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Vol. 93 No. 32
Crowsnest Pass
Herald
August 30, 2023 $1.25
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Rory O’Connor - Manager, Social Responsibility at Teck speaks at the grand opening of Sparwood’s Centennial Plaza.
Sparwood Plaza Grand Opening NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter The District of Sparwood hosted the grand opening of the revitalized Sparwood Centennial Plaza on August 18 with a community celebration that brought residents and visitors together in the new outdoor space for the first time. The revitalization project was funded through grants and donations, including $1 million from Teck, who also supported hosting for the event. The Plaza was designed with usability in mind, greenspace, seating, planters and an outdoor fire pit to allow the space to become a functional gathering area,
which can be utilized for many community events and activities. Lighting upgrades have been included to add ambiance allowing the space to be inviting, even during periods of lower light, such as the winter and evenings. Important historical elements of the space, such as the water spray gun and the memorial pillar, have been safely removed and will be incorporated in other locations within the community. The Plaza will be transformed over the summer as visible items such as the shade structure, fire pit, trees, shrubs and seating are put into place. We would like to extend a sincere ‘thank-you’ to Teck for the generous donation,” said Sparwood Mayor David Wilks after the donation last year. “Teck’s commitment to the community and to the establishment of this space is very appreciated. We look forward to seeing the Plaza be filled with people attending markets, entertainment events, and celebrations, as well as just sitting down for coffee or lunch with a
friend. The benefits the community will see from the redevelopment of Centennial Plaza are immense and will last for generations to come.” The Plaza is intended to be a site that will build social and community interactions, attract visitors and serve to connect people to the outdoors. Key project features are focused on natural landscape, bringing light, outdoor elements, and ambience into the space. With the addition of an outdoor fire pit and lighting, residents will be able to utilize the Plaza no matter the season. “Teck is committed to creating lasting benefits in the communities where we operate and we’re proud to contribute to the development of Centennial Plaza in Sparwood,” said Robin Sheremeta, Senior Vice President of Coal at Teck. “We commend the District of Sparwood for advancing this project which will be a centerpiece of the community to be enjoyed by all residents and visitors.” More information is available at sparwood.ca.
Back to School Time
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How to get more involved at school Parents can make every effort to encourage children to make the most of the school experience, including academics and extracurricular activities. Though students’ level of engagement is ultimately up to them, parental involvement at school can be crucial for students’ success. According to the National Education Council, when parents get involved in their children’s education, those children are more likely to do better in school and be more positive about the school experience. They also may be well-behaved. Parents wondering what they can do to assist at the school level can consider these possibilities.
It’s school bus time again! Livingstone Range schools are back in session on Tuesday, September 5th, and that means those big, yellow buses will once again be on the roads in our communities. Remember, when red lights are flashing
DO NOT PASS A SCHOOL BUS FROM EITHER DIRECTION The fine for failure to stop for a school bus with flashing lights is $543.00, and up to six demerit points. The consequences of ignoring flashers while students are crossing can be tragic. Please be mindful of young people crossing roads and moving in and out of buses, and use extra caution when driving through playground and school zones.
Attend school board meetings Many community school boards are comprised entirely of volunteers who work with superintendents and other personnel to advocate for policies and procedures for students. Decisions typically are up for vote, and parents can run for school board positions or simply attend meetings each month and let their voices be heard about various issues. Attend open houses and conferences Parents can make every effort to get to know teachers and other staff. Putting faces to names can help parents develop a connection to teachers and vice versa. Most schools have back to school nights, meet the coaches opportunities, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences. Parents can take part in these events. Open lines of communication Parents can ask teachers and other staff how they prefer to communicate. Some teachers want students to take the lead and reach out first, with parents providing support if need be. Adults can be responsive when teachers reach out. Attend school events Families can make it a point to support students in all endeavors. Whenever the opportunity to visit the school comes up — whether for a concert, sports game, trivia night, or fundraiser — parents can make an effort to attend.
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Volunteer When parents want to be involved even further, they can head committees at school or volunteer with the PTA or PTO. They also can help out in the cafeteria, library or in the main office. Parents who have particular skills may volunteer to provide tutoring or mentoring as needed. Furthermore, parents can volunteer in school-sanctioned extracurriculars, such as Scouts BSA or as sports coaches. Involvement in school is part of being an informed and supportive parent.
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Backpacks donated to school throughout the valley NICHOLAS L. M. ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter The Women of Steel (WOS) have made their annual donation of backpacks and supplies to the Crowsnest Pass schools on the morning of August 29. They started the day at Horace Allen School (HAS) in Coleman at 9:30 a.m. and then moved on to CCHS and ISS. Sarah Thompson, office administrator, WCB chair and WOS co-chair for USW Local 9346, said the process is like a “well-oiled machine” after 12 years. “We’ve been doing this for so long, the lists typically stay close to the same from school to school because we get the actual supply lists for each grade for each school, and we pack the backpacks according to that. When the kids go to school on their first day, they have everything they need, just like all their other friends,” said Thompson. The purpose of the donations is to have all kids equal on the first day. This year, they did another 99 backpacks which was the same as the past two years. “We can’t hit everybody, but we do what we can,” said Thompson, “It cost just over $10,000 for all the supplies in the backpacks and all that money is fundraised.” They host barbecues at the bus stop where the Elkview employees go on and off shift. They feed them supper, including burgers, chips and pop. We had a lot of support this year. We had to buy more burgers for our last barbecue. So, thanks to them and all the support from the staff and the contractors and all our members, it’s great to get the support,” added Thompson.
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Allie Thompson, Women of Steel co-chair Sarah Thompson, Horace Allen School administrative assistant Cherie Snider and Women of Steel co-chair Jen Riley in front of the donated backpacks and supplies for the schools in the Crowsnest Pass. All three schools’ bags are featured in the photo in front of Horace Allen School on August 29.
The project has support from other unions who donate and Teck, who donated $3,000 for the initiative. Of the 99 packs, 30 went to the Crowsnest Pass. Everything is anonymous, they don’t know or meet any of the families while donating. “We reach out to the Sparwood Food Bank, the Fernie Woman’s Resource Centre, and the administration for the schools here in the Pass and they give us the needs,” explained Thompson. The group said they are always looking for donations of supplies, including backpacks, paper and binders. For specialty items, they prefer to fill out the school list themselves if it is something specific. “We are kind of revamping our committee right now and hoping to get some new fresh blood and some more interest. Hopefully we can do other projects as well,” said Thompson. The WOS can be contacted at the Steelworker office in Sparwood, the phone number there is (250) 425-0131.