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Hollywood comes to Crowsnest Pass
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Mayor Blair Painter and Councillor Lisa Sygutek toured Academy Award-winning director Edward Zwick around Crowsnest Pass as his crew were scouting locations for a multimillion dollar movie project. The movie centers around the mining industry, so this area was a natural fit for their location scouts. Zwick’s movie repertoire includes Glory, Legends of the Fall, The Siege, The Last Samurai, Blood Diamond and Defiance. His film company has produced such notable films as Traffic and Shakespeare in Love, which have won Acadamy Awards.The group was toured throughout the Crowsnest Pass for possible areas to film that fit the script requirements. The final tour was the Bellevue Mine, the first coal mine the crew had ever entered. The crew was thoroughly impressed by the surroundings and, if it’s a “go”, the shooting would begin next year. From left to right: Jeff Johnson (producer), Clay Griffith (production designer), Edward Zwick (director), Alan Munroe (visual effects), Councillor Lisa Sygutek, Mayor Blair Painter, Dale Johnson (producer), and representatives for the Bellevue Mine, Howard Vandenhoef and Mel Daviel.
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Crowsnest Pass selected as pilot community for energy debate AnnA KroupinA Pass Herald Reporter
Energy-rich Alberta has been a global leader in the sector for decades, and knows well how polarized energy issues have become. The Energy Futures Lab (EFL), a consortium of leaders dedicated to engaging in meaningful discussions about an optimal energy system in Alberta and acting together to create it, is tackling the polarization around energy transition, needs and procurement
right here in Crowsnest Pass. In an effort to engage Albertans on a more local scale and ensure representation and input at all levels, the EFL launched a pilot project to involve rural communities, called the Energy Futures Roadshow (EFR). Out of 12 other communities that submitted expressions of interest, Crowsnest Pass was selected as the first community to engage in a two-day
workshop that tackles the polarization of energy development in the municipality and explores its innovation potential. Along with the EFL design team, fellows of the EFL will facilitate the twoday conversation to inspire participants to think about energy transition, and how to position Crowsnest Pass for success in that transition. “Future prosperity in Alberta doesn’t necessarily
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1014, 2018 8:00 PM Thursday, October 25, 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. 1014, 2018, being a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 868-2013, being the municipal land use bylaw. The purpose of Bylaw No. 1014, 2018, is to re-designate Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 3319I (12701 – 20 Avenue Blairmore) containing ±0.03 ha (0.07 acres), from Retail Commerical (C-1) to Cannabis Retail Commerical (C-4).
12701 – 20 Avenue Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 3319I
THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing, pursuant to section 692(2) of the Municipal Government Act, to consider the proposed Bylaw No. 1014, 2017 will be held in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers at 8:00 PM on October 25, 2018. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that anyone wishing to make a presentation regarding the proposed bylaw should contact the Development Officer. 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 September 21, 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
lie where it has come from in the past,” says Erin Romanchuk, senior manager of partnerships with the EFL, and one of the facilitators of the roadshow. “Alberta has become very good at extracting natural resources and has become prosperous as a result. We recognize that in the future, given what’s happening policy-wise, provincially and federally, people's demands are shifting and a transition is happening whether we as Albertans want it to or not. We are looking at how we can use those skills, use that wealth and use our natural resources now in a way that will set us up for a future. The possibilities aren’t just with renewables, they’re even bigger than that.” The entire premise of the Energy Futures Roadshow is to help depolarize the conversation around energy possibilities and challenges in Crowsnest Pass, encourage critical thinking and stimulate outof-the-box ideas, drawing on examples and people from across Alberta. On day one, facilitators will lead a simulation that forces participants to think critically outside of their preconceived ideas about an energy transition using all types of energy. “The first day will focus on the narrative, getting to know what you’re hearing about the energy system in Alberta. The whole rest of the day is a role-playing simulation exercise where people engage with each other holding a perspective that may not be their own to open up their minds to different perspectives,” says Romanchuk. The second day will feature a presentation by Dewly Nelson, a councillor in Hinton, a town that is exploring the viability of harnessing geothermal energy to replace natural gas for heating, a project that could
potentially be Canada's first geothermal system to heat a downtown core. Then, breaking up into smaller groups, participants will have an opportunity for more intimate conversations focused on the Crowsnest Pass with EFL fellows. “We facilitate a process so that we can have structured yet open conversations around transition in the energy system and increase the level of understanding with what that even means,” says Romanchuk. “We're also trying to secure a commitment. At the end of the two-day roadshow, what can the community members, together, agree upon in terms of identifying some of things that set us up for success for the future?” By the end of the roadshow, Romanchuk hopes to have produced a clear set of priorities that would inform policy and industry decisions in the Pass. The EFL would remain in partnership with the municipality to provide counsel on moving towards the solution, as determined by the participants in the roadshow. Peter Bubik, vice president of the Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce and renewable energy consultant who spearheaded the application to the Energy Futures Roadshow, says the future of energy in the community is a conversation that needs to happen right now, and in a respectful, formal setting. “We all will be affected by our energy choices and the transition that is taking place worldwide. It doesn’t matter if you’re truck driver, teacher, artist or a full-time gardener, we all need energy,” he says. “Maybe as a municipality, we should have a discussion as to where we are and where we want to go over the next 10, 15, 20 years.
Knowing what challenges and opportunities lie ahead and how the residents of Crowsnest Pass want to respond to them is a discussion that needs to feed into strategic planning and economic development.” The municipality contributed a letter of support to the Chamber’s expression of interest and Bubik sees great value in having EFL facilitate this discussion at no cost to the taxpayer. The event is open to anyone to attend who wishes to have a voice in the energy debate. “No matter your age or what you do, or if you support the mine or not, if you’re looking forward the CNP economy to be diversified, you have a voice that needs to be heard,” says Bubik. “I feel like this will be a very different experience for community members. We're not presenting or talking to, but encouraging you to talk amongst yourselves in a very unique way, especially on day one with that role-playing simulation,” says Romanchuk. “The strength of the conversation will make for better, stronger, more achievable outcomes if we get diversity in the room, because the energy system does affect everybody, in one way or another.” The Energy Futures Roadshow takes place on October 18 and 19 and requires registration. The Energy Futures Lab is a non-profit platform of over 60 fellows made up of leaders that engage in meaningful conversation and collaborative action around the possibilities of a future energy landscape. The fellows come from very diverse backgrounds, professionals like the Director of Fuel and Environment with Westjet, a policy advisor with AltaLink and CEOs of clean technology companies.
FortisAlberta begins electrical system conversion FortisAlberta
FortisAlberta began the first phase of its electrical distribution system conversion in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass today and work will continue until the end of October. This phase impacts a few customers on the east side of Blairmore and Frank. The new power line will be extended from an existing line on the north side of Highway 3 and will cross under the highway before continuing west towards Blairmore’s Main Street. FortisAlberta has cleared vegetation in the area and has advised municipal authorities. Power outages will be required for some residents and those directly impacted will be notified in advance by phone. This first phase is important to align the system with our electrical standards and create an alternate power source for Crowsnest Pass customers, which will help to ensure the reliability of their service. Over the next three years, additional phases of this conversion will further improve power quality, safety and reliability. This modernization of infrastructure will further benefit customers as it provides access for the FortisAlberta Control Centre to monitor the system. Your patience and cooperation are appreciated as we work to deliver you the best service we can. Please take care when passing our workers and work sites.
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In the lIne of fIre Between September 17 and 23, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 46 calls for service including the following reported incidents. One (1) assault, one (1) break and enter, three (3) threats/harassment, one (1) mischief (vandalism), six (6) thefts, two (2) disturbing the peace, two other criminal code, four (4) other provincial statutes, three (3) driving complaints, six (6) motor vehicle collisions, five (5) suspicious occurrences, one (1) lost/found, three (3) assistance to other agencies, two (2) invalid 911 calls, four (4) animal calls and two (2) municipal bylaws. Hit & run On September 17, a grey 2018 Chevrolet truck parked on 80 Street in Coleman was reported damaged in a hit-andrun. The incident occurred within the past couple of days. Stolen trail camera On September 17, a wildlife researcher re-
ported a stolen trail camera from the Tent Mountain area. Theft from trailer On September 17, items were reported stolen from a trailer parked in the Dutch Creek camping area. Warehouse broken into On September 18, a warehouse in Hillcrest was reported having been broken into. The metal door was pried open, although nothing appeared to have been taken. The incident occurred within the past couple of days. Credit card fraud On September 19, a credit card was reported being compromised and used to a value of over $5,000. The complainant had reported it to the bank for further investigation as well. Theft & mischief On September 22, a report came in of suspicious persons driving around the Dutch Creek camping areas trying to get into registration
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boxes. A 36-year-old male was later located and arrested for numerous charges of theft and mischief. He was later released on documents to appear in Pincher Creek court. Littering butts On September 22, RCMP received a complaint for littering when a driver discarded a cigarette butt from their vehicle on Highway 3. The registered owner of the vehicle was spoken to and warned. Stolen Schwinn On September 24, a Schwinn bike was reported stolen from a parking lot in Blairmore. The bike was locked with a steel cable lock, which was cut. The bike was stolen within the past few days. Stolen Myka On September 24, a women’s purple Myka mountain bike was reported stolen from a garage in Blairmore. The bike was stolen within the past few days.
The Simple Raven’s Post by Avner Perl
Humans and Partners When I was a child, on a farm by Armageddon in Israel, we had a horse and a mule to provide transportation and horsepower for farming. The horse was a tall white female named Cloud, and the mule was dark, stubborn and had big ears. The older kids said that he was gay, since mules don’t have any colts. He shouted in defiance, but worked harder than anyone on the farm. When Cloud the mare died from a snake bite, I cried bitterly; she was my friend. I still remember her fondly. The mule disappeared after we got a tractor to do his work and no one ever apologized to him for calling him names because of the way he was born. This experience taught me about working with non-humans. Each of the animals had a personality, physical characteristics, and intelligence. Our survival was tied to those animals, and it was a “give and take” relationship. If the mule didn’t want to go somewhere, you had to find another way, since you couldn’t change his mind. I remember my mom feeding watermelon to Cloud, and the mule started braying in defiance and kicking up the straw. I hurried to get him some watermelon and petted him saying, ‘sorry, Mom just forgot.’ I thought I saw tears in his big black eyes. In my early life, humans and animals coexisted interdependently, and nobody had a problem with it. Move more than 60 years forward, and humans are once more becoming dependent on a partnership with another entity that has a mind of its own. It is not furry and doesn’t have biological functions as we do, but it seems to have a personality, an ability to demand of us what it needs and treat it with respect. Our relationship with it may be more intimate even than the partnership we had with the farm animals. I am alive today thanks to a couple of machines and a wonderful Canadian healthcare system. One hundred percent dependency. If there is even the slightest glitch with my most sophisticated Pacemaker, or if I got tasered by the police, I will probably die in seconds. Most people have a psychological dependency now on computers and cell phones, which are a small Artificial Intelligence (AI) device. Apparently, folks check it even at the most intimate moments and can’t envision life without it. The “device” became an extension of our brain connecting billions of people through the internet and providing information that is vital to our survival. The only problem is that we communicate very slowly with devices. At the forefront of understanding the impact that AI can have on our lives is
Lost/found items A Vtech phone was found in a mall parking lot in Blairmore. An expedition tent was found in Coleman. An orange backpack with a flower design was lost. A Dodge key was found in Blairmore. An iPhone/camera was found.
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Elon Musk, a business magnate, investor, and CEO and lead designer of SpaceX; co-founder, CEO, and product architect of Tesla, Inc.; co-founder and CEO of Neuralink; and co-founder of PayPal (Wikipedia). He believes that in a short while, we will be able to communicate with Artificial Intelligence directly from our brain. There will be an interaction between a device and a biological brain, namely ourselves. Combine this with our already existing ability to create virtual reality, and humans may be able to create whatever reality they want... or will they? When we team our own brain with a machine, who is going to be in control? Working with the farm animals, we were in control since we were smarter. With the computer, we lose our main advantage. To enjoy what AI offers, we must hand over control like we do when we use opiates. Opiates don’t have a mind, but our phone has a brain. Will the computer use the human brain, or will the biological thinking device remain in the driver seat? A long-lost book that didn’t make it into the Bible, The Gospel of Thomas stated the following... (7) Jesus says: “Blessed is the lion that a person will eat and the lion will become human. And cursed is the person whom a lion will eat and the lion will become human.” (Gospel of Thomas) For 2,000 years, people couldn’t interpret this saying, but now we can. Just insert “computer” where it says “lion.” We, humans, are smart and innovative, but we always need to harness the help of someone else, a non-human entity. The problem is, who will control what we call our life? When I was a child, we used animals. We even loved them. But there was no question about who was in charge. Over my lifetime, we worked hard to develop machines and technology. Now we are on the verge of merging with our creation. My physical body already has. I am elated thinking that this may be the fulfillment of God’s promise that “His will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Humans may be able to have any reality that they want. On the other hand, I am scared. I say to myself again and again not to be, but I am. When I loved the white mare Cloud, she returned my love. When I chose to be fair to the black mule, he had tears of either pain or joy, but he had feelings. Those were creatures like me created by the invisible hand. Now we are talking about joining with our own creation which we can’t infuse with emotions. The human creators assume that their own emotions will just use the superior intelligence and abilities of the Artificial Intelligence they have created. Cursed is the human that the lion ate and it became human. When I was riding in a cart towed by a stubborn mule, if he didn’t want to go through a big puddle, I just followed him around the mudhole. If he was going to tip the cart, I forced him to go the other way. It was a partnership, and we both benefited. Now, if my brain will merge with a computer brain, I don’t know what may happen. Will the AI play a game with me instead of the other way around? Here is a link to my blog: thesimpleravenspost.blogspot.ca. Feel free to check other articles and comment.