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Hungry to help: goats hired to mow PPK
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The Pass Powderkeg Ski Area had some temporary workers added to their staff from Monday, Aug. 13 to 20, and they don’t look like your typical PPK employee. The 40 goats from the Burmis-based company Valley Vegetation Control were brought in to “weed eat” on the ski hill. “They’re mowing the Chinook ski trail. We started halfway up just above Buck 50 and they’ve slowly eaten their way down,” says PPK manager Katherine Seleski. “They’re all mother goats that have just been weaned off of their kids.” This is the first time that the ski hill has employed goats to eliminate weeds and cut the grass. PPK cannot use lawnmowers on their steep hills. In the past, they have hired people to manually weed-whip, which Seleski says is more expensive and has safety concerns. “This is an environmentally-friendly way to weed eat. Goats are a lot safer and they actually render the weeds so that they don’t seed anymore. It’s a really good way to deal with weed control,” she says.
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2 – Crowsnest PAss HerALD – Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Cozy Corner fabic store holds a closing blowout sale A generous goodbye with all proceeds going to local charities and community groups AnnA KroupinA Pass Herald Reporter
The Cozy Corner fabric store has announced that they’re closing, but they’re doing it in a creative and generous way that shows their appreciation for the community that welcomed them and gave them happy years in business. Owners Pam and Randy York, who have decided to retire, are holding a closing sale until Sunday, August 26 with various sewing and quilting tools discounted up to 70 percent. Sewing professionals and hobbyists and quilters can find fabric, notions, patterns, ribbon, thread, stabilizers, sowing machine accessories and other odd items for needlecraft. There is also a unique piece built by local craftsman Gary Carpenter, a cutting table made from reclaimed wood and built without a single screw. What makes this sale special is that the Yorks are donating all proceeds before GST to seven local charities. “There's a lot of product left here and we decided that we would sell it rather than take it,” says Pam. “It's a fun thing
that people can get a great deal, but at the same time, they're really donating to charity. We don't care to have to make a profit on any of this." “It's a chance to give back,” adds Randy. Customers can select from seven different charities and organizations in Crowsnest Pass to which they can donate the cost of the items they purchased: the Women’s Resource Centre, the Crowsnest Pass Museum, Crowsnest Pass Allied Arts Association, Crowsnest Pass SPCA, the Crowsnest Pass Foodbank Society, the Crowsnest Pass Hospital Foundation and the Ricky Ryp Foundation. You may remember Cozy Corner back in 2005 when it originally opened as a clothing shop. In 2016, after operating for over 10 years, Pam and Randy decided to retire from the retail side of the business. “It was just getting too hard on us,” says Pam. That’s when the consignment store Crowsnest Pass It On opened in July 2016 and has been operating in the
main space on 17 Ave. in Coleman ever since. The Yorks continued using the small back room as an office space and workroom. You could often find Pam working away on quilts and teaching others to sew and quilt. On and off over the past several years, the Yorks had listed the building for sale and say they were actually surprised to finally receive an offer on it this past June. The potential buyer is an existing local business. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the month and luckily, they have agreed to allow Crowsnest Pass It On to continue operating until at least the end of its lease in June 2019. The Yorks moved to Crowsnest Pass approximately 13 years ago and opening a fabric shop has been a long dream of Pam’s. “It's always been a passion for me,” says Pam, who has been crafting on a sewing machine since she was 10 years old and calls it a major stressreliever. "Before that, my mother wouldn't let me use the machine. She was
always afraid I would run over my fingers,” laughs Pam. “My grandmother started me with a needle and thread stringing buttons on a string and making doll clothes, like all kids.” When she was 12 years old, she had so much fun creating an entire wardrobe of attire for a Chatty Cathy doll her family had purchased for a cousin of hers in England that she was hooked on creating using needle and thread. "I had so much fun doing that and by the time I got to having to take Home [Economics], I figured I knew more than the teacher did,” laughs Pam, who later used to sew her own clothing, even suits for when she worked for the City of Calgary. Having moved to the Pass from Calgary, Cozy Corner helped Pam and Randy integrate into the community and meet many of their friends and acquaintances. “It was the very best way to move to a new community. Because I opened this store, we met so many people. The fact that you're in a business, people come through the
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Randy (left) and Pam York, owners of the fabric store Cozy Corner, stand at their shop in Coleman in front of a handmade quilt crafted by Pam. The couple has decided to close their store and is holding a blowout sale on quilting and sewing supplies. door and you get to know hopes to continue teachthem,” says Pam. “I used ing, but at a slower pace. The couple has to tell my staff, 'You'd never get in trouble talk- bucket lists of adventures they hope to cross off, ining to the customers.’” “When you come to cluding a cruise through the quilt store, it's a very the Panama Canal, travsocial event," Randy els to see Pam’s family in England, and visits to five adds. Now, in their early states in the U.S., which 70s, the Yorks are ready to will complete Randy’s take their “snowbirding” objective of visiting every more seriously and hope state, province and territo have more time to tory in North America. The fabric shop is lotravel, garden and look after their house. Pam, cated at 7801 17 Ave. in also a certified teacher for Coleman. Entrance is Quilt with Marci Baker, through the back.
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In tHe lIne Of fIre Between August 13 and 19, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 74 calls for service including the following reported incidents. One (1) residential break and enter, one (1) threat/harassment, two (2) mischief (vandalism), two (2) thefts, four (4) impaired driving, one (1) disturbing the peace, one (1) other criminal code, five (5) other provincial statutes, 14 driving complaints, nine (9) motor vehicle collisions, seven (7) assistance to general public, four (4) suspicious occurrences, three (3) lost/found, 10 assistance to other agencies, two (2) invalid 911 calls, two (2) false alarms, three (3) animal calls and three (3) municipal bylaws. Open fires On August 13, RCMP received a complaint of open fires at the Chinook Lake campground. Police attended and advised campers about the fire ban. Noisy generator On August 13 at approximately 11:30 p.m., RCMP received a complaint of a noisy generator that had been running all day. The generator was still running past the 11 p.m. “quiet time.” Impaired driving by alcohol On August 14, RCMP received a complaint of possible impaired drivers
in the Chinook Lake area. The suspects had been seen drinking beer on the beach. The vehicles were not located but the registered owners were contacted and advised of the complaints.
juana was coming from the vehicle. The 68-yearold male driver from Lethbridge admitted to smoking marijuana. His driver’s licence was suspended for 24 hours and his vehicle was towed.
Erratic drivers On August 14 at approximately 9:50 p.m., RCMP received a complaint of erratic drivers on Highway 22 swerving on the road. The vehicles were not located, but the registered owners were contacted and warned about the careless driving complaint.
Fireworks during fire ban On August 17, RCMP received a complaint of fireworks being set off the previous night. A reminder to residents and non-residents that fireworks are prohibited during a fire ban. If a fire starts and the person responsible is located, they could be liable for the cost of the fire.
Suspected break-in On August 14, RCMP was advised of a possible break-in at a residence on 18 Avenue in Coleman. A motion sensor was activated in the residence, but there was no apparent sign of a break-in. Road rage On August 15 at approximately 5 p.m., RCMP received a complaint of road rage between drivers. The drivers, both from the Calgary area, had complained about the other’s bad driving. Impaired driving by marijuana On August 17 at approximately 11 p.m., police observed a vehicle driving in the turning lane on Highway 22. The vehicle was stopped and a strong smell of mari-
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Stolen bike On August 17, RCMP received a complaint of a stolen blue and silver Schwinn bike with a motor. The bike was chained and locked behind the Grand Union hotel. The theft occurred within the past week. Expired documents On August 17, a vehicle at a traffic stop in Blairmore was found to have an expired licence plate and the 60-year-old male driver did not have a driver’s licence. He was issued violation tickets for both infractions. Campfire during fire ban On August 18, RCMP was advised of persons having a campfire at Chinook Lake during the fire
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ban. Conservation officers were advised. Hit-and-run On August 18 at approximately 2 a.m., RCMP received a complaint of a hit-and-run to a parked vehicle in Hillcrest. A 24-year-old male driver turned himself into the detachment the next day and was charged. Lost/found A Vtech phone was found in mall parking lot in Blairmore. An expedition tent was found in Coleman. An orange backpack with a flower design was reported lost. A Dodge truck key was found by Ben Wong Restaurant in Blairmore. Scams Reminder to residents of computer scams, credit cards scams, Grandparent scams, Revenue Canada scams asking for money or cash cards and saying warrants out for arrest. Do not give out personal information to persons you don't know. Do not open emails if you are suspicious of their origin. Anyone with information regarding any crime is urged to contact the Crowsnest Pass RCMP Detachment at 403-562-2867, or Crimestoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-422TIPS.
Hike Your Pass Off The smoky conditions resulting from fires in British Columbia didn’t make for ideal hiking conditions, but people eager to get outside and recreate still made it out with a skip in their step for the inaugural Hike Your Pass Off festival last weekend. Pictured left are two participants in the Hike & Paint event with Art by Jessica Marcotte. Pictured below are hikers on the summit of Mount Ward with the Crowsnest Outdoors hiking group. See the “window” on the right? Herald Contributor photos
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recipe corner Autumn is apple-picking season, and many farmers markers, grocery stores and even roadside apple stands are chock-full of delicious apples this time of year. That makes fall the perfect time to whip up some apple-inspired foods. This recipe for “Elsie’s Stewed Apples” from Laurey Masterton’s “The Fresh Honey Cookbook” (Storey) requires a tad more effort than traditional applesauce recipes, but the extra work is well worth it in the end. When shopping for apples in advance of preparing this recipe, avoid apples that have a mealy texture as well as those that are overly sweet.
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to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter pounds apples, peeled, cored and cut into thick slices 1⁄2 cup honey, preferably sage honey 1⁄2 cup white wine Zest of 1 lemon Juice of 1 lemon Fresh sage sprigs for garnish 1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the apples, turn the heat to high and sauté until they begin to brown on the edges, about 5 minutes. If some are getting too well done, remove them and place on a plate while the rest continue to cook, then return them to the skillet when all are done. 2. Reduce the heat to low and add the honey, wine, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1⁄2 cup water. Cover and allow to cook until the apples are tender but still firm; you don’t want them to turn into applesauce. 3. Serve this in a bowl, tuck in a couple sprigs of fresh sage from your garden, and tell your guests all about sage honey.