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Marjorie Rigaux of Pincher Creek, left, and Mary MacBeath of Scotland share family ties and their year of birth. They met when Marjorie’s granddaughter, Jennifer Murray, and Mary’s grandson, Barry Fairhurst, were married. Together, the two friends blew out 90 candles at a birthday bash for Mary, who is visiting family in Crowsnest Pass. Mary’s birthday was Monday, and if you run into Marjorie you can wish her a happy birthday today!

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My Little Corner While I’m not particularly a fan of winter, I love the onset of fall. Vibrant hues of orange, red and gold colour the landscape as the warm days of summer wane.

My daughter, Jaiden, and I drove to Fernie on Sunday morning for a hike at Island Lake. We enjoyed the bright colours along the highway and surrounding the lake.

Time passes and seasons change. Some days we bask in the sunshine, while other days we shovel an early snowfall from flower beds still in bloom.

Summer tends to be the season we hold onto most tightly. The warmth of the sun is difficult to release.

Each season has its perks. In fall we have brilliant colours to enjoy as the leaves turn, and thoughts of Thanksgiving dinner make our mouths water.

I have wonderful memories of fall suppers held at the Aylsham community hall, in the wee Saskatchewan hamlet my grandparents called home. You’d often wait an hour in line for your turn at the buffet table filled with turkey and all the fixings. Lining the edge of the stage was the highlight of the meal: a huge selection of homemade pies.

It was rude to take your dessert before eating supper, but we’d walk by to scope out the best piece of flapper pie. As you ate, it was always with one eye on your mashed potatoes and gravy and the other on that special piece of pie, in the hope it would wind up on your plate.

I don’t care to be cold, so winter is my least favourite season. With it comes Christmas, though, a time that always generates the warm fuzzies that go with family togetherness and happy memories.

Fresh rains that wash away winter’s grime

An editorial by Shannon Robin are a highlight of spring, along with animal babies and the emergence of wildflowers at the end of the season.

The long, warm days of summer are my favourite days because they bring with them a sense of adventure and longevity. Despite a flirtation with winter this month, summer appears to be hanging around at least until the weekend.

The seasons revolve as we pass through life. We can complain about the snow and the rain, or we can embrace them by building snow forts or walking barefoot in the puddles. We can’t control the weather or the fact that life moves forward, even when we’d like it to linger and pass more slowly.

I once thought 40-year-olds were ancient. Now that I’m in my mid-40s, I realize how misguided that was.

Andrew and Erin Fairhurst of Crowsnest Pass hosted a 90th birthday party for Granny (Andrew’s mom’s mom, Mary MacBeath) on the weekend. Granny is visiting from Scotland and Jaiden added some cultural flavour with Highland dance performances. I wouldn’t have been surprised if Granny had jumped up from her seat and joined in — that’s the degree of vitality she exudes.

My favourite moment was watching Granny and Marjorie Rigaux sing “Happy Birthday” to one another. They held hands and laughed before blowing out 90 candles together. It was a delight to see.

Seasons change, and life carries us through stages. What we make of it remains to each of us. I didn’t have my camera at hand to capture Granny and Marjorie in their happy dance, but it will be a treasured memory. I hope I can be the life of the party when I reach Granny’s age.

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Ride the Red Rock Waterton Lakes National Park is providing a sneak peak at how enjoyable the Red Rock Parkway is when the road is closed to motor vehicle traffic between November and April each year.

This Saturday, cyclists can have the parkway road to themselves by participating in the Ride the Red Rock and Take a Kid Mountain Biking events.

Join us at 9 a.m. in the Pass Creek picnic area. The parkway will be closed to all motor vehicle traffic between 9 and noon. Participants can ride as far as their interest takes them, whether it’s the first few kilometres or the 30-kilometre round trip all the way to Red Rock Canyon and back.

“Stop and linger to enjoy the scenery, make some new friends or just savour a quiet moment,” suggests Christy Gustavison, visitor experience officer.

Helmets are mandatory for anyone under 18, and highly recommended for everyone else. We encourage children to come with a legal guardian. Snack stations and technical assistance will be available.

“We hope this event will inspire people to return to enjoy the many great fall activities in the park,” says field unit superintendent Ifan Thomas.

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Local nurse helps heal children in Guatemala

By Erin Fairhurst have.”

As a young nurse, ColeThe medical team perman resident Jenny Wilmot formed a week’s worth of had the opportunity to travel plastic surgeries for condito Africa as a student. It was tions that ranged from burns an experience she always to birth defects, namely cleft envisioned she’d repeat. palate and cleft lip.

“But,” says the busy mom “Birth defects happen of three and part-time operatbecause of poverty and lack of proper nutrition,” says Jenny. ing room nurse, “life happens, “Where we live, pregnant and you put things on the women can get folic acid and back burner.” prenatal vitamins, and there’s Bolstered by encourmore health care and treatagement from a friend, Jenny contacted Healing the ment available to them. But Children, an American orgathat’s not the case there.”

The youngest patient the nization, back in June to see team saw was 10 months old if her services could be used on any upcoming medical and the oldest was 16 years.

Patients were contacted missions. ahead of time by the organi“I thought maybe I would get the ball rolling, and see zation, but word of mouth if they had anything coming also prompted some families to come forward seeking up in the next year or so,” she treatment. This included says.

As luck would have it, the family of a baby with Photo courtesy of Jenny Wilmot Healing the Children had an cleft palate that could not be immediate need for operating Jenny Wilmot puts her skills to use with underprivileged children in treated.

Guatemala. The Crowsnest Pass nurse recently donated her services to room nurses and asked Jenny “The baby was so underHealing the Children. weight that it was too risky to join a medical mission in Guatemala in August. to do the surgery,” Jenny With only a short time to prepare, Jenny was hesitant, but she says. The family was given instructions to try to increase the baby’s says her husband “just looked at me and right away said ‘You should weight before the next round of surgeries. go.’ ” The reality of cleft lip and palate and other birth defects is that Upon arrival in Guatemala City, Jenny was introduced to the rest they lead to social ostracization. Lack of work due to defects leads to of the medical team she’d be working with — two plastic surgeons, poverty, which can result in homelessness and living on the fringes their technicians, an OR nurse and a recovery room nurse — all of of society. The aim of Healing the Children is to provide opportuniwhom knew each other from previous volunteer initiatives. “I was ties to families who would not receive medical care otherwise. the only one who didn’t already know someone there,” Jenny says, Jenny paid her own way to participate in the mission, and her “and also the only Canadian.” time was all volunteered. She says she would do it all over again if The team quickly got into gear, and set up two operating rooms. she could. “I’ve already gotten an email asking if I’d like to go again, “We brought all of our own supplies, and what you had was what and I think I will, but maybe in another year or so.” you had,” she says. “There were enough supplies for 60 surgeries, This was Jenny’s longest time away from her three children, but but in the end we did 45 surgeries, so towards the end of the week she was able to stay in touch with them and even used Skype to take we could loosen the grip on the supply usage a bit. You definitely them on a tour of the facility she was working in. “My two oldest needed to ration what you had.” made rainbow loom bracelets to give out to the kids there, and they Jenny says she learned a lot from her fellow nurses, including were a big hit!” she says. one who had been volunteering on medical missions for 16 years.

While Jenny didn’t have much contact with the patients in the “There are basic things you don’t think of, like even if you bring operating room, she saw them during follow-up visits when the children’s dressings were changed. your own supplies, you get to the facility and there’s nowhere to “We’d give out toothbrushes and sunglasses during the folstore the supplies. But the other nurse brought her own storage bin, low-ups, too,” she says. “We wanted to make it worthwhile for because even that’s something you can’t take for granted.” families to come back, and it was really nice when they did. They The facility Jenny worked from, run by local staff and a volunteer foundation, was equipped with minimal supplies: a bed, an were all very grateful.” anesthetic machine and sterilizers. “It’s not a hospital in the way that To learn more about Healing the Children, or to volunteer or you or I would think of a typical hospital,” she says. “But it’s all they donate, please see www.healingthechildren.org .

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The Ghost of Kootenai Brown finds a home

By Brad Quarin Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village is growing with the coming addition of a building that epitomizes the early business history of Pincher Creek.

“It fills a gap in our collection,” says curator Farley Wuth.

The old Bank of Commerce building, also known as the Turcott building, was donated to the museum, and the Pincher Creek and District Historical Society is raising funds to move it.

Dan Crawford, a new director with the historical society, says the group needs to build a foundation for the structure and cover the moving expenses. Permission for the move, from its current location on Hewetson Avenue, has been obtained from the town.

The large building will change the face of the museum, and Farley is confident there is sufficient space. It will be placed on the east end of the property, where room will be created by shuffling some smaller buildings.

Farley is excited about this valuable addition. It has a place in the community’s business history and is the museum’s first big business building.

The new attraction was built in 1906 as

a Bank of Commerce, brought by train to Pincher Station and hauled onto Main Street.

It was one of only 50 Bank of Commerce buildings on the Canadian Prairies, Farley says. It was a two-storey building, with the second floor providing housing for bank employees.

The bank closed in 1934, and was purchased by the now-defunct Municipal District of Robert Kerr. It was used as an office until 1944, when it was turned over to the MD of Pincher Creek.

In 1964, the building became a law office for Turcott and Company, and the second floor was turned into a law library. In 1986, it was moved to Hewetson Avenue, near the creek, and has since belonged to a Lethbridge company.

With plans to construct a new building on the lot, the donor’s suggestion of turning the former bank over to the museum saved it from possible demolition.

Dan came up with the idea that the building could be a new home for the Ghost of Kootenai Brown, who he says has been wandering, lost, for some time.

With community support, this unique building will be moved and another piece of local history will be preserved.

Photo by Brenda Shenton

Farley Wuth, curator of Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village, promotes the move of the Turcott building to the museum site. The historical society kicked off the fundraising campaign to cover moving costs with a barbecue last week.

m is for music is the third annual concert, courtesy of CNP Allied Arts Association and Groves Music, celebrating Alberta Culture Days. This is a great performing opportunity for music students and musicians of all ages.

Like all Culture Days events, it is free for all to attend.

Join us on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 2 p.m.

Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery If you are interested in performing, or know someone who would be, let us know in advance. Thanks!

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Saturday, September 27 MDM Community Centre Crowsnest Pass

St. Michael’s School Open House

The Crowsnest Historical Society welcomes you to the most exciting event of the fall, and it’s biggest annual fundraiser: The Harvest of Memories Fall Festival.

Celebrating the Feast of St. Michael and the 110th anniversary of St. Michael’s School.

This gala event features an exciting performance by Al Rypien, live and silent auctions, a wine raffle and gourmet catering by Country Encounters.

PLEASE JOIN US FROM 3 TO 6 P.M.

All proceeds support the operations of the Crowsnest Museum.

Saturday, September 27

Help us to celebrate!

All members of the Town of Pincher Creek and surrounding area are invited to attend.

There will also be a BBQ at 5 p.m., catered by the Knights of Columbus and activities for the children.

Reserve your table today! $40/person, $75/couple, $280/private table

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Tickets available at Crowsnest Museum, Copy Magic and Scotiabank

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Photo courtesy of Crowsnest Museum

This Gushul Studios print will be up for auction at the 2014 Harvest of Memories gala.

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By Brad Quarin The Harvest of Memories Fall Festival comes to M.D. McEachern Community Centre in Bellevue on Saturday, and today’s a good day to buy a ticket if you haven’t already.

The main fundraiser for the Crowsnest Historical Society, in support of operations of the Crowsnest Museum, is back with new faces and a new location.

“We were really excited by … the success of last year, and we hope to repeat that,” says Chris Matthews, executive director of the museum. “We’re looking forward to having it at MDM, it’s a great space.”

The gala is held at a different location every year, and this is the first time at MDM. The venue offers more space for the dinner and dance, and the goal is to sell more than 200 tickets.

A few guests will be new to the gala. Music will be provided by Al Rypien and the guest of honour is Sheldon Smithens of Canadian Pickers fame.

Sheldon will give a presentation on his appraisals of Crowsnest Pass treasures evaluated earlier in the day at Frank Slide Interpretive Centre. Sheldon is no stranger to the Crowsnest Historical Society, as he’s donated items to the museum and helped with the Lille Recycled exhibit.

A number of items will be up for live and silent auction, including a “Hillcrest 189” print and three prints from Gushul Studio.

There will also be a framed and signed L.A. Kings jersey from Robyn Regehr, along with other donated gifts.

The society doesn’t have a specific figure in mind for the fundraiser, but hopes for a success like last year and for people to enjoy themselves. The money, along with matching grants, helps with the slow winter season and keeps staff on board.

Last year’s Harvest of Memories was the best in the gala’s history, with nearly 200 people enjoying an evening out at SpringBreak Garden Centre in Hillcrest.

Let’s beat that. Tickets are $40 per person, $75 per couple or $280 for a table of eight. They’re available at the museum in Coleman, Copy Magic and Scotiabank, the latter of which is making matching donations to tickets sold there.

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Enduro riders prepare for international event

By Brad Quarin est level he’s competed at.

Local riders have Clint says it’s awesome earned spots on Team to be in the company of Canada to compete at the a large number of great International Six Days riders. He’s gone through Enduro. Bob Reed and Europe, Chile and New Clint Riviere from Pincher Zealand, with his most Creek and Ryan Linderman exciting race being in of Crowsnest Pass leave Slovakia, where he had his Oct. 23 for the off-road race best performance and saw in the Andes. interesting architecture. The The race, known as “the challenge is to stay on time Olympics of Motorcycling,” in a race meant for the best runs Nov. 3 to 8 from San riders. Clint is aiming for Juan, Argentina. a silver medal in this year’s Ryan’s mom, Tracey, race. says it’s a real achievement To make the cut, Ryan for our area to have three submitted a list of his offriders on a national team of road racing achievements.

Photos courtesy of Tracey Linderman and Leanna Riviere only 15.

He competed in 10 provinRyan is on the junior Ryan Linderman of Crowsnest Pass, in left photo, along with Clint Riviere, cial off-road races in the trophy team for his first number 411, and Bob Reed, number 511, of Pincher Creek, are taking their spring and summer. He’s time on Team Canada, been riding since he was Enduro skills to Argentina at the end of October. while ISDE veterans Clint young, because his uncles and Bob are on the world trophy team. Bob’s wife, Debbie, points out and friends rode. It’s exciting to make the ISDE, and he has never that the international event is recognized by the International Olymbeen to Argentina before. pic Committee, but is too big for the Olympics.

He knows it will be a lot of work, with over 200 kilometres to ride The riders are actively raising funds with help from their families every day. His goal is to do his best and finish all six days, which not and friends. They are looking for community support to defray parall riders do because of breakdowns and injuries. ticipation costs.

This is Bob’s third time on the world trophy team and his fourth Tracey explains that all riders must place money in the Gold time in the ISDE. He’s previously been a Team Canada representative Fund, which pays for the fuel and oil needed for the six-day race. at races in Portugal, Chile and New Zealand. Clint and Bob are childDebbie notes they have to buy the fuel in Argentina, and Team Canhood friends and travelled together to New Zealand and Chile. ada collectively needs to raise $46,000 by Oct. 23.

Every terrain is different and exciting, Bob says. He’s seen So far, the community has been “awesome” in supporting Ryan, beaches, cactuses and rainforests. In Chile, he was on the edges of Tracey says. Community groups have made donations, while others the Andes, down by the beaches. Now, he’ll have an entirely different have bought ISDE T-shirts and hoodies. Ryan thanks all of his sponview of the Andes, higher up. He says it’s been “eye-opening” to meet sors. riders from a variety of different places.

Sales of hoodies and T-shirts also support Bob and Clint, and Bob has always been competitive, and his interest in motorized donations can be made online. sports makes this a natural fit. Bob has three ISDE silver medals and Clint says there’s no exact qualifying system to make it to Team his goal is to add another to his collection.

Canada, and that the selection committee looks at a rider’s track To support the riders, visit www.gofundme.com/89bd8g or record. The ISDE managers were familiar with him, and Clint was facebook.com/TeamCanadaIsde. You can make arrangements to buy surprised when they placed him on the world trophy team, the highclothing by calling 403-627-3932 or 403-627-0123.

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By Brad Quarin find at the store is The new dollar helium, and balloons are selling in store at Crowsnest the hundreds.

Mall aims to be “a This is the store with more,” first step into the says Luanne Giesbrecht, co-owner world of retail for with her husband, Luanne and Larry.

Larry.

She’s worked in the More for Less medical profession opened in June for more than 20 and locals are still years, while he’s discovering the been self-employed new business in as a farmer and Blairmore. carpenter. A friend It offers affordat work had sugable items such as gested the idea of a toys, housewares, new dollar store to Photo by Brad Quarin crafts, balloons, Luanne. More for Luanne and Larry Giesbrecht are owners of More for cards, beauty items Less is an indepenLess, Blairmore’s new dollar store. and more. Many dent business, not products are geared part of any chain.

They’re located in part of a space at the mall for parties, including children’s parties and some things for adults, Larry says. They also have art that housed another dollar store years ago. The initial task of setting up everything was the most supplies such as canvases. challenging part, with all the merchandise needPrices range from 50 cents to $40, with the most expensive item being a phone charger. ing pricing and a place on the shelves. Since then, They’re experimenting with offering electronics, restocking has been simple. such as chargers, cords, screensavers and battery After a good summer, new customers are still packs. The variety of goods is constantly evolving. stopping in, so the Giesbrechts are optimistic the For many customers, the most surprising store will take off.

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Livingstone School booster club is looking for bottles

By Brad Quarin Don’t be surprised if Livingstone School students come knocking at your door on Saturday.

Young members of the Lundbreck school’s sports clubs will be out on their annual bottle drive, to raise funds for their booster club.

Recycling the bottles, cans and milk cartons they collect will help with their league and tournament fees, equipment and other expenses.

Joanne Verbaas, a member of the booster club, says the day will start for the students at 9 a.m. at Lundbreck Hall. They’ll go door to door through Lundbreck and Cowley, and Livingstone School students from Crowsnest Pass and Pincher Creek may canvass their neighbours, too.

They’ll likely be done by noon, and will sort their loot and enjoy a pizza lunch back at the hall, courtesy of the booster club. Typically, enough bottles are collected to fill a horse trailer, and that’s the goal this year. Last year’s drive was a success, with over 40 students and parents collecting enough to fill a two-horse trailer, in spite of rain.

“Everybody was pretty soggy by the time we were finished, but in good spirits,” Joanne says.

If the young athletes don’t come by your door, you can still help them by calling Joanne at 403-628-3897, or dropping off bottles at the Lundbreck Hall on Saturday. You can also take bottles to the Pincher Creek depot any time and specify that the proceeds are for the Livingstone School booster club.

During the next fundraiser, likely in October, orders will be taken for delicious Coco Brooks pizza.

Heritage Acres plans harvest gala

By Susan Vogelaar Surviving an amazing trip earlier this year, the Zoeteman/Vogelaar barn was moved successfully and now sits on a new foundation at Heritage Acres Farm Museum, near Pincher Creek.

The project continues, as the barn interior needs to be renovated so the space can be utilized for museum displays. The barn roof will be the first part of the renovation project. Once that is completed, the interior walls will be fixed and the lower and upper floors will be prepared for displays.

There is a lot of work yet to do, but again individuals have stepped forward to help with the actual work and others have generously donated to buy the materials. Fundraising continues to ensure the completion of the project.

Anyone with any knowledge of the building of the barn is asked to contact the director of Heritage Acres, so details can be added to the information already gathered for a historical display.

Corporate and individual volunteers donated their time and money to help with the move. ATB Financial is sponsoring an evening to recognize those individuals and companies. On Oct. 11 there will be a Heritage Acres Harvest Gala at the Pincher Creek Community Hall.

The committee is busy gathering silent and live auctions items. A delicious harvest dinner will be served, followed by entertainment by Connie Kaldor, a three-time Juno Award winner.

Tickets are available at Pincher Office Products and Blackburn Jewellers. This evening will be a harvest celebration of a community project, acknowledging those who continue to support our local heritage.

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Scarecrow Competition Fashion Show at 1 p.m.

Dunk Tank Starts at Noon Pie Eating Contest at 3 p.m.

Flo & Elmo – All Day Family Dance at 5 p.m.

Rocky Mountain Fiddlers at 2 p.m.

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Reader Survey 2014 As Shootin’ the Breeze celebrates its third anniversary, we continue to revise business ideas and practices in order to bring our readers the best product possible. We’re interested in your feedback – suggestions, constructive criticism and even compliments – to ensure we bring you an interesting and positive publication each week.

From surveys received by September 30, we’ll make a draw for a $50 prize.

Surveys may be dropped at our Pincher Creek office, mailed or sent by email: 697A Main Street | Box 1060 | Pincher Creek T0K 1W0 | shannon@shootinthebreeze.ca In Crowsnest Pass please drop surveys at Changes or LeVita Bella at 12323 - 20th Avenue in Blairmore.

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19TH ANNUAL AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE - NOMINATION FORM The Pincher Creek & District Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce their 19th Annual Awards of Excellence on Wednesday October 22nd, 2014. We count on you, our community members, to choose the Pincher Creek Businesses/Organizations/Individual you would like to nominate. They provide you year round with their services, excellent products, competitive rates, volunteer efforts and friendly faces. So why not give them a little recognition and support with your nomination.

I Nominate the Following Business/Organization/Individual: ________________________________

 I have notified the nominee

Category (please check one per form): each category is followed by a few guidelines to help you with your nomination.

 Farm Family Award

Awarded to a rancher, farmer or any agricultural operation maintaining a healthy environment with a positive approach to environmental concerns. The nominee can be a couple, an individual or a family that have shown outstanding management skills and a strong sense of community spirit.

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Large Business Award (10 and over employees)

How has this Business shown outstanding community spirit and support and how does it exhibit customer service?

 Small Business Award (1 to 9 employees)

How has this Business shown outstanding community spirit and support and how does it exhibit customer service?

 Environmental Stewardship Award (open to All Businesses/Organizations)

How has this Business/Organization shown awareness for the environment and recognition of its stewardship role within the ecosystem? What is the uniqueness of this operation that is the reason it was nominated?

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Customer Service Award (open to All

Businesses/Organizations)

How is a positive attitude generated so that the client/customer wants to come to this Business/Organization and how does it show its integrity? In what way does this Business/Organization go the extra mile for its client/customer?

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Spirit of Pincher Creek Award (open to all Businesses/Organizations/Committees/Individuals)

How has this business, organization, committee or individual contributed to making a difference within our community?

 Junior Entrepreneur Award (open to All Businesses)

Awarded to a Business Entrepreneur aged 30 years or younger with strong leadership skills, a great drive and determination to succeed and good work ethic.

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Employee of the Year Award (open to all

Businesses/Organizations)

Awarded to the ‘Shining Star’ who shows excellent service (front or back of Business/Organization) and demonstrates integrity and leadership.

Please give an explanation and the main reason as to why this Business, Organization or Individual warrants this nomination. Judging will be based on the information you give us. Attach another page if you wish! ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Nominated by: __________________________________ Phone: ______________________________ Please complete the form and return it by September 30th, 2014 to the Pincher Creek and District Chamber of Commerce, Box 2287 Pincher Creek, Alberta T0K 1W0.

Phone 403-627-5199. E-mail: info@pincher-creek.com Thanks for your participation and support. Kind regards, The Chamber Board

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Celebrate 110 years with St. Michael’s School

By Brad Quarin St. Michael’s School will celebrate its 110th anniversary this Saturday.

“It’s a wonderful milestone to mark,” says principal Don Kuchison. It’s a real achievement that a small community like Pincher Creek has sustained a Catholic school for kindergarten to Grade 12 for that long.

The main celebration starts at 3 p.m., and the anniversary is already fuelling excitement among students and staff.

The school will be open to tour and there will be fun activities for the children, including old-fashioned games like racing. Kids can even make flying dragons, representing the school’s sports teams and mascot.

A barbecue starts at 5 p.m., as an extra-special version of the annual Feast of St. Michael. The meal, catered by the Knights of Columbus, is free to the guests, including families, alumni and parish members.

The founding date of 1904 makes St. Michael’s School a year older than the province. It was started by nuns, at the invitation of Father Albert Lacombe, and operated at first as a private school.

The original building is long gone. Construction on the current one started in 1967, with last part completed in 1993.

Further renovations are planned for this year under the Building Alberta Plan, securing the future of St. Michael’s School.

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Alberta Culture Days features history, music and dance

By Gaytha Heighes What does Alberta Culture Days mean to you? If you think it sounds a bit boring, you need to think again. The Province of Alberta and the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass have a treat in store for you and it is (mostly) free. Alberta Culture Days will be celebrated in fine style this weekend with emphasis on the colourful history and art of Crowsnest Pass.

Frank Slide Interpretive Centre has free admission all three days. This is a great time to take the whole family to see the amazing exhibits. Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery features Urban Re-Visited, a solo show by local artist Jean Katherine Blackall.

You can visit www.crowsnestpasspublicartgallery.com for gallery hours.

Saturday morning, Frank Slide Interpretive Centre will be the place to find Sheldon Smithens. From 11 till noon, he will share his experiences of filming the popular and entertaining show Canadian Pickers. From 1 to 3 in the afternoon, Sheldon will conduct a Search for Treasures of the Crowsnest Pass. He’ll meet with treasure owners who have relics from Crowsnest’s past and discuss the background of the items with them.

Sheldon will then choose — “pick,” if you will — what he considers to be the top three items. Each finalist will receive two tickets to the Crowsnest Museum’s Harvest of Memories event that evening.

Sheldon and a team of local historians will pick the winner from the three finalists and announce the name at the museum’s fundraising gala.

Harvest of Memories starts with cocktails at 5:30, with dinner and a dance following. This event is at the MDM Centre in Bellevue and you will likely want to dress up for the evening.

Sunday afternoon, you can return to Frank Slide Interpretive Centre to enjoy musical entertainment from 1:30 to 2:30. You can also take in M is for Music at Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery. This concert features local talent and begins at 2 p.m.

There you go – history, music, dance and art all in one weekend. Get your culture fix!

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Mark Your Calendar Events and Entertainment – Full details are available in the Breeze online calendar – www.shootinthebreeze.ca Thursday, September 25 – Ag society scheduling meeting - 7 p.m. at Horseshoe Pavilion in Pincher Creek – Gym walk - 11 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Mommie & Me literacy program (ages 0-6) - 1 p.m. at Napi Friendship Centre in Pincher Creek – Gymtastics - 10 a.m. at Pincher Creek town hall gym – SPICE Play (ages 0-6) - 9 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – Gym Time (ages 0-6) - 10:15 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – Friends in Sync singing practice - 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Pincher Creek – C.N.P. indoor playground - 9:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Tai chi for seniors - 10 a.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Cribbage - 1:30 p.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Fun Texas hold ’em poker - 6:30 p.m. at Blairmore Legion Friday, September 26 – Farmers market - 11 a.m. in Pincher Creek arena lobby – Women’s empowerment workshop meet & greet 7 p.m. at Artist Collective Studio in Blairmore – Lego League - 3 p.m. at Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall, Pincher Creek – Sit & Be Fit - 10:30 a.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Gym walk - 11 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – SPICE Play (ages 0-6) - 9 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – Bingo - 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 – Supper & meat draws - 6 p.m. at Bellevue Legion – Steak night - 5 p.m. at Blairmore Legion Saturday, September 27 – St. Michael’s 110th anniversary open house - 3 p.m. at the school in Pincher Creek – Harvest Festival - 11 a.m. at Ranchland Mall in Pincher Creek – Lost Treasures of Crowsnest Pass - 11 a.m. at Frank Slide Interpretive Centre – Ride the Red Rock - 9 a.m. at Pass Creek picnic area in Waterton

– Harvest of Memories Fall Festival - 5:30 p.m. at the MDM Complex in Bellevue – Cribbage tournament - 1 p.m. at Bellevue Legion – Food bank drive - 10 a.m. in Pincher Creek; leave filled bags on your doorstep – Women’s empowerment workshop - 10 a.m. at Artist Collective Studio in Blairmore – Cribbage tournament - 9:30 a.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Livingstone Sports Booster bottle drive - 9 a.m. at Lundbreck Hall – C.N.P. minor hockey power-skating clinic at Sports Complex in Coleman – Meat draws - 3 p.m. at Pincher Creek Legion – Meat draws - 3 p.m. at Blairmore Legion Sunday, September 28 – M is for Music concert - 2 p.m. at C.N.P. Public Art Gallery in Frank – Pincher Creek Five-Pin Bowlers Assoc. AGM - 1 p.m. at Chinook Lanes – C.N.P. minor hockey power-skating clinic at Sports Complex in Coleman – Wing night - 4 p.m. at Bellevue Legion Monday, September 29 – No school - Livingstone Range School Division – Community Keep Fit - 10 a.m. at Pincher Creek town hall gym – Air cadets - 6:30 p.m. at Elks Hall in Blairmore – Genealogy club - 7 p.m at KBPV museum in Pincher Creek – Town council meeting - 6 p.m. in Pincher Creek – Exercise for Life - 10 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Let’s Play (ages 0-5) - 9 a.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall – SPICE Play (ages 0-6) - 9 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – New & expecting moms group (up to age 1) - 1 p.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall – Gym walk - 11 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – C.N.P. indoor playground - 9:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Craft time (ages 2-5) - 10:30 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – Whist - 1:30 p.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek

Tuesday, September 30 – Soup & a Bun - noon at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Pincher Creek Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Business nomination deadline – Driver education course parent meeting - 7 p.m. at Matthew Halton High School in Pincher Creek – The Brat Pack - 10:30 a.m. at Crowsnest Community Library in Blairmore – Explore Together (ages 0-5) - 9 a.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall – SPICE Play (ages 0-6) - 9 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – Gym Time (ages 0-6) - 10:15 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – Gym walk - 11 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Pool - 9:30 a.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – C.N.P. indoor playground - 9:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Cards & games - 1:30 p.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek Wednesday, October 1 – Children’s World Daycare AGM - 6 p.m. at 815 Schofield St., Pincher Creek – Community Keep Fit - 10 a.m. at Pincher Creek town hall gym – Story time - 10 a.m. at Pincher Creek library – Exercise for Life - 10 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Story time - 1 p.m. at Crowsnest Community Library in Blairmore – Take Off Pounds Sensibly meeting - 6 p.m. at Bellecrest Seniors Centre in Bellevue – SPICE Play (ages 0-6) - 9 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – Gym Walk - 11 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Early Language Fun Time (ages 0-3) - 10:30 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – Let’s Play (ages 0-5) - 9 a.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall – Parenting questions (make appt.) - 1 p.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall – C.N.P. indoor playground - 9:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Cribbage - 7 p.m. at Blairmore Legion

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Ranchland Mall merchants have fall fun in store this weekend Most activities will be done by 5 p.m.,

By Brad Quarin ’Tis the season for pumpkins, scarewhen another new event begins — a family dance and cake walk put on by Parent crows and pies.

The tenants of Ranchland Mall in Link. The dance will wrap up the festival at 7 p.m.

Pincher Creek are bringing back their During the day, some familiar Harvest Festival for a second year, starting at 11 a.m. this Saturday. activities will also be seen. “We’re going to bring back some of the stuff that went Nicki Schoening, owner of C&D Floral, says they’re a community-minded over well last year,” Nicki says. group and want to have a fun day to bring Organizers were pleased with participation in last year’s scarecrow-making everyone out to the mall.

A number of things will be new. contest, so it will be back with a $200 prize.

Crow Signs is sponsoring a dunk tank.

The pie-eating contest was popular For a small fee you can test your aim, with a chance to drop community volunteers last year. You can enter for $20, with all entry fees awarded to a charity of the into the tank of water. They’ll be getting winner’s choice. The pies are brought to wet for a good cause, as the money raised you by Co-op and Mrs. P’s. will be put toward purchasing a defibrillaC&D Floral is hosting the Flo and tor for the mall.

Elmo obstacle course again, where a Monster Fitness is launching a fun Photo by Shannon Robin blindfolded driver navigates the course run of roughly three kilometres at 11 David Crowell, manager of Pincher Creek Co-op, based on directions from a partner. a.m., with a prize for the best-dressed encourages you to take in the pie-eating contest Music will be provided by Chris runner. Harvest-themed costumes would and other activities this weekend during RanchDavis, Adam Schoening and the Rocky be appropriate. land Mall’s Harvest Festival.

Mountain Fiddlers, and Poppa Joe will be High Country Western Wear is hostclowning around. There will also be craft ing a fashion show, and vendors will have tables, pumpkin decorating and likely “a few surprises.” tables set up with jewelry, books and other items for sale. Ranchland The festival is free, and everyone is invited to join in the fun.

Liquor Den will have wine and beer tastings.