Crowsnest Pass Herald - September 27

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Vol. 93 No. 36

September 27, 2023 $1.25

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Tri-school Terry Fox Walk

Nicholas Allen Photo

Horace Allen School, Isabelle Sellon School and Crowsnest Consolidated High School gather for the Terry Fox Walk on September 22 starting at 11:30 a.m. Students would walk through Coleman to raise funds and awareness for cancer research. More photos on Page 13.

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Devin Brady Photo

Cinnamon-coloured black bear down south in the Castle Wildland provincial park in June 2023.

Being Bear Aware DEVIN BRADY Pass Herald Community Reporter

Bears are preparing for hibernation and looking for an easy meal. Ensuring your attractants are dealt with accordingly will help deter wildlife conflicts As we near the end of September the temperatures are dropping as fast as the leaves from Aspen trees, and wildlife is preparing for winter with some species

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taking extra measures for their long nap. Bears. From the larger more intimidating grizzly to the smaller in stature but ever inquisitive black bear, these animals are preparing themselves for a long cold winter but to do so they must eat… a lot. As the Crowsnest Pass is a community which is bordered by nature it is bound to have wildlife visiting from time to time and without taking preventative measures we may encounter negative interactions. BearSmart is a program that helps to educate residents living in rural areas on what they can do in the chance of an encounter and how to reduce the number of attractants on their property.

The Crowsnest Pass is fortunate enough to have their own not-for-profit BearSmart association. The goal of their organization is to reduce conflicts between residents and wildlife that reside in the valley. This time of year, the easiest thing you can do as a resident in the Pass is to reduce the attractants on your property. Fruit bearing trees, such as crab apple trees, are beginning to drop fruit as they prepare for winter. Those with fruit trees should pick and dispose of the fruit appropriately, such as in a bear-resistant receptacle. Another way that residents can help reduce conflicts is by only putting their garbage out the morning of their respective waste collection day. According to the North American Bear Centre this time of year the bears are in hyperphagia, “a period of excessive eating and drinking to fatten for hibernation”. During this phase black bears are known to eat up to 20,000 calories per day with unlimited food sources. Human waste is an easy food source for a wandering bear and the scent can be picked up from great distances, drawing the bear to your property. When a bear becomes accustomed to human inhabited areas they become frequent guests and the chance of a human-bear encounter increases.

If this happens, Fish and Wildlife officers along with Wildlife Technicians will then work to trap and relocate the bear but this is a costly venture which may not have a positive impact on the bear. From the Alberta BearSmart Program “a relocated bear may be placed within the territory of another bear and could lead to the death of the relocated bear”. Other attractants can include pet food, bird food from a feeder, compost piles and in some cases pets. If a bear is spotted it is recommended by the BearSmart Association to attempt to repel the bear immediately by making loud noises or using detterents such as bangers or spray.

BearSmart training is available through the Crowsnest Pass BearSmart Association with the next course occurring on October 1, 2023. Training lasts roughly 4 hours and will include bear spray training by using inert bear spray for practice. In a 2008 study conducted by Thomas Smith, a bear biologist from Brigham Young University along with Stephen Herrero a bear expert from the University of Calgary they used 20 years of data and found that bear spray stopped aggressive bear behaviour in 92 percent of cases. Firearms were effective only 67 percent of the time. The researchers analyzed reported bear attacks in Alaska from 175 people. A similar study was done in 2022 by the United States Geological Survey titled the “Efficacy of bear spray as a deterrent against polar bears”. In the report the study “analyzed 19 incidents involving the use of bear spray on free-ranging polar bears from 1986-2019 in Canada, Russia and the United States”. It was found that from these incidents bear spray was effective in 94 percent of these attacks. Another 54 incidents of polar bear attacks on humans were analyzed and “the data suggest that in 93% of those incidents, the use of bear spray might have saved lives of both people and the bears involved”. To register for BearSmart training it is asked that you email cnpbearsmart@gmail.com. There are a total of 25 slots available, others will be added to a waitlist.

Further information on BearSmart in the Crowsnest pass can be found on the Associations website, http://www.cnpbearsmart.com/ or facebook page ‘Crowsnest Pass BearSmart Association’.

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POLICE BRIEFS Between September 18 and 25, the Crowsnest Pass Police Department responded to 28 calls for service.

The calls included two motor vehicle collisions, six moving traffic violations, one Provincial Statute, four victim services, one criminal harassment, two assaults, three mischief, two thefts, one break and enter, one animal call, one false alarm, one person reported missing and one breach of peace.

Wanted Individuals Update: Three out of five individuals wanted by the authorities have been located and arrested as of September 25. The remaining wanted individual, Robert Dwyer, is still at large, and efforts are ongoing to locate him.

Authorities are seeking tips from the public to assist in his capture and identify the fifth man at the scene.

Assault: On September 23, there was a report of a man assaulted on his property by two individuals. No injuries were reported, and the police are saying it is an isolated incident. The case is still under investigation.

Break-ins and Thefts: There have been reports of break-ins for seasonal campers, travel trailers, and holiday trailers. Officers are working to determine if these incidents are connected and are advising residents to take measures to secure their campers.

Traffic Offenses: Traffic offenses reported include stunting, dangerous driving, tailgating, and excessive speeding.

Loud Vehicles Complaints: There have been complaints about vehicles with loud exhaust and speeding on 20th Ave in Blairmore.

Patrols are being conducted in the area, and violators are being issued violation tickets as applicable.

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Train Blockage: CP Rail informed authorities about a train blocking the crossing at Hillcrest due to mechanical issues.

Although the train was originally thought to block the crossing for up to two hours, it had moved by the time authorities arrived.

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Assistance to General Public: One case involved assisting the Edmonton Police Service with serving a subpoena. Local authorities also assisted a school principal in locating three missing students. While there’s no conclusion mentioned, the absence of ongoing searches suggests that the students were located.

Mischief in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone: A fuel tank on a diesel pickup was filled with water, and the lock on a horse trailer was cut. This incident was reported on September 18.

Reminder to residents of computer, credit card and Revenue Canada scams asking for money or cash cards, claiming there are warrants out for arrest. Do not give out personal information to persons you don’t know. DO NOT OPEN EMAILS if you are suspicious of its origin. Do NOT purchase gift cards for payment to Revenue Canada.

Crime Stoppers Tips can be phoned in to 1-800222-8477.

The Simple Raven’s Post

BY AVNER PERL

Politics vs. Faith Some people just say hi, and look as if they know me. Others ask me if I am the guy from the paper and say they like what I write. One mailed me a pleasant letter. It is all welcome since I write for them. One last week voiced a concern.

He said he doesn’t believe in God and he doesn’t believe that the world is in trouble. He looks at things statistically and true enough: less than one percent of homes in BC burnt last summer. I felt like saying, yes, let’s do nothing until over 50% of homes are burnt. We will solve the problem later. Let us think positively.

I am being sarcastic here. I have strong feelings about beliefs and thinking, much based on primitive knowledge that is not popular in the Western world.

It takes a lot of research to find out about the old knowledge that is not written down. With all of our outstanding medical technology, not many are interested in jungle spirituality.

I don’t follow any guru or shaman for my faith. I don’t go telling people that every word in my Christian bible is the word of God either. People should do the work and figure it out for themselves. Because I can read Hebrew, I know that there are variations in translations.

We live in times where the truth is the hardest thing to come by. Confusion is built into our nature. In the Bible, the humans were trying to be like God, so they built a tower to Heaven. God didn’t want the competition, so he made them/us speak in different languages. Soon we/they were at each other’s throats. Go forward in history to the time in which the resurrected son of God was forming a new religion and read on.

Jesus was sending twelve simple, probably illiterate fishermen, out to change the world. He gave them a gift of tongues that sounded much like a new version

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of Google Translate. They used it and today his religion is the largest in the world. The secret is to remove confusion and work towards one goal. We can do it, but we don’t. Our nature is to set ourselves apart and try to get ahead of each other. Presently, we do it by following political ideologies.

Private interests play a role in politics, making everything politicized and lacking genuine action. The politics are played with private interest in mind.

As I am watching, my province is busy trying to break away from the Canada Pension Plan. It is one of the best pension systems in the world and it works because we all are in it. One province had its own before the rest started, so they are keeping theirs. Now Alberta wants out since we have a younger population.

If we do that, the rest of Canada will have to cover our share and possibly ruin the Canada Pension Plan. People will be forced to purchase insurance and the poor who need it the most will be left out in the cold.

One of the first stories in the Bible, which so many of us claim to believe in, is about Cain and Abel. That comes from the beginning of our civilization.

Cain killed his brother out of jealousy. God asked him where his brother was and he answered with a question. Am I my brother’s keeper? He was not. God punished him by marking him for everyone to see. That is not much. However, it was clear to the ancient people who wrote the story down that we can’t survive if we look only after ourselves. We are social animals and need each other.

Alberta now is becoming much like Cain from the Bible. The whole world is realizing that continuing to use the energy that we became addicted to is harmful, even if we insist it is most ethical against all the signs. We are trying to break the Health Care system by privatizing small portions and are harming the Canada Pension Plan. How long is it going to be before we will not dare to tell people where we are from?

Our government wants to determine our actions with referendums. They know that this is the easiest way to cheat. You can see what Brexit did to Great Britain. Referendum questions can be misleading. I look at what is happening to our insurance and worry. We have been hit with extreme weather events less than BC, but much of our personal wealth is uninsurable or very expensive to insure. Year after year is warmer than the one before. Believing in Global Warming is not determining if it happens or not.

My goal is to survive and not be ashamed to show my face as a Canadian from Alberta. I want politicians to represent me, not try to shape me.

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

(discretionary use) and a “Coffee Shop” (permitted use)

DP2023-155 – 8724 24 Avenue, Coleman (Lot 4 Block 33 PROPOSED BYLAWS NO 1158, 2023 - LAND USE BYLAW Plan 9610405). For a “Single-Family Dwelling” (permitted AMENDMENT use) 7:00pm, October 3, 2023 Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers 8502 – 19 Avenue, Coleman

RECREATIONAL GYMNASTICS Fall 2023 September 18 - December 11 12 Classes

DP2023-157 13118 18 Avenue, Blairmore (Lot 3-6 Block 27 Registration is now open! Contact Tracey at 403-563-2208 Plan 2933AA & Lot 7 Block 27 Plan 2933AA). To demolish the existing “Accessory Buildings” [Garage / Covered Storage or drop by MDM Community Centre 2802 - 222 Street, Bellevue.

Area encroaching into the lane, Shed on Lot 7, and Fence PURSUANT to sections 216.4, 606, and 692 of the Municipal encroaching into the lane]. For an “Accessory Building over Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter 72.83m2 in area” (Garage 112.25m2) (discretionary use) Level Ages Length Fee M-26, the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in with a 100% variance to the rear yard setback and a 39% Baby Bees (parented) Walking - 2 45 min $110 the Province of Alberta hereby gives notice of its intention variance to the height from 4.5m to 6.25m.

Tumble Bugs (parented) 3 45 min $110 to consider proposed Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, being a bylaw Tumble Bears 4 45 min $110 to amend Bylaw No. 868, 2013, being the municipal land use DP2023-163 13001 16 Avenue, Blairmore (Lot 19-20 Block bylaw.

Tumble Kids 5 1 hour $135 33 Plan 2933AA). For an “Accessory Building over 72.83m2

in area” (Garage – 82.13m2) (discretionary use) and the reJunior Gymnastics 6-7 1 hour $135 The purpose of Bylaw No. location of an existing “Accessory Building under 72.83m2 in Intermediate Gymnastics 8-9 1 hour $135 1158, 2023 is to redesignate area” (Shed- 13.66m2) (permitted use) Recreational Gymnastics 10+ 1 hour $135 the lands legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 221 1390, DP2023-168 – Ironstone, Coleman (Plan 0714028). For a Dates and times can be found at https://cnp.recdesk.com within SW¼ 20-7-3-W5M, “Fourplex” (permitted use) or by calling Tracey at 403-563-2208. Please note that dates containing ±0.71 ha (1.76 and time may change due to registration numbers. acres), as shown on Schedule DP2023-139- Blairmore (Block A Plan 2210634). For a ‘A’, attached hereto and “Subdivision or Development Marketing Sign” (permitted forming part of this bylaw, use) PAPERLESS NOTIFICATION from “Non-Urban Area ENROLLMENT – NUA-1” to “Residential – Any persons claiming to be adversely affected by the R-1”. The subject lands are above discretionary development permits or variances located at 227th Street and may file an appeal by October 12, 2023, to SUBDIVISION 5th Avenue in Hillcrest.

AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD (SDAB) through our

Municipal online form or to the or the Land and PROPERTY The purpose of the proposed amendment is to provide for RIGHTS TRIBUNAL, as may be applicable. the opportunity to use and develop the lands in accordance with the provisions of the “Residential – R-1” land use Subdivision and Development Appeal Board district.

Fee of $400.00 must be included with the appeal Find the online appeal form at www.crowsnestpass.com THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing to consider the proposed Bylaw No. 1158, 2023 will be held in the Land and Property Rights Tribunal Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers at 7:00pm 1229-91 Street SW on October 3, 2023. Each person shall be allotted 5 minutes Edmonton AB T6X 1E9 to present their position.

Development Officer Municipality of Crowsnest Pass AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that anyone wishing to provide Phone: 403 562-8833 slide decks, maps, videos or a written submission regarding Email: development@crowsnestpass.com the proposed bylaw should email: Bonnie Kawasaki, Executive Assistant to the CAO at bonnie.kawasaki@ RV PARKING ON STREETS crowsnestpass.com with the bylaw number and public hearing date clearly marked in the subject line no later than 12:00pm on September 23, 2023. Verbal presentations (limited to 5 minutes) will be accepted at the public hearing.

For questions regarding the proposed Bylaw Amendment please contact the Development Officer by calling 403-5628833 or emailing development@crowsnestpass.com.

A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at the municipal office during normal business hours.

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BEAR SEASON & GARBAGE COLLECTION

DATED at the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province of Alberta this 13th day of September, 2023.

DEVELOPMENT PERMITS The Development Authority of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass recently approved the following development application(s): DP2022-177 1605 78 Street, Coleman (Lot 19 Block 5 Plan 8411161). For a “Fitness Centre” (Gymnastics), “Industrial equipment sales and rentals” (U-haul rentals – 10-units), “Light Industrial/manufacturing” (wood shop) and a “Surveillance Suite” (all discretionary uses), all within an existing building.

DP2023-140 – 1854 York Creek Drive, Blairmore (Lot 3 Block 3 Plan 0010278). For an “Accessory Building up to 95.2m2” (permitted use) prior to the construction of the principal dwelling.

DP2023-142 1308 East Hillcrest Drive, Hillcrest (W5;3;7;17;NE). For a “Single-Family Dwelling” (discretionary use) DP2023-147 7702 18 Avenue, Coleman (Lots 11-12, Block 12 Plan 820L). For a “Fitness Centre” (Yoga Studio)

October is almost here and we would like to remind residents that all Recreational Vehicles (RVs) may not be parked on Municipal streets after September 30. As per Bylaw 828, 2011 - Traffic Bylaw Amendment, RVs may not be parked on any street within the Municipality between October 1 and April 30. The owner of any recreational vehicle that is parked For your protection and theirs!!! Bear season is here and on any Municipal road between these dates is subject to a we are seeing an increase in bear activity throughout the community, especially with bears accessing garbage that has fine. not been securely stored. In addition to the threat these View the complete bylaw at www.crowsnestpass.com bears pose to us, our children, and our pets, they often have to be relocated. The survival rate for bears relocated is low.

Please do your part!

UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS Please make sure that all Wildlife Attractants are cleaned • Budget Meeting - October 12 at 9:00am up and put away. This can include but is not limited to food • Regular Council Meeting - October 17 at 1:00pm products, domestic garbage, pet food, seed, restaurant • Organizational Council Meeting - October 24 at 7:00pm grease, compost, a carcass or part of a carcass of an animal, • Regular Council Meeting - October 24 at 7:30pm fish or other meats, or fruit from fruit trees, and bird feeders. ** Council meetings are held in the Municipal Council Chambers located at 8502 - 19 Avenue, Coleman.

It is important that we all do our part to keep residents and wildlife safe in the Crowsnest Pass. View Bylaw 991, 2017 – All Council meetings are open to the public with the Animal Control Bylaw online at https://www.crowsnestpass. exception of In Camera items. Packages and minutes can be com/municipal-government/council/bylaws found on our website at www.crowsnestpass.com.

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Recycling Centre is not a Garbage Centre

The municipality has received several complaints about garbage being put at the the local recycling bins. This garbage was left only two days after the municipality hosted a community clean-up. Garbage left at the site is being blown into the river bank area causing havoc at the recycling station. A reminder that the recycling station does not take glass.

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Herald Editorial LISA SYGUTEK I talk about Buddy a lot in my editorials. I talk about him because, quite frankly, he was one of the most important people in my life.

There isn’t a day that goes by where I don’t think about him, talk about him, or hear his voice in the office. Sometimes I walk by his old office, and I can see him sitting behind his computer playing music, or writing editorials, or answering the phones.

He would always answer the phone, and at some point, he would call me over to finish the conversation for him. His favourite line was, “let me get you Lisa, she’s got six years of university education, and yet she chooses to work at the Pass Herald”. He was my champion, he was my friend, he was there for me when many other people weren’t, and he was a grandparent role model for my boys.

Buddy was always so proud of me, even when I wasn’t particularly proud of myself. He was my champion!

Buddy bought the Pass Herald in 1950 and worked in the industry right up until he died in 2017. I often joked that he was the oldest Editor in the country. He watched the paper grow, he watched competition come in and try to take over the news in the community, and he watched our paper close all the competition.

The Pass Herald outlived the Pass Promoter and Crowsnest Pass Free Press. He was so proud that we outlived them all that he even framed their past editions.

The one thing Buddy never wanted me to do was run for Council. He watched my mom run and as a result when she made decisions that someone didn’t agree with, we ultimately lost some business. People have a hard time differentiating between the person and the business.

I ran for Council after Buddy passed away. I had thought of running while he was alive, but I didn’t, out of respect for him.

There have been times in the last six years I wondered if I made the right decision. I have upset customers, the Chamber of Commerce, and even Council over the years, but to my delight we are still here and moving forward.

In 2018 I attended the Annual General Meeting of the Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association (AWNA) in Edmonton and was asked if I would like to step forward as a Board Member for the 2019 term. I accepted.

I’ve never been one to sit on the side lines.

Just to give you a background on the AWNA. It has been around since 1906 and is a not-for-profit trade association representing 85+ member newspapers throughout Alberta and the Northwest Territories.

They boast a combined circulation of over 450,000.

The AWNA is part of a Canada-wide network of community newspapers through the News Media Canada, together with six other provincial associations. Together they represent nearly 700 newspapers.

Since my election to the board, I have held seats as a Director, Vice President, and as of last weekend President.

Yes, you read that right I’m the President of the AWNA. I must tell you Buddy would be smiling from ear-to-ear in Heaven watching me get sworn in last Friday. There is pretty much nothing I could do that would make him prouder. At the meeting there were a lot of old-time newspaper owners and publishers and many of them remembered Bud. He made an impression on everyone he met, and all told me how proud he would be.

I now have a two-year mandate to represent our industry in this beautiful province to fight for our rights with News Media Canada, and to make sure our papers stay viable for years to come. I’m not going to lie, I’m proud of myself as well. It’s surprising what you can do, even when you live in a small town in southern Alberta. We all need to dream big, because when you do, it sometimes does come to fruition!

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Policy: The Pass Herald welcomes Letters to the Editor that examine issues, but reserves the right to edit for length, libel and syntax. Writers must sign letters and include first and last names, address and telephone number. Address and telephone numbers will not be published. Only in exceptional cases will the Pass Herald withhold the name of the writer and in those cases the writer must disclose his/her name, address and telephone number to the Editor.

Electronic email will be considered an electronic signature. Letters to the Editor do not reflect the opinion of the Pass Herald. Letters cannot exceed 600 words. We have limited space, but we do enjoy printing ever­y article. So please, to allow everyone to express their opinion, keep the letters short and to the point. We do have the right to refuse any letter that in our judgement may contain libel or libelous opinions. Should a litigation result from your letter, you as the writer are responsible but so is this newspaper as the publisher. The Pass Herald is a family owned community newspaper and therefore reserves the right to refuse any advertisement that in our opinion does not follow our mandate. We cannot accept advertisements or letters criticizing or disparaging other advertisers, companies or individuals or any advertisements directed to a religion or race. Deadline for submission is the Friday prior to publication.

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From left to right: Directors Jeff Burgar - High Prairie South Peace News and Amanda Zimmer - Claresholm Local Press, President Lisa Sygutek - Crowsnest Pass Herald, Vice-President Shanon Peace - Pincher Creek Shootin’ the Breeze, Past President Evan Jamison - St. Albert Gazette. Missing Craig Barnard - Post Media, Daira Zmiyiwsky - Black Press Media.

Bricks and Bouquets This is your column, THE READERS, use it but please don’t abuse it. All Bricks & Bouquets are expressions from OUR READERS and do not necessarily reflect the policies or opinions of THIS newspaper. If you wish to expressly thank someone, please use our CARD OF THANKS section of this newspaper. We appreciate you making this column a success, and keep sending us your Bricks and Bouquets. All Bricks and Bouquets are kept on file at the Pass Herald.

BRICK AND BOUQUET Bricks to the people who spout off on social media during an accident or police altercation. You cause hysteria.

Let the police handle the incident and the news, not the armchair social media expert!

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Nick’s Notes Jets start the Preseason Well, the first two games the Winnipeg Jets played this preseason went incredibly well. They took the first two games from the Oilers in dramatic fashion.

The first game was close. After being tied one-toone for most of the game. The Jets pulled off the win after Cole Perfetti scored the lone shootout goal.

The game was an interesting watch as you could really tell it was a long time since they had played a real game.

The player I was happiest to see on the ice was Adam Lowry in the ‘C’ for the first time. It suited him and I hope he pulls off being captain.

The second game against the Edmonton Oilers is where the Jets really took off. They scored five unanswered goals, with Laurent Brossoit holding his own between the Jets posts for all three periods. Its really great to see him between the pipes in a Jets jersey again.

Usually, I find myself watching them lose to the Oilers at the start of the preseason, so this was a nice change. I know it doesn’t mean much in regards to the regular season, but it is a promising start.

I am counting down the days until October 11 for the season opener against the Calgary Flames. It should be an exciting match up.

I’ve been watching this team play for over a decade now, since they moved from Atlanta, and I still get just as excited as I was that first year back.

I wish every Canadian team the best of luck this year, though. I would love for at least one of the teams to win it.

Go Jets Go!

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Municipal Council Briefs - September 19 NICHOLAS L. M. ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter Municipal Council Contemplates Offsite Levies During the municipal council meeting on September 19, discussions were centered around offsite levies and development charges, with various council members expressing their opinions and concerns.

“I do believe in the general principles of offsite levies making sense for communities to plan for future development,” said Councillor Dean Ward.

Ward explained how he will “certainly not” pursue this any further and would like to file it for information.

The feasibility and necessity of offsite levies for community development were a focal point. Concerns were raised about the extensive documentation associated with offsite levies, emphasizing the need for a detailed review. Potential legal challenges, particularly residential developments, were also deliberated upon.

Service Area Update Highlights The discussion during the meeting covered an array of municipal topics and concerns, with various updates and insights on different issues within service areas: Streetlight Program: A potential streetlight program was discussed, with a focus on presenting a detailed history of previous efforts and expenses related to streetlight repair and maintenance.

Light Repair: There are reports of an issue with a streetlight that has been out of operation for over a year, suggesting it might be an electrical problem rather than a simple bulb replacement.

Transportation Survey: A discussion ensued about conducting a survey to assess transportation needs in the area, with the aim of supporting potential grant applications for funding transportation services.

Exploring Campground Expansion in the Community The council requested that the administration identify existing campgrounds and properties with existing zoning that could potentially accommodate a campground

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The discussion was focused on the potential expansion of campgrounds and recreational vehicle (RV) parks within the community. The council emphasized the need to identify suitable areas for expansion while adhering to existing zoning regulations.

An information request was made to gather data on existing campgrounds, RV parks, and potential expansion locations within the community. A presentation outlined existing campgrounds, RV parks, their standards, and included maps for reference. Zoning, particularly C2 zoning, which allows for campgrounds if properties can accommodate them, was discussed, suggesting possible rezoning for campground development.

There were discussions about writing letters to tourism boards and government authorities to seek support for campground expansion. Consideration was given to zoning private land for campground development.

The importance of community growth and the role of campgrounds in promoting tourism were emphasized. There was a proposal to set up a meeting with provincial authorities to discuss land acquisition and campground development.

Policy Proposals for Housing Development Given the lack of diversified housing units within the municipality, discussion was previously held about creating a tax incentive for developers to construct some multi-family developments according to the report from administration on Policy 1713-01.

The next policy focused on rental units within principal buildings, offering a two-year incentive term.

Although the premise of the policy is very similar, the one main difference in this policy vs. the large multi-family policy is that the incentive is for a two-year term, instead of five, the value of the overall project has to be $25,000 or greater and the maximum tax cancellation amount per year is $500.

Concerns were raised about market saturation and potential effects on rental prices. Despite these considerations, the council generally supported these policies as progressive measures to address housing needs in the community.

Visit crowsnestpass.com for more information on this and future council meetings.

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Post-secondary fair at CCHS NICHOLAS L. M. ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter Crowsnest Consolidated High School (CCHS) hosted a post-secondary education fair on the evening of September 21.

The event was held to help students identify the different opportunities there are for post-secondary education, whether they want to tackle a four-year university degree, a two-year college or university diploma or one year certificate.

One of two career practitioners for Livingstone Range School Division, Lettie Croskery, spoke about her role in helping students identify what they what to do in the future. She said these discussions include where they’d like to live, what kind of career they might pursue and travel opportunities.

“Whatever would make them happy in their lives, that’s our job to help try and figure that out,” said Croskery.

She added there are a variety of post-secondary experiences the students could be looking for. Things to consider are the size of the school, what scholarships are available and the types of sport teams, according to Croskery.

“These events help students identify what is important for them and where they will have the best match and the best experience for them,” said Croskery.

She thought the event went well, with Grade 12 students and their parents coming to do “post-secondary shopping” as applications open for next fall. With the importance of these decisions, Croskery wished some of the younger students had come as well.

“It’s important that they get a handle on that... We don’t want everybody just to wait until Grade 12 before they start researching opportunities,” added Croskery.

CCHS hosts the post-secondary fair each year, as it continues to grow. There were 15 different institutions across Alberta represented on September 21.

“I just encourage parents and students to come out to as many events as they can, just to help them research opportunities,” said Croskery.

Croskery works with the students at CCHS as well as the students at Livingstone School in Lundbreck.

“I’m really open to having conversations with students and their parents all the time to help provide them with research opportunities, resources and just to help guide them on their path in high school and beyond,” added Croskery.

Visit lrsd.ca/services/ career-practitioners for more information on Career Practitioners at Livingstone Range School Division

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Post-secondary institutions gather on the second floor of CCHS for the education fair on September 21, allowing students and parents to ‘shop’ around.

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Feats of Strength DEVIN BRADY Pass Herald Community Reporter 500 kilograms. The weight of an adult horse or a grand piano, it is also the weight of the world record deadlift which first drew me into the sport of Strongman. In 2016 Eddie Hall lifted a staggering 500kg, being the first man in history to do this in an official setting. As I watched this incredible feat of strength, I knew I was hooked on the sport. I began to immerse myself in the history of strength from stone lifting around the world to ‘Strongman’ shows in the circus in the early 20th century.

My flaw was at the time I convinced myself that I wasn’t able to dedicate the time and commitment to training, ultimately, I was hiding from the work. Over the course of four years I continued to do my usual training which revolved around cardiovascular workouts for my then career as a wildland firefighter. It wasn’t until May 2, 2020 when I watched Hafthor Bjornsson, the Mountain from ‘Game of Thrones’, dethrone Eddie Hall and Deadlift 501kg and I told myself that I cannot continue to put off what I wish to do.

Growing up I always had my strength as a primary attribute but as I got older I did not put in the necessary work to grow and evolve so I plateaued. As most young adults, I began to neglect my physical health for partying with friends and learning other valuable life lessons via making mistakes.

2022 - 2023 Passtrak performance summary RICH BRAUN Passtrak There were 32 athletes registered with the club this past season.

Passtrak athletes attended 38 competitions from September 24th to August 1st, (45 weeks), 6 cross country meets, 5 indoor meets & 27 outdoor meets.

The athletes collected 215 medals over the course of the season including 29 Provincial Championship medals, 10 gold, 9 silver & 10 bronze.

70 Passtrak club records were broken this year, 31 during the indoor season & 39 outdoors.

The 2023 Alberta Provincial track & field rankings were compiled using the results from the outdoor track & field season.

Passtrak has 15 athletes who are ranked in the top 10 in Alberta in 56 events.

For 8 year old boys Finnley Hay is ranked 7th in long jump, 6th in the 600 metres & 5th in the javelin, 300 metres & 150 metres.

For 9 year old boys Walker Barnson is ranked 8th in javelin & the 300 metres as well as 7th in the 150 metres.

Recognizing Treaty 7: Statement from Minister Wilson ALBERTA GOVERNMENT Press Release Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement commemorating the signing of Treaty 7 on September 22.

“Today in 1877, Treaty 7 was signed at the site of Soyopowahko on the Bow River, which is now commonly called Blackfoot Crossing. As the basis of the formal relationship between the Crown and the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Stoney Nakoda and Tsuut’ina First Nations, Treaty 7 is a historic agreement.

“Treaty 7 is one of 11 treaties signed in Canada, and one of seven treaties signed in the West between 1871 and 1877. While Treaty 7 was initially

But as I aged my interests began to evolve and lifting heavy weights became a focus. Once I began to immerse myself in strength sports I found a community that was all inclusive and empowering.

Even as you compete against one another your biggest cheer squad are your opponents, everyone wants to see you do your best and succeed. It is powerful and heart warming to not only watch but experience.

To date I have only competed in one competition and had to drop out from two.

Many changes have happened in my life over the last three years, from budget cuts and losing out on work to the passing of my father and moving to a whole new town.

I have plans to rebuild and grow so that I can begin competing in 2024 and rejoin the community that makes me feel welcomed. Perhaps one day here in the Crowsnest Pass there will be enough people who are in the sport that would love to see something happen here.

A quote from eight time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman “Everyone wanna be a bodybuilder – nobody wants to lift heavy a** weights.”.

The training, although different from bodybuilding, is just as grueling. Long hours at the gym, the dedication to your diet and the heavy weights will keep most people away but for myself, I welcome the challenge. I may never deadlift 500kg but that doesn’t mean I won’t try. I tell myself each morning that I will win world’s strongest man one day. There will be those who doubt me but if I don’t try, I can never win.

On September 19, 2023 Strongman Corp Canada announced that they will be “adding a new open category for athletes who do not identify as a gender they were assigned at birth by a medical professional” stated on the official Strongman Corp Canada Instagram.

For 9 year old boys Chase Legroulx is ranked 9th in long jump & 8th in the 600 metres.

For 9 year old girls Nahanni Sutherland is ranked 7th in the 60 metres & 600 metres, 4th in the 150 metres & 3rd in the 100 metres.

For 10 year old girls Jade Legroulx is ranked 8th in the 80 metres.

For 11 year old boys Declan Sutherland is ranked 9th in the 60 metres, 5th in long jump, 3rd in the 100 metres, 150 metres, 600 metres & 1000 metres, 2nd in high jump & shot put & 1st in Alberta in discus.

For 11 year old boys Aiden Aasen is ranked 7th in javelin, 4th in 100 meet, 2nd in 200 metres & discus & 1st in Alberta in the 600 metres, 1000 metres & shot put.

For 12 year old girls Marley Winter is ranked 9th in 200 metres & 7th in the 1200 metres, 150 metres & javelin.

For 12 year old girls Cammy Hay is ranked 6th in the 1200 metres & high jump & 5th in the long jump.

For 13 year old boys Eli Bailey is ranked 9th in the 1200 metres & shot put, 5th in the 200 metres & long jump, 4th in discus & 3rd in the 150 metres.

For 14 year old boys Colton Sutherland is ranked 8th in long jump, 2nd in shot put & discus & 1st in Alberta in the Pentathlon.

For 15 year old girls Eve Winter is ranked 10th in long jump, 6th in triple jump & 2nd in high jump.

For 16 year old boys Keenan Parsons is ranked 6th in the 400 metres & 2nd in high jump.

For 17 year old boys Avery Stewart - Krooshoop is ranked 10th in long jump.

For Masters Men in the 40 - 44 year old age group Jeff Sutherland is ranked 2nd in shot put & 1st in Alberta in the discus.

signed on Sept. 22, 1877, some Blackfoot leaders who were not present signed on Dec. 4, 1877.

“Treaty 7 territory stretches across 130,000 square kilometres of land in southern Alberta, from the Rocky Mountains in the west to Cypress Hills in the east, and from Red Deer River in the north to the U.S border in the south.

The treaty signifies a pact to share the land and a commitment to foster mutually respectful relationships.

“Soyopowahko, which loosely translates to ‘ridge under water,’ is a place where the river can be more easily crossed, and this helped make it a place of great significance to the Blackfoot people. In 2007, 130 years after the treaty was first signed, the Blackfoot Crossing Interpretive Centre opened on this site, bringing ancient culture to new audiences. I encourage Albertans to visit this heritage site, which is located east of Calgary, and to seek other opportunities to learn more about First Nations as well.

“Alberta is committed to upholding treaty rights in the spirit of friendship and cooperation. The province is working with First Nations on matters like health care, education, economic development, employment, and more.

These are outlined in the protocol agreements with the Blackfoot Confederacy and the Stoney Nakoda-Tsuut’ina Tribal Council. We look forward to continued progress and success alongside Treaty 7 Nations.”

Treaty 7, signed in 1877, represents a commitment to mutual respect and land stewardship. Alberta’s cooperation with Treaty 7 Nations will reflect its dedication to upholding treaty rights and preserving Indigenous heritage.

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Looking Back

BY JOHN KINNEAR

Reconciliation Every Single Day It is interesting to note that the collective “we” choose to pick just one single day to acknowledge those things we deem important to all of us. Father’s Day, Labour Day and a whole myriad of events are designated as “the day’ for supporting or celebrating that particular thing. While it is significant to bring the subjects of these days into the light it is also important to remember that in some cases these acknowledgments should be on-going, not just for a day but for every single day of the year.

So as we approach September 30th, the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, I think we should all recognize that this path of healing that this nation is committing to with our First Nations brethren is to be a continuous process of recognition, healing and acts of kindness. Every single day. This national holiday is one set aside to honor, reflect and learn. “Everyone needs to work together to create an environment free from racism and discrimination, and where all people feel safe and respected.”

I have been on my own journey the last few years delving into the history of our First Nations peoples and it has been a difficult one for me. As a historian I look back at how things unfolded and share them when I think they are important.

First Nation’s stories are rife with pain and crushing oppression. At every turn, in every book I have read, the anger and the shame of how we have treated them overwhelms me. Amongst my library collection is a book entitled, “Clearing the Plains – Disease, Politics of Starvation and the Loss of Aboriginal Life by James Daschuk. It should be required reading by all Canadians. It demonstrates “how infectious disease and state-supported starvation combined to create a creeping relentless catastrophe that persists to the present day.” This goes very deep with 55 pages of notes and a 50 page bibliography, so the research is rock solid.

Recently I revisited my copy of Ten Lost Years (1929-1939) Memories of Canadians Who Survived the Depression by Barry Broadfoot and discovered there was a chapter, in his compendium of interviews, entitled They Didn’t Consider Indians As People. I don’t like using the word Indian because as we all know it is a terrible misnomer but in the context of this book and when it was written, it was, like the word Eskimo, the commonly used term.

There is a brief introduction to the chapter where Broadfoot states the following about how it was for them during those years. “….an Indian, if he lived in the city or near one, or on a reserve, was in far worse shape during the Depression. Under the thumb of the white man, the police, the magistrates, the relief people, the Indian Affairs bureaucrats, the residential school teachers, the store keepers and the whiskey peddlers, he and his family didn’t stand a chance. “ There are only a few profound stories in this chapter, each being a painful personal remembrance of how it was and how they were treated. One interviewee stated the following, “About 1931 when the federal government pushed through emergency assistance payments, the city family got $15 a month and the country family got $10 a month because they’d likely have a cow and a pig and a big garden- and the Indian family got $5 a month because they could live off the land!

Indians haven’t lived off the land since the days of Custer, but you couldn’t tell the bastards in Ottawa that. I honestly think they didn’t consider Indians as people” In the last couple of years I have had several encounters with the Piikani First Nation and each time I have come away struck by their kind gentle nature. The first was a significant moment in time when members of the Piikani met with museum staff to discuss moving forward with finally interpreting their long history in the area. At the meeting were several elders and three young men who sat quietly and listened for some time to the exchanges. Then one of them gave a hugely impassioned speech about who they are and what they believe and then he sang a special Blackfoot song. They also smudged and blessed the meeting room and the doorway with a sacred rock they carried. There was no condemnation or bitterness discernible within them all. We were all humbled by them.

My second encounter was when I was invited last spring to write about an amazing Piikani woman by the name of Beatrice Little Mustache. The occasion for the article was her receiving a Doctors of Law from the University of British Columbia for her 42 years of service to her people in the health care and child welfare system. Again what I encountered was a kind, gentle natured person with humility.

Beatrice’s credo that she was taught by her Blackfoot parents is to be “kind, caring, gentle and positively assertive when I need to be. “ Someone who had endured the residential school system and carried on to achieve such a phenomenal record that an honorary law degree was deemed appropriate. I saw once again in her the special nature of these people.

My most recent encounter was at the July 19th “Fist Full of Dollars” Roxy Theater event in downtown Coleman. It was a grand affair and several Piikani had been invited including a remarkable man named Peter Strikes With a Gun. Peter, a

former Piikani Nation chief sat and played old tunes on his guitar and then sporting his traditional headdress stood proudly and spoke to the crowd. It was not evident to study this man that at 8-years of age he was abruptly taken away from a life where he already drove tractors and teams of horses as well. Peter recalled at a reconciliation event in 2021 that, “At the residential school that I went to I never felt loved.

My number was 56. I remember getting whipped three times a day for one week and I didn’t know a word of English.”

It was truly a special moment that day as he reflected on early memories of Coleman where he smiled and recalled that many years ago at a restaurant down the street one could buy a wonderful dinner for a dollar. He acknowledged the efforts of what was going on with the Roxy and its importance in preserving this “lodge” and all the memories that go with it. I found it incredibly ironic that, at this place where for years cowboy movies were run that vilified the Indian, now a magnificent chief stood and gave a special Blackfoot language blessing over the theater. It is a beautiful language to listen to. He joked at one point earlier on that they never wanted to be the Indians in the movies themselves. How gracious is that?

Again I saw this prevalent kind gentle demeanor that is so common amongst our Piikani brethren. When Beatrice Little Mustache spoke to the graduating class at UBC she challenged the grads to step out of their comfort zone and go educate themselves on First Nation territories. “Learn our culture and our protocols; maybe even attend a powwow. By doing this you will see a world different from who you are. You will see the seven sacred teachings in action.” Truth, humility, wisdom, honesty, courage, respect and love.

September 30th is Orange Shirt Day, a day when we remember the intergenerational effects of residential schools and acknowledge that “Every Child Matters”. When Phyllis Webstad prepared for her first day of school at the St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School near Williams Lake, B.C. in 1973 she was sporting a brand new orange shirt her grandmother had picked out for her. It was immediately stripped away from her at the school and was the first of many atrocities and traumas that this now respected author and creator of Orange Shirt Day experienced.

British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and the Yukon have designated September 30th as a statutory holiday. It falls on a Saturday this year but regardless of the day it lands on, try and find time to reflect and learn more about the residential school story.

And think about Beatrice and the seven sacred teachings of the Blackfoot.

Pictures from top to bottom all photos from John Kinnear: James Daschuk’s profound research; Beatrice Little Mustache receiving her degree; Peter Strikes With a Gun at the Roxy; Every Child Matters

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NYE DEBBIE PAULINE NYE, of Coleman, AB beloved wife of Steve and mother to Kelsi, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, September 15, 2023 at the age of 64 years.

Along with her husband and daughter, Debbie is lovingly remembered by her sister, Nancy Tarcon and her children, Trevor (Riva) Tarcon and Sheryl (Brett) Gehring and their families.

She was predeceased by her parents, Mike and Pauline (nee Ewashin) Berekoff, her sister, Olive as well as her brother-in-law, Steve Tarcon.

Debbie was born, raised and attended school in Coleman. In the early years she worked as a retail clerk in a few local businesses. As her life continued, Debbie took a keen interest in helping kids and went back to school to earn her certificate as a Teacher’s Aide. Here, she found her passion in helping children with learning difficulties.

Debbie loved animals and was especially devoted to her family dog, Cocoa. In her heart, she was an artist and loved to pass the time creating special colouring projects. Her true joy though, was spending time with her family, enjoying those moments with Kelsi and watching movies together.

Debbie will be remembered for her kind, loving and generous nature. Her happy personality was infectious and you couldn’t help but be cheerful in her presence. She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends.

As per Debbie’s request, no funeral will be held. Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home.

To send a condolence, please visit www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

With warm weather continuing to favour mosquito activity in southern Alberta, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans to take precautions to protect themselves against West Nile virus infection carried by mosquitos.

This year has seen nine cases of West Nile virus confirmed in Alberta, two in the Edmonton area, and seven in southern Alberta. Five were acquired in southeastern Alberta in the last month with three individuals diagnosed with West Nile neurological syndrome.

After being bitten by a mosquito carrying West Nile virus, people can develop West Nile non-neurological syndrome (formerly known as West Nile fever) or the more serious West Nile neurological syndrome.

Symptoms of non-neurological syndrome can be uncomfortable, including fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, skin rash, swollen glands and headache.

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For people who develop neurological syndrome, symptoms can be more severe, including tremors, drowsiness, confusion, swallowing problems, high fever, unconsciousness, paralysis and even death.

Whenever engaging in outdoor activities, or even just relaxing outside, all Albertans should take these simple steps to prevent bites and protect themselves from West Nile virus: Wear a long-sleeved, light-colored shirt, pants, and a hat.

Consider staying indoors at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.

Use a Health Canada approved insect repellant (products containing DEET or Icaridin).

For infants younger than 6 months old, do not use an insect repellent containing DEET. Instead, use a mosquito net when babies are outdoors in a crib or stroller.

For children 6 months to 2 years old, use insect repellent only when there’s a high risk of insect bites that can spread infections and diseases.

Do not use more than once a day.

For more information on insect repellants, visit Personal Insect repellents - Canada.ca

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CROWSNEST PASS RCMP Press Release On September 23, the Crowsnest Pass RCMP began asking for public assistance to locate four men charged in connection with a home invasion in Coleman, Alberta. By the time of reporting, two more of the men were arrested.

On September 16, 2023, at 5:15 P.M., RCMP were called to a report of a home invasion at a residence in Coleman. Five men armed with weapons had entered the home and assaulted a male and female resident inside. A second male resident was also attacked when he returned home during the incident. The suspects are alleged to have had firearms and other weapons during the incident which spread out onto the street at which time police were called.

Investigators have been conducting interviews and gathering evidence and believe that this was a targeted home invasion. The investigation is ongoing, however, evidence collected thus far has resulted in the identification of four of the five people involved in this crime.

Garett Adam Ouellette, 41-years-old, Pincher Creek, AB Tyler Thomas Trodden, 39-years-old, Pincher Creek, AB Robert Russell Dwyer, 37-years-old, Pincher Creek, AB Aaron John Thompson, 40-years-old, Pincher Creek, AB All four of the accused have been charged with Aggravated Assault, Break and Enter, Robbery as well as multiple firearms and weapons offences.

Garett Ouellette was arrested on September 21, 2023, and has been remanded into custody. He is next scheduled to appear in Pincher Creek Provincial Court on September 28, 2023. Tyler Trodden and Aaron Thompson have been arrested as of September 25.

Robert Dwyer remains at large, he may be in the area of Pincher Creek, AB. He is described as: Light complexion, 6’0” (183 cm) height, 165 lbs (75 kg) weight, brown eyes and brown hair.

Crowsnest Pass RCMP are asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of these individuals or this crime, to contact the Crowsnest Pass RCMP at 403562-2867 or your local police service. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www. P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play store.

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