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June 2, 2021 ~ Vol. 91

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The Pass Pool is nearing it’s opening for the 2021 season. After renovations were completed over the fall and winter months, the pool is almost ready to welcome residents again. There is still no set date for this year’s opening but the pool is hoping for a full season with fewer restrictions than last year. For more information and photos of the renovation work, see page 12.

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May Long Weekend Follow Up DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

This year’s May long weekend didn’t cause too many issues for local law enforcement.

Corporal Mark Amatto says the weekend was actually less active then RCMP had planned for.

“It was fairly average. It was less than what we had planned for.

Whether that was do in part to weather, Covid or a combination of both.”

The most calls RCMP dealt with over the weekend were Mental Health Act calls and Assault calls.

Thank You Thank You Thank you to the community of the Crowsnest Pass, for those that helped create all the memories that made Remo’s life meaningful. Thank you for sharing them with us over the past few weeks, with impromptu chats on the street and also with the myriad of sympathy cards. Your kind words helped us through this difficult time. Thank you to everyone that contributed to the Health Foundation in Remo’s name. We are so grateful for the excellent care that was provided.

First by the Home Care Team and then by the staff of the Crowsnest Pass Health Centre. You all do such a remarkable job, we hope the donations help others access this same care and compassion. Thank you to all who planted a tree in Remo’s name. The world needs more trees! And thank you to Fantin’s Funeral Home, your expert guidance through the business side of things allowed us to focus on our family and friends. We feel so lucky to be part of such a thoughtful community.

~ Marnie Quarin, Lisa, Treena and Tony

“We had a handful of Mental Health Act calls.

We also had some assault calls as well. We had approximately five of each.

The assaults were domestic in nature,” said Cpl. Amatto.

RCMP also spent a lot of time on the highways over the weekend, resulting in large amounts of fines being handed out.

“We were planning on doing a check stop but there was a kibosh on that with Covid so we were out fairly aggressive with ticketing for traffic offenses. Between the Crowsnest Pass detachment and the Lethbridge integrated traffic unit, there was approximately just over $10,000 worth of fines issued over the course of the weekend. That includes everything from the west side of Cowley through to the BC border, highway 40, highway 22 and the 507,” said Cpl. Amatto.

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There was also one incident where Search and Rescue were deployed and other detachments were involved.

“Search and Rescue was deployed once. We had a 52-year-old female from Calgary that ran out of her vehicle with no shoes. It was about 8:00pm on the 23rd right

deployed. We found out later on that she had been located in Calgary and was safe.”

When it came to campers over the weekend, Cpl. Amatto says most were well behaved and very little trouble came from campgrounds.

“The campgrounds were fairly well behaved.

“The campgrounds were fairly well behaved. They were extensively patrolled with a combination of ourselves, Fish and Wildlife and Forestry.”

- Corporal Mark Amatto Crowsnest Pass RCMP

when we had the heavy rain and snowfall. We had Police Dog Service actively looking for her as well as Nanton RCMP and our detachment. We had Pincher Search and Rescue, Fish and Wildlife and Conservation officers as well. There were also quads and a drone

They were extensively patrolled with a combination of ourselves, Fish and Wildlife and Forestry. A lot of the interactions were fairly positive and really more of the interactions were just raising awareness that we were out there.

There were a few people

that were asked to behave that were on Crown Land. Overall it was fairly uneventful in that way.”

Cpl. Amatto says he’d like to remind local residents and visitors to continue taking necessary precautions as we approach the busier summer months.

“Local or not, please make sure that family and friends know where specifically your route is, how long you'll be gone and if you're area is without cell service, let people know so that we don't have missing and overdue traveller calls. It eats up a lot of time and resources that can be allocated for front line emergency response on all aspects including Fire and Rescue. We also ask that drivers keep their speeds down and make sure their equipment, whether that's an RV or fifth wheel, is in good working order and fit to be on the highway.”

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Overall, there were 20 people who attended the introduction meeting for Cabin Ridge.

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Chief Development Officer Johnston says there were two main themes Johnston says Cabin “Usually a live event during the presentation.

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In the lIne of fIre Between May 24 and May 31, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 35 calls for service including the following reported incidents.

Two (2) threats/harassments, one (1) mischief/vandalism, one (1) disturbing the peace, one (1) other criminal code, seven (7) other provincial statutes, seven (7) driving complaints, six (6) motor vehicle collisions, three (3) assistance to general public, two (2) suspicious occurrences, four (4) assistance to other agencies and one (1) lost and found.

Lost Cellphone On May 25th, 2021, there was a complaint of a lost cellphone in a grey case in Bellevue somewhere near the MDM Center.

Hit and Run On May 27th, 2021, there was a complaint of a hit and run to a parked vehicle in the parking area of 86 street in Cole-

~ rCMP news ~ cle in front of Lions Park in Blairmore. The suspects black truck backed up into a 2019 Jeep Compass.

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Found Items Found keys and womans wallet in Coleman.

man. Damage was done to a 2018 GMC truck. The incident occurred sometime on May 18th, 2021.

Hit and Run On May 28th, 2021, there was a complaint of a hit and run to a parked vehicle at a gas station parking lot in Blairmore.

Damage was done to a 2014 Dodge car. The incident occurred sometime on May 25th.

Ticket On May 29th, 2021, there was a complaint of a person passed out in a vehicle at a gas station parking lot. A 32-year-old male was issued a violation ticket for a driving offence.

Hit and Run On May 30th, 2021, at approximately 10pm, there was a report of a hit and run to a parked vehi-

The Simple Raven’s Post

by Avner Perl

Body or soul?

In a galaxy called The Milky Way, there is a bluish planet that the inhabitants call Earth in one of their languages. It is a water world populated by water and carbon creatures. The dominant species are Humans who falsely believe that they rule the world. They sort of do, to some degree. The truth is, they are able to destroy themselves, but not much else.

Humans are truly marvellous creations if they could act together and use the gifts instilled in them in creation, but we have one great enemy preventing us. It is ourselves. We realized our potential at the beginning of the agricultural revolution and were divided up to keep us in our place and not challenge God. We have been divided in many other ways since.

In Babylon, it was languages that blocked us from reaching God’s level and now it is politics, economic theories, and religions dividing us. The latest is beliefs in God versus believing that there is no God or supreme being. The biggest division amongst us is between humans who believe that we are physical beings and those who maintain that we are spiritual.

Now there is an additional dimension entering the fray. Over the last fifty years or so, we built machines that can rival our intellect. Artificial intelligence can physically mimic a human and do what we do with no understanding of the spiritual aspect. Machines are unable to believe, only to follow programming. Used as a tool they are incredibly efficient but they lack our greatest potential. Yet, there are already machines that can kill us without direct human instructions.

God as we know Him is a soul or a spirit who created us in His image. He didn’t make us only a spirit, omnipotent, omnipresent, omniscient, and other gobbledygook; nor a physical, limited being like the machines. We are both at the same time and space. The material part, the body, exists by using physical sensors that are not capable of sensing the soul.

Researchers embedded in a primitive tribe were amazed to see a young girl spending most of her time with an ancient grandmother and asked a wise elder why. The elder explained that the young child, just came from the spirit world so she felt a closeness to the old woman who is ready to go back to the spirit world.

The belief in the existence of a soul is strong in humans and goes back thousands of years.

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We will never know when it began, but all human groups have a belief in the existence of souls. It is not a wish to live forever, not believing in an imaginary Sky God, it is recognizing that something is there. It is not visible to any physical sense, but a soul can think and act, perhaps more powerfully than anything physical.

Many studies prove that all of our senses are regularly fooled. Ask any magician about it. Open a psychology textbook and view proof of how the eyes chose what to see or not. Our sense of time and speed is also all wrong. To be honest, we have a lot of evidence that what we call “the world” is not what we think it is. Old people told us over many generations that when we get old, we learn how much we don’t know. It’s true.

Opposing forces formed all of creation. You can’t paint light without black, there is no heat without cold, no life without death. The value of all that we desire is dictated by its scarcity. We derive pleasure from what is denied to others. A human always strives to tell others what to do and not allow others to tell us what to do. We often risk our lives for the “freedom” to do what we ourselves determined to be harmful to us. The police make a steady income by catching drivers acting dangerously.

Our opinions of what is dangerous change regularly. My mother, and all other mothers at the time, smoked during pregnancy and later while breastfeeding me.

Now someone would call the police if a mother smokes with kids in the vehicle with all windows open. In France, smoking isn’t considered dangerous. We thrive on conflicts and preach peace.

The whole controversy about the existence of spirits or even the reality of material things could be only a question of human beliefs. Our latest research in quantum physics leaves the door open to human interpretation. Are we a physical form?

Spiritual? Or none of the above. Were we just influenced by Christ telling us that material things are not valuable?

You must remember the parable about the guy who found a great pearl and sold all else to get it. That pearl was the discovery of the immaterial soul.

There is substantial power in being only a spirit like God himself, yet He created us a body and soul. Do we just go back to being a soul when the body dies? The allknowing God must have had a reason to do what He did, and we are not even approaching his level of knowledge. Try to create a human or even a mouse and you will find out. He built a universe in which all things exist in balance with each other.

The first commandment is to love God with all your heart. In English, there is only one kind of love but there are many. The second is to never attempt to visualize the spirit we worship as God. I wonder why. Is it so we will know that a spirit is completely not material? Why is that important?

The knowledge creates the needed balance. God gave us that which he denied himself. The gift of being a soul with a physical, limited body. He did it because he loves us more than himself. He demands that we will love each other as he loves us for our benefit.

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Cemetery Day is Coming CNP Memorial Society

The first Saturday in June is Crowsnest Pass’ annual Cemetery Day, and this year’s event occurs on June 5.

Take this opportunity to visit a loved one, or a distant relative’s place of rest, or just stroll through a local cemetery to revisit our community’s founders.

If the weather permits, you can do a little light gardening or cleanup of your family plots.

The idea for a Cemetery Day was proposed by the CNP Memorial Society, which promotes the awareness and maintenance of our many cemeteries in cooperation with the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass.

“Maintenance of individual plots is a family’s responsibility”, says Society member Ian McKenzie, “although the Municipality is in charge of overall maintenance.”

In some cases where plots have leaning monuments, caution is required.

“These stones are a lot heavier than they look” says McKenzie, “and large stones will require straightening and fastening by professionals.

Don’t even touch the big ones.”

As celebrated in several other countries, Cemetery Day is meant to

be a personal or family outing. This year, please follow Covid-19 health guidelines for social distancing and limiting group sizes.

“For information about the CNP Memorial Society, go to www.cnpmemorial.weebly.com.”

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Crowsnest Pass Fire Rescue is hosting a Structure Protection Training & Operational Exercise on June 4-6, 2021 ----------------------This project will evaluate Crowsnest Pass’ – Structure Protection Plan as a preparedness response to a potential wildfire threat adjacent to the community.

The event will provide a training opportunity for local Crowsnest Pass Fire Rescue members and our Mutual Aid Partner from Southwest Alberta.

----------------------Field operations will occur in the southwest areas of Pineview & Kananaskis Wilds subdivisions on June 5 and southern area of Southmore subdivision on June 6.

--------------------More information can be found on the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass’ Facebook page and Municipal Website www.crowsnestpass.com

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Editorial Yesterday was my birthday, 49 years on this glorious earth. It’s been a trying and interesting year full of incredible lows juxtaposed with magnificent highs. Last summer after my birthday I started an entire new journey in my life. These are the things I have learned in the last twelve months; I hope my growth in the next phase leading up to a half century is half as prolific.

I climbed 26 mountain peaks from June of 2020 to 21, with an average of 800 vertical metres of climbing. When added up I hiked up 20,800 metres, mountain base to peak. What did I learn?

I learned that I am powerful. Every step, every climb taught me how beautiful my body was. I taught me to appreciate and love the skin I was born in. It forced me to thank my legs for carrying me to summits, it forced me to thank my body for producing three incredible, albeit huge, babies and it taught me humility. As women we are tough on our bodies, looking at every imperfection. I don’t anymore, I wake up each morning and thank this body for carrying me to places other only think about.

I have learned that I am resilient. I have lost my entire family; I’m the adult now. It’s humbling to think that if I screw up, I have no one to really fall back on. I can’t just go home and get a hug from my mom. In the solitude I found freedom though; I can go wherever I want, I don’t have to meet any external expectations and I have learned I can rely on myself.

I have learned how loved I am. My boys love me and show me each and every day that I am appreciated. They tell me I am the best momma in the world, and sometimes, even at my lowest points, they say it enough for me to believe it.

I have a small but fierce group of friends, some here at home and some afar, the kind of friends that would help me hide a body. They have been with me through marriages, babies, deaths, birthdays and once a year we gather and remember the innocence of youth. I received hundreds of Facebook birthday wishes, some acquaintances and some friends. What this tells me is that I have impacted many even if just for a moment. How lucky am I? For my birthday a special gift was given to me by a special friend, a balloon ride. We weren’t able to do it because of the wind, but it will happen in the near future. This leads me into another thing I started doing within the last year. I made a bucket list of all the things that I want to do and I am slowly ticking them off. I made another list of the things that bring me joy and each an every day I try to do something on that list because who doesn’t want joy every single day.

Some people hate getting older, I though am loving it. I have found wisdom as I age. I enjoy each moment that I have with those that love me.

My mom started her journey with ALS at 65 and left this earth at 73. If the genetics hold true I have a good 15 years left and I intend to enjoy them as much as possible. I have learned to love people and experiences; not things. When I was young I wanted a fancy house and fancy things, now I just want peace and to be surrounded by those who love me. When I die I want my kids to say, “man she lived”. So I’ll end this with a huge thank you to everyone who acknowledged the day I entered this earth and I hope that each year until my death I grow and learn as much or more than I did in the past twelve months.

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As I’m sure most if not all people reading this know, the bodies of 215 children were found at the site of a Residential School in Kamloops BC on the Tk’emlups te Secwépemc First Nation.

In an article on the CBC website, the First Nation stated they used ground-penetrating radar to find all the bodies and that the recovery was done in a culturally appropriate and respectful way.

That last part is important.

Respectfully.

Arguably the most ugly part of our history as a country resides around residential schools and what they did to Indigenous peoples.

The disrespectful part comes in when we don’t teach anyone about what those schools were created to do.

We need to learn from and understand just how horrific that time period was for Canada.

This is a subject that is so briefly touched on in high schools across the country.

These schools were created to assimilate Indigenous peoples and “take the Indian out of the child”.

It’s extremely alarming how little the subject of residential schools is taught to students today.

This is something that students should be taught in depth.

This history of our country isn’t something that should continue being marginalized and pushed down.

Canada needs to own the mistakes of the past and truly take responsibility for the wrongdoing that was done to so many people.

This also isn’t something that happened ages ago.

The final residential school was closed in 1996.

That a mere 25 years ago!

That’s one year before I was born.

This isn’t some ancient history that no one alive today was directly impacted by.

There are THOUSANDS of First Nations people who are still DIRECTLY impacted by these residential schools.

For me, the fact there wasn’t a national moment of mourning when these 215 children were discovered is sickening.

I’ve seen a lot of requests for flags to fly at halfmast across the country.

Is that really enough?

Would that satisfy your mourning?

I saw a post a couple days ago that said if Canada lowered its flag one day for each child who died in a residential school, the Canadian flag would not rise for 11 years.

11 YEARS!!

Does the height of our flag really make a difference for someone whose child was murdered?

This was genocide.

We need to do far more than lower flags.

How will we ever truly reconcile with everyone suffering due to this dark period if we never acknowledge or discuss the issues these schools caused?

We all have a part to play in finding the truth and reconciling with Indigenous peoples and since our country doesn’t seem to interested in doing so, we need to on our own.

This is a topic we shouldn’t be pushing aside.

It’s one we should be facing head on through learning more about not only what was done at these schools but also how we can move forward.

I encourage everyone to learn more and help towards truth and reconciliation.

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Celebrate and support Alberta seniors Let’s recognize special days for seniors safely and responsibly

Herald Contributor

Seniors are a vital part of our communities.

As parents and grandparents, mentors and friends, employees and employers, they make a difference in our lives. It is important that we continue to recognize, celebrate and support seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Government of Alberta recognizes a number of special days dedicated to seniors throughout the year. This tip sheet provides sugges-

tions on how Albertans can continue to celebrate, support, and keep seniors safe while respecting public health measures in place.

Seniors’ Week June 7 to 13 Seniors’ Week has been celebrated since 1986 to celebrate and recognize seniors throughout the province. Seniors’ Week is a great opportunity to honour and recognize all that seniors have contributed to making our families, communities

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was established in 2006 to bring global attention to the need for all citizens to take responsibility in preventing elder abuse.

Keep connected and support seniors There are so many great opportunities to stay connected with the older adults in your life, say thank you, make sure they are safe, and see if they need anything. To do so safely, here are some ways to stay connected: • Make an audio or video call, email or send letters to check in • Host a family dinner online • Host a virtual games night with family and friends • Write letters and send cards, drawings or photos to seniors in local continuing care facilities • Arrange outdoor visits that observe physical distancing restrictions

Day of Older Persons in Alberta October 1 October 1 is a day to celebrate the contributions of older adults, recognize those who support them and raise awareness of the concerns of older adults.

Offer assistance This is a great time to support the emotional, mental and physical wellbeing of older adults and to spread good cheer throughout your community.

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Intergenerational Day June 1 Intergenerational Day began in Canada in 2010 and recognizes the backgrounds, experiences and contributions of all generations to help build greater understanding between generations.

chases – online or delivery • Organize a local group to offer physically distanced yard cleaning for seniors • Drop off gift baskets and/or homemade cards at seniors’ homes • Volunteer with organizations that support seniors, like telephone check-in program • Recognize outstanding supports for seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic by nominating an individual, business or nonprofit organization that has served seniors in your community for a Minister’s Seniors Service Award at www.alberta.ca/MSSA Share your stories • Interview seniors and capture their stories and history • Host a virtual music concert • Host an online poetry reading • Host a podcast with guest speakers

• Invite older adults you know to participate in online educational, activity or cooking classes • Conduct a “drive-by” parade – make signs, honk your horns and wave • Host a physically-distanced dance or musical performance outside a seniors complex • Have a virtual storytelling evening Resources Research what resources are available in your community: • Healthy Aging Collaborative Online Resources and Education: https://corealberta.ca/ • Call 211 or visit www.ab.211.ca for local resources If you believe a senior requires additional supports, call: • 911 or local police if you suspect immediate danger, or the Family Violence Info Line at 310-1818 • Mental Health Help Line at 1-877-303-2642 • Addiction Help Line at 1-866-332-2322

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How to help aging adults adapt to technology Herald Contributor

Children, adolescents and young adults likely cannot imagine a life without modern technology. Technology may have pervaded every part of life in the 21st century, but it wasn't so long ago that phones were still attached to walls and people had to watch their favorite shows and films exclusively on televisions instead of having the option to watch them on devices like smartphones and tablets.

The transition to life in the age of technology went smoothly for most segments of the population, but some aging adults have had a more difficult time making the adjustment. That difficulty was apparent throughout the COVID19 pandemic, when pub-

lic health agencies like the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged aging adults to limit interactions with people outside their homes. Such recommendations forced many seniors to communicate with their families exclusively over the phone or via video conferencing apps like Zoom.

If seniors have had a hard time adapting to technology, their families can try these strategies to make that transition go more smoothly. · Go over product manuals with seniors.

The senior caregiving experts at Home Care Assistance note that older adults are less likely to learn through experimentation than they are by reading instructions in the

manual. When helping seniors learn to use new devices, go over the owner's manual with them as you set up the device. Mark important pages in the manual so seniors know where to go for quick answers if they experience any issues logging in or using certain apps. · Look for senior-specific devices and guidebooks. Seniors make up an enormous segment of the population, and tech companies have long since recognized that there's a market for products designed specifically for aging men and women. When shopping for devices for seniors, look for those that have been designed to help them overcome issues that have proven problematic for aging adults in

the past. Devices that feature touchscreens with large menus, easily accessible navigation tools and simplified features can help seniors as they learn to use new technology. · Be patient. Some seniors are excited by the prospect of learning to use new technology, while others may be hesitant. Patience is essential when working with an aging loved one who's intimidated by technology.

Take the time to explain apps and features and don't take it for granted that seniors will know how to use a device or recognize what a device can do.

Today's seniors may not have grown up with technology at their fingertips, but they can still learn to use devices to their advantage.

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Creative Writing JUST TO TELL YOU

by Jorja Mercer-Penney

The sun was nice to me today It hugged my body with love The same way you use to

SPECTATOR’S PERSPECTIVE

by Hunter Warnock

The piece is a descriptive writing piece to write about a nonfiction subject – in this case, the author – from the perspective of an object – in this case, his backpack.

I was suddenly being whipped back and forth as Hunter ran up the stairs leading to the school, attempting to avoid a nasty collision with an unsuspecting student.

"I'm gonna be late for class again!" He hollered, running up the long staircase and through the familiar crowds of his classmates. We continued sprinting through hallways, dashing around corners similar to when Hunter searches for something important at the very last second, as usual. As we rounded the final corner, a calm, quiet voice came into earshot. A familiar voice, but at the same time unrecognizable by me. Her words grew louder as we approached the door slowly, comparable to a person sneaking around in fear of being caught. A sudden, yet loud, clicking sound echoed through the halls as Hunter attempted, and failed, to slip into the room undetected. He opened the door quietly, trying to do so whilst not disturbing the occupants' activities.

"You are late again Hunter." The same female voice spoke, now directed towards us with the force to freeze Hunter in his tracks.

"Yes, I know," Hunter replied with an apologetic tone. One most people would describe as quiet, and yet not mumbling. "I'm very sorry. I got caught up with stuff around the house this morning, and it made me miss the bus."

Every time I was with him during these exact moments, he would always have an excuse ready for the teacher after not arriving on time. My favorite so far was when they couldn't leave the driveway because the street snow plow trapped the low-tothe-ground car with a wall of snow and ice. Even if he hadn't lied, the way he told the story would have convinced them he was truthful.

You would imagine that, as a frequently-used, carryaround object, I would be with Hunter everywhere he went. That isn't the case though. Sure, we have travelled everywhere in the school together, and when I say everywhere, I mean every room he can access.

He usually had me with him throughout the school day, and once we arrived home, we would swiftly go down the creaky, wooden steps, walk into his room, and that would typically be the end of our daily adventure. I am quite alright with this relationship we have established over the years. It did suck at times when he would close the door, leaving me in the corner of the room facing his bed. Being all alone with only distant voices coming to me through the heat vent located directly above where he sleeps was unnerving, but I did feel safe. His room always had an emptiness to it, as Hunter did not own much of his own furniture or belongings, but the combination of colours was soothing. A small nightstand sat on the right of his bed from where I am always located. On the left, a regularly-sized (or what I have come to know as regularly-sized) dresser made of a darker shaded, brown wood. His bed is a similar colour to the nightstand, a beige almost, but blended with a lighter brown colour.

I loved it when he brought something new into the room; especially when it was a new art piece. I remember a very nice girl gave Hunter a small painting at the top of the long, green, twoway staircase. From the moment it entered his hands, I knew we both loved it. As soon as he arrived back home that day, it was placed on the dresser; positioned leaning against the wall, but just next to where his head laid to sleep. Every night, as Hunter goes through his nightly routine to go to bed, I watch him staring at the painting, sometimes even holding it in his hands. I don't know what goes through his mind, but something about his mood changes. He seems… Happier. Yes, happier. A smile consistently forms on his face, and he stops worrying about the troubles he may experience once he awakens the next morning. Something small enough to fit in his hand, yet so powerful it can control his mood. I may not understand right now, but as the days go by with Hunter, I've gradually picked up the pieces to solve the mysterious puzzle of his life.

SUMMER

by Hailey Yoner The last stretch is here Summer is right around the corner Sun on our faces, wind in our hair Flowers covering the floor of the Earth But overall the end of school The end of it all Fourteen years I’ve been in school And finally, it’s time to leave Leave all my friends All the teachers And all the memories that were made Time to begin Time to start a new chapter Time to find myself To find where I belong.

Soft and kind and gentle It’s birds sang me songs The rhythm I remember your heart to have The warm cement felt like home As tulips bloomed in front of me I thought of your voice My home My paradise

A DRUG

by Jorja Mercer-Penney

I seep into your veins like a liquid Overwhelming all your senses at once I make your skin harden and your eyes shut Your body may sway or shake to me Involuntarily or not My words will run down your tongue If your so kind to let them And I’ll suffocate your thoughts So let me in your life And I will show you Music is a drug

by Joe

I'm jealous of you.

For everything you are able to do I wish I could walk in your shoes Just for once I'm jealous of the water that is able to stream and to breathe And to see the world while I'm down in my knees People keep talking about how great I am But nobody ever stays friends with me then They always take me to make themselves feel better But they don't even care when they make me shatter They leave me alone when they're done with me And then go burn down plants and trees Well one day you'll also destroy my fuel And then you'll only find the old me that stands apathetic and cooled I love to be your listener for a moment But I'm also jealous of you for being the one that is hopeful Hopeful for every day to be different When I am staying in a state that is not current In the end I only have one good trait I am staying myself all the time And you wait, in line, for me I am A cup of tea

Shoulder

by Matthew Gil

Sometimes I see you in the kitchen with your head in your hands.

It must be exhausting living with three boys that stay confined in their walls.

Every word is an obstacle and the barrier gets taller, with each passing day.

It is easier to live in silence Then to tangle in words.

You are not perfect, and neither am I. But when we embrace, when our shoulders fit perfectly together, when you shoulder the warmth of the sun, nothing needs to be said.

PLAYING A GAME

by A.J.

This is a nonfiction piece about “a memory of a childhood game you used to play”.

At the ripe age of 9, I learned five things: 1. Never trust my younger brother with sticks 2. Gravity didn't like me 3. Adults don't care if you swear when you are hurt 4. Men don't know what concealer is, and 5. Don't let dirt get in a cut because that hurts more than the cut.

How I learnt these particular rules was a lovely game that my little brother invented called witches and wizards, which we played at the park; no, not the small park with that sad excuse of a slide and no tree roots, the big park with three big kid swings, two baby swings, a giant slide, and lots of tree roots, a.k.a., where I learnt rule #2.

So this game consisted of the “witch” running around the park while the “wizard” chased her with a big stick.

Why we thought this was a good idea was beyond my little pea brain at the time, but to us, the game was the best thing ever. Now to explain. My brother had decided I would be the “witch” while he was the “wizard” with a big stick. My uncle at the time was watching us and said those magic three numbers: “one...two...three,” and with that, I was off and so was my brother. Well, what I wasn't informed of was the fact my brother had found a stick about the size of his whole body and was carrying this weapon.

Now, this is where the lovely rules I spoke about come into play. You see, rule #2 came in first as I tripped over a huge tree root that poked its head out of the ground, sending my small body rolling, and this is where I learnt rule #2 also applied to my brother and that damn stick.

My brother was too close to me to stop and tripped on the same root, causing him to hit the ground too, but not before he stabbed me in the face with the stick, as he had not let go of the wooden spear. That’s also when I learnt rules #3 and #5. I sat up and screamed out and smashed my hands against my face, unaware there was dirt on my hands from my earlier tumble, allowing the dirt to seep into my cut, making me scream out the loudest “f-bomb” my 9-year-old body could produce. My uncle at the time ran over to the tumbled pile of children, saw my bloody hand and screaming face, and picked me up while telling my brother to hop on his back as he carried us back to our house. He put me in the bathroom and started rummaging through drawers before turning to me and asking the golden question, “Where's your mom’s concealer?” Rule #4.

It's been six years and my brother and I are still not allowed to play witches and wizards.

by Martha Lim Tears are words that my heart can’t express Do I want you back?

Do you still need me like Those nights when you cried For me to stay.

Our friendship runs so deep and we’ve never been nervous around each other.

But was it worth it…

Was it worth Poking at me at every corner, piercing a dagger through My heart as if it was just dust That disappears. I don’t ask for much But... I simply only wanted you.

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Pass Pool Update DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

The Crowsnest Pass Pool is almost ready for a new season.

After receiving a grant to fund renovations at the pool, The Pass Pool received a major upgrade to the washrooms in their change rooms.

The main upgrades done involved creating new washroom and shower areas in each change room to allow for more access for wheelchairs, strollers and other individuals.

According to Pool Society Board Chair, Lesley Margetak, the first views of the renovations received great responses.

“I know some of the board members were able to see the new renovations and they were very pleased.

It's nice and new and welcoming to everybody, whether it's a wheelchair or a stroller. It's been made much more user friendly for families and individuals.

Hopefully that increases people's happiness and allows more access for people that had some limited mobility getting to the pool previously. From all reports, the board is very pleased with the final renovations.”

Margetak adds that with some of the challenges the contractor faced, overall the project went very well.

“There were some things out of their control that made it more difficult to get done like dealing with Covid and other things but overall it went well.”

There are still a few small things needing to be done before the renovations are fully complete but Margetak doesn’t expect that to be to long from now.

“There are still some small things they are waiting for before it can be considered complete. There are a few things still needing to be installed but that is no fault of the contractor.”

Margetak says she is hopeful that with the announcement made by the Alberta Government last week, more access will be available to the public.

“Last year the deck area was not accessible. Visitors weren't able to lounge on the deck or grass but we're hoping that will change this year. We also hope that the slide, lazy river and hot tub will be in use this year if restrictions are lifted. We're hoping this summer will be quite open but when that happens we don't quite know for sure.”

With restrictions still in place currently, the pool still doesn't have a set date for their opening this year.

More information on when the pool will open and what programs will be running this summer will be available to the public soon.

The Pool Renovations are nearing completion with just a few minor finishing touches needed. The main renovations involved making both washrooms and showers in both change rooms more accessible to families and individuals. New showers and larger washrooms were installed to provide access to wheelchair and other individuals who otherwise would struggle to use the facility. The men’s and women’s change rooms also switched sides during the renovation. The renovations will be fully completed before opening.

David Selles photos

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She was a woman of great faith and was a devoted servant of the Lord dedicating many hours to the Church and Catholic Women’s League. She loved singing and used her vocal talents to enrich the church choir.

Her mother taught her the basic skills of cooking and baking. Her home always smelled of fresh and tasty treats most of which she gave away.

She loved to organize the local church bake sales and fundraising events and she believed a balanced diet was a cookie in each hand. Her baking was truly a little slice of heaven and her Christmas crafts and decorations were the envy of her friends and family.

Donalda earned her teaching certificate from the University of Calgary and enjoyed a brief teaching career with the Crowsnest Pass school district mentoring the elementary students. She also had a passion for volunteering many long hours to a variety of charities and events. She was a founding member of the Crowsnest Pass Historical Society and was proud of her ancestral roots in the Pass. She aided the annual Harvest of Memories event as a contributor, was the vice-president of the Crowsnest Pass Memorial Society caring for the integrity of our local cemeteries, and countless other organizations.

She also enjoyed gardening as an outlet for nurturing the body and the soul. She loved to see the fruits of her labours thrive and grow strong just as she enjoyed inspiring young students to work hard and continuously learn.

In 2008, Donalda won the heart of a handsome and kind gentleman, Dennis Quarin of Natal, BC, and they pledged their love in holy matrimony. The last years of her life were some of the happiest she has ever known and we pray that she now finds peace and comfort in the paradise promised to us in God’s heavenly kingdom.

She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her beloved husband, Dennis Quarin of Blairmore; her sister, Lorna Mochinski of West Vancouver; her brothers, Lanny and Terry Oliva of Coleman; as well as her extended family and many, many friends. She was predeceased by her former companion, Walter Zur and her parents, Helen & Angelo Oliva.

The Prayer Service was held on Monday, May 31, 2021 at 7pm in the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church and the Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 11am with Fr. Joseph Nagothu as Celebrant. She was laid to rest in St. Anne’s Catholic Cemetery in Blairmore.

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~ OBITUARIES ~ JOhN ALLAN ANdeRSON

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Allan Anderson on Friday, May 21, 2021. He passed peacefully and will be sadly missed by his wife of 55 years, Rita, and his daughters, Julie and Karen.

He was a loving husband, an incredible father and a friend to all who were fortunate enough to meet him.

Born and raised in the Crowsnest Pass, AB, John had an adventurous spirit and an appreciation of its untamed wilderness, camping and exploring in the mountains from a very young age. As he grew older, this spirit of adventure led him to join the Canadian Armed Forces, taking him to Ottawa, ON where he met the beautiful young woman who would become his wife and join him on adventures around the globe. From the pyramids of Egypt, to the cathedrals of Germany, to the rugged wilderness in Alaska, John traveled the world, embracing new cultures and traditions, but always felt called by the mountains where he was raised.

Following 30 years of service in the military including work as part of the United Nations and NATO, John returned with his family to live in Blairmore, AB just a few short steps away from his childhood home. He was a dedicated member of the community, and generous with his time and his laughter.

As a bus driver, he inspired many generations of youth with his tales of the world and his childlike appreciation of all it has to offer, from the magic of Santa Claus to the regal beauty of a bighorn sheep. As a volunteer with Cadets, he encouraged others to serve their country, and as a member of the Lions, he demonstrated the importance of giving back to the community he deeply loved.

John lived a life to be envied. He was not afraid to work hard and was the first to step in to help a friend or neighbour. But he also took the time to enjoy every aspect of life, and was easily found in any crowd, just by listening for his laughter. He was a friend to many and he will be missed. As a husband and a father, the loss from his passing is profound. He is irreplaceable, but his legacy will live on through his wife and daughters who share his same adventurous spirit and appreciation of all the beauty this world has to give. We lovingly remember John Allan Anderson, whose life has touched and inspired so many. He will never be forgotten.

A Graveside Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by Crowsnest Pass “Spay our Strays” Program (Call: 403-563-8765). Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

September 10, 1941 ~ May 21, 2021

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

PAULINA CURTIS

Paulina Catherina Curtis, born in Coleman, AB on February 25, 1931 to Nicholai and Catherina Omelusik, passed away on May 21, 2021 at the age of 90 at the Chinook Regional Hospital, Lethbridge AB. She is survived by her children, Patricia of Kelowna BC, Leslie (Catherine) of Calgary AB, Brenda (Ronald) Linford of Casper, WY, Christina of Lethbridge AB, Susan (George) Beese of Fernie BC, and Tina-Marie of Calgary AB; her daughter-in-law, Charlene of Coaldale AB; and her twenty-three grandchildren and twenty-seven great grandchildren, with one on the way, whom she was very proud of.

She was predeceased by her husband of forty-nine years, Albert Lee Curtis; her parents, Nicholai Omelusik and Catherina Omelusik (Née: Mikuse); her son, Albert Mark; and her sister, Ann Hall of New Westminster BC. Paule and her sister Ann grew up in Coleman AB. As a youth, she loved walking, swimming, and skiing. In 1950 she met the love of her life, Albert at a friend’s birthday party. They were inseparable and married on the 6th of May, 1950, and went on to have six children. In 1967, Paule and Al joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and were sealed for all time and eternity on the 18th of May, 1968 at the Cardston, AB Temple. Paule had many rolls in the church and loved her Savior Jesus Christ. In 1974, Paule and Al adopted their seventh child. When she was 58 years of age, Paule got her nursing degree and worked in Raymond, Magrath and Lethbridge AB. She retired at the age of 65. Paule loved drawing, painting, crocheting and cross stich which she gifted to her family, friends, and those in need. She also enjoyed gardening, the outdoors and her pets, as well as singing and listening to music.

One of Paule’s favourite sayings was, “Love of family always comes first. Without family you have no one”. She has been called home, but she will remain in our hearts forever.

A private Graveside Service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation (www.heartandstroke.ca). Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

(Née: Omelusik) February 25, 1931~ May 21, 2021

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

With broken hearts, we pass on the news that Francis Catonio has gone home to meet his Lord and Saviour. He passed away peacefully with his wife of 36 years, Cynthia, by his side. She was playing “My Way” by Frank Sinatra in hopes he could hear it - it was his favorite song of all time and just when the song ended, he crossed over.

Francis had a rough start in life but he never let that stop him. He was born in Blairmore, Alberta to Giovanni and Maria, immigrants from L’Aquila, Italy. His mother died within a month of his birth. Giovanni had six children whom he entrusted into the Lacombe Home in Calgary where the nuns were paid for their care. When Francis was six years old, Giovanni had built up his business and went to collect his children. He raised them himself from that point on. It was lean times and Francis was working as early as twelve years old in the family grocery store. Later, he had his own groceria, but, as he joked, decided to go from “carrots to carats”. He purchased a jewelry store from Mr. Trono and ran the business for many years until he retired.

The stories of his kindness that have come to the family are truly touching; Francis helped so many people in his community in different ways. He led a life of service joining and supporting local organizations. Several people have come forward and said, that when they had no money and needed food, he would tell them to take what they need and pay when they can. And they did. They also remembered the difference he made in their lives and would be forever grateful. He extended credit and kindnesses in the jewelry store as well. Whenever Daylight Savings Time occurred, he would pack up his tools and visit the nursing home or lodge and help seniors who had called him to change their watches and check their batteries for them.

Payment was a smile.

Despite his rough start and living in challenging times, Francis took chances for the future, worked hard and succeeded. He roamed all the mountains in the Pass on horseback and cheered on his hockey teams with gusto. He truly lived his long life “His Way”.

Left to mourn his loss is his wife Cynthia; his daughter, Nicole Graziano (William); his grandchildren, Joy, Anthony and Julie Bell; as well as his many friends here in the Pass, in Arizona and in Kelowna, including special friends: Mike & Assunta Amatto, Dennis Amos, Ann Fantin, Julie Hawreluk and Tom & Debra Mauro who fulfilled some important wishes for him. He is also survived by his children: Steve (Darlene), Kevin (Wendy), Christine, Colleen and Terri.

He was predeceased by his parents, Giovanni and Maria; his siblings, Ann Hanson, Teresa Bitzer, Steven, Tino (Mary) and Albert. Sadly, he is also predeceased by a daughter, Wendy Burton and a grandson, Jason Tolley.

In lieu of flowers, if so desired, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Even a random act of kindness in his memory would have made Francis happy.

Due to the pandemic restrictions, the family plans to have a Celebration of his life at a later date.

Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

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

FRANCIS CATONIO (1929-2021)

16 – CroWSneSt PASS HerALD – Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Looking Back

By John Kinnear

William Samuel Lee et al It has been an interesting and important exercise for me, through the last 15 years, to glance backwards into the lives of the early pioneers of the Crowsnest Pass. The earliest settlers here literally carved out a place for themselves and helped create a legacy that carries forth to this day.

If we step way back to the very beginning, one of the most prominent names that comes to mind is that of Lee. Principally William Samuel Lee, an adventurer born in England in 1832, who came to New York by sailing ship and made his was westward to the California Gold Rush . Like many, he never struck it rich and later spent some time living by hunting and trapping in Ohio before he made his way north in 1867 to Canada. He set up a trading post at what is now known as Lee Creek near Cardston but by 1870 had moved to the Pincher area to run yet another trading post for the Hudson Bay Company.

Dealing in buffalo robes, furs and raising horses and cattle was his trade. His post also served as a stopping place for travelers. In 1871 he married a Blood First Nations woman known as Gutosi-ke-ake (Rosana), who would eventually bear him three girls and five boys. William was particularly taken by the beauty of a nearby lake where he eventually built his home. By then his holdings consisted of about 25,000 acres and a couple thousand cattle, which he eventually herded down to his new home which he called Lee Lake in 1880.

This is where the story begins to build a Pass connection. Herds need bulls and bulls need to be put into summer pasture. So William got a lease from the North West Territories Council for a mind boggling tract that ran from Frank to the BC border. Don’t forget the Pass was a tree-covered wilderness back then. Stockman and ranchers from all parts of the province used to set up a spring camp in the Blairmore area. There they would string a fence at the east end of Blairmore that ran down from Turtle Mountain across the river and up the side of Goat (Bluff) Mountain. The narrowest spot. It made sense. It was there they conducted their roundup.

In Crowsnest and Its People I found an astounding anecdote about a terrible setback to Lee’s mostly prosperous times that involved a stampede in the winter of 1886, “when blizzard conditions drove the frightened cattle (800) over the steep banks of the Castle River to their destruction.”

Another setback for William Lee was the discovery that his beautifully set home at Lee Lake was built on Hudson Bay Company land. William was not interested in being a tenant on land he had “hewn from the wilderness.” He was an independent sort and was not about to pay taxes either. The Company decided to put Lee off the land and annex his buildings but before they could do that he pulled off an unprecedented move. And move he did. His house and barns and outbuildings to the northern end of his property eight miles north of Burmis. This was no small feat back then as there were no highways or bridges.

This is now the former Milvain property up North Burmis Road. William set up homesteading there along with sons Henry and John. The Lee story moves closer to the Pass again in 1893 when son Henry, who was 19 at the time, rode out with a friend on a fishing trip. Their ride took them from the Lundbreck area all the way to Frank. While fishing just west of Turtle Mountain he said in a 1952 interview, “I came upon this pond and it was running white just like milk.”

The milky pond was of course the sulphur springs. That very fall he led his father William back to the site and Lee Senior filed a claim on the area. He reportedly operated a spa there. After several years Lee sold the rights to Mr. Gibeau who opened a boarding house near the springs. Eventually the Frank Sanatorium was built in the area but that is another story. (Pass Herald - The White Plague – April 12, 2011) William Samuel Lee struggled with a long bout of pneumonia in the fall of 1896 and despite determined visits three times by Dr. Mead, he passed that November on his Rock Creek property. He is buried in Pincher Creek, a town it appears that is named after a set of horseshoe pinchers he lost in a creek in 1868. They were found ten years later by Mounted Policeman who referred to the site as “Pincher Creek” William’s son Henry Lee, discoverer of the sulphur springs, ranched at Rock Creek until 1918 and then moved to Blairmore.

Henry shared some of fascinating memories in 1952 interview where he talked about the massive spring roundups when stockmen and riders from all over the country came together into one big party. Henry described the set up as resembling a small village of tents of all descriptions. He also recalled that it was not uncommon for as many as two thousand animals to be branded in one day.

In Blairmore Henry worked for West Canadian Collieries for almost thirty years before he retired on his old age pension.

Henry lived to the age of 93 and passed in 1968. In 1952 Henry and his wife Mary Ann Holloway celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary here and as was the protocol back then, received a telegram from Queen Elizabeth. Five years later they celebrated their 65th and Mary passed shortly before they would have seen their 70th in 1962.

Vern Decoux, in his 1952 interview of a then 78 year old Lee stated, “Today, Henry Lee is as sturdy a man for his age as can be found anywhere. He still has all his teeth except two and this he credits to his almost constant use of chewing tobacco.” Oh great. That’s just what the cowboys around here need to hear.

Henry’s wife Mary Ann Holloway was born in Pincher in 1880. Her father, Mart Holloway, was another famous pioneer of the Crowsnest Pass area. Mart came over on the same sailing ship as William Lee and is credited with being the first to mine coal in the Lundbreck area. He was also one of the original gold seekers and rode with Tom Lemon in search of his mine. Crowsnest and Its People has the following side note written by Charlie Drain about Mart that is pretty wild.

It reads as follows. “Mart Holloway acquired his wife in a manner that equates to the best Hollywood traditions of how it was in the old West. Riding across the prairie looking for stray cattle, he saw an Indian maiden being chased by a man with an axe, obviously with the intent to take her life. Mart spurred his horse to a gallop, reached down and grabbed the frightened girl by the waist and carried her to safety. They were married in Pincher the next day.”

Henry and Mary Ann Lee had four children. Bill, Janice, Beatrice and Liza. Beatrice married Benjamin Van Loon and had amongst others a son also named Benjamin (Buddy) Van Loon. Buddy passed in 1930 and he and his wife Edith had six children, From top right: William Samuel Lee one of which was William “Bubba” Van Loon who passed this May 15th at the age of 62. And so, the legacy of these early seniors courtesy Kootenai Brown Museum, Williams marker in Pincher -1896 and their offspring continues. To Shelly, Billy, Hailey and Reid you have my sincerest condolences. Your family roots are long courtesy findagrave.com, Branding in and remarkable.

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