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A smokey sunset in the Pass
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Smoke from wildfires in the western United States and British Columbia carried into the southwest part of the province over the weekend resulting in poor air quality and reduced visibility. It is important to remember individuals can experience different symptoms such as increased coughing, throat irritation, headaches or shortness of breath. Children, seniors, and those with cardiovascular or lung disease, such as asthma, are especially at risk. People with lung diseases, such as asthma and COPD, can be particularly sensitive to air pollution. They will generally experience more serious health effects at lower levels. Pollution can aggravate their diseases, leading to increased medication use, doctor and emergency room visits and hospital visits. Keep these warnings in mind as more smoke could make its way to the province as fires continue to rage in British Columbia and the western United States.
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agM Thursday, Sept. 24th, 2020 at 7pm in the Curling Club Lounge Election of the Executive and club update Due to COVID-19, there will be no banquet. Social Distancing will be in effect. Sanitizer will be available.
Due to limitations, curlers only please crowsnestcurlingclub@gmail.com For those attending, there will be a draw for a 2020-2021 club membership.
AltaLink provides update to Council Chapel Rock to Pincher Area Transmission route update DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter AltaLink provided an update to council regarding the Chapel Rock to Pincher Creek Area Transmission Development project. This update provided council a recap of what has been discussed so far and then also provided council an opportunity to ask questions about the project. Currently, there are two proposed technical solutions for this project. One is the North Technical Solution and the other is the South Technical Solution. If the project is approved only one of the technical solutions will be built. The Crowsnest Pass
would be affected if the South Technical Solution were to be chosen for the project. Amanda Sadleir, Senior Communications Advisor for AltaLink says if the South Technical Solution would be built, AltaLink would be replacing existing power lines. “The route for the South Technical Solution uses existing transmission line right-of-way by replacing the existing 412L transmission line and a portion of the existing 170L transmission line.” Sadleir says currently AltaLink is still in talks with stakeholders. “We are currently consulting with stakeholders to gather feedback on all of the proposed options to
help us determine what we will include in our application for the project.” The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) will then review the application in a process that stakeholders can participate in and will make a decision about the project, including routing details. Sadleir says there is no timeframe for the AUC’s decision. “The timeline for the AUC’s decision is not confirmed, but it could be before the end of 2021.” A potential completion date for the project if approved is 2023 at the earliest. Councillor Sygutek asked a question regarding a potential linear assessment the Crowsnest Pass
could be a part of if the project is approved and the South Technical Solution is chosen. Vice President of External Engagement for Alta Link, Scott Schreiner, says that information won’t be available until after the application is put in. “At this point, we don’t have an estimate for what the linear assessment would be for the portion of the Chapel Rock to Pincher Creek project that would potentially be located in the Crowsnest Pass. That type of information likely won’t be available until we file our Facility Application.” The current timeline for the final application of the project is expected by the end of 2020.
Fall programs begin in community DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter
Crowsnest Pass Community Services is beginning their fall programming. Most programming will look different from previous years due to Covid-19. “We're limiting numbers and we are following Alberta guidelines. It will affect some of our programs. Once we open up the ice complex, the programs that do go on will look different and some are already cancelled because of the guidelines we are following,” said Community Services Programmer, Tracey Linderman. Linderman says registering for different programs is mandatory. “We had our registration period recently. All of our programs people will need to pre-register. Attendance at our registration night was quiet. I don't know why it was that way but attendance was definitely lower than previous years.” Linderman also says more information on different programs and services will be available soon. “Our community guide will be out in a few weeks to help provide
more information on upcoming programs and services.” Even though some classes have already begun, Linderman says people can still call and sign up for any programs that aren’t full yet. “Even though classes are starting, people can still call and register. If they are interested in programs, they can call me. We have a lot to offer.” Below is a list of all programming beginning in September: M.D. McEachern Community Centre Gymwalk - Monday to Friday 11:30am 1:00pm Exercise for LIFE – Adult Fitness Program Starts Sept.15 - Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00am - 11:00am Pickle Ball Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:30pm - 3:30pm. $2.00 drop-in fee. Open Gym Fridays 1:30pm 3:30pm Impact Fitness Mondays, Wednesday, Friday 8:00am10:00am and 4:30pm-5:30pm. Tuesday and Thursday 6am-8am and 4:30pm-6:30pm. Feel the positive effect of Car-
dio, conditioning, core work, strength training. All levels welcome. Registration info please call Community Services 403563-2208. (Formerly 20-20 Fitness) Yoga Tuesdays and Thursdays Sept 15 – October 27 from 11:15am-12:15pm. Drop Ins welcome. Join us for 12 classes. Fee $90.00+GST Essentrics for Pain Relief Friday 11am-12pm Starting October 9. This weekly gentle, no impact class will explain your pain and help you get relief from it. 10 Classes $84.00 Drop in Classes $10.50 Tai Chi Advanced Classes Tuesday 10am-11am. Beginner Classes Thursday 10am-11am. $84.00+GST Starting Sept 15 Gymnastics Registration Next Session Sept 14 – Dec 9. Meet our New Certified Instructor Brittany. Call to Register and more Info 403-563-2208. Classes scheduled MondayWednesday-Thursday. For ages walking and up. Aerial Yoga Adult Aerial Hammock Classes:
Monday 5:15pm6:15pm, Tuesdays 11 : 0 0 a m - 1 2 : 0 0 p m , Wednesday 6:15pm7:15pm and Saturday 9:15am-10:15am. Youth Aerial Hammock Classes: Wednesdays 5:00pm-6:00pm and Saturday 10:30am11:30am. Aerial Restorative YIN(Aerial Silks): Wednesday 7:30pm8:15pm and Thursday 12:00pm-12:45pm. Pilates Matwork: Tuesday 11:00am-11:45am and Thursday 11:00pm11:45pm. Pilates Strength and Stretch: Monday 6:30pm7:30pm. 12 sessions $110.00+GST per person. (11 Sessions due to calendar holiday $101.00) Classes start week of September 14. Coleman Sports Complex Public Skating - Programming starts October 5 Event calendar and updates are available on www.crowsnestpass.com, the municipal Facebook page and the CNP Rec Desk. For more information or to register, call the Community Services Office at 403-563-2208.
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In the lIne of fIre Between September 7 and September 14, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 52 calls for service including the following reported incidents. Three (3) assaults, three (3) break and enter (other), two (2) threat/harassments, one (1) mischief (vandalism), six (6) thefts, one (1) disturbing the peace, six (6) other criminal codes, six (6) other provincial statutes, eight (8) motor vehicle collisions, two (2) assistance to general public, four (4) suspicious occurrences, two (2) assistance to other agencies, three (3) 911 calls (invalid), one (1) false alarm, three (3) animal calls and one (1) lost and found. Thefts On September 7th, 2020, there was a report of theft from a purse at the mall parking lot. The theft is under investigation. On September 7th, 2020, there was a complaint of theft of a licence
plate from a vehicle parked in Blairmore over the past couple of days. The licence plate was recovered in Calgary. On September 7th, 2020, there was a complaint of theft of an iPhone 11 Pro while camping in Atlas Flats area sometime during the weekend. On September 8th, 2020, there was a complaint of theft of a battery from a dumper trailer. Two 60lb propane bottles and a Honda generator were taken from a work site in the Hillcrest area. Suspicious Persons On September 9th, 2020, at approximately 8:30 pm, there was a complaint of suspicious persons in bushes near Knowles Flats. The complainant believed they were attempting to break into an outbuilding. Stolen Vehicle On September 10th, 2020, police on patrol in Coleman recovered a
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stolen vehicle from Lethbridge. A 31-year-old female from Lethbridge was arrested for possession of controlled substances. She also had outstanding warrants. She was released on documents for Court. Hit and Run On September 10th, 2020, there was a complaint of a hit and run to a parked truck on 23 Avenue in Bellevue. The incident occurred sometime overnight of September 4th 2020. Break and Enter On September 11th, 2020, there was a complaint of a break and enter to outbuildings and theft of camping supplies including a large outdoor tent. Theft On September 11th, 2020, there was a complaint of theft of two Husqvarna chainsaws from a property in Coleman.
The Simple Raven’s Post by Avner Perl
The Enemy that we can’t see. You can fight what you see and you know your chances. It is much harder to fight what you can’t see and even worst what you believe doesn’t exist. That is the enemy that can destroy you and erase your memory from the history of the earth. We have significant data showing that great human civilizations succumbed to it. All we have to do is look at the pyramids that exist around our planet. Civilizations of humans existed for thousands of years, built things we can’t build, and vanished. We know that it could happen to us. There are natural disasters, pandemics, droughts, floods, enormous fires, and races wiping out older races. Some believe in asteroids wiping life away. It’s all possible, and most humans can’t fight worldwide disasters. That is why humans choose to blame God as a great punisher. I believe in a loving God. He created consciousness attached to a biological computer called the brain. It is maintained by a body that feeds and heals, reproduces, and tells stories. The body moves on legs and does physical things with hands. It took millions of years to become what it is, but for me, it took only one day and I was born and had to learn and grow to be what I am. He or she, as some prefer, created a being capable of being like him but not forced to do so. Just like every little child, humans wanted free will and God granted. Sadly, He watched us destroy ourselves time and time again until we became teens. He sent prophets, and we killed them. He sent his son, who told us the truth in a way we couldn’t forget… but we killed him as well. Generations past and the words of the son of God became universally known. It became a religion and split into many more religions. The world will pass away, He said, but my words will not pass away. Leaders of every sort twisted the words to their own advantage, but the truth remains the truth. People die and new people are born and the words keep coming back. The Great Creator who some call “chance” could have created us a tiny bit different. Instead of giving us the ability to reproduce, he could have made a body that will never get old and die. It is just a little neurobiological instruction that could be made different. When we took free will, he made it the way it is. We can create with our minds, but until we learn how, we create with our bodies. That slows down our ability to destroy ourselves and our world.
Vandalism On September 13th, 2020, at approximately 2pm, there was a complaint of a group of young persons taking Christmas lights off a building and breaking them at Bellevue Memorial Park. Found Bikes The RCMP has 3 bikes currently at the detachment. They can be claimed at the detachment. 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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Humans are divided into males ruled by cold reason and females sensitive to emotion. All have some of God in us. Not exactly, but close. The humans have developed into races, cultures, religions, age groups, and a variety of abilities. I am a historian, and I pay attention to history in the making. I have been around for many years and witnessed the change. I saw most of the world gain freedom from colonialism. I met people who took part in revolutions. Never did I cease to wonder why God didn’t save us all the pain and just create a few eternal people. Why did he even bother to give the souls a body at all? The answer is easy. Creating a creature who is in the image of God can be done in God’s laboratory of the universe quite easily. He is a master at making things that grow and evolve. Not as easy is teaching a creation how to act like God. Try to teach a child how to drive and you will see. God was not going to give the unlearned humans the keys to the car. Yet he created us to be parents and learn why he did what he did. By making us into many entities the creator caused competition which sent us forward but brought about exploitation and wars. His son told us to be strong and overcome our violent, selfish nature with love and compassion. In that, we failed and our great civilizations imploded. Each time humans got closer to self-extinction and the recuperation periods lengthened. God, who created time but is unaware of it, waits to see the results of the final test. Events are all polarized into this historical period in human development. Is it going to be me, myself, and I over the cliff, or is it us and we continue on the road. We are close to understanding our spiritual potential, but heading forwards at a dangerous speed. Both selfishness and love have substantial support amongst individual humans. A great war could destroy us fast and thoroughly or slow and painful. If all the “have not” people march, they will equal the power of those who “have it all” and forever want more. In a cave in a Greek island, archeologists discovered ancient words from the period before Christianity. “just take what you need and leave the rest.” Now my generation is older and became an endangered species. We sit isolated and watch the young people demonstrating, not wanting to wear masks or sacrifice to keep us alive. Their signs say they want freedom. They are everywhere feeling sorry for us saying, die in peace, but we want our jobs and social life back. We didn’t raise them to be “us” but to be selfish “me” people. On the horizon, there are others fighting them, caring about all of us. Those are people willing to suffer a bit now for the future of all people. We watch helplessly, not knowing who is going to win. I never asked God to exist during what could be the last days, when the earth will destroy humanity in self-defence. Did He choose for me? In his universe, all things are left to chance that is influenced by human action. Here is a link to my blog: https://thesimpleravenspost.blogspot.ca/ Feel free to check other articles and comment.