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Vol. 93 No. 42
Crowsnest Pass
Herald
November 8, 2023 $1.25
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High Praire Red Wings forward Dayton Shantz carries the puck into the Edson Eagles end, followed by Eagles forward Rhodes Buffalo, during their matchup in the Crowsnest Pass on November 2.
NJHL teams face off in the Crowsnest Pass NICHOLAS L. M. ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter The top two teams in the National Junior Hockey League (NJHL) faced off at the Crowsnest Pass Sports Complex on November 4. The Edson Eagles and High Prairie Red Wings faced off as the top two teams in the league heading into the game. The Eagles emerged vicotrilus after a high intensity game with plenty of goals. Edson started the scoring with the help of two even strength goals early in the first period. The first goal was scored by Nathaniel Heese and assisted by Tyson Ward and Mason Buzzell. The second was a goal from Carson Baptiste assisted by Austin Berezowski.
Baptiste added to the lead with a shorthanded goal with 12:49 remaining in the first. The Red Wings didn’t roll over yet, putting in a powerplay and even strength goal to cut the lead to one. This would be the closest they came to tieing the score all game. Baptiste would score the next two goals unassisted. One at even strength to end the first period and one shorthanded to start the second. Berezowski scored two more for the Eagles, with Ethan Ermineskin and Alysik Buffalo adding a goal each to bring the Eagles up to nine goals. Kc Papastesis, Dayton Shantz, Kaden Desjarlais and Ty Cunningham scored goals for High Prarie, but they ended up on the losing side of a 9-4 score. The shots for each team were 40 for the Eagles and 35 for the Red Wings. Before puck drop, owner of the Pass NJHL team, Colin Grindle, revealed the name for the new team with Mayor Blair Painter and CAO Patrick Thomas, with the name Crush being revealed. Beginning in the 2024-25 hockey season, the Crowsnest Pass Crush will join the NJHL. More photos on page 20
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Crowsnest Pass Homecoming gives back to the community NICHOLAS L. M. ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter Steve Bacovsky, co-chair for the 2022 Crowsnest Pass Homecoming, presented cheques to community groups at the Crowsnest Museum on November 6 at 7 p.m. Bacovsky expressed his gratitude to the various sponsors and volunteers who contributed to the success of the 2022 event. The event was considered a great success, and many participants expressed regret for not attending the entire event due to its busy schedule. The profits made from the event were intended to give back to the community. Bacovsky also acknowledged the efforts of numerous volunteers who played crucial roles in making the event a success. He also showed his appreciation for those who attended the homecoming event. There were leftover funds from the event, and donations were made out to various organizations. Crowsnest Consolidated High School (CCHS) received $3000, accepted by principal Paul Pichurski. Crowsnest Pass Historical Society received $5000, accepted by director Chris Fairman. Crowsnest KidsSport received $2500, accepted by Kean Mitchell. Crowsnest Pass Music Festival received $1000, accepted by president Chantelle Bowie. Peaks to Pines Resident association received $1000, accepted by Richard Jeune. Coleman Community Society received $1000, accepted by Jane Anne Reimer. 859 Air Cadets Parent Society received $1000, accepted by Captain Dan Desrosiers. CCHS Baseball received $2000, accepted by Rob Amatto. Bacovsky encouraged the recipients to use the funds for items on their Fun Introductory Community “wish lists” and to not Drum Circle hold on to it. He concludCrowsnest Pass Art Gallery ed by inviting everyone Sunday, December 3rd, 3 pm to enjoy the refreshments.
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Cliff’s share: $28,323✽ This is Cliff. If his photo feels like déjà vu, it’s because we featured Cliff in our first profit shares campaign in 2018. Since then, he’s received five profit shares payouts totalling $28,323. Over the past five years, Vision members like Cliff have received their share of $62.8 million in profit shares payouts. The numbers really add up. Fortunately for Cliff, the years don’t seem to – he hasn’t changed a bit. Apparently, working in the cattle auction business will do that for a guy. Or maybe it’s the profit shares.
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Photos top to bottom: Principal Paul Pichurski on behalf of Crowsnest Consolidated High School (CCHS) receiving $3000; president Chantelle Bowie of Crowsnest Pass Music Festival receiving $1000; Richard Jeune fom Peaks to Pines Resident association receiving $1000 and Rob Amatto from CCHS Baseball receiving $2000. All awards presented by Steve Bacovsky, co-chair for the 2022 Crowsnest Pass Homecoming.
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POLICE BRIEFS Between October 31 and November 6, the Crowsnest Pass Police Department responded to 65 calls for service, of which three were unfounded. A total of 25 charges were made during this period. The calls included 12 motor vehicle collisions with one causing non-fatal injury, seven moving traffic violations, five non-moving traffic violations, one roadside suspension, one driver's license suspension, one impaired driving, one 911 Act, two Coroner’s Act, one failure to comply with probation order, one uttering threats, 16 National Survey Codes, one assault with a weapon, one assault on a police officer, one theft of truck, three mischiefs, one break and enter, four suspicious persons, one animal call, one false alarm, one lost/found, one assistance to the general public and two wellbeing checks. The Crowsnest Pass Police Department responded to a variety of incidents, with a notable focus on traffic-related matters. The week began with several traffic collisions and reports of speeding violations, indicating a heightened level of activity on the road. On November 2, the police conducted a well-being check, which did not reveal any issues, as the individual in question was found to be in good condition. Later in the week, the police encountered two sudden deaths, both of which were determined to be non-suspicious. One of these incidents involved an elderly female. A recurring trend during this period was the increasing number of deer strikes. The police department urged the public to exercise caution, particularly
in the fall when deer tend to be more active, and during snowy and icy conditions. One collision on November 4 was attributed to snow and ice, resulting in a vehicle rollover. On November 5, a mischief file was reported at the Kanata during the early morning hours. This incident involved individuals who were intoxicated and causing disturbances. The situation was resolved, and no charges were laid. In one case, a suspicious vehicle was reported on November 7, though it was deemed to be a non-issue, just a concerned neighbor. Additionally, there was a call regarding someone running a school bus stop sign on the morning of November 7. The police emphasized the seriousness of this violation and highlighted a fine of $567 for failing to stop for a school bus. During the same week, a break and enter incident was reported at a water treatment plant in Lundbreck. Copper and tools were stolen in this incident, and it was noted that there were no signs of forced entry. The theft of copper wire has become a recurring issue, and the case remains under investigation, with the police encouraging the public to report any suspicious activities related to this matter. On November 1, the police responded to a disturbance call at a residence, involving one unnamed youth. This youth was charged with assault with a weapon, assaulting a police officer, and uttering threats.
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The Simple Raven’s Post BY AVNER PERL
Good versus Evil Each of us can go back to the earliest memory of our life. It may be a genuine memory or one that we were told about. We also remember “the bad guys.” Our parents or guardians pass on to us the fear and hate of some others. In my case, it was the Nazis, followed by the Communists and the Arabs. They were all bad guys. My parent’s friends and the people they dealt with were the “good guys’, but we had to watch almost everyone since they could cheat us. We had good German people, Russian and Arab friends, and neighbors, but the nation or race was scary. Humans need a boogie man who is worse than us. We don’t manage to be as good as some people are, but we can always find someone less than ourselves. We cheat in business and call it smart, but watch the less fortunate noticing their deficiencies. There is a fear of homeless people, for example. We don’t help them since they supposedly will use our money to buy cigarettes and booze; we say. Some undoubtedly will. Some high-class people will cheat all of us out of a lot of money and we will try to gain their favor. The same with politicians who gain from their positions. We shower them with compliments and they provide political favors in return. There are signs that humans like us lived on Earth as far back as 200,000 years ago. We have evidence of writings from over 10,000 years ago. It seems as if the fight between good and evil always existed. Also, there was always a competition for leadership. People naturally fight for the alfa dog position. This is animal instinct behavior. There are always people who consider it differentiating between animals and humans. It is a conflict between those who look for selfish gain and others seeking cooperation for the benefit of all. The Athenians were developing democracy while the Spartans wanted strength at all costs. There are still many people around who remember the time that Star Wars movie became a hit. That sci-fi piece of art depicted the distinction between good and evil and humanity’s interaction with the supernatural.
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It had the appeal of new special effects, great cinematography, and talented acting. The movie took the world by storm. To this day, there are people in Great Britain who formed an official religion around the principal theme of believing in the “Force”. It doesn’t take much imagination to guess what the “Force” is representing. I call it the universal mind, since its other more common name is no longer popular. In Star Wars we witness a corrupt dark lord using the force for evil reasons, wanting to win the leadership of all intelligent life forms. The Force is an invisible great power humans can use for right or wrong if they know how. It plays with humans, seemingly to let us learn some lessons that it alone knows. We can easily see in the Old Testament how the Gods (rolled into one) can be mean beyond our comprehension. Take, for example, Noah’s flood. People didn’t listen, so a flood killed the whole Earth’s population, women, children, and animals. Sodom and Gomorrah were obliterated supposedly for sexual misbehavior. The Egyptian people suffered the ten plagues after God hardened Pharaoh’s heart, leading him to anger God. In the end, all Egyptian firstborn males were killed, and Pharaoh’s army was drowned. God, or the Force was also used to punish His own people in the cruelest ways. It was a world in which the power of a spiritual being kept law and order using powers not available to the opposing force. The entire picture was changed two thousand years ago when God fathered a son who walked the Earth in a human form. Now, words took the first place and people used miracles only minimally. The power of God was diverted to the use of wisdom. The son taught humans to be shepherds and what they must do themselves to have a perfect society on a healthy planet. We struggled but couldn’t achieve the goal. In came a new idea from the art world. The Jedi of Star Wars. Humans trained beyond anything known so far, who used the Force for good instead of evil. They could fight, but fairly and only for the good. A new option was discovered. The conflict now can be not for dominating and subjugating the world but for making it better for all while controlling evil by the only thing it understands. The measured use of force dominated by intellect and good intentions. There is no need for a strong man or emperor in that world. Power could be in the hands of each community designed for their circumstances. An educated, well-trained super moral Jedi cast can serve the Force, and the people aimed to build the perfect society. To preserve our humanity, we would combine old biological technology with artificial intelligence. Otherwise, we may be another failed experiment and something else will take our place. Future archeologists will dust our bones and artifacts trying to figure out where we went wrong. Here is a link to my blog: https://thesimpleravenspost.blogspot.ca/ Feel free to check other articles and comment.
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DEVELOPMENT PERMITS The Development Authority of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass recently approved the following development applica�on(s): DP2023-TH019 – 13546 15 Avenue, Blairmore (Lot 5 Block 5 Plan 7811219) For a “Tourist Home” (discre�onary use) DP2023-TH020 – 251 Southmore Place (East Por�on), Blairmore (Lot 6 Block 1 Plan 0812254) For a “Tourist Home” (discre�onary use)
Crowsnest Pass. To sign up for Meals on Wheels or for more informa�on, please contact Kim Lewis at 403-563-2207.
UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS
Land and Property Rights Tribunal 1229-91 Street SW Edmonton AB T6X 1E9
• Agriculture Services Board • Community Marke�ng Advisory Commi�ee • Parks and Recrea�on Advisory Commi�ee • Pass Powderkeg Ski Society The Board and Commi�ee Applica�on Form and the applicable Bylaw or Terms of Reference for each Board & Commi�ee are available at the Municipal Office or online at www.crowsnestpass.com. Applica�ons may be returned to the A�en�on of Bonnie Kawasaki by: • Mail: Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, P.O. Box 600, Blairmore AB, T0K 0E0 • Email: bonnie.kawasaki@crowsnestpass.com • In person: 8502 – 19 Avenue, Coleman
Any persons claiming to be adversely affected by the above discre�onary development permits or variances may file an appeal by November 23, 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
The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass has vacancies on the following Boards & Commi�ees:
The Municipality does not retain applica�ons. If you are interested in volunteering, please resubmit your applica�on. • Regular Council Mee�ng - November 14 at 7:00pm • Regular Council Mee�ng - November 21 at 1:00pm • Regular Council Mee�ng - November 28 at 7:00pm • Budget Mee�ng - November 30 at 9:00am
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
** Council mee�ngs are held in the Municipal Council Chambers located at 8502 - 19 Avenue, Coleman.
Development Officer Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Phone: 403 562-8833 Email: development@crowsnestpass.com
All Council mee�ngs are open to the public with the excep�on of In Camera items. Packages and minutes can be found on our website at www.crowsnestpass.com.
NOTICE OF BORROWING BYLAW TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass has given first reading to Borrowing Bylaw 1166, 2023 on October 24, 2023.
2023 CHRISTMAS HAMPERS 2023 CHRISTMAS FOOD HAMPERS
To apply for a Christmas Food Hamper, call Kim | 403-5632207 | Please be sure to leave a message. This by-law authorizes the Council of the Municipality to Work in our local community and make a difference where Must be a resident of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass incur indebtedness by the issuance of debenture(s) in the we live. The Municipality recruits for numerous posi�ons amount up to $1,500,000 for the purpose to purchase a Fire Applica�on deadline is December 8 over the course of the year. Currently we have 10 open Engine Truck for the Fire Department. pos�ngs on our website ranging from seasonal part �me 2023 CHRISTMAS TOY HAMPERS or full �me at Pass Powderkeg, paid on-call fire fighters to The Municipality shall repay the indebtedness according permanent full �me posi�ons such as Manager of Finance. Christmas Toy Hamper Applica�ons will be accepted star�ng Check out our pos�ngs and apply online at: to the repayment structure in effect, namely semi-annual November 6 | Applica�on Deadline is December 8 payments of combined principal and interest instalments h�ps://www.crowsnestpass.com/living-here/employmentTo apply, call 403-562-8000 or stop by in person at the not to exceed ten (10) years calculated at a rate not opportuni�es-page/careers exceeding the interest rate fixed by the Province of Alberta Family Resource Centre (upstairs in the Blairmore Provincial or another authorized financial ins�tu�on on the date of the Building-12501- 20 Ave) Must be a resident of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass borrowing, and not to exceed Eight (8) percent.
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NOW THEREFORE NOTICE is hereby given by the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass that, unless a pe��on of the owners for a vote on Bylaw 1166, 2023 is demanded, as provided for by the terms of Sec�on 231 of the Municipal Government Act, the said Council may pass the said borrowing bylaw.
SPONSOR A CHRISTMAS HAMPER The cost of each Christmas Food hamper is approximately $90.00. FCSS and the Crowsnest Pass Food Bank partner to fundraise for our Christmas Hamper Campaign. This endeavor would be impossible without the kindness and generosity shown by our community. For more informa�on, please call Kim at 403-563-2207.
The deadline for a pe��on to be received by the Office of the Chief Administra�ve Officer is November 23, 2023. Dona�ons will be gratefully accepted by: Second and third readings of this bylaw will be presented to Crowsnest Pass Family & Community Support Services Council at the November 28, 2023 Council mee�ng. C/O Christmas Hamper Project Box 600 Blairmore, AB, T0K 0E0 For informa�on on the process to file a pe��on and to view Or at MDM Community Centre | 2802-222 Street, Bellevue the proposed bylaw, visit h�ps://www.crowsnestpass.com/ municipal-government/council/no�ce-of-borrowing-bylaw Please make cheques payable to: Municipality of Crowsnest Pass
MEALS ON WHEELS
Meals on Wheels assists individuals to live independently in their own homes while volunteers provide a welcome daily social contact. You are eligible to receive Meals on Wheels if you: • Are elderly or frail • Are convalescing or ill • Have mobility problems • Have vision problems • Have shopping difficul�es Enjoy soup, a hot meal, sandwich and desert for lunch Monday to Friday, including holidays. You may choose which days you would like a meal to be delivered. Caring and trained volunteers deliver meals anywhere in the
BOARDS & COMMITTEES
If you are moving the loca�on that you operate your business, you will need to fill out a Transfer of License in order to con�nue opera�ng with a valid business license in the Crowsnest Pass. Follow the link below and indicate in the comments that you are moving the loca�on of your business and the old address you are moving from. h�ps:// portal.laserfiche.ca/o8468/forms/Business_License_ Applica�on Please be aware that if you are moving into a loca�on that has never been used for your type of business or if the property is not zoned appropriately for your business, you may require new development permits or rezoning. If you have any ques�ons or concerns about your move or the applica�on, please book an appointment with our Development Office here: h�ps://outlook.office365. com/owa/calendar/DevelopmentTeamOfficeHours@ crowsnestpass.com/bookings/
8502 - 19 Avenue, Coleman Box 600, Crowsnest Pass, AB, T0K 0E0 ph: 403-562-8833 e: recep�on@crowsnestpass.com www.crowsnestpass.com A�er Hours Public Works Emergencies: 403-562-2021
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Pumpkins in the Park
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Teck’s Water Quality Open House is November 15, 2023 Teck is making progress implementing the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan, a long-term approach to managing water quality in the Elk Valley. Join us for an in-person open house to learn more about the plan and progress to date. Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm Location: Senior Citizens Drop-in Centre 562 3rd Avenue Fernie, BC *Refreshments and snacks provided by Elevated Plate Custom Catering
Visit www.teck.com/elkvalley for more information.
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Herald Editorial LISA SYGUTEK When I was getting my management degree one of the classes I took was organizational behaviour. My favourite professor was teaching the class and part of passing it required that we volunteer at the soup kitchen and jingle the bells for the Salvation Army during Christmas. When I first heard the requirements, I was a bit disappointed that my time was being taken away from the classroom environment to volunteer. I really could not understand why he was making us do this. I learned more volunteering in those two situations than I learned in five years of university. I learned what it was like to see kids coming to the soup kitchen during lunch hour at school. I learned how rude people can be to volunteers who are asking for monetary support for a good cause. I learned how fortunate I was to have the means to live a comfortable life. I learned that volunteering, even in difficult situations, can fill your soul with joy. Long before I was a Councillor, I was an avid volunteer in the community. I sat on the Recreation Board, I was President of Indoor Playground, I volunteer coached for the Pass Piranhas Swim Club and minor soccer, I was the Registrar for Minor Hockey, and on the executive for the Southwest Rockies. I was on every fundraising committee and did more bingos and casinos than I can count. I have sat on provincial government boards. I was helper mom at all my kids school activities. I’ve never shied away from doing things rather than bitching. I have instilled in my kids the notion that volunteerism is important. It teaches life skills, allows you to give back, and just generally makes you feel good. When my boys hit Grade 12, I ask them to start volunteering. I believe that’s the age where they get it and are mature enough to appreciate it. Keiran volunteered with minor hockey as a coach. He loved hockey, and if anyone had him as a swim instructor when he was a lifeguard, you know how much he loves kids. In his grade 12 year, Aiden did the 12 Days of Christmas Campaign, where he fundraised to fill Christmas stockings for some of the less fortunate in his school. We were hoping that the tradition would carry on with subsequent grades, but COVID hit and the program lost traction. This year Quinn quit hockey because the practises in Pincher Creek were very late and by the time he got off the ice and home it would be close to midnight on school nights. It was a very difficult decision made and one he often laments. Quinn is supper academic and puts school as his priority. Keiran’s friend Treyton volunteered last year as a coach in minor hockey and loved it. So Quinn offered his services to volunteer coach, as this allowed him to still be involved in the sport he loves. He felt it would be a wonderful opportunity to mentor kids in his school. I had no clue what he would face. When Lyle was in town this past weekend, he was informed that a parent on one of the teams Quinn was coaching was mad that he didn’t have his required courses to be on the ice. He needed the Respect in Sports as well as a police check. According to Hockey Alberta he has until November 15th to complete them (which, as of this weekend was done). This lady was smearing my child in town. It blows my mind the ignorance of people in the hockey stands who don’t have a clue what’s going on. They are the parents that give hockey a bad rep. It felt like there was an implication that my son was some sort of predator. In response, Lyle and I sent a strongly worded letter to Crowsnest Pass Minor Hockey. We have asked them to address all the parents and talk to the them about bullying of children and coaches and reminding them of the Respect in Sports for Parents requirements. Bullying of any sort is not acceptable, and it’s especially egregious when it happens to a young volunteer coach.
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My point with this editorial is that we ask kids to participate in the community. We ask them to be good stewards, and when they do, they are often treated poorly. Perhaps it’s hockey mentality. Perhaps it’s the ‘adult’ in question. Those that bully are usually the most insecure and pathetic. How many times have we heard adults yelling at referees in the stands or berating the executive of an organization? How many times have we watched parents yelling at their kids during games? How many times do we hear a pre-conception that the youth are lazy and bad? As adults we should be encouraging the youth to volunteer as a way to better their community. Quinn probably has more integrity in his little finger than that hockey mom. While she’s teaching her children the meanness of adults, I’m teaching mine how to persevere, so at the end of the day my son will shine. I did get a response from Minor Hockey. It was to tell me that the parent in question was upset that Quinn wasn’t put on the roster to coach the day he went out on the ice.
Again, that is not Quinn’s fault. That’s a Minor Hockey issue. What is unacceptable is that this parent felt it was okay to malign him in town, exaggerate the situation, to the extent that Lyle overheard it. What right does any parent have to devalue a kid who volunteers his time for the right reasons because she has an issue with the organization. It’s obviously a ‘her’ issue. My hope is that this is a learning experience for all involved. For minor hockey it is to make sure you cross your ‘T’s and dot your ‘I’s. For Quinn, it is that there is always a loud mouthed jerk. For the hockey mother it is that words have consequences. I’m looking forward to Quinn learning the art of volunteerism, both good and bad. That he learns that giving is better than receiving, and that when bullied to not back down. He handled the situation better than I did because quite honestly, you all know how I feel about my kids and the lengths I will go to protect them! The next time you have something negative to say in town, it usually gets back to the person maligned, remember that!
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Nick’s Notes This and That I have an assortment of things to talk about this week and they are only loosely related. First of all, I have my new phone and number. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is so cool and will make life so much easier when looking at emails, reading pdfs and even adjusting photos from my camera. I will share my new number, so feel free to contact me with any story ideas now or in the future. I will always try to respond quickly. You can now reach me at 403-583-4632. I know I will be getting a lot less questions about me being from Saskatchewan in the future, although it may still come up from time to time. I have to talk about the experience setting up my new phone. Looking back I find it funny, but in the moment it was incredibly stressful. A big thank you to the members from Telus who walked me through the troubleshooting and got me set up with a new SIM card that day. I guess I should start at the beginning, When I received the phone and inserted the SIM card nothing happened. It would not connect to service. I assumed the activation went wrong. Hours of troubleshooting later and we determined it was a faulty card. I’d need to drive to Sparwood to get a new one. Frustrated but still excited to use the new phone, I travelled on the snowy roads to Sparwood and was helped almost immediately as I walked in the door. They set me up on the Wi-Fi and made sure everything was connected before I left the store. The combination of help I received in person and on the phone has made me sure that Telus was the right choice. Lets hope I’m not proven wrong! I also want to speak about how wonderful it was to attend the NJHL game betweent he Edson Eagles and the High Prarie Red Wings. Seeing the stands packed with people was exciting to see as the visiting teams quickly put on a show for the local crowd. I was most amazed at the play of the Eagles. It was like watching magic on the ice when they entered the offensive zone. They even had one player score not just one, but two shorthanded goals. An impressive feat! There was also the unveiling of the Crowsnest Pass’ team name for the next season of NJHL play. They will be known as the Crush and feature a red and black theme with a viking-like figure sporting a red beard. It was a cool logo, which the owner of the team shared was part of an online design contest. The winning design was actually from a teenager in Indonesia oddly enough. Great work on the logo! I’d also like to point out the time change has happened and I have been left feeling exhausted. I am still adjusting a few days later and it has really disturbed my sleep schedule. I suppose this is something I will have to get used to living in Alberta. I guess it was far more confusing when I worked at Cenovus. I would experience the time change every week when I went to camp and came back. Those were some difficult days. Shout out to anyone who had to work night shift during the time change. Seeing that clock go from 1:59 a.m. to 1 a.m. again can be brutal and you have my respect for making it through. I only experienced that once, but it was enough for a lifetime. Wishing everyone a swift adjustment to the time change. I hope we can all one day just get rid of Daylight Savings Time or make it permanent as I am not a fan of changing my clocks twice a year.
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Beautiful new home in Coleman. 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Open floor plan. High-quality construction with impeccable attention to detail. Modern kitchen with quartz counters. Luxury vinyl plank flooring. Home will be finished from top to bottom. Laundry hook-ups upstairs, as well as downstairs. Each floor with own heating/cooling controls. Fantastic views. $549,000 includes GST CALL JOHN MLS
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Brand new luxury home in Coleman. 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Open floor plan. Impeccable craftmanship and attention to detail. Modern kitchen with quartz counters. Luxury vinyl plank flooring. Laundry hook-ups upstairs and down. Large family room with a wet bar counter. Stunning rocky mountain views. $549,000 GST included CALL JOHN MLS
5.41 acres of commercial land zoned C-2, suitable for multiple uses. Very high visibility At a great price. Located along busy Hwy 3, sits atop the Continental divide at the doorstep to Elk Valley and the East Kootenays. Located in very vibrant and active Mountain community. $389,000 CALL JOHN MLS
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3 beautiful acres above Coleman with incredible mountain views. This acreage is close to all Crowsnest Pass amenities and has town water and power. Crowsnest Pass offers tremendous value for land in our renowned Canadian Rockies. Tremendous access to Four-Season adventure including hiking, biking, skiing, quadding and miles of breathtaking backcountry trails. $218,000 CALL JOHN MLS
Large corner lot with back lane access. Many options to build. Very desirable Blairmore location. 8,450 sq ft with spectacular panoramic mountain views. Within walking distance to shopping, pool, ski hill, and fly fishing on Crowsnest river. Fully serviced. $132,900 CALL JOHN MLS
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Fantastic opportunity for commercial location along busy Highway 3. East and West bound traffic access. Currently a successful local fly-fishing shop, known to fly fishermen throughout Canada. Zoned C1 which allows for many different uses. High traffic volume in front of the property. $435,000 CALL JOHN MLS
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Beautiful prime mountain lot in Kananaskis Wilds, close to mountain backcountry trails, forest reserve, and spectacular cross country skiing at Allison Lake Rec area. KW offers some of the best value for large, fully serviced (including wired internet) lots in the Canadian Rockies. No commitment to build. $127,500 CALL JOHN MLS
Commercial land with east and west access on busy Hwy 3 corridor. Located at first entrance to the Crowsnest Pass with access to municipal water and sewer. This property can be acquired with the bordering property, Crowsnest Angler. Tremendous commercial and opportunity. $190,000 CALL JOHN MLS
BLAIRMORE CONDO Wonderful 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo on desired main floor. Southern exposure with nice mountain views. Condo fees include heat, water, and building insurance. Close to shopping, pool, ski hill and other central amenities. Great investment property in tight rental market or great option for low maintenance living. $129,000 CALL JOHN MLS
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BELLEVUE Super opportunity to acquire an outstanding family home on a large lot at a very good price. This 3-bedroom side-split home has very large spacious rooms. There is back lane access to a great backyard with lots of parking for RV and other vehicles. Very large lot with tons of room for a garden in a sunny location. Crowsnest Pass offers tremendous value in the Canadian Rockies. Our community is vibrant and has great access to outdoor mountain activities. Cap this with great medical facilities and all other services. Close to Fernie, Castle Mountain, Calgary and Lethbridge. $400,000 CALL JOHN MLS
STUNNING BELLEVUE BOTTOM 1.63 ACRES in Crowsnest Pass with a little creek and a one-of-a-kind Nelson Home. This 3-bedroom, 2 plus half bath home is in pristine condition with welcoming old country home charm. Large kitchen and spacious dining area to welcome friends and family. Large master suite with five-piece ensuite and a walkin closet. Two extra bedrooms share an innovative 5-piece bathroom with a separate toilet. An additional half bath underlines the fact that nothing has been omitted in designing this incredible home. Included in
this property is an additional piece of land with its own title. Beautiful package, close to the Crowsnest River, and many great back country trails in the Canadian Rockies. Also excellent proximity to Castle Mountain, Fernie Alpine Resort and our own wonderful Pass Powder Keg ski area. $729,000 CALL JOHN MLS
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From the Pass to working with Snowbirds NICHOLAS L. M. ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter Looking at a Crowsnest Pass native’s journey to flying with the Royal Canadian Air Force. When he was a kid, Dan Rossi became interested in flying after watching the Challenger space shuttle explode. “For whatever reason, that really awakened me to aeronautics and astronautics, and I really wanted to be an astronaut and then I became interested in rockets like every young boy probably does with some kind of machine growing up in the Pass,” said Rossi. Rossi explained how he and his best friend were
always on snowmobiles, quads or dirt bikes and how from that, he knew he wanted to operate “some kind of machine” as a job. He read more into the way that flight is on the very edge of what humanity can do and his imagination was captured. “My parents and I used to go to Penticton every summer and while we were there, there was an air show that I saw. At the air show there was an F-18 fighter jet (McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet), and I saw that and was like, I have to do this,” said Rossi. When he graduated in 1993, the military wasn’t taking anybody. He still knew he wanted to be a pilot but didn’t know how. “Growing up in the Pass, there’s not a lot of pilots around, so I looked into it just by chance. I was working at the Mohawk in Coleman and one of my coworkers had a brochure for Mount Royal College in Calgary and one of their programs was aviation,” explained Rossi. He was accepted into the program and then graduated in 1996. Rossi was then instructing for the college for about a year when the military called him. From
there, Rossi entered the Canadian Armed Forces in 1997, finishing all his basic training and flying training in 1999. At the time, he was selected to fly Sea King helicopters out of 443 Squadron in Victoria, B.C. He flew the Sea King until he had an accident in 2000. In his first deployment the helicopter crashed into the ocean. “After that, the military gave me a new start. I went to multi-engines and I started flying the Dash 8 (De Havilland Canada DHC-8) here in Winnipeg,” said Rossi. He flew the Dash 8 starting in 2003 and in 2009 he was selected to be an advance and safety pilot for the Snowbirds for the 2009 to 2011 show seasons. The Snowbirds, which are officially known as the 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, are the flight demonstration team for the Royal Canadian Air Force. As the advance and safety pilot, Rossi wasn’t in the plane doing all the stunts, he was on the ground. He had to know what the formation was doing and warn if there was somebody out of position, even something as “mundane” as their nose light burned out. Cont’d on page 10
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The thing he enjoyed most about the Snowbirds though was going all over North America. “We were on the on the road for nine months of the year, going all over North America to different show sites from cities as big as New York and San Diego to Manitoulin Island for 300 people, so it was pretty amazing that way,” said Rossi. After travelling with the Snowbirds, he went to a headquarter job back in Winnipeg for two years before eventually going back to the Dash 8’s, which he flies currently. Looking ahead to Remembrance Day Rossi explained how complicated it is for people in the military. “People think it’s about World War Two, World War One, Korea, Afghanistan and it is, but it’s to remember all those who fell in service of Canada. I’ve lost friends in crashes; I almost had my own. I’ve lost friends in peace time, and I’ve lost friends in war time. Why it’s complicated in the military is, it’s not to
Rossi added he had friends who didn’t make it in Afghanistan, a student of his from the Dash 8 passed away and he had one student that was on a Cyclone helicopter that crashed into the ocean off of Greece and died. “I had a friend of mine who was on Sea Kings, she passed away in a crash in Goose Bay. It’s always complicated, but that’s our job,” said Rossi. He continued by explaining how it’s people who pay the price and not just the people who are fighting, pointing to the current situation in Israel and Palestine as an example. “When you’re in the military you realize that the price of war is the human beings that are standing around you,” said Rossi. He encouraged people to take the time to remember, even if it’s only the minute of silence at 11. “Take the time to remember those who have fallen,” said Rossi. To Rossi, it was a job he always wanted to do, and he finds it strange when people thank him for his service. “I’m just a normal guy who decided he wanted to do a thing. I appreciate it and it’s something I love to do, but at the end of the day, it doesn’t take a super person to do it. “You just need to want better things for your country,” said Rossi.
Picture of Rossi flying the Dash 8 in 2017 with his good friend Captain Charles Gresl, from Hillcrest. Rossi was allowed to fly to the Pass so they could speak at the Coleman Legion.
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NDP town hall about future of coal mining NICHOLAS L. M. ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter An NDP town hall was held to address renewed concerns the party has surrounding the proposed coal mining projects in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains on November 1. Alberta’s Future, an initiative of Alberta’s NDP Caucus, hosted the town hall, with discussion bringing together a range of speakers to engage in a discussion of the potential environmental, social, and economic ramifications associated with these mining activities. One of the primary issues raised during the event was the lack of meaningful consultation, particularly
Crowsnest Pass Seniors Curling update NICHOLAS L. M. ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter Gary Sigsworth from Crowsnest Curling Club shared the ins and outs of the club’s curling community. Curling for seniors in the Pass is open to anyone aged 50 or over and even if you have no experience, or are a long-time curler, you will still be able to enjoy the social and curling events. There are no set teams in any of their regular or invitational events with all players placed on a team by random draw. If possible, players will be assigned to the position requested. This system eliminates the obligation to arrange for spares. People are simply allowed to participate in games and events when they choose “When I first came down here just over 17 years ago, I thought that was a great way to do it because you don’t have to depend on everybody showing up for a game.,” said Sigsworth. Their schedule is one eight-end game, twice per week. They play at 12:45 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. “We like to have people there early just to get things set up,” added Sigsworth. You can join the Crowsnest Curling Club as a senior in two ways. 50 years and older pay $150 for full season membership which includes GST, Curling Alberta fee and year end banquet and members over 80 years old will receive this full season membership at no cost. There is also the option to pay $5 for each game played. If you curl more than four games, the league coordinator will collect a $13 Curling Alberta fee. “For a community of this size, we have a fantastic curling rink. We have 6 sheets of ice, and our ice makers are 100 per cent volunteer. In fact, everything to do with the curling club is 100 per cent volunteer,” said Sigsworth. For those intrigued by “sturling” or stick curling, Sigsworth shared how on November 17 they are hosting a ‘sturling’ bonspiel, a stick curling competition that offers a unique twist on regular curling. Sigsworth warmly encouraged those interested in curling to come down to the rink.
with Indigenous communities. The attendees highlighted the imperative of recognizing and respecting the rights and interests of these communities, asserting that their voices and concerns should play a leading role in the decision-making process. It was made clear that they wanted a more inclusive and comprehensive consultation process to address the various impacts of mining in the region. Water quality and selenium contamination appeared as central concerns throughout the town hall. Participants expressed concern about the long-term consequences of mining on the purity and availability of water resources, with a particular focus on the health of aquatic life and the well-being of downstream communities. The effectiveness of the technology employed to prevent selenium pollution was scrutinized by a participant of the town hall. Attendees underlined the significance of preserving unique ecosystems and various species within the region. The potential changes to these ecosystems due to mining activities was a major source of concern, prompting calls for stricter safeguards and habitat preservation measures. Participants expressed frustration at having to revisit issues that had already been considered and dismissed in the past, revealing a sense of disappointment
and disillusionment with the decision-making process surrounding coal mining in the region. The town hall attendees pointed to the success of past pushback and public opposition in halting coal mining projects as a source of hope for preventing further activities. Dwindling media coverage and attention to these pressing issues were discussed, with participants expressing concern about the limited exposure and awareness generated through available media channels. The participants also discussed the need to push for a stoppage on coal mining and voiced their frustrations with the government’s handling of the issue. Some participants called for collective action, including writing letters to the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) to express their concerns. Others suggested reaching out to the Australian shareholders of mining companies to raise awareness and put pressure on them to reconsider their investments in Alberta. The NDP MLAs at the town hall emphasized the importance of ongoing advocacy, contacting elected officials and working together to address issues. They also mentioned that the NDP is actively raising this issue in the legislature and encouraging constituents to contact their MLAs and government officials.
“If you’ve never curled before, we have people that can show you how to do it. A lot of our curlers now curl with a stick, which basically saved me being able to curl,” said Sigsworth, “In fact, we have over 12 curlers that are over 80 years old.” He attributes the popularity of curling to its health benefits and the camaraderie it fosters. “It keeps us healthy, and you don’t have to worry
about competition because you never know who you’re going to curl with, so it’s fun,” said Sigsworth. After a session on the ice, the club members convene upstairs for coffee, cookies, and discussions about their games and the latest happenings. Annual curling fee per person is $90 for juniors and under age 50 is $175. Visit crowsnestcurlingclub.ca to learn more.
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A heart of gold stopped beating Hard working hands at rest Your life was special, so very rare When I needed you, you were there Never selfish, always kind Treasured memories you left behind. You shared my life, happiness and tears Thank you Mom for all those wonderful years. You gave so much and asked so little Rest in peace Mom, while you lay As years pass, one by one, I will see and hug you again one day.
OBITUARIES PATRICIA LINDA MOSBY (Née: Smith) September 23, 1943 - November 2, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our beloved mum, Patricia who passed away suddenly on November 2, 2023. Mum was born in the small village of Creswell, UK on September 23, 1943. She was the oldest of three children and from an early age was an invaluable help to her hardworking parents in caring for her younger siblings. In her teen years she was a competitive swimmer for Derbyshire County, an accomplished pianist and, not surprisingly, a beauty contest winner. In 1971, along with our dad, David W. Mosby, she left England with us four kids and moved to Grande Cache, AB where she worked as a kindergarten teacher. After a brief return to England, she eventually settled in in the Crowsnest Pass, AB in 1973. In the years following she worked as a manager at the Turtle Mountain Inn and, along with her second husband, Korby Graf, she was an owner/operator of a hotel in Kimberley, BC. Until recently, she was a long-standing member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 19, Bellevue Ladies’ Auxiliary. It is difficult to imagine what life will be like without Mum’s warmth and wisdom so readily available to us all. She was always there with open arms, heart and mind to make the problems of the day seem small and manageable. Mum loved nothing more than to be surrounded by her family and friends sharing stories of her life and cheeky sense of humour, a wry smile, and the odd glass of wine.
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Pass skatepark design progressing to final stages NICHOLAS L. M. ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter There was a recent presentation given to Crowsnest Pass residents outlining the progress and design direction for the upcoming skatepark project on November 2. This is the second workshop for the Crowsnest Pass Skatepark, which is moving forward with participation from the Southwest Alberta Skateboard Society and the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass. The presenter, Everett Tetz, director of community outreach and park programming at New Line Skateparks, started by introducing themselves and emphasizing the importance of community involvement in the project. “The way that this group is moving forward, it’s pretty focused feedback that we’re going to be receiving tonight. I’m going to go through how we got to this point and show a little bit of the design direction that came out of that initial session and then get some feedback from you all based on what you want to see in terms of refinement,” explained Tetz. Both the Southwest Alberta Skateboard Society and the municipality recognized the value of building a skatepark as an accessible and inclusive recreational facility for the community. “What I love about skateparks is it’s an accessible form of recreation. You don’t need to be rich to do it. There’s not a big startup cost. It’s available to everybody,” said Tetz. The park is expected to attract visitors as part of a network of skate parks in the region. “I think this is really actually going to pull in a lot of people off the highway as they come through the community and make this a community to stop in,” added Tetz. The project has progressed through various stages, including geotechnical investigations and surveys after prior workshops. Through these surveys, they found a preference for a balanced design that caters to different styles of skateboarding, such as street, plaza, and bowl skating. They aimed to provide a range of terrain elements to accommodate various skill levels. “This is going to be 30-to-40-year amenity for your community. It’s important that we take our time in these stages and get it right,” said Tetz. He discussed three areas within the park that needed specific feedback: Options for a wedge-to-click flat box combo or a wedge-to-wedge only feature. Options for a transition to a spine or a bank-to-ledge. Options for the shape of the bowl, one with an organic, amoeba-like shape, and the other with a squared-off end. The presentation outlined site constraints, including drainage issues, existing trees to be protected, and some rubble from potential historic structures. These constraints influenced the design by keeping most elements above ground. “Managing this water is a huge consideration around this part of development, and then also with the geotechnical studies that we got back, there is some rubble under the site, potentially some old buildings, so that really had a huge implication on what we could do with terrain and essentially the way that translated was, any terrain elements we have to keep above grade so we’re not going to be digging sub grade,” explained Tetz. He emphasized the importance of community involvement in maintaining and ensuring the success of the skatepark. Southwest Alberta Skateboard Society will be responsible for mentorship and park upkeep.
The presentation shared a timeline for the next steps, including the consolidation of feedback, design refinements, and a presentation to the council. Tetz mentioned they would attend an upcoming council meeting where cost estimates and project progress would be discussed. The project is aiming to create a recreational space that caters to a wide range of skateboarding styles and skill levels, while considering site constraints and encouraging community involvement. Residents were encouraged to provide feedback through paper forms and an online survey at the workshop. The online survey is open until November 17. The survey is available at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOR7NjjRJQtZDB2B6kKidw0jcM-5I2JaCioEMTLFSFlZt8_g/viewform?pli=1.
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Just want to thank Scott and staff at the Crowsnest Pass Golf Course for helping make our 50th Wedding Anniversary a perfect evening. Your prime rib dinner and fixings were second to none, delicious! Again, thank you! ~D&K
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Top photo: Presenter, Everett Tetz, director of community outreach and park programming at New Line Skateparks, started by introducing themselves and emphasizing the importance of community involvement in the project. Second photo citizens looking at conceptual ideas.
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Looking Back BY JOHN KINNEAR
Guardians of the Last Post
The tradition of the playing of the Last Post goes back to around 1790 and was used by the British Army to signify to their soldiers to “stand down” for the day. Its usage for Remembrance Day services dates back to 1928 when it was played at the Menin Gate in Belgium to remember the soldiers that fell in the First World War. The gate was chosen for this ceremony as it was where thousands of men had passed through on their way to the front, many of whom which never returned. For 65 -year-old Walter Gail its playing is also a sacred tradition, one that he has consistently and without fail played for Remembrance Day services here in the Crowsnest Pass for a remarkable 51 years now. Walter has a history with music that goes way back. Gail has always been musically inclined, right from a very early age, and to no surprise named Herb Alpert of the Tijuana Brass as an inspiration. Back then he was amazed at the sweet notes that Alpert could produce from his trumpet. Herb’s choice of trumpet is called a Benge, named after its creator Elden Benge. Walter decided this was for him and took his early training with an old beat up trumpet his parents has acquired for him. His instructor was Frank Edl Junior, whose orchestra; sometimes called the Polka Kings was renowned as having played at just about every dance in the 1930’s from Hosmer to Pincher Creek. Edl took over the Crowsnest Pass Band in 1942 and kept it together until 1972 when instrumental music was introduced into the schools. That is right about the time that Walter played his first Armistice, at Edl’s encouragement, as the legions were looking for someone for the job. Gail says Edl was a tough teacher but very talented and helped mold his career with the trumpet. In his early years Walter was banished to his bedroom to practice and said that his playing used to spook the Linderman’s horses in Hillcrest. His trumpet then was a brass Conn which he had for many years right into high school. About 20 years ago Gail bought a Bach Stradivarius professional model trumpet which is the gold standard and the most popular trumpet in the world. The trumpet, Gail says, works better and sounds better than a bugle as there is more opportunity for note variations and the Last Post sounds much better on it. According to Walter the Post is a very tough song to play with notes that are left hanging. You must focus and bring on that one minute of reverence with every bit of care and skill that you can. Through the 18 years that I have observed him in action here I noticed that with his indoor playing of the Post he places himself in a very obscure spot. So pictures of him in this regard are hard to come by, as in at the Remembrance Day High School morning service. Walter tells me that this is deliberate and describes it as being “nowhere and everywhere”. If you have ever heard his playing echo off the gym walls there, you will know how profound that comment is. He also shared with me that he has travelled great distances to maintain his attendance here on November 11th, including trips from Fort McMurray and Faro in the Yukon. For Gail it is both an honour and a privilege to do what he does so consistently well. You will note that he wears a special military style coat and hat at outdoor services. These were gifted to him by members of the Coleman Legion who organized many years ago the Hillcrest Armistice Honour Guard and outfitted some of the Hillcrest Firefighters and Gail along with them. Walter told me that he has also plays the Post at Blairmore every year as part of his routine, regardless of whether there is service or not. He does this out of respect for those from this town that served and or were lost in the wars. He wants Blairmore citizens to know and hear by his playing that these men and women are not forgotten “at the going down of the sun.” It has also been his privilege to play at the services of many vets that have passed through the years. The Last Post played at their graveside for him signifies that “their duty is over and they can rest in peace.” These last few years Gail has found more opportunity to be a trumpeter including Christmas concerts and rocking it out with the On the Rox Band. When Walter Gail puts his trumpet to his lips at Remembrance there is a two-fold message in those notes from him. One is that of respect for those lost and one is his earnest desire that somehow this world finds peace. So this year if you are privileged enough to be within earshot of this dedicated man’s Last Post, remember not just those who were lost or served but also be mindful of the man who plays to acknowledge them and demonstrates, in his own way, what courage, conviction and grace are. Author’s Note: If you search “Walter Gail” in the Crowsnest Network Facebook site you will find a 2019 video of him faithfully playing in a nasty storm at Coleman. John Kinnear photos
Photos top to bottom: 51 years of Last Post Walter Gail and Hillcrest Honour Guard in Coleman Bellevue’s always packed indoor services Performing at the guns in Frank
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