Friday, December 3, 2010

Crowsnest Pass, Investors in Bridgecreek, Good News

Here's your chance folks, all of those people that have had so much to say about Bridgecreek, River's Run, Trouts Landing over the last number of years.

Somebody is looking at doing a big story on this, it will not happen unless people step forward, want to be anonymous that's fine. Call the following number 403-563-0425 if you have information, step forward now is not the time to go quiet.

We all know there were people around here that were on the inside of this thing maybe now is the time they will step forward and do the "honest" thing.

On the good news side I was reading Brian Gallants blog available at http://www.briangallant.ca/index.php

Paying special attention to his comments regarding the AUMA convention:

"All I can say so far is “wow”! I am having a great experience at the AUMA convention. Beyond the educational component we are all making great connections and contacts. Here are just a few of the highlights for me."

"We had the opportunity to talk with the Minister of Transportation regarding the ongoing issues with Hwy 3. He did not have much time as every MLA had 100 people trying to get their ear but he did say that he understands our challenges as a community. He wants to meet with us in the near future."

" I made a number of contacts from a variety of industries. One of our education sessions talked about a potential revenue steam and one particular company is perfectly situated to help us make it happen. A win-win arrangement and I am keen to know more. More to come once I have the details. I have a pile of brochures to deliver to our administration. There are people out there who can help us save some money. "

I felt the same way at my first AUMA convention, but after a couple I started feeling like they were a waste of the taxpayers money. Its true when an MLA or Minister comes out on the floor they are swarmed by many different people looking for something. Have a discussion today with a hundred different people and see how many you remember tomorrow.

The highway 3 situation, over the last six years if they had paved one foot of highway for ever meeting we had the road would have been done by now.
Anyway not that long ago we met with Darryl Camplin and another senior manager from Alberta Transport, they committed to putting traffic lights at the turn off into Blairmore by Tim Hortons, and at the Highway 40 turn off in Coleman in 2011.
In 2012 they were going to deal with Intersection in Frank by the Industrial park and the Intersection by the Volker Stevin shop in West Coleman.
Both of these projects were subject to dollars coming forth from the province at the time we last met with them there was no money approved.

On the new contacts with industries and generation of new revenue streams, I and a lot of other residents are looking forward with great anticipation to new industry coming into town, and anything that will lessen the burden on the residential taxpayer.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

There was a story out there that Bridgecreek sponsored a golfer to the tune of 10,000 bucks per month.The golfers name was Jimmy.I can not remember his last name.I am sure if that reporter asked around they could find out if this was true or not.Maybe ask the previous pro, he would know.If this is a true story, I sure would be interested to know what this has to do with developing property.I am hoping this reporter digs very deep into this whole mess, including looking into local politicians involvement.

Anonymous said...

Dean,
I have gotten accustomed to being well informed by your blog on the council meetings with the prospective of a former councilor. Your efforts are a great service to this community and appreciated by many.

Hoping all is well with you since we have not seen anything on the last council meeting yet.
Thanks You

Crowsnest Pass Home said...

Sorry about the delay, thanks for your concern.
Makes me feel better somebody is reading my comments

John Prince said...

Hi Dean,
I think a lot of people are reading your blog, although like on mine few want to admit it. :-)
Anon @12:15 is right, you are providing a great service to the community with your reporting on council meetings.

Keep up the good work!

Anonymous said...

Anything new with the gathering of information on the Bridgecreek saga? When will this article be written, or has it been squashed yet due to threats?