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An editorial

by Shannon Robin

My Little Corner Monday evening I took what felt like a well-deserved break from working on the paper. I should already have been finished, but some Mondays go better than others.

I joined others lining Main Street to watch a pink parade and to support the fundraising efforts of Wild Pink Yonder.

Jane Hurl and her team of supporters rode into town to a show of people in bright pink T-shirts and businesses decked out in welcome.

The Pincher Creek Elks Club took on the Pinkest Little Town in the West challenge to garner community spirit and assist Jane with her efforts to support breast cancer research.

Charlie Price and Ken Neumann were very visible in their hot-pink shirts as they promoted the event around town this summer. Other service groups, businesses and individuals joined the effort for a result the Elks can be proud of.

A creative fundraising idea helped draw a crowd to the event.

People were invited to “bash cancer” and paid for the opportunity to take a sledgehammer to a pink car. Young and old lined up for a turn, raising about $700.

One young girl shouted “Die cancer!” as she heaved the large hammer over her head.

It’s funny what some people will do for

money, or to raise money for a good cause.

Before the car bashing began, Bob Westrop announced that Dennis Robin would dance on top of the car if the crowd pitched in enough money.

To be honest, at first I was mortified — I’ve seen Dennis dance!

As tens and twenties began to fill Bob’s fist, I thought I should offer to match the bid to prevent him from dancing. But with only $8.50 left in my pocket, I couldn’t beat the $150 people threw in to enhance the dare.

Minutes later, Dennis was on the roof of the car sharing his repertoire of dance moves as Adam, Charles and Nicki Schoening played “Rockin’ Robin” from the stage.

My initial embarrassment was short-lived as I realized we all contribute in our own ways, and that Dennis was a great sport for taking the challenge.

If you want to check out his performance, there is video posted on the Shootin’ the Breeze Facebook page. If you like it, why not make a contribution to the cause. You can do this by purchasing a horseshoe our office.

If was a good effort for a new event in the community. Watch for more pictures from the Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass rides in next week’s issue, and posted online at www.shootinthebreeze.ca.

The Breeze Mailbox An earlier cave discovery I was readin’ Shootin’ the Breeze when I discovered the article Exploring the Crowsnest Pass With Paul Zizka (June 24 issue). The pictures are arresting and the article’s a great read.

There is, however, one error.

The article reports that the Booming Ice Chasm was discovered in 2008.

Monica Field and I discovered the cave in 1995 and, thanks to date-stamped pictures I took at that time, the caving community is acutely aware of this fact.

Unfortunately for Monica and me, we didn’t know that we’d found a previously unknown cave. So, our discovery, outside of one published (2003) picture of the cave’s entry, remained hidden from much of society until a caver discovered my picture following the caving community’s discovery — 13 years later — of the same cave. The “old” picture proved diagnostic.

The caving community was quick to name its ’08 find. Monica and I, aware of their subsequent report, didn’t know, however, that they’d discovered what we’d found more than a decade earlier.

Had Monica and I known our ’95 discovery of the cave was its first recorded observation, it would be known today as Ravensview.

One of my ’95 images was shot into the sky from within the cave’s nearly vertical entryway. The dark, ominous mouth of the cave frames the image. Monica, standing above me on the lip of the abyss, is silhouetted against a cerulean sky. Three ravens are circling over her head.

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Turning Pointe dancers invade New York City moment and sang along

By Erin Fairhurst with a busker in Central This summer, a Park. contingent of dance Students were able students from Turning to extend their scope of Pointe Dance Studio in dance, but also were able Crowsnest Pass took a to take in history and bite out of the Big Apple architecture, and meet and savoured every morpeople who work in the sel of their experience. dance industry.

“We try to do a studio “They met and saw trip every two years,” some well-known choreexplains Tara Groves, the ographers and dancers,” owner and artistic director of Turning Pointe. says Tara, “but they also “This was the third one, met all sorts of people in and the trips seem to get the industry.” bigger every year.”

“All big companies In total, 40 people and organizations have participated in the trip to multiple departments, New York City, includand it was good to see the ing 22 students, their other arts-related careers Photo courtesy of Turning Pointe Dance Studio parents, a few siblings, that are out there.”

Students of Turning Pointe Dance Studio participated in several workshops and classes while in New and staff from Turning This was Tara’s first York City. The opportunity was a great way for them to stay motivated during the summer while Pointe. Organizing such trip to N.Y.C., and she regular dance class is out of session. an ambitious trip had its says it was a special expelogistical challenges, but rience travelling with her Tara worked with Brightspark Travel, a company that specializes in student students. “The kids were so great and it was really awesome to see the city tours, to make sure the trip would suit her students’ needs. through their eyes.”

“The students were very involved in planning the itinerary,” she says.

The trip lasted from July 21 to 26, and now that the group is back home, “The trip was definitely geared towards dance and our interests.” it’s time to start gearing up for fall registration and another busy year at The group participated in classes at the Broadway Dance Center, took Turning Pointe. Registration takes place on Sept. 3 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the in three musicals, toured the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater and even had their studio in Hillcrest, and again on Sept. 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Pincher photo taken with a Rockette at the Radio City Music Hall.

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TURNING POINTE, continued from page 3 Turning Pointe has operated for 13 years and Tara is joined by fellow dance instructors Christina Samson, Kandis Span, Rebecca Dewey and Meagan Morency. Sharon St. James and Christine Bradley teach yoga and Koral Lazzaratto is a former student who now handles office administration at the studio.

“I couldn’t do any of this without them!” says Tara.

In addition to a passionate staff, the studio is supported by a tight-knit community of dedicated students and parents.

“We have boys, girls, kids and adults, and we love teaching them all,” says Tara. “Dance teaches you so much about positive self-image, discipline and the importance of a mind, body and health connection. I am a believer in the expression ‘It takes a village to raise a child,’ and I hope that we aid in that in some way at the studio.”

Will any of the students go on to become professional dancers like the ones they saw in New York City?

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“We have some incredibly talented dancers here,” says Tara, “and they are very dedicated and strong.”

Some local students — like dancers Jasmine Arbuckle and Kestrel Paton — have been accepted into recognized programs at the School of Alberta Ballet and Simon Fraser University, and will be pursuing their studies in the fall.

Ultimately, Tara believes that “whether you continue on with dance or not, you remember the life experiences you gained from it, and from trips like the one we just went on.”

“The bonds you make and memories you create are ones that last forever.”

The memories of New York are fond ones, but there’s still no place like home. “We are so well supported here,” says Tara, “and I feel incredibly blessed.”

For more information on Turning Pointe Dance Studio, please call 403-562-7730 or visit www.turningpointedance.ca.

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As part of the Doors Open Heritage Festival the Bellevue Underground Mine held one of its most successful Miner’s Picnics to date.

This event gives a nod to Crowsnest Pass’s glory days when it was booming. Thank you to the following businesses for showing real community spirit with your contributions to the free barbeque. Your support resulted in the attendance of over 400 very satisfied visitors to the Miners Picnic. Visitors were greeted with an abundance of food: hamburgers, hotdogs; pop, chips, cupcakes, and ice cream. A big thank you goes out to Supervalu, Riversdale Resources, Blackrock Pizza and the IGA for their donations of food, cash and discounts.

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Children were also treated to fun activities.

“More for Less” dollar store added to their delight with lots of free mini toys. Summit Home Hardware contributed lumber to the mine timber set, which will be used again in future mine rescue demonstrations. The timber set is directly related to the heritage of mining in the Crowsnest Pass, which is the focus of the Miner’s Picnic celebrations.

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Let’s bash cancer!

Photo by Brenda Shenton

Taking a sledgehammer to cancer Local service groups and businesses came together to raise funds for breast cancer research through a program called Wild Pink Yonder. Spearheaded by the Pincher Creek Elks, about $700 of the money raised was from the bashing of this pink car.

The opportunity to take the first swing of the sledgehammer was up for auction Monday evening. Chelsea Stokke, in left photo, makes a mighty connection following her winning bid.

The creative fundraiser was possible thanks to many donations. The car was donated by Castle Ford Sales, the painting by Fix Auto and Pincher Creek Farm Centre, decals by MAC Auto Glass and Graphics and the hammer by Rona. In the top photo, from left, are Darin Leffingwell of Fix Auto, George Wolstenholme and Pete Schauerte of Castle Ford Sales, and Elks Ken Neumann and Charles Price.

Watch for more photos in next week’s issue of the Breeze.

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Jerry Teahen, left, and Lorraine Hunter inspect the flowers in Pincher Creek’s Cenotaph Park. The pair from Ontario are judges for Communities in Bloom.

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By Brad Quarin Pincher Creek held its own under the scrutiny of judges in the national Communities in Bloom competition.

Communities in Bloom evaluates towns on their flower displays, trees, tidiness and heritage conservation.

This year’s judges were Jerry Teahen from Exeter, Ont., and Lorraine Hunter from Toronto, and they were wowed by what Pincher Creek had to offer.

“I’m very impressed with your community,” Jerry said, after having seen five towns this year. He has 14 years of experience as a judge.

Jerry noted that Pincher Creek was competing with towns that have all won Communities in Bloom before. Pincher Creek won at the national level in 2009.

The group visited Lebel Mansion, where Jerry found the rose garden “absolutely spectacular.”

He thought the industrial area was pretty clean and that the buildings were showcased well.

“I love it,” Lorraine said. “Great gardens, and you’ve got great people living here.”

She admires the work of the Pincher Planters, the local group with a mandate to beautify the town.

“They’re a wonderful group, and they really work hard, and you can see the fruits of their labour,” she said.

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A summer millions of years in the making spend time with.

By Brad Quarin Much of Dr. Currie’s presentation focused on one famous fossil find: For residents of the Crowsnest Pass and Pincher Creek area, this was the Black Beauty. The skull of the Tyrannosaurus rex specimen was found in the summer of the dinosaur.

Crowsnest River valley by teens out fishing in the early 1980s.

Crowsnest Pass recently celebrated its Doors Open and Heritage Festival by Dr. Currie referred to Black Beauty as “probably one of your most famous welcoming prominent paleontologist Philip Currie to discuss dinosaur finds in residents.” our own backyard.

His presentation and the prehisIt is one of the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skulls known and toric-themed activities that followed went on tour to Australia, Japan and capped a summer marked by exciting Singapore before winding up at the dinosaur discoveries and announceRoyal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller. ments in the area.

It was also featured in the dinosaur “Be very proud of what you have here,” Dr. Currie told his audience in issue of National Geographic in 1993.

To a scientist whose interest in Blairmore. “There are, in my opinion, dinosaurs was sparked by cereal-box lots more dinosaurs still to be found prizes, the find meant a lot. here.”

Dr. Currie recalled being six and Before speaking, Dr. Currie was eating “box after box” of Rice Krispies, introduced by David McIntyre, who which came with dinosaur and Dimeknew him from Alberta’s Dinosaur trodon toys.

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“I really, really wanted the TyranDavid jokingly recalled meeting Dr. Currie in the Red Deer River back in Photo by Brad Quarin “the late Cretaceous,” an exciting time Paleontologist Philip Currie starts his presentation on Black Beauty by reSee DINOSAURS, for dinosaur hunting in Alberta. David calling efforts to determine whether Tyrannosaurus rex had feathers continued on page 8 found Dr. Currie caring and fun to

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DINOSAURS, continued from page 7 nosaurus rex,” he said, and despite collecting between 15 and 20 toys, none were Tyrannosaurs.

“Black Beauty is one of two T-rexes I did get in the end, so I feel I did OK.” He credited the discovery itself to students and anglers Jeff Baker and Brad Mercier, who pointed it out to their teacher, Renso Castellarin. Renso then contacted Dr. Currie, who came down to Crowsnest Pass.

Fully excavating the fossil was “a massive undertaking,” he says, as they removed much of the rock by hand. They were very surprised to find the entire skull. “It was the best skull we had for any Tyrannosaurus rex from anywhere in Canada or the United States.”

Initially feeling confident that Black Beauty was the largest Tyrannosaurus known, Dr. Currie eventually found it was one of the smallest. Individual Tyrannosaurids are known to have lived for at least 28 years, but Black Beauty was in her early 20s when she died.

“Tyrannosaurus rex itself is an unbelievable animal,” Dr. Currie said. He shared many facts about the creature that fascinated locals.

These included that Tyrannosaurus rex was born with feathers, losing them as it grew larger and no longer needed the insulation.

It had binocular vision, meaning it saw in three dimensions, and had very good hearing.

The predator’s teeth, which Dr. Currie likened to bananas in shape, also kept growing throughout its life, with any lost teeth replaced.

Other dinosaurs besides Black Beauty have been uncovered in Crowsnest Pass.

In particular, Dr. Currie highlighted the 1923 discovery of a small dinosaur that was never named, but he suspects it was an Orodromeus.

Another small dinosaur called Montanoceratops also lived in Crowsnest Pass.

This may just be the tip of the iceberg. “You potentially have hundreds of skeletons, and hundreds of species of dinosaurs,” Dr. Currie said.

The prospect of more dinosaurs in the Crowsnest Pass and Pincher Creek area was certainly confirmed earlier this summer.

In May, a construction crew in the Lundbreck area stumbled upon one remarkable fossil after hitting bedrock.

The discovery was reported and two paleontologists were sent to look at it. Dr. Francois Therrien examined the specimen with his colleague, Dr. Caleb Brown.

The dinosaur in question was Leptoceratops, a small horned creature. This one was the size of a big

dog or sheep, at around two metres long. The Lundbreck fossil consists of parts of the head and tail.

It was an exciting discovery, Dr. Therrien says.

Small dinosaurs are hard to come by, as over time the bones are destroyed or washed away by rivers.

However, a few Leptoceratops specimens have turned up in the last few years, with the 2013 Alberta floods unearthing one in Fort Macleod.

There aren’t any plans at the moment for the Lundbreck Leptoceratops to go on display at the Royal Tyrrell Museum. However, Dr. Therrien says it will be crucial to a wider study of the genus, as paleontologists try to determine how many species the genus has.

The Lundbreck find was followed by the announcement of a new species of horned dinosaur, discovered on the Oldman River, going on display in Drumheller in June.

This creature, named Regaliceratops and nicknamed Hellboy for the pain of its excavation, was actually discovered in 2005. However, it took years to fully dig and prepare the fossil.

Regaliceratops was much larger than its contemporary Leptoceratops, being the size of a rhino, Dr. Therrien says.

It took two or three field seasons to fully dig the fossil found in the riverbank. Dr. Don Henderson was the main scientist involved.

This one was particularly challenging because the rock was hard and the skull was well cemented in the rock. Eventually, Regaliceratops came out in a few blocks, and it took 18 months to glue it together and prepare the fossil.

Scientists had to determine its correct proportions, as the skull was partially crushed.

After more study, Regaliceratops went up for display in the new Fossils in Focus gallery.

“Regaliceratops is a crown jewel,” Dr. Therrien says. In Fossils in Focus, visitors are able to walk around the skull and view it from all sides.

There are two things that make Regaliceratops especially remarkable, in Dr. Therrien’s opinion.

The first is how beautiful it is, and how it can be viewed in three dimensions.

The second is that paleontologists never dreamed of a horned dinosaur like this. Although closely related to Triceratops, it has traits unlike its cousins. These include the big nose horn and the “ornamentation” on its frill. For its family, everything about the skull is wrong, Dr. Therrien says.

Dr. Therrien personally visited the Oldman River area earlier this summer, and can say there are more fossils there, and the rocks likely hold more surprises yet to be found.

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Parade at 11 a.m. on Main Street Pro Rodeo at 2 p.m.

Niki Flundra – Liberty Horse Entertainer Kids Calf Scramble during intermission. Ages 6 - 12 Come win a bike courtesy of Windy View Mechanical!

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Pincher Creek pulls together for Pro Rodeo

By Brad Quarin Thanks to local people who stepped forward to help when things were looking grim, the Pincher Creek Pro Rodeo will return to the ag grounds on Thursday to Sunday.

The rodeo needed more volunteers to keep going, and it’s still not too late to show support for the event.

“If people want the rodeo here, and enjoy the rodeo, then it’s really important they stand up,” says Lynn Lievers, secretary of the Pincher Creek and District Agricultural Society. “Every volunteer hour matters immensely.”

The cabaret may be short on a few people to serve alcohol and clean up tables, especially for the late shift.

The rodeo’s security is being handled by a Lethbridge company. However, a few more people might be helpful to stroll the grounds and ensure no one is where they’re not allowed to be.

If interested in volunteering, you can reach Lynn at 403-432-1369.

There are some exciting new developments about this year’s rodeo. The Junction food bank and McMan Youth, Family and Community Services is handling most of the concession, bringing changes to the menu. Lynn says they’re glad a share of the concession profits will go to the non-profit organization.

Twin Butte’s star trick rider Niki Flundra, who has performed at every

Shell Waterton Complex would like to welcome everyone to this year’s fair and rodeo and wishes everyone a safe and entertaining weekend.

big rodeo in Canada, is coming home for the first time in a few years. For the first time in Pincher Creek, her young son Ridge will perform with her.

Niki is a five-time winner of Pro Rodeo Canada’s award for dress act of the year for her liberty act. The horses she works with are free of any reins or ropes. Niki will perform at intermission on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The rodeo starts with the team roping jackpot at 7 p.m. on Thursday.

On Friday, the rodeo again starts at 7 p.m., and it will be Tough Enough to Wear Pink night.

Saturday will see the rodeo parade on Main Street at 11 a.m., courtesy of the Pincher Creek and District Chamber of Commerce.

This year’s theme is Under the Sea, and chamber administrator Lieve Parisis says a water-related theme always goes over well with participants during hot weather.

The chamber is looking for more children to decorate their bikes and join the parade, and they can call the chamber at 403-627-5199 if interested.

Those children and everyone else in the parade will enjoy a moment of fame, as Shaw Cable is videotaping and broadcasting the festivities. Footage of the parade will air on TV on Saturday afternoon and Sunday.

The cabaret takes place on Saturday night at the Horseshoe Pavilion See PINCHER CREEK RODEO, continued on page 11

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From left, Rachel Crow, Elaina Beebe,Tawny Beebe and Dakota Tallow form part of the grand entry during a First Nations dance demonstration at Waterton Park.

The girls are members of a group of local dancers who perform Tuesday afternoons beside the Heritage Centre. Presented by the Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society, this interpretive program features traditional music and involves the spectators in the final dance. This is a preview of what you can see at the Blackfoot Arts and Heritage Festival, running this week at Waterton.

Experience Blackfoot culture Parks Canada is pleased to be working with the Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society to present the fifth annual Blackfoot Arts and Heritage Festival in Waterton Lakes National Park.

The colourful three-day festival started Tuesday and runs through Thursday at Waterton Community Centre. A highlight is the exhibition powwow dance competition on Thursday, starting at 4 p.m.

The festival provides engaging ways to experience and appreciate Blackfoot culture in the park. It also honours the long-standing relationship between Parks Canada and the Blackfoot peoples.

All are encouraged to attend the free event.

Waterton Lakes National Park

PINCHER CREEK RODEO, continued from page 10 and costs $15. Pincher Creek’s brand of cabaret is unique, unfolding on the ground in the dirt.

“It’s special to our town,” Lynn says.

By popular demand, live music will be provided by the Chevelles.

The rodeo itself starts at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Admission to the rodeo is $15 per adult, $5 for youth from six to 14, and free for kids five and under. Youth 14 and under also get in free, accompanied by an adult, on Sunday. A weekend pass, which doesn’t cover the cabaret, is $35.

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Toy run will benefit local charities

By Brad Quarin A child may receive a new favourite toy after motorcycle enthusiasts take out their favourite toys — their bikes — thanks to Lundbreck Hotel and its annual toy run, Friday to Sunday.

The hotel holds the event to collect donations of new or gently used toys, which go to the Women’s Resource and Crisis Centre in Blairmore.

Children of disadvantaged families then get the toys for birthdays or Christmas.

The poker run the hotel hosts is also a popular part of the toy run.

“It’s usually a very successful event,” says Wendy Janson, the owner of Lundbreck Hotel.

Bikers have a good time

with it, and some people attend just to see the motorcycles.

Many of the bikers bring along toys, such as dolls, trucks and stuffed animals. If someone is bringing a used item, it should be cleaned up.

A silent auction will give more support to the Women’s Resource Centre.

Centre co-ordinator Desiree Simoneau says that money would go to anti-bullying programs and violence awareness presentations in schools, and more Christmas toys. She appreciates the event.

The toy run will also be taking donations of non-perishable food for the Junction food bank in Pincher Creek.

Entertainment will be pro-

Children’s Festival and Dance in the Park Friday, Aug. 14 6 - 9 p.m.

vided on Friday and Saturday night by the Mark Hall Band, country and rock musicians from Lethbridge.

On Saturday morning, the poker run will start at Lundbreck Hotel at 11 a.m., with bikers picking up a card at four different stops.

After paying $5 per sheet, the biker with the best poker hand at the end of the run wins the money.

Lundbreck Hotel has held the toy run every year since 2001, when Wendy was manager. This is her third year as owner. The event usually fills up two large boxes with toys.

To enter the poker run, you can register at the hotel earlier in the morning. Anyone with a motorcycle is welcome.

Garage Sales This Week

Lundbreck

Town Hall Park Pincher Creek Outdoor movie to follow at 9 p.m.

• 11 Paton Place – Saturday, Aug. 15 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• 219 3rd Street – Friday, Aug. 14 – 2 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 15 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more info, contact the Rec. Office at 403-627-4322

Pincher Creek Veterinary Clinic welcomes all 2015 rodeo participants to town!

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back in the saddle! . . . back in town R. Roy Davidson Law Office Welcome to Pincher Creek for the Pro Rodeo!

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Crowsnest Pass goes wild for wildlife education Going Wild offered a family-friendly and educational diversion at the Crowsnest Pass Pistol Club Annual Gun Show in Coleman last week. From left, Morgan Kelley introduces the great horned owl Fairmont from the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre; Terry Grant of Mantracker fame promotes his book Mantracking; and Fish and Wildlife officer Vanessa Rukas hangs out with a familiar creature in her field. Watch for an adventure story of a day with Mantracker in next week’s paper.

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Wishing you good luck in this weekend’s rodeo!

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Rediscover the spirit of the wildflowers

By Brad Quarin The wildflowers of Waterton Lakes National Park held deep meaning for Annora Brown, a Fort Macleod artist who sketched and painted them from the 1930s to 1960s.

“What Annora Brown kept talking about was the spirit of the landscape, and spirit of the flowers. She was a very spiritual person,” says retired minister Joyce Sasse.

Fittingly, Annora’s artistic legacy will be remembered with a church service in Waterton on Sunday, led by Joyce.

“What we’re trying to do with this church service is to invite people as if we were travelling with her for an hour,” Joyce says.

Although the audience will sit in the church, through the stories told and with a few paintings, they will “travel” to Fort Macleod, Porcupine Hills and numerous spots in Waterton. There will also be readings from Scripture.

Joyce Sasse reads Annora Many people Joyce has talked to had never Sketches From Life. heard of Annora Brown, but Joyce maintains she was an important artist. Joyce first knew of Annora’s work from when Joyce was a student in Waterton, and went to look at the display of paintings nearly every evening.

“She’s the one that brought attention of Canada and the world to this area,” Joyce says.

Annora was painting Waterton Lakes National Park while other artists were painting Ontario and British Columbia. Joyce describes the paintings as “beautiful [and] pristine.”

Annora’s works were exhibited around Canada and some places in Europe. Calgary’s Glenbow Museum keeps 300 of her paintings.

Unfortunately, those 300 paintings are in the archives and have

scarcely been seen since 1972. Many of her other paintings are currently in people’s houses and offices, away from the public eye.

Joyce’s hope is that by keeping Annora’s memory alive, the public will rally to persuade Glenbow Museum to digitize the paintings, so they will be available to the world again.

Previously, Joyce worked to remind people of Annora by writing a play, Interpreter of the Foothills of Southern Alberta.

The play was read by four people, like a radio play, in Waterton, Fort Macleod and Lethbridge in 2009 and 2010. Joyce says it went over well, and she has also written about Kootenai Brown and Albert Lacombe.

Currently, Joyce is approaching local groups to find support for a movement to digitize the paintings and obtain funding. She has spoken to Glenbow Museum staff, who seem open to the idea.

Photo by Brad Quarin Brown’s autobiography, The church service will tell Annora’s story.

Faced with the Great Depression and drought, she had to take care of her parents in an age with no pensions or public health-care system.

She still managed to find time to paint, finding subjects in grain elevators, fences and mountains. She passed away in 1987.

Annora’s legacy of convincing people to value Waterton wildflowers wasn’t achieved only through art, but also through her writings. She was a botanist and “an environmentalist before the term even existed,” Joyce says.

The service should appeal to anyone interested in Annora’s life and art, or simply wildflowers and hiking, or links to Bible stories and the Garden of Eden.

It takes place Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at Waterton United Church.

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Safety Product Sales Include: • Fire protection equipment • Personal protective equipment • Fall arrest equipment

• Respiratory protection • Gas detection & instrumentation • Fire-resistant clothing & work boots

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Game Gallery with Prizes Treasure Jars for $1 Face Painting and Bouncy House Proceeds support the Pincher Creek Splash Park Fundraising Committee Photo by Yvan LeBel

Lore Bruder is on the field as Remi herds intermediate class sheep.

Dogs and handlers demonstrate herding skills at all levels

By Lore Bruder In great southern Alberta weather, herding trials were held last month at Winchester Cattle Co., under Canadian Kennel Club rules. Shelties, Australian cattle dogs, Belgian shepherds, Australian shepherds and Cardigan corgis all competed, from the started level right up to the advanced level.

As hosts, Rick and I opened our farm and facilities to folks from Vancouver Island to Saskatchewan, plus a good dash of locals.

Stock dog trials were held July 23 and 24. Designed to mimic farm chores, these include bridges, free-standing pens, drives, fetches and a sort at the gate.

July 25 and 26, there were two trials per day to show off the precision work of the team. This includes taking stock out of a small pen, going through fence line and free-standing obstacles, holds from open gates, drives and fetches.

Each level, from started to advanced, competes in the same arena setup.

The lines just get farther apart, with handlers lines that one is not supposed to cross thrown in to further test the teams. Calm, quiet movement at all times is one of the most important skills and is judged firmly by all judges.

Each dog starts with 100 points and the judge takes off points for infractions such as too fast, off line, not all stock though the obstacle, and even excessive commanding of the dog by its handler. Ties are split by the score obtained from movement of stock between the obstacles.

Each group of seven sheep in stock dog, and three for arena, have their own way of moving. Some are heavy and hard to move, and some are light and move very quickly with little pressure.

It is important to set the tone for your run at the take pen. In these five seconds, the tone of your run is set by how you and your dog approach and take out the stock. If the sheep trust the team, good start; if not, it can be hard to establish that trust.

It takes many hands to make trials run smoothly — stock handlers, judges, timers, cooks and a photographer. Everybody pitched in, so no one person

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$5 Barbecue

Behind the Legion Following the parade on Saturday.

Pulled pork with coleslaw or hotdogs for kids.

Live Music by Coyote Creek Friday, Aug. 14 at 8 p.m.

Meat Draw, Beer Garden, Jam Starts Saturday, Aug. 15 at 1 p.m.

Jam session is open to all musicians/singers/artists

PINCHER CREEK LEGION

Silent Auction

Bidding opens Tues., Aug. 10 and closes at 5 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 15.

Stop by the Legion club room to view items & make your bid!

691 MAIN STREET

Welcome to Pincher Creek!

We’re excited to see some great rides this weekend.

Best of luck from all of us at Castle Ford.

Local Cowboy Bobby Peters

835 Waterton Ave.

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403-627-4461 Pincher Creek

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The co-operators welcomes all Pro Rodeo participants.

Get your good ridin’ boots on!

403-627-4211 1300 Hewetson Ave. Pincher Creek

Welcome Pro Rodeo Participants!

Photo by Erin Fairhurst

Striking a pose Camera-shy? Not quite! Thirteen youth took part in the second summer theatre camp held at Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery. Instructor Rebecca Dewey worked with the students on artistic expression, movement and creativity. Local music teacher Chantelle Bowie also assisted with some musical components of the program.

HERDING, continued from page 15 was stuck and we all had a great chance to watch runs, give words of encouragement and pick up new approaches.

Yvan LeBel took video of the runs, which each competitor purchased to take home and study over and over again, trying to work out all the details that they may improve. Plus, some photos to take home for bragging rights.

The fun and challenge of the sport is that no two runs are alike, so preparation is the key. As in any sport involving a dog, some days you’re the dog and some days you’re the hydrant. Each trial has a high in its class, a reserve high in trial, and a reserve high in trials.

Rosettes, prizes and lots of cheers go with each award. We cheer loudly for a qualifying score and call “Way to try!” to those who do not qualify.

Everybody was impressed by the amount of wildlife in the area when they were walking dogs or out for an evening drive. Moose, elk, deer, hawks, sandhill cranes, blue herons, muskrats, weasels and too many songbirds to mention were seen and admired by many.

Two of the judges stayed in a teepee on the ranch and enjoyed the experience greatly. Many camped right in the farmyard and became friendly with Tinkerbell the bottle calf.

On July 27 and 28 we had the privilege of working with Kristen, the judge from the island. She helped us with our individual weaknesses by giving us exercises and suggestions about handling to take home and practise for the next set of trials. Over coffees we had many a discussion about the “theories” of practising the herding dance with our dogs.

It was a pleasure to be involved in a great set of trials.

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Rodeo Cabaret Needs Volunteers!

Anyone 18 years and older is welcome to take an active part in supporting the Pincher Creek Pro Rodeo through volunteering at the cabaret.

People are especially needed for the 11 p.m. to closing shift this Saturday night.

If you’re willing to lend a hand, please call Grace Sibbald at 403-627-9537.

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See your ad here for as little as $15.30 per week. For information, call Jessica Jensen at 403-904-2227 or email jessica@shootinthebreeze.ca

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL GOODS AND SERVICES

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She was excited to learn she would be going to MexBy Brad Quarin ico, because it’s a country you hear a lot about, and she is This week, Whitney Holoboff will leave Pincher Creek curious as to how much is true. to spend a year in Mexico.

Some of the stories she has heard are unfavourable, The teen is making the trip thanks to the Rotary regarding safety. Before going, she had to obtain insurClub’s exchange program, and a Rotary board selected ance in case she is mugged.

Tepic, Nayarit, as her destination and new home.

However, Whitney says she’s not really expecting “I was really excited,” Whitney says. “They have a very danger, but “a very rich experience.” rich and intricate culture there. I’ve talked to a few peoShe has talked to her host sister Mirsha Acueta ple from there ... and they seem very relaxed. I’m really online, and she seems fun and outgoing. The girls share excited to have that, because I’m a very relaxed person interests in volleyball, soccer and music. myself.”

Mirsha speaks English well, and one of her brothers This is Whitney’s first time going on a Rotary will be staying in Pincher Creek. Whitney has learned a exchange, but her older sister Katrina has gone and her little Spanish via online classes. family has hosted two exchange students.

In school, she also learned about the region’s native The first was Iris Wang from Taiwan. Whitney says civilizations, the Aztecs and the Mayans, and is excited to hosting Iris was a cool experience because when she learn more. arrived, she didn’t really speak English, so they got to see Photo by Brad Quarin As the trip has neared, Whitney had to get her packher learn a language and grow. Iris and Whitney became Whitney Holoboff is off to Mexico as the close. ing done, including a lot of warm-weather clothes. She is Pincher Creek Rotary Club’s outbound exThe second exchange student was Caroline Laurent also taking Canadian foods such as maple treats to share change student. from Belgium, who was an outgoing and fun person. with her host family.

Whitney has never been to Mexico before. After While some Rotary students are nervous at this point, her interview in Calgary, the board chose Mexico because they thought the Whitney says she is feeling very excited to go. “warm and loving” culture was a good fit for her, she says.

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES R. Roy Davidson Law Office Real Estate • Corporate/Commercial • Wills & Estates 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

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Pincher Creek Eye Clinic Dr. Bart Anderson

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What’s on the menu – for a bear?

By Crowsnest Conservation BearSmart Did you know that grizzly and black bears are primarily vegetarians, with over 80 per cent of their diet composed of plant material? The remainder of their diet is animal matter taken opportunistically, such as ground squirrels, young fawns and calves and sick individuals, carcasses of winter-killed animals, or fish.

While bears on the western side of the Continental Divide typically have a broad selection of foods from which to choose, different climatic conditions mean bears on the eastern side can’t afford to have a picky palate, as there is lower plant diversity and thus somewhat fewer options.

Selected foods vary with the seasons and with local availability. During the mid and late summer, bears typically gorge themselves on berries (including buffalo berries, saskatoons, huckleberries, strawberries and raspberries), as the high sugar content helps them fatten for the coming winter. When berry crops fail, have dropped from the bushes, or have shrivelled up, local bears will search for other food sources such as rose hips, sweet clover, insects, and whitebark pine seeds stored in squirrel caches, while grizzly bears will also dig for Hedysarum roots (a.k.a peavine).

Unfortunately, the focus on fattening means that bears may seek easily accessed, high-calorie foods around human developments, including apples, birdseed and garbage. To avoid conflicts in your yard this year, ensure these attractants are removed or secured in a bear-proof location like a shed, garage, basement or bear-resistant garbage container.

If you have any questions about how to be BearSmart, or want to purchase or demo a bear-resistant garbage container, call 403-563-0058 or visit www.crowsnestconservation.ca.

Bear sightings should be reported to Fish and Wildlife during office hours at 403-562-3289 and after hours to the Report-a-Poacher hotline at 800642-3800. Your reports help track bear movements in Crowsnest Pass and help protect the bears and the community.

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Marie (Snyder) Smyth’s family invite you to join in her

100th Birthday Celebration Tea Saturday, Aug. 15 2 to 4 p.m.

Shootin’ the Breeze Business Directory SPECIALTY SERVICES

First Baptist Church

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637 Charlotte St. Pincher Creek

Scrapbooking • Card Making • Supplies

FOR RENT

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Care Bears can provide transportation to medical appointments in Pincher Creek, Lethbridge and Calgary.

Help Wanted O’bies General Mercantile in Lundbreck is looking for part-time staff.

Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.

Apply in person at O’bies – 120 Breckenridge Ave. or call 403-628-3911 for more information.

Call 403-339-CARE

Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Events and Entertainment – Full details are available in the Breeze online calendar – www.shootinthebreeze.ca Thursday, August 13 – Blackfoot Arts and Heritage Festival - 10 a.m. in Waterton – Out and About: Under the Sea - 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall – Summer Fun: Art in Motion (ages 5-6) - 1 to 3 p.m. at Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery in Frank – Virtual tour of Royal Tyrrell Museum - 1:30 p.m. at Pincher Creek library – Legomania - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Crowsnest Community Library in Blairmore Friday, August 14 – Kids Gymkhana (entry 9 a.m.) 10 a.m. at ag grounds, west end of Pincher Creek – Children’s festival and dance: Under the Sea - 6 to 9 p.m. at Central Park in Pincher Creek – Free outdoor movie: Shark Tale - 9 p.m. at Central Park in Pincher Creek – Family fun day - drop in anytime between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an educational activity at Crowsnest Museum in Coleman – Pro rodeo: Tough Enough to Wear Pink night - 7 p.m. at ag grounds, west end of Pincher Creek

Pincher Creek – Parade - 11 a.m., Main Street in Pincher Creek – Kids carnival - 12 to 4 p.m. at Pincher Creek Legion – Barbecue and bouncy castle 12 p.m. at Pincher Creek Co-op – Pro rodeo - 2 p.m. at ag grounds, west end of Pincher Creek; calf scramble at intermission (ages 6-12) Sunday, August 16 – Mutton bustin’ (ages 3 to 6) - 12:15 p.m. at ag grounds, west end of Pincher Creek – Pro rodeo family day (under 14 free with an adult) - 2 p.m. at ag grounds, west end of Pincher Creek; calf scramble at intermission (ages 6-12)

– Wildlife crafts and games - 1 to 3 p.m at community kitchen shelter in Waterton Park Monday, August 17 – Free open swim - 6 to 7 p.m. at Pincher Creek swimming pool Tuesday, August 18 – YES entrepreneurial project: business bake sale - 11 a.m. at Ranchland Mall in Pincher Creek – Boredom Buster program (ages 5-13) - 1 to 5 p.m. at Pincher Creek pool facility – Riding and horsemanship for children and youth - 5 to 8 p.m. at Piikani Crowlodge Park in Brocket – Pincher Creek Parent Link Let’s Play (bring your bikes) - 10 to 11:30

a.m. at North Hill Park behind Ranchland Mall – Summer reading club (grades 1-4) 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Pincher Creek library – Wildlife crafts and games - 1 to 3 p.m at community kitchen shelter in Waterton Park – Turtle Mountain Riding Club - 7 p.m. at grounds down old Frank Road Wednesday, August 19 – Summer day camp (ages 7-12) - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village in Pincher Creek – Beat the Heat/Let’s Play (ages 0-5 only) - 1 to 3 p.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall

Saturday, August 15 – Rotary breakfast - 8 to 10 a.m. at Provincial Building parking lot in

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Events and Entertainment – Full details are available in the Breeze online calendar – www.shootinthebreeze.ca Thursday, August 13 – Blackfoot Arts and Heritage Festival - 10 a.m. in Waterton – Team roping jackpot (entry at 6 p.m.) - 7 p.m. at ag grounds in Pincher Creek – Ladies’ golf - 6 p.m. at Pincher Creek Golf Club Friday, August 14 – Farmers market - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pincher Creek arena lobby – Pro rodeo: Tough Enough to Wear Pink night - 7 p.m. at ag grounds, west end of Pincher Creek – Historic Graveyard Tour 10 p.m. at Cowley Community Cemetery – Live music: Coyote Creek 8 p.m. at Pincher Creek Legion – Family fun day - drop in anytime between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an educational activity at Crowsnest Museum in Coleman – Garage sales - see page 12 Saturday, August 15 – Rotary breakfast - 8 to 10 a.m. at Provincial Building parking lot in Pincher Creek – Buffalo Runner half marathon - 8 a.m. start at Head-Smashed-in Buffalo Jump (ends at Oldman

River campsite) – Parade - 11 a.m., Main Street in Pincher Creek – Rodeo market - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Pincher Creek arena lobby – Under the Sea vendor event - noon to 7 p.m. at Community Hall in Pincher Creek – Family movie night: The Ultimate Gift - 7 p.m. at Waterton United Church – Hike the Castle: Spionkop/ Smith Creek and Valley - register with Dave McNeill, 403-627-3476 – Pro rodeo - 2 p.m. at ag grounds, west end of Pincher Creek; calf scramble at intermission (ages 6-12) – Pulled pork barbecue, $5 immediately following parade, at Pincher Creek Legion – Barbecue and bouncy castle 12 p.m. at Pincher Creek Co-op – Meat draw, beer garden, jam 1 p.m. at Pincher Creek Legion – Slack and pig roast - 5:30 p.m. at ag grounds, west end of Pincher Creek – Rodeo cabaret: Chevelles - 8:30 p.m. at Horseshoe Pavilion in Pincher Creek – Opening reception: Conversations by Heather Fletcher and Angelique Gillespie - 1 to 3 p.m.

at art gallery in Frank – Turtle Mountain Music Camp chamber music concert - 7 p.m at Crowsnest Community Christian Centre in Coleman – Garage sales - see page 12 Sunday, August 16 – Worship service: Spiritual Reflections on Landscape (Annora Brown) - 10:30 a.m. at Waterton United Church – Turtle Mountain Music Camp student final concert - 2 p.m at Crowsnest Community Christian Centre in Coleman – Mutton bustin’ (ages 3 to 6) - 12:15 p.m. at ag grounds, west end of Pincher Creek – Pro rodeo family day (under 14 free with an adult) - 2 p.m. at ag grounds, west end of Pincher Creek; calf scramble at intermission (ages 6-12)

Tuesday, August 18 – Turtle Mountain Riding Club 7 p.m. at grounds down old Frank Road – Alcoholics Anonymous - 8 p.m. at Elks Hall in Pincher Creek Wednesday, August 19 – Ladies’ golf - 9 a.m. at Pincher Creek Golf Club – Leishman Hearing - 9 a.m. to noon at Liscombe Chiropractic in Blairmore

Monday, August 17 – Wellness camp - 2 p.m.; meet at Piikani Administration parking lot in Brocket – Co-ed outdoor soccer - 7:15 p.m. at Isabelle Sellon School field in Blairmore – Free open swim - 6 to 7 p.m. at Pincher Creek swimming pool

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On the menu: A review of Tin Roof Bistro

By N. Carraway The Tin Roof Bistro is a striking feature of Blairmore’s Main Street and one of the most beautifully appointed restaurants in the area.

With solid-wood tables and a back wall of bench seating, it carries off the look of rustic-alpine chic exceptionally well.

In keeping with its historical roots, the room boasts wide-plank hardwood flooring and a tin ceiling with large fir beams. The walls, painted in vintage colours, are decorated with antique sporting gear and black-and-white photos.

It’s a wonderfully warm and inviting space. But even if the focus is solely on the food, it doesn’t miss.

The owners, who operate as chef and server, took over the Tin Roof Bistro a couple of years ago and draw on their European heritage by specializing in Swiss, German and Hungarian cuisine.

The menu offers a wide variety of regional dishes such as Hungarian borscht made with cabbage; German sauerbraten served with galushka, a small dumpling; and, of course, wiener schnitzel.

Italian spaghetti and a number of chicken dishes, including a Hungarian chicken stew served with galushka, are also available.

Prices hover in the $16 to $20 range.

We started with the special, a deliciously rich German cream of potato soup, served with lightly herbed croutons and fresh parsley. The subtle taste of herbs gave the potatoes a wonderful flavour that had us both wishing for more.

I decided to go for the Swiss geschnetzeltes for $16.50. Consisting of pork tenderloin cooked in a creamy mushroom sauce, it was lightly flavoured with a mild curry and cooked to perfection.

The addition of curry was barely noticeable, but the chef ’s light touch lent the dish an unexpected contrast of flavours. A stronger touch might have made the pork suffer from overexposure.

It was served with two breaded potato patties and a side of roasted vegetables.

My wife had the roasted vegetable risotto for $12 — very reasonable, given the generous serving.

The dish consisted of jasmine rice topped with a smorgasbord of vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, celery and red peppers. Luckily, a generous dusting of Parmesan cheese saved it from being boring, as any good cheese will do.

The meal was more than filling, and well worth the calories. We had no room for dessert, which may have been for the best, as service was the one sore spot in an otherwise great

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Our server did her best to keep up but she could barely get a smile out and was clearly run off her feet. We saw several parties come in and leave after waiting what they thought was too long to be seated.

I don’t know if it was a typical Friday night, but if so, Tin Roof would do well to consider adding another server. I understand a restaurant’s hesitation to hire more staff, but with tourist season in full swing, patrons are looking for more than just good food — dining out should also be an experience. Better your well-fed guests are well looked after.

Despite this, we had a pleasant evening with very good food at a reasonable price. I’d heartily recommend Tin Roof Bistro for a unique European meal in a beautiful room. Perhaps at a quieter time, our server might have a moment to smile and say hello.

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