I’ve long been fascinated by the idea of telling our readers about the incredibly talented people who live in Ukraine and whose creativity is one of the country’s greatest assets. We all know that creativity plays an important role in our lives. It not only helps us cope with our emotions but also enables us to discover the sensual and divine side of us that is inherent in us by nature. Creativity forces us to think outside the box and see the world more broadly. I enjoy creativity in all its forms, and I’m glad that many people share my preferences.

Sparwood council approved two recreation related items during its May 26 special meeting, including field rental support for the Sparwood Mixed Slow Pitch League and a contract for structural upgrades at the curling rink.

A proposal for a 50-foot-tall miner’s Davy lantern was presented to Crowsnest Pass council as a potential tourism attraction and tribute to the community’s coal mining history.

Sparwood council voted to apply for a Columbia Basin Trust grant that could help revive the Centennial Plaza stage and washroom project.

Sparwood council approved a new five-year fire protection services agreement with the Regional District of East Kootenay during a special meeting on May 26.

Crowsnest Pass RCMP reported fewer motor vehicle collisions in the first quarter of 2026 while continuing to work through staffing pressures at the local detachment.

Northback Holdings updated Crowsnest Pass council on its regulatory process, water licence application and proposed approach to water management for the Grassy Mountain project.

A Crowsnest Pass native is helping bring grassroots pony competitors and national level opportunities together at the second annual Western Canadian Pony Classic this summer.

Crowsnest Pass council held off on sending an advocacy letter about West Fraser’s proposed Mount Tecumseh logging plan and will wait for the company to present to council in July.

Elk Valley Resources mine rescue and first aid teams earned top finishes at the 68th annual B.C. Provincial Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition, with Line Creek Operations placing first overall in both the Surface Mine Rescue and Three Person First Aid categories.

he movement behind the movement

The Save Our Slopes rally got me thinking.

Not about coal.

Not about water.

Not even about whether Grassy Mountain should proceed.

What got me thinking was the size of the movement behind the movement.

The Crowsnest Pass Health Centre continues to play a key role in rural health care by providing local access to emergency, acute and ambulatory care while connecting residents to specialized services in larger centres.

Concerns over a proposed harvest plan on Mount Tecumseh continued to grow as residents and recreation users raised questions about potential impacts to trails, snow retention, runoff and the long term value of the area to the Crowsnest Pass.

Crowsnest Pass was heading into summer with a stronger water supply outlook than in recent years, according to Alberta’s latest provincial forecast.

The Crowsnest Pride Society is working to make sure 2SLGBTQIA+ residents and allies know they are welcome in the Crowsnest Pass.

David McIntyre asked Crowsnest Pass council May 5 to take a broader view of the community’s future, saying its long term value lies in its landscape, water, history and quality of life.

A successful court challenge from First Nations and an ongoing privacy investigation have placed Alberta’s separation petition under renewed scrutiny.

West Fraser says its proposed Mount Tecumseh Harvest Plan would cover 474 hectares and is scheduled to begin in 2026, with the company stating the work is part of a broader approach to sustainable forest management and wildfire risk reduction near communities.

Crowsnest Pass council directed administration May 5 to prepare a statement saying harassment, insults and online abuse will not be tolerated.

I was walking along the Peace Bridge in Calgary this week when I ran into something that perfectly sums up the disconnect between urban activism and rural reality in Alberta.