July 2nd, 2014 ~ Vol. 84 No. 26
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Canada Day
The sidewalks and parks were packed with adults and children during the Canada Day ceremony held in Coleman on Tuesday, July 1st. Belle Kovach shows her patriotism while watching the fantastic parade. The successful event was hosted by the Coleman Community Society.
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RCMP report for offences in the Pass
The RCMP has revealed data on criminal code offences in the Crowsnest Pass, which show that personal crimes increased 30 per cent between 2006 and 2013.
These offences include [...]
These offences include [...]
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Proud mining heritage lives on in Crowsnest Pass
The 100th anniversary of the Hillcrest Mine Disaster gave us, yet another, opportunity to reflect on our community and why we live here. When an explosion ripped through the Hillcrest mine in 1914, it took 189 lives from this very small, mining town.
To this day, [...]
To this day, [...]
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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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John Barlow wins Macleod MP seat
After promising to be an advocate for a riding that was devastated by last year’s floods, Conservative John Barlow has won the Macleod by-election with [...]
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Provincial program to preserve historic buildings in Pass
The province’s plan to keep the community’s historic structures in good shape is to turn property owners into conservationists, through cash incentives.
“Where else are you going to get [...]
“Where else are you going to get [...]
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Thunder in the Valley talks
Insp. Glenn de Goeij of the Operations Strategy Branch RCMP “K” Division Headquarters said the department is ready and willing to offer increased services if and when the community decides to restart Thunder in the Valley.
In a presentation to council on June 24, de Goeij said [...]
In a presentation to council on June 24, de Goeij said [...]
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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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