serving the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park Printed in Canada VOL 2 NO. 1 Wednesday, May 16,2001 FREE Esrsra>E yewfmanagefggg Pt^^^^fai^p Claus Rltter named tcjjjop job. If j Page 3 PHOTO BY STEVEN KENWORTHY BORDER Going postal The lawn in front of the Waterton post office was the choice dining area for a number of bighorn CROSSING HOURS: Waterton style sheep last week. Chief Mountain May 21 to May 31 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. June 1 to Sepjfenber 16 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.|gj| Crypt, Wishbone backcountry FIRE HAZARD: jgfj Low campgrounds permanently closed BY STEVEN KENWORTHY While most incidents result in the tem­ for hikers using the Crypt Lake trail. The CAMPGROUNDS OPEN: porary closure of the campgrounds and fate of the Wishbone dock is not so cer­ Three backcountry campgrounds along the Wishbone and Crypt Lake hiking tain as feedback on whether to maintain Glacier: Apgar one of the most popular hiking trails in trails, there have been times when bears or remove it will be gathered over the Waterton: Waterton Townsite Waterton Lakes National Park are being have had to be removed or destroyed af­ summer and a decision could be made Crandell Mt. (May 17) permanently closed by Parks Canada ter aggressive or repeated incidents in­ this fall. Bellyl||?er (May 18 starting this summer in hopes of reducing volving conflict with humans. The closure of the campgrounds had the number of human-bear conflicts in Analysis of the bear problems in the been discussed by Parks Canada with the the area. Crypt/Wishbone areas shows that most of public for several years and most of the TRAILS STARK: ^ ? The closures of Crypt Landing, Crypt the conflicts arise when people and their feedback was supportive but those con­ fsfjist trails at lower elevations Lake and Wishbone campgrounds, locat­ food stay overnight, explained Dolan. sultations did not explicitly include the open. StjpFsome snow coverage on ed on the east side of Upper Waterton 'The problems tend to start at the removal of the Wishbone dock. trails athigher elevationi^ Lake, are aimed at improving safety in an backcountry campgrounds." The two sections of dock that had area that is traditionally one of the most By closing the campgrounds, Waterton been at Wishbone are being used at Crypt problematic in the park in terms of hu­ officials are hoping the trails can be kept Landing and Boundary Bay this summer. EXCHANGE RATE:! man-bear conflicts. open more often and avoid the extended The cribbing is still, in place at Wishbone SlOCrtTS'fe -$156.254Hp Bill Dolan, manager of warden and closures that have become common in re­ in case the decision this fall is to main­ ecosystem services in Waterton, said the cent years. tain a dock at that location. $100 CAN = $63.80 US number of incidents that have happened "We should be able to maintain a Dolan said the closures should not cre­ (Rates subject $pf changgj^ over the years prompted the closures. greater amount of day use," said Dolan. ate a problem with overcrowding at Wa­ "We've seen numerous times when we While the campgrounds are perma­ terton's other backcountry campgrounds ALLINFORMAJ^IASm have had to take management action in nently closed, the dock at Crypt Landing as there is enough sites available to han­ that area." Will remain in place as a drop-off point dle any increase in use. CAMPING SUPPLIES COMPLETE ESSO/EXXON GASSAR MPLETE CURRENCY SERVICES OUTDOOR APPAREL yiitfOR SERVICE! GROCERIES PACKS & TENTS since 1922 & SNACKS DirectCash HIKER SHUTTLE T-SHIRTS & HATS i rVloney HIKING GUIDES I Ay At AC m JEWELRY EXCHANGE FOOTWEAR ATM SOUVENIRS US ft CM Funds • NO SERVICE CHARGES • IVILLAGE SQUARE . VISA • MASTERCARD • INTERAC • CIRRUS BOOKS & MAPS Unique shops • Friendly service GIFTS CompieXe visitor services OUTDOOR GEAR Convenient, free parking APPAREL C* Waterto n's BEST Currency Exchange Rates THE BOUNDARY Wednesday, May 16,2001 'Willock & Sax ad Gallery May 16 to May 23 PLATES AND PAIRS, STILL LIFE STUDIES Watercolours by Linda Anderson-Stewart NEW WORK: BLOWN GLASS Art Glass by Darren Petersen 305 Windflower Avenue <•< Waterton Lakes National Park 403.859.2274 - [email protected] www.willockandsaxgallery.com Waterton Natural History Association Box 145, Waterton Park, Alberta, TOK 2M0 | Welcome to the Summer Season 2001 Please join us at our Heritage Centre with a new art collection "BEARS IN THE COLLECTION" A selection from the Alberta foundation for the art's collection. Located at 117 Waterton Ave. The Centre opens on Saturday, May 12,2001 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Contact the WNHA at 859-2624 PHOTO BY STEVEN KENWORTHY Never too Time Barber Shop The water may still be a bit chilly for most people but groups of scuba divers, like these from Medicine Hat, have been exploring the depths of Ladies & Families Welcome cold to scuba Upper and Middle Waterton lakes for the last few weeks. May long STAFF NIGHT weekend is a popular time for first dives of the season. located at: I«E CREAM • YOGURT CANADIAN MAPLE SYRUP ^%CANDYANDR§| 401 Windflower Ave., Waterton 403-859-2363 Waterline work underway WE'RE BACK! in Waterton townsite Call us at 403-627-3252 for advertising rates. Ask for Patrick Frain BY STEVEN KENWORTHY Digging and heavy equipment will be a common sight around REQUEST FOR TENDER the Waterton townsite in the DISTRIBUTION OF FIREWOOD AT CRANDELL CAMPGROUND spring and fall for the next few Location: Crandell Campground located 20 kilometres from Waterton Townsite. years as a complete replacement Purpose: The distribution of firewood from wood crib to campground users. Work: 1. The contractor will supply all labour, material and equipment of water and sewer lines is being necessary to distribute firewood from the wood crib, at Crandell undertaken. Campground, to firewood permit holders. Many of the lines are over 40 2. The contractor will provide coverage, for the following dates: years old and there has been May 25,26, June 1,2, 8,9,15,16 and then will provide 7 day some leakage problems, ex­ coverage from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. starting June 21,2001 to, plained Locke Marshall, commu­ and including Monday, September 3,2001. nications specialist with Parks 3. The contractor will be responsible for unlocking the wood crib at Canada. 5:00 p.m. and locking the gate again at 9:00 p.m. "It's cost effective to replace 4. The contractor will be responsible for providing firewood only to all the lines at once so we're go­ campers who present him/her with a valid firewood voucher purchased at the campground kiosk. ing ahead and doing that." 5. The contractor will be required to split 2 blocks of wood into Work started last fall on the small pieces for kindling, for each wood permit issued. lakeshore between the Kilmorey Clause: The contract will be cancelled if a fireban comes into effect or if for some Lodge and the marina. Along reason the Park is closed for visitation. with replacing the lines the fire Qualifications: hydrants were moved from along 1. You must possess a valid driver's licence. the lakeshore to the street where . 2. You must provide own transportation to and from Crandell Campground. they are easier to access and 3. You must have good people skills for communicating with the public. more centrally located. Waterton Park: "We had the local fire chief 1. Waterton Park will be responsible for keeping an adequate supply of firewood in the wood crib at Crandell Campground. look at the placement of them 2. Will supply a shelter at the campground for the contractor to use and moved some to better loca­ for adverse weather conditions. tions," said Marshall. Bids: The bids must be quoted as an Hourly rate The current work will be done Tender #5P427-01-0001 by the end of June and will start Tender Closing Date: May 18,2001 up again in the fall when the Tenders are now being called on the above proposed contract. Inquiries concern­ lines along the lakeshore in front ing this project should be addressed to Chantal Laliberte at (403) 859-5136. of the Bayshore Inn to the camp­ In the event a bid is submitted, please be advised that all bids must be received ground will be replaced. no later than 1400 hours (MST), sent by facsimile, addressed as follows: Work will be done on week­ Superintendent ends but will be halted for the Contracts/Procurement upcoming May long weekend. c/o Gary Walburger PHOTO BY STEVEN KENWORTHY Waterton Lakes National Park The cost of the line replace­ Work on replacing the water and sewer lines began last fall near the shore of Fax #(403) 859-5152. ment for this spring and fall is Emerald Bay. $1.2 million. ±u*« Wednesday, May 16, 2001 THE BOUNDARY New manager at Prince of Wales w »***%•# SPRIlf 6 BACK Hf T® BY STEVEN KENWORTHY Y@UR ©UmWBR Sweet piano music may be SHAPB emanating from the Prince of Waterton Health Club & Recreation Centre Wales Hotel this season if new Features: manager Claus Ritter has his • 18 metre indoor salt water swimming pool. CAMPERS .,> 4M*/t WtMfe*^' ' way. • Hot tub, sauna and steam room. The affable 66-year-old hopes • Exercise machines for running, biking and rowing. to get a few chances to tinkle the • Multiple station workout gym. • Free weights. ivories on the piano in the main • Full service change rooms with lockers and showers. family *t$> hall this summer as he works his ••.•WOW* .