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Thank You The family of Rena King would like to thank so many people for being there for the short two months our dear mom/grandma/nana battled brain cancer. First, to Dr. Penner and her team for always being there when mom needed them. To the amazing staff at the Crowsnest Pass Hospital. There are just too many staff members to thank individually as you all showed so much love and a friendship to our mom. To all of moms amazing friends that stopped in so often just to visit. You made mom feel so special and kept her in positive spirits. All the hours each of you spent sharing stories made us all have good laughs during a difficult time. To moms’ dining room friends, Rose, Flo and Phyllis you made her time there so much better and she looked forward to her meal times. Thank you to everyone that brought and sent flowers, cards and food to us. To those that donated to the Long Term Care in our mom’s memory we thank you for supporting something that became special to mom in such a short time. And finally, to Darrell at Fantins Funeral Home, your comfort and care to all of us during this difficult time did not go unnoticed. Ian (Angel), Billy (Brianne) and Matthew King Tracey (Kelly) and Taryn (Tee Jay) Matthews
Karelian Bear Dog Program update Dellrae Sharpe Vice President Crowsnest Pass BearSmart Association
The Karelian Bear Dog Program was started in April of 2001, under Natural Resource Services (now Environment and Parks) and was viewed as a new and effective management tool in conducting aversion on problem wildlife, reducing the amount of human/wildlife conflict and also to reduce the number of relocations and euthanasia of wildlife. The program was canceled by decision of the Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Branch in November of 2017, at the time of the unexpected passing of the last working service dog. Background The first two Kare-
lian’s to arrive in the Province were based out of the Crowsnest Pass District. In 2006 two more pups were added to the Provincial Program through successional planning. Over the course of sixteen years the dogs were a part of the governments wildlife management program, involving but not exclusive to grizzly bears, black bears, moose, big horn sheep, and cougars. Some of the noted activities these service dogs were involved in include: ➢ Tracking/Confirming the presence of predators within and around the urban areas ➢ Aversive conditioning (bark, chase, push) wildlife back into their natural habitat ➢ Reducing the man hours spent on pub-
lic complaints (by locating and effectively pushing the wild animal out of the area.) ➢ Reducing potential human/wildlife conflict and property damage by keeping wildlife out of urban areas or from rural homesteads and livestock. ➢ Officer Safety as partners in dangerous situations ➢ Mauling investigations: Karelian’s were used to track and identify offending wildlife. ➢ Tracking and locating injured wildlife reducing officer time and animal suffering ➢ Locating evidence for Officers during problem wildlife and enforcement investigations ➢ Locating and treeing cougars in urban areas ➢ Shepherding moose out of urban areas for public safety ➢ Shepherding bighorn sheep off of roadways and highways reducing mortality rate of the herds and vehicle collision and human injury or death ➢ Ambassadors for Alberta Government and other stakeholder groups The program was viewed as a proactive and preventative effort to reduce human/wildlife conflict, reduce relocations and euthanasia, reduce wildlife/vehicle collisions and reduce safety risks and property damage. The Karelian’s were involved in many documentary films on Discovery Channel, National Geographic, including Dogs with Jobs and numerous local, provincial and federal news features reaching hundreds of thousands of people. As well, they attended most community events, did educational
presentations at schools and public venues. The loss of the Karelian Bear Program has been felt by our BearSmart Association who work tirelessly to aid in the reduction of human/wildlife conflict in our area, and the difference the dogs made while working in our community with our local fish and wildlife officers was invaluable. BearSmart is a program that provides communities and its members with consistent education and training with respect to bear awareness and conflict prevention; with the ultimate goal of enhancing the opportunity for humans and bears to consist conflict free. With more and more people and communities encroaching into bear country, the issue of human/bear conflict has become more problematic, and most often the ultimate loser our wildlife. The BearSmart program and its successes are based solely on numerous volunteers throughout the Province who spend countless hours of their own time spreading this valuable message. Our BearSmart Association continues to receive frequent questions and comments from the general public indicating to us just how impactful the program was within our community. People are encouraged to write letters in support of bringing back the Karelian Bear Dog Program back. If the general public would like to voice their support for the re-instatement of the Karelian Bear Dog Program in the Province of Alberta, they can send a letter of support to: Mr. Roger Reid MLA 6 Floor Federal Building 9820 107 St. NW Edmonton, AB T5K 1E7
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In the lIne of fIre Between June 10 and June 16, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 51 calls for service including the following reported incidents. Three (3) break and enter, two (2) mischief (vandalism), two (2) theft of motor vehicle, three (3) thefts, two (2) disturbing the peace, one (1) other criminal code, six (6) other provincial statutes, ten (10) driving complaints, eight (8) motor vehicle collisions, five (5) assistance to general public, four (4) suspicious occurrences, three (3) assistance to other agencies and two (2) animal calls. Stealing snakes On June 10, 2019, police received a report of break and enter to a garden shed in Bellevue, an antique chair and stained glass window along with mounted python were some of the items taken. The incident occurred the previous night. Stolen On June 10, 2019, police received a complaint
regarding a garage in Blairmore. The garage was entered and a weed eater and jerry can stolen. Assistance On June 11, 2019, police provided assistance to a Conservation Officer regarding a suspicious female at Emerald Lake campsite. The investigation identified the suspect as a 44 year-old female from Lethbridge in possession of a vehicle with a stolen license plate on it. The female was also in possession of methamphetamine. She was arrested and charged. Stolen plates On June 11, 2019, the detachment received a complaint regarding the theft of a license plate from a vehicle parked in Blairmore. The incident had occurred over the past few days. Engine theft On June 12, 2019, police received a complaint regarding the theft of engine parts from a truck parked on 17th Ave. in Coleman. The incident occurred overnight.
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Tampering On June 13, 2019, a Lee Lake resident reported her vehicle had been tampered with overnight. Stolen tackle On June 13, 2019, a complaint regarding the of theft of fishing equipment from a black Ford truck was made to the detachment. Skid steer gone On June 16, 2019, police received a complaint regarding the theft of a skid steer parked at the municipal yard in Coleman. The skid steer had a locator and was found in Chase BC. The theft is under investigation. Fire On June 16, 2019, at approximately 3:00 a.m. a report regarding a fire at an unoccupied building in Bellevue was made. The fire department attended and the fire was extinguished. The incident is under investigation. Found Property Recovered tires, gas
The Simple Raven’s Post by Avner Perl
Who is watching the News? One thing I do is watch the news from around the world. It is a luxury I couldn’t afford in my younger days, not that I wanted to. For a long time, I had the attitude of many and considered the news depressing. I felt that the world will do what it does if I watch it or not. It did, and I lived in my own little world attempting to worry only about my own problems. There were family issues, community, health, and payments. The prevailing attitude was why should I worry about the things I cannot change? And a whole lot of us didn’t. I was a teenager in the sixties when my group of people were changing the entire world and rebellion was the norm. We caused changes like never before if you exclude the major revolutions. Black people got the vote, women became equal and consumer protections arrived to mention a few. In my life, there was even a bigger change than most since my parents started a new life in faraway Canada much different from where I grew up. Just keeping up with the changes was a task and a half. Getting started, learning the language and finding my way proved to be a full-time job. This lasted for a long time and the world was there but I didn’t feel that I could change it. The sixties became history and my generation quieted down and settled in. Many millions of us, the Baby Boomers left our early idealism and joined the mainstream. We honestly believed that the changes which we caused would fix the world and bring a period of peace and prosperity for all. We have been wrong. Prosperity came to a few at the expense of the many. There were some improvements, but some were short-lived and quickly disappeared. I watch the news and see a new fight brewing not only in my community or country but all over the world. While we were dormant, a minority seeks to dominate the majority and have been working hard under many banners. There is no such thing as freedom, democracy, equality, fairness, institutionalized and enshrined forever. It is in human nature to try to win to the point where those who lose suffer, and the winners enjoy the pain of those rendered helpless. It is a sad reality. Each generation must fight for its own rights and freedoms. There is a flaw in the human’s nature which makes it impossible for all of us to enjoy a good life equally.
cans and bike were located on McGillivray Flats in early December Lost - camera at Lundbreck Falls in February Found - bikes turned into Municipal Bylaw Found - large key on leather tag near Bellevue Hillcrest access Found - keys at Kananaskis Wilds 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. 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.
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I am a historian trained to notice trends and cycles of human civilization. I see a rise of one kind of mammal species called humans spreading upon a world. Those who excel in using technology are dominating all others and the gap grows. Some humans develop cultures and take over others making great achievements. The Egyptians under kings named Pharaohs enslaved neighboring nations, such as the Hebrews, harnessing their labor to build cities and pyramids. The first evidence of “freedom fighters” or “terrorists” entered history. The Hebrew slaves felt abused and with the help of a God whose name is “I am” terrorized the Egyptians and broke for freedom. This is the story that never ends and fills the news even today. Ignoring it doesn’t make it go away. One after the other great civilizations conquered weaker nations always subjugating large populations and taking advantage until others arrive. Today on the news I see a million people in Hong Kong demonstrating against the newest bully on the block, China. In the Middle East, the United States seems to make an effort to start a war against Iran and Great Britain is up in arms for or against leaving the European Union. The new rich Chinese surpassed the new rich Russians in buying our best real estate. In America, a president is barely hanging to his own position and Canada is trying to keep its own economy while outside forces are nibbling around the edges. In all of those prosperous countries, there are few people who are doing very well while the great majority are losing grounds and are in a fighting mode. Pharaoh and the Hebrews come back to mind. The world of humans has not changed. We have a longer life span, most of our physical work can be eliminated by the use of technology, but we face shortages of critical commodities such as fresh water, air and even the prospect that we will lose the land we live on because of atmospheric changes. The billions of people who are not on top of the pile are worried about losing not only their freedom but the ability to sustain their own lives. Not watching the news doesn’t help. Again I review my priorities, this time not from a youngster point of view, but harnessing a long life’s experience. I fought my wars, raised a family, and built up a bit of security for old age. Should I be concerned about the news or even care about a future which I may never see. Should I risk turmoil when I am expected to rest and wait for society to take care of me as my body becomes dilapidated and my mind is expected to deteriorate as many often do? Isn’t it the way of the world for the old to give way to the young and assume a supportive role? Those are hard questions and there is no room for error. If I give up the time for pleasure which I worked so hard to secure in favor of fighting, the rest period, retirement will not come back. I grind my teeth and watch the news, not only the canned version on my television but the less-known news available on the internet. I let my fingers dance on the computer keys and produce articles and letters intended to change things, and I don’t look back. Here is a link to my blog: https://thesimpleravenspost.blogspot.ca/ Feel free to check other articles and comment.