Do opponents trust the process, or only the outcome?
Do some people actually believe in the process, or do they only believe in the outcome they want?
Over the past several weeks, I have listened to the reaction surrounding Corb Lund’s anti-coal petition, watched the media coverage and tried to understand exactly what opponents of Grassy Mountain are asking for.
Firefighters respond to gas leak in Hosmer
Elk Valley firefighters responded to a gas leak in Hosmer Wednesday afternoon after a resident struck a gas line while using an excavator.
Town hall seeks priorities from Crowsnest Pass residents
Crowsnest Pass residents were asked to help shape municipal priorities during a town hall focus group held June 16 at the Crowsnest Community Hall.
The session, which ran from 6 to 8 p.m., was described by Mayor Pat Rypien as the municipality’s first town hall meeting and a council-led initiative meant to gather ideas directly from residents. Approximately 46 people attended the open house.
Raylene Oram has been named the RDEK Electoral Area F 2026 Volunteer of the Year
Raylene Oram has been recognized as the Regional District of East Kootenay Electoral Area F Volunteer of the Year for 2026.
Northback study projects $9.5B GDP impact
Northback officials say a new socioeconomic impact study prepared by Ernst and Young shows the revised Grassy Mountain project could bring billions of dollars in economic activity to Canada while creating local business opportunities in southwest Alberta.
This is where things change.
In more than two decades of publishing the Crowsnest Pass Herald, I am not sure I have written an editorial that demands more of us than this one.
Looking Back: Me and My Bubble
“The bubble is trying to keep me from writing about the bubble”
I am, right now, experiencing a phenomenon that most of you mercifully will never have to endure. I have a gas bubble in my right eye that has been there since April 26th and it is shrinking, ever so slowly, in size. It is driving me nuts but I am eternally grateful that it is there. I must add that it is pretty damn awkward and frustrating trying to type while being obstructed this way.
Council backs concept for giant miner’s lantern
Crowsnest Pass council will provide a letter of support for the concept of building the largest miner’s Davy safety lantern in Canada, but the letter will stop short of committing the municipality to the full project.
Y2Y calls for broader land-use dialogue
Crowsnest Pass council heard a call for a broader local conversation on land use, watershed protection and economic resilience during its June 9 regular meeting.
EVR raises nearly $949K for BC Children’s Hospital
Elk Valley Resources raised $948,954 for the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation through this year’s Mining for Miracles campaign, marking the company’s most successful campaign to date.
Volunteer of the Year recognized for RDEK
John Hague has been named the Regional District of East Kootenay Electoral Area G 2026 Volunteer of the Year.
New tool values Alberta ecosystems
The Ecosystem Services Value Calculator was developed by the Oldman Watershed Council, Green Analytics and Associated Engineering Alberta Ltd. It allows users to estimate the annual economic value of services provided by different land types, including wetlands, grasslands, forests, riparian areas, shrublands and open water.
Cameron School gains historic designation
Crowsnest Pass council designated the Cameron School property as a Municipal Historic Resource during its June 9 regular meeting, while also advancing a road closure bylaw and hearing updates from council members on recent community events.