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June 10, 2020 ~ Vol. 90 No. 23 $1.00

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Crowsnest Pass resident Sandi Knight has spent most of her days since the pandemic creating masks for community members to wear. To date, Knight has made over 1,000 masks in all different sizes. Knight says she is pleased to see so many members of the community come together to keep everyone safe. Masks can still be picked up at 7909 19thAvenue in Coleman from the grey mailbox. See full story on page 7.

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New doctor at Crowsnest Medical Dr. Parisa Shahrabadi (Dr. Shah) is joining the team DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter The Crowsnest Medical Clinic has a new doctor.

Dr. Parisa Shahrabadi (Dr. Shah) is joining the team after finishing her residency in Eastern Canada.

Dr. Shah completed most of her education at the University of Alberta. She completed her Bachelor of Science, Masters and Medical School and then travelled east to Halifax for her residency training at Dalhousie.

"I am relatively fresh out of residency, I completed it in February so I'm brand new to practice," said Shah.

Shah says she was lucky to find the job in the Crowsnest Pass.

"It was a bit of a fluke. I was finishing up my training and there was a job posting about Crowsnest Pass. My plan was always to return back to Alberta once I finished my residency.

My hometown is Calgary so I wanted to be in the vicinity of it but not necessarily right in Calgary."

Dr. Shah says there was something specific

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Fire & Rescue, Community Peace Officer Program and Agriculture/Field Services

Fire Rescue With summer fast approaching, our attention becomes more heavily focused on recreational activity in the backcountry, wildfire, and motor vehicle incidents. Our fire department worked a wildfire with Alberta forestry, in the York Creek area, that was quickly brought under control where charges have been laid for arson. Our team also supported a busier than normal May long weekend with several OHV accidents, with one resulting in a fatality and one resulting in a STARS medivac to Calgary. The natural environment in our region is one of the biggest attractions for our residents and visitors however it needs to be respected, for it can be deadly. It has to be emphasized that you should hike within your limits, ride cautiously and defensively, and never mix alcohol and driving.

Traffic on Highway 3 is noticeably heavier and there are certainly more RV’s on the road. Please be patient and courteous.

We are still 100% operational and are continuing to safeguard against COVID-19.

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about rural practice that interested her.

"What appealed to me about rural practice in particular is the ability to have a general scope of practice. Being able to take on labour and delivery, acute care and emergency and patients in hospital as well as being a comprehensive family physician."

After speaking with doctors and touring the area, Shah says her decision to come here was easy.

"When I got in touch with the doctors in the Pass and they told me about the patient population and the things they do, it really was right up my alley as a new doctor who wants to get in and do a bit of everything. Talking to people and touring the Pass it appealed to me right away."

Shah says there are a few topics that peak her interest but she says she's ready to help anyone who wants it.

"The main thing to know about me is that I'm eager to meet people and I'm happy to see any patients. I'm not sure how long I'm staying but I'm here for at least a

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Dr. Parisa Shahrabadi is the newest doctor at the Crowsnest Medical Clinic. Dr. Shah joins the team after completing her residency in Halifax in February.

year. My main interests are seeing geriatrics and women's health as well as prenatal care and newborn care but I'm really open to everything.

One of the benefits of being new to practice is you're very curious, you want to be challenged and you're very keen to learn. I definitely want people to know that about me and know that I'm here to serve the community and I know a lot of people are left without a family doctor.

I'm more than happy to

see them and help them in their health care journey."

Anyone who would like to see Dr. Shah on a regular basis after meeting her can make a request to the clinic.

Dr. Shah says she looks forward to meeting members of the community and will be happy to take on any patients.

"I'm really looking forward to being around the Pass and hopefully getting to know all the wonderful people in the community."

Special Grad 2020 issue DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter To help celebrate the Graduating Class of 2020 amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, The Pass Herald will be creating a special issue dedicated solely to the graduates.

This issue of our paper can be used as a keepsake and memory of what this grad class had to endure.

This Graduating Class has been through something no one else has.

They missed the ending of their school year and some of the goodbyes they would've had.

They missed out on their ceremony, which puts the spotlight on them and the dance with their parents.

They've had a lot to contend with.

Normally they go along and they graduate and have a big party.

They weren't able to do that because of the pandemic.

That's why we at the Pass Herald felt it was important to give these young graduates another way to look back at what they've endured and powered through.

The issue we have planned will include a baby photo of each graduate; photos of activities the students participated in throughout the years and will also include their cap and gown photos.

The issue will also include information on what each of the students plan to do, whether it's going onto university or colleges or enter the workforce.

Messages from the Mayor, teachers and many others will also be included in the issue.

If anyone from the community would like to say something in this special issue to one or all of the graduates, they can contact Betty to buy a space at 403-562-7160.

Let's make this issue as unique and special as possible!

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In the lIne of fIre Between June 1 and June 8, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 69 calls for service including the following reported incidents.

Five (5) assaults, three (3) threats/harassments, three (3) mischief (vandalism), five (5) thefts, one (1) impaired driving, three (3) disturbing the peace, two (2) other criminal codes, three (3) other provincial statutes, sixteen (16) driving complaints, six (6) motor vehicle collisions, six (6) assistance to general public, six (6) suspicious occurrences, four (4) assistance to other agencies, four (4) 911 calls (invalid), two (2) animal calls and one (1) municipal bylaw.

Theft On June 1st, 2020, there was a complaint of theft of a licence plate from a vehicle parked in Lundbreck. The theft occurred sometime over the past few months.

Theft On June 2nd 2020,

there was a complaint of theft of a purse from a residence in Coleman. The theft is under investigation.

Assault On June 4th, 2020, there was a complaint of assault which occurred during a fight at Kananaskis Gap area. The victim was unable to identify the suspect.

Mischief On June 5th, 2020, there was a complaint of mischief to a vehicle. The suspect was identified and warned.

Stolen Vehicle On June 5th, 2020, Manitoba Police advised a stolen vehicle from Frank last week was recovered in Manitoba. It’s currently under investigation.

Vandalism On June 6th, 2020, there was a complaint of vandalism to a vehicle.

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and tires were slashed.

The incident occurred sometime overnight in Bellevue.

Recovery of Vehicle On June 6th, 2020, Calgary City Police advised they recovered a stolen vehicle in Calgary.

The vehicle was stolen in August of 2019.

Traffic Stop On June 8th, 2020, RCMP assisted Elk Valley RCMP with a vehicle failing to stop for police. The young offender from the Cranbrook area was in a stolen vehicle. Charges are pending.

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.

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by Avner Perl

Fear, hope and reaction.

Fear is an emotion that is physically changing functions in the body and taking over the mind. I think it is a feeling that we may be harmed, perhaps seriously, but we can’t do much about it. The first time that I can remember being struck with fear happened on the farm in my pre-school days.

We lived on the farm, and it was summer. The window was open and louvered shutters were closed. I was in my bed and could see light reflecting on the wall from the kerosene lamp in the kitchen where my parents were. Outside I could hear the jackals (wild dogs like coyotes) howling at a distance. The most powerful animals in our environment were the hyenas. They are similar to a big dog and make a distinctive sound that is like a crazy man laughing hysterically. Scientists believe that the sound paralyzes nerves.

One of these beasts somehow got close to my window and howled/laughed, leaving me frozen with fear. Immediately I heard my dad opening the closet where he kept a shotgun. I heard it click and the front door squeaked and slammed shut.

In seconds there was the flash and a shell exploded followed by some crunching of his feet on the gravel followed by another shot and the night was silent more than ever. Young me had been introduced to one major human emotion called fear.

There were many more brushes with fear in my life. I learned that we can ignore fear, inflict it upon others, and use it to control humans and even animals. It is not always rational yet very powerful. Often fear is connected to our imagination. We imagine a scenario that may happen and compute the probability of its materializing. In other cases, we are just paralyzed with fear yet unable to explain it.

Fear is contagious and can easily infect enormous groups of people. I, for example, have a fear of communicable diseases. I never had one worse than the flu but I have seen movies of great plagues and I will go through great trouble to try to avoid being infected. I remember in my childhood when so many kids were inflicted with Polio. I had a friend in school who lost the use of his legs. I know that invisible little critters can do a lot of harm to us, the almighty humans. My imagination makes fear mightier. I assume that a virus with the ability to mutate and quickly reproduce could destroy all humans.

My other great fear is that humans will destroy themselves. My parents, and all the people I knew as a child, were refugees from Europe. They survived since they were smart or lucky enough to escape the two greatest enemies that threatened

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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humanity, both ideologies. My parents escaped both Fascism and Communism and I fear both.

I know that to avoid the two most dreadful ideologies we must keep a healthy balance. People must have a reasonable way to stay alive, be safe, and raise children while also taking care of the old. Without that, we will abandon our love of life and head towards extinction. The opposing emotion to fear is hope.

The survivors of the great war, who raised me, all had hope in common. They faced the armies of both Hitler and Stalin. Most have been in concentration camps or war prisoners’ facilities, yet they always had an escape plan or devised possible scenarios of coming out alive. They all knew instinctively that the way to beat fear is by fighting. It is the nature of humans. The other most important ingredient is sticking together. You can’t win alone but sure can in numbers.

Last week I watched with horror the President next door, acting seemingly without understanding the basics of human nature. His own people came in great numbers to make him aware of a huge social problem in his country. Discrimination against poor people, mostly visible minorities. As always, some hotheads acted criminally, but most were doing what they should, letting the government know that a change must happen.

The President first displayed fear and later came brandishing weapons, gassing and attacking. The government is a tool of the people designed to organize action that the people want. This time the President did the opposite of what is logical. He threatened to use the defense force to subdue the people. Does he not know that the army is made of people from his country?

The ruling class of the greatest country, which I admired all my life, has just deteriorated a great deal. I have friends in the US whom I care a lot about. There are Americans who live here and they are good people. Now I am helplessly watching as steps are being taken towards what could develop into a civil war. I have seen it before in other places and studied it in school. How can anyone risk taking all those wonderful people towards such a significant danger? I feel fear creeping into my bones.

I am witnessing a possible breakdown of all that I believed could not break down. We humans reached a new point in which we demand action and improvement. We are fighting for the environment, for life on the planet, for an end to systemic discrimination, and for an economy that will sustain us instead of build empires.

With information breaking through, no longer dependent upon the official media, our dreams and hopes are now attainable. In comes, the “old guard” threatening to rule by fear and force. Consequently, we see millions of people demonstrating all over the world. The “old guard” are trying to use their laws and our armies to subdue the popular movements, but it will not happen.

Calling the armies at this point will only bring war and violent revolutions. I pray that peace and love will win the day as was predicted in the bible that Trump was holding upside down in front of the White House.

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

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Editorial As you will read in this week’s edition of the Pass Herald, your community newspaper in conjunction with Crowsnest Consolidated High School and the graduates are doing a special commemorative Graduation 2020 Special Issue.

This is the first time the paper has taken on a community initiative of this magnitude other than when we had our 80th anniversary 10 years ago.

This was our thought when we discussed options for the graduation of this special class. We knew there wasn’t going to be a formal ceremony and we wanted to do something special. Our thought was to create a graduation celebration in print. We asked the kids and the school if they were interested in partnering with us and everyone excitedly exclaimed, yes!

The community was amazing with these kids, everyday there was a post on social media from residents asking what the community was going to do for the kids that have lost out on a life milestone, things like banners on the light posts in town, lawn signs, etc. The administration of the school met with the graduates and asked them what they wanted. I love that it's a collaborative effort from the school with the kids. The students did not want the banners and in fact they really didn’t want a car parade. I think they were despondent about the entire affair. It was a few parents who decided to host a parade and we asked the kids to attend. The parade was a huge success and the kids for a moment in time felt that they were special. This community came out in droves and celebrated their youth. It still brings tears to my eyes when I think of the conversation I had with Aiden after. I asked how the parade made him feel and his response, “it made me feel like we matter and that what we lost has not been marginalized”. Darbie, Aiden’s girlfriend asked if we could do something like this for her graduation class next year. Perhaps a new tradition has started in the Crowsnest Pass.

So in the June 17th issue of the Pass Herald you will see a graduation in print. The supplement is a 16 page insert in the paper. It will have the graduation photos, the graduate baby photos, a biography of each student and where they see their future going. It will have photos of school activities that took place throughout the year, letters from dignitaries and scholarship recipients.

We are excited to do something special for these kids and who knows perhaps it will become a graduation tradition here at the Pass Herald for future years to come. I wish I had something like this from when I graduated. I’m sure it would bring back memories of my special day.

The business support in the community for us to be able to produce something of this magnitude has quite literally blown my mind. I can’t believe the ads we have received and support given to produce this supplement. Without the advertising dollars this small business could not have done it.

Even when times are tough we seem to be able to come together as a business community to do something great.

If there are any community members who want to send a special congratulations for the supplement you still have time. If anyone from the community would like to say something in this special issue to one or all of the graduates, they can contact Betty to buy a space at 403-562-7160. Deadline is this Friday.

Let's make this issue as unique and special as possible!

Letters to the the Editor Policy: The Pass Herald welcomes Letters to the Editor that examine issues, but reserves the right to edit for length, libel and syntax. Writers must sign letters and include first and last names, address and telephone number. Address and telephone numbers will not be published. Only in exceptional cases will the Pass Herald withhold the name of the writer and in those cases the writer must disclose his/her name, address and telephone number to the Editor. Electronic email will be considered an electronic signature.

Letters to the Editor do not reflect the opinion of the Pass Herald. Letters cannot exceed 1,000 words. We have limited space, but we do enjoy printing every article. So please, to allow everyone to express their opinion, keep the letters short and to the point. We do have the right to refuse any letter that in our judgement may contain libel or libelous opinions. Should a litigation result from your letter, you as the writer are responsible but so is this newspaper as the publisher.

The Pass Herald is a family owned community newspaper and therefore reserves the right to refuse any advertisement that in our opinion does not follow our mandate. We cannot accept advertisements or letters criticizing or disparaging other advertisers, companies or individuals or any advertisements directed to a religion or race.

MLA Roger Reid talks rural crime In recent year, Alberta has faced a significant rural crime wave.

A combination of hard economic times, insufficient policing services, and a justice system that continually fails our province have led to a number of Albertans, particularly rural Albertans, feeling unsafe in our province.

This is a problem that goes well beyond the occasional break-in and threatens the fabric of our rural communities.

I have lived in a number of cities and towns, from Kelowna to Calgary to Claresholm, and I can say with some certainty that there is something special about rural Alberta. A spirit of generosity and trust pervades our communities, making itself obvious through the

friendly exchange between neighbours, the conversation in Tim Hortons or A&W before heading to the fields, or the knowledge that no matter what business you step into you will know the name of whoever is working.

This trust is threatened when rural crime escalates.

Our government was elected on a promise to address this issue. Over the last year we have taken significant strides on the file, including a new police funding framework, additional funds to services such as ALERT, and the addition of a significant number of crown prosecutors to ensure Alberta can try criminals within the time limits set in R. v. Jordan.

We’ve also made historic

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investments into addressing the root causes of crime through funding supports for mental health and addictions.

Since the House resumed normal sittings after the province entered Stage 1 of our re-launch strategy, we have introduced two new bills to help address our rural crime problem. If passed, these two bills will strengthen the provincial justice system.

The first, Bill 16, is the Victims of Crime (Strengthening Public Safety) Amendment Act. This bill expands the Victims of Crime Fund to deal with a wider variety of issues, while also increasing the size of the fund by 50%. This means more resources for combatting organized and serious crime such as illegal

gun and drug trafficking and online child exploitation, as well as creating supports to lower the risk of drug users at high risk of re-offending.

The second, Bill 18, proposes the creation of an Alberta Parole Board.

This parole board would ensure that people who understand the issues facing rural Albertans, and have a stake in our province are involved in the decisions made to grant parole. Our justice system should not be a revolving door that allows criminals to think they can get away with reprehensible actions with just a slap on the wrist.

Albertans deserve to feel safe. While there is still a long way to go to get there, we are taking the first important steps in addressing Alberta’s rural crime issue and standing up for Albertans.

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BRICKS - To the people who let their dogs pee on people’s lawns. Seriously do I need a sign to ask you to not let your dog pee on my lawn. Have a little bit of commom courtesy!

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University of Lethbridge hockey update Members identified for University of Lethbridge Hockey Advisory Committee University of Lethbridge

The members of the committee that will look into the possible reinstatement of men’s and women’s hockey at the University of Lethbridge have been chosen.

The Hockey Advisory Committee, which was established shortly after the U of L discontinued its men’s and women’s hockey programs in April, will be led by Chair Dan Laplante (BMgt ’88) and consist of 13 sitting members as well as three resource personnel. Its membership represents various viewpoints related to the hockey programs, the University and the community at large.

“I think it was important for us to establish a committee that has broad representation and takes into account the many stakeholders connected to the hockey programs,” says U of L President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mike Mahon. “Given Dan’s reputation as a long-time supporter of the University and Pronghorn Athletics, his appointment as Chair was very well received and elicited a lot of interest in the committee.”

Other committee members include U of L Board of Governors Finance representative Dean Gallimore (BMgt ’84); Board of Governors Advancement representative Terry Whitehead (BA ’94) and Pronghorn Athletic Director Neil Langevin (BA/BEd ’91, MEd ’10). Community members include Perry Neufeld (BSc ’01), Toby Boulet (BEd ’89, MEd ’04), Jerry LeGrandeur, Dino Caputo (BFA ’99, BEd ’01) and Kathy Hopkins. Sam Schneyder (BSc ’07) and Lesley Burton (BSc ’02) are members representing the women’s hockey alumni group and PJ Lynch (BMgt ’05) and Reese St. Goddard (BMgt ’11) will represent the men’s hockey alumni.

“From the committee list you can see we have alumni, former players, community representatives and original founders of the programs,” says Mahon. “It is an excellent group and I look forward to hearing their recommendations as they work through their process.”

The committee’s purpose is to explore the re-establishment of both men's and women's hockey programs at the U of L supported by a solid and sustainable community-based funding model. The committee will consider other successful postsecondary community-based funding models. Its role is strictly advisory and will not revisit the decision to withdraw the hockey programs or conduct a review of the varsity athletic programs at the University.

The Hockey Advisory Committee will sit over the next 18 months before making its findings known. By withdrawing its teams from Canada West play, the U of L cannot be reinstated in the conference for two years, meaning the earliest possible date for the Pronghorns to return to play would be the 2022-23 season. Canada West requires applications for a new sport to be submitted in the summer prior to the new sport participation year, with the application process completed by the following March.

The committee will make recommendations to the President's Executive Council, and the President and Vice-Chancellor will decide and approve if any or which recommendations will be presented to the University’s Board of Governors. The Board of Governors is the final decision body.

The Hockey Advisory Committee full terms of reference are available here.

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Local Resident creating masks for community DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

Local resident Sandi Knight has been using her time to help keep residents in the Crowsnest Pass safe.

Knight has been creating masks for others to wear to help limit the possible spread of the Covid-19 virus.

The idea first came to her when she decided to make some for herself.

"I'm asthmatic, so I had my own concerns and I thought I'd make a couple up.

Then I saw online that in Ontario there were many hospitals in Toronto asking people to make masks and providing patterns because they were short supplied. At that point in time Alberta was doing pretty good. I thought if I made some ahead then maybe if we ran into the same problems Toronto was having I'd have a jumpstart on it. I started making them and I never did get a stock pile."

Knight says as soon as she posted that she was making masks they were claimed.

"I thought at first maybe seniors like myself and people who are imunno-compromised could make do with a mask and as soon as I posted online, they started going as fast as I could make them."

Knight has been making masks since May 1st and has been making them every day since.

To date, she has made 1,174 masks for people in the community.

"It's kind of neat and I'm really impressed with how people in the Pass have jumped on board and everyone wants to keep everybody safe. It's awesome."

The masks are free but Knight says many people who take one are leaving donations.

"The people here are so giving and community oriented. When they get on board with something they believe in, they really believe in it, which is amazing.

I've had fabric donated, elastics donated, cash as well, which really helps because the hardest thing of all to get is elastic. I've had to go all over to get it."

Knight says she has received requests for certain types and designs over her time making masks as well.

"There's some people that for instance, have hearing aids so they can't wear the elastic and their hearing aid so for those people I'll make masks with ties. For people with children, the older children can use the elastics but the younger children need the ties as well. I've had 22 requests since I started making the masks."

A couple local businesses have also asked for supplies of masks from Knight.

"The Paddock Inn keeps a supply on hand for residents and guests and the Medical Clinic contacted me for a supply as well."

The pickup location for masks is 7909 19th Avenue in Coleman.

The masks are located in an old grey mailbox and are labeled for age, gender and whether they are elastic or ties for earpieces.

Knight says she's also started to make mini masks for teddy bears and dolls as a way to use up the rest of the material.

"It's just using up the scrap that I don't want to throw out. Sometimes with little kids, if they can put a mask on their teddy bear, it's easier for them to want to wear one."

Knight says she wants to express how thankful she is to the community while she's been doing this.

"I really want to stress how grateful I am to the community for their support in doing this and keeping us all safe."

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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 our July 8th issue.

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Musings from you local reporter

With all the hard topics and sights going on right now, I decided I needed some more positivity in my life again.

I’m not saying those hard topics aren’t worth discussing, I did my share of that over the last week, but I did feel the need to take a break from all of that and just enjoy some time doing things I loved this last week.

That time began with playing the board game Settlers of Catan digitally with my nephew and dad who are back in Lethbridge and my brother who’s in Ontario.

The game itself didn’t go according to plan (I lost by a fairly wide margin) but it was an enjoyable couple of hours with family.

Another thing that gave me something to look forward to was when two of my sisters decided they’d like to come do a hike with me.

We’ve now set the 14th as our date to conquer Turtle Mountain together.

Then came Thursday evening.

One of my friends from Lethbridge came out for our first day on the golf course.

Those few hours out on the course with the sun peaking through the clouds after a rainy day were picture perfect. (Quite literally. We took a ton of photos) Our final scores might not look overly pretty and we may not have actually finished our round due to all our photo taking but it was a great evening spent whacking (and loosing) golf balls.

The final cherry on top was going for a walk with my sister and brother-in-law who invited me out for ice cream.

They spent the weekend in the Pass celebrating their anniversary and I’m grateful they let me crash one of their evenings.

I think it’s good for everyone to find blocks of time like this during the days and weeks we live.

It’s a positive thing for people to just pause and take some time for themselves.

It’s not selfish; it’s necessary.

With everything going on in the world right now, whether it’s the continuation of the pandemic or the protests across North America, it’s important to take some time and unwind.

Go for a walk, play games with your family, read a book or just relax.

Take some time to ensure your mental and physical well being is still looked after.

I hope everyone is staying safe, healthy and happy as we continue to navigate this world we live in.

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

26 KananaSKIS coURT Spectacular south-facing mountain lot. Northside of the valley, off Alberta Forest Trunk Road, and Forest Reserve. Sun exposure all year round. Suitable for a walk-out bungalow looking towards the South Range and the Flathead. No timeline to start building. 1/3 acre with all required services: water, sewer, power, gas, cable, telephone. $127,000 CALL JOHN MLS

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

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

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

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

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

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

coleman Large, flat lot with sunny exposure and big, mountain views. Large 3 bedroom home to be sold 'AS IS'.

Great opportunity for a place to park an RV in the Canadian Rockies.

Close to York Creek staging area and miles of backcountry trails.

Crowsnest river and fly fishing nearby. $125,000 CALL JOHN MLS

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

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562-8830 jpundyk@shaw.ca 270 acReS 270 acres + 200 acre seasonal lease on the east side of the Old Man River. Mixed land with very good pasture. Natural springs and good water. Newer house with unparalleled mountain/river views. Attached garage. Heated modern shop which can accommodate large, tall equipment. Clean, clear pond on property. Affordable ranch at the foot of the Canadian Rockies. $1,390,000 CALL JOHN MLS

BlaIRmoRe One of a kind historic brick home located on an extra-large corner lot in Blairmore. This five-bedroom, four-bathroom home was built in 1920 with brick.. Self-contained apartment on second level. Amazing decks and backyard. Huge lot. Possibility of building another home without compromising the existing living and outdoor spaces. 24’ x 38’ garage, large garden shed and fenced RV parking. Phenomenal value and potential. $499,000 CALL JOHN MLS

BelleVUe Fantastic opportunity for commercial location along busy Highway 3. East and West bound traffic access. Currently occupied as a successful fly-fishing shop, known to fly fishermen throughout Canada and the U.S. Can be sold as a business to someone wishing for a change of pace or for a property that can be re-purposed. C1 zoning allows for different opportunities. High traffic volume in front of the property. $435,000 CALL JOHN MLS

11 IRonSTone Luxurious semi detached bungalow at Ironstone Lookout. End unit with luxurious finishes. 2 bedrooms, plus a bonus room down. Vaulted throughout.

Open floor plan with integrated living space. Fantastic family room and media room. Two gas fireplaces and central air. Beautiful mountain views. Garage with commercial grade floor finish. Main floor laundry. $395,000 CALL JOHN MLS

PaSSBURG DRIVe Affordable 3 acre lot with a well. Perfect place for a modular home and a large shop. Short drive to Crowsnest Pass and world class recreational areas that include fly-fishing, backcountry hiking, skiing and sledding. Incredible mountain views. $145,000 + GST CALL JOHN MLS

lUnDBRecK HoTel Live and work next to magnificent Alberta Rockies in Lundbreck.

Large cinderblock building includes a restaurant, tavern, seven rooms, plus spacious manager's suite. 1.57 acres of land allows for plenty of parking. Large lawn. Huge garage.

Close to Crowsnest/Castle rec area. Affordable opportunity for a new lifestyle. $250,000 CALL JOHN MLS

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

BlaIRmoRe Spacious one floor living. This 1900 sq ft high quality bungalow has 3 bedrooms, plus bonus room for office or hobby. Two separate living areas with vaulted ceilings. Central Air Conditioning. Very functional 28'x26'x10' heated garage.

Professionally landscaped for low maintenance, including underground sprinkler system. Desirable Blairmore location, next to Crowsnest River and walking trails. $354,900 CALL JOHN MLS

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COVID-19 testing for all Albertans Alberta Health Services

All Albertans are now eligible for COVID-19 testing, whether experiencing symptoms, or not.

Offered by appointment and free-of-charge at 12 AHS assessment centre locations around the South Zone, testing is easily booked online by visiting www.ahs.ca/covid. If internet is not available to you, you can instead call 811, and 811 staff will book a test appointment for you.

Testing, which is done via swabbing of the throat, will tell you whether you had COVID-19 at the time your swab is taken, even if you were not showing symptoms at that time. Testing will not tell you whether you have previously had COVID-19. It

will also not tell you whether you have any immunity to COVID-19.

Results will be provided to all Albertans, by phone, within a few days of the swabbing appointment.

Regardless of your test results, it is important to continue to follow the public health measures and recommendations in place, to reduce spread of COVID-19.

Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 is legally required to self-isolate. The isolation period is for 10 days from the start of symptoms, or until symptoms resolve, whichever takes longer. If you do not have symptoms but do test positive, you

must still self-isolate for 10 days from day of test. If you develop symptoms within that 10 days, you must self-isolate until symptoms disappear or for 10 days from symptom onset, whichever is longer. For details on legally required self-isolation, visit: https://www.alberta.ca/isolation.aspx Expanded testing is an important part of the effort to contain COVID-19 in Alberta. The testing will provide a clearer picture of how well Alberta’s public health measures are working to contain COVID-19. This information is important to help guide further progress in Alberta’s relaunch.

To access the full scope of locations at which you can book your testing appointment, and to learn more, visit www.ahs.ca/covid, complete the online assessment, and book your appointment today.

A&K Self StorAge Located in the Frank Industrial Park

Units range in size from 5' x 10', 10' x 10', 10' x 15', 10' x 20', sea can 8' x 20' and a 12' x 20' building with auto garage door.

Units are finished inside with hard board or plywood and freshly painted.

Some units are inside chain link fenced area. All units have interior lighting.

Area is secured by exterior lighting.

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ProPerties for sale 2041-135 Street, Blairmore 2033-135 Street, Blairmore

2041 135 Street (Title 1): • 850 sq. ft 1 ½ story house 25 X 90 ft lot • 2 bed rooms • 2 full bathrooms • Concrete basement. Forced air furnace and new hot water tank 2033 135 Street (Title 2): • 1977 14 X 68 mobile home in good condition • Two lots – combined 60 X 90 ft • Large covered deck & storage room Very good Blairmore locations. Excellent revenue properties.

Plenty of room and lots of parking at both locations.

Park and school bus stop across the street.

Crowsnest River and walking path at the backdoor.

Now priced below market value. • Tel 403.829.3091

Canastone Contracting Bringing their expertise to Crowsnest Pass

DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

Canastone Contracting have been creating homes for residents across Alberta and BC for 17 years.

Owners Chad Novak and Kevin Perry ensure the home they build for you is one that will last.

Novak and Perry have experience building all types of homes.

“We’re a versatile home builder. We work with all budgets. Over the years we've built some awesome custom homes and we've also built some affordable housing as well,” said Novak.

Perry says his passion for construction and wanting to make quality products is what led him to start his own company.

“All my life I have had a passion for construction and am also fortunate enough to have a keen eye for quality products. I started Canastone Contracting in 2005 when I was working on some commercial and residential projects and noticed a lack of care and attention to details. The industry was missing craftsmanship and pride in their work.”

The duos work started small and grew into home building.

“In 2005 we started doing custom decks and fences and have since moved our way up to high end custom homes and commercial projects,” said Perry.

Perry adds that they take pride in custom home building.

“The most important aspect of our business is being a true authentic custom home builder. This helps us to be above the rest, with a real eye for the customer’s product. Working one on one with customers from start to finish gives us the greatest sense of accomplishment. I take the utmost care and attention in all our projects no matter the size or scale” The company slogan “Where Quality Actually Means Something” is something both Perry and Novak live by.

Experience the Canastone Difference today.