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Crowsnest Pass
Herald
Vol. 94 No. 45
November 27, 2024 $1.25
Serving our communities since 1930
Campaign
We have thousands of dollars in prizes and gift certificates to give away! How it works: Cut out the ‘Shop Local’ pass and carry it around with you. Every time you spend $50, the participating businesses will stamp your pass. To be considered complete, each card requires six stamps, equalling $300 spent locally.
Once you have the card filled in, bring it to the participating businesses and place it in their draw barrel.
PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES INCLUDE:
Allied True Value Blairmore Rx Drug Mart (IDA) Chris’ Restaurant Copy Magic Crocket’s Trading Company Crowsnest Pass Herald
Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery DFO (Diesel Fuel Only) Greg’s Liquor Store Magnolia Floral Studio Merch on Main Pass Automotive (Napa)
Pharmasave Rebel BBQ Summit Home Hardware The Pantry Tuesday’s Bookshop Work n’ Play
Campaign starts today • Campaign closes November 18 @ 4:00 pm • Draw date November 20
8 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Municipal Council briefs NICHOLAS L.M ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter
Council debates land use amendments, reserve closures, public input and public hearings highlight community concerns and development challenges The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass held a regular council meeting on November 19, 2024, covering a range of important community issues, including land use amendments, road closures, and municipal reserve redesignations. Public hearings on these matters generated robust discussion, with council balancing individual requests against long-term community goals. PUBLIC HEARING: BYLAW 1193, 2024 - ROAD CLOSURE The first public hearing addressed a proposed road closure under Bylaw 1193, 2024. The closure pertains to an unused portion of a road allowance, which applicants aim to consolidate with adjacent residential property. The intent is to accommodate private development, such as a fenced yard or garage. Residents voiced concerns about losing public access to this land, with some highlighting its potential for community use. Municipal staff explained that the road allowance serves no practical purpose for traffic or utilities, and its closure would streamline property boundaries. Following the hearing, council deferred the matter for further review, awaiting a decision on whether the closure aligns with
Please support the Tree of Hope at CNP Hosptial WENDY FABRO Crowsnest Pass Hospital Auxiliary This is the season for hope, for peace, for prosperity, for love, for faith, for receiving and for giving.. The Christmas holidays are a time to spend with family and loved ones, but also they often resurrect the memories of those who are no longer with us. Serving as a token of memory for loved ones who have passed, the Crowsnest Pass Hospital Auxiliary is selling ornaments for their annual Tree of Hope Campaign, which is an ongoing project for over 35 years. The Crowsnest Pass Hospital Auxiliary has been in existence since 1950. Over the years they have purchased chairs, televisions, kitchen appliances, clocks and many other items for the different units in the hospital. The Tree of Hope tree is set up in the atrium of the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre. It is beautifully decorated with the ornaments inscribed with loved ones’ names .The tree goes up in December and stays up until January when the tree is taken down. People can request their ornaments to take home as a keepsake or leave them at the Tuck Shop to donate towards and put up for the next year. Ornaments are $5 each and all proceeds go back to our hospital for the extended care or acute care units to purchase items not covered by grants and that do not fit into the hospital budget. Donation slips for the Tree of Hope Campaign can be found in the Pass Herald. Slips and payment can be mailed to Wendy Fabro PO Box 756 Coleman AB T0K 0M0. Make sure you include the names of your loved ones with the donation slips. Another way is to e-transfer to cnphospaux@ gmail.com. There is a message box where you can type your loved ones names that you want on the Christmas ornaments. The Crowsnest Pass Hospital Auxiliary will also be at the
broader municipal plans. PUBLIC HEARING: BYLAW 1201, 2024 - MUNICIPAL RESERVE CLOSURE The second public hearing focused on Bylaw 1201, 2024, which proposed the closure and removal of municipal reserve designation for a portion of Lot 1MR, Block 3, Plan 8311587. The land, currently designated as municipal reserve, has been requested for use by an adjacent property owner to construct a private garage. This hearing drew mixed reactions. Some residents argued that converting municipal reserve land into private property would set a troubling precedent, emphasizing the importance of preserving such lands for community benefit. Others expressed frustration over repeated proposals for the same parcel, noting that previous requests for similar developments had been denied. Councillor Lisa Sygutek was vocal in her opposition. “Because there is no real benefit to the community from this development,” she said, “ this municipal reserve land should serve public purposes, not private interests.” Council noted that the public hearing process allowed for transparency and ensured all voices were heard. A final decision on the bylaw was scheduled for second and third readings later in the meeting, with council ultimately voting against the proposal. PUBLIC HEARING: BYLAW 1206, 2024 - LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT The final public hearing involved Bylaw 1206, 2024, which sought amendments to the Land Use Bylaw to address discrepancies in urban and non-urban area definitions and to clarify zoning regulations. Key changes included revising setback requirements and building height maximums for certain properties outside urban service areas. Public feedback was limited but generally supportive, with residents appreciating the effort to standardize zoning regulations. Administration emphasized that the amendments would improve clarity and reduce inconsistencies, benefiting both developers and the municipality.
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Christmas in the Mountains Market in Bellevue MDM Centre in December on the 6th and 7th, 2024. The donation slips will be there as well as beautiful knitted and crochet crafts and homemade items. There will also be a bake sale
on December 6. Thank you in advance for supporting us and our local hospital. May this holiday season bring joy, health and peace to all! Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year!
TREE OF HOPE PLEDGE FORM YES! I would like to purchase Number of Christmas Balls commemorative ball(s) as part of the Crowsnest Pass Hospital’s “Tree of Hope” project $5.00 per Ball X $5.00 = Amount enclosed
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Crowsnest Pass Hospital Auxiliary Mail donations and this form to: Crowsnest Pass Hospital Auxiliary ℅ Wendy Fabro PO Box 756 Coleman, AB T0K 0M0
Wednesday, November 27, 2023 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - 9
Campaign DRAW DATE: DECEMBER 20
CHRIS’ RESTAURANT Shop Local
at these participating businesses
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Please drop off your complete pass at Participating Please drop off your complete pass at participating Businesses no later than 4:00 pm on December 18, 2024 businesses no later than 4:00 pm on December 18, 2024 DRAW DATE DECEMBER 20, 2024
Chris’403-563-3093 Restaurant
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13219 - 20th Ave. Blairmore 403-562-8113
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