Do better, David
If you want to convince me that someone has failed, show me where they failed. A sneering nickname and a list of career moves will not do it.
Organizers seek $100,000 for Frank Slide memorial restoration
Community organizers are aiming to raise approximately $100,000 to restore the Frank Slide memorial on Old Frank Road before the disaster’s 125th anniversary in 2028.
Council seeks options for Bellevue water-pressure problems
Crowsnest Pass council has unanimously directed administration to return with options for addressing water-pressure problems affecting some Bellevue homes.
Two candidates file for Pass by-election
Two prospective candidates have submitted completed nomination papers for the Nov. 17 Crowsnest Pass municipal by-election.
Council backs Ward’s unity motion
Crowsnest Pass council has declared the municipality and Alberta vital parts of Canada and said Alberta should remain a province within a united Canada.
A message Canadians need to hear
When my great-grandfather Albert stepped off a train in Coleman in 1905, he could not possibly have imagined that his great-granddaughter would one day stand before a room full of coal executives from across Canada and tell them why their industry matters.
Thanksgiving Day for Each of Us
This year, the generous Ukrainian soil gave my parents a bountiful harvest of fruits and vegetables. They had plenty of apples, plums, pears, grapes, and a huge amount of tomatoes to harvest. Dad told me he and Mom made juice, ketchup, pickled tomatoes, and much more from the tomatoes. Dad is sad that this year they can’t share their delicious dishes with their children and grandchildren, who are currently abroad due to the dangerous situation in the country. But my parents are very kind and happily share their harvest with everyone who comes to their hospitable home.
Looking Back: The Abdo Story Continues
Back in 2018 a hard-working special committee here in the Crowsnest Pass succeeded in jumping through an incredible amount of red tape and facilitated the arrival of a Khurdish family by the name of Abdo.
STARS seeks standing $13,000 contribution
STARS is asking Crowsnest Pass council to establish a standing $13,000 contribution to the air ambulance service, which reports flying 68 missions within the municipality from 2021 through 2025.
Referendum special-ballot mailing deadline nears
Crowsnest Pass residents voting by mail in Alberta’s provincial referendum are being encouraged to return their completed ballots by Oct. 9 to ensure they arrive before the legislated deadline.
RCMP report: Assaults up, property crime down
Assault offences more than doubled in the Crowsnest Pass RCMP detachment’s April-to-June statistics, even as property crime fell and the overall Criminal Code total remained close to last year’s level.
Council advances fire-engine borrowing
Crowsnest Pass council has taken the first step toward borrowing up to $1.5 million to replace Fire Engine 3, a truck administration says is important for moving water to fires where hydrants are unavailable.
Proud to be Canadian
I’ve seen the Canadian flag countless times at home. Seeing it in Belgium felt different.
Six years in the saddle along the Great Divide
When a string of pack horses travelled through Coleman, children stopped to watch as though a parade were passing through town.
For Eric Muff, it was one memorable moment during a six-year horseback journey covering approximately 1,500 kilometres along the Great Divide, from the Montana border in Waterton Lakes National Park to Grande Cache.
RDEK eyes short-term rental density rules
The Regional District of East Kootenay board will consider potential changes to its short-term rental policy after concerns were raised about the concentration of rentals in parts of the region.
Native-plant project wins B.C. award
A native-plant restoration program at coal mines west of Crowsnest Pass has received provincial recognition for its approach to reclaiming disturbed land.
The referendum is confusing
On Oct. 19, Albertans will be asked to answer 10 referendum questions.
Summer Reflections
Summer has flown by, leaving behind a trail of bright and pleasant memories. On this warm autumn day, as I contemplate how it all unfolded for me,I want to share with you my impressions of this summer’s events.
Council calls for Highway 3 safety review
Crowsnest Pass council approved a request for a provincial safety review of Highway 3 through Coleman and will invite Elk Valley Resources to discuss mine operations and their potential local effects.
Blairmore water upgrade may cost $6M
A major water-system upgrade planned for southeast Blairmore is now expected to cost between $5 million and $6 million, more than double the roughly $2.4-million estimate in Crowsnest Pass’s 2022 infrastructure master plan.