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- Your onlY locallY owned newspaper • serving the cnp since 1930 • JulY 3, 2019 ~ vol. 89 no. 27

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CCHS held their first ever Cap and Gown Ceremony in the gym on Friday, June 28th. This gave staff, students, family and friends another opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of this year’s grad class. The ceremony included awarding bursaries and scholarships to students, a speech from Valedictorian Hayley Fast and also gave the students the opportunity to take part in the cap toss celebrating their end of high school. See full awards on page 11.

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MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT LAND USE BYLAW No. 868-2013 The Development Authority of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass recently approved the following development application(s): 1. DP2019-052: 2421 – 211 Street, Bellevue; Lot 17, Block 4, Plan 6177Y Discretionary Use: Existing Front-yard Setback for dwelling; Low-level front entry deck to extend to front property line; Rear deck extension with side-yard setback variance 2. DP2019-053: 5273 – 20 Avenue, Coleman; NE128-5 W5M Discretionary Use: Free-standing Sign 3. DP2019-055: 2443 – 213 Street, Bellevue; Lot 3, Block 6, Plan 6099AQ Discretionary Use: Mural 4. DP2019-059: 14801, 14820, and 14838 – 13 Avenue, Frank; Lots 2-4, Block 16, Plan 9111872 Discretionary Use: Three (3) Advertising Sings (Placed on Property Fence) 5. DP2019-060: 6010 – 16 Avenue, Coleman; Lot 10, Block 4, Plan 4309EW Discretionary Use: Demolition of Existing Dwelling; New Single-family Dwelling 6. DP2019-055: 2443 – 213 Street, Bellevue; Lot 3, Block 6, Plan 6099AQ Discretionary Use: Mural 7. DP2016-068; lots 22 & 23, Block 6, Plan 6099AQ; 21330 – 23 Avenue, Bellevue Discretionary Use: New Accessory Structure – Event stage 8. DP2019-070: 2443 – 213 Street, Bellevue; Lot 3, Block 6, Plan 6099AQ Discretionary Use: Home Occupation Class 2 – Vegetation Management Company.

Mystery Towns games coming to Pass A new game is coming to the valley people of all ages

DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

A new game is coming to the Crowsnest Pass.

Mystery Towns is a game where people purchase the Crowsnest Pass version online to receive a code which users can put into the Mystery Towns App on their smart devices and follow the game from there.

The app is free but it costs $59 a team when receiving the code online.

Heather Davis, Owner of Uplift Adventures and one of the many people involved in the creation of this game, says the game combines a few different games people may know.

“The game is part scavenger hunt, part Amazing Race and part mystery.”

The creation of this game began a while ago and Davis ended up partnering with the Crowsnest Museum to bring the game to life.

“This started last year with Uplift Adventures when they started doing historical tours in downtown Blairmore. I was looking for a way to make them a little more fun for more people. There's a lot of good information but it

was just about how we could make it more engaging for people. I started looking around and seeing what other areas were doing and

work on the device.

Once the first person has received the first clue, players can then add other phones so multiple people can see the clues and fol-

“When I look at this game I think it's the community playing it rather than just Uplift Adventures and the museum.”

- Heather Davis, Uplife Adventures

found a company called Mystery Towns. I met with them last year and we started chatting and I started figuring out how we could implement something like this in the Crowsnest Pass. I was talking with the Museum as well and we found a grant through the Tourism Growth Innovative Fund and we applied and ended up getting some money from this grant.”

There are certain requirements for the game as well.

Depending on whether a person has a iPhone or Android, they will need an iPhone that is running iOS 10.3 or later and for Androids it needs to be running 4.4 or later in order for the game to

low along.

Davis says she sees potential with this new game in the area.

“When I look at this game I think it's the community playing it rather than just Uplift Adventures and the museum.”

Davis says this game couldn’t have happened without many people but says there’s one in particular who deserves some credit in the creation process.

“Erin Fairhurst is a huge part of this game.

Erin Fairhurst was our creative writer. She played a great role in the process.

There are so many people that are being a part of this game and making it happen and make a really fun experience for people ei-

ther visiting the area or want to do something different on their evening.”

Davis says the game is playable for all ages but that younger people may struggle do to it being reading and clue based.

According to Davis, the game takes about three to four hours to complete and is best played in teams of two to four people.

Davis says it can be done individually or in larger groups as well but that it seems to work better in the smaller range.

This specific version of the Mystery Towns game is based entirely in Downtown Blairmore and while there is technically potential for another game to be created in Coleman, Davis says it likely won’t happen in the near future.

“I would say that a game in Coleman wouldn't happen anytime soon but if it goes well in Blairmore, we could definitely create another game.”

One addition to this creation is that there will be a small version of the game available to play at the Crowsnest Museum as well.

Davis is hoping that the game will be launched on the evening of July 3rd.

The Development Authority of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass recently did not approve the following development application: 1. DP2016-066; Lot 3, Block 1, Plan 9812712; 1842 York Creek Drive Discretionary Use: Accessory Buildings (Shed and Greenhouse) with Setback Variances Any persons claiming to be adversely affected by the above development may file an appeal in writing by July 17, 2019, to the MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS, SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD, BOX 600, CROWSNEST PASS, ALBERTA T0K 0E0. A fee of $400.00 must be included with the appeal.

Development Officer 403-562-8833 development@crowsnestpass.com

Open house for AltaLink AltaLink hosted a series of open houses on June 25th, 26th and 27th to provide local residents another chance to learn more about the proposed power line routes. 41 people were present at the MDM Centre on the 25th, including all members of council, 45 people made their way out to Lundbreck for the open house on the 26th and 28 people were at the open house in Cowley on the 27th.

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In the lIne oF FIre Between June 24 and July 1, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 75 calls for service including the following reported incidents.

One (1) assault, one (1) break and enter (residential), one (1) fraud/forgery, two (2) threat/harassment, two (2) mischief (vandalism), one (1) theft, one (1) impaired driving, six (6) disturbing the peace, one (1) other criminal code, four (4) other provincial statutes, seventeen (17) driving complaints, seven (7) motor vehicle collisions, five (5) assistance to general public, nine (9) suspicious occurrences, one (1) lost and found, one (1) abandoned vehicle, one (1) assistance to other agencies, five (5) 911 calls (invalid), four (4) false alarms, three (3) animal calls and two (2) municipal bylaws.

Erratic Driver On June 24th, 2019, there was a complaint of an erratic driver on highway 3. The vehicle was stopped on highway 3 near Bellevue. A 69-yearold male driver from Calgary failed to provide a breath sample as per de-

mand. His vehicle was towed and he was released on documents for Pincher Creek Court.

Vandalism On June 25th, 2019, RCMP received a complaint of vandalism to Bellevue Memorial Park.

Slats in the fence were ripped from the fence and flags were torn down.

Hay bails were also tossed around the park.

The incident is under investigation.

Theft On June 25th, 2019, there was a complaint of theft of solar lights from a yard of a residence on 19 Avenue in Coleman.

Suspicious Phone Call On June 26th, 2019, RCMP received a complaint of a suspicious phone call from a person identifying himself or herself as a bank employee saying complainant had won cash from Publishers Clearing House. The person asked questions and eventually asked for the complainant’s bank card number. The complainant declined to provide any info and hung up.

Impaired Driver On June 28th, 2019,

~ rCMP news ~

there was a complaint of a possible impaired driver on an off highway vehicle near Lundbreck. Pincher Creek RCMP assisted in locating a 63-year-old male from Calgary. The male provided a breath sample that resulted in his driver ’s licence being suspended and his vehicle was towed.

Reminders Regarding thefts, residents are reminded to take pictures and serial numbers of your valuable items and to secure your property as much as possible.

Citizens on Patrol are looking for new members.

Found Property Found bikes turned into Municipal Bylaw Found large key on leather tag near Bellevue Hillcrest access Found keys in Kananaskis Wilds Found glasses at Willow Drive Found keys at Emerald Lake Found phone charger in Bellevue Anyone with information regarding any crime is urged to contact

The Simple Raven’s Post

by Avner Perl

Japanese, Jews, Germans and Indians (First nations) On one of the less known news stations, not Fox, CNN or even CBC, I discovered an article. Last week there was a demonstration by some old Japanese survivors at Fort Steele in Oklahoma. They came back to the place in which they were interned during their childhood, demanding that the government will not use it again to jail kids of migrants seeking asylum in the USA. Soon they were joined by other old folks of the Apache tribe who apparently had memories of being in a boarding school on the same location. Old and gray people were telling their memories, some with hand drums, when security in camo uniforms interrupted trying to force them to move across the street. They are still alive and they have stories, and signs saying things like “never again.” The old people refused to move.

Being a Canadian I don’t know much about the story of Fort Steele but I visited the Galt Museum in Lethbridge when they had a similar story on display about the Japanese Canadians. We wish that some stories would be forgotten but the witnesses and victims are alive and talking. They know that what we forget we repeat and they want to stop it.

Just 75 years ago there were very evil people in many countries like Canada, USA and yes even Germany. They had political aspirations and they didn’t mind gaining power by hurting those least able to defend themselves. In Germany, Nazis confiscated all the Jewish citizens’ property, chased some out and soon placed the rest in concentration camps. When those were filled the next logical, efficient way was to exterminate. Short of exterminating, many nations did the same, often allowing people to starve, die of disease or commit suicide when there were no options left. It happened in Russian Gulags and it’s happening today to the Rahinge people forced into Bangladesh. Here it was happening in Taber, Lethbridge and many other towns anywhere more than a 100 miles away from the West coast. Japanese people, often citizens were banned from the coastal regions based on racial discrimination.

Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney summed it up nicely in a speech to our parliament in 1988. The official apology included a symbolic payment. $21,000 a person for people who lost many times that amount. The Indigenous People lost a whole continent full of rich resources.

Now it is 2019 and the US government is doing it again to another group of des-

the Crowsnest Pass RCMP Detachment at 403-562-2867, 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.

Do not send monies to person claiming you have won a prize and need to send money for delivery.

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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perate people. After generations of exploiting South America a new disaster is looming. The climate is changing and the poor are on the move. For hundreds of years, they used to go to the US, work hard and live. It is the only option they know. It became politically prudent to be against migrants so in order to deter the migration our neighbors are taking away their most precious possession, their kids. They hoard the kids into places like Fort Steele and let them suffer while the political debate goes on. About half of Americans are objecting but they are being told that the government was elected on an anti-immigrant mandate. They allocate a significant amount of tax dollars for the children’s care but it is done by private for-profit companies and the money disappears.

In Lethbridge, we had a different outcome. The Japanese who were interned there often chose to stay when they were free to go. Many German war prisoners after being freed came back to the area. The Hungarians who were displaced by 1956 break for freedom moved there and the place is home for groups of Anabaptists and other refugees and it is thriving. Recently Lethbridge has been on the news for accepting Syrian refugee families and there are no objections to them wearing whatever they want. The Nika Yuko friendship park is a symbol of the welcoming city in the southern part of Alberta. While the government took fifty years to realize that something wrong was done, the people of Lethbridge acted morally right from the beginning and the city prospered.

I would say that the people in southern Alberta are the real example of what is a Canadian. Here in prairies, foothills and mountains live a combination of many races and nationalities. We are free-spirited people and we call it as we see it. There is a history of rebellion against injustice and refusal to accept things we know are wrong. Here we don’t have a history of exterminating Indigenous People like in other places. Here wartime prisoners and displaced people became the backbone of a new kind of society.

One can wander in the Lethbridge shopping mall and see tolerance and acceptance in action, any day of the week. Go west driving the highway and you see more and more as you go. Mormon temples mixed with Hutterite colonies and towns have Italian, Polish or Slovak sections and the people live in harmony.

Now new people are moving in, some with different skin color and yet newly introduced customs. I don’t see the racial hatred that dominated politics in the war times; I see a welcoming and willing to learn and thrive together. People view our area as the “whitest part of Canada.” When I talk to strangers, they say that we are “red necks,” but what I see is different.

The far South West of Alberta is a most tolerant society. From Lethbridge to the Crowsnest Pass live people who often were chased from other places and made the desert bloom. We don’t have a Fort Steele here; we have a place that produces food, clean energy, and flowers. Just about any person you meet has another language or dialect in their background and if you have good vision, you see a heaven on earth.

A living example of how humans can live together forgetting what divides them.

Here is a link to my blog: https://thesimpleravenspost.blogspot.ca/ Feel free to check other articles and comment.

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One of the Best The Crowsnest Golf and Country Club officially opened their new course on Friday, June 28.

Waren Gietz, Brian Linderman, Hal Nummi, Alisdair Gibbons, Mayor Blair Painter, Gary Browning (cutting ribbon), Rob Amatto, Rick Breakenridge, Charley Goodwin and Jason Roth all took part in cutting a ribbon on the tee of the ninth hole to officially announce the course open.

Left photo: Club President Rob Amatto teeing off at one of the new holes.

David Selles photo

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Sincere thanks to everyone who helped make our 2019 Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation Golf Tournament in memory of Kathy Allsop a success:

Market Ready The first Community Market of the summer took place on June 27th. The evening saw many different vendors and a great overall turnout. The community market will be continuing every Thursday throughout the summer.

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Teck Janne Aikins A&B Liquor Store Art Ellwein Crowsnest Pass Golf Course Clubhouse Kathy & Dick Koentges Crowsnest Medical Clinic Turtle Mountain Pharmacy Westcastle Motors/Castle Ford Crow Works Engraving & Signs Ltd. Crowsnest Pass Golf Course Joan Koinberg Davis Dodge Kanata Chris’ Restaurant Ralph and Kathleen Remmie IG Wealth Management Blairmore Liquor Store Crowsnest Insurance Agencies Charley Biggs Chicken Blairmore Lions Club Caber Logging Blueline Oilfield Rentals Dave Blacklock Coleman Remedy’s Rx Headlines Hair Salon Spray Lakes Sawmills The Old Dairy Ice Cream Shoppe Coleman Lions Club 5-River Pizza Randy Rinaldi Welding Ltd. Allied True (ACE) Hardware IGA Alex Carnegie – Sure Seal Vyk Harnett – CNPTech Heather Kennedy Burmis Bed & Bales

Valerie Danielson Professional Corp.

Drain Brothers Construction Ltd. The Health Hub Pat Rypien Fantin’s Funeral Chapel Burrows Construction Charlotte Guild Sinistra Salon Joanne Liddell John Pundyk, Royal LePage Artist’s Touch Photography Rocky Mountain Optometry IDA Stone’s Throw Café Brian & Bonnie Linderman North & Company LLP The Health Hub Morency Plumbing & Heating Ltd. H & L Woodcraft Nestor & Willie Chorney Robin & Co. Chartered Accountant Highwood Distilleries Pubic Image Co. Trotz Brothers Holdings Ltd. Pat Dunk Crockett’s Ben Wong’s Crowsnest Confectionery Pure Country Terri Fortunaso Captain’s Pizza Special thank you to Justin Ames for donating back his 50/50 winnings.

Thank you to the golfers who joined us for the day and a special thank you to all the volunteers who helped out. Also, thanks to the CNP Golf and Country Club and the club house for the great meal.

See you in June 2020!

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Editorial and Opinions CLOSED It’s no secret that the newspaper industry is in trouble. With the new age of Facebook, people have forgotten how important real news is. In general, the older generation gets the value of newspapers and real reporting. However, I wonder about the younger ones.

Sometimes it seems to me that they are willing to believe anything they read on social media. If I wrote half the things in my paper that I’ve seen on social media, I would have been sued and lost a dozen times over.

Advertising firms are now full of ‘Generation Y and Z’ employees. This is the generation of Facebook and social media. So for them, they truly believe that no one reads a newspaper and that information is gathered on the web. As a result, they spend their advertising dollars on social media sites, not print media.

As a result, newspapers are taking a huge hit. I don’t know about you, but I’m a huge Facebook’er, but I move past the ads without even reading them or leaving the site period because they actually are annoying to me. Also, I find that ‘Generation Z’, which my 18-year-old son is a part of, don’t actually use Facebook anymore. They are on Twitter and Snapchat.

We lost a huge car advertiser in our paper around a year ago. They chose to go the path of social media and recently, I heard they are suffering in sales. Maybe it’s the economy, but maybe, just maybe, it’s because their advertising plan isn’t working.

I feel that with the age of Donald Trump, people are really questioning Tweets and social media and are going back to mainstream print news to get the facts. Newspapers are the watchdog of the government. WE are the check and balance. So the long and short of this editorial is that I believe newspapers are gaining their foothold back in the information world. People have decided to not be sheep and actually educate themselves based on facts, not random posts.

When I was at our newspaper conference, we had a guest speaker and he made a comment that resonated with me. He said that a community without a local newspaper is a dying community. It’s been touchand-go here in the Crowsnest Pass for a few years with our little business but somehow, I seem to make it work.

For the first time since my mom and Buddy were alive we are closed for two weeks. Both people understood the need for a break and our paper always took two weeks off in the summer. When I took over we changed it to just one.

August is the worst month in a newspaper and after crunching numbers from last year we didn’t make enough to print the paper, never mind pay the rest of the bills.

So this year we decided for a two week break. The staff and I will get a muchneeded rest. I guess the news will go on, but without us at the helm. I hope it’s accurate, but if you are getting it on social media, good luck.

I hope you enjoy your holidays as much as I am going to enjoy it with my boys. Last issue of the paper will be July 24 for Doors Open and Heritage Festival. We will not have a July 31 or August 7. First issue back will be August 14 as we ramp up to a new school year and Fall. I’m so excited!

LS

~ Community Update ~

Summer traffic tips Summer means vacation time, which also means an increase in traffic on the roads. Warm weather is also the time for road repairs, which leads to some increased ‘road-user conflicts.’

To help people travel more safely and avoid frustration, I talked with Sergeant Clarke White, Traffic Unit, Medicine Hat Police Service, to assist in answering frequent questions about driver frustrations that arise and how these issues fit within the Alberta Traffic Safety Act. What is the suggested use for the left-hand lane when traveling? If you are not passing, should you pull over to the righthand lane? Sgt. Clarke explains that generally speaking, in an urban area motorists should pick the lane that is most convenient for where they intend to travel, and should always abide by the posted speed limits. If you have an upcoming left hand turn, then give yourself lots of time to change lanes safely and occupy the left most lane prior to making that turn.

On rural, multi-lane

highways, motorists should remain in the right-hand lane unless passing another vehicle.

Although the Traffic Safety Act (TSA) does not specifically address this in law, many locations may have signage posted that states, “keep right except to pass.” Failure to obey traffic control devices such as this can result in a fine of $233.

Where a highway has two or more lanes on the same side of the centre line for vehicles travelling the same direction, a motorists may pass on the right or left of another vehicle if there is a traffic lane available for passing to the right or the left of the vehicle being overtaken. This means if you do come upon a slower moving vehicle occupying the left hand lane, you are permitted to pass using the right traffic lane, so long as it’s safe to do so.

Anytime a person is passing another vehicle they must abide by the posted speed limits.

The TSA states that any vehicle being passed shall give way to the one passing it, and shall not

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increase speed until the passing vehicle has completely passed by. This applies to vehicles that occupy the lane of a vehicle that is merging into that lane from a merge lane.

The vehicle in the traffic lane must take precautions by changing lanes or giving way to the merging vehicle to allow a safe merge onto the highway.

Anyone operating a slow-moving vehicle, meaning a vehicle that is incapable of maintaining the posted speed limit (combines, tractors, heavy equipment, etc.) must, by law, operate that vehicle in the furthest lane to the right unless preparing to make a left hand turn or where that lane is obstructed.

What is the proper way to use your signal for changing lanes and merging? What is the legal obligation of those in the lane to which people would like to merge to?

Anytime a motorist intends to change lanes or make a turn, the law requires them to give the signal in sufficient time to provide a reasonable warning to other persons of their intentions. The law also requires a co-op-

eration between the motorist who is occupying the lane that another intends to change to, and the motorist who is changing lanes, to allow a safe lane change.

What to do at a fourway stop, and when do you have the right-ofway?

The Use of Highway and Rules of the Road Regulations states when two vehicles approach an intersection or enter an intersection from different highways at approximately the same time, the person driving the vehicle to the left shall yield the right of way to the vehicle on the right. This means that if four vehicles were to arrive at the four-way stop at approximately the same time, traffic would proceed in a counterclockwise pattern beginning with the vehicle that came to a complete stop first. Otherwise, vehicles proceed through the fourway stop in the order that arrived – first come, first to proceed, and so on.

Ann Pudwell is a Health Promotion Facilitator with Alberta Health Services and can be reached by e-mail ann.pudwell@ahs.ca

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by David Selles Royal LePage South Country Real Estate Services Ltd. Earlier this month, the Toronto Raptors won their first NBA title.

Not only was it their first but it was also the first time in NBA history that a team based outside of the US won a title.

The entire country was behind the Raptors during their impressive run to the NBA Finals and watch parties started popping up all over the country.

From coast to coast thousands upon thousands of people swarmed together to watch their beloved team compete on the biggest stage.

Then came the victory parade in downtown Toronto.

Millions of people swarmed the streets of Toronto from around the country to be a part in what was the first championship parade this country has seen since 1993.

Everyone was going crazy over this victory and kids all over the country started playing basketball.

Fast forward to last week when a video surfaced in Toronto of basketball nets being taken down in parks due to noise complaints.

The very city that inspired so many kids to start playing basketball was now preventing people from playing.

Now, I remember when I was younger and would play out in the streets and get a little noisy from time to time but most people realized that some kids having fun and making a bit of noise is far better than having those same kids get into trouble.

After the dust settled a little, it turns out this has been in practice for some time.

The city of Toronto has apparently been taking down nets in close proximity to homes in the evening for a while to help with the amount of noise complaints.

Luckily for the kids and city of Toronto, they have a mayor who wasted no time in getting those nets back up around the city.

On Twitter, Mayor John Tory said “I opt in favour of positive, fun, healthy activities for kids in our neighbourhoods. In some parks, staff were taking down basketball nets at the end of the day. I’ve personally requested that Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation stop taking down nets. They have suspended this practice immediately.”

I’m glad to see that the mayor of Toronto understands how big this win was for not just the fans of the team but the entire city and country.

Basketball might not ever reach the level of Hockey in this country but at least kids will still have the ability to look back and be inspired by this team in the future.

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Incredible opportunity with this newer bungalow style half duplex in Lundbreck.

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blairmore Beautiful Blairmore location with incredible mountain views and fantastic green space. Comfortable family home at a very attractive price. Hardwood floors, big windows, large wood burning fireplace, cozy living and dining areas and fully developed basement.

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Incredible 2 +1 bedroom home in Coleman. This home has newer windows, siding, roof, and a high efficiency furnace. Nicely landscaped lot. Very good foundation and basement for a home of this vintage. Master bedroom has a separate dressing room. Updated kitchen. Main floor laundry. Upstairs room has roughed in 2 piece bathroom. Very sweet, compact property. Upstairs additional 187 sq. ft not included in total square footage. Needs flooring and some interior finishing. $169,900 CALL JOHN MLS

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coleman acreage Magnificent views from this spacious ranch style home on 3 acres.

Beautiful living areas, large rooms, lovely master suite with ensuite and walk-in closet. Main floor laundry.

Fully developed side and back walk-out basement. Great and plentiful water supply. Double car garage. $537,000 CALL JOHN MLS

blairmore One of a kind historic brick home located on an extra-large corner lot in Blairmore. This five-bedroom, four-bathroom home was built in 1920 with brick. Fantastic stain glass windows. Very large state room. This home also features a self-contained apartment on the second level. Amazing decks and backyard.

Possibility of building another home without compromising the existing living and outdoor spaces. 4050 sq. ft. of fantastic quality above grade. 24’ x 38’ garage, large garden shed and fenced RV parking. Great access from front and back lane. Phenomenal value and potential. $619,000 CALL JOHN MLS

coleman acreage

Greenhill hotel

coleman Very well kept 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom manufactured home on its own lot in Riverview Village. South-end, facing the beautiful Mountain Range. Very bright with lots of parking. Why rent when you can own? Perfect as a starting home or a great spot to retire.

Crowsnest Pass offers all amenities, great health services, and a beautiful mountain lifestyle. $175,000. CALL JOHN MLS

unbelieVable price

Beautiful mountain property on the northside of the valley. Very good access and building site suitable for a south-facing walk-out. Mature trees. Private setting close to the Forest Reserve and back country. Great winter road maintenance and school bussing. $249,000 CALL JOHN MLS

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Fantastic location backing on to green space. This 3 bedroom bungalow offers tremendous opportunity for anyone wanting to live in town and have backcountry access right out your back door. Beautifully landscaped fully fenced yard with garage. $349,000. CALL JOHN MLS

coleman Beautiful double lot and well kept threebedroom manufactured home. Landscaped and fenced. Large deck to enjoy spectacular mountain views. Equipped with up-to-date appliances and window coverings. Front loading washer and dryer. Low maintenance styled home. Plenty of parking in large driveway. 24’ x24’ insulated and heated garage features 10’ high ceiling and 8’ tall door. Fantastic workshop.

Suitable as retirement or starter home. $239,000 CALL JOHN

passburg terrace Private and scenic three acres in the Canadian Rockies of the Crowsnest Pass. This is a developed piece of land with access, electricity and an energized water well.

Crowsnest Pass offers a unique opportunity to own mountain property at an affordable price, as well as many opportunities for summer or winter activities such as hiking, mountain biking, golf, stream/lake fishing, alpine and cross-country skiing. It also offers shopping and first rate medical access.$169,000. CALL JOHN MLS

blairmore commercial Well maintained commercial building in one of the best locations in Crowsnest Pass on main street Blairmore. Large 3 bedroom apartment above the commercial floor. Attached garage as well as separate parking area at the back.

Great mountain views. Great opportunity for anyone looking for commercial space together with a nice residence. Many updates throughout the building. $349,000 CALL JOHN MLS

8 ironstone driVe Affordable two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow. This ‘one-level living’ designed home has main floor laundry and vaulted ceilings throughout. Uncompromising quality and dependable finishes. Plenty of storage and ample parking in an over-sized single car garage. Ironstone offers a carefree lifestyle for busy professionals and the actively retired. $319,900 CALL JOHN MLS

blairmore lot Nice, flat and serviced residential building lot in Blairmore. Close to the walking trail and all services. Very easy lot to build on. Back lane access. Very affordable property if you wish to build or buy as an investment. $59,900 CALL JOHN MLS

timberline ridge Great opportunity to buy affordable building lots in Timberline Ridge, Bellevue. Fully serviced lots with great sun exposure. Level building site. Very nice development with wide paved streets and all underground utilities. Build now or buy a lot to build in the future. Don't miss the opportunity to consider this location. Lots starting at $68,000 + GST CALL JOHN MLS

Vacant properties for all types of deVelopment. residential or commercial. economy or deluxe. contact John for details

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Gear up for Fishing Mark Houze pHoto

Mountain pass escapes

Mark Houze Mountain Pass Escapes

As a fly fisher in the Crowsnest Pass the winter months are largely devoted to other sports and tying flies in preparation of the most enticing time to get your rod out and see what lurks beneath the water’s surface. July is without a doubt the most exciting time of year for those who enjoy river fishing in the area as the June rains subside and insect hatches rapidly build with warming temperatures. It begins with small tributaries clearing the fastest, and as water levels drop and the mercury climbs there is no better place to be than in a cool mountain stream filled with rising fish.

Then comes the tricky part - convincing those hungry trout that the mess of fur and feathers strapped to a hook on the end of your line is more appealing than the natural food sources available around the clock. So where does one begin? First things

first, getting your hook where it needs to be with some resemblance of grace will go a long way.

If you can consistently place, see and follow a fly making its way downstream the odds quickly stack in your favour. Even seasoned fly fishers often find it takes some re-learning to shake the rust out a cast and place a hook onto the water without causing the fish to scatter, but usually with some practice and several mistakes things begin to fall into place.

This time of year is relatively forgiving, with the vast majority of fish being left alone for several months, they lose a fear of being caught and early season insects are typically quite large.

Start with big fly patterns that are easily seen on the fast water, often an inch or more in size, which present a big meal that’s hard to resist. It’s an ideal time to work on honing your skills and accuracy for later in the season when fish spook

easier and the gin clear waters slow. Focus on putting your fly in the general area you want, aiming for white foamy bubbles on the water surface as those are most often the places to find fish hiding. It shouldn’t be long before a mouth opens up, swallowing your imitation bug and causing the rod to bend as a battle between the fish and yourself begins.

But if you do find the fish jumping everywhere except the end of your line, stop and pause. Take a moment to look around at the things around you and the solution will often present itself. Take note of anything that’s crawled onto you, the frequently missed airborne insects floating by, or what exactly is causing the birds to swoop near the river repeatedly. Changing the hook to whatever you have that looks closest to the things you find nearby will likely result in success and the real fun begins- catching, not just fishing.

Mark Houze pHoto

Mountain pass escapes

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CCHS awards and scholarship day On Friday, June 28, the Crowsnest Consolidated High School held a cap and gown ceremony as well as awarded their scholarship and bursaries to graduant students.

SH Music Bursary Sponsored by the Holy Spirit Preservation Society $200 Recipient: Jaden Dyck SH Spanish Award Recipient: Alex Verdi Art 30 Bursary Sponsored by the CNP Elks $200 Recipient: Meghan Tarcon SH Cosmetology Bursary Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus $200 Recipient: Stephanie Armstrong SH Foods Bursary Sponsored by the Coleman Women’s League $200 Recipient: Trinity Bastien SH Fabrication Sponsored by the CNP Elks $200 Recipient: Rylan Van Dyk SH Construction Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary #19 $200 Recipient: Rylan Van Dyk English 30-1 Bursary Sponsored by Audrey Bonne Memorial $200 Recipient: Jasmine Sydora English 30-2 Bursary Sponsored by the Holy Spirit Preservation Society $200 Recipient: Jaden Dyck Mathematics 30-1 Bursary Sponsored by the Coleman Legion $200 Recipient: Jasmine Sydora Mathematics 30-2 Bursary Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary #19 $200 Recipient: Jaden Dyck Mathematics 31 Bursary Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus $200 Recipient: Jasmine Sydora Social Studies 30-1 Bursary Sponsored by the Coleman Legion $200 Recipient: Ethan Wall Social Studies 30-2 Bursary Sponsored by the CNP Elks $200 Recipient: Colin Bannerman

Biology 30 Bursary Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary #19 $200 Recipient: Aden Janson Chemistry 30 Bursary Sponsored by the Holy Spirit Preservation Society $200 Recipient: Aden Janson Physics 30 Bursary Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus $200 Recipient: Ben Sharp High School Certificate of Achievement Bursary Sponsored by the Order of the Royal Purple $200 Recipient: Riley Devlin Crowsnest Pass Literacy Foundation Bursary $100 Recipient: Rachelyn Pinkerton Order of the Eastern Star $100 Recipient: Trinity Bastien Reimer Construction Trades Bursary $150 Recipient: Jordan Sharp CUPE Local 812 Bursary $150 Each Recipient: Meghan Tarcon Recipient: Kiera Wheelock Ascent Dental - Dr. Steed & Dr. Leishman Bursary $200 Recipient: Jasmine Sydora Crowsnest Consolidated High School Rememberance Day Scholarship sponsored by the Coleman Legion $200 Recipient: Tori Wakaluk Rocky Mountain Optometry Clinic Bursary $250 Recipient: Cassidy Young Murray Capron Memorial Athletic Scholarship $300 Each Recipient: Dacey Patten Recipient: Noah Schuh Clark and Jane Goodwin Scholarship $300 Each Recipient: Stephanie Armstrong Recipient: Aden Janson Earl Scott Memorial Bursary $350

Recipient: Sydora

Jasmine

Crowsnest Consolidated High School Jerome Rejman Leadership Scholarship Sponsored by the Coleman Lions $500 Recipient: Hayley Fast Crowsnest Consolidated High School Bruce Kutcher Academic Scholarship sponsored by the Coleman Lions $500 Recipient: Riana Maerz Audrey Bonne Memorial Academic Scholarship $500 Recipient: Maeve Rothlin Stewart Schlender Memorial – CNP Minor Hockey Scholarship $500 Recipient: Spencer Dorge CUPE Local 2133 Livingstone Range Support Staff Scholarship $500 Recipient: Eric Gil Tony and Bev Feregotto Scholarship $500 Recipient: Haylee Williams Blairmore Lions Club Scholarship $500 Recipient: Riana Maerz Dan Marcial Memorial Scholarship $500 Recipient: Lewis Rogers Spray Lakes Sawmills Scholarship $500 Each Recipient: Taylor Wallington Recipient: Cheyanne Werezak Sinister Sports Scholarship $500 Recipient: Meghan Tarcon

Recipient: Ethan Wall Livingstone Range School Division Academic Scholarship $500 Recipient: Jasmine Sydora Livingstone Range School Division Career and Technology Scholarship $500 Recipient: Eric Gil Eugene Fabro Memorial Scholarship $1000 Recipient: Sydney Laface Dr. Kay Kerr Fine Arts Scholarship $1000 Recipient: Maeve Rothlin CCHS Trades and Technology Scholarship $1000 Each Recipient: Jaden Dyck Recipient: Thomas Melchior Recipient: Jordan Sharp Recipient: Taylor Wallington Eric and Wilma Prentice University Scholarship $1000 Recipient: Rachelyn Pinkerton Riversdale Resources Scholarship $1000 Each Recipient: Tapanga Cargill Recipient: Rachelyn Pinkerton Strandquist Family Trust Scholarship $1000 Each Recipient: Metallea Frederickson Recipient: Megan MacDonald Recipient: Lewis Rogers Audrey Bonne Memorial Science Scholarship $2000 Recipient: Jasmine Sydora

MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT LAND USE BYLAW No. 868-2013 The Development Authority of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass recently approved the following development application(s): 1. DP2019-062: 2002 – 107 Street Hwy 3 (including Golf Course) NW, SW, and SE 2-8-4 W5M and Lot 2, Block 1, Plan 0815531 Discretionary Use: New Golf Course Access Road Temporary Material Stockpiles Any persons claiming to be adversely affected by the above development may file an appeal in writing by July 10, 2019, to the MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS, SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD, BOX 600, CROWSNEST PASS, ALBERTA T0K 0E0. A fee of $400.00 must be included with the appeal.

Lisa Kinnear Development Officer 403-562-8833 lisa.kinnear@crowsnestpass.com

Kenney Family Scholarship $500 Each Recipient: Devon Clarke Recipient: Seraiah Vanderplas Julia and Roy Whitehouse Memorial Post-Secondary Scholarship $750 Recipient: Aden Janson Dr. Lloyd Cavers Student Leadership Scholarship Recipient: Hayley Fast CCHS Scholarship $1000 Each Recipient: Ashley Enefer Recipient: Hayley Fast Recipient: Aden Janson

Complete & Professional Insurance Service • Insurance - 403-562-8822 • Registry - 403-562-2011 info@crowsnestinsurance.com • registry@crowsnestinsurance.com

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Canada Day 2019

Residents of Crowsnest Pass were out in full force on Canada Day to celebrate the nation’s 152nd birthday. People were able to enjoy the parade and other activities throughout the day.

John Kinnear photos

Herald Contributor photo

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House for rent For Rent

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Apartment for rent. 1BR in BLAIRMORE. $550. Secure building with Balcony. Fantastic view. Ph 778 297 8117 Email clarktoo@yahoo.com 19-tfn To inquire about the availability of an apartment for rent in Blairmore call 403-562-8144.

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Whippets puppies born June 18 for sale. Registered, will be house broken. $1000. Available August 10. Phone 403-897-3870.

27-3p Attention Fly Tiers: Hooks, materials, feathers and tools. Call Lynn for info. 403-564-4696.

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Services Is someone’s drinking affecting you? Alcoholics Anonymous can help? Call Lyle B. at 403-563-

15-tfn/nc Coleman resident looking for a student to do odd jobs, lawn work etc. Contat Tovert at 403563-3129.

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SATURDAY, July 13, 2019 10:00 am sharp

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VIEWING: Friday, July 12th, from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

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Canadian Prairie PickersSATURDAY, July 13, 2019 10:00 am sharp are once again touring the area.

VIEWING: Friday, July 12th, from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Paying Cash For Coin Collections, Silver & Gold Coins, Selling: Tractors, Combine, Haying Equip, Truck, Trailers, Royal Can. Mint Sets. Also Buying Gold Jewelry Shop Tools, House, Yard & Garden Equip & Supplies, Antiques.

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Bylaw on Cannabis sale locations struck DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

Council held an extensive discussion surrounding the proposed Bylaw 1029, 2019 Public Parks Definitions and Refinements of Cannabis Retail Use Setbacks at last Tuesday’s council meeting.

The discussion began with a public hearing allowing residents to come forward and state why the setbacks in place needed to be changed.

One resident who came forward to speak to council said the main reason these setbacks needed change was due to how they limit the number of stores that could be created in the Pass.

Currently, there is only one store in the entirety of the Crowsnest Pass that will be opening.

The concerned resident spoke about the hurt that could potentially cause the community.

“This really comes down to monopolies. If we don't change our zoning bylaw we are essentially handing a monopoly over to the one store that has been allowed to exist. This is because our setback rules are so restrictive that all the commercial locations are within these setbacks.”

The resident went on to talk about how the community is limited, including liquor stores, residences and daycares being too close to potential shop locations.

Allowing competition within the Pass was also brought up as a positive during the public hearing as the resident said it

would limit the amount of purchases on the black market and would also help create well maintained stores in order to draw more business in.

Under the bylaw after first reading, potential cannabis stores needed to be certain distances from liquor stores and daycares as well as residences.

After hearing the public message during the hearing, council then brought back the topic later in the council meeting and discussed it further.

Administration recommended to council that the separation distance between Liquor stores and Retail Cannabis Stores be eliminated, to facilitate more opportunity for Highway Commercial Retail Cannabis Stores.

After much more dis-

cussion and deliberation, Councillor Filipuzzi said he would still like to see a setback for cannabis sales in residential areas to which administration responded by saying how difficult that process would be.

Administration informed council that there is almost no commercial property that isn’t adjacent to residential areas and that a requirement like that would make it difficult to allow more stores in the Crowsnest Pass.

In the end, Councillor Filipuzzi made a motion to pass second reading and the motion was defeated which in turn defeated the entire bylaw.

There is now a need to create a new bylaw regarding cannabis sales in the Crowsnest Pass.

~Council Briefs~ DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

Council Youth Representative Policy In the fall of 2018, Council attended the Regional Council Meeting in Fernie where it was presented that Elkford had a Council Youth Representative. Council thought this was a great idea to get youth involved in the municipal organization and requested that a policy be developed for implementation by September 2019.

Councillor Ward says he thinks this will be a good thing and asked that administration report back to council on the success of the policy after one year.

Protective Services Advisory Committee – Karelian Bear Dog Program Request for Letter of Support With new provincial government in place, council has decided to re-submit a letter of support for the Karelian Bear Dog Program to be reimplemented in the Crowsnest Pass. Council believes this program will be beneficial to the community in limiting bear encounters with members of the community. Councillor Glavin also asked that the letter explain the bear problems in the area since the removal of the program.

Request for Reimbursement of Towing Fees and Fines Council received a letter asking for towing fees and fines to be reimbursed to a resident. After some discussion, council decided to send a letter indicating why the reimbursement would be denied.

Speed Reduction Request for York Creek Road Council received a letter from a resident regarding the speed limit on York Creek Road and asked council if they would reduce the speed limit on the road to 30 km/h. Council had a lengthy discussion including the dangers of the road at 50km/h and also different ways to help limit drivers speed other than simply lowering the speed limit such as more patrol in that area. Council also discussed how changing this road's speed limit would open up the possibility of having more requests for change. After all of the discussion was taken under consideration, a motion was made to have administration look into all rural roads regarding speed limits and requirements. Council defeated the motion.

Donation to Pass Piranha Swim Club Council received a donation of $1,000 that will be given to the Pass Piranha Swim club on behalf of the Strandquist Foundation.

Downtown Coleman Update Council was given a short update on the Downtown Coleman Revitalization Project. Administration told council everything is still moving along. Weather has played a small role in staying on schedule as the rain has affected the concrete laying process but it should still be on schedule. Other phases of the project are also moving along smoothly. Overall, administration and council are pleased with the progress being made.

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