tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post3361576199720056723..comments2023-08-13T05:48:46.583-06:00Comments on Crowsnest Pass Home: Will the politicians listen?Crowsnest Pass Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05045130138290202472noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-6571246982451429422013-02-25T13:11:19.455-07:002013-02-25T13:11:19.455-07:00"Will the politicians listen?" I have ta... "Will the politicians listen?" I have talked to and listened to and read councilors blogs.I for one am done. I will not call these guys up and have them tell me they will do as they please. 2500 people signed a petition and they ignored it.There is nothing that would change these guys minds.8 months from now I will vote against all 7. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-87417315640767214782013-02-24T12:52:29.577-07:002013-02-24T12:52:29.577-07:0003:44:00 - there was a way to consolidate the fire...03:44:00 - there was a way to consolidate the fire departments without blowing up the entire structure, and creating a smaller "more professional" fire department which costs substantially more than the old inefficient multiple fire departments. If you think that the consolidation of the fire departments was done is a measured and professional manner, than you have not been in the same place as the rest of the community. This thing was bungled from get go. This is what you get when you engage “outside help” whose main priority is to get the job done quickly, collect their payment, and be long gone before any serious questions are raised.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-70337039741695316312013-02-24T10:44:32.550-07:002013-02-24T10:44:32.550-07:00I just read some of the above,(from the websites p...I just read some of the above,(from the websites provided by (9:56). I find it interesting to note that response times are calculated using many various factors, and not just the driving times. I was led to believe that an 8 km limit was sufficient, but taking in all the other factors, I now do not believe that to be true. Do I feel that we now have sufficient fire suppression capabilities in this municipality? No. I think that we are in serious danger here. I certainly hope that I am proved wrong. (The alternative is too horrible to contemplate.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-71572437885666603312013-02-24T03:44:26.396-07:002013-02-24T03:44:26.396-07:00OK - when we first moved here and were became awar...OK - when we first moved here and were became aware of the fact that the Crowsnest Pass had four fire departments - our first thought was "Really?" OK - we are not originally "from here" ... but- all politics aside - objectively, 1979 was a while ago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-86945609753805279002013-02-23T21:56:53.499-07:002013-02-23T21:56:53.499-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-20797018112203718562013-02-23T19:26:42.795-07:002013-02-23T19:26:42.795-07:00Well put 3:35 They didn't become 'delusion...Well put 3:35 They didn't become 'delusional', they are neophites and new to governing. It is just too bad that they blindly follow someone's agenda that does not recognise the pulse of the community and so believe that this is governence.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> How will our history record this period of Despotism?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-41805701813084240122013-02-23T17:37:42.195-07:002013-02-23T17:37:42.195-07:00No, I guess I did not mean a unit exactly, but the...No, I guess I did not mean a unit exactly, but they do have to get along to get common things accomplished. I think being able to get along and be adults is of utmost importance. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-10701141222987978512013-02-23T16:45:28.671-07:002013-02-23T16:45:28.671-07:00How many signed the petition (sigh). I think I ha...How many signed the petition (sigh). I think I have it memorized, thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-47902004642291738902013-02-23T15:35:01.266-07:002013-02-23T15:35:01.266-07:00It appears some of the councillors, or even the ch...It appears some of the councillors, or even the chair, are becoming a little delusional. The council is not supposed to act like a unit, this is not what the council is there for. The council is there to listen to different opinions, sometimes differing opinions, and then make a majority rule based on reason, not education. Look at Nenshi and the council in Calgary this week: http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/calgary/Mayor+Nenshi+blasts+homebuilders+group/8006549/story.html <br />The Mayor makes a decision, and the council is there to supervise the Mayor, this is how things are supposed to work. The last council, with four councillors, has accomplished more meaningful change than our current council which is fixing everything, even things which should have been left alone. <br />The problem is our councillors are not presented proper arguments and counterarguments to make good decisions. They are served self-serving pabulum which passes as “hard administrative work” (pulling hair, or whatever other nonsense they call what they do behind the closed doors.) It also appears all this “hard work” is vetted by one of their own, before it makes to the council as a whole. If this was not the case, 2510 people would not have signed the petition. In addition, we don’t see a councillor or two, asking the important question: why 2510 voters signed a petition that was certified as valid, if we are doing so well? The explanation that they are doing what has to be done, and the community will appreciate all the “hard work” later, just doesn’t cut it. It displays not only arrogance, but also a good dose of naiveté. We elected them with a lot of enthusiasm and a lot of hope, but we all make mistakes. WE have to be more careful and elect a less self-righteous and a more reasonable group come October. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-76707215937798185192013-02-23T12:00:10.266-07:002013-02-23T12:00:10.266-07:00Crowsnest = drama, drama, drama from some people. ...Crowsnest = drama, drama, drama from some people. <br />I am going to be a little worried come voting day. It is obvious at least some people will get voted back in; I am really concerned about the council being a unit. There has been so much continual critisizing that it makes you wonder how some people could ever work with each other. No one will ever convince me that every move council makes is wrong; I am starting to believe it is only self-serving. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-69623940512090975312013-02-22T22:58:24.184-07:002013-02-22T22:58:24.184-07:00Yikes! This is so much BS. The vote in October is ...Yikes! This is so much BS. The vote in October is the key to it all. Feelings mean nothing, the VOTE means everything. In the meantime, suck it up and wait to get even with the self serving egotistical bast---ds. There is no use to whine as they say, get out and vote and get even. If you don't do that, well kiss your butts goodbye.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-40957765713436859542013-02-22T17:49:46.606-07:002013-02-22T17:49:46.606-07:0002:09 You missed the point if you think it’s obvio...02:09 You missed the point if you think it’s obvious. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-34172869181024525942013-02-22T16:32:22.500-07:002013-02-22T16:32:22.500-07:00What happens if there is a fire in Hillcrest and B...What happens if there is a fire in Hillcrest and Bellevue at the same time? <br /> I know we are spending way more money for less protection.Why could they have not worked with what we had? Maybe a fire chief and some more training for the volunteer fireman would have gotten us better coverage and big savings and we still would have had our volunteers.<br /> This folks was very simply a pissing contest, and I know who I am pissing on in October.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-81333718032358950542013-02-22T16:28:14.239-07:002013-02-22T16:28:14.239-07:00No matter how you argue it or how it is dressed up...No matter how you argue it or how it is dressed up - it is obvious to every reasonable person in the CNP: the Fire Department restructuring has been a disaster for the community because of the way it was handled. There is plenty of blame to go around, but the buck stops at the municipal council table. There appears that at least more than one of the had too much zeal for the project. And ask yourself: What kind of person would call police on their own volunteers?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-64154381635474191652013-02-22T16:01:09.708-07:002013-02-22T16:01:09.708-07:00time to stop complaining and start campaigningtime to stop complaining and start campaigningAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-25224514383577633762013-02-22T15:53:49.260-07:002013-02-22T15:53:49.260-07:00Trains are not an issue. CPR gets more than adequa...Trains are not an issue. CPR gets more than adequate notice to clear or stop and they do. Been there, done that. (I do live on the 'wrong side of the tracks' in Blairmore)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-72409504711771554522013-02-22T14:09:48.550-07:002013-02-22T14:09:48.550-07:00Guess I will point out the obvious....what happens...Guess I will point out the obvious....what happens if you are on the south side of Blairmore and have a fire....I guess they still have to wait as they cannot jump over trains last I heard. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-32600866870150142192013-02-22T14:01:06.845-07:002013-02-22T14:01:06.845-07:00Do this mean Larry will be driving around with a s...Do this mean Larry will be driving around with a sign that says "Save Our Fire Hall"???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-35103402757908538032013-02-22T13:42:33.005-07:002013-02-22T13:42:33.005-07:00The only Empire Building Project currently underwa...The only Empire Building Project currently underway is the one in our municipal office. And please don't blame the administrators, blame the folks who put them there. This especially applies to the new (empire red) pickup trucks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-57560822941437572362013-02-22T13:16:43.622-07:002013-02-22T13:16:43.622-07:00Well, so far the have done great disservice to the...Well, so far the have done great disservice to the community. We have less volunteer firefighters and less firefighting capacity. We basically live in a forest. We have less hands to fight a fire with, We have traded Hands for Chiefs. No reasonable person can accept this as a good bargain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-31362616684148350022013-02-22T13:16:16.414-07:002013-02-22T13:16:16.414-07:00any consideration given if the river bottom railwa...any consideration given if the river bottom railway crossing was blocked what about exposure to hillcrest then?<br /><br />Its a long way to hillcrest from the east access<br /><br />just sayingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-72297852574347925072013-02-22T12:39:34.996-07:002013-02-22T12:39:34.996-07:00Citizens don't want their own empires - just q...Citizens don't want their own empires - just quality services in their own neighborhoods. We may be the Crowsnest Pass but we will always be 5 big neighborhoods. If you don't like the people in your neighborhood then go watch more episodes of Mr. Rogers or go visit another neighborhood and make friends there. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-5243664242739106582013-02-22T11:04:17.002-07:002013-02-22T11:04:17.002-07:00Do you really think they are going to listen to th...Do you really think they are going to listen to the public now. Quit wasting your time folks and focus on October.<br />February is almost over. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-89341066376475984912013-02-22T10:58:54.968-07:002013-02-22T10:58:54.968-07:00Close Blairmore, don't think so.
But getting b...Close Blairmore, don't think so.<br />But getting beyond feelings, I don't think it is just about money, but also about shape of the buildings, etc. Many factors. I still think Bellevue is more than qualified to service Hillcrest across the highway. You get into trouble so many ways when everything is so spread out. Each little place wants their own empire.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-24831678793452537492013-02-22T10:57:14.964-07:002013-02-22T10:57:14.964-07:00Dean
Andrew Saje 563 8584Dean <br /><br />Andrew Saje 563 8584Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com