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Crowsnest Pass
Herald
Vol. 94 No. 2
January 17, 2024 $1.25
Serving our communities since 1930
Young Pucks, Big Dreams: Minor Hockey Week
Lauren Kirkman photo
Minor Hockey Week is here! Crowsnest Pass Minor Hockey is celebrating another year of great hockey in the Crowsnest Pass. Minor Hockey Week kicks off January 12. Check out this week’s issue to see the teams from the Crowsnest Pass and an interview with Thunder Hockey President Travis Gibboney. Pictured above is the U11 at their first tournament of the season this past weekend in Picture Butte.
4 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - Wednesday, January 17, 2024
NOTICE OF BORROWING BYLAW TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass has given first reading to Borrowing Bylaw 1171, 2023 on December 12, 2023. This by-law authorizes the Council of the Municipality to incur indebtedness by the issuance of debenture(s) in the amount up to $2,000,000 for the purpose of upgrading Bellevue Main Street project.
NOTICE OF BORROWING BYLAW
COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
Register at Community Services in MDM or call (403) 563disruption. During this transition, we aim to ensure a seamless process 2208 for all ongoing projects. New permit applications will be MARTIAL ARTS- WARRIOR FITNESS processed on a case-by-case basis, with a focus on assessing January 15 – March 28 – Corner Hub Blairmore Main Street urgency. If your project allows, please consider delaying submissions until the new year. For inquiries or assistance, contact the Municipal Office Little Ninja’s (Ages 6-8) Tuesday 4:30-5:00pm $90.00 at 403-562-8833. We appreciate your understanding and Rumble Kids (Ages 9-11) Tuesday 5:15-5:45pm $90.00 Warrior’s (Ages 12-15) Thursdays 5:00-5:45pm$90.00 cooperation. Muay Thai (Ages 16+) Tuesday and Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm $400.00+GST
The Municipality shall repay the indebtedness according to the repayment structure in effect, namely semi-annual payments of combined principal and interest instalments The program is taught by world class coach Daniel Ravenhouse not to exceed twenty (20) years calculated at a rate not BUSINESS LICENSES who has trained world champions in kickboxing and MMA. exceeding the interest rate fixed by the Province of Alberta or another authorized financial institution on the date of the Business license invoices have been mailed and are due borrowing, and not to exceed Eight (8) percent. January 31. NOW THEREFORE NOTICE is hereby given by the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass that, unless a petition of the owners for a vote on Bylaw 1171, 2023 is demanded, as provided for by the terms of Section 231 of the Municipal Government Act, the said Council may pass the said borrowing bylaw. The deadline for a petition to be received by the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer is February 1, 2024. Second and third readings of this bylaw will be presented to Council at the February 6, 2024, Council meeting. For information on the process to file a petition and to view the proposed bylaw, visit https://www.crowsnestpass.com/ municipal-government/council/notice-of-borrowing-bylaw
NOTICE OF BORROWING BYLAW TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass has given first reading to Borrowing Bylaw 1172, 2023 on December 12, 2023.
Your 2024 Business License is not valid until the invoice has been paid. To avoid a penalty for operating a business in the Crowsnest Pass without a business license, pay your business license invoice by January 31, 2024.
ENFORCEMENT FOCUS TRAFFIC – SAFE WINTER DRIVING
Please take a moment to confirm your business name, Winter driving takes extra caution and attention, especially location, and contact information are correct. near intersections. Make sure you are giving yourself extra space to stop as you are approaching stop signs and other Once you have paid your invoice, please make arrangements controlled intersections. Be extra vigilant of pedestrians that to pick up your license from the Municipal office or call 403- may be using or about to use crosswalks, and allow them 562-8833 to make arrangements to have it emailed. extra time to cross. Give yourself lots of time to get to your destination. Take time If your business no longer operates in the Municipality of to remove snow from all windows on your vehicle to ensure Crowsnest Pass, please advise us in writing of your business proper sight lines. Dress for weather conditions: wear warm closure. Please visit www.crowsnestpass.com to view the clothing with insulating layers so that you are prepared for complete bylaw. anything that could happen in your travels. Prepare your vehicle for winter: Have lots of washer fluid and appropriate windshield wipers in good condition; Make sure your tires are properly inflated and the tread is safe for winter driving, and consider using winter tires; Pack an emergency 2024 COMMUNITY HANDBOOK safety kit with first aid supplies, a snow brush/scraper, a small shovel, battery jumper cables, flashlights, and a blanket. 2024 SPRING & SUMMER COMMUNITY HANDBOOK
The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass is now accepting SNOW REMOVAL SIDEWALKS applications for our 2024 Spring & Summer Community Handbook. These handbooks are created to promote Snow and Ice on the Sidewalks pose a hazard for anyone using community events, activities, amenities, and services which the sidewalks. As a business owner, it is your responsibility have a recreation, health, leisure, educational, municipal, to ensure the safety of those who are crossing your sidewalk. sport, art or cultural theme. The Municipality shall repay the indebtedness according According to Section 12(6) of Bylaw 704, 2006 - All persons to the repayment structure in effect, namely semi-annual The handbook will be distributed through Canada Post and owning or occupying premises in areas of the Municipality payments of combined principal and interest instalments will be available on-line. Copies will also be available at the designated Commercial under the Municipal Land Use Bynot to exceed twenty (20) years calculated at a rate not Law, shall remove and clear away all snow, ice, dirt and other exceeding the interest rate fixed by the Province of Alberta Municipal Office and at the MDM Community Centre. obstructions from the sidewalk situated on land adjoining the or another authorized financial institution on the date of the How to Get Involved? property owned or occupied by them within forty-eight (48) borrowing, and not to exceed Eight (8) percent. hours of the time that such snow, ice, dirt or other obstruction NOW THEREFORE NOTICE is hereby given by the Council of To have your facility events (i.e. community or fundraising was deposited thereon. the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass that, unless a petition of event), or organization contact information included in the PPK UPDATE the owners for a vote on Bylaw 1172, 2023 is demanded, as Community Handbook, please complete and submit the Spring & Summer Community Handbook Application Forms provided for by the terms of Section 231 of the Municipal by following this link; https://portal.laserfiche.ca/o8468/ Government Act, the said Council may pass the said forms/CNP_Community_Handbook borrowing bylaw. This by-law authorizes the Council of the Municipality to incur indebtedness by the issuance of debenture(s) in the amount up to $2,500,000 for the purpose of upgrading Bellevue High Flow Pump and Main project.
Submission Deadline: February 5, 2024. The deadline for a petition to be received by the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer is February 1, 2024. Second and third readings of this bylaw will be presented to Council For more information, please contact Kim Lewis at 403-5632207 at the February 6, 2024, Council meeting. For information on the process to file a petition and to view the proposed bylaw, visit https://www.crowsnestpass.com/ municipal-government/council/notice-of-borrowing-bylaw
COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS SELF DEFENSE COURSE
NOTICE OF TRANSITION NEW SAFETY CODES DISCIPLINES AGENCY
January 13 Saturday 10:00am -12:00pm. Ages 14+ Fee: $60.00 Instructors Tae Kwon Do Master Saran - 8 Degree and Gena Paton 6 Degree
The Municipality is excited to share news about an upcoming transition within the Planning & Development Department. OPEN RECREATIONAL GYMNASTICS As of January 1, 2024, we will be implementing a transition to a new agency for the Building, Plumbing, Gas, and Private February 5- March 27 Mondays Sewage disciplines from Park Enterprises to The Inspections Ages 5 - 8 years – 4:30pm-6:00pm - $120.00 Group Inc. Please note that Electrical services will continue to Ages 9 – 12 years – 6:15pm-7:45pm - $120.00 be managed by the Municipality internally, without Join us for gymnastics at the Corner Hub.
8502 - 19 Avenue, Coleman Box 600, Crowsnest Pass, AB, T0K 0E0 ph: 403-562-8833 e: reception@crowsnestpass.com www.crowsnestpass.com After Hours Public Works Emergencies: 403-562-2021
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - 5
Precious Metals Recycling Roadshow coming to
Pincher Creek & Crowsnest Pass
Terry Burrill is a precious metals buyer and
hearing the quote, great, but it’s also about
President of TC Precious Metals headquar-
information” says Burrill. “A lot of times
tered in Airdrie, Alberta, and takes this
people just need to know a ballpark price
show out to western Canada. TC Precious
of what items are worth. There is no obli-
Metals will be in Pincher Creek and Crows-
gation and we don’t pressure anyone into
nest Pass making its way through Western
selling.” “Nearly half of the world’s annu-
Canada. You can bring your gold, silver,
al gold harvest comes from recycled gold.
coins and Canadian paper money to the lo-
Energy costs area about $500 to mine a
cations between 10am and 5pm each day.
new ounce of gold where recycled gold is
“TC Precious Metals has the unique advan-
about $10 per once.” A result of this is gold
tage of dealing direct with a smelter” says
and silver purchased at the shows and later
Cash in your old & broken
GOLD, SILVER, JEWELRY & COINS COME SEE US
Crowsnest Pass Lions Club 12130 20th ave melted goes back into the marTues & Wed • Feb 21 & 23 22 ket with a lower environmen- Mon & Tue • Jan 22 10am-5pm tal impact. Out of fashion
Burrill. “This allows us to cut out one or even two middlemen. TC Precious Metals purchases gold and silver from other gold buyers,
jewelry,
single
earrings,
broken
chains,
unloved
Pincher Creek Elks Hall jewelry, charm bracelets, 1047 Bev McLaughlin Dr & Fri • FebJan 23 & dental gold, nuggets and fine Thur Wed & Thurs• 2424 & 25 gold are all accepted. Sterling sil- 10am-5pm 10am-4pm
pawn shops, dentists, jewellers and jewellery makers as well as from the general public.” Gold is reaching record high prices and silver remains very strong. TC Precious Metals
ver flatware sets. Another valuable item is
analyzes your gold, silver, coins and paper
coin with silver content. Dimes, Quarters,
money while you watch, with the process
Half Dollars and Dollars from Canada and
explained to you in detail. Coins with nu-
America can be sorted and the silver con-
mismatic (collectable) value are set aside
tent determined in no time at all. People
from those with a ‘melt’ value. Silver items
are encouraged to bring in any and all coins
such as jewelry and flatware are analyzed
for assessment. TC Precious Metals can as-
for hallmark identification. Items thought
sess and purchase Canadian and Dominion
to contain gold will also be analyzed for
of Canada paper money. They have exten-
hallmarks, and then confirmed using pre-
sive experience working with estate, exec-
cise testing that is done while you watch.
utors, widows and widowers in a respectful
Then a cash offer is made, and you decide
and caring manner.
to sell or not. “If you decide to sell after
No appointment necessary.
No Obligation No pressure
Free Analysis & Quote
WE PURCHASE Canadian Paper Money Platinum Earrings Bracelets Rings Gold Charms
Dental Gold Broken Chains Gold Nuggets Steling Silver Sterling Flatware COINS COINS COINS
Excecuters, Estate Sales & Coin Collectors Welcome Valid Goverment Photo ID required
TC
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