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June Vastenhout curls a stone towards the house during a seniors’ skins event being held at the Crowsnest Sports Complex on Thursday Jan. 17. The event included curlers from around southern Alberta and was an opportunity for curlers to enjoy an afternoon out on the ice.
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2 – Crowsnest PAss HerALD – Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Local businesses meet with council The Alberta Advantage Party is hosting an open house 5 Feb./19 7 PM, At the Summerview Hall at the Heritage Acres Museum , Range Road 293, Pincher Creek. Guest Speakers: Marilyn Burns – Leader of the Party. David Inscho – President Learn Who we are and our Party platforms followed by a Q & A. No cover charge Memberships will be available. Enquiries: Lenard Biscope 403-880-2474.
Council holds special meeting to hear concerns DAVID SELLES Pass Herald Reporter
Local businesses were given the chance to speak to council last week.
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The talks were based on struggles that businesses face and making council aware of what changes they would like to see made. One of the local businesses that spoke was the Little Mountaineers Learning Centre owned by Stacey Bole and her husband John. In the process of opening their daycare, they faced many hurdles and roadblocks that hindered their operations greatly. The couple was told they needed to make the entire building wheelchair accessible for an adult size wheelchair and were limited in ways of doing this due to the front entrance being labeled historical. Making the entire building wheelchair accessible was a major renovation cost and forced the family to make some tough decisions. They were also told they needed to add a janitors room to store all cleaning supplies even though they only had two items that need storage and could simply be stored above counters in the kitchen under lock and key. Having to build this room limited the amount of square footage, which in turn decreased the amount of children they could take in. All of these changes
in renovations bumped their original renovation estimate from $6,426 to $62,887.95. The couple have stated that this experience has been the worst one they have ever had and would advise against trying to open a business in the Crowsnest Pass. “If and when other people ask us what it is like to do business in Crowsnest Pass we tell them that the Crowsnest Pass is closed for business
her own while renovating her building to open her restaurant. Some of her anger derives from lack of communication with inspectors. “In October when I started getting everything ready for the final inspection so that I could open in November, I was phoning them for two weeks sometimes twice a day and not getting any response. It took a large number of calls to even
“If and when other people ask us what it is like to do business in Crowsnest Pass we tell them that the Crowsnest Pass is closed for business and suggest they take their business and ideas elsewhere.” - John Bole Co-owner, Little Mountaineers Learning Centre and suggest they take their business and ideas elsewhere.” The couple also says that if they could go back, they would not have begun this business venture and that they have tried multiple times to get their story out in the open but that it never goes anywhere. There were also other businesses that came forward to voice displeasures of their own. Dawn Rigby, owner of Country Encounters and Encounters Wine Bar and Small Plate Kitchen, recently had struggles of
get a response back.” Rigby was also told during the process that her original building permit, that was issued with no problem by one inspector, suddenly needed changes made to it when she was getting ready to finalize and open her new place. Her problems extended over three months before she was finally able to open her doors through an invite only event on January 19th and 20th. Her real frustration sits with the municipality and how long it took
them to help her. “The real issues are that the AGLC and Health Inspector have everything laid out for us, but it took three months to get the building occupancy and fire inspection sorted out. With no guidelines of what they wanted, what they needed and how it needed to be done. Why is it that the municipality has people on staff that are absolutely no help? They're more of a hindrance in my opinion. The taxpayer is paying those salaries yet we're getting nothing for it but headaches.” After hearing these delegations, as well as two others, Mayor Painter responded by saying reviews are always happening and changes can come from them. “We have tasked administration to continually review our process for providing permits and development and bring to our attention concerns that continue to pop up. It’s our intentions to make corrections to those things. We are working our way through and that’s the bottom line.” The meeting concluded with council saying they will meet sometime over the next month to further discuss this issue and get back to the business owners who made presentations.
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York Creek Lodge facelift From left to right: Nicole Oberle, Kelsie Bowen Preete and Nikki Wager of Western Financial Group present Resident Sally Johnson with a cheque going towards a new patio set for the residents of the York Creek Lodge. David Selles photo
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 - Crowsnest PAss herAlD - 3
In the lIne of fIre Between January 12 and January 18, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 41 calls for service including the following reported incidents. Two (2) assaults, one (1) break and enter (residential), two (2) fraud/forgery, two (2) threats/harassment, two (2) mischief (vandalism), two (2) thefts, one (1) disturbing the peace, one (1) other criminal code, four (4) other provincial statutes, six (6) driving complaints, seven (7) motor vehicle collisions, five (5) assistance to general public, two (2) suspicious occurrences, one (1) lost and found, two (2) assistance to other agencies, one (1) animal call. Suspicious Email On January
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2019, a complaint of a suspicious email from a person portraying themselves as a worker from Revenue Canada requesting Etransfers to deposit funds was received. The complainant didn’t reply or transfer funds. Lost Skis On January 15th, 2019, a Calgary resident reported lost skis on highway 22 that were lost on January 3rd. The skis are red in color with a lion print on them. Suspicious Email On January 15, 2019, a complaint of a suspicious email from an unknown person asking for bit coin was received. The Complainant did not reply or send funds. Gas Theft On January 17th, 2019, a complaint of gas
The Simple Raven’s Post by Avner Perl
What will eradicate poverty and make towns prosper? Let's start with some statistics. I will give the numbers, and you will guess the country. 70% of the population is rural. 52% of the average income is spent on food. Infant mortality is 176 per thousand. 10% of households have electricity. 10% of the people have secondary education, and the life expectancy is 45. You may take as many guesses as you like but keep in mind that this is an example of how to go about eradicating poverty. If you have some possible answers here is the truth. These statistics are from the USA at the turn of the century, the end of the 1800 and beginning of the 1900. Canada wasn't much different as the grandparents told us. What made the continent that was so much like the most backward countries today advance the way it did? We didn’t receive aid from rich countries and didn’t find huge reserves of diamonds and gold. According to a study at a reputable university whose name escapes me, the important factor was innovation. The author of the study, Efosa Ojomo, believes that it was the contribution of Henry Ford that sparked our forefathers into becoming what we are today. Henry Ford had a dream that a motorcar could become common and affordable for most people. It was not a very popular vision, and investors pulled away from him. The prototype didn’t meet his expectation, and he built another. There were no factories that could build the model T and definitely he couldn’t afford to hire a huge number of highly paid tradesmen to build the revolutionary machine. They didn’t exist. No roads, gas stations, or any other infrastructure existed, and the engine, transmission, body, etc. had to be developed. Henry Ford embarked on a project for one main reason. It was something he could do because it was needed. The time was right to get away from the horse and steam economy and utilize newly available internal combustion technology. In 1908 Henry began work on a car that would be simple, affordable and useful for farmers and common people. He had to design the vehicle and a way to produce it. Adopting the assembly line idea from the food industry he built a factory which revolutionized the way people did things. He used a human quality that is available to all, called innovation. The car became a “must have” item and manufacturing it provided many thousands of jobs. Roads and bridges were built, extraction and distribution of fuel developed and supply of raw materials as well as making parts changed America forever making the continent the home of innovation. The US became the example of how Capitalism can enrich a nation. Soon farms were able to
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theft from a station in Coleman was received. The suspect vehicle was caught on video surveillance.
Found Property found iPhone/camera in Blairmore found bikes turned into Municipal Bylaw
Traffic Stop On January 18th, 2019, a vehicle was stopped on Highway 3 in Blairmore. A 36-year-old male driver from Coaldale failed to produce his driver’s licence, insurance and registration and was charged accordingly.
Anyone with information regarding any crime is urged to contact the Crowsnest Pass RCMP Detachment at 403-5622867, or Crimestoppers to remain anonymous at 1800-422-TIPS. 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 its origin. do NOT purchase gift cards for payment to Revenue Canada.
CRIME MAPPING Crime mapping is available online to residents who are interested can login online at Municipality of Crowsnest Pass website (RCMP crime map for Crowsnest Pass) . Crime mapping shows property crimes that occurred within the past two weeks in our area.
produce more; cities grew as suburbs were built and our way of life was set up for success. Innovation is the tool that will bring humanity out of poverty and will rescue places like the towns we live in here in the southwest of Canada, if its used right. First people must give up the notion that what existed in the past and did well can be brought back. Coal for heating and powering industry is not returning; industry is not coming back to remote little towns, and even forestry and oil are coming to an end. It may provide us with the means to build new innovative economies but the past is gone, and the future is going to be something new. Little towns that are fortunate enough to be located in scenic areas or next to newly established natural parks will prosper. Huge urban centers will provide a steady stream of people who will seek refuge in unmolested nature and urbanites will be looking for places to spend retirement. With automation and improvements in health care, people no longer will be wasted shells waiting for death to arrive, but a vibrant crowd. Towns in proximity to cities that have senior services, recreation, and cheaper real estate will be in high demand. Those same towns will be able to provide or even export clean energy and perhaps become home for a cottage internet based industry. Places that are fortunate enough to have some useful resources as we have here in the form of meteorological coal are double lucky. Innovation can be stimulated with education. If a society invests in its young people the next generation excel. Germany for example has removed all tuition fees for higher education from colleges and universities. That move covers not only German citizens but all people who are in Germany and will make the labor force of the future. The Chinese are building new universities every two or three months. Peter Lougheed took similar steps here in Alberta in the seventies setting us up for the prosperity that followed. China, the fastest growing economy in the world is doing more than just enhancing education. They regulate all investments that come into the country or made by the country. It is welcomed only if it is good for the majority. Overall there is a huge potential for hope in the future. Poverty can be eradicated and little rural towns can prosper if we take the right steps. We must govern ourselves to make sure that we do what is good for the country not for a few people in the country. We have to invest in our young and our future. “Don’t ask what the country can do for me but ask what can I do for my country,” said John F. Kennedy, and he was right. This is the time to change from the sad mistakes we have made. Making huge corporations and banks too large to fail and bailing them out never worked and never will. Look at Oshawa and the GM plant. Instead we must look after our people and feed innovation. Henry Ford succeeded when he doubled the workforce wages and trained them how to do a good job. Here is a link to my blog: https://thesimpleravenspost.blogspot.ca/ Feel free to check other articles and comment.
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Turn to slow cookers for easy meals
Busy families who do not have the time to spend an hour or more in the kitchen preparing weeknight dinners can turn to slow cookers to do the work for them. Slow cookers cook foods on a low temperature over several hours. Slow cookers do not require constant attention, making them ideal for people who want to prep meals before leaving the house and then return to a hot meal in the evening. Many foods, from breakfasts to appetizers to desserts, can be prepared with slow cookers. But slow cookers are perhaps best suited for hearty meals, such as this recipe for “Creamy Ham ‘n’ Broccoli” from “Casseroles, Slow Cooker & Soups” (RDA Enthusiast Brands) by Taste of Home editors.
Creamy Ham ‘n’ Broccoli Serves 6-8
3 cups cubed, fully cooked ham 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted 1 jar processed cheese sauce 1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained 11⁄4 cups uncooked instant rice 1 cup milk 1 celery rib, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1⁄8 to 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika In a 3-quart slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours, or until the rice is tender. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with paprika.