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New information emerged last week over increased costs from asbestos found at the former Crowsnest Centre. As council probed further into the clean up of the site, details came to light that council members had been unaware of. Frank Besinger, director of planning, engineering and operations, told council on Feb. 4 that Dakota Reclamators Ltd. would return towards the end of March to clean up the site. They also offered to take existing piles of construction materials such as broken concrete and brick to fill excavation holes at no charge, Besinger added. Clean up of the site has been discussed several times over the past few months. In January Besinger assured council the site would not be backfilled until the municipality knew what further development looked like. He’d also said earlier that about 10 per cent of the funds have been held back from the contractor until the work was complete. If the contractor doesn’t return, he added, the remaining funds would be more than enough to hire someone else to finish the work. In August 2013, Calgary-based Dakota Reclamators was the successful bidder for the project in the amount of $585,314 (excluding GST). Their bid for backfill was $172,991 but this was not approved because administration deemed the cost too high. Besinger said the closing date on the contract was Dec. 31, 2013 but it had been extended by mutual agreement. Initially, the contract was to haul the debris away, said Besinger, but the contract was re-negotiated to deal with additional asbestos. This wasn’t found in the initial environmental assessment done four or five years ago, said Besinger, or during one done about a year ago. However, asbestos in the subfloor of the newer wing was found by Dakota’s on-site environmental monitor during demolition. “Did they not know there were subfloors there?” asked Councillor Doreen Glavin. “I mean we own the building.” This additional asbestos added another $154,000 to Dakota’s costs, Besinger said. An agreement was reached to reduce this total by not having Dakota haul material away. “There was additional monies required to deal with that asbestos that didn’t come out in the original environmental assessment,” said Besinger. “We thought it was in our best interest to take that material and use it as fill material in lieu of paying them cash.” Further negotiations with Dakota reduced the monies owing to $54,000 bringing the total cost to $668,580 including GST. Cont. on page 2...
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“We have a choice at this point,” said Besinger. “We can leave it as is, those piles where they are, or they’ll put it in the holes free of charge. That’s what it boils down to.” Several council members expressed their frustration with the news. Councillor Bill Kovach said he was surprised they didn’t know about this earlier. “I think [Dakota’s] taking us for a ride here. I think we should put a deadline for them to come and finish their project,” he said. “I’m surprised we didn’t know about this… I just don’t like the whole story with Dakota.”
Mayor Blair Painter also expressed annoyance. “Something in this isn’t making sense to me at all… We signed a contract with them to completely reclamate this piece of property… We were told that they would be complete midJanuary. Well complete to me is flat, not left with piles. We’re sitting here with piles and now you’re telling me that there’s an extra $154,000 extra charges incurred with asbestos removal that nobody knew about in a building that was built in what year?... lo and behold we find asbestos in there that’s going to cost another $154,000.” Council asked administration to bring all information pertaining to the issue over
the past two years to the next meeting on Feb. 18. According to Alberta Environment & Sustainable Resource Development, they do not get involved in environmental reporting on private property unless there is a complaint or suspected illegal activity. In the case of the former Crowsnest Centre site, Dakota Reclamators were responsible for having on-site monitoring and for paying these costs. Copies of the final environmental assessment are not available to the public, Besinger told CNP Free Press, and only available to the province and companies who bid the contract.
Entranceway signs at each end of the municipality are nearing completion. Lighting and landscaping will get underway as weather permits. Photo by J. MacFarlane
Be Part of our Volunteer Family The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass has vacancies on the following Boards & Committees: Community Policing Advisory Committee Municipal Planning Commission Culture & Heritage Committee Sports & Recreation Committee Pass Powderkeg Ski Hill Society The Board and Committee Application Form is available at the Municipal Office or can be downloaded from the Municipal Website www.crowsnestpass.com The applicable Bylaw or Terms of Reference for each Board & Committee is available at the Municipal Office or can be downloaded from the Municipal Website www.crowsnestpass.com Deadline for the Submission of the Board and Committee Application Form is February 21, 2014 at 4:30 pm For more information please call 403-562-8833 Application forms can be delivered to the Municipal Office at 8502-19 Avenue Mailed to: Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Box 600, Crowsnest Pass AB T0K 0E0 Attention: Carolee Ison Emailed to: adminclerk1@crowsnestpass.com
Changes announced in Ski Hill & Community Services structure By Joni MacFarlane Editor
The Pass Powderkeg Ski Hill Society and Municipality of Crowsnest Pass announced a new management partnership last week as well as a restructuring of the Community Services organization. During the in-camera portion of the meeting on Jan. 21, Council approved the Society’s recommendation to have general management of the Ski Hill provided by the municipality’s Director of Community Services, Lyle Hannan. “With the recent resignation of the Ski Hill General Manager, the Society took the time to
Municipal appointments By Joni MacFarlane Editor
Several appointments were made on Feb. 4 to municipal boards and committees. They were: Agricultural Services Board – Larry Mitchell (2-year term)
evaluate its management structure, budgeting, staffing needs, and relationship with the municipality,” explained Pass Powderkeg Ski Hill Society President, Neil Johnston. “The Board felt this was the best option to meet our current needs in a cost effective manner, while retaining flexibility for the ski hill into the future.” Council unanimously supported the proposal of the Board, which included a projected annual savings of $62,000/year. “The Ski Hill is an important and valuable asset to the community,” stated Mayor Blair Painter, “and we are pleased to support the Ski Hill Society’s
recommendation while realizing overall cost savings and efficiencies. We see this as a winwin situation.” Additional changes include Parks & Recreation Facility operations and maintenance will be moved into the Community Services department. Further, Protective Services was removed from the department, with the Manager of Protective Services now reporting directly to the CAO, Sheldon Steinke. “I am very excited to work with Council, staff, and the community to preserve and enhance our community programs and facilities,” confirmed Hannan.
and Lance Steinke (3-year term); Culture & Heritage Committee – Laurie Rea (3-year term); Crowsnest Economic Development & Tourism Advisory Committee – Art Garland (3year term) and Bonnie Harry (3-year term); Subdivision Development Appeal Board – Rupert Hewi-
son (3-year term) and Lynnette Jessop (3-year term); Crowsnest Pass Senior Housing Board – Debi Ruzek (3year term). Sheldon Steinke, chief administrative officer, told council there are still an insufficient number of volunteers for vacant positions that will be readvertised.
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Proposed hotel development runs into “legacy” issues By Joni MacFarlane Editor
A review of efforts to attract a hotel to the former Crowsnest Centre site highlighted differences over processes and who’s responsible for what. During council’s meeting on Feb. 4, Economic Development Officer Sherry Poole provided a summary of recent activities she’s been working on. A discussion centered around attracting investors for a proposed hotel development and conference centre. Hotel management consultant Chris Vachon contacted Poole recently to inquire about the status of the project and to request a “concept development plan”, said Poole. In July 2013, the previous council approved payment of $50,000 to Vachon to retain the rights for a Best Western franchise for two years for the former Crowsnest Centre site. The money was paid from land reserves. “Chris Vachon Group said it’s an important piece that they need in making sure that they’re carrying forward their relationship with us and determining how the municipality envisions this land space, if it’s going to be competitive to the Best Western or supportive of it.” She recommended council approve a concept development plan done by either
Stantec Engineering or in- a meeting of minds. It’s to house by Ken Bourdeau, the determine what you feel the municipal development offi- land use mix will be so that cer, as he has time. they ensure it’s working in Councillor Bill Kovach dis- favour of the hotel developputed the need for the mu- ment, so it’s non-competition nicipality to and that it develop such supports and a plan. drives capac“I have a ity,” she said. problem with “… it is a levthe concept el of expectadevelopment tion that is plan… it standard out seems to me there… It can that a conwork in your cept developdisfavour as ment plan well, espeshould be cially on the put forward side of potento us to detial hotel decide whether velopers that we want to come in with have what the a $10 plus developer is million projproposing,” ect. It will be he said. their expecta“I just can’t tion. It won’t see us putting be unlikely something that we’re out there and not presented then us trying with this reCouncillor Marlene Anctil to find somequest again.” body to fit Couninto our plan. cillor KoI think you’ve vach wasn’t got to have a swayed. tenant there “I disagree. that’s going I totally disto be the main anchor and agree. I’m sure when somethey’ve got to come up with body builds a skyscraper in [the plan].” downtown Calgary, Calgary Poole said that in this type doesn’t put the plan out there of partnership, municipali- first. The developer comes to ties usually do drive the con- the City and says this is what cept development plan. we want to do and this is our “It’s an understanding or development concept plan,”
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Councillor Kovach said. “I just can’t see where we have to put a plan together to match Best Western’s hotel.” Poole reiterated that hotels want to ensure that uses of the remaining land will not be competitive with their interests. The hotel site is three acres out of a 6.26 acre piece. Councillor Marlene Anctil agreed with Councillor Kovach. “Vachon has $50,000 of ours right now and I haven’t seen anything come forward in hotels, motels, restaurants, plans,” she said. “In my opinion, I can’t see putting out a large amount of money for another drawing if nothing is even in the foreseeable future. Vachon knows what side their bread’s buttered on.” Poole said she understood everyone has opinions on this but she needs to know council’s decision so it can be communicated. “Yes, [Vachon] is a person that represents the Best Western projects so he has a bias in that, but… we have $50,000 invested in that and how do we want to take care of it.” It was agreed that development of the site would be discussed during council’s strategic planning session on Feb. 20. A request made to the Economic Development Officer by CNP Free Press for an estimate of a conceptual development plan had not yet been received as at press time.
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Headline humour In the newspaper industry, we churn out words, sentences, paragraphs and headlines by the thousands. We take our job seriously and strive to give readers clear unbiased reporting, all in perfect English and grammar worthy of the most critical among of teachers. In a small community newspaper where the days of copy editors are long gone, every once in awhile - hopefully not often - it happens. So it’s always with a bit of surprise - and I’ll admit, smugness - that I catch the same touch of human error in a large daily where I picture a cast of thousands ready to pounce on every word spun out by a busy newsroom. To lighten these cold mid-winter days, here are a few favourite headlines taken from newspapers around the world. * Thousands flea violence * Man with 8 DUIs blames drinking problem * Meat head resigns * City unsure why the sewer smells * Study shows frequent sex enhances pregnancy chances * Meeting on open meetings is closed * Man accused of killing lawyer receives new attorney * Homicide victims rarely talk to police * Hospitals resort to hiring doctors * Caskets found as workers demolish mausoleum * Federal agents raid gun shops, find weapons * Statistics show teen pregnancy drops off after age 25 * Diana was still alive hours before she died * Parents keep kids home to protest school closure * Marijuana sent to a joint committee *Bugs flying around with wings are flying bugs * Nudists fight erection of towers near Wreck Beach * Starvation can lead to health hazards * U.S.A. wins 1-1 * Students cook and serve grandparents * Tiger Woods plays with own balls, Nike says * Tories to speed citizenship stripping Finally, my own personal favourite - Rally against apathy draws small crowd. JLM The Crowsnest Pass Free Press welcomes letters to the editor that are of interest to our community. Whatever the subject, there are a few basic guidelines to follow before Crowsnest Pass Free Press will publish your comment. • Letters must be received by 4 p.m. Thursday for the following week’s paper. • One letter per person per month. • Letters should be typed or neatly written and present the issues as clearly as possible in 350 words or less. • All letters must contain the name, address and signature of the writer, and a phone number where they may be reached during business hours. • Anonymous letters will not be published and pen names may not be used, except in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the editor. • The editor reserves the right to edit for length, clarity or reject letters over matters of libel, legality, taste or style. Letters published do not necessarily reflect the editorial policy or belief of this newspaper.
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Strong laws needed to protect land Dear Editor, We’re writing from the state of Oregon in the U.S. to comment on the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (SSRP). Our interest stems from six years of traveling to the Crowsnest Pass for flyfishing, dating back to 2008. During that time we spent a total of six and one-half months at the Lost Lemon Campground in Blairmore. We estimate that we spent about $3,000 per month on these trips—more than $19,000 total at local businesses in southern Alberta. We kept coming back because we love the area, and have enjoyed excellent flyfishing on all the rivers. But we will not return next summer. Over the past six summers (we have been there in July and August) we
saw a dramatic increase in random camping and four-wheeling in the West Castle area. Laws restricting where one can four-wheel are clearly not enforced and totally ignored. We saw firsthand the results of this—a blatant disregard for the land and the rivers. There is one place on the West Castle River we especially enjoyed because it was rare to see anyone else fishing there. It had a couple of wonderful holes that retained their beauty and their fish year after year. Until August 2012, when we found deeply-gouged tire tracks down to the river, through the gravel, and straight into the deeper water. Near the South Castle River we slowly drove along the road to the river and passed a hill that was scarred by four uphill climbs gouged into the land by and for four wheelers, who had essentially turned the area into a virtual city of random campers.
We used to see that same sort of degradation here in Oregon, but then we had strong application of laws limiting random camping and all-terrain vehicles that, in the end, stopped the degradation and benefited all. We have heard that over 100,000 people have written to Alberta’s Premiere calling for permanent protection of the entire Castle—protection from logging that degrades the watershed, random campaign that spoils the land, and four-wheeling that ruins the land and the rivers for others. We urge that the Castle be protected as a Wildlife Park. Given what we have seen over the years, this seems like the only way to truly preserve and protect this wonderful wilderness. You can still write the government about the plan, please do. Michael Funke and Kathryn Wood Bend, Oregon
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Municipal council briefs By Joni MacFarlane Editor Land use amended Property in Frank was revised from R1 (residential) to R2 (duplex residential) after third reading successfully passed. Development Officer Ken Bourdeau recommended the bylaw be amended because the site meets the minimum size lot, a permit application will be forthcoming, and the lot is serviced by municipality infrastructure. Auditor hired Lethbridge firm BDO Canada, LLP, was appointed to do the audit the consolidated financial statements of the municipality as at Dec. 31, 2013. Ag Services Board reduces number Terms for the composition of the Agricultural Service Board were changed reducing total board members from six to five. Reducing the number of board members and the number for a quorum allow it to be filled with Crowsnest Pass residents. The board has experienced challenges in filling vacancies.
Policing Committee changes Terms of reference for this committee were changed to delete references to the surrounding area as this it outside the municipality’s jurisdiction. There is currently a member sitting from outside, said Director of Community Services Lyle Hannan. It was agreed to grandfather the elimination of an outside member so that the provision doesn’t impact this member’s term. The quorum was also changed so the majority of sitting members can still conduct business. Landfill bins Crowsnest/Pincher Creek Landfill has covered roll off bins of various sizes available to communities free of charge for short time periods. Council is considering bringing these bins in, possibly in the spring and fall, to help residents with cleanup. Oldman Watershed Council Councillor Bill Kovach was approved to sit on a steering committee of the OWC. Mayor Blair Painter already sits as a board member and agreed it was very important to have input into future water-
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cia. Very much a history buff, she is also looking for historical photos of Bellevue that can be showcased inside. Upstairs there are a number of rooms and one wing was significantly damaged in a fire years ago. Frank said his goal is to clean up and rebuild the burned wing before turning his attention to the other side. In that wing, there are 12 rooms – five with a bathroom and seven with a shared bath. These too will be cleaned up and eventually, a bath will be put in each room, reducing the number of rooms. The Greens have been hard at work since taking over the tavern and although it’s tiring, there haven’t been any surprises. “We lost a lot of sleep getting here, but it’s hugely exciting,” said Patricia. “It really needs TLC but we were ready for it.” They’re also enjoying getting to know the customers and having the chance to socialize. “My biggest joy is getting to know everyone,” said Patricia. “It’s a place you can drink with your grandpa and drink with your son, all at the same time,” added Frank. “There’s no reason it can’t be a great place for everybody” There is a daily Happy Hour from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. as well as daily drink specials. The pool league on Tuesday nights will continue and eventually weekly events will be introduced. “We want to congratulate Dave and Deb for leaving us with such a great business and wish them luck,” the couple said. “We also want to thank our staff for their patience and our customers for their continued support.”
Hair collection used for grizzly bear study By Joni MacFarlane Editor
For years biologists have known that grizzly bears rub against trees as a means of communicating with each other. Now Alberta researchers are using the fur left behind to gather data about the species. Andrea Morehouse spoke to members of the Hillcrest Fish & Game Club at their annual Trophy Day about a grizzly bear monitoring program in southern Alberta. The project, started in 2011, is a joint effort between Alberta Environment & Sustainable Resource Development, Alberta Parks, Parks Canada, and the University of Alberta. Researchers are also collaborating with the U.S. Geological Survey in Glacier National Park. Historically, grizzly bear range went much further than it does today, said Morehouse, and over time, changing land uses and development have reduced their range. In 2010, grizzly bears were officially listed as a threatened species and hunting was suspended in Alberta. Bears face a number of challenges, said Morehouse, and one of the biggest issues identified was increased human activity and restricted road access in primary bear habitat, she said. Southwestern Alberta was seen as an ideal location for a pilot project to monitor bears because there was such as wide variety of land uses, Morehouse said. “There’s a lot of activity happening
in this relatively small landscape and of course, on top of all that, we’ve got grizzly bears as well as other large carnivores,” she said. “So it was an ideal place to have this pilot program.”
“We’re detecting grizzly bears all across the study area... that gives confidence to the methodology we’re using.” Andrea Morehouse, Grizzly Bear Monitoring Project Coordinator
The objective of the study is to monitor changes in grizzly bear population size, density and distribution, she said. A good way to accomplish this was to “go where the bears go”. As bears rub against objects - trees, fences posts, power poles - they leave hairs behind that can be collected and analyzed. Four strands of barbed wire and tag numbers were set up on 879 rub
locations including both private and public land, said Morehouse. The hair is collected every three weeks, stored and samples sent for analysis to a lab in Nelson, B.C. In 2007, the last time the population was surveyed through hair samples, there were 27 unique individual grizzly bears identified (13 females/14 males). In 2011, 51 unique individual grizzlies were identified (33 males/18 females). Allowances were made for black bears because they use the same rub locations (44% of hairs turned in were from black bears) and because males were known to rub more than females, said Morehouse. In 2012, a total of 122 individual unique grizzlies were identified (72 males/50 females). They also “recaptured” 40 out of the 51 grizzlies identified the year before. “We’re detecting grizzly bears all across the study area, which is great,” said Morehouse. “That gives confidence to the methodology that we’re using.” Hair samples have also been collected whenever there is an incident such as a bear getting into a grain bin, trapped by Fish & Wildlife, or other human interaction, she said. Community involvement is actively encouraged, she said, as it contributes to their data. All hair samples from 2013 have been sent in for analysis, said Morehouse, and results should be available in June. The study will continue in 2014, she added, which will then give them four years of population information.
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Babies, seniors and everyone in between came in droves and stood in the cold for an event that’s become one of the hottest tickets in town. This year marked the 10th anniversary of the highly popular annual Chili Bowl Fest and over 230 art lovers and those seeking a hot bowl of chili joined in to ward off the winter blues at the Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery last Saturday. Each year volunteers donate chili, fresh buns and cookies while the Pass Pottery Club creates and donates hundreds of unique bowls. Participants selected and bought their bowls, which were then filled by volunteers with their choice of delicious steaming homemade chilies. A total of 216 bowls were served raising well over $2,000 towards Gallery renovations, said Managing Director Krisztina Wood. While enjoying their chili, many people took in the gallery’s first show of 2014, “No Particular Topic.” This exhibit showcases over 40 works in various mediums and features the work of 24 local and area artists. “No Particular Topic” is a non-juried open show and is on display until March 2. Dance classes are also on tap at the Gallery in the genres of Argentine Tango, Merengue and Lindy Hop with teacher Rebecca Dewey. Classes run Saturday nights starting Feb. 8. The Art of the Travel Journal is also offered to those who want to understand how recording in a journal can spark your creative efforts. Join Jean Blackall on Saturday, Patrons at the 10th annual Chili Fest selected from over 200 unique bowls created by members of the Pass Pottery Club before havFeb. 15. ing their bowl filled from a variety of homemade chilis. The event has grown in popularity, raising over $2,000 towards renovations Call the Gallery for more information at at the Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery. Photos by J. MacFarlane 403-562-2218.
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Seasonal Employment Opportunity Creative and organized individuals are needed to work as Historical Interpreters for the summer 2014 season at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre and Leitch Collieries Provincial Historic Site.
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Post-secondary education and experience in public programming are required. The candidate must have a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license. Rate of pay is 18.00/hour. Staff will work 36.25 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Please submit a resume and cover letter by March 2, 2014. Fax: (403)562-8635 Email: Christopher.Weber@gov.ab.ca Mail: Frank Slide Interpretive Centre P.O. Box 959, Blairmore Crowsnest Pass, AB T0K 0E0
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New owners Valerie and Chalmer Steiger set out their shingle for Steiger Flooring Solutions earlier this year and look forward to serving property owners with their flooring needs. Photo by J. MacFarlane By Joni MacFarlane Editor Long-time floor installer Chalmer Steiger said there’s definitely a need in the community for their new business. “It’s going fantastic,” said Chalmer. “We can’t believe how busy it is.” “It’s supposed to be the slow time for flooring, but we’ve been very busy,” added Valerie. “It’s exciting.” Chalmer, who works for Belfor Property Restoration in the rebuild of the Best Canadian Motor Inn as well as flooring in insurance cases, said the couple had been coming to the Crowsnest Pass for about 15 years before moving to the community full-time. “We wanted to be part of the com-
munity,” said Chalmer. In addition to working on houses for insurance files, Chalmer and Valerie are also co-owners of Adanac Adventures in Hillcrest. “It was hard to talk to people about flooring and they weren’t able to look at samples,” said Chalmer. With the closing of a flooring store in Pincher Creek and an increase in new housing starts, the Steiger’s saw an opportunity to set up their own shop. Customers can select from a wide range of carpet, hardwood, laminate, cork, vinyl, tile and every other type of flooring. All products are available to them, said Valerie, and Chalmer has experience in many. More and more samples continue to be delivered, she
added. Steiger Flooring also has two full time installers and is currently working with a student from Crowsnest Consolidated High School in a work-experience apprenticeship program. “It gives [students] an opportunity to learn and a plan to go forward,” said Chalmer. “It’s a win-win situation for both of us.” Steiger Flooring Solutions will be holding an open house in the near future and invite everyone to come in, have a look at their samples, and see what the company has to offer. They are located at 13149-20th Avenue, Blairmore and can be reached at 403-632-5489 or on Facebook at facebook.com/CrowsnestFlooring.
Busy season for wildlife officers By Joni MacFarlane Editor
District Fish & Wildlife Officer John Clarke presented statistics for the 2013 season to members of the Hillcrest Fish & Game Club at the 89th Annual Trophy Day showing Crowsnest Pass officers are as busy as ever. In 2013, there were 533 actionable complaints versus 646 in 2012, said Clarke. By comparison, Pincher Creek experienced 352 in 2013 versus 446 in 2012. Under enforcement actions, Wildlife officers had 30 violations under the Fisheries Act, 38 under the Wildlife Act and a further 60 violations under 21 other legislated statutes. These statistics include a wide range of violations, said Clarke, as minor as a ticket up to a serious charge of poaching. The total of 128 charges in 2013 is down slightly from 138 in 2012. Clarke also told members about some recent cases that have resulted in heavy fines.
The person who shot a grizzly bear last summer near Pincher Creek received a $7,000 fine and a seven-year hunting licence suspension. An Edson hunter was found guilty of pre-meditated shooting of a grizzly bear with a cub and received five months in jail, a $10,000 fine and 10year hunting licence suspension. In 2013, there were two grizzly bears killed in Crowsnest Pass - one in selfdefense and another that is currently under investigation. In addition to grizzlies, Clarke said a Pincher Creek resident received a $7,000 fine and a seven-year hunting licence for poaching an eagle. Other infractions in 2013 included a $2,000 fine and one-year suspension for a black bear shot on Bellevue’s Main Street. Another black bear shot within Bellevue’s town limits is under investigation. On the bylaw side, Clarke said two charges were laid and four warnings were given last year for wildlife attractants. Because 2013 was the first year of the new bylaw, Clarke said they tried
to educate and work with residents to reduce the problem. “More man hours are spent on problem wildlife than on patrols,” he said. “We try and be everywhere but we can’t.” The number of wildlife nuisance conflicts decreased in 2013 from the year before in the Blairmore district, said Clarke. They had 10 grizzly bear occurrences (9 in 2012), 46 with black bears (65 in 2012), two moose causing issues (9 in 2012), none involving wolves (same), and six cougar occurrences (17 in 2012). There were also several livestock killings including 11 from grizzlies (8 in 2012), no black bears, seven from wolves (6 in 2012), and none from cougars. Lastly, Clarke talked briefly about the BearSmart program and said the 11 community volunteers put in more than 900 hours last year. Volunteers monitor bears in the community, talk with residents about problems, and manage several programs such as the apple roundup.
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Police briefs By Joni MacFarlane Editor
Between Jan. 29 and Feb. 5, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to 34 calls for service. They included: Assault: 2 Mischief: 1 Theft: 1 Drugs: 1 Disturbing Peace: 3 Driving Complaints: 5 MV Collisions: 12 Assistance to General Public: 3 911 Calls (invalid): 1 Animal Calls: 1 Municipal Bylaws: 2 Prisoners Held: 6 Hit and run On Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m., police received a complaint of a hit and run motor vehicle collision on 17 Ave. in Coleman where a 2012 GMC truck was damaged. Police patrolled and located the vehicle on Highway 3. A 30-year-old male from Crowsnest Pass was charged with Dangerous Driving and Fail to Remain at accident scene. He released and a court date has been set for March 4 in Pincher Creek. Dream weaver On Jan. 31 at 1:50 p.m., a complainant attended the RCMP Strathmore Detachment to report one of his employees was working in Crowsnest Pass and got into an altercation with another person that he’d been drinking with. His employee got into the company vehicle and drove away with truck and trailer. Employee told owner that he fell asleep in the vehicle and when he woke up, the vehicle had received about $15,000 damage. The matter is under investigation. One toke over the line On Jan. 31 at 4 p.m., Community Peace Officer stopped a vehicle and noticed the smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Police attended and located about 30 grams of pot in the vehicle. A 23-year-old male from Sylvan Lake was arrested and charged with Possession of Controlled Substance. He was released and a court date has been set for March 18 in Pincher Creek. Cat nap On Feb. 1 at 11:450 p.m., police received a com-
plaint of a possible impaired driver on Highway 3 west of Coleman. Police located the vehicle parked in Frank. The driver was identified as an elderly woman from Cranbrook and she was sleeping in her vehicle. There was no evidence of alcohol. Hit and run On Feb. 3 at 9 a.m., police received a complaint of a hit and run to a 2010 Chevy Equinox parked in the Blairmore mall parking lot. There was damage to the passenger front fender. The incident occurred on Jan 27. Nowhere to run On Feb. 3 at 1 p.m., police received a complaint of a motor vehicle stuck on the railway tracks at the east Hillcrest access. CP Rail was advised as there was a train in Blairmore heading east. The train was able to stop and the vehicle was removed from the tracks without further incident. Theft On Feb. 3, police received a complaint of a theft of a licence plate from a vehicle parked in Frank. The incident occurred on Jan. 31. Domestic assault On Feb. 3 at 8:30 a.m., police received a complaint of a domestic assault at a residence in Coleman. A 33-year-old male was charged with assault. He attended court on Feb. 4 and it was set over to Feb. 11. Breach of conditions On Feb. 3 at 10:30 p.m., police received a complaint of a disturbance at a bar in Coleman. Police attended and a 45-year old intoxicated female was arrested and charged with breaching of conditions. A court date has been set for April 1 in Pincher Creek. Slashed On Feb. 4, police received a complaint of a slashed tire on a vehicle parked on 21st Ave. Blairmore. The incident occurred sometime during the day.
The Crowsnest Museum & Archives is proud to announce that we will be hosting a temporary exhibition on loan from the Peterborough Museum and Archives entitled “The Noble Experiment: Temperance & Prohibition.” The exhibit looks at the history of prohibition in Canada and helps to give a national context to one of the most colourful periods in the history of the Crowsnest Pass. The exhibit nicely ties in with our permanent exhibit, “Legends of Prohibition.” The exhibit will be open to the public from Feb. 17 to May 3. “The Noble Experiment” also brings a formal interpretive program with it created for secondary students looking at the effects of
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Fire/rescue briefs By Joni MacFarlane Editor
For the month of January, Crowsnest Pass Fire/ Rescue Department responded to eight calls for service. They included: On Jan. 1 at 5:20 p.m., 13 fire/rescue staff and three units responded to a rescue call in on the miners’ trail in west Coleman. A 14-year-old boy fell and broke his leg in a steep ravine. Fire/Rescue staff had to use ropes and a basket to lower him 150 yards to ambulance. On Jan. 1 at 7:30 p.m., 12 fire/rescue staff and two units responded to a call in Hillcrest where a resident was found passed away in his home. Fire/ rescue staff responded because the cause of death was unknown and they had to eliminate carbon monoxide in the home. On Jan. 10 at 7:17 p.m., 12 fire/rescue staff and three units responded to a false alarm in Bellevue. Unfortunately, the address given did not match the location and staff were unable to locate the address for some time. On Jan. 13 at 8 a.m., 8 fire/rescue staff and one unit responded to a call at the Greyhound Bus depot in Blairmore after a passenger became trapped in the washroom. The passenger because trapped near Sparwood and fellow passengers had tried to get him out enroute unsuccessfully. Fire/rescue personnel used a special pry-bar.
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On Jan. 13 at 4:43 p.m., 8 fire/rescue staff and two units responded to a Blairmore residence where a cooking incident set off an alarm. On Jan. 16 at 8 a.m., two fire/rescue staff and one unit responded to an old smoke alarm that went off at the Nippon Institute of Technology facility. On Jan. 22 at 6 p.m., 10 fire/rescue staff and two units responded to a report of a garage fire on the north side of Highway 3. Fire/rescue staff patrolled the area but were unable to locate anything. A motorist had seen an orange light shining through the trees and thought it had been a fire. On Jan. 22 at 7:54 p.m., 11 fire/rescue staff and two units responded an alarm activated by a youth at the skateboard park at the Albert Stella Memorial Arena. The Fire/Rescue department is hosting a recruitment evening on Feb. 20 at the Blairmore firehall from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The evening will feature a presentation, tour of the fire station and a general overview of what Fire/Rescue does. Fire Chief Steve Munshaw said they will also talk about the department’s involvement in the community and the services they offer. There are currently five vacancies available and interested candidates from throughout the municipality are welcome. Candidates must be over 18 years of age, physically able and have a strong interest in the community. Everyone is welcome.
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MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS CALL FOR PROPOSALS CONCESSION SERVICES (RFP #01/14) Proposals are hereby requested for the operation of Concession Services in the Crowsnest Sports Complex. Interested proponents shall submit a proposal for the services described in the Request for Proposal (RFP) Information Package, which is available to all proponents as of January 31, 2014. RFP Packages are available via the following means: • pick up a hard copy at the Crowsnest Pass Municipal Office at 8502-19th Avenue Coleman, Alberta; • electronically at www.crowsnestpass.com; or • get an electronic copy by contacting the contact person below. Any questions regarding this RFP shall be directed to: Lyle Hannan Director of Community Services Phone: (403) 563-2214 Fax: (403) 563-5474 E-mail: lyle.hannan@crowsnestpass.com The weighted selection assessment criteria are outlined in the RFP Information Package. Proposals must be received by 2pm Mountain Standard Time on February 21, 2014 at the Crowsnest Pass Municipal Office at 8502-19th Avenue Coleman, Alberta. The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass reserves the right to accept any proposal, or reject any or all proposals.
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Crowsnest Pass Eat & Drink CHEF DEZ ON COOKING
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If you have ever attended one of my cooking classes or cooking shows, you know that I am a big advocate for using fat in cooking. You will always hear me chanting “Fat is Flavour; Fat is Moisture; Fat is your Friend”. I even take it one step further by joking that “My title is not Doctor, Dietician, or Nutritionist - my title is Chef ”...but, I always take a moment from this overindulging of fat celebration to mention moderation. Moderation is truly the key. Just because I may demonstrate an incredible tasting recipe loaded with fat grams and calories, this does not mean that I expect you to eat like that on a regular basis. These types of recipes are meant to be illustrated as your “go to” formula for a special occasion when you want to “wow” someone with your cooking. Having a background myself of having to deal with being overweight as a child and young adult, I know that it is not the preferred way to journey through life. Today, with a balanced diet and my best at a regular exercise routine, I have more energy and feel better than I ever did in my younger years. The main difference, more than any time prior in my life, is that I now celebrate all foods, not just the fatty and calorie laden ones. There is flavour to be found in all types of ingredients, recipes, and cuisines, and to find greatness in your regular diet is to rejoice in variety and moderation. The focus of moderation in this column has a couple of meanings: restriction and portion size. Eating forbidden foods (everyone’s perspective of “forbidden” is different so I will leave it up to you to define this term) does not have to be done on a daily basis (restriction) or should be of a small amount (portion size). Whether you practice restriction and/or portion size will again depend on your lifestyle, beliefs, and ultimately what works for you to lead a healthy way of life. This being said, there is a huge variety of recipes that I share with the public, not just the fatty ones. Most menus I teach at my classes and shows tend to have a balance about them unless there is an obvious general menu focus on a certain technique or specific ingredient. My opinion on life is a bit biased as a Chef, but I believe that food helps us to celebrate and enjoy our daily existence. We need food to survive, so let’s make it exciting and something to look forward to everyday. Having influence from a Chef in your life will help you in many ways to prepare restaurant quality food right in your own home. By cooking from scratch you have the ability to control ingredients, cooking technique and also save money. Honing this skill in the kitchen you already have, and with the daily requirement that you need food to stay alive, will prove to be invaluable. So, blow some dust off your cookbook collection, watch some cooking shows, or take a cooking class... and consulting a doctor, dietician and/or nutritionist may not be a bad idea either. Although eating fat in food has no direct correlation to drinking red wine, I do feel compelled to state the following in my argument of moderation: “Many studies have suggested that drinking a single glass of red wine everyday is good for you, but skipping the whole week and having seven glasses on Friday night... not so good.” Chef Dez is a Food Columnist, Culinary Instructor & Cookbook Author. Visit him at www.chefdez.com Write to him at dez@chefdez.com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6R4
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