January 21st, 2015 ~ Vol. 85 No. 3
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Cat Skiing
Snowcat skiing is alpine skiing that is accessed by snow grooming machines called snowcats, which gives thrill seekers the chance to ride on untouched slopes. Though most of the cat skiing operations in Western Canada are located in B.C., there are several in Alberta including one at Castle Mountain Resort near Pincher Creek.
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Municipal investment breathes new life into Albert Stella Arena
It’s old, cold and crumbling but the community groups who use Blairmore’s Albert Stella Memorial Arena will be back at play come February.
The municipality is investing [...]
The municipality is investing [...]
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Previous Issues
Youth appeals to communities to help fund Fijian adventure
A local youth is planning a solo journey halfway around the world to help the people of a tiny Pacific nation and he’s appealing to the community to help fund the adventure.
“I want to commit to this because [...]
“I want to commit to this because [...]
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Stories from Alberta’s Weekly Newspaper
Last summer while at the annual Eckville 50’s and 60’s Dance Jamboree I found myself wandering around their quaint little town looking to support their businesses by buying things of interest (aside from Kokanee Beer). In a second hand shop I came across a [...]
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Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Council update
Councillor Dean Ward published a lot of numbers on his blog on Dec. 19 and Dec. 29 outlining administrations recommendations for the 2015 capital budget. In summary, [...]
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Cat skiing at Castle Mountain
Castle Mountain is an old school barebones resort. No cellphone service, no fancy high speed lifts. But what it lacks in luxuries it makes up for in powder.
“Being purists, we won’t populate our mountain with [...]
“Being purists, we won’t populate our mountain with [...]
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Baldy Ridge Extension- Securing the Future
Having spent over thirty years working in the Elk Valley coal industry I have had occasion to be part of the planning process that involves mine expansions and the securing of permits to do so. It is one of the most comprehensive and [...]
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Remembering John Gibos
John Gibos passed away New Year's Day, 2015. One of the most respected individuals in the Pass, John Gibos has left us at age 87. Starting out as part of the town crew in the fifties, he moved up to being foreman, and finally, to becoming [...]
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How's Your Conviction
Now that we’re a couple weeks into 2015, I’m interested in how many of you are sticking to your resolutions? Whether it’s going to the gym, quitting smoking or spending less money, it’s a fact that only 8% of us will [...]
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100 Years Young
Nanci (Ziata) Zboya (nee Aschacher) has reached the century mark. [...]
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The Matrix Has You
When I first got out of the Pen, I was so excited to take advantage of all the possibilities, choices and freedoms that were previously stripped of me, that all I wanted to do was just share my excitement with [...]
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2015 Coleman Legion Installation
Coleman Legion held their Executive Member Installation on Sunday, January 4th. [...]
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January 21st ~ Vol. 85 No. 3
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