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Ski hill unveils plans for expansion, chairlift

By Joni MacFarlane Editor

How much do you value your ski hill?

That’s the question now under consideration after Phase I of a master plan for Pass Powderkeg Ski Hill was unveiled on July 22.

As anticipated, highlights of the plan were the addition of a new quad chairlift, expanded runs, new tube park, renovated day lodge, and new building and parking area at the base of the hill.

The total tab for Phase I was $3.6 million.

Neil Johnston and Henry Bruns of the Pass Powderkeg Ski Society presented the plan to council showing where the new lift and runs would be installed, how it would benefit the ski hill and the municipality, and how they hope to fund the project.

Community support for Pass Powderkeg has been consistently shown in household and group surveys, said Johnston, with the recent recreation feasibility study reiterating that support.

Johnston said the ski hill has seen continual improvements resulting in increased utilization and revenue over the past few years. From 2004 to 2012, skier visits increased an average of 20 per cent each year.

Snow-making capabilities and modern grooming have also increased with the addition of a new snow cat in 2010.

Unfortunately, the T-bar infrastructure dates from the 1980’s, Johnston added.

In 2008, a master plan was initiated to be a roadmap for operation based on utilization and growth. The Pass Powderkeg Ski Society hired Brent Harley & Associates, a reputable ski hill consultant who has worked on numerous other projects.

The results of the study were that the ski hill has progressed as far as it can with its current infrastructure, Johnston told council. The main barriers to growth were identified as the T-bar system, access road, and poor parking, he added.

The master plan recommended three independent phases to upgrade facilities and achieve the Society’s vision to be a family ski area that offers high quality skiing and snowboarding.

Phase I includes a new fixed grip quad chairlift with mid-mountain disembarking option ($2.5M); base area parking lot ($400,000); beginner/carpet lift, tubing park ($150,000); base building, lighting, run improvements and removal of lower T-bar ($100,000). A contingency of 10 per cent or $325,000 was also included in the total cost.

The focus on the mid-mountain lodge,

said Johnston, would be food, lockers and washrooms, while the new base building would house a ticket shop, ski school/patrol and administration.

The plan includes installation of a new run, restyling existing trails for better flow, and reconfiguring the day lodge.

Summer use or mountain biking and real estate development will be examined separately, Johnston added.

The Pass Powderkeg Ski Hill is funded by user fees and the municipality. In 2014, the municipal subsidy was $242,854.

Bruns told council the Society looked at expected expenses and revenues and anticipate both to increase, thereby decreasing the municipal subsidy by $64,267 per year by 2017 and beyond.

Capital of $3.575 million is required, said Bruns. If the entire project were funded through borrowing, the annual debt repayment would be $206,743 with a net impact to on-hill operations of $142,476.

The Ski Society requested three things from the municipality: First, council’s endorse the implementation of Phase I; Second, budget capital funds for 2016 for the implementation of Phase I, conditional on the Society raising a minimum of $500,000 from corporate and/or personal donations and completing con-

struction by November 2017; and Third, provide seed money of $30,000 in 2014-15 to support development of a fundraising campaign.

“We feel that with council’s support, we can better proceed to raise funds to help offset that capital cost,” said Bruns. “We don’t think that it’s possible to raise the capital cost entirely through donations.”

The Society will develop a marketing plan and lead the fundraising effort, he added.

In response to council’s query if user fees would be increased, Bruns said a price increase of about 25 per cent would be likely be implemented. He said they would also consider increased operating hours including night skiing.

Director of Community Services Lyle Hannan told council the intention is to bring the issue forward during budget discussions this fall.

“What we didn’t want to do was go out [and] start fundraising, drum up a bunch of interest and then if it’s not in council’s capabilities or in their vision for the next few years, then have a let down in the community,” said Hannan. “The major [supporters], they’re going to want to know, well is the municipality on board?”

“We don’t think it’s feasible to attempt a fundraising campaign without council’s endorsement,” added Bruns.

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Alberta’s South Saskatchewan Regional land use plan aims to provide increased recreational areas while protecting economic opportunities in the area, such coal exploration and development near Crowsnest Pass. The plan has been criticized by conservationists who argue it ignores the concerns of the majority of Albertans about Castle Special Place.

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By Joni MacFarlane Editor The long awaited land use plan for the southwest part of Alberta was released last week with the provincial government saying it strikes a balance between conservation and development.

The new South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (SSRP) includes eight new or expanded conservation areas, including a new 54,588-hectare Castle Wildland Provincial Park and 34,356-hectare Pekisko Heritage Rangeland.

In addition, there will be six expanded provincial parks and recreation areas, adding 1,511 hectares and calls for 12 new “primitive recreation” areas for camping and trail access.

Two new Provincial Recreation Areas have been designated for Crowsnest Pass – 14-hectares at Crowsnest Lake and another 32-hectares in Coleman. Both allow off-highway vehicles on existing trails.

SSRP covers an 83,764-square kilometer area from the Canada-U.S. border to Crossfield. It includes the South Saskatchewan River Basin, the Milk River Basin and the Alberta portion of Cypress Hills. It is the most populated part of the province encompassing about 1.8 million people.

“The South Saskatchewan region is without question one of the most beautiful areas of our province with its breathtaking

“The government found it easier to ignore the concerns of the vast majority of Albertans about the Castle than to stand up to industry and motorized recreation groups,” said Gord Peterson of the Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition (CCWC) in a release.

But Environment Minister Robin Campbell said the plans strikes the right balance of recreation and economic opportunity while protecting the environment and achieving conservation goals.

SSRP sets out new guidelines to manage the sale of public lands and minimize the conversion of intact native grasslands.

The plan paves the way for coal exploration and development near the Crowsnest Pass, to “create economic diversification opportunities and Gord Peterson, Castle- export markets and will in increased emCrown Wilderness Coalition result ployment in the region.”

It also notes the development potential for beauty of our province and the magnetite deposits in Burmis new land-use plan will man- and lime plants that “play an age the growth pressures in important role in cement manthis region so our children and ufacturing”. grandchildren will benefit from The 207-page plan was devela pristine environment and a oped with a 50-year-timeframe growing economy.” and goes into effect Sept. 1.

However, conservation The province estimates the groups and environmentalists first year of implementation are critical of the plan saying will cost $4.5 million in operatit doesn’t go far enough to pro- ing expenses plus $1.2 million tect key areas, especially the in capital costs.

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mountains, rolling grasslands and many lakes and rivers,” said Premier Dave Hancock.

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“The government found it easier to ignore the concerns of the vast majority of Albertans about the Castle than to stand up to industry and motorized recreation groups.”

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Looking at municipal finances not a pretty picture roost.

The chickens have come home to

Last April, Crowsnest Pass residents were happier than proverbial pigs when they picked up their newspaper and read there was no tax hike this year.

Three months later and those chips are being pushed across the table to the big dude with the “don’t even think about running out the back door” sign across his chest.

First, the auditor came in.

Wearing a dark suit and an uncomfortable sense of reality, he gave the grim news: the sacred – somewhat mythical – golden pot known as “reserves” is as dry as an Alberta forest in August.

Then came the pleas for money; money that also not there. Hands stretched out for everything from consultants to chairlifts, trucks to salt.

All those years of councils past dipping into reserves didn’t seem so hard to imagine now as our current council swallowed their distaste and gloomily nodded yes to some of the requests.

Where will all this spending end?

How far into the hole will we dig ourselves?

The municipality has a large debt ceiling and can easily take on more according to the province, but is this the route we want to go?

The next time you think about taxes, remember how it works at home.

If you spend more than you have and you don’t have anything put away for a rainy day, don’t be surprised when those chickens unpack and start inviting their friends over.

JLM

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Albertans warned to use caution in selecting people to assist with home births Press Release

Following recent incidents in the Calgary Zone involving home birthing attendants or “traditional home delivery providers,” Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding expectant mothers to check credentials before engaging the services of non-regulated individuals, such as home birthing attendants.

AHS has reported two recent incidents to the Calgary Police Service involving non-certified birthing attendants assisting in labour and delivery in private residences.

Both incidents are of concern from a health perspective; however, AHS is unable to discuss specifics of those cases for reasons of patient confidentiality.

In order to ensure the safety and health of mothers and babies, man-

aging labour and delivering a baby are activities restricted by law and can only be performed by registered physicians, registered midwives, registered nurses, or emergency medical services staff during emergencies.

All of these health professionals are governed and regulated by various health discipline associations, and Albertans should consult with those associations or AHS when engaging individuals in their care.

Albertans who are planning a home birth are encouraged to ensure that their birth attendant has the formal training and necessary certification.

Additional resources are available at: For a list of registered midwives in Alberta, contact the College of Alberta Midwives at (403) 474-3999 or visit http://www.college-midwives-ab. ca/

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta: public inquiries: 1-800561-3899 or email publicinquiries@ cpsa.ab.ca To find a midwife or for more information about midwifery and home births, visit the Alberta Association of Midwives website: http://www.alberta-midwives.com/ For 24/7 health advice provided by registered nurses and other healthcare professionals, call Health Link Alberta toll-free at 1-866-408-5465 (LINK).

Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.

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Province expands fire ban in southwest Alberta Press Release The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass fire ban has been expanded by the province as warm weather and dry conditions have prompted fire restrictions in southwest Alberta.

Effective July 23, restrictions will apply to various types of burning activities in the region.

The fire restrictions include the area from the northern boundary of Waterton Lakes National Park to the northern boundary of the Municipal District of Ranchlands, extending east from the AlbertaBC border to the forested area east of Highway 22.

Warm dry conditions have sparked fire restrictions in southwest Alberta as well as the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass. Residents are reminded to adhere to restrictions while the ban is in place.

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Restrictions and prohibitions include: • Fire Restrictions • Safe wood campfires are allowed in fire rings in campgrounds only.

• No open fires are allowed in backcountry or random camping areas.

Current fire permits may be suspended or cancelled and new fire

permits may not be issued.

Allowed in campgrounds: • Safe wood campfires within fire rings • Portable propane fire pits • Gas or propane stoves • BBQs (not charcoal briquettes) designed for cooking or heating.

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July 31-Aug. 4: Doors Open & Heritage Festival in the Crowsnest Pass is an annual celebration of our unique culture, history and heritage. Come and join us throughout the August Long Weekend. 2014 highlights include: Bellevue Street Festival, “Booze & Bars” Historical Bus Tour, Photo Contest, Guided Hikes, Photography Excursions, Live Music, Historical Building Tours, Movie By Starlight, Natural History Presentation, Crowsnest Country Market, and so much more!

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Aug. 3: Miner’s Memorial in Bellevue at 1 pm

Aug. 2: 10th Annual Crowsnest Pass Show & Shine in Historic Downtown Coleman 12-5 pm.

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Aug. 9: 10th Annual Men’s Open Golf Tournament at Mountain Meadows Golf Club in Elkford.

Aug. 18-21: UROC Skills Camp for Youth. Sweet Riders presents its third year of Canadian Camps in Crowsnest Pass in conjunction with UROC and the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass.

Aug. 2: 14th Annual Crowsnest Country Market in Coleman Aug. 2: Family Dance at the Polish Hall 6:3011 pm. Admission by donation, concession available. Musicians Welcome!!

Aug. 2: Annual Teddy Bear’s Picnic at the Cole-

Aug. 9: Crowsnest Pass Pistol Club presents the Annual Gun Show at the Crowsnest Pass Sports Complex from 10 am to 5 pm.

Aug. 12: 12th Annual Ladies Open Golf Tournament at Mountain Meadows Golf Club in Elkford.

Aug. 16: Men’s Open at the Crowsnest Pass Golf

Aug. 20: Senior’s Open Golf Tournament at Mountain Meadows Golf Club in Elkford.

Sept. 6: Food Bank Golf Tournament at the Crowsnest Pass Golf Club in Blairmore at 9 am.

Sept. 6: Club Championship at Mountain Meadows Golf Club in Elkford.

Sept. 7: Men’s Windup at Mountain Meadows Golf Club in Elkford.

Aug. 23: Junior’s Open at the Crowsnest Pass Golf Course in Blairmore

Sept. 13: Ladies Windup at Mountain Meadows Golf Club in Elkford.

Aug. 23-24: UROC Skills Camp for Women

Sept. 26-28: Alberta Art Days at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre. Marvel at the talents of local and other Alberta artists and their impressions of

Aug. 30-31: UROC CoEd Skills Camp - Intermediate & Advanced

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The gazebo on 20th Ave., Blairmore, was set on fire around midnight on July 18. Crowsnest Pass RCMP are investigating the incident and ask anyone with information to come forward.

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TAKE NOTICE THAT the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, will on:

TUESDAY, August 12, 2014 Commencing at 7:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter hold a public hearing at the Municipal Office located at 8502 – 19th Avenue, Crowsnest Pass, in the Province of Alberta, with respect to the proposed Bylaw No. 876, 2014 which is a proposed Bylaw to amend the Land Use Bylaw No. 868, 2013 of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass.

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 are unable to attend, but would like to direct comments, written representation is acceptable. If you plan to make an oral presentation at said Public Hearing it would be appreciated if you would provide advance notice.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the aforementioned Public Hearing will be conducted by hearing any and all representations that may be permitted to be heard, in the order in which the Council of the Municipality may during the said hearing, decide to receive such representations.

AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the purpose of the proposed Bylaw is to amend the Land Use Bylaw No. 868, 2013 by redistricting Lot 14 & 15, Block 41, Plan 5150S (Municipal Address of 22618 7 Avenue, Hillcrest) from P-1, Public District to R-1, Residential (Single Family) District.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the proposed Bylaw and the documents that a person is entitled to inspect under the Municipal Government Act that relate to the proposed Bylaw may be inspected by the public at the office of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass at 8502 – 19th Avenue, Crowsnest Pass, in the Province of Alberta.

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By Joni MacFarlane Editor RCMP are investigating after the gazebo, a local landmark on Main Street Blairmore, was found on fire late one evening.

On Friday, July 18 at 12:17 a.m., Crowsnest Pass Fire/Rescue crews responded to a 911 call after a bystander saw the back of the gazebo on fire.

Two fire trucks, the command unit and seven firefighters arrived on scene within six minutes and quickly put out the flames.

Deputy Fire Chief Curtis Stevens said the fire originated inside under the latticework at the back of the gazebo. Because it was easy to access and hadn’t progressed very far, the fire was “knocked down rather quickly”, he added.

Fire officials said no source of ignition was found so they are unable to detect how the

fire started. However, due to the time of day, the location of the fire, and because no accelerants were found on scene, they believe the cause to be of a suspicious nature rather than accidental.

Constable Kelly Willett with Crowsnest Pass RCMP confirmed that the incident is under investigation.

He said police have a “couple of leads to check out” but no suspect has been identified.

Const. Willett also said it’s premature to say what kind of charges could be laid. In order for an incident to be considered arson, certain criteria must be found. It’s not enough to prove the suspect was reckless, he said, but that their actions showed intent to burn the structure down.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Crowsnest Pass RCMP at 403-562-2867 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS).

Off-site levies lifted

By Joni MacFarlane Editor

First reading to scrap the off-site levy bylaw sailed through on July 22 after a previous presentation was made to council in-camera.

The bylaw has been a contentious issue among developers, realtors and others for more than a decade with a long history of on-and-off again moratoriums.

The latest moratorium is set to expire on Aug. 30.

Off-site levies were initiated by the province as an added revenue stream provided to municipalities to offset the costs of new or expanded

utilities such as water, sewage, storm sewers, and roads.

They were intended to provide funds for municipalities when they needed to build new infrastructure as a result of increased development.

As such, realtors and developers in the Crowsnest Pass have argued that the fees are not applicable to the municipality since it has been in a state of shrinking population and negative economic growth.

At a meeting in late March with municipal council and administration, a small group of builders, realtors and residents pointed out that the Crowsnest Pass bylaw is also

based on inaccurate data.

The off-site levy bylaw was based on data compiled in 2009 that predicted much greater growth and included non-existent developments such as Bridgegate. It has not been updated since.

The builders agreed that if and when the municipality starts growing and they begin building enough houses to fill population needs, they will be happy to pay off-site levies. In the meantime, they said, the bylaw doesn’t fit the community.

A public hearing will be held on Aug. 12 before the second and final reading is held.

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Inaugural mountain bike Enduro exceeds expectations

By Erin Fairhurst Contributor

Catching air, local racer Neil Johnston, careens down the course during the 2014 Rumhead Enduro hosted by United Riders of Crowsnest on July 27.

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Local rider Steve Atkinson showing off his stuff during UROC’s mountain bike fest.

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Racers, spectators and volunteers chill out on the patio with a postrace BBQ on July 27.

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Local mountain bike club, the United Riders of Crowsnest (UROC), hosted the first ever Rumhead Enduro on July 27, and the event was a huge success.

The club had hoped to see 50 racers sign up for the race, but in the end, they were pleasantly surprised to see 69 participants, including 10 locals, take to the course.

“We entirely exceeded expectations with our racer enrolment,” says race organizer Darcy Neniska, adding that volunteers and community support, including a monetary contribution from the municipality, were key in contributing towards a well-received event.

“The feedback has been amazing,” Darcy says. “People are absolutely blown away by the scenery and the quality of the trails.”

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The enduro style race format means that only the downhill sections of the race are timed, so participants are able NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING to enjoy a more social atmosphere as IN THE MATTER OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT, AND AMENDMENTS they tackle the uphill THERETO, AND IN THE MATTER OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED BYLAW AMENDING A BYLAW THERETO AND IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLICATION sections.

NOTICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 606(6) AND 692(4) OF THE MUNICIPAL The race started OF GOVERNMENT ACT AND AMENDMENTS THERETO and ended in Coleman, and showcased TAKE NOTICE THAT the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, will on: 28km of the Pass’ TUESDAY, August 12, 2014 most epic trails in Commencing at 7:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter hold a public hearing at the the York Creek area.

Municipal Office located at 8502 – 19th Avenue, Crowsnest Pass, in the Province “I really enjoyed of Alberta, with respect to the proposed Bylaw No. 894, 2014 which is a proposed the enduro format,” Bylaw to amend the Land Use Bylaw No. 868, 2013 of the Municipality of says local racer Al- Crowsnest Pass. anna Butler. “You FURTHER NOTICE that anyone wishing to be heard at the Public Hearing may don’t normally get TAKE attend at said Public Hearing at the aforementioned date, time and place. If you to socialize and visit are unable to attend, but would like to direct comments, written representation while you race.” is acceptable. If you plan to make an oral presentation at said Public Hearing it Canmore racer, Ian would be appreciated if you would provide advance notice.

Murray, also enjoyed TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the aforementioned Public Hearing will be conducted the race and says by hearing any and all representations that may be permitted to be heard, in it was his first time the order in which the Council of the Municipality may during the said hearing, ever riding in the decide to receive such representations.

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AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the purpose of the proposed Bylaw is to amend “I was really im- the Land Use Bylaw No. 868, 2013 by redistricting pressed by the trail The westerly 3.35m portion of lot 12, Block 10, Plan 2347 BS system,” he says, (Municipal Address of 11913 20 Avenue, Blairmore) “I’ll definitely come from Recreation & Open Space District (RO-1) back.” to Drive-In Commercial District (C-2).

Former Crowsnest Pass resident Gra- TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the proposed Bylaw and the documents a person is entitled to inspect under the Municipal Government Act that ham Torrie won 1st that relate to the proposed Bylaw may be inspected by the public at the office of the place overall with a Municipality of Crowsnest Pass at 8502 – 19th Avenue, Crowsnest Pass, in the time of 22:04, Cole- Province of Alberta. man resident Neil at the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, in the Province of Alberta, this 23rd Johnston won 1st Dated day of July, 2014. place in the men’s 40+ category with a KEN BOURDEAU time of 24:26, and DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Blairmore resident 403-562-8833 DEVELOPMENT@CROWSNESTPASS.COM Alanna Butler took home the prize for Location of Proposed Land Use Bylaw Amendment (Rezoning) 2nd place Open Women with a time of 38:06 behind Lethbridge resident Aubrey Demchuk who took 1st place Open Women with a time of 27:56.

For complete results, please visit the UROC website at http://www.uroc.ca/.

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When it became known that a recreation feasibility

MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT LAND USE BYLAW No. 868-2013 The Development Authority of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass recently approved the following development application(s): 1. DP2013-079; Lot 1, Block B, Plan 1004 LK; 902 232 Street, Hillcrest.

Discretionary Use: Home Occupation – Class 2 (Dog Groomer) (subject to conditions).

2. DP2013-081; Lot 9, Block 17, Plan 811130 & Lot 2, Block 17, Plan 6432FE; 20625 21 Avenue, Bellevue. Discretionary Use: Retaining Wall with an overall excavation area of 146.2m ² (1600 ft²) and height of 2.44m (96 in.) (subject to conditions).

3. DP2013-082; Lot 1-3, Block 31, Plan 7242 Ai; 3001 222 Street, Bellevue.

Discretionary Use: Manufactured Home – Class 1 (New Construction) (subject to conditions).

Any persons claiming to be adversely affected by the above developments may file an appeal in writing by August 13, 2014, to the MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS, SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD, BOX 600, CROWSNEST PASS, ALBERTA T0K 0E0. A fee of $200.00 must be included with the appeal.

Ken Bourdeau Development Officer 403-562-8833 development@crowsnestpass.com

study recently presented to council did not include financial information, it also became clear that more money would have to be paid to get the full picture.

In 2013, the municipality hired RC Strategies to review the current state of recreation in the community, what could be added and/or what future investments should be made.

The study cost about $90,000 and results were presented to council and the Parks & Recreation Authority on June 11.

According to Director of Community Services, Lyle Hannan, initially the study was to include a structural engineering analysis of the Alberta Stella Memorial Arena (ASMA) and provide recommendations on the state and future of the building.

This aspect was removed to reduce project costs and with the hope that a facility audit conducted in 2011 would provide this information. In that audit, ASMA’s life expectancy was identified as expired and the Pass Community Pool’s projected lifespan was identified as expiring

by 2016.

Unfortunately, RC Strategies indicated that the audit report didn’t provide adequate information on the feasibility or full cost of revitalizing these facilities, and estimates were needed to assess repair, replacement or decommissioning options for them, said Hannan.

“Given the current state of the two facilities, their expiring life expectancy, and the desire to have guidance on capital plans and budget, there is a level of urgency surrounding this issue,” he wrote.

Hannan recommended approval of $9,000 plus expenses and GST for RC Strategies to put costing and renovation options together for ASMA and the outdoor pool.

He said the Parks & Rec Authority echoed this recommendation because the condition of the two facilities was failing and work was needed.

Because funds have not been budgeted for this expense, Hannan suggested Parks & Rec identify projects that could be deferred in 2014 for pay for it. He said they would look at

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He also stressed that if the study were not done, it would hamper council’s capital budget planning that was recently identified as a top priority.

Council members expressed disappointment that this information was not included in the original study and balked at having to spend more funds on it.

“I’m sorry that this wasn’t included in the recreation feasibility study right off the bat because it would have been paid for by now,” said Councillor Bill Kovach. “But anyway, I think it’s something needed, to make sure we know what needs to be done on these two facilities.”

“I don’t mind supporting this, but... I don’t want to see some of our other projects take a back seat to it,” said Councillor Marlene Anctil.

Hannan assured council that Parks & Rec would consult with municipal staff to identify what can be deferred.

A total of $9,000 plus expenses and GST was approved.

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be recouped, admitted Chief Administrative Officer Sheldon Steinke.

Also pointed out was that contract Although there were few surprises services were over-budget by about in the 2013 year-end audited financial 30-40 per cent in 2013. Much of this statements, it’s clear there is a long was due to unexpected flooding in road ahead to put cash back into mu- June, said Steinke, but grant programs nicipal reserves. will help recover those funds.

Henry VanLastly, coundenberg, cil commented manager with on the amount accountingof reserves that auditing giant had decreased BDO Canada, significantly. said there were Vanderberg no significant admitted that changes bemoney had tween 2013 been taken and 2012. out of reserves “In our opinand spent elseion… in all mawhere but these terial respects, were decisions the financial of council and position of the he could not Municipality comment on Henry Vandenberg, Manger, of Crowsnest those items.

Pass as at Dec. “The botBDO Canada 31, 2013 and tom line is that the results of there’s not the its operations, cash or investchanges in its net financial assets, and ments… to fund $1.5M in reserves,” its cash flow for the year have been said Vanderberg. “Hypothetically, if handled in accordance with Cana- the decision was made that you want dian public sector accounting stan- to spend the money you have in redards,” said Vandenberg. serves today, the municipality doesn’t Cash and deferred revenue are up have that money to spend. significantly between 2012 and 2013, “The money has been spent on while accounts receivables are down, something else, yes, and my underhe said, mainly because funding for standing is it has been like this in the capital projects was received but not municipality… for many years,” he spent as at year end. added. “This has been going on for “Therefore, we have a high level of a significant number of years from cash, we don’t have much that’s still what I understand.” receivable because it has all been reVanderberg said it’s not an ideal ceived and a lot of this revenue has practice and normally, auditors see been deferred,” said Vanderberg. that reserves are funded with money Of note by council members was that available to back them up. by the end of 2013, the municipal“I imagine it would be a long road ity had spent $568,000 on the former to be able to fund those at this point,” Crowsnest Centre site and would in- he said. cur further expenses in 2014. DependThe audited financial statement for ing on the purchase amount when the 2013 was approved and will be posted land is sold, some of these costs will on the municipal website.

“The money has been spent on something else... [and] it has been like this for many years.”

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Curtis Stevens has officially taken the helm as Deputy Fire Chief, replacing Jamie Wilkinson who moved up to Fire Chief after the position became vacant.

Stevens, who moved to the Crowsnest Pass about five years ago, said he signed up as a firefighter at the Bellevue firehall soon after coming to the Pass because friends got him into it.

Although he hadn’t been involved in firefighting until then, he soon found it offered him a good balance to his work with child protection and his own counseling practice.

“It was a wonderful balance to that type of work, and then coming here with the fire department, it

totally challenged my brain, got me more into physical stuff, and was a great learning curve,” he said.”

Stevens said unlike his work, which was primarily solo, and sedentary, he liked being in a team environment and a more physically active capacity.

“It was also a way to get into the community, to get to know people in the community, to be part of the community, and to give to the community,” he said.

“Within the fire department, I also found my own sense of community as well… You develop a very quick sense of community, especially with the way we run things with family involvement and social gatherings within the department.

Family is a big component of what we do.”

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As a child, Stevens said he was never one of those kids who grew up wanting to be a firefighter.

With a dad as a police officer, this was especially true, he laughed.

“But once I got into it, it was amazing as far as the learning curve and the challenges that are in place,” he said. “And even more so [after the reorganization] when the focus on training improved vastly and the professionalism that was brought into the hall.”

With the advances in training and professionalism, Stevens said he got more and more involved, completing both levels of training (NFPA 1001 Level 2, basic and advanced firefighting), as well as completing firefighter instructor training (NFPA 1041 Level 1) so he can teach other firefighters.

Stevens said he’s also trained in vehicle extrication, hazardous materials awareness and operations, and wildland/urban interface, to protect structures near the backcountry.

Part of his role as Deputy Chief

is to implement all in-house training, he explained. The department is slowly cross-training firefighters in rescue functions such as high angle rope rescue and swift water rescue, as well as cross-training search and rescue staff in firefighting activities.

“It’s great that we have specialized people in the rescue but the focus is on everyone getting everything,” said Stevens. “We have to be able to do succession planning and increase our ability to respond to backcountry [work] as we’ve been doing.”

In addition to training, the Deputy Fire Chief is responsible for tracking and recording fire statistics, recording training, tracking expenses and acting as backup to the Fire Chief.

When the Deputy position became vacant, Stevens said he was qualified and trained enough and had the ability to pare down his private practice to take on the job.

“It needed to be done and I was in the best position to do it,” he said.

Stevens explained that the position is full-time permanent and

is funded through a provincial grant to the end of 2014. At that time, the grant money will run out so other revenue-generating options are being considered.

Stevens said he would like to see the position become full-time permanent and believes it’s too much of a job for just the Fire Chief.

“It’s really too much of a job for one person to do with the Chief doing Protective Services as well as the Agriculture Services,” he said.

In addition to his role with the Fire/Rescue department, Stevens has a private counseling and hypnotherapy practice at The Health Hub and is very active in the arts community.

“I’m totally excited to be in this role,” he said. “It’s an exciting opportunity to do something amazing that helps the community.”

Stevens said they currently have 55 firefighters but are also looking for more to cover shift work, vacations, or people who leave the community. If anyone is interested, they are encouraged to call or drop in to the Fire/Rescue Department.

Appeal for utilities, penalties rejected

By Joni MacFarlane Editor

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Two appeals made to council for fees to be waived were rejected by council last week.

The first was made by a property owner who missed the tax payment due date and asked that the penalty of $216 be waived.

Sheldon Steinke, chief administrative officer, said such requests come through occasionally and an appeal to council is ultimately the final step.

“This is a bit of a tough one because we do have a policy in place and we shouldn’t deviate from the policy because it sets a precedent,” said Councillor Bill Kovach. “But this person, as he indicates, has paid taxes for 65 years in this community and has never missed a payment once on time... I’m torn here. I would like to cancel this penalty.”

Councillor Marlene Anctil agreed and said he was a “good upstanding citizen” and the fee should be waived.

“The deadline is the same every year, June 30th... I guarantee you if we do waive this penalty, you’ll see three or four of these letters next year. Guaranteed,” said Councillor Dean Ward.

“There’s lots of time and numerous ways to pay your bill. June 30th was a Monday, he could’ve come in.”

Director of Finance & Corporate Services confirmed there were about $46,000 in penalties owing.

A motion not to waive the penalty was approved with Councillor Kovach opposed.

Another appeal was made by a property owner to cancel an outstanding utility charge. In this case, said Steinke, the landowner and the municipality were

not aware that a renter had vacated a residence.

“We followed our usual procedure of billing the customer who was a renter,” he said. “The landlord, in his letter, became aware of it after the first of the year and the renter had vacated in November.”

The outstanding utility bills total $889 for water, sewer and garbage.

“It’s not the municipality’s responsibility to make sure that the landowner is aware that the renter has vacated,” said Councillor Doreen Glavin.

“The rules are in place,” said Councillor Ward. “It’s unfortunate but it sure gives a good argument for the change we made [to the utility rate bylaw].”

It was agreed not to waive the fee but council directed administration to work out a payment plan with the landowner.

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Connecting seniors to community

By Joni MacFarlane Editor

Was in High School, Old Houses & Their Stories in the Pass, Passing on Knowledge, and a variety of hands-on experiences.

Another aspect of the program is that once each week seniors will have the opportunity

With a federal grant of $50,000 from a New Horizons pilot project and a matching amount from What kind of programs do sethe Alberta Museums Associaniors want? That’s the question tion, the Museum is looking at Program Director Barbara van running a program every two Vierssen Trip is asking in an efweeks for about two years, startfort to get input ing in late Sepon what topics the tember.

Museum should Program sesoffer in it’s Consions will be necting Commuheld at a numnities sessions. ber of locations The Crowsnest throughout Museum & Arthe Crowsnest chives is working Pass in order to on a new series best reach the entitled “Conseniors in our necting Commuarea. These innities: Seniors and clude the ColeHeritage in the man Seniors Pass”, designed Centre, Belto connect people lecrest Seniors together and to Centre, York allow seniors to Creek Lodge have a stronger and extended net around them, care at the said van Vierssen Crowsnest Pass Trip.

Health Centre.

“Not only does “We want to it help seniors so make it easier they’re not so isofor seniors to get lated,” she said, to do [the pro“but they are the grams] and we Resident Frank Loseth speaks with Crowsnest Museum most important can also use the Program Director Barbara van Vierssen Trip at an open heritage resource Town Rounder house at the Coleman Seniors’ Centre on July 24. The we have.” to take them open house was an opportunity for seniors to provide The programs there,” said van input into programs they’d like to see offered by the muare designed Vierssen Trip. suem as part of its “Connecting Communities: Seniors and to give seniors An open house Heritage in the Pass”. the chance to to get seniors’ Photo by J. MacFarlane reminisce, look input, was held through and idenon July 24 at tify historic phothe Coleman tographs, meet up with friends, to drop into the Museum with Seniors Centre. A second one is both new and old, and pass documents that are important scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 7 on their knowledge for future to them, such as photos, birth from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Belschool and family programs. certificates and other key papers. lecrest Seniors Centre.

Some of the ideas under con- The Museum will help properly “We’ll take seniors input and sideration are Breaking Bread preserve them with digital cop- book six months’ of programs at Together, where a light lunch will ies and archival storage boxes to a time,” said van Vierssen Tripp. be served, Remembering Old preserve them for future genera- “We’ll only put effort and time Businesses in the Pass, When I tions, said van Vierssen Trip. into what seniors want.”

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE TOPIC OF REPEALING THE OFF-SITE LEVY BYLAW TAKE NOTICE THAT the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, will on: TUESDAY, August 12, 2014 Commencing at 7:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter hold a public hearing at the Municipal Office located at 8502 – 19th Avenue, Crowsnest Pass, in the Province of Alberta, with respect to the proposed Bylaw No. 890, 2014 which is a proposed Bylaw to repeal Bylaw No. 778-2009 (“Off-Site Levy Bylaw”) and any amendments thereto.

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 are unable to attend, but would like to direct comments, written representation is acceptable. If you plan to make an oral presentation at said Public Hearing it would be appreciated if you would provide advance notice.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the aforementioned Public Hearing will be conducted by hearing any and all representations that may be permitted to be heard, in the order in which the Council of the Municipality may during the said hearing, decide to receive such representations.

AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the purpose of the proposed Bylaw is to: Repeal Bylaw No. 778-2009 (“Off-Site Levy Bylaw”) and any amendments thereto.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the proposed Bylaw and the documents that a person is entitled to inspect under the Municipal Government Act that relate to the proposed Bylaw may be inspected by the public at the office of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass at 8502 – 19th Avenue, Crowsnest Pass, in the Province of Alberta.

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Hundreds of Golden Life residents, staff express happiness in catchy new video

Residents and staff of Golden Life, a seniors’ housing, care and service provider, released a YouTube video redefining the definition of happiness.

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visited them all — including the newly opened site in Calgary. “A lot of driving,” he said.

The whole process of making the film took a month. Jason Beauchene, of Cranbrook’s Au d i o t o m i c Video Production, did the videography and editing.

“We went to all the sites — two a week” Elliott said.

“I brought a boom box, gathered residents and staff together, and asked, what’s it like to be happy at

(whichever site the crew was at).”

Elliott said he led the way by dancing along behind the camera, but the subjects in

Hundreds of seniors in southern B.C. and Alberta have given the world a definition of happiness, thanks to a globally popular song and a video that was launched on July 11.

Golden Life, a seniors’ housing, care Crowsnest Pass and service provider s the in the region, is reree res leasing a video dub showing residents and staff expressing their inner happiness to the accompaniment of “Happy,” a hugely successful song by American singer Pharrell Williams.

The idea for the vidferred ys remains de eo came from Landon Rum Runner Da Elliott, a marketing director with Golden Life, after he noted that the song had been er FREE 19’’ TV licensed by the United Pinchk e Nations for the InterCre national Day of Happiness, so that different You can find them at the following versions could be crelocations in the Crowsnest area: ated in different na• Crowsnest Pass Muncipal Office tions and cultures, ex• A&W • A&B Liquor • 7 Eleven • Fas Gas • Handy pressing the happiness and joy that the song Mart • Husky • Remedy RX • Subway • Sobeys represents.

• Shell/Macs • Supervalu • Rexall • Chamber “I thought it would be of Commerce • Pharmasave • Bellevue Inn • really interesting to see Bellevue Legion • Wildrose Confectionary how our residents and • Bellevue Vet Clinic staff expressed happiness,” Elliott said. or at our office 707-20th Ave. Golden Life set about securing the licensing Or in the Elk Valley at: rights for their own • Remedy RX • Pool & Leisure Centre • Sasco video, which would • People’s Drug Mart • Legion • Express Mart involve hundreds of seniors and staff danc• Chamber of Commerce • Greenwood Mall ing along and acting • Overwaitea Foods • A&W Restaurant • Husky out joyously for the • Esso • Elkford General Store • Elkford Mini Mart cameras while the song • Kootenay Market • Race Trac Gas • Chauncey played.

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But hundreds of seniors did participate.

The video launched on July 11 on “We came away with between 600 and Golden Life’s website and YouTube. To 800 clips,” Elliott said. view the video, go to goldenlife.ca. At the “But we only had the licensing for four bottom of the webpage is a banner, which minutes. So we had to edit it down to when you click on it will direct you to the about 130 clips.” video.

Those 130 clips were edited into a brisk four minute video — a portrait of Golden Life residents, staff and happiness. Since most of the clips are group shots, the video involves hundreds and seniors and Golden Life staff, dancing and emoting to this catchiest, happiest of songs.

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Natural History Events at the 2014 Crowsnest Pass Doors Open & Heritage Festival include: • Guided Birding Walk Saturday, August 2nd 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM • Guided Wildflower Walk with Patricia Wagenaar Saturday, August 2nd 1:00 – 3:30 PM • Hike and Photography Excursion to Historic Village of Lille Sunday, August 3rd 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM For more information, visit www.crowsnestconservation. ca/events, email birds@crowsnestconservation.ca or call 403-563-7545 For more information about these and other heritage weekend events, visit http://www.cnpheritagefest.ca

The Crowsnest Pass Junior Lacrosse Ravens after winning the final game at Provincial Championships with the trophy.

Front row: Jace Bohmer, Haden Houze, Graham Brown; Middle Row: Michael Kenney, Tyler Ambrosi, Brett Tarcon, Derek Tarcon, Darrien Pinel; Back Row: Joey Ambrosi (coach), Shawn Flannery, Brock Draper, David Shortreed, Mat2x4.5 thew Kenney, Trenan Shortreed, Dave Shortreed (coach).

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By Joey Ambrosi Submitted A great season for the Crowsnest Pass Ravens junior lacrosse team was capped off with a brilliant finish as they captured the gold medal at the Provincial Tournament in Olds on July 20. In the gold medal match-up, the Ravens upset the No. 1 ranked Olds Stingers by a score of 16-12 to take away the Cicoria Cup, emblematic of Jr. B Tier III supremacy.

The weekend opened on the Friday night with the No. 3 ranked Ravens battling No. 7 ranked Calgary Axemen. Both teams came prepared to play, but it was the Ravens offence that started strong, outscoring the Axemen 5-2 in the first period. Ravens took advantage of some Axemen penalty issues and nailed a couple of power play markers in the second and took a 9-4 lead into the final period.

The feisty Axemen never did give up and matched the Ravens goal for goal in the third but ended up at the bottom end of a 13-8 Raven victory.

Jace Bohmer and Derek Tarcon each scored four times in the game, with Tarcon named the game’s Most Outstanding Player. Brock Draper and Brett Tarcon scored twice each and Graham Brown added a solo marker.

On Saturday morning, following the Tournament’s opening ceremonies, Jace Bohmer was honoured as the league’s top scorer for the 2014 season and was also recognized as the league’s all-time leading scorer and point-getter.

To conclude the opening ceremonies, each team in the tournament had five players participate as a group in a skills competition that included an

accuracy shooting competition, a hardest shot competition and a shoot-out versus goalie competition. The Ravens contingent consisted of Jace Bohmer, Brett Tarcon, Derek Tarcon, Graham Brown and Haden Houze. The Raven quintet bested all of the other teams to take home the bragging rights as the most skilled players, perhaps an omen of things to come.

On Saturday afternoon the Ravens were matched up in one semi-final against their arch-rivals, the High River Heat, who although were the No. 2 ranked team in the tournament were definitely the team to beat. The Ravens were well-prepared and came out and played their best game of the entire season. The Ravens roared out to a 6-0 lead just over half way through the first period, simply stunning the Heat. The Heat did manage one goal late in the frame, but limped away down 6-1 after one period.

The Ravens kept the pressure on and again dominated the Heat in all aspects of the game, outscoring them 5-1 in the second to take an insurmountable 11-2 lead into the third. In the third period, the Heat were desperate and manage to outscore the Ravens 3-2, but it wasn’t nearly enough as the Ravens walked off with a terrific 13-5 win.

Coach Joey Ambrosi noted that “the team was ready from the opening whistle, scoring almost at will, while stifling the Heat with a strong defensive effort. The power play was perfect, scoring six goals on six opportunities. Overall, it was by far the best team effort of the year.”

Captain Jace Bohmer scored five times in the win, with Brett Tarcon and Derek Tarcon

each notching a pair. Singles went to Brock Draper, David Shortreed, Trenan Shortreed and Graham Brown. Haden Houze was spectacular in the Raven’s net and was named the game’s Most Outstanding Player.

The win over the Heat put the Ravens on a collision course with the host Old Stingers in Sunday’s Gold Medal game. The championship final followed the Bronze Medal match-up, in which High River Heat bested the Lethbridge Cudas by an 11-1 final.

Although the Ravens were a little tense and nervous in the locker room before the big game, it did not show on the floor as they came out like gangbusters, outscoring Olds 7-2 in the first period, four on the power play, taking a stranglehold on the game.

The teams knocked each other around like prize fighters in the second and each team managed to score five times, leaving the Ravens with a precious 12-7 lead going into the final period.

In the final stanza, Olds pushed for all they were worth and the very tired Raven defence bent but did not break.

Olds scored the first two goals in the third to pull to within three goals at 12-9 before the Ravens rallied with a couple goals to push the lead back to five. Olds again forced the issue and notched another pair to make it 15-12 and pulled their goalie for an extra attacker. The ploy failed as David Shortreed was able to scoop up a loose ball and race down the floor and drop it into the empty net with nine seconds left to secure the Ravens’ 1612 victory and a Provincial championship. Players poured off the bench at the buzzer to swarm goalie Haden Houze in

the victory celebration.

Jace Bohmer scored five times and was named the game’s Most Outstanding Player, with Brock Draper and David Shortreed each notching hat tricks. Graham Brown scored twice, with single goals to Brett Tarcon, Derek Tarcon and Trenan Shortreed. Other players on the team who contributed mightily at the defensive end of the floor were Tyler Ambrosi, Matthew Kenney, Michael Kenny, Shawn Flannery and Darien Pinel.

Joey Duffield played in the Axemen game on Friday but was unavailable for the rest of the weekend. Goalie Haden Houze was a stalwart throughout the tournament and was one of the key reasons behind the Raven’s gold medal.

Captain Jace Bohmer and Assistants Brett Tarcon and Tyler Ambrosi accepted the Cicoria Cup from the League Commissioner before passing it on for each player to kiss and hoist over their heads. At the conclusion of the formal ceremonies, the three Ravens’ graduating players – Jace Bohmer, Graham Brown and Haden Houze – were honoured by their fellow teammates for great careers within the Crowsnest Pass Lacrosse Association and were given Provincial Tournament ball caps signed by all of the players.

After taking some time to recover from the bumps and bruises of a fantastic lacrosse season, the returning players will start thinking about the next season of lacrosse and the quest to repeat as Provincial Champions. The Crowsnest Pass Junior Ravens wish to thank all of the parents and fans who supported them throughout this championship season.

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Police briefs

By Joni MacFarlane Editor

Between July 16 and July 23, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to 60 calls for service. They included: Assaults: 2 Thefts: 2 Drugs: 1 Disturbing Peace: 3 Driving Complaints: 10 MV Collisions: 7 Suspicious Occurrences: 6 Assistance to General Public: 8 Assistance to Other Agencies: 4 911 Calls (invalid): 5 False Alarms: 3 Animal Calls: 5 Municipal bylaws: 3 Prisoners: 2 Plate theft On July 16, police received a complaint of theft of a licence plate (TAX 264) from a vehicle parked on 83rd Street Coleman. The incident occurred sometime overnight.

Dog days On July 16 at 3:20 p.m., police received a complaint of a dog locked in a vehicle with the windows rolled up in the parking lot of the Crowsnest Mall. Police attended and spoke with the owner of the vehicle who advised the vehicle was running with the air conditioner on. The dog was not hurt.

Fireworks I On July 18 at 10 p.m., police received a complaint of fireworks at Emerald Lake west of Coleman. Police attended and warned two males from northern Alberta about the consequences of fireworks causing a fire during a fire ban.

and friends set off a few firecrackers. He was advised of the fire ban and apologized.

Party crashers On July 19 at 6:30 p.m., police received a complaint of two uninvited males with dogs disrupting a private function at Island Lake campground. Police attended and the man was asked to leave as per the organizers’ request.

Curfew On July 20 at 2 a.m., police on patrol noted a male walking in the area of 80th Street, Coleman. The man was in breach of curfew conditions. A 55-year-old male was arrested and released on document to appear in Pincher Creek court.

Theft On July 21, police received a complaint of the theft of a Garmin GPS from a vehicle parked on 85th Street in Coleman. The incident occurred on July 15 or 16.

Unsafe passing On July 21 at 2:45 p.m., police on patrol on Highway 3 near Lundbreck saw a vehicle turn left onto Highway 22 and proceeded to pass a vehicle and a transport truck going uphill on a double solid line on a curve.

Police stopped the vehicle and a 63-year-old female from Calgary was issued a violation ticket. There were also three youth in the vehicle.

Right from wrong On July 21, while on patrol

on Highway 3 approaching Frank, a vehicle passed a police vehicle on the right hand side forcing the police into oncoming traffic.

Police stopped the vehicle and a 19-year-old from Taber was issued two violation tickets for unsafe land change ($172) and passing in the parking lane ($172).

Assault I On July 20, police were asked to assist Elk Valley RCMP detachment regarding an assault that occurred in Crowsnest Pass. The incident involved a boyfriend and girlfriend from the Elk Valley area. The matter is under investigation.

Assault II On July 21, police received a report of an assault in Coleman involving a boyfriend and girlfriend. A 22-year-old male from Crowsnest Pass was arrested for assault and released on conditions to appear in Pincher Creek court.

Yard crasher On July 22 at 4:20 a.m., police received a complaint of a suspicious male in Hillcrest.

An intoxicated male was in his yard and fell a s l e e p.

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Fireworks redux On July 18, while investigating a fireworks complaint, police discovered a 41-year-old male from Bonnyville had outstanding warrants from Calgary. The man was arrested and lodged in cells until a judicial hearing was held where he was released on documents for court. He also had outstanding fines in the amount of $4,275.

Fireworks II On July 19 at 7:45 p.m., police received a complaint of fireworks being used from a deck and landing on nearby residences. The Community Peace Officer attended and spoke with the homeowner who advised his son

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He was lodged in cells and later taken to hospital due to medical issues.

Seniors beware On July 22, police received a complaint of a suspicious phone call asking if the complainant was a senior.

If so and if he sent $400, he could get $1,200 in a return call from Louisiana.

Seniors should be aware of these types of calls and report anything suspicious to police.

Convictions A 23-year-old female from Crowsnest Pass was fined $1,000 for impaired driving charges resulting from an incident on June 11.

A 24-year-old male from Elk Valley received 30 days jail to be served on weekends for driving while disqualified from an incident on March 18.

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By Joni MacFarlane Editor As a child, Yeats Wong watched magic on TV and knew that’s what he wanted to do.

After 30 years studying magic, stage illusion and mentalism, and performing professionally for almost 20 years, the Calgary resident is winner of three international

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I love cooking with fresh local ingredients and there is no better time of year than the summer to do this. Many restaurants will also switch up their menus to celebrate local harvests as well. One of my favourite new menu selections (when we do go out) is the Prawn & Brie Flatbread at my local White Spot Restaurant here in British Columbia. I have contacted them and they were honoured to share the recipe with me from their Celebrate BC summer menu, and today I pass this on to you. I hope you enjoy it! Wherever you live, I encourage you to visit neighborhood restaurants that embrace the local produce/ingredients in your area.

PRAWN & LITTLE QUALICUM BRIE FLATBREAD "Recipe courtesy of White Spot Executive Chef, Danny Markowicz, has been modified for you to be able to enjoy at home. Makes 4 flatbreads" 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tsp garlic, finely chopped 1 tsp chili flakes 6 slices bacon, 1/4 inch pieces 8 pieces baby zucchini, trimmed and cut in half lengthwise 1/2 tsp white balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp olive oil Pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper 16 prawns, cut in half lengthwise 1/2 tsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp olive oil Pinch of freshly cracked black pepper 4 Flatbreads (Naan bread works great, or your favorite pizza crust) 16 slices Brie, thinly sliced (we use Little Qualicum Cheeseworks from Parksville) 1/2 cup Mozzarella, shredded 6 Heirloom Tomatoes, cut in half Heat 1/2 cup light olive oil over medium heat and add 1 tsp chopped garlic and chili flakes. When garlic is just starting to turn golden, remove from the heat and allow to cool. Set this chili oil aside. Add the bacon pieces to a pan and slowly cook over medium heat. Stir occasionally to ensure it doesn't clump together. When the bacon is crispy around the edges, remove from heat, cool and drain excess fat. Set these bacon bits aside. Dress the zucchini with the white balsamic vinegar and 1/2 tsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt and fresh cracked black pepper. BBQ over high heat, placing them flat side down. This will give nice charred marks and will look and taste great on your flatbread. Set aside this as well. Season the prawns with a touch of oil, lemon juice and fresh cracked black pepper.

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Assembly To assemble, lay the flatbread bases out on a clean countertop, and add 1 tbsp. of reserved chili oil to each one, spreading the oil out right to the edges. Add the sliced brie and mozzarella cheese, followed by the reserved bacon bits, trying to spread the ingredients out evenly. Arrange the reserved grilled zucchini overtop, showing off the nice grill marks. Add the reserved seasoned/raw prawns, but don't overlap them so they cook evenly. Finally, cut some small beautiful local heirloom tomatoes in half and place them attractively over the top. If you like, a little salt and pepper on the tomatoes makes them sing...Bake at 400°F for 6-8 minutes until the flatbread base is crisp, the prawns are fully cooked and the cheese is melted.

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Magician extraordinaire, Yeats Wong, will be entertaining with his unique brand of stage illusions and parlour magic at the Children’s Festival on Aug. 3.

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awards, head instructor of the Calgary Magic Circle’s Junior Magic Club, and is bringing his show to the Crowsnest Pass.

“I find magic to be absolutely fascinating. It’s one of the most interesting forms of entertainment because we’re trying to do the impossible,” he said.

“We’re also trying to make the audience live in a different world where impossible things can actually happen and that’s always fascinated me.”

Magicians, said Wong, need to possess a unique combination of skills and abilities.

Along with “a huge amount of practice”, training and mentorship, they can learn to do things that look impossible.

However, he said, the illusion itself is not the most important thing. Up on the stage, the most important thing is whether or not the audience is entertained.

Like other forms of entertainment, there are performers who specialize in specific styles or genres, said Wong, such as children’s magic, stage magic, manipulation magic, and horror magic, among others.

Wong has been mentored by many incredible performers from around the world, such as Simon Drake, a bizarre il-

lusionist who performed with Iron Maiden, and Paul Alberstat, one of the top mentalists in western Canada.

He has two shows, he said - a family-friendly comedy stage show for festivals and an edgy mentalism show for corporate events and adults.

Wong said his performance is unique in Alberta because he leans towards stage illusion and because he incorporates the concepts of mentalism.

“Being able not only to fool the eye, but to be able to fool the mind, that’s a very important part,” he said. “I use the training that I’ve received...

I take these concepts of how do I actually see into the audience’s mind and use that to create a better illusion, a better stage effect.”

As part of the Crowsnest Children’s Festival, Wong will perform on Sunday, Aug. 3 at 1 p.m. This show, he said, will include fun, comedic pieces and illusions that will entertain both adults and kids. It will be a mixture of parlour magic and illusions such as levitation, disassembling his assistant and putting her back together, and an on-stage escape as a homage to Houdini.

“I love the old classic style Vegas magic. That’s a heavy influence to my style,” he said. “What makes it fun for me is bringing that style to Crowsnest Pass.”