THE STORY
Reported Haunting
According to Crowsnest Pass folklore, Montie Lewis was a well-known woman in the early town of Frank who was murdered and robbed of her distinctive jewelry. Her ghost is said to still wander around Frank, mourning her death and, according to legend, sometimes leading lost hikers away from safe trails.
The ghost story of Montie Lewis is one of the enduring legends associated with the historic town of Frank. According to the tale, Lewis was murdered for her jewelry, and an innocent newcomer was blamed and hanged before her lover reportedly confessed to the killing. Local folklore claims that Montie's restless spirit still wanders through the area around Frank and may lure hikers away from established trails.