This is a reposting of one of my posts from back in October of 2010, with updates of some of the things that we have lost, changed or gained to date, indicated **.
Sasha JaegerBaird: Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2010 8:48 AM With
the election looming and the past actions or inaction of the current
council weighing heavily upon us, there has been a lot of negative talk
lately about the Crowsnest Pass. Today I want to talk about all the positive that the Crowsnest Pass has to offer. We
live in one of the most beautiful places in Canada. It boasts majestic
mountains and pristine rivers. The Pass has numerous beautiful lakes and
awesome camping. It has great fishing and numerous other outdoor
recreational opportunities. We
are lucky to live in the Rocky Mountains, in a place that hasn't been
turned into a National or Provincial Park. The plus side of this, is
more freedom and we actually own our land/property. We have a right to
vote, to make decisions regarding our town and land. (** <-- Note this last point: I am beginning to wonder if we really have any say regarding the decisions about our town and land, or if the current council just thinks that we are just too stupid to think for ourselves and only they know what's best for us. So far what they seem to think is best for this valley, has caused a lot of negativity and stirred up a lot of dissension. **) Other things we have that we should be thankful for, include the following - We have many outdoor pursuits, such as: ATV/Quadding (Quad Squad) Downhill Skiing Cross Country Skiing (Crowsnest Pass Cross-Country Ski Assoc.) Snowboarding Tobogganing Snowmobiling (CrowsSnow Riders Association) Swimming (community pool, lakes and rivers) (Pass Piranhas Swim Club) Cycling Hiking Caving/Splunking Climbing Baseball/Slo-Pitch (Minor Ball & Pass Slo-Pitch League) Tennis Golfing Soccer (Minor Soccer) HorseBack Riding (Turtle Mountain Riding Club) Rifle/Gun Range (Crowsnest Gun Club) Hunting Mountain Biking Lacrosse (Minor Lacrosse) Walking Trails White Water Slalom Ball Hockey ** unable to confirm continued existence Track & Field (Passtrak) ** unable to confirm continued existence And Indoor Activities: Ice Skating - Indoors and Out Figure Skating (Skating Club) Ice Hockey (Minor Hockey, Ladies & Old Crows Recreational Hockey ** unable to confirm the latter) Curling (Crowsnest Curling Club) Indoor Rock Climbing ** future uncertain Yoga Tai Chi Pottery (Pass Pottery Club) Basketball Bowling ** future uncertain Martial Arts Weight Training & Fitness Gym Women's Gym** no longer available Dance Swim Club Movie Theatre Adult Badminton Taekwondo Indoor Pistol Range (Pistol Club) We are fortunate to have the following programs and events in place: Adult Education Program Adult Literacy Program The Literacy Foundation Women's Resource Centre Parent Link Centre Community Health & Mental Health Services Boys & Girls Club Indoor Playground Brighter Futures A.A.D.A.C.F.C.S.S. Three Senior's Centre's ** Now only one S.P.C.A Block Parent Community Choir Citizen's On Patrol Gymnastics Club Crowsnest Conservation Society CNP Allied Arts Association CNP Weight Lifting Club Communities In Bloom Rum Runner Days Thunder In The Valley ** Cancelled indefinitely Crowsnest Pass Symphony** future uncertain Ducks Unlimited Mason's (Sentinel Lodge)Shrine Unit Hillcrest Miners & Literacy Club Historical Society Kananaskis Pro Rodeo Society Knights of Columbus Meals on Wheels Mountain Fiddlers Elk's Lion's Club Order of the Royal Purple Road Watch in the Pass Royal Canadian Air Cadets Three Legions Sole Survivor Foot Race Society CNP Taoist Tai Chi Society Kidsport NIT (Nippon Institute of Technology) Amature Radio Club Cancer Support Group Zumba We also have the following facilities: Albert Stella Memorial Arena (Blairmore) ** Facing permanent closure and the wrecking ball Allison/Chinook Cross-Country Ski Trails Ball/Soccer Complex (Hillcrest) Bellevue Community Campground Blairmore Elk's Hall Climbing Wall (Blairmore)** future uncertain Coleman Museum ** reopened for now, but future uncertain Frank Slide Interpretive Centre CNP Art Gallery Rocky Mountain Lane's - Bowling ** future uncertain CNP Community Swimming Pool ** future uncertain CNP Golf & Country Club CNP Municipal Library (Blairmore) CNP Sports Complex (Coleman) Dairy Road - SportsField Hillcrest Ball Diamonds Hillcrest Fish & Game Hall Indoor Playground Lion's Hall (Blairmore) MDM SportsField HAS SportsField ISS SportsField Pass PowderKeg Ski Hill (Blairmore) Polish Hall Lost Lemon Mine Campground Allison /Chinook Lake Campground Random Camping ** no longer allowed Orpheum Movie Theatre ** recently ungraded Food Bank ** NEW location Two Veterinary Clinic's ** one is part-time Thursday's only Three Optometrists **now only two Two Doctor's Offices (one in Blairmore and one in Bellevue - with about 7 doctor's) ** Now Walk-in clinic in Coleman Three Dental Offices** Now only two One Denturist One Chiroprator Four Pharmacy's CNP Hospital Long Term Care Centre York Creek Lodge Tecumseh Mountain Manor Two Second Hand Stores (Bagatelle & Women's Resource Centre) Four Day Care Centre's ** unable to confirm exact number but no longer four Bellevue Mine Tour Ten Church's Four Fire Hall's ** Now only two districts, East and West And the list goes on....... The point being that we have a lot of great things to do and be thankful for. The
Crowsnest Pass people are a special breed of people, as well. They are
kind and generous. They are willing to lend a hand and help each other
out. We have a great volunteer base. We have some awesome and unique local businesses. (** Sadly there have been quite a few closures of local business's to either go elsewhere or shut down permanently. On the positive side we have had several new places open up that are a huge asset to our community. **) We are lucky to have a couple of good developers, who have put a great deal into this community. Our
hospital is efficient and the staff friendly. We are lucky to have no
line-ups or long wait times in emergency, or for certain procedures. The Crowsnest people take pride in our valley and it's rich history. The
people who live here are hard working and equally hard playing. We
enjoy life and all this place has to offer. We know that it is a special
place to live and raise a family. We respect nature around us and enjoy what it has to offer. We are proud of our heritage. The
Crowsnest Pass is a very special place. It has a lot of good to offer.
Let's never forget that. Let's work together to make this place even
better. There
are still many more things that we can improve upon. Things that can
make this place an even better place to live. Things that can attract
the next generation to stay and raise a family. The Crowsnest Pass depends upon it's people and it's leader's to ensure a bright and hopeful future. Remember this, when it comes time to vote, on Monday October 18th. Who do you want to lead us into the future?? (** Well, it is more than apparent who we have leading us into the future now. What is scary is what our future is beginning to look like. The people we voted in should be of the people, by the people for the people. Sadly the last part of that statement is not true. Well folks, there is 18 months left of the present council's term. Let's see what else they have in store for us. **) |
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