Crowsnest Pass, AB

Last Tuesday, the Gold Creek Development passed its final hurtle with council's approval of their Area Structure Plan, after several months of talks and delays.

The planned development calls for 25 country residential properties on approximately 90 acres of land north of Frank.

Posted By Joni MacFarlane, Reporter
Crowsnest Pass Promoter

Commemorating the theft of fire from the Greek god Zeus by Prometheus, the Olympic flame has long been a symbol of athletic competition.

The Crowsnest Pass witnessed its own symbolic flame on Wednesday, Feb. 4 with a Torch Relay to celebrate the community's participation in the first ever Alberta 55+ Winter Games.

Chinook Lake/Allison Trails has been chosen as the venue to hold the cross-country skiing competitions on Feb. 20 and 21.

Organizer Wayne Street of Lethbridge said holding the torch relay in places where the races are held gives those communities an opportunity to participate in the event and generates excitement and awareness of the games.

Lethbridge, Pincher Creek and the Crowsnest Pass are host cities.

Runners Rick and Pam Somerville, and Flora Griffith took part in the four-kilometre relay from the ATCO Gas building in Blairmore to the municipal office in Coleman.

ATCO is a major sponsor of the Torch Relay and the Alberta 55+ Winter Games.

To volunteer for the winter games, contact the Crowsnest Pass Cross Country Ski Club President Neil Chalmers for details. Crowsnest Pass to host ski event


John Prince, Alberta licensed real estate agent, MaxWell City Central - Crowsnest Pass. Serving the Crowsnest Pass and area. Call me directly at 403-564-4518 or by email at: johnprince@shaw.ca

Welcome to the Crowsnest Pass!

Nestled in the southwest corner of Alberta, the Crowsnest Pass offers all the amenities you need to live, work and play here! Friendly people, good facilities, great restaurants, unique shopping and services, and a quality of life bar none! The breathtaking scenery of the majestic Rocky Mountains is your backdrop as you enjoy the numerous recreational opportunities and historic resources.

Our Community has a full service Hospital and a number of well-being practitioners, as well as recently renovated education facilities. Our well-maintained Municipal infrastructure, highlighted by the construction of several new water lines, is capable of handling future growth.

We also offer two arenas for hockey and skating as well as a six-sheet curling rink. The Pass Powderkeg ski hill is located in our community and offers lighted runs and a terrain park for night skiing and snowboarding. As well, we are within fifty kilometres from two world-class ski resorts; Castle Mountain and Fernie Alpine Resorts.

The Crowsnest Pass has several events throughout the year for you and your family to enjoy. Don't miss Rum Runner Days featuring the well-known Thunder in the Valley spectacular fireworks display (3rd weekend in July each year). The Crowsnest Pass celebrates its roots with an exciting event, Crowsnest Pass Doors Open & Heritage Festival scheduled for August 1-3, 2009. We will be highlighting the unique and fascinating history of the area through heritage hikes, storytelling, architectural tours, historic buildings, garden tours, cemetery and town tours.

If you would like to be part of our fantastic community or just require additional information do not hesitate to contact us at (403) 562-8857 or info@crowsnestpass.com.

The Crowsnest Pass is unsurpassed in its versatility of appeal as a place to visit, play, live or do business.