader Scholars: the next generation of entrepreneurial-minded, technology innovators. Through The Schulich Foundation, these prestigious entrance scholarships are awarded to 100 high school graduates enrolling in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) undergraduate program at 20 partner universities in Canada. Every high school in Canada can submit one Schulich Leader Nominee per academic year based on academic excellence in STEM, entrepreneurial leadership and financial need. “Being nominated, I felt like it was a very special opportunity to represent our school well, even if I didn’t win anything,” says Silas. “Now it’s an incredible honor to be able to represent my school, community, and family in such a positive way.”
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skills experienced greater Reaching one’s fifti- memory improvement eth birthday in optimal than people who only sohealth is an accomplish- cialized or participated in ment to be proud of. The activities that were not as hard work required to be cognitively engaging. healthy in midlife in• Make an effort to cludes adhering to a nu- improve balance. Various tritious diet and factors contribute to a deexercising regularly. Once cline in balance as adults individuals cross the age. For example, a dethreshold and enter their cline in muscle mass that - 20TH AVE., 403-562-8113 50s,13219 they can look to someBlairmore begins when people are in additional strategies to their 30s is a normal part maintain their physical of aging. Over time, that and mental well-being for natural decline affects decades to come. strength and agility. Bal• Get a pet. Many ance exercises can be a people 50 and older qual- valuable component of a ify as “empty nesters,” a fitness regimen that help term applied to adults whose children have grown up and moved out of their homes. Some empty nesters experience a phenomenon known as “empty nest syndrome,” which the Mayo Clinic notes can be marked by feelings of sadness or loss. Pets can help people over 50 with no children at home overcome feelings linked to empty nest syndrome. In 2018, the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging found that 86 per15% all non-consignment for cent of pet off owners felt their pets make them feel Seniors June 5th - 11th lovedThank while you 73 to percent our seniors for all the many saidyears their pets provided of hard work ayou have put in before us sense of purpose. Pets Mon - Sat: 11am - 5pm also can ensure individuSun: 12pm - 4pm als over 50 stay physically Closed Wednesdays active and provide opportunities to connect with other people. • Prioritize learning. Whether it’s taking music lessons, going back to school or mastering a new hobby, learning has a profound effect on aging brains. For example, a 2013 study published in the journal Psychological Science found that memory function is improved by engagement in demanding everyday tasks. That study reported that people who learned new
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individuals reduce their Michigan State found that risk for falling as they ad- valuing friendships was a vance through their 50s strong predictor of health and into their 60s and 70s. and happiness among That’s a significant bene- older adults. Opportunifit, as the Centers for Dis- ties to socialize with friends may increase as ease Control NICK and ALLEN navigate their 50s Prevention reports that Pass Heraldpeople Reporter one out of every three and children move out or adults age 65 and older become more independexperiences a fall each ent. Individuals can take A celebration of the contributions that seniors make year, and as many as 30 advantage of opportuniin the community across Alberta comes to the Crowspercent of those falls lead ties to socialize whenever nest Pass from June 5 to 9. possible. to serious injury. According to the Government of Alberta website, Various strategies can • Embrace your inner Seniors’ Week has beenisrecognized since 1986. It was help people maintain socialite. Socialization started to celebrate and recognize the contributions important for people of all mental and physical wellseniors make toindividuenhance the quality of life in Alberness as they make their ages, including ta. Seniors’ Week was inspired by the vision of Alice als 50 and over. A 2017 way through their 50s Modin. More than 30 years ago,beyond. Modin began a camstudy from researchers at and
paign to start a seniors’ day in Strathcona County that helped pave the way for Seniors’ Week. The Crowsnest Pass is just one of the many communities throughout Alberta to officially declare Seniors’ Week each year and hold local events showing their support. Family Community Support Services (FCSS) Programmer Kim Lewis explained how all the different senior organizations in the Pass get together and try to do something at least one of the days during the week. Lewis said the events are really well attended and help with social connections among the seniors, getting them engaged and visiting others in the community. The event keeps growing as the events are better attended each year. “During COVID, we weren’t able to host it, but I’ve been here for 10 years, and it has really grown,” said Lewis. She thinks it is important, particularly after winter, where a lot of seniors aren’t necessarily getting out as much. “They can get out, they can visit and then see all their friends and meet new friends too,” added Lewis. Lewis also mentioned she does a monthly newsletter for seniors, including all the activities happening around town. “It can be found around town as well as on our
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website and on social media, on our Facebook page,” said Lewis. The Seniors’ Week activities in the Pass run from June 5 to 9 from the Bellecrest Seniors Centre to the Coleman Seniors Centre and everywhere in-between.
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On June 5 there will be a Wildflower Walk with Uplift Adventures from 1 to 3 p.m. They will be meeting at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre. Register with Kim at 403-563-2207. June 6 will feature a Gentle Stretch in the Park with Heloise from 12 to 1 p.m. at Gazebo Park in Blairmore with no registration necessary. Afterwards on June 6 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. there is going to be Ave., “BUNCO”, a social•dice game, at the 12823-20th Blairmore 403.562.8844 Coleman Seniors Drop-in Centre. Everyone is welcome and no experience is needed. On June 7, Isabelle Sellon School is hosting a Senior’s Tea with coffee, tea, snacks and entertainment from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP with Amber at 403-562-8816. At 2:30 p.m. on June 7 there is a WHIST Tournament at the Bellecrest Seniors Centre where there will be lunch, refreshments and prizes. Everyone is welcome and you can RSVP with Margaret at 403-5644734. The Elk’s Hall in Blairmore will be host to the FCSS Seniors Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 8. Contact Kim at 403-563-2207 to RSVP. From 2 to 4 p.m. at the Coleman Seniors Drop-in Centre, there will be a board game day. Everyone is welcome Hours: Monday - Friday - 10 am - 5 pm and no registration is required. Saturday 10 9am - 4 pm To end the week on -June is Dance Fitness in the Park at 11am in Gazebo Park. This will also be instructed by Heloise and everyone is welcome. More information is available at crowsnestpass. com
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Andrew Pickford, Mike Young, and Sanjiv Manchanda (pictured L-R holding a 3D model of the areas on Grassy Mountain that were previously mined and left unreclaimed) attended a luncheon at Riversdale Resources’ new office space in downtown Coleman on May 16, 2023. The local Riversdale team moved into the space next to the Roxy Theatre in March.
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For questions regarding the proposed Bylaw Amendments PROPOSED BYLAWS NO 1149, 2023 & 1150, 2023 - LAND please contact the Development Officer by calling 403-562USE BYLAW AMENDMENT 8833 or emailing development@crowsnestpass.com. 7:00PM, June 6, 2023 Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers 8502 – 19 Avenue, Coleman PURSUANT to sections 230, 606, and 692 of the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26 and section 66 of the Safety Codes Act, Chapter S-1, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, as amended, the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province of Alberta hereby gives notice of its intention to consider proposed Bylaw No. 1149, 2023, being a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 868, 2013, being the municipal Land Use Bylaw, and proposed Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, being a bylaw to amend Bylaw 946, 2016, being the municipal Safety Codes Permit Bylaw.
The proposed bylaw may be inspected at the municipal office during normal business hours.
Plan 981 1262). For an “Accessory Building over 95.2m2” (discretionary use) with a 12% variance to the height. DP2023-092 - N/A, Coleman (Lot 19-20 Block 3 Plan 8210039). For a Temporary Development Permit for “Work Camp” (up to 35 Recreational Vehicles, potable water storage, sewer storage to be hauled to proper disposal, and 125kW generator use), with a 71% variance to the minimum parcel size (Discretionary Use).
DATED at the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province of Alberta, May 17, 2023. DP2023-093 - 2225 132 Street, Blairmore (Lot 30-32 Block 18 Plan 3319I). To convert an existing “Single Family Dwelling” into an up-down “Duplex” (discretionary use)
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The Development Authority of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass recently approved the following development application(s): DP2023-073 - 2738 Valley Ridge Road, Frank (Lot 6 Block 2 Plan 9912103). For an “Accessory Building or use over 95.2m2 in area” (117m2 Detached Garage) (discretionary use)
The purpose of Bylaw No. 1149, 2023 and Bylaw No. 1150, 2023 is to establish standards and best practices DP2023-077 - 20506 24 Avenue, Bellevue (Lot 11 Block for development and subdivision, and safety codes T Plan 0713006). For a Home Occupation - Class 2 (lash considerations for construction, in proximity to four identified Areas of Potential Environmental Concern relative extension salon - “Limitless Beauty”) (discretionary use) to the existence of former nuisance grounds. DP2023-082 - 8602 21 Avenue, Coleman (Lot 23-24 Block THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing to consider 29 Plan 6808CU). Approval of an existing non-conforming Single-Family Dwelling with variances to the front yard the proposed Bylaw No. 1149, 2023 and Bylaw No. 1150, setback by 76% and the secondary front yard setback by 2023 will be held in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass 83%; and an Addition to the existing Single-Family Dwelling Council Chambers at 7:00 PM on June 06, 2023. Persons wishing to speak to the bylaws shall be allotted 5 minutes to (permitted use) with variances to the secondary front yard setback by 83% and the minimum floor area by 2.7% present their position.
DP2023-TH010 - Unit 10 - 6101 20 Avenue, Coleman (Unit 10 Plan 9912625). To operate a “Tourist Home” (discretionary use) DP2023-TH011 - 2334 216 Street, Bellevue (Lot 17 Block 13 Plan 6099AQ). To operate a “Short-Term Rental / Bed & Breakfast” (discretionary Use) with a variance to the parking standard (allow tandem parking). Any persons claiming to be adversely affected by the above discretionary development permits or variances may file an appeal by June 15, 2023, to SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD (SDAB) through our Municipal online form or to the or the Land and PROPERTY RIGHTS TRIBUNAL, as may be applicable. Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Fee of $400.00 must be included with the appeal Find the online appeal form at www.crowsnestpass.com
Land and Property Rights Tribunal 1229-91 Street SW AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that anyone wishing to provide DP2023-089 – 1237 84 Street, Coleman (Lot 1 Block 18 Plan Edmonton AB T6X 1E9 slide decks, maps, videos or a written submission regarding 3387AE). For Accessory Buildings (9.29m2 existing shed) and (37.06m2 new detached garage) (permitted use). the proposed bylaws should email: Bonnie Kawasaki, Development Officer Executive Assistant to the CAO at bonnie.kawasaki@ Municipality of Crowsnest Pass crowsnestpass.com no later than 12:00PM on May 30, 2023. DP2023-096 - 1205 84 Street, Coleman (Lot 9 Block 15 Phone: 403 562-8833 Verbal presentations (limited to 5 minutes) will be accepted Plan 3387AE). “Accessory Building or Use up to 72.83m2 Email: development@crowsnestpass.com in area” (45.48m2 Detached Garage) (permitted use) with at the public hearing. a 55% variance to the south side yard setback, “Accessory SENIORS WEEK Building or Use up to 72.83m2 in area” (68.52m2 Building) For questions regarding the proposed Bylaw Amendments please contact the Development Officer by calling 403-562- (permitted use) with a 43% variance to the north side yard setback, “Accessory Building or Use up to 72.83m2 in area” June 5 - 9 8833 or emailing development@crowsnestpass.com. (4.86m2 Shed) (permitted use) with a 8.3% variance to The Crowsnest Pass appreciates our Seniors & recognizes the south side yard setback, and a 55% variance to the lot The proposed bylaws may be inspected at the municipal the important contributions seniors have made & continue coverage of all the existing Accessory Buildings combined. office during normal business hours. to make in our community! DATED at the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province REVISION: DP2022-023 - 7478 18 Avenue, Coleman (Lot 25Thank you for all you do to make our community great! 26 Block 9 Plan 820L). Revision to Notice of Decision issued of Alberta, May 17, 2023. February 14, 2022 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR 2023 PROPOSED BYLAW NO 1151, 2023 - LAND USE BYLAW REVISION: DP2023-029 - 11313 20 Avenue, Blairmore (Lot AMENDMENT 15-19 Block 7 Plan 2437BS). Revision to Development Permit Wildflower Walk with Uplift Adventures Monday issued April 14, 2023 7:00PM, June 6, 2023 1-3pm | Meet at Frank Slide Interpretive June 5 Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers Centre | Register with Kim 403-563-2207 DP2023-061 - N/A, Coleman (Lot 1 Block 40 Plan 9813593). 8502 – 19 Avenue, Coleman Gentle Stretch in the Park with Heloise For “Contractor, general” (Landcraft Design Inc. landscaping Tuesday 12-1pm | Gazebo Park, 20 Ave Blairmore business) (discretionary use) PURSUANT to sections 230, 606, and 692 of the Municipal June 6 No registration necessary Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter “BUNCO” a social dice game DP2023-062 - 13509 20 Avenue, Blairmore (Lot 7-8 Block M-26, as amended, the Council of the Municipality of Tuesday 1:30-3pm | Coleman Seniors Drop-in 1 Plan 2897R). Demolition of the existing Single-family Crowsnest Pass in the Province of Alberta hereby gives June 6 Everyone welcome, no experience needed notice of its intention to consider proposed Bylaw No. 1151, Dwelling. 124m2 Single-family Dwelling (permitted use) as a Moved-in dwelling (discretionary use) with a 10% variance 2023, being a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 868, 2013, being Senior’s Tea to the east side yard setback, a 19% variance to the west the municipal Land Use Bylaw. Wednesday 1:15pm-2:15pm | Isabelle Sellon School side yard setback and a 58% variance to the front yard Coffee, tea, snacks, entertainment June 7 setback. A 6% variance to the Maximum Lot Coverage for The purpose of Bylaw No. 1151, 2023 is to reduce red RSVP to Amber at 403-562-8816 the “Accessory Building (117m2 Detached Garage)” issued tape by delegating authority to the Development Officer WHIST Tournament under DP2021-161. to decide upon, approve or refuse specific discretionary 2:30pm | Bellecrest Seniors Centre Wednesday use development permit applications and specific variance Lunch, refreshments, prizes! June 7 applications that would otherwise be decided upon by the DP2023-075 - 6033 16 Avenue, Coleman (Lot 4 Block 1 Everyone welcome! Plan 4309EW). Approval of “Farming” as a similar use to Municipal Planning Commission. RSVP to Margaret at 403-564-4734 “Intensive Livestock Operation” (Horses – grazing and tack FCSS Seniors Luncheon THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing to consider shed) (discretionary uses) Thursday 11:30am-1pm | Elk’s Hall Blairmore the proposed Bylaw No. 1151, 2023 will be held in the June 8 RSVP to Kim at 403-563-2207 DP2023-076 - N/A, Coleman (5;5;8;9;SW). For a Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers at 7:00 Board Game Day PM on June 06, 2023. Persons wishing to speak to the bylaw “Campground” containing 12 RV sites (discretionary use), three (3) existing accessory buildings (discretionary use), Thursday 2-4pm | Coleman Seniors Drop-in shall be allotted 5 minutes to present their position. one (1) existing cabin (discretionary use), and an overflow June 8 Everyone welcome Refreshments, no registration needed. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that anyone wishing to provide parking area as Phase 1 development, supported by a slide decks, maps, videos or a written submission regarding Comprehensive Site Development Plan that includes the Dance Fitness in the Park Friday future development (Phase 2) of three (3) off-grid cabins the proposed bylaw should email: Bonnie Kawasaki, 11am | Gazebo Park, 20 Ave Blairmore June 9 (discretionary use) on the interim overflow parking area. Executive Assistant to the CAO at bonnie.kawasaki@ Instructed by Heloise | Everyone welcome crowsnestpass.com no later than 12:00PM on May 30, 2023. Verbal presentations (limited to 5 minutes) will be accepted DP2023-081 - 5302 16 Avenue, Coleman (Lot 1 Block 3
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DOUGLAS WILLIAM MacFARLANE August 19, 1931 – May 19, 2023 Douglas William MacFarlane passed away peacefully on May 19, 2023 at the age of 91 with his beloved wife, Irene at his side. Doug was predeceased by his cherished daughter, Bonnie Jean. Doug grew up in several small towns in Alberta and settled in the Crowsnest Pass where he and Irene (Née: Bubniak) were married. Doug briefly worked as a coal miner, then joined the Royal Canadian Navy and was stationed primarily in the Mediterranean. After the war he graduated from the University of Alberta with a degree in pharmacology where he had a very short career. He returned to the University of Alberta where he earned a degree in geology. Doug spent many years working as a geologist and consultant, finishing his career teaching geology at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. Doug and Irene spent many years as residents of Edmonton and Calgary before returning to the Crowsnest Pass where they resided at Peaks to Pines Lodge. Doug was an avid nature photographer and some of his work is on display at Peaks to Pines. Doug was a voracious reader, supporter of the environment and nature, and was renowned for his ability as a storyteller. He entertained family and friends until his final days sharing stories about his service, his times in remote areas during his geology career and other endeavours. Besides the love of his life Irene, Doug is survived by many loving family and as anyone who knew him would expect, a plethora of friends. Doug’s family would like to thank to doctors and nurses at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre, especially Dr. Penner, as well as all the staff at Peaks To Pines Lodge and Alberta Home Care Services, especially Rachael for their compassionate care. Thank you also to their nieces and to their neighbour, Brett for making sure that Irene could get to the hospital to visit Doug as often as she wished.
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March 31, 1930 ~ May 18, 2023 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Astrid Misson on May 18, 2023 at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre, Blairmore, AB. She was 93 years of age. Astrid was born in Coleman, AB to parents, Hilda and Axel Anderson on March 31, 1930. She blossomed into a lovely young woman who captured the heart of Glenn Misson. The two married and went on to be blessed with a beautiful family. Astrid was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Whether signing nursery rhymes to her children to help them fall asleep, going on camping trips, or on road trips to the lakes or falls, she loved every moment spent with her family. Astrid was also well-known for her delicious baking, cozy knitting and boun-tiful garden. She could often be found working in her garden, stopping only to wave and say hello to everyone who walked by. Astrid enjoyed being a member of the Coleman Legion, and you could count on her to always speak her mind. Hers was a life well-lived and she will live-on in the memories of all who knew her. Left to mourn her passing and celebrate her life are her children, Beverly (Charlie) Halliday of Westlock, AB, Judy (Ron) Ockey of Coleman, AB and Murray Newitt of Calgary, AB. She was predeceased by her husband, Glenn; her parents, Hilda and Axel Ander-son; her children, Gary, Ronnie, Diane, Jean, Wendy and Gwen; and her grand-sons, Richard and Christopher. A private family visitation will be held at Fantin’s Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca. Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 562-8555
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December 22, 1955 – May 2, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Neil Hazelton Schmaltz of Blairmore, AB on May 2, 2023. He was 67 years of age. Neil was born in Swift Current, SK on December 22, 1955 and made the Crowsnest Pass, AB his home in June 1974. Here, he was able to enjoy his love of the outdoors and conservation through camping, fishing, and wildlife reporting. Over the years, he demonstrated his dedication to his coworkers and community as Union President at Summit Lime Works and as a Scout Leader with Boy Scouts of Canada. Neil also liked all things sci-fi, loved stamp and coin collecting, and created many cross-stich projects. Neil’s long, white beard delighted children young and old as they believed they were in the presence of Father Christmas and he was given the opportunity to represent Santa Claus for the local fire department for many years. Although he is gone from our lives, he will remain in our hearts. Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life include his wife, Arla Schmaltz of Two Hills, AB; his children, Katherine Schmaltz of Lethbridge, AB and Joshua Schmaltz of Cranbrook, BC; his grandchild, Tyleigh Schmaltz; his brothers, Brian Schmaltz of Edmonton, AB, Wade Schmaltz of Edmonton, AB, Mark Schmaltz of Edmonton, AB and Doug Schmaltz of London, ON; his sisters, Dianne (Richard Mitchell) Schmaltz of Edmonton, AB and Nelda Schmaltz of Calgary, AB; as well as his extended family and many friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Audrey and George Schmaltz.
At Doug’s request there will be no service. Should you wish to donate in Doug’s name, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by the charity of your choice. Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.
A celebration of Neil’s life will be held at the Lethbridge Christian Tabernacle Church (1805 – 9 Ave. N., Lethbridge, AB T1H 1H8) on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 1:00pm until 3:00pm. All who knew Neil are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by the Canadian Cancer Society (www.cancer.ca). Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.
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CCHS set to host Student Gala NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter The students at Crowsnest Consolidated High School are getting ready for the school’s first annual Student Gala on June 1. At a booth during the farmers market on May 25 at Elks Hall, teacher Alana Paterson spoke about the gala and where the idea came from. “The idea originally came from our current welding teacher. He mentioned he was running out of supplies for the welding class,” said Paterson, “The kids were coming up with some really cool stuff out of the fabrication class, even tiny, cowboy toothpicks.” Along with the reusable toothpicks, she said some of the other work coming out of the welding shop is “really good”, so she thought why not display their work to the community while helping them as they run out of supplies. “I was like, ‘Oh, we should have an art show,” said Paterson. She said she pitched the idea to Barb Pollice and Rose Bellavance, the school’s administrative assistants, and found out they had always wanted to do something like this. “They made it into this massive thing, and we got all kinds of classes involved. There’s the fabrication class which will have items for sale that have been welded. The art class has items that are for sale at silent auction and the foods class is going to be making appetizers and serving them,” said Paterson. “The music class is going to be playing, the drama class is going to be making performances and even the [cos-
Sun Dawgin’ at Bellecrest Days NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter
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CCHS student Nadine Hamilton, Kiylee Steenhart and Rileigh Ward with teacher Alana Paterson on May 25 promoting the Student Gala on June 1.
metics] class is going to be doing haircuts that night by donation.” As the event “snowballed” into a big student showcase, she explained how she couldn’t have done it alone, commending Pollice’s and Bellavance’s contributions in the front office as they took on large parts of the work. There will also be raffle, added Paterson. “We’ve got donations coming in from the community for our raffle, so people can buy tickets, and they can also bid on silent auction items that we post,” said Paterson. She also thanked the other teachers for the help they have offered and extended thanks to the art gallery for lending stands to display the artwork on. “It’s really feeling like a whole school effort, but also the community is really helping out a lot,” said Paterson. She said seeing the community members come in and appreciate the students’ work will be her favourite
part of the event, although her first instinct was to say food. “It’s rewarding to see the reaction of community members when they come in and see what the students are actually capable of doing,” said Paterson. All the money that is raised will go right back into the programming. This includes anything in an area where the kids want the class and need programs. It may even be used to support specific interests within the classrooms. “I’m hoping this is just the first of many galas that we will have,” said Paterson. The Student Gala will be upstairs in the gathering area and the learning commons. The event runs for two hours. They have 200 tickets printed but hope to print more. The gala is June 1, 2023, at Crowsnest Consolidated High School from 6:30 until 8:30 pm. Tickets are five dollars at the door and cash only.
Sun Dawgin’ at the Bellecrest Days on June 17 is all set to help fundraise next year’s Sun Dawg Festival according to the event organizers. They are looking to use this opportunity to raise awareness and funds for the 2024 festival after being unable to come up with a budget large enough for a standalone event. The Sun Dawg Festival is the vision and mission of a small group of volunteers who have been planning an outdoor music festival for all genres of music for the last two years. They anticipate an exciting festival with significant acts and entertainment for July
2024. The group is comprised of Gord Gosse, Spencer Krkosky, Walter Gail, Pat Rypien, Brandy Fehr and Shane Painter “If anyone is interested in joining the group, creating a fundraiser and sponsoring the group. Please call any one of these organizers,” said Krkosky. They originally started with “great big ideas” before scaling back the event and looking at their budget more closely. “We were looking at a budget that we were never going to be able to accomplish, but I think having scaled it back we’ve accomplished a lot this year,” said Rypien. They still frequently get asked what the Sun Dawg festival is, so they want to promote what they’re doing. “We’ve met with the Bellecrest society, and they gave us their stage. They’ve been kind enough to include us on their program so this is our second chance at promoting local bands and giving everybody a chance to see what they’re all about,” added Rypien. Although this will not be like the festival of old, they are hoping to build on it each year. “They used to get bands together and were very successful doing that in years gone by. It kind of just faded into the woodwork and now we’re trying to revive this and hopefully bring some talent to the Crowsnest Pass and make some money for our group,” said Rypien. They said their mission is to promote live music and local artists from the Crowsnest Pass with the proceeds going back into projects in the Pass. “We’re taking baby steps here to get to the big prize so we’re looking for volunteers. If there are people out there that would like to come and help us please give us a call,” added Krkosky. Tickets are available for $10 a person and will be available at the door if there are any remaining. Tickets are available at Copy Magic or by contacting any of the volunteers. The admission fee for kids 12 and under will be free and the event starts at 5 p.m. and runs to 10 p.m.
Sacraments and Confirmation for Holy Trinity Parish On May 7th 2023 during the 10.00am Sunday mass at Holy Trinity Parish two Children Zophie Pawlowski and Oliver Tony Smaha received first Holy Eucharist. On May 15th, 2023 Quinn Sygutek Douglas was confirmed by bishop William T McGrattan in St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Pincher Creek. Parishioners gave their best wishes and congratulated them. After the Holy mass a celebration took place with cake cutting for all those who participated. Thanks to all those who participated in these events. Father Joseph Raju photo