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Most people in the Crowsnest Pass don’t care about it, don’t understand it, or simply don’t see it as affecting them.

But off-site levies have again been brought to the forefront and are gaining attention at council and among the business community.

Although the issue most directly affects developers, realtors and the construction industry, as with other municipal fees, they add to the community’s bottom line. Having off-site levies in place or not, impacts not only the municipality’s general revenue, but can also be perceived as an impediment to development, and in turn, a community’s growth.

These fees were put in place by governments as a tool municipalities could use to pay for infrastructure required for future population growth.

Implemented in 2000, off-site levies have had an off-and-on again history in the Crowsnest Pass. Recently, council agreed to extend suspension of the fees to the end of April in order to review their impact in this year’s budget.

On behalf of the Crowsnest Pass Builders & Developers Association, a delegation presented their case to council on Feb. 11 outlining why the bylaw should be revoked.

No growth Realtor John Pundyk with Royal LePage South Country said they were concerned that the tax base was not growing at the pace of inflation and hasn’t been for many years. A decreased growth rate also affects provincial funding, which is based on population, he added.

“How do we grow our tax base?” Pundyk asked. “Our simplest way to get money is to get more residents to pay taxes… We need to somehow encourage development.”

He went on to say that when off-site levies were enacted in the Pass, the basis for their implementation was calculated on numbers that were incorrect and unsustainable.

Property glut Shane Stewart of ClansWest Development described Crowsnest Pass as a “third tier market” meaning, developers can’t get financing by the major banks in Canada, because the absorption rate – the time it takes to sell units - is unknown.

There have been 172 homes built in the last 11 years - an average of 15.6 homes per year.

In order to keep up with a 2.5% rate of inflation, said Stewart, the Crowsnest Pass would need to build and sell 70 new homes each year, “just to keep up with the growth of the municipal budget”.

Currently, there are 196 vacant lots and land available.

From 1983 to 1987, there were

no private lots created. The municipality created 44 lots but of those, 28% remain undeveloped, Stewart said. In Coleman’s Campbell Heights, the lots are 32 years old and 20% of the lots remain undeveloped, he added.

“So if you’re paying off-site levies, you’re paying for someone… who hasn’t even connected for sewer, water and there hasn’t been any future growth,” he said.

“As a community, we’ve got to recognize… our whole problem is that we don’t have growth. We don’t have population growth, we don’t have economic growth but there is growth on the municipal side. Our taxes go up because the cost of doing business goes up in the municipality.”

Stewart showed that, according to Statistics Canada, the Crowsnest Pass population has decreased by 12.7% from 1996 to 2011 as compared to Alberta’s population, which has increased by 24%.

“Had Crowsnest kept up with the provincial growth rate we would have 8,689 citizens,” he said. “[Developers] all want to be in a position where down the road we’re building 70 houses a year in this community,” said Stewart.

“When we get to that point when we need to build new… developments, we’re all there for that and we’d be pleased to pay [off-site levies]. But right now, when you’ve got 196 lots on the market and last year, there were eight sales for the entire year… you’re looking at over 10 years of inventory at current absorption levels.”

Flawed data Developer Ralph Tiegen with Rocky Mountain Properties presented data on which off-site levies were calculated for the Pass.

The current bylaw was based on a report prepared in 2009 by Stantec that makes a number of assumptions Tiegen said are inaccurate and outdated.

First, the population assumption predicts an increase of almost 40,000 people. This is based on hectares available for development on which infrastructure costs are based, 10 units per hectare and households of 2.2 people each.

Tiegen also drew council’s attention to a legal ruling made in 2007 by Justice MacIntyre regarding off-site levies that mandated how the fees were handled.

“It’s incumbent upon the towns to look at their off-site levy programs from time to time and make sure that they’re lining up

with what’s actually happening, not just… leave it there for years,” Tiegen paraphrased.

Even as late as March 2009, Stantec’s calculations included water reservoirs and piping in the Sentinel area, he added, that charges someone taking out a building permit to contribute to infrastructure slated for a now-defunct development by Bridgegate Development.

Tiegen said it’s unrealistic to collect fees to build a $25 million project in the Sentinel area and this should be part of the re-evaluation process.

There are similar disparities in other communities, he said, such as a Blairmore-Coleman sewer trunk upgrade and a Bellevue storm drain system along 27th Avenue.

“I encourage each of you to look through [Stantec’s report] because you’re all familiar with this community,” he said. “I take great exception to this document being the foundation to an off-site levy because it’s really flawed.”

“I don’t think it’s repairable. I think that if we look at an offsite levy, we have to start again from nothing and look at what the baselines are, what the real growth is, what the real projects are that we need to build in this community looking forward,” he said.

Tiegen emphasized that legal rulings stress the municipality’s duty to consult and negotiate with affected landowners and developers.

“This never happened in [Stantec’s] report. None of the developers or stakeholders were consulted in this and that was mandated before this report was generated,” he said.

According to Alberta’s Municipal Government Act (Regulation 48/2004), “there is to be a correlation between the levy and impacts of new development”, “the information used to calculate the levy is to be kept current”, and “the method of calculation is to be clear”. It also states, “there is a shared responsibility between the municipality and developers for addressing and defining existing and future infrastructure requirements”.

The delegates asked council to consider revoking the bylaw until there is growth in the municipality to support it. At that time, they argue, a new analysis needs to be undertaken, in consultation with stakeholders, that measures all relevant data.

Earlier this year, Development Officer Ken Bourdeau, said if these fees had been collected in 2013, “the municipality could have potentially collected offsite levies on 15 projects with an estimated value of $100,000 to $150,000”. Moreover, he said, it “would have made a significant contribution to the 10-year capital works plan”.

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Focus parked on Highway 3

By Joni MacFarlane Editor

Members of council continue to express frustration at a lack of action to upgrade Highway 3.

Councillor Dave Filipuzzi attended a meeting on Feb. 3 in Fort Macleod hosted

by Alberta Transportation to discuss a 50-year plan for highways in the province.

“It ended up being more focused on what the needs are now and what the communities want now,” he said.

The Highway 3 corridor was also the subject of a meeting with the Mayors & Reeves of Southwest Alberta, Mayor Blair Painter said.

“We all know what traffic’s like in the summertime.

Studies have shown that we’re in excess of 10,000 vehicles through a day at the peak times,” said Mayor Painter. “Plus we have a real safety concern with our children in Coleman. We have the elementary school to the west and the high school to the east.”

Mayor Painter said the Livingstone Range School Division’s busing policies mean many students walk along the highway. Students are at serious risk, he said, particularly in winter when light is low and snow is piled up along the side, forcing them to walk on the road.

“We only have three access points for crosswalks and it’s difficult to get from one side of the highway to another,” he said. “These are our kids and that’s a serious concern.”

Mayor Painter said he is working with other mayors to express concerns about Highway 3 to the province.

“The meeting was for a 50-year strategy but we need to corner them and make this known this needs to be addressed today, not plan for 50-years,” said Mayor Painter. “In the Crowsnest Pass, they’ve been studying this and planning this since the early 70’s and it needs to be addressed. Our traffic situation’s not getting any better.”

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Canadians make us proud Every four years Canadians have a chance for a big of flag-waving and chest puffing. We allow ourselves to go against our natural tendency to shy away from displays of patriotic pride and publicly don our red mittens, paint maple leafs on our cheeks and proclaim our love for all things red and white.

This year’s Olympics need no justification for feeling the love.

By the time this issue hits the streets, only another three days remain in the 2014 Winter Olympics. As at press time, Canada has won more medals than in any other Olympic Games with more expected as Sochi wraps up.

As exciting and rewarding as this is for the athletes and their families, coaches and support groups, the back stories of selfless acts are the ones that make me proud.

Gilmore Junio who’s become an international sensation is the Canadian speed skater who gave up his spot so a teammate could compete in his place.

As I write this, Junio is being called on to carry the flag at the closing ceremony and/or be awarded the Order of Canada.

Embracing the true spirit of the Games, Canadian coach Justin Wadsworth helped out a Russian skier who had broken a ski during a race by running onto the course and swiftly attaching a new ski.

These acts of selflessness reflect not only Canadians’ notorious “niceness”, they embody the values of good sportsmanship and go beyond the crass commercialism and fractious politics the Olympics have become.

It’s so easy to focus on all that’s wrong with the Games – we sometimes need reinforcement of what’s best about the human spirit.

Messrs. Junio and Wadsworth have done this and proven that Canada’s not just about winning – we’re also about honour.

Thanks for the reminder. Go Canada go!

JLM The Crowsnest Pass Free Press welcomes letters to the editor that are of interest to our community.

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Letters published do not necessarily reflect the editorial policy or belief of this newspaper.

New sales rep joins team

By Joni MacFarlane Editor

The Crowsnest Pass Free Press welcomes Jennifer Pinkerton to the team as our new sales associate starting Feb. 18.

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The Crowsnest Pass Free Press is growing with the welcome addition of our new sales associate, Jennifer Pinkerton.

Born and raised in Coleman, Jennifer graduated from Crowsnest Consolidated High School in 1991 and moved to Calgary for 15 years.

She attended CDI College and graduated with honours in 2006 with a Diploma in Medical Office Administration.

In 2009, Jennifer moved back to

Crowsnest Pass to raise her two daughters, Rachelyn, age 12, and Morgan, age 9.

She has been learning the newspaper business for the past few years by managing the office of the Pincher Creek Echo and is excited now to be working in her home town.

“I’m looking forward to working in the Pass with all the businesses and people that I know,” said Jennifer, “as well as gaining new and valuable experiences with this new chapter in my life.”

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Chamber talks credit unions

By Joni MacFarlane Editor

Over 40 members took in one of the most well-attended lunches last week. Hosted by the Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce at Coleman’s Blackbird Restaurant, the lunch featured a variety of information on upcoming events and an overview of credit unions in Canada.

First, Chris Matthews, chair of the Hillcrest Mines 100 Committee, gave an update of the project including scheduled events and opportunities for community participation.

Centennial activities take place June 18 to 21 and comprise an ongoing capital project to improve and maintain the site as well as a full slate of events, both solemn and entertaining, throughout the fourday event.

Among the celebrations are an outdoor concert featuring Jordan McIntosh, Aaron Pritchett and headliner act, Emerson Drive. Details on tickets will be available shortly.

Matthews said there are numerous ways for involvement such as event sponsorships and volunteer opportunities. Businesses are encouraged to “buy into it”, he added, and promote the Crowsnest Pass.

If you have any questions or concerns, or would like to be involved, contact Matthews at chris.cnmuseum@shaw.ca.

Bellevue Underground Mine representative Penny Rinas then addressed Chamber members about the Music for the Mine Gala to be held on March 29.

Servus Credit Union Branch Manager Tyler Hope spoke at last week’s Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce luncheon about the history and benefits of credit unions.

Photo by J. MacFarlane This is a fundraiser for the mine, sponsored by Teck, and features cocktails, games, prizes, silent auction, dinner and a dance with Metro Beat.

Tickets are $40/person or $300/ table.

Guest speaker Tyler Hope, branch manager of Crowsnest Pass Servus Credit Union, presented a history of credit unions in the Pass as well as the services and benefits they have to offer.

“Credit unions to me have always played a very integral part,” said Hope.

The first one started in Blairmore in 1944, followed by Hillcrest in 1948, and Coleman

and Bellevue the next year. A series of mergers over the years left Servus as the remaining credit union since 2009.

Celebrating their 70th anniversary in April, Hope said, there are 5.2 million members across Canada with 645,000 in Alberta’s 207 branches. Of those, Servus has 103 branches in the province. They currently have about $12.5 billion in assets, he added.

Credit unions are different from chartered banks, Hope said, with deposits 100% guaranteed and governed under provincial legislation.

All credit unions are guided by the same seven “coopera-

tive principles”, Hope said.

These are: voluntary and open; autonomy and independence; cooperation among cooperatives; democratic member control; economic participation; concern for communities; and education, training, and information.

Lastly, President Patrick Sager told Chamber members the Board was working on several initiatives and are looking for volunteers for the Lifestyle Trade Show committee. The home-based business section and the outdoor adventure show are almost sold out while the exhibitor side is about half full.

The Chamber is also working on a Tourism Resource magazine to be distributed in Alberta, B.C. and Montana as well as at tourism shows, said Sager.

Details will be announced on advertising opportunities and contributors are needed for content. Anyone with writing skills is encouraged to contact the Chamber.

Sager also clarified the Chamber’s mandate to promote community events and announcements of general interest to members.

Despite many requests, they “are not in the business of advertising sales or promotions” nor will the Chamber promote multi-level marketing opportunities. If you want to advertise an event, businesses are encouraged to visit the Chamber Facebook page or contact the office for more information.

The next Chamber lunch is scheduled for Wednesday, March 12 with the location and speaker to be announced.

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.

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.

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For the past several years, an agreement was in place with the MD of Ranchland to provide governance to Crowsnest Pass, she said. At the end of 2013, this agreement expired and the service now operates under an experienced Board of Directors.

This unit serves Claresholm, Fort Macleod, Pincher Creek and Piikani Nation and now includes Crowsnest Pass.

Two long-time residents of Crowsnest Pass have joined the board, said Wagnaar-Van Huffel, and they will soon be recruiting a part-time coordinator.

Wagnaar-Van Huffel, who’s been with the program for 12

years, said the work takes a special blend of compassion and caring combined with professionalism. The work is demandThere is a service available in ing but very fulfilling, she added.

Crowsnest Pass that you hope At the front-line, Victim Sernever to use. But if you do need vices staff are called upon to a caring yet professional reprovide victims of crime or tragsource, Victim Services is here to edies with support and inforhelp you through. mation for what often can be a Supporting people in times of lengthy timeframe. crisis is a special strength and Domestic violence, sexual asone that continues to be availsault, break and enter, motor able. vehicle collisions, suicide, hoExecutive Director Chrismicide, and any other crime or tine Wagnaar-Van Huffel said tragedy where the victim is traudespite some administrative matized are when Victim Servicchanges, an active Victim Seres are needed. vices Unit is on hand, based out Calls come from RCMP deof the RCMP detachment. tachments, from the crown prosecutor, or often directly from clients themselves, said Wagnaar-Van Huffel.

“We are not counselors, but our involvement can last for years,” she said. “You have to be compassionate and caring but not overly emotional. You need to stay IN THE MATTER OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT, AND AMENDMENTS focused because you’re THERETO, AND IN THE MATTER OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED BYLAW there to help people.”

AMENDING A BYLAW THERETO AND IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLICATION Victim Services staff OF NOTICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 606(6) AND 692(4) OF THE MUNICIPAL often refer people to GOVERNMENT ACT AND AMENDMENTS THERETO other community agencies but the largest piece TAKE NOTICE THAT the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, will on: of their work is helping TUESDAY, March 4, 2014 victims in the justice system.

Commencing at 7:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter hold a public hearing at the This includes preparMunicipal Office located at 8502 – 19th Avenue, Crowsnest Pass, in the Province ing people for court, of Alberta, with respect to the proposed Bylaw No. 878, 2014, which is a accompanying them, proposed Bylaw to amend the Land Use Bylaw No. 868, 2013 of the Municipality explaining how the sysof Crowsnest Pass. tem works and giving information on impact TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that anyone wishing to be heard at the Public Hearing may attend at said Public Hearing at the aforementioned date, time and place. If you statements or applying are unable to attend, but would like to direct comments, written representation for financial restitution. is acceptable. If you plan to make an oral presentation at said Public Hearing it “It’s difficult when would be appreciated if you would provide advance notice. people get into the court system,” she said. “They TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the aforementioned Public Hearing will be conducted have a lot to deal with by hearing any and all representations that may be permitted to be heard, in already.” the order in which the Council of the Municipality may during the said hearing, As the justice system decide to receive such representations. works slowly, involveAND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the purpose of the proposed Bylaw is to amend ment can sometimes the Land Use Bylaw No. 868, 2013 by redistricting: last for years, she added.

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Wagnaar-Van Huffel from R-1, Residential District to GCR-1, Grouped Country Residential District. said Crowsnest Pass TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the proposed Bylaw and the documents Victim Services is also that a person is entitled to inspect under the Municipal Government Act that looking for volunteer relate to the proposed Bylaw may be inspected by the public at the office of the advocates who provide Municipality of Crowsnest Pass at 8502 – 19th Avenue, Crowsnest Pass, in the support, information Province of Alberta. and referrals to victims of crime or tragedy. AdDated at the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, in the Province of Alberta, this 19th vocates must be 18 years day of February, 2014. of age and able to obtain the required RCMP KEN BOURDEAU DEVELOPMENT Officer security clearance.

403-563-2218 Core advocate training is standardized throughout Alberta and completion is a requirement. Online training if offered to give more flexibility for volunteers.

Ongoing and advanced training is also available.

“It’s good to have local faces in the community as well as to increase response time,” said Wagnaar-Van Huffel.

If you are interested in a fulfilling volunteer opportunity, call 403562-7098.

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Special Olympics allows athletes to shine

By Joni MacFarlane Editor An emotional and inspiring presentation took place last week that showed the difference volunteerism can make to a life.

Sandra Mullen, manager of the Crowsnest Pass Special Olympics program, provided an overview to council of what participation means to those competing and how the municipality can support them.

First, Mullen gave an introduction into what the world is like for people with intellectual disabilities.

Statistics are alarming - 60 per cent of students with an intellectual disability report being bullied compared to 25 per cent in the general population; 10 per cent say they have a friend; and “isolation remains the norm”, said Mullen. For adults, only 11 to 25 per cent of people with intellectual disabilities are employed.

“Those involved with Special Olympics have a 50 per cent employment rate because of skills they learned from being involved and accepted as part of this special community,” she said.

As many as 1 to 3 per cent of Alberta’s population, or almost 55,000 people, have an intellectual disability, “making this one of the largest disability populations in the world,” she added.

“What Special Olympics does is give all our athletes a chance to succeed in their chosen sport and their chance to shine,” said Mullen. “We cannot operate without funding support, coaches who dedicate their time to their athletes, and volunteers who donate innumerable hours to help.”

Special Olympics serves over 3,000 athletes with the commitment of 1,500 volunteers, she said. Last year, another 200

athletes were brought into the program and three new community-based programs were started, including one in the

Eleven athletes went to the World Games in South Korea including Mullen’s son, Philip who represented Can-

Olympics has meant for her son.

School was a daily battle, she said, as other students said mean things and Philip came home angry and hurt.

“As Philip grew up, this is what we spent 20 years protecting him against.

In Special Olympics they have friends and are accepted,” she said. “Instant acceptance in a peer group that is there to support, cheer and encourage every step of the way is what awaits Special Olympic athletes.”

“When Philip was diagnosed we never imagined that he’d be able to climb the heights that he was able to. This is all thanks to Special Olympics,” Mullen said.

“Your financial support will help them grow as adults and help them have experiences they have never even thought of. Not everyone can be a volunteer or coach, but if everyone can help financially, they will reach their goals.”

Mullen told council there are training and travel costs involved and this spring, golf starts, requiring uniforms and travel to tournaments. The Mullens have paid $2,000 of their own funds so far this year, she added.

“We cannot continue to do so as The Special Olympics Crowsnest Pass Team recently raced in the trials at Calgary’s Olympic the program grows,” she said. “As the Park to qualify for next year’s Alberta Winter Games. Crowsnest Pass proudly wear their program grows, we need the financial new team jackets giving them instant recognition at competitions.

Photo by J. MacFarlane support of the Crowsnest Pass.”

Last, the Crowsnest Pass team was introduced in their new team jackets, including Anthony Bramer, Jonathan Crowsnest Pass. ada on the Alpine Team. He has been Rohleiser and Philip Mullen.

Year-round sports are offered with skiing for over 10 years and has cap“I’d like to commend everybody on competitive opportunities in 18 official tured medals at provincial and national how professional you all look and I wish sports. Three new sports were added at games. you the best in all your endeavours and the provincial games, Mullen said, and At times emotional, Mullen then of- hopefully your club will start growing Crowsnest Pass now has a golf team. fered a personal glimpse of what Special here,” said Councillor Marlene Anctil.

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Applications must include a detailed resume and cover letter, which can be submitted in person or through email (please attach in Word format only). For additional information please go to the Municipal website at www.crowsnestpass.com or contact: Lyle Hannan, Director of Community Services Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Phone: 403.563.2214 Email: lyle.hannan@crowsnestpass.com All applications must be received no later than February 21, 2014 at 2:30 p.m.

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Weekend and Statutory Holiday work is required. Attendance at training in Edmonton (May 5 – 8, 2014) is a condition of employment. Successful candidates will be required to obtain First Aid Certification before commencing.

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Snowmobile club works toward tourism

By Joni MacFarlane Editor

Alberta each year by snowmobilers. Of that, $142 million is paid in taxes, he said.

It’s no secret to users “I don’t know if of the area’s trail sysyou know, but we win tem that Crowsnest Pass awards. And we win a has one of the best in lot of awards,” Cox said. the province, if not the “Out of 160 [members] country. But one group out of about 8,000 in that’s working to enthe province, we win sure continuance of the most of the awards.” trails’ reputation is also Both Cox and Pedhard at work on making ersen said Crow Snow the municipality a multiRiders’ volunteers put use recreation destinaa great deal of time and tion. effort into trail mainteCrow Snow Riders’ nance, marketing and representatives Doug promoting the CrowsCox and Vern Pedernest Pass, and working sen presented council to ensure the trails’ repwith an overview of the utation continues. snowmobile club on Pedersen emphasized Feb. 11. that a wide variety of Formed in 1991, the recreationists use the club is a non-profit ortrails and Crow Snow ganization with about Riders maintain them 160 members who buy for everyone to use. a $60 pass. Crow Snow Crow Snow Riders’ representatives presented an “We’re not just lookRiders are members of overview of their organization at council recently ing at it for the fact that the Alberta Snowmo- outlining the need for support to attract visitors it’s a snowmobiling recbile Association who to the area.

Photo courtesy of Travel Alberta reation area, but that it’s are their voice on the naa recreation area in all tional stage.

Currently, the club grooms aspects,” he said. “People who The club maintains about 1,200 kilometres of trails in the winter, about 200 km of trails at an av- stop here, when they see what’s in said Cox, and their “sister club”, erage cost of $24,000 per year. the backcountry, they’re amazed the Crowsnest Pass Quad Squad, This includes routine equipment at what we have. We have a jewel here.” maintain them in summer. maintenance, fuel and labour.

The groomer costs $135,000 Pedersen added that the snowMaintenance includes signage, bridge work, and keeping trails with a lifespan of four to five mobile club works to make the years and is due to be replaced. A Crowsnest Pass a recreation desclear and groomed.

There are two safety shelters, truck was also purchased to carry tination but asked for the community’s support. one in the north and another in the groomer across the highway.

Both the groomer and the truck “We need the backing of the the south, and the club is working towards a third shelter and were bought by the club through community to stand behind us recreation area for families in the grants and fundraising and are in what we’re attempting to do given to the municipality. They out there,” he said. “You want York Creek area, said Cox. With a lot of visitors coming are also insured through the mu- to bring people into the commuto snowmobile, Cox said their nicipality so they are “your as- nity? Support the clubs that are in the community. We need to organization believes offering a set”, Cox said. family recreation area is an im- In terms of economic impact, a figure out how to contribute in portant factor to attract people 2009 report from Alberta Tour- such a way that we can help the to the community and have them ism Parks & Recreation showed community prosper… Step be$388 million is brought into hind the clubs that are here.” stay longer.

Passtrak owns the podium

By Ritch Braun Submitted

Seven Passtrak athletes competed in 25 events at the Alberta Indoor Games track and field meet held at the University of Alberta in Edmonton on Feb. 8 and 9.

They set five new life time best performances out of a possible 14, established no less than 12 new Passtrak club records in the various age groups and also brought home one gold, one silver and one bronze medal for their efforts.

Keely Anderson, eight-yearsold, participated in five events in the under-12 age group. Four of the events were brand new for her and she set new Passtrak club records in all four for her age group. She cleared 1.37 metres in the standing long jump, threw 3.67 metres in the medicine ball throw, finished her 600 metre race in 2:52.49 and tossed the shotput out to 3.83 metres for her highest placing of 10th.

Mosese Ratudradra also had five events in the under-12 boys category. He set a new Passtrak

club record of 1.44 metres in the standing long jump. He then increased his best ever in the medicine ball throw by 45 cm out to 5.07 metres for a new club record as well as a second place finish.

His best event of the meet was the shotput where he added an amazing 2.42 metres to his shotput when it landed at the 8.77 metre mark for a new club record and a first place finish.

Ty Anderson was in the Bantam Boy’s division, (12 and 13-yearsold). He ran 11.21 seconds in the 60 metres which was just off his lifetime best. He then tried three new events, running 3:08.94 in the 600 metres and clearing 90 cm in the high jump. His best placing came in the shotput where tossed the implement 7.18 metres for fourth place.

Tim Jorgensen contested the same events in the Bantam boy’s category. He barely missed a personal best in the 60 metres and the 600 metres but then tied his best ever of 1.10 metres in the high jump. His highest finish of the meet came in the shotput where he threw 6.87 metres for seventh.

Alisi Ratudradra produced two lifetime best performances in the Midget Girl’s, (14 and 15year old) age group. She ran 8.45 seconds in the 60 metres which earned her a sixth place finish as well as a new Passtrak club record. She spanned a life time best of 4.76 metres in the long jump which earned her a bronze medal. She then rounded out the weekend with a fourth place finish in the 300 metres in 44.81 seconds.

Kyran McKee, one of Passtrak’s coaches, strapped on her spikes and ran two races in the Open Women’s category. She finished the 300 metres in 49.46 seconds for 15th then ran a 5:38.67 in the 1500 metres for 14th. Both results were new Passtrak club records for that age group.

Renee Talbot had her first outing as a Passtrak athlete and competed in the Masters Women’s, (over 35), age group. She ran the 1000 metres in 3:49.18 for 17th and 6:08.04 in the 1500 metres for 15th. Both those performances were new Passtrak club records for her age group as well.

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Making connections for youth in the workplace

By Joni MacFarlane Editor

Contractors, educators and employers held their third meeting examining ways to enhance students’ learning and increase their potential for employment.

‘Youth and the Work World’ was organized by representatives from Livingstone Range School Division (LRSD) and Alberta Enterprise & Advanced Education. Their aim is to connect youth with employment opportunities that can enhance education, expand career pathways, and encourage students to become engaged thinkers, and ethical citizens with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Encouraged by the apprenticeship program where students earn high school credits while working with local businesses towards a trade apprenticeship, LRSD is looking to expand opportunities for young people in the community.

John Taylor, Off Campus Coordinator with LRSD, said that certain themes came out of the other meetings including having young people become good citizens and developing basic employment skills such as problem solving, communication, team work, developing a good work ethic, and conflict resolution.

Taylor said people also wanted schools to become more involved in the community, get parents more engaged in career planning, and help keep young people in the Crowsnest Pass.

“One of our priorities for the

Livingstone Range Board of Trustees is to work with community as we look at how to get better at what we do with kids,” said LRSD Associate Superintendent Kathy Olmstead. “So we really want to foster some of the partnerships and conversations and ideas that come from opening our doors to people that live in our community.”

Currently, there are six students in the regular apprenticeship program (RAP) and another 25 gaining work experience in either paid or unpaid positions, Taylor said. With support from the high school, students who identified a special interest were given tours at local businesses.

Local employers Randy Rinaldi and Rick Valley told participants they’ve worked with several students over the years in the apprenticeship program and described both successes and challenges involved.

Two students who worked in the program were also on hand to talk about what the program meant to them.

Mat Pounder, who graduated from school last year, is now in his second year of apprenticeship and started working at Rinaldi Welding when he was 16-yearsold.

“From day one, I learned something new and there was such a variety of of jobs that we do every day,” he said. “Having the journeymen welders there... it just makes it a good learning environment.”

Describing himself as someone who learns better doing things

with his hands than through books, Mat said, “without the RAP program, I don’t know if I would’ve graduated with all the credits I got from it.”

From an employer’s perspective, Rinaldi said success depends on the student.

“If you’re willing to learn and want to do it, you will benefit from it.”

There are challenges, however, such as the costs of motor vehicle insurance for young people, funding opportunities, limitations on travel and working in B.C. Although the focus was on trades, there are also opportunities in health care, business, arts or other areas of student interest.

“Even though they may not get a certification coming out of it, it’s that coordination with the community we need to do,” said Olmstead. “How to make that connection if there is an interest with kids.”

Participants were encouraged to brainstorm ideas on how to expand the program to connect students with employers. Working in groups, many recommendations were put forward on how to connect parents and the community with businesses. Suggestions included a concentrated marketing plan to ensure awareness of programs available.

If you are a business owner or employer and are looking to hire a student, or if you are a parent of a teen interested in a particular career, please contact Taylor at 403-339-1590 or email taylorj@lrsd.ab.ca.

Crowsnest Pass Food Bank Manager Desiree Simoneau with Board Director Tom Head accepted a $600 cheque for the Food Bank Society from Grace Anglican United Church.

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Crowsnest Consolidated High School Junior ‘A’ Boys basketball team beat Pincher Creek’s Matthew Halton High School handily by a score of 25-14 on Feb. 11.

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Feb. 28 • Prohibition-era cocktail party at Crowsnest Museum - “Noble Experiment exhibit including music, ticketed bar, costume contest March 1 • Pancake Breakfast (Blairmore Lions) Elks Hall, Blairmore • Sole Survival Foot Race - Elks Hall , Blairmore

• Frying Pan Toss - Gazebo Park, Blairmore Kid and Adult prizess • Human Dog Sled Race - Gazebo Park , Blairmore Prizes and costume contest • History Detectives - Crowsnest Museum 1-4pm This drop in program cost $2 per participant • CCRS theme dance with Calgarys Tequila Rain Band & Silent Auction

Support the vision of our Crowsnest Pass Rec. Centre by attending this fun filled fundraiser

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POLICE BRIEFS Wintervention comes to Crowsnest Pass just in time

By Joni MacFarlane Editor

By Joni MacFarlane Editor

Despite an optimistic prediction from Alberta’s groundhogs a few weeks ago, a group of volunteers are taking the opportunity to celebrate winter in the Crowsnest Pass.

“Wintervention 2014” is a return of last year’s popular winter festival to help residents of all ages ward off the winter blues and join in some outdoor fun.

Set for the weekend of Feb. 28 to March 2, many events are returning while organizers have added new activities to the roster as well.

Festivities get underway at the Crowsnest Museum on Friday, Feb. 28 with a Prohibition-era cocktail party.

This event marks the official launch of the Museum’s exhibit,

Residents nominated for provincial award

By Joni MacFarlane Editor Two residents of Crowsnest Pass have been nominated for

“Noble Experiment” and features music and a ticketed bar.

Participants are encouraged to dress in 1920s costumes for a chance to win one of several prizes.

The next morning on Saturday, March 1, join the Blairmore Lions for a Pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. at the Elks Hall before setting out on the Sole Survivor Foot Race at 10 a.m.

Returning to the festival, is the always-entertaining Frying Pan Toss from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. sponsored by Joe and Jean Lumley at Gazebo Park. Prizes are available in kids and adult categories.

Also returning is the Human Dog Sled Races sponsored by Rick Valley/Blair Renovations, also at Gazebo Park, at 1 p.m.

Put together a team and dress in your favourite costumes for bragging rights and prizes.

Crowsnest Museum is also the site for “History Detectives” any time from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 1. Cost is $2 per person.

Crowsnest Pass Cross-Country Ski Association is hosting a 3km snowshoe/ski event followed by a wiener roast from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Participants are invited to meet at the picnic shelter.

Later that evening, dance your winter blues away with Calgary’s Tequila Rain Band at the dinner/dance and silent auction underway at 6 p.m.

Support the vision of the Crowsnest Pass Recreation Centre by attending this fun-filled fundraiser.

For more information on activities or if you would be willing to add to the events, please contact Wendy Valley at 403563-0500 or email wvalley@ shaw.ca.

the province’s highest honour.

Fred Bradley and Jane Ann Reimer were nominated for the Alberta Order of Excellence, Chief Administrative Officer Sheldon Steinke told council members on Feb. 11.

The Alberta Order of Excellence is the highest honour that can be bestowed on

a citizen of the province and is awarded to Albertans who have made significant contributions provincially, nationally and/or internationally.

The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta will present successful nominees with the Alberta Order of Excellence in Edmonton this fall.

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Between Feb. 5 and Feb. 12, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to 39 calls for service. They included: Assaults: 1 Mischief: 2 Theft: 1 Impaired Driving: 1 Disturbing Peace: 2 Driving Complaints: 10 MV Collisions: 7 Suspicious Occurrences: 2 Assistance to General Public: 5 Assistance to Other Agencies: 3 911 Calls (Invalid): 1 False Alarms: 2 Municipal Bylaws: 2

Scammer II Within the last week, police have received reports of attempted “grandparent scams” where someone calls portraying themselves as the subject’s grandchild. They say they have been involved in an accident out of province and need money for bail. Another person gets on the phone pretending to be a lawyer also asking for money to be sent. Residents are asked to be aware of this attempted fraud scam.

Multi-tasking On Feb. 9 at 5:15 p.m., police received a complaint of an erratic driver travelling on Highway 3 in a black Ford truck with B.C. plates. Police located the vehicle. A 49-yearold male from Cranbrook advised police he was on dialysis for a kidney issue and was doing this while driving. Police warned him of the distracted driving law. No alcohol was involved.

Suspension On Feb. 8 at 12:30 a.m., police on patrol saw a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign in Blairmore. The driver was stopped and alcohol was noted. A 38-year-old male from Crowsnest Pass was brought to the detachment where he provided breath samples under 0.08 mg. per cent.

His driver’s licence was suspended for 24 hours.

Violation On Feb. 9 at 11:10 a.m., police had stopped a vehicle on Highway 3 west of Coleman when another vehicle drove by the marked police vehicle with its emer-

gency lights on at 80 km/hour in the immediate lane. A 50-yearold male from Ontario was advised of the speed limit of 60 km/ hour while passing an emergency vehicle and was issued a violation ticket of $156.

Warrants On Feb. 10 at 1:15 p.m., police stopped a vehicle for a traffic infraction on Highway 3 in Blairmore. A 32-year-old male from B.C. had outstanding warrants from Edmonton. He was issued a ticket for a stop sign violation and released on documents to appear in court in Edmonton.

Highway fire On Feb. 11 at 9:15 p.m., police received a complaint of a semitractor trailer on fire on Highway 22 about 10 km north of Highway 3. Police attended and found the truck was disconnected from the trailer, which was engulfed in flames. The driver, a 38-year-old male from Okotoks, was safely away from the trailer and was not injured. It was reported the fire started from the rear axle.

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Chili the perfect antidote to cold weather

For many people, winter is a time to huddle up indoors, where the harsh weather synonymous with the season can do us no harm. Food is often a friend during such times, as certain foods act like a warm blanket on an otherwise bone chilling day or night.

Perhaps no food is more effective at warding off winter weather than chili. A bowl of chile can be the perfect remedy on a cold day, and the following recipe for “Chicken and Black Bean Chili” from Leslie Jonath and Frankie Frankeny’s “Soup’s On!” (Chronicle Books) is sure to please.

Chicken and Black Bean Chili Serves 6 to 8 1/2 11/2 2 1 2 1 1 3 1/4 1 1 2

cup olive oil or vegetable oil, divided pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut in 1-inch cubes to 3 tablespoons chile powder tablespoon cumin seeds cups diced yellow onions cup seeded, diced yellow onions red bell pepper, diced canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, minced cup minced garlic (4 to 6 cloves) can (14.5 ounces) black beans can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes ears corn, kernels cut from the cobs Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted and diced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered 1/2 red onion, diced (about 1/2 cup) 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, minced 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes) 2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and minced 11/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 cup crumbled Mexican cotija cheese 1/2 cup grated mixed cheddar and monterey jack cheeses Heat 1/4 cup of the oil in a heavy-bottomed, 8-quart pot over medium heat. Add the chicken, chili powder and cumin seeds and saute until the chicken is cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer the meat to a bowl and set aside.

Return the pot to the heat, add the remaining 1/4 cup of oil, and cook the onions, poblanos, bell pepper, chipotles, and garlic, stirring frequently, until the onions start to brown. Stir in the beans with their liquid, tomatoes and corn and return the cooked chicken with all its juices. Turn the heat down to low and simmer, stirring every 5 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and tender, about 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

In a large bowl, combine the avocado, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapenos, and salt. Set aside.

To sever, ladle the chili into bowls and top with the salsa and cheeses.

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