March 26th, 2014 ~ Vol. 84 No. 12
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A Decade in Review
The Crowsnest Pass Skating Club held its annual carnival “ A Decade in Review” on Sunday, March 23rd in the Coleman Sports Complex. More than 50 skaters participated in the event.
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Budget reveals insurance hikes
After damaging property and disrupting lives, the June floods are now doing a number on the municipality’s insurance premiums.
CAO Sheldon Steinke says the total insurance premium [...]
CAO Sheldon Steinke says the total insurance premium [...]
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A decade at The RumRunner
Jody Wood has come a long way from the Motor Hotel in La Ronge, Saskatchewan where the current proprietor of The RumRunner landed her first serving gig.
“It was a dive,” admits Wood. “It was right beside a bar called The Zoo… it was [...]
“It was a dive,” admits Wood. “It was right beside a bar called The Zoo… it was [...]
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Dark day for dummies, fun day for families
Eighteen dummies were sent to their doom in front of about 70 spectators during the annual Dummy Downhill event at the Pass Powder Keg Ski Resort on Sunday.
One of the dummies, [...]
One of the dummies, [...]
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Ricky Ryp Foundation helps fund surgery
Mark Matuszewski is dreaming of the day his daughter Tosia takes her first steps and thanks to a donation from the Ricky Ryp Foundation, that day might be fast approaching.
“We’re hoping Tosia will start [...]
“We’re hoping Tosia will start [...]
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Chasing the Royal Scot Story
My last column took you on a helter skelter research binge that wound up in Moose Jaw where we found the 1914 Hillcrest Mine narrow gauge locomotive now called Shortline 101. Early on in my Google meanderings for this story I mentioned a booklet that alluded to [...]
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Crowsnest Pass Council updates
CAO to request information from Group Vachon; Kananaskis Rodeo Lease; CAO’s Report; The Pass welcomes TRAVIS; Contracts for disaster recovery awarded [...]
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Pass residents will feel the pinch from transmission costs
Pass residents will soon feel provincial growth pains as increasing power transmission rates are passed down to consumers.
On March. 4, Kevin Phillips, of Phillips Partners Inc. told council that [...]
On March. 4, Kevin Phillips, of Phillips Partners Inc. told council that [...]
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John Barlow says journalistic experience helped him win Macleod riding
After winning the Conservative nomination in the federal riding of Macleod, Okotoks newspaperman John Barlow says his journalistic experience is helping him as a politician.
“I think it’s been a huge benefit for me because [...]
“I think it’s been a huge benefit for me because [...]
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Coleman gas plant to be dismantled by autumn
For many years, the smoke stack of the Devon natural gas plant has dominated the skyline of East Coleman.
But by the fall of this year, that stack and plant will be gone and area will be going back to [...]
But by the fall of this year, that stack and plant will be gone and area will be going back to [...]
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Curriculum criticism doesn't add up
Recently, much has been made of the government's efforts to ensure that Alberta's curriculum is more responsive to the many different ways in which students learn.
As Alberta’s Minister of Education, I feel [...]
As Alberta’s Minister of Education, I feel [...]
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Local man killed at Coal Mountain
On Sunday, March 16, a serious incident occurred at Teck’s Coal Mountain Operation near Sparwood that resulted in the death of 59-year old [...]
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Yoga workshop for grieving coming to the Crowsnest Pass
Over the past several years, the Rinaldi family have been dealing with the effects of mental illness.
In memory of their loved ones, the Rinaldis are spearheading efforts to promote mental wellness in the Pass.
On Saturday, April 5th, [...]
In memory of their loved ones, the Rinaldis are spearheading efforts to promote mental wellness in the Pass.
On Saturday, April 5th, [...]
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2014 budget means big decisions for council
At Thursday’s capital budget meeting, council was tasked with making big decisions regarding the future of the municipality’s infrastructure.
“How much debt would [...]
“How much debt would [...]
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Evan Gushul gives impromptu presentation
On Sunday, March 9th, Evan Gushul, 97 gave an unscheduled presentation of his family’s photographic legacy to about 30 people during the Crowsnest Historical Society’s annual general meeting.
Ian McKenzie, a [...]
Ian McKenzie, a [...]
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School enrollment stabilizes after years of decline
The latest data from the Livingston Range School Division shows student enrollment in Crowsnest Pass schools seems to be stabilizing after years of decline.
Jeff Perry, the division’s [...]
Jeff Perry, the division’s [...]
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