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One hundred vehicles, including cars, motorcycles and trucks, participated in the 10th Annual Main Street Crowsnest Show & Shine on Saturday, Aug. 2 in downtown historic Coleman. The Show & Shine partnered with the Doors Open & Heritage Festival to celebrate decades of classic vehicles in the Crowsnest Pass’ historic communities.

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Car dealer gets green light

By Joni MacFarlane Editor

Bridge City Chrysler – now known as Davis Dodge – passed the first hurdle allowing them to sell cars temporarily in the parking lot of the Crowsnest Mall in Blairmore.

On July 22, council passed first reading of a bylaw to amend the land use bylaw to allow automative sales as a discretionary use in the C-3 district.

The C-3 zone (comprehensive commercial) is unique to the Crowsnest Pass and to the Crowsnest Mall in Blairmore.

At an earlier meeting, Development Officer Ken

Bourdeau told council that Bridge City Chrysler, who occasionally used the mall parking lot to sell vehicles, requested the land use bylaw be amended so he could continue the practice. He said this use contravenes the municipal land use bylaw and the business license bylaw.

Both the Municipal Planning Commission and administration recommended that the C-3 district zoning not be altered and that the applicant be provided with other suitably zoned locations.

Alternatives were discussed and administration was asked to come back to council with other options but they stuck to their original recommendation.

On July 22, Director of Planning, Engineer-

ing & Operations, Patrick Thomas, told council he had received a call from Westcastle Motors who informed administration that he felt council should not change the land use bylaw to accommodate a single business use and that if they do, it sends a message to businesses that they don’t have to follow the rules.

Further, Thomas said, it was communicated that if the change were allowed, Westcastle would likely relocate their business from the Crowsnest Pass.

An audience member pointed out that it was an unusual practice to allow an opinion at a bylaw reading.

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“We have heard a delegation together with presentation of first reading of a bylaw,” said John Pundyk. “So what’s just been said, should’ve waited for [public hearing] where there would have been delegations pro and against and that was the proper place to bring that forward.”

“Auto sales happen in malls all over the place,” said councillor Bill Kovach. “Park Place has auto sales right inside their mall and they have several different dealerships come

Councillor Kovach also vis Dodge asked that the definition of auto sales and service in the bylaw be changed to separate the two activities.

First reading to amend the land use bylaw was approved.

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On July 8, a presentation was made to the M.D. of Pincher Creek who were very interested in the concept of expanding the system to Alberta southwest, said O’Neill. Other nearby communities will also be approached, he said.

The idea would be to have a minimum of one van in each participating community utilizing off-shift EMR’s and EMT’s as drivers.

Claresholm & District Transportation Society are seeking partners across southwest Alberta to provide non-emergency medical transportation for those unable to use public transportation.

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By Joni MacFarlane Editor The Claresholm and District Transportation Society (CDTS) are seeking partners in its role as a transportation system for seniors, people with disabilities and others who need assistance getting to medical appointments.

Lyal O’Neill, the CDTS Chief Administrative Officer, said the non-profit Society serves a need in the community that would also be beneficial to Crowsnest Pass residents.

At the July 22 meeting, O’Neill presented an overview of CDTS and asked council to consider partnering in a regional system.

CDTS was established in 2002 and currently provides handi-bus needs to Claresholm and five towns within the M.D. of Willow Creek.

The service is not limited to seniors or those without mobility and is available to those who need help getting to hospitals or medical appointments who are unable to use public transportation, said O’Neill.

The maximum level of care is wheelchair accessible vans with a minimum of an EMR staff and using offshift EMT’s.

One-third of the trips made are within the Town of Claresholm,

while 28 per cent are to Calgary and 29 per cent to Lethbridge, he added.

“It would seem to benefit all of the communities to expand existing resources into an Alberta southwest transportation service,” O’Neill said.

“This would allow us added support through grants available to communities forming partnerships…

“Here in the Crowsnest Pass, approximately 38 per cent of your population is over 60 and continues to grow over the next 10 years.”

Transporting residents must be subsidized to be effective, he said, but costs are partially recouped from inter-facility transfers.

About 25 per cent of CDTS services are inter-facility transfers to Lethbridge and Calgary. Alberta Health Services is billed directly at cost plus for these transfers at a fraction of the cost of an ambulance transfer, said O’Neill.

“In addition to being more economical, we offer clients a personal and comfortable experience,” he said. “These transfers help take some pressure off of your local AHS units leaving them more available to respond to emergency events.”

Part of CDTS revenue comes from user

fees of $0.50/km/trip to a minimum of $18, which covers the cost of the driver and fuel.

A subsidized rate is provided for people on AISH, CPP Disability and Alberta Senior’s Benefits.

Municipal grants are also available to offset administration costs at $2.70 per capita, said O’Neill.

Currently there is only one administrative person running the office, taking calls, and scheduling buses. Drivers are

paid employees of the Society, he added.

“The concept is to expand this service from Claresholm into an Alberta southwest, so with that there would be additional staff required,” he said.

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History teaches valuable lessons

This past Monday marked the 100th anniversary of Britain’s – and therefore, Canada’s – declaration of war on Germany.

Five weeks after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie, the world was plunged into one of the bloodiest wars in all of human history.

The statistics are staggering – 16.5 million dead, both military and civilian, and another 20 million wounded, many of them with partial or full amputation, many more blinded or succumbing to fatal lung disease from chlorine, phosgene or mustard gases.

A war that was expected to be over by Christmas lasted more than four years, dramatically changing the map of Europe and laying the groundwork for more horror a mere 21 years later.

This year we also mark the 75th anniversary of the start of the Second World War – six years that brought untold tragedy and suffering to people in every corner of the globe.

With fewer and fewer veterans alive, much is being made of how difficult it is to appreciate the true impact of those wars. The carnage and the toll on those left behind seem like ancient history.

But if anything, it’s more important than ever to remember those who fought and the seemingly senseless start to so much suffering.

It’s easy today to be pessimistic when armed conflict abounds around the world.

We need to be reminded – again and again it seems – that a single tragedy can precipitate an inexorable chain of events and that we should take every measure available to prevent them.

If we’ve learned any lessons from the past 100 years, it is that peacemaking should be our first and only viable option.

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Residents enjoyed a BBQ lunch on Friday, Aug. 1 at Blairmore’s Morency Plumbing & Heating. The lunch was held to show customers and the community appreciation for their support of the business.

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Municipal briefs

By Joni MacFarlane Editor

Agriculture Services An application has been submitted to the province for an Ag Services Board grant program in the amount of $133,135 for 2014.

The grant application falls within budget guidelines and was approved by council on July 22.

Councillor Bill Kovach questioned whether the Crowsnest Pass can apply for more funding since the Minister said a maximum of $354,000 can be granted.

“We’re an entry point into the province and we have so much problem with weeds coming from the west from the neighbouring province,” said Councillor Kovach.

Chief Administrative Officer Sheldon Steinke said the municipality had been identified by the province as new to the program and that this was the maximum amount they could justify to the Minister.

“He’s approved it for three years and there’s no increases,” said Councillor Kovach.

Sentinel Bridge Council approved $70,000 plus GST for an engineering redesign of the Sentinel bridge replacement.

Alberta Transportation first gave approval to begin designing a new two-lane bridge to service the north side of Crowsnest River in 2009. Stantec’s estimate at that time was $104,750 and the province would cover $100,000 for engineering design costs.

In 2013, the total cost of the project was $1.2 million funded through a provincial

grant. However, in 2013, the entire project was put in jeopardy after the province proposed turning over construction, maintenance and inspection of bridges over to local municipalities.

Earlier this year, the province gave the program the go-ahead and has the money available, said Steinke.

He said it’s expected the project will go to tender in the fall and Alberta Transportation will then forward the $1.2M to the municipality for construction next spring.

Light duty trucks Two municipal trucks will be replaced for a total of $69,605 including GST. Cochrane Dodge submitted the lowest bid and will provide two 2015 Dodge Ram regular cab, extended box, ¾ ton light trucks in late September.

A total of $68,000 had been allocated in the 2014 capital budget.

Wheel loaders It was identified in the 2014 budget to replace two existing loaders due to age and conditions but it was later decided to spread the purchase over two years.

Council approved advancing $40,000 from reserves in order to get one in late September and one in late February.

Finning Canada submitted the lowest bid for two 2014 Cat 930K loaders.

One loader has been sold and two others will go to auction next year.

Aggregates Another $65,000 was approved that was not in the 2014 budget for salt, winter sand, crushed gravel, and sand/salt mixing.

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gregates after last winter’s heavy snow, council heard, and they are looking at getting the same amount as before.

Without this material, there will be a significant decrease in service throughout the winter, as the entire sanding program would have to be halted, said Director of Planning, Engineering & Operations, Patrick Thomas.

Council reluctantly approved the request.

Asphalt repair A further $150,000 was approved, also not budgeted, for asphalt patching as a result of development, water main breaks, and general operational services.

If council declined the request for approval, said Thomas, there will be numerous gravel patches and some failing asphalt areas throughout the community with possibly, greater costs to fix in the future.

Roof assessment Council approved $8,050 not including GST for an assessment on portion of the MDM roof and change room roof at the Crowsnest Sportxplex from McElhanney Consulting Services.

This item was included in the 2014 capital budget.

There is $260,000 budgeted for MDM and $20,000 budgeted for the Sportsplex change rooms, said Thomas, and the tender would likely be combined for cost saving efficiencies.

The consulting work is necessary, said Thomas, so a fixed cost is known up front for the construction work. He also told council the municipality needs an engineering stamp on the drawings that the municipality is unable to provide.

Coordinator proposed for Thunder in the Valley

By Joni MacFarlane Editor A proposal has been made to coordinate the return of Thunder in the Valley to Crowsnest Pass.

Lisa Lockhart of Dream Team Consulting wrote to council asking them to consider hiring a local contractor to work with business, the municipality and non-profit groups. She believes the event “holds much potential for our community, our local businesses and tourism operators”.

“I feel that since it has been absent and much change has happened structurally within the community, that it has the opportunity to be redesigned and revived to become once again an annual event that has a family oriented focus,” she wrote. “If given the proper attention to planning and coordination, the opportunity lies to create a 3 day event that would include live entertainment and many other events that clubs and organization stand to benefit.”

The letter proposes an event coordinator be hired on a part-time basis over the next year to be a main contact for the event, liaison with local clubs and businesses, manage public relations and marketing, and secure grants and sponsorships.

“There is no reason why this event cannot be profitable and sustainable if marketed and coordinated properly,” Lockhart wrote.

“An event of this magnitude requires tremendous resources and planning and in my opinion, now is the time to get things underway in order to host the event in 2015.”

On July 22, council agreed the proposal should be directed to the Crowsnest Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee for their review.

Community Calendar

Upcoming __________

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!

July 31: 4th Annual Old Fashioned Country Fair on Main St. in Bellevue from 5-8 pm.

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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. 8: Strawberry Tea at Holy Trinity Parish from 1 – 3 pm

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

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

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

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

Aug. 23: Junior’s Open at the Crowsnest Pass Golf Course in Blairmore Aug. 23-24: UROC Skills Camp for Women

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

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

Sept. 26-28: Alberta Art Days at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre. Mar-

vel at the talents of local and other Alberta artists and their impressions of the spectacular Crowsnest Pass.

Ongoing Every Friday: Sparwood Farmer’s Market from 4-8 pm at Titan Park.

Look for the Big Green Truck.

Enjoy home baked, grown and made items! Titan Park beside the Chamber of Commerce.

Every Saturday: Crowsnest Pass Farmer’s Market 10-4 pm at the Blairmore Legion Parking Lot.

CNP Golf Club in Blairmore offers local rates for CNP residents every Mon & Thurs, Ladies night on Tuesday, Men’s night Wed. Sparwood Golf Club hosts Men’s night on Tuesday, and Ladies night on Wed. Legion has Jam Session every 2nd & 4th Saturday from 3-6 pm in Coleman.

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Job Posting- Receptionist The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass has an opening for a permanent full time Receptionist (Department Clerk Steno- Finance and Corporate Services) position. Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Services, the Receptionist will provides reception and administrative support to the Finance Department and the Municipal Office by answering and directing incoming phone calls, greeting and directing visitors, and taking payments for a variety of municipal services.

The deadline for applications is August 11, 2014 at 4:30 pm.

Please submit applications, preferably by email to: Kristin Ivey, Manager of Corporate Services, Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, corporateservices@crowsnestpass.com.

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A total of 1,680 rubber ducks were released into the Crowsnest River from Blairmore’s Centre Access bridge on Aug. 3 for the Crowsnest Boys & Girls Club’s 4th Annual Duck Race.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING IN THE MATTER OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND IN THE MATTER OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED BYLAW AMENDING A BYLAW THERETO AND IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 606(6) AND 692(4) OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT AND AMENDMENTS THERETO 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. 894, 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 The westerly 3.35m portion of lot 12, Block 10, Plan 2347 BS (Municipal Address of 11913 20 Avenue, Blairmore) from Recreation & Open Space District (RO-1) to Drive-In Commercial District (C-2).

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.

Dated at the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, in the Province of Alberta, this 23rd day of July, 2014.

KEN BOURDEAU DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 403-562-8833 DEVELOPMENT@CROWSNESTPASS.COM Location of Proposed Land Use Bylaw Amendment (Rezoning)

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Doors Open & Heritgage Festival huge success

By Joni MacFarlane Editor

Welcoming two new events to its roster, the Crowsnest Pass Doors Open & Heritage Festival was an extra-long weekend’s worth of fun for residents and visitors of every age.

Opening on July 30 with the Taste of Crowsnest Pass in Blairmore’s Elks Hall, the festival kicked off with a crowd eager to sample tastings from some of the area’s finest culinary experts.

The next day saw torrential rain give way to blue skies in time for Bellevue’s 4th annual Old Fashioned Country Fair. Visitors to the fair were treated to music, food and the chance to buy from local and area vendors. on most used.

The launch event on Aug. 1 featured guest Buy any new in stock speaker, Steve Hannon, vehicle and recieve author of The Devil’s an extra gift Breath. A brief reception followed at the BelPLus all purchases levue Legion. still qualify for our On Aug. 2, the 10th Annual Main Street $5000 draw Crowsnest Show & Shine was held for the first time in downtown historic Coleman. This event was new to the Doors Open & Heritage Festival and was wildly successful with 100 registered participants.

Twelve trophies were awarded including: 1. Best Engine sponsored by Top Gunn Automotive - Bart Francis with a 1938 Chev Masterdelux; 2. Best Rod sponsored

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Harold Kane (standing) shakes the hand of Jamie Wilkinson, Fire Chief, after the men squared off in a jello-eating contest at the 4th Annual Bellevue Old Fashioned Country Fair on July 31. Eight contestants had to eat a plate of flavoured jello as fast as they could using utensils, hands or, for the most determined, just their mouths.

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3. Best GM sponsored by Spokes & Motors Tim & Arlene Atkinson with a 1966 Chevelle SS; EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 4. Best Mopar/AMC sponsored by Pure Country Saloon - Doug Makein with a 1969 Plymouth GTX; 5. Best Ford/Mercury sponsored by Kal Tire Frank Klein with a 1957 Meteor Convertible; 6. Best Truck sponsored by Spokes & Motors Phil & Dar Sicotte with a 1956 F100; 7. Best Bike sponsored by Eco Runner Services - Ross Schwindt with a 2009 Harley Heritage Softail; Coleman Legion #9 8. Best Survivor sponsored by Rocky Mountain 7831 17 Ave, Properties - Barry Manwing with a 1968 PlymColeman, AB outh Valiant; (403) 563-3964 9. Best Paint sponsored

by FCC Collision Frank Kelin with a 1957 Meteor Convertible; 10. Work in Progress sponsored by Cowley Cruisin’ - Darren Plante with a 1954 Chevy Belaire 350; 11. Longest Distance sponsored by Stone’s Throw Cafe - Bart Prepared by Coal Miner Diner in Sparwood Francis with a 1938 *Prices Vary. While Quantities Last Chev Masterdelux; 12. People’s Choice sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts - John Squarek with a 1958 Edsel Pacer ConvertShow and Shine limited to bikes only. All other entries, Cars etc. welcome to enter Poker Run ible.

At the same time, the Museum hosted the annual Teddy Bear’s Picnic and the Country Market attracted hundred of people to Flumerfelt Park.

An auction and dozens of products such as pottery, jams and jellies and garden produce was on hand, bringing an influx of visitors to this historic park.

Throughout the weekend, self-guided tours of heritage buildings and places took Hosted and place as well as a photo Sponsored by the contest, an art exhibiton, and wildflower and birding walks.

Just as the clouds opened releasing a mid-afternoon downpour on Aug. 3, so too were the ducks released into the Crowsnest Come check out our River. new renovations!

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Provision of Information Technology Support RFP document can be downloaded from the municipal website at: http://www.crowsnestpass.com/ doing-business/request-for-proposals-and-tenders Request for Proposal No: CNPIT-2014-01Issue Date: July 31, 2014 Closing Location: Crowsnest Pass Municipal Office 8502 – 19th Avenue Coleman, Alberta Closing Date and Time: The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass requires two (2) complete copies of each proposal be received by 12:00pm Mountain Daylight Time on August 22, 2014 Contact Person: Michele Schalekamp Director of Finance and Corporate Services Phone: (403) 562-8833 E-mail: finance@crowsnestpass.com

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING IN THE MATTER OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND IN THE MATTER OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED BYLAW AMENDING A BYLAW THERETO AND IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 606(6) AND 692(4) OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT AND AMENDMENTS THERETO 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.

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The Old-Fashioned Country Fair in Bellevue attracted dozens of vendors with a wide variety of handmade crafts, clothing, artwork and other artisan goods. Music, games and food made this event an exciting lead-in to the Doors Open & Heritage Festival weekend.

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The 4th Annual Duck Race took place on Sunday, Aug. 3 when 1,680 rubber ducks raced along the river.

Hosted by Crowsnest Boys & Girls Club as the organization’s major fundraising event, the ducks were released into the river from the Blairmore Centre Access bridge. Each duck was linked to a raffle ticket and the first and last ducks to cross the finish line at the East Acess bridge were winners.

According to the Boys & Girls Club, ticket sales significantly increased this year, with 1,100 $5 ducks and 233 $20 ducks sold.

This is almost double the yellow tickets sold compared to last year.

This year’s Order of the Crowsnest Pass recipient Kiana Misku-

lin, launched the race as honourary duck dumper by releasing two bundles of balloons into the air over Blairmore as the 1,680 ducks were released into the Crowsnest River.

The race was completed within 20 minutes with more than 30 volunteers lining the route and in the water to scoop up the racers.

The winning ducks were: • Green Series ($20 Big Buck Ducks): First duck: $1,500 cash - Duck #28 - Jen T. Goldberg Last duck: $500 groceries - Duck #154 - Bruce Campbell • Yellow Series ($5 Ducks): First duck: $500 gas + $500 coffee - Duck #124 - Frank Pargeter Last duck: ipad - Duck #471 Bill Wilmot (Finley)

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The municipality anticipated the structure would fall apart upon demolition but planned to give the plaques to the Bellevue Underground Mine or the Crowsnest Museum as well as the coal cart and tracks.

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Councillor Anctil moved to leave the sign at its location and turn it over to the Ratepayers.

Joe Fortunato spoke on behalf of the Ratepayers and said they will take on all the repairs and maintenance at no expense to the taxpayer.

“The disrepair of it is blamed on the municipality,” said Fortunato. “That is showing our heritage. I know that you people coming into the Pass, they don’t care about who built this Crowsnest Pass. They come in here and they decide, well this is such a nice place. But now they want to change it.”

Mayor Blair Painter asked how long the Ratepayers would continue to care for it.

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Crowsnest Pass Free Press Thursday, August 7, 2014

Groups join forces in battle against weeds Three local groups converged in the Crowsnest Pass to join together in the fight against noxious invasive species such as blueweed, hounds-tongue, common mullein and oxeye daisy.

Invasive species, (aka weeds) are a growing problem for the Nature Conservancy of Canada, the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass and the Crowsnest Conservation Society.

“When it comes to the battle against invasive species, the Crowsnest Pass is right on the front lines. The invasive seeds are transported down local roadways, railways and waterways.

Early detection and rapid response is key in getting ahead of them and protecting iconic natural habitats.”

This is why the three groups decided to it was time to take action into their own hands. On July 26, 22 volunteers including representatives from the three groups worked hard to evict the weeds that had definitely outgrown their welcome.

Ashley Hynes, Weed Inspector with the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, explained some of the things volunteers learned.

“Repetition is key with weeds.

Wherever you can, you want to get to these plants before their root systems can establish and they disperse their

seeds. Hand-pulling is a great way to prevent their spread, but timing is everything and you want to get as much of the root system as you can,” she said.

The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass organized the morning efforts to get rid of weeds along Nez Perce Creek and the Crowsnest River in Coleman.

Over the course of the morning the group had a huge positive impact, removing 48 large bags of invasive species from the site. Pulling weeds on public land will help to beautify these green spaces, and it will also help to reduce the spread of weeds onto private land.

After lunch, the group travelled to private conservation lands owned by the Nature Conservancy of Canada near Leitch Collieries Historical Site where they removed another 15 bags of weeds - bringing the grand total up to 61 bags for the day.

Each of the three groups (Nature Conservancy of Canada, the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass and the Crowsnest Pass Conservation Society) will hold be offering community members the opportunity to help out by holding more weed pull events throughout the summer.

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Over 60 bags of invasive and noxious weeds were filled on July 26. The Nature Conservancy of Canada in partnership with the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass and the Crowsnest Conservation Society, hosted a weed pull on municipal and private land owned by NCC. Twenty-two volunteers from across southern Alberta joined in the effort.

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Passtrak athletes compete at Alberta Summer Games

By Ritch Braun Submitted

Two Passtrak athletes attended and performed well at the 2014 Alberta Summer Games which took place in Airdrie on July 24 to 27.

Alisi Ratudradra and Maia Jorgensen were selected to the Zone 1 team in the Midget girl’s category.

The girls each competed in four individual events as well as two relays.

Alisi spanned 3.76 metres in the long jump for a 13th place finish. She placed seventh in the 200m hurdles in 31.70 seconds which set a new Passtrak club record. She then moved up to sixth place in the 200 metre sprint in a time of 27.62 seconds. Her final individual event was the 300 metre sprint where she stopped the clock at 45.03 seconds for fifth place.

Maia also ran the 200 metre sprint where she placed 12th in 28.63 seconds. She then ran the 100 metres

where she had another 12th place result in 13.67 seconds. Next came the 300 metres where she moved up to ninth place in 47.39 seconds. Finally she completed her 80 metre hurdles race in 13.36 seconds which was a life time best for her and earned her a fifth place finish.

Both girls ran on the 4 x 100 metre relay team which finished in fourth place overall. They also ran in the medley relay with Alisi running the 400m leg and Maia running the 200m portion. Their team earned themselves third place and a bronze medal for their efforts.

This concludes the 2014 outdoor season for Passtrak. The club will be starting up again during the third week of September.

Watch for posters in your community, your schools and your local newspapers for information for the 2014 Fall start date. You can also go on line and check out the club at their website, www.passtrak.ca.

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