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My Little Corner

An editorial by Shannon Robin

Are you in the mood for Christmas? I’m ready for the festivities, family celebrations and also for a short break.

We’ve had a crazy couple of weeks expanding from the back area of my husband’s office building to a Main Street presence with a door of our own.

At the same time we’ve pushed to meet deadlines we previously haven’t managed.

When we run a 16-page paper, the printing time is almost 12 hours – it’s all done in-house on a digital press. As the paper grows, the amount of production time increases significantly.

This week we have our largest paper to date — it’s been a huge amount of work, but it’s pretty darn exciting!

With a high ratio of colour to black-and-white pages, I can only guess how long the printing will take. The pressure to make sure we were printing Monday was intense.

I’d like to say that everything was ready to go by midafternoon (the ultimate goal), but I’d be off by about seven hours. It will still be Monday, though, when this last bit is edited, placed and the press gets rolling.

Pushing to achieve a deadline that has daunted us during our busiest season of the year has taken a strong effort from the team. I owe tremendous thanks to Cary, Brenda, Brad, Jessica, Stan and Lily for working with me on this. I am also indebted to my home team of Dennis and Jaiden.

Designing the ads for this edition was a challenge. While some clients, like the Pincher Creek Co-op and Crowsnest Pass Holiday Homes, use their own imaginations and send a file ready to drop into my master document, creating the rest can sometimes tax my brain.

Dennis shakes his head when he catches me experimenting with 17 different backgrounds before finding the one I feel best suits what a client is trying to convey. It’s a fun and sometimes frustrating process, and once in a while I get it just right.

As you read through the Christmas greetings, see if you can figure out who sent this lovely

compliment my way: “Thank you for the greater than necessary effort to produce an amazing ad for me. Interesting and astute of you to take the time to figure out the Latin word Anatum. I was impressed.”

This email made me smile. It’s always worth going the proverbial extra mile.

After a busy time with this month’s papers, it’s time for a short rest.

This is your reminder that the next edition of the Breeze will come out on Jan. 8, following our annual Christmas break.

It’s a great time for our readers to check out our website and see what this work in progress is about.

Stories from the print edition are posted individually and usually include additional photos.

If you look at the box at the bottom of this page, you’ll see that over the coming week we’ll be posting photos and articles we simply couldn’t squeeze into this issue. Often you’ll find items online that aren’t available in print.

The site is designed to be easy to navigate and includes a detailed events calendar and business directory. You’ll notice this week’s print calendar page includes events up until Jan. 8 so you can stay on top of things during our break.

In this week’s online edition you’ll find Jessica Atkinson’s article with 10 reasons to shop locally.

Make an effort to shop at home this holiday season — our area businesses have much to offer!

We’re finishing the year on a positive note and looking forward to new adventures in 2014.

I wish you joy, peace, love, happiness and faith for days when these things don’t seem possible.

Appreciate your family, friends and loved ones and think of those who have difficulty at this time of year. Small kindnesses go a long way.

Sing! Even if you hate Christmas music, I bet it will bring a smile to your face.

Please continue to keep Taylor Elliott and his family in your positive thoughts and prayers. I hope that in our next edition we can say he has been found safe and sound.

Merry Christmas to you and yours, and all the best in the new year!

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Words of thanks from Taylor’s mom It is with a heavy heart that I decide to share the nightmare of the last 15 days. Our son, Taylor Elliott, went missing the early morning of Dec. 1. Not a single clue or sign of him has been found since. The only one with the facts is the one we love and miss dearly — Taylor, we love you unconditionally. Please come home. The heartache as a parent is unbreakable but hope continues, each and every day.

The encouragement of our family, friends, the community of Pincher Creek, surrounding areas and complete strangers is overwhelming and gives me strength. It is amazing, in a crisis, how compassion, love and support show true. Thank you, thank you, thank you to all. I dare not name any person or organization personally as I truly don’t even know the extent of the support and don’t want to exclude anyone.

I pray continually for some relief from this nightmare and for Taylor to come home. I pray for those who keep the faith and continue to search.

I recognize the power of social media and, while I wasn’t fond of social media prior, I am thankful for it. I pray that no parent should have to endure what I’m going through. I pray that no one gives up hope, and especially I pray for Taylor.

Thank you, everyone.

Michelle Elliott

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Fill a stocking with Sandcastles

By Brad Quarin provincial Early Learning and The season of goodwill and Child Care Professional Awards of cheer is also a time of year when Excellence. many people’s thoughts turn to Currently, she provides material things. personal care to one girl and is In her after-school program, developing an anti-bullying proSamantha Bonwick of Pincher gram called Poor Stanley.

Creek found many young children Over the years, she has also overly concerned with material stuck with writing. “Writing was things. “I didn’t remember ever just my thing,” she says, as she was being like that at that age,” she better at it and enjoyed it more says. “I thought it was really sad than academics or sports. that they were feeling bad because A chain of events leading they couldn’t get everything that to publication started when she their friends were getting.” learned of a writing contest in a As someone who’s long written magazine for self-published works. as a hobby, Samantha’s response She looked into self-publication was to write a children’s story and asked Jennett Jackson about called Sandcastles. “I made it to how it would work. inspire them to be happy with Jennett, who owns a publishwhat they have, appreciate the ing business, is her dad’s cousin Photo by Shannon Robin small things in life,” she says. and a good friend. Jennett asked A couple of years later, to see Samantha’s work and talked Local author Samantha Bonwick, right, and illustrator Kimberly present Sandcastles at the Pincher Creek library.

Sandcastles has become her first it over with her colleagues, who published book and may make an took an interest in publishing it. ideal gift for youngsters this Christmas.

This meant Sandcastles wouldn’t be eligible for the self-published writing The story follows a little girl named Mia, who at the beach sees fancy contest, but Samantha is happier with how it turned out. things other people have and sculpts the products in the sand, imagining For illustrations, Samantha turned to another old friend, Kimberly they are hers. She is picked up by her mom at the end of the story and Murfin, an architectural technologist who’s from Pincher Creek and curdecides family is all that is necessary. Mia tells her mom, “But all I need is rently living in Calgary. Kimberly, her friend since elementary school, me and you, and then I have the world.” was supportive and kind in illustrating the book the way Samantha had “Really, that’s all I want my children to think is important in life,” imagined.

Samantha says. She and her husband, Michael, have two boys — Joel, When the book was published, Samantha assumed only her family and 5, and Leigh, 3. Making the story about sandcastles seemed simple to friends would be interested in buying copies, but she’s seen strangers buy imagine. them at craft fairs. People have told her the book is great, and that it made Born and raised in Pincher Creek, Samantha went to Canyon School them cry. One person was crying after only the first page. and then Matthew Halton High School. Her passion for writing grew out “I wasn’t aware it was that emotional,” Samantha says. of her experiences at age 13, when she was bullied and called names for Joel and Leigh also enjoyed the story and tell people their mom’s an her impaired balance and speech impediment. author, but Samantha suspects they would have been crazier for the book “My mom always taught me to walk away,” she says. She wound up if the main character was a boy. writing lots of poetry. “This was my way of walking away but also voicing Samantha is selling the book herself, and can be reached at 403-627my feelings.”

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As she began babysitting, she also made up bedtime stories for young She’s written other stories, and would like her next published book to children, using the stories to teach them things. “They started asking for be her story inspired by how Joel would talk to the moon while they were them,” she recalls. driving in the dark. This time, Samantha would like to illustrate it herself.

Samantha has a talent for childcare. She worked at Children’s World She’s also trying out a novel for adults, based on her grandma’s life at Daycare for six years and was a finalist for a rural daycare award in the Beauvais Lake.

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Lovingly remembered by

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Mary Bottolfs Nov. 19, 1933 to Dec. 22, 1997

Christmas greetings from MLA Pat Stier The year is now almost at a conclusion and I would like to wish all the residents of southern Alberta a very wonderful Christmas and the very best for the new year.

The year 2013 will forever be remembered as a year of disaster for southern Albertans. Lives were forever changed by the floodwaters that ravaged so many communities. Even now, many have still not yet recovered. Each day, as I drive by the temporary shelter community of Saddlebrook near Aldersyde, I am overcome by sadness when I am reminded of how so many have not yet been able to return to their homes and normal lives. My heart goes out to each and every one of them.

Like most Albertans, I pitched in as frequently as I could, cleaning out basements in High River, and travelled to view devastated areas with emergency personnel in Black Diamond, Turner Valley, Millarville, Fort Macleod, Blairmore and the MD of Foothills. I dropped in to visit the evacuation centre in Nanton on several occasions, to communicate with the poor souls who had to take shelter there and to communicate with the wonderful team of volunteers.

I have never been so proud of the dedication and efforts of all the emergency responders and volunteers who proved, once again, that Albertans can be depended upon to pitch in with will so strong, when even the worst disaster in Canadian history befell them. To all of them, I say thank you.

As an MLA, it is my honour and privilege to serve and represent the Livingstone Macleod constituency, which is one of the largest provincial ridings and is comprised of some of the most beautiful scenery in Alberta. Throughout 2013, beyond the sessional duties in the legislature, I continued with my work, visiting the over 20 communities in the riding on a regular basis.

From the business meetings with councils for towns and rural municipalities, school boards, seniors centres, to celebrations where I participated in parades, school visits, graduations and chamber events, I worked with and listened to some wonderful folks who are proud of their communities.

I was also privileged to attend the memorial for the Frank Slide, plus the services to honour our past premiers Peter Lougheed and Ralph Klein, both men having passed on to a better place.

With 2014 approaching, I look forward to continuing to serve the good folks of southern Alberta. There is much to do and new folks to meet, especially considering the new councillors and trustees elected in October.

Our centrally located office in Nanton is a strictly non-partisan operation, providing assistance to all residents regarding provincial services. The office can be contacted toll-free at 1-800-565-0962 or by email at livingstone.macleod@assembly.ab.ca .

Pat Stier, MLA

A Rose of Thanks

What a wonderful surprise to come home Wednesday night to find my missing wallet sitting at my front doorstep! Thank you, thank you, thank you to the wonderful person who returned it – the world is full of more good people than any other type!

May your kindness be repaid many times over! I wish you a wonderful Christmas and a New Year filled with all you deserve!

Savi Houldin

Loving and kind in all her ways Upright and just to the end of her days Sincere and true in her heart and mind Beautiful memories she left behind.

Sher Westoby & Family

A Rose of Thanks

To this caring community we say a huge thank you – for all the food, for the flowers, for the many phone calls and the multitude of cards. We appreciate the care we received from Dennis Novak, and for Harry Taylor’s memorial service. Thank you to Nigel Whittington for his eulogy and Jackie Marsh for her reading, also to Ashley and Donita for their help with the service. We’ve lost a huge part of our lives that cannot be replaced.

Thank you all for caring about us.

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Thank You

The Domestic Violence Action Team wishes to thank the following agencies that sponsored our conference: Pincher Creek FCSS Piikani Child and Family Services Southwest Child and Family Services (Michelle Montgomery) The Associate Clinic

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We also wish to thank our keynote speaker, Dr. Leslie Tutty, for sharing her compelling research on violence against women.

Thank you to our Kainai Elder, Nina Buckskin, for sharing her wisdom and prayers, and a shout out to the brave and beautiful participants of the Threading, Stitching and Storytelling Project who inspired us with their shawls.

A number of agencies that belong to DVAT made this conference possible by providing staff, resources and committing time to see it through.

We wish to acknowledge the Pincher Creek Co-op for the use of their facility and C&D Floral and The Brick Pincher Creek for providing decor items which helped cozy up the space.

Simply Catering provided a barbecue beef lunch and also donated some supplies to the event.

Napi Friendship Association lent us the tablecloths and the centrepieces which we greatly appreciated.

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New home for food bank – just in time for the holidays

By Brad Quarin The Pincher Creek Food Bank is open all week at its new location, ready with Christmas hampers.

Susan Kuftinoff of Brighter Futures, who’s also acting co-ordinator of the food bank, is excited about the new place and optimistic about its future.

“The community’s been amazing with the donations,” she says. People also volunteered to move the food, including Pincher Creek Emergency Services, clients, the Napi Friendship Centre, Brighter Futures and others. The McMan Rural FASD Lifespan Project has offered to help with the Christmas hampers.

The food bank can now be found at 756 Kettles St., in a green building that used to be a health food store.

The move from the Napi Centre means more space while getting across the point that it’s “a community food bank,” not only for clients of the Napi Centre.

“The setup is a lot nicer,” Susan says.

While the food bank is typically open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, it’s open every day this week in preparation for the holiday. The food bank closes on Dec. 21 and reopens on Jan. 6.

The application process for Christmas hampers will not be as rigorous as usual. “Right now, we just want to help for Christmas,” she says.

You can apply at the food bank until the last day, Friday.

Christmas hampers contain breakfast items such as cereal or porridge, a turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and gift cards for milk, eggs and vegetables.

The gift cards will be from local grocery stores.

As well, the hampers will have Christmas gifts for children aged 10 and under, including toys, hats, gloves and stocking stuffers.

Thank You!!

All of us at Crowsnest Pass Senior Housing would like to thank the following businesses for your generous Door Prize donations.

We also want to thank our volunteers and wonderful entertainment at our Season’s Greetings Christmas Event held on December 12, 2013.

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Photo courtesy of Windy Slopes Health Foundation From left: Maggie Olson and Adrian Hartman of Windy Slopes Health Foundation with Mark Nelson and Shannon Comin of Pincher Creek Tim Hortons.

Trees of Hope campaign off to a great start Trees brightening up the night at Pincher Creek Health Centre can mean only one thing: it’s time for the 23rd annual Trees of Hope campaign.

Tim Hortons in Pincher Creek is leading the way with a $1,200 campaign donation, the proceeds from this year’s Smile Cookies. Owner Mark Nelson and manager Shannon Comin recently presented the funds to Maggie Olson and Adrian Hartman of Windy Slopes Health Foundation.

“We really appreciate Tims getting behind the Trees of Hope and helping create awareness,” Adrian says.

Proceeds this year will support enhancements to the local emergency department.

“It’s really all about enhancing privacy and safety,” says Maggie, who is a nurse. “The renovations will make triage more efficient, which leads to better outcomes for patients. It creates an even

more secure work environment for doctors and staff, and privacy for patients and their families when they need it most.”

The unique metal display created by Boulder Industries will be lit up on the grounds of Pincher Creek Health Centre throughout the holiday season. “We hope when people see those lights, they’ll think about making a donation to support health care in our community,” Maggie says.

Trees of Hope flyers are now in mailboxes throughout the district and can be used to make a gift to Windy Slopes Health Foundation in memory of a loved one, or as a holiday greeting to friends and family. Greetings are placed on special decorations and hung on the tree in the foyer at Pincher Creek Health Centre.

Please visit www.wshealth.ca to learn more about the foundation and its activities.

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Time Warp immortalizes Castle Mountain

By Brad Quarin The Judd family of Pincher Creek has long been tied to Castle Mountain Resort, and two brothers are immortalizing the skiing and snowboarding there through the art of film.

Matt and Bruce Judd have produced a short film, Time Warp, to premiere at the Castle Mountain ski lodge on Saturday night, followed by a party.

Marie Reed, in charge of special events at the resort, is excited to have the Judd brothers back for another film premiere. It’s a chance to support local artists — not only the Judds but also the band Bastard Poetry, which is performing after the film.

Time Warp is over 20 minutes long and was shot at Castle Mountain and Revelstoke, B.C. The film explores “the idea of playing with time,” Bruce says, with some pausing, slow motion and playing backwards of the skiing and snowboarding. The idea evolved from experimentation

during the editing process.

This is the seventh film for the self-taught filmmakers, who’ve always recorded their own skiing and snowboarding. Bruce says he’s been going to Castle Mountain since 1988, when he was only two, being carried in backpacks and later taking on the bunny hill. His parents worked there and Bruce would work there for 10 years.

Bastard Poetry’s music is used in Time Warp, so it’s fitting the band will be at the party, and Bruce is friends with band member Alex Shenton.

Their music is original and Bruce feels they’re quite talented.

Marie recommends Saturday’s event for people interested in local films and music and a night out, as well as for ski enthusiasts. The film starts at 9 p.m. and is recommended for ages 16 and up, due to language. The party is for ages 18 and up as the bar will be open. A donation of $5 at the door would help cover the evening’s expenses.

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A toast to a successful practice

There’s really no typical day in

By Brad Quarin Valerie Danielson’s law practice this field. Valerie is known for spendmarked 20 years in Crowsnest Pass ing time in court, travelling to appear in Lethbridge sometimes three days during a recent Christmas celebraa week. At other times, she has more tion at her Main Street location in of a solicitor’s role, focusing on work Blairmore.

Serving the Pass and Pincher such as will preparation.

Creek, Valerie J. Danielson One day she might address a corporate law question, and the next day Professional Corp. practises all an injury. Valerie loves that about the kinds of law, as well as assisting job — every case is unique, because with dispute resolution outside the every person involved is unique. court system.

Valerie came to Crowsnest Pass She takes pride in achieving a good in 1993 from Calgary, where she outcome for her clients. worked at a major law firm. She Besides serving people’s legal needs, the office gives back to began her practice here in general the community in other ways, law, and added dispute resolution later that year after taking courses such as supporting the Ricky Ryp Photo by Brad Quarin Foundation and minor hockey. in mediation.

Valerie Danielson and Nathan O’Donnell She’s the only lawyer at the They’ve been sponsors of the Crowsnest Pass Music Festival every office, but student-at-law Nathan year, as Valerie’s son used to participate in it.

O’Donnell, who’s completed his law degree, has been articling with the She’s volunteered for a number of causes, though at the moment she’s office since June. focusing on furthering her already-advanced education with a course on The types of law frequently encountered in the area include real trusts and estates. She doesn’t intend to ever stop gaining education, as estate, family and commercial matters. this serves her clients.

Luckily, there’s not much crime in Crowsnest Pass, and Valerie hasn’t Having celebrated her practice’s first 20 years, Valerie looks forward handled much criminal law over the last three years. However, Nathan is to further growth. particularly interested in criminal matters, so the office may delve back into that.

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THE ANGEL CHOIR While cradled in his mother’s arms, With lowly sounds from creatures near, And father Joseph watching humbly In a cave, with mild revere, The infant Jesus – from a manger – Rests with shepherds watching nigh, And smiles, slightly, to the sounds Of angels singing praise, nearby.

He’s lulled to sleep with lullabies Of sweet and gentle harmony, As angels from the star above Exalt the child with melodies.

Photo by Brad Quarin From left: Jillian Montalbetti, Chloe Rothlin, Kristen Pundyk, Reece Brown and Kate Pundyk were among CCHS students who attended We Day.

Students spurred to action at We Day

By Brad Quarin Crowsnest Consolidated High School students are taking action after going to We Day, an educational event to empower youth activists, at the Calgary Saddledome in October.

A food drive is underway and a school dance fundraiser was held this month, after students took inspiration from what they saw and heard in Calgary.

“I thought it was amazing,” says Grade 12 student Chloe Rothlin, one of about 20 students who went to We Day. “It was my first time going, I learned a lot from it.”

Stories told at the event touched the students, including that of Amanda Lindhout, a Canadian author kidnapped in Somalia, who shared what her thoughts were during the ordeal.

Grade 8 student Reece Brown, who attended the event for a second time, enjoyed the story of Spencer West, who climbed Mount Everest with no legs. “It was really inspirational.”

Students who made the trip include those in the leadership group and student council.

“You have to earn your way,” says Grade 12 student Jillian Montalbetti, as some students secured a ticket by participating in previous fundraisers. This was Jillian’s second time going.

“It was pretty much as awesome as the first time,” she says. “It’s amazing to see all the kids come together to try and make changes in the world.”

For Grade 8 student Kristen Pundyk, who went to We Day for the first time this year, it felt like a real achievement to attend after some charity work.

The tickets were free while the school paid for the bus trip to Calgary, Jillian says.

Following We Day, students went ahead with two projects, one local and one international in focus.

The first supported Smile Train, a charity providing surgeries for cleft lip, along with speech therapy and orthodontics, for children in Africa.

Tickets were sold for a school dance, with $2 from each ticket going to Smile Train, Grade 11 student Kate Pundyk explains. Cleft lip was among the causes suggested to students at We Day. Locally, another drive for the Crowsnest Pass Food Bank runs until Thursday. Senior high school classes and connections groups, a mix of students from Grades 7 to 9, bring in food in a sort of competition. The goal, Kristen and Reece say, is simply to do the best they can.

Kate says that when the new year comes, CCHS students will begin brainstorming new projects. As Kristen notes, “We decide them as we go.” They’ll be working on a number of projects throughout the school year.

Last year, CCHS students held a food bank drive as well as a penny drive, aiming to provide water to people in developing countries through the charity Free the Children.

A bow’s drawn smoothly o’er the strings Of a violin, to start the songs; And gentle fingers strum across A harp, to lead the sound along.

A tiny organ’s blended in, And holds the notes in steady tone, While trumpets help declare the joy – In tender hands, they’re softly blown.

A flute perfects the mingling sounds, With gentle lips, its play is pure.

The orchestra is now complete, And sings its praise with low allure.

Through early light, the angels croon; Their lovely voices carry, mild.

The shepherds, with their sheep, lay still On matted hay, about the child.

The holy family rests with peace, While Mary ever gently sways In rhythm with the soothing sounds Throughout the dawn of Christmas Day. Morning breaks, and Jesus wakens.

Smiling to the angels, pleasant, He thanks them for their gift of song, The first, endearing, Christmas present. © 2002 Derek Becher Derek sent a selection of original Christmas poetry for your enjoyment after coming across a copy of the Breeze while visiting family in Pincher Creek.

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Photo by Brad Quarin Jorja Mercer-Penney in Crowsnest Pass

Photo by Teri Harrison Austin Harrison with Santa on the train

Photo by Brenda Shenton Tanis Shefer with Kai and Keanu in Pincher Creek

Braving the cold to see the Holiday Train The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train rolled through southwestern Alberta last week and hundreds braved the cold to take in the short concerts and contribute to local food banks.

Both the Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass food banks received donations of $4,000.

Teri Harrison and her eight-year-old son Austin had an exciting Christmas adventure aboard the Holiday Train. Teri purchased tickets at Napi Friendship Centre for the train ride from Pincher Creek to Coleman, after reading a story in Shootin’ the Breeze.

Here’s what Austin had to say:

“Today my mom and I went on a special trip.

We drove to the Holiday Train and boarded the train in Pincher Station. We did some colouring and we hung our picture on the train window.

It was cool because I got to ride on a kinda fast train. I ate cookies and got my picture taken with Santa.

“I saw a river, the highway, a bunch of trees, some deer tracks, some deer, a train and a caboose. My favourite part was definitely the scenery. I loved all the nature. All the animals and trees were my favourite part.

“We went through the Frank Slide, which was

fun. We went across a big bridge that I thought my mom would be scared going across, but she wasn’t.

“When I got off the train in Coleman we watched a band, and all my friends were there to watch too. I really hope I can ride it again next year.”

And Mom says: “Watching him was so magical! He was so excited when Santa came down the aisle, and had to point everything out to me as we travelled.

“It was so beautiful! I’ve lived here since ’98 and haven’t seen parts of the area we were in.”

Wishing you and yours a very

From the staff of Dentalworks

Dr. Robert Goth and Dr. Kevin Goth

Peigan Prevention Counselling Services

2014 Six Week Life Skills Program Starts Jan. 6/14

Ends Feb. 12/14

Everyone is welcome to attend.

To register call Florence Weasel Bear or Patsy English at 403-965-3919

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Laura finds joy in giving

By Brad Quarin On top of that, Laura One Pincher Creek girl wanted to do more. She is finding her Christmas looked at her playroom spirit in giving as well as and found plenty of toys receiving. she no longer played with, Like many youngsters, including Polly Pocket nine-year-old Laura Parisis dolls, pet shop toys with loves Christmas, presents plastic animals, dress-up and Santa, but she’s also clothes, puzzles and a finding good use for toys computer and phone for she no longer uses. They’ve children. been put up for sale The items went onto online, with money raised Pincher Creek Buy and going to the international Sell, where they were charity World Vision. acquired mainly by people “I feel really good in Pincher Creek and about doing this, because nearby communities, I’m helping people with raising around $130. Lieve the money,” she says. finds it nice the toys are “Kids that usually don’t get enjoying “a second life,” anything for Christmas comparable to recycling.

Photo by Brad Quarin can get something for Laura’s money can now Laura Parisis with her Christmas project.

Christmas this year.” be spent on something Her mom, Lieve, feels in the World Vision catagood about the sale, too. “I’m very proud and happy that logue for families in disadvantaged countries. She has an she likes giving as much as getting,” Lieve says. eye on at least one pig, which could give a family meat or The Parisis family is donating more money to income from a market.

World Vision this year, and they sponsor a child, Celine The project doesn’t leave Laura without toys —she Ndlovu, in Zimbabwe. “She doesn’t have much toys or says she still has plenty. anything like that,” Laura says. The family’s contribuLaura also placed a gift under an Angel Tree as local tions could help Celine’s family or community with charity, further proving this little girl has a big heart. agricultural goods or livestock.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the management and staff of

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Live Entertainment at the Legion

Pure Country Grill & Pub

Book your Christmas party with us!

Use the steak pit or catering!

Customer Appreciation – Dec. 27

Dec. 20 & 21 – TOKOMO Dec. 23 – Christmas hamper delivery Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve Party Live music by Play N Country

Specials on drinks and wings Buffet dinner available 5 p.m. until close

Live Music, Good Friends, Good Food The best way to bring in the New Year on Dec. 31!

LIVE MUSIC

Reservations Recommended

403-562-2992

Highway 3, Frank

Dec. 24 & 25 – CLOSED Dec. 26 – 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dec. 31 – Dinner starts at 6 p.m.

Jan. 1 – Wing night as usual

Installation of Officers Friday, Jan. 3

7 p.m. upstairs at the Legion 691 Main Street Pincher Creek Legion membership fees are due now

403-627-4024 691 Main Street Pincher Creek

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Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year from all of us at Shootin’ the Breeze!

Enjoy our special holiday greeting edition with wishes and Christmas shopping ideas from the local businesses whose advertising support brings you the Breeze each week.

Bonnie’s Fashions

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We Boxing Sale

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Your full–service boutique ––

Let us dress you from head to toe!

50% off

• All shoes, boots, handbags & winter coats • Selected French Dressing, Joseph Ribkoff & Picadilly fashions • All scarves, hats and gloves

WE’RE STILL OPEN with a great variety of electronics!

Santa’s Source for Christmas Electronics Helicopters Toys • Cameras Headphones Christmas Gifts!

Up to 70% off selected sportswear

403-562-2516

12813 20th Avenue Main Street Blairmore

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

403-627-2628

750 Main Street, Pincher Creek

ELECTRONICS LTD.

Your locally-owned Telus representative & electronics dealer

One-stop Christmas shopping and year-round service

Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

403-627-4677

1034 Bev McLachlin Drive

Pincher Creek

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FIBRE ARTS WEEK June 9 to 16, 2014

Expanded to The Bloomin’ Inn Ranch, Heritage Acres Farm Museum and September Springs Ranch in Pincher Creek.

Knitting • Quilting • Applique • Crochet • Marquetry (pictures in wood) • Willow Basket & Chair Making • Traditional Archery Long Bow • Rug Braiding and more Harriet Hargrave, Allie Aller, Elaine Duncan, Beth Brown Reinsel & many more

Come and create with us!

Call Laurel Francis for more info 403-627-5034 or visit www.fibreartsweek.com Register before Jan. 15 and get 15% off

Merry Christmas from your friends at

Neat ’N Nifty Buy one item save 20% Buy two items save 30% Buy three or more to save 40%

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Merry Christmas

From Loretta and the gang at

Mrs. P’s

Thank you for your support throughout the year!

403-627-5558

Ranchland Mall Pincher Creek

Seasons Greetings from Crowsnest Pass Allied Arts Association Thanks for your support in 2013!

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

Scratch & Save Day

save up to 50%

Every Saturday Before Christmas Some exceptions apply

Open 7 days a week

Summit Home Center

10701 20th Avenue

Blairmore

403-562-8282

Thank you for your continued patronage & support. Wishing everyone a happy holiday season!

Christmas Hours: OPEN 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 24 CLOSED Dec. 25, Dec. 26 and Jan. 1 OPEN 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 31

Main Street

871 Elk Avenue Pincher Creek 403-627-4000

Blairmore

Refresh Your Mind, Body and Spirit

Merry Christmas from

Providence Salon & Spa Check out our amazing selection of services, Christmas treats and stocking stuffers!

403-627-5667

673 Main Street Pincher Creek

Happy Holidays from the staff at

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

20% off all in-stock items 15% off order-in items

Blairmore Precision Machining & Welding Ltd.

403-562-2884 18th Avenue – Coleman Sentinel Industrial Park

Diesel/Gas Performance Transmission Performance Suspension Systems

403.627.9653 815 Main Street

Pincher Creek

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Thanks for your support throughout the year!

12823 20th Avenue Blairmore Phone 403-562-8844 Fax 403-562-8845

Merry Christmas From Health Touch December Special – Ion Cleanse Foot Bath Introductory session $10.99 (reg. $24.99)

4 sessions $83.95

8 sessions $157.90 GST Included

Health Touch

Happy Holidays From Your Local

Charity Hewitt

Specialized Kinesiologist 403-627-3414 #10-673 Main Street Pincher Creek

Detoxifying the planet two feet at a time

Baby Lock Machines

BMP8 Professional embroidery machine – New Includes all accessories to start a business Ellaged Sewing/Embroidery (BLL) – Demo Pro-line Serger (BL097) – New Imagine Serger (BLIAT) – air threading - Demo Elizabeth Sewing Machine (BL200A) – New Quilter’s Pro Sewing/Quilting Machine (BLQP) – Demo Grace Sewing Machine (BL40) – New Includes extension table

Arrow Sewing Cabinets

Gidget II Portable Sewing & Craft Table – New Olivia Sewing Cabinet & Sewing Chair (Pistachio Green) – New

Machine Luggage Tutto 17” – New Tutto 20” – New Serger Trolley – New

For further details and pricing please call

403-563-7714 or 403-563-6438

Order your holiday trays from Sobeys.

Meat, vegetable, cheese, fruit or dessert.

Whatever your occasion we have you covered!

Better food for all ...

Only at Sobeys Some restrictions apply, see store for details

Sobeys Pincher Creek 819 Main Street 403-627-4222 Locally Owned and Operated

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Stop for Coffee, Shop for Christmas!

BOOKS FOR ALL AGES

Great Gifts for Christmas and Great Sales Dec. 26 to 31 as we make way for the New Year!

Padraig • Birdhouses & Feeders • Skin Care and Much More!

ENTER OUR FACEBOOK CONTEST!

Footed Onesies in Polar Fleece • Lampe Berger • Toys & Games

Bring home memories!

Open 7 days a week – 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

403-56GIFTZ

Bellevue East Access on Hwy 3

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

Boxing Week Sale Starts Dec. 26 Open noon to 4 pm

50% off

Selected sportswear and all gloves, hats and scarves All Ripzone, Powder Room & Columbia winter coats

$30 off all winter boots Like us on Facebook

403-562-2516 12813 20th Ave.

Kimberly Hurst Independent Consultant

403-628-2069

www.kimberlyhurst.scentsy.ca hurstfamily05@me.com

For all your holiday shopping needs!

Blairmore

Happy Holidays from your local

Westcastle Family!

May you all have a wonderful and safe holiday season

www.westcastlegm.com 1100 Waterton Ave.

Pincher Creek

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SPEND YOUR CHRISTMAS BREAK

AT THE MUSEUM!

The Crowsnest Museum will be open between Christmas and New Years and as a gift to the community we are offering 50% OFF ADMISSION DURING THIS TIME! Dec. 23 & 24 from 9 am to 5 pm Dec. 27 to 31 from 9 am to 5 pm 403-563-5434 7701-18th avenue coleman

TOWN & COUNTRY Liquor Store

Seasons Greetings from Town & Country!

Thank you for your patronage over the years.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the staff and management at Sobeys Blairmore

A GIFT FOR YOU

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

ELLE

purchase of $150 or more.

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

Happy Holidays from Steve, Jessica, Marci & Alexz

at Stone’s Throw Cafe!

A million thanks for a fantastic 2013!

Please be responsible – don’t drink and drive!

528 - 24th Street Fort Macleod

1027 Main Street Pincher Creek

13019 20th Ave.

Blairmore

403-562-2230

Cool Christmas Stuff !

$99.95 92-Piece Tool Set

Safety is at our core Teck’s vision is everyone going home safe and healthy every day – whether you are driving home from work or making an extra special trip this Christmas.

We wish you a safe and happy holiday season and a prosperous year in 2014.

Set Includes: • (8) ¼” drive 6-point deep metric sockets • ¼” ratchet, extension in spinner handle • (10) ¼” drive 6-point SAE and metric sockets • (4) ⅜” drive 6-point deep metric sockets • ⅜” ratchet, 2 extensions • (9) ⅜” 12-point SAE sockets and (11) metric • (2) ⅜” SAE spark plug sockets • ⅜” to ¼” drive adaptor • (17) ⅜” bit sockets • ⅜” universal joint • (5) ½” drive 12-point metric sockets • ½” ratchet • (6) metric combination wrenches

ALLIED DISTRIBUTORS

403-627-4331 1058 Main Street Pincher Creek

Take the stress out of Christmas ...

Check out our beautiful Christmas platters!

Christmas Baking Fruitcakes & Buns Cakes & Assorted Cookies Shortbread & Squares

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

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Wishing you a happy holiday from the staff at Hedderick Insurance

Serving Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass, Waterton and surrounding communities

Merry Christmas to all my clients and friends!

Sutton Group Pincher Creek

Christmas wishes from the staff at O’bies!

A division of Sutton Group Lethbridge

Roy Denby Accounting Services 403-627-5228 Ranchland Mall, Unit #12 1300 Hewetson Ave. Pincher Creek

403-627-3566 737 Main Street Pincher Creek

645 Main Street Pincher Creek Bus: 403-627-1771 Fax: 403-627-1737 Res: 403-627-4980 dstuckey@sutton.com

Dale Stuckey Cell: 403-627-6618

www.sutton.com

O’bies

General Mercantile

120 Breckenridge Ave. 403-628-3911 Lundbreck

Have a safe and happy holiday season!

Crowsnest Pass Property Management

info@cnp-pm.ca 403-562-8444 www.cnp-pm.ca www.facebook.com/cnp/pm Gift Card Sponsors

Exhilarate!

MEETING ALL OF YOUR RENTAL NEEDS: Apartments, Houses, Acreages, Storefronts, Furnished or Unfurnished, Long & Short-term Leases

Foothills Real Estate Ltd.

CINDY SINNOTT

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!

Cindy Sinnott Serving Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass and Surrounding Area Call Direct: 403-627-1935 Cell Phone: 403-627-0290 Toll Free: 1-855-627-1935 697A Main Street

Pincher Creek

Home is where the heart is.

Warmest wishes for a safe and Merry Christmas from the Mayor and Council of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass

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Crowsnest Vacuum & Sewing Center

Wishing you a Mer�� Christ�as and all the best in 2014!

Thank you for your suppor� in the past year.

Laura Lee Link – Hair Reflections 403-627-5930 Pincher Creek

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

12361 20th Ave.

Blairmore

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Please don’t drink & drive 403-562-8886 2022 129th Street Blairmore

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Happy s Holiday Thank you for your patronage in 2013!

We will be closed from Dec. 24 to Jan. 2 and look forward to serving you in 2014.

Unisex Hair Design 403-562-8092 Blairmore

Happy Holidays from your local

Boston Pizza

403-627-2787

1130 Table Mountain Street Pincher Creek

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Merry Christmas from

403-628-2682 Lundbreck

Four Winds Real Estate Thank you to all our staff and clients ...

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year Hwy #3

Crowsnest Pass

www.frankslide.org

The best in 2014 to everyone!

Barry and Sophie of Simply Catering wish our many loyal customers a Merry Christmas!

To our crew – Tim, John, Kathy, Lisa, Miranda, Shelby, Andrew, Adam, Cole, Ron & Don – we send special wishes for Happy Holidays!

Simply Catering

403-627-2727

723 Main Street

Pincher Creek

Gero Construction would like to wish our community a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

GERO

Construction & Development Ltd.

1375B Hunter Street

Pincher Creek

403-627-5356

Happy Holidays

Christmas Wishes Granted

from

Riviere’s CONSTRUCTION LTD.

From the Staff at Have a safe and prosperous holiday season!

403-627-4131 Office 403-627-9151 Cell Pincher Creek www.rivieresconstruction.ca

403-627-5343 1050 Corner Mountain Street

Pincher Creek

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The Town of Pincher Creek would like to wish their residents and surrounding neighbours Season’s Greetings and a prosperous 2014!

Merry Christmas from the staff at

403-627-4864

Pincher Creek

www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com

Merry Christmas from our house to yours!

Darryl & Judi Snowdon Shadowbar Shepherds Elite canine training and boarding

May a ‘good’ shepherd watch over you.

Happy Holidays from Dr. Bonertz and staff at Creekside Dental Clinic!

The clinic will be closed from Dec. 24 to Jan. 1 and will reopen Jan. 2 at 8 a.m.

1035 Hewetson Ave.

Pincher Creek

403-627-4900

Season’s Greetings from the Shell Waterton Complex

The gift of love, The gift of peace, and The gift of happiness.

Have a Safe and Happy Holiday!

Rocky Mountain Taxidermy & Desjardins Clip N Cut

May these be yours At Christmas

Ames’ Insurance 403-627-3022 726 Main Street Pincher Creek

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Happy Holidays from the staff at

Merry Christmas to our customers, family and friends!

We thank you for your support over the past year.

Crowsnest License & Registry 403-562-8822 1-800-361-8658 12731 20th Ave. Blairmore info@crowsnestinsurance.com www.crowsnestinsurance.com

Fox Theat�e

Juan & Suzanne Teran Aztec Cabinets & Project Management

Merry Christmas

Thank you, Pincher Creek, for your suppor� in 2013.

We look for�ard to 2014.

Mer�� Christ�as and Happy New Year!

from staff at Pincher Creek Veterinary Clinic 403-627-3900 1124 Waterton Ave.

702 Main St. Pincher Creek 403-627-3444 Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season shared with family and friends.

May the New Year, 2014, be filled with Peace, Joy and Blessings!

From our family to yours,

Happy Holidays

from Anatum Ecological Consulting Ltd.

From the Residents, Staff, Management and Board of

Dale Paton, P.Biol.

PINCHER CREEK FOUNDATION & Crestview Lodge

403-562-7271 Blairmore ptarmig@telusplanet.net

Wishing you a Merry Christmas.

May you enjoy the love and laughter this Holiday Season ...

EDEN’S Funeral Home

966 Elm Street Pincher Creek 403-627-3131 www.edensfuneral home.com

Conservation Biologist

To those we’ve had the pleasure of serving this past year, a Merry Christmas and the very best in the New Year.

Dr. Greg Steed, Dr. Mark Leishman and staff 403-627-3290 1-800-663-5041

www.ascentdental.ca 978 Kettles Street Pincher Creek

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Photo by Brenda Shenton

Unstuffing the bus!

Photo by Brad Quarin Photo by Brad Quarin

Young ones having fun Mary Alice Goodwin-Tanner makes her own Frosty at Santa in the Park in Bellevue, held Sunday afternoon.

Young-at-heart having fun Dora Kroli enjoys the annual York Creek Lodge Christmas party held last Friday.

See more photos from these events online at www.shootinthebreeze.ca .

Pincher Creek Food Bank co-ordinator Susan Kuftinoff receives a bag of donated food from First Student volunteer Diana Bramer.

Items were collected over the weekend at Sobeys and the Co-op in Pincher Creek as both locations tried to Stuff the Bus with non-perishable food. Sharon Roberts, event organizer with First Student, was pleased with the results and said, “We will need a bigger bus next year.”

The staff at Robin & Co. Chartered Accountant wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Dennis Robin Barb Close Leslie Claringbull Shelly Malmberg Janet Watmough Tiare Dewart

R

obin & Co. Chartered Accountant

Pincher Creek & Coleman 403-627-3313 1-800-207-8584

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An intelligent peanut gallery

By John Kinnear problems and respond appropriately to For several years now, I have fostered novel situations.” a special relationship with remarkable We have all seen or heard of the members of the corvid family that my remarkable behaviours and adaptability of wife refers to as nutty longbills. They are, crows and other corvids. Probably the one in fact, Clark’s nutcrackers, ash-grey birds that stands out most in my mind is a New with black-and-white wings, about the size Caledonian crow that actually used a piece of a pigeon. of wire as a tool, bending it at the end into Their distinctive “Khraaaa, khraaaa” a hook in order to lift a small bucket with call and looping flight are easily recogniza treat in it out of another container. This able features, but it is their antics and was not a trained behaviour; it occurred extraordinary intelligence that has drawn spontaneously and she repeated the behavmy attention. They are literally the peanut iour in nine out of 10 trials. gallery outside my home, and eight or You can view a 41-second video more of them wait patiently in the winter of this thought-provoking crow’s Photo by John Kinnear for my daily offering of legumes. behaviour at www.youtube.com/ Clark’s nutcrackers belong to a remarkwatch?v=OYZnsO2ZgWo .

Clark’s nutcrackers able group of birds that have been given Let’s look at Clark’s nutcrackers with the unremarkable name of “crow family” or, in scientific Latin, Corvidae, regards to this intelligence factor and some observations on their specific or corvids. There are 113 species of these bird types in the world but only behaviour. I have noticed an interesting trait when it comes to a spread-out about 40 of them qualify as “true crows,” all members of the genus Corvus. handful of unsalted peanuts. My patiently waiting nutcrackers fly in and Amongst this list of 40 bird brains you find ravens, crows, jackdaws, religiously pick up and put down the assortment of peanuts until they rooks, magpies, seven different types of jays, and the Clark’s nutcracker. decide they have just the right one. It is obvious to the observer that they The Clark’s is named after William Clark of the Lewis and Clark are weighing the value of the peanut.

Expedition, during which he first observed them in 1805.

In the wild, nutcrackers carefully select seeds to get the best energy The corvids stand pretty well on the top of the line in avian evolution return for their efforts. Ecologists call this “optimal foraging.” Thus the and, for the most part, are uncommonly smart. They can be found around best-peanut-in-the-batch process. And so it goes with each reviewer of the the world and are very adaptable to changing conditions. pile until the very last peanut — obviously the lightest and least valuable — This flexibility is in part due to genetics, but many are positive that is carried off to be stashed. intelligence is also a key factor. As defined in the dictionary, intelligence See NUTCRACKERS, continued on page 24 is “the ability to perceive relationships and use one’s knowledge to solve

In loving memory of

Shirley Wynder 1953 - 2013

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Wynder of Coleman, who peacefully passed away on Dec. 8, 2013 at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre. She enjoyed 60 years of life.

Shirley was born on July 3, 1953 in Cardston, Alta., to William and Jean Wynder. She was raised with great love and affection, and learned at a very early age to be independent and insightful. She grew to be an amazing young woman who entered the construction industry and proved to be talented, hard-working and fun.

Her adventurous nature led her to many parts of the globe, visiting several countries and making many friends along the way. A loyal friend with a determined character and witty sense of humour, she will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

She is survived by her siblings, Carolyn (Jim) Bester, Bruce Wynder (predeceased by Bruce’s wife, Meredith) and Monte (Helen) Wynder; 14 precious nieces and nephews; and the many friends she made throughout her lifetime.

She was predeceased by her parents, William and Jean Wynder.

The memorial service honouring Shirley’s life was held on Dec. 17 in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Hill Spring, with Bishop Cannon Smith presiding.

Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of the late Shirley Wynder may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Fantin’s Funeral Chapel assisting the family. 403-562-8555

Vivian Gladys Reynolds (nee: Day) June 18, 1938 to Dec. 8, 2013 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Vivian Gladys Reynolds, formerly of Pincher Creek, after her valiant battle with cancer. Vivian was called to be with the Lord on Dec. 8, 2013, at St. Michael’s Long Term Care Centre in Lethbridge, at the age of 75.

Vivian Gladys Day was born on June 18, 1938 to James and Florence Day in Swan River, Man. She blossomed into a lovely young lady and, at the age of 16, Vivian married her first husband, Frank Magson, in July 1954, at The Pas, Man. There they were further blessed with five children. Vivian and Frank lived in many areas, from British Columbia to the Prairie provinces.

Vivian remarried, finding true love with Albert Reynolds, and they celebrated 27 years together until his passing in 2008.

Vivian had a great love for God, family and friends. She loved music and took part in various choirs and singing groups. She enjoyed dancing, crossword puzzles, playing cards and bingo.

She was cherished by her husband, Albert, adored by her children, touched by the Holy Spirit, and shall be greatly missed by all.

Left to mourn her passing and to celebrate her life are her children, Dennis Magson and Kelly Magson of Lethbridge; Wendy (Allan) Brown of Canel Flats, B.C. and Maureen (Edwin) Neumann of Thorsby, Alta.; her 12 loving grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; her sisters Edna (Hector) Smith and Mary Day; as well as the members of her extended family.

She was predeceased by her parents, James and Florence Day; her loving husband, Albert Reynolds; her sister Alice Hickman; her brother Albert Day and her son Frankie Magson.

The funeral service honouring Vivian’s life was held on Dec. 13 at Chinook Bible Chapel in Pincher Creek, with Pastor David Goff officiating. Heartfelt tributes were provided by family and friends. Interment followed at the Passburg Union Cemetery, and a tree shall be planted in her memory.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, PO Box 359, Bellevue, AB T0K 0C0.

Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca .

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Helping children learn about caring We all want to live in a community that places a high value on caring for and helping each other. We can all play a role in helping our children learn to be caring and empathetic citizens.

Very young children know the experience of needing help — with a shoelace, bouncing a ball or learning to read. As they gain these skills, they are anxious to help others. You see it in elementary schools all the time, one five-year-old rushing over to do up a friend’s zipper. His big smile of accomplishment tells you that he is happy to help. He knows he has done a good thing.

Helping gives children a sense of connectedness with others. Children and youth are not likely to bully or boss around those that they help and care for. Research shows that young people who place a high value on caring for and helping others are far more likely to promote and model positive values and behaviours.

Parents, caregivers and community members can continue to encourage this natural desire to help as the children grow. Community groups and agencies can offer a variety of ways for children and their families to be involved in an act of helping and caring.

This is especially true over the holidays. People seem to feel an increased need to help at this time. Families can find meaningful ways to volunteer together for an agency, or reach out to help a neighbour or friend.

Offering help is a way to develop connections that bind people and communities together.

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In loving memory of

Dorothy Hammond Dorothy M. Hammond, beloved wife of the late Henry Hammond, passed away on Dec. 7, 2013, at the age of 96.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Charlotte (Larry) Dwyer, Bruce (Lynne) Hammond, Brian (Lauraine) Hammond and Rosemary Piquette; four grandchildren, Randy, Wendy, Lance and Jody; three great-grandchildren, Hailey, Gabby and Cass; and two greatgreat-grandchildren.

Besides her loving husband, Dorothy was predeceased by her parents, Sarah and Herbert Diamond, and by her brothers, Lawrence and William.

Dorothy sponsored several foster children over the years. She liked doing crosswords, reading, playing the flute. She had a beautiful voice and sang in the choir. Dorothy taught Sunday school, and taught dance classes with Henry.

The funeral service was held Dec. 13 at Foothills Community Church in Pincher Creek, with Pastor Jim Nightingale officiating.

Memorial donations may be made in Dorothy’s name to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317 10th St. S., Lethbridge, AB T1J 2M7, or to Windy Slopes Health Foundation (Palliative Care), PO Box 2554, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0.

NUTCRACKERS, continued from page 23 The Clark’s nutcracker, it turns out, is the inadvertent Johnny Appleseed of the forest. It has a sublingual pouch capable of storing dozens of seeds, much like a chipmunk does in its cheek pouches. The pouch can hold up to 80 whitebark pine seeds, and a single Clark’s can cache between 20,000 and 30,000 seeds in up to 7,500 locations by each fall. It then uses them to feed its young in the following breeding season, and also to make it through the winter, but usually uses only about a third of these reserves.

This makes it a major “planter” of seeds like whitebark pine. The ecological relationship between the Clark’s nutcracker and our conifer forests is one of important mutual dependence that has remained largely unnoticed by ornithologists, foresters and bird watchers alike.

These seed or peanut caches are mapped by the Clark’s in a significant way. Researcher Stephen Vander Wall noticed that nutcrackers deposit their seeds within a hand’s width of a conspicuous object like a rock. If Vander Wall shifted the objects they used as a reference, the birds shifted their search area by the same distance. It appears the birds had plotted the position of their cache in relation to visual features of their habitat.

And that is where one has to stop and contemplate the level of their mental abilities. Nutcrackers can create mental maps with enough acuity that they can successfully relocate almost all of their cached items. So, to my way of thinking, it can be said that if nutcrackers form these internal representations of external facts (their caches) then, by definition, they have minds.

As things happen in their outer world and pass before their senses, so do the images of their inner world play before their mind’s eye. Sound familiar? It is how we work and recall. According to psychologist Stephen Walker, who authored the remarkable book Animal Thought, this is precisely what brains are for. He proposes that the main function of a highly developed nervous system is “to provide an internal model of reality that corresponds to the world around us.”

Candace Savage, author of Bird Brains, a fascinating study on the intelligence of corvids, put it most aptly at the end of her book when she wrote: “By their example, crows, ravens, magpies and jays call us to open our minds to the full possibilities of intelligence — our own as well as theirs.”

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$125,000 grant guarantees a new home for SPCA

By Brad Quarin Thanks to a provincial grant and support from the community, the Pincher Creek Humane Society/SPCA will have a new home next year.

The grant of $125,000 from the Alberta Culture Community Facility Enhancement Program a couple weeks ago brings the group to having enough for a new building. This will help the non-profit organization in its mission to serve the community, including its furry members.

The group takes care of “any stray, lost, abused or relinquished” animals, getting them veterinary care, socializing them and finding them better homes, says the group’s president, Clara Yagos. The animals are almost always dogs or cats, though they’ve had hamsters and rabbits in the past. Bigger animals would require an appeal to the Alberta SPCA. ”We’re also a no-kill facility,” she says.

Animals in their care aren’t euthanized unless a vet decides it’s necessary for humane reasons.

There is one full-time employee and one casual worker, and the rest are volunteers, includ-

ing 10 to 15 regular volunteers and Clara herself.

“I love animals, so when I retired from teaching I came back here and got involved with it,” she says.

Everyone in the group is involved for love of animals. Being from a farm, Clara became familiar with them, and currently has farm dogs and indoor cats.

Volunteers take on tasks ranging from walking the dogs and petting the cats to raising money for the cause. Their allies include bylaw officers, animal control and the RCMP, who find animals and hand them over to the SPCA. “We’re the only humane society around here,” Clara says, so the group handles smaller communities in the MD like Lundbreck and Cowley.

Crowsnest Pass has its own SPCA. Currently, the group is facing some challenges. “The building we have now is functional, but it’s falling apart.”

However, they’ve received much assistance from the town and MD. The town is increasing the amount of land leased to the SPCA, so they

can tear down the old facility and rebuild.

Clara also applied for the provincial grant, going through the gruelling process of documenting their needs, what it would cost and what money they had.

Her efforts were rewarded recently when she received a letter from the minister of culture saying they were performing an important service and granting them $125,000. Clara was pleased, and so was everyone else in the group.

They now have $450,000, enough for a new building. Construction should start next spring, when the ground thaws, with a goal to get it working in the fall.

A new building will mean more space for more animals and would be easier to maintain and clean. The SPCA won’t close during construction, so the animals will have to go somewhere else in the meantime.

While a new building is in the cards, the group may need more help to pay for caging and fencing, so there will be applications for other grants.

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Mark Your Calendar Events and Entertainment – Full details are available in the Breeze online calendar – www.shootinthebreeze.ca Thursday, December 19 – Rotary luncheon - 11:45 a.m. at Heritage Inn, Pincher Creek – Be a Community Builder (BACB) live streaming sessions - adults 12 p.m., youth 3:30 p.m.

– St. Michael’s School banquet & dance - 6 p.m. in Pincher Creek – Take Off Pounds Sensibly - 6:30 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church in Pincher Creek – Canyon Cubs Preschool Christmas concert - 6:30 p.m. at Canyon School in Pincher Creek

Friday, December 27 – Christmas bird count - 8 a.m. at Crowsnest Conservation office in Blairmore – Bingo - 1:30 p.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Customer appreciation day - 5 p.m. at Pure Country Grill & Pub in Frank – 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

Friday, December 20 – Livingstone School concert - 11 a.m. in Lundbreck – 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 – Live music: T0K0M0 at Pincher Creek Legion

Saturday, December 28 – Kids’ Night Out - 6 p.m. at Lundbreck Community Hall – Christmas powwow - 6 p.m. at Crowlodge Park Arbour in Brocket

Saturday, December 21 – 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 Lundbreck Community Hall – Live Music: T0K0M0 at Pincher Creek Legion – Time Warp & Bastard Poetry - 9 p.m. at Castle Mountain Ski Resort Sunday, December 22 Christmas Service - 7 p.m. at Fishburn United Church near Pincher Creek Monday, December 23 – Pincher Creek Legion Christmas hamper delivery – Cards - 1:30 p.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Cribbage - 7:30 p.m. at Coleman Legion Tuesday, December 24 – Whist - 1:30 p.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Candlelight Christmas Eve service - 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Pincher Creek Wednesday, December 25 Merry Christmas from all of us at Shootin’ the Breeze!

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– Turkey Buster - 1 p.m. at Monster Fitness in Pincher Creek

Monday, December 30 – Cards - 1:30 p.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Cribbage - 7:30 p.m. at Coleman Legion Tuesday, December 31 – Whist - 1:30 p.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Pincher Creek Legion New Year’s Eve party - doors open at 7:30 p.m.

– Pure Country Grill & Pub New Year’s Eve Party - 6 p.m. in Frank Wednesday, January 1 Happy New Year – Welcome 2014 Please don’t drink and drive!

Thursday, January 2 – Windy Slopes Vacation a Month draw at Pincher Creek hospital Friday, January 3 – Installation of officers - 7 p.m. at Pincher Creek Legion – Open House - 5 p.m. at Monster Fitness in Pincher Creek Monday, January 6 – 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 Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall, Pincher Creek – Air cadets - 6:30 p.m. at Blairmore Elks Hall – Cribbage - 7:30 p.m. at Coleman Legion Tuesday, January 7 – 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 – Gymwalk indoor walking - 11 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Huddlestun Senior Centre soup & a bun - 12 p.m. in Pincher Creek – Toastmasters - 6:30 p.m. at Foothills Community Church in Pincher Creek – Fun Texas hold ’em poker - 7 p.m. at Pincher Creek Legion – 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 P.C. Elks Hall Wednesday, January 8 – 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 – 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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Valerie earns an A+ for customer service

By Brad Quarin Her goodwill also extends to her staff. “I take It must be something to be named as care of my staff,” she says. “You got to keep the employee of the year not just in your workplace, morale up, got to keep people smiling.” but in your whole community.

Born in Winnipeg, Valerie was “an army Valerie Bedford-Powell of Pincher Creek brat” and has moved around a lot. She moved to Co-op found out what it felt like upon receivLundbreck after 2000, when she drove through ing the honour during the Pincher Creek and and found the area beautiful. She is now married District Chamber of Commerce Awards of to medical technician Bruce Powell, and has a Excellence. She is head cashier at Co-op, hanson, Decker Bedford. dling the tills and managing a staff of nine.

After working at the Savory Suite restaurant “It’s such a hard thing to know that it was me in Cowley, a friend, Daniel Yanke, invited her to that was nominated,” she says. “I was honoured come work with him at Co-op in 2009. when I was nominated, but then when I found Co-op takes pride in having four employees out that it was actually me, it was like, wow. nominated for employee of the year. Donna There’s got to be a million other people that could Cromarty is one, with Valerie calling her “a very be.” friendly person” at Farm and Home.

She thinks the award might relate to her Another, Allan Kaupp, works in the meat positive attitude towards her job and customers. department and is “always going above and “I want people to feel good when they come beyond.” shopping,” she says. “I do my job because I enjoy Finally, there was Owen Sinclair of Farm and doing it…. I want to be with people because I’m Home. “That’s kind of hard to top him,” Valerie such a people person.” says. She feels any of the three other nominees “It’s the atmosphere,” she explains. “It’s always could have won. a warm environment to work in.”

The Co-op team has been behind Valerie.

Grocery manager Clayton LeJan, her boss, Clayton calls her very deserving, and general confirms Valerie is a friendly person customers manager David Crowell made a similar comment Photo by Brad Quarin can approach. “She’s the definition of great custo her. Customers have expressed their joy in her Valerie Bedford-Powell tomer service,” he says. winning.

Talking to her customers is a favourite part of Valerie thanks everyone for the award. “My her job. “I’m really interested in people’s lives,” she says. She wants to know heart goes out,” she says. She intends to stay with Pincher Creek Co-op and how a customer’s day is, and Clayton believes she honestly cares. Having wants to move up the ladder. lost two husbands, she understands people who experience loss.

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Ten great benefits of local shopping

By Jessica Atkinson

With the holiday season upon us for another year, I am writing to remind people to support local businesses and “shop local.” It’s not uncommon to hear, “Oh, there’s no selection here” and “Prices are better in the city,” but I think people write it off before checking out their options.

Here are 10 great reasons to shop local this holiday season: 1. You will save money by shopping local. A day out of the Pass can be fun for a change of scenery, but when you look at what you put in your gas tank, the cost of lunch (and maybe even dinner) out, plus any purchases made en route, like stopping for coffee, snacks or a bottle of water, are you really saving anything at the end of the day?

2. You save time! If you are like me, you value your free time.

Hours spent driving to and from your city of choice are time you could have spent doing a million other things. If you could get those three or five hours of travel time back, what would you do with them? Write some Christmas cards? Read a good book? Take your kids or yourself out to the ski hill?

3. Reduce your carbon footprint! Not only can you burn less gas, but you can shop from local producers such as the coffee roaster, a potter making mugs or dish ware, honey from Burmis or handmade soap – all wonderful gifts.

4. Shopping local spurs on your local economy, which has a fantastic way of trickling down! You spend $200 at a store which means they have a better ring-out for that day. They may, in turn, buy themselves a nice bottle of wine, go out for supper or buy their kid a ski pass. The liquor store, restaurant or ski hill benefits and they have you to thank for it!

5. Shopping local shows appreciation to the businesses that support local organizations throughout the year; for instance, providing a gift basket or other door prize to the Hillcrest Fish and Game trophy night, flipping pancakes or burgers for a Boys and Girls Club fundraiser, or donating something for a silent auction benefiting the art gallery and museum. Small businesses enter decorated floats in our summer parades and the owners of small businesses sit on committees and coach hockey and teach swim lessons.

6. Shopping local ensures staff at small businesses get work hours. If things are quiet, staff can get sent home early and it starts to show on their paycheques.

7. Shopping local puts money in the pockets of your friends, relatives and next-door neighbours – look at who is standing behind the counter next time you enter a store!

8. The convenience of shopping local can also mean a return or

exchange takes minutes instead of waiting until your next trip to the city.

9. Don’t knock the “poor selection” until you’ve checked it out for yourself! There may be some empty storefronts, but we still have an astonishing array of service and retail choices as well as some home-based businesses that have some truly unique items.

Most service or retail locations, if not every one, has a gift certificate option as well. Even the art gallery and museum have wonderfullycurated gift shops. Have you checked them out?

10. According to a recent BMO holiday outlook, Canadians are expected to spend, on average, $674 this holiday season. If only half of Crowsnest Pass residents over 18 spent this amount, and spent it out of town, that amounts to $1,587,270! Imagine how our community could benefit from a million and a half dollars spent here between now and Dec. 25!

I urge you to think of how much good shopping local can do for Crowsnest Pass, not just at holiday time, but all year-round.

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1. Name the Pacific Gas & Electric hit of 1970.

2. Who recorded “Jungle Boogie” in 1973?

3. Surf rock group The Chantays released which song in 1962?

4. Who wrote and recorded “First of May”?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Woke up the next morning, Nikki wasn’t there. I looked all over and all I found was a phone number on the stairs.”

Answers 1. “Are You Ready?” The band was forced to change its name to PG&E after pressure from the utility company by the same name. Ironically, most people in that area of California call the utility company PG&E. 2. Kool & the Gang. The song was used in the film “Pulp Fiction.”

3. “Pipeline.” The group of high-school students scored a No. 4 placement on the Hot 100.

4. The BeeGees, in 1969.

5. “Darling Nikki,” by Prince in 1984. This was the explicit song that drove Tipper Gore, wife of Vice President Al Gore, to go before Congress to ask for warning labels on records with violent or sexual material or that were about drug use. The Parents Music Resource Center was born. There were 15 songs on its original list. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. The main Christmas story is paraphrased from what two New Testament books? Mark/John, Acts/ Romans, Matthew/Luke, Jude/Revelation ?

2. Approximately how old was Jesus when the wise men (Magi) arrived with their gifts? 1 day, 2 weeks, 2 months, 2 years 3. Where did the angel Gabriel appear to Mary saying, “Blessed art thou among women”? Nazareth, Tyre, Ninevah, Gazi 4. In what city of Judaea was Jesus born? Damascus, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Gezer 5. Who plotted to kill the baby Jesus?

Archelaus, Herod, Pontius Pilot, Caesar Augustus 6. How many times does the word “Christmas” appear in the Bible (KJV) Zero, 1, 2, 7 ANSWERS: 1) Matthew/Luke; 2) 2 years; 3) Nazareth; 4) Bethlehem; 5) Herod; 6) Zero (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Christmas 2013 Shopping Guide Support your community by purchasing locally!

Ideas, services & coupons from your locally-owned businesses.

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Come into Ruffles Shop local and purchase that perfect gift for her!

• Home Decor • Gift Certificates • Christmas Sale Rack

Ruffles Boutique Open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Thank you for supporting the local businesses and organizations that bring you The Breeze each week!

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open 7 days a week

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Ranchland Mall

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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CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

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Wishing you a happy holiday from the staff at Hedderick Insurance

A GIFT FOR YOU

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

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Blackburn Jewellers

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Bonnie’s Fashions Your full-service boutique –

Let us dress you from head to toe!

20% off

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

Buy 1 Get 1 at half price All French Dressing, shoes, boots and handbags

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

Buy 2 pieces get 30% off Buy 3 or more and save 40%

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

TOWN & COUNTRY Liquor Store Celebrating 20 YEARS in business this month!

Thank you to our customers for your support!

Enter to win XBOX ONE - Day 1 Edition 32” TV with DVD player and much more!

1027 Main Street Pincher Creek

403-562-2516 12813 20th Avenue Main Street Blairmore

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

Turning Pointe Dance Studio Adult Fitness & Dance

Birthday Parties

Barre

The newest fitness craze!

Monday or Thursday classes start Nov. 11 or 14

Adult Hip Hop

Monday classes start Nov. 11 Six-week sessions for $80

Private Lessons

Prepare for your special event!

22705 8th Ave.

We have awesome party packages!

Pick your colour theme, dance style and a special costume for the birthday girl. $165 for a party of 10 includes decorations, drinks and 2 pizzas, 1 hour of dance and 1 hour to open gifts and eat.

Hillcrest

403-562-7730

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

403-627-2628

750 Main Street, Pincher Creek

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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!

Kimberly Hurst Independent Consultant

403-628-2069

www.kimberlyhurst.scentsy.ca hurstfamily05@me.com

Bring home memories!

Open 7 days a week

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For all your holiday shopping needs!

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Refresh Your Mind, Body and Spirit

Providence Salon & Spa Check out our amazing selection of services, Christmas treats and stocking stuffers!

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673 Main Street Pincher Creek

Scratch & Save Day

save up to 50%

Every Saturday Before Christmas Some exceptions apply

Open 7 days a week

Summit Home Center

10701 20th Avenue

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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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Congratulations to Crystal Hodgson winner of the Laser Genesis Treatment!

This month’s special Laser Genesis Reg. $175 on Sale $100 This would make a great Christmas gift!

Gift Certificates Available

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TIMBER BEAR BATIKS Come up the hill to shop!

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

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.

696 Kettles St. Pincher Creek

WISHES EVERYONE

New Quilting Cotton Batiks & Precuts Have Arrived!

Quality Quilting Cotton Batiks • Notions • Patterns and more!

Take the stress out of Christmas ...

Check out our beautiful Christmas platters!

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Squares and Cookies

Closing for the holidays Dec. 20

Homemade Baking Cinnamon Buns

Crowsnest Vacuum & Sewing Center

Butterhorns

Cindy’s Flower Garden 403-627-2027 403-627-9727 vivagirl18@hotmail.com 1076 Bev McLachlin Drive Pincher Creek

Denise’s Bistro

Newly-renovated dining room to host larger Christmas parties.

Get your gift certificates and gift baskets in time for Christmas!

25% OFF 403-562-8886 2022 129th Street Blairmore

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

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Merry Christmas from

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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

20% off all in-stock items 15% off order-in items

Diesel/Gas Performance Transmission Performance Suspension Systems

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

December Special

Ion Cleanse Foot Bath Introductory session $10.99 (reg. $24.99) 4 sessions $83.95

8 sessions $157.90 GST Included

10% off this month!

Health Touch Charity Hewitt

Specialized Kinesiologist 403-627-3414 #10-673 Main Street Pincher Creek

Detoxifying the planet two feet at a time

December Special $15 Lash Tints!

403-904-1999 763 Main St. Pincher Creek

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

salon and spa

Happy Holidays from the staff at

Chris’ Restaurant

Blairmore Precision Machining & Welding Ltd.

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

Stop by for a warm meal.

We do catering.

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

403-562-2884

403-563-3093

18th Avenue – Coleman Sentinel Industrial Park

7802 17th Avenue

Garnet Heinzig – Store Manager

Pincher Creek Location 1072 Main Street

403-627-5552

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

Coleman

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

Serving southern Alberta since 1956 Medicine Hat • Calgary • Lethbridge • Brooks • Pincher Creek • Taber Kost Fire-Safety provides safety product sales and technical service offsite and onsite for oilfield, industrial and agricultural clients. We have an extensive client base from British Columbia to Saskatchewan.

Reach your target market through print and online advertising with Shootin’ the Breeze.

Ask about Christmas specials!

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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 Christmas Shopping Guide 2 – Dec. 4 edition

Personal & Business Christmas Greetings – Dec. 18 edition Contact Jessica Jensen for special pricing opportunities Advertising deadline is the Thursday prior to publication at 4 p.m.

403-904-2227 jessica@shootinthebreeze.ca 697A Main Street Pincher Creek

Christmas Holiday Notice

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.

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Name:

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Christmas Holiday Notice

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.

See us for your accounting needs!

• Financial Statement Preparation • Corporate Tax Returns • Accounting and Computer Consulting • Setup of Computer or Manual Accounting Systems • Tax, Financial and Estate Planning • Computerized Monthly/Quarterly Bookkeeping, Payroll and GST • Business Consulting and Planning Business Valuations

• Final Returns and T3 Returns • Will Planning Including Tax Analysis of Property Transfers

• Income Tax Preparation • Retirement and Estate Planning • Investment Analysis - Basic education including advice on some of the tools used to evaluate investments, discussion of diversification, risk and rate of return, and various alternative types of investments including tax analysis • Tax Planning Including Income Splitting and Investment Products to Reduce Tax Payable • Tax Estimates for Current or Future Years • Lease vs. Purchase Analysis • Loan/Mortgage Analysis • Insurance Planning • Education Funding and Alternatives • Planning After Separation or Divorce

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697 Main Street

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obin & Co.

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Striving for Excellence

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LOWLY SHEPHERD Lowly shepherd, with his sheep, on rolling countryside; With wooden staff, he cares for them - most humble, worthy guide.

A strip of leather wraps his feet to keep his sandals set; A weathered robe flows round him in a moonlight silhouette.

Uneducated, simple, there’s a beard upon his face; Humility has given him a heart that’s filled with grace.

He wants for nothing – pleased to guard his flock through day and night, Not knowing he’s been chosen to receive a gift tonight.

He gathers near another, as their flock is resting, still; They watch in silence in the night - on guard upon the hill.

A little fire, glowing, brings some comfort in the night; When overhead, the darkened sky is pierced with holy light….

Their faces tell of terror as they stumble to their knees; The blazing light of glory has them wishing they could flee.

But in their fear, an angel comes with news of greatest joy – “Fear not, for near, in Bethlehem, is born a little boy!

“A Saviour for the world – greatest gift from God on high – Is given you in silence on this oh, most holy nigh’!”

A multitude of angels then proclaims the blessed birth, With glories sung to God and hopes for peace upon the earth.

In faith, they go together, with the news of birth, His gift – In search of such a wonder, to the holy star they drift.

The little town of Bethlehem is where they find the Child, Asleep atop a manger, with a pure, angelic smile.

A mule and a donkey fill the corners of the cave; A cow is breathing warmly on the One who came to save.

His mother and his father kneel upon the strawy floor; Between them, so serenely, lies the One that they adore.

The simple shepherd enters, humbly kneeling ‘fore the Lord, “I give to you my heart – the only gift I can afford.”

A smile from the Babe, with favor for the gift received, Gives jubilation to the man who heard and then believed.

Rising, then, he leaves to share the gift he’s found this night; An overwhelming joy is spread through morning’s coming light.

The promise of salvation has appeared upon the earth, Arriving Christmas morning with the holy child’s birth.

Lowly shepherd, chosen for a gift of consequence; The angel’s proclamation, he embraced in confidence.

Believing, he was first to see God’s gift on Christmas morn’ – Salvation in a stable where the baby Christ was born. © January, 2007 by Derek Becher

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HOME, FOR CHRISTMAS It’s nestled among the frosty pines, Whose branches embrace the feathery snow, At the end of the drive ‘long the pickety fence In the dark of the winter, the lone warming glow.

A thin wispy curl of cedar-sweet smoke Flirts through the flue, and twirls to the sky; And icicles dance ‘long the eaves and the ‘sils – Frosty, frozen Christmassy sighs.

The snowy nativity, softly-lit, gleams In its usual berth I remember so true; With approximate tracks of the deer and fine fauna Who share in the wonder of hope again new.

The birds harmonize ‘round the pine cones and needles, While stars sparkle high, only they could have seen The birth of a saviour, now so long ago, So quietly peaceful, as it is here this e’en’.

Still calmness I feel, halcyon holy eve, The crisp airy breath, I inhale so deep; A memory emotion, I look to my window...

Envisioning warmth in my bed, where I’ll sleep.

Our Christmassy home, ah the stories it holds, So blessedly filled - warm laughter, love mild; The music, though low, I can hear through the shelter.

I open the door, and again I’m a child. © 1998 by Derek Becher

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CHRISTMAS EVE IN DAYDREAM VALLEY Daydream Valley - oh what a place of beauty, at Christmastime!

With rolling hills around Tiny Town, and a blanket of snow, so fine!

There’s a frozen pond, past the village square, near the church’s nativity scene; And high overhead in the starlit sky the moon spreads a marvelous sheen!

It’s Christmas Eve, and the valley is silent, and children have fallen asleep; While grown-ups are placing some treats near their trees... for jolly old Santa to keep.

But out in the woods, on this wonderful night, where the animals cuddle, to dream, Miracle wonders float down from the sky on a starry celestial beam.

Guardian angels have gently arrived, while their children are dreaming away; And they’re bringing a gift for their animal friends, on the eve before Christmas Day. They gather on pillows of snow, on the branches each angel a colorful light And they reach to hold hands, and then softly they carol their version of “O Holy Night”.

The animals rise, and then gather below all the trees where the angels are singing; Squirrels and rabbits and raccoons and deer delight in the gift that they’re bringing.

Oh, it’s Christmas Eve, and once again, the angels have come to rejoice; And over the hills, from the sheltering woods, spreads a wonderful, Christmassy voice.

But near in a den, in the light of the moon, a doe winks its eyes to the world; Returning a gift to their heavenly friends, a tiny new life has unfurled.

A miracle’s come in this still, silent night, as in Bethlehem so long ago!

And angels and animals chorus the peace that has blessed them this night, in the snow.

Then all join as one, in the calm of the woods, and together they play and they prance; While carolling hymns, singing “Joy to the World”, they mix and they mingle and dance!

A Christmas tradition - the angels have come, bringing joy - although now they must leave; To be with their children and share in the joy of the day after Christmas Eve. © 2002 by Derek Becher

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THE ANGEL CHOIR While cradled in his mother’s arms, With lowly sounds from creatures near, And father Joseph watching humbly In a cave, with mild revere, The infant Jesus - from a manger – Rests with shepherds watching nigh, And smiles, slightly, to the sounds Of angels singing praise, nearby.

He’s lulled to sleep with lullabies Of sweet and gentle harmony, As angels from the star above Exalt the child with melodies.

A bow’s drawn smoothly o’er the strings Of a violin, to start the songs; And gentle fingers strum across A harp, to lead the sound along.

A tiny organ’s blended in, And holds the notes in steady tone, While trumpets help declare the joy – In tender hands, they’re softly blown.

A flute perfects the mingling sounds, With gentle lips, its play is pure.

The orchestra is now complete, And sings its praise with low allure.

Through early light, the angels croon; Their lovely voices carry, mild.

The shepherds, with their sheep, lay still On matted hay, about the child.

The holy family rests with peace, While Mary ever gently sways In rhythm with the soothing sounds Throughout the dawn of Christmas Day. Morning breaks, and Jesus wakens.

Smiling to the angels, pleasant, He thanks them for their gift of song, The first, endearing, Christmas present. © 2002 by Derek Becher

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LI’L EVERGREEN Li’l evergreen, you sparkle bright, Enlightening dark winter’s night; Your shadows shed upon the walls, And stretch among the house’s halls.

For years I’ve set you in your stand At Christmas, with a caring hand, So you could fill my heart with cheer, Making dark midwinter clear.

The tiny lights and balls you hold, Glimmer green, red, blue and gold.

Your shiny needles - stretching long Wish to dance with Christmas songs.

Your branches, some are crooked so, But still, on you, the garland flows.

In my eyes, you’re the finest tree To place o’er my nativity.

For many days above the gifts Your joy is spread, like snowy drifts; Visitors throughout December Look on you, and soon remember....

Now January’s come so fast; So quickly, somehow, Christmas passed.

And though I pack you up, away, I count now till next Christmas Day. Li’l evergreen, you sparkle bright, Enlightening dark winter’s night.

1998 by Derek Becher

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I SAW AN ANGEL I saw an angel on the sill, The dawn of Christmas Day; It gazed upon my little crèche And pressed its hands to pray...

Her whispered words were weaving Into frost upon the pane; It printed pretty lyrics That the seraph would proclaim.

And then she strummed a little harp, So smoothly, gently, there And then I heard her softly sing This lovely little prayer: “Little baby in the crib I’ll guard you ever so; Baby Jesus, I’m with you Wherever you will go.”

She smiled so serenely, then, Her face a lovely sight, And fluttered to the heavens In the Christmas morning light.

I saw an angel on the sill, One blessed Christmas morn; She sang a little Christmas prayer When Christ our Lord was born.

December 2011 by Derek Becher

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