Vol. 93 No. 28 July 19, 2023
The history of Chuckwagon Racing NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter A new book highlighting the origins and history of chuckwagon racing spanning over its 100-year run at the Calgary Stampede and beyond is now available. The Rangeland Derby: 100 Years of Chuckwagon Racing at the Calgary Stampede by Glenn Mikkels-
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The Municipality was proud to be represented at the 100th Anniversary of the Chuckwagons at the Calgary Stampede July 12, thanks to a donation by NORTHBACK for the Dallas Dyck canvas.
en looks at the “Super Bowl of Chuckwagon Racing” which takes over Calgary every year. Mikkelsen said he was introduced to Chuckwagon Racing at an early age by his family. “I used to watch on the grainy black and white television in my grandmother’s house, and then was fortunate enough to be taken down to the grounds,” said Mikkelsen. The nature of these unique races caught Mikkelsen’s attention and gave him a passion that has never left, eventually leading to the writing of this most recent book. “I knew that this was going to be the 100th anniversary of Chuckwagon Racing and it was really a bucket list project to make it happen,” said Mikkelsen.
He said finding some of the older information required for the book was “definitely challenging” but was fortunate to find resources down in the United States and various archives, including old newspaper clippings. He said the first year of Chuckwagon Racing at the Stampede in 1923 led to some interesting articles in the Calgary Herald. “The reports from the Herald really did sound like the event was a real turning point, both in terms of the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede, as well as the City of Calgary,” said Mikkelsen, “It just was a really successful week...”
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Bellevue Revitalization Project concerns NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter Since the open house for the Bellevue Revitalization Project, a number of concerns have arisen, along with some positives. One of the major concerns surrounding the project are parking spots. Joanne Tulk said she is concerned about the Bellevue project as her and her husband own the company Revolution Carpet Care and Duct Cleaning and they do “a lot for the community” and “a lot for seniors and elders in the community” and she believes it will negatively impact them trying to access services in downtown Bellevue. “Removal of parking is a sure way to negatively affect the [businesses] that currently call Bellevue home and will surely not encourage any new ones to come, it seems a strange way for a council who is struggling to get business taxes to behave,” said Tulk. Joanne Tulk said she was concerned that “there’s been no consultation with the Bellcrest Society, which have been doing sterling service for many, many years” beautifying Bellevue and Hillcrest. “I mean, you walk along Bellevue Main Street, it looks great,” said Tulk. Dr. Kelly Mackenzie at the Bellevue Vet Clinic said she went to the open house and was happy to see the
project being underway. “We think the street can look way better. We think it can become a more usable space for a lot of people,” said Mackenzie. Mackenzie added she knows this is a “controversial stance” from a business owner on the street but wants to see the street improve. She does have an issue with the amount of parking near the clinic though. “We do have a couple of concerns regarding our business and how it functions with regards to parking,” said Mackenzie, “For us, the parking across the street in front of the ice cream shop is a massive loss where they want to build all those seats and stuff.” She said it will benefit the business moving in there but will make it really difficult for their customers with only two parking spots in front of the clinic. “At times, we have five or six individual people and pets in here. Yes, there’s parking down the street further, but a lot of our people are seniors and so it’s okay for them to walk across the street or walk in from the street. But making them walk a block down the street and walking their dogs that they might struggle to contain, depending on what condition it’s got, can be a bit of a challenge,” said Mackenzie. She understands that some parking will probably be lost compared to the rest of the street, but hopes they can find a compromise. “It’ll probably draw people to their business, but they could be sending people away from our business because people can’t get a parking spot anywhere near the building or near the clinic. So, it might be a situation where people don’t want to bring their dog here anymore,” added Mackenzie. Maggie Reichel, the owner and operator of Magniphysio, said she is on the fence about the project. “I’m not quite sure exactly how the parking is going to be finalized, so that was our main concern there,” said Reichel. Although she is “pretty much pro-revitalization”
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she still doesn’t know how the parking situation will be. “The majority of our clients have mobility issues... That is the concern right now, but I understand everything is safer with the bump outs,” said Reichel, “I’m really on the fence because I’m still not convinced that there’s going to be enough parking for those places that need accessibility in front of their clinics or their businesses.” “It would be wise for the municipality to set up a meeting with the businesses that will be affected by this, especially during construction,” added Reichel. Sinister Sports owner Brian Gallant said he was really glad the Municipality took time to reach out to the community and have a venue for public input. “I think the one thing that they missed, which they should stress more, is that the whole basis of this is the fact that the infrastructure in Bellevue needs to be replaced,” said Gallant, “It’s not just that they’re planning to do this just because they can.” Gallant said there are some serious issues with Bellevue’s infrastructure and that it’s a really important point people might have missed. “I do think it’s going to cause some parking issues for some of the businesses and I think that there are a number of seniors who agree. There are a lot of seniors that live in this neighborhood and access services and they are concerned about accessing the businesses.” He admitted this will not really affect his business as they are not a retail location but recognized the issues that may arise from deliveries. “Every business along here typically gets a delivery at least once a week, some a couple times a week, sometimes in large trucks. It makes it difficult because they come into the front door typically, they don’t necessarily have a loading dock or parking in the back,” said Gallant. Visit crowsnestpass.com to leave a comment on the project.
History of Chuckwagon Racing cont’d from page 1 “That atmosphere really was exuded through the various articles and interviews from the various dignitaries and the mayor. It really sounded like Stampede was kind of a turning point for the city’s sense of optimism and confidence in itself.” He said the success of the first stampedes were necessary to carry the event through the early 1930s, when there were plenty of economic troubles and setting them on the path to host it for 100 years. Another part of these iconic races is the announcers calling the action, of which there have only been three in total. The first announcer didn’t have a sound system like today, shouting the action from the middle of the rodeo grounds through a huge bullhorn. A difficult part of putting the book together included some of the archived photos. Mikkelsen said they had difficulty identifying the people in the photographs. “There’d be no related information. That was tough, but I have to take my hat off to Billy Melville, who is unsurpassed as a Chuckwagon historian with his ability to recollect and know of the various people involved in the races,” said Mikkelsen. The book is available for purchase online at canadabookdistributors.com/product/11002/ and through Chapters and KMC Sales. Submitted photo
The cover of Glen Mikkelsen’s new book, The Rangeland Derby: 100 years of Chuckwagon Racing at the Calgary Stampede, available online.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
2024 FCSS FUNDING APPLICATIONS
PROPOSED BYLAWS NO 1154, 2023 - LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT
of functions and duties related to land development within the Municipality. The Assistant Development Officer reports to the Manager of Development and Trades and works collaboratively with the Development Officers. Application Deadline is July 31, 2023
7:00PM, August 15, 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 2024 Family and Community Support Services Program to consider proposed Bylaw No. 1154, 2023, being a bylaw Funding Applications will be available online beginning June to amend Bylaw No. 868, 2013, being the municipal land use 1 at https://portal.laserfiche.ca/o8468/forms/FCSS_Grant_ bylaw. Application
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AGRICULTURE SERVICES BOARD (ASB)
The purpose of Bylaw No. 1154, 2023 is to add “Fitness Programs and projects that support, reduce isolation, Centre”, as defined in the Land Use Bylaw, to the Industrial educate, build awareness, develop leadership skills, (I) land use district as a Discretionary Use. This will facilitate strengthen relationships, and promote volunteerism are all the opportunity to develop a “Fitness Centre” on lands eligible to apply. designated as Industrial (I). Deadline for Applications is July 31. THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing to consider Please contact Kim Lewis at 403-563-2207 or by email at the proposed Bylaw No. 1154, 2023 will be held in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council Chambers at 7:00pm kim.lewis@crowsnestpass.com for details. on August 15, 2023. Each person shall be allotted 5 minutes to present their position. ROLLER NIGHT FEVER Are you interested in promoting, enhancing, and protecting agriculture & environment, including weed and pest control, soil and water conservation, and animal health control?
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 August 8, 2023. Verbal presentations (limited to 5 minutes) will be accepted at the public hearing.
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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 15th day of July, 2023.
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS The Development Authority of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass recently approved the following development application(s):
Find further information about the ASB and an application at https://www.crowsnestpass.com/municipal-government/ boards-and-committees/board-and-committee-applicationinformation FREE! July 27, 2023 6:00pm - 8:00pm Crowsnest Sports Complex 8702 - 22 Avenue, Coleman Everyone welcome! Skates available to borrow! Children and youth must have a waiver signed by a parent. Helmets mandatory for under 18 yrs, recommended for 18+ Helmets and pads not provided. If you have any questions, contact Kim at 403-563-2207
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New interpretive signs to enhance community trails Signage connects visitors and locals to the wonders of the local environment NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter The Crowsnest Conservation Society, in collaboration with the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass and the Nature Conservancy of Canada, is proud to announce the installation of informative signage along the Crowsnest Community Trail. This initiative aims to provide both residents and visitors with a deeper understanding and appreciation for the natural wonders found within this breathtaking region. Situated in the picturesque landscape of the Rocky Mountains, Crowsnest Pass offers a wealth of natural recreational opportunities, attracting individuals from far and wide. Recognizing the significance of this unique environment, the Crowsnest Conservation Society, Nature Conservancy of Canada and Municipality of Crowsnest Pass have joined forces to develop the Crowsnest Pass Community Interpretive Trail Project. “I’m so excited that my vision of educational signage on our community trail is finally coming to light,” said Heather McCubbin, Crowsnest Conservation Society board member, “With over 20 kilometres of trails connecting us all together, we are now able to educate and connect our visitors to all the living things that also call this place home. It has been a long time coming but the signs are finally here, and it couldn’t have been possible without the numerous partners and grantors.” To enhance the trail experience, Fuse Consulting was hired to create a series of interpretive signs that align with the project’s objectives. These visually captivating signs, which will be unveiled on July 20, will be strategically placed along the Crowsnest Community Trail. The first five signs being installed will highlight the fascinating wildlife and plant species that call Crowsnest Pass home, including bighorn sheep, river plants, cutthroat trout, moose and waterfowl. Plans are underway to install an additional 12 signs, further enriching the trail experience for all who explore it. “Conservation goes beyond just preserving the land,” says Emilie Brien, NCC’s natural area manager for the Castle-Crowsnest Natural Region. “It’s also essential to educate people and get them interested in our natural environment. The community of Crowsnest Pass is a very special place for me, and I’m thrilled to see these beautiful interpretive signs added to the community trail for everyone to enjoy.” These interpretive signs have been thoughtfully designed to connect with both residents and visitors, offering educational and captivating content that appeals to a broad range of individuals according to the designers. By highlighting relevant topics and incorporating eye-catching imagery, the signs aim to create a sense of wonder and appreciation for the local environment. Through messages that convey the seasonal nature of the species in the area, the signs will foster a deeper understanding of the delicate balance that exists within the Crowsnest Pass ecosystem. In addition to providing information, the signage will also feature QR codes, allowing those interested
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Emilie Brien photo of the Crowsnest Community Trail featuring information about the conservation site.
in local conservation efforts to access more in-depth resources and learn about the ongoing work being carried out by the Crowsnest Conservation Society and its partners. The unveiling of the first set of interpretive signs on July 20 will mark a significant milestone in the project. Residents and visitors are invited to join to mark the occasion and take a short walk from 5 to 6 p.m., meeting at the parking lot just east of the Shell gas station in Blairmore. As more signs are added in the coming years, there will be a cohesive and purposeful narrative that ties the entire trail system together, reinforcing the importance of protecting the remarkable natural heritage of this special place. The Crowsnest Conservation Society is a chari-
table organization based in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, dedicated to working collaboratively with community partners to ensure a sustainable future for the natural environment, as well as the people and wildlife that depend on it. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is the country’s unifying force for nature. NCC seeks solutions to the twin crises of rapid biodiversity loss and climate change through large-scale, permanent land conservation. As a trusted partner, NCC works with people, communities, businesses and government to protect and care for our country’s most important natural areas. Since 1962, NCC has brought Canadians together to conserve and restore more than 15 million hectares. To learn more, visit natureconservancy.ca.
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Herald Editorial LISA SYGUTEK Last week there was an obituary from Rick Breckenridge. I’ve been publishing obituaries for almost 25 years, and I’ve always remarked that you can tell how loved someone was by their obituary. I’ve seen some incredible ones in that time and Rick’s, in particular, was awe inspiring. He wrote his own obituary. It was full of humour, his life, his absolute love for family, and his lifelong love/hate relationship with golf. After reading that obituary I wish I had known Rick. From the testament of his life, it sounded incredible. He really did it well. How many of us at the end of our lives will have that wonderful life and love and the ability to put it into words. My heart hurts for his family left behind. I often tell people that when you die, no one cares about the house you had, the cars you drove. They will remember the memories you made and the love you created. After losing so many of my people in such a short time, I learned this lesson early. I was 42 when my dad died and 43 when my mom and Buddy died. I lost a lot in a short period of time. It’s only now that I can celebrate the lives they had, instead of dwelling on the pain I felt. When I was diagnosed with cancer last year, I made a bucket list of things I always talked about doing, but never seemed to have to the time to do. So far, I’m checking them off one by one. I’m continuing my goal of summiting mountains and I’m currently at 35, with at least five of those more than once. This year I went on a balloon ride and I tandem sky dived. Next, I want to dive with Great White Sharks, go on a safari and walk the Great Wall of China. I will get them all done and my guess is within the next few years. I’ve been to Italy, England, and Japan, and I recently added the Greek Islands, Turkey and Spain. I want to hike both the west and east coast trails and this weekend I’m going to climb the Bridge of the Mastodon. I want to re-read the classics in literature, and I want to be the best kick ass grandma around. No rush on that one, but someday .... I want to die penniless, except for helping the boys get their first house. I want to die with experiences and memories and not things. Lastly, I also want to write my own obituary. Rick’s obituary left an indelible mark on me and helped me remember what’s important in life. I’m so lucky to have some incredible friends, some incredible co-workers here and on Council and I’ve been lucky enough to be blessed with the best children and nephews and nieces on the planet. So, thank you Rick Breckenridge for reminding me what’s important in life and to not take anything for granted. You think cancer would have taught me that lesson, but like most things we tend to forget the important stuff as life runs forward. So, I challenge you to make your bucket list and go for it. Make it meaningful to you and no one else and go for it. I sure am!
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Growing up in Crowsnest Pass ROBERT FRANZ Dear Editor; The following is a letter based on a post on social media I was born and raised in the Crowsnest Pass, AB. I never once thought I was raised by a low income family during a time when most everyone treated each other with respect. We didn’t eat a lot of fast food because it was considered a treat, not a food group. We drank Kool-Aid made from water that came from our kitchen sink with real sugar. We ate bolo-gna sandwiches, or even tuna, PB&J & grilled cheese sandwiches, hot dogs, pot pies, but mostly homemade meals consisting of meat, potatoes, vegetables, bread, butter, and homemade dessert. We grew up during a time when we mowed lawns, pulled weeds, babysat, helped neigh-bors with chores to be able to earn our own money. We went outside a lot to play~Kick ball, baseball, basketball, fish, swim, ride bikes, moth-er may I, red light green light , hop scotch , double dutch, run with friends & played hide and seek. We drank tap water from the water hose outside... bottled water was unheard of. If we had a coke -it was in a glass bottle ... and we didn’t break the bottle when fin-ished … We watched TV shows like Good Times, The Jefferson’s, Bonanza, Alf, Different Strokes, Full House, Leave It To Beaver, Gilligan’s Island, Happy Days, Bewitched, The Brady Bunch, The Rifleman, Looney Tunes, The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Sanford and Son, Dukes of Hazzard, WWF Wrestling, and I Love Lucy. After school, we came home and did home-work and chores, before going outside or having friends over.
We would ride our bikes for hours. We had to tell our parents where we were going, who we were going with, and be home when the street lights came on! You LEARNED from your parents instead of disrespecting them, and treating them as if they knew absolutely nothing. What they said was LAW, and you did not question it, and you had better know it!!! In school we said the Lords Prayer, we stood for the National Anthem, and listened to our teachers. We watched what we said around our elders because we knew if we DISRESPECTED any grown-up we would get our behinds whipped, it wasn’t called abuse, it was called disci-pline! We held doors, carried groceries, and gave up our seat for an older person without being asked. You didn’t hear curse words on the radio in songs or TV, and if you cursed and got caught you had a bar of soap stuck in your mouth. “Please, Thank you, yes please, no thank you, excuse me and pardon me were part of our daily vocabulary! The world we live in now is just so full of crooked people, hate and disrespect for others. Robert Franz
** Faith Parks I do agree with everything you’ve written we were taught all those things but our shit government took away the Lord’s Prayer and the national anthem and the teachers rights to discipline in schools also they took the parents rights away for disciplining our children at home so I have watched over the years parents both have to work so they just don’t have the time or the patience to spend with their kids to teach them respect for them and to have respect for others they would sooner give them money with out having to do chores for it and tell them to find something to do. We raised 4 children they have been taught to have respect for them self’s and others, to help one another and others ,family comes first, be kind if every parent took Cont’d on page 10
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Nick’s Notes
Spice Lounge and Pizza The food edition is back! After a week off, I have gone out to a local restaurant again to sample some food. This week I went to Spice Lounge and Pizza, with a menu featuring a variety of pizza choices and Indian food. I decided why not try both at once with the Tandoori Chicken Pizza.
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I decided to order take out this week so I could continue work while tasting what the Spice Lounge had to offer. They were very friendly on the phone and it was only 25 minutes before I could pick up my food. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is wonderful. It has a very modern and classy atmosphere that made me want to go back for dining in! I paid for my pizza and was on my way. The smell of the pizza sitting in the passenger seat was irresistible, but I had to wait for a photo. It was torture. Once I finally got the pizza to my apartment, it was time to dig in. I loaded my plate with three pieces and was immediately enjoying the slices of Tandoori Chicken pizza. The spice was pleasant. It was strong but not overwhelming. The toppings worked perfectly with the chicken and sauce. It was delicious and I’ll admit I ate far more than I really needed. I am a fan of the combination of Indian cuisine and pizza. They definitely will be getting more of my business in the future. I’ll for sure be trying more than just the pizza though! In conclusion, it was a delicious meal at an affordable price. You have to try it out if you have the chance.
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Municipal Council Brief NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter The Municipal Council of Crowsnest Pass met on July 11 with a service area update and bylaw . Also on the agenda was Bylaw 1155, 2023, an amendment to the Procedure Bylaw and Budget 2024 Rural, two family garage/yard sale ... One mini, one mighty calendar and development guidelines. Council requested an amendment to the Procedure Bylaw that would change the second Tuesday of the month’s Council meeting from an afternoon to an evening meeting. As a result, an amendment to the Procedure Bylaw was carried out but was not passed by the council members. For the service areas update, the CAO Office start8032 & 8102 North Burmis Road ed construction for the West Coleman Storm project July 22 & 23 and is proceeding with project oversight on activities No early bird access around the Pass. Farm gates unlocked from In Finance, the Tax Desk received 52 requests for 9am-5pm Sat & 9am-4pm Sun. Tax Searches in June 2023 with a yearly total of 237 compared to 58 in June 2022 and year to date 298. Tax notices were sent out and were due June 30. Front desk has been busy with residents coming in to pay their taxes. A total of $86,116.64 in penalties were applied on July 4 for outstanding taxes. An outstanding business license list is being worked by the CPO’s who have been working WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE to locate owners to determine if they are no longer CONTINUATION OF OUR PRACTISE in business or to arrange SAME PEOPLE, SAME GREAT SERVICE that they go to the Office immediately to pay, othvaldanielsonlaw.ca • valerie@valdanielsonlaw.ca • 403.753.2287 erwise a ticket will be issued for non-compliance.
The Municipality has two open postings for employment, one is for Fire Rescue General Recruitment and the other posting is for two positions in operations. In Development, Engineering & Operations, the utilities department is commissioning new equipment installations at the Frank Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and continues along with the implementation of new quality standards for the WWTP lab. The Transportation Department had staff and equipment participate for Career Day at Horace Allen School and street sweeping in Hillcrest, Bellevue, Frank, and Blairmore is completed. To date a total of 81 applications for Tourist Homes and Short-Term Rental/Bed & Breakfast have been received with 15 new applications in 2023 and either approved or refused. Enforcement is ongoing and there have been 13 appeals, some by the applicant who had been refused, and some by adjacent landowners against an approval. Pass Powderkeg Community Resort has summer staff clearing runs and getting onto land work with the weed pulls. Lift maintenance is ongoing with work moving to the upper lift soon. The new haul rope has been ordered for a fall installation and administration met with PPK Ski Society and determined some priorities for the upcoming season, including continued funding of the PPK Feeds project and course scholarships. Pass Community Pool continues to run smoothly with one shutdown this season due to contamination. Thunderstorms have caused many lesson shuffles with 294 swim lesson registrations up to July 11. Public swimming continues to be their most popular program this season and Canada Day long weekend proved to be the first time the pool reached capacity. A concerned resident from West Coleman, Yvonne Zink, addressed the council during the public input period about the entrance to Green Mountain RV Park. I, along with a number of residents who reside on 17 Avenue in West Coleman feel the need to inform Council, especially at this point in time, regarding the substantial increase in traffic due to the campsite,” said Zink. The council thanked her for bringing these concerns to their attention. Visit crowsnestpass.com for more information from this and future council meetings
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Local teen set to represent Alberta at Indigenous Games NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter A local teen travelled to Nova Scotia for the North American Indigenous Games, running from July 15 to 23. Eric Clarke is playing Box Lacrosse for Team Alberta representing the Crowsnest Pass at the games on the Under 16 team. He tried out for the Under 16 team last year and at 12 years old actually made the team according to his father Charles Clarke. “He’s playing with kids that are two to three years older than him,” his father added. This year, the 10th North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) is hosting competitions in 16 sports within 21 venues across Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Dartmouth, Millbrook First Nation and Sipekne’katik in Nova Scotia. NAIG 2023 is bringing together more than 5,000 athletes, coaches and team staff from over 756 Indigenous Nations with the help of 3,000 volunteers. Charles said Eric is “super excited” for the opportunity to play at the games. He explained how they are trying to run the games in a similar fashion to the Olympics. He has received all the Alberta gear to wear according to Clarke, including a helmet, new gloves, stick bag and other gear that were all given to him. “We’re super proud of him. He lives and breathes lacrosse. He’s done very well. He’s done a lot of practice on his own accord. We’ve been there to support him as opposed to making him do this or that,” said Charles, “We supported what he’s wanted to do.” He has played for the Lethbridge Cudas, the Southern Alberta Lacrosse Association’s Sting team and now Team Alberta, leading a busy schedule the past three months. Although he is only 13 years old, this is his ninth year of playing lacrosse after starting at only four years old. “He’s had a lot of time and dedication towards the sport and his efforts are paying off and the fact that he’s getting the opportunity to go and represent Alberta with the Indigenous team and he’s excited to do so,” said Charles. According to the NAIG website, the games help
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Top: Eric Clarke in his Team Alberta practice gear before heading to Nova Scotia for the NAIG. Bottom: Team Alberta on their bench at the NAIG on July 17 with Clarke on the bench wearing number 10.
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Riversdale Resources has rebranded as Northback NICK ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter Northback’s CEO helped premiere the company’s new name at the Crowsnest Community Market on July 13. Mike Young took over the position of CEO at the end of 2022. He has “done this before,” having previous experience running companies with an old name tied to an old philosophy. Young joked about how the full name they had before, Benga Mining Ltd. operating as Riversdale Resources, was a “bit awkward” to say. “The old company, Riversdale, were around long before Hancock got involved. Hancock Prospecting is our parent company out of Australia,” explained Young, “Thats who got me to come over.” He talked about how the previous owners “dressed it up for a sale” compared to the current intentions of the company to mine at Grassy Mountain. “We’ve got a long-term vision. We’re really committed to the Pass, to the First Nations people and so we just thought that the Riversdale name and the Riverdale history wasn’t consistent with what we want to do and what our vision is,” said Young. Northback approached a company in Calgary about the rebrand, going through a process which included giving them a background about their ownership. “We went through a process with names and this one popped up because it’s basically a play on ‘true north strong and free’ and the Australian Outback,” added Young. He pointed at the red bar in the name and said it is a nod to the iron ore in the Outback and “links the north to the back” in the name. The logo consists of a maple leaf combined with a seven-pointed star (Commonwealth Star) from the Australian flag. He continued by explaining another step the company had to take after deciding to change names. “I’ve been through four different name changes and every time you’ve got to check and make sure that no-
Franz letter cont’d from pg. 6 the time just to teach their children those few things children like to be taught and also need love at any age ** Diane Hansma Best life ever and the exploring in the Pass was beyond amazing as kids! I now take my Grandkids to where I grew up in Blairmore and practically lived at the creek exploring and the fools gold along the railroad tracks was epic…we pretended we were rich in gold and hammer out the nuggets below the bridge when there wasn’t much water by August! Would love to hear more stories! ** KayDee Derenzo Lots of great memories. River swimming. Fires and
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Northback CEO Mike Young poses with the new name and logo for the Australian owned, Canadian business at the Crowsnest Community Market on July 13.
body else has it and it doesn’t translate into anything bad,” said Young. Young said the perfect example of this going wrong was Chevrolet with the Nova in Central America as Nova means ‘no go’ in Spanish. After ensuring there were no negative translations, he said they even had time to get their name and logo on a chuckwagon at the Calgary Stampede. Dallas Dyck rode for Northback, placing eighth in the competition. He said he enjoyed his first stampede after moving
to Alberta in October of last year and that he is looking forward to moving forward with the company now known as Northback. “I’m a Canadian born Western Australian now in Alberta so I’m perfect for the job,” added Young. Northback is currently reassessing the mountain and how they can mine the “best metallurgical coal in the world” according to Young. More information is available on northback.ca which includes the link to their parent company, Hancock Prospecting.
roasted potatoes. Black outside. We all had sooty faces. Only used salt. Exploring the old mine, so dangerous. Pixie bar. United church rummage sale. Most that worked there are gone. Skating in the s school yard when it froze after Chinook. And night skating, street lights. Skate from Blairmore to west and east Blairmore. Tons of stuff. Never bored. Always healthy. ** Alan Frank Penfold Sounds like me growing up on a small farm southwest of Ottawa, Ontario. Dad was a very low income civil servant and the farm was crucial to our survival. Huge garden every year, our own beef, and pigs, with sometimes chickens and eggs. We hunted and fished heavily to put extra food on the table. Everything I remember is the good times and my loving parents. Hard work yes, but I always understood the rewards and how loved we were. Also how neighbours came together to help each other and celebrate good times. ** Jim Price I also grew up in the Crows Nest Pass. Born in Hillcrest delivered by a midwife and raised up in Bellevue.
I totally agree with everything you posted, my butt got warmed up a few times , if I got the strap in school I got disciplined at home, dang I’m still not sure how my folks found out as we never had a telephone back then until the late 50s or early 60s. Miss those days. ** Terry Root I totally agree with you about growing up in the crowsnest pass. We did as our parents and teachers said. We had the best time growing up here being able to go and climb the mountains and go play football, ride our bikes and do what ever we wanted (as long as our homework and chores were done) our parents didn’t care as long as we were home when the street lights came on. It was the best time. And lots of respect for parents and teachers and all the parents of all of our friends ** Dennis Plaza Oh those days....used to collect bottles so we could go to Andy Olivas candy store. You could buy four candies for a penny and 25 cents would get you into the theatre
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Doors Open and Heritage Festival around the corner FRED BRADLEY Doors Open Committee
The 18th annual Crowsnest Pass Doors Open and Heritage Festival will take place from August 3 to 7, 2023. This years’ festival will be a mix of traditional and in-person Doors Open events and virtual activities. The 2023 Doors Open and Heritage Festival theme “Connections - Corridors” reflects the use of the Crowsnest Pass as a transportation route used by Indigenous Peoples for thousands of years and for the last 150 years by recent Canadians – starting with Michael Phllipps first traverse through the Crowsnest Pass in 1873 and followed by the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway’s Crowsnest line in 1898. This year’s launch event which takes place on Friday, August 4 at 7 PM at the MDM Community Centre features the Heritage Youth Theatre Company’s production of “TRAILS and RAILS – A Moving History” – a journey back to a time when trails were blazed, and rails were laid. This years’ festival also includes the popular “Food and Tunes” component featuring cuisine and performances by local musicians at various venues in the community; opportunities to visit local artist studios and engage in indoor and outdoors activities and cel-
ebrations of our community’s unique cultural and natural heritage. The festival starts on Thursday, August 3rd with a Spaghetti Dinner at the Seniors Drop In Centre in Coleman, “Kids Fest” at the Crowsnest Community Market in downtown Blairmore. That evening the Crowsnest Conservation Society and the Nature Conservancy of Canada will make a presentation on Connections and Corridors in the Natural World at 7 PM at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre. On Friday and Saturday the Crowsnest Conservation Society will be conducting Guided Bird Walks. Saturday events include the Coleman Country Market, Artist Studio Tours, Train Rides and a BBQ at the Blairmore Lions Train Park; Open House at the Masonic Hall in Frank, Crowsnest Pottery Club sale and a Chinook Lake Wildflower Walk. Also all day on Saturday Discovery Adventure at the Museum, an educational kid friendly scavenger hunt and activities will be at the Crowsnest Museum. On Sunday at Gazebo Park, there will be the unveiling of the Provincial Historic Resource designation plaque for the Blairmore Bandstand followed by a concert featuring the Crowsnest Symphony Orchestra and Hazy Groves. On both Saturday and Sunday there will also be Guided Hillcrest Cemetery Tour, and Booze and Bars Tour. Also Sweetriders will be offering Historical Mining E-Bike Tours on both those days. On Sunday and Monday, the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre will be conducting a Connections and Corridors Guided Bus Tour. Pre-registration for the event is required by phoning 403-562-7388, Throughout the weekend, the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre will be offering many in- person and virtual activities. The Crowsnest Museum, Alberta Provincial Police Barracks Building, Bellevue Underground Mine and the Crowsnest Pass Art Gallery (“Interiors” – feature exhibit and Gushul Photo Exhibit) will be open for visitors throughout the festival.
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The Crowsnest Museum also will be hosting “Escape the Barracks” at the APP Barracks on Friday, Saturday and Sunday which can be booked at www. appbarracks.com. The Doors Open and Heritage Festival includes individual and family self-guided outdoor activities such as historical downtown walking and driving tours, heritage hikes, or outdoor heritage attractions such as Leitch Collieries, Frank Slide Trail, Crowsnest Community Trail, UROC Bike Park, Miners Path, Hillcrest Mine Disaster Memorial Park and Coleman National Historic Site. Uplift Adventures will be providing a Lille Historical Tour, Phillips Pass Hike, and a Miners Path Historical Tours which can be booked at www. upliftadventures.ca. And Crowsnest Adventures is offering a Historic Wildlife Hike, Lille Ghost Town Hike, Sulphur Spring and Frank Mine Shaft Hike. The full schedule of events and details for the various festival events including musician performances for the Food and Tunes events; Artist’s Studio Tours and other activities are listed at www.cnpheritagefest. ca. Many of the events require pre-registration and those details are included on the festival website www. cnpheritagefest.ca BACKGROUND Doors Open is a major heritage tourism initiative that celebrates the people, places and architecture of our province. It is part of an international, national and provincial program that showcases built heritage and the people of our communities. Here in the Crowsnest Pass our local committee decided to combine Doors Open with a Heritage Festival featuring the people, places, architecture, cultural and natural heritage, and historical events of the Crowsnest Pass area. Traditionally over this weekend Crowsnest Pass building owners, museums, parks and community, outdoor and heritage organizations have opened their doors to the general public with tours and events celebrating our natural and cultural heritage.
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Looking Back BY JOHN KINNEAR
Did you see that coming It was on the morning of July 8, Stampede Parade day in Calgary, that I found myself headed into the Beltline District of the downtown part of this city. The drive down Highway 22 was full of late spring richness and was very uplifting. The fields were full of newborn calves and it looked like there was a bumper hay crop coming off the fields. I felt like the world was a pretty good place that day and where I was within it was just the best. My partner Janne and I were not headed to parade watch but instead to a medical appointment in the inner city area. I had been to this geographical centre of Calgary a couple of times before and each time usually had an hour or so to kill which I would spend exploring its buildings. Some of the architecture there is spectacular with beautiful old sandstone houses, churches and schools. On my first trip to the Beltline I discovered, to my astonishment, that there were dozens of spectacular murals located in the streets, avenues and the back alleys of this inner core. It was totally unexpected and the artwork was over the top and full of messages and creativity. It drew me from one mural to another like a magnet. It was a journey of discovery, systematically finding large murals in the most unlikely places. I eventually learned that this open air contemporary art gallery had been in the works since 2017 and now consists of over 180 installations. It is now a community-led artist-focused festival extraordinaire. It is known as BUMP, an acronym for Beltline Urban Mural Project and this year the festival runs from August 5th to the 23rd. I was like a little kid down there, running up and down streets and alleys looking for the next innovative piece. The creative efforts of jury-selected local, national and international artists celebrates both the arts and community. The works are enriching, provoke conversations and add beauty to the everyday world there. The very first piece I encountered was immediately across from the Safeway in the 800 block of 12 Avenue. The small white writing on the side of this image on an apartment said Violet King 1929- 1982. Some research revealed that Violet Pauline King Henry was the first black woman lawyer in Canada, the first black person to graduate law in Alberta and the first black person to be admitted to the Alberta Bar. Artist Curtia Wright chose to acknowledge someone who undoubtedly endured a lot of adversity to get to where she did. It struck me then that murals present many opportunities to communicate imagery of the world around us, either in abstract or in realism. Each one can tell a story and the subject matter can vary greatly as can the scale. When I thought I had seen everything concept and size-wise in my first tour of the core I happened to look up at an apartment building on Center St and 10th avenue and almost fell over. It was there I found the work of a renown Hamburg artist called Daim who got his start on the streets as a graffiti artist in 1989. It is officially the world’s tallest mural at a jaw-dropping 310 feet tall. The BUMP profile on him states the following, “His geometric figures and letters obey the laws of light and shadow, but defy gravity and space, which results in transporting the beholder to new dimensions.” Oh yah, I was transported alright.The logistics of getting this mural done boggles the mind. On my second pass some months later I realized that the extent of BUMP offerings runs from 17 avenue southwest to 6th avenue and from 14 street to Macleod Trail. A huge area. If you are going to take it all in pack a lunch. There are dozens more neutral surfaces within this area that are just blank palates waiting for a new creation. There are so many examples of creative artwork it’s hard to know where to begin. In the 2021 year of additions renown Canadian graffiti artist Alexandar Bacon created a beautiful collage of images in the back alley near the Last Best Brewery off of 6th avenue. The half block long mural has rich smooth transitions and texture and is called Sunset Dreams. For this Toronto artist the piece represents his time in Calgary and the surrounding area and reflects, “the vibrant nightlife and beautiful Rockies. I could not capture the full extent of it in one picture. As I was maneuvering up that alley for multiple photos of his work I turned around only to find a poor soul sprawled out on a set of stairs completely oblivious to the world. From the joy of Sunset Dreams I had stepped into a nightmare. I wondered if there was anything to do for him and with some regret moved on. During this most recent visit to the murals there were at least eight ambulance responses that appeared to be ending up in this core area. It was nonstop sirens for the hour and a half that I was there and at first I didn’t comprehend what was going on. As I ventured down other back alleys I came to realize that I had wandered into the middle of the crisis that many seem either disinterested or dismissive of. Everywhere I turned it seemed there were lost souls, crouched under small tarps draped between shopping carts, leaning against walls and stairways or wandering aimlessly from dumpster to dumpster. All were heavily drugged and in most cases incapable of even the simplest movement. The irony of it all that morning was that not three blocks away 300,000 people were cheering and clapping as the Stampede parade made its way down 9 Avenue. All were oblivious to the harsh reality of this heartbreaking element of the city core just blocks away from them. At one point I came across an ambulance in a back alley where it was clear there
was a revival being attempted. Nearby a frail, obviously impaired woman, was pacing up and down the street across from the incident, no doubt in distress about whomever they were trying to save. We hear occasional government statistics and with it comes calls for more to be done so that these terrible unacceptable losses are dealt with somehow. This April Alberta recorded its worst month ever with a staggering 179 people lost mostly to an illegal drug supply contaminated with fentanyl. 76 of those were in Calgary and the total in Alberta to the end of April is 613 people. It may very well be that the ambulance encounter I witnessed that day was all in vain. As I stood there transfixed I realized that every single one of them is worth saving and had a family, hopes and dreams. I recently interviewed a remarkable First Nations woman named Beatrice Little Mustache, an amazing soul who has worked tirelessly for 44 years with First Nations in mental health and child welfare areas. She was recently awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws at the University of British Columbia for her life-long contribution to her people. Beatrice shared with me that the loss of life with the Piikani First Nation is seven times what is happening in the non-native population in Alberta. Seven times! It made my physically ill to hear that and to hear that last year that meant over 60 First Nations lost their lives, mostly to drugs, on that small reserve. I saw in her eyes the deep heartache at the loss of her Blackfoot people. Undaunted, Beatrice will never give up trying to stop this epidemic. So as I stood in amongst all this wonderful artwork emulating all aspects of our society I realized that every single one of those individuals on the streets, crippled by addiction and having no hope, deserved better from us as a society. As I wandered back from in amongst all these beautiful murals I was filled with a deep sadness. We cannot and must not stand by while this epidemic continues to steal lives day after day. Author’s Note: All 180 mural images are on line along with a map of their loca-
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Violet Pauline King Henry - first black lawyer in Canada; Part of Alexandar Bacon’s Sunset Dreams; One of dozens of brain-addled souls; 310 foot high mural of Daim; Ambulance attendants in back alley attempting revival
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It is with sadness that the family of Laurier McLeod announce his passing. Laurier McLeod of Calgary, AB, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at the age of 75 years. Laurier is survived by special friend Vivia Alampi, two children Rod (Sarah), and Shannon (James); grandson Seamus, step-granddaughters Suza, and Vanora; along with sister Rina Jean (Dennis) Beech, and niece Brandy McLeod, and step-father Jack Retzlaff, and close family friend Rob “Robbie” Magel. In passing, he joins parents Walter and Louise (nee Aldoff), and brother Dean. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no funeral service. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with Laurier’s family through www.MHFH.com.
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Crowsnest Pass Senior Housing is looking for a Registered Nurse to fill our Director of Care position. The position will commence September 5, 2023, days of work will be Tuesday through Friday. Educational Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Must have completed or be willing to complete; First Aid (every 3 years), WHMIS (every year), and CPR (every 2 years). Supportive Pathways training or equivalent education in dementia Knowledge of the Continuing Care Health Service Standards. Must be willing to attend courses as requested by Management. Work Experience
At least five years of experience working as a Registered Nurse in a managerial or supervisory capacity in the long-term care (Supportive Living 3,4/4D environment) is required. Computer experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Publisher) required. Membership with college and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Provide leadership, coaching and support to nursing staff. Strong working knowledge of clinical issues for geriatric residents, infection control including education. Knowledge of applicable legislation, unionised settings, Alberta Licensing, and labour contracts. A broad knowledge of the senior housing industry, Alberta Health Services Senior Programs, and current trends and standards. Problem solving and decision making. A caring and compassionate attitude towards seniors. Must have a flexible, willing, and positive attitude. Must be well organized and have good problem-solving skills. Must always display professionalism. Must have suitable time management skills. Responsibilities/Accountability
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Local athlete and instructor Kai Eckardt brings back some hardware from National Championship. Eckardt is member of both local ranges and as a Shooting Federation Of Canada certified Rifle and Pistol coach. He is always available and willing to lend a helping hand to newer members to the sport at either club. Crowsnest Mountain Gun Club has memberships available at the local Home Hardware and the Crowsnest Pass Pistol Club has memberships available at the August gun show.
Maintains all required records, reports, statistics, etc., for both residents and department personnel in accordance with policies, procedures, and legislative requirements. Liaises and consults with families/residents, government officials, company resources and professionals in relation to resident care needs and department activities. Ensures that there is a process in place for professional license requirements and that these are maintained for all registered and licensed staff. Ensure that procedures for medication, pharmacy and supplies are strictly adhered to. Perform medication errors review and takes necessary actions to prevent future occurrence. Plan, organize, directs, and supervise the activities of the Resident Care Manager, Recreational Therapist, Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides to provide quality resident care. Provides direction and coordination of quality improvement programs to regularly evaluate and improve continuing care health services. Coordinates an evaluation of health care services and ensures that resident, family, and staff satisfaction surveys are completed and areas for improvement are identified. Achieving regulatory compliance in relation to health care records and safekeeping of drugs. Follow all standard precautions when dealing with infectious material. Liaises with government contacts and other seniors’ health personnel to discuss common issues and possible solutions. Participates in monthly meetings with Alberta Health Services Case Managers and Home Care team. Provides regular updates and reviews with staff Emergency Response requirements at Crowsnest Pass Seniors Housing. In collaboration with Resident Care Manager, conducts training programs ( e.g. HCA Certification, Infection Prevention and Control, Dementia training etc.) ensuring staff education is up to date and completed within required time frames. Conduct periodic HCA/LPN/Recreation Therapy meetings. Liaise with all care partners and attend care conferences as needed. Work within the defined scope of practice as outlined by the CARNA. Ensures Personnel are following the documented care plan. Follows the approved AHS placement processes as directed by AHS. Works collaboratively with the Case Manager and other care professionals to ensure adherence to operational processes. Oversee staff scheduling and annual staff review. Perform any other tasks as assigned by the Chief Administrative Officer. Please forward resumes to shannon.harker@cpsh.ca
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