Shootin' the Breeze – Jan. 4, 2012

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Shootin’ the Breeze

January 4, 2012 NANTON

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The road ahead New Year’s morning I went looking for the perfect sunrise photo to represent the beginning of this year. At first I thought I hadn’t found what I was looking for, but on reviewing the photos realized that this one is a great representation. It doesn’t have the vibrant colour I was seeking, but instead shows that we don’t know what’s over the next hill on the road of life, and that each day offers us a new beginning and the choice of which direction we will travel.

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My Little Corner It’s New Year’s Eve as I’m working away at this week’s issue of the Breeze.

Thinking about the past year gives me much to reflect on – so many things have happened personally, locally, nationally and internationally, and each has something to be taken away as a learning experience.

The dawn of each new year puts people into a mindset for making resolutions and taking on ambitious projects. Some of us have been known to set ourselves up for failure by getting caught up in the spirit of making our lives better in some way.

Rather than diving headfirst into something new, I’m going to take stock of the many positive things that I’m so fortunate to have in my life.

Family is always first for me, and with the start of our new businesses this fall I know that my daughter and husband don’t always feel that’s the case.

I’ve always been a bit of a doter, and with the hours spent on Shootin’ the Breeze and Mountainside Printing I haven’t been as attentive to them as they are used to. Most of the time they are understanding, but it will

be a relief for all of us when we have the help in place to allow me to be present with my family in the way that we are accustomed to. For now, I can only express my thanks to Dennis and Jaiden for allowing me to spread my wings with this new endeavour.

While this adventure has meant many, many hours away from home, it has been a pleasure that I spend a good number of those hours with my big brother, Cary. He moved here in September to work in both of the new businesses, and I honestly couldn’t have done this without his help. He works the same crazy hours that I do without complaint, and we’re on the same page most of the time.

Thank you Cary for all that you do for me!

We were able to make a trip back to Saskatchewan for Christmas for some muchneeded time with our parents, siblings and friends. Sharing love and laughter energizes us until the next time we can make it home.

I will always think of Nipawin as “home” because that’s where my family is, but Pincher Creek is beginning to feel more and more like home as we carve out our own little niche for ourselves here.

I have nothing to complain about – I have family and friends who love me unconditionally, I have created a job for myself that I can do with passion, I am a proud mother, I am healthy (even with those extra pounds!), and there is nothing material that I want for.

Don’t get me wrong, I have my share of bad days, worries, hurt feelings, stress and insomnia too! I try my best not to dwell on them and to focus on the good days and the positive things.

We don’t know what’s down the road for us in 2012, but I hope the surprises are pleasant and abundant, and that we all find a little bit more of the one thing I’m looking for ... more time.

That means making the time for things, not expecting it to magically appear! This is one thing that I will be striving to do.

I hope your Christmas season joys were many, that you took time to relax and laugh, and that the new year brings you happiness and good health.

Here’s to 2012!

Shannon Robin

Help Wanted Mountainside Printing (publisher of Shootin’ the Breeze) is looking for a multi-talented person to join our team!

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She’s a beauty

Welcoming the babies of 2012 A fun pastime each year is guessing when and where the first babies of the year will be born, and who the lucky parents will be.

With only two hospitals in the area delivering babies (with the exception of emergencies), it wasn’t too hard to find baby number 1, little Carleigh of Brocket who was born Jan. 2 in Pincher Creek.

There will be more firsts from communities whose obstetric care is provided elsewhere, and we would like to announce the first baby born from each town in our coverage area.

Help us to share these wonderful arrivals by calling Shannon at 403-904-2227 or sending an email to news@shootinthebreeze.ca.

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Mom Christa Cat Face, dad Joey Grier and big sister Callie were the first family to welcome a new member in 2012.

Baby Carleigh was due on Jan. 2, and arrived right on schedule at 8:24 a.m. at the Pincher Creek Hospital.

Carleigh weighed eight pounds one ounce, and is a beautiful baby.

A mere 24 hours after Carleigh’s birth, her parents were tired but happy, and hoping to head home to Brocket.

The birth of a child is a celebration at any time of year – congratultions to Christa and Joey!

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Pincher Creek Credit Union tops up the Tree of Hope

By Tom Gillespie Pincher Creek Credit Union has once again demonstrated its community support with a $3,500 donation to Windy Slopes Health Foundation’s Trees of Hope campaign. With donations from the general public, the 2011 campaign now stands at over $9,800 raised.

“We’re extremely grateful to Pincher Creek Credit Union for this wonderful gift,” said foundation chairman Sandy Breckenridge. “They are there for the foundation every year and have come through for us again in 2011.”

Trees of Hope has been a part of the Christmas season in Pincher Creek for 21 years, first through the hospital auxiliary and now through the foundation. Everyone is invited to make a donation to remember a loved one or send season’s greetings to friends and family. Memorials and greetings are added to a special decoration and hung on the Christmas tree in the admitting area at Pincher Creek Health Centre.

Over the years, the Trees of Hope campaign has enhanced palliative care, emergency, surgical, acute care, physiotherapy and other departments at the health centre.

“We have had donations by mail using our flyers, but lots of folks prefer to drop by and make their donation in

The 2011 Tree of Hope graces the lobby of the Pincher Creek hospital, with cards acknowledging generous donations exceeding $9,800.

person,” Sandy said.

“We appreciate every gift received, no matter the size.

Every single dollar is used to enhance services locally.”

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Chance to win $2,000 of fuel draws near If you’ve been shopping in Pincher Creek over the past few months, you’ve had the opportunity to collect stamps on a Shop Smart card with your purchases.

Over 30 businesses have posters in their windows indicating they are participants in the promotion, and shoppers have until Jan. 15 to fill their cards with stamps.

Completed cards need to be returned to the Pincher Creek and District Chamber of Commerce office by Jan. 21 to be included in the draw. The office is located in the Ranchland Mall.

Don’t miss out on your chance to win

this fantastic prize, sponsored by the Pincher Creek Co-op, by supporting local businesses!

Stamps can be earned at Beeken Electric, Mountainside Printing, Providence Salon & Spa, Pincher Creek Co-op (Food Store, Gas Bar or Farm and Home Centre), Quickdraw Computers, Robin & Co. Chartered Accountant, Ruffles Boutique, Sobeys, Sure Glass, and The Outdoor Outlet.

The chamber of commerce website lists all participating merchants at www.pincher-creek.com/node/128 .

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A great start to the new year! be an understatement.

About 200 people attended the beat, with a $40 ticket buying you a The club is the largest in Canada annual Stavely Elks Club New Year’s prime rib dinner, an evening of great outside of the major cities, boasting a Eve dance this year, and shortly after socializing, and a chance to win the membership exceeding 170 Elks. midnight they all had their fingers vacation draw.

Most members come from the MD crossed as the draw was made for a Don couldn’t say enough about of Willow Creek, but some live as far $2,500 travel voucher. the success of the evening. away as Vancouver.

The draw was made by 93-year“Our cooks did an amazing job Next on the to-do list is a bartendold Riley Moon, who happens to be in the kitchen. The meat was cooked the oldest Elk member in District just right, as usual, and the meal as a ing gig for a company’s customer appreciation 14. dinner and To the surdance. prise of both On Jan. 21 men, the ticket the Elks are Riley pulled sponsors of the from the draw Robbie Burns barrel belonged Celebration by to his son Gord the Skye-Anna of Nanton.

School of HighGord says land Dancing of he was “pretty Stavely. excited”, but also Don is proud hoped no one to point out thought it was that the Elks “a bad draw.” “always have It was definsomething on itely not a bad the go.” draw to win!

The club As an added Photo courtesy of Donny Broomfield was instituted bonus, an Gord and Mavis Moon accept the New Year’s Eve prize from Exalted Ruler Ed Greenop of in 1925, and extra $500 cash the Stavely Elks Club. has been active for spending since with the money went exception of Gord’s way because he was present whole was just awesome.” when the draw was made.

He says the “Free Beer Band kept 1942-45 during the war years.

At its peak in 1980 there were 304 Gord and his wife Mavis have the dance floor full with everything members in Stavely Elks No. 112 – not “lots of ideas to sort through” as from old swinging and jive tunes to bad for a town of approximately 500 they decide where to head on vacanew country. A perfect fit for our residents! tion, and they’re counting on Gail event.”

In December of 1925 two traditions at the Nanton Travel Agency to help It took about a dozen Elks in were born. The first was Santa and his them out. the kitchen to prepare dinner, and Elk helpers giving candy bags to the Gord has been a member of the another 20 or so to make arrangeStavely Elks Club for 43 years, and ments for the evening, decorate, and children before Christmas, and the second was the New Year’s Eve dance. figures he’s made it to all but one of clean up.

Good things have longevity, and the past 20 New Year’s Eve dances.

With this group there never both of these traditions have carried It goes to show that consistency seems to be a shortage of willing and on through 2011. pays off! helping hands.

As most would agree, Don thinks Elks member Don Broomfield Gord describes the Stavely Elks this is “quite a notable statistic.” says the event is a deal that can’t be group as “very active,” and that may

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More than the price is right at Sobeys Sobeys Pincher Creek strives to provide “service, quality and freshness at competitive prices,” according to owner Richard Levesque.

The 20,000-square-foot store is loaded with a huge variety of grocery items, household necessities and even fresh flowers for the dinner table.

Bakery items are made daily on-site, as are quick lunch or dinner items like freshly made chili, soups and pizza.

“The produce is as fresh as we can get it, and everything is guaranteed,” Richard says, “I stand behind everything we make – that’s how much confidence I have in our store.”

Many other quick meal options such as shepherd’s pie, barbecued chicken and a variety of side dishes are available every day at the store, and come in particularly handy on those days when time is a little short.

Pizzas can be purchased ready to bake, or hot from the oven with at least 20 minutes notice. If you know pizza is on the menu for the evening, call ahead in the morning and it will be piping hot from the oven at the time you wish to pick it up.

Sobeys offers storewide savings on the first Tuesday of each month which makes for a busy day!

Many people load up their carts to take advantage of the 10 per cent discount received at the till. Better yet, if you have your Club Sobeys card on hand, the discount increases to 15 per cent, plus you earn points on your purchase.

For the next two weeks, customers can continue to earn stamps on the Shop Smart cards for their chance at winning $2,000 of fuel. Richard feels this promotion has been well received.

Sobeys actively supports as many community events as possible while acknowledging they “can’t do everything.”

Helping youth with their fundraising is high on the priority list.

The recent Hampers of Hope campaign raised about $3,000 for the local

food bank in time for Christmas.

A barbecue is available to use for fundraisers and can be taken to a specific destination or set up outside the store.

Richard enjoys children and is happy to host school tours through the store.

There might even be pizza and ice cream involved!

Another perk of shopping at Sobeys is the free Inspired magazine, with new issues available quarterly. The magazine is loaded with recipes and ideas, and a point is made to stock all ingredients for the current recipes.

Sobeys assistant manager Ken Sorge checks both prices and invenRichard and tory levels as part of his regular routine. The scanning gun gives an has wife Trina are instant price check reference and allows for electronic inventory joined at the store control and ordering. by their children Rikki and Taylor, Richard’s career with food began atand over 40 employees.

Western Pizza in Regina where he started Assistant manager Ken Sorge says the as a dishwasher. He worked his way up to Levesques “are good people to work for,” the top of the kitchen hierarchy as a Red and this means something coming from Seal Chef. a man who has been involved with the Earning this designation requires a store since it opened as an IGA in 1997. minimum of 5,000 hours of work experiIn 2009, Richard was the general ence along with technical training and a manager, Trina was the deli manager, and formal exam. their daughter Sarah was an employee at This achievement sets a great example the Uplands Sobeys in Lethbridge. They for the many young employees who may were ready for a new opportunity, and it enter the workforce by helping out bagpresented itself that year when Pincher ging groceries.

Creek Sobeys came up for sale.

Sobeys is located at 819 Main St. in They were up to the challenge, and Pincher Creek, and is open seven days a took over in August of that year. Richard week from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. describes the acquisition of Sobeys so far Earn Shop Smart points with each as “a learning experience.” visit until Jan. 15.

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Wiping out breast cancer Andy Funk of Crackmaster in Pincher Creek installs a set of pink Autotex breast cancer awareness wiper blades on the “Breezemobile” last Saturday. Crackmaster is the exclusive Canadian dealer of the wiper blades, and a donation is made with each purchase.

The blades are available in pink or in black with the breast cancer ribbon logo and can be purchased all year long, not just in October. Andy invites you to jazz up your vehicle by changing your blades, and changing a life.

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Happy New Year!

Thank you to our readers, advertisers, distributors and commercial printing customers for helping us launch Mountainside Printing and Shootin’ the Breeze.

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Voices of enthusiam

By Sara Brobbel

Students of Granum School made their audience “Ready for Christmas” Dec. 21 through music, dance and drama.

The younger students sang and danced around a theme of baking, and told the nativity story through drama.

Grade 4 to 6 students showed off their line dancing prowess, and the junior high students acted out The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.

Photo courtesy of Sara Brobbel Santa stopped by with goodies for the kids to reward them for a job well Granum School students and staff perform “Silent Night” at their Dec. 21 concert. done!

African music comes to the Empress

Photo by N. Barrett

Adam Solomon

On Jan. 18 and 19, the energy and multicultural music of African Guitar Summit will take audience members on a musical ride through Africa’s heartland.

The group features Canadian musicians of African origin, and guitar is only one of the instruments you’ll hear from them.

Colourful and relaxing African guitar music is rapidly becoming a genre all its own and the Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod is proud to bring this show to its historic stage.

African Guitar Summit exploded onto the world music scene in 2004, when CBC’s Radio On Stage program brought together “the smooth fire of Juno Award winner Alpha YaYa Diallo from Guinea, with his countryman Naby Camara on balafon; from Ghana, the elder master of the guitar, Pa Joe, with golden voice Theo Boakye, and the heartbeat of drummer Kofi Ackah; from Kenya, the Fiesta guitar of professor Adam Solomon; from Bur-

undi/Rwanda, the bluesy Mighty Popo; and from Madagascar the quicksilver guitars and harmonies of Donne Roberts and multiple Juno Award winner Madagascar Slim.” – Paquin Entertainment.

Their first album took home the Juno Award for world music album of the year in 2005. The album also landed in the Top 10 Most Downloaded Songs on iTunes’ Today’s Top Album Chart and in the Top 20 of the World Music Charts, Europe.

Their second release received a Juno Award and international acclaim as well.

Jon Helm of the Empress Theatre says “for world music fans it doesn’t get much better than this!” and he encourages those interested to get their tickets before they sell out.

Tickets are available from the Empress Theatre box office by calling 1-800-5409229.

Enter our contest for a chance to win free tickets at www.shootinthebreeze.ca .

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Find complete event details at www.shootinthebreeze.ca Wednesday, January 4 • Students return to school after Christmas break • Grad meeting for Crowsnest Consolidated High School students - all must attend!

• J.T. Foster School council meeting - 7 p.m. in video conference room - all parents welcome Nanton • Gymwalk - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at MDM Community Centre in Bellevue • Older adult fitness program - 10 to 11 a.m. at MDM Community Centre • Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) - 6 p.m. at Bellecrest Seniors’ Centre • Tots N Tales - 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Claresholm Public Library • Indoor walking group - 9 to 10 a.m. at Claresholm Community Centre • Adult rec hockey - 9:15 to 10:15 p.m. at Crowsnest Sports Complex • Adult shinny - noon to 1 p.m. at Crowsnest Sports Complex • Parents & tots and seniors skating - 1:15 to 2 p.m. at Crowsnest Sports Complex • Adult walking & fitness program - 9 a.m. at Fort Macleod community hall • Granum fitness walk - 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, January 5 • Fort Macleod Chamber of Commerce meeting • Jr. boys basketball - WCCHS vs St. Mike’s Claresholm at 4:45 p.m.

• Jr. girls basketball - WCCHS vs St. Mike’s Claresholm at 6 p.m.

• Sparwood Lions Club meeting - 7 p.m. at MacIsaac’s • Gymwalk - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - MDM Community Centre in Bellevue • Indoor walking group - 9 to 10 a.m. - Claresholm Community Centre • Traditional native dance classes - 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Fort Macleod Scout Hall • After school art - 3:35 to 5 p.m. at Fort Macleod Arts Building • Granum Dropinettes - 9 to 10 a.m.

• Afternoon fitness - 4 to 5 p.m. at Pincher Creek town hall gym • Legion fun darts - 7 p.m. at Sparwood • Stay and Play - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Stavely Youth Hall Friday, January 6 • Gymwalk - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - MDM Community Centre in Bellevue

• Legion installation of officers - Pincher Creek • It’s Friday Let’s Play - 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at West Meadow Elementary • Free swimming - 2 to 4 p.m. at Claresholm Aquatic Centre • Jitney darts at the Claresholm Legion - 7:30 p.m.

• Free public skating - 6:30 p.m. at Claresholm Arena • Parents & tots and seniors skating - 1:15 to 2 p.m. at Crowsnest Sports Complex • Adult walking & fitness program - 9 a.m. at community hall • Granum fitness walk - 9 to 10:30 a.m.

• Shinney hockey - noon to 1 p.m. at Pincher Creek arena Saturday, January 7 • Pre-Novice Hockey - Crowsnest Pass 2 vs Crowsnest Pass 1 - 9 a.m. at the Coleman Sportsplex • Heather Blush live - 8 p.m. at Twin Butte General Store • Jr. B girls basketball - Nanton vs Fort Macleod 4:45 p.m. at A.B. Daley School • Peigan Cowboys vs Blackfoot Minors - 8:30 p.m. at Pincher Creek • Art classes for kids - 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. at the Fort Macleod Arts Building • Legion meat draws - 4 to 6 p.m. at Sparwood Sunday, January 8 • Atoms hockey - Crowsnest Pass vs Pincher Creek, 10 a.m. at Coleman Sports Complex • Crowsnest Pass Quad Squad meeting - 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Fish & Game Club • Family skating - 2:30 to 3:45 at Crowsnest Sports Complex Monday, January 9 • Friends of St. Michael’s meeting - Pincher Creek • Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village reopens Pincher Creek • Council meeting - 7 p.m. at Claresholm town council chambers - everyone is welcome • Granum town council meeting - 5:30 p.m.

• Gymwalk - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - MDM Community Centre in Bellevue • Older adult fitness program - 10 to 11 a.m. at MDM Community Centre • Adult walking & fitness program - 9 a.m. at Fort Macleod community hall

• Granum fitness walk - 9 to 10:30 a.m.

• Free swimming - 6 to 7 p.m. at Pincher Creek pool • Shinney hockey - noon to 1 p.m. at Pincher Creek arena Tuesday, January 10 • Council meeting - 7 p.m. at council chambers in Coleman • MD of Pincher Creek council meeting - 1 p.m. at MD administration office • Jr. boys basketball - WCCHS B vs TMS, 4:45 at Claresholm • Search and Rescue meeting - 7 p.m. at Pincher Creek fire hall • MD of Pincher Creek public meeting - Texas gate policy - 1 p.m. at MD administration office • MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) - 10 a.m. at Claresholm Baptist Church • Gymwalk - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at MDM Community Centre in Bellevue • Indoor walking group - 9 to 10 a.m. - Claresholm Community Centre • Euchre at the Claresholm Legion - 2 p.m.

• Rhymes that Bind - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at RCMP Centennial Library in Fort Macleod • Stay and Play - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at W.A. Day School in Fort Macleod • Afternoon fitness - 4 to 5 p.m. at Pincher Creek town hall gym • Legion pool - 7 p.m. at Sparwood Wednesday, January 11 • MD of Willow Creek ASB meeting • MD of Willow Creek council meeting • Granum Rec Board meeting • Older adult fitness program - 10 to 11 a.m. at MDM Community Centre • Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) - 6 p.m. at the Bellecrest Seniors’ Centre • Tots N Tales - 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Claresholm Public Library • Indoor walking group - 9 to 10 a.m. - Claresholm Community Centre • Adult rec hockey - 9:15 to 10:15 p.m. at Crowsnest Sports Complex • Adult shinny - noon to 1 p.m. at Crowsnest Sports Complex • Parents & tots and seniors skating - 1:15 to 2 p.m. at Crowsnest Sports Complex • Adult walking & fitness program - 9 a.m. at Fort Macleod community hall • Granum fitness walk - 9 to 10:30 a.m.

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Holiday greenery This year we witnessed a lot of unusual greenery over the Christmas season.

Bits of snow have come and gone, but for the most part the fields are barren and lawns are in full view.

The Lebel Mansion in Pincher Creek was treated to a bit of an excavation makeover this fall and the sprayed grass seed is a green contrast to the surrounding area!

Temperatures will continue to be a little warmer than usual for the next week with no snow in the immediate forecast.

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