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Family Day Fun

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Residents of the Crowsnest Pass were able to enjoy Family Day celebrations at the Coleman Sports Complex on Monday, February 17th. Activities included skating, face painting, games and a magic show. The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass and FCSS put on the event.

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New Improv class beginning in Crowsnest Pass

Terra Hazelton will be starting up a new improv club that will occur every Thursday DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

A new class will be available for residents interested in the world of improv.

Terra Hazelton recently moved to the Crowsnest Pass and is starting up a new improv club that will occur every Thursday.

Born in Cranbrook B.C, Hazelton grew up in Calgary Alberta where at age 14 she began to study improvisation and acting under world renowned Keith Johnstone and Dennis Cahill at the famed Loose Moose Theatre Company.

At 18 years old, she attended the prestigious American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City, where she continued to study

acting and music.

Upon finishing school in New York, Terra moved to Toronto to start her career as a performer, and was very quickly discovered by the late, great Jeff Healey.

Hazelton has recently relocated from Toronto, where she lived for the past 20 years, to the beautiful mountains of Southern Alberta.

She hopes to focus on painting, and on working on music for the debut PerlHaze album, soon to be produced and recorded by the duo, which consists of Sophia Perlman and herself.

Hazelton also comes to the area with a glowing review from Jeff Gladstone, the Artistic Director at the International Theathresports In-

stitute.

“Terra Hazelton is one of the best improvisors I’ve ever seen. She brings the values behind good improv to all the work she does, whether it’s music acting, singing or teaching. I’m so excited that she’s bringing improvisation to the Crowsnest Pass! I started learning improv at the Loose Moose Theatre way back and Terra was always one of my favourite people to play with. As I’ve travelled around the world, I’ve learned what a rare gift it was to be trained at the Loose Moose Theatre and with Keith Johnstone.

The Crowsnest Pass is so lucky to have someone like Terra to learn from. I have no doubt that it won’t take long for the

Pass to be known for some great improvisors and talent. I can’t wait to see where she takes it!”

Hazelton says the club will be a drop in type of class with no set commitment needed.

“The club is just going to be a weekly drop in where you can either come whenever you want. Classes will be structured so that people don't have to commit to coming every week and worry you might miss something.”

Hazelton added that if people are able to commit, the prices for classes would decrease.

“If you want to sign up, the rate goes down. If you commit to four or more in advance it's only $10 a class, whereas if you just drop in it's $15.

People are welcome to come and go. You don't have to commit to anything long term.”

Since moving here, Hazelton says the sense of community she feels is something she wants to work off of.

“I really want to play on the sense of community. I've only been here nine months but I really feel there's such a strong community here.”

Hazelton does have some long-term goals but isn’t overly focused on that right now.

“An eventual goal would be to train up enough people so that I could create a Crowsnest Pass team because there's a lot of competitive improvisation. I don't want this class to be about that but it could be a big

bonus that could happen.”

As for what ages Hazelton would like to see, she says it’s a broad range.

“Right now it's 13 and up and anyone under 16 needs to be accompanied by an adult.

Eventually if I get enough interest I'd like to divide it to 16 and under and 17 and up and have two separate groups.

Right now though, since I'm just starting out and hoping anyone will show up, I'll be doing a general class. It's kid friendly and it's pretty open.”

The classes will take place every Thursday from 6-8pm at the library.

The first class is scheduled to take place on Thursday, February 20th.

Grant from Government provides students with meals DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

Thanks to a grant provided by the Alberta

government, students at ISS are able to enjoy healthy meals they may not otherwise get.

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Christine Lang, a Nutrition Assistant, says she is able to provide meals for students because of this grant.

“It's a grant that is provided by the government. It's to promote healthy eating and provide meals for those who may not have any. Not all of our kids that participate are needing but might be lacking.”

Lang says that almost all the food is made fresh for the students and that meals are provided every day.

“I'm here every day. I make lunches as well.

There are fruits and vegetables as well and those lunches go to the office and students that need it

come and get it.”

There are also school wide hot meals that are provided once a month.

Lang says volunteers are what make those meals possible.

“Our hot dinners can feed the entire school with the help of several volunteers. We do those meals once a month. The next one is on the 26th.”

For the last hot meal, three local businesses stepped up to help out.

“Three businesses stepped up for our last one. C-Rad Renovations, Steiger Flooring and Explore Designs, every single one of them was here.

C-Rad actually paid for the meal.”

Lang mentioned that

it’s a big plus to have the community interact with the students.

“It's nice to have the community get involved with the younger kids. It was good to see the kids interact with them and they had a blast.”

Land also says that more volunteers are always welcome.

“For the volunteers it's mostly the serving part and interacting with the kids. This is our future; it's all in that gymnasium right there. It's important to be aware of it and make sure the kids know they are represented and recognized by the community.”

There are some volunteers that try and make

it out as much as possible as well.

“We do have a regular volunteer now as well and he and his assistant come and hang out with the kids. That's really important to us as well.”

Anyone interested in volunteering in the future can contact ISS and the information will be passed along to Lang.

Lang says that showcasing a program like this one is a way to show people that not all programs are disappearing from local schools.

“I want people to know that not all programs have gone on the wayside with education.

There are still things in place that are important.”

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In the lIne of fIre Between February 10 and February 17, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 43 calls for service including the following reported incidents.

Four (4) assaults, two (2) break and enter (residential), one (1) fraud/forgery, one (1) threats/harassment, two (2) mischief (vandalism), two (2) thefts, two (2) other criminal codes, one (1) other provincial statute, four (4) driving complaints, ten (10) motor vehicle collisions, six (6) assistance to general public, three (3) suspicious occurrences, one (1) lost and found, three (3) assistance to other agencies and one (1) animal call.

Shoplifting On February 11th, 2020, there was a complaint of shoplifting from a convenience store in Coleman. The incident is still under investigation.

Counterfeit Money On February 11th, 2020, there was a complaint of a counterfeit $20 American bill that was used at a convenience store in Coleman.

More counterfeit American bills were used at a hardware store in Blairmore on February 14th.

Theft On February 11th, 2020, there was a complaint of theft of fire extinguishers from an apartment building in Blairmore.

Vehicle Damage On February 14th, 2020, there was a complaint of rear side window damage to a Dodge Caravan parked in the arena parking lot in Coleman. The damage occurred sometime that morning.

Suspicious Male On February 15th, 2020, at approximately 8:15pm, there was a com-

The Simple Raven’s Post

by Avner Perl

Progressives?

Who are they?

These days there is a lot of talk about some people who are “Progressives.” In my life politics comes and goes. Being Canadian, I get a break from politics in between elections. There are Federal elections which are a big deal, Provincial elections every four years, Municipal elections which are not partisan and long breaks between them. Most of my life I listened to the news, scanned the advertisements, and on a given day, went out to cast my ballot. Mostly I made some effort to see which politician I assumed would improve the lives of those close to me and avoided talking politics and religion in polite company. It is much more explosive in our neighbouring country to the south They seem to always have some elections and campaigns going on.

For some reason Canadian news devotes more time to USA politics than to our own. Perhaps because whatever happens in the US has more influence upon our lives than our own. The elephant in the room. Initially, I questioned why we are so engrossed in another country’s politics until I understood. What happens in the US often determines the lives of people here and all over the world more than any local politics.

Canada and especially Alberta have been suffering thanks to changes in the US for a few years now. For a long time, we were supplying them with oil and gas until they discovered new ways to frack fossil fuels and conveniently forgot our early contribution. Now they want our resources for nothing and cause us some internal conflicts.

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plaint of a suspicious male who broke a window of a residence in Coleman. The suspect fled the scene.

Found bikes turned into Crowsnest Pass Bylaw Be aware of a new scam. Victims get phone calls from someone pretending to be from Service Canada or another government agency, saying their social insurance number (SIN) has been blocked, compromised or suspended. The call might be one of the latest variations on caller ID in which fraudsters disguises the number seen on the ID display in order to trick victims into answering phone. The person will ask for SIN and other personal info, such as date of birth, address, etc. Victims who provide personal info are at risk of identity fraud.

Anyone with information regarding any crime is urged to contact the Crowsnest Pass RCMP Detachment at

403-562-2867, or Crimestoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-422TIPS. 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.

We accepted the idea that the use of energy which produces smoke will have to change and gave ourselves a deadline by which to convert. In the meantime, we wish to sell our oil on the world market. Out of nowhere sprung strong opposition blocking our efforts.

Here comes the connection to “progressives.”

The US is having presidential elections in November this year and they have a very popular progressive candidate inching up to challenge the very unpopular Trump. The progressive guy says it will be expensive to convert to clean power, but nothing compares to doing nothing.

The Progressive movement rose in the beginning of the Twentieth Century in Canada and the US, comprising of farmers and workers. It laid dormant for a long time until recently. Here it was a part of the Progressive Conservative Party and you may see reminders in little towns where there is UFA and in the workers Co-operative movement. In the US it is surging upwards like never before. The Democratic party is quickly developing a very strong Progressive wing.

Now, in the twenty-first Century when we say Progressive it means the voice of the young people although there are many older folks like me supporting it. In the US a 78-year-old determined old man is leading in the poles to challenge Trump, and his strength are new voters who just turned eighteen. He doesn’t accept donations from corporations and raised more money than those who do. Mostly the average donations to his campaign are $18.00 His message is simple. He wants healthcare like in Canada, free higher education, $15.00 Minimum wage and protection against wrecking the planet. Roughly 80% of Canadians agree with the last.

They asked how he is going to pay for it. The health care will save money as ours does. We pay 47% less for ours. The rest will be saved from not fighting everlasting wars and from taxing Wall Street gains made on invest-

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ments. Amazon and Walmart will pay income tax, and billionaires will pay the same rates as their workers do.

There are always two sides to every story. One side wants a Paradise for billionaires, which they promise will improve all human conditions. Things are great, is the message, stop complaining. Life expectancy is improving, poverty been decreased, we are OK. The Progressive side wants to tax billionaires and make them less powerful.

If bankers and garbage collectors went on strike, who would you legislate back to work? New York couldn’t survive without trash collection for a week while England hardly noticed a six months strike by bankers.

The progressives demand a Wealth Tax and Inheritance tax.

If the Progressive in the US win, it will make a huge difference in Canada. It will shift the whole political debate. Our few Far-Right evangelists may cry, but most of us will be happy.

I give my head a shake. I am in Canada. Aside from some fanatics, most Canadians are level-headed and we are ruled by some very good laws. We have some problems, but we are solving them peacefully and patiently one by one. Mostly we need not do more than just educate those of us who panic and show them that comparing to other countries ours is the envy of most nations.

I predict that we will build the infrastructure to sell our oil at market prices soon, right after we decide to pay something to those who let us take it through their domain. I also foresee our governments bow to our wishes and take steps to prepare the country for a future without oil. We have ten to twenty years.

Aside from the oil issue, we don’t need a Progressive movement like our neighbours. Canada is already more progressive due to efforts that were made by our past generations. The new fight between the billionaires and workers is not as fierce here as it is south.

Psychologists claim that gratitude reduces symptoms caused by stress. I do what I can to Cause improvements, but I begin each day with the saying, “thank you Lord.” We are so fortunate to live in a place like this.

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Family Day 2020

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Editorial Pipelines ... it’s going to be the end of Canada, in my opinion.

You can’t open the paper without hearing about protest essentially shutting down the country.

While I’m all for peaceful protests, heck I’ve attended a few, I’m not okay with anarchist protesters shutting down the trains, the bridges for a cause the majority of them don’t even know what they are protesting about.

If you goggle the Wet'suwet'en pipeline protestors you actually see very few indigenous people in the photo. Why, because the majorities are white people fighting for the most part on something they don’t even know. There is an interesting interview of protestors by Rebel Media. When asked what they are protesting for many didn’t have a clue. Some of the responses were for the following: “Because I’ve educated myself as much as I can, through Indigenous people...” When asked if she knew what’s in the pipeline?” The response, “Ah yeah, dead animals from the ground”. When asked to clarify what is being shipped through the pipeline her response, “ Bitumen I believe”. She doesn’t even know it’s natural gas produced in BC getting shipped to people in BC. A second person interviewed was asked what do you think is being transported to Kitimat and from where? The response was Oil? "Um, I’m not entirely sure but I know it has to do something with the Albertan Government ... so....”

I can’t honestly make this stuff up.

All 20 of the elected First Nations councils who are located along the path of the pipeline have signed agreements with Coastal GasLink.

These councils represent approximately 2,800 people.

Five Hereditary Chiefs have claimed that the project does not have any authority to carry on without their consent.

MLA is Ellis Ross, the former Chief Councilor for the Haisla Nation and now the Liberal MLA for Skeena, B.C. stated, “There’s a lot of people that aren’t from these communities, that aren’t Aboriginal, that are saying hereditary leadership has full authority, and they’re not doing it based on any facts. It would be like me saying that the elected leadership of B.C. and Canada have no authority, and it’s the Queen who has all authority,” So we have a small group of people essentially shutting down the country, many who don’t actually know what they are protesting, and we are allowing it to happen. I think the government is hesitant to intervene because the protests going on resemble that of the Oka Crisis which began on July 11, 1990 and lasted until September 26, 1990, spanning 78 days; a standoff between the Canadian military and the Mohawk. The standoff was over the expansion of a golf course onto Native land and eventually resulted in one fatality.

As a result goods that travel by rail across the country have been at a standstill along with the trains. This is leading to shortages of groceries, propane, drinking water, baby formula and personal hygiene products.

CN rail announced Monday it has had to send out layoff notices to employees in Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia due to the prolonged shut down of their operations.

It’s a mess for the Liberal government; especially with Trudeau out of the country trying his hardest to get a seat on the UN Security Council and Teck’s Frontier mine political approval on the horizon.

It’s a mess, the kind of mess my mom would say a mop just wont do!

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Pertussis outbreak declared over in AHS South Zone Alberta Health Services

LETHBRIDGE – An outbreak of pertussis (whooping cough) which was declared on Oct. 15, 2019 in the South Zone of Alberta Health Services (AHS) is over.

During this outbreak, there were 34 confirmed cases and two probable cases of pertussis, with no hospitalizations or deaths. Of these 36 confirmed and probable cases, 16 were unimmunized, nine were partially immunized and 11 were considered to be up-todate for pertussis-containing vaccine. The cases were located in Raymond, Lethbridge, Purple Springs, Picture Butte, Nobleford, Bow Island, Taber and Diamond City.

There were 63 confirmed cases of pertussis in South Zone during 2019 and 45 confirmed cases in 2018.

Pertussis – a bacterial infection that causes severe coughing that may last for weeks – can impact all age groups; however, infants one year of age and younger are at greatest risk of serious complications, including pneumonia, convulsions, brain damage and even death.

Immunization is the best and most effective method to protect against and limit the spread of pertussis. All South Zone residents are encouraged to keep up-to-date with their immunizations and to do the same for chil-

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dren and families. Anyone uncertain of their immunization history, or their child’s, can contact Health Link at 811 at any time of day, or their local community health centre or public health office during work hours to discuss, review and/or to book an appointment to complete any required immunizations.

In Alberta, vaccine that protects against pertussis is offered to children, free of charge, through Alberta’s Routine Childhood Immunization schedule.

Pregnant women in the third trimester (26 weeks) are also offered pertussis-containing vaccine. All adults 18 years of age and older are

advised to receive one adult dose of pertussiscontaining vaccine.

Additional information about pertussis and the importance of immunization is available online at http://immunizealberta.ca/i-need-knowmore/diseases-covered/ pertussis-whoopingcough.

Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.

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Royal LePage South Country Real Estate Services Ltd. This past week, I wrapped up my coaching duties with the Junior High B boys basketball team at CCHS. While our overall record might not say we had a successful season, I wouldn’t have changed anything over the course of our season.

I was able to help these young kids grow as basketball players and that’s something more than just a record for our season.

When I was first approached about coaching a team, I asked if anyone else was going to be helping me coach.

When I heard the answer was that I’d be the only coach for this team, I felt a little less prepared but once we started our first practice that feeling went away.

The boys were great listeners and made my job pretty easy.

They were respectful and kind to everyone and still showed the competitive fire that they all have.

This was my first year coaching any sports team and it helped me grow as a person as well.

Not only was I teaching the boys about basketball but they were teaching me as well.

Over the year, our relationships grew and I’m happy to say that by the end of the season, our team was one tight knit group.

Each player made progress over the course of the year.

Everyone’s skill set increased, their knowledge of where to be and what to do increased and I could tell, even when we were losing games, that they were enjoying themselves on the court.

There’s not much more that a coach can ask for other than that.

The thing about playing organized sports in school or any other setting, is that you can learn about life in general while playing.

During my time as a basketball player throughout school, I learned a lot about life and myself.

It taught me that hard work is needed to get where you want to go.

It gave me a way to learn how to respect my peers and elders.

It showed me how to deal with adversity and it proved to me that when you work hard, you can get rewarded for it.

I hope that these young boys continue to play the sport of basketball and learn all the things I did from it, because if they do, they’ll be rewarded for it just like I was.

I can’t wait to see how these boys grow over the next few years because after the experience I had this year as their coach, I’m excited to continue the journey as their coach as long as I live in the Pass.

MOUNTAIN PROPERTy Great opportunity to own a mountain acreage close to Lee Lake and en route to Castle Mountain Ski Resort. This acreage offers many opportunities for someone who would like to keep horses or other farm animals on a small piece of land. Small acreages in this area are few because of the subdivision process and requirements. Just off of Highway 507. $249,000 CALL JOHN MLS

562-8830 jpundyk@shaw.ca HILLCREST Beautiful, idyllic home with Drum creek nearby. This 3+1 bedroom home was recently moved into this location and placed on an ICF basement. Newer mechanical systems. Very desirable, sheltered location in the Crowsnest Pass. Original hardwood floors. Large, bright basement. Great family or retirement home. $279,000 CALL JOHN MLS

BLAIRMORE

COLEMAN Full lot with exceptional mountain views. House is to be removed so this property is priced for the lot value only. One of the very few sites where you can see Crowsnest Mountain, Tecumseh and the South Range all at the same time. $69,000 CALL JOHN MLS

BLAIRMORE CONDO Very nice condo apartment in a historic building in a central location. This unit has been expertly updated for the comforts of modern living. An affordable option whether as a home or an investment. Parking at rear. Ski hill, swimming pool and other amenities within walking distance. $84,000 CALL JOHN MLS

COLEMAN Spacious 3 bedroom home. Expertly rebuilt one level house, with an addition featuring large sitting room and ample sized master bedroom. Large family room with a gas fireplace and bright front room with mountain view.

Large screened front porch. Garage accessible from the back lane. Excellent starter home or revenue property in tight rental market. $172,500 CALL JOHN MLS

HILLCREST Fantastic value for the most discriminating buyer. This very large 20' x 76' modular home was built in 2002.

Excellent location with fenced yard in Monte Vista Park. 3 bedroom, plus a large Bonus room. Brand new luxury vinyl plank flooring just installed. Bright, spacious kitchen.

Beautiful large deck and 12' x 16' outdoor shed. $114,900 CALL JOHN MLS

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.. Self-contained apartment on second level. Amazing decks and backyard. Huge lot. Possibility of building another home without compromising the existing living and outdoor spaces. 24’ x 38’ garage, large garden shed and fenced RV parking. Phenomenal value and potential. $619,000 CALL JOHN MLS

BELLEVUE Fantastic opportunity for commercial location along busy Highway 3. East and West bound traffic access. Currently occupied as a successful fly-fishing shop, known to fly fishermen throughout Canada and the U.S. Can be sold as a business to someone wishing for a change of pace or for a property that can be re-purposed. C1 zoning allows for different opportunities.

High traffic volume in front of the property. $435,000 CALL JOHN MLS

NEAR WATERTON 12.68 acres south from Pincher Creek near Waterton National Park. Out buildings include a barn and a shop. There are corrals and a good size dugout.

Good pasture and hay. Good property for horses. The property is to be sold “As Is”. Fantastic place to build your dream home. $279,000 CALL JOHN MLS

BELLEVUE LOTS Prime building lots available at affordable prices, starting at $68,000 and up. Large and fully serviced with all underground utilities. Very sunny location with great view of the valley. If you are thinking about building, now or in the future, Timberline Ridge may be the place. CALL JOHN MLS

LOTS & LAND * BLAIRMORE 2250-132 St. 11311 – 19 Avenue

$59,900 $105,000

* BELLEVUE Timberline Ridge Lots 3.01 Acres – Passburg 2211 Passburg Terrace – 3 acres

Starting at $68,000 $144,900 $169,000

* HWY 507 5.04 acres near Lee Lake

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* COLEMAN Kananaskis Wilds starting at 8309 - 27 Avenue 2321 – 86 Street 2812 - 90 Street - 3.76 acres #27 Riverview Village 22nd Ave. lots

$ 85,000 $ 79,000 $ 89,000 $259,000 $69,900 Starting at $29,000

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PRIME BUILDING LOTS UNDERGROUND POWER SERVICE AND ALL OTHER UTILITIES Timberline ridge in Bellevue offers a sunny location, beautiful mountain views and wide paved streets. These prime building lots are available at affordable prices, from $68,000 to $140,000. Large and fully serviced lots have underground power, easy topography, and are ready for the spring building season. Crowsnest Pass offers unparalleled value in the Canadian Rockies. Active, friendly community. CALL JOHN FOR MORE INFORMATION MLS

BLAIRMORE Large family bungalow in Blairmore.

1624 sq. ft. with fully developed basement. 3 bedrooms up and 2 down. 3 full bathrooms. Spacious living area with vaulted ceiling and a three-sided gas fireplace. Covered deck off the dining area for BBQ or entertainment. Best of two worlds heating system, in floor in the basement and forced air on the main. The master bedroom features a soaker tub and a separate shower. Main floor laundry room. Fully fenced yard. Large attached garage and paved drive. Fantastic value for a home of this quality and size. $429,900 CALL JOHN MLS

24 IRONSTONE 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom, bungalow with vaulted ceilings and open floor plan. Hardwood flooring, alder wood cabinets and quartz counters. Stainless steel appliances and gas fireplace. Master suite with large walk-in closet and 3-piece bathroom. Double car garage. Main floor laundry hookups and downstairs laundry. Spacious family room downstairs with wide stairway. Ample parking and beautiful green space. $345,000 CALL JOHN MLS

COMMERCIAL LOT and with east/west access on busy Hwy 3. Located at first entrance to Bellevue. Has access to municipal water and sewer. This bare land property can be acquired with bordering property, Crowsnest Angler. Tremendous traffic count in front of property.

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8 – Crowsnest Pass HeraLD – Wednesday, February 19, 2020 Historic topographic maps of the Crowsnest Pass area reveal that the original trace of the Crowsnest River is substantially different from what is seen today. I have been told that a lot of the straightening of this once-meandering river had to do with flood control. Apparently the thinking was that the quicker you can get spring run-off through the community the less likely it is to overflow its banks.

When one studies the present day alignment of this embattled river one sees a lot of straight sections heavily riprapped to minimize erosion. Most of the lower reaches of the contributing drainages like the McGillivray, Nez Perce and Blairmore Creeks have also been armoured to keep them in their beds. From West Coleman to East Blairmore there is very little of the Crow that hasn’t been altered.

I was in Fernie in 1995 when the early June flood there sent Coal Creek out of its course and through the airport subdivision. The power of the water from that catastrophic event was astonishing. From the subdivision that I lived in, which was a half kilometer away from the creek, I could hear the deep klonking sounds of boulders the size of Volkswagens being rolled down its bed. Needless to say Coal Creek was heavily armoured after that.

The Pass has endured several disastrous floods that eventually precipitated the redirecting of water courses to minimize what happened in flood events like 1923, 1942 and 1948. Recently I came across some rare photos of that 1948 event that showed how Nez Perce went wild and breached its banks, running all through Bushtown. Upstream there were choke points, like the newly replaced tunnel under 19 Avenue, which also could not handle that massive flow.

Tunnels under the CPR tracks like the one on the north side of Bushtown are bad choke points and one can clearly see in the 1948 images that Nez Perce took off east from there into the houses south of the tracks.

The Gold Creek tunnel under the CPR tracks at Frank is also a problematic choke point and it doesn’t take much to plug that narrow passage with the likes of trees and debris. We can’t forget what happened to the Lyon Creek CPR tunnel in 2013. It was catastrophic, as we know.

Incidentally, when you look at the old original Crowsnest River course in the Coleman Bushtown area you see that it used to wend its way, with multiple elbows, through what is now the developed area. Indeed, when levels rise in the river people in Bushtown experience water problems. I am told most do not have basements and sump pumps can be the order of the day for crawl spaces. The river remembers where it used to

go.

Some of you may recall a movement some years back to redirect some of the water east of Bushtown back into its old meander east of the Michalski Ranch. Not sure if this initiative will ever come to fruition but an interesting calculation done at the time of the original study revealed something surprising. It calculated that the section of meander they were planning to partially reconnect could hold three to four times more water than the straight lined section bypass (present day course) could hold. So did straight lining the river there, turning it into a featureless ditch, really help minimize flooding?

Good question.

Further west in Coleman an old federal topographic map I found in Peels Prairie Provinces (University of Alberta Library) shows McGillivray Creek had a different course. It ran east along the north side of the CPR tracks from the west side of West Coleman to the east side where an old concrete culvert carried it under the tracks. That culvert still exists, with a 1908 date stamped at its entrance, but McGillivray was straight lined to the Crowsnest River many years ago and that eastern course was buried.

The flood photos from 1942 of West Coleman are epic and a museum photo used in the July 2013 Heritage Newsletter reveals just how bad parts were. One shot shows no less than 10 men using poles to get around on floating logs in a heavily flooded section of Italian town.

Moving further to the east, to Blairmore, I found an old 1917 survey map from the Glenbow archives that reveals some rather interesting features that existed then. It shows the tracing of a stream known as Spring Creek that winds its way through parts of East Blairmore and ran parallel to the Crowsnest River. The drawing also shows where a water well (spring?) existed near the Rocky Mountain Cement factory. Water from that well is shown flowing north to a small pond labeled “spring water” and then to a larger pond on the south side of the CPR tracks.

Tracing Spring Creek back to the west, the drawing shows it running through what are now the houses of 135 Street and trending south of the old Blairmore Legion site before entering the Crowsnest River near the bridge.

I have long marveled at the phenomenon of the Crowsnest River going from frozen over to open water north of 135 street. It is assumed by most that there is a flow of spring or warmer water entering the river channel at that spot which causes this abrupt change.

Looking at the Spring Creek trace on the old survey linen one can visualize that subsurface or spring waters may be following the old creek bed underground and

Looking Back

By John Kinnear

Altered Courses - The Embattled Crowsnest River emerging at that transition point in the river. I have shown on the map sketch where I think this may be happening.

It is said that the valley in which Coleman and Blairmore sit in is like a giant bathtub. What doesn’t flow into the Crowsnest River finds its way underground, inexorably moving to the east, until it is forced to surface to exit at the narrows of East Blairmore. (The bathtub overflows). It may be only coincidence that the subterranean water exits where the old Spring Creek bed came so close to the river’s banks.

Yet further west the survey map shows that the Crowsnest River at one time bent south at 5th Avenue (now 129th Street) almost to Victoria Street (now 20th Avenue-Main Street) in Blairmore. A 1906 insurance map shows its south bank at the back door of the Alberta Hotel. You could literally throw your dish water from the hotel kitchen into the river. The aforementioned 1917 survey map shows the river pushed back somewhat to the north to about where the Bamboo Bistro restaurant now lies. 1917 was the year that Emilio Picariello bought the Alberta Hotel and moved his “operations” there.

The river at that time was a substantial multichanneled wide spot that eventually was shifted again to the north to where it is today. The recent Crowsnest Dental building excavation revealed some of this old riverbed gravel remains.

Such was the case all along the Crowsnest River where development squeezed it into a narrow straight lined funnel of water. Even Blairmore Creek was altered with a big eastern hook inserted to make room for the hospital heli-pad and yet another eastern diversion to about 113 Street away from where it used to connect behind the Kanata parking lot. It seems that everywhere the river or any of its major contributing streams proved inconvenient or in the way, they were simply moved.

Author’s Note: This piece begs further comment with regards to issues like the après Oldman River Dam construction attempts at upstream mitigation and perhaps some opinions on the present state of the beleaguered Crowsnest River’s riparian environment could be garnered. It seems yet another column would be in order.

If the paper’s modified map sketches prove difficult to read please try the on-line version where more clarity and extra images can be found.

From top: 1942 Italian town area flooded - courtesy Crowsnest Museum, Straightening and armouring of Crowsnest River - courtesy William Montalbetti collection, Distinct change in river due to spring waters - John Kinnear photo, Traces of Spring Creek where it may cause river thawing" - John Kinnear sketch, Sketches showing 1906 (insert) and 1917 Crowsnest River courses near 129 street - John Kinnear sketch

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Council Briefs DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

The following topics were discussed at the GPC meeting on Tuesday, February 11.

Cemetery Maintenance Council spent some time discussing cemetery maintenance and risk inventory. The discussion began around working to improve general maintenance at all local cemeteries.

CAO, Patrick Thomas, said during discussion that there have

been talks about how headstones and monuments that are falling over will be dealt with and also mentioned they are looking into ways to further maintain the cemeteries by trimming trees and other areas of general maintenance. Other parts of the discussion centered on returning the cemeteries to historical names instead of keeping them with township names.

Mayor Painter says the idea of returning to historical names is some-

Wintervention DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

The seventh annual Wintervention weekend is taking place this Saturday, February 22nd.

Many of the same events will be taking place over the course of the day.

The Community Market will take place form 10am-4pm at the Elks Hall in Blairmore, the seniors bake sale will occur at 10am at the Elks Hall as well.

Other events throughout the day include the Fun Run, which will be starting at the new gym-

nastics location on main street Blairmore beginning at 9:30am, the frying pan toss and chili bowl festival at the public art gallery and human dogsled races at the Pass Powderkeg beginning at 1pm.

Organizer Randall Shemko says there is also a new event this year.

“The pickleball tournament is new. It's a limited event though. Cory Schultz is running the event and the registration is capped at 25 players.”

Registration for the pickleball tournament is already full.

Shemko also says that

Passtrak results DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

Athletics Alberta, the governing body for track & field in Alberta, staged the first half of the 2020 Provincial Indoor Track & Field Championships in Edmonton on February 15 and 16. This meet covered all the events for the U10, U12, U14 & Masters age groups.

There were nine Passtrak athletes who took part in 56 events.

They produced 20 life time bestperformances, set 11 new Passtrak club records & picked up eight medals along the way.

Cammy Hay had eight events in the U10 girls age group. She placed 6th in the 60 metres in 11.01 seconds, 5th in the 150 metres in 28.84 seconds & 5th in the 600 metres in 2:44.92. She cut five seconds off her previous best in the 300 metres by running 1:04.83 for 4th place. In the field events she placed 7th in the shot put with a 3.50 metre toss

& set a new Passtrak club record for her age by leaping 3.02 metres in the long jump for fourth place. A 4th place finish in the medicine ball throw added 40 cm to her previous best by measuring 3.62 metres. She took 1st in the standing long jump and set a new club record & a new personal best with a distance of 1.84 metres.

Marley Winter was also in the U10 girls age group. She placed 5th in the 60 metres with a life time best of 10.47 seconds, took 6th place in the 150 metres in 29.13 seconds and finished 5th in the 300metres in 1:07.17. Her shot put measured 3.61 metres for 6th while her medicine ball toss was 3.22metres for 5th. She beat the existing Passtrak club record for her age in both the standing long jump and running long jump where her distances were 1.52 metres & 2.71 metres respectively for 7th & 6th place.

Perpetual Care Fund Direction was given

by Council to transfer 50% of the cemetery land sales to a reserve for perpetual care. The 2019 amount to be transferred is $1,925.00. Cemetery Fees are listed as part of the Fees, Rates and charges bylaw. In 2017, the cemetery rates were increased effective June 6, 2017 when the Bylaw was passed. As part of the discussion with Council on increasing the rates, Council gave direction to develop a policy for perpetual care for cemeteries.

To date, no policy has been created. The increase in the rates was deemed to be the perpetual care

portion. The perpetual care fees are to be collected in a cemetery reserve. The amounts to be transferred for 2019 are $1,925.00. There is no record showing the transfer of perpetual care fees to a reserve account for prior years.

The amounted deemed to be perpetual care for 2018 is $1,500.00. The amount deemed to be perpetual care for a portion of 2017 (after June 6 when rates were increased) is $1,700.00. After more discussion on the topic, council said they need to find a way to give a set number every year for re-

serves in order to be able to provide necessary maintenance to the local cemeteries. Councillor Sygutek stated she’d like to see a set amount put aside for perpetual care moving forward.

“I am going to ask for us to have a dedicated reserve for cemeteries. I'd like it to be a specific number each year that would put away and designate to the cemeteries so that it's there. We'll know it's there and we know the money's going in there for perpetual care.”

Council will continue to look at this moving forward.

the frying pan toss event has grown a little bit and that’s in part to new help for the event.

“The high school is helping out with the frying pan toss this year.

Hopefully we can get both students and teachers involved.”

One event will not be taking place this year however.

“The dinner, dance and silent auction isn't happening this year due to a limited number of volunteers and I think what we're finding out is that our event is a little bit too close to Australia Day. Next year we might move the Wintervention weekend to space things out a little more because the

community gets saturated with all these events and there's so much happening,” said Shemko.

Shemko says that some of the prizes this year are incredible and he hopes that having great prizes will entice more participants to come out and enjoy the day.

Shemko says some sponsors are set as well and is grateful for their support for Wintervention.

“I do have some major event sponsors.

Teck, Spray Lakes Sawmills and Crow Ebikes. I'm waiting to hear back from other potential sponsors as well. What the Pass Herald is doing for us as well is greatly appreciated.”

The official title of the weekend has changed over the years and Shemko says it’s to allow a more community feel to the weekend.

“It's our seventh year of running Wintervention in the Pass. It used to be Crowsnest Cando but their focus now for Wintervention is to make this a community thing. Our Wintervention logo has changed over the years and now there's more of a focus on the community as a whole.”

Shemko added that more events are always welcome for the weekend.

“We always invite new events and new organizations to come on

board each year. Hopefully we'll keep growing this and maybe sometime down the road it will be a marquee event for the community.”

Crowsnest Cando has also provided grants for two other groups this year.

“Crowsnest Cando has already given out two youth grants this year. We like to give out youth grants to people who are involved so we gave out a grant to CNP40 Assets and the KRA Pro Rodeo for the mutton busting competition.”

Shemko says the weekend will be a fun one and that he hopes to see the community come out to enjoy all the events.

Jasper Smith completed eight events in the U10 boys division. He had only competed in 2 of those previously and he proceeded to improve in both. He ran 11.22 seconds for 6th in the 60 metres and 28.13 seconds in the 150 metres for 4th. He set new Passtrak club records in four of his new events. He ran 1:05.58 in the 300 metres for 4th place, jumped 3.01 metres in the running long jump for 3rd place, cut 13 seconds off the previous record in the 600 metres by finishing 4th in 2:28.52 & cleared 1.60 metres in the standing long jump adding 9 cm to the previous record & finishing 4th. In the shot put he took 7th place with a 3.27 metre heave & tossed the medicine ball 3.26 metres for 5th.

Carson Hay posted four personal best performances in his 8 events in the U12 boys category.

His running long jump increased by 60 cm to 2.84 metres for 13th & his standing long jump improved by 9 cm to 1.60

metres for 11th place. He added 10 cm to his shot put best with a 17th place 4.46 metre toss and he cut five seconds off his previous 300 metre best by clocking 1:09.51 for 18th.

In his other four events he finished 21st in the 60 metres in 13.15 seconds, 17th in the 600 metres in 2:35.98, 20th in the 150 metres in 32.91 seconds and 11th in medicine ball throw with a 3.75 metre performance.

Eve Winter had four races and four field events in the U14 girls division. In her races she placed 21st in the 60 metres in 9.62 seconds, 33rd in the 150 metres in 24.68 seconds, 39th in the 600 metres in 2:27.05 & 40th in the 1000 metres in 4:32.87.

Her 4 field events placed her 17th in the high jump with a height of 1.15 metres, 36th in the medicine ball with a toss of 2.94 metres, 23rd in the long jump with a 3.36 metre leap & 21st in the shot put with a mark of 4.93 metres.

Cohen Musschoot had 4 events in the U14 boys category.

He

cleared 1.10 metres in the high jump for 13th & ran 3:37.51 in the 1000 metres for 11th. He placed 5th in the shot put with a 7.21 metre performance then pushed the medicine ball out to 5.44 metres which placed him 4th & added over a metre to the existing Passtrak club record.

Sawyer Sawatzky was in the U16 boys age group where he had a stellar meet improving in all three of the events he had previously contested.

His 60 metre time improved to 9.19 seconds for 15th, he added 83 cm to his best long jump by spanning 4.48 metres for 8th place and he improved his high jump best by an amazing 35 cm to finish in 3rd. His 60 metre hurdle time of 11.75 seconds placed him 5th & a 6.82 metre toss in the shot put landed him in 4th.

Jack Bailey was crowned as Passtrak’s top athlete of the meet. He improved significantly in all six of his events. He placed 11th in the 60 metres in 8.63 seconds and

placed 3rd in the 60 metre hurdles in 10.76 seconds.

He then carved 22 seconds off his previous 1200 metre time placing 6th in 4:11.16. He added five cm to his high jump best clearing 1.40 metres for 4th then added 80 cm to his previous shot put distance by heaving the steel ball 7.61 metres for 3rd place. His long jump improved by 60 cm when he landed at the 4.91 metre mark for 6th place.

Passtrak’s veteran, Craig Hay, ran 2 races in the Masters age group.

He cut three seconds off his 400 metre time to place first in 1:08.81 then the following day grabbed a second Provincial Championship gold medal for his 2:48.75 in the 800 metres. Both times set new Passtrak club records for his age group.

The second half of the Provincial Championships will take place in Edmonton February 29th and March 1st which will include all the events for the U16, U18, U20 & Open age groups.

thing positive because it allows the municipality to focus on the fact we are one community. During discussion, Councillor Sygutek says she is pleased with the work that Administration has done along with the Memorial Society and that she’s proud that these initiatives are starting.

Mayor Painter mentioned as well that he was happy they were able to find money to put into the project at the Blairmore Catholic Cemetery to help with a new fence.

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Local Catholics refocusing on family

Photo submitted Submitted

For close to fifty years now popular culture has been leading the masses away from the traditional family values. Often Alberta has been leading the charge. There was a time in which Alberta led the continent by percentage of divorces per capita.

That may have been the majority but there were exceptions, some notably right here in the old Crowsnest Pass.

In the first week of February, close to Valentines day, Fr. Joseph Nagothu celebrated the unusual phenomenon.

Catholic couples were in-

vited to a unique event of Blessing Couples.

Four priests, from Calgary and other places descended on the community to take part and emphasize the importance of marriage. Friends from Calgary donated food and prepared a meal. Attendance was

greater than expected and the venue was moved to a bigger hall.

Father Brian Hubka, who once served as a Parish Priest in Blairmore gave a memorable homily as he is famous for delivering.

At the end of the event couples were asked

to tell how long they have been married. It was impressive to hear some children of old-time Pass families name single digit number of years and some well-known couples in the community topping close to seventy years of togetherness.

Life doesn’t always

allow people to retain a union for a long time.

Some people leave the union “when death do them apart.” Others persevere through “Hell and high water” and keep the marriage vows as the most important achievement in a human life.

Here in this little community nestled in a valley between mountains, an impressive number of people have done just that. Let us serve the greater community of Albertans by being a living example. When a young man says to a young woman “I do” it is not just an economic partnership, it becomes the word of God. Let no man break what God joined together.

It is difficult but not very hard either. People will and do have differences, but if they promised God that they will stay together and believed it, they do.

Fr. Joe is already planning to repeat the Blessing of Couples event next year on Valentine’s Day.

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Obituary

February 12, 2010

It is with incredible sadness we announce the sudden death of Martin (“Marty”) Ulrich, age 75, in Lethbridge, Alberta on February 12, 2020. Born in Blairmore, Alberta in 1944 to Katherine (Michalsky) and Joe Ulrich. Marty married the love of his life and soul mate Marie Wojszel 54 years ago. Marty was the loving father of Marty (Charlene Julien) Ulrich of Mesa, AZ and Robbie (Kristie) Ulrich of Lethbridge, AB, and devoted grandfather to Stephen and Christopher Ulrich of Lethbridge, AB. Stephen & Chris called him “the man, the myth, the legend”. He will be remembered for his dedicated and lighthearted approach to life bringing a smile and joy to everyone around him. Marty was predeceased by his mother, father and brother Charles Ulrich, and remaining brothers living are Gordon (Joyce) Ulrich and Henry Ulrich both of Lethbridge and numerous nieces and nephews. Marty worked as an automotive mechanic since 1958 in Blairmore and retired from Canadian Tire South Lethbridge in 2014 at the age of 69. While still working full time, Marty and Marie operated the Dry Bean in Center Village Mall. Marty was extremely dedicated to and traveled extensively with his family. Throughout his life, Marty & Marie met wonderful friends all over the world through their work and travels. Marty was an avid curler and lifelong fan that orchestrated numerous Bunny bonspiels in the Crowsnest Pass in the 70s and 80s. The family wishes to thank everyone for the visits, phone calls, messages, food, flowers and support that you have given us in this time of heartache. At the request of Marty, he did not wish for a funeral; however, a celebration of life will be held in the spring. Information will be posted at a later date.

“Losing a wonderful husband as special as you, has left my heart aching and broken in two.

No words can describe my grief and my pain, I would give anything to see you again.

Holding you tight within my heart, my love, until we meet again.” your loving Angel (“Marie”)

Obituary

STEPHEN SQUAREK 1957 ~ 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stephen James Squarek, recently of Lethbridge, Alberta, who was called to be the Lord on February 15, 2020 while surrounded by the love of his family at St. Michael’s Health Centre. “Stever” was blessed with 62 years of an amazing life.

Stephen James Squarek was born on November 25, 1957 in Blairmore, Alberta to proud parents, Stephen Sr. and Joan Squarek. He was raised with an appreciation for family, community and pride in his work. He was skilled in carpentry and gained employment with the Municipality of the Crowsnest Pass. His charismatic nature and attention to details made him many friends amongst his colleagues.

On June 23, 1979, Stever married the love of his life, Beverly Jean Larin, and they became more than husband and wife – they were the best of friends and soul-mates. They thought their lives became complete with the blessings of their children, whom they raised with unconditional love and sacrifice but once their grandchildren came along, it was then that they knew the greatest joy of all. Stever adored his family and made them the priority in his life. He loved cheering them on in any activity they participated in and at every family gathering.

Stever had many interests and hobbies. First and foremost, he was an avid Oilers fan! He was a proud member or the Sentinel Masonic Lodge, Blairmore Legion, Hillcrest Fire Department and the local curling club. He also enjoyed his time spent at their private paradise at Lake Koocanusa, tending to his yard, curling, hunting, fishing and surprising us all with some “smart-ass” comment or joke. He loved to see people smile and looked hard for any opportunity to help someone in need. He was a very special man, role-model, family man and friend. He will greatly missed but fondly remembered.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Bev Squarek; his devoted children, Michael (Miranda) Squarek and Michelle Hardy; his cherished grandchildren, Brianna, Tyson, Addyson, Adam, Brooklyn and Lucy; his mother, Joan Squarek; his brother, Kevin Squarek; His sistersin-law; Darlene (Layne) Davis and Caroline (Ken) Hartley; his mother-in-law, Anne Larin; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family; as well as his many friends.

He was predeceased by his precious son, Chad Squarek; his father, Stephen Sr.; his father-in-law, Peter Larin; his grandparents and Lee Wiebe.

The Celebration of Stever’s life will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 1:30 pm in the M.D.M. Community Centre, 2802-222 St, Bellevue, AB with dear friend, Rev. Eva Stanley, officiating. Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca and donations in memory of the late Stephen James Squarek may be directed to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Bone Marrow Transplant division at www.albertacancer.ca.

Fantin's Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangments. (403) 562-8555.

Book Review - The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

By Ruth Jewell Don’t start this book unless you plan to stay up all night. I couldn’t put it down. The description “psychological thriller” sounds a little tired when describing this book, but it is a place to start. Set in London the world of the fairly rich and famous swirls around the characters thinly disguising their problems. Until an unsolved murder ends the life of a man, leaving his wife mute and in a forensic psychiatric lock-up. Heavily drugged, the only clue to her past is a diary that she managed to hide be-

fore being hospitalized.

The story takes a microscopic look at those who are in lock up and drugged and their keepers; that is the medical staff, the ones who are supposed to have the best interests of their patients as their legal and moral compass. However, it soon becomes clear that self interest is the big motivator here. Medical staff compromise to keep facilties operating, thus ensuring their jobs and a paycheque.

The truth becomes a variable that can be hidden, until it pops out, written in the pages

of a diary. Perhaps the most fascinating character is Theo Faber, therapist who cannot quite escape his past. Having spent many years with a therapist himself, his demons never really vanished. When faced with a crisis of his own, he reverts to type and all the pent up rage he thought he had dealt with, comes gushing forth. Which begs the question, is anyone ever really healed?

It’s a huge question, one that the author explores in a variety of ways, throughout the telling of this story. Layered might be a good way to

describe this book. At first glance, it would be easy to slide over some of the nuances the author hints at.

Sunlight, shadows, darkness, all play to create a portrait of some troubled individuals, who must all eventually face their past.

This is not your typical “who dunnit?”, it takes you into a labyrinth of pain, of pretense and finally, hits you with the truth.

A good read, exploring the many facets of lives twisted by unhealed pain.

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