Local student publishes first children’s book Jaiven Pedersen’s book is about a cool and spunky character named Danny Donut, a new student in a new school Nick AlleN Pass Herald Reporter A local high school student recently published a children's book in early June titled The Colourful World of Danny Donut. Tina Pedersen helped her son Jaiven Pedersen with publishing the book, which is available locally at Copy Magic or online through Amazon. The books description is as follows: “Meet the cool and spunky character of Danny Donut, a new student of Callaway Elementary School. This feel-good story teaches Alice Apple, Benny Banana, Karen Kiwi, Oliver Orange and Polly Peach an important life lesson of self-esteem and how to embrace their unique self.” Jaiven Pedersen said his favourite part of doing the book was making the characters, who were inspired by his love of food. “I just really like food and I love donuts especially,” he said. Tina Pedersen said the book was an idea her son had very suddenly. After he sat down and wrote out the story, she said the next steps were more difficult. “We had to do tons of research, like how do you actually self-publish a book? What does that actually look like?” said Pedersen, “There are some other local authors who I've reached out to... and I ended up using the same publishers they did.” After the story had been completed, the next step was finding someone to illustrate the story. She said
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The cover of the book The Colourful World of Danny Donut by Tina Pedersen and her son Jaiven Pedersen. The book was illustrated by Brittany Frank.
there was one illustrator that did a mock-up for the book, but it was “nothing really exciting” to look at. “Then it happened to be that the day I received the photo via e-mail, my sister-in-law was visiting, and she saw the picture and she's like, my daughter can do that,” explained Pedersen. Pedersen knew that her niece had been awesome at doing pictures but didn't know that she could draw digitally. All images were done digitally, a requirement for publishing, otherwise her son would have illustrated the book himself. “They dedicated [the book] to their grandpa...” said Pedersen, “We did not tell Grandma that we're dedicating it to him so when we got the actual copies in the mail, we brought her one of the first [copies]”.
She added it has been a challenge to distribute the book so far, only selling a dozen or so copies at the community market. “The second market we sold only one book, so we sat for four hours, and we sold only one. It was a little bit devastating, and Jaiven was so bored it was unfortunate,” she said. She said they have been speaking with schools and Horace Allen is going to buy a copy for their learning commons. "Then there is actually the school in Saskatchewan where my niece works... just yesterday they said they're going to buy 10 copies,” exclaimed Pedersen. To purchase, please visit Copy Magic or email: pedersens4@hotmail.com.
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Meet Me at the Movies returns with sparkling movie lineup After the two-year hiatus, Crowsnest Pass Allied Arts is welcoming back movies from Canada’s Toronto Film Festival Nick AlleN Pass Herald Reporter After a two-year hiatus, Crowsnest Pass Allied Arts is welcoming back movies from Canada’s internationally recognized Toronto International Film Festival Circuit.
Bringing movies to the community is a cultural opportunity and they partnered with TIFF to bring the community six films. The Frank Slide Interpretive Centre will be the venue for the movies and all showings will begin at 7:00 p.m. Each movie will be $10 at the door. The first movie took place this past Monday. Peace by Chocolate – september 19 Based on a true story, this sweet and savoury film follows the newly settled Hadhad family’s efforts to establish an artisanal chocolate business in Nova Scotia. A heartwarming story that doesn’t shy away from the racism immigrants face, while highlighting this amazing family’s triumph over adversity. scarborough - october 3 Based on the best-selling novel by author Catherine Hernandez, Scarborough is a heartbreaking, but inspiring, story of three children over the course of a school year. Their rich interior narrative as they deal with the chaos of the adults in their lives, gives us an unflinching, but hopeful, look at contemporary life in one of Canada’s largest suburbs. official Competition – october 17 Glamourous stars Penelope Cruz, Antonio Banderas, and Oscar Martinez, put a satirical twist on the altar of
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celebrity and its high church, Hollywood. Awash in egomania and deliciously absurd, this take on artistic genius is an actual work of genius that will have you laughing out loud. Happenings – october 31 A talented young woman in France in 1963 struggles to escape the social constraints of her working-class family and the laws of the day when she finds herself pregnant. An honest and timely exploration of the consequences of a society where women’s desires, choices, and sexuality are censored. WARNING: This film contains graphic content related to abortions that can be triggering. ali & ava – november 14 An unlikely romance blossoms between a BritishPakistani working-class landlord and one of his tenants, an Irish-born teacher and single mother of five. Bonding through their love of music, this story reminds us that sometimes the least likely connections that are the ones most worth pursuing. run woman run – november 28 Living on the Six Nations reserve in Ontario, Beck is forced to change her lifestyle after falling into a diabetic coma and being visited by the spirit of Indigenous running legend, Tom Longboat. When he becomes her new life coach and personal trainer, and she begins to deal with her mother’s death, Beck begins to reconnect with her heritage. Equal parts funny and touching, this moving film perfectly captures grief, family and triumph. The Crowsnest Pass Allied Arts council looks forward to again showing world-class films in the Pass and they hope you can join them. Masks are not mandatory, but people are free to wear one.
CNP Quad Squad 2022 Opener and Windup Weekend events were a HUGE SUCCESS and fun was had by all!! Incredible turn outs for the weekends with nice weather, poker runs, games, draws and delicious suppers made the days awesome!! THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS, BUSINESSES AND VOLUNTEERS WHO DONATED ITEMS, VOLUNTEERED THEIR TIME AND HELPED FUND OUR WEEKENDS: SponSorS Karl & Becky Giesler - Bellevue Blairmore Liquor Store Blairmore Chakras - Blairmore Copy Magic - Blairmore Emerald & Ash - Blairmore Gilded Haus - Blairmore Integra Tire Auto Centre Blairmore Kelsey Poelt - Blairmore Pass Beer Co. - Blairmore Rinaldi Welding - Blairmore Ritchie Parts & Mechanical Blairmore Rebel BBQ Sauce - Blairmore Spry - Blairmore Tight Line Tattoo - Blairmore Work ‘N Play - Blairmore AOHVA - Calgary Cloverdale Paints - Calgary Mountain Toys Polaris Cochrane Brooklin Bellavance (Wildfire Control) - Coleman Gerry & Chris Kramer - Coleman Mocaco Security - Coleman
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aGM You are invited to the Crowsnest Pass Family Resource Centre Annual General Meeting on September 28, 2022 at 7pm. Rm. 208 – 12501 20 Ave Blairmore (Provincial Building) All are welcome to attend
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Police Briefs Between September 12 and 19 the Crowsnest Pass Detachment received 63 calls for service. These calls included two residential break and enters, two fraud/forgery, two threats/harassment, four mischief (vandalism), one theft, one impaired driving, one disturbing the peace, three other criminal code, two other provincial statutes, 16 driving complaints, five motor vehicle collisions, five assistances to the general public, three suspicious occurrences, two assists to other agencies, one 911 call, two false alarms, four animal calls, one municipal bylaw, five lost/found and one abandoned vehicle. Vehicle Damage On September 13, 2022, there was a complaint of door lock damage, slashed tires and battery cables removed from a Dodge Ram truck parked at the access to Bellevue. Missing Stroller On September 13, 2022, there was a report of a missing stroller from the intersection of Highway 3 and 22 near Lundbreck, the occupants had stopped and took stroller out and when they returned it was gone. Anyone finding stroller can turn into RCMP detachment.
Hit and Run On September 14, 2022, there was a complaint of a hit and run by an oncoming vehicle. The driver’s side of a black truck sideswiped a mobile home being transported, causing damage. The incident occurred on Highway 3 near Coleman. Abandoned Vehicle On September 16, 2022, there was a complaint of an abandoned vehicle near the tracks in Blairmore. The vehicle was not reported stolen and the attempt to contact the owner was unsuccessful. Stacking Rocks On September 18, 2022, police received a complaint of a male stacking large rocks near the railroad tracks in the Coleman area. Vehicle Rollover On September 18, 2022, at approximately 6:30 PM, there was a report of a vehicle rollover on Highway 22, north of Highway 533. A white Ford truck rolled over into the ditch and police attended. The 65-year-old male driver from the Nanton area was found to be impaired and a 90-day license suspension was issued. The vehicle was seized and towed. A $1000 fine will be imposed. Hunter’s Vehicle On September 19, 2022, there was a report of an abandoned vehicle on Highway 22 near Maycroft. Police patrols were made, and the vehicle located. The owners were located and found to be hunters on a four-day trip.
Domestic Warrants On September 13, 2022, a vehicle was stopped for speeding, the passenger was identified as a person having domestic warrants from Lethbridge Police. A hearing was held, and he was later released on documents for Lethbridge court.
Reminders to the Public Reminder to residents that school is back in session so remember to stop for school buses that have lights flashing and to stop both ways when lights are flashing. The fine for not stopping for school buses is $565.
Illegal Rocks On September 14, 2022, there was a complaint of a blue Chevy truck with BC plates taking rocks from the Frank Slide area. It is illegal to take rocks from the Slide.
Residents are asked to be aware of phone scams saying they are from Border Services that there is a suspicious package for them and possibly a warrant for arrest.
The Simple Raven’s Post by Avner Perl
To work or not to work
When we look at what humans have done on earth, it’s astonishing. Buildings, transportation, great inventions, and billions of humans everywhere. Look at virgin lands as we have here out of town and compare. The human animal who can’t fly, or even jump very high, can’t run fast, or eat food without long preparation, lives in large hives called cities. People can use energy from outside of themselves to do work. When they fight each other, the damage they do is incredible. They always fight one group against another, probably for domination over each other. Other life forms only have one goal: to stay alive. Humans are driven by an invisible force to change the planet from its natural state to something they imagine to be better for themselves. An ape will just sit on a rock while a human will make a chair. An eagle will fly as high as he can while a human will develop a supersonic flying vehicle or fly out to space. To do that, humans need the cooperation of many humans. Most humans don’t wish to fly to space, build cities or explore the depth of the oceans, so how will they get together to do that? Here is a big problem. Some humans need to lead and many humans must follow and provide work. Hence, there is a reason for conflict and war. Who will lead and towards what goal? The most capable humans know many ways to achieve goals and do not do it without some personal gratification. They can convince others to reach their goals, or try to force them to work. Each way is costly, but in different ways. Others cheat to get their way and scare those around them with their explosive tempers. Much of humankind is under threat of death, by starvation, disease, violence or many other reasons. Often, the only way they know how to live is no longer viable. They may flock to the borders of rich countries and do what they can to get in. They will do any work to survive, but their skill level is not needed. A step above them are
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the low-skilled workers already in rich places. Those in the lead exploit them and make them live slightly above slave status. Humans let other humans live only if they are useful to themselves. Most people I know need to work to be happy. It’s not the money that they earn, it’s the satisfaction of doing something useful. I have one 80 -year-old friend who builds decks for minimal pay. A lot of older ladies knit and crochet to give the product away to anyone who needs it. My little grandson builds amazingly intricate structures out of Legos just to build better ones next time. Humans need work. Unfortunately, we don’t try to have people do the work that they are meant to do, but work for money. We could have specialists matching the right folks to suitable jobs available to them, but we don’t. Our governments try hard to force people to do work that will produce high yields for some employers by denying workers basic human needs if they don’t. That is not the right or most productive way. As work is disappearing when we automate all work opportunities, we end up with many surplus people. The world can feed all living humans if we set ourselves the right goals and work to achieve them. The goal must not be to enrich a few on the work of the many as it is now. It must not be to build the capacity to kill and subjugate others either. Attempts to use people for personal gains will get exposed and will not succeed. People may be uneducated but are not stupid. The only goal that humans can set and truly achieve is to use the gifts bestowed upon us for the benefit of all of us. There will be cheating, laziness and attempts to terrorize others. There will be selfish individuals who will try to steal the pay for honest work for their own gratification. Also, some humans will be lucky to just survive without contributing to the overall effort. “The poor will always be with you.” They are the test that we must pass on the way to grow into God’s likeness. We were created to face and pass tests. He is the God of all, not only the rich and powerful. Humans are designed to be partially dependent on each other, especially at the beginning and end of life. A human is incomplete without empathy, which works for and against each individual. Nature forces us to be a part of a hive, not a superhero in an imaginary game. It takes a village to raise a child, and from a child, a village grows. Most work hard, more or less, while some are injured and a few are lazy without a good reason. Fewer yet spend time and effort thinking, figuring out and communicating the results. That is what we are doing here. We don’t need to hunt others and make them work for less, but we need value for hard work. All of our riches produced by our work should benefit our kind, the animals and the world that gives us life. There is never enough for those so insecure they need to hoard while others suffer. Here is a link to my blog: thesimpleravenspost.blogspot.ca Feel free to check other articles and comment.
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Herald Editorial
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lisa sygutek On this day last year, I had the pleasure of meeting and having a coffee with Pierre Poilievre. I have to say I’ve been pretty blessed to have spent time with some incredible politicians. I consider John Barlow and Roger Reid not only my riding representatives, but also my friends. I’ve had dinner with Jason Kenny, attended talks with former Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews and former Minister of Children’s Services Rebecca Schulz, both running for the leadership of the UPC and I’ve attended AUMA conferences and spoke with Ministers Hunter, Savage, Madu, McIver and perhaps my favourite, Nixon. I have to say, however, that I’m not sure anything has come close to Pierre Poilievre. He’s my man crush in all ways. He’s brilliant, he’s elegant and he has a way of telling Justin Trudeau what an idiot he is, in such a complimentary way. He’s a bulldog with his questions and he’s so smart that the liberals can’t fool him with deflection. I’ll give you a bit of a background how this wonderful meeting took place. I was at an elected officials meeting in Fernie with Sparwood, Fernie, Regional District of East Kootenay and Pincher Creek when David Wilkes, the mayor of Sparwood, sat at our table. I knew Dave pretty well when he was the MP in the region and I owned the Elk Valley paper. He’s an amazing mayor in Sparwood and that town is prospering under his leadership. He informed me that Pierre was coming through the area and stopping at the golf course for breakfast. He must have seen something in my eye, because he invited me to attend. Perhaps it was those puppy dog eyes I’ve been working at perfecting. Perhaps it was the, “Man, can I come?” I remind myself often that God hates a coward. I got up early on that fine Friday morning and arrived half an hour early. Now, if you know me at all, you would know that I’m never on time for anything, let alone a half hour early. I figured that if I was there first I’d perhaps get to sit beside him. There were 16 of us. The group included the regional MLA and MP and business executives from the valley, their wives and me. When Dave introduced me to Pierre as Lisa Sygutek, owner of the Pass Herald, a director on John Barlow’s EDA and a councillor of Crowsnest Pass I felt a moment of pure pride. This woman from a small town has made some incredible contacts. I often forget how much I really have accomplished. When I posted the same Pass Herald photo to social media, I commented on how lucky I was to be surrounded by some of the most powerful men in the valley and this country. One of my friends from university responded, “Great pic Lisa with the dudes. You stand out, but it is also a sad commentary that you’re the only woman in the photo”. Another responded, “I think they should be saying they are privileged and honoured to be standing next to one of the most powerful women in the valley”. Wow, those comments got me thinking. When I look at the group I was surrounded by, I was the only woman there, alone. The rest of the ladies in the group were there with their husbands. That isn’t a perspective I have really thought about before. My comment on my post was, “dream big ladies, we can do anything.” I say these words, but sometimes I forget to appreciate and practice them. For a period in my life I forgot who I am. I’m smart, I’m kind, I’m funny and I’m powerful. If we as women embrace that, rather than hide it so we don’t look too aggressive, I believe we sometimes forget who and what we are. That morning with Pierre Poilievre was amazing. I knew at that moment that he was the man I wanted to lead my party and my country. I guess my wish came true. So I’ll end this saying I had an incredible experience with some of the most powerful men in the valley, and I think I was a great addition to the mix.
Letters to the Editor Challenging a Letter to the Editor Dear Editor; Ken Allred’s recent letter to the editor contained inaccuracies that I feel need to be challenged. First, Riversdale Resources did not apply to reclaim Grassy Mountain. The proposed project was to mine coal, and the proposed reclamation was confined to the area that would, if mined, be disturbed by this activity. Second, rescinding the Coal Policy had no effect
Challenging a Letter Part II Dear Editor; Ken Allred’s letter-to-the-editor-assessment that the Government of Alberta’s rescinding of the 1976
on the Grassy Mountain proposal. It was already in the application process, and on land categorized by the Coal Policy as a grandfathered coal mining area. Third, the outcry by Albertans over the Government of Alberta’s rescinding of the Coal Policy had no impact on the review process for Riversdale’s application. A joint federal and provincial review panel studied the proposal at great depth, and made its decision based on sound scientific evidence presented by experts at the hearing. Public opposition to the rescinded Coal Policy did not affect this process. Many industrial project applications in Alberta have faced opposition. Almost all have been approved. In the case of Riversdale’s application, which was not approved, some of the proposal’s proponents appear to credit those opposed to the project for this outcome. In reality, the review process determines which projects move forward. Monica Field
Coal Policy “resulted in Riversdale Resources application for reclamation of the Grassy Mountain mine to be turned down” is absurd, inaccurate in its inferenceS and defies logic in its devaluation of the hearing conducted by the Joint (federal/provincial) Review Panel. David McIntyre
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Medical check: Is it time for your mammogram? Pass Herald Submitted Article Screen Test is coming to Crowsnest Pass October 7 to 19. Thank you for supporting Screen Test over the past 30 years. It has been our pleasure bringing screening
mammography to you. Together we are saving lives, one community at a time. Screen Test is a free service provided by Alberta Health Services that offers screening mammograms. Our mobile screening units travel to 120 communities throughout Alberta to provide convenient access to breast cancer screening. Having regular screening mammograms is the best way to find breast cancer early, before symptoms appear and when treatment may work better. Who should have a screening mammogram? If you’re 50 to 74, you don’t need a referral to have a mammogram. Make screening part of your regular health routine. Plan to have a mammogram every two years or as decided by you and your healthcare provider. If you’re 40 to 49 or over 75, discuss the risks and benefits of screening with your healthcare provider. You will need a referral if you’re 40 to 49 and it’s your first mammogram, or if you’re over 75. Call 1-800-667-0604 (toll-free) to book a mammogram with Screen Test. Breast density scores are now included in your Screen
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Test result letter. Breast density is the amount of dense tissue compared to the amount of fat in a person’s breasts. It can be harder to find cancer in dense breasts because this tissue appears white on a mammogram, the same colour as many kinds of breast cancer. It’s common to have dense breast tissue. Dense breasts are only one of many risk factors for breast cancer. Other factors, such as age and genetics, have a bigger impact on your overall risk. You can’t tell how dense your breasts are by size, look or feel. The only way to find out is by having a mammogram. Talk to your healthcare provider about your breast density score and your personal risk of breast cancer. Learn more about breast density on screeningforlife.ca. Is it safe to go for screening mammograms during COVID-19? Enhanced safety measures are in place to keep patients and staff safe and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Details will be shared when you call to book your mammogram. For more information on Screen Test and breast cancer screening, visit screeningforlife.ca.
Crowsnest Historical Society cancels Harvest of Memories Fundraiser On line details and information on how to participate in the silent auction can be found at crowsnestmuseum.ca Nick AlleN Pass Herald Reporter
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The Crowsnest Historical Society was set to host the 18 annual Harvest of Memories Fundraising Gala, on Saturday, September 24 at the MDM Community Centre. For the past two years, Harvest of Memories has been a virtual event due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year after trying to celebrate the return of reconnecting inperson once again, they had to cancel due to low ticket sales and will only hold the online auction portion much the same as 2021. This social event and charity fundraiser was going to be a roaring 1920s themed evening with dinner, raffles, silent auction prizes, a cash bar and live music. This year, the Crowsnest Museum & Archives commemorates the 100-year anniversary of Canada’s Most Infamous Rum Running Murder at the Alberta Provincial Police Barracks and so the gala was trying to join in with a theme matching that iconic time in history. “We [were] very excited to have the Harvest of Memories in-person again,” said Pat Rypien, Board President. “The virtual events were fun to put on, but there is just something special about getting together in one space and celebrating ‘Roaring 20s’ style [would have been] a hoot.” This year their goal was to raise $30,000 through the Harvest of Memories. As a non-profit organization, the Crowsnest Historical Society relies on the support of membership, local businesses, community members and former residents each year. Proceeds raised during the auction will go towards the continuing effort to maintain and preserve the community’s collection of artifacts and photographs; presenting new exhibits to celebrate our history, such as the new upcoming Roxy Theatre exhibit; offer new and exciting programs, like the Escape the Barracks: Escape Room; maintenance and repairs to the historic museum building and yard and for providing interpretive and information services to visitors from all over. For more details about the Harvest of Memories online auction and information on how to participate can be found at crowsnestmuseum.ca
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Teck opens training facility at Coal Mountain Nick AlleN Pass Herald Reporter Teck has a new training facility at Coal Mountain for its personal across all their operations and mine sites. Since May, they have had 379 people go through general orientation for Teck at the site. They are using two different rooms, with 33 new hires in one room and an additional 15 in the other. “Every single new technical hire comes through here. It doesn't matter if your role is you’re a manager or whether you're somebody who's going out on a haul truck. Everybody comes here and they experience exactly the same orientation,” said Shawn Anctil, the Training and Development Lead at Teck Resources Limited. Anctil said it is nice for people to meet with people coming from a wide variety of positions and backgrounds. “[They] get to sell you [their] department. ‘Here's what we do for Teck’ so that has been really exciting,” explained Anctil. Although they only started in May, the facility has been an idea for a long time. They just needed the right timing to do it. The training facility was once a part of daily operations at the Coal Mountain operation, but the entire maintenance complex is now renovated for teaching general orientation. “We came in here starting last October and we have renovated this top floor substantially,” added Anctil, “The opportunity Coal Mountain gave us what you can't get at an active site.” The dedicated training facility gives them the chance to not affect any critical work during the training of new hires. The site is still going through the reclamation process, with some heavy machinery still on the location. According to Anctil, the everyday operations have no impact on the training facility. “They've got their units, we have ours,” he said. An important part of the new hire process is the hands-on training they complete. Instead of a simple presentation, they take the new employee to a staged industrial setting and have them find hazards throughout the space. They also have two interactive “lockout boards” to teach proper handling of electrical and mechanical components when working on equipment. In the second week of training, they bring all of the jobs that require forklifts, over-
head cranes, fall arrest and confined space. “You do that training at a mine site, you're taking away an asset that the site needs to maintain their equipment or work on it,” said Anctil. They use a lot of scenarios when training new hires on the equipment. One example is the operation of a forklift. They will spray paint the floor with “obstacles” and have the worker navigate around the space with an item they have lifted. Anctil claims they have gotten really positive reviews over this style of training, but it is hard to gauge just how well they are doing compared to others in the industry, “A lot of people that are coming here have never gone through formal orientation, so that becomes a little bit of a question. We're getting really good reviews off the people that are coming through here, but you don't know what you don't know.” said Anctil. Apparently, the odds of getting people back that have industry experience are low, even as the business finds itself in need of more experienced workers. “Coal prices have been exceptionally strong this year in particular, so demand is very strong and so there's more need to build,” added Rory O’Connor, the Manager of Social Responsibility at Teck. The majority of their new hires have been haulage drivers, one of the most plentiful entry level positions available at Teck. Another area of the business seeing exceptional growth is the environmental development team, with internal competition being important to the company’s culture. “We think, ultimately, if you can support a business need in another area with someone who's already been through your orientations [and] knows your policies, you know that coverage will be more effective,” said O’Connor. The Coal Mountain training facility is located southwest of the Crowsnest Pass and southeast of Sparwood. Visit teck.com for more information.
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The new training facility at Coal Mountain that Teck opened to centralise their training in May of this year.
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Beautifully crafted mountain home on 5 acres at the bottom of Adanac Road. 5 beds up and 3 beds down, with 4.5 bathrooms. Lower level features a legal suite. The home is currently operated as a Bed & Breakfast and a popular Flower Farm with a well-kept greenhouse. The property is zoned C-2 which allows for many uses. $1,250,000 CALL JOHN MLS
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home with Fir timber finishes. Very private, many trees, south exposure, and tremendous mountain views. 5 beds and 3.5 bathrooms. Walkout basement. Concrete patio with hot tub. Developed basement with wet bar and fine cabinetry. Granite countertops upstairs and down. Over 2,500 sqft fin-
bELLEVuE Remarkable location in Bellevue. Large lot, spacious 3-bed, 2-bath home.
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Sheltered deck. Parking for an RV. Single car garage. Tremendous value as starter home, or great investment in
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bLAIRmoRE commERcIAL Beautiful retail or restaurant space. Great Blairmore location on
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Main Street. Good street frontage. Back lane access. Excellent opportunity for different uses.
Charming 3-bedroom mountain get-a-way located close to the ski hill and trail network. Crowsnest Pass offers tremendous mountain recreation opportunities at an affordable price. Nice private back yard with back lane access. Walking distance to shopping, pool and medical facilities. $179,000 CALL JOHN MLS
bLAIRmoRE Fantastic Blairmore location near the ski hill and mountain bike trails.
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Very sturdy, straight older bungalow on exceptionally good basement for a home of this vintage. Nice full yard with back lane access and plenty of parking. Close to all
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HIGHwAY commERcIAL -Fantastic opportunity for commercial location along busy Highway 3. East and West bound traffic access. Currently a successful local fly-fishing shop, known to fly fishermen throughout Canada. Zoned C1 which allows for many different uses. High traffic volume in front of the property. $435,000 CALL JOHN MLS
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Beautiful, small cabin tucked away in the trees. Close to Crowsnest
serviced lot. Wonderful panoramic mountain views and back-lane access. Close to amenities and historic downtown Coleman’s excellent dining. Also near the famous York Creek Staging Area and multi-use trail network with four season adven-
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River and York Creek Staging area, with hundreds of miles of backcountry trails for mountain biking, hiking,
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PInEVIEw Lot Beautiful oversized Coleman lot in Pineview. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac with mature Douglas Fir trees and wonderful mountain views. Beside green space. Close to four season adventures, including hiking and blue ribbon fishing. $129,000 CALL JOHN MLS
Attractive Investment property or first home. Two bedrooms with updated kitchen and bathroom. Beautiful, original woodwork. Newer high efficiency furnace. Full basement with possibility of development. $239,000 CALL JOHN MLS
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with large sitting room and master bedroom. Family room with gas fireplace. Sunny, great mountain view. Large screened
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coLEmAn commERcIAL Alberta government-built commercial building perfect for different uses. Well built on corner lot. Basement suitable for storage. Located in Historic downtown
Bonded since 1967
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Hockey is almost back! Ever since the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Final I have been waiting impatiently for it to return. I love summer, but there is no sport quite like hockey. I have never been able to get into football. I know, it’s weird for someone from Saskatchewan where they have the most ravenous CFL fans in the country to not like football. But alas, I don’t watch it. It is hockey that draws me in and keeps me invested. I follow every trade and every draft. I’m invested in what happens to my team for most of the year. There may be some of you that despise the team I cheer for, but I’ve gotten used to that! I’m a Winnipeg Jets fan. Ever since they came back onto the scene in 2011, I’ve watched them. During the Paul Maurice years it was a chore sometimes to watch my team. The early exit from their first playoff round as the Jets 2.0 at the hands of the Anaheim Ducks was almost too much for me. The one shining light when I first started watching was, Dustin Byfuglien, or Big Buff as he was commonly known. His antics were a joy to watch, but as years went by, the team began to try and change their image. They no longer wanted to be in the top of the league for penalties. Or at the bottom for the penalty kill. Personnel changes weren’t enough and eventually it led to this past season where Maurice stepped down as head coach. Now it is Rick Bowness, the man who coached the original Jets, who will be taking over as coach. He has already made a substantial change in the past week as Blake Wheeler was stripped of his captaincy. Whether this results in a better performance than last year remains to be seen. It's my sincere hope the Jets make the playoffs and I’m excited to see how the club performs during the preseason. It is always a treat to see the new players they’ve brought up through the minor league system, even if they don’t make the roster. Whatever happens this year, I’ll still be cheering you on Winnipeg. Go Jets Go!
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This one bedroom apartment condo unit is only half a flight of stairs up from the entrance. Unit 202 is conveniently located within the building, on the same floor as the laundry room. Condo fees include heat, water, sewer, and garbage. Great location. Close to shopping, medical clinics, and miles of walking/hiking trails. $129,500 CALL JOHN MLS
posure and beautiful mountain views. Crowsnest Condominiums in Blairmore is clean, quiet
VALLEY RIDGE Very private, beautiful acreage with newer home. 3.36 acres skirted by Gold
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Creek. A small brook flows through the yard. Walking trails and alpine mountain flowers. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, walk-
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The Crowsnest Pass AA group has moved effective January 2, 2022. We now meet once a week. SUNDAY NIGHTS ONLY at 7:00 pm. Compass Fellowship Church. 2029 - 130th St., Blairmore, AB. Looking forward to seeing you. 1-CC
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AWNA CLASSIFIEDS Auctions MEIER UNRESERVED GUN & SPORTSMAN AUCTION. Saturday, Oct 1 - 10AM, Located 4740 57 St Wetaskiwin, AB Consign Now. Phone 780-446-4360. Visit www.meierauction.com For More Details. KEY COMPOSITE IND., Dave Shields Estate, w/Guest Consignors ONLINE TIMED AUCTION. Starting Sept 22, 2022 @ 9AM, Closing Sept 27, 2022 @ 9 AM. Industrial Tool & Equip. Dispersal, Saddle Making Tools, Leather Sewing Machines, 2005 53' Dry Van, Flat Deck Trailers, Generators AT Forklift, SUV & Trucks, ATV's, Lumber, Tools, Equipment & more. See www.montgomeryauctions.com; 1-800-371-6963. ACREAGE & BUSINESS DISPERSAL On-Line Timed Auction for Enviro Hazmat/Barry & Allie Lesiuk, Bieseker, AB Sept. 30 – Oct. 4/22. Selling Trucks, Trailers, Skid Steer, Tractors, Emergency Response and Hazmat Equipment & Supplies including Fire Truck, Portable Hazmat Vacuum, Tools, Lumber & much more. www.montgomeryauctions.com. 1-800-371-6963.
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Feed and Seed WE BUY DAMAGED GRAIN Heated, Mixed, Tough, Light, Bugs, Spring Thrashed....Barley, Wheat, Oats, Peas, Flax, Canola. "On Farm Pickup". Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877250-5252. ALBERTA FEED GRAIN: Buying
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403-564-4646 Oats, Barley, Wheat, Canola, Peas, Screenings, Mixed Grains. Dry, Wet, Heated, or Spring Thresh. Prompt Payment. In House Trucks, In House Excreta Cleaning. Vac Rental. 1-888483-8789.
For Sale WHITE SPRUCE TREES: 5’ average $50. Installation ONLY $19. Includes: hole augered, Wurzel Dip enzyme injection, bark mulch application, staking. Minimum order 20. One-time fuel charge: $125-175. Crystal Springs. 403-820-0961. Quality guaranteed.
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Land for Sale FARMLAND AND PASTURE LAND BY SASKATCHEWAN RIVER. 160 acres. Best hunting
in Saskatchewan. Excellent fishing. Thick pine & poplar bluffs, by water coulee. Old yard site with power and water. Revenue Potential. East of Prince Albert, SK. $248,000. Call Doug 306-7162671. 3 QUARTERS OF CROPLAND South of Weyburn, SK. Distressed sale. Priced below market at 1.27 x assessment, with a 4% return with lease. $594,800.00. Call Doug at 306716-2671.
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God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be So he put His arms around you And whispered "Come to me." With tearful eyes we watched you As you slowly slipped away And though we loved you dearly We couldn't make you stay. Your golden heart stopped beating Your tired hands put to rest God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. - Loved and deeply missed by wife Audree and children, Greye, Trudy, Dean and Kelly
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Wanted GOLD, SILVER & PLATINUM BUYERS purchasing all gold & silver bullion, jewelry, coins, nuggets, dust, scrap, pre-1968 coins, bulk silver, sterling +++ Numismatist purchasing entire coin collections & accumulations, Royal Canadian Mint coins, world collections, old $$$. +++ 250-864-3521.
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GRANDONI, Madison Lola 2007 ~ 2022 It is with profound sorrow we announce the passing of Madison, our beloved gift from God. Madison passed away near Pincher Creek Alberta on September 10, 2022, leaving a giant hole in our hearts. Born in Calgary, Alberta July 24, 2007, to parents Wade and Kari Grandoni. Madison was the fierce protector of her two younger brothers Lincoln and Nelson. Madison was a beautiful force, a shining light that reached the hearts of so many. She was the anchor that held so much together. Madison was a gifted alpine ski racer (Wescastle Ski Club), a strong competitive swimmer (Pincher Creek Dolphins) and an avid Kayaker (Pinch O Crow Creekers). It was amazing to hear the volume that Madison could generate in support of her teammates and fellow competitors. Madison had an insatiable passion for knowledge and truth. Her wit and sense of humour kept everyone on their toes. She loved her Livingstone School Community. Her ability to win debates while wearing one of her touques is legendary. Madison excelled under the teachers she loved and was blessed with an amazing group of friends. Madison is survived by her parents Wade and Kari Grandoni, her brothers Lincoln and Nelson. She also leaves behind her grandparents, Tony and Val Grandoni (Fernie), and Ron and Irene Nelson (Calgary), Uncle Darren Grandoni (Fernie), Uncle Chad Nelson and Aunt Christine Johnson (Calgary), Aunt Carmen Dodsworth (Priddis) and cousins Dexter and Tenaya Dodsworth (Priddis) and Gage Nelson (Calgary). A Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2022. We wish to thank the LDS community for lending us their Chapel at - 1240 Wentworth Ave, Pincher Creek. Pastor Al Robinson will be leading the service. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Madison's name to the Westcastle Ski Club, and Pincher Creek Dolphins Swim Team would be greatly appreciated.
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - 11
~ OBITUARIES ~ GILBERT SNOW 1952 ~ 2022 The family of the late Gilbert Charles Snow of Blairmore, Alberta is deeply saddened to announce his sudden passing on August 14, 2022 at 69 years of age. Gil was born in Canso, Nova Scotia to a large, loving family. Growing up, he spent time tagging along with his older brothers outdoors. When Gil left the peninsula, he started his own power washing business in Toronto in the 1970s. He came to Vancouver Island in the 1980s and applied his hardworking nature to his own janitorial business as caretaker/landscaper of the North Island Mall. It was in Port Hardy that Gil met his wife in the early months of 1986. They were wed on July 30, 1988 and welcomed their only child Kali the following year. Gilbert enjoyed immensely. He would spend hours in his workshop with his daughter, creating jewelry boxes, dressers and more. He was also mechanically inclined, and an excellent cook. Gil worked at the Island Copper Mine for 9 years, and when it closed, he moved his family to the Crowsnest Pass in 1996. He worked at another mine briefly before starting his long-haul trucking career for Kootenay Wood Transport that spanned twenty years before moving on to Heyl Trucking where he remained gainfully employed until his passing. Gilbert was a private, but friendly fellow and a dedicated husband and father whose quick wit and gentle nature will be forever missed. He is predeceased by his father, John Snow; his mother, Veronica Catherine Snow; his siblings, Chester, Florence, Albert, Tom, Perry, Marie, Liz, Blanche, Rob and Buster; his uncle, Thomas; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ed and Bernadine Stockbrugger. Left behind to mourn this tremendous loss is Mandie, his loving wife of 34 years; his daughter, Kali (Derek Budris); siblings, Ron (Barb), Francis, Tory, Gerald, Sophie Tarry; sisters-in-law, Glady, Norma, Heather (Bill) and Debi (Gilbert); numerous nieces and nephews; extended family; and his four-legged children, Libby & Blade. A Celebration of Life will be held at Fantin's Funeral Chapel in Blairmore, AB on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 11:00am with Rev. Andrea Brennan presiding. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the War Amps (www.waramps.ca) or the Crowsnest Pass SPCA (PO Box 725, Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0). Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca. Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements. (403) 562-8555
WILLIAM WHITE 1927 ~ 2022
Mr. William Alfred White of Bellevue, Alberta was called home to be with our Lord and Saviour on September 18, 2022 while at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre. Bill was blessed with 94 years of a full and glorious life. Bill was born on November 9, 1927 in Hillcrest, Alberta to parents, Alfred and Elizabeth White. He was raised with a great appreciation for nature, the skills for hunting and fishing as well as a hard and honest work ethic. Bill grew to manhood with many talents and responsibilities including farming, construction, and caring for his family. He met and married an angel, Doreen Shevels in 1948 and was further blessed with a family of their own whom they cherished. Bill was a wonderful husband and father and imparted wisdom and compassion at all times. He provided for his family through many jobs: as an accountant, insurance broker, farmer, store owner, construction contractor, and much more but it was in 1979 that he found and formed a relationship with Jesus Christ and gained the tools to nurture and lead others into salvation. Bill’s light and strength came from the Lord and he was foremost in evangelizing the gospel across the Pass and into foreign parts. His good works gained him respect and admiration including awards such as the Order of the Crowsnest Pass (elected mayor of Bellevue from 1971-1975) and Canada 150 Awards from Foothills MP John Barlow which recognized his outstanding contributions to his community. Bill’s life was torn apart upon the passing of his beloved wife, Doreen in 2010 and he never stopped loving and cherishing her memory. After several years of loneliness, he was given the chance to love and care for another angel, Eileen Pilling, who became his wife on February 8, 2014. Together they continued to grow and share their happiness with those around them. Bill also enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, woodworking, remodelling, reading, researching, hockey, turkey soup and chop suey, and his ministry with Prayer Canada and the International Prayer Centre. He is survived by his wife, Eileen White of Bellevue; his children, Coleen, Rob (Erin), Kevin, Faye (Keith), Roger (Valerie) and Albert (Leanne); his grandchildren, Shelley (David), Troy (Becky), Seamus (Teale), Seanade (Riley), Liam (Kate), Jordyn, Sonya, David, Vicki (Ron), Michael (Felicia), Tim, Jason (Sky), Ashley, Madison, Tyler, Todd, Tanner and Keegan; his great grandchildren, Alisha (Kaylon), Christian (Shelby), Braelynn, Kale, William, Jonah, Alaina, Charlee, Evelyn, Brianna, Easton, Wynter, Autumn, James, Jeremy (Anna), Sage, Dominic, Lexi and Kejing; his great, great grandchildren, Kolten, Evalynn, Chase, Olivia, Reid and Avery; his extended family and the multitude of friends that he made throughout his lifetime. He was predeceased by his wife, Doreen; his daughter, Sharon; his siblings, Gloria, Richard, BettyAnn and Allen; his parents, Alfred and Elizabeth; and his son-in-law, Moe Lazarowich. A public Visitation to pay respects and support the family will occur on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 7pm at Fantin’s Funeral Chapel in Blairmore. The Memorial Service celebrating Bill’s life will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 2pm at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Blairmore with dear friend Pastor Al Robinson presiding. Interment will follow the luncheon in the Hillcrest Union Cemetery. Donations in memory may be directed towards the Crowsnest Lake Bible Camp (PO Box 250 Coleman, AB T0K 0M0), or to Prayer Canada (PO Box 581 Brockville, ON K6V 5V7). Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.
Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements. (403) 562-8555
12 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Successful Barnhunt Held JOHN KINNEAR FEATURE WRITER On September 10 and 11 the SAWDHA (Southern Alberta Working Herding Dog Association) held their annual “Old Tyme Rat Wrangle Barnhunt” at the Cowley Community Hall. It was a very successful event
with over 40 dogs of different breeds and cross breeds competing in several different classes to show off their olfactory abilities. Competitors came from as far away as Red Deer and the event was well attended. For the uninformed the process goes as follows. There are two trials per day for the four classes of competitors: novice, open, senior and masters. The dogs in each class are kept in a blind away from the course and brought in one by one to a fenced off area full of stacked bales of hay where the scent problem is constructed. Each dog gets a totally different problem to solve and in the upper classes the course is modified and much more difficult. The object in each case is for the dog to locate one or more canisters which are 14 inch long ventilated PVC pipes with a gerbil sealed inside. As a detractor sometimes canisters are used with
just gerbil litter from their cages inside but no gerbil. The speed with which the dog identifies “live” canisters determines their score and there is a time limit to each trial. It is a remarkable demonstration of the skill required for a handler and their dog to work in concert on a scenting problem. The handler must trust that her dog, without direct guidance, has discerned the live only pipes and found them all. Once they are confident their dog has done so they can indicate to the judge they are done. The gerbils used are humanely handled and cared for by chief rat wrangler Debbie Golding. This is truly a fascinating event to watch and if you are interested in future events monitor the SAWDHA Facebook site administrated by top competitor, organizer and dog trainer Judith Snowdon of Shadowbar Shepherds K9 Coaching.
Photos by John Kinnear
Photos top left to right: group: Masters Competitor Gary Anctil helping with canister concealment; Hay bale course layout; Rosette winners for Saturday trials; Masters competitor Judy Snowdon and dog Georgia with course judge Alannah Kaylee
SOnya COCCiOLOni 403-563-0139 • sonyacoccioloni@shaw.ca Coleman View this lovely home on corner lot, fully fenced, garden shed 8" X 12' and large shed/work shop 12' X 20',that could accommodate bikes, quads etc. This home features 2 bedrooms, possible third in attic space, large kitchen and livingroom,, main floor laundry, large back entrance. Updated with flooring, bath fixtures, lighting, furnace, shingles and windows. West facing mountain views. A must to view. MLS $239,500
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Blairmore Centrally located large lot in Blairmore. 50' X 120', suited for walkout style design, front and rear municipal easy access, serviced, great value. MLS $75,000
Frank Great mountain get-away on large lot, plenty of room for off street parking in double garage or cover carport. Three bedrooms, main floor laundry, large porch, sunny south facing kitchen, livingroom with fireplace. Fenced lot, updated shingles on garage and house this summer. MLS $240,000
Blairmore Rare and unique opportunity to own an acrg. this size (10.80 acrs.) in the heart of the Crowsnest Pass, Blairmore. Located within walking distance to stores and restaurants. Close to all outdoor activities, golf, trails, world class fishing the Crowsnest River and walking path. MLS $2,800,000
Coleman Unsurpassed lifestyle in private community living. Preferred corner unit, one of the best spots in Ironstone Look Out. 4 beds, 3 baths, sunny south facing livingroom and kitchen to deck. Open floor plan, great for entertaining. MLS
Blairmore If you are a car enthusiast or need workshop space this property is for you. Features double and triple garages, 75' X 120' lot, 1707 sq. ft. of living space on main floor, finished basement, 5 beds, 3 baths, main floor laundry. MLS
Frank Beautiful log build home, enjoy the best of both Own this cottage in the Crowsnest Pass. Great weekend home or starter. South facing 2 beds, convenient back porch, fireplace in livingroom front and back decks, fenced, off street parking. Updated with HWTank and flooring. Great location children's park half block away.
Coleman Impressive acrg. feature is the availability of municipal water, no need to deal with a water well. 3.71 acrs. to build your dream home with scenic views all around. Several building spots, easy access. MLS
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Call Sonya at 403-563-0139 or sonyacoccioloni@shaw.ca