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May 27, 2020 ~ Vol. 90 No. 21 $1.00

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With the warm weekend weather the multi-user trails on the community owned Pass Powderkeg Ski Hill were packed with mountain bikers, hikers and runners. There were no encounters with animals other than the odd dog who was enjoying the trails as much as their owners. The parking lot was often full with as many as 19 vehicles parked at one time.

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DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter Joe Filipuzzi has been in the contracting business for most of his life.

He started in construction when he was 14 and has been doing that type of work for the majority of his career.

Over his career, Filipuzzi has worked in many different areas doing different projects.

Filipuzzi spent time

working at the Old Man River Dam doing soil testing and quality control as well as being the shift superintendent.

Filipuzzi also spent time in Vancouver as a field engineer and also worked and contracted back for Transcanada Pipelines doing civil maintenance and managed jobs for them as well.

His current business in the Crowsnest Pass

covers many different types of work.

"I'm a General Contractor doing earth work, all forms of concrete work, construction, basically just about anything.

Whatever I can do with the equipment I have."

Filipuzzi says the costs for his services will depend on the type of job he does.

The timeframe for job completion will vary as

well.

"I base it on first come first served. It depends on what I have on my plate at any given time. I just try to be fair and do things that way."

Overall, Filipuzzi has experience in almost any type of contracting work a person would need and he says he's willing to look at any potential job to see if he can get it done.

Remember Cemetery Day is coming CNP Memorial Society looking to organize a work-bee in the fall

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DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter The first Saturday in June is Crowsnest Pass’ annual Cemetery Day, and this year’s event occurs on June 6. Take this opportunity to visit a loved one, or a distant relative’s place of rest, or just stroll through a local cemetery to revisit our community’s founders. If the weather permits, you can do a little light gardening or cleanup of your family plots.

The idea for a Cemetery Day was proposed by the CNP Memorial Society, which promotes the awareness and maintenance of our many cemeteries in cooperation with the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass. “Maintenance of individual plots is a family’s responsibility”, says Society member Ian McKenzie, “although

the Municipality is in charge of overall maintenance.” In some cases where plots have leaning monuments, caution is required. “These stones are a lot heavier than they look” says McKenzie, “and large stones will require straightening and fastening by professionals.

Don’t even touch the big ones.”

As celebrated in several other countries, Cemetery Day is meant to be a personal or family outing. This year, please follow Covid-19 health guidelines for social distancing and limiting group sizes.

The CNP Memorial Society may be planning an organized volunteer work-bee in the Fall. For more information, please visit www.cnpmemorial.weebly.com .

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Hearing scheduled for Southern Alberta Doctor DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

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The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta will be holding a hearing via ZOOM to decide on two charges facing Dr. Allan Garbutt.

Garbutt is facing charges for having a sexual relationship with a patient between August 2002 and April of 2004.

The second charge is that Garbutt failed to report his sexual boundary violation to the CPSA, and since 2010 Garbutt has reported to the College on his annual renewal information form that he hadn’t engaged in a sexual or inappropriate personal relationship with a patient.

While the hearing is open to the public, the Hearing Tribunal can close a portion or all of the Hearing at any time. When this occurs, all those who registered to attend will be asked to leave.

Dr. Garbutt spent over 25 years as a doctor in the Crowsnest Pass.

The Hearing is currently scheduled for June 23, 2020 at 9:00am.

The Pass Herald will continue to run modified office hours in response to the COVID pandemic.

You can reach Lisa at 403-563-8814 or email us as passherald@shaw.ca

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In the lIne of fIre Between May 18 and May 25, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 53 calls for service including the following reported incidents.

Two (2) assaults, one (1) fraud/forgery, two (2) t h re a t s / h a r a s s m e n t s , four (4) mischief (vandalism), two (2) thefts, three (3) disturbing the peace, four (4) other criminal codes, four (4) other provincial statutes, seven (7) driving complaints, one (1) motor vehicle collision, six (6) assistance to general public, eleven (11) suspicious occurrences, two (2) 911 calls (invalid), one (1) animal call and two (2) municipal bylaws.

Vandalism On May 14th, 2020, there was a complaint of vandalism to a parked vehicle at Dutch Creek Campground that occurred sometime in the previous day. The Complainant went to town to purchase parts for a vehicle and when he returned his vehicle was damaged.

Damage at Ball Diamonds On May 16th, 2020, there was a complaint of damage to the gates of Hillcrest ball diamonds.

It appears someone drove through the gates causing approximately $3,000 in damage.

Theft On May 16th, 2020, there was a complaint of theft of a purse and bag from a vehicle parked on 29th Avenue in Coleman.

Theft On May 17th, 2020, there was a complaint of theft of a red power scooter along with a chain, wrench and tow accessories from a vehicle in Blairmore.

Impaired Driver Arrest On May 17th, 2020, at approximately 7pm, police arrested a 58-year-old male for impaired driving in Coleman. He provided two samples of his breath, which were over the legal limit. He was released on documents for Pincher Creek Court.

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Quad Accident On May 17th, 2020, at approximately 5pm, there was a report of a quad rollover at a camping area west of Coleman. Two people were injured and taken to hospital.

Generator Damage On May 17th, 2020, there was a complaint of mischief to a generator at a campsite west of Coleman.

Suspicious Phone Calls On May 22nd, 2020, there were complaint of suspicious phone calls from unknown persons saying their vehicle warrant had expired and asked if the complainants would like to purchase additional warranty. The customers had new vehicles and declined.

Campfire Complaint On May 23rd, 2020, there was a complaint of a campfire at a camping area west of Coleman.

Police attended and spoke to the parties reminding them of the Al-

The Simple Raven’s Post

by Avner Perl

The fight between more and enough I don’t remember if I read the story or heard someone tell it, but it remained with me over the years.

A tourist stayed in a little town in Mexico where he met a man with a little boat and asked him what he did. We often begin a relationship by asking what a person does for a living. The Mexican answered. I eat my breakfast and go fishing to catch two fish. One I eat and the other I sell in the farmer’s market to buy some vegetables. I take a siesta and go for a walk on the beach. At night I meet some friends and we sing and party before going to sleep.

The tourist said to the Mexican, you can do much better. You can catch lots of fish, sell them and buy another boat or two and hire people to fish for you. You can rent that empty building beside us and start a fish canning business. The Mexican answered, why should I? The tourist answered, to make lots of money. The Mexican asked what for?

The tourist said, you can do this until you get old, sell the business and retire in comfort. The Mexican said why? You will be like me, answered the tourist. You can take a vacation by the sea, go fishing, have a siesta every day and party all night. The Mexican looked at him and said, That is what I am doing now, isn’t it?

The debate has been going on for a long time about who is right. Here in North America we measure our success by the growth of the economy while there are many others who don’t see a point in constant growth. Some people are content with what they have and don’t want more. You don’t see them in airports and they don’t work in high-rise buildings.

The two types of people can’t co-exist peacefully since those who are like the tourist in my story must use those who are like the Mexican fisherman to get rich and force them to work.

We know many people who say on Fridays, thank God it's Friday. They also watch the clocks for quitting time. People want jobs and hate their jobs. It’s not common to find folks who are happy with what they have or what they do. It is most popular to want more and those who don’t are considered lazy.

There is fierce competition for good jobs and politicians promise to create, save, or fight for jobs. No-one points out to them that as a country we have more than

berta fire ban. The fire was then put out.

Traffic Stop On May 23rd, 2020, there was a vehicle stopped in Blairmore. A 28-year-old male was arrested on outstanding warrant from Pincher Creek and was also charged with possession of controlled substances.

He was released on documents for Pincher Creek Court.

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.

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.

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what we can use, that fifty percent of the food produced ends up in the landfill and that women carry the heaviest burden of this life full of consumer’s junk. We don’t realize that for everything we throw away people are working cheaply and hard in other countries. China didn’t ask us to move all of our manufacturing industries overseas, but now they want to join our club and we don’t like it. Japan did a long time ago.

I am trying to think, who do I know that is happy with what they have and don’t wish to have more. I can’t find anyone. All the people that I know at least wish to travel to other places and tell each other that they did. They all have cabins or second homes in Arizona or perhaps by a lake. I can’t find people I know who don’t desire more.

So, I stretch my imagination and look at how the world is shaping up for the future. Traveling is taking a setback, and so is tourism. There is a growing, wellbased fear now that mixing up with other people may cost us our life. That is an outrageous price and those who don’t “believe” it soon will. After the wave of pandemics, every person will know someone who perished. The second wave usually arrives in the winter after the first wave.

Prices will rise. The jobs that are often done by women or less educated folks will now cost more, as society will rediscover the actual value of that under-appreciated work. Humans must have care in the beginning and at the end of life and women are those who provide it, often voluntarily. As we realize it, they will unionize and start demanding proper compensation, as they should. Immigration will slow down, and small businesses will disappear. The vacuum created will be filled with large corporations that will take advantage of the situation and increase the prices for all things. Our economy which existed on a credit bubble before COVID will come down crashing.

In poor countries, people will starve again as they were some years ago and the population will become dangerous to the affluent. Countries on mass will have to invest more in defense and what we call “terrorism” will sharply rise. Desperate people exercise desperate behavior. Even life in rich countries will change drastically. Gated communities will be in stark contrast to their surroundings. Security will demand that we will lose much of what we view as our God-given freedoms.

We became used to the idea that some people are entitled to a life of plenty and some of us believed that we can all have it if we work hard enough. Cheap credit gave us a taste of it. Now we will realize that there are limits. Time to pay the credit cards.

A most important fact to remember is that now China surpassed America in practicing Capitalism. The West is out of the race and must change to save face.

After the COVID devastation, it will be the best opportunity to do so.

Our problem is that we only hear what we wish to hear and get shocked by the truth. Now it’s happening. We will have to live within our means and share fairly with those who truly work hard.

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

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Crowsnest Consolidatd High School

2020 Valedictorians

100th LAURENE SCHUG !!

YOU ARE AMAZING.

~ Best wishes from your family and friends

On behalf of the staff at CCHS, I'm pleased to announce that Aiden Douglas and Elena Tkachuk have been chosen as valedictorians for this year's graduating class.

Given the unprecedented situation we find ourselves in, we have the opportunity to provide an experience for our grads that reflects the need for us to be together while being apart.

Students are considered based on the following categories (which are weighted evenly): Academics, Character and Citizenship, and Extra-Curricular and Community Involvement. The valedictorian will be selected using rubrics in the latter of these categories.

Congratulations, Aiden and Elena.

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Editorial I love to run, I love to hike, but I’m not a mountain biker.

I’ve tried mountain biking and I really enjoyed the climb up the mountain, but the ride down gave me grey hair. I found out in the moment as I tried to get down the hill that I am in no way an adrenaline junkie.

I want to note that I tried mountain biking in my 20s, so it wasn’t an issue of being old.

I am a swimmer by heart. I swam in university at a highly competitive level and it’s my one true love. My kids are in swimming, as well, and they are fish in the water.

But in my 30s, I wanted to try something different so I picked up running. I have been running for years now and I love it. I love the time away from my kids (yes, I admit I’m “that mom”) and that it’s just my thoughts and me. I can work a lot of stuff out on my runs.

When I started, I did mostly road running, the flat long-distance stuff. At 34, I did my first half Ironman. It was hard and I hadn’t trained enough on the bike, but I loved it. A few months later, I got pregnant with Quinn, so that was put on hold for a few years.

In my 40s, I got into weight lifting and, like most things I become passionate about, I threw myself into that, too. As a result, I took a year off running because I really couldn’t do both. If I ran a lot, I just became too slim and had a hard time putting on muscle. It’s only in the last years that I have figured out how to eat enough food to lift and look strong while running to lean out, but not get too skinny.

So to bring me back with the gym closed, I started running again and I have found that I love trail running. It's my new passion . I love being out in the middle of the forest looking around at this magnificant place where I live and enjoying the nature while pushing myself up a mountain.

I carry my bear spray because I’m terrified of bears and cougars, but I put my big girl shorts on and go for it.

This is where I come to mountain biking. The UROC group has put together some amazing trails that I am able to run on the ski hill. I love how perfect all these areas are. They are well-marked, they are well-maintained and I see traffic on these trails, so if something does happen, chances are I’ll eventually meet up with someone that can help me.

As you can see from the front page photo the hill was packed with mountain bikers, some I knew and some I didn’t. I was only there for a few hours so I’m assuming those numbers remained steady for the day.

The kids park was full with youngsters riding away. Unfortunately they had a ghetto blaster loudly playing music on Sunday. Hope that doesn’t become the norm for the sake of the families living around that area. With increased use though will come increased noise.

I sure hope all those from out of town using our trails had lunch or a coffee at our local restaurants or even a meal. Then we reap the financial benefits of the usage. Either way is was nice to see people loving the trails on the skil hill which each and every taxpayer owns a share of. I love that our hill is taxpayer owned and operated.

So even though I’m not an adrenaline junkie, I can still use those mountain biking trails for great runs. It’s also perfect for hikers of all levels and ages. I suggest you get out there and try these trails, especially the one on the local ski hill. It feels as though you’re both in town and way out in the backcountry. It’s the perfect place to start your fitness journey. While I was on my run I stopped and for a moment I was aware of what I often overlook, the beauty of the Crowsnest Pass.

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Riversdale joint panel review update The Joint Review Panel has completed its review of the additional information submitted by the Proponent for the Project, including Addendum 11, and has considered all comments received in response to the public comment pe-

riod which ended on May 4, 2020. The Joint Review Panel has also considered the Proponent’s response to the public comments received on May 13, 2020.

The Joint Review Panel has identified a limited number of areas where it requires additional infor-

mation and has requested additional information concerning minor information deficiencies from the Proponent. The Joint Review Panel has requested that the Proponent provide an estimated timeline for submission of this information by May

MLA Roger Reid discusses physicisan compensation Dear Editor; Over the last number of weeks there have been many conversations regarding physician compensation in Alberta.

Alberta has been the best place in Canada for physicians to work, and our government is committed to keeping it that way. Our government recently announced that our Rural/Remote/Northern program will continue to be the most generous in Canada. This program pays a premium to physicians who work in remote areas. This includes a premium of 10% on all fees billed by physicians in Claresholm, 15.4% in the Crowsnest Pass, and 12.4% in Pincher Creek.

As a result of programs like this, our province has

seen the fastest growth in our physician workforce in Canada in recent years.

We have more physicians per capita than ever before, higher than the national average.

Our government is committed to maintaining spending on physicians at $5.4 billion. This is the highest level ever, and the highest per capita in Canada. Over 10% of Alberta’s budget is dedicated to physician compensation. While we are committed to paying our doctors generously and giving rural physicians more supports, we must also ensure that these costs do not get out of control and place an even bigger financial burden on our future generations.

Albertan physicians are well compensated earning on average $100,000 more per year than their counterparts in BC. When I canvassed the riding in spring 2019, I promised voters that I would be laser-focused on getting government spending under control.

That means making these tough decisions.

By changing the course on spending, we are not cutting spending, but holding the line and bringing our spending in line with other provinces. Our government is open to working with doctors through the Alberta Medical Association (AMA).

While we are sad to lose any doctor, the reality is that several hundred physicians enter and leave

29, 2020. Following the timely receipt of complete and sufficient responses from the Proponent to the requests for additional information, the Joint Review Panel is prepared to move to the next stage of the environmental assessment process as per its Terms of Reference: Stage 2 – Conduct of a public hearing.

their practice in Alberta each year. Net overall, the province gained 293 physicians in the most recent year to March 31st, an increase of nearly 3%. We are working hard to ensure that many of these doctors choose to work in rural Alberta. Alberta remains the most attractive place for doctors to work, with the highest compensation in Canada.

We must find a way to create a sustainable health care system that works for doctors, patients, and taxpayers. We remain open to working with the AMA and individual doctors on new ways to do this. Many Albertans have had to make hard decisions over the last few years. If we cannot get ahead of our looming debt crisis, many more will be stuck making those same decisions in the future.

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John Pundyk.CoM

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Musings from you local reporter

As restrictions surrounding the pandemic lessen, more and more businesses and sports leagues are starting up again.

This past Sunday, there was a special golf match between Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning, Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady, to raise funds for COvid-19 relief.

In Germany, the top flight of soccer is back playing again, while following the guidelines the government put in place for them and in Korea, their top baseball league is starting soon.

Sports are also starting to return to North America.

NASCAR is back and the PGA Tour is beginning again in a couple of weeks.

The NHL and NBA are also moving forward in their plans to return by allowing small group practices and training sessions.

There are people who think this is still too early to have sports returning, which I can understand to a certain extent.

However, I want to list a few reasons why sports returning could be a good thing for people.

First off, it can provide people with a bit more normalcy that’s been lacking since the pandemic started.

People have been struggling to find ways to pass time and sports helps in that area.

People need to find a sense that things are progressing and sports is one area that people can find that.

Another reason this is good timing for sports to come back is certain athletes and competitions are raising money for relief efforts.

This past Sunday, there was a special golf match between Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning, Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady, to raise funds for Covid-19 relief.

The match raised $20 million for relief aid.

Earlier in the month there was another golf match between Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler and Matthew Wolff took part in PGA Tour Relief, which raised $5.5 million for aid.

Having matches like this is only helping people in communities that need it.

The third reason that sports coming back now is a good thing is that it can boost local economies.

Currently, The NHL and NBA are planning to return to play using what they call Hub cities or locations.

This means that all teams that will be returning to play will be located in one area to limit the chances of spreading the virus.

This also means that the locations or cities picked to host games will see a big boost in their local economy due to teams needing accommodation and food for an extended period of time.

While the boost in economy may only be a fairly local benefit, it’s still a positive thing to have as many areas as possible receiving that benefit and if I can watch sports while that happens in a different area form me, I’m still happy about it.

The main area of concern with sports returning is that they are all contact sports where opponents are much closer than six feet apart.

From what I’ve seen so far, all leagues that have returned or are planning to return are making it so that athletes, coaches and all team staff will be quarantined together.

This means that once all players and personnel are in their respective Hub cities, They’ll only have contact with that group of people.

This means that the general public won’t become more at risk because these athletes and coaches will be closer together.

While the return of sports won’t be perfect, it’s just one more step to getting back to what we like to call normal and at this point, I’m all for normal.

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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

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Celebrate and support Alberta seniors Let’s recognize special days for seniors safely and responsibly

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Seniors are a vital part of our communities.

As parents and grandparents, mentors and friends, employees and employers, they make a difference in our lives. It is important that we continue to recognize, celebrate and support seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Government of Alberta recognizes a number of special days dedicated to seniors throughout the year. This tip sheet provides sugges-

tions on how Albertans can continue to celebrate, support, and keep seniors safe while respecting public health measures in place.

Seniors’ Week June 1 to 7 Seniors’ Week has been celebrated since 1986 to celebrate and recognize seniors throughout the province. Seniors’ Week is a great opportunity to honour and recognize all that seniors have contributed to making our families, communities

Thank you for the challenges and sacrifices you’ve faced.

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was established in 2006 to bring global attention to the need for all citizens to take responsibility in preventing elder abuse.

Keep connected and support seniors There are so many great opportunities to stay connected with the older adults in your life, say thank you, make sure they are safe, and see if they need anything. To do so safely, here are some ways to stay connected: • Make an audio or video call, email or send letters to check in • Host a family dinner online • Host a virtual games night with family and friends • Write letters and send cards, drawings or photos to seniors in local continuing care facilities • Arrange outdoor visits that observe physical distancing restrictions

Day of Older Persons in Alberta October 1 October 1 is a day to celebrate the contributions of older adults, recognize those who support them and raise awareness of the concerns of older adults.

Offer assistance This is a great time to support the emotional, mental and physical wellbeing of older adults and to spread good cheer throughout your community.

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• Invite older adults you know to participate in online educational, activity or cooking classes • Conduct a “drive-by” parade – make signs, honk your horns and wave • Host a physically-distanced dance or musical performance outside a seniors complex • Have a virtual storytelling evening Resources Research what resources are available in your community: • Healthy Aging Collaborative Online Resources and Education: https://corealberta.ca/ • Call 211 or visit www.ab.211.ca for local resources If you believe a senior requires additional supports, call: • 911 or local police if you suspect immediate danger, or the Family Violence Info Line at 310-1818 • Mental Health Help Line at 1-877-303-2642 • Addiction Help Line at 1-866-332-2322

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Livingstone Range School Division community update FRANK MCTIGhE CONTRIBUTOR

Trustees approve gift for first-year teacher award nominee The COVID-19 pandemic prevented Mitchell Duram from his time in the spotlight as Livingstone Range School Division’s nominee for an award for Alberta’s top new teacher.

School board trustees last week decided to present Duram with a $100 VISA gift card as a show of appreciation.

“Given the circumstances it’s the least we can do to honour the person who is representing us,” trustee Greg Long said. “I believe it’s a good idea.”

Trustees discussed the Edwin Parr Award, which honours outstanding firstyear teachers in Alberta, during their May 13 meeting at the G.R. Davis Administration Building in Fort Macleod.

Alberta school boards each nominate a candidate for the award to their Alberta School Boards Association zone committee.

The zone nominees were to be honoured at a banquet in Taber on May

20 with the zone representative moving on to the provincial level.

The COVID-19 pandemic forced cancellation of the 2020 banquet.

School board chair Lori Hodges explained the division budgets to send the nominee to the awards banquet.

“We thought this would be a nice gesture to go towards the nominee,” Hodges said. “They will still be receiving their Edwin Parr bells.”

Hodges told trustees there is a Zone 6 meeting on Wednesday, May 20, during which the award winner will be announced.

School board vicechair Lacey Poytress supported the idea of a gift for the award nominee.

“This is such a big deal in our division, in our zone, so I think it’s excellent that we’ve decided to do this,” Poytress said.

“Being a first-year teacher is always difficult. Imagine being a first-year teacher during this pandemic, and all the adjustments they’ve had to make.”

“I really think it’s important that during these difficult times we do what

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we can to acknowledge those accomplishments.”

Duram teaches subjects such as Science 9, Math 9, Language 9 and Experiential Learning 9, as well as CALM 20 (Career and Life Management).

Duram has also been involved with Livingstone Range’s regional council of student leaders and other extracurricular activities.

In a news release, Duram said the impact his teachers had on him as a young person inspired him to pursue a career in education so that he could support students to set and achieve goals and overcome challenges.

“It is important for students to recognize and value their own individual gifts and talents,” Duram said. “My aim is to support them in building upon and sharing those gifts and talents in order to realize their potential.”

F.P. Walshe assistant principal Randy Bohnet said Duram’s nomination is well-deserved.

“Mitchell is already a leader at our school and shows so much commitment and relationship building,” Bohnet said.

“He has gone out of his way to get to know students who aren’t in his classes, and makes everyone feel valued and heard.”

“Mitchell finds ways to include all students and give them a voice. His carefully planned lessons are also open to flexibility as required, and he is sensitive to students’ personal contexts and needs. Students respect Mitchell and enjoy his classes.”

Edwin Parr was a school board trustee and president of the Alberta School Trustees Association from 1956-’62.

The Alberta School Boards Association created the Edwin Parr 3.75” Award in 1964 to honour his legacy.

School division heading for $1-M deficit Livingstone Range School Division is forecasting a deficit of just over $1-million on operations.

Associate superintendent of business affairs Jeff Perry broke that news to trustees last week.

“This is kind of a moving target,” Perry said.

Perry provided a fiscal update to trustees during their May 13 meeting at the G.R. Davis Administration Building in Fort Macleod.

“That’s a forecast to the end of the year,” Perry

said. “It could be plus or minus based on what actually ends up happening.

We took the best information that we had at the time to make those estimates.”

Changes to education funding by the United Conservative Party government earlier this year resulted in about $600,000 less funding for Livingstone Range.

Perry told trustees administration went through operations to find some savings.

The division was able to cut about $60,000 from its board budget.

Another $100,000 can be saved in the administration budget.

“We’ve done that through all the different areas,” Perry said.

Shutting down the bus routes, along with decisions made earlier, allowed the school division to save money in that area.

Money budgeted for substitute teachers wasn’t needed when classroom instruction was no longer possible, so that money was channelled to other staff positions.

“We anticipated having a deficit of $942,000 at the beginning of the year,” Perry said. “That was our planned deficit which meant we were going to be accessing operating reserves to cover that.”

With the subsequent changes to government funding and other factors, Livingstone Range is forecasting a deficit of just over $1-million.

“I guess we’ll just see what happens,” school board chair Lori Hodges said.

Perry said administration continues to monitor the financial situation on a monthly basis.

Livingstone Range School Division learned in March it must trim $2.2million in spending over wide version two years due to the province’s new funding framework.

The province will now provide block funding from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

The formula will be based 50 per cent on enrollment projections, 30 per cent on the present actual enrollment and 20 per cent on the previous year’s actual enrollment.

There will no longer be adjustments for actual enrollment in the fall.

Livingstone Range will have to reduce spending by $1.1-million in 2021-’22 and by a similar amount in 2022-’23.

Livingstone Range applies for more provincial

funding Livingstone Range School Division hopes to tap into some additional government funding for infrastructure, maintenance and renewal projects.

The school division submitted a list in response to the province’s call for projects that can be started and completed within a six-month period.

“We have not heard back and I don’t know if any schools have been approved,” associate superintendent of business affairs Jeff Perry said.

Perry provided trustees with an update during the May 13 board meeting at the G.R. Davis Administration Building in Fort Macleod.

Premier Jason Kenney announced April 9 there would be additional money for infrastructure, maintenance and renewal projects.

Perry told trustees it was initially though the money was for modernization projects, but that wasn’t the case.

“It was more around the IMR projects,” Perry said.

The school division researched the criteria for eligible projects.

“These projects needed to be completed within six months of receiving approval for the additional funding,” Perry said. “They needed to be outside what our current IMR plan was, so they needed to be things that were outside what we were already doing.”

Perry said the government’s intention by allocating the funding was to put tradespeople in Alberta back to work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The school division put together a list of projects that could be tendered and completed within the six-month time frame.

Perry said while modernization of J.T. Foster school in Nanton tops the board’s facility priority list, there is work that needs to be done in the interim.

“We haven’t received approval for the modernization of J.T. Foster at this point,” Perry said. “It”s very uncertain given the circumstances as to when we might receive funding for that project.”

“We looked at projects that needed to be done sooner than later.”

Perry said the projects put forward for J.T. Foster school would likely not have to be redone when modernization takes

place.

The gym floor in J.T. Foster, for example, needs to be replaced for safety reasons.

Other projects submitted fro J.T. Foster included moving the electrical panels to the main floor, from the basement, at a cost of about $200,000.

Another J.T. Foster project is replacing acoustical tiles throughout the school, asbestos removal and flooring replacement at a cost of about $400,000.

Trustee Brad Toone asked if J.T. Foster would be bumped down the province’s list for modernization funding if those projects — which affect student and staff health and safety — are completed.

Perry said there is no imminent danger to students and staff at J.T. Foster school, so the projects don’t impact health and safety.

Perry said the items at J.T. Foster are simply nearing the end of their anticipated life.

“I don’t think it hurts our ability to get a modernization in the future,” Perry said. “It’s not just the items that we’re addressing that make that a viable project.”

A partial roof replacement at Livingstone school is on the list at a cost of $200,000.

Roof replacement at Matthew Halton school in Pincher Creek is on the list at a cost of $600,000.

Also on the list is boiler and heating control replacement at A.B. Daley, Isabelle Sellon and Stavely schools, totalling about $500,000.

Replacement and construction of wheelchair lift at two schools is forecast to cost of $100,000.

Superintendent Darryl Seguin told trustees that administration had less than 48 hours to prepare the submission.

“We just had to move so fast,” Seguin said.

Trustee Jim Burdett applauded the decision to put the Nanton projects on the list, given it is uncertain when the government will fund modernization.

“I think an announcement could be a long way done the road,” Burdett said, referring to the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and Alberta’s economy. “To fix some of the things that need to be fixed, I think it’s prudent that we look after some of that if there’s extra money available.”

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FRANK MCTIGHE CONTRIBUTOR

School division preparing for several scenarios in fall With no decision yet on whether students return to classrooms in the fall, Livingstone Range School Division is moving ahead.

That includes hiring teachers and support staff to fill about 17 or 18 vacancies.

“Our desire, and our perspective at this time is we need to move forward and staff our schools like we would be preparing to return to normal,” Seguin said. “If things are different we’ll certainly accommodate that.”

Seguin provided the school board with an update on planning for the 2020-’21 school year during their May 13 meeting at the G.R. Davis Administration Building in Fort Macleod.

The province decided in mid March to prohibit classroom instruction in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Teachers began delivering lessons on-line, with students doing school work at home.

During a news conference earlier this month, Education Minister Adriana LaGrange said three scenarios are under consideration at present for September:

• Normal school operations are able to resume.

• Schools are partially re-opened, with some level of restrictions.

• Teacher-directed athome learning continues.

“No decisions have been made on any aspect of the re-entry plan,” LaGrange told reporters.

That hasn’t stopped Livingstone Range staff from working on its own plan for next year.

“A lot of the time over the last month has really been spent on the staffing pieces,” Seguin said. “This is a busy time of the year when we will be looking to transfer teachers and figure out

our staffing needs in each of our schools.”

The school division has completed staff transfers, and all but one school has determined staffing levels for next year.

“What we will be spending the majority of our time over the next month doing is talking about re-entry planning,” Seguin said.

The province has laid out three possible scenarios for Alberta schools in the fall.

Seguin said senior managers will gather along with the school board’s new emergency response committee to discuss re-entry.

“My vision is to make sure we involve our OHS (Occupational Health and

Safety) committee,” Seguin added.

The OHS committee could take the latest information from the province to help draft a plan for the senior managers and board to review.

“That will occupy the majority of the time going forward,” Seguin said.

Trustee Lacey Poytress asked whether the province had set a deadline for a decision on which scenario will be chosen.

“There is some consultation happening right now,” Seguin said of meetings involving politicians, school jurisdictions and Alberta Education staff.

Seguin said the province will likely an-

nounce its decision soon.

“There are high level talks going on right now about looking at some of the different options,” Seguin said. “It’s hard, because many parents and I’m sure teachers and staff would like to know the answer to that question about what will it look like in September.”

“It’s just too early right now.”

Seguin said the impact of the various stages of Alberta’s plan to relaunch the economy will shape the school decision.

“Our wisest approach would be to plan for several different scenarios and perhaps be prepared to move from one scenario to another depending on circumstances.”

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Ball Diamond Destruction

First photo: Last fall, the gate at the ball diamonds in Hillcrest was damaged and people started to use off road vehicles in the area, which tore up land around the ball diamonds (second and third photo). The municipality restored the gate in late April and repaired the road (fourth photo). On May 16 someone broke the fence again (last photo). See Police Briefs on page 3.

Herald contributor photos

Happy Canada Day but ….

Coleman Community Society needs you help!

Due to the ongoing pandemic, the society is being proactive in cancelling both Canada Day and Crowsnest Country Market in August.

We have a few small plans in the works but we will not be doing our usual parade and park celebration on July 1 but your help is needed in making this a totally community wide Canada Day effort. We would like you to decorate your home, your yard, and your windows. We know there are some amazing artists out there, decorate your sidewalk or just come up with a unique idea.

We hope to have a small group of decorated vehicles going through each community in the Crowsnest Pass. Plans are in the works.

The Pass Herald in conjunction with Coleman Community Society is sponsoring a colouring extravaganza. We will put four different colouring photos in the paper for you to colour, or you can come up with your own idea. If you take photos of your colouring page and send it the Pass Herald and we will print it in the July 8th issue.

For the older children in our community come up with a story or poem about what Canada Day 2020/COVID edition means to you. If you would like it printed in the Pass Herald edition please email us by July 3.

Come up with your best plans, your best decorating ideas and your best colouring.

We look forward to seeing you at Pumpkins in the Park and Christmas in the Park if circumstances allow.

As we get updates we will post them in the paper.

Stay safe, stay well, practice physical distancing.

Canada Day Celebration to look different this year DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

The Coleman Community Society is planning safe Canada Day activities for Crowsnest Pass residents.

Due to the ongoing restrictions surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic, Canada Day celebrations will look different than it was in previous years.

President of the Coleman Community Society, Jane Ann Reimer, says it was important to find ways for people to still celebrate Canada Day. "We thought it would be nice for the community to at least have some way of looking forward to the first holiday of summer and celebrating with family."

Reimer says decorating homes around the

community would be a good start for celebrations.

"One of the things we hope residents will do is extra decorating in their homes so that the streets will be more colourful.

We also thought that if enough people decorated, people could drive around and look at what people have done around the community."

Reimer also says that there will be different things for kids and students to do as well.

"The Coleman Community Society is going to sponsor the colouring page for the younger children. That's one way that people could start their decorating. We're also hoping we might get some submissions from

older kids of their own art work or a poem or something like that as well."

Reimer says there are also plans to have a couple decorated vehicles that will drive through the community for residents to see.

"Maybe we can get a few more vehicles to join.

If people were just on their doorsteps, maybe we could have more than one vehicle and just drive through the area."

Reimer also asks people decorating to post photos on social media.

"As they celebrate or decorate, if they could consider posting on Facebook and Crowsnest Network so that other people have an idea of where they could go to see it from a safe distance."

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New Carving for Bellevue Underground Mine site DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

A new wood carving will be on display at the Bellevue Underground Mine entrance.

The carving will be on display on main street Bellevue for people to enjoy but also as a landmark for people trying to find the mine.

"We wanted to bring some attention to main street and help the visitors find our site easier. We have a number of complaints every year that peo-

ple can't see where the entrance to the mine is and that they get lost looking for us. We thought this way it would not only be a nice addition to our site to bring attention to us, but also it looks good because it's right on main street so everyone gets to enjoy it," said Brandy Gregory, Manager of the mine.

The design is a miner holding a lunch box and a pick axe. There are also rocks and trees in the carving along with an arm that comes out with a

crow.

The carving also includes a bench for people to sit on.

The carving was done by Darren Jones and Gregory says it was his idea.

"He really loves the mine and wanted to make a carving for us."

Gregory says they hope to have the carving in place by June 1st, which is the day the Mine also plans to re-open.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Fred Joseph at the age of 91. Fred slipped away peacefully with his son, Brad, holding his hand on May 10th, 2020, following a long and valiant fight with numerous health issues.

Fred was born in Coleman, Alberta on March 5th, 1929; one of nine children to parents Joseph and Maria.

Fred’s father passed away when he was 9 years old while his mother was pregnant with youngest brother, Joey. Fred stepped up to fill his father's absence as best he could, quitting school after grade 8 to help his mother and serve as a father-figure to brothers Donald, Gordon and Joey. They always viewed Fred not only as their brother, but also a friend, father and mentor.

Fred met a beauty in Natal, BC and was immediately won over by her grace and drive. On August 25, 1956, Fred married his life partner and best friend, Louise Cancian in Natal. Fred & Louise had their only son, Brad, in 1958.

Fred started work at a very early age, working at CPR, cutting mine props, shoveling and delivering coal, driving truck and operating equipment. He worked in the logging business for Revelstoke sawmills in the Pass doing everything from timber cruising, layout and woodlands manager. Fred started work at Crowsnest Industries as sawmill foreman in Natal and then serving as superintendent when the new sawmill was built in Elko. Fred relocated the family to Elko for a few years while they built their dream home on Dicken Road in Fernie. After retiring, he returned to work for a few years with Cowley Forest Products, helping with a new sawmill startup.

Fred and Louise’s house and yard were their pride and joy; you could feel the love and effort that they put into the lawn, gardens and rock work.Family was most important for Fred. He cherished his time with all of them and was always providing advice, guidance and assistance. There wasn't anything that Fred would not do to protect, guide and support his wife, son & grandchildren whenever needed.

Fred was a true gentleman. Anyone who met him will remember his quick humour, infectious personality and friends will know his love of hamburgers and chips (fries).

Left to celebrate his life and mourn his passing are son Brad (Deb); grandchildren Shaun (Pam), Nicole (Jordan), Jordyn, step-grandson Curtis and daughter Addison; great grandchildren Amia, Brooklyn and Madison; brother Gordon (Pat) and sister-in-law Rae, as well as several nieces, nephews and many loyal friends.

Fred was predeceased by his wife Louise in 2009 and never went a day without saying how much he missed her. He was also predeceased by his father Joseph, mother Maria, sisters Margaret, Minnie, Elsie, Louise and brothers Laurie, Donald and Joey.

Fred’s family would like to thank the employees of Rocky Mountain Village for the care and compassion afforded to Fred during his time in their care. Dr. Soetaert, for the many years of medical care and a personal touch that meant so much. To close friends Vic Adachi, Lloyd Wilkinson and Gary Dixon, a man could never find better company than you and the family will remember your loyalty and friendship forever. Memories & condolences shared at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com

Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

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Obituary

STEEN AHLBERG 1949 ~ 2020

It is with immense heartache and sorrow that we announce the passing of Steen Roy Ahlberg of Coleman, Alberta, who was called from this world on May 10, 2020 at the age of 70 years. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and loyal friend.

Steen was born on June 21, 1949 in Frederiksberg, Denmark to proud parents, Finn “Roy” and Erna Ahlberg. He joined the Royal Danish Airforce as a young man and served his country with pride and honour. He immigrated to Canada in 1970 and gained employment as a heavy-duty mechanic and later utilized his talents in the sales department serving the mining and logging industry. He was blessed to have two caring and lovely ladies in his life: his first wife, Annette, and his second wife, Hilda Snijder, and three cherished children and two precious grandchildren.

Steen had many talents and interests in his life including camping in the backwoods, entertaining guests with his homemade wine and delicious barbeque banquets, tending his immaculate yard, trains and reading Cook’s Illustrated & Country magazine.

He was a man of sincerity and wit but will be most remembered for his compassion and unconditional love.

Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his memory include his beloved wife, Hilda Snijder of Coleman; his children, Jennifer Ahlberg of Edmonton, Michael Roy Ahlberg of Windsor, ON and Melanie Ahlberg of Spruce Grove; his grandchildren, Katerah Dorothy Ahlberg and Serana Jane Ahlberg of Windsor, ON; his brother, Per Kent Ahlberg of Copenhagen, Denmark; his sister-in-law, Birte Jensen of Copenhagen, Denmark; his extended family and many friends.

He was predeceased by his parents, Finn Roy & Erna Ahlberg.

An informal ceremony celebrating Steen’s life will be held at a later date. Donations in memory may be directed towards the CNP Health Fdn, Box 455, Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0. Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel@shaw.ca.

Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 562-8555

Obituary

DONALD EDWARD CARGILL 1954 ~ 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Edward Cargill, beloved husband of Margaret Cargill of Blairmore. Donald was called to be with our Lord on May 20, 2020 at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre after a courageous and valiant battle with cancer. He was blessed with 65 years of a full and meaningful life.

Donald was born in Blairmore, AB on December 28, 1954 to proud parents, Donald Sr. and Eileen Cargill. Along with his siblings, he was raised in a warm, nurturing home and grew to be a kind, hard-working and compassionate gentleman. Donald won the heart of a lovely young lady, Margaret Braun, and they were married on August 23, 1997. The happy couple was blessed with wonderful daughter whom they cherished.

Donald enjoyed tinkering on vehicles, tending to his yard work and precious time with his family. Donald enjoyed the simpler things in life, visiting with friends and family, the reward of a good day’s work, a smile from his beloved wife and a warm hug from his daughter. He will be greatly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life include his wife, Margaret Cargill of Blairmore; daughter, Tapanga (Michael Kenney) Cargill of Lethbridge; sisters, Geri (Ed) Michalski, Davina (Rudy) Pagnucco and Heather Runge all of Hillcrest; brothers-in-law, Bill Braun of Grand Prairie and Peter (Lisa) Braun of Coaldale; sisters-in-law, Tena (Don) Quiring of Calgary and Ann (Martin) Harder of Taber; mother-in-law, Tena Bloudoff of Coaldale; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents, Donald Sr. and Eileen Cargill.

A private family Visitation was held at the Fantin’s Funeral Chapel and a public Celebration will be announced at a later date during safer times. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by STARS Air Ambulance (www.stars.ca, or 1441 Aviation Park NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8M7), or the CNP Health Foundation (PO Box 455, Blairmore, AB TR0K 0E0). Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 562-8555

Obituary

Lorraine Marcene Kinnear 1939 ~ 2020

It is with broken hearts that we, the family of our beloved Lorraine Kinnear, share the news of the final surrender of this beautiful and vibrant woman to her God. Lorraine peacefully passed away surrounded with the love of her family on May 19, 2020 at the age of 81 years.

Lorraine Marcene Tronsgard was born in Swift Current, Sask. on January 2nd, 1939 to parents Adolph “Bob” and Phyllis Tronsgard. When she was two Lorraine’s father, whom she called her Bobby Daddy, left her and her mother for a time to serve overseas in the Second World War. On his return, Bob Tronsgard remained in the Royal Canadian Air Force and Lorraine, along with her three younger siblings, spent many years stationed with their parents in Air Force bases across Canada, from Fort Nelson, British Columbia to Greenwood, Nova Scotia.

In 1972, at the age of 33, Lorraine’s life was forever changed when she met the man she always claimed she had seen in a dream. On March 14, 1974 she married that man, John William Kinnear, and spent the next 46 blessed years with her mountain-man coal miner. John readily embraced her two daughters, Kelly Ann and Tracy Ann, who were ten and fourteen and with love and guidance they sent them forth to make their way in the world.

Lorraine was renowned for her ability with animals and raised all manner of dogs, cats and large tropical birds; she had a unique way with all God’s creatures and each and every one of them became inextricably bound to her because of her innate ability to foster trust and the bond of love. She never relented in her commitment to any animal that she welcomed into her life.

Lorraine loved to dance and for many years she and John travelled all across Alberta in their motorhome to dance at various jamborees. She and John danced as one on the dance floor and in life. Through these travels, she fostered hundreds of dancing friends all of whom were captivated by her kind, gracious nature, gentle manner and winning smile that could put anyone at ease.

Lorraine always “dressed to the nines” and put her best foot forward at all times. Lorraine’s well-known hallmark was the pink stripe in her hair that she started wearing in 2007 after her sister-in-law, Nancy Kinnear, developed cancer. She continued this tribute (always tastefully done) even after Nancy’s passing in 2015 and right to the very end of her life.

Lorraine is survived by her beloved husband, John Kinnear of Coleman, AB; daughters, Kelly Ann Forster of Courtney, BC and Tracy Ann Atwood of Sarnia, ON; grandchildren, Joshua (Bree) Forster and James (Ali) Forster of Powell River, BC, John Forster of Courtney, BC, Christie McKercher of Saskatoon, SK, Alexander (Ramona) Moilliet of Gibson’s Landing, BC, Jodi (Ryan) Nesbitt of Whitehorse, YT; great grandchildren, Austin McKercher, Alexia-Rose Machiskinic, Eevee Forster, Ky Forster, Gabreal Nesbitt, Isaac Nesbitt and Abigail Nesbitt, sister, Shirley (Gerry) Frost; brother, Richard Tronsgard of Qualicum Beach, BC, and Janice (Carlo) Culig of Strathmore, AB along with many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews; extended family and a multitude of dear friends.

Lorraine was predeceased by her parents Phyllis Tronsgard in 1983 and Adolph Tronsgard in 1995.

With respect for Lorraine’s wishes, a special celebration of her life will be held in safer times when all her friends and family can be invited to come together to acknowledge a life well lived. In lieu of flowers, Lorraine has asked that any memorial donations be directed towards charities that she and her family supported such as the MS Society, STARS Air Ambulance, Operation Smile, the CNP SPCA. or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 562-8555

16 – CroWSneSt PASS HerALD – Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Scrub Bags made for Health Care Workers

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A cross-province initiative called Scrub Bags for Alberta Health Workers has made it’s way to the Crowsnest Pass. Local resident Cheryl L. Norman found the initiative on Facebook and along with fellow members of a local quilting group, made bags for local health care workers. The scrub bags were created for nurses treating Covid-19 patients to put their scrubs in before they left work, carry home in the bag to place directly into the wash, bag and all, thereby keeping them and their families just a little safer. The goal of that group is to make one bag for each Alberta Health Care Worker. We decided two would be better because they could always have one in the wash and one to take to work. The group began by making bags for the Crowsnest Pass Health Centre (Blairmore Hospital). The group made a total of 228 bags for staff at the local hospital. The group received fabric donations from Machelle Docherty-Budzen and Pamela York, which allowed them to continue making more bags for local workers. The next donation was made to the Crownsest Pass Medical Clinic where another 42 bags were provided for workers. Many of the Rag Bags Quilting group also joined the cause by this time, which aided in the rest of the making of the bags. The final donation was made to the York Creek Lodge staff where 78 bags were donated. Cheryl L. Norman also wanted to thank everyone that was involved in this initiative. “Our Alberta Health Care Workers are so important, and this was just a small thing we could do for them, to let them know they are appreciated in this community, not just now with the Covid-19, but all the time, every day. We appreciate them. Thank you to the Blairmore Lion’s Club for your support. Thank you to the people who donated fabric, which are each of the quilters and seamstresses, plus a huge thanks to Machelle Docherty-Budzen and Pamela York. Thanks to those Lion’s who did much running around for us, Mary Anna Misseghers, Daryl Wig and Christine Clark. And a very special thank you to all the ladies who made these scrub bags. Theirs was a labour of love, and we appreciate every single stitch you took. They are: Machelle Docherty-Budzen, Ina Wig, Cheryl L. Norman, Charlotte Anklovitch, Johann Bell, Marion Warmen, Mary Anna Misseghers, Isabel Russell, Sheila Juhlin, Gail Kirkman, Wallis Allen, Lisa Gaunt, Ali Bjurstrom, Pamela York. A great bunch of people getting together for a great cause. It felt good. It put a lot of smiles on a lot of faces.”