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August 19, 2020 ~ Vol. 90 No. 33 $1.00
Crowsnest Pass
Herald Serving the CnP SinCe 1930
The beauty of the Pass
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Publisher Lisa Sygutek climbed Mount Coulthart over the Pass Herald holiday break. Read the full story in her editorial on page 6.
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ALL NUMBERS ARE UP TO DATE AS OF MONDAY AUGUST 17. Province wide, there have been 12,412 cases to date. Of these cases, 1,132 are active while 11,056 have recovered. 224 people have died from the virus. Increases are as follows: 177 on August 14, 86 on August 15 and 96 on August 16. The number of cases in the South Zone by area is as follows: South Zone total: To date, there have been 1, 725 total cases in the south zone. 1,661 people have recovered from Covid-19 in the south zone. There are currently 42 active cases in the south zone. Outbreaks in the south zone include South Country Village in Medicine Hat and Friesen Livestock Ltd. in Medicine Hat. Here is the community breakdown of cases in the south zone. Crowsnest Pass: 2 cases reported, 0 cases active, 2 case recovered. Pincher Creek (Pincher Creek County and Piikani) 25 cases reported, 2 are active, 22 cases recovered, 1 death. Fort Macleod: 33 cases reported, 3 cases active, 29 cases recovered and 1 death. Claresholm: 16 cases reported, 0 cases active, 16 cases recovered. C a r d s t o n County/Kainai: 102 cases reported, 4 cases active, 93
cases recovered and 25deaths. County of Warner: 53 cases reported, 6 cases active, 46 cases recovered and 1 death. Lethbridge: 144 cases reported, 8 cases are active, 134 cases recovered and 2 deaths. Lethbridge County: 30 cases reported, 3 cases active, 27 cases recovered MD of Taber: 39 cases reported, 2 cases active, 36 cases recovered and 1 death. City of Brooks: 1,167 cases reported, 8 cases active, 1,149 recovered and 10 deaths. County of Newell: 23 cases reported, 3 case active, 20 cases recovered Black Diamond /Turner Valley: 30 cases reported, 2 cases active, 28 cases recovered High River: 553 cases reported, 1 cases active, 545 cases recovered and 7 deaths. Medicine Hat: 68 cases reported, 4 cases active, 62 cases recovered and 2 death. Vulcan: 18 cases reported, 3 active,15 recovered. Albertans with symptoms • You are legally required to isolate for a minimum of 10 days if you have a cough, fever, shortness of breath, runny nose, or sore throat that is not related to a pre-existing illness or health condition. • The mandatory isolation period is 10 days from the start of symptoms, or until symptoms resolve, whichever takes longer. Tested positive for COVID-19 • You are legally required to isolate for a minimum of 10 days if you have tested positive for COVID-19. • Isolation period is for 10 days from the start of symptoms, or until symptoms resolve, whichever takes longer.
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Have symptoms but tested negative for COVID-19 • If you tested negative and have known exposure to COVID-19, you are legally required to isolate for 14 days. • If you tested negative and have no known ex-
posure to the virus, you are not legally required to isolate. However, it is important to stay home until your symptoms resolve so that you do not infect others. Close contacts of confirmed cases • You are legally required to isolate for 14 days and monitor for symptoms if you are a close contact of a person who tested positive for COVID-19 (provides care, lives with or has close physical contact without appropriate use of personal protective equipment, or comes into direct contact with infectious body fluids) • If you become sick with cough, fever, shortness of breath, runny nose or sore throat during this time, you must isolate for an additional 10 days from the beginning of symptoms or until you are feeling well, whichever takes longer. Travellers • You are legally required to isolate for 14 days if you return to or enter Alberta from outside Canada. • If you become sick with cough, fever, shortness of breath, runny nose or sore throat during this time, you must isolate for an additional 10 days from the beginning of symptoms or until you are feeling well, whichever takes longer. How to isolate If you are in mandatory isolation: • Stay home – do not leave your home or attend work, school, social events or any other public gatherings. • Avoid close contact with people in your household, especially seniors and people with chronic conditions or compromised immune systems. • You are prohibited from taking public transportation like buses, taxis or ride-sharing. • Do not go outside for a walk through your neighbourhood or park. This includes children in mandatory isolation. • You can get fresh air in your backyard, if you have one, but you must remain on private property not accessible by others. • If you live in an
apartment building or highrise, you must stay inside and cannot use the elevators or stairwells to go outside. If your balcony is private and at least 2 metres away from your closest neighbour's, you may go outside on the balcony. Exemption for testing and emergency care If you or a minor child is in mandatory isolation and need COVID19 testing, critical care for pre-existing medical conditions or emergency care, carefully follow the rules in the exemption orders. • Pre-arrange your appointment and leaving your isolation area only on the date and at the time of your appointment. • Follow all instructions provided by 811 or health-care providers. • Use private transportation where practical. • Maintain physical distance from others when shared transportation is necessary – travel directly to your appointment with no stops. • Follow instructions provided by 911 if you require emergency care. Residents can also download the Covid-19 exposure tracing features on smart phones and apps like AB trace together, which can anonymously notify people that they may have been exposed utilizing Bluetooth. Many healthcare professionals feel this is of huge benefit to anyone and everyone that has a smart phone and will help slow the spread of the virus in our community. Albertans are encouraged to wear non-medical masks in public when it's difficult to maintain physical distancing of 2 metres at all times. Wearing a homemade or non-medical mask in public is another tool to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. It hasn’t been proven that masks protect the person wearing it, but it can help protect people from being exposed to your germs. Masks should complement – not replace – other prevention measures. Continue physical distancing and good hand hygiene, and stay home when sick.
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In the lIne of fIre Between July 27 and August 3, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 79 calls for service including the following reported incidents. Three (3) assaults, one (1) threat/harassment, three (3) mischief (vandalism), three (3) thefts, one (1) impaired driving, four (4) disturbing the peace, four, (4) other criminal code, eleven (11) other provincial statutes, four (4) motor vehicle collisions, eleven (11) assistance to general public, seven (7) suspicious occurrences, four (4) assistance to other agencies, two (2) 911 calls, two (2) animal calls, 1 (one) municipal bylaws and five (5) lost/found. ATV Fail On July 26, 2020, at approx 8:30 pm, the RCMP received a complaint of an atv which fell off a trailer and hit a vehicle on Highway 3, west of Coleman. Fallen Bike On July 27, 2020, a complaint was received regarding a dual sport motorcycle left at a campsite on the Highway 532 area. The registered owner was contacted and was unaware where bike had fallen off. The owner was advised of the location. Found Backpack On July 28, 2020, police received a found backpack containing various items but no identification. The pack was found at Crowsnest Lakes boat launch. Suspicious Male On July 29, 2020, complaint was received regarding a suspicious person at Crowsnest Mall parking lot. Police attended and found an outstanding warrant for a 32-year old male for breach of probation from Calgary Police Services. The man was arrested and released on documents for Calgary Courts. Vehicle Theft On July 29, 2020, a complaint was received regarding the theft of a vehicle from a property west of Coleman. The vehicle was located at a friend’s residence in Coaldale. Charges pending. Lost Wallet
On July 29, 2020, police received a complaint of a lost wallet between gas stations in Blairmore and Coleman. No nothing On July 29, 2020, during a traffic stop on a vehicle on Highway 3 in Coleman, a 22 year-old male was charged with no driver’s licence, insurance or registration. Rock Throw On July 29, 2020, police received a complaint of two youths throwing rocks at train travelling in Blairmore. Patrol was made but the youths were gone. Erratic Driver On July 31, 2020, a complaint was received about an erratic driver. When both vehicles stopped the drivers exchanged words. The registered owner of a truck company has charges pending. Piggy Bank Broke On August 2, 2020, a complaint was received regarding the piggy bank in Flummerfeldt Park. The bank was broken into and money was taken. Assault On August 2 ,2020, police received a complaint regarding a disturbance at Lundbreck Falls parking lot. Police attended and arrested a 53 year-old male for assault. Dog Left On August 3, 2020, a complaint was received regarding a dog left in a vehicle at McGillivray Flats staging area. The complainant was concerned for the safety of the animal as it was 35 degrees and the owner had been away from the vehicle for at least 45 minutes. Note to residents - please do not leave your children or animals unattended in vehicles when the weather is hot . Between August 3 and August 10, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 61 calls for service including the following reported incidents. Two (2) threats/harassment, two (2) mischief (vandalism), four (4) thefts, two (2) impaired driving, three (3) disturb-
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ing the peace, two (2) other criminal codes, nine (9) other provincial statutes, fourteen (14) driving complaints, three (3) motor vehicle collisions, eight (8) assistance to general public, three (3) suspicious occurrences, three (3) assistance to other agencies, one (1) 911 call, one (1) false alarm, four (4) lost and found. Suspicious Youths On August 3, 2020, at approximately midnight, a complaint was received regarding suspicious youths checking vehicles on 18 Ave. in Coleman. Patrol was made but youths not located. Not Clowning Around On August 3, 2020, approximately 9-10:00 pm on Dairy Road in Bellevue, police received a complaint of suspicious male wearing clown mask following a female. Vehicle Theft On August 3, 2002, at approximately 5:30 pm, a complaint was received regarding the theft of a vehicle parked on 133 Street in Blairmore. The vehicle was recovered on 25 Ave. in Coleman. A 21 year-old male and a 25 year-old female were arrested for possession of stolen property. Intoxicated Male On August 4, 2020, a complaint was received regarding an intoxicated male on Crowsnest Lakes. The complainant was concerned for safety of the individual. A 30 year-old male was arrested for public intoxication and uttering threats to the police. An arrested was made and charges were made for uttering threats. Justice Hearing was held and the individual was released on documents for Court. Lost Wallet On August 4, 2020, RCMP received a complaint regarding a lost purple wallet in Bellevue. If anyone finds wallet, please turn into detachment. Another Lost Wallet On August 5, 2020, police received a complaint of lost black wallet at Chinook Lake . If anyone finds wallet, please turn into detachment.
Tire Theft On August 6, 2020, RCMP received a complaint regarding the theft of two tires from area of 18 Ave. in Coleman. The theft occurred the night before. Suspension On August 8, 2020, complain was received regarding a possible impaired driver. The vehicle was located in Coleman and a 50 year-old female driver was located and given 24 hours drivers licence suspension. The vehicle was towed. Outstanding Warrants On August 7, 2020, in Blairmore, a 29 year-old male was arrested on outstanding warrants. He was also charged with resisting arrest. A Justice Hearing was held and he was released on documents for Court. Found property A backpack was found at Crowsnest Lakes. Between August 10 and August 14, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 43 calls for service including the following reported incidents. One (1) assault, one (1) break and enter (residence), one (1) break and entre (other), one (1) theft of motor vehicle, three (3) thefts, two (2) disturbing the peace, two (2) other criminal code, three (3) other provincial statutes, seven (7) driving complaints, two (2) motor vehicle collisions, three (3) assistance to general public, one (1) suspicious occurrences, six (6) assistance to other agencies, two (2) false alarms, four (4) animal calls, three (3) municipal bylaws, one (1) last and found. Outstanding Warrants On August 8, 2020, a 36 year-old female was arrested on outstanding warrants from Calgary Police Service. The female was released on documents for Calgary Courts. Outstanding Warrants On August 11, 2020, a 22 year-old male was arrested on outstanding warrants from Lethbridge Police Service. A Justice Hearing was held and the defendant was released
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Highway 3 in Crowsnest Pass. The vehicle was located at a gas station. The males in the vehicle were heading to Edmonton to pick up another vehicle for their employer. No Covid concerns were present. Border crossing was contacted and confirmed vehicle was under the commercial vehicle category. Break and Enter On August 12, 2020, police received a complaint regarding a break and enter at a residence. The complainant could see shadows in the unoccupied residence on 223 street in Bellevue. Police attended but no one was inside the residence. Break and Enter On August 12, 2020, a complaint was made regarding a break and enter of a locked shed on 19 Ave. in Coleman. A large cart, skis and snowboard were stolen. Anyone with information regarding any crime is urged to contact the Crowsnest Pass RCMP Detachment at 403562-2867, or Crimestoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-422TIPS.