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My Little Corner Madainn mhath!

It’s summer holiday time at the Breeze. As I’m sure you can imagine, it’s difficult to squeeze staff holidays into the world of a weekly publication. This summer we’re trying something different, with a shutdown and everyone taking holidays at the same time.

Our commercial print shop is closed until the end of the month, the office will be closed from July 18 to 25, and the Breeze will not be published July 23 or 30.

My holiday has already begun, and I’m writing this week from a hostel in Stirling, Scotland.

It’s Sunday evening and my daughter, Jaiden, and I have been here for two days. She and members of the Skye Anna School of Highland Dancing have a wonderful experience ahead of them. The girls will each complete a level of medal testing and spend workshop time with a world-renowned instructor, then compete in two Highland games competitions.

Jaiden started dancing at the age of nine, and dancing in Scotland has been her ultimate goal.

A knee injury took her out of commission two years ago, and it appeared she would not get the opportunity to fulfil her dream. Her six-year dance career had been quite competitive and took her across Canada, to Las Vegas and to Paris. Scotland was to be the icing on the cake and just reward for her efforts.

Last fall, she was able to start dancing again, though not on a competitive level. She switched from a teacher in Calgary to one in Stavely and it was our good fortune that they had a trip to Scotland planned for this summer.

The dance year included significant fundraising efforts for the Skye Anna dancers, and I thank those in our area who supported them. A couple of the girls travelled to Pincher Creek to join Jaiden for performances at the Robbie Burns dinner in Cowley and at the Legion and Whispering Winds in Pincher Creek.

On Friday, nine dancers, one sibling, seven parents and three grandparents embarked on what promises to be two amazing weeks of Highland touring.

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An editorial by Shannon Robin We will travel across the country, and are currently staying next door to Stirling Castle. It’s like something out of a fairy tale.

From our bedroom window you see towers and beautiful sandstone buildings when you look out, and a 500-year-old cemetery when you look down.

The hostel itself was formerly a grand church.

The architecture is amazing and the history of Scotland is vast. Our first stop was Linlithgow Castle, where two 12-year-old girls dressed in period costume shared the history of the castle and its inhabitants. Their knowledge was impressive and their accents were the perfect touch to the presentation.

It is amazing to be able to see and touch elements of history and to know that for all of us here, this represents our family heritage. We have 18 days to explore, to learn and to get in touch with our roots. Canada’s oldest history is young compared to what we are learning about here. It gives one a great chance to exercise the imagination while walking through castles and down cobblestone streets surrounded by magnificent buildings.

Our itinerary is packed with cultural experiences, and for all of us this is a first trip to Scotland.

Already, Jaiden has said she loves it so much that she doesn’t want to go home. It’s certainly easy to romanticize what seems like a simpler way of life, but we can see the social issues that exist here as well.

On the lengthy bus trips we’ve played “spot the pickup” and so far we’ve seen only one. There are no three-quarter-ton diesel dualies here. Instead, the roads are full of small, economical cars driving on the left-hand side.

There are roundabouts everywhere, and someday I’d like to come back and try my hand behind the wheel. For now, I’m enjoying watching the lush scenery pass by while someone else looks after the driving.

We have a grand adventure ahead of us in the coming days and I’m most grateful for the opportunity to be here. It’s funny when people chuckle and poke fun at our Canadian accents.

Bidh mi ’gad fhaicinn.

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By Brad Quarin Most Rum Runner Days events have been cancelled this year, but the Sole Survivor Foot Race has survived. The annual walk and run in Crowsnest Pass returns Friday for a 14th year of promoting family fitness.

Sasha Harriott from the Sole Survivor Foot Race Society says that planning for this year’s race began before Rum Runner Days fell through.

The race has a new starting point, Pete’s Park, which is beside Isabelle Sellon School. From there, as in past years, runners can enjoy routes along the river.

The longest race, stretching 10 miles, starts at 7 p.m. The two-kilometre event, popular for children and families, begins at 7:30, along with the five- and 10-kilometre races.

The building at the park will have food and refreshments, including a meal after the race. The beer comes thanks to Sleeman, a sponsor.

There will be prizes in each race category and in draws, including sunglasses, gift certificates and a liquor store gift basket.

Up to 200 people can register at www. solesurvivor.ca . Entry fees are $30 per adult and $5 per child, with family discounts available. Last year they exceeded their goal for 200 runners, Sasha says.

Other remnants of Rum Runner Days will be seen this year, including the Taste of Crowsnest Pass Wine and Food Festival, which will kick off the Doors Open and Heritage Festival, July 30.

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Summer Games founding father honours dedicated volunteers

By Brad Quarin Volunteers are needed to make this Everything came “full circle” for possible.

Brenda Shenton at this year’s Southern In her first year with Pincher Creek’s Alberta Summer Games, held in Dolphins swim club, Kim was drafted Pincher Creek. into volunteering by Brian Wright, who She swam at the first Games in 1970, was the chairman of this year’s Games. also held in Pincher Creek, and one of Her daughter swam in the Games at age the event’s founders, Max Gibb, was five. The little swimmer was surprised at the pool then, coaching the young to receive a ribbon, and Kim’s other swimmers. children would eventually join in.

“We all liked him. I remember him as Altogether, Kim has been involved this great big, fun guy,” she says. in the Games for 14 years. In 2004, she Brenda saw Max again for the first swam while eight months pregnant and time since 1970 at this year’s openreceived a silver medal. ing ceremonies, when he personally As a volunteer, she has served in presented the Max Gibb Award to five of communications and organizing. This the Games’ most dedicated volunteers. year, she’s proud of how they registered Two of the recipients were local — everyone who wanted to swim.

Brenda, and Kim Jorgenson, also a Both women found the recent Games swimmer. It’s not always Max presenting amazing. Brenda chaired the photogthe award named for him, so it was raphy competition, and notes that it Photo by Brad Quarin thrilling to see him there, Brenda says. and the quilt display both had over Brenda Shenton, left, and Kim Jorgenson are proud receipients of the She felt honoured and privileged to be 250 submissions and received a great Max Gibb Award, given for significant contributions to the development recognized. response. The photo category of digital of the Southern Alberta Summer Games.

Kim expresses similar sentiments. manipulation went over particularly Simply meeting Max for the first time well with the young photographers. would have been an experience. “I’m deeply honoured to have him present Brenda also saw Max’s short speech during the opening ceremonies this award.” inspire the children.

At the opening ceremonies, she thanked Max for his contributions to the For Kim, whenever the Games grew tiring, “a little moment” would Games, and he thanked her back. come that would provide another dose of inspiration. One such moment The two women both competed this year, with Brenda swimming again came when little Esther Nemeth was surprised to see Kim would be swimand taking home several medals. Kim won bronze medals in swimming ming, and promised to cheer her on in thanks for Kim having cheered and photography, with her picture “H2O Racer” being of her daughter Esther.

Hannah Nazarek swimming.

Seeing so many Dolphin families entering the family relay also touched Family involvement is a big part of why Brenda and Kim have remained Kim and gave her goose bumps. She says it may be the best memory from dedicated to the Games. all of her years in the Games, along with meeting Max. Along with swimming, Brenda’s boys played soccer growing up, and she It’s a safe bet that Brenda and Kim will be seen at next year’s Games in found herself volunteering in both sports. Four generations of her family Claresholm. participated this time around, and she says it’s because the Games are fun Brenda is amazed that the Southern Alberta Summer Games have, for 45 for whole families and communities that the event is worth supporting. years, stayed true to the goal of including as many participants as possible.

“I can’t imagine not being part of the things that children are involved With volunteers like Brenda and Kim, it’s no mystery how that’s been in,” Kim says. “They’re our future, and in order for them to achieve their accomplished. very best they need to have the ability to be involved in sports.”

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CCHS students take on Sinister 7

By Brad Quarin vary in length.

A wise man once said, “I just There was no shortage of felt like running.” students who tried out, but Actually, it was Forrest Ryan didn’t need to cut many, as Gump. That quote was adopted some decided on their own that as a team name by Crowsnest Sinister 7 was not for them.

Consolidated High School The athletes who did stay on students entering the Sinister 7 board showed great attitude and ultramarathon. tremendous dedication, he says.

But taking on Sinister 7 often It’s something to balance school isn’t a choice to be made as and four or five workouts whimsically as Forrest made every week, along with private his. With a course of 100 miles, training. Ryan asked only that or 161 kilometres, it is an all students do their best. immense undertaking.

Some students had raced Chloe Rothlin, who Sinister 7 before, but they would graduated this year, ran in the be facing a longer distance than ultramarathon for the first the old 148-kilometre course, as Photo by Jody Peebles time. It took a while to find the well as a daunting, mountainCCHS Sinister 7 team members and alternates are, from left, Dillon Newton, Anna Koevoet, courage to enter, but “I’m very ous trail.

Heinrich Nel, Maeve Rothlin, Josh Schuh, Carson Gunn, Mariah Loseth, Pieter Botha, Chrisglad I did it,” she says.

“Sinister 7 is definitely a tian Wadstein and Chloe Rothlin.

The seven CCHS students challenge,” says young runner have reason to be proud, finishing in the top 25 out of 193 teams, second Anna Koevoet. She had done this once before, because she enjoys running among local teams and 10th among coed teams. Ryan Peebles, coach of the and finds the course beautiful. high school running team, calls the results phenomenal.

This time, she ran 16½ kilometres, up from 13 last year, behind Turtle Brian Gallant, who organizes the race along with Andrew Fairhurst, was Mountain. She had a goal to do this in under two hours, and made it at one also impressed, saying this was one of CCHS’s standout years. Many new hour 48 minutes. runners were competing with experienced athletes, he notes.

In her first race, Chloe also ran 16½ kilometres, following in her brother The team was made up of three Grade 12 students, two Grade 11 students Evan’s footsteps and finding the experience amazing. She made her goal of and one student each from Grades 9 and 10, along with two alternates. finishing in two hours.

Their story began in January, when a call was made for CCHS to put Brian says this was Sinister 7’s best year ever. Everything went smoothly, together another Sinister 7 team. They needed seven athletes, Ryan explains, and organizers dealt with any issues quickly. It was a demanding event, but and had to match each student with a leg he or she could handle, since they received great support from the community.

Science and History Day should be a walk in the park

By Brad Quarin Waterton Lakes National Park and Glacier National Park, south of the border, will be looking back at their past and forward with science on Waterton-Glacier Science and History Day. The two parks, which together form WatertonGlacier International Peace Park, take turns hosting the day of learning for the public. This is Waterton’s turn, and the event takes place at Falls Theatre on July 29, starting at 9:30 a.m.

Every Science and History Day is unique, with this year’s leaning more towards history, says Jan-

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Given the floods in recent years, one presentation that should be fairly interesting is cultural resource manager Edwin Knox’s talk on the 1964 flood. That one was even bigger than the floods of 1995 and recent years, Janice says, and this is the 50th anniversary.

Topics particularly relevant to Waterton include the five-needle pines, as Waterton volunteers have been working hard to restore that plant, especially on Cameron Lake.

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presentation will address why so many bears are making their presence known. They’re being drawn out by the dead cows on farm land, Janice says, and there have been new efforts to dispose of cattle carcasses to prevent this problem.

The presentations will be brief, with time for the public to pose questions to the experts, and everyone can come and go as they please. With a lunch break, the event will run until 3:30 p.m.

Besides admission to the park, Science and History Day is free. It should be a fine opportunity for learning and a nice day out in the park.

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You can explore early transportation at the Heritage Acres Annual Show.

Heritage Acres highlights early transportation

By Brad Quarin The show must go on. Pincher Creek’s Heritage Acres Farm Museum is bringing back its annual show, set for the first weekend of August.

The event is back on track after last year’s event was rained out, says executive director Daniel Stewart.

Each year has a new theme, with this show’s being early transportation.

“We wanted to look at some of the earlier equipment we have,” Daniel says.

Vintage cars and trucks from the museum’s collection will be highlighted.

Beyond this, the Heritage Acres Annual Show will include the customary field demonstrations, tractor pulls and slow race. The Parade of Power, which showcases tractors and vehicles, will take place at 1 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2 and 3.

Field demos will include mowing and steam plowing, and there will be heritage malls for craft sales. Children can enjoy rope making, nail pounding and sawing games, and explore the museum.

Visitors can chow down on pancakes from 7 to 9:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, for $2. On Saturday after 6 p.m., there will also be a barbecue dinner of steak and potatoes, followed by a dance. The meal costs $20, or $10 for children having burgers. The money will support repairs to the museum’s new attraction, the Zoeteman-Vogelaar dairy barn.

Tickets can be purchased the day of the show. A day costs $10 per person, or $25 for a family, and weekend passes are $20 per person or $40 for a family. How one preregisters for the barbeque is to be determined.

A few things are new to Heritage Acres, including a blacksmith shop that’s being rebuilt. Daniel himself is new to his position, and “hit the ground running” as the museum works to expand its collections and bring in more school groups.

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The family of the late Jackie Degen wish to thank everyone who helped and supported us through the journey and passing of our grandmother, mother and wife. The many cards, words of comfort and support from the First Baptist Church, Dr. Rottger, hospital staff and Snodgrass Funeral Home really were so special. Also to the Vista Village staff and nurses, you were amazing with Mom in dealing with her comfort and care. We live in an amazing, caring community. Thanks to those special people with words of comfort and who really care.

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Have a unique vehicle? Show it off!

By Brad Quarin In the midst of the Doors Open and Heritage Festival, locals will be celebrating our vehicular heritage with some classic cars in the 10th annual Crowsnest Pass Show and Shine.

The show, taking place in downtown Coleman from noon to 5 p.m. on Aug. 2, attracts some regular enthusiasts from Pincher Creek and the Pass. Jim Ellerton from Bellevue is among them, and he encourages others to check it out and maybe enter a vehicle.

“You just have to go and look at these vehicles to appreciate the era that they came from,” he says. “It’s nice to see these cars that are still running around. They look like they come off the showroom floor.”

If you think it’s mainly men and older folks who take interest in car shows, think again.

One usual Pincher Creek participant expected this year in Coleman is Tessa Pitt, 17, who displays motorcycles in these shows with her family.

“There’s lots of women who do do it, and I think that’s really awesome,” she says.

Tessa has been collecting since she was very young, because her dad started collecting when Tessa Pitt and her chihuahua, he was very young. She was 10 when she got area show and shines. her first motorcycle. They currently have four, and she’s ridden three of them.

One’s a chopper, or customized motorcycle. “They’re really cool. I like the looks of them, and they’re unique in a lot of ways,” she says.

They got it seven years ago and have been displaying it in show and shines

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ever since. Their V-Rod motorcycle is also “one of a kind,” she says, and has been a best-in-show winner.

Jim and his wife, Theresa, have also won trophies, ribbons and plaques for their 1958 Edsel, taking the titles best car and best in show.

After settling in Crowsnest Pass in 2006, they obtained their 1958 Edsel in 2007. Jim found it on eBay and drove south of Quebec City to see it. “I handed them a cheque really quick,” he says.

As a mechanic before retirement, Jim is familiar with working on old cars and had a 1959 Edsel, which he describes as “a rust bucket,” when young. He admires the power and style of these cars.

He and Theresa now own another 1959 Edsel, purchased near Medicine Hat three years ago, and Jim is restoring it. It hasn’t been in any shows yet.

Both Jim and Tessa encourage others to try entering unique vehicles into show and shines.

“I love doing it,” Tessa says. “It gets you out, gets you to meet new people, see new bikes, which is pretty cool. It’s an all-round fun family Photo by Brad Quarin thing.”

Axyl, are familiar faces at Organizer Joni MacFarlane says all vehicles are welcome at the Crowsnest Pass show, and you can simply arrive with one on the day of the event and pay the registration fee. Participants get a free T-shirt, a collector’s fridge magnet and a goodie bag. There will also be musical entertainment and door prizes, so check it out!

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Doors open to C.N.P. traditions and heritage

By Brad Quarin the things we like doing in the area, In nine years, the Doors Open show people what we have to offer,” and Heritage Festival, a summer Cathy says. celebration of Crowsnest Pass It’s been a big success. Few heritage built around the August people travel to Crowsnest Pass civic holiday, has developed its own for an event held only at the Frank following.

Slide Interpretive Centre, but when Fans of the event will be rewarded numerous attractions are rolled into with an even bigger celebration one, it’s a draw. People come to the this year, as the festival will go a Pass just for the Heritage Festival, day longer, with events salvaged and websites are pointing to it as from the cancelled Rum Runner something not to be missed.

Days. These include the Children’s Everyone will benefit, including Festival, the duck race and the Taste the interpretive centre, with its new of Crowsnest Pass Wine and Food exhibit, Voices of Disaster, about the Festival.

Hillcrest Mine Disaster. That disaster “We picked up quite a few of the is a theme for the festival. things from Rum Runner Days....

It’s a former Rum Runner Days We’re definitely happy to have them,” event that will kick off this year’s Photo by Brad Quarin says co-ordinator Cathy Pisony, who This breathing apparatus is part of the Doors Open and Heritage Festival, works at the Frank Slide Interpretive new Voices of Disaster exhibit at the at 6 p.m. on July 30. The Taste Frank Slide Interpretive Centre.

Centre. of Crowsnest Pass, where local The festival runs July 30 to Aug. restaurants have tables providing 4, and includes hallmarks of past years, such as the Old samples of food, wine and coffee, will be held at the Fashioned Country Fair and the Teddy Bears Picnic.

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The festival began with the international Doors Open This year, the Crowsnest Pass Boys and Girls Club is initiative, in which historic buildings are opened to the holding the event. Deb Goldstein says they feared that if public. The event, as interpreted by Crowsnest Pass, they didn’t pick up the festival, it wouldn’t happen, and took off from there. it could be a fundraiser for the club.

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DOORS OPEN, continued from page 9 The third year for the festival will feature a couple of new restaurants, with new cuisine like Indian food and, for the first time, beer in addition to wine. A wide variety of music will be provided by Wendell Kisner and friends, Deb says.

Tickets will be available for $30 at the door, allowing for a sample from each restaurant. More tickets can be bought for $1, so the amount of food for each person is unlimited. There will be a 50-50 raffle, supporting programming for the Boys and Girls Club.

The following day will see the Old Fashioned Country Fair on Main Street Bellevue, from 5 to 8 p.m. As usual, visitors will dress up as people from the past to enjoy music, art, food and the pie-eating contest. The evening is free to attend.

On Saturday, Aug. 2, there will be the classic events, the Crowsnest Country Market and the Teddy Bears Picnic. The market in Flumerfelt Park, open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., is put on by the Coleman Community Society and boasts produce, crafts and home businesses. They get more vendors every time, Cathy says.

The picnic at Crowsnest Museum, going on at the same time, will provide the bear necessities. Children can enter a teddy bear for $5, to take it to a teddy-bear doctor and have pictures taken. Youngsters can adopt a bear as well. This annual event is a fundraiser for the museum.

You can get your Saturday night supper at the spaghetti dinner being held at the Coleman Seniors Centre from 4:30 to 7 p.m.. The cost is $15 per person.

New this year is the family dance, Polka the Night Away, at the Polish Hall at 6:30 p.m.

On Sunday, the Boys and Girls Club will hold the Children’s Festival and duck race in central Blairmore, starting at 11 a.m. Mini-trains will provide free rides for children at the Nippon Institute of Technology from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Deb says these events really fit the family-friendly Doors Open and Heritage Festival.

The Children’s Festival, going into its second year, will have new entertainers, including a storyteller and a magician, along with face painting and a concession.

All of this builds up to the duck race, starting at Blairmore Central Access Bridge at 3 p.m. There are 1,200 yellow ducks selling for $5 and 480 green ducks for $20 each, and if your duck wins, you win. There are a number of prizes, including $500 worth of gas and $500 worth of coffee for the first-place yellow-duck ticket holder. The person with the first-place green duck wins $1,500 in cash, Deb says.

If all ducks are sold, this can raise $15,000 for the Boys and Girls Club.

“We need help — buy a ticket,” Deb says. Even if your duck doesn’t win, the children do. The money helps pay for memberships for children unable to afford the cost themselves.

Tickets for ducks are available at Pharmasave, Rexall, Bamboo Bistro, Stone’s Throw Cafe, Scotiabank, Copy Magic, Chris’ Restaurant and The Old Dairy Ice Cream Shoppe. Scotiabank is making a matching donation for tickets sold there.

Next year, we can look forward to seeing the Doors Open and Heritage Festival reach the milestone of 10 years.

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By Brad Quarin It’s been years since Pincher Creek has been treated to the RCMP Musical Ride, the touring spectacle of colour and music.

Thanks to the Pincher Creek and District Agricultural Society, the red serge and horses will be seen on the agricultural grounds on Aug. 9.

Ag society volunteer Diane BowenOczkowski remembers seeing the Musical Ride as a little girl, including its classic music, drills and choreography.

“It makes you proud to be a Canadian,” she says.

The show of cavalry drills performed by 32 horses and riders goes back at least to 1887. Const. Tyrone Potts of the Piikani Nation describes touring with the show as a highlight of his career.

Now, Diane has a hand in bringing this “little gem of Canada” back to Pincher Creek after nearly two decades. With the Musical Ride planning to tour the area, they called the ag society and offered to come to Pincher Creek.

The ag society thought it was important to host it, as they have ideal grounds and this is something the public could enjoy, she says.

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Members of the society could remember enjoying the Musical Ride from past years.

Diane wants her grandson and other children to experience it.

The main challenge in bringing the Musical Ride to Pincher Creek is the cost, including transporting and providing stables and food for the animals. Young Parkyn McNab Chartered Accountants is sponsoring half of the event, and the ag society is seeking a second sponsor.

Admission at the gate will be $10 per adult, $5 per youth aged seven to 17, and free for ages six and under.

The ag society is receiving a helping hand from the Cowley Lions, who are minding the gates, and from Pincher Creek Parent Link, who are running a concession.

The big day will start at 3 p.m. with youth demonstrating their steer riding, barrel racing and sheep riding. The police dogs will also be seen. This will be followed by the Musical Ride itself. Bob Westrop will serve as the announcer, and there will be a meet and greet with the mayor, reeve and Piikani elders.

This should be a thrilling event, and a fine chance to see it for yourself.

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Ricky Ryp Foundation is taking back the west

By Brad Quarin The Ricky Ryp Foundation’s annual banquet has a new theme this year, going country in its efforts to raise money for its charity work.

Taking Back the West is taking place at the Crowsnest Sports Complex in Coleman on July 26.

The foundation has held a banquet twice before, but this year adopted the country-western theme after securing musician Trevor Panczak to perform, says president Wes Rypien Jr. Trevor, who’s from Lethbridge, covers country music songs and has performed at the Kananaskis Pro Rodeo.

The evening will include dinner, a dance and a live auction. Proceeds will go to the non-profit organization’s two categories of beneficiaries. The first category is those in need, meaning those who have medical issues or injuries that prevent them from working. The other is local talent, people pursuing athletics, academics or the arts. Wes says the foundation is always looking for new beneficiaries.

Chris’ Restaurant is again catering the meal, consisting of roast beef and potatoes.

The auction prizes, such as Vancouver Canucks tickets and a trip to the Las Vegas rodeo, come from a variety of sponsors. Some are from local businesses, including a helicopter ride, courtesy of Kim Hyllestad of Hy-Ridge Helicopters.

Tickets are being sold for $50 on rickyrypfoundation.ca until the night of the event. They’ll be able to take in 600 people, so register while there’s still room!

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Greetings from Crestview By the residents of Crestview Lodge During June we were pleased to have Sally Turner come and read stories as well as do Internet web searches with the residents as part of the Pincher Creek library’s literacy program. We really enjoyed her joining us and hope to see her again soon.

Bente Hanson blessed us again with a wonderful musical visit and brought her father along. Her father had a great visit with lots of friends here at the lodge he hadn’t seen in a long time. Bente, of course, is amazing. We so very much appreciate her coming from Lethbridge to bring her music to us.

On Friday the 13th we enjoyed a marshmallow roast and singalong with our own Barb Lloyd. The residents even endured a rain shower by moving into the new barbecue shelter. This was our first time using the new Tranquility Park barbecue area and everyone agreed it was great fun.

Our Father’s Day picnic was our next usage of the barbecue area. The weather was a bit black in spots and continued to grow darker. While Toni Lucas from the Voice took pictures of the residents enjoying themselves, Chris Davis, also from the Voice, grabbed his guitar and started playing.

What a wonderful treat to have him serenade us.

Chris sure made our afternoon delightful. I think his singing helped to keep the rain away until our picnic was done. Thanks so much, Chris and Toni. You both are very wonderful.

The fishing derby at Bobby Burns Park turned

out to be a great day for everyone. We had only three residents go and enjoy the day. Pat K., who won last year, caught a nice-sized sucker fish — too bad they don’t count those. You will do better next year.

Kay H. was unlucky in the fish catching, but she still had fun trying.

Marie S. had never fished before, but always came to watch. Well, she caught a 10-inch trout and won oldest fisherwoman at the age of 98. Way to go!

Then there was the almost-caught fish by our activities co-ordinator, Charmaine Tienkamp.

Everyone had a good laugh watching her fumble, trying to land the flopping fish before it flopped its way back into the water. Aw, better luck next year, Char!

Afterwards, we enjoyed a wonderful and tasty lunch put on by the Pincher Creek Legion. Thank you all for such an enjoyable day.

Our entertainment for our pub night was Black Jack. They were fabulous. They played all the songs we know and love. They entertained us so well that we booked them for our family Christmas party in December.

For our birthday party, our entertainment could not make it as they hurt their back. Hope they recover soon. Jackie Theriault stepped up to take their place. She played beautifully and is a favourite of the residents — she sure knows what the residents like! Thanks so much, Jackie, for entertaining us on such short notice.

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Catching the elusive ace Alix Maunsell is the latest winner of the Chase the Ace game at the Pincher Creek Legion. A lucky pick netted her $2,868 and the Legion benefited by the same amount. The popular weekend game has wrapped up for the summer and will resume again next fall.

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Mark Your Calendar Events and Entertainment – Full details are available in the Breeze online calendar – www.shootinthebreeze.ca Thursday, July 17 – Free vacation Bible school - 9 a.m. at Coleman Christian Assembly Church – Ladies’ golf - 9:30 a.m. at Pincher Creek Golf Course – Gospel preaching & singing - 7:30 p.m. at Gazebo Park in Blairmore – Fun Texas hold ’em poker - 6:30 p.m. at Blairmore Legion Friday, July 18 – Sole Survivor Foot Race - 7 p.m. at park beside Isabelle Sellon School in Blairmore – Free vacation Bible school - 9 a.m. at Coleman Christian Assembly Church – Farmers market - 11 a.m. in Pincher Creek arena lobby – Supper & meat draws - 6 p.m. at Bellevue Legion – Supper & meat draws - 5 p.m. at Blairmore Legion – Gospel preaching & singing - 7:30 p.m. at Gazebo Park in Blairmore Saturday, July 19 – Farmers market - 10 a.m. at Blairmore Legion parking lot – Tim Juhlin 60th birthday celebration - 1 p.m. at Coleman Legion – See garage sale listings on page 12 – Celebration of life for Shirley Mae Wennes - 2 p.m. at Anglican Church hall in Pincher Creek – Family movie night: Nut Job - 7 p.m. at Waterton United Church – Meat draws - 3 p.m. at Pincher Creek Legion – Gospel preaching & singing - 7:30 p.m. at Gazebo Park in Blairmore Sunday, July 20 – Wing night - 4 p.m. at Bellevue Legion Monday, July 21 – Vacation Bible school - 9 a.m. at Rocky View Mennonite Church, Highway 507, east of Pincher Creek – Bookmaking art class (ages 9-16) starts - 12 p.m. at Lebel Mansion in Pincher Creek Tuesday, July 22 – Turtle Mountain Riding Club - 7 p.m. at arena down old Frank road – Vacation Bible school - 9 a.m. at Rocky View Mennonite Church, Highway 507, east of Pincher Creek Wednesday, July 23 – C.N.P. indoor playground - 10 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Vacation Bible school - 9 a.m. at Rocky View Mennonite Church, Highway 507, east of Pincher Creek – Summer reading club -10 a.m. preschool program; 1 p.m. school age program at the library in Blairmore – Westcastle wetlands weed pull - 8:30 a.m. at ski hill parking lot

Thursday, July 24 – Vacation Bible school - 9 a.m. at Rocky View Mennonite Church, Highway 507, east of Pincher Creek – Caregivers support group - 10 a.m. at Pincher Creek Provincial Building – Teen book club discussion: Ender’s Game - 6 p.m. at Pincher Creek library – Ladies golf - 9:30 a.m. at Pincher Creek Golf Course – Fun Texas hold ’em poker - 6:30 p.m. at Blairmore Legion Friday, July 25 – Farmers market - 11 a.m. in Pincher Creek arena lobby – Supper & meat draws - 6 p.m. at Bellevue Legion – Supper & meat draws - 5 p.m. at Blairmore Legion Saturday, July 26 – Ranch Rodeo & Cowboy Show - 8:30 a.m. at the Pincher Creek ag grounds – Knapweed Rodeo - 9:30 a.m. at Waterton Lakes Park – Riverside Park weed pull - 9 a.m. in Coleman (81st Street & 13th Avenue) – Farmers market - 10 a.m. at Blairmore Legion parking lot – Family movie night: Frozen - 7 p.m. at Waterton United Church – Meat draws - 3 p.m. at Pincher Creek Legion Sunday, July 27 – Ranch Rodeo & Cowboy Show - 8:30 a.m. at the Pincher Creek ag grounds – Turtle Mountain Riding Club - 1 p.m. at arena down old Frank road – Wing night - 4 p.m. at Bellevue Legion Tuesday, July 29 – Waterton-Glacier Science & History Day - 9:30 a.m. at Falls Theatre in Waterton Park Wednesday, July 30 – Doors Open & Heritage Festival - Crowsnest Pass – C.N.P. indoor playground - 10 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Summer reading club -10 a.m. preschool program; 1 p.m. school age program at the library in Blairmore Thursday, July 31 – Pancake breakfast - 8 a.m. at Aakom-Kiyii Health Services parking lot in Brocket – Doors Open & Heritage Festival - Crowsnest Pass – Ladies’ golf - 9:30 a.m. at Pincher Creek Golf Course – Fun Texas hold ’em poker - 6:30 p.m. at Blairmore Legion Friday, August 1 – Heritage Acres Show: Early Transportation - 9 a.m. near Pincher Creek – Doors Open & Heritage Festival - Crowsnest Pass

– Pancake breakfast - 8 a.m. at Social Development parking lot in Brocket – Piikani Nation Celebration - 8 a.m. at Crowlodge Park Arbour in Brocket – Farmers market - 11 a.m. in Pincher Creek arena lobby – Supper & meat draws - 6 p.m. at Bellevue Legion – Supper & meat draws - 5 p.m. at Blairmore Legion Saturday, August 2 – Joe & Edna Thompson 50th anniversary come & go tea 2 p.m. at Lundbreck Hall – Doors Open & Heritage Festival - Crowsnest Pass – Crowsnest Country Market - 10 a.m. at Flumerfelt Park in Coleman – C.N.P. Show & Shine - 12 p.m. in downtown Coleman – Teddy Bears Picnic - 10 a.m. at the museum artifact garden in Coleman – Pancake breakfast - 8 a.m. at Peigan Board of Education parking lot in Brocket – Heritage Acres Show: Early Transportation - 7 a.m. near Pincher Creek – Farmers market - 10 a.m. in Blairmore Legion parking lot – Piikani Nation Celebration - 8 a.m. at Crowlodge Park Arbour in Brocket – Games, your choice - 1:30 p.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Meat draws - 3 p.m. at Pincher Creek Legion Sunday, August 3 – Old Time Miners Picnic – 11 a.m. at Bellevue Underground Mine – Boys & Girls Club of C.N.P. duck race - 3 p.m. at centre access bridge in Blairmore – Piikani Nation Celebration - 8 a.m. at Crowlodge Park Arbour in Brocket – Heritage Acres Show: Early Transportation - 7 a.m. near Pincher Creek – Doors Open & Heritage Festival - Crowsnest Pass – Wing night - 4 p.m. at Bellevue Legion Monday, August 4 – Doors Open & Heritage Festival - Crowsnest Pass – Printmaking art class (ages 9-16) starts - 10 a.m. at Lebel Mansion in Pincher Creek Tuesday, August 5 – Turtle Mountain Riding Club - 7 p.m. at arena down old Frank road – Pincher Creek Historical Society AGM - 7 p.m. at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village Wednesday, August 6 – Windy Slopes Vacation-a-Month raffle at Pincher Creek hospital – C.N.P. indoor playground - 10 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Summer reading club -10 a.m. preschool program ; 1 p.m. school age program at the library in Blairmore

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A new home for Fix Auto

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Chris Heikoop is co-owner of Fix Auto in Pincher Creek.

By Brad Quarin Pincher Creek’s Fix Auto has a new home, providing more space to offer more service.

The business, which repairs vehicles damaged by hail, rust or hitting deer, was started in Pincher Creek by the owners of the Fix Auto in Fort Macleod, says co-owner Chris Heikoop.

The Fort Macleod location received a lot of business from Pincher Creek, so they opened up a shop on Main Street Pincher Creek to make estimates. It became so busy that they moved to a bigger building on Kettles Street.

“We want to be a local company,” Chris says. Most of their five staff members are local, and the shop patronizes local suppliers. Fix Auto works with the local Allied Distributors, Napa and Co-op businesses.

The new location will have space to fix eight cars rather than three, and they also have room to build a new paint booth. They can paint house doors with automotive paint.

Since the move in March, Chris finds they’ve been very busy. They aim to display a strong work ethic and want to go the extra mile for their customers, he says.

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Hillcrest 100 president Chris Matthews presents a limited-edition copy of “Tag 189” to Culture Minister Heather Klimchuk.

$125K for Hillcrest 100

By Brad Quarin Alberta’s minister of culture, Heather Klimchuk, brought a substantial cheque to dinner during the Hillcrest 100 celebrations.

The $125,000 grant for community facility enhancement will go to the Hillcrest Mine Disaster Centennial Commemorative Park, says Fred Bradley of the Crowsnest Historical Society.

Benches and lighting have been added to the park.