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April 22, 2020 ~ Vol. 90 No. 16 $1.00
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Members of Crowsnest Pass Fire and Rescue, RCMP and EMS, along with CAO Patrick Thomas, Mayor Painter and members of Council took part in a drive by of support for local health workers at Crowsnest Pass Health Centre.
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Foothills recovery task force update Business and government come together to help struggling businesses DAviD SeLLeS Pass Herald Reporter
The new Foothills Business Recovery Taskforce (FBRT) is beginning to provide the necessary help for businesses who are struggling due to the Covid-19 pandemic. MP John Barlow says that he’s excited at the prospect of how quickly this came to be and how substantial it’s become. “We are really excited about this initiative that we are launching. It really started just a couple of weeks ago and quickly evolved into something substantial. We looked at this as an opportunity to take advantage of some of the business recovery experts we have in this riding.” Currently, the process of identifying who will all be involved is taking place. “Right now we are identifying those key industry sector representatives to have that voice at the table for the taskforce. We also want to make sure we have good representation from the ecosystems coming into
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the taskforce as well so we're in the process now. Right now in the Crowsnest Pass, the contribution is around developing that ecosystem network. We are looking to continue expanding. Anyone who has a supporting mindset of businesses, we want them at the table to discuss solutions and opportunities,” said Corinne Finnie, Transformation Strategist/CEO of 29 Degrees Institute. Barlow also says that finding these people is a careful process. “We were really cognizant putting this together that on the taskforce we are going to be having representatives of different industries, sectors and businesses and we were really careful to insure we had every region represented. I've reached out to members of Crowsnest Pass Council, asking for their recommendations of people in their business community who they feel could be good representatives. We do have some names that we'll be reaching out to and we want their permission that they're okay with being a part of it before we release those names.” So far for the Crowsnest Pass, The Chamber of Commerce along with Community Futures and Councillor Lisa Sygutek who was appointed by council are involved with the Taskforce. As for a timeframe on the taskforce, Finnie says right now, the timeframe is uncertain due to unique circumstances of the situation. “For disaster recovery, typically there is a transition phase out of where businesses are needing support and it's called the honeymoon phase where public safety is restored, businesses are starting to find a new way to find a way of functioning in a new environment and then recovery starts. This is different. We'll continue to engage with the business communities and engage with the ecosystems to get a pulse of how the businesses are doing and how recovery is looking from an economic vitality
perspective. Then we'll make decisions about our influence and contribution and go from there.” Barlow says that because no one knows when the pandemic will be over, the timeframe will continue to be uncertain.
have that massive tourism, not only from outside of Alberta but from other countries coming to southwest Alberta, spending their dollars here. We aren't going to have the trade corridors we've had. One of the goals of this is to find
“We are really excited about this initiative that we are launching. It really started just a couple of weeks ago and quickly evolved into something substantial. We looked at this as an opportunity to take advantage of some of the business recovery experts we have in this riding.” - John Barlow - MP
“The issue with Covid is that unlike a flood or a forest fire where you know when it's over, none of us can answer that question with this. We want this to be able to provide resources for businesses now as they deal with being shut down and losing employees and trying to navigate the different programs but also what happens when we want to try and get the economy back up and running. Unfortunately, we just don't know when that will be. To try and put a timeline on how long that will be is really difficult.” According to Finnie, the plan is to have the different ecosystems begin working collaboratively and have the main taskforce become a strategic body. “We're hoping that the capacity is being built in the communities themselves so that through the collaboration between the stakeholder groups and a common alliance with supporting businesses together, the taskforce becomes more of a strategic body.” Barlow says that finding new avenues and specifically becoming more self-reliant will be key to helping businesses survive. “Regardless of how long this lasts, the business reality is going to be very different. We are going to have to be, as a region, much more selfreliant. We aren't going to
what we do as a region to be more self-reliant. Is that value added? Is that additional manufacturing or processing capacities? What opportunities are going to be in southwest Alberta for us to not only get our economy back up on it's feet, but what opportunities are going to be there for Pincher Creek to be working with High River, Springbank and Bragg Creek to be working with Crowsnest Pass? We need to start tearing down traditional rivalries and start working together because we're going to have to be much more self sufficient.” MLA Roger Reid, who also sits on the Taskforce, says the main part of what is being done is framework. “The sense that we have is we want to be able to make sure we've put a framework in place so that businesses are making wise and informed decisions to get through this and not reacting. This is a brand new scenario for all of us and there's a collective wisdom we need to rely on to carry as businesses as we can.” There is a website with more information on the taskforce as well as surveys that can be completed by businesses to help the taskforce see what the current challenges and needs are of local businesses. To find that survey and info, including the stakeholders for each ecosystem, go to fbrt.ca.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020 - Crowsnest PAss herAlD - 3
In the lIne of fIre Between April 13 and April 20, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 37 calls for service including the following reported incidents. Two (2) assaults, two (2) break and enters (other), two (2) fraud/forgery, one (1) threat/harassment, two (2) thefts, three (3) disturbing the peace, three (3) other criminal code, one (1) other provincial statute, eight (8) driving complaints, four (4) assistance to general public, four (4) suspicious occurrences, two (2) assistance to other agencies, one (1) animal call and two (2) municipal bylaws. Theft On April 14th, 2020, there was a complaint of theft of a vehicle from a rural property in Burmis. The vehicle had been located on April 11th with heavy damage in the Hillcrest area. Found Purse On April 14th, 2020, there was a report of a purse found in the Frank area. There was no identification in the purse. The
owner may claim it at the RCMP office by calling 403-562-2867. Traffic Stop On April 15th, 2020, at approximately 4am, there was a traffic stop in Bellevue. A 51-year-old male was arrested and charged with obstructing a peace officer, possession of a controlled substance, no insurance and no registration. He was later charged with possession of stolen property. A Court hearing was held and he was remanded in custody for his next Court appearance. Abandoned Vehicle On April 15th, 2020, RCMP received a complaint of an abandoned vehicle on 213 Street near the intersection of Highway 3 in Bellevue. The vehicle was towed and the owner was contacted. There is an investigation ongoing. Vehicle Stunting On April 16th, 2020, at approximately 8pm, there was a complaint of vehicle stunting and stuck in a snow bank in the area of Flummerfelt Park in Coleman. Police attended and occupants of the vehicle
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left the scene. The vehicle was towed and the owner was notified. The incident is still under investigation. Stolen Licence Plate On April 17th, 2020, there was a complaint of a stolen licence plate from a vehicle parked in Frank. The theft occurred sometime overnight. The plate was recovered on a stolen vehicle in Fort Macleod. Break and Enter On April 20th, 2020, there was a complaint of a break and enter of a Municipal workshop in Coleman. Tools and other items were stolen. The theft occurred sometime over the weekend. Residents please make sure that your garage , sheds and doors to residents are locked to your property for your security of property. Effective immediately the RCMP office will be limited to persons attending detachment. If you need to attend the detachment, there will be limited persons at the detachment including front counter. Please call to make ap-
The Simple Raven’s Post by Avner Perl
Caged humans and ravens The little willows outside my window are sprouting tiny buds and the dry grasses are allowing patches of green to show through. A doe with a fawn is busy clipping and sampling the delicious new growth hungrily. Spring in the mountains is a little late but much appreciated. I am sitting isolated at my window thinking it has been about a month now since I have been with people. I am a hermit by nature, yet I miss seeing faces that are real, not just on a flat-screen. I am spoiled, you know. In my childhood, I was on a farm and often lived seeing no new people for months at a time. It was a good time, I say, and I am an old man now. Isolation and social distancing may go on for a long time yet, especially for me. The Coronavirus is punishing me not knowing that we are on the same side. Both of us are working towards a major social change. COVID is doing it indiscriminately, like a parent who punishes all the kids for one who is being rowdy. Is the virus a gift or a punishment? The big problem today is inequality in human society. It comes from selfishness, which is at war with oneness. Humankind has achieved the capacity to overcome death but not the maturity to understand it. To survive, we must stop economic growth. (Grow sideways, not upwards.) We must redefine Progress. Under normal conditions, it would cause a political suicide, but COVID may change it. As I am writing these words in India millions of poor Muslim citizens are pushed to walk to their deaths. The picture repeats in some form or another in many parts of the world. Canadian food prices are rising since we restricted foreign workers from working on growing our food. Canadians are not willing to do the work for what it pays. In a short time Pressure to “let us go back to work” will grow and a second more deadly wave of COVID will hit the western nations. The governments will try to shrug responsibility by blaming China and other countries forgetting that we are dealing with humans who have the capacity to hurt us back if they are cornered. We couldn’t defeat even poor Afghanistan and now we may pick a war with three-quarters of the world. The brainless COVID is doing that. If you go back three and a half thousand years you will find artifacts, including the pyramids, indicating that there was a human civilization as developed as ours on Earth. Egypt was the main empire, and Moses defeated it. It was as highly unequal as our society, led by 1% elites and fuelled
pointment at 403 562 2867. 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. Also, Do not say yes to any questions if you are unsure of who is calling as people can use voice recognition to access other information. Anyone with information regarding any crime is urged to contact the Crowsnest Pass RCMP Detachment at 403-5622867, or Crimestoppers to remain anonymous at 1800-422-TIPS.
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by slaves. War, famines, and plagues demolished it, bringing a long dark age. Humans have a hard time understanding that we are all one in a major way. Mankind is like a body of one man or woman. Our body is made of trillions of cells, each alive on its own, serving a purpose, namely being one organism. The cells are born, live their time and pass on to be replaced by newer cells. In two years all the cells that make my body and brain, are replaced. As long as they all work together we have a healthy body. When something gets out of line some cells attack each other as we see in cancer patients. At this point, some countries including Canada are doing the right thing. People are isolating, and the government is providing the necessities of life. When the danger has passed our people will be alive and have enough money to purchase needs. That money will restart the economy. We old mountain people know that you need tinder and kindling to start a fire. Some other countries, who are led by far-right ideologies, are not as cautious. Since they don’t care about the lives of the poor and are overly worried over lost revenues, they are restarting their economies too soon and they will pay a dear price. The best salesperson in the world will fail when people’s loved ones are carried away in body bags. The same goes for people who become homeless or, God forbid, starve. The 99% allowed the 1% to bring them into a state close to slavery over close to forty years. The abuse of producing without sharing in the bounty was inflicted over groups of people and nations at different times and places. Each time the majority allowed a few to suffer hoping that they will be spared. COVID is leveling the suffering, inflicting it on all at the same time. A few runaway slaves can’t change much. This time all those who are not privileged are threatened at the same time. A major civil war to free slaves can change a nation. Brainless killer COVID may just cause that. I am more afraid of the reaction to the disease than the virus itself. Some countries who are blessed to have leadership open to change will do well. Nations who understand that humanity no longer can provide jobs for all their people and yet must keep the people fed, housed, educated and in good health, will prosper. Others who still believe that they must force everyone to work and enrich their most affluent 1% may face deadly rebellions after they surface from the killer pandemic. The Earth is guaranteed to survive and resurrect after the dominant species undergo a major change or two. The human species may perish or be set back to its prehistoric form in order to try again. The deer outside are munching the spring growth, uncaring. They adopted the main message of all human religions. Just take what you need and leave the rest knowing that there is always enough. The One who created you do not abandon you. The humans worry that if they don’t hoard enough riches, they may all kill each other. I am worried about the opposite. The cities and huge buildings will disintegrate in time and grow new delicious greens once again. Here is a link to my blog: https://thesimpleravenspost.blogspot.ca/ Feel free to check other articles and comment.