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Volunteers got together on the morning of Sunday, Nov. 25 to decorate Blairmore’s gazebo for the Christmas holidays, and just in time for Christmas in the Mountains happening this weekend. The initiative, spearheaded by Lynn Girardi Makeiv, was such a hit last year that Makeiv felt encourated to do it again this year. Visit the gazebo in the evening to see it decorated with Christmas lights and an illuminated tree arranged in the centre. And this year, it wasn’t just the gazebo that embodies the holiday theme... Volunteers installed a “Santa’s Workshop” scene, complete with gingerbread and candycane cut-outs and snowman photo boards. Pictured above are (left to right) Rick Valley, Bill Sharpe and Kyle McCormack setting up the exhibit.
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In the name of mountain life Activities, lectures, films at 2nd annual Mountain Spirit Festival
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1011, 2018 7:00 PM Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers PURSUANT to sections 230, 606, and 692 of the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26, the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province of Alberta hereby gives notice of its intention to consider proposed Bylaw No. 1011, 2018 being a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 868-2013, being the municipal land use bylaw. The purpose of Bylaw No. 1011, 2018 is to amend the Land Use Bylaw for the purposes of regulating the storage and use of Recerational Veihicles (RVs) on residential parcels. Specifically, the following amendments will be included: 1. Schedule 4, Part 45, is replaced with the following standards: In the GCR-1 and GCR-2 land use districts the following rules apply to recreational vehicles (RVs): (a) Where a principal use has not been established or approved (development & building permits issued) on a parcel, two (2) recreational vehicles may be stored on the parcel for a period not to exceed two (2) years from the date of the bylaw being proclaimed. After (2) years has passed following the adoption of this bylaw, no recreational vehicles may be stored or used on a parcel where no principle use has been established or approved. (b) Where a principal use has been approved (development & building permits issued), three (3) recreational vehicles may be stored and used for temporary sleeping accommodations on the parcel for the period that construction is active. (c) Where a principal use has been established, up to three (3) recreational vehicles may be stored and used for temporary sleeping accommodations indefinitely on the parcel. (d) A recreational vehicle stored on a parcel shall be setback a minimum of 3.0 m (10 ft.) from a side or rear property line. (e) In no case shall a recreational vehicle be used as the principle use or living accommodations for the parcel. (f) In no case shall a recreational vehicle be permanently connected to private or public utilities (e.g., septic system; power connections). (g) In no case shall ancillary structures (e.g., additions, decks, etc.) be permitted to be attached to or developed explicitly for recreational vehicles. In the R-1, R-1A, R-2, R-2A, R-3, R-4 & R-5 land use districts the following rules apply to recreational vehicles (RVs): (h) Where a principal use has not been established or approved (development & building permits issued) on a parcel, no recreational vehicles may be stored on the parcel. (i) Where a principal use has been approved (development & building permits issued), one (1) recreational vehicle may be stored and used for temporary sleeping accommodations on the parcel for the period that construction is active. (j) Where a principal use has been established, not more than one (1) recreational vehicle per dwelling unit (not including secondary suites or apartment buildings without individual exterior ingress/egress) may be stored on the property and used for temporary sleeping accommodations provided that no part of the recreational vehicle may be stored on a municipal road allowance or lane and that the recreational vehicle does not exceed 15 percent of the parcel area. (k) In no case shall a recreational vehicle be permanently connected to private or public utilities (e.g., septic system; power connections). (l) In no case shall ancillary structures (e.g., additions, decks, etc) be permitted to be attached to or developed explicitly for recreational vehicles. (m) Where a provision specific to a particular land use district regarding the storage of recreational vehicles is not listed anywhere above, a development permit may be issued, provided that “Recreational Vehicle Storage” is a listed use in the particular district, for the storage of three (3) or more recreational vehicles. THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing, pursuant to section 692(2) of the Municipal Government Act, to consider the proposed Bylaw No. 1011, 2018 will be held in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers at 7:00 PM on December 18, 2018. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that anyone wishing to make a presentation regarding the proposed bylaw should contact the Development Officer no later than 4:30 pm December 12, 2018. Both written and verbal presentations may be given at the public hearing. A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at the municipal office during normal business hours. DATED at the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province of Alberta this 21st Day of November, 2018. Lisa Kinnear, Development Officer Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Box 600, Crowsnest Pass, Alberta T0K 0E0 Phone: 403-563-2218 E-mail: lisa.kinnear@crowsnestpass.com
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Mountains matter. They matter to different people for different reasons but for many, life in the mountains is a consistent undercurrent of why they chose to live exactly here. Whether mountains play a role in how they want to live, play or work, they become critical to their happiness and lifestyle, creating vibrant mountain communities that are special in their own way. That’s what the United Nations’ International Mountain Day celebrates this year, “Mountains Matter,” on December 11, 2018. In partnership with the Canadian Mountain Network, the Crowsnest Pass Mountain Spirit Festival is coming up with a chockfull program of events, lectures and films in celebration of the hundreds of reasons why mountains matter to the people of Crowsnest Pass. “The Mountain Spirit Festival creates an opportunity to celebrate, promote and showcase not only the unique mountain culture of the people of Crowsnest Pass, but also the heritage, recreational opportunity, natural beauty, mountain landscape and ecology of this place where we work, live and play,” says Fred Bradley, one of the festival organizers. “We are a unique mountain community and we should be a part of celebrating why mountains matter to us. As this festival evolves, there’s an education component involved in looking at how we could maintain that into the future, that those values that we appreciate today are there for future generations to appreciate as well.” All types of people choose to call Crowsnest Pass home because of the attachment and feeling they have for the mountains. There is a vibrant artists community, legendary culture and her-
itage values, talented musicians, explorers and adventurers, nature lovers, and all these interests form part of the fabric that creates the special mountain community and connection of Crowsnest Pass. “I believe Crowsnest Pass is special,” says festival organizer Heather Davis. “There’s a huge sense of community here and working together and building and sharing that community is unique. The other thing unique to this area is that a lot of people really value living off the land and respecting the land. That’s how I think mountains matter to Crowsnest Pass. It’s a way of life, a way of living, and a way of connecting your whole life around being in this community.” This is the second year of the festival, which debuted in 2017, and it’s back, bigger, with some brand new special events. A committee of different groups of people from the arts, culture and recreation, conservation and heritage communities came together to create a variety of events and activities from December 4 to 15. Kicking off the festival is an art exhibition of paintings and creative sculptures made by students who show their youthful interpretation of why mountains matter to them. Local caver Henry Bruns will lead a "Caving in the Crowsnest” lecture where he talks about his own adventures in spelunking and the caves in the Crowsnest Pass area. After being a huge hit last year, there’s also a guided night photography and snowshoe hike with photographer Lisa Kinnear and Heather Davis, owner of Uplift Adventures and certified ACMG guide. Not to miss this year is a brand new event, the Mountain Spirit Film Night, featuring a full evening of mountain-fo-
cused films at the Orpheum Theatre. Two award-winning films will be screened during the festival, as well as two from the local Film Contest. “This Mountain Life” tells the story of a Martina Halik and her mother Tania who ski toured along British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast from Squamish, B.C. to Skagway, Alaska. It took them six months to fulfill the journey and along the way, they encountered many obstacles, struggles and moments that tested their faith and endurance. Martina will be in attendance at the festival and take questions from the audience after the screening. The second film is a documentary about Fred Beckey, an iconic figure in the mountaineering and rock climbing world. “Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey” details the life and lifestyle of the man who challenged societal norms and left his mark on the mountains. Zoning in on Crownsest Pass, festival organizers are calling on the public to submit 3- to 10-minute-long films on the theme of “Mountains Matter.” The deadline to submit is December 3 and some great prizes are up for grabs for the top two entries: a $500 gift certificate to spry and a gift certificate for cat skiing at Castle Mountain Resort. The second prize winner gets a $500 gift certificate to Alpenland. Tickets to the Film Night can be purchased at Scotiabank for $20. There are many more activities taking place during the Mountain Spirit Festival, some free and some with fees. For a full list of details and events, visit “Crowsnest Mountain Spirit Festival" on Facebook. All proceeds are going back into the festival to fund this year’s expenses and as seed funding for future festivals.
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In the lIne of fIre Between November 11 and 18, Crowsnest Pass RCMP the following reported incidents. One (1) assault, one (1) mischief (vandalism), five (5) thefts, one (1) disturbing the peace, one (1) other criminal code, four (4) driving complaints, eight (8) motor vehicle collisions, two (2) suspicious occurrences, one (1) assistance to other agencies, two (2) invalid 911 calls and one (1) animal call. On November 20, report of theft of licence from vehicle parked in driveway of residence on main street Blairmore. Trailer theft On November 20, a 2012 Heartland BigHorn 38-foot fifth wheel holiday trailer was stolen from a
property on a Burmis acreage. The theft occurred some time over the past 10 days. Scam On November 21, a suspicious phone call from persons claiming they were from STARS Lottery was reported. The complainant was told that they had won $75,000 or a vehicle. When asked how much it would cost, the caller hung up. No money was exchanged. Car theft On November 23, a bumper hitch, propane tank and CDs were reported stolen from a vehicle parked at an acreage in the Lundbreck area. The theft occurred some time overnight.
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Stolen fuel On November 23, 300L of fuel was reported stolen from the Frank Industrial Park. The incident occurred over the previous two nights. Stolen radios On November 23, Kenwood handheld radios and chargers were stolen from a vehicle parked at the Frank Industrial Park. The theft occurred some time overnight. Car break-in On November 25 at approximately 1:30 a.m., a complainant saw two males inside his vehicle, but by the time he went outside, the two men were gone. The incident occurred on 61 Street in Coleman.
Stolen rifle On November 25, a garage was broken into and a rifle was stolen from the complainant’s truck. The theft occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. on 63 Street in Coleman. Crime mapping Crime mapping is available online to residents who are interested in viewing property crimes that occurred within the past two weeks in our area. For more information on crime mapping, see the October 3 issue of the Pass Herald. Lost/found items A set of keys was found in Blairmore. An iPhone/camera was found in Blairmore. Bikes have been turned in to the municipality.
they already took their rewards. This story leads me to try and figure out what paradise is. What is it that we die to get into? I am not a theologian nor a religious leader of any sort, so I am free to express my own opinion, and it is different than Mr. Trump’s. I think that heaven is the same as the world I see, which is very beautiful, where it’s not yet damaged, but with a different attitude. In my version of paradise, there are no people who climb on each other to get pleasure, therefore there are no people on the bottom being climbed upon. There are no people in paradise making themselves look more beautiful, so no one is considered ugly. There are no gourmet meals, so no people are going hungry. The list is long. My paradise is a place where love is natural and selfishness is unnatural. Competition is our way of increasing productivity and beating the competition is our main aim in this life. I believe that we should compete amongst ourselves to be the first in giving, not in receiving. Love by itself is useless. The only love that we appreciate is love returned. It is a “built-in mechanism,” and the reason of creatures created male and female. Mr. Trump can try all he wants to love himself, but he will not get the ultimate pleasure that is only available from someone else honestly loving him, on earth or in paradise. People always fight for freedom. We wish to make our own mistakes regardless of the cost. We resent anyone making a profit on us or what we consider ours. Yeshua tried to tell us that it’s not important. He even gave his body for us, but we didn’t get the message. In this life, we never have enough, so we think that in the next we will have more. Actually, we will have nothing in heaven, not even the garments we wear which set us apart in so many ways. It is all in the education. People must understand how useless material things are. Our great teacher wants us to love one another, since then we will all have love. You can love others as you love yourself, not really love yourself. Mr. Trump said many things that harmed his reputation, and I assume that he will say much more. He can convince simple-minded people that making money is the most important thing on earth, but he can’t give people the simple pleasure that is derived from one creature signaling “thank you” to another.
Happy Thanksgiving to our American friends. On November 18, President Trump toured the remains of the burnt town of Paradise with California’s governor Jerry Brown. The emphasis of the visit was to commit federal aid to the victims of the huge, unprecedented fires that are ravaging places like California, British Columbia and even parts of Alberta. It is clear to most people that the wave of fires devastating our forests is a direct result of a warming atmosphere, but not supported by those who own and profit from the sales of fossil fuels. Mr. Trump obviously believes in global warming since an application to build a retaining wall around Trump’s Irish Golf Course was filed, but it seems that he doesn’t care about the rest. The subject of global warming which is, unfortunately, a political hot potato, was mysteriously left unmentioned on the official news. Instead, the president was trying to promote the idea that we Canadians are already using minimal fire suppression prevention by clearing dead wood from forests adjacent to cities and towns. He fabricated a discussion with Finland's president about the Finns being a forest nation and raking the forest’s floor. The Finnish people responded by making a number of YouTube videos showing themselves vacuuming the forests, sweeping tree trunks and raking dead trees. The whole world is laughing and crying at the same time since most people do care about the future of organized human civilization on planet Earth. Anyone watching the interview will notice that the greatest President ever (his estimation) forgot the name of the devastated town he was standing in. He couldn’t remember the name “Paradise,” so he replaced it with what he thinks Paradise is, “Pleasure.” After saying it twice on National TV, an aid corrected him, but too late. Here is a link to my blog: thesimpleravenspost.blogspot.ca. Everyone knows what Mr. Trump does for pleasure. Feel free to check other articles and comment. Gold plated surroundings, porn stars, private jets, grabbing women or surprising young Miss World candidates in their dressing rooms, it’s all been on the news over the years. My article is way too short to even just list what “the leader of The Free World” considers pleasure to be. The only thing we didn’t know is that he thinks that Pleasure and Paradise are synonymous and now we do, too. Just about everyone I know believes that if you lead a good life, someday you will die and go to heaven or paradise. Mr. Trump thinks that paradise is pleasure, but the Bible is very clear about it. Those who receive or grab their rewards in this life should not ex- Source: The Independent pect to be in the Kingdom of the Father since
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Thank You The Ladies of the Crowsnest Pass Royal Purple Lodge Society #159 wish to thank all vendors and all the people who attended and supported us at our 20th Annual “Christmas in the Mountains” event held on November 9 and 10. Thank you to the Bellecrest Seniors’ Organization for providing the concession for both days. Also thank you to the musicians for their entertainment. Last, but not least, thank you to the Brother Elks for setting up tables and to all the volunteers who helped us in many ways during this year’s Christmas in the Mountains.
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