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Checkin’ in with the chief

By Erin Fairhurst With the integraWith 2015 just tion of the fire and about in the rearrescue departments view mirror, Steve now complete, Steve Debienne, fire chief says the focus in the and manager of pronew year will be to tective services in continue recruiting Crowsnest Pass, says new members and there’s much for the to get many mementire community to bers their Level 2 look forward to in 10-01 fire training.

2016.

“We’d like to “It’s been an see 80 per cent of active year,” Steve our department at says. “It’s absolutely this level,” he says, been busy and explaining that the there’s been a lot of additional training Photo by Erin Fairhurst transition, but I feel Steve Debienne refects on the past year of service with provides profesCrowsnest Pass Fire/Rescue. very proud of our sional qualifications entire department, for firefighting. and I hope the community does too.”

Another goal of the department is simply Highlights for Steve include the hiring of a to better serve the community. new peace officer, Michael Wilson, who com“We want to minimize cause and maximize pleted his training in November and is now service,” Steve says. actively serving the community.

While the department has had a visible Fire Prevention Week in October was also a year within the community, he says he has great success, according to Steve. also been focusing on growing its social media “We had a great turnout for our open presence. houses and public education events, and we’ll “Our Facebook page for Crowsnest Pass certainly plan to do something similar next Fire/Rescue is a great place to check for road year,” he says. “We’re already planning ways to conditions and updates on what’s happening make it even better.” in the community,” he says.

Protective Services has been kept busy “We’ve also used it at times to advise the throughout the winter as well, and Steve says public on certain situations to alleviate the there’s only one word to describe the departrumour mill. We’ve gotten a lot of positive ment’s recent Charity Checkstop, which raised feedback on it.” over $4,200 for the community food bank.

In his short time at the helm of the depart“Phenomenal — that’s all I can say about it. ment, Steve says he’s seen a lot of transition This community is just amazing.” and change, although one thing hasn’t changed Steve says the support he’s received in his much: “I’m still here at the hall all the time,” he new role, not just from the community, but admits. “The guys still laugh at me because I’m also from management and council, has been always here.” incredibly positive.

Finally, on behalf of Crowsnest Pass Fire/ “Our goal is to be completely transparent Rescue, Steve would like wish the entire comand professional and to get back to a model of munity “a safe and happy new year.” community-based firefighting,” he says. “And “Don’t drink and drive, and give yourself we are well on our way to doing that. There’s a more time than you need for travelling.” sense of pride here within our department.”

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The Junction food bank is on the move

By Brad Quarin McMan also has an assistance proThe Junction food bank in Pincher gram to help women with addictions, and Creek plans to start the new year in a new to help those who are pregnant to be safe home. during pregnancy. It will be useful to have McMan Youth, Family and Commuthe new building to host that program, nity Services, which is responsible for the too.

Junction, has acquired the former RCMP While the new location will not have building on Main Street and is busy renoroom for a garden, the Junction hopes vating it for the big move. The reopening to continue the Grow a Row project. The is planned for Monday. program encourages Pincher Creek garThe move is underway and the Juncdeners to plant an extra row and donate tion is receiving overwhelming support their surplus fruits and vegetables. from local people. “The community as Jerrold says the move has been a whole has just rallied behind it,” says smooth, thanks to community investment Jerrold Visser, program manager. “We’re in the project. so grateful.”

Volunteers and the Church of Jesus When McMan took over the food Christ of Latter-day Saints have stepped bank, it was already at its then-new forward to paint the building, and fundlocation on Kettles Street. McMan began ing from the Community Foundation in looking for a more suitable building, Lethbridge will help with renovations.

Jerrold says.

The Lundbreck fire brigade and TransPhoto by Brenda Shenton The Town of Pincher Creek offered Alta Utilities also volunteered to remove Anne Gover and Kathryn Kot of McMan Youth, Family and Community them the old RCMP building and, in Services, operators of the Junction food bank in Pincher Creek, are looking the jail bars from the old RCMP building, November, McMan began to upgrade Jerrold says. forward to the Junction’s move to a new location. the space to satisfy health codes for food This all may be good news for other storage. non-profit groups in Pincher Creek. McMan’s vision is to eventually share the There are a number of advantages to the move. For one thing, staying in the space with other organizations, he says. Many such groups may be dealing with town’s building will cut operating costs, Jerrold says. people who are also Junction clients. More research may be required before a The building also has at least three times the space, allowing plenty of room decision is made in February. to make food hampers. The loading dock in the new location will be easier The food bank is available to anyone in need, either short or long-term, on Junction volunteers as a truck can take boxes right into the garage, saving Jerrold says. Clients are screened to determine if they can benefit from other volunteers from carrying goods over icy sidewalks. resources.

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My Little Corner

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An editorial by Shannon Robison

As another year draws to a close, there is much to reflect upon. With many ups and downs, 2015 was a bit of a roller coaster. Despite challenges, controversies and heartbreaks, there remained an abundance of positive things happening in Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass.

Optimism and pessimism are thought to directly affect our health and wellbeing. At Shootin’ the Breeze, we choose to focus on the good things happening in southwestern Alberta rather than dwelling on the negative.

Despite challenges currently facing Albertans, we have much to be grateful for and much to look forward to in the new year.

Kids steal the show at Twin Butte concert

Happy New Year from all of us at Shootin’ the Breeze!

By Lois Johnston Kids and parents, grandparents and neighbours gathered in Twin Butte Hall on the evening of Dec. 20 for the annual Christmas concert.

Enthusiastic entertainers performed for the audience: Jim read a short story from his collection, Landon played the mandolin with backup

by Dad, and a duo of little girls sang “Jingle Bells.”

There was a song-and-dance number, a solo, a mom-and-daughter routine, and small and large groups singing carols.

Repeated refrains of “Here Comes Santa Claus” from all the kids onstage prompted Santa’s appearance. He arrived with sleigh and reindeer — so he claimed — and with bells and a big bag

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The children gathered by the tree as he called their names. He seated each of them on his knee, and questioned them about their behaviour. Once the gifts were delivered, Santa was off to visit more groups but promised to be back on Christmas Eve. As the kids played with their gifts and sampled their treats, and adults gathered around the coffee pot, enjoying Christmas cookies and conversations with neighbours and friends, Kevin on guitar and his mom on mandolin entertained with carols.

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Parents still dream of a better life for Ryan

By Brad Quarin accommodations.

Last October, I With commet Jessica and Clint munity help, the MacLeod, a Crowsfamily began collectnest Pass couple who ing bottles and cans shared their dream to recycle. This effort of improving the life raised $6,000, Jessica of their young son, says.

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However, the Ryan, who family is still $49,000 recently turned five, short of its goal, and has cerebral palsy. the crowdfunding This impairs his campaign at www. motor development gofundme.com/ and affects his legs e87vlc hasn’t proand arms. He can’t gressed. stand, walk or sit The MacLeods are without special also grappling with Photo by Brad Quarin equipment, includother daily expenses, Jessica MacLeod holds her children, Ryan, 5, and Nevada, 2. as well as the need ing a walker and a Ryan’s challenges with cerebral palsy have led the family to replace equipwheelchair. ment that Ryan has Currently, he con- to reach out to the community for help. outgrown. tinues his fight for To help deal with these and other costs, the progress. “Ryan is working very hard with our team MacLeods are planning a garage sale and would of people to improve on everything from walking appreciate volunteer help in managing it. Jessica can in his walker to using his hands” to communicate, be reached at jessicapartridge1988@hotmail.com.

Jessica says. The family uses a PODD book with images and words to communicate.

In the meantime, Make-A-Wish Canada, an Ryan gets help from occupational, physical and organization that grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses and severe disabilities, has speech therapists and teachers and aides. responded to Ryan’s wish to visit Disneyland and A ray of hope came with the prospect of selective will fund this trip for Ryan and his family. dorsal rhizotomy surgery, which could enable Ryan Jessica told me last year about how much Ryan to walk without the equipment he now depends on. loves Mickey Mouse. “It’s his most favourite thing,” After surgery, he’d need to be in the hospital for four she said. days and this would be followed by three weeks of physiotherapy for Ryan to learn to use his legs.

Right now, the MacLeods are working on obtainJessica estimates that $55,000 would be needed ing their passports to make the trip possible. to pay for the procedure as well as the travel and

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By Brad Quarin A Pincher Creek couple had the opportunity to do a variety of Christmas shopping after winning 20 $50 gift cards.

Elsie and Ken Neumann won the Pincher Creek and District Chamber of Commerce draw for the gift cards by filling their passports during Countdown to Christmas celebrations.

The passports encouraged local holiday shopping, as they were stamped when a customer entered a participating business and again when a purchase was made.

Elsie says she doesn’t have anything in mind yet for the gift cards. They will be shared with Ken, since he is the one who gave her the passport.

“You shouldn’t have any problems spending them all,” chamber president Sharon Roberts told Elsie. Sharon also suggested using the gift cards for stocking stuffers.

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Kitchen renovated thanks to community and its angels

By Brad Quarin kitchen is fully functional again. His wife, Kelly, has plans for adding her own The kitchen Pascal Lepine couldn’t complete after an accident in July 2014 finishing touches. is now finished, thanks to the help of Angels Within Us, which funded the Friends, neighbours and even strangers rallied to aid the Lepine family in renovations to his Pincher Creek house. a number of ways, including babysitting “It was a great thing they did,” Pascal the children, building a ramp, making says. He also explains that the entire commeals and giving gift certificates. munity did much for the family in its time Pascal’s physical recovery progressed of hardship, and he couldn’t ask for more. this past year, so he can now perform some tasks around the house. However, he Still, he continues to face big challenges. has been unable to return to his job as a The Lepine family was camping with newspaper printer, which he says involves a lot of running around. friends when Pascal was hit in the back by a falling tree, a blow he likened to that of a It is actually uncertain whether he can work at all, given his new limitations. He sledgehammer. can’t stand for 30 minutes without needing There were fears that he would never walk again, but by the end of 2014 he to sit or lie down, and can’t work more could stand and walk without a walker. than four hours a day without becoming very sore.

However, the house renovations had come to a stop, leaving the home in chaos.

This has been extremely hard. However, he hopes to do what he can for So, Angels Within Us contracted people to Photo by Brad Quarin Angels Within Us, and be present at complete the work.

Pascal Lepine prepares to cook in his kitchen, which was renoThe house is “fantastic,” Pascal says. the next fundraiser. “I would like to be vated thanks to funding from Angels Within Us after his serious involved with them,” he says.

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Family doing well after receiving prayers and support

By Brad Quarin Things are looking up for caregiver and Crowsnest Pass native Leanne Van Loon and her baby, Lydia, both of whom faced some medical and financial stresses after Lydia was born.

Leanne’s first child arrived in April, and has since made a recovery from rapid breathing and dehydration.

“She’s doing really, really good,” Leanne says. “She’s shooting off like a bullet.”

At 7½ months old, Lydia can crawl and stand, and her pediatrician considers her advanced, Leanne says. She may be small, but she is strong.

Meanwhile, Leanne is recovering from a severe infection that resulted from an allergic reaction to metal staples used in her C-section. She required another surgery and had the bandages removed at the end of June. The whole experience was frightening, but she feels she benefited from the prayers of friends.

A GoFundMe page started by her cousin Shelly raised $1,150 this year, which allowed the family to fix their car.

Shootin’ the Breeze told the family’s story in May, and afterwards, readers who knew Leanne previously were able to get back in touch with her.

One friend who read the story gave Leanne the idea of opening a day home. This friend also helped Leanne with the necessary approvals.

Her new business will allow Leanne to stay home and see Lydia grow up.

“It’s weird how things happen and all the little miracles,” Leanne says.

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Kylie McMaster now sleeps soundly in her enclosed safety bed.

Youngster has sweet dreams in new safety bed

By Brad Quarin Thanks to a GoFundMe campaign in August, a Pincher Creek girl now has a safe bed to sleep in.

Kylie McMaster is eight and has a rare and severe kind of epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, which has restricted her to a wheelchair, prevented speech and resulted in severe seizures.

Her mom, Holly, spoke to Shootin’ the Breeze in the summer about Kylie’s progress this year. One change was her ability to get up on her knees for up to 10 minutes.

She has also learned to leap, which has necessitated a change in sleeping arrangements.

Previously, Kylie slept with her mom, with her side of the bed against the wall and the foot blocked. Holly’s side, however, was not blocked so it was possible for Kylie to leap over her mom and hurt herself.

Holly found a Safety Sleeper bed and mattress online for $4,000 plus shipping. The bed is fully enclosed and resembles a tent.

The McMasters decided to try the crowdfunding website GoFundMe for assistance and were stunned by the rapid support from friends and neighbours.

The campaign was finished in two days.

Since that time, the bed has been delivered and Kylie loves it, Holly says. The parents also sleep better knowing she is safe.

Kylie has also learned to stay up on her knees longer, just as long as she wants, Holly says. Kylie is making more vocal sounds, and Holly now believes speaking may be a possibility.

The family is still getting help from aide Samantha Bonwick, who readies Kylie for school in the mornings, administers her medication and gets her into her walker.

We look forward to hearing more about Kylie’s progress in the new year.

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Baby Jackson is thriving with community support

By Brad Quarin Born prematurely in October 2014, Jackson Keller had some major hurdles in front of him, but he has made giant strides.

“He’s doing really well, actually. He’s thriving,” says mom Stephanie Keller, who is from Crowsnest Pass and now lives in Sparwood. “He’s overcome lots of obstacles in the last year.”

So has the family, in general. In January, Shootin’ the Breeze recounted how Jackson’s parents faced financial stresses. They weren’t able to work while their baby was in the hospital, and had bills in Sparwood and accommodation costs in Calgary.

Home Hardware in Cranbrook helped out by holding online auctions, and Jackson’s grandmas organized a spaghetti dinner in Sparwood that raised additional funds.

At birth, Jackson was tiny. He weighed only 628 grams and was “the length of a green onion,” says grandma Paula Brazzoni. He needed bowel and hernia surgeries and depended on breathing and feeding machines.

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band helmet to correct his head shape. The insertion of a breathing tube had caused some flattening to his head. The helmet will come off in February.

Now over a year old, Jackson is a little behind developmentally due to his premature birth.

At 13 months, he was more like nine months, Stephanie says. He couldn’t walk, but he could say “Dad.” A physiotherapist visits the house every month to work with Jackson, helping him to stretch and teaching him how to crawl.

Financially, the family is in better shape. Jackson’s dad, Patrick, is back to work for Teck Coal, and Stephanie planned to return to work in health and wellness for Teck in mid December. She hopes to work part time while a friend watches Jackson.

The spaghetti dinner and auction funds are stretching to meet their needs. Since returning home last February, the Kellers have made 22 more trips to and from Calgary. The funds covered these trips as well as the purchase of the STARband helmet, which alone cost $2,500.

There are still funds left, so Good Samaritans in Crowsnest Pass, Pincher Creek and Elk Valley can be proud of their part in assisting Jackson and his family.

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Hans Bramer 1938 – 2015

Mr. Hans George Bramer, beloved husband of Louise Isabel Bramer of Coleman, passed away on Dec. 16, 2015, at the Crowsnest Pass Health Centre in Blairmore, at the age of 77, and is now awaiting resurrection.

Hans was born on May 29, 1938, in Gumbinnenaltlinden, Germany, to parents Fredrick and Elisa Bramer. He emigrated from Germany in 1949 and grew to be a hard-working and earnest young man. His kind and gentle manner caught the attention of a lovely and graceful young lady, Louise Isabel Camilli, and they married on Jan. 16, 1965, in Idaho.

Upon settling in the Crowsnest Pass to obtain work in the coal mines, Hans and Louise were blessed with a family whom they cherished and raised with love and faith. Hans dedicated much of his time with the volunteer fire department and various community events, but his main priorities were for his family and Jehovah.

Hans had many talents and interests. He enjoyed carpentry and home repairs, gardening and puzzles, camping, fishing, collecting calendar photos, card games, maintaining a perfect lawn and ensuring that his family and friends were well provided for. May he inherit the paradise promised and be blessed with eternal joy.

Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God. — 2 Cor. 1:3-4 He is survived by his devoted wife, Louise Bramer; his children, Tony Bramer of Bowden, Alta., Louis Bramer of Lethbridge, Connie (Chris) Caron of Red Deer, Cherreane (Jae) Havens of Coleman and Christine (Sylvain) Belleau of Red Deer; his grandchildren, Jessica Newton, Grayham Havens, Gabriel Havens, Dolton (Amanda) Havens, Derek (Nicole) Havens, Anthony Bramer, Randy Bramer, Katie Bramer, Jeremy Bramer and Desirae Belleau; his great-grandchildren, Sean Newton, Rolland Havens, Rachel Havens, Serenity Spears, Raine Havens and Desmonde Havens; his brother, Bob Bramer; his cousins in Germany; extended family and the many friends he made throughout his life.

He was predeceased by his parents, Elisa and Fredrick Bramer, and by his sister, Christine.

The funeral service was held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Frank on Dec. 28, 2015, at 2 p.m.

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Memories and friends made at summer camp

By Brad Quarin With the year’s end upon us, three local girls have a wonderful memory of their summer camp experience.

Zoe Arnot and Janelle Myles from Pincher Creek and Morgan Pinkerton from Crowsnest Pass were selected to be part of Tim Horton Children’s Ranch in Kananaskis Country this year. The opportunity arose thanks to Tim Hortons and its Camp Day campaign, which benefits children who might not otherwise have the opportunity to go to camp.

“It was the best time of my life,” Morgan says, after initially being jittery about the trip and the people she would meet.

“There’s a million things you could do there,” Janelle says. “Every day we did an activity.”

Zoe shares this excitement about the experience.

Janelle explains that the children stayed in a large cabin

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over 10 days.

They kept busy with canoeing, horseback riding and rock climbing, Morgan says. Janelle’s favourite part was the hike, and earning beads for teamwork. She received a bracelet of these beads on the last day.

Riding a horse was the best part for Zoe, as this was something she had never tried before.

Rafting took a lot of paddling, and while it was exhausting, Janelle says her arms adapted and it was “an amazing experience.” Morgan describes it as frightening and fun at the same time.

For Morgan, the best part of the trip was making new friends, and she has stayed in touch with a few of them on Facebook. Janelle has lots of new friends on Instagram.

The girls thank their school principals for recommending them for this opportunity.

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Adult & Youth Events Calendar

Events and Entertainment – Full details are available in the Breeze online calendar – www.shootinthebreeze.ca Thursday, December 31 – Parent-tot and senior skating - 1 to 1:45 p.m. at Sports Complex in Coleman – New Year’s Eve celebration with live music by Randy Poirier - 7:30 p.m. at Pincher Creek Legion Friday, January 1 Happy New Year!

Saturday, January 2 – Crowsnest Pass Atom Thunder home game - 2:15 p.m. vs. Taber at Coleman Sports Complex Sunday, January 3 – Free family skating - 4 to 5 p.m. at MCC Arena in Pincher Creek – Family skating - 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. at Sports Complex in Coleman – Darts - 2:30 p.m. at Bellevue Legion Monday, January 4 – Back to school – Town councillor candidate forum - 7 p.m. at Pincher Creek town hall gym – SPICE Play (ages 0-5) - 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – Inspirational play (ages 0-5) - 9 to 11 a.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall – Crowsnest Indoor Playground - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at MDM Com-

munity Centre in Bellevue – Amazing Artists (ages 0-5) - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – New and expectant moms group - 1 to 3 p.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall – Air cadets - 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. at Blairmore Elks Hall – Exercise for LIFE (Lifestyle, Interaction, Fitness, Energy) free adult class - 10 to 11 a.m. at MDM Community Centre in Bellevue – Gym walk - 11 a.m to 1 p.m. at MDM Community Centre in Bellevue – Women’s curling league - 7 p.m. at rink in Pincher Creek Tuesday, January 5 – SPICE Play (ages 0-5) - 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – Let’s Explore Together (ages 0-5) 9 to 11 a.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall – Crowsnest Indoor Playground - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at MDM Community Centre in Bellevue – Let’s Get Messy With Play (ages 0-5) - 10 to 11 a.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall – BRAT Pack (Bringing Reading and Activities Together) - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Crowsnest Community Library in Blairmore

– Gym Time (ages 0-5) - 10:30 to 11 a.m. at at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – Lunch and stories with Anne Gover - noon to 2 p.m. at Napi Friendship Centre in Pincher Creek – Parent-tot and senior skating - 1 to 1:45 p.m. at Sports Complex in Coleman – Sturling league (curling for those less mobile) - 2 to 4 p.m. at rink in Pincher Creek – Junior curling league - 4 to 5 p.m. at rink in Pincher Creek – Men’s curling league - 7 p.m. at rink in Pincher Creek – Gym walk - 11 a.m to 1 p.m. at MDM Community Centre in Bellevue – Cards - 7 p.m. at Pincher Creek Legion – Alcoholics Anonymous - 8 p.m. at Elks Hall in Pincher Creek Wednesday, January 6 – SPICE Play (ages 0-5) - 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – Inspirational play (ages 0-5) - 9 to 11 a.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall – Crowsnest Indoor Playground - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at MDM Community Centre in Bellevue – Infant/toddler time (ages 0-2) - 10 to 11 a.m. at at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall

– Discovery Day (ages 0-5) - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – Story time - 10 to 11 a.m. at Pincher Creek and District Municipal Library – Story time (ages 3-5) - 1 to 2 p.m. at Crowsnest Community Library in Blairmore – Free parent-and-tot skating noon to 1 p.m. at MCC Arena in Pincher Creek – Free public skating - 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. at MCC Arena in Pincher Creek – Beavers (ages 5-7) - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Compass Centre in Blairmore – Cubs (ages 8-10) - 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Compass Centre in Blairmore – Exercise for LIFE (Lifestyle, Interaction, Fitness, Energy) free adult class - 10 to 11 a.m. at MDM Community Centre in Bellevue – Gym walk - 11 a.m to 1 p.m. at MDM Community Centre in Bellevue – Duplicate bridge - 1 p.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Whist - 1:30 p.m. at Bellecrest Senior Centre in Bellevue, all ages welcome – Cribbage - 7 p.m. at Pincher Creek Legion – Mixed curling league - 7 p.m. at rink in Pincher Creek

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Father and son pick up the pieces after fire

By Brad Quarin Gord McMullen has many people to thank for their care and assistance after he and his son, Hunter, lost their Pincher Creek home to fire last fall.

Gord is thankful to his girlfriend, Sheena Van Oyen, to his family and friends, and to community members. He even had help from a couple of sports teams — the Calgary Flames and the B.C. Lions.

“I’m a diehard B.C. Lions fan, and my cousins got ahold of them,” he says. “They donated a football that’s signed by all the players, and some shirts.”

The Calgary Flames also gifted pictures and some shirts.

His friends were also a big help. Jessica Maunsell took initiative and started a GoFundMe page to assist him. This was her way of helping a volunteer who has helped many in the community.

Gord has served as a committee member of Ducks Unlimited, and on the executive of the Pincher Creek Legion. He has also given his time as a hockey coach.

A special night at the Legion was organized in October and silent auctions were set up to support Gord and Hunter. People donated pictures, crafts and B.C. Lions merchandise to the auction.

Altogether, $11,000 was raised, which helped Gord replace Photo by Brad Quarin clothing and purchase a new bed. He describes his financial situa- Gord McMullen displays his foottion as stable now and appreciates the assistance that has come his ball signed by the B.C. Lions. way.

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