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November 4, 2020 ~ Vol. 90 No. 44 $1.00
Crowsnest Pass
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Pumpkins in the Park ... ing Lot
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This year’s Pumpkins in the Park was held at the Coleman Sportsplex parking lot on November 1st. Over 120 pumpkins were set up around the parking lot for residents to drive by and enjoy. Coleman Community Society President, Jane Ann Reimer says around 100 cars came through during the event. You can see more pictures of some of the pumpkins on page 16.
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The municipality recently completed some renovations at the MDM Community Centre. The updates included a new sound system, new paint and refinished floors to the gymnasium. The municipality hopes these upgrades will bring more events to the Centre. DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter
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The MDM Community Centre recently underwent renovations to the gymnasium and other areas. Manager of Community Services, Trent Smith, says a number of upgrades were made to the gymnasium. “We did an LED light upgrade, which included a new LED light system. We modified the speaker system and added more
speakers and more technology to the system to make it more clear and easy to listen to. There were also new sound baffling systems installed as well. We also painted. The gymnasium was painted neutral colours for all types of events and then we refinished the floor and put new wax on.” Smith says the reasoning behind these renovations was that the MDM had aged out of current times.
"The MDM fell behind in technology and capability for hosting events. There was a lot of echo with the old system and baffling and the colours of the gymnasium didn't match a neutral theme for all events." There was also one meeting room that received some minor renovations to allow for better social distancing for people who rent out that room. According to Smith,
The total cost of the renovations was $49,600, which came in under budget for the project. All upgrades are now complete and the municipality hopes more people will come and use the facility. "The upgrades are all complete. It looks really nice and the sound system is great. We hope to see people come in and rent the facility and use it to its capability," said Smith.
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The CNP SPCA has been in dire need of a new roof for some time now. Being a non-profit organization with a dependence on donations from caring individuals we are constantly in a position of having to choose where best to disburse our funds to the best long term bene-
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fit and value to our facility. We recently had an unexpected outpouring of generosity from DC Roofing Ltd, Euroshield Calgary, Kal’s Replay Fund and some very, very special friends! DC Roofing Ltd. noticed our shingles deteriorating and came to our rescue! Dustin Cunningham and Lindsay Birchall of DC Roofing Ltd. worked very hard on our behalf putting us in touch with Kal’s Replay Fund, a grant opportunity we could apply for. After a delay due to the Covid pandemic, we were awarded a $7000 grant to be put towards the cost of the roof replacement. Even though this amount would only cover less than one third of the cost of the roof replacement, we were more than pleased that we had been approved for this funding. Kal’s Replay Fund came through for us and we definitely understand their position and appreciate their generosity to our project. Dustin is the local representative for the Euroshield Calgary, a roofing product made from recy-
cled tires, thus the tie to Kal’s Replay Fund/Kal Tire. This product is hail proof and much more durable than standard asphalt shingles. Durability and longevity of this product far surpasses anything else on the market. Euroshield generously donated the cost of materials not covered by Kal’s Replay Fund! What more could we ask?? The community support and generosity did not stop there by any means! Volunteers came forward to help with stripping the old deteriorated shingles from our roof and returned the next day to help place the Euroshield shingles to complete the project! It looks amazing!! We cannot believe that we have come into such good fortune! This simple thank you does not seem near enough to convey our appreciation of all the help we have been fortunate enough to enjoy. Thank you, DC Roofing/Dustin Cunningham for donating the labor and materials, Lindsay Birchall for steering us towards the
funding through Kals Replay Fund/Kal Tire, Kal’s Replay Fund for assisting us with some well appreciated and much-needed funding, Euroshield Calgary for stepping up and donating much of the roofing material and of course, the following helpers who took time out of their days and lives to help with the entire project: Cory Mahingen, Warren Jones, Ryan Jones, Dave Jackson, Cole Kalanza, Reed Malmberg, Jay Lafond, Mike Poxton, Gaye Birchall, and John Pierzchala. We could not have done this without all of your generosity and heartfelt concern. Our simple THANK YOU doesn’t even cover what you have done for us. We can never repay you for what you have done. We will never forget you for what you have done! Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts. We have 25 felines who, if they had voices, would say exactly the same thing. Thank you!
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In the lIne of fIre Between October 26 and November 2, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 48 calls for service including the following reported incidents. Two (2) assaults, one (1) break and enter (other), one (1) fraud/forgery, one (1) threats/harassments, one (1) mischief (vandalism), two (2) theft of motor vehicle, one (1) theft, one (1) impaired driving, four (4) disturbing the peace, four (4) other criminal codes, six (6) other provincial statutes, three (3) driving complaints, three (3) motor vehicle collisions, four (4) assistance to general public, five (5) suspicious occurrences, one (1) 911 call (invalid), four (4) animal calls and four (4) municipal bylaws. Stolen Motorcycle On October 27th, 2020, there was a report of a stolen motorcycle and other various items from a shed in Lundbreck.
Trespassing On October 28th, 2020, there was a complaint of a shelter for animals that was moved on an acreage property in Lundbreck area. Phone Scam On October 26th, 2020, there was a complaint of a phone scam from a suspicious male saying his son needed a substantial amount of bail money and requested it be sent to a bank account. The complainant was able to get ahold of son and he was okay. No money was exchanged. Theft On October 27th, 2020, there was a complaint of theft of a World War II helmet from a shed in Bellevue. The theft occurred within the last couple of weeks. Suspended Licence On October 31st 2020, while on patrol in the Blairmore mall parking lot, an officer noticed a
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vehicle was running. A 22-year-old male admitted to drinking. He provided a sample of his breath, which resulted in a warning. His driver’s licence was suspended for 24 hours and his vehicle was towed. Disturbance On October 31st, 2020, there was a complaint of a disturbance at a business in Frank. A 24year-old male was arrested for intoxication and lodged in cells. Theft On November 1st, 2020, there was a complaint of theft of a 2004 red Ford Explorer from the parking lot at the MDM Center in Bellevue. The theft occurred sometime during the afternoon. Found Items RCMP have two found bikes, which were found in Blairmore area in the past couple of months. There is also one
The Simple Raven’s Post by Avner Perl
Divided we die, United we stand. A long time ago I learned the saying, “United we stand Divided we fall.” It’s a true statement. Human beings are separate from each other, yet completely dependent on each other. The whole world of humans is built with all parts related, independent, yet needed for the survival of the whole mechanism that produces and sustains what we call life. The living things exist in a conflict between competition and co-operation, neither able to exist without the other. I am writing these words a few days before the USA presidential elections. By the time you read it, the world will change to some degree. The people of the US care very little about what Canadians think, but we care a lot about the direction that the big neighbour will take. It has great consequences for us. I feel like a child listening to his parents shouting at each other about having a divorce. Like that child, I try to think about what I should have done to prevent it, knowing that I could not do a thing. I remember a story of a survivor whose entire village was exterminated in a war. He could not forget the cries of a little girl crying, “tell them to stop mom, I will be a good girl.” People don’t want to know what’s going on, finding it depressing. I understand. Reality is what the mind conjures from signals that enter it through the senses. However, there is no way to ignore that which everyone agrees is reality. The only superpower left in the world is controlling the destiny of men and women. The empire is in crisis and its direction is being set by a process called democratic elections. It is a faulty process, but it is what it is, and I don’t even have a vote. A few days ago I saw a video clip. In it was a parade of golf carts showing support for a political ideology. People advocate that stream or political party, thinking it is for fiscal responsibility and moral values. One of the golf carts moves closer to the camera and an old man shouts, “white power” pumping his fist as he went on. Later, the president retweeted that video. It is clear what they are truly all about. I am “white” and I am ashamed. A few years ago, I was actively campaigning for that political movement. Sadly, they changed. I sit here in a tiny mountain town in Alberta, contemplating what my world became and how it may develop. Those whom I admired, people who built vast
found ladies gym bag with clothes in it and a laptop that was found on 27 Avenue in Bellevue. Reminder to property owners to lock your doors and vehicles. Also mark your belongings and record serial numbers of tools and other important items. 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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enterprises, companies that provided jobs and needed services, lost their luster. One of them became the president, building his political power empire on hate and selfishness and fake financial prowess. Some of my friends don’t look and don’t see, but I do. I like to think I am safe here, one hour drive from the restless sleeping giant, but I know I am not. In a week or a month from now, our neighbouring country could be engulfed in a civil war. It will not be a fight between disadvantaged black people and white folks, it will be between the haves and have nots. When people fight, they lose their rational thinking ability and only fight to win. Soon after they fight for fallen comrades, food, and water. When I heard the president say to his volunteer militia “stand back and stand by” I felt as if I fell into an icy lake. Fear. The stories of the second world war survivors who lived the “brown shirts” takeover in Germany come back. The hate and inconsideration popularized in the last four years now is evident all over the world. Dictatorial regimes are flexing their muscles and the people are forced into a rebellious mode. There are hot spots everywhere and the weapons manufacturers’ stocks are going through the roof. It is not the world I lived in for most of my life. It is a dangerous minefield. Now politicians are creating reasons for people to hate each other and say that they are the only ones who can restore order. Another possibility comes to mind. If the most critical election ever failed to bring about change, we will have more of the same. Years of work by scientists, social experts, and environmentalists will be reversed and protections of consumers, working people, animals, and water will be removed. In my little world, the paradise I enjoy can easily be destroyed. Here is a probable scenario. Destroy the public health care in Canada, (a move favourable to the insurance companies next door,) and remove our excellent example from the sight of our neighbours. Next, increase the size of servings in our foreign-owned fastfood franchise outlets and increase their marketing budgets. In a few years, the Canadians who knew social healthcare will be gone mostly from overweight problems and voila. We can be replaced with workers who do not demand what we have here today and the rich Canadian resources will be traded on the commodities markets without consideration for us the workers who produce the wealth. To me, there is a need for balance or there will be chaos. Yet the world of humans has been going on for a very long time. Everything is competing with everything else, forming relationships, and overall improving. We don’t win gold medals without training hard first. What is important is where do we wish to end up and taking the first step towards it. The road will be long and there will be ups and downs. I ask God, What is tomorrow going to be like, and he answers: it depends upon what you do today. So… whatever comes today, I try to find others who aim for what is good and stand united with them. I watch those who want all for themselves and see them falling. United we stand, divided we fall. Here is a link to my blog: https://thesimpleravenspost.blogspot.ca/ Feel free to check other articles and comment.