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April 20, 2022 ~ Vol. 92 • No. 16 $1.00

Crowsnest Pass

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Easter at the Golf Club

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Residents were able to enjoy Easter activities at the Crowsnest Pass Golf Course clubhouse on Sunday, April 16th. The festvities included crafting tables, an Easter egg hunt and a petting zoo for kids and there was also brunch served. See more photos on Page 16.

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Property Tax Rates Bylaw passed with extensive debate With a 4-3 recorded vote council passes tax rate for 2022 DAviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

After more deliberation, the Property Tax Rates Bylaw was passed

by Council at their April 12th meeting.

Council was presented with the following information before making their final decision.

The 2022 Property Tax Rate Bylaw has been prepared with a 0.0% mill rate increase as approved

by Council during Budget approval process on December 1, 2021. The annual bylaw sets out the assessed property values by class and calculates the tax rates required to raise budgeted tax revenue in accordance with property tax policies. The amount of tax revenue required to balance the 2022 budget was presented and approved by Council on December 1, 2021. In preparing the 2022 budget, Administration adjusted the tax requirement to reflect the Provincial Government only paying 50 percent of the grants-in-place-of-taxes, as well as the increased cost the Provincial Government is downloading

to the Municipality (enhanced policing costs).

The Municipalities Assessor (Benchmark Assessment Consultants) has provided the assessment values used to calculate the proposed taxes for 2022. The total assessed base for 2022 is $1,147,726,390 (2021 was $1,018,413,600) for a net increase of $129,312,790.

The increase can be attributed to new properties being added, reevaluations due to sales, site visits identifying additions to properties, changes in classifications, and a complete review of Coleman.

The net increase in taxable assessment of $129,312,790 reflects changes made by Benchmark assessment after Bylaw 1111, 2022 was presented to Council on March 22. The original reporting of net change was $134,663,890 and the breakdown was $43,541,250 as growth and $91,122,640 as inflation.

This is a one time report from Benchmark when the year is rolled forward.

For assessment purposes growth includes new buildings added, addi-

Thank You A big thank you to everyone that offered their sympathy, card and well wishes on the passing of my son Brian. It warms my heart to know there are so many kind people in the Pass, especially Sheena, Sandy and Diane. Thank you to Fantin’s Funeral Chapel for all their help. ~ Max

tions to existing properties (eg. new deck, shed or garage added in the year) or reclassification between assessment classes.

Inflation is the net change between last year assessment value and this year’s assessment value when no physical changes to the property has occurred. The increased assessment of $129,312,790 will result in additional taxes being generated of $1,010,600. The $1,010,600 in tax dollars generated from the increase in assessment value less $105,626 for the Province only paying 50 percent of their taxes, results in a net increase in taxes of $904,974. Since the passing of the budget on December 1, 2021 the cost of utilities as well as gas and oil has spiked well beyond the budget estimate.

In the first 2 months of 2022 (January and February) utilities are up $28,000 per month over the same time in 2021.

This would result in a need to increase the budget by $340,000. Fuel (gas and diesel) costs for vehicles and equipment has increased by 45 percent over the last 12 months and would require an additional $90,000 increase to the fuel budget. There will be an increase in debt servicing in 2023 of approximately $150,000 and therefore this amount could be transferred to the mill rate stabilization reserve to offset the increase required for next year. The remaining excess dollars of $324,974 is recommended to transfer to the new recreation facility reserve. The 2023 preliminary Budget, if tax revenue remains the same as the 2022 requirement will result in a short fall of $503,806. The Alberta School Foundation Fund (ASFF) rate for 2022 is $3,178,884. The Designated Industrial Property (DIP) rate for 2022 is $4,704. The Senior Housing request for 2022 has been included as part of the Municipal Tax amount for the amount of $396,629 to be paid out as a grant. Additionally, a requisition to top the operating reserve in the amount of $150,000 was received from Senior Housing and has been

shown as a requisition.

The Municipality has 5,340 tax rolls of which 3,343 are classified as single family homes.

Following the presentation of information, Council held more discussion.

Councillor Girhiny began discussion by saying he supports this bylaw as it allows the municipality to be proactive moving forward.

"My concern is with the offloading of the provincial government and the Crowsnest Pass Regulation being terminated, there could be some substantial costs thrown at our community. I think we have to be proactive and this is a good step forward."

Councillor Ward said he isn't in favour of taking all that is presented in the bylaw.

"The debate for me here is about doing a prudent, fiscally responsible budget and tax increase.

When I go back to December 1st, I think we were a very proactive Council at that time. We passed a budget that was by no means nickel and dime.

We has 24 initiatives in there. The cost was in the range of $4.8 million funded by various means.

We also had the policing included in there. We knew that was coming.

We also prudently allowed for three percent of every department going to reserves, which I think Council has done a phenomenal job on over the last nine years. We've built our reserves from basically nothing to approaching $9 million this year, which I think is good. For me, I go back and look at the reports that Administration has put together for us. We're looking at a 9.7 per cent increase in the assessed value of 80 per cent of our tax base, which is single home residential. If the budget we passed in December called for that and we all agreed to that, I'm fine with it, we had our debate on the budget. I'm fine with everything that was in there. Now the question is, we've hit a windfall, $400,000 of that comes from new development, which I have no issue with but the other $600,000 is going to come

from the present residents who are going to see tax increases of up to 55 per cent. I know that's only a tiny portion. I have no problem grabbing the new assessment but I don't think we should be grabbing the inflationary assessment. We don't need it to drive the budget that we accepted in December. We don't need it. Other things are going to come up and that's fine. Then we'll sit down and do 2023's budget."

Councillor Glavin said she would vote in favour of the bylaw.

"If we can set different mill rates for different assessment I would be all for it but we can't. We don't control assessment.

I'm going to vote for second reading because I think at the end of the year whatever surplus we have, we can put that into our mill rate stabilization or into our new recreation facility."

Councillor Sygutek said she was in agreement with Councillor Ward.

"I'm with Councillor Ward. This is not the time to be hitting anybody. I know we have the mill rate stabilization but this is not the time to be hitting people with extra taxes. We talk about affordable and attainable living in this community and it's getting to the point where it's not a reality anymore. With everything that everyone has been hit with like extra gas prices, utility costs and everything else, the one thing I think we need to do is not add on extra burden. I'm okay with the $400,000 from new development but I'm not okay with the other $600,000.

There are ways that we can mitigate this. I think it's our responsibility at this moment to do that."

Mayor Painter said he finds that Council needs to approve this bylaw to be fiscally responsible.

"What I'm hearing right now is we should penalize everybody in our community expect for those who have had their homes reassessed this year, we should give them a discount. I can't really see how that is a benefit to our whole community.

Councillor Ward has mentioned that we knew

about the enhanced policing costs and absolutely we did but we still have two huge unknowns when it comes to policing for our community. The first one is the RCMP took a large wage increase and communities have to pay for that and we just don't know what our portion is going to be right now. BC is already preparing and considering how they are going to generate the revenue to pay for this policing cost. I think it's not good if we want to stick our head in the sand and say it won't affect us when we know this is coming down the pipe later on. The other thing is the cancellation of the Crowsnest Pass Regulation. We have not had to pay for RCMP costs. Effective April 1st of this year, we are now responsible for RCMP costs, which we don't know what that's going to be.

There are two RCMP unknowns here that have a very significant price tag to them. To say we shouldn't have this windfall of revenue, I just can't see where that's being a good Council and being fiscally responsible. Yes things are hard on everybody today. We do have a mill rate stabilization fund for those that can't do it. We have money put away for that. We are looking at our residents that can't afford this."

Following discussion, Councillor Girhiny made a motion to approve second reading of the bylaw.

Councillor Ward then moved to make an amendment that Council adjust the mill rate to 7.1103 per cent, which will still provide an additional revenue of $400,000 above the 2022 budget.

The amendment was voted down.

Councillor Ward then asked to have a recorded vote for second reading.

The motion was carried with Councillors Sygutek, Ward and Filipuzzi opposed.

Councillor Glavin then made a motion for third and final reading.

Councillor Sygutek asked for a recorded vote for third reading.

The motion was carried with Councillors Sygutek, Ward and Filipuzzi opposed.

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~ rCMP news ~

Between April 11 and April 18, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 44 calls for service including the following reported incidents.

Three (3) assault, one (1) break and enter (residential), one (1) fraud/forgery, two (2) threat/harassment, one (1) theft, six (6) disturbing the peace, one (1) other criminal code, two (2) other provincial statutes, two (2) driving complaints, eight (8) motor vehicle collisions, one (1) assistance to general public, five (5) assistance to other agencies, five (5) 911 calls, four (4) animal calls, one (1) lost and found and one (1) abandoned vehicle.

pect was warned about the consequences of being fined and vehicle being towed and seized.

Intoxicated Person On April 11th, 2022, there was a complaint of an intoxicated person walking on main street in Blairmore. The subject was located and given a ride home and was also given a violation ticket for public intoxication.

Suspicious Phone Call On April 14th, 2022, there was a complaint of a suspicious phone call from a person portraying themselves as Stars Lottery stating the complainant had won a vehicle but needed to provide $1500 in Visa Gift Cards for taxes. The complainant provided some Gift Cards but then thought it might be a scam.

Traffic Violation On April 14th, 2022, there was a complaint of a person driving on a learners licence without a supervisor. The 24-year-old female sus-

Arrest On April 14th, 2022, a 36-yearold male from Pincher Creek was arrested on a traffic warrant issued

by Calgary Police Service. He was arrested and released on documents for Calgary Courts.

Disturbance On April 14th, 2022, there was a complaint of an unwanted male causing a disturbance outside an apartment building. Patrol was made but the suspect was not located.

a complaint of an intoxicated male on main street in Bellevue. Police attended and arrested the male who was very intoxicated. He was escorted to RCMP cells and later released when sober.

Recovered Tools On April 16th, 2022, found tools were recovered in Coleman. If anyone is missing tools, contact the RCMP detachment.

Arrests A 40-year-old male from Nanton was arrested by Calgary Crime Reduction Unit and charged with mischief and theft from business at Frank Industrial Park, which occurred on March 30th, 2022.

A 28 year old male from Nanton was also arrested and charged with mischief and theft. released on documents for Pincher Creek Court.

Reminder to residents and owners of PETS, do NOT leave your pet in vehicles in the extreme heat, it could be extremely fatal to your PET Reminder to property owners to lock your doors and vehicles.

Also mark your belongings and record serial numbers of tools and other important items.

Intoxicated Male On April 15th, 2022, there was

The Simple Raven’s Post

by Avner Perl

The Centurion The tiny Jewish nation in Judea was looking for a Savior who would be a genius military leader able to unite them and beat the Romans. Yes, two little Jewish tribes beat the Roman Empire. The Maccabees did that with the Greeks, but it didn’t last. You don’t get freedom if you don’t have enough soldiers to defend it, unless…

You may have freedom if there is nobody who wants to take it away. Humans can look after each other and not use force to subjugate those with less power. Big nations could be like a big brother taking care of family. We don’t have to starve anyone into submission. The Jewish nation who believed in one invisible God came up with a person preaching love instead of force. Sharing instead of hoarding.

That dangerous man, who said we are all sons and daughters of the one God, had to die. He had dangerous “lefty” ideas. Nothing changed. If we listened to Him and evenly distributed the resources that we all need to survive, we would have peace. All human efforts could be directed toward the betterment of humankind. This is possible but not feasible. Human nature is such that all good things are taken by the most capable and others are deprived. There is some need for rules, laws, and enforcement.

When Jesus (Yeshua) gave up his spirit on the cross, things happened. One was that His teachings didn’t disappear into the fog of history. Dedicated followers brought His message to the world and His following grew. Still growing to this day. (Even with all the scandals.)

The second was that a woman who loved Him bravely broadcasted that He was alive. She saw the evidence and didn’t just shy away, but told the people. She could have been denounced as a liar, but she insisted and told the truth. That was Mary Magdalene who declared the resurrection and started Easter.

Third, a hardened killer, a man of arms, the Centurion, who was a foreigner, said at the foot of the cross, “we have just killed God.” He wasn’t the kind of man that someone would laugh at or dismiss as an idiot. He brought in the enforcement part. A man that would fight for the good side. Those of us who believe in peace know the value of peacekeepers. I wish we didn’t need force, but this year taught me that we do. Peace, harmony, and equality are not possible without setting rules and having the means to enforce them. Evil doesn’t die, it only goes away to rejuvenate and attack again.

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In 2022, we see much proof of it. I believe no one wins wars, but we will have wars unless we have strength against aggression. It began with a pandemic that killed a million people on our continent alone. We had talented people working to eliminate it, but a noticeable minority wished to make money off the suffering and delay the end of it. A well-coordinated campaign against measures to contain the sickness flared up.

A couple of months into the year, another disaster struck. The distribution of food and goods was halted. First by a blockage of a main transportation corridor, followed by a shortage of workers to do the essential distribution work, and then by people, misguided by false information on social media, trying to take over governing the country. At this point, energy producers saw an opportunity to raise prices and sink the attempted economic recovery deeper. Energy-producing countries did not cushion their citizens from the blow.

The world of humans is speeding towards the moment called the “final judgment.”

Life exists on energy and humans spoiled themselves by using stored energy to do their work. Yes, we are addicts and addicts are always finishing the addiction with death.

The stored energy in the form of fuels is now owned and controlled by a relatively small portion of humanity, who also controls politics. They are fighting amongst themselves.

Sharing and helping all humans seems to be out of the picture.

However, we have a picture in our minds of a hill topped by a cross with a human body hanging on it. He was against “the winner takes it all” and for all people being their brother’s keepers. In His view, we can only move forward and survive when we all move together. He ended up executed on a cross, but His theory remained the best theory ever invented. Under the cross were some women, soldiers, and a centurion.

The few who own and control stored energy, mostly oil, are using it to rule the world and will not give up easily. They will stir up trouble with the folks who refuse to use our medical knowledge, with big nations attacking smaller ones, and religions fighting each other. They will keep hiring people to promote using up the Earth’s resources fast without consideration for future generations. There is a need for people like the centurion. People must make rules and people must enforce them.

Now the billions of people who are not on the top of the pile are losing ground.

Global warming, threats from major world powers, and reduced resources to help the impoverished squeeze them. First, they try to flee or migrate and if they can’t, they will fight. The more fortunate people increase defense spending and the danger becomes more acute.

A man died on the cross because He threatened the establishment. The leaders of his society didn’t want him to convince common folks that sharing wealth is the right way. They wanted to hoard it and have power. He showed them that you can’t win by killing for long.

The conflict is still going on to this day. We remember it every Easter if we focus on the message, not the characters as we have been doing.

Here is a link to my blog: https://thesimpleravenspost.blogspot.ca/ Feel free to check other articles and comment.

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Crowsnest Pass Muicipal Council Briefs and update DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

The following topics were discussed at the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 12th.

Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw The Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw is the Municipal document that identifies all general fees, rates and charges for the Municipality. The bylaw is reviewed annually and presented to Council. It gives Administration the legal authority to levy charges on individuals or businesses affected by the different sections of the

bylaw. All rates, fees and charges go into effect upon passing of Bylaw 1108, 2022 with the exception of utility rates, which are effective July 1, 2022.

Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste and Recycling fees reflect an increase of 2%.

After hearing the information presented to Council, Councillor Filipuzzi made a motion for second reading. That motion was carried. Councillor Glavin then made a motion for third reading and that motion was also carried.

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Communication

The Municipal communication program features a variety of methods including an email newsletter, website, social media, full page weekly newspaper ad, radio ads, and Alberta Emergency Alert App. The municipality is planning a website refresh this year that will modernize some of its features and will allow the municipality to have a Municipal app that can either be shared with other Municipalities or stand alone, that feeds from the website. There are other apps that are available that help Municipalities better communicate with residents such as All-Net and Civic Plus. All-Net being a Canadian solution that would allow us to retain ownership of our data being the superior of the two. All-Net, also, notably would allow the municipality to also fan out calls and texts to residents. Administrative recommendation is to continue using all of the municipality’s existing platforms and to proceed with the Municipal app

implementation from their website provider and then evaluate the gaps, and see if they would still want to proceed with another solution on top of that.

Following the information being provided to Council, Councillor Sygutek made a motion that Council proceed with implementation of a Municipal app through our website provider. The motion was carried.

Municipal Parade Float Previously, A parade float was approved in the 2022 budget. Administration has been working with a company that creates elaborate and imaginative floats and they have provided the municipality with conceptual drawings for a float for Council's input. Administration will initiate the process so that fabrication can begin immediately.

It's unlikely that this will be completed for the start of summer, as supply chain and other issues have impacted time lines.

Two different floats were

presented to Council for consideration. The first option included the back of Crowsnest Mountain with a small waterfall, pool and grass, a cutthroat trout and a bear on the one side and the front of Crowsnest Mountain, a pine tree and a cougar on the other side. The second option included the same options but replaced Crowsnest Mountain with Turtle Mountain.

Council was informed they have the ability to replace the cougar with a lynx if preferred. During discussion, Mayor Painter said he would prefer to go with Turtle Mountain and Crowsnest Mountain isn’t in the Municipality. Other Councillors agreed that Turtle Mountain would be preferred. Council also asked Administration to ask if it would be possible to have a big horn sheep on the one side instead of a lynx or cougar. Administration said they would look into that option.

Following discussion, Councillor Sygutek made a motion that

Council approve the conceptual drawings and proceed with construction of the float with Studio Y Creations. The motion was carried.

2022 Outstanding Business Licenses Business Licenses are due annually. Invoices were mailed out December 1, 2021 with a due date of February 2, 2022.

As of April 6, 2022 there were 48 local businesses and 14 non-resident business licenses outstanding.

When the invoices were mailed out it includes a note stating if the business is no longer operating to contact the Municipality to cancel the business license. Administration has also followed up with email and telephone calls where information was available.

Upon receiving this information, Councillor Filipuzzi made a motion that Council authorize Administration to proceed with issuing fines for outstanding 2022 business licenses and the motion was carried.

Physio focused on Women’s Health DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

One Physiotherapist is offering her expertise to help women live their best lives.

Stephanie McDowell is a physiotherapist for Fernie Physiotherapy who have recently

opened an office in the Crowsnest Pass.

McDowell specializes in women's health.

"We treat issues related to urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, pain with intercourse and then with pregnancy care, postpartum care and helping women through changes with menopause.

We also help with post cancer treatments. It's all related to the pelvic floor," said McDowell.

For women experiencing these challenges, McDowell says physio is often the best place to start.

"The thing that a lot of women don't realize is that treatment for stress incontinence or leakage with coughing, laughing or sneezing, is the first line of treatment is physiotherapy. Most gynecologists and urologists will generally point their patients in the direction of physio and then if that fails they turn to medication or surgery. I think a lot of women just assume they have to live with it because they had babies or because they're older.

Stephanie McDowell of Fernie Physiotherapy is one of the physiotherapists bringing her expertise to the Crowsnest Pass part time. McDowell specializes in Women’s Health and is available by appointment on Wednesdays at the Blairmore Medical Offices.

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It's 100 percent treatable for the vast majority of women."

McDowell also says that what she does is provide information and treatments that patients can continue on their own.

"A lot of it is education and lifestyle changes like diet, fluid intake and exercise prescription.

Then we examine the pelvic floor and give exercises specific to it. It's either strengthening

exercises or if it's more targeted relaxation. A lot of it is giving them the tools to move forward and keep going with treatment on their own."

Currently, McDowell is only working in the Pass on Wednesdays from 9:00am-3:00pm.

Anyone interested in using McDowell's services can contact her by phone at the Blairmore Medical Offices and people can also book online at www.ferniephysio.com.

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Editorial Every few weeks Father Ben Marino of Holy Trinity Catholic Church comes into the Pass Herald to say hello and I always feel the need to explain to him why I haven’t been at church for a while, a while being around 10 years.

Believe it or not I used to be a ‘good’ Catholic.

When my boys were little and my parents healthy, I used to go to church every Sunday. My boys were altar servers, all have been confirmed and baptized Catholic and I taught liturgy. Church was something I just went to. I always felt the boys should be introduced to religion and I felt good being there.

I have some hilarious stories about church.

Keiran and his buddy Zach having pee wars in the bathroom during Catechism. Having Aiden screaming at church as I hauled him out slapping his butt down the steps of the church not being very ‘religious’ with my words only to see a group of people watching me as they were entering the basement for their wedding reception. One time Quinn yelled out in church, “look mom, Jesus has cheese on his head, let’s call him Cheesus”. I have memories of whisper screaming at Aiden when he would always fall asleep in front of the entire congregation when he was altar serving.

It’s funny how many funny and wonderful memories I have going to church. When everyone got sick and started to die, I quit going to church. I was upset, I was busy, I was losing faith and I was angry.

I won’t go into detail about the process of death I had with my mom, dad and Buddy, I will tell you I saw firsthand the power of God. I could feel him in the room; I could feel those who have passed in the room so I have complete faith in God and Heaven.

After everyone died I went through a number of years where I was just trying to survive traumatizing death and illness. It took me a good three years to just get my life back together and start to feel normal, to feel happiness and not overwhelming sadness. When you lose the three most important people in your life within 30 monthsm, you can’t walk out of that experience whole.

Over the Easter weekend I was in Calgary and I decided to go to the closest church, St. Mary’s Cathedral. I didn’t pick it because it was big but because it was close. I was shocked when Bishop McGrattan showed up and conducted the service. I have to say it felt good being there, so good. It felt like I was at home. It’s the first time I felt peace, peace in my life, and peace with my religion. I like the tradition of Catholicism; tradition makes me feel whole. It’s funny even when you turn your back on God he never really turns his back on you. I guess that is the true definition of love - it’s unconditional.

The service was beautiful. It always takes my breath away when they read out what Jesus went through on the day he was crucified. The pain and the suffering he went through for our sins.

I guess at the end of the day I feel like I found my faith again in the walls of that church. It’s not the place itself, but it was an hour of my life that I was able to thank the Lord for giving me the trials I have had to make me a kinder person to others. It’s the beautiful gift of my boys that I have an hour of my life to thank him for. It’s time to sit and be present.

How often do we just stop and be present with our thoughts and faith. I’m not a Catholic snob. I think religion is about your personal relationship with God and however you choose to express that faith takes many forms. I was raised Catholic, learning our faith mostly through the Groat family, Sharon always brought me to church and for that I am forever thankful to her. Quinn has Moo and Darrell Sydora for godparents and I have to say they are amazing to my son.

So at the end of the day I sat for an hour and thanked God for all the things I have, the trials that make me appreciate the times that are good and humility to make me a kinder person. I hope your Easter was as beautiful as mine.

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Add nutrients to your summer Dear Editor; With warmer weather and longer days of sunlight, what better time to celebrate the flavours of spring? Dive into refreshing flavours like asparagus, peas, string beans, berries and melons, with some of the recipe ideas below.

In addition to adding a dose of nutrition to your meals, the beautiful colours of fresh spring produce will colour your plate, and liven your mood! There are many reasons to celebrate!

Are vegetables and fruit an afterthought for you when thinking about what to make for dinner?

They don’t need to be!

With the abundance of spring produce now peaking at grocery stores, all you need is a touch of creativity, a spirit of fun, and some little helpers!

Make it a family affair. Bring your kids to the grocery store and let them pick vegetables or fruit

they haven’t had before.

This is a great tip if, like me, you have picky eaters under your roof.

Some ideas of what to make with spring produce with your kids are: • Asparagus – For a quick dinner, lunch, or weekend breakfast, whip up an egg quiche. Simply sauté up some fresh asparagus and add to it to the top, followed by some grated cheese. o Have little helpers? Get those hands busy! Little kids can help by cracking eggs, grating cheese, or chopping fresh asparagus with parent supervision. o Did you know?

Most people typically ‘snap’ asparagus near the end stalks, and then throw most of the ends out. This doesn’t have to be the case however, as it wastes a lot of the vegetable! The woody stalks are perfectly edible, they just need to be chopped finely and cooked longer.

Bricks & Bouquets

• Peas – Surely, nothing beats freshly shucked garden peas. Put them to good use in a delicious nut-free pesto.

Once shucked, simply blanch them, then add to a food processor with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and optional parmesan cheese. Serve with pasta, or on crusty bread as a light appetizer.

• String beans – There’s no need to order in when you can make your own take-out! String beans make a great addition to noodles, and will transport you to Asia! For an easy dinner, stir-fry sliced string beans with garlic, ginger, and onions.

Add noodles, and season with soy sauce and sesame oil to taste. o Have leftover meat in your fridge? Reduce food waste by adding leftover meats to your noodles. o Variations – Get creative with this recipe idea. If you don’t have noodles laying around, you can use long pasta

like spaghetti or fettucine.

Leftover rice can also be used to make a quick fried rice.

• Watermelon - Are you one to get excited as soon as you see bins at the grocery store, brimming with watermelon? I certainly do! While nothing beats biting into a cold and juicy watermelon, try one of the following ideas for new ways to enjoy watermelon: o Watermelon juice – For a refreshing drink, blend watermelon with lime juice. Enjoy over ice. o Wa t e r m e l o n ‘pizza’ – For a no-bake dessert, slice pieces of watermelon like you would pizza. Spread yogurt on the surface as the ‘sauce’.

Add berries and sliced peaches on the top. o Watermelon feta salad – For a 5-ingredient salad, combine cubed watermelon, feta cheese, mint leaves, and thinly sliced red onion. Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette on the top, and enjoy!

Keji Mori

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Simply Selles Musings from your local reporter Easter weekend is always an enjoyable one for my family.

It’s one of many times my family all get together over the course of the year.

This year we were once again able to gather as a family together.

Unfortunately we were missing my one sister, brother-in-law and two of my nieces because they were sick and then my one brother, sister-in-law and youngest niece as they live in Ontario but it was still a fun time together.

It’s always a little crazy with all the nieces and nephews running around but the mayhem brings us all so much joy as a family.

This year, we had Easter dinner on Saturday evening.

To make things easier on my mom so she doesn’t have to cook everything, each family is responsible for providing part of the meal.

It’s always nice to see what everyone does when it comes to veggies, potatoes and who brings (or sometimes makes) the buns.

It’s just a nice way to simplify the meal for everyone.

The table is also beginning to get more and more crowded.

With some of my nieces and nephews getting older, they want to sit at the “big table” instead of being stuck with their younger cousins at the kid’s table.

As the kids continue to grow up, I think we’ll have to rent a community hall somewhere in order to fit everyone at the “big table” comfortably.

I already am looking forward to the next big family gathering we hold together.

On Sunday, most of the family who was around (my one brother and sister-in-law were visiting her family Sunday) went to my sister’s church where she was part of the Easter service.

It was a wonderful service and is a big aspect of what I look forward to with Easter.

The service was amazing and a wonderful way to end the celebration of Easter.

I hope everyone else had a wonderful Easter weekend with family and friends.

I know I did.

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To all our volunteers: Thanks for making our community a better place to live.

Crowsnest Community Support Society 563-3585 & Bagatelle 562-7915 Thank you to all of the volunteers who give so much of their time to make sure we get the special care we need daily.

Your compassion, kindness and generosity is so very much appreciated!!

From all of the “furry residents” of the Crowsnest Pass SPCA

The link between volunteering and academic performance Submitted

There are many reasons for parents to encourage children who express an interest in volunteering. Volunteering is a social activity that can help children develop their social and networking skills, and many parents credit volunteering with instilling a sense of perspective in their children that they might not have gained had they not been exposed to people from different backgrounds. Volunteer-

ing also has been linked to stronger academic performance. The Corporation for National and Community Service reports that students who indicate they’re doing better in school are more likely to be volunteers than students who report doing less well. The broadened exposure to people and places that students may otherwise not encounter without volunteering also can benefit them in the classroom,

helping them more readily identify with cultures and societies they’re studying.

College applicants with volunteering experience also may set themselves apart in the increasingly competitive application process. Though a 2019 Pew Research study reported that most schools admit more than twothirds of their applicants, that figure is significantly lower at many of the more highly rated institutions in the United States. For ex-

ample, Stanford University (4.3 percent) and Harvard University (4.9 percent) recently reported acceptance rates below 5 percent.

Though volunteering alone won’t help applicants gain acceptance to such competitive institutions, it can serve as a strong résumé builder and be even more effective if it also produces the previously noted improvements in academic performance.

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Community Society Thank you to our faithful volunteers who have given truly of their time to make our community such a wonderful place to live. We are always looking for new volunteers! Phone 403-563-5408

Thank you to all our volunteers for your hard work and dedication to the Family Resource Centre in 2022.

Your contributions are invaluable to the success of our organization!

Family Resource Centre 403.562.8000

Hats off to the volunteers of the Crowsnest Pass for 39 years.

It takes the support of the entire community to put this event on.

- Kananaskis Rodeo Association

10 – crowsnest PAss HerALD – Wednesday, April 20, 2022

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Wishful thinking won't get you ahead, Aries. But hard work will. Don't shy away from an opportunity that comes your way, even if it seems less promising at first glance.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Someone close to you puts their faith in your ability to get a job done, Leo. This week devote all of your effort to completing this work, and it will only enhance your résumé.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you find yourself in a leadership role this week and are asked to make a lot of decisions. Wield your power carefully as others are watching you intently.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, it may be in your best interest to remain out of the spotlight at the next social gathering. Afford others the chance to be the center of attention.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, a few variables are thrown into the mix once you think you have everything figured out. You will show your ability to problem-solve if you can handle the task.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 It is easy to make promises and then not follow through with your intentions, Libra. But that is not the way you operate. If you say you will do something, you will.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, patience is required when a difficult situation presents itself. Resist the temptation to act before you get a full grasp of the situation and what you should do.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Opportunities to travel present themselves in the near future, Scorpio. Pack your bags and be ready to depart at a moment's notice. You can certainly use some time away.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, assess a situation before sharing your opinions with others. The surface details don't tell the whole story, so wait until you can get a full handle on things.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Many positive things are on the horizon, Capricorn.

You just have to get through a few rough patches before it is smooth sailing. Pisces is a pivotal player.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, resist the temptation to take the easy way out and challenge yourself this week. Who knows what strength you can find within yourself if you try new things?

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, put your suspicions to rest as no one is trying to hide anything. This person has shown all of his or her cards. Offer help if they need it.

12 – CROWSNEST PaSS hERald – Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Bunny Bonspiel 2022

A huge thank you to all the Teams that came out to have fun and support our event this year following a long two-year hiatus. Thank you to all our Sponsors and local businesses for their generous donations and support. We cannot do it without you. Thank You to the organizing committee: Registrars, Jim and Flora Griffith; Draw masters, Kyle Draper and Lisa Schmidt; Ice Crew , Merry, Brian, Ron and Gord; Bar Crew, Gary and Tony and helpers; Club treasurer, June Vastenhout; Club seniors donating morning muffins and coffee; Decorating, Jean Waldner; Entertainment, Tracy Linderman, and all the members who volunteered and donated their time to help make this a successful event.

Congratulations to our Finalists, Ladies A, Team Capron Ladies B, Team DuPont Ladies C, Team Griffith Mens A, Team Will Mens B, Team Capron Mens C, Team Hunt Submitted photos

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New Public Hearing Scheduled for Short Term Rentals DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

Council asked Administration to come back with another draft of Bylaw 1103, 2021 that will regulate tourist homes in the community.

The following is a list of the changes that were made by Administration in response to the Council Meeting on March 22nd, 2022: In response to the direction provided by Council, the proposed revised bylaw adds “Tourist Home” into Residential districts R-1 to R-5 as a discretionary use.

• Administration determined that “Tourist Home – secondary to an approved use” should be added into the Drive-In Commercial C-2 district as discretionary use.

• The occupancy (number of pillows) was retained as nine (9) pillows across all land use districts in both “ShortTerm Rental” and “Tourist Home” for Council’s consideration.

• In Schedule 19 Standards for Short-Term rental and Tourist Home, the local contact responding to the operation or complaints pertaining to a Tourist Home must be within a minimum 30- minute travel time to the property throughout the duration of the rental period.

• The garbage container shall be purchased as a certified bear proof bin and provided to guests. • Administration reviewed the commercial versus residential tax rates and these differences are reflected in Business License Fees rather than through increased taxes or redistricting of the land use district.

• As elsewhere in the Land Use Bylaw, Schedule 19 Standards for Short-Term Rental and Tourist Home, includes a statement that insurance, Alberta Health, Safety Codes standards and Fire Code standards are regulated under other jurisdictions and are the responsibility of the landowner to ensure compliance.

• An option to implement separation distances between, respectively, the location of Tourist Homes and Short-Term Rentals in the Residential R-1 to R-5 land use districts is a result of administration

mapping the location of current licenses and identifying potential standards that may reduce the impact to a neighbourhood. This regulation would eliminate the need to have a cap on total number of “Tourist Homes” and “Short-Term Rentals” in the community, with the separation distance limiting the number within an area and distributing them throughout the communities. Without a standard such as a separation distance, a cap on the number of development permits issued in the community may be challenged as not being a planning reason to refuse a development permit application. Administration has added a 100m separation distance into Bylaw 1103, 2021 in which the Municipal Planning Commission may either refuse a development permit if the separation distance is not met, or grant a variance to this measurable standard, depending on the planning merits of each case. There are two instances (Blairmore) in which two “Tourist Homes” and two “ShortTerm Rentals” with existing licenses are at a 50-metre separation.

These will be allowed to continue in 2022 but when they apply for a development permit to comply with the new bylaw in 2023, the development permit may or may not be approved.

• Existing development permits for “Bed & Breakfast” will be deemed to have been issued for “Short-Term Rental” and may continue to operate and obtain a business license.

• Compliance with Bylaw 1103, 2021 will not be enforced until January 1, 2023, prior to the renewing of business licenses for 2023. The Development Officer will be involved in the review of business license renewals to ensure that “Short-Term Rentals” and “Tourist Homes” obtain a development permit.

Penalties related to the Community Standards Bylaw or the Business License Bylaw will be stayed until June 01, 2022 and then may be enforced at anytime as may be required.

Council said that overall these changes are

in line with what they would like to see with the bylaw.

There were some changes that Council would still like to see but agreed they'd all like to

hear more from residents at another public hearing before finalizing the bylaw.

Following discussion, Councillor Filipuzzi made a motion that another

public hearing be scheduled for May 3rd, 2022.

The motion was carried.

Councillor Girhiny then made a motion that a special council meeting be scheduled on May 3rd,

2022 at 1:00pm where the public hearing on Bylaw 1103, 2021 will be held and that motion was carried. The meeting will be held in the MDM community Centre

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PRIVATE MORTGAGE LENDER. All real estate types considered. No credit checks done. Deal direct with lender and get quick approval. Toll free 1-866-405-1228; www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca.

Health GET UP TO $50,000 from the Government of Canada. Do you or someone you know have any of these conditions: ADHD, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Cancer, COPD, Depression, Diabetes, Difficulty Walking, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowels, Overweight, Trouble Dressing...and Hundreds more. ALL Ages & Medical Conditions qualify. CALL THE BENEFITS PROGRAM 1-800211-3550 or send a text message with Name and Mailing Address to 403-980-3605 for your FREE benefits package.

HIP/KNEE REPLACEMENT. Other medical conditions causing TROUBLE WALKING or DRESSING? The Disability Tax Credit allows for $3,000 yearly tax credit and $30,000

Wanted CASH for all gold & silver! Bullion, coins, bars, jewelry, nuggets, dental gold, sterling, 9999 silver+. Also buying coin collections & old money. US, Canada & world collections WANTED. Todd 250-8643521.

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

Canadian Prairie Pickers are once again touring the area!

Paying Cash For Coin Collections, Silver & Gold Coins, Royal Can. Mint Sets.

Also Buying Gold Jewelry

$ $

$

We purchase rolls, bags or boxes of silver coins

$ $

$

PAYING HIGHEST PRICES To arrange a free, discrete in-home visit

call Kellie at 1-778-257-9019 Bonded since 1967

3” wide version

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 - crowsnest PAss HerALD - 15

A&K Self StorAge Located in the Frank Industrial Park

Units range in size from 5' x 10', 10' x 10', 10' x 15', 10' x 20', sea can 8' x 20' and a 12' x 20' building with auto garage door.

Units are finished inside with hard board or plywood and freshly painted.

Some units are inside chain link fenced area. All units have interior lighting.

Area is secured by exterior lighting.

Residential & Commercial Excavating Landscaping • Snow Removal

jfilipuzzi@shaw.ca

403-563-7285

lannie@westerraearthworks.com

Wild Dog Contracting Services Etc.

• Hauling • Moving • Skid-steer work As well as in shop services like welding, framing, and other odd jobs.

(403) 582-0179

Our equipment includes a 14 foot dump trailer, a 18 foot flat deck, a 14 foot cargo trailer, a S510 bobcat.

Crowsnest

t&s self storage

taxi 403.583.4000

Units in Frank Industrial Park

5’x10’ • 10’x10’ • 10’x15’ • 10’x20’

Call 403-563-8384 - availability & Prices

summit storage • Secured by Video • Dry & Clean • 24 hr Access • Caretaker on Site • 1280 CU Ft. 8x8x20 • Free Local Transport to Storage • RV Storage • Water Available

403-583-0020

PRESTIGE CLEANERS RENT A CARPET CLEANER Clothing Alterations, Zippers, Coverall Rentals, Etc.

562-2112 Blairmore • 425-7272 Sparwood

16 – CrowsnEst PAss HErALD – Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Easter Activities

Residents were able to enjoy Easter activities at the Crowsnest Pass Golf Course clubhouse on Sunday, April 16th. The festvities included crafting tables, an Easter egg hunt and a petting zoo for kids and there was also brunch served.

John Kinnear photos