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No tax hike on the books for 2014 By Joni MacFarlane Editor
In a surprising turn of events, council finalized the 2014 budget and mill rate with no increase in municipal tax revenues. After approving the budget and passing first reading of the mill rate on April 1, a combination of cuts and removal of projects were presented to council on April 15 that threw out the previously approved three per cent property tax increase. A combined operating and capital budget of $27.6M represents a balanced budget with no increase to municipal tax revenue. There are however, increases to municipal utility and power rates. Revenues and transfers from all sources is es-
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timated at $17.1M with another $6.7M to be be raised by property taxes. The total assessed value of all property in Crowsnest Pass is $897.6M. The property tax base decreased 2.1 per cent from 2013 and consists of two components: real growth of 1.5 per cent from additional properties and improvements, and a reduction in property values of 3.6 per cent. Amendments made to the budget total $192,600 and include reductions to expenses, grants and contracted services. Savings were also reached by removing some equipment replacements as well as eliminating studies and detailed renovations on municipal facilities in 2014. A total of $116,000 will be transferred to a
capital equipment reserve fund for next year, said Chief Administrative Officer Sheldon Steinke. Mayor Blair Painter told the Crowsnest Pass Free Press council wanted to make a point that taxes could be kept in line and still get things done. He added that he’s pleased costs for contracted services were reduced but disappointed there’s not much of a buffer in case of an unexpected expense. The total amount sitting in reserves will not be known until the year-end audit is complete in early May. Council members commended administration for their hard work on the budget. “Based on what we had and what we knew, it was a job well done,” said Councillor Dean Ward.
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Municipal council briefs By Joni MacFarlane Editor
Municipal Historic Resource Board (MHRB) Revised Terms of Reference were brought before council for approval. It was stressed that the MHRB is mandated by the province for those municipalities making historical designations and as such, its mandate is different than the Culture & Heritage Board. It was also commented that having board members selected from different areas across the community was a good approach and might be effective for the Crowsnest Economic Development & Tourism Advisory Committee.
Director while this year’s snow removal is still fresh in their minds. Devon Plant Cleanup Councillor Shar Lazzarotto asked if Devon could be pushed to clean up the Coleman natural gas plant to a higher standard than industrial so the land could be used in the future for other purposes. Administration was directed to look into the reclamation process. Council Lazzarotto added there are also a few old gas stations that were never properly cleaned up and now sit empty.
Bushtown sewer backup Council members instructed administration to be prepared for sewer backup in Bushtown. Several houses were flooded with sewer backup last spring and a trash pump that was supposed to be in place was not available. It was suggested that one be placed in the 2015 budget and administration will contact residents.
Potholes Council members mentioned several roads with significant potholes. Councillor Doreen Glavin recommended money be put in the 2015 budget for proper pothole repair. “We should look at next year having a proper pothole fix where we pack it down and it lasts for five years so we’re not spending money and resources every year fixing every pothole again and again and again,” she said.
Snow Removal Policy Council agreed to review the snow removal policy once a new Director of Planning, Engineering & Operations is in place. It was suggested leads hand provide recommendations to the
Purchasing Policy A redraft of the purchasing policy was approved that increases purchasing limits for senior staff positions, said Steinke. Revisions included: Lead hands, electricians, Com-
munity Peace Officer Sgt, and Managers of Ski Hill and Swimming Pool from $250 to $1,000; Maintenance technicians, including the plumber and inspector, would have a $1,000 limit; Mechanics from $250 to $1,700; Warehouse operators would have a $2,500 limit; Managers from $2,500 to $3,500; Directors from $5,000 to $7,000.
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Hillcrest Mine Disaster 100th Anniversary Council approved four requests to allow planned activities for the Hillcrest Mine Disaster centennial. Events are scheduled for June 19 through 21. Approvals were given for road closures on 8th Avenue for a commemorative procession; exemption from the noise bylaw for concerts at the Hillcrest Ball Complex; open access for the Crowsnest Pass Quad Squad for traffic, parking and security control; and permission for overnight security at the Hillcrest Ball Complex for the tent and equipment on site. Crowsnest Centre cleanup Dakota Reclamators are at the former Crowsnest Centre for five to seven days to clean up the site, said Steinke. Councillor Dean Ward clarified that previous council and administration made an agreement with Dakota. The scope of the arrangement was changed, he said, leaving part of the cleanup to the municipality.
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Don’t like the rules? Change them
In another stunning display of its commitment to the value of science and the environment, the federal Tories have decided to change the protection category for North Pacific humpback whales in order to pave the way for the Northern Gateway Pipeline. Despite objections from a clear majority of groups that were consulted, Ottawa decided to downgrade the humpback from “threatened” to “species of special concern” under the Species at Risk Act (SARA). The decision removes a major legal hurdle that stood in the way of the $7.9 billion project that would bring 550,000 barrels of diluted bitumen crude from Alberta to Kitimat. During public consultation hearings that ended last year, the fate of the humpback was a major issue. Many groups feared that collisions, potential spills and excessive noise would be a serious threat to the whales. The SARA legislation declares that “no person shall destroy any part of the critical habitat of any... listed threatened species”. The humpback was listed as threatened in 2005, based on a 2003 assessment by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada, an independent scientific advisory body for the federal government. The reclassification means the humpback will no longer be “subject to the general prohibitions set out in SARA, nor would its critical habitat be required to be legally protected,” said the government notice. The issue is not what side of the fence you sit on regarding the pipeline. The lesson here: if the rules don’t go your way, just change them. Happy Earth Day! 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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Spring: a time for hope
Dear Editor: Our community is still dwindling. I don’t even want to think about what will happen if things are simply left “as is”. Action is necessary in order to change the trend. First the stream of people leaving should be stopped or at least slowed down. Many, perhaps even most of us, are elderly, and need a place to go to when we no longer can manage to stay in our own homes. Right now if seniors sell their home they have no choice but to move somewhere else and purchase a condo. Those folks who are devoted Crowsnest Pass people are forced to make the unfavourable choice of starting from scratch in a new community. I’d like to suggest that we borrow a page from what our neighbours in Pincher Creek did and find a way to build seniors’ accommodations promptly. It is not going to be easy but it can be done. When people have a dream, providence finds ways to make it materialize. All we
need to do is keep that dream in front of our eyes and not let go of it. We have to do whatever little we can and keep adding to it. In no time some results will begin to materialize. One good example is how the old Fields store became the successful business/service we see today, called Spry. Secondly, new people should be enticed to move to the Crowsnest. We have at least two possibilities available. One, capitalize on the good old coal in the mountains surrounding the community. We must keep in mind however, that there is a worldwide movement fighting against using coal as an energy source because of the pollution it creates. Coal is an asset but should not be the only saving grace. The other asset we have is simply our location. A quaint mountain community with excellent health care facilities that is within easy driving distance to Calgary, Lethbridge and world-class tourist attraction, Waterton. An ideal location for people who want to live in the mountains yet be reasonably close to family and friends residing in the city. There are a lot of people looking for an
ideal place to retire to and many more who are able to live outside of the city and work remotely. The trick is to bring the possibility to their attention. They would move here tomorrow if they only knew what we have to offer. As a group we have suffered two blows to our reputation in recent years. The River Run project that fell miserabl, and the loss of the great publicity derived from the Thunder in the Valley. Both serve as lessons of how not to do things. Yet, we must not lose heart. Collectively, we elected what is perhaps the most capable council that any community can have. People with vision and proven track record who have the wellbeing of the Crowsnest Pass ingrained in their hearts. Leaders who don’t wait for things to happen but make them happen. Behind them there are the team of municipal workers and the rest of us eager to help in any way we can. Spring is a time for hope. Just as the spring comes after a long winter, the revitalization of our mountain community is on its way. Avner Perl
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Spray Lake Sawmills Open House Spray Lake Sawmills will be hosting its annual Open House on May 8th, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Hillcrest Fish and Game Hall in Crowsnest Pass. The purpose of the open house is to present all of the company’s harvest plans for the upcoming season. This includes the 2014 General Development Plan as well as the various Forest Harvest Plans.
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River flow forecasting is a complex process that is based on the weather forecast. Alberta’s flow forecasters look at several factors in predicting potential flooding, including rainfall, snow pack, soil moisture and temperature. In southern Alberta, the main driver of flooding is rainfall. “Flood forecasting is a science. We are working to put the best systems and tools in place to ensure Albertans are getting the right information about conditions at the right time, said Robin Campbell, Minister, Environment and Sustainable Resource Development. In the wake of the June 2013 floods, Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development is taking steps to enhance its flood forecasting system through a number of projects that will strengthen its communications with municipalities and improve the overall flood forecasting model. A new automatic rainfall intensity alarm system in the Eastern Slopes area will be put in place to alert staff and municipal emergency managers about a rapid increase in water levels. In addition, the province is developing an advisory and river basin data mobile app to better inform Albertans of conditions in rivers and streams. Other initiatives include: * A $75,000 Weather Forecasting Review Project to evaluate the effect variations in weather forecasts have on river forecasting; * $140,000 for a province-wide Performance Measures Project that investigates worldwide best practices of river forecasting; * $280,000 for a province-wide Assessing Flood Vulnerability Project to examine how changes in duration and intensity of rainfall affect the timing of flood events; * $3.5 million from the 2014 budget for flood mitigation studies that review and assess flood mitigation options for Alberta’s most floodprone river basins. Alberta’s River Forecasting Centre works with municipalities to ensure they have the most up-to-date information available to make the best decisions for their communities. It monitors conditions in our river and issues advisories when there is cause for concern.
AHS seeks volunteers for Crowsnest Pass Health Centre Alberta Health Services (AHS) is looking for volunteers to fill various positions in the Crowsnest Pass Health Centres. Do you enjoy working with the public? Volunteers are needed to greet clients, provide general information and help clients with the registration process. Shifts are available Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteers are also needed to host residents’ birthday parties. Duties include putting up decorations, serving snacks and cake (which are provided), and moving residents to and from their rooms. After the party, volunteers take down decorations and tidy up. Birthday Party Program volunteers are required once per month for two hours. Contact Megan deBoer at 403-562-5024.
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Although reducing the 2014 budget to hold the line on property taxes, council approved hikes for municipal power and utilities. Rate tariffs for the municipal electrical system will be going up June 1 to recoup the costs Fortis bills the municipality. Franchise fees were not increased in the 2014 budget, said Sheldon Steinke, chief administrative officer, and only the municipality’s cost of buying power is being passed on to consumers. On July 1, homeowners will also see their utility bill go up for wastewater, water and solid waste. The total residential average rate increase
is 4.67 per cent over a two year period. It is comprised of 8.4 per cent to wastewater, 4.5 per cent for water and 1.5 per cent for solid waste. There are no increases to recycling costs. The average monthly increase is $3.02 per month or $36.24 per year. Steinke also said he will be proposing to council that utility account agreements only be set up with property owners and landlords. The municipality is currently writing off more than $12,000 per year on uncollected utility accounts, he added. If a renter doesn’t pay their
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utility bill, Steinke explained, the municipality goes through the normal collection process up to the point of sending it to small claims court, which takes about a year. The amount is then transferred to the property owner’s tax account who is usually unaware of it until then. “The proposal would be, similar to other municipalities, if we only maintain an account with the landlord. How the landlord collects the money to pay the utilities is entirely up to them,” said Steinke. “It’s their business operation.”
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Council tightens up bylaws
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First reading of a bylaw was approved for the Pass Powderkeg Ski Authority to clarify its duties and authorities, establish a quorum of three members, and clean up some administrative issues. Lyle Hannan, Director of Community Services, said he drafted a bylaw because it’s more appropriate when a municipality gives governance responsibilities than having “Terms of Reference”. He also told council he was trying to keep municipal boards consistent in areas such as remuneration. The bylaw states that board members are not paid for sitting on the board, but their expenses can be reimbursed to attend regional meetings or conferences.
Grade 4 student, Tiana Hamilton entertained students, staff and parents at Isabelle Sellon School’s Talent Show before the Easter break on April 11. Photo by J. MacFarlane
Second reading of a bylaw was approved for Family & Community Support Services to clarify the duties and authorities, establish a quorum, and clarify remuneration. Council questioned why board members had to sign an Oath of Confidentiality. Lyle Hannan, Director of Community Services, said it was common among FCSS boards and was recommended by the provincial FCSS program. “FCSS boards tend to deal with more sensitive clientele and personal information,” he said. All municipal boards and committees are open to the public, Hannan said, but suggested they should go in-camera if talking about personnel or legal matters. FCSS goes in-camera whenever they’re dealing with a potential confidentiality implication, he added. Hannan also said there is no minimum number of members required for a quorum. “Because you’ve given [FCSS] authority powers, I need them to make decisions, so if… for whatever reason we only had two people on the board, I might still need to get business done.” Council passed second reading but asked to review the Oath of Confidentiality before finalizing the bylaw.
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Kananaskis Rodeo Association Pro Rodeo
April 25th—27th, 2014 Crowsnest Sports Complex Pro RODEO PERFORMANCES Friday, April 25: 7PM Saturday, April 26: 6PM Sunday, April 27: 2PM (Pink Day)
Saddle Bronc Bareback Bull Riding Steer Wrestling Barrel Racing Tie Down Roping Team Roping Rodeo Admission: $15/Adult $7/14 & Under, Seniors 5 & Under FREE
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The Kananaskis Pro Rodeo begins on Friday, April 25 with the first rodeo performing at 7 p.m. Each pro rodeo performance will Now in its 32nd year, some of the best ath- include all the traditional pro rodeo categories letes from across North America will be on – saddle bronc, bareback, bull riding, tie-down hand at the Crowsnest Sports Complex for roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing and team three days of pro rodeo. roping. Kesler Rodeo, who also supplies stock for the Calgary Stampede, the Canadian Finals Rodeo and the National finals Rodeo, are again providing champion stock for the rodeo. For local cowboys ages six and under, mutton busting will be part of the fun each night. Entrants must pre-register with Diane Bailey at 403-563-3124. All participants must provide their own helmet. Dust off your cowboy boots because a dance follows the rodeo performance at the Coleman Legion. Saturday morning begins with a free pancake breakfast, hosted by the Coleman Lions at the Crowsnest Sportsplex. Right after breakfast, a fun rodeo is on tap at 10 a.m. for juniors (age 15 and under) and seniors (age 16 and over). Come out to compete in barrel racing, goat tying, stake race (figure eight), poles, steer daubing and team roping. Entrants must pre-register with Bonnie Dingreville at 403-564-5142. Entry is $10/event and $20 for team roping. Pro rodeo clown Austin Stewart is a fifth generation cowboy whose whole family competes or is involved in rodeo. Hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina, StewOpen Mon-Fri 9am-5pm art has made a name for himself and has been 2138-213 Street (Main Street), Bellevue, AB working the rodeo circuit for 15 years. He has p 403.562.8345 | f 403.562.8346 been featured on “America’s Got Talent” and worked for year at Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede and will entertain with jokes, antics and rope tricks. Prepare to be dazzled as Young Gunz Trick Riders entertain with a trick riding team of riders under the age of 12! They will perform some of sports’ most difficult maneuvers and are a treat for spectators both young and old. Saturday’s rodeo events will be followed by a cabaret featuring Hey Romeo. Described as one of the hardest-working country bands in Canada, they’ve earned numerous awards and nominations from Canadian Country Music Association and Western Canadian Music Alliance. Doors to the cabaret open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $15. On Sunday, April 27, the rodeo gets underway at 2 p.m. with finals and the popular “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” campaign in support of breast cancer awareness and research. Tickets to the rodeo are $15 for adults, $7 for youth 14 and under, as well as seniors. Children five and under are free. 13137 20 Ave, Blairmore, AB For more information, visit www.kra(403) 562-8875 prorodeo.com.
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Sixty teams from across Alberta and B.C. enjoyed curling, camaraderie and good times at the 67th Annual Bunny Bonspiel over the Easter weekend. Left: Men’s A Team winners from Calgary were Scott Hellwig (Skip), Mark Hellwig (3rd), Kevin Smith (2nd) and Greg Burley (Lead). Right: Women’s A Team winners from Lethbridge/Taber were Nanette Dupont (Skip), Kendra Nakagama (3rd), Val Leahy (2nd) and Tegan Leahy (Lead). Winners of the Men’s B was the Kuehn team from Wrentham, Men’s C was the Lightbown team from Edmonton, Women’s B was the McNeil team from Crowsnest Pass, and Women’s C was the Lane team from Lethbridge. Photos by J. MacFarlane
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Exchange program lifechanging experience
Students from Crowsnest Pass and Kitee, Finland participated in an international exchange program that has turned into lifelong friendships. From left to right, Back row: Sidney, Kristiina, Roosa, Kate, Aislinn, Graysen, Madilynn. Middle row: Emily, Aino, Stiina, Senni, Morgan , Aappo, Aarne, Joel, Raili, Amanda, Jessica. Front row: Ida, Kestrel, Rachel. Photo submitted By Joni MacFarlane Editor For a week and a half, students from Crowsnest Pass shared their homes, their community, their history and their lives with students from halfway across the globe. In 2013, 10 students and two teachers from CCHS traveled to Kitee, Finland where they addressed topics like stereotypes, politics and culture. This year, it was the Canadians turn as the kids and students from Kitee visited the Crowsnest Pass. The Finland-Alberta (FINAL) International Partnership is an educational exchange partnership to advance international educational policy development. CCHS is one of five Alberta high schools chosen by the Alberta Teachers Association to participate. For the kids involved, it’s so much more. Grade 11 students Madilynn Cederberg-Ianni, Graysen Morency and Morgan Yanco were three of the students involved in the exchange. We met up with them during the Finns’ visit and discovered this international exchange program has been a life-changing experience. Just as the Canadians did on their trip to Finland, the Kitee students studied the visiting community’s history and culture. In the Crowsnest Pass this included immigration, the history and geology of the Frank Slide, and the Hillcrest Mine Disaster. The Canadian students believed it was important to know about the major events of the Pass and that understanding a different culture is an invaluable experience. “It broadens your perspective on everything. Once you experience another culture, it’s a humbling experience because… you realize without even thinking about it, how much you stereotype other cultures,” said Yanco. “It has taught me to be open.” “I thought it was really valuable to go and see another culture so far away and yet realize how inherently human we are, and how little difference there really is, aside from language,” said Morency. “I think it was very cool for us to be put in such a vulnerable spot and yet... feel that kinship, not because we need them, but just because we’re human.” Cederberg-Ianni said very close friendships were created and relationships have become very special. “It’s a moving experiencey… I felt
like I was at home,” she said. “What was really shocking for me was how similar we all are. I think that’s why we’ve all gained relationships and why we’re so close with everybody... even with the language barriers.” They all encouraged others to participate if it’s offered again. “Even putting things together [for the program] I didn’t think it would lead to this. I never really thought I’d have the friendships and bonds that you do,” said Yanco. “I never thought about the experiences that come out of it.” Cederberg-Ianni agreed. “If this program keeps going on in the future, push your kids to do it, because you go to Finland being one person and you come back being a totally different person… Meeting all these people, they move you in such a huge way.” Antti Simonen, a Senior High English teacher from Finland, has been involved with the project for the past three years and has travelled to Crowsnest Pass twice. “If you take a look at the kids, it’s... realizing that the world is not just what they see in their home town and what they see in the movies,” said Simonen. “The cultures are not that much different between Finland and Alberta, but still there are a lot of little things that make a difference and they’ll see that things can be done in different ways in terms of society, structure, education, schools.” Simonen will be making a presentation in Banff at a meeting for educators participating in the Finland-Alberta (FINAL) International Partnership. It will include delegates from seven Finnish schools and five Alberta schools. “Right now, we know that this is the last year of the program,” said Simonen. “But we’re hoping to be able to continue this school exchange between Kitee and Crowsnest Pass. We’re hoping to keep it alive.” Finnish students Aino and Aarae agreed with their Canadian counterparts. Both said they made good friends and enjoyed learning about the Crowsnest Pass. They too, encourage other students to get involved in an exchange program if they can. “We’ve learned new things here,” said Aino. Grade 10 student Aarae agreed and like teenage boys everywhere, he has a favourite memory. “Driving in mud with a pickup,” he said.
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A boy and his... duck By Joni MacFarlane Editor Many young boys dream of getting a dog, a playful puppy to fetch a stick and follow them around. But Austin Harrison, 8, has found his perfect pet in a duck. That’s right, a duck. Four-week-old Sheldon, named after a character in the hit TV show the Big Bang Theory, was hatched and raised by Austin as part of a home-schooled science project to learn about life cycles. Mom Teri Harrison, said Sheldon is a very fun pet and the two have become great pals. “Austin has learned empathy,” said Teri. “He has to change Sheldon’s cage twice a day, he has to give him food and water, and take him outside for fresh air.” As the family has discovered, ducks can’t be trained in the same way dogs can be, so Sheldon wears an adjustable duck diaper – a responsibility Austin hasn’t quite taken over yet, said Teri. Although Sheldon hasn’t had a chance to swim outside in a creek or river yet, Teri said Sheldon swims in a baby pool while Austin is showering. Next on the pair’s agenda is taking to the skies. “Apparently Austin plans to teach Sheldon to fly,” she laughed. “I’ve no idea how, but he said he has a plan.” Since he was hatched, Sheldon has twice visited with the kids at Brighter Futures where he’s proven to be a very sociable part of the fun. Another surprise lesson for Austin - shortly after his visit to Brighter Futures, the Harrisons discovered Sheldon was a girl. Eggs are now on the horizon.
Five-week-old Sheldon the Duck entertains kids at Brighter Futures. Owner Austin Harrison hatched and raised Sheldon as part of a science experiment on life cycles. Photo by J. MacFarlane
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Parks Canada has been employing Park Wardens to protect the natural and cultural resources, campgrounds and park visitors in our national parks since 1909. The service was literally created on horseback and was born as the Fire and Game Guardian Service. Between the 1950s and mid-1960s park visitor ship quadrupled and their service was forced to broaden to include ski and mountain rescue training, public safety, proper trail markings, backcountry campsites and trail maintenance. Park Wardens work under
Section 18 of the National Parks Act and have the authority of peace officers. In 2009 when the Canadian National Park Warden Service turned 100-years-old, two of its wardens, Ray Schmidt and Scott Ward, formed a band they called The Wardens. Scott Ward, who started as a warden in 1969 and retired in 2005, brings over 35 years of life experience to the group. It includes a whole myriad of qualifications including backcountry park warden, avalanche forecaster and manger of a public safety program at Pacific Rim National Park in B.C. He also spent 17 years as a search-and-rescue dog handler at Banff handling missing person searches, ava-
lanche issues, poaching cases and helping out the RCMP. Ward has been picking at a guitar since he was 12 and along with Schmidt and newcomer Bradley Bischoff, bring superb musicianship, great vocals and bone-chilling tales about their 65 years spent in the most rugged of places. Actually one would hardly call Bischoff a newcomer as his 32-year work history as a warden has taken him from Iqaluit to Ucluelet. When Bischoff worked in the Brazeau District on the south boundary of Jasper National Park he sometimes spent 17 consecutive days on horseback in some pretty rugged country. Cont. next page...
Crowsnest Pass Free Press Thursday, April 24, 2014
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Cold Sores
Police briefs By Joni MacFarlane Editor
Several pounds of meat were disposed of at the side of Adanac Road in Hillcrest. How is disposing meat in a residential area thick with wildlife a good idea? Photo by J. MacFarlane
Musical trio brings backcountry humour & song to the Pass From page 14...
These days Bischoff is one of about 400 wardens in the Parks Canada service working coast to coast. Bischoff is one of just seven who patrol the entire network of Banff backcountry trails on horseback each season, staying in strategically located cabins along the way. A farrier, ranch manager, musician and teacher, Bischoff ’s song-writing and guitar playing reflect his diverse western life. According to Bradley: “That’s our goal as a band: to take our audience on an adventure from the valley bottom to the mountaintop
and everywhere in between — and take them on a roller-coaster of emotions.” An entertaining evening with The Wardens will happen on Friday, April 25 at 7 p.m. at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre. The event is a Crowsnest Conservation Society sponsored evening as part of their promotion of back-to-nature events. Admission is free. Make sure you call Denise at 403-562-8556 or email her at rlaamatto@shaw.ca to confirm your seats! You don’t want to miss this one folks.
Between April 9 and April 16, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to 33 calls for service. They included: Assaults: 1 Fraud/Forgery: 1 Threats/Harassment: 1 Thefts: 2 Disturbing Peace: 1 Driving Complaints: 5 MV Collisions: 7 Suspicious Occurrences: 3 Assistance to General Public: 3 Assistance to Other Agencies: 5 911 Calls (Invalid): 2 False Alarms: 2 Prisoners Held: 2 Hit & run On April 10 at 2:30 p.m., police received a complaint of a hit and run collision to a 2011 silver Ford Escape parked in front of the Provincial Building on 20th Ave. Blairmore. The incident occurred sometime during the morning and damage was to the left front. Fraud On April 10 at 11 a.m., police received a complaint of possible fraud. A Coleman resident received a phone call from someone identifying himself as from Revenue Canada. The complainant asked the caller for more information and the caller hung up. Bike theft I On April 10 at 5 p.m., police received a complaint of theft of a
black Norco Strike mountain bike in Blairmore sometime within the last month. Threats On April 11 at 11 a.m., police received a complaint from a Coleman resident reporting they had received a Facebook message uttering threats from an unidentified person. The matter is under investigation. Double solid On April 11 at 5:15 p.m., police received a complaint of an erratic driver on Highway 3 near the B.C./Alberta border. The complainant reported the vehicle was passing on double solid lines. Police located the vehicle and issued a ticket to the driver, a 39-yearold female from Rossland, B.C. for crossing double solid lines. Warrants On April 13 at 2:30 p.m., police stopped a vehicle in Coleman for a traffic offence and found the driver, a 39-year-old male from Cranbrook, had outstanding warrants from Calgary. He was arrested and detained for a court appearance in Calgary. Bike theft II On April 14 at 3 p.m., police received a complaint of theft of a white Norco Faze bike in Blairmore sometime within the last couple of weeks.
Many people are bothered by these pesky viral outbreaks; and yet the solutions can be surprisingly simple. Naturopathic treatments for cold sores are like any other condition; it depends on why you get them in the first place. Some of my patients report outbreaks after they have been in the sun without SPF protection, others only if partners have cold sores. Still some notice that cold sores clear with copper replacement or prevention and treatment by taking L-lysine supplements to prevent outbreaks. Here are the dietary suggestions I provide clients to find out if a recent binge or holiday exposure to high arginine foods has triggered their latest outbreak. DIETARY SOLUTIONS TO COLD SORES Consider your Lysine : Arginine Ratio A high lysine /low arginine ratio boosts the immune system and is particularly effective in the prevention and treatment of cold sores. The following guidelines will raise your lysine and lower your arginine ratio: EAT High Lysine Foods: • FISH (poached, baked or broiled) • EGGS (poached or soft boiled, not fried) • YOGURT (one cupful, high in Lysine) • SKIM MILK or COTTAGE CHEESE (low fat) • Plenty of FRESH VEGETABLES and FRUITS except brussels sprouts and corn (which are high in arginine and should be avoided) AVOID High Arginine Foods: • NUTS (almonds, cashews, peanuts) • CHOCOLATE • GELATIN • COOKIES, CAKES, ICE CREAM • FATTY MEATS AND FRIED FOODS • REFINED CARBOHYDRATES, SUGARS • BRUSSELS SPROUTS & CORN
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Thursday, April 24, 2014 Crowsnest Pass Free Press
The Crowsnest/Pincher Creek Landfill *A Regional Recycling and Waste disposal facility* T
he Crowsnest/Pincher Creek Landfill provides waste handling and Recycling services to its members. These services include: • Municipal Solid Waste handling and disposal. • Yard Debris • Construction and Demolition. • Recycling - electronics, tires, batteries, metal, used oil and filters, propane bottles, paint, and Household Hazardous material. NEW in 2014 - cardboard, paper, plastics, cooking oil, cell phones and baler twine. • Minimal space is available for Reusable items that can be dropped off and offered to others. • Industrial waste materials such as Contaminated soil, Asbestos, Sewage sludge. CNPC Landfill also provides support and promotion to local groups through the following • High School Scholarship program for all 4 local high schools - $1,000 per school per year is available. • Elementary school field trips to our site. A guided tour emphasizes the need for waste reduction and protection of our environment. • Partner with local non-profit charities and youth groups to provide fund raising opportunities.
SERVICE PLUS PROGRAM
This program was introduced in 2013 to encourage a cleaner community. Each community is provided with equipment and landfill staff to assist in removing unwanted household items from residential properties. The Service Plus Program will again be offered in 2014. Please check with your local public works department for more dates and locations.
COMMUNITY KITCHEN
The Crowsnest/Pincher Creek Landfill Association is pleased to offer community events and non-profit groups the use of a fully-equipped and certified mobile commercial kitchen. The unit meets all Alberta Health and Safety requirements and comes with all the necessary appliances and cleaning equipment. Food safety is a major concern when operating at outdoor events, and this kitchen is available to groups for fundraising barbeques and other food services. To book the community kitchen call the Landfill at 403 628-3849, Ext 3 (Landfill Manager). • Priority booking will be allocated to local community and non-profit groups or associations. • Other groups or residents can apply for booking, but rental charges may apply. • Booking dates will be assigned on a first call basis. Consideration will be given to those groups with duplications from year to year. • No one group can monopolize a date from year to year. • A $250.00 damage deposit is required. • Orientation and operational training is required and provided prior to use.
POTENTIAL PROGRAMS fOR YOUR LANdfILL
Numerous changes have occurred in the last 3 years to this facility. We are no longer the small municipal landfill we were some 30 years ago. The facility has seen enormous growth and expansion along with an ever increasing customer base. The operation of this site has expanded to meet, or exceed, governmental regulations and guidelines. Continued efforts are being made to promote reuse and recycling of household and commercial waste streams. Here is but a few of those impending programs. • Electronics recycling with an opportunity to expand to smaller household appliances. • Farm and ranch agricultural plastics and silage bags. • Clean wood grinding and reintroduction to mulch and bedding for animals. • Tire collection and recycling. • Used engine oil recycled and used for heating shops and buildings at the landfill.
ACCESS
Your Landfill has just recently partnered with the Municipal District of Pincher Creek to have the road to our site paved. This joint venture has seen a cleaner and safer roadway to the facility. Our commitment to this project provides 75 % of the funds over a long term debenture.
fUTURE PLANS
Over the past few years management has been working on new programs that will further reduce what we put into the landfill. Preliminary plans are in place and being evaluated. • Discussion with Incinerator manufacturers that could lead to reducing what we landfill by 30% and also provide an alternative to the way we currently handle dead stock and wild animal road kill carcasses. This could provide a long awaited solution for our Southern Rancher’s problem in disposing of beef carcasses. • Preliminary plans and architectural drawings have been commissioned for a new Recycling and Reuse centre at the landfill. This building would provide additional capacity to recycle paper, plastic, cardboard and household metal containers. The program would work in conjunction with our current local recyclers, increasing the volume our region could recycle. • Enhanced services within this facility would also include florescent bulb recycling, Propane tank evacuation and disposal, Freon retrieval, sorting and distribution of bicycle parts.
We continue to look for innovative ways to reduce our environmental footprint and give our residents a quality service for years to come. For more information and hours call 403 628-3849, or visit our website at crowsnestpincherlandfill.com