Crowsnest Pass Herald - January 25 by crowsnestpassherald

Vol. 93 No. 3 January 25, 2023

Measuring Day at Hillcrest Fish and Game An event for, “conservation-minded people coming together to be the voice of hunting, fishing and conservation in the area”. - Colton Newton, second vice president, Hillcrest Fish and Game NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter Hillcrest Fish and Game held a day to measure submissions at the hall in Hillcrest on January 21 for the upcoming Trophy Day competition. Hillcrest Fish and Game submissions for the upcoming Trophy Day during the Measurement Day on January Colton Newton, second vice president of Hillcrest 21, 2023. Fish and Game, has been with the organization for close to 20 years, joining when he was around 10 years old. He said the community aspect of events like these are so important, along with meeting those with similar interests. These events have “conservation-minded people coming together to be the voice of hunting, fishing and conservation in the area,” according to Newton. For the younger generation, the group holds youth activities. They will also be giving each youth that entered a prize during the Trophy Day on February 2. They were unable to host the event in 2021, resulting in a doubled-up event for 2022. This will be a slight return to normal for the group after reduced numbers in the previous years. Submissions were steadily coming into the hall during the day, with Newton hoping for more as they hit the halfway mark of submission times. The real excitement, he explained, is Trophy Day, “The best part about Trophy Day, is the kids... seeing their faces light up. And of course, sharing hunting stories,” said Newton. He said for most of the adults that attend, it’s more about the story. Nick Allen photos Cont’d on page 2

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Affordability payment portal now open NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter Beginning January 18, eligible Alberta parents and seniors can apply to receive $600 in affordability payments over six months.According to the release from the government, Alberta’s economy has recovered strongly, but many people are struggling to heat their homes and feed their families and they want to help. Along with broad-based supports to help all Albertans, Alberta’s government is delivering targeted relief for families, seniors and the most vulnerable. “Starting tomorrow, eligible seniors and parents can apply for $600 in affordability payments over six months to help offset inflationary pressures. Eligible households can apply for affordability payments for each child under 18 and each senior 65 and up which will help to keep Alberta affordable,” said Minister of Affordability and Utilities Matt Jones. Families with household incomes below $180,000 are eligible to receive $100 per month for six months for each dependent child under 18. Seniors 65 or older who have household incomes below $180,000 and do not receive the Alberta Seniors Benefit can also apply for monthly payments. “Over the last two months we have been hard at work implementing the largest affordability support

measures in Canada. The online portal that we have developed is easy-to-use, fast, safe, and secure. I have every confidence in this system. It is the right approach to help Albertans get the support they need and get it quickly,” said Minister of Technology and Innovation Nate Glubish. Anyone who cannot easily go online can apply in person through any registry agent or Alberta Supports to receive support in 50 locations and over 100 languages during regular business hours. Applications will be accepted any time until June 30, with payments being retroactive to include previous months when a person was eligible. Once the application process is completed, most Albertans will receive payments at the end of that month. The exact timing will vary. “We know rising inflation is forcing families to make choices they should not have to make, and kids are feeling the impacts of the financial stress at home. These affordability payments will make a difference for parents and caregivers across Alberta who are struggling to keep up with rising costs. My hope is that by reducing some of the financial pressure on parents and caregivers, our youngest Albertans can focus on kid’s stuff, not their parents’ bills,” said Minister of Children’s Services Mickey Amery. To apply, eligible parents and seniors must have a confirmed or pending “Verified Account”, which allows Albertans to prove who they are online without paper documents or face-to-face visits. Albertans will use the log-in information from their Verified Account to sign in and complete their online application. Applicants will be asked a series of questions to verify their eligibility, as well as banking information so that payments can be deposited directly into their bank account. Applicants without bank accounts can also select to receive their payments by mailed cheques.

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In-person, online and call-in supports are also available for those who have difficulty applying online or need extra assistance. Many Albertans who qualify for the inflation relief direct payments are automatically enrolled and do not need to apply through the portal or in person. Everyone who receives benefits through Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH), Income Support, the Alberta Seniors Benefit or services through the Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program are already registered and will automatically receive their $100 payments starting January 31. If you are a recipient of one of these programs and you also have dependent children under age 18, you will need to apply to receive payments for your children through the portal. Foster and kinship caregivers are also automatically registered and do not need to apply for children in their care. Along with $600 in affordability payments, the Affordability Action Plan is also providing $500 in total electricity rebates and hundreds of dollars in estimated fuel tax relief, as well as natural gas price protection and income tax changes to help with the rising cost of living. To further support vulnerable Albertans, Alberta’s government has provided an increase to core support programs and additional foodbank funding. Alberta’s government will use 2021 tax data from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to verify eligibility based on income. For help with their applications, Albertans can call the Affordability Action Plan Information Line at 1-844-644-9955 or visit any registry agent or Alberta Supports centre in person. During the application period, Alberta Supports is providing extended hours. Additional information, including a how-to video and answers to questions, is available online.

Trophy Hunt cont’d from page 1 “I’d been squatting on this hillside for many, many weeks and snuck up on the deer. [I had] perfect timing and down he went. I was so excited, just instantly shaking... he went down in some buck rush and then I had to haul it by myself,” said Newton.The Trophy Day on February 2 will have a ‘Hunter of the Year’ trophy and numerous other prizes. Memberships for Hillcrest Fish and Game have a new online form submission and e-transfer option available. The link to form is on the top of the group’s Facebook page along with the email address for payments.

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POLICE BRIEFS There was a total of 51 calls for service received between January 16 and 23. The calls included three threats/harassment, one mischief (vandalism), one impaired driving, two disturbing the peace, one other criminal code, three other provincial statutes, four driving complaints, six motor vehicle collisions, two assistances to the general public, four suspicious occurrences, four assists to other agencies, 18 violation tickets/warnings, one 911 call and one lost/found. Controlled Substance On January 17, a 53-year-old male was stopped in Blairmore with a mismatch on the licence plate, further investigation revealed he had a controlled substance in his possession. He was arrested and charged with possession of controlled substance for purpose of trafficking and failure to comply with the conditions of a prior release document. Justice Interim Remand hearing was held and he was released on documents for his next Court appearance. Residential Disturbance On January 18 there was a complaint of a disturbance at a residence in Hillcrest, the police attended and a 24-year-old male was removed from residence. No charges pending at this time. Intoxicated Driver On January 19, police conducted a traffic stop where empty beer cans were within reach of the driver. The 24-year-old male driver was a GDL driver and provided samples of his breath which showed alcohol consumption. His driver’s licence was suspended and his vehicle was seized. GDL drivers are not allowed

any alcohol consumption while driving under the Alberta Provincial Sanctions. Roadside Sleeping On January 21 there was a complaint of a suspicious vehicle parked on Chimney Rock Road. The police attended and located 44-year-old male from Jaffray, BC sleeping his vehicle. There was no evidence of alcohol or drugs impairment so he was allowed to sleep before heading home. Outstanding Warrants On January 21, police on patrol noted a male hitchhiking on Highway 3 through Blairmore, further enquiries revealed he had outstanding warrants from Whitecourt and Parkland RCMP. The 45-year-old male from Whitecourt was arrested and a Justice Interim Remand hearing was held, he was remanded in Court for his next court date. On January 23, a 30-year-old male arrested on outstanding warrants, they were released on documents with conditions and he was also charged with driving with an unauthorized licence. Suspicious Activity On January 22 there was a complaint of a suspicious male checking car doors of vehicle at the Coleman Sports Complex parking lot. The male was confronted and left the area shortly after. No further calls. Court News A 32-year-old male received 120 days jail for possessing a firearm and 60 days on two counts of breach of probation in Pincher Creek Court, The offence occurred on January 3 in Blairmore.

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Help me, I don’t understand My son, my youngest child, came to visit after a long COVID break. He feels that the world is not fair to him, since the employers pressured him to get vaccinated and the government restricted his mobility. He is also a smoker, but restrictions on smoking don’t bother him. As we sit after years of separation, we compare notes. He tells me the opinions of the oil workers from the north. They live on oil exports and the sale of Canada’s forests. He complains about the lack of job security, unpaid overtime, and scarcity of housing. In his book, there is one reason why he and his co-workers are suffering, mainly named Trudeau. Trudeau didn’t have vaccines when other countries did and later was responsible for employers forcing workers to get vaccinated. Trudeau caused inflation and supply chain problems and lineups in airports when pilots were sick and planes didn’t fly. Trudeau caused a rebellion in Ottawa by not meeting with people who blocked the city and caused a slowdown of the economy. He knew they demanded that he and the government will resign. My son thinks I support Trudeau regardless of my denial. I support anyone who makes life better for the average people like me and objects to the abuse of common people. To some, this is socialism. A better life for me is impossible without considering the well-being of the planet, inequality amongst people, and spiritual health. Civilization will not survive unless we take care of our home, our planet, our family, all the other humans, and understand that there is a universal mind greater than our billions of scattered minds competing for self-importance. He disagrees. We must get rid of Trudeau. Sadly, we just had an election. The temperature dropped, and it got darker outside. I am no longer used to visitors aside from a few on Zoom. Sitting with my son and listening to a litany of complaints stresses me out, but we need to find a way back to normal if there still is

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a normal state. After three years of isolation, I am not sure I know what “Normal” is. I worked for over fifty years, live on a pension that I saved for, and my golden years are stressful. I can’t make sense of what is going on. Dad, my dear son, starts again. In the old days, everything was easy. Now we, the young generation, are all screwed up. You, the old people, got everything. Wow, I am alarmed. The people who survived the worst war were my generation. My parents suffered worse than my son can even imagine. My generation has been through hardships, the kind he has never seen. We worked, studied, invented, and got killed, demonstrating for human rights and social justice. We elected leaders like Franklin D. Roosevelt who made prosperity for the masses possible and set the world up for a period of affluence. Now the young lament that they don’t instantly have the material goods that we painfully acquired over an entire lifetime. They think that the world owes them a living, air travel, and cheap homes. I know what the problem is. With population increase and automation, people’s roles decreased. A shoe is no longer made by a shoemaker and so on. Governments provided jobs by increasing bureaucracies, and so did giant companies. The people got smaller roles and no longer have pride in what they do for a living. Most people no longer enjoy work or feel that they make a meaningful contribution. We developed a new norm where people value leisure time more than work. TGIF was born and spread like wildfire. Even business owners began to complain about the time they must work and spend working time dreaming about other activities. Work now is just about making money, not accomplishing things. People talk about vacations more than about achievements at work. Countries moved into shortening work time. The young spend more time often pretending to study, and the old retire younger and younger. People want to spend more time on the beach in exotic places. Those who don’t are considered freaks. In France last week, they had huge strikes over the government trying to make retirement start at 64 instead of 62. We must sit down and discuss where society is going. A person’s value is attached to their contribution to society. We should tie our happiness to what we do, not to how much we make or accumulate, or the size of our homes. What we do for society is more important than the power that we have over others. None of us knows where we may end up in life or where we will be if a few things change. That is where spirituality comes in. Today I may be on top of the world, but a year from now, through no fault of my own, I may be handicapped, bankrupt, homeless, or in any other undesirable situation. That is when I will need the help of society. The time to set things up for that possible event is now when I can do so. As far as my son is concerned, he should consider that he will get old and frail someday, and now is the time to try his best to plan for then. It will come. Here is a link to my blog: https://thesimpleravenspost.blogspot.ca/ Feel free to check other articles and comment.

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Rename and combine some districts. Adjust yard setbacks in some districts. Clarify “resort” and “ski-resort” land use definitions and in which districts they are used. Changes PROPOSED BYLAW NO 1106, 2021 - LAND USE BYLAW to the NUA-1 District including the addition of general AMENDMENT contractor as a discretionary use on 10-acre parcels. Delete the Direct Control DC-3, DC-4, and DC-5 Districts. Changes 7:00PM, February 7, 2023 to Schedule 4. Changes to Home Occupations. Delete Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers Schedule 14 FireSmart Regulations and replace it with new 8502 – 19 Avenue, Coleman separate bylaws. Clarify what the Development Authority shall not approve variances to. Remove family campground PURSUANT to sections 230, 606, and 692 of the Municipal and consolidate all campground related land use definitions Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter into a new definition, add recreational vehicle park as a M-26, the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in new land use, and enhance the standards for campground the Province of Alberta hereby gives notice of its intention and recreational vehicle park. Clarify the standards for to consider proposed Bylaw No. 1106, 2021 being a bylaw to outdoor storage of an RV and using it for occasional living amend Bylaw No. 868, 2013, being the municipal land use accommodation in the residential districts and extend this bylaw. option to the NUA-1, CRV, and CSV Districts. Change sign permit approvals and expiry. Clarify Tourist Home and ShortThe purpose of Bylaw No. Term rental / Bed & Breakfast standards. Introduce slope1106, 2021 is to redesignate adaptive building and site design requirements. Numerous the lands legally described other housekeeping amendments. as a portion of Lot 28, Block 4, Plan 811 1839 THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing to consider within the SE¼ 17-8-4the proposed Bylaw No. 1134, 2022 will be held in the W5M, containing ±0.04 Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers at 7:00PM ha (0.1 acres), as shown on February 07, 2023. Persons wishing to speak to the on Schedule ‘A’, from bylaw shall be allotted 5 minutes to present their position. “Recreation & Open Space – RO-1” to “Residential – AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that anyone wishing to provide R-1”. The subject lands slide decks, maps, videos or a written submission regarding are located in Coleman. The purpose of the proposed the proposed bylaw should email: Bonnie Kawasaki, amendment is to provide for the opportunity to use and Executive Assistant to the CAO at bonnie.kawasaki@ develop the lands (which are municipal reserve lands that crowsnestpass.com no later than 12:00PM on January 31, are to be disposed of under a separate, concurrent process) 2023. Verbal presentations (limited to 5 minutes) will be in accordance with the provisions of the “Residential – R-1” accepted at the public hearing. land use district.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing to consider the proposed Bylaw No. 1134, 2022 will be held in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers at 7:00PM on February 07, 2023. Persons wishing to speak to the bylaw shall be allotted 5 minutes to present their position.

For questions regarding the proposed Bylaw Amendment please contact the Development Officer by calling 403-5628833 or emailing development@crowsnestpass.com. The proposed bylaw may be inspected at the municipal office during normal business hours. DATED at the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province of Alberta this 18th day of January, 2023.

The general purpose of Bylaw No. 1134, 2022 is to reorganize, re-word and make other amendments to the Land Use Bylaw. Increase the Development Officer’s discretion for variances relative to historical encroachments. Provide enhanced enforcement measures, including fines and penalties, and for the Development Officer to enter onto premises for inspections and compliance. Changes to garden sheds and garages. Allow a shipping container to be used as an accessory building under certain conditions in residential districts. Changes to portable garages and structures. In the GCR-1 and NUA-1 Districts, reduce the minimum side and rear yard setbacks for an accessory building. Clarify the “Ready to Move” home definition.

Your 2023 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, 2023. Please take a moment to confirm your business name, location, and contact information are correct. Once you have paid your invoice, please make arrangements to pick up your license from the Municipal office or call 403562-8833 to make arrangements to have it emailed. If your business no longer operates in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, please advise us in writing of your business closure. Please visit www.crowsnestpass.com to view the complete bylaw.

2023 SPRING & SUMMER COMMUNITY HANDBOOK

We are now accepting applications for the 2023 Spring & Summer Community Handbook. To have your facility events (i.e. community or fundraising event), or organization contact information included in the Community Handbook, please complete and submit the Fall & Winter Community Handbook Application Forms available on our website at https://www.crowsnestpass. com/playing-here/recreation/crowsnest-pass-communityguides or at either the Municipal Office or the Community Services Department in the MDM Community Centre. Please submit your online application by February 3.

PROPOSED BYLAW NO 1134, 2022 - LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT - OMINBUS NO 2

PURSUANT to sections 230, 606, and 692 of the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26, the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province of Alberta hereby gives notice of its intention to consider proposed Bylaw No. 1134, 2022, being a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 868, 2013, being the municipal land use bylaw.

Business license invoices have been mailed and renewals are due January 31, 2023.

DATED at the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that anyone wishing to provide of Alberta, December 13, 2022. slide decks, maps, videos or a written submission regarding the proposed bylaw should email: Bonnie Kawasaki, RED CROSS BABYSITTING COURSE Executive Assistant to the CAO at bonnie.kawasaki@ crowsnestpass.com no later than 12:00PM on January 31, 2023. Verbal presentations (limited to 5 minutes) will be accepted at the public hearing.

7:00PM, February 7, 2023 Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers 8502 – 19 Avenue, Coleman

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UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS • Regular Council Meeting - February 7 at 7:00pm • Regular Council Meeting - February 14 at 1:00pm • Regular Council Meeting - February 28 at 7:00pm ** Council meetings are held in the Municipal Council Chambers located at 8502 - 19 Avenue, Coleman.

The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass has vacancies on the following Boards & Committees: • Family and Communuty Support Services Advisory Committee • Municipal Historic Resources Advisory Committee The Board and Committee Application Form and the applicable Bylaw or Terms of Reference for each Board & Committee are available at the Municipal Office or online at www.crowsnestpass.com. Applications may be returned to the Attention of Bonnie Kawasaki by: • Mail: Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, P.O. Box 600, Blairmore AB, T0K 0E0 • Email: bonnie.kawasaki@crowsnestpass.com • In person: 8502 – 19 Avenue, Coleman

All Council meetings are open to the public with the exception of In Camera items. Packages and minutes can be The Municipality does not retain applications. If you are found on our website at www.crowsnestpass.com. interested in volunteering, please resubmit your application.

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Mayor from LivingstoneMacleod seeks UCP nomination NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter

on track going forward advocating for what Alberta wants and what Alberta needs,” said Petrovic When looking at the Sovereignty Act, she said Premier Smith is just trying to fight for what Albertans know is best. Petrovic added the federal government may implement things that aren’t necessarily best for the area or best for the province. “If I’m elected MLA, please call me. Please e-mail me. Please make sure that I am hearing your voice because that is what I’m there to do,” she said.

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The family of Frank Capron would like to thank all the people who donated to the Murray Capron Memorial Scholarship, the people who sent bereavement cards, the friends that called or stopped by to give their condolences and those who dropped off care packages to the house Thank you to all the CNP hospital staff for the care that Frank was given. Carol, Mark, Allison, Liam and Maxwell

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Chelsae Petrovic looking to become the candidate for the UCP in the next election.

The Mayor of Claresholm is looking to become the candidate for the UCP in the next election. Mayor Chelsae Petrovic also works as a nurse and spoke about her upcoming decision to run on January 16. “I’ve actually been a nurse for 12 years now,” she explained, “In 2021 I [saw] a few things that were going on within the town of Claresholm... I decided to run for mayor and I was successful in that position,” she said. Petrovic said when she is looking at the communities right now there is a lot of uncertainty. After her work as a mayor, she feels confident in what she accomplished. “I think I’ve done a pretty good job as mayor in advocating for the community and bridging that divide between government and people,” she said. She also runs a “not-for-profit” organization called MyCityCare Claresholm. “The sole focus there is low socioeconomic use. We like to do a hands-up approach in celebrating youth successes and to try and just really celebrate them. Celebrate all of their wins,” said Petrovic. Petrovic talked about her love of being involved with the community. She is a member of the daycare board, the play school board and the Welcome to Claresholm board. “I definitely love Community involvement and really think that individuals need to get involved with their community,” she added. She wants to run for MLA to see what people need and how she can advocate for them, recognizing how important outdoor adventure is for the Crowsnest Pass and how it has become a part of everyday life. Petrovic believes there is a “lot of government overreach when it comes to these things,” claiming the NDP are trying to reduce the trail systems and voicing her displeasure against the “gun grab” by the federal government. “I believe our current leader premier Danielle Smith needs allies that are going to support her in doing the right thing, keep her accountable and keep her

On January 15 at 6:46 A.M., Elk Valley RCMP, along with BC Ambulance, attended to a workplace incident in the 500 block of Michel Creek Road in Sparwood. Initial reports indicated that a worker on site had been unloading equipment and gotten thrown from the flat deck of a semi-trailer, causing life threatening injuries. BC Ambulance along with RCMP completed treatment on the worker, including CPR. BC Ambulance then transported the 43-year-old man, who is from the Crowsnest Pass area, to hospital where – despite continued efforts to revive him by hospital staff – he was pronounced deceased soon afterward. As the site is operated by a federal operation, Labour Canada attended to investigate the workplace incident, with RCMP running a parallel investigation. The business, other support companies and employees are cooperating with police. Elk Valley RCMP offered their condolences to the deceased’s family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time. The investigation is ongoing.

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Herald Editorial LISA SYGUTEK I don’t know about the rest of you in this community, but I have a love/hate relationship with the new traffic lights along Highway 3 in the Crowsnest Pass. Specifically, the new traffic lights in Blairmore at 129 Street and Bellevue/Hillcrest at 213 Street/9 Avenue. I’m not even sure what’s going on there with the signal timing plans. The other day I waited to turn onto Highway 3 for seven and a half minutes. I honestly have started timing the lights. It was later in the evening during the cold snap. Cars were going around me and pulling onto the highway because no one had come through for at least four of the seven and a half minutes. From what I hear the exact same thing is happening to Teck workers as they are heading out at 5 am. Don’t get me wrong, I’m super happy with the lights, especially on a long weekend, but it has become more than a bit frustrating. With all the technology available today I just can’t understand why they seem to have used fixed signal timing plans rather than timing plans that sense when cars are waiting on the side streets. I probably receive at least a dozen calls or visits a month about the traffic lights. For the record, there is no way for the Municipality to fix this as Highway 3 falls under the jurisdiction of Alberta Transportation. The Municipality has been in touch with Alberta Transportation on various occassions when there is an issue, but can not fix the problem. What I can do is give you the number to call Alberta Transportation. It’s 1-403-381-5426. At the prompt choose 1 (Operations) and then pick a person. Just be aware that you will have to talk to a computer prompt, and likely wait on hold. The more calls they receive from concerned residents, the more attention our lights will receive. Another number you can try is Volker Stevin, the company that’s been contracted by Alberta Transportation to maintain Highway 3. They have a 24-hour “Report a Road Problem” line at 1-888-877-6237. What is good about calling the Voker Stevin number is that it logs the time in which you call, giving Alberta Transportation a time stamp. The more calls at a certain hour the more information they have to see what the problem is. I hope this helps you, because quite honestly, I find the entire situation frustrating, so I am keenly aware of what you must feel. On a different note, I had a subscriber come into the office today to renew her subscription. She told me that she isn’t on Facebook and is missing out on local community events. She reads about them in the paper after the fact and wishes she knew about them before the fact as her family would’ve attended. I love that she gave me constructive feedback on what’s missing in the paper, yet our reality is that we can’t give away free advertising to promote community events. In an ideal world each group would advertise their upcoming events, but since some think social media is the only venue, we are going to come up with a creative way to present upcoming events. We will find an advertiser to sponsor the page and we will list upcoming events, by time, date, and place for each month. Hopefully this will keep our readers informed and expand attendance at community events. I love when people come in with feedback, it makes me think of different ways we can help local groups see success, while keeping our product relevant. If you have an interesting idea you would like to see in the paper, please stop in or call, and we will try to get it done! Also remember most of your subscriptions are due, check your mailing label on the front page.

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What is depression in children and teens? ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES Depression is a serious mood disorder that can take the joy from a child’s life. It is normal for a child to be moody or sad from time to time. You can expect these feelings after the death of a pet or a move to a new city. But if these feelings last for weeks or months, they may be a sign of depression. Experts used to think that only adults could get depression. Now we know that even a young child can have depression that needs treatment to improve. As many as two out of 100 young children and eight out of 100 teens have serious depression. Still, many children don’t get the treatment they need. This is partly because it can be hard to tell the difference between depression and normal moodiness. Also, depression may not look the same in a child as in an adult. If you are worried about your child, learn more about the symptoms in children. Talk to your child to see how they are feeling. If you think your child is depressed, talk to your doctor or a counsellor. The sooner a child gets treatment, the sooner they will start to feel better. What are the symptoms? A child may be depressed if they: • Are irritable, sad, withdrawn, or bored most of the

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Childhood depression cont’d from page 6 Medicine may be an option if the child is very depressed. Combining antidepressant medicine with counselling often works best. A child with severe depression may need to be treated in the hospital. There are some things you can do at home to help your child start to feel better: • Encourage your child to get regular exercise, spend time with supportive friends, eat healthy foods, and get enough sleep; See that your child takes any medicine as prescribed and goes to all follow-up appointments; Make time to talk and listen to your child. Ask how they are feeling. Express your love and support; Remind your child that things will get better in time. What should you know about antidepressant medicines? Antidepressant medicines often work well for children who are depressed. But there are some important things you should know about these medicines. • Children who take antidepressants should be watched closely. These medicines may increase the risk that a child will think about or try suicide, especially in the first few weeks of use. If your child takes an antidepressant, learn the warning signs of suicide, and get help right away if you see any of them. Common warning signs include: o Talking, drawing, or writing about death. Giving away belongings; Withdrawing from family and friends; Having a plan, such as a gun or pills. • Your child may start to feel better after one to three weeks of taking antidepressant medicine. But it can take as many as six to eight weeks to see more improvement. Make sure your child takes antidepressants as prescribed and keeps taking them so they have time to work. • A child may need to try several different antidepresants to find one that works. If you notice any warning signs or have concerns about the medicine, or if you do not notice any improvement by three weeks, talk to your child’s doctor. • Do not let a child suddenly stop taking antidepressants. This could be dangerous. Your doctor can help you taper off the dose slowly to prevent problems.

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Minor Hockey in Pincher Creek thriving NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter Pincher Creek’s Minor Hockey Association saw skaters grow over the course of the season. Brenda Sorge, Media and Social Media Relations for the Pincher Creek Minor Hockey Association, said it has been a great season so far for all tiers of hockey. The Association did not have any events taking place for Minor Hockey Week that Sorge was aware of, only hosting regular games. She said all the groups continue to improve as the season progresses. “The most improvement, I would say, is teamwork. All tiers, all levels are coming together to realize that it’s not just an individual sport, it’s a team sport,” said Sorge, “Players in every position across the board are definitely learning their positions and working together to get the job done.” According to Sorge, the number of players in the organization is great. They have 142 players under their banner from U-5 to U-18. After the past couple years of uncertainty, she said it is great to have the teams full, along with the support of the player’s parents. “Parents are eager and willing to help with whatever needs to be done. It’s great to have a sense of normalcy within the sport again,” said Sorge. This past weekend they hosted a U-15 tournament. Later in the year, Pincher Creek Minor Hockey have just two home tournaments remaining. One is for U-9 and one for U-7 with all the other age groups having their tournament completed before the new year. They have an end of year banquet in March, around the same time as the playoffs. Depending on how the rest of the season goes, they may have a couple teams playing past the end of the regular season. “There’s always something exciting happening at the rink,” said Sorge. For Sorge, minor hockey’s not just about teaching kids how to play hockey. It’s about a community coming together all the way from the volunteers who make up the coaches, managers and executives to parents, grandparents and the community coming to support the kids,” said Sorge. She said the rink is a place where youth can come and live out some of their dreams. More information about the organization is available on pinchercreekhockey.ca.

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Chinooks U9

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Back row: Kevin Olson, Gavin Boissoneault, Denley Craig, Karson Crowshoe, Bronek McKenzie, Graison Shade, Xxavier Prairie Chicken, Jacob Poulsen, Kian Harrigan, Dean Breeze, Kayson Crow Shoe, Ava Hunsperger, Pappy Olson Front row: Kayson Ovelette, Hudson Plain Eagle, Joel Moller, Daelan Breeze, Austin Kaupp, Maxwell Olson, Tedi Weasel Moccasin and Brody Allen Missing: Coaches James Elliott and Tyler Borthwick

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give a voice back to everybody,” he said, “Not just people that vote UCP, but anybody who lives in the area.” Whalen thinks people should know he is honest and works hard for people. He said he’s been involved in his community for most of his life, especially through ministry. “I’m not active in ministry right now to a great degree. My faith is important to me, but I’m not pastoring or anything like that but I still connect with people on a level that a lot of people don’t,” he said. His hope is to serve Livingstone-MacLeod in the best way possible because of his love for the area. “I love the people here. I love living here. I want to make a difference. I want to be that voice that makes a difference in our government,” added Whalen. Whalen’s aim is to win over UCP voters in the populated race to represent the UCP in the next election.

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(Nee HAMMER) January 19, 1930 – January 20, 2023 Irene was born in Coleman, Alberta, the fifth child of Adam and Bertha (Kroesing) Hammer. She married Fred Puchko in 1954 and they moved to Swan Hills and then Whitecourt where they owned and managed Freddy’s Motor Inn. Irene was predeceased by her husband Fred; brothers and sisters-in law William (Bill) and Mabel Hammer, John and Beatrice Hammer, and Norman and Margaret Hammer; sister and brother-in-law Marie and Bobby Franz, brother Ken Hammer, and brother-in-law Nestor Johnson. Left to cherish her memory are her sister Mae Johnson, sister-in-law Eleanore Hammer, fifteen nieces and nephews, special friend and care-giver Elaine Gunderson, and many friends in Whitecourt. Irene requested no service nor flowers. Donations may be made to the Friends of Whitecourt Society. A tea and memorial will be held at the Whitecourt Seniors Circle in May where Irene was a hard-working member.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - 15

Local veteran receives Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal

always said that we’d like to go back to Germany if the opportunity ever arose. So, they offered me a posting back to Germany and I love flying on the [Hercules],

but I had to make up my mind because we knew the base was closing,” explained Shaw, “The government was cutting back forces, so we took the posting to Germany and it was supposed to close in four years. As it turned out, it was only a three-year posting. They closed the base and then we got posted to Trenton.” It was shortly after that when he got out of the military, with his pension starting the same day. That was when he decided to move out to the Crowsnest Pass. “The last house we found, we bought and we’re still in there,” said Shaw. During the interview at the Bellevue Legion on January 17 he also took some time to talk about the biggest problem facing the Legion, getting people to join. Shaw said most of the people who joined the Legion had someone in their family as member before joining. “Unfortunately, none of the veterans of Afghanistan are joining the Legion. Because they seem to think that it’s [for older people]. We lost a generation between the Second World War and Korean War and then, we haven’t had a war until Afghanistan,” he said. In his 32 years of service in the military, Shaw said he never had to fire his weapon outside of training. He said this is much different than the number of veterans from Afghanistan suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He pointed out that veterans don’t need to be a part of the legion to access funds. “We’re hurting for veterans. You know, anybody can come in off the street, they have opened up the Legion so any Canadian citizen can join,” added Shaw.

that was happening,” said Hay, “Unfortunately I can’t help but think that this act may have been the cause of many [problems] and led to a lack of willingness to meet with them, resulting in excessive delays.” The remaining issue that remains is the development agreement specifically the security budget according to Hay. “If the road doesn’t get completed to the satisfaction of the municipality, then it simply remains a private road on private property. I proposed 25 per cent as a security deposit because in the ordinary course the municipality would reduce the amount of security to 25 per cent once it issues a construction completion certificate,” added Hay. His lawyer, Hamersham, said he hasn’t had to make this argument before because he mainly works for large developers. “That’s part of the reason for our request. This is a family-owned piece of property being subdivided and you don’t imagine [Hay] after this experience will get into the development business,” said Hamersham. Mayor Blair Painter told them this would come back in a later meeting and thanked them for the presentation. After the first delegation was the Crowsnest Pass Golf Club with co-president Hal Nummi and general manager Warren Gietz. Plenty of supporters were

in the audience for the delegation’s presentation on what they believe is an unfair water rate. Nummi covered the history of the golf club and how they are a non-profit organization. “The real reason we’re here is that historically, our non-profit club has not paid for water until about two years ago, and that support seems to have diminished in recent years,” said Nummi. He claims the club’s water bill has increased to over $100,000 per year. He said without municipal support for water costs, the clubs funding for operations will be entirely from user fees. “We are concerned that civil support is diminishing for the club,” he added. The delegation also highlighted the new technology they have introduced to reduce water usage on the greens and are just looking for a “fair rate” on water usage for high volume users. Currently, the golf course is one of the only locations in the Crowsnest Pass with a water meter installed. The council asked for more information on the subject and highlighted the issues they have already started to face regarding water use. More information from the delegations is available in the package on crowsnestpass.com under the municipal government section.

NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter Local veteran receives Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal. A local veteran was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal on January 14. Wayne Shaw was the recipient of the medal after serving in the Canadian Air Force for 32 years. His other accomplishments include being a past executive member of the Alberta-NWT Command, helping design ‘Support Our Troop’ t-shirts to raise funds for Canadian Military in Afghanistan and he helps drive other seniors to doctor appointments. Shaw spent time on three different aircraft including the CC-106 Yukon, Boeing 707’s and C130 Hercules. During his career, he was posted to Trenton, Toronto and Sudbury in Ontario, Edmonton and Germany. “I only spent three years in Edmonton because we

Crowsnest Pass Municipal Council Briefs NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter During the regular municipal council meeting on January 17, there were delegations for the Greenwood Heights Subdivision and Crowsnest Golf Club. There was also a service area update from the Chief Administrative Officer Patrick Thomas. For the Greenwood Heights Subdivision, Trevor Hay and Robert Hamersham were present to seek a reduction for the deposit to build the road. Hay introduced his new lawyer Hamersham and apologized for the actions of his previous lawayer at an earlier meeting. “This was done at his own authority, I wasn’t aware

Thunder U13 Update LAUREN KIRKMAN Media Relations Crowsnest Pass Thunder U13 hockey team was on the road this past weekend in Bow Island to play three games in the Curtis Kerner Memorial Tournament. Thunder started the tournament off with two games on Friday. The first afternoon game was versus the Cochrane Rockies which proved to be a close one. Thunder took the lead for about half of the game. Dur-

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Wayne Shaw with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal on January 17 at the Bellevue Legion.

ing the third period though, Cochrane snuck ahead, scoring two more goals. Final score for the game being 6-4. Goals for Thunder made by McKye Schaffer (2), Jack Bishop, and Sophie Gibboney-Stanford. Assists from Jack Bishop (2) and Sophie Gibboney-Stafford (2). Goalie Owen Kirkman stopping a total of 27 shots. The evening game on Friday, Thunder tried hard versus Bow Island Rebels. They were able to make two goals but Rebels led by 8 with the final score being 10-2. Our home team goals scored by McKye Schaffer and Parker Bunnage with an assist from Ryder Jorgensen. Goalie Owen Kirkman had a total of 30 shots on his net. Saturday afternoon, it was Thunder versus the Beiseker Blazers which had parents on the edge of their seats. Our home team fought to stop the Blazers but the final score was 9-5 for the opposition. Goals made

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Crowsnest Pass Thunder U13 team playing in Bow Island at the Curtis Kerner Memorial Tournament

by McKye Schaffer (2), Gavin Samuel, Aidan Bishop, and Jack Bishop. Assists from Gavin Samuel (2), Parker Bunnage, and Nicolas Gillespie. Goaltender Owen Kirkman had a total of 52 shots on him. Thunder will be on the road again this weekend for a game in Coaldale Sunday afternoon.

16 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - Wednesday, January 25, 2023

U11 2023 Home tournament

WHITNEY LUINI The Crowsnest Pass U11 Thunder held their 2023 home tournament this weekend in Coleman. They hosted the Foothills Flyers, Okotoks Roughnecks, and the Crossfield Icehawks for some well matched and close games. The Crowsnest Pass Thunder emerged first after the Round Robin, finishing with 2-0-1 on Saturday. The Thunder played the final game against the Crossfield Ice Hawks on Sunday. With the score as 0-0 through the first two periods the Ice Hawks finally broke the tie in the third. Multiple close scoring opportunities were had as the Thunder made the final push, but could not find the back of the net. After a nail biter of a game they went home with silver in the tournament. The CNP U11 Thunder play their next games in a Lethbridge Tournament Jan uary 27 to 29. 50/50 Online Raffle ticket winner for the U11 Tournament is Anne Marie Bishop with $1405! Thanks everyone for all your support this weekend.

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