June 25th, 2014 ~ Vol. 84 No. 25
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Commemorating
100 years
100 years
Crowsnest Pass coal miners attending the 100th anniversary of the 1914 Hillcrest Mine Disaster stand in front of the obelisk commemorating the same event. Alberta's three worst disasters took place in the late day shadow of Turtle Mountain (far left), where the scar from the 1903 Frank Slide remains visible. Pictured left to right: Bob Price, Ron Hruby, John Kinnear, Bill Kinnear and Pat Pow
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Hopley appeals
Randal Hopley, who abducted a three-year old by from his home in Sparwood, is appealing his seven-year prison sentence.
Hopley abducted Kienan Hebert from his bedroom in 2011. He was given [...]
Hopley abducted Kienan Hebert from his bedroom in 2011. He was given [...]
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Descendants of disaster victims reunited at Hillcrest 100
Emblazoned with a Masonic symbol and all but explosion proof, James Quigley’s safety lamp is the only confirmed personal artifact that was inside the mine at the time of the Hillcrest mine disaster.
“This is my grandfather’s lamp here,” said Rick Quigley in reference to [...]
“This is my grandfather’s lamp here,” said Rick Quigley in reference to [...]
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More continuing care beds coming
Representatives from the Health Advisory Council are saying the Pass will be getting 65 additional Continuing Care Services spaces within the next two years.
Alberta Health Services (AHS) identified the need for [...]
Alberta Health Services (AHS) identified the need for [...]
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Ultra marathoners to flock to Pass for annual Sinister 7
In September 2013, it was announced that the Sinister 7 ultra marathon would be lengthened from a 92 to a 100-mile race.
“The running community really did ask us to [...]
“The running community really did ask us to [...]
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Property owner criticizes council
Where’s the beef? That’s what council members were asking Tuesday after a Crowsnest landlord lambasted them for not informing her of changes made to the utility rate bylaw.
“I and every single property manager or owner of property that rents is [...]
“I and every single property manager or owner of property that rents is [...]
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Province snubs crosswalk request
At a meeting on June 3, council asked representatives from Alberta Transportation to install better signage near the community’s crosswalks, but the municipal leaders were advised not to [...]
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Sport & Rec Advisory Committee replaced with Park & Rec Authority
Council is replacing the Sport & Recreation Advisory Committee with a new body called the Park & Recreation Authority.
The new municipal organization will be [...]
The new municipal organization will be [...]
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Prentice talks campaign, pipeline, Pass
As the movers and shakers of Southern Alberta gathered to commemorate the Hillcrest Mine Disaster 100th Anniversary, Alberta Tory leadership hopeful Jim Prentice took the time to discuss his [...]
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Commuity efforts adverts repeat of June 2013 flood
Mother Nature smiled last week, as forecasted heavy rains failed to materialize, which meant mostly sunny skies for Hillcrest Mine Disaster 100th Anniversary Events and Bellcrest Days.
But it was close thing as [...]
But it was close thing as [...]
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Hillcrest 100 - A Rip Roaring Success
It is hard to put into words just how proud and impressed I was at the events that unfolded last Wednesday through Saturday as four years of serious planning unfolded like clockwork for the Hillcrest Mine Disaster Memorial Committee. I can’t say enough about the [...]
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Alleged poaching claims black bear
The first alleged poaching incident of the year has left a black bear dead and Fish & Wildlife officers looking for answers.
John Clarke, Fish & Wildlife Officer, says a black bear was shot and [...]
John Clarke, Fish & Wildlife Officer, says a black bear was shot and [...]
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Sisters pen comprehensive history of Hillcrest disaster
After four years of work, Belle Kovach and her sister Mary Bole are about to unveil Snowing in June, a remarkable book about the Hillcrest Mine Disaster.
“For my sister and I it was a learning experience,” says Kovach. “We researched [...]
“For my sister and I it was a learning experience,” says Kovach. “We researched [...]
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CCHS students bring grad to Elise
On Friday May 30, 2014 a school bus ride that started at 6:00 a.m. ended in a special day for 16 graduates of Crowsnest Consolidated High School (CCHS). [...]
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Question & Answer with Aaron Pritchett
On June 21, country music sensation Aaron Pritchett will be playing a concert at the Hillcrest Ball Complex along with fellow artists Emerson Drive and Jordan McIntosh as part of the Hillcrest Mine Disaster 100th Anniversary commemoration. [...]
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Inside the Devil’s Breath
As a mining historian I can tell you that there are not many books out there that dissect a particular mine disaster as comprehensively and as thoroughly as The Devil’s Breath. If ever you wanted to get your mind around the Hillcrest disaster this book is a must read.
Author Steve Hanon became fascinated by [...]
Author Steve Hanon became fascinated by [...]
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