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Accused drunk driver charged in crash that killed his son

Fort Macleod RCMP are looking for a Brocket man charged in connection with a highway collision that killed his young son last fall.

Ryan Scott Potts, 38, was allegedly drunk behind the wheel when his Dodge Caravan collided with a semi-trailer at the intersection of Highways 2 and 3 late Friday, Oct. 21, according to Cpl. Paul Bedard. 

Potts was driving with his five and seven-year-old sons when the Dodge collided with the semi’s trailer. All three were rushed to Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, where Bedard said the boys were treated with “serious, life-threatening injuries” and then transported to hospital in Calgary.  

Tragically, the five-year-old died of his injuries, but his older brother survived and was later discharged. 

Potts was too badly injured to give a breath sample at the scene of the wreck, but Bedard said a toxicology screen showed that his blood-alcohol level was around 0.238 shortly after the collision. 

The legal driving limit in Alberta is 0.08. 

 

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Potts was charged in December with nine offences related to the collision. Mounties are looking to arrest Potts, current whereabouts unknown, for the following offences: 

—Impaired operation of a motor vehicle causing death

—Impaired operation of motor vehicle causing bodily harm

—Impaired operation of motor vehicle

—Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death

—Dangerous operation of motor vehicle causing bodily harm

—Operation of motor vehicle while prohibited

—Criminal negligence causing death

—Criminal negligence causing bodily harm

—Driving an uninsured motor vehicle

Anyone who knows where to find Potts is asked to call Fort Macleod RCMP at 403-553-7220 or phone Crimestoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Tips can also be sent online at www.P3Tips.com or by cell phone using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

 

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Obituary for Sally Boerema

Sally was born in Evans City, Pennsylvania, to Bruce and Myrtle Sutton on Nov. 23, 1951. She enjoyed her childhood with her siblings, Susan, Wayne and Wendy. From a young age, Sally learned of the love of Jesus and built a faith that never wavered throughout her life.

After graduating from high school, Sally attended Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was there that Sally met the love of her life, Melvin Boerema. Mel and Sally were married on Aug. 10, 1974, and moved to Sand Lake, Michigan.

Sally married Mel knowing that he was going to work as a minister with Indigenous people with North American Indigenous Ministries. In the spring of 1977, a year after the birth of their first daughter, Sonya, Mel and Sally moved to Agassiz, British Columbia, to work with the Sto:lo people on the Seabird Island First Nation. While living in Agassiz, their second daughter, Amanda, was born.

In 1979, Mel and Sally moved to work with the Nlaka’pamux First Nations in Lytton, B.C. Mel and Sally welcomed their son, Daniel, while living there. In 1989, the family moved to Vernon, B.C., where Mel and Sally worked with the Syilx Okanagan people and ran a wilderness camping program, Kla-How-Ya Wilderness Trails, for Indigenous youth.

When Kla-How-Ya Wilderness Trails found a new home in the foothills of Alberta, Mel and Sally moved to Pincher Creek in 2002. Mel and Sally found their heart’s home with the Blackfoot people of the Piikani Nation and became involved in the Lighthouse Church there. Sally found joy in teaching cooking and baking to girls in the community, sewing with her friends, and serving through the church.

One of Sally’s greatest joys was being a grandmother, and she delighted in her grandchildren, Sena, Soren, Violet, Nicola, Juliet and Vanessa. She was a creative and connected grandma, always finding crafts, cooking challenges and adventures to share with the kids and offering unconditional love, support and snuggles.

Sally is survived by her husband of 48 years, Mel Boerema; her daughters, Sonya (Troy) Bradley, Amanda (Tim) Doling; her son, Dan Boerema; and her grandchildren. She is also survived by her father, Bruce Sutton, and her siblings Wayne Sutton and Wendy Barkley.

Sally was predeceased by her mother, Myrtle Sutton, and by her sister Susan Emelander.

A wake was held for Sally at the Lighthouse Church on the Piikani First Nation on Sunday, Nov. 20, and Sally’s funeral was held at Creekside Community Church in Pincher Creek at on Nov. 21.

 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Snodgrass Funeral Homes

403-627-4864     www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com

 

Obituary Romeo Yellow Horn Brocket

Obituary for Romeo Louis Yellow Horn

On Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, at 11 a.m., there was a procession from Snodgrass Funeral Home in Pincher Creek for a private one-day wake at the Yellow Horn Ranch on Piikani Nation. Wake
continued until noon, Friday, Sept. 17. Prayer service was held at 2 p.m. at Snodgrass Funeral Home on Friday, Sept. 17, followed by visitation until 10 p.m.

Funeral service was held at Snodgrass on Saturday, Sept. 18 at 1 p.m., followed by interment at Piikani Nation Cemetery in Brocket.

 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Snodgrass Funeral Homes

403-627-4864     www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com

Weston Whitfield loads recycling into truck

Pincher Creek recycling services set to change June 30

http://shootinthebreeze.ca/crowsnest-pass-council-approves-business-licence-payment-plan/Most of us are familiar with the three Rs associated with limiting our waste: reduce, reuse and recycle.

As it turns out, there’s a fourth R: renew the recycling licence.

During the Feb. 22 regular council meeting for the Town of Pincher Creek, Coun. Scott Korbett formally announced the town would not be renewing its recycling contract with KJ Cameron Service Industries. Come June 30, only empty beverage containers will be accepted at the bottle depot.

“The Town of Pincher Creek intends to continue to offer a recycling program,” the town’s official statement reads. “We are currently working with our regional partners to have a smooth transition to a new program by the end of June.”

While understanding the town is obligated to make economic decisions when it comes to contracts, Weston Whitfield, owner and manager of KJ Cameron, worries consolidating services on a regional basis might result in an inefficient service to taxpayers.

 

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The process of gathering, transporting, then re-sorting material, Mr. Whitfield adds, might decrease the price recycling facilities are willing to pay.

“My concern is in the past, places that have done collaborations like that end up with a little bit of contamination and it can affect the resale of the product,” he says.

Although no official details have been released, the plan for future recycling appears to involve the Crowsnest/Pincher Creek Landfill Association.

Discussion recorded in the minutes of the Jan. 20, 2021, regular meeting of the landfill association includes “Recycling Update” as an agenda item.

The minutes describe proposals being sent to each of the municipalities and note that, despite no reply being received, each of the municipal representatives — Coun. Dean Ward from Crowsnest Pass, Coun. Brian McGillivray from Pincher Creek and Reeve Brian Hammond from the MD of Pincher Creek — indicated their respective councils are still considering or interested in the landfill’s recycling proposal.

 

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Recycling was also a topic during last week’s council meetings for both the MD of Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass.

During the MD of Pincher Creek’s Feb. 23 council meeting, chief administrative officer Troy MacCulloch updated council on plans to move collection bins from outside the MD office to a site off Bighorn Avenue and Highway 507, near the Co-op lumberyard.

The site will cover recycling needs for residents from both the MD and town.

“This will be a site that the MD will build,” said CAO MacCulloch. “We will cost-share it with the town, and then going forward it would be operated and manned by the Crowsnest/Pincher Creek Landfill.”

Plans for the new recycling site are still tentative as the MD is working with the current landowner to develop a lease that would permit the property to be used as a transfer station for garbage and recyclables.

 

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The garbage bins by the MD office, he added, could also be removed. This will allow for further development and easier access of the standpipe, which will remain at the location.

Meetings with Pincher Creek administration have discussed the possibility of the MD taking over the composting facility, which would be included on the site.

Crowsnest Pass council also voted Feb. 23 to direct administration to find a location for their own recycling bin.

Ease of access, along with being sheltered from the weather and from travellers’ field of vision, were identified as main priorities.

Administration was asked to present a location at the March 16 council meeting with hopes that users could begin dropping off recycling by the end of the month.

The goal is to eventually have three sites in the municipality to gather recycling. Beginning with one, said CAO Patrick Thomas, was a good place to “at least start and see what the challenges are,” especially to “see how [building] the fencing and screening goes.”

The Town of Pincher Creek’s full official statement regarding the recycling licence can be found online at http://bit.ly/PC-Recycle. More information on Pincher Creek Bottle Depot and Recycling can be found at www.facebook.com/pcbottledepot.

 

Accounting tools for AKHS financial comptroller

Financial comptroller opportunity at Aakom-Kiyii Health Services

The finance comptroller, under the direction of the Aakom-Kiyii Health Services manager, will primarily be responsible to develop and control annual budget and long-term financial plans.

This position will administer the organization’s funds according to the approved budget and monitor its financial expenditures.

The finance comptroller will also develop and implement short- and long-term financials plans and forecasts in accordance with business goals and objectives.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

  • Develop and control annual budget and long-term financial plans
  • Administer the organizations funds according to the approved budget and monitor its financial expenditures
  • Prepare reports that outline financial position in the areas of income, expense and earnings based on past, present and future operations
  • Ensure that the AKHS committee is kept fully informed on the financial condition of the organization and all important factors influencing it
  • Establish the financial and administrative control of AKHS
  • Facilitate any auditing conducted by third parties to ensure effective resolution and swift close of auditing activities
  • Co-ordinate financial activities, general accounting, payroll, special projects accounting, financial planning and reporting
  • Supervise and assist in the development and maintenance of accounting files and records
  • Ensure accuracy and adheres to the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Adhere to traditional First Nations Practice protocol(s) when engaging with Piikani members and clients

Experience and Education

  • Bachelor of Management degree with a major in finance or related fields
  • 5+ years of experience working in the finance industry
  • Experience working within a First Nation community and with government funded projects
  • Advanced proficiency with accounting software including payroll functions
  • Proficient in spreadsheet programs and applications
  • Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret goals, objectives and policies
  • Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Application for finance comptroller must include:

Cover letter, resume, degree and other pertinent certifications and current Criminal Record Check

Deadline:

Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found

Attention: Human Resources – email jwhitecow@onehealth.ca

No late submissions will be accepted. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Aakom-Kiyii Health Services would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position.

Nadine Iron Shirt Obituary Piikani Nation

Obituary for Nadine Iron Shirt/North Peigan

Private family prayer service to be held at Snodgrass Funeral Home.

A wake service will be held at Snodgrass Funeral Home on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, from 2 to 11 p.m. for public attendance. (Please call Snodgrass at 403-627-4864 for visitation time.)

The wake will commence on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at noon until 7:30 p.m. for public attendance.

Funeral service for the late Nadine Iron Shirt will be held at Snodgrass Funeral Home on Monday, March 1, at 1 p.m. with immediate family ONLY, with Pastor Jeff Sayson and Doug Iron Shirt officiating. Call Snodgrass 403-627-4864 for Zoom link.

Due to gathering restrictions, only 20 participants may be present at a time during the wake services and funeral service.

 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Snodgrass Funeral Homes

403-627-4864     www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com

 

 

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