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My Little Corner

An editorial by Shannon Robin

I need to develop a new habit!

I’m sure life would be less complicated if I stuck with the first editorial idea that popped into my head and ran with it each week.

Instead, I’ve developed a tendency to leave writing this column to the very end. That’s after the ads are designed and laid out on the pages, and the stories are manipulated to fit around them. That’s also a point when I just want to get the press rolling and am not always as focused as I’d like to be.

I hate to admit it, but procrastination is one of my worst personality traits.

Ideas for this column tend to come easily, but often I’m convinced something better will come along. So, I wait. From this past week there are many thoughts to expand upon and I’m not sure which one to run with. I’m going to start with shopping and see where it takes me!

At this time of year, shopping always kicks up several notches. Merchants fill their stores with new items while customers seek the perfect gift at the best price. This is nothing new.

On Facebook last week I saw a comment that made me chuckle. “Will somebody please explain to me what the hell is Black Friday?” Janet asked.

I realized that I didn’t know much about the phenomenon aside from hearing of massive hoards of Canadians crossing the border to the U.S. to do their Christmas shopping because of the “fantastic deals.”

After spending most of my life in northern Saskatchewan, nowhere near the U.S. border, it’s not surprising this yearly pilgrimage has passed me by. But now, living so close to the border, I know people who cross over regularly to buy everything from groceries to vehicles.

Don’t get me wrong, everyone has a right to choose where they shop and to buy what they feel is the best value. I only wish more people would have a good look locally before rushing off to see if the grass is greener across the border.

We are a family of local shoppers. This means we look locally first. If we can’t find what we’re

looking for in Pincher Creek or our surrounding rural communities, we make a trek to the city.

I can honestly say we spend money in every community the Breeze serves, and I’m proud of that. Sometimes this costs more, and that’s OK (within reason, of course).

Mom-and-pop businesses are the backbone of rural communities, and keeping their doors open should be a concern for all of us.

Southwestern Alberta has some amazing shopping and services, and you can see a great selection of what they have to offer in this week’s shopping guide. Take your time to read through the ads – you might learn something you don’t already know, and there are some great coupons.

It will also be posted as a special edition online this week to help promote our local businesses.

On page 3 you see Caroline with the Angel Tree at our office. We are collecting pyjamas for the Pincher Creek Emergency Women’s Shelter and would love to pass out all those tags.

As you do your Christmas shopping, please keep in mind those who could use a helping hand this year. Whether through a donation to the Angel Tree, the food banks, Socks for Shael, Change for Change or the hampers at the Legion, you can make Christmas brighter for another.

There are also many opportunities to enjoy songs of the season – at carol festivals, concerts and special events like the candlelight service at Heritage Acres or Cowboy Christmas.

There’s cookies and baking, crafts and works by local artisans available at craft sales and other venues. There are new books by local authors and shelves loaded with Christmas goodies for everyone on your list. You’ll find details about many of these comments this week and next in our pages.

Notice the local theme here? It’s not all about shopping. Local businesses put their earnings back into our communities. When you support them, we all thrive.

I considered writing about the weather, but there’s no better time to give a plug to shopping local. Will you shop at home this Christmas?

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Have you seen Taylor Elliott?

Taylor has been missing from Pincher Creek since approximately 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1. The 22-year-old is 5’11” and weighs about 190 pounds. He was wearing jeans, a black hoodie and a Carhartt winter jacket, and has with him the large backpack shown in the photo. If you have any information, please contact Pincher Creek RCMP at 403627-6000. See more photos in the online post at www.shootinthebreeze.ca .

Napi Friendship Centre is serving dinner tomorrow

By Brad Quarin Christmas dinner is on, thanks to the Napi Friendship Centre, for aboriginal people and any families who are disadvantaged in Pincher Creek.

Their free annual community dinner will be served tomorrow at 5 p.m. at First Baptist Church.

“It’s one way we give back to the community,” says Sandra Gibbs, Napi’s executive director. The centre covers the cost of the meal.

Staff at the centre are even preparing some of the food, including the ham and vegetables, and scrambling to peel potatoes. It’s hectic, but at the same time enjoyable. “It all works out, somehow,” Sandra says.

Meanwhile, Barry Carney at Simply Catering is tending to the turkey, and there will also be gravy, cranberry sauce and dessert. Much of the food will be served by members of the RCMP and fire department.

For children 10 and under, there will be gifts.

To Sandra, the dinner seems to go back “forever,” and they were having it when she got involved in the Napi Centre 10 years ago.

The centre has a mandate to serve aboriginals who’ve moved into town, but the dinner is open to anyone and no proof of disadvantage is required. In the past, the event has fed up to 200 people. The centre has invited some people to the dinner, and posters have been put up around town to help spread the word.

The church is located at 637 Charlotte St. For more information, call the Napi Friendship Centre at 403-627-4224.

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Caroline’s first Canadian Christmas

By Brad Quarin Culturally, Caroline Pincher Creek’s feels people here snack newest Rotary more and have larger exchange student, vehicles. The weather Caroline Laurent, is set is a lot colder here, to celebrate her birthand just two hours of day and Christmas driving can take you for the first time in across Belgium.

Canada. She turns 18 Her favourite geoon Dec. 13. graphical difference Caroline arrived may be the mountains, in August from Le as she describes Roux, Belgium, and is Belgium as “a flatland.” experiencing winter She’s gone hiking, festivities, such as the boating and waterskiParade of Lights. ing, and next on the She’s happy to be agenda are skating, in Western Canada. skiing and ice fishing.

“I wanted to be in “I’m going to do the Rockies, because as many things as I really like them, so possible in the mounI’m lucky to be here tains,” she says. “I have in Pincher Creek,” she lots of ideas.”

Photo by Brad Quarin says.

Caroline has Rotary exchange student Caroline Laurent is excited to spend her first Christmas in Canada.

Belgium has three already noticed some After being accepted, she took the long official languages. differences between and exhausting voyage, feeling “sad and Caroline’s language is French, but she’s studCanadian and Belgian Christmases, one happy at the same time.” ied English for three years. being that Pincher Creek started celebrating She’s currently living with the Holoboffs, In taking the exchange in Canada, in November with the Parade of Lights. her first host family, and she finds them nice. she’s following in her mom’s footsteps. At In Belgium, Christmas celebrations don’t Though she has already graduated in Europe, really begin until December. As well, more Caroline’s age, her mom came to Western she’s taking Grade 11 at Matthew Halton Canada through the Rotary program.

Canadian houses are decorated, and she High School.

Three years ago, they travelled to finds them pretty.

Canadian high school required adjusting.

Kimberley, B.C. to meet her mom’s former Besides that, Christmas is a big deal Language differences initially made it hard to and time for gifts in both countries. At the host family. On this trip Caroline saw and make friends, and there are fewer classes in a parade, she saw Santa, known as Père Noël fell in love with the mountains. “I knew I day here. She has plenty of friends now that wanted to come back here,” she says. in French, and she thinks he looks about the a few months have passed, and working in She knew someone in the Rotary Club in same in both cultures.

English is fine.

Belgium and was able to apply, writing about Caroline is looking forward to Christmas, There are a number of differences her desire to learn about another culture and and to staying with her next two host famibetween life in Canada and Belgium. demonstrating good grades. lies, the Korbetts and Crawfords.

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Youth group members plan C.N.P. fundraiser

Photo by Brad Quarin Charmaine Tienkamp sets up the Noah’s Ark toy carved by Crestview resident John Sinnott with help from Earl Shields. The wooden ark will be a feature prize in the raffle.

Baking and crafts are ready for Thursday’s sale at Crestview

By Brad Quarin An assortment of baking and knitting and even Noah’s Ark await those who come out for Crestview Lodge’s tea and bazaar tomorrow afternoon.

The residents of the lodge in Pincher Creek have been working hard all year on their crafts, which will be sold at the annual event. Money raised supports the hobby club for seniors’ entertainment and outings, but it’s also a social event open to the public.

Residents enjoying the visiting. “They sit and chat and walk around and enjoy each other’s company and go check out all the stuff they’ve done,” says Charmaine Tienkamp, Crestview’s activities co-ordinator.

Admission is $4, and visitors will find sandwiches, treats, tea and coffee in the dining room, while the craft and bake sale takes place downstairs in the atrium.

With Christmas around the corner, the bazaar is an ideal time to pick up a unique gift, such as an ornament. There are also cookies-ina-jar and soup-in-a-jar.

Many of the crafts are knit and crocheted, and the pot scrubbers residents make “sell like hotcakes,” Charmaine says. Some items are donated, and some are made by Crestview staff.

The event also features a raffle. The tickets, just $1 each, are sold by residents Gerda Nielson and John Sinnott, who are pretty “gung-ho” about it, along with staff, Charmaine says.

One interesting raffle prize is Noah’s Ark, a wooden pull toy with Noah and the small animals, carved by John with help from Earl Shields. It took about two months for them to make it. “It’s very cute,” Charmaine says.

Other prizes include a cedar chest and a handmade afghan.

The money goes to the hobby club, which provides crafts, updates exercise equipment and brings in musicians for the seniors, who are big fans of “old-time western music.” Money also goes to the Care Bears, whose driving services are much appreciated by Crestview residents.

The tea and bazaar runs from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday.

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Shootin’ the Breeze will not be published Dec. 25/13 or Jan. 1/14 Our office will be closed Dec. 23 to Jan. 1 inclusive Deadline for Jan. 8 paper is Jan. 2 at 4 p.m.

By Samantha Haslam The Four Twelve YOUth Group is hosting a Christmas concert fundraiser on Dec. 13 in honour and support of two local families, the Murrays and the Goods.

The Murrays – Claira is a six-year-old first-grader at Horace Allen School in Coleman. She loves to dance, do crafts and play with her three sisters. In September she had surgery to remove a mass from her esophagus. The hope was that the surgery would be quick and the problem would be taken care of.

Unfortunately, this was not the case! Her esophagus did not heal properly from the operation and will require further surgeries.

In the meantime, Claira was on a feeding tube and required expensive prescription formula. During the time she was at home, the Murrays had to travel weekly (or more) to Calgary to continue monitoring her condition. After three weeks home, Claira had to be readmitted to the hospital due to a chest infection and complications with her feeding tube. She is expected to be in the hospital for the next month while waiting for her next surgery.

The Goods – Huxley had his first seizure just after his first birthday. His second was just two days later, and within the week they were a regular occurrence. For a year they tried to find answers and a diagnosis. Two days after his second birthday, Huxley had a massive seizure, lasting an hour and a half. The Goods almost lost their sweet boy. He was airlifted to Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary, where he immediately underwent testing and came under the care of a wonderful team of doctors. Huxley was diagnosed with epilepsy.

Having a diagnosis is a wonderful thing, but it has not been a solution. Huxley’s seizures have not been controlled. He can have seizures up to three times a day, and has started presenting with new types of seizures. The Goods are trying to find the right medications in the right amounts to control Huxley’s seizures, without having side effects that negatively outweigh the benefits. They make regular trips to the Children’s Hospital, sometimes for extended stays, as they try to pinpoint where the seizures originate in his brain, and what medications will help.

Come help us support these families at 7 p.m. on Dec. 13 at Crowsnest Christian Centre (church on the hill behind Subway). The Four Twelve YOUth group will be hosting this event as well as putting on musical and artistic performances to entertain and delight.

There will be a $5 entrance fee. Children under 12 enter free. At our donation coffee bar, you can enjoy home-baked treats and festive beverages. After the program has ended, there will be a bake sale and Christmas craft sale. All funds raised at this event will go to the Murrays and the Goods.

If you would like to send a cheque because you are unable to attend, you can make it out to Crowsnest Christian Centre, and mail to Box 700, Coleman, AB T0K 0M0. A receipt will be issued for any donation over $20.

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Voices will ring Sunday

By Brad Quarin ’Tis the season for some carolling, so we welcome back the Pincher Creek Christmas Carol Festival, to be held at Community Hall at 7 p.m. on Sunday.

This year’s festival will include a number of artists, highlighted by the combined band from Matthew Halton High School and Fort Macleod’s F.P. Walshe High School.

“This is their concert in Pincher Creek,” says organizer Joan Rickard. “That’s our feature, and that’s a good thing. We’re very excited about that.”

The festival gives the high school band a chance to perform. “And it gives us a chance to hear them,” she adds.

There will be a couple of new soloists, as well as the Rocky Mountain Fiddlers, a group mainly from Pincher Creek. Canyon School and St. Michael’s School choirs will be involved, and the audience can sing along with traditional carols.

The music will all be Christmas themed, much of it religious, and there will be some gospel readings at the festival.

Joan, who has a great interest in music, will be singing with the mass choir of roughly 50 people. A desire to keep the festival alive led her to join the committee, and now she’s getting the word of the festival out.

The choir is directed by Diana Smith and accompanied by Bessie Carlson.

Admission is by donation, and the event will likely run no more than an hour. “If you want a really good seat, you have to come early,” Joan advises. Many parents and other members of the community attend.

Once again, the festival enjoys the support of Shell. “They’ve always pretty much done it, ever since I’ve been on the committee,” Joan says. Any money raised goes to charitable causes such as Group Group Youth, a drop-in centre that provides activities and programs for young people.

Lynne Teneycke, executive director of Group Group Youth, says they’re helping to prepare for the festival and will help set up chairs.

They greatly appreciate the festival’s support in return.

This is the 53rd year for the Christmas Carol Festival.

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Here comes the Holiday Train!

By Brad Quarin The Crowsnest Pass and Pincher Creek food banks will be chugging along this year with help from the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train. The train, which travels across Canada and the United States to promote food banks and fight hunger, will be stopping at Pincher Creek and Coleman on Tuesday.

“I’m really excited, it’s supposed to be quite the event,” says Desiree Simoneau of Crowsnest Pass Food Bank. There will be music and also a great atmosphere, raising some community spirit.

Although Desiree hasn’t seen the Holiday Train before, as it only comes every second year, fundraisers are a favourite part of her job. “It’s really cool to see how people come together to help out when there’s a time of need,” she says. “This community’s really great for that.”

Andrea Anderson of the Napi Friendship Centre, which runs the Pincher Creek Food Bank, is also excited.

She saw the Holiday Train years ago in Lethbridge, with Paul Brandt playing.

This year, singers Melanie Doane and Matt Dusk will perform on the train, which includes 14 decorated railcars.

The train is scheduled to stop at 11:15 a.m. at Pincher Station, next to the former Husky gas bar.

It will reach Coleman at 1:15 p.m., south of 17th Avenue and 69th Street.

When it rides into town, those who come out to see it in Coleman can expect to see the Crowsnest Pass Quad Squad helping collect donations. “Any type of donation is good, whether it’s big or small,” Desiree says.

Children will receive candy canes, and at every stop, CP presents a cheque to the food bank. They appreciate what CP is doing.

To prepare for the arrival, the Napi Centre is selling five tickets to ride the train for $25, and giving out paper bags to fill with food donations, Andrea says.

Meanwhile, Desiree has been busy getting the word out and asking local schools to take a field trip to see the train.

Desiree reports a “a pretty big jump” in the number of clients at the food bank this year. They’re particularly in need of canned goods, rice and oatmeal. One thing they have plenty of is cereal, as the Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank recently provided a large amount.

They’ve gone some way in filling the demand.

The Charity Checkstop set up with Crowsnest Pass Emergency Services last month took in $5,200 and 150 pounds of food. Also on the horizon is Pack the Pickup, with donations of food being collected outside Sobeys on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Crowsnest Pass Food Bank has about 18 “great volunteers.”

The Napi Centre is working hard to get the food bank opened at its new location the day before the Holiday Train arrives, Andrea says. They still get several phone calls every week about the food bank’s status. The flooring in the new building is all done.

Andrea points out the Napi Centre is taking applications for Christmas hampers until the week before Christmas, with food and toys for available for families in need.

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Candles to light up Heritage Acres

By Brad Quarin It took three hours, but volunteers got Jumbo Valley Church at Pincher Creek’s Heritage Acres Farm Museum all decorated last week for the candlelight service this Friday.

The old fashioned, non-denominational Christmas candlelight church service is a tradition at the agricultural museum, with this year’s ceremony starting at 7:30 p.m.

Bill Kells, who works at Heritage Acres, isn’t aware of many other candlelight services in the area, and is glad for the decorators. “I think we’re very fortunate that these volunteers still want to do that,” he says.

Candles have been placed in the stained glass windows and the ceilings, to be lit by two members of the congregation right before the service, after people arrive.

Once lit, the candles create “a really nice Christmas atmosphere,” Bill says. Those who come will also find the event is great for socializing, as the service will be followed by a potluck.

The service will once again be led by former pastor Jack Cullen, who helped decorate.

Bill describes Jack as light-hearted and fun.

He’ll be talking about the birth of Jesus and sharing scripture, but Jack also has funny stories and Bill expects some laughter.

Everyone can also join in singing traditional Christmas hymns.

A collection plate will available, with the money going to “the good works” and programs of Heritage Acres, including preservation efforts.

Everyone can bring something for the potluck afterwards, which typically features sweets, sandwiches, coffee and tea.

The decorations will be taken down in January, allowing the historic church, originally from Granum, to be used for weddings. There have been four weddings held at Heritage Acres in the last year, Bill says, as it’s a good venue for such occasions.

Otherwise, the museum is closed for the season, and will start up again with the annual garage sale in May. There will be some new buildings at the museum next year, including the historic Vogelaar dairy barn, being moved on Feb. 4.

A display about cattle ranching will be set up inside.

Photo by Shannon Robin Flickering candles will light the stained glass windows at Jumbo Valley Church on Friday evening.

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Getting Through Christmas

Getting through Christmas is something many people dread – particularly those who are grieving or those who have lost a sense of hope. You do not have to face this difficult time alone. You, your family and friends are invited to come to St. John’s Anglican Church for a “Blue Christmas Service of New Hope”.

The true Spirit of Christmas is embedded in the story of people who faced bewilderment and pain. It helps us remember their courage, their memories and the love that is so precious. As we recall the original story, possibly we can find hope renewed in our own lives.

The Blue Christmas service is sponsored by the Pincher Creek Ministerial, Eden’s and Snodgrass Funeral Homes and Perfect Posies.

It will be held on Monday, Dec. 9th at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church (Main Street, Pincher Creek). Everyone is welcome.

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A GIFT FOR YOU

Pioneer Country Market

CHRISTMAS MARKET

Friday, Dec. 13 2 to 6 p.m.

Receive an ELLE Solitaire CZ Pendant Necklace (a $79 value) with any

ELLE

purchase of $150 or more.

Christmas Baking! Gifts Galore!

Handmade Items! Santa!

Treats for Everyone!

Pincher Creek Arena Lobby 876 Main Street

Blackburn Jewellers 403-627-3292 768 Main Street Pincher Creek

Bonnie’s Fashions Your full-service boutique –

Open for Christmas!

Monday to Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Neat 'n Nifty Buy 1 piece of clothing at 20% off

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND

Buy 2 pieces get 30% off

Great specials, door prizes, coffee and goodies

Buy 3 or more

December 7 & 8

Perfect Posies Greenhouse Ltd.

and save 40%

All Regular Priced Clothing Until December 24th 403-562-7784 Main Street Blairmore

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Turning Pointe Dance Studio Adult Fitness & Dance

Birthday Parties

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• Selected coats, sportswear & sweaters • All Joseph Ribkoff & Picadilly outfits • All gloves, scarves & hats

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We have awesome party packages!

The newest fitness craze!

Monday or Thursday classes start Nov. 11 or 14

Pick your colour theme, dance style and a special costume for the birthday girl.

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Hillcrest

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The Rose Peddler Flowers & Gifts is under new ownership!

Come by to see the new changes including a variety of Christmas wreaths, modern silk and fresh floral arrangements, fresh plants and dish gardens, Christmas centrepieces and more!

New in store – Hendrik Boesch Nature Photography Photos for a variety of price ranges.

Cards $5 each or 5 for $20

403-562-7373

Christmas Cottage is Open!

Christmas Cottage is open and fully stocked at Copy Magic in Blairmore, with a great selection of decorations to make your home festive.

Many gift ideas including Bradford collectibles and Willow Tree Angels just to name a few.

BRING IN THIS AD AND RECEIVE A FREE GIFT Largest gift store in the area 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday

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Pincher Office Products & Christine’s Gift Shop New in-store specials every day until Dec. 24 Come in and join us in Christmas Wonderland and have a cup of hot apple cider every Friday.

9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday

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750 Main Street, Pincher Creek

Stop for Coffee, Shop for Christmas Footed Onesies in Polar Fleece Lampe Berger • Toys & Games BOOKS FOR ALL AGES Padraig • Birdhouses & Feeders Skin Care and Much More!

Bring home memories!

Open 7 days a week

Buy a FLO-PRO exhaust system in December and receive a free t-shirt and exhaust tip!

See us for a wide selection of • 509 goggles, helmets and clothing • Mammut avalanche beacons, probes & shovels • Snow Pulse avalanche vests and bags • Strikt outerwear

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TIMBER BEAR BATIKS 8013 - 22nd Ave. Coleman Just one block north of Hwy. 3 timberbearbatiks@gmail.com Holly Smylski 403-562-7662

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OPEN Tues. to Thurs. 11-5 Fri. 1-7 Sat. 11-4 Closed Sun, Mon. and Stat. holidays

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Health Touch Charity Hewitt

Plan to bring in the new year

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at the Pincher Creek Legion on Dec. 31st.

Mark your calendar now and watch for details next week!

Crowsnest Vacuum & Sewing Center

Material is

25% OFF

until Dec. 24th 403-562-8886 2022 129th Street Blairmore

Detoxifying the planet two feet at a time

Chris’ Restaurant

Come up the hill to shop!

Stop by for a warm meal.

We do catering.

LEBEL MANSION GIFT SHOP Representing over 25 local artisans with gift ideas such as silk scarves, pottery, jewelry, paintings & more!

Open Tuesday to Saturday Noon to 5 p.m.

Open Tuesday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Closing for the holidays Dec. 20

8 sessions $157.90 GST Included

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7802 17th Avenue

Coleman

Buy 1 Get 1 Half Price • All shoes, hikers and slippers • All Ripzone, Powder Room, Quicksilver and Papillon Jeans

$20 off all winter boots 20% off all dress shirts Like us on Facebook

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Pincher Creek Location 1072 Main Street

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Safety Product Sales Include: • Fire protection equipment • Personal protective equipment • Fall arrest equipment • Respiratory protection • Gas detection & instrumentation • Fire-resistant clothing • Work boots

Services Include: • Portable gas detection • Portable fire extinguishers • Commercial restaurant fire systems • Breathing air equipment • Sprinkler systems • Industrial dry-chemical systems

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Christmas

Join us for drinks, snacks, games and prizes as we celebrate 10 years in business!

Coleman Seniors Hall 7801 18th Ave. (Downtown) Crowsnest Pass. Call Joanne for info: 403-562-2920

If you’ve yet to discover Crow Works and our capabilities, drop in and you’ll see why we’re something to crow about!

Crow Works

Craft

Take the stress out of Christmas ...

Check out our beautiful Christmas platters!

Squares and Cookies

Signs, engraving and promotional products since 2003

Give your someone special a custom-made gift basket filled with her favourite beauty products!

Homemade Baking Cinnamon Buns Butterhorns

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See us for cuts, colours, eyelash extensions, manicures, facials, pedis and spray tanning!

salon and spa

Market Friday Dec. 6

3 to 8 p.m.

Saturday Dec. 7

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Old Fields store Ranchland Mall Pincher Creek

10% off this month!

December Special $15 Lash Tints!

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403-627-4772 823 Kettles Street Across from Sobeys Pincher Creek

For more information call

403-627-5890

Merry Christmas and warmest wishes for a safe and happy holiday

Pat Stier, MLA Livingstone Macleod

Tel: 1-403-646-6256 Toll Free 1-800-565-0962 Livingstone.Macleod@assembly.ab.ca

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Santa’s stopping soon at Bellevue Park!

By Brad Quarin With Christmas in the Park in Coleman done for another year, children of Crowsnest Pass can expect their next Santa sighting in Bellevue on Sunday.

The Bellecrest Community Association is holding Santa in the Park at Bellevue Park, behind the Legion, with the star of the season set to show up at 2:30 p.m.

Charlie Martin, who’s been president of the association for seven years, says that while a Christmas event is held in Coleman, it’s important for Bellevue to have one, too.

Santa in the Park has a long history, and many children live in Bellevue.

It’s fair that events be held in different parts of Crowsnest Pass, as it’s more convenient for people who’d have to travel. Charlie feels all the communities within Crowsnest Pass should have a Christmas event.

That said, children from all parts of the municipality come to Santa in the Park. This year, they can expect Christmas music performed by Siegbert Gail. The fire department is pitching in with the hotdogs and hot chocolate, and children can roast marshmallows at the fire pit.

Wagon rides, provided for the past two years by Terry Aris and his mules from Tired Ass Ranch, are also expected.

Volunteers are setting up the park at 11 a.m. on Sunday and may start playing games soon after. When Santa comes, he’ll be handing out bags of candy from Wild Rose Confectionery.

Activities may run until 4 p.m., subject to the weather, but the weather’s been excellent for the last few years, Charlie says.

Belle Kovach has been instrumental to the event and the Blairmore Sobeys is providing the hotdogs and buns. Sobeys has been sponsoring Santa in the Park for as long as Charlie’s been involved, and it is appreciated.

Canadian Country Christmas is coming our way

By Vicki Arndt A Christmas-loving and friendly southern Alberta prairie town welcomes the musical talents and holiday cheer of four exceptional Canadian country music stars.

Canadian Country Christmas – featuring the live musical performances and heart-warming stories of Sean Hogan, Duane Steele, Samantha King and Jake Mathews – lights up the Empress Theatre stage in Fort Macleod with a special holiday glow this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

“Continuing it’s forged-in-soul reputation, this year marks a decade of delivering an engaging, stirring and delightfully entertaining tradition with the Canadian Country Christmas tour,” says award-winning recording artist Sean Hogan.

The concert features a wide range of music, from Christmas classics we all cherish, to original Christmas songs, to the artists’ own radio hits and roots music. This show is sure to leave lasting Christmas memories for years to come.

In 2004, Sean had a desire to give back to communities across Canada.

By performing a Christmas tour with fellow recording artists and friends, in communities that had played their music, he was able to fulfill this desire.

Ten Christmas seasons later, this annual concert is still going strong. The tour has brought Christmas cheer to communities across eight provinces and has raised more than $115,000 for a variety of Canadian charities.

Single tickets, available for both evenings, are $32 each and can be purchased online at www.empresstheatre.ab.ca or by calling 800-540-9229 or 403-553-4404.

If you’d like to try your luck at winning a pair of tickets, all you need to do is “like” the Shootin’ the Breeze page on Facebook. If you already follow the page, you’re already entered.

A draw will be made Thursday at 4 p.m. and several lucky people will enjoy a night out, courtesy of the Empress Theatre and the Breeze.

Pincher Creek United Church gets into the spirit of the season with cookies and cowboys

By Brad Quarin Pincher Creek United Church is really getting into the Christmas spirit this week, with the annual Cookie Walk taking place on Thursday, followed by Cowboy Christmas on Sunday.

The Christmas Cookie Walk is a chance for all to pick up some real holiday treats, baked by members of the church.

“We try to be as gourmet as we possibly can,” says Jean Murray, who started the tradition in Pincher Creek. It’s definitely caught on. “The cookies go fast.”

Besides the many kinds of cookies offered, the bake sale will feature goodies like butter tarts, mince tarts and squares. Jean is doing much of the baking, and has produced more than 60 dozen ginger snaps, macadamia chocolate mounds, cranberry squares, cranberry shortbread and other treats. She loves baking, and admits to a weakness for homemade cookies.

The prices should be comparable to what you’d find in a store, but the quality should be even higher. The money raised goes to the church,

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for whatever it needs.

The Cookie Walk starts at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday in the United Church basement. Come early to choose from the best selection.

Another holiday tradition for the United Church, open to everyone, continues with Cowboy Christmas.

Cowboy Christmas is a non-denominational service providing “a way of thinking of the meaning of Christmas, as it’s understood by rural and agricultural people,” says retired minister Joyce Sasse.

The family event will involve music and a chili luncheon, and she’ll talk about her experience in the ministry and what she’s learned from rural people. She says rural populations see Christmas in a different light from other people, and she invites you to come to the service to find out how.

People from other churches, or no church at all, come to Cowboy Christmas. In running this year’s event, Joyce is receiving help from members of Mountain Mill United Church.

The music will be traditional hymns, includ-

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ing advent hymns about preparing for Christmas.

Dana Connelly and Dan Delinte will also be performing Christmas-themed western music.

The United Church has been holding the service since 1992. Joyce came up with the idea when she was minister of the three-point Pincher Creek pastoral charge then.

“I suggested it early on to my church secretary, and she said, ‘That’s the craziest idea I ever heard of.’ ” Nevertheless, the first Cowboy Christmas is a special memory for Joyce, as the church was packed. She’s particularly interested in rural life and what rural people have to offer the world, and wanted to “celebrate and affirm” these things.

Over the years, Joyce has been a member of networks and has attended international conferences on rural churches.

Cowboy Christmas has been well attended for 21 years, and people in the community want it back every year.

This year’s service takes place on Sunday at Pincher Creek United Church, starting at 11 a.m.

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Potluck dinner sets Christmas celebrations in motion in Lundbreck

Photo by Erin Fairhurst

Andrew’s adventure

Andrew Fairhurst helps with trail maintenance at a park in Costa Rica as part of pre-race activities last week for the Adventure Race World Championship. Andrew and his team will tackle an 815-kilometre route that includes mountain biking, kayaking and rafting, ropes, trekking and other disciplines, and hope to finish within the allotted nine days. You can follow the Epic Endurance team online at live.arcostarica.com .

By Agnes Thibert Plans for Christmas celebrations are well underway in Lundbreck.

The annual community Christmas potluck will take place this Sunday at 5 p.m. at Lundbreck Community Hall. This event is always looked forward to, with good food and opportunities to meet friends and neighbours.

The main course will be provided by the Lundbreck Citizens Council and, as this is a potluck dinner, citizens are asked to bring a dessert, a side dish or a salad. Entertainment will be provided by Jerry B Kool, and no doubt Santa will make an appearance.

Admission is a non-perishable item for the food bank. Everyone is welcome.

This will be a great opportunity to see the renovations at the Community Hall.

The Citizens Council has worked hard to raise the funds to carry out this muchneeded work. New drywall and insulation has been installed, and the walls now boast a new paint job.

The hall was built in 1925 and over the years many generations of volunteers have worked to keep this building open and func-

tioning. Another great sign of volunteers in action.

The Christmas party for Windsor Heritage Centre members and guests will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14. Doors open at 5 p.m, with supper at 6. Tickets are $20 each and only 45 are available. Please contact Betty Ozar at 403-628-2183 to purchase tickets.

A traders gift exchange will be held at the party. If you would like to participate, please bring a wrapped or bagged gift costing about $10. Come and enjoy an evening of fun, friendship and great food. Barry’s catering!

Visitors to Lundbreck will be welcomed by the display of Christmas lights and decorations at the Entrance Garden. Thanks, gardeners, for your hard work and creativity, a celebration of the season and of the spirit of community.

Keep an eye on Mark Your Calendar in Shootin’ the Breeze for Windsor Heritage Centre’s December activities. The centre will be closed Dec. 23 to 27 and Dec. 31.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

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The Breeze Mailbox Learning Canadian generosity The Christmas Shoe Box project in Crowsnest Pass is now co-ordinated through the NIT Inter-Cultural Campus and the Lethbridge College Community Service Learning program, a three-credit course taught at NIT. Community Service Learning connects the curriculum to volunteerism within the community. Students are matched with community service projects related to their classroom studies. While meeting actual community needs, students gain valuable hands-on experiences which enhance their educational goals.

In addition to the academic reinforcement, the program strengthens student leadership skills and offers opportunities to better understand such values as human diversity, social justice and engaged citizenship.

A total of 132 boxes were collected from various organizations and businesses within the community, and an additional 165 boxes were packed by NIT students from items collected by NIT students, staff, homestay families and other community members.

The boxes were delivered last Friday to the Calgary depot by NIT volunteers Rick and Faye Gibos.

NIT thanks everyone who supported this wonderful cause.

Phil Cann, Nippon Institute of Technology

Your vote could lead to a chairlift at Pass Powderkeg

By Brad Quarin A master plan to expand Pass Powderkeg ski hill in Blairmore is being activated, with an online vote and upcoming open house setting things off.

The idea is to “get the fundraising ball rolling,” says Dave Morrison, general manager of Pass Powderkeg.

The vision to improve the hill centres on the addition of a chairlift, which would replace one of the two T-bars currently in use.

Lisa Lockhart of Dream Team Counselling likes the idea. “I feel that this is a very worthwhile cause and would have quite an economic ripple effect on our area,” she says.

Some people feel uneasy with the T-bar, and a chairlift would make things easier for little skiers, she feels. It could bring more young families to Crowsnest Pass and bolster Pass Powderkeg’s reputation as a family ski hill.

Pass Powderkeg’s operations could even extend into summer, as people could use the chairlift to go mountain biking, hiking or sightseeing on the hill.

The ski society behind Pass Powderkeg is a non-profit organization.

After talking to Pass Powderkeg about the proposed changes, Lisa suggested the plans be considered for support by the Aviva Community Fund. Aviva is an insurance company that donates $1 million to charitable projects, and a competition is held online for people to vote for causes. Pass Powderkeg could potentially receive $300,000 from this fund.

In the first round of voting, Pass Powderkeg received 7,000 votes and made it to the semifinals. Voting started again last Monday and continues until next Wednesday, Lisa says. Visit www.avivacommunityfund.org to vote.

The support the project has received so far indicates the community is behind the idea, which has the blessing of the mayor and council, she says.

Another fundraising campaign will kick off with an open house at 4 p.m. on Dec. 12. Members of the community can meet at the ski lodge and look over the plans for the hill.

The plans include modifications to the infrastructure of Pass Powderkeg, such as adding more bathrooms and parking lots, Dave says. The project cost could total $2 million, but Lisa is optimistic it can be done, as they may receive some funding after raising a certain amount.

Dave says there will be many chances for people to donate, which will be discussed at the open house.

Managerial Position available at

Town & Country Liquor Store

Successful candidate will learn all functions of the manager position.

Duties include but are not limited to: • Planning, scheduling, co-ordinating and controlling the store to achieve budgeted sales, income and inventory management goals.

• Securing, counting and depositing store receipts.

• Recording and reporting transactions in accordance with company policy.

• Staff recruitment and training.

• Promoting and marketing the business.

• Experience in retail sales an asset.

Please fax resumes to 403-627-2230, email tcpc@hotmail.ca or drop off at store. No phone calls please.

1027 Main Street

Pincher Creek

ANGEL TREES 2013

Pincher Creek Women’s Emergency Shelter is again sponsoring the Angel Trees.

Select an angel tag from the tree, then find an ageappropriate gift for your angel. Fasten the angel to the unwrapped gift beneath one of the Angel Trees at the following locations:

Sears, Creekside Chiropractic, Royal Bank, Shootin’ the Breeze and Walmart Thank you, from all the staff at PCWESA, for helping make Christmas a joyful and memorable time.

Gifts will be picked up by December 16 and distributed to needy families.

For more information call Rose at 403-627-2114.

Canadian Country Christmas December 6 & 7 Showtime is 7:30 p.m.

Join us at the Empress Theatre for classic Christmas music, radio hits and original Christmas music Tickets $32 each Only at the Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod 1-800-540-9229 www.empresstheatre.ab.ca

INTERESTED IN FREE TICKETS? “Like” the Shootin’ the Breeze page on Facebook to earn an entry into a random draw to be made Dec. 5 at 4 p.m.

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Piikani Nation Santa Claus Parade rolls Friday morning

By Brad Quarin On Friday, to boost morale in the community during this holiday season, the Piikani Nation will once again have its Santa Claus Parade.

The event was started last year by Patsy English of Peigan Prevention Counselling Services. It’s meant to be “a good day for the kids,” while also “getting the community spirit back,” she says.

Last year’s parade was a success – a fun time for the kids. “That’s why we’re all gearing up for this,” Patsy says.

The parade starts at 10 a.m., followed by a visit from Santa at the Community Hall, where he’ll

meet children and perhaps give out some gloves, candy canes and mandarin oranges.

A craft and bake sale will follow, with hot chocolate provided by Traditional Knowledge Services.

Patsy has been organizing the event, with help from others, and asking agencies in Pincher Creek and Fort Macleod to join the parade. Among the first agencies to sign up are Peigan School, the AAKOM/KIYII health centre, the Headstart Program and Peigan Prevention Counselling Services itself.

Last year, some children were in class during the event, but this year the school is involved.

The celebration is possible thanks to donations from local people, with the blessing of the chief and council. It is open to everyone, from on or off the reserve, and Patsy hopes for a large crowd.

Friday may be only the beginning. “A lot of things are coming alive around here,” she says.

On Saturday, there will be an Alcoholics Anonymous roundup, honouring people who’ve stayed free of alcohol and drugs with a turkey dinner, cake and a dance.

On Dec. 16 there will be a candlelight vigil in memory of those who’ve recently died, and then a powwow on Dec. 28.

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Find the answers, along with more puzzles and cartoons, in this week’s online edition at www.shootinthebreeze.ca

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Call Barry at 403-627-8233 or 403-628-2077 Or email barryscookn@shaw.ca

Matkin Law Office Low cost wills and estate planning documents Will probates and estate administration

697 Main Street Pincher Creek Phone: 403-904-5045

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Specializing in residential and commercial lock and key service in Pincher Creek and area.

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Mark Your Calendar Events and Entertainment – Full details are available in the Breeze online calendar – www.shootinthebreeze.ca Thursday, December 5 – C.N.P. indoor playground - 9:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Gymtastics - 10 a.m. at Pincher Creek town hall gym – Gymwalk indoor walking - 11 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Rotary luncheon - 11:45 a.m. at Heritage Inn, Pincher Creek – Cribbage - 1:30 p.m at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Crestview Lodge tea & bazaar - 2 p.m. in Pincher Creek – Pathfinders & Rangers - 4 p.m. at Isabelle Sellon School in Blairmore – Cookie Walk - 4:30 p.m. at Pincher Creek United Church – Coffee & conversation for ESL learners - 5 p.m. at Mrs. P’s in Ranchland Mall, Pincher Creek – Napi Christmas dinner - 5 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Pincher Creek – Sparks, Brownies & Girl Guides - 6 p.m. at Isabelle Sellon School in Blairmore – Take Off Pounds Sensibly - 6:30 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church in Pincher Creek – Cribbage - 7 p.m. at Bellevue Legion – Carol festival mass choir practice - men 7 p.m., everyone 7:30 p.m. at Foothills Community Church in Pincher Creek Friday, December 6 – C.N.P. indoor playground - 9:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Move & Groove (ages 0-6) - 9:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Crow Works holiday open house - 6 p.m. at Coleman Seniors Drop-In Centre – Santa Claus Parade - 10 a.m. at the community hall in Brocket – Trickster Theatre performance - 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s School in Pincher Creek – Kids on the Move (ages 0-6) - 11 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Gymwalk indoor walking - 11 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Be a Community Builder live streaming sessions - adults 12 p.m., youth 3:30 p.m.

– Children’s art program: Christmas crafts - 2 p.m. at Lebel Mansion in Pincher Creek – Lego League - 3 p.m. at Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall, Pincher Creek – Christmas craft market - 3 p.m. at Ranchland Mall in Pincher Creek – Comfort supper - 5 p.m. at Beaver Mines General Store – Meat draws - 5 p.m. at Bellevue Legion – Darts - 6 p.m. at Coleman Legion – Candlelight church service - 7:30 p.m. at Heritage Acres near Pincher Creek – Canadian Country Christmas - 7:30 p.m. at Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod – Live Music: Coyote Creek at Pincher Creek Legion

Saturday, December 7 – Pass Pottery Club sale - 9 a.m. at Sports Complex in Coleman – Perfect Posies Christmas open house - 9:30 a.m. near Pincher Creek – Pack the Pickup with food donations - 10 a.m. at Sobeys parking lot in Blairmore – Christmas craft market - 10 a.m. at Ranchland Mall in Pincher Creek – My Dad/Uncle/Grandpa & Me! - 10 a.m. at Pincher Creek town hall gym – Movie fundraiser - free with toy or coat donation - 1 p.m. at Orpheum Theatre in Blairmore – Games, your choice - 1:30 p.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Meat draws - 3 p.m. at Pincher Creek Legion – Kids’ Night Out - 6 p.m. at the community hall in Lundbreck – Canadian Country Christmas - 7:30 p.m. at Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod – Live Music: Coyote Creek at Pincher Creek Legion Sunday, December 8 – Perfect Posies Christmas open house - 9:30 a.m. near Pincher Creek – Cowboy Christmas service - 11 a.m. at Pincher Creek United Church – Cookie sale - 11 a.m. at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village in Pincher Creek – Santa in the Park - 2:30 p.m. at Bellevue Park (behind the Legion) – Compassionate Friends (supporting family after a child dies) - worldwide candle lighting at 7 p.m.

– Community Carol Festival - 7 p.m. at Pincher Creek Community Hall – C.N.P. Quad Squad meeting - 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Fish & Game Club – Community Christmas potluck - 5 p.m. at the Lundbreck Community Hall Monday, December 9 – Let’s Play (ages 0-5) - 9 a.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall – C.N.P. indoor playground - 9:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Stay for Play (ages 0-6) - 9:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Exercise for Life adult fitness program - 10 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Homespun program (ages 0-6) - 10 a.m at C.N.P. Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – Gymwalk indoor walking - 11 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – New moms group - 1 p.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link in Ranchland Mall – Blue Christmas service of hope - 7 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church in Pincher Creek – Cribbage - 7:30 p.m. at Coleman Legion

Tuesday, December 10 – Let’s Play (ages 0-5) - 9 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall, Pincher Creek – Pool - 9:30 a.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – C.N.P. indoor playground - 9:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Rhyme Time - 10 a.m. at Livingstone School in Lundbreck – Ooey Gooey Science (ages 0-6) - 10 a.m. at Napi Friendship Centre in Pincher Creek – Gymwalk indoor walking - 11 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Canadian Pacific holiday train - 11:15 a.m. at Pincher Station – Canadian Pacific holiday train - 1:15 p.m. south of 17th Ave. between 69th and 70th St. in Coleman – Toastmasters - 6:30 p.m. at Foothills Community Church in Pincher Creek – Fun Texas hold ’em poker - 7 p.m. at Pincher Creek Legion – Crowsnest Community Choir - 7 p.m. at Isabelle Sellon School in Blairmore – Co-ed volleyball - 7 p.m. at Isabelle Sellon School gym in Blairmore – Blairmore Lions TV bingo - 7:30 p.m. on Channel 12 – Alcoholics Anonymous - 8 p.m. at Pincher Creek Elks Hall Wednesday, December 11 – Stay for Play (ages 0-6) - 9:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – C.N.P. indoor playground - 9:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Explore Together (ages 0-6) - 10 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall, Pincher Creek – Story time - 10 a.m. at Pincher Creek library – Exercise for Life adult fitness program - 10 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Kids on the Move - 10:30 a.m. at Pincher Creek pool building – Rhyme Time (ages 0-6) - 10:45 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Gymwalk indoor walking - 11 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Parent & tot skate - 12 p.m. at Pincher Creek arena – Story time - 1 p.m. at Blairmore library – Duplicate bridge - 1 p.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Coleman Community Society meeting - 6 p.m. at the Coleman Legion – Take Off Pounds Sensibly - 6 p.m. at Bellecrest Seniors Centre in Bellevue – Army cadets - 6 p.m. at W.A. Day Elementary School in Fort Macleod – Adult badminton - 7 p.m. at Isabelle Sellon School gym in Blairmore

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Listings are free for non-profit groups, service clubs, schools, youth organizations and events advertised in the Breeze.

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Our Positive Force – Tyrone Potts

Piikani youth have something to look forward to

The program reflects Tyrone’s general

By Brad Quarin A descendent of the legendary Jerry approach as a Mountie, “to reach out into the community.” He feels it’s very important Potts, a special constable for the North to have a rapport with the community. “If West Mounted Police, Const. Tyrone Potts of the Piikani Nation has Mountie blood. you treat people the way you’d like to be treated, if you were in their situation ... once Tyrone was a bull rider pursuing a you build up that trust and rapport, it goes rodeo career until 1985, when he hurt his foot and had to look for another line of a long way.”

Policing can be dangerous, but it’s worth work. He had cousins in the RCMP, and it. “I love my job,” he says. joined himself. Now, Tyrone is taking a Tyrone has been in the RCMP for 27½ bite out of youth crime on the reserve with his riding program, giving young people a years and has received a medal for 25 years positive activity. of service. He also received a commendation for saving a life when a vehicle went off “It gives the kids something to do, a dam in the Oldman River during winter. something to look forward to every week,” Photo courtesy of Bryan Passifiume (Pincher Creek Echo) The vehicle was partially into the ice, which he says. “My goal with that is to give kids a was of unknown stability. Tyrone and chance, where they never would normally When not in uniform, Const. Tyrone Potts assists with a local Const. Dennis Joly dragged a man to the have the opportunity, to be able to ride a youth riding program. horse.” shore, allowing him to go to the hospital.

A highlight of his career was touring With winter coming, the riding proteaches horsemanship, sheep riding for young Canada and the United States for two years with gram ended last month and will start up again in children, barrel racing and steer riding. At the the RCMP musical ride. It fit, given his long hisMay, or maybe in Pincher Creek’s indoor arena same time, the program allows for discussions tory with horses, an animal his ancestors always in January. Its first year was a big success, going with the children about suicide prevention. kept. He has been back in the Piikani Nation from 17 to 45 youth.

A rancher, Tyrone brings most of the horses since 1994.

“When this program ran, we didn’t have any himself, while Murray Yellow Horn provides As a Mountie, the safety tip Tyrone would youth crime on the reserve,” he says. the steers. A key sponsor is the AAKOM/KIYII most like to share with readers is to never board Tyrone restarted the program, which had health centre, which provides lunches. a vehicle when the driver is drunk. Impaired been held years ago, with Rodney Big Bull. For The youth are excited about the program and driving should always be avoided, especially with youths aged three to 18 from the Piikani Nation, Tyrone is anticipating expansion, maybe with an the Christmas season upon us.

Blood Reserve and Pincher Creek, the program overnight trail ride.

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1. Name the 15-year-old singer who had a No. 1 hit in 1960 with “I’m Sorry.

2. What was the very first song recorded

by Roy Orbison?

3. Who was the first group to release “Hanging on the Telephone”? (No, it wasn’t Blondie.)

4. What was Diesel’s big hit of 1980?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “After I gave you everything I had, You laughed and called me a clown, Remember, in your search for fortune and fame, What goes up, must come down.”

Answers 1. Brenda Lee, who won her first singing contest at age 3 and was the main support for her family from the age of 10, when her father died. Lee also recorded “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” at age 13.

2. “Trying to Get to You,” with The Teen Kings in 1956.

3. The Nerves, in 1976. Guitarist Jack Lee wrote it for the group.

4. “Sausalito Summernight.”

5. “It’s Just a Matter of Time,” by Brook Benton in 1959. Benton penned the song with Clyde Otis for Nat King Cole, but it was decided that Benton would use it as his first release. The song topped the R&B charts for nine weeks. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. Is the book of Matthew in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. Who was Herod’s information source as to where the Christ Child was to be born? Joseph, Reuben, Micah, Matthew 3. From Luke 2:13, what term describes an army of angels praising God? Heavenly host, Covenant, Spirit multitude, Manoah 4. What group received the angels’ announcement of the birth of Jesus?

Carpenters, Shepherds, Tentmakers, Masons 5. Where was the young child when the Magi came to visit Him to present gifts? Manger, Under the stars, House, Temple 6. From Matthew 2, to what country did Mary, Joseph and the Baby Jesus flee? Jordan, Syria, Oman, Egypt ANSWERS: 1) New; 2) Micah; 3) Heavenly host; 4) Shepherds; 5) House; 6) Egypt (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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