A Salute to Minor Hockey Week and our Players This week we celebrate Minor Hockey week with Crowsnest Pass Thunder and Pincher Creek Chinooks, who both have local players on their roster NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter This Minor Hockey Week, we look at the growth and change the Crowsnest Minor Hockey Association (CMHA) has seen over the past few seasons. The Crowsnest Pass Thunder U-11 home tournament on January 21 and 22 will mark the extent of Minor Hockey Week activities according to Kyla Cytko, President of the Crowsnest Pass Minor Hockey Association (CPMHA). “We don’t have special activities planned this week, aside from our usual practices and games,” said Cytko. According to Cytko, they have worked hard over the last few seasons to increase the participants they have within the club, now icing 65 skaters with the help of reduced fees. “This season we offered $50 registration for all of our levels and normally they would pay anywhere from $200 to $300 to play,” explained Cytko. With the travel involved with playing hockey, a big focus for the CPMHA has been making sure that hockey is accessible for families without them having to give up other winter activities. “We’re trying to find a good balance of not having hockey take up every single weekend of your entire winter for your family, so we’re pretty proud of the growth that we’ve seen in the last few seasons. Coming out of the last three seasons which were drastically affected by COVID, Cytko reflected on the changes they have been able to make in a return to normalcy. Cont’d on page 8
Nick Allen photo
The U-13 Crowsnest Pass Thunder goalie Ryder Jorgensen in net against the Pincher Creek Chinooks on November 19 at the Crowsnest Sports Complex in Coleman.
4 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - Wednesday, January 18
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED BYLAW NO 1130, 2022 - LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT 7:00PM, January 24, 2023 Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers 8502 – 19 Avenue, Coleman PURSUANT to sections 216.4, 606, and 692 of the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26, the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province of Alberta hereby gives notice of its intention to consider proposed Bylaw No. 1130, 2022 being a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 868, 2013, being the municipal land use bylaw.
lands legally described as a portion of Lot 15MR, Block 5, Plan 831 1587 within the NW¼ 21-7-3-W5M, containing ±0.01 ha (0.02 acres), as shown on Schedule ‘A’, from “Recreation and Open Space – RO-1” to “Residential – R1.” The subject land is located in Bellevue, and is known municipally as 21402 30th St. The purpose of the proposed amendments is to provide for the opportunity to use and develop the lands in accordance with the provisions of the “Residential – R1” land use district.
Executive Assistant to the CAO at bonnie.kawasaki@ crowsnestpass.com with the bylaw number and public hearing date clearly marked in the subject line no later than 12:00pm on January 17, 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. DATED at the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province of Alberta this 13th day of December 2022.
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing to consider the proposed Bylaw No. 1136, 2022 will be held in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers at7:00pm The Development Authority of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass recently approved the following on January 24, 2023. Each person shall be allotted 5 development application(s): minutes to present their position.
The purpose of Bylaw No. 1130, 2022 is to redesignate the lands known as SE¼ 34-7-4-W5M; SW¼ 35-7-4-W5M; portion of SE¼ 35-7-4-W5M; portion of the NE¼ 35-7-4W5M; portion of the NW¼ 35-7-4-W5M; and Lots 50MR, 52MR, & portion of Lot 51MR, Block 1, Plan 081 2254; as shown on Schedule ‘A’, containing a total of 159.26 ha (393.53 acres), from various land use districts (“Non Urban Area – NUA-1”; “Public – P-1”; and “Comprehensive Ski Village – CSV”) to “Recreation & Open Space – RO-1”. The subject lands are located in Blairmore, in proximity to the ski-hill, some of which are municipally known as 202 Powderkeg Drive. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to provide for the opportunity to use and develop the lands in accordance with the provisions of the “Recreation & Open Space – RO-1” land use district. THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing to consider the proposed Bylaw No. 1130, 2022 will be held in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers at 7:00pm on January 24, 2023. Each person shall be allotted 5 minutes to present their position AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that anyone wishing to provide slide decks, maps, videos or a written submission regarding the proposed bylaw should email: Bonnie Kawasaki, Executive Assistant to the CAO at bonnie.kawasaki@ crowsnestpass.com with the bylaw number and public hearing date clearly marked in the subject line no later than 12:00pm on January 17, 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.
AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that anyone wishing to provide • DP2022-162: 59 Kananaskis Place, Coleman (Unit 59, Plan 0714098). For the construction of a “Single-Family slide decks, maps, videos or a written submission regarding Dwelling”, with an attached garage and deck (Permitted the proposed bylaw should email: Bonnie Kawasaki, Use) Executive Assistant to the CAO at bonnie.kawasaki@ • DP2022-195: 7801 17 Avenue, Coleman (Lot 1 Block 13 crowsnestpass.com with the bylaw number and public Plan 820L). For a “Bakery” and “Fascia Sign” (Permitted hearing date clearly marked in the subject line no later than 12:00pm on January 17, 2023. Verbal presentations (limited Use) • DP2022-199: 13031 20 Avenue, Blairmore (Lots 6-7 Block to 5 minutes) will be accepted at the public hearing. 4 Plan 3319I). For a “Retail Store” (Permitted Use) • DP2022-202: 8513 20 Avenue, Coleman (Lots 6-9 Lock 22 For questions regarding the proposed Bylaw Amendment Plan 6808CU). For “Signage” (Permitted Use) please contact the Development Officer by calling 403-562• DP2023-002: 13353 15 Avenue, Blairmore (Lot 16-18 8833 or emailing development@crowsnestpass.com. Block 15 Plan 3380T). For “Demolition” (Permitted Use) A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at the The Development Authority of the Municipality of municipal office during normal business hours. DATED at the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province Crowsnest Pass recently refused the following development application(s): of Alberta this 13th day of December, 2022. PROPOSED BYLAW NO 1137, 2022 - LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT
• DP2022-ST062: 3005 224 Street, Bellevue (Lot 11 Block 1 Plan 8244GB). For the operation of a “Tourist Home” (Discretionary Use)
7:00PM, January 24, 2023 Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers 8502 – 19 Avenue, Coleman
Any persons claiming to be adversely affected by the above discretionary development permits or variances may file an appeal in writing by February 1, 2023, to the SUBDIVISION PURSUANT to sections 216.4, 606, and 692 of the Municipal AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD or the LAND AND Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter PROPERTY RIGHTS TRIBUNAL, as may be applicable. M-26, the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province of Alberta hereby gives notice of its intention Subdivision and Development Appeal Board: to consider proposed Bylaw No. 1137, 2022, being a bylaw MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS to amend Bylaw No. 868, 2013, being the municipal land use BOX 600, CROWSNEST PASS, ALBERTA T0K 0E0. Fee of $400.00 must be included with the appeal. bylaw. The purpose of Bylaw No. 1137, 2022 is to redesignate the lands legally described as that portion of Lot 51MR, Block 1, Plan 081 2254 forming part of Lot 53, Block 1, Plan _______, containing ±0.05 ha (0.12 acres), within the NE¼ 34-7-4W5M, as shown on
Land and Property Rights Tribunal 1229-91 Street SW, Edmonton AB T6X 1E9 Development Officer Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Phone: 403 562-8833 Email: development@crowsnestpass.com
HOME ALONE SAFE PROGRAM Friday, February 10 1:30pm - 4:30pm Isabelle Sellon School | 12602 - 18 Avenue, Blairmore Free | Ages 10+ Registration Deadline is February 7
DATED at the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in the Province Schedule ‘A’, from of Alberta this 13th day of December 2022. “Public – P-1” to “Comprehensive Ski Village – CSV.” The subject land is located in Blairmore and is known municipally PROPOSED BYLAW NO 1136, 2022 - LAND USE BYLAW as 101 Southmore Drive. Being at home alone can be an uncomfortable and unsafe AMENDMENT situation without some basic skills. This program prepares The purpose of the proposed amendment is to provide for youth to feel confident and safe when home alone. For 7:00PM, January 24, 2023 the opportunity to use and develop the lands in accordance children ages 10 years and older, the Home Alone Program Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers with the provisions of the “Comprehensive Ski Village – CSV” is designed to provide necessary skills and knowledge to be 8502 – 19 Avenue, Coleman land use district. safe and responsible when home alone for short periods PURSUANT to sections 216.4, 606, and 692 of the Municipal THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing to consider of time by providing and understanding of how to prevent problems and handle real life situations. Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter the proposed Bylaw No. 1137, 2022 will be held in the M-26, the Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers at 7:00pm ** Please note: Upon completion of this course, the Province of Alberta hereby gives notice of its intention on January 24, 2023. Each person shall be allotted 5 responsibility and judgement remains with individual to consider proposed Bylaw No. 1136, 2022, being a bylaw minutes to present their position. parents to determine their child’s ability to stay home alone to amend Bylaw No. 868, 2013, being the municipal land use safe. bylaw. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that anyone wishing to provide The purpose of Bylaw No. 1136, 2022 is to redesignate the
slide decks, maps, videos or a written submission regarding the proposed bylaw should email: Bonnie Kawasaki,
Please call Kim Lewis at 403-563-2207 to register.
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Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - 5
RCMP give quarterly update NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter
Members of the Crowsnest Pass RCMP were present at the council meeting on January 10 to give a quarterly update on their work in the municipality. Leading the delegation was Sgt. Randy Guinchard, who introduced two of the newest members to join the detachment. Cst. Dave Fogarty comes from Brooks with four years of service and Cst. Chris Marchand has just under two months of service so far. Guinchard said the new recruits will be a good complement to the two members they are expecting back this spring. “We’ll have all nine members working here very shortly so that’s a very positive thing for us,” added Guinchard. The first matter he brought up after introductions were boundary changes north of Crowsnest Pass on Highway 40 and 532 where they connect. The change has been accepted by district although no official announcement has been made according to Guinchard. “We get a heck of a lot of calls in there, and we’ve sent helicopters,” said Guinchard, “We had a bill of $6500 last year for a helicopter rescue of
Placed-based learning thriving at LRSD FRANK McTIGHE Contributor Livingstone Range School Division is using the area’s natural assets to provide educational opportunities for students. Place-based education co-ordinators Joel Gamache and Jason Clifton provided trustees with an update on the Pursuits program last month. Gamache and Clifton talked about place-based education during a presentation Dec. 19 at the G.R. Davis Administration Building in Fort Macleod. Place-based education is defined as “the process of using the local community and environment as a starting point to teach concepts in lan-
guage arts, mathematics, social studies, science,
two snowmobilers.” He thanked the council and the administration for their support through the process of getting the boundary changed. Aside from the boundary change, Guinchard said they are trying to get more community feedback with more town halls planned to engage with residents. Another development is the placement of a full-time mental health nurse in Coaldale that is available to be deployed in the region. “It’s a new resource for us and it’s been very successful. We’ve deployed them three times here already,” added Guinchard, “That’s been a welcome addition to assisting us with some issues and problems associated with mental health.” The Crowsnest Pass RCMP also announced that they nominated Rita Filipuzzi for the Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Platinum medal after 45 years of service with the department. After moving on to crime statistics, Guinchard pointed out that they are going to try and increase the number of traffic tickets they hand out each month, with an expectation of 10 tickets per officer. Another priority for the department is the Outlaw Motorcycle Gang. “They’re kind of based more in the Pincher Creek area which is a joint problem because they do run through (the Pass) and there are individuals that are involved with them still living here,” said Guinchard. He also spoke about the staffing concerns they still have, highlighting the staff discrepancy between Pincher Creek and the Crowsnest Pass. They have two more members while having almost 2000 less people than the Pass. “it just doesn’t make sense why we would have more population, more traffic more large town is-
sues and have less staff,” he said, “Although I’m not complaining that they finally sent some people.” Visit their Facebook page at facebook.com/ RCMPCrowsnestPass for more frequent updates from the Crowsnest Pass RCMP.
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and other subjects across the curriculum.” Gamache and Clifton were appointed to their roles last February. “It’s almost been a year and we feel like we’ve made some good traction,” Clifton said. Clifton told trustees one of the first steps was to research place-based learning. “We wanted to back what we were doing with research to make sure we were on the right track and that we were doing things with fidelity,” Clifton said. A Web site was created to showcase some of what they learned in their research. That research shows place-based learning is good for children in the areas of academics, leadership and culture. Cont’d on page 15
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16 - CROWSNEST PASS HERALD - Wednesday, January 18
School closure, learning off campus note from the board FRANK McTIGHE Contributor Livingstone Range School Board took another step last month toward a new policy on school reconfigurations, modernizations and closures. Trustees gave second reading to Policy 16 during their Dec. 19 meeting at the G.R. Davis Administration Building in Fort Macleod. Policy 16 received first reading at a November board meeting and was presented for consideration of second and third readings. Trustee Brad Toone favoured giving Policy 16 second reading but holding off on third reading. “Just so we can make sure that this gets presented at all our school councils,” Toone said, adding he has presented the policy to just one of his four school councils. Other trustees agreed they needed more time to present the policy to school councils. Trustees gave second reading and postponed third until the February meeting. The new policy states the board supports the education of students within their community but school or program closures can be considered in the interests of effectiveness and efficiency of instruction. Policy 16 states the board may: • Close a school permanently or for a specified period of time. • Transfer students from one school building to one or more other school buildings on a permanent basis. The policy also states when considering the closure of a school and/or the transferring of students the board shall: • Raise the matter through a motion at a regular meeting of the board. • In writing, notify the parents of every child and student enrolled in the school who may be affected by the closure of the school or the transfer of students. The policy outlines what information will be shared, including the board’s long-range capital plan; busing; implications for other schools; and the educational and financial impact of closing the school. The board is to convene a public meeting as part of the process. Livingstone Range students learning off-campus Hundreds of students are learning off-campus in Livingstone Range School Division. Trustees were told 402 students are enrolled in work experience, another 45 are in the Green certificate program and 18 are in the Registered Apprenticeship Program. Off-campus co-ordinator Rob Charchun appeared as a delegation at the school board’s Dec. 19 meeting at the G.R. Davis Administration Building in Fort Macleod. “Parents tell me they’re very satisfied with the flexibility that Livingstone Range offers their students,” Charchun said. “We’re very high in our flexibility. Students can be rewarded for learning in a lot of different situations.” Charchun is responsible for Willow Creek Composite in Claresholm, J.T. Foster in Nanton, F.P. Walshe in Fort Macleod, Matthew Halton in Pincher Creek, Livingstone in Lundbreck as well as Pursuits and the virtual schools. John Taylor is responsible for Crowsnest Consol-
idated. Off-campus courses include work experience, Green ceratiticate, the Registered Apprenticeship Program and career internships. Off-campus co-ordinators are responsible for recruitment, documentation, safety inspections student readiness, placement protocols, site visits, evaluations and ensuring students are getting proper supervision and that outcomes are being met. New developments in off-campus learning include student hiring wage incentives, the PCL solar farm near the Travers reservoir and an increase in trades activity driven in part by strong agriculture and commodity sectors. Trustees also learned the off-campus co-ordinators work closely with career practitioners Christy Bazell and Letitia Kroskery on referrals, student support and career-based presentations. In his presentation, Charchun told trustees that off-campus students learn in two distinct categories: hard and soft skills. Hard skills are the hands-on skills directly related to a specific job, including customer service, choosing the right materials and tools, and everyday operations. Soft skills encompass things such as communica-
tion, self-motivation, leadership, responsibility, teamwork, problem-solving, decisiveness, the ability to work under pressure, flexibility and negotiation and conflict resolution. Charchun praised the employers who agree to take part in off-campus programming in Livingstone Range. “Little know fact, most work experience students are actually employed at the site where they do work experience,” Charchun said of an added benefit to the program. The present labour market favours students. “There is a lot of opportunity for employment,” Charchun said. The vast majority, but not all, students working off-campus are paid. Students in the Registered Apprenticeship program must be paid. There are grants available to employers to help with wage subsidies. Students report to Charchun they enjoy learning as well as the social satisfaction — they enjoy going to work. “It’s very interesting to see all the partnerships and opportunities out there,” school board chair Lacey Poytress said. “We appreciate the work you’re doing.”
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