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Birgit Hilsbos of Calgary has worked with dogs for almost 20 years.

She and Blaze have been training in search and rescue for three years.

Ruger, owned by Cindy Mauthe of Pincher Creek, is well known in the search and rescue community.

Search dogs and trainers hone their skills

By Brad Quarin Their motto is Fide Canem — Trust the Dog. The Canadian Search Dog Association is a civilian search and rescue service using dogs. The organization held its most recent annual training session at Heritage Acres last weekend, with trainers and canines attending from across Alberta. It was the first time Pincher Creek has hosted the event.

Locals involved include Michelle Cavanagh from Crowsnest Pass and Cindy Mauthe from Pincher Creek, who helped organize the seminar, along with several others.

A search dog can work in the wilderness, looking for lost people or the deceased, with a priority of saving lives. Michelle notes that dogs can also discover useful evidence, like socks or water bottles.

It’s challenging to train a dog and to achieve certification, taking considerable time and dedication and plenty of drive from the dog. Only a quarter of applicants are successfully certified.

“I feel it’s well worth it,” Cindy says.

As a member of Pincher Creek Search and Rescue, she long wanted to train a search dog. Cindy loves hunting and camping and sees the program as a way to give back to the community.

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Ruger is one of seven dogs Cindy owns. Another, Pax, is in training.

Michelle joined the program to work with a dog and to volunteer. She believes dogs enjoy being challenged and exercising their natural instincts.

She was training an Australian shepherd named Davin before he passed away this summer. Michelle observed at Heritage Acres, and is considering re-entering the program with a new dog.

In tests with the RCMP held every year, dogs and handlers go over various techniques.

Heritage Acres was a perfect choice for the training session with its large, open fields and amenities such as a kitchen and dining area equipped with Internet. “It’s the perfect place,” Cindy says.

If interested in trying out for the association, you can check out their Facebook page by searching Friends of the Canadian Search Dog Association or visit www.canadiansearchdog.com .

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to open their own franchise.

By Erin Fairhurst “Barney always liked to tease me,” With her 95th birthday just a few Kay says, laughing. “In fact, when we months away, longtime Crowsnest Pass did decide to go ahead with Kentucky resident and local legend Kay Kerr has Fried Chicken, he was there on the much to reflect on. ground when I boarded the plane to go “You can’t plan every step of your to Saskatoon to do my training — and life,” she says, “because life keeps the whole time, he kept telling me changing, like a kaleidoscope.” stories about awful plane crashes!”

Kay and her husband, Jack, moved Kay did her training with Joe to Crowsnest Pass in 1939. SeventyYoung, the man credited with five years later, Kay says she is still bringing Kentucky Fried Chicken to “proud of being from the Pass.”

Saskatchewan, and quickly started up Her favourite thing about the area her own franchise in Frank. “It was is its scenery, and she recalls that she amazing that we were even allowed to and Jack took every opportunity to have a franchise in such a small town,” show it off. she says. “At the time there were only “Jack would have a story about around 200 people in Frank.” every spot,” she says with a smile.

Kay recalls that working in the Though she doesn’t get out and about kitchen could be a somewhat arduous as much now, she says her home at process, mainly due to the heavy pots York Creek Lodge still provides her and the long cooking time for the with the views she’s enjoyed her entire gravy. “It was sometimes a bit dangerlife.

“Every window is like a picture,” ous, working with the large amounts of Photo by Erin Fairhurst she says. “There’s always something hot product,” she says.

Kay Kerr has a wealth of stories to share about her life. wonderful to see.”

Seeking to make an improvement, When asked about her life’s accomKay spent an entire winter working plishments, Kay is quick to talk about her family. “The smartest with the gravy at night in the quiet kitchen, often with her thing I ever did was marry Jack Kerr,” she says, gesturing to a husband by her side. Her goal was to replicate Colonel Harland handsome man depicted in a portrait on the wall behind her. Kay Sanders’ exact flavour, but reduce the 30-minute cooking time. By is also a proud mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and using an instant flour, and experimenting with the heat of the oil, says Crowsnest Pass was a wonderful place to raise a family.

Kay was able to reduce the time to two minutes, which also meant Of course, life has its trials. smaller batches of gravy could be made.

“Hotel business in a small town is iffy,” Kay says, referring to “It took away a lot of the trouble,” she says modestly. the years she and Jack spent running the Turtle Mountain Hotel When she was finally satisfied with her product, and thought in Frank. When the Trans-Canada Highway opened, the future of it tasted as good as the Colonel’s, Kay drove to Calgary to get the hotel was uncertain.

Barney Gelfand’s opinion. “I wanted to know, ‘Do I have a prod“The Vacancy sign was always up,” she says. “Those were some uct?’ and Barney told me that I did.” bad years when they changed the highway.”

Barney then phoned Colonel Sanders on Kay’s behalf to see But it was through the small restaurant attached to the hotel if he would be interested in sampling her product. When Barney that Kay met Barney Gelfand, the operator of the first Kentucky See KAY, continued on page 4 Fried Chicken outlet in Canada. Barney encouraged Kay and Jack

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My Little Corner Change is something that makes most people nervous, and I’m no exception.

Did you notice immediately that the paper is different today? Does it feel and look different? Did you look for my corner on page 2?

This is a trial run week of printing the paper at the Lethbridge Herald rather than in our own pressroom. It’s something I’ve lost a bit of sleep over simply because I’m leery of change.

Often, though, the only way to determine what works and what doesn’t is to go ahead and give things a whirl, and that’s what we’ve done.

As all aspects of producing the Breeze continue to rise in cost, it was time to look at other options available to us.

As I prepare to send the digital copy off to the Herald production department, it’s with mixed feelings.

On one hand, I love the bright, sharp colours created by our digital press. On the other, the financial benefit to outsourcing and the hours it will reduce from our work week warrant consideration.

I listen carefully when people share what they like about the Breeze and where they feel we can improve. Adapting to changing times and adjusting your plan accordingly go hand-in-hand with being a business owner.

Many have told me they like the magazine style, so I didn’t consider trying the paper in tabloid format.

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An editorial by Shannon Robin pages, with more colour options than we can offer now.

The next step up is a 24-page paper, like you hold in your hand. This is what I envision to be a weekly size and format as we will now have growth opportunities unavailable with the digital press.

Today you’ll find a full page of puzzles, more colour photos and larger type that is easier to read. It’s this sort of growth we aspire to.

Changing the paper the Breeze is printed on will alter it’s appearance and I won’t know to what degree much before it’s in the hands of our readers.

It may be that you first picked up a copy because of the bright colours on the cover but, after that, I hope you’ve continued to read it because of the content between the covers.

If this format is deemed acceptable, two important things will not change. The Breeze will continue to be available free to our readers, and advertisers will not see any price increases this year.

Feedback from our readers and advertisers is extremely valuable as we look to the future. There’s a survey on page 10 we’d love to have you return to us. As an added incentive, from the questionnaires received by Sept. 30, we’ll draw one respondent as a winner of $50.

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returned from making the call, he was holding a small piece of paper, Kay recalls.

“He said, ‘The Colonel would like you to call him. Here’s his number, there’s the phone.’ ” A week later, Colonel Sanders himself met Kay’s plane in Louisville, Ky. She spent a week with the Colonel and his wife, Claudia, at their residence and came away with a lifetime of memories. “He had the Midas touch,” she says, “and he made everybody a part of his family.”

Kay says the Colonel was a great storyteller, a generous man who often drew a crowd, and always kept his pockets full of dimes to give out to children. “He changed our lives,” she says.

Of her accomplishment, Kay says, “It is nice to see that people are still so enthusiastic about the gravy,” even though her recipe is no longer used. She gives credit to the Colonel. “It’s all him,” she says of KFC’s enduring appeal. “But,” she adds, “I sure enjoyed that ride.”

Recently, Kay donated her old KFC memorabilia and other collectibles to the University of Lethbridge, where they are used in the theatre department. But in looking at the photos that adorn her walls, and listening to the warm stories Kay shares about her life, it’s clear that her memories and experiences are more important to her than relics from her past.

Kay hopes to spend her 95th birthday celebrating quietly with family. “It’s a nice thing to celebrate because, one way or another, I got to be 95!” She says with a laugh, “It’s funny how things can go.”

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Dolphins and Piranhas excel at provincials

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By Brad Quarin Dolphins placed first among small teams at Everything went swimmingly for the provincials. the Pass Piranhas and the Pincher Creek “We are very proud of our team award Dolphins this year. banner from provincials, as it represents Young and adult members of the local points that all our swimmers contributed swim clubs went to Edmonton for the to, even the ones who finished off the Alberta Summer Swimming Association’s podium,” Kelly says. Every swimmer “gave provincial competition in August, where their best effort for themselves, their teamthey definitely made a splash. mates and their hometown club.”

“We had a great season, and it was Out of all 48 teams, big and small, the definitely one of our best,” says Kim Dolphins placed sixth. It would be hard to Jorgenson, president of the Pincher Creek name all of the Pincher Creek swimmers Dolphins. who won medals or placed well, but I was The Pass Piranhas proved in able to talk to a handful of them.

Edmonton that they have real teeth. “I was Among them is Kelly’s 15-year-old son, really happy with how they placed,” says Calvin Cooley, who won a silver medal in their coach, Heather Dutton. the 100-metre fly and bronze medals in She believes more Piranhas qualified the 50-metre and 100-metre breaststroke. for the provincials than in any previous He started with swim club eight years ago year, competing both in relays and in because his parents wanted him to learn individual events. to swim. While he’s been to provincials a One member, Samantha Bleich from few times before, he says it’s different every Sparwood, received a medal in her age year for the people you meet, and this year category in the 50-metre backstroke. It was he moved up an age category. He thanks her first medal at the provincial level. the coaches, Laura Heine and Alyssa Olivia Collings did very well competAttrill. ing in the category for ages nine and 10, Proving swimming is a family sport, Photo courtesy of Dolphins Swim Club placing fifth in the 50-metre breaststroke. four members of the Alexander family Heather expects her to do even better next Dolphin swimmers display their provincial championship received medals. Christopher Alexander year. banner. In back, from left, are coach Laura Heine, Calvin Cool- says they learned to swim after his grandAiden Douglas had “a fantastic season,” ey and Matthew Alexander. In the middle row are Thomas parents obtained property on Okanagan Alexander, Hannah Nazarek and Chris Alexander. In front Lake, and his mom worried the children showing real improvement, Heather says. are Hannah Alexander, coach Alyssa Attrill and Ben Cooley. could drown.

Qualifying for an individual race was an At bottom right are Daniel Alexander and Solomon Cooley. achievement. His brother, Quinn, also Christopher and his older brother Missing are Taylor Carlson-Deley, Kiera Hinch, Maeran Hinch, qualified for an individual race for the first Matthew have been swimming for eight Taylor Liscombe, Tristan Liscombe, Erica Nemeth, Jarret time.

Plante, Ryan Plante, Leah Smith, Adam Sundberg and Megan years. Christopher had his best provincials Although ill just before, Tristan Ewen yet, winning gold in the 800-metre and Sundberg. recovered enough to make seventh in the 400-metre freestyle, and had a lot of 50-metre backstroke. Tristan’s brother Lyndon improved greatly, Heather fun doing it. Matthew also had his best year with silver medals in the says, placing fifth in the 50-metre backstroke and seventh in the 10050-metre and 100-metre freestyle, and finds hard work paid off. metre backstroke.

Their younger brother, Thomas, won three silver medals and a Ethan Ballak placed fifth in the 100-metre breaststroke. He found the bronze in fly and freestyle. He feels the provincials were well-organized, provincials to be a big event, with over 1,000 people. and though competitive, everyone was nice. He found there were many It was also a more important meet than any prior, Lyndon adds. He great swimmers there, and the experience was excellent for the younger may have been a little nervous before the race, but it was also exciting. swimmers.

Getting there took long hours training with Heather, the boys say.

For the complete list of the Dolphins’ placements and medals, visit They also had to place well at the regionals. www.shootinthebreeze.ca .

Ethan has been competing for eight years, and is now 13. Lyndon is 12 and began competing six years ago. They both got involved because of their parents, which is typical, Heather says. Both boys intend to carry on with competitive swimming.

This is Heather’s third season coaching in Crowsnest Pass, and she plans to return for another year. “I love seeing the children’s improvement throughout the year,” she says. “Just watching them develop as Thursday, September 11 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 swimmers and as people.”

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Scheduling Meeting

For user groups of the Pincher Creek & District Agricultural Society will be held at Horseshoe Pavilion Thursday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m.

If you want arena time, a member of your group must attend!

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Families enjoy back-to-school traditions The excitement of a new school year is shared by students and parents at events like the barbecues held at Horace Allen School in Coleman and Isabelle Sellon School in Blairmore last week.

In the photo at left is Deighton Wilkinson with his parents, Michelle and Kyle. At right are Mary Chalmers and her mom, Meghan.

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Legion Club Room All members are encouraged to attend Pincher Creek Legion

Bench show, turkey shoots and more at Heritage Acres Fall Fair

By Brad Quarin Just as their ancestors did a century ago, residents of Pincher Creek and area will be bringing their pies, cookies, grains, grasses and more to the fall fair. Heritage Acres Farm Museum has revived the tradition in recent years, with its third annual fall fair coming on Saturday.

“We’re hoping that each of the events will be bigger,” says Debbie Berg, a member of the fall fair committee.

Central to the event is the bench show, a competition featuring everything from home cooking to vegetables, grains, sewing and pets. It’s been expanded with new categories, including competitions for more kinds of flowers, and they’re looking for more entries.

The bench show harks back to traditional fairs the modern organizers researched, Debbie says, and will have qualified judges.

Participants will be vying for ribbons and can take pride in their goods.

Entries need to be brought to Heritage Acres the day before the fair, between 9 a.m. and noon, or the day of the fair between 7 and 10 a.m. To find out what the categories are,

you can pick up a catalogue at Heritage Acres or Pincher Office Products. No preregistration is required.

The fall fair is also growing with the addition of a harvest market, a place for people to sell their produce and crafts.

A number of live animals will be on display, along with other new exhibits.

The fair begins with a pancake breakfast at 9 a.m., with events running until 5 p.m.

Highlights of previous years will return this time around, including a performance by the furry stars of the Southern Alberta Working Herding Dog Association. That event, very popular with audiences, unfolds at 2 p.m.

The turkey shoot, where participants can try target shooting to win a frozen turkey, will be back.

Visitors can take in demos of grain threshing and can help turn the cranks to make butter and ice cream. Lunch will be available, but visitors can also bring their own. The museum will be open throughout the festival.

Admission is $7.50 per person, or $20 per family.

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Hammonds raise pigs of a different colour doesn’t have time to remove

By Brad Quarin the hair. The Duroc pigs The Hammond farm has, are similarly stigmatized as in the words of Charlotte’s coloured.

Web, “Some Pig.” The Hammonds have their The Berkshire pigs, crossed pork processed in Lethbridge, with Duroc pigs, raised there so it looks no different from may be unusual in Pincher other ham. There’s a key Creek, and Berkshires are difference, though. “It’s a difa rarer livestock breed in ferent kind of meat,” Jeff says. general. They may be used in “It’s more marbled and has a future breeding projects with sweeter taste.” the local 4-H Club.

When Berkshires have Raising them is a sort of exercise, the bacon is muscled hobby, as well as an agriculand the meat is juicy. This tural enterprise, farmer Jeff ham is popular in Japan, but Hammond says. The pigs Photo courtesy of Jeff Hammond the Hammonds sell theirs on a come from Pincher Creek A Berkshire-Duroc cross pig from the Hammond farm. local basis.

Hutterite Colony and High Although George Orwell made the Berkshire pig the River, and belong to his children, Shawn, Brooke and Carter, villain in his classic novel Animal Farm, real Berkshires are and his nieces, Sarah and June. They’ve had them for two known as a friendlier breed. In fact, the Hammond children years. ride them.

Berkshires are a heritage breed, meaning an older breed, The Berkshires are selling wonderfully, Jeff says. Their from Berkshire, England that have fallen out of fashion in numbers may be on the rise. If you’re interested in this unique modern hog production. They’re distinguished by their long, ham, Jeff and Linda can be reached at 403-339-9450. black hair, and are hard to sell because major industry often

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Robert Lee Bunnage

READER PHOTO OF THE WEEK

By John Kinnear of Crowsnest Pass

November 16, 1952 to August 9, 2014 In loving memory of our father, Robert Bunnage, we invite family and friends to celebrate his life.

Memorial Service

Saturday, Sept. 20 1 p.m. at Pincher Creek Royal Canadian Legion In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to The Canadian Lung Association

Michael (Mike) Dominique Kunkel Jan 31, 1949 to Aug 31, 2014

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Alberta Ombudsman investigators are visiting Lethbridge and Pincher Creek. You can book an appointment to discuss your concerns with them.

Wednesday, September 17

Lions Den Hall 644 Main Street, Pincher Creek 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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It is with grieving hearts that we announce the loss of Mike Kunkel, who passed away after a courageous battle with asbestos cancer, at the age of 65.

He will be lovingly remembered by his family: wife, Connie; daughter, Lori (Barry); son, Randy (Annette); six precious grandchildren; mother, Claire; sister, Mary Anne (Rusty); brother, Wayne (Jill); and extended family.

He was predeceased by his father, Henry, in 2000.

Mike lived and worked nearly all his life in the Pincher Creek area and was known for his devotion to his family and friends, his hard work ethic and his love of the great outdoors. His ready smile, raised eyebrow and banter included others in his enthusiasm for life.

In times of deep trial and suffering in his life, he drew nearer to God and found courage to go on. He showed us how to embrace the good times and endure the hard ones. Our hearts are broken but we thank God for blessing us with a wonderful and special husband, father and grandfather.

The funeral service was held Sept. 5 at Snodgrass Funeral Home in Pincher Creek, with burial at the Fairview Cemetery, Pincher Creek.

The family would like to express sincere thanks for the care and compassion provided by the staff at the Pincher Creek hospital.

Those who wish may make donations to the Alberta Cancer Foundation associate cancer centre: Jack Ady Cancer Centre, 960 19th St. South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 1W5.

To email condolences, please visit www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com .

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Bowtie Pet Boutique opens for business

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Melanie started the animal rescue

By Brad Quarin south of Pincher Creek, thinking of it A new Pincher Creek business is more as an 11-acre foster home before a pet is than a business, having a mission to to help adopted. The animal rescue has taken dogs, our furry friends in a fun way.

Bowtie Pet Boutique opened in late cats, guinea pigs, hamsters and birds.

They’re a no-kill operation, instead relyAugust at 695 Charlotte St., in support of A ing on veterinary care and sanctuary for Better Chance Animal Rescue. animals about to be put down. They took “It is a fun place to buy different things in 13 cats from North Carolina, brought for your animals,” says Amy Plummer, a across the border by 64 volunteers. These key supporter of the boutique. “The most healthy cats were going to be put down important thing is the adoptions. These are because there were too many of them. animals that have no place to go.”

One person who works with them is The boutique offers leashes, collars and other apparel and supplies for cats Robert Shenton, who provides dog training services to so-called “bully breeds” like and dogs, along with animal training and bulldogs and German shepherds. Amy pooper scooper service. Grooming is says he has a gift for working on hard provided next door by Gone to the Dogs behavioural problems.

Grooming, a separate business.

Amy says they want to go “the extra Bowtie Pet Boutique was started by mile,” but surgery and dental work needed Amy’s sister, Melanie Glen, who founded A on some animals can run up veterinary Better Chance Animal Rescue 12 years ago.

Photo by Brad Quarin bills of $10,000 to $15,000 per month.

“We were raised on a ranch, so we’ve Rio, a Lab up for adoption at Bowtie Pet BouThat’s where the boutique comes in, as always loved animals,” Amy says. tique, jumps up to see Amy Plummer. the store will help fund the animal rescue.

They used to volunteer at the SPCA, “It’s a good way to get people to feel really and took inspiration from one dog in pargood about how they’re contributing, and also buy great stuff for ticular, a mutt named Taz who always followed them around. Taz their pets,” she says. passed away last year.

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Every Monday for the big game, Pincher Creek Boston Pizza will be giving away an authentic jersey to a lucky guest!

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BEAVER MINES/CASTLE MOUNTAIN: Beaver Mines General Store, Castle Mountain Ski Resort, T-bar Pub BELLEVUE: Bellevue Inn, Bellevue Legion, Crockets Trading Company, CNP Adult Education, Crowsnest Medical Clinic, Kinga’s Hair Shoppe, Super Stop, Sutton Group Real Estate, Turtle Mountain Pharmacy, Wild Rose Confectionery BLAIRMORE: A&B Liquor, A Nest of Needles, Ben Wong Restaurant, Bite Rite Denture Clinic, Black Rock Pizza, Blairmore Legion, Border Building Materials, Chakra’s Spa, Child and Family Services, CIBC, Crowsnest Community Library, Crowsnest Dental, Crowsnest Pass Hospital, Crowsnest Pass Tourist Information Centre, Crowsnest Vein & Laser Clinic, Dr. Mann & Dr. Vinge Optometrists, Headlines Salon, Highwood Indian Restaurant, Hospital Senior’s Wing, Isabelle Sellon School, Liscombe Chiropractic, Mountain Side Medical Clinic, NIT Intercultural Campus, Public Health Unit, Side Street Stylz, Side Trax Diner, Sinistra Salon, Sobeys, Stone’s Throw Café, Summit Home Hardware, SuperValu, The Cosmopolitan Hotel, The Rose Peddler, Tim Hortons, Tin Roof Bistro, Crowsnest Vacuum & Sewing Centre/Greyhound, Valerie Danielson Law Office, Water Magic/Laundromat, York Creek Lodge BROCKET: Peigan Band Administration Office, Piikani Secondary School, Piikani Youth Outreach COLEMAN: Bagatelle, Chris’ Restaurant, Cinnamon Bear, Coleman Legion, Crowsnest Consolidated High School, Crowsnest Medical Clinic, Crowsnest Museum, Crowsnest Pass Husky, Crowsnest Tourist Information, Grand Union Hotel, Happy Mart, Horace Allen School, Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Office, Popiels, Re/Max Southwestern, Rum Runner, Servus Credit Union, Subway, Vitos, Western Financial COWLEY: Backcountry Butchering, Backcountry Outhouse, Lenard’s Service, Pincher Creek Co-op, Village of Cowley Office FRANK: A&W, CNP Allied Arts, Fas Gas, Frank Slide Interpretive Centre, Pure Country Grill & Pub HILLCREST: Hillcrest Miners Club, Turning Pointe Dance Studio LUNDBRECK: Livingstone School, O’bies General Mercantile PINCHER CREEK: A&W, AHS Addiction & Mental Health Office, Alberta Hotel, Alberta Works, Alyam Acupuncture, Ames’ Insurance, Antonio’s Pizza, ATB Financial, Boese & Co., Boston Pizza, Bright Pearl, Builder’s World, Canyon School, Castle Ford, Celestial Sweets, CIBC, Co-op Building Centre, Co-op Gas Bar, Co-op Grocery, Crestview Lodge, Denise’s Bistro, Dental Works, Dr. Bonertz, Dr. Steed, Fountain Tire, Four Winds Real Estate, Gero Construction, Golf Course Clubhouse, Green Bamboo, Harvest Coffeehouse, Hedderick Insurance, Heritage Inn, Huddlestun Senior Centre, JAX Barbershop, Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village, Kristine & Friends, Lebel Mansion, Luigi’s, Matthew Halton High School, MCC Arena, McDonalds, MD of Pincher Creek Office, Mirror Mirror Salon, Monster Fitness, Mrs. P’s Coffee Corner, North & Company, OK Tire, Parent Link, Pharmasave, Pincher Coin Wash, Pincher Creek Clinic, Pincher Creek Eye Clinic, Pincher Creek Hospital, Pincher Creek Legion, Pincher Creek Library, Pincher Creek Meats, Pincher Creek Vet Clinic, Pincher Licence & Registry, Pincher Office Products, Providence Salon & Spa, Ramada Inn, Rec Centre Lobby, Rocky Ridge Eye Clinic, Rona, Roy Denby Accounting, Royal Bank, Ruffles Boutique, Rumors, Shootin’ the Breeze, St. Michael’s School, Stardust Motel, Subway, Super 8, Swiss Alpine, The Associate Clinic, The Grill, The Outdoor Outlet, Tim Hortons, Town and Country Liquor, Town of Pincher Creek Office, UFA Petroleum, Vista Village, Westcastle Motors, What Goes Around Comes Around, Whispering Winds TWIN BUTTE: Twin Butte Country General Store

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Learn the history and how-to of knitting

By Brad Quarin they’ve studied genealogy Knitting is more than or allowed a visitor to just one of the most relaxresearch the history of his ing hobbies you can take or her house. This idea is more hands-on and, since up, says Linda Sigsworth, owner of A Nest of Linda owns the wool shop, Needles. It also has a lot she seemed to be the ideal person to lead the class. of history behind it.

The Crowsnest Linda is busy researchMuseum is now inviting ing the history of the craft Linda and one of her for the workshop. When wool shop’s most dedI talked to her, she had icated patrons, Leona traced it as far back as the McMillan, to share some days of the Egyptian pyrof the history and the amids. Bodies were found skill. wrapped in cloths in the tombs.

Linda thinks the workshop is a wonderful The hands-on lesson will have each beginner idea. “Anything is great if learning to make a dishit gets people knitting or cloth with 100 per cent crocheting,” she says.

Photo by Brad Quarin cotton. If they’re unable to The class will be held at the museum in Linda Sigsworth is eager to share her know- finish in one evening, Linda ledge and love of the art of knitting. may invite them to another Coleman on Sept. 17. class at A Nest of Needles.

Crowsnest Museum program director Barbara van Vierssen Trip says The workshop is $5 per person. If interested in joining, contact Crowsnest Museum at the class is part of an effort to showcase a different skill with historical value each month. Previously, 403-563-5434.

Harvest Festival Saturday, Sept. 13 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pancake & Sausage Breakfast 9 to 10 a.m. $3

Vintage Car Display Kids Activities

Rope Making Wooden Train Building Bouncy Tent Face Painting Balloon Animals Carnival Games

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Thank you to everyone ... walkers, donors, volunteers, family, friends and our wonderful community for your part in making the

Second Annual Ovarian Cancer Walk of Hope the successful event it was on Sunday!

With your help, over $9,300 (and counting) was raised.

This couldn’t have been accomplished without each and every one of you.

Walk for her, Walk for hope, Walk for life!

THANK YOU TO OUR PINCHER CREEK & CROWSNEST PASS SPONSORS: A Nest of Needles Ascent Dental ATB Financial Bamboo Bistro Black Rock Pizza Boston Pizza C & D Floral Chakras Spa CIBC – C.N.P. CIBC – P.C. Cinnamon Bear Cafe Copy Magic

Crossfit Pincher Creek Crowsnest Coffee Co. Damberger Trucking Deley Industries Dexter Oilfield DJ Equipment Rentals Fountain Tire Glacier Mechanical Headlines Hair Salon Kost Fire & Safety Mammoet McDonalds

McRae Holdings Mirror Mirror Monster Fitness More for Less Neat 'n Nifty Norse Construction Pincher Creek Co-op Pincher Office Products Popiel’s Restaurant Providence Salon & Spa Riviere’s Construction

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Sobeys Blairmore Sorge Trucking Stone’s Throw Cafe Street Stylz Hair Salon Super Valu Sure Glass The Brick The Outdoor Outlet UFA Petroleum Vito’s Restaurant Westcastle Motors Windyview Mechanical

Thank you Bob Westrop for being our MC! Thank you to our great team of volunteers!

Thank you Tia Doell for the warmup! Thank you Parent Link for hosting the Kid’s Zone!

Thank you Jaiden Panchyshyn for being our photographer!

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Citizens on Patrol seek sponsorship for AGM

By Brad Quarin Pincher Creek and area may have more citizens on patrol than anywhere else in the province.

With 55 members of the Alberta Citizens on Patrol Association in the town and MD, the group is keeping an eye on the communities for the RCMP. The local president, Robyn Dowson, also believes their group patrols the largest geographical area in Alberta.

Now, the local Citizens on Patrol are bringing the provincial association’s annual general meeting to their home turf, specifically Cowley Community Hall on Sept. 19 to 20.

“We’ve had a wonderful response from the town of Pincher Creek, and Cowley and Lundbreck,” Robyn says. They’re still seeking sponsorships in putting together welcome bags and door prizes for their guests.

For many local members, this will be the first time they can go to the provincial workshop and AGM, and they’re excited.

They’re expecting 150 people from 62 Citizens on Patrol groups from around the province, so this is a good chance to show

off the area, too.

The workshop isn’t for training new members, but rather for the different groups to meet each other and trade ideas.

Many chapters want to know how to keep members interested in volunteering. With 55 members, the local chapter may have some valuable input here.

The weekend will see meals served

by Simply Catering and speeches from the mayor, the reeve and the local RCMP commander, Sgt. Randy Dixon.

The local Mountie who’s been key to Alberta Citizens on Patrol, Const. Doug Sokoloski, will be master of ceremonies dressed in red serge.

The roundtable will discuss numerous matters, such as the group’s new website.

Crowsnest Pass Fish and Wildlife officer John Clarke will introduce his bear dogs and talk about what Citizens on Patrol can do when they see a bear in the community. Other presentations will inform members on the Burmis weigh scale, forensic evidence and Citizens on Patrol’s partnership with the Alberta Motor Association.

As to why Pincher Creek and area

has such a strong group, Robyn points to Const. Sokoloski, who successfully revived the local effort.

Faced with vandalism in Lundbreck, Const. Sokoloski approached the Lundbreck Citizens Council to talk about getting Citizens on Patrol going. It was a better alternative to pricey insurance, Robyn says.

Since then, he’s done much promotion for the group, and Robyn successfully nominated him for the Alberta Law Enforcement Outstanding Service Award at last year’s AGM in Westlock.

However, Const. Sokoloski points back to the volunteers. “We have a very successful bunch,” he says. “The success of the program has to go through the volunteers.”

As Robyn explains, patrolling a small town can be quiet, but they can keep members interested by doing extra things.

Const. Sokoloski has taken them to checkstops, and they’ve also watched highways to take statistics on distracted driving.

Potluck suppers are another good way to assure high attendance at meetings.

Their efforts are paying off, and the group is marching on.

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The Breeze Mailbox Friends in Sync is back Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to join a group of ladies who enjoy singing for the joy and the fun? Then Friends in Sync would like you to join us for rehearsals on Thursdays at 7 p.m., beginning Sept. 18, at the Pincher Creek Baptist Church.

Please come and join us. If you require further information, phone Linda at 403-627-3533 or Pat at 403-627-3153.

Friends in Sync

Canadian Picker in search of the lost treasures of Crowsnest Pass Few can deny that Crowsnest Pass has a rich and colourful history. Everywhere we look we see different aspects of our past, but our history isn’t just the buildings and the historic places we drive past every day. Precious history may be residing in your basement, packed away in a box that hasn’t been opened for 20 years!

On Sept. 27, people will have the chance to show off their treasures at a special event, Lost Treasures of the Crowsnest Past. This new event is happening at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre in conjunction with Alberta Culture Days (Sept. 26 to 28).

The goal is to provide the community’s people with a chance to show off their own treasures and to share the fascinating stories behind them.

Sheldon Smithens, star of Canadian Pickers, will be on hand to provide opinions and insights about the treasures. Activities will begin at 11 a.m. at the interpretive centre, where Sheldon will give a presentation about his experiences filming the popular TV show.

From 1 to 3 p.m., Sheldon will meet with each of the treasure owners to get some background on the items. After examining all of them, he will pick what he considers to be the top three treasures. The owners of the top three will each receive two tickets to the Crowsnest Museum’s Harvest of Memories.

For the rest of the afternoon, Sheldon and a team of local historians will pick the winner from the three finalists.

The winner will be announced in the evening at the Harvest of Memories, and will receive a miner’s lamp, courtesy of the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre. At the owner’s discretion, the winning treasure may be put on public display at the museum or the interpretive centre.

The time has come to show off your treasures and to claim your place in the history of Crowsnest Pass. A limit of 35 treasures in total will be examined during the event, with a limit of two treasures per person. As space is limited, please call the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre at 403-562-7388 to confirm your spot in the Lost Treasures of the Crowsnest Past.

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IT’S TIME TO GET BACK INTO SHAPE! Join Joe’s Weight Training & Fitness Club Location: Pincher Creek Golf Club (Downstairs) Hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7 days a week Joe’s is a non-profit club administered by volunteers

MEMBERSHIP FEES: Adult (18 & Older) Single Workout $5 $30 (Family Pass $45) Monthly Pass Six-month Pass $160 (Family Pass $225) $300 (Family Pass $375) Yearly Pass A family includes any two parents and children under the age of 18 living in the same household

Seniors (60 +) and Youth (Under 18) Single Workout $3 $20 Monthly Pass Six-month Pass $100 $180 Yearly Pass $300 Two Seniors

Registration procedure is posted at gym

Crowsnest Pass Adult Education Upcoming courses for the month of September Registration Deadline

Date

Course Name

Sept. 22 Sept. 22 Sept. 24

Face That Computer Monster Comfortable With My Body

Sept. 15 Sept. 15

Sept. 24

Computer One-on-One Sessions Passions and Imperfections

Sept. 25

Yoga for Seniors

Sept. 17 Sept. 17 Sept. 18

Sept. 25 Sept.

27 & 28 Sept. 29

Essentials Oils Part 1 Standard First Aid Level C CPR and AED Intro to Computers Using Windows 7 Intro to Homeopathic Remedies

Sept. 30

Sept. 18 Sept. 18 Sept. 22 Sept. 23

For more information or to register call Toni at 403-562-2853 cnpadulted@gmail.com

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From left are Jeb Malcolm of Westcastle Motors, Lorne Mitchell, Murray Patterson, Gord Francis, Gord McMullen and George Wolstenholme of Castle Ford.

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Reap some harvest fun at Kootenai Brown

for display. People may be able to

By Brad Quarin September has come and it’s take their own vintage vehicles to time to reap the harvest. the show, and if interested should call KBPV at 403-627-3684.

To celebrate, Kootenai A concession will offer lunch Brown Pioneer Village in and cotton candy, and musical Pincher Creek is hosting its annual Harvest Festival this entertainment will be provided by Saturday. a DJ from Bluerock Music.

It turns out this year’s Harvest “It’s in the tradition of our Festival is happening on the same region,” says general manager day as the Heritage Acres Fall Trisha Carleton. “Because of our Fair, but Trisha says they won’t be agricultural roots, it’s a significompeting with each other. “We cant time of the year.”

The day begins with a panwould encourage people to visit Photo by Shannon Robin cake and sausage breakfast from Frances Cyr teaches Mercy the art of rope-making at KBPV Harvest both sites,” she says.

The $2 admission for the 9 to 10 a.m., costing $3.

Festival last year.

Harvest Festival is good for the There will be plenty for whole day, so you can leave to go to Heritage Acres and return children, with the Old Fashioned Carnival providing carnival games without having to pay again. The lowered admission of KBPV is a from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For $1, a child can play four traditional games, like the beanbag, ring and ball tosses. There are a number throwback to the past, in the spirit of the festivities.

The Harvest Festival comes after a successful event with Trains of different prizes going with the games, as well as the duck pond, and the History That Almost Wasn’t. Their bus tour drew a number featuring rubber ducks. of people from out-of-town train clubs, and Trisha found them Children’s World Daycare, which partnered with KBPV on “really keen.”

Canada Day, will provide painting and balloon animals. Youth will Next comes “the largest cookie sale in Pincher Creek history,” also enjoy the bouncy tent and the mini-bowling game. with volunteers making cookies for the second annual sale in There are a number of crafts available, including rope-making December. KBPV aims to make this a bigger event than last year, to and building wooden trains, a hit when reintroduced last year. break another record.

As with last year, the museum’s vintage car collection will be out

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Pincher Creek Women’s Emergency Shelter Association Position Summary: • Provide crisis counselling, advocacy and support for women and children in need • Conduct needs assessments and set goals with clients.

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Qualifications: • Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Human Services – combination of academic training and work experience will be considered • Crisis intervention skills • Knowledge of family violence and related issues • Successful candidate will be required to submit a current criminal record check and CYIM (child welfare) check

Hours: • Primarily weekends including day shifts, afternoon shifts and night shifts • Some cover off for full-time staff during weekdays as needed Salary: Competitive wage based on education and experience

Deadline: Please submit resume by Friday, September 19 to: Julie Coleman, Executive Director Pincher Creek Women’s Emergency Shelter Association Box 2092, Pincher Creek, AB, T0K 1W0 Tel: 403-627-2114 Fax: 403-627-4808 Email: director@pcshelter.ca Please note that only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted

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Artist recreates memories of the city By Edmonton, Brad Quarin Calgary and Blairmore Vancouver. artist Jean The scenes Blackall still depicted could remembers just as easily be what it was set in Toronto like to walk or anywhere through the else. big city.

Jean has She worked been creating downtown, the works over and recalls an four years, industrial area along with by the tracks other projects, and docks. recently real“I saw a izing she had Photo by Brad Quarin lot of things enough for an that I took urban-themed Jean Blackall in a creative moment. in, and a lot show. of things were very disturbing for me,” she says.

Most of the pieces made their debut at Stony “Later, these scenes would keep coming back and Plain in January, but several more have been haunting me.” finished since then. She’s just put varnish on some, Art is a kind of therapy, so she began painting which protects a painting from fading. A small and recreating the scenes. Believing people are acrylic pre-sketch will be included, giving the wilfully blind to the problems on the streets, she viewer a chance to see how a larger work begins. figured this would be a way to open eyes.

She submitted a handful of images, an artist’s While Urban Re-Visited, now open at the statement and a CV to the Crowsnest Pass Public Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery, uses Jean’s Art Gallery, which decided to put on the show. usual media, this is rather new subject matter for This is her first truly solo show at the local gallery, her. Her mixed-media collages employing handas past exhibits have included the photography of dyed papers, found material and acrylic paint her husband, Walter Gray. usually depict landscapes or abstractions, but this Urban Re-Visited opened on Saturday and looks more at people. remains up until Oct. 5. Receptions are always The colours of the 19 works are bright but the interesting opportunities to learn what people themes are dark, to challenge the viewer. Many see in her works, which can differ by individual. people feel they can’t do anything about urban “That’s the beauty of collage,” she says. She wants issues, but Jean has come to believe anyone can her work to scare more than to be beautiful. make a difference and should consider how.

For their next project, Walter and Jean are The city represented in the show can be any contemplating a show called Textures, about texcity, with skylines in different works based on tures in nature.

Head to registration night and join a club

By Brad Quarin Now is the time to join the club. Any club.

Crowsnest Pass is holding its fall registration tonight, followed by Pincher Creek’s tomorrow. The event brings together many diverse community groups, allowing them to sign up new and returning members at one place and time.

In Bellevue, registration at M.D. McEachern Community Centre goes from 6 to 8 p.m. Tracey Linderman, community services programmer, is expecting at least 20 community groups.

These are mainly recreational and fitness groups, with clubs for all ages. The usual groups represented include the Scouts, Girl Guides, minor hockey and figure skating, as well as fitness and gymnastics clubs run by the town itself. Activities like taekwondo and

Zumba are among those being offered at MDM and Albert Stella Memorial Arena.

Mass registration is fairly new to Pincher Creek, with the recreation office holding it for the second time at the arena from 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow.

Diane Burt Stuckey, director of community services, says they’ll be hosting independent groups, many offering programs for youth. A few are new, including a children’s music group and French lessons. Others include minor hockey, the 4-H Club, Girl Guides and figure skating. Some groups will appeal to all ages, including the curling and kayak clubs, Knights of Columbus and the board looking after Pincher Creek Community Hall.

Feedback has been good, demonstrating that the registration events are a valuable community service.

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Fall Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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5th Annual Fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 22 Dinner with live and silent auction and dance featuring the Chevelles

F/T Food and Beverage Servers

$9.95/hour. Take orders, serve, set and clear tables, accept payment, customer service oriented.

F/T Front Desk Clerks $11.32/hour. Make room reservations, check in and out guests, process payments, clerical duties.

Food Counter Attendants/ Kitchen Helpers $11.00/hour. Prepare and serve food, dishwashing, cooking, cleaning.

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Pincher Creek

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1. Where was Janis Joplin “busted flat” in “Me and Bobby McGee”?

2. Name the rock group that released “Cold As Ice” on its debut album.

3. Where did the band The Amen Corner get its name?

4. Which artist wrote and released “Two Faces Have I”?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Cover me with kisses, baby, Cover me with love, Roll me in designer sheets, I’ll never get enough, Emotions come, I don’t know why, Cover up love’s alibi.” (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Check out fall adult education offerings

By Erin Fairhurst It’s not just the kids who get to go back to school this fall! Adult education programs in both Crowsnest Pass and Pincher Creek are gearing up for fall, and their new curricula have something for everyone.

“We are into a new year and a new semester, and that is always very exciting,” says Toni Gfrerer, co-ordinator with Crowsnest Pass Adult Education.

New classes this fall cover professional skills such as writing business emails and marketing using social media, cooking skills such as creating Christmas party food, health and wellness topics like essential oils, and even night photography.

The entire fall course catalogue contains nearly 100 classes and includes computer training, safety courses like first aid, and even courses designed especially for seniors.

Toni says courses for the fall semester are based on feedback from past participants, suggestions from residents, sharing ideas with other communities and researching what other learning facilities are offering.

“We are already planning for winter and spring and are always open to ideas and suggestions,” Toni says, adding that she is always looking for instructors. “If you are crafty or have a talent that you’d like to share, it’s something to consider.”

Fall registration opened last week and can be done online at www.crowsnesteducation.com, by phone at 403-562-2853 or in person at the M.D. McEachern Community Centre in Bellevue, on the second floor.

In Pincher Creek, the fall calendar has also been updated to include some returning favourites, as well as some new additions.

Monica Sczyrba-Davis, co-ordinator of the Pincher Creek Adult Learning Council and the Read and Write Literacy Program, says a variety of classes will be available, including Nia, a movement-based class that incorporates dance, martial arts and yoga.

“It has been very popular,” she says.

“We are adding a new version called Gentle Nia this year that still provides the same amount of fun but is lower key. A lot of seniors have expressed interest.”

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A variety of food classes such as instruction in sushi making, curry and Greek cuisine will be available, as well as courses in bookbinding, pottery and aromatherapy.

The council also offers business-oriented courses, including private sessions that can be tailored to the participant’s needs.

“Sometimes it’s easier to learn privately than in a classroom setting,” says Monica, “especially with computer skills if you’re shy about asking questions in front of others.”

To celebrate Literacy Day on Sept. 8, the Adult Learning Council and the Read and Write Literacy Program launched a Scrabble tournament that will continue every Monday night at 6 p.m. at Mrs. P’s Coffee Corner in Pincher Creek.

“It’s a great way to come together and celebrate literacy and have some fun,” says Monica.

The Adult Learning Council office is located in Room 11 at St. Michael’s School, and they can be reached at 403-627-4478.

To learn more about their courses, please see www.pincherlearn.ca .

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Mark Your Calendar Events and Entertainment – Full details are available in the Breeze online calendar – www.shootinthebreeze.ca Thursday, September 11 – Community information & registration night - 6 p.m. at MCC Arena in Pincher Creek – Pincher Creek Humane Society/SPCA fundraiser comedy event - 6 p.m. at Community Hall – Tai chi for seniors - 10 a.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Fun Texas hold ’em poker - 6:30 p.m. at Blairmore Legion – C.N.P. indoor playground - 9:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue Friday, September 12 – C.N.P. minor hockey Thunder Challenge at the Sports Complex in Coleman – Senior Mustangs home opener - 5 p.m. at Matthew Halton football field in Pincher Creek – Sit & Be Fit - 10:30 a.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Games, your choice - 1:30 p.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Farmers market - 11 a.m. in Pincher Creek arena lobby – Supper & meat draws - 6 p.m. at Bellevue Legion – Steak night - 5 p.m. at Blairmore Legion – C.N.P. indoor playground - 9:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue Saturday, September 13 – Drive One 4 UR School - 9 a.m. at Ranchland Mall parking lot in Pincher Creek – C.N.P. minor hockey Thunder Challenge at the Sports Complex in Coleman – KBPV Harvest Festival - 9 a.m at the museum in Pincher Creek

– Heritage Acres Fall Fair - 9 a.m. near Pincher Creek – Meat draws - 3 p.m. at Pincher Creek Legion – Meat draws - 3 p.m. at Blairmore Legion Sunday, September 14 – CNP minor hockey Thunder Challenge at the Sports Complex in Coleman – St. John’s Anglican Church 130th anniversary celebration - 11 a.m. in Pincher Creek – First anniversary celebration - 10 a.m. at Heartland Community Church (old auction mart) in Pincher Station – Wing night - 4 p.m. at Bellevue Legion Monday, September 15 – Let’s Play playgroup (ages 0-5) - 9 a.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall – New & Expecting Moms group (up to age 1) - 1 p.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall – School council meeting - 6:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s School in Pincher Creek – Whist & tea - 1:30 p.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – C.N.P. indoor playground - 9:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue Tuesday, September 16 – Explore Together (ages 0-5) - 9 a.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall – Ice scheduling meeting - 7 p.m. at MCC Arena lobby in Pincher Creek – C.N.P. indoor playground - 9:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue

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Bear Brief No. 6 – Bear-proof your garbage Crowsnest Conservation BearSmart Snow on the mountains reminds us that winter is soon to arrive. Bears are also keeping track of the season and looking for as many calories as possible before heading into hibernation.

During hyperphagia, a time when bears are preparing for hibernation, bears can eat for 20 hours to consume roughly 20,000 calories each day. That is equivalent to drinking over 100 cans of root beer in one day!

As bears search for their next meal, they may wander into town to try and find an easy meal. In Crowsnest Pass, garbage is collected only once a week, so needs to be stored securely and placed out only on the morning of collection. During the rest of the week, garbage can be stored in your house, garage or shed.

If you don’t have a safe place to store your waste, why not try a bear-proof garbage bin? Crowsnest Conservation BearSmart offers two bear-proof garbage bin programs for residents who have a history with bears in their garbage or don’t have a safe place to store their waste.

The bear-proof garbage bin demo program is a free opportunity for residents

to try out a bin. The use of a loan bin is guaranteed for six weeks, but is frequently longer.

Under the second program, Crowsnest Conservation BearSmart facilitates bulk purchases of bear-proof bins. Current grant funding helps to offset the cost, resulting in a discount available to residents purchasing bins in 2014 and 2015. An order is anticipated to arrive in late September.

If you are interested in a demo bearproof garbage bin, or in learning more about purchasing your own bin, contact Elizabeth, BearSmart co-ordinator, at 403563-0058 or e.anderson@telus.net .

Please report your bear sightings to the Report a Poacher hotline at 1-800-642-3800.

Your reports help track bear movements in Crowsnest Pass and help protect the bears and the community. If you have any questions about how to be BearSmart, contact Crowsnest Conservation BearSmart at 403-563-0058 or visit www.crowsnestconservation.ca .

This Bear Brief is brought to you by Crowsnest Conservation’s BearSmart program, with support from Shell FuellingChange.

Photo by Brad Quarin

Raising funds for Alzheimers Helen Wasnock, left, and Clara Marconi enjoy a sunny day for the Alzheimer Walk in Blairmore. Sixty people came out Saturday morning, raising $1,966 for phone support, information packages and educational programs in Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass.