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August 26, 2020 ~ Vol. 90 No. 34 $1.00

Crowsnest Pass

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Finance Minister comes to town

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Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews, far left, recently made a visit to Crowsnest Pass Golf Club promoting Alberta’s Recovery Plan. It’s a comprehensive plan to get Alberta’s economy moving again following the devastating impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the global financial crash. Alberta’s government is investing heavily into getting Albertans back to work, building essential infrastructure, and diversifying Alberta’s economy. The round table conversations focused on our investments in local communities through initiatives like the Municipal Stimulus Program, business recovery, and construction.

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CROWSNEST COMMUNITY SUPPORT SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING September 15th, 2020 Location: 8102 19th Ave, Coleman • Time: 5:00 pm Everyone is welcome (social distancing measures will be in place at the location and masks will be required to be worn for the meeting).

The Society is currently looking for new dedicated Board members to volunteer on our Board of Directors.

If interested please contact James Woodall at 403-5633585 ext 22 for more information and to advise if you are planning to attend, as we will be limited on in person space due to COVID protocols.

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Thursday, September 17th at 6:30 Bellecrest Seniors Hall To vote membership must be paid.

Send payment to: Box 452 Bellevue, AB. T0K 0C0

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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~ COVID-19 update DAvID SELLES Pass Herald Reporter

ALL NUMBERS ARE UP TO DATE AS OF MONDAY August 24.

Province wide, there have been 13,006 cases to date. Of these cases, 1,172 are active. 234 people have died from the virus.

The number of cases in the South Zone by area is as follows: South Zone total: To date, there have been 1, 721 total cases in the south zone. 1,677 people have recovered from Covid-19 in the south zone. There are currently 20 active cases in the south zone.

Outbreaks in the south zone include Masterpiece Southland Meadows in Medicine Hat. Here is the community breakdown of cases in the south zone.

Crowsnest Pass: 2 cases reported, 0 cases are active, 2 cases recovered.

Pincher Creek: 26 cases reported, 1 is active, 24 cases recovered and 1 death.

Fort Macleod: 33 cases reported, 0 cases active, 30 cases recovered and 3 deaths Claresholm: 16 cases reported, 0 cases active, 16 cases recovered.

C a r d s t o n County/Kainai: 102 cases reported, 2 cases active, 95 cases recovered and 5 deaths.

County of Warner: 59 cases reported, 5 cases active, 53 cases recovered and 1 death.

Lethbridge: 143 cases reported, 0 cases are active, 141 cases recovered and 2 deaths.

Lethbridge County: 30 cases reported, 2 cases active, 28 cases recovered MD of Taber: 38 cases reported, 2 cases active, 36 cases recovered City of Brooks: 1,127 cases reported, 3 cases active, 1,115 recovered and 9 deaths.

County of Newell: 30 cases reported, 3 cases ac-

tive, 26 cases recovered and 1 death.

County of Forty Mile: 20 cases reported, 0 cases active, 20 cases recovered Cypress County: 31 cases reported, 0 cases active, 31 cases recovered.

Medicine Hat: 67 cases reported, 1 cases active, 64 cases recovered and 2 deaths.

Oyen: 13 cases reported, 1 case active and 12 case recovered.

Vulcan: 21 cases reported, 2 active, 18 recovered and 1 death.

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.

Have symptoms but tested negative for COVID19 • 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 exposure 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 re-

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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 in-

side 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 COVID-19 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.

Doctor found guilty of misconduct Retired physician guilty of inappropriate relationship with patient

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quired 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.

Edmonton, AB – Dr. Allan Garbutt, a Family Physician who previously practised in the Crowsnest Pass area, was found guilty of unprofessional conduct by a CPSA hearing tribunal.

According to a joint submission, Dr. Garbutt engaged in an inappropriate sexual relationship with a patient between 2002 and 2004 and failed to disclose this relationship to CPSA, falsely reporting he had not committed any boundary violations.

Dr. Garbutt later acknowledged the relationship occurred and the hearing tribunal accepted his admission

of unprofessional conduct.

The tribunal found Dr. Garbutt’s unprofessional conduct worthy of significant sanction. However, Dr. Garbutt chose to retire and cancel his permit to practise medicine effective Dec. 31, 2019. He also signed an agreement with CPSA not to seek reinstatement.

The tribunal ordered Dr. Garbutt to pay two-thirds of the costs associated with the investigation and hearing (totaling $13,775.36), as well as a $5,000 fine, given the seriousness of the unprofessional conduct. Sanctions under Bill 21, An Act to Protect Patients, do not apply to this case as

the complaint predates the change in legislation.

The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta is the regulator for all physicians and surgeons in the province and is governed by the Health Professions Act. Our role is to protect the public by issuing practice permits to those who meet educational and training criteria, hold Alberta physicians to ethical and medical practice standards, and investigate and resolve physician-related complaints. CPSA also ensures the safety and quality of medical and diagnostic testing services in Alberta through an independent accreditation program.

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In the lIne of fIre Between August 17 and August 24, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 77 calls for service including the following reported incidents.

One (1) assaults, three (3) break and enter (residential), one (1) break and enter (other), three (3) threat/harassment, three (3) mischief (vandalism), one (1) theft, one (1) impaired driving, three (3) other criminal codes, five (5) other provincial statutes, nineteen (19) driving complaints, seven (7) motor vehicle collisions, eight (8) assistance to general public, four (4) suspicious occurrences, seven (7) assistance to other agencies, one (1) 911 call (invalid), two (2) animal calls, three (3) municipal bylaws and five (5) lost and found.

Found Backpack On July 28th, 2020, a backpack containing various items was found at the Crowsnest Lake boat launch.

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Disturbance On August 17th, 2020, there was a complaint of disturbance at a residence in Blairmore. It is under investigation and charges are pending.

that the electrical room at Flumerfelt Park was entered and theft of the computer controlling spray for the spray park was stolen. It occurred sometime overnight.

Break and Enter On August 17th, 2020, there was a complaint of attempted break and enter into a dwelling unit in Blairmore. A 25-yearold male was arrested and charged for attempted break and enter and mischief. He was released on documents for Court.

Break and Enter On August 20th, 2020, there was a complaint of a break and enter at the Municipal water plant west of Coleman. The electrical panel was opened. There was no apparent damage to the building. The break-in occurred at approximately 3am.

Vehicle Damaged On August 20th, 2020, there was a complaint of damage to a parked vehicle while hiking at Gargantua Caves. A 2011 Toyota Sienna was scratched and dented.

The damage occurred sometime between August 18 at 10:30 am to August 20 at 4pm.

Vandalism On August 20th, 2020, there was a complaint

Found Mountain Bike On August 21st, 2020, there was a report of a found mountain bike in Blairmore by the pool.

The bike was recovered. If anyone is missing a bike, they can contact the RCMP to identify it.

Lost Cell Phone On August 22nd, 2020, there was a complaint of a lost cell phone on main street in Blair-

The Simple Raven’s Post

by Avner Perl

Competition. Is it good or bad?

I was living in Calgary. Almost every Friday I was motivated by the “need” to purchase something or other and to choose which mall to go to. I would choose a mall that had a few stores that sold my coveted item. Competition motivated me.

I wanted to compare and contrast.

Now I live in a little town. I try to shop locally, but I am deterred by the lack of competition. I know that I will pay more for my purchases if there is no competition, so I go to where there is competition, but with a heavy heart. I want to support my local merchants, but they often take advantage of being the only supplier of some things. A town without healthy competition is heading towards extinction.

All my life I supported competition as a great motivator of humanity, and I still do for many things. I look at nature and see how the animals and even the plants thrive on it. Lately, however, a new idea began nagging at my mind. We are the elite species in this world, endowed with a mind and conscience by far surpassing primitive animals and plants.

Took us millions of years to arrive at where we are now, mostly trusting the natural selection and we are thriving. The problem is that by being oriented to competition a select few do very well and the many who do not win must do the best they can with the leftovers. We accept it and shut up. If a mega-corporation wants to sell our oil for a huge profit, we are happy to have some jobs building the pipeline.

This results from an education system based on ranking and selection system.

You learn in your formative years, perhaps in kindergarten, that if you are not built to excel in something your life will be mediocre or drab and your mother tells you to learn to live with it. You also learn that if your family is not one of the top families, your chances of success are greatly diminished. It is not a fair world and there is nothing you can do about it so give it up.

In nature, animals and plants have a way to deal with inequality. It is called strength by numbers. Smaller, weaker creatures can survive very well by using overwhelming numbers. Humans restrict the power of those who didn’t win in the competition. If people protest we out-law protests. Resentment builds up until violence erupts. President Kenedy famously said that silencing people by force is

more by the Stones Throw Café.

Police Assist On August 23rd, 2020, assistance was provided to Taber Police. A 32-year-old male was arrested on a outstanding committal warrant for driving with no insurance. He was escorted to Lethbridge Jail until his fine was paid.

Be aware of a new scam. Victims get phone calls from someone pretending to be from Service Canada or another government agency, saying their social insurance number (SIN) has been blocked, compromised or suspended. The call might be one of the latest variations on caller ID in which fraudsters disguises the number seen on the ID display in order to trick victims into answering phone. The person will ask for SIN and other personal info, such as date of birth, address, etc. Victims who provide personal info are at risk of identity fraud.

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dangerous. That is how wars and revolutions start.

The masses are educated to accept ranking by competition. Our education system is built upon finding the high achievers, often those with better memory and making others mimic them. Deep analytical minds or those who prefer quality ahead of quantity are shoved aside. They face a mediocre life or suicide. We celebrate good students with awards and forget the majority who do not do well with the stress that education places upon them. Yet their labor will keep the economy going. The average people are not recognized for their united efforts.

The race for superior economic production is good for economic growth, but doesn’t factor the majority into the calculations. We produce a lot of garbage and destroy the planet in doing so. Size is more important than what you do with it is not a good argument.

If you use our most advanced science to observe the universe, you witness a curious phenomenon. Everything exists in balance with everything else. The water on our planet seeks the same level., making the planet suitable for sustaining life. Moons planets and stars move in orbit while held in place by gravity. Males and females compete with each other in their own unique ways but can’t ensure future survival without each other. I call it God’s law. A competition that must end in balance.

Like any other game, the game of life would be boring if there was no conflict to spice it up. People can regulate the game by using rules that most of the players can agree with. We need both competition and rules for the game, which will force some reasonable level of equality.

Competition motivates us to move forward so we can’t do away with it. Many have tried and failed. Communism is a good example that now is practically gone.

Useless rules are the same. We must always amend them to make things work.

Politicians should be the hardest working amongst us and held accountable for the outcome of their actions.

If the world is my aquarium, I don’t want the nicest fish always on top, the vicious in the middle, and millions of bottom feeders on the floor. I want an interesting changing display of fish of all kinds dancing all over the place. The fish inside can’t see the living-room since they only see a reflection of themselves.

I believe that God designed the world as an aquarium and designed us to use our superior minds to make sure that it will work well if we do what we are predestined to do. He knew that we may try, self destructs, and try again.

I look at the pyramids that now long gone civilizations left behind and try to figure out how we may do better. The only way is to learn from the past and apply the lessons.

We must use our primitive competitive nature and moderate it with modern knowledge. We must use our appetite to feed our bodies and control it not to overeat. Use competition to move forward and minds to stop before destroying our paradise.

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Katherine Seleski recognized with top 11 under 30 award DAviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

A local resident has received a high honour.

Pass Powderkeg Manager Katherine Seleski has been named as one of The Ski Area Management magazine's top 11 under 30.

Seleski has been working in the ski industry for 10 years and took the role of manager at the Pass Powderkeg in 2018.

"It's a huge honour to be nominated for it and then to be nominated as one of the top 11 under 30

in North America is a huge deal especially because we would be one of the smallest ski areas to have a staff member to have won this. It puts Pass Powderkeg on the map.

Having read this magazine for years and having it foster my love for the industry, it's a very big deal," said Seleski.

Seleski's journey in the ski industry began due to her family.

"My family's been involved with Castle Mountain resort since before I was born. I got to watch

Simply Selles Musings from you local reporter

I’m back.

After a three-week break that included a weeklong stay in Ontario, I’m glad to be back at work.

Don’t get me wrong, I love a good vacation but this time it was almost too long.

I figured in my first week back I’d recap my holidays.

The first two weeks were spent in Lethbridge.

Part of that time was spent helping my brother and sister-in-law and parents move into their new home.

It was nice to be able to see the new house before we left for Ontario.

On August 7, I made my way to Ontario to start the celebrations of my brothers wedding.

That weekend was spent with his friends at his bachelor party and a great time was had by all.

The following Monday, my brother and I headed to the Hamilton airport to pick up my parents, my sister and my two oldest nephews.

We had a nice quiet

Monday together.

More family joined us late Monday night as they flew into Toronto instead of Hamilton.

Tuesday was the first day we went out and explored together.

We started our day going to Lake Ontario.

There is a beach called 50 Point that we spent our morning at.

At this time there were my parents, two sisters and their husbands, my nephews and then my brother and his now wife.

We had a great morning at the beach before everyone headed to Niagara Falls for the afternoon.

This was my second time visiting the falls and it they were as beautiful as I remember.

It was also very cool seeing my two nephews reactions to how big the falls were.

This time at the falls some of us decided to take the Hornblower into the falls.

I wouldn’t say I was disappointed in the experience but I was expecting to

that ski hill grow up with me. My mom helped build the first website and my family’s been community members up there for over 25 years. I began working there as a ski instructor and realized that was my passion. I loved being in the ski industry.

The industry is fascinating. Running a ski hill is kind of like running a town. You deal with utilities, staffing, management and community. It's a phenomenal industry to be a part of."

Seleski says the path

she's on now is what she envisions herself doing for the rest of her life.

Seleski appreciates the support she has received from the community.

"I'm just so thankful for the community to give me the support to bring my passion to Pass Powderkeg and the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass.

I love what I do and this community has allowed me to love what I do and hopefully make an impact on this amazing community ski area."

Katherine Seleski, one of the top 11 under 30 recipients stands in the Yurt she was able to buy for a youth program at the Pass Powderkeg Ski Hill.

see more of the Canadian falls from down below.

Turns out all the mist prevents that from being an option.

Overall Tuesday was a fantastic day.

Wednesday we all took a trip to Toronto.

My mom, sister and brother-in-law went to the Ripley’s aquarium together while the rest of us went to the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Being at the Hall of Fame was awesome.

My nephews couldn’t get enough of everything that was there to see.

We spent close to 3 and a half hours looking around and playing some of the interactive games they had.

The final room is known as the vault, which hold all major individual trophies as well as the Stanley Cup. Once I had taken my picture with the Cup, I made my way around the vault and took photos with every individual award as well.

I wanted my visit to the Hall of Fame to be well documented.

After our time at the Hall of Fame, we met up with my mom and sister again near the CN Tower.

I had been up the tower in one of my previous visits but decided to take my two nephews up.

My one sister and brother-in-law joined us as well.

It was again so neat to see how cool my nephews thought it was being so high up and being able to see all of Toronto.

Thursday was more of a low-key day.

We had a bit of a lazy morning before heading out to the African Lion Safari outside Hamilton.

It’s a unique experience as the safari is full of lions, zebras, giraffes, rhinos, ostriches and many other animals that are all able to wander freely as you drive right by them.

The best way to describe it would be a zoo on wheels as you drive past all the animals.

Thursday afternoon was just spent relaxing at the AirBNB. Friday was another day that wasn’t as jampacked with exploration.

I went with my sister, brother-in-law and nephews to show the boys where they lived in their short time in Ontario.

After that, we walked a bit to a house that my brother had lived in earlier in his Hamilton days.

Following that, I switched sisters and headed out for an afternoon of paddle boarding in Burlington.

When we got there, we

were sad to see it was closed due to high surf.

We decided to go for a swim still because the water was beautiful and the waves were fun to be in at least till one knocked my glasses off.

I had turned my head at the wrong time and got smoked by a massive wave that knocked my glasses off and into the bottom of Lake Ontario.

We searched for a little bit but couldn’t find them.

Luckily I had contacts along as well so I wasn’t blind for the wedding the next day.

The wedding was perfect.

It was a small outdoor wedding and it wasn’t too hot and humid, which was a blessing for a guy who sweats as easily as he breathes.

After the ceremony, we took some pictures and then headed back to my brothers place for a drive by reception.

This reception gave more people a chance to drive by and say congratulations.

Once that reception was over, we had a small group of about 40 people stay for a more formal reception for the rest of the evening.

The day was great and I was happy to be there for my brother’s big day.

Sunday we headed off

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to my cousins in St. Catherines.

It was nice to have some time visiting them while we were out there as well.

Following that visit, I went with my nephews to the Welland Canal.

This canal is used as a passageway for ships going between Lake Ontario and Lake Eerie.

There are seven different locks that raise or lower ships to get them from one lake to the other.

We started by going to lock 7.

When we were there we saw a massive ship waiting to move.

It outwaited us and we headed to lock 3 before we it ever moved.

We arrived at lock 3 just in time to see another massive ship being raised.

The water was pouring into the lock and slowly raised the ship to the height it needed to be at to continue up the canal.

It was so cool to see how these lock systems work.

Once we were done there we headed back to the AirBNB to rest up and visit a bit more before leaving for the airport on Monday.

The whole week was a blast and I’m glad I was able to share it with my entire family.

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6 – crowsnest PAss HerALD – Wednesday, august 26, 2020

Editorial Last night I stayed up late watching the Conservative Party of Canada election of its new leader.

I started watching at 5:30 pm but didn’t end up getting the answer I wanted until close to 11:00 pm This election is, in my opinion, one of the most important elections for this party. It’s no secret that I am a tried and true conservative. I’d like to say that I’m just centre of right as a fiscal conservative.

I believe in social responsibility and rights, as well as balancing a budget. I don’t live my life in severe debt; therefore I don’t expect my government to either. Taxes in this country are ridiculous. We work and work to pretty much pay taxes. Don’t get me started on the taxes. Now with COVID and the trillion-dollar debt we have accumulated I’m sure a new tax or higher taxes will be implemented to pay it back. I think we will all be shocked come April of next year.

The Liberals are imploding within, the WE scandal to Minister of Finance Bill Morneau quitting to be replaced by Chrystia Freeland journalist.

Yes you read that right a journalist. The most important person in this country, the individual in charge of your money is a journalist.

So, you shouldn’t be surprised that I’ve been watching this nomination for the leader of our party like I used to watch Friends on TV. I couldn’t miss an episode no matter what’s going on in my life.

The winner, Erin O’Toole wasn’t my first pick; actually he wasn’t even my third pick. I really wanted Pierre Poilievre to run or Rona Ambrose but neither felt it was their time to come to the plate. So I was left choosing Peter McKay. McKay was, in my opinion, the only one able to win an election against Trudeau. He’s got face recognition, he brings a Maritime vote and I felt he could bring in the votes from Ontario.

As much as I love all the politicians from Alberta, I truly felt that our leader couldn’t be from Western Canada. In the last election I’m not sure it was a liberal win or an anti western vote. It was eastern Canada’s way to show us who really runs the country.

But as the polls came in it became very apparent after the first ballot that McKay was not going to win. He did receive 33 percent of the first ballot votes, to win it, but he needed at least 40 percent of the first round ballots to be in the running. From second to third ballot O’Toole took over.

What do I think of O’Toole, well I don’t know much. His platform was what I expect from a conservative but really proof is in the pudding. Can he beat Trudeau? I’m not sure.

He has an uphill battle, he’s not well known, CBC is owned by the liberals so he won’t get a break from them and with the house shut down we don’t really get a chance to watch him in action. I do believe within the year we will have an election and my worry is that there will be no time for us to get to know him.

I do know that Jason Kenny backed O’Toole calling him a grassroots Conservative, but yikes Jason Kenny isn’t the most popular person in this province right now, so I have to ask is O’Toole another Kenny?

But the leader of my party has been chosen and I will back him because I believe in the fundamental principals of the Conservative Party of Canada.

I believe that we are the best country in the world, but we are slowly becoming the bankrupt, second cousin from the farm compared to the powerhouse countries in the world. So I will cross my fingers and hope that O’Toole will show me and the rest of our party members that he is indeed the man. I want him to scrap the carbon tax, embrace natural resource extraction and make it affordable to live in this country. I don’t want to work half the year to pay taxes, I don’t want my kids to have to work three quarters of a year in the future to pay their taxes. I just want to be proud of this country again, because quite frankly I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else but here.

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A tribute to a friend - Jerry Lonsbury Dear Editor; The Crowsnest Pass has lost one of its finest.

Jerry Lonsbury passed away suddenly last week.

He was a very humble and modest man, of huge stature - not in size but impact, with an extremely large footprint which not only affected his family, but all his numerous friends, co-workers, community, province, and nation.

His contributions to all were many and significant.

Jerry was not only a mentor to his fellow teachers, as principal of Horace Allen School over several decades, but an inspiration to all who followed his footsteps in the teaching profession.

He was Chairperson of the 1984 Alberta Winter

Games hosted by our community, the first in rural Alberta, which galvanized over 1500 volunteers to host over 4,000 participants. It was both, one of the most outstanding volunteer involvement events in Alberta Games history and the most successful held in rural Alberta.

Those Alberta Winter Games, for the first time, included a cultural component which highlighted the immense talent of the Crowsnest Pass. The success of that cultural experience was mirrored in the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary and have been a hallmark of the Olympic Games ever since.

His contribution as conductor of the Crowsnest Pass Symphony Orchestra, Chair of the Crowsnest Pass Music

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Festival, Board Member of the Alberta Music Festival Association, President of the Canadian Federation of Music Festivals hallmark an outstanding contribution to the performing arts not only In our community but in our province and nation. In 2013, he and his wife Sheila were awarded the Volunteer of the Year by the Alberta Music Festival Association for their outstanding contribution.

His service to our community included a term on the council of the Municipality of the Crowsnest Pass.

In 2003, he was a recipient of the Order of Crowsnest Pass which is awarded annually to an individual who exemplifies outstanding dedication to volunteerism in our com-

munity.

Jerry was an integral part of Grace Anglican United Church, not only as its organist but also for his exceptional leadership, dedication to humankind, and example to the members of that congregation and beyond.

Jerry made an outstanding contribution to our community and his large footprint will be extremely difficult to fill.

To Sheila and his family, thank you for sharing Jerry with us. Your loss is shared by all who knew him.

I am grateful to have known him as a friend. His wise counsel and advice had an impact on my life, and I am certain that experience occurred with all who crossed his path during his memorable life.

Respectfully, Fred Bradley

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Plan Z for the Pass

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So, what if neither Plan A (selling metallurgical coal to Asian steelmakers), nor Plan B (converting natural gas into hydrogen) delivers the jobs and prosperity we need in Crowsnest Pass? How about leapfrogging the alphabet all the way to Plan Z: Become a "Zoomtown."

Zoomtown is the buzzword sweeping through the real estate business to describe exurban towns that are experiencing strong rises in home sales to urban professionals determined to make work-from-home permanent -- but from surroundings more agreeable than a downtown condo. Nothing has made this transition more feasible than Zoom, the dominant video meeting service.

Local real estate agents report rising demand and prices for houses in Crowsnest Pass.

"Our market is very strong, but it's too early to say that it is due to urban flight," said Royal LePage's John Pundyk. "We have recovered to what our sales had been last year and we can see prices slowly moving up."

Shaw's deployment of true high-speed internet access is a key asset in attracting work-from-homers. The rebuilt golf course and clubhouse, Pass Beer, and the Community Market help in positioning Crowsnest Pass as a Zoomtown.

MLA Roger Reid updates council DaviD selles Pass Herald Reporter

Local MLA Roger Reid was in the Crowsnest Pass and provided an update on two topics to Council.

The first update provided was on Highway 3.

Functional Planning studies have been completed for all portions of Highway 3 with the exception of the last section running through the Piikani Reserve.

Crowsnest Pass to Pincher Creek is made up of two stages, from Sentinel to Passburg (Stage 1) and Passburg to Pincher Creek (Stage 2).

Stage One of the functional planning study was signed off on March 18, 2020.

Stage Two was signed off on January 31, 2020.

The twinning of Highway 3 between Taber to Burdett was identified as the priority section in collaboration with the Highway 3 Twinning Development Association, a group of more than 19 southern Alberta municipalities, industry stakeholders, and economic development agencies.

Both the association and Alberta Transportation share the public’s interest in completing the twinning of Highway 3.

The remainder of Highway 3 twinning will be scheduled for construction as soon as provincial priorities allow and funding become available.

MLA Reid also provided a brief update on Rural Health Care.

The government is encouraging the AMA to come to the table with a sustainable proposal to pay physicians as Alberta already spends $5.4 million on physician compensation each year.

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7 IRonSTone Immaculate one level condominium with an attached oversize single car garage and main floor laundry. This-two bedroom, two-bathroom Coleman home is south facing with beautiful mountain views, and a deck off the dining room for a BBQ. Central air and airy open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. Beautiful hardwood floor and granite counters. $319,000 CALL JOHN MLS

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PRIme BUIlDInG loTS UnDeRGRoUnD PoWeR SeRVIce anD all oTHeR UTIlITIeS 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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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

coleman Solid 2 bedroom home with a newer 16x26 garage. Located on corner lot, very sunny Coleman location. Great mountain views. Fenced yard and RV parking. Affordable mountain get-away or revenue property. Very solid foundation for home in this price range. Crowsnest Pass offers tremendous opportunity for mountain enthusiasts. $135,000 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.

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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. $334,000 CALL JOHN MLS

KananaSKIS WIlDS South facing, stunning mountain views and mature douglas fir trees. Great building site. All services, including water, sewer and high speed internet at property. Special mountain community, northside of the valley above Coleman, just off Kananaskis Hwy. Beautiful 1/3 of an acre fully serviced lot. $119,000 CALL JOHN MLS

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Municipal Council Briefs DAviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

Letter regarding Frank

Wastewater Treatment Plant Minister of Transportation Ric McIver sent a letter to Council regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant. In the letter, McIver states: “The Government of Alberta is pleased to offer costshared grant funding under Alberta Transportation's Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership program, to complement the federal Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program approval, for the Frank Wastewater Plant Upgrade project.

Based on our review of the information provided, the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass will receive a grant of 33.33 per cent of the estimated eligible project costs (up to $6,499,350) from the provincial program. With this funding, the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass will be solely responsible for all costs to use, operate, maintain, repair, and replace the completed works. We are pleased to be able to provide this provincial funding in conjunction with federal funding. The govern-

ments of Alberta and Canada share the recognition that supporting water and wastewater infrastructure is critical to the quality of life, economic growth, and resiliency of Alberta's communities.”

Issuance of Tax Receipts on behalf of Organizations At the Council meeting on May 1, 2018 Council passed motion 18-2018-05-01 to have Administration develop a policy outlining acceptance of charitable donations on behalf of organizations and issuance of tax receipts. A review of Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) rules under charities and giving identifies issuing receipts on behalf of an organization that has no right to issue official donation receipts, can be deemed false information on official donations receipts, which could result in the Municipality losing its charitable status.

Therefore, Administration’s recommendation would be to not proceed with creating a policy to accept charitable donations on behalf of other organizations.

Borrowing Bylaw 1054, 2020 for Frank Wastewater Treatment Plant The Frank Waste Water Treatment Plant project has been a planned capital project for a number of years. The project has been designed in phases with funding from other orders of government being approved on a phased bases. The original cost estimate for the project has increased from the original estimate in 2013. Additional funding from other orders of government have been received to partially offset the increased costs for Phase 1 and 3 resulting in the Municipality needing to borrow an additional $1.6 million. The Municipality also received provincial grant funding approval for phase 4 of the project resulting in the need to borrow the Municipal share of $1.4 million. The additional cost for phase 1 and 3 ($8.8 million), and addition of Phase 4 ($3 million) are supported by Provincial/Federal funding of $8.8 million with the balance of $3 million being debentures for a term of twenty-five years with semi annual principal and interest payments. Interest to be assumed within

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the Wastewater operating budget. If Bylaw 1054, 2020 receives first reading on August 18, 2020 Administration will advertise the bylaw in the newspaper on August 26 and September 2, 2020 and if no sufficient petition is received will bring back the bylaw for second and third reading on September 29, 2020 Council meeting. Bylaw 1054, 2020 has been created in accordance with section 251 and 258 of the Municipal Government Act. Section 251 of the MGA outlines what the borrowing bylaw must set out, including the amount of money to be borrowed and, in general terms, the purpose for which the money is borrowed; the maximum rate of interest, the term and the terms of repayment of the borrowing, the source or sources of money to be used to pay the principal and interest owing under the borrowing. It also states a borrowing bylaw must be advertised. Section 258 refers to financing of Capital Property with repayment terms greater than 5 years must be included in a budget. Section 606(2) of the Municipal Government act states the requirements for advertising as notice of the bylaw must be published at least once a week for 2 consecutive weeks in at least one newspaper or other publication circulating in the area to which the proposed bylaw relates. A notice of a proposed bylaw must be advertised under subsection (2) before second reading. Section 231(3) petition for vote on advertised bylaws and resolutions sets a time limit for filing a petition with the chief administrative officer within 15 days after the last date on which the proposed bylaw was advertised. For a petition to be valid, at least 10% of the elector population of municipality must be received. Two previous borrowing bylaws have been issued for the Frank Waste Water Treatment Project. The first bylaw, Bylaw 935, 2015 was passed by Council on October 20, 2015 and the second bylaw, Bylaw 961, 2016 was passed by Council on September 6, 2016.

Marketing Campaign Updates During recent discussions at Council, it became apparent that Council was not aware of the success from some of the recent marketing campaigns. Over the past year and a bit since Administration has taken over the marketing initiative, 3 successful marketing

campaigns have been completed. Currently another campaign is underway with Must Do Canada, which included video being shot the week of August 10, 2020. Additionally, Administration is working with National Public Relations on a revamp of the GoCrowsnest website to increase the effectiveness of this great resource. This is being partially funded by a Travel Alberta grant of $50,000. #RockiesExploring Campaign - Seekers Media This campaign ran from May 2019 to March 2020 and was partnered with the City of Cranbrook, Ktunaza First Nation, YXC Airport, and St. Eugene's golf course. This campaign was targeted to increase hotel overnight stays and experience operator sales in the Southern Rockies, generate more awareness of Cranbook, the YXC, St Eugene/Ktunaxa & Crowsnest Pass, and increase the overall online presence of Cranbook, the YXC, St Eugene/Ktunaxa & Crowsnest Pass. #BucketlistAB Campaign - Seekers Media This campaign ran in 2019 and was partnered with the City of Medicine Hat, City of Lethbridge, and Town of Pincher Creek. This campaign was targeted with increasing hotel overnight stays and experience operator sales in Crowsnest Pass, generate more awareness of Crowsnest Pass, and increase overall online presence of Crowsnest Pass and awareness of its connections along Highway 3.

Winter 2020 Campaign National Public Relations This campaign ran from January to March 2020 and targeted Albertans between 24 to 44 years of age to raise awareness of the winter activities that we offer Lastly, Administration is working on another Travel Alberta grant application with Seekers Media.

Correspondence Regarding Parking on 81 Street and Bike Skills Park Services Council discussed the correspondence that was provided to them. Council was informed in the correspondence that steps have been taken to eliminate tourism parking on 81 Street in Coleman.

Council also received letters regarding the removal of garbage bins at the Skills Bike Park. After discussion, council moved to return garbage bins to the area.

Bellevue Information Hut The Bellevue Camp-

ground area has an old unused information hut that has been subject to vandalism, damage, break ins and graffiti over the years. This hut requires upkeep, maintenance and cleaning on a regular basis. Recently, this hut was vandalized on two separate occasions, both approximately within a week apart. The first time, windows were smashed and a fire extinguisher was discharged inside the hut, resulting in coating the entire interior of the hut with a very fine dust. The second time, additional windows were smashed, resulting in a more costly repair. The opinion of Administration is if repairs are completed and the hut remains left unused and in the current location, this will result in more vandalism and damage at some time in the future.

This hut is not suited for the purpose of an information booth, as the interior is too hot. As well, the hut is situated in a location where it cannot be monitored for break ins or vandalism attempts. Currently, this hut has most of the windows covered in plywood and is a less than welcoming sight upon entering the Municipality. Furthermore, the hut remains locked, as it has been used for sleeping accommodations in prior years. Administration is looking at the possibility of moving this hut to the Pass Powderkeg ski area, and re-purposing it as a usable building to serve the public. This would be a more suitable location, in a secure area.

If re-purposing the hut is not possible, Administration would proceed with demolition of the hut.

Municipal Stimulus Program The Provincial government recently announced the Municipal Stimulus Program (MSP) to provide additional capital infrastructure funding to municipalities with the primary objective to sustain and create local jobs; enhance provincial competitiveness and productivity; position communities to participate in future economic growth; and reduce municipal red-tape to promote job-creating private sector investment. Project applications are due by October 1, 2020. MSP funds spent by December 31, 2021.

Red tape reduction reports are due by Feb 1 of 2021 and 2022. Council made the decision to use $200,000 for upgrades to Sartoris Staging area and also decided to use $500,000 on new trail systems in the community.

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Let’s keep this secret DAviD ThomAs Feature Wrtier

At the peak of coronavirus angst, a little flotilla of kayakers cuddled in one of Crowsnest Lake's hidden coves.

There, the lady boaters bobbed and chatted with happy disregard for social distancing.

Crowsnest Lake provided those scofflaw kayakers, and many otherwise law-abiding Pass residents, with mental

emancipation and physical deliverance in this, our summer of pandemic discontent. We humans have been using Crowsnest Lake for spiritual and bodily health for 8,500 years, according to archaelogical digs adjacent to the derelict dance hall.

That's 3,000 years earlier than the first Egyptian pyramids, and coincident with the emergence of agriculture in Mesopotamia.

Crowsnest Lake's future as southwestern Alberta's favorite secret is in doubt. The beach and boat launch area at the lake's eastern outlet is officially designated as a new provincial recreation area on Alberta's land use plan for the South Saskatchewan River watershed. That recreation area designation, it turns out, is premature because the required legislation was never enacted. De-

Demolition Time Canadian Pacific demolished its former train control station at Crowsnest Saturday morning as part of this summer's tidying up of the Crowsnest Route.

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Vandalism at Park The municipality has had a chance to look at the damage done to Flumerfelt Park recently.

Vandals gained access to the maintenance room and stole and damaged components of the electrical control equipment. The spray park is inoperable without this equipment. Replacement parts are not available and the spray park electrical control system will require full replacement. Replacement equipment will not be available in time to reopen the spray park in 2020. Repairs and replacement will be completed to reopen the spray park for the 2021 season. If anyone has information regarding the vandalism and theft of the equipment they are encouraged to contact the RCMP or crime stoppers. The municipality is saddened and disappointed to announce that, due to vandalism, our spray park at Flumerfelt Park is closed until further notice.

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spite its erroneous colour on the plan map, the beach area legally remains "vacant Crown land".

That's why there are no access signs on from the highway, why we can camp there fee-free for two weeks at a time, why there are no porta potties, and why dogs are free to frolic unleashed. That's just the way most of us like it. We are proud to share "The Lake" with anyone who happens by, but we would rather they discover it by chance, and not because of a big brown sign.

Had Canadian Pacific not coveted our local coal for its steam locomotives, Crowsnest Lake might well have become a twin of Lake Louise: Airportsized parking lots, stadium-scale toilets, and a steady train of Instagrammers, posing backside to the view.

Crowsnest Lake certainly had the attributes of a destination park: Spring-fed purity, a topof-the-world mountainscape, and the full range of Rocky Mountain wildlife. It's too late now, with its pristine virginity surrendered to a mainline railway on one shore, a trans-provincial highway on the other, and a selfiespoiling limestone quarry spanning both. The old brick powerhouse -- eyesore to some, coal-age heritage to others) was demolished last year. A a well-architected single house is rising in its place (instead of the plainly ridiculous high-rise resort once touted by a gang of transient promoters.)

Neither yellow excavators nor red-engined trains seem to bother the breeding pair of lazy bald eagles that dive-bomb the local osprey to steal their hard-earned catches, or the brood of mergansers that patrol the shoreline and take a daily float down Crowsnest River, or the patiently fishing Great Blue Herons, or the numerous loons that surprise paddlers by popping up close enough to reveal the stripes on their collars.

Human anglers share the water in every sort of craft, from float tubes to vintage aluminum runabouts, inflatable dinghies, and occasionally powerboats weaponized with fishfinding sonar. (Unscientific observation suggests that the birds get most of the 15,000 pan-size rainbow trout planted by Alberta Fish and Game.)

Kayaks, paddle boards and canoes far outnumber motorized craft these days. Among the regulars is a muscular, well-tattooed Hip Hop fan, who strokes the fourkilometre length of the lake and back standing upright on his paddle board,, with a boombox strapped to the deck.

And then there's the aging photographer in a green canoe who blindly plowed into the shoreline brush while manually focusing his film-age lens on the pupils of a low-perching bald eagle. The shooter lost his poise and his hat to the tangle of branches while the bird, too curious to flee, stared wideeyed at the commotion below.

If Crowsnest Lake were a shrine, then its sacristy would be the cave and hanging waterfall piercing the limestone mass of Crowsnest Ridge.

Inside, ancient ochre finger paintings attest to early human artistry.

Contemporary spray-can graffiti attests to the species' creative descent.

A dead-still pool inside the cave miraculously yields a generous outflow along a ledge that exits the cave, ducks through a stone arch, and cascades into a short creek running under the tracks to the lake. Invisible from the pool's deadstill surface, a submerged spring constantly recharges the pool from below. Intrepid diving speleologists have explored this natural water main.

Crowsnest Ridge and Basin Cave now belong to the Nature Conservancy of Canada's Jim Prentice Wildlife Corridor. The

conservancy's resident natural area manager, Emilie Brien, intends to consult First Nations in Alberta and B.C. to help determine how the cave and its pictographs might be restored and respected.

There is no overland trail to Basin Cave; the narrow railway right-ofway affords no assured escape from trains. Safe access is by boat to the creek's alluvial fan, and then on foot through the railway culvert, if the flow is low enough. The more common route is by illegal trespass over the tracks to a traverse of chancy footholds gripped by many moccasined toes, long before sticky rubber soles were invented.

The lake's lesser sources include the astonishingly clear Crowsnest Creek that flows first into Island Lake. Emerald Lake empties into the main lake via a short riffle under Highway 3. Emerald Lake is so profound and limpid that, looking down through the invisible water to the lake bottom, induces vertigo, as though the boat and paddler were floating in air.

The beach area is cleaner than in years past, with less drive-by camping and more stewardship by local users. Among the exceptions was a disturbing swathe of detritus left by a transient overnighter that included a styrofoam skeleton costume, a backpack containing dozens of wristwatches in various states of disrepair, and a broken plastic tube.

Called to investigate, our local constabulary concluded it was the leavings of a crystal meth user, trying to quit a maniacal obsession with broken timepieces.

Despite such occasional sacrilege, Crowsnest Lake retains all of its natural blessings.

Much will be lost, probably including our presiding resident eagles, should this precious "vacant Crown land" be converted to regulated public recreation. So get out there and take care of it -before somebody puts up a sign.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of ERIC hARRy ChOLwEKA who died on July 7, 2020.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by September 30, 2020 and provide details of your claim with Valerie j. Danielson at Ratzlaff Danielson at 13143 - 20th Avenue, Box 1620, Blairmore, Alberta, T0K 0E0, If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

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MEMORIUM PETRONE – In memory of our dad and poppa, Rick, who passed away on August 26, 2006 and our mom and nana, Lillian, who passed away on April 2nd, 2018.

Time passes so quickly and this year there have been so many changes in the world.

Some good, some not.

I often wonder what you both would say about this pandemic.

More than ever, I just wish we could bring back the good old days!

Remembered by: Robyn, George, Brandan, Shayna, Chesney and Kingsley

Ranchlands Victim Services Unit works in partnership with the Crowsnest Pass, Pincher Creek, Piikani, Fort MacLeod, and Claresholm RCMP detachments to provide support, assistance, information and referrals to victims of crime and/or tragedy.

This part-time position requires a self-motivated individual to provide the Victim Services program service delivery to support victims of crime and tragedy in these communities on a regular and consistent basis. This position would provide a liaison between the Ranchlands Victim Service Unit, Child Family services, community agencies, criminal justice system, social services and RCMP. This position is subject to Grant funding.

Responsibilities of this position focus on providing targeted services to ensure that victims of crime can access their rights as victims as outlined in both the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights and the Alberta Victims of Crime Act. The key to this service is the building and maintaining of relationships with the victim(s) that may require a facilitated referral approach. Relationships with community agencies/stakeholders and with other community representatives/members are also significant service targets. Additionally, it will be vitally important to participate in activities that promote victim services. The goal is to provide a consistent, safe response to all victims of crime.

Qualifications/skills Required: • Post-secondary education in the human services field or equivalent related experience and education • Excellent problem-solving, time management and organizational skills • Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build relationships with staff, volunteers, RCMP members and other community partners and stakeholders.

• Ability to work with diverse populations and people in crisis • A willingness to sometimes work a flexible schedule to accommodate events • Must be proficient in the use of technology • Must have a valid driver’s license • Must obtain and maintain an enhanced RCMP security clearance • Ability to work within RCMP-VSU operational policies and procedures • Complete all training through Alberta Justice and Solicitor General • Knowledge and experience working in the Criminal Justice System would be an asset Salary commensurate with education and experience. application Deadline: august 31, 2020 Submit resume via email only to: shelly-anne.dennis@rcmp-grc.gc.ca Shelly-Anne Dennis Executive Program Manager Ranchlands Victim Services Society Unit We thank you for your application however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In loving memory of

Troy Clark

November 16, 1965 - August 18, 2017 When you left us a deep empty void was created in our lives.

We tried and still try to fill it with our memories of you.

Your heart warming smile, special laugh and witty sense of humour are remembered with fondness.

We appreciate how truthful, thoughtful and generous you became and were proud to witness the empathy shown toward others.

Your accomplishments and impeccable work ethic stand out as do the fiery discussions on subjects you believed in.

All these memories help to bring comfort to us even though many tears accompany them.

Forever loved, remembered and missed Mom & Dad

14 – Crowsnest pass HeraLD – Wednesday, August 26, 2020

~ OBITUARIES ~ Obituary

WILLIAM HOLYK

William Holyk passed away peacefully at his home in Los Angeles on April 15, 2020 from congestive heart failure. Bill was born December 25, 1920 in Coleman, Alberta. He married the love of his life, Kathleen Kubasek from Bellevue on February 7, 1942. During WWII, Bill served in the RCAF as an airplane mechanic.

After the war, he returned to work at his father’s grocery store, before start the second Holyk’s store in East Coleman. He served the business community for many years through the Board of Trade. In 1960, Bill sold his business and made his home in Los Angeles. He worked at Boys Market as a meat cutter and manager.

Bill was predeceased by his parents Alec and Paraska Holyk, and his broher John Holyk. Kathleen predeceased him by a year and a half.

He is survived by his four daughters Sandra, Cheryl, Holly, and Karen and by six granchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Obituary

INDRA CHOWDHURY

INDRA CHOWDHURY, beloved wife of Anjon Chowdhury of Lethbridge, passed away at St. Michael's Health Centre in Lethbridge on Friday, August 21, 2020, at the age of 69 years.

Besides her loving husband, she is survived by two daughters, Sima Chowdhury of Calgary and Rima Chowdhury of Calgary, one son, Anupam (Mita) Chowdhury of Lethbridge, and two grandchildren, Avinash and Anish. Indra is also survived by three sisters, Cynthia, Veena and Shama and one brother Maniram and their respective families.

She was predeceased by her parents, Shankar and Margaret and two brothers.

Indra was a dedicated and loving wife, mother and grandmother who doted on her family. Always ensuring everything was done and looked after for them. She also was a caring nurse who was loved by many patients and staff. She will be sadly missed by her family and many friends.

A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 - 32 St. S, Lethbridge AB on Monday, August 24, 2020 at 2:00 PM. Cremation will follow. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, kindly RSVP your attendance to Cornerstone at 403-381-7777 or care@cornerstonefh.ca.

Facemasks are mandatory and will be available upon entry.

In memory of Indra, contributions would be greatly appreciated to St. Michael's Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit, 1400 - 9 Ave. S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4V5.

To send a condolence, please visit www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

Obituary

JERRY LONSBURY 1940 ~ 2020

It is with immense heartache that we announce the sudden passing of Jerry Richard William Lonsbury of Blairmore, Alberta who succumbed to an aggressive illness on August 18, 2020 while receiving care at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre. Jerry was blessed with 79 years of an amazing life.

Born on October 25, 1940 in Coleman, Alberta to parents William and Charlotte Lonsbury, Jerry was raised with an appreciation for family, faith, community, music and the merits of an education. He obtained his teaching degree and gained employment as an elementary teacher and eventually Principal of Horace Allan School. His compassionate and nurturing nature not only furthered him in his career but won the heart and unconditional love of a beautiful and graceful young lady, Sheila May Clarke, who accepted his hand in holy matrimony on August 26, 1961. They were further blessed with a family whom he cherished and filled his heart with joy.

Jerry had many talents and interests with music being foremost. He was a talented musician who volunteered countless hours to the Crowsnest Music Festival, the Alberta Music Festival, the Federation of Canadian Music Festivals, and accepted the position of Conductor for the CNP Symphony Orchestra as well as played the organ in several churches including the Grace-Anglican United Church for 65 years.

His passion and leadership in the musical community mentored many budding musicians and his kindness allowed them to grow in their love of music.

Jerry was dedicated to our community. He was a long-time member of the Lions’ Club, Chairman of the 1984 Winter Games, and Town Councillor for the Crowsnest Pass. He also enjoyed traveling, reading, camping, gardening and those precious moments spent with his family.

We regret not having more time to share with such a wonderful man but our consolation lies in knowing that he is at peace where there is no sadness and tears but an eternal joy in the arms of our Lord and Saviour. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.

Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life include his beloved wife, Sheila Lonsbury; his son, Scott (Karen); his grandchildren, Kirsten (Brent), Ian (Sheridin) and Shaun (Kayla); his brothers, Neil (Myra) and Glenn (Brenda); his son-in-law, Doug; his brother-in-law, Don; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Charlotte Lonsbury; his daughter, Valarie; his sister, Maureen; and in-laws, Clarence, Edith and Douglas Clarke.

A private family memorial service will be held with dear friend, Rev. Nicky Keyworth officiating. A public Celebration honouring Jerry’s life will be announced at a later date.

Donations in memory may be directed towards the Grace Anglican United Church, the CNP Symphony Orchestra and the CNP Music Festival. Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

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

Wednesday, August 26, 2020 - crowsnest PAss HerALD - 15

~ OBITUARIES ~ GARRY “CURLY” CURTIS

Obituary

1952 ~ 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Garry Allen Curtis on August 16, 2020 at the Crowsnest Pass Continuing Care Centre, Blairmore, AB. He was 67 years of age.

Garry, affectionately known as “Curly”, was a hard-working man and a good provider for his family. He worked in construction for many years before entering the coal-mining industry as a heavy equipment operator. He was employed at Line Creek Operations for over twenty years, working his way up to senior foreman.

Over the years, Curly was an active member of the Hillcrest Fish and Game Protective Association, as well as the Kananaskis Rodeo Association. His involvement in rodeo was not only as a volunteer, but as a participant in roping and steer wrestling, too. Curly also served his community as a fire boss during the Lost Creek Fire in 2003.

Curly loved the outdoors and spent as much time as he could camping, fishing and hunting. He appreciated quality in all aspects of his life - from the trucks he drove and tools he used, to his friends and how he lived his life. Curly was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, and memories of him will last forever.

Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life is his wife, Wendy “Wen” Curtis; his son, Dean Curtis; his stepchildren, Mike (Kim) Taylor, Lisa (Albert) Ware and Robert (Crystal) Bowness; his grandchildren, Mason and Ethan; his step-grandchildren, Col, Solen, William, Alex, Olivia and Rhett; his siblings, Arlene (Lloyd) Gerard, Dennis (Sharon) Curtis, Debi (Dan) Kelndorfer, Carol Curtis; his extended family; numerous nieces and nephews; and his cherished friends, Robin Lee Smith and Rick Martini.

He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Margaret Curtis; his son, Travis Lee; and his brother, Donald “Donny” Curtis.

With respect for Garry’s wishes, no funeral service will be held. Memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by the Alzheimer Society AB/NWT (www.alzheimer.ca). Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

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

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16 – CrowsNest PAss HerALD – Wednesday, august 26, 2020

THANK YOU TO OUR CROWSNEST PASS COMMUNITY FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND COOPERATION WITH THE NECESSARY COVID RULES AND RESTRICTIONS AT THE POOL THIS SUMMER! THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL POOL STAFF FOR DOING AN AWESOME JOB IN A COMPLICATED TIME! WE WERE VERY LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO RUN THE MANY PROGRAMS, ESPECIALLY PUBLIC SWIM! THANK YOU FROM, CNP SWIMMING POOL BOARD AND MUNICIPALITY OF CNP

Volunteers Needed DaviD Thomas Feature Writer

Nature Conservancy of Canada is seeking 10-20 local volunteers to maintain a network of trail cameras that will document wildlife movement in the Jim Prentice Wildlife Corridor between Coleman and Crowsnest Lake.

About 30 cameras, triggered by heat and motion sensors, will be positioned this autumn on both sides of the highway. Volunteers will be responsible for periodic swapping of memory cards and batteries and for captioning and uploading the captured pictures. The project will run for five years.

Data will be shared with Alberta Transportation to guide the placement of wildlife passages, particularly in the event Highway 3 is twinned and realigned.

"We really want to engage more with the local community," said Emilie Brien, Nature Conservancy natural area manager for the Crowsnest and Castle River areas since 2018. "We want Pass people to get as excited as we are about this project."

Funding comes from Canadian Pacific Railway's substantial donation to the Jim Prentice Wildlife Corridor.

Potential volunteers are invited to email emilie.brien@natureconservancy.ca.

How tHe Pass Pool is going to look tHis year

- The public swim is back to afternoon swim times - Last day August 30th - The Pool staff would like to say thank you to everyone who helped make the 2020 season an enjoyable and safe season. We look forward to seeing everyone next year.

Daily aDmissions Child (3-8) - $3.00 • Youth (9-17)- $5.00 • Adult (18-64) - $6.00 • Senior (65+) - $5.00 • Family - $20.00