tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post5979452861154823011..comments2023-08-13T05:48:46.583-06:00Comments on Crowsnest Pass Home: Russell Farmer Inspection team coming to the PassCrowsnest Pass Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05045130138290202472noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-77530727838431886002013-04-02T13:14:26.553-06:002013-04-02T13:14:26.553-06:00I just googled these guys and found they are from ...I just googled these guys and found they are from St. Albert, by Edmonton. Here we go again, suppose we will be paying for travel, accommodation, bla bla bla. Yikes.DebChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12895940871591908349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-21497237986535418942013-03-27T13:31:03.400-06:002013-03-27T13:31:03.400-06:00Yes, silly comment. Don't you know that all po...Yes, silly comment. Don't you know that all politicians lie. Except, they call it changing their minds, not lying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-63937359197514692542013-03-27T10:57:42.953-06:002013-03-27T10:57:42.953-06:00 I guess I am getting old as I do not remember Pre... I guess I am getting old as I do not remember Pre election open houses that the present mare had.Not that it matters because if he said he would consolidate the fire departments, it still would be ok. The problem is HOW he consolidated the department.Had he informed us that he was going to do this by screwing over the now old volunteer fireman and bring in full time paid fireman the results would have been much different.So today in most peoples minds we have a worse fire protection system at a way greater cost.Nobody wanted that.<br /> The mare will only be a 1 term mayor, whether he runs or not.It is just silly to think otherwise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-51950197011216716622013-03-27T10:45:12.192-06:002013-03-27T10:45:12.192-06:00It is true the Mayor said he will consolidate the ...It is true the Mayor said he will consolidate the fire department, this is not disputed. Everyone pretty much agreed that the different fire departments were best brought under a unified leadership. This is not the point here.<br /> It not the consolidation of the fire department that is the problem, but rather, the problem is with how they went about achieving this goal. <br /> After the Thunder in the Valley fiasco, it is safe to assume that the dynamics between our fire department and the Mayor changed dramatically. It appears at least, and it is very unfortunate, that personality issues became more important than an orderly and cost effective consolidation of our fire department. <br />It looks like a lot of effort was expended on painting the Blairmore Fire Department as an institution beyond repair. A good guess is the police were called to the fireworks storage to add credence to this type of argument; - charges would have been welcomed by those who called the police. <br /> When the police did not charge anyone with offences, it is also safe to assume efforts were redoubled to further undermine the leadership of the Blairmore Fire department with the authorities in Edmonton.<br /> It is also still safe to assume that the efforts to publically discredit the former leadership of the Blairmore hall are not over. It is only hoped that those currently in charge do not expend too much municipal resources on what now appears like personal vendetta. This is at least how things appear.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-4364871933456898462013-03-27T09:52:30.298-06:002013-03-27T09:52:30.298-06:00So the Mayor said he was a one term mayor. So what...So the Mayor said he was a one term mayor. So what.... Politicians say lots of things, as do normal people, and can change their minds. What a silly comment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-44439094973317000342013-03-27T09:24:34.619-06:002013-03-27T09:24:34.619-06:00The Mayor also said before the last election he wo...The Mayor also said before the last election he would only be a one term MayorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-83550717242017076912013-03-27T05:54:20.316-06:002013-03-27T05:54:20.316-06:00Yes, not like the present mayor hid what he was pl...Yes, not like the present mayor hid what he was planning. I really don't understand it either. He did what he said, plain and simple. Yes, I also won't hold my breath. Sometimes people get into the booths and really change. Plus we have been bombarded every day with negative information. After a while, it is just like, oh well, another ranting day for some people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-56445168369781723352013-03-26T22:20:15.146-06:002013-03-26T22:20:15.146-06:00Once again, pass the popcorn. Oct can't come ...Once again, pass the popcorn. Oct can't come soon enough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-69309731190674069822013-03-26T22:14:22.441-06:002013-03-26T22:14:22.441-06:00I am so looking forward to October, when we can bl...I am so looking forward to October, when we can blow them all away, just like leaves in the wind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-14886895176987865482013-03-26T20:16:50.894-06:002013-03-26T20:16:50.894-06:00For those that did not attend the Pre election ope...For those that did not attend the Pre election open houses that the present Mayor had as a candidate -- which is most of the voters based on that attendance-- THE MAYOR MADE IT CLEAR THAT HIS PRIORITY WAS TO CONSOLIDATE THE FIRE DEPARTMENTS. Why are we so surprised when he did what he said he'd do?<br /><br />We reap what we sow. But will the task of undoing the damage be as challenging as it has been to watch this downward spiral? Plus will the voters have the guts to turf these destructors out? I won't hold my breath. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-73716742701974615562013-03-26T19:22:40.388-06:002013-03-26T19:22:40.388-06:00Sometimes, some people just focus on what they thi...Sometimes, some people just focus on what they think is bad, and everything else is ignored (tunnel vision).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-53643305935087981062013-03-26T18:39:42.309-06:002013-03-26T18:39:42.309-06:00Yes, we can find something wrong with every counci...Yes, we can find something wrong with every council, including this one.<br /> And here is the root of the problem. This council thinks they are inventing the wheel and every other council before them simply did not grasp what had to be done; therefore it was left up to them to do “all the necessary changes which should have been done long time ago.” <br />They see themselves as doing all the “heavy lifting” which should have been done years ago. Sure, many things could have been improved, but to think that everything needed to be disturbed is pure and naive nonsense. This kind of thinking is what got us to the point we find ourselves at today.<br /> Having a municipal inspection is not a badge of honor for anyone, especially us voters - because we voted these people in. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-40433398017456994752013-03-26T16:25:10.474-06:002013-03-26T16:25:10.474-06:004:06 Sorry but you are wrong. This council will go...4:06 Sorry but you are wrong. This council will go down in history as the very worst. I could make a list of things that are very bad for this community that council is responsable for.I can not find any positives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-7298300647499452072013-03-26T16:12:17.054-06:002013-03-26T16:12:17.054-06:00The question has been asked many times previously....The question has been asked many times previously. Name something positive this council has done?<br /><br /><br />Here is your chance Misty come on back. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-81783185467976680492013-03-26T16:06:16.921-06:002013-03-26T16:06:16.921-06:00No distraction - just remember that no council has...No distraction - just remember that no council has been any better than any other really, including this one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-12149743768377006052013-03-26T16:03:43.515-06:002013-03-26T16:03:43.515-06:00No one dismissed Walmart. This is an urban legend ...No one dismissed Walmart. This is an urban legend in the Crowsnest Pass. You are right; we can find issues with every council. But now we have a problem at hand, 2500 voters’ sign a petition voicing their frustration with the current council and all we get seems like “bring it on” from our representatives. Then they bulldoze our fire department and tell us, “trust us, this was the best way to go about it.” It also seems the case for destroying the fire department was built largely after the event in order to justify what has already been done. To most people here it does not appear like our council got to listen to the firemen side of the story. This is a small community; the destruction of the fire department is having negative effect on volunteerism right across the board.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-49152802692256327452013-03-26T15:41:22.795-06:002013-03-26T15:41:22.795-06:00Anon 12:55
Right now, we are dealing with this co...Anon 12:55<br /><br />Right now, we are dealing with this council, are you trying to distract from the issues?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-66959257834875622212013-03-26T12:55:11.614-06:002013-03-26T12:55:11.614-06:00Actually, I think previous councils screwed up roy...Actually, I think previous councils screwed up royally also - i.e., getting Vancouver house evaluations - i.e., dismissing Walmart. Each council has their fair issues it seems. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-16117100265356170772013-03-26T11:03:11.860-06:002013-03-26T11:03:11.860-06:00Just think about the Councillor that brought out a...Just think about the Councillor that brought out a hand full of change to declare that paying extra Franchise fees was just a quarter a day.<br />That's the kind of arrogance the average person on the street is struggling with.<br />Plus putting us where we are today. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-16719034374343821022013-03-26T10:32:39.045-06:002013-03-26T10:32:39.045-06:009:10
Couple of things we know for sure.
At the e...9:10<br /><br />Couple of things we know for sure.<br /><br />At the end of the day the Council with the advice of Administration makes the decisions we know that.<br /><br />Things change and always will the Fire Departments were not perfect and needed improvement. Just like many other areas in our community. <br /><br />But do you bull dozer your house because you have a bathroom that needs renovating?<br /><br />Fire Departments have been here a long time and so have the volunteers that manned them. Don't you think it would have been responsible, fair, decent, respectful. To sit down with those people, to work together to come up with changes that were mutually acceptable. From what I am told Ken Brands had a new plan that everybody was on board with, whats wrong with that approach.<br /><br />Big part of this councils problems go back to the way they have failed to get the community on board with their changes. Look at the Mayors Task force who locally sat on that board? Very minimal involvement. There has been an impression from day one that these people have come in to show us "hicks and rednecks" how to run this community. To do it right. <br /><br />Well the tough part for the magnificent seven is that they are going to have to face us "hicks and rednecks" in just a few short months. <br /><br />So I hope they keep confusing ego and arrogance for confidence. It will bite them in the ass soon. <br /><br />B.C <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-88055694357340856032013-03-26T10:20:15.546-06:002013-03-26T10:20:15.546-06:00Anon 9:10
"Truth be known."
Truth,......Anon 9:10<br /><br />"Truth be known." <br /><br />Truth,....yes,.....truth,......that is what we would like to know. We don't believe we are getting it. Plain and simple.....truth,......not stories, are what we require.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-12424600493278409962013-03-26T09:33:56.220-06:002013-03-26T09:33:56.220-06:00 Anon 9:10 You are right that the fire chiefs do n... Anon 9:10 You are right that the fire chiefs do not make the decisions in the CNP.But I think it would have been a 1000 times better to work with them then go the way this council has gone.Because of this this council is now the most disliked council in the history of the CNP.And to top it all off, we are probably worse off today in fire protection then we were before the change. And it is definetly costing us a whole lot more money.This was simply an ego trip by the mare and 6 dummies who have had the wool pulled over their eyes.If it was indeed time for a roll over, then maybe you can explain how we are better off?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-65343783671197838132013-03-26T09:10:55.536-06:002013-03-26T09:10:55.536-06:00The "fire chiefs" do not make the decisi...The "fire chiefs" do not make the decisions in CNP last I heard. Truth be known, I was amazed at how much power they thought they had. Maybe it was indeed time for a roll over.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-89568531522043589852013-03-26T09:07:16.441-06:002013-03-26T09:07:16.441-06:00Ken Brands was the Fire chief who tried to speak t...Ken Brands was the Fire chief who tried to speak to council and the public but was shut down by the Mayor due to their previous discussions were In Camera.<br />From what I understand he had a Fire Plan that was supported by the Fire Chiefs but was shut down by Council/Admin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170383155508070340.post-53445046063981205352013-03-26T08:43:14.328-06:002013-03-26T08:43:14.328-06:00Anon 7:22 Thank you for reminding me of this. Was ...Anon 7:22 Thank you for reminding me of this. Was that Kevin Robbins?Did he not get sued by the municapality?I agree with you that it looks like council probably were not given the options necassary to make an informed decision.But even so, shame on the councilors for just following blindly.<br /> So much has happened over the last 2.5 years a guy sort of forgets some of this stuff.What ever happened to the case between the municapality and the construction company over improper bidding on sewer lines projects?<br /> Maybe someone should post a timeline of major events that this council has had there hands in.Misty can post all of the good things.<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com