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May 20, 2020 ~ Vol. 90 No. 20 $1.00
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Local resident Sigbert Gail was preparing to have a tree cut down on his property when he found two little raccoons that were living in it. The night after Gail found the raccoons, their mother retrieved them from the tree and all three raccoons are now living freely in the wild. See full story on page 2.
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Surprised by an unknown tenants Sigbert Gail finds baby racoons moments before tree removal DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter A local resident was surprised by two tenants he didn’t know where near. Sigbert Gail was preparing to have some trees removed from his property when he found two unexpected guests. “I was preparing to have a couple of trees taken down in my yard but the person I hired needed special equipment he didn't have. I decided to trim some of the lower branches that were hanging over our fence line and then I looked and there was a little crevasse and I looked inside
it and there were two little guys asleep in it.” Gail says he wasn’t sure what they were at first. “I could see they had fur and that they weren't birds. I took a little twig and touched one of them and he moped around and turned my way and it looked almost like a little dog. I didn't have a clue what was going on so I phoned John Clarke, our Fish and Wildlife officer and he came down and took a look and said they were raccoons.” The raccoons were too young to survive on their own so Clarke set up a camera to see if the
mother would return. “John said that they wouldn't survive on their own yet because they need their mothers milk still because they were only about a day old. Their eyes hadn't even opened yet. We set up a video camera for the night and the next morning he showed me the video and the mother went up the tree and then came out with one baby and then went back for the second one,” said Gail. Gail says he was also surprised at how much noise they could make for being so young and hopes that wherever they
are now, they’re safe. “They were the cutest little things and could they ever squeal for only being a day old. I'm sure they're okay somewhere now.” Gail also says he’s happy the trees weren’t knocked down before he found them as he knows the results could’ve been much worse. “If the trees would've been knocked down the first day, they would've been killed. Nobody knew they were in there.” But thanks to Gail doing some trimming, the raccoons are now able to live freely in the wild.
Crowsnest Pass Golf Club set to open COVID-19 rules put in place to make the sport safe for users DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter Crowsnest Pass residents will soon be able to hit the links. With lessened restrictions and the announcement of Alberta’s Re-Launch Strategy came the opening of golf courses around the province. The opening date for The Crowsnest Pass Golf Club (CNPGC) is Wednesday, May 27th. Former project manager and current General Manager for the Crowsnest Pass Golf Club, Waren Gietz, says he’s excited to open the
course for the season. “Although the pandemic has presented several challenges, we were happy to hear news that our golf course could open this summer. Our priority is the safety and wellness of our staff, guests, and community and we believe golf offers a safe place for people to recreate outdoors. Social distancing is easily achievable on the property and we aim to provide the same quality golfing experience that people have enjoyed in the past.” Due to certain restrictions still being in place, the course can’t accept walk in traffic this year. Gietz says all booking information can be found online. “We ask that golfers book their tee times online as we cannot receive walk in traffic this year. Booking information is available on our new website and we encourage everyone to have a look at Crowsnestpassgolf.com. We have also launched an app to make booking simple from a mobile device.” Gietz says things will look slightly different at the course this year as well to help keep everyone safe. “All guests will be greeted at the entrance in the parking lot, and further instructions will be given upon arrival.
Golfers will notice some changes on the course as we will be offering “touch less” golf. All accessories such as rakes and ball washers will be removed in accordance with Alberta Government guidelines for golf courses. The “pin stays in” rule will be in effect and balls will be retrieved from the hole without having to reach into the cup. Golfers of the same household may share a cart, but all others will receive their own carts. Carts will be thoroughly washed, and then sanitized before each use.” The road to the new clubhouse hasn’t been completed yet and Gietz says operations will be run out of the old facilities until the road and parking lot are paved sometime in late spring. Gietz also says the old clubhouse proshop is stocked with 2020 merchandise and is currently open. Golfers will also get the chance to enjoy dining. “We are happy to announce that J E Warlow Enterprises will be offering food and beverage services on the course this year. John is also the operator of the Bamboo Bistro restaurant and Tin Dogs Pub and Eatery in the Crowsnest Pass and has recently expanded his team and added some key personnel. This team has
been making preparations for the season, all within AHS guidelines, which currently includes 50% of maximum capacity seating. The restaurant will be offering take out services for the opening week, and our sit down restaurant services with a new menu will be in full swing on June 3rd. We plan to monitor re-launch guidelines closely and carefully adjust our procedures accordingly. Hopefully case numbers continue to diminish, and restrictions will ease,” said Gietz. This year also marks the Club’s 100th anniversary. Gietz says currently plans to celebrate are on hold until it is safe to do so. “Several events and festivities are now on hold until it is appropriate to gather and celebrate. We still look forward to hosting these events in our new facilities. Last year the CNPGC opened the newly constructed golf holes and received rave reviews.” Gietz says the Club is excited to see the increased interest in the course as well. “We have seen a dramatic increase in interest and buzz about Crowsnest Pass’s golf course. We can’t wait to get into the new facilities this year and showcase the complete experience.”
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In the lIne of fIre Between May 11 and May 15, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 41 calls for service including the following reported incidents. Two (2) assaults, one (1) threat/harassment, three (3) mischief (vandalism), one (1) theft, four (4) other provincial statutes, eight (8) driving complaints, two (2) motor vehicle collisions, five (5) assistance to general public, three (3) suspicious occurrences, two (2) assistance to other agencies, four (4) 911 calls (invalid), four (4) animal calls and two (2) municipal bylaws. Theft On May 10th, 2020, there was a complaint of theft of a Samsung tablet from a residence in Coleman. The theft occurred sometime within the previous two days. Lost Wallet On May 11th, 2020, there was a complaint of a lost wallet in Blairmore. It is a black wallet containing a drivers licence and credit cards. Anyone finding a wallet can call the RCMP detachment at
403-562-2867. Outstanding Warrant On May 11th, 2020, there was an assist with the Lethbridge Police Service for an outstanding warrant for a 45-yearold male for no insurance. He was released on documents for Lethbridge Courts. Damaged Items On May 12th, 2020, there was a complaint of damaged books that appear to have been burned on 18 Avenue in Blairmore. Vehicle Damage On May 12th, 2020, there was a complaint of a damaged windshield. It appears someone walked on a 1988 Cadillac car and windshield. The vehicle was parked in an apartment parking lot in Blairmore. Safety Complaint On May 12th, 2020, there was a complaint that youths had entered an abandoned building in west Coleman. The complainant was concerned for the safety of
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the children. Police attended but the youths were gone. Motorcycle Accident On May 14th, 2020, police attended to a fatal single motorcycle accident at Dutch Creek campground. A 26-yearold male was deceased. Vehicle Damage On May 15th, 2020, there was a complaint of damage to a vehicle parked at Dutch Creek Campground while camping. 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 appointment 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
The Simple Raven’s Post by Avner Perl
The new normal In the last few months, being isolated even when going outside, I heard the phrase often: “The new normal.” What was the old normal? I no longer know. When it was happening, I didn’t pay attention. It was just life as it is. We ate, walked, talked, and above all spent time with each other. Most folks went to school or worked, and just about everybody talked about traveling and holidays. The world was focused on the debate about Global Warming and people were fearful of what may be the next crazy thing that President Trump may or may not do next door. Three months later we are in a transition period which will end up with the “New Normal,” whatever that will be. I stretch my imagination and use my experience to guess. I assume that it will be a big change. First, the government eventually may give up on trying to invent programs to help some sectors of the economy and will choose to give all the people an income to cover basic needs. Hungry people are dangerous as history has shown. Automation will force this upon us soon, anyway. There will be a realignment of who and what is important to our survival. There are millions of jobs which we could survive without. As companies will close for lack of business, others will spring up “lean and mean.” The new economy will focus on what we really need. We need farmers, trash collectors, teachers, nurses, and truck drivers to name just a few. We can make it without a lot of the people who fill up office towers like investment portfolio managers and tax specialists. Our tax system needs an overhaul. All income regardless of its origins must be taxed progressively. In the lower levels, it should motivate people to do more and in the higher levels, it must ensure equality. The richest man in the world (Jeff Bezos) should pay the highest taxes and not be able to hide his income. You make money in Canada, you pay Canadian taxes, or we replace you. There is nothing that we need and can’t produce and we will pay more if the profits remain here and work for us. If we buy from other countries, they must buy from us as well. I am OK with a Canadian hamburger that is not stamped with the golden arches. I predict a growing number of people who fix and make things in every com-
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 403-562-2867, 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.
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munity. When I was 10, we were in a tiny town and I did all the family shopping. We lived in a community that produced almost all of our daily needs. We don’t have to go far to see that it is possible. The Hutterite neighbors we have here do that. If traveling and exposure to outsiders will threaten our lives, we may go back to the earlier days and be happier than we are now with all the imported cheap throwaway goods that make us fat and clutter our living spaces. We may go back to living with less but enjoying better quality. I used to take my basket and go to the grocery store where nothing was precut or individually wrapped. The store owner did that. On the next day, I went to the butcher shop where the owner used to cut steaks and roasts from a hanging side of beef. His wife and daughters looked after chickens. There were two vegetable stores, mostly supplied by local farmers. A shoemaker had his shop between the tailor and the seamstress. There were garages, shops, pharmacies, and smith shops, all owned and operated by local people and the economy was booming. If there was a Stock Market somewhere, we didn’t even know it. Extensive projects like electricity and telephones were government-owned, and we were all proud of them. Many of you remember the Alberta Government Telephones and Calgary power. Communities, cities, provinces, and countries can be prosperous and independent of foreign influence while making money for the citizens who own them. We can all have home mail delivery and jobs for everybody, especially if we are not bogged down. Do away with all the social programs replacing them with one. Tax all profits and income without loopholes and replace useless jobs with working for a living. If work is a positive aspect that we are proud to do, we will never say again “thank God it’s Friday.” Instead, we will be a useful part of our society and enjoy the benefits it gives us. The new normal may be a world with much less traveling on the small and the macroscale. It may be a case where individual skills and “made by hand” will have extra value and fixable items will outsell throw away goods. People will work from home on super-modern computers yet go out wearing masks and greeting each other with a bow and joined hands like in the eastern countries. Family connections will be strengthened and the community will regain importance. A lot of industries will be gone and with them the pressure to borrow and buy. Gatherings of many thousands of people, for any reason, will be considered unsafe. Rush hour and door crashing sales will become historical terms. In the new normal, people may not flock to big cities and change nature into concrete jungles but prefer to live scattered amongst trees and fields in homes that melt into the landscape. Folks will compete for things most original instead of the most expensive. The New Normal could be a resurrection of a simpler, less stressful, and less polluting life, where people are not forced to do what they hate or to brag and show off all the time. It could be a paradise where family love and sense of community are important. It could be a time when people will not work to enrich the greedy or compete for the benefit of the power-hungry. Here is a link to my blog: https://thesimpleravenspost.blogspot.ca/ Feel free to check other articles and comment.