Wednesday, December 9, 2020 - Crowsnest PAss HerALD - 15
~ OBITUARIES ~ Obituary
MURRAY JAMES STUART June 26, 1931 ~ November 18, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Murray Stuart of Coleman, AB on November 18, 2020. He was 89 years of age. Murray was born in Hardisty, AB on June 26, 1931 to parents Ruby and James Stuart. Along with his brothers and sister, he learned the value of working hard and of giving back to those around you. These values stayed with him throughout his life and they served him well in his professional life while working for the BC Department of Highways and as a welder, in his personal relationships, and during his time as a member of the Loyal Order of Moose. Murray married his soulmate, Virginia Coulman on August 10, 1960. They created a warm and loving home together and went on to be blessed with seven children and sixty years of marriage. Over the years, Murray enjoyed a variety of hobbies such as doing autobody work, woodworking and knitting, but his true passion was photography. He was so dedicated to his craft that he would turn the only bathroom in the house into a dark room to develop the beautiful images he captured. Murray was a diligent provider for his family and he looked forward to every moment he got to spend with them. May countless fond memories bring peace and comfort to those he loved and who loved him. Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life is his wife, Virginia Stuart; his sons, Randolf (Michele), Omer, Keith and Phillip; his daughters, Brenda (Ken), Luawana and Tamara (Theodore); his grandchildren, Roland Gibson and Michael Stuart; his sister, Mavis (Larry); his sister-in-law, Sonja; his extended family across Canada; and many friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Ruby and James and his brothers, David and Alonso (Joan). Due to Covid-19 restrictions, no funeral service will be held. Memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #9 Coleman (PO Box 448, Coleman, AB T0K 0M0). Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca. Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 562-8555
Council Passes Budget for 2021 DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter Council passed the 2021 Municipal Budget this week. The 2021 Budget will have a $19.0M Operating Budget and an $11.8M 2021-2022 Capital Budget. These numbers result in a projected tax increase of 1.73 per cent and a utility rate increase for July 2021 of two percent. CAO Patrick Thomas says both these increases will be confirmed when the Tax Rate Bylaw and Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw are passed in the spring. The proposed tax increase means a residential property tax increase for a household valued at $300,000 to be $39.02 per year or $3.25 per month. For a non-residential property valued at $500,000, the property tax rate would be $123.83 per year or $10.32 per month. The utility rates will increase by $22.09 per year or $1.84 per month. The net increase for the average homeowner is just over $5 per month. Part of the municipal budget also includes new initiatives for 2021. Below is a list of all initiatives brought forward to Council including ones that council chose not to fund in the 2021 Budget:
Community Services: Replace Loaner Bear Proof Bins - Requested Amount - $11,000, Recommended Amount $10,000, Funding Source Alberta Recycling Grant Crowsnest Lake Boat Ramp – Requested Amount $39,000, Recommended Amount $39,000, Funding Source – Mill rate Stabilization Reserve Curling Club Banquet Room Tables and Chairs – Requested Amount - $8,000, Recommended Amount - $8,000, Funding Source, Mill Rate Stabilization Reserve Municipal Office Green Space Upgrade – Requested Amount $10,310 Recommended Amount - $10,000, Funding Source - Fortis grant Playground Replacement at Flumerfelt – Requested Amount $67,000, Recommended Amount - $67,000, Funding Source - Green space reserve Remote Bathroom permanent (1) – Requested Amount $56,000, Recommended Amount - $168,000, Funding Source - Municipal Stimulus Grant Revitalization – Requested Amount -
$10,000, Recommended Amount - $10,000, Funding Source, Green space reserve Self Watering Planters – Requested Amount - $17,500, Recommended Amount $17,500, Funding Source Mill rate stabilization reserve Trail Expansion and Improvements – Requested Amount $50,000, Recommended Amount - $539,064, Funding Source - Municipal Stimulus Grant Corporate Services: Staffing Tourism Information Hut – Requested Amount $66,500, Recommended Amount - $66,500, Funding Source - Tourism Levy Development and Trades: Pedestrian Crosswalk – Requested Amount $25,000, Recommended Amount - $25,000, Funding Source - Roads reserve Speed Warning Signs (3) – Requested Amount $25,000, Recommended Amount - $25,000, Funding Source - Roads reserve Finance: Business Façade – Requested Amount $10,000, Recommended
Amount – $10,000, Funding Source - Mill rate stabilization reserve Upgrade Finance System to next version – Requested Amount $15,000, Recommended Amount - $15,000, Funding Source - IT reserve Operations: Ski Hill Lodge Roof Repair – Requested Amount - $25,000, Recommended Amount $25,000, Funding Source MSI grant Aerial Fire Truck (Ladder) – Requested Amount - $1,500,000, Recommended Amount $1,500,000, Funding Source - Debenture Coleman Seniors Roof and Gutter – Recommended Amount $30,000, Recommended Amount - $30,000, Funding Source - MSI grant Complex complete Elevator Room Construction – Requested Amount - $15,000, Recommended Amount - $15,000, Funding Source - Facilities reserve Complex Doors – Requested Amount $10,000, Recommended Amount - $10,000, Funding Source - Facilities reserve Elk's Hall Roof Replacement – Requested
Amount - $50,000, Recommended Amount $50,000, Funding Source MSI grant Hillcrest Lagoon Coontail Eradication – Requested Amount $50,000, Recommended Amount - $50,000, Funding Source - Wastewater utility reserve Motor Control Centre Upgrade (Blairmore) – Requested Amount $200,000, Recommended Amount - $200,000, Funding Source - MSI grant Security Cameras – Requested Amount $30,000, Recommended Amount - $10,000, Funding Source - Facilities reserve Trench Box System (2) – Requested Amount $25,000, Recommended Amount - $25,000, Funding Source - Wastewater utility reserve Ski Hill Kitchen Renovation – Requested Amount $14,000, Recommended Amount - $14,000, Funding Source - Ski Hill reserve Snowmaking Pipe Replacement Plan – Requested Amount $45,000, Recommended Amount - $45,000, Funding Source - Ski Hill reserve
Utilities: Chlorine Automatic Shutoff Valves – Requested Amount $40,000, Recommended Amount - $40,000, Funding Source - Water utility reserve Council did not fund the following initiatives: Community Services: Community Float – Requested Amount $50,000 Operations: Air Monitoring Stations (3) – Requested Amount - $116,000 Locomotive/Statue Restoration – Requested Amount - $80,000 Recycling Program Relocate west fence Pool – Requested Amount - $20,000 Welcome sign Relocate to East Boundary – Requested Amount $65,000 Protective Services: Karelian Bear Dog Program – Requested Amount - $7,500 Ski Hill: Magic Carpet – Requested Amount $230,000 Utilities: Dredge Lagoon – Requested Amount $100,000