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Young athletes compete in ABC Border Bowls

By Brad Quarin from Alberta and Six local B.C. the opportufootball players nity to be noticed shared a moment by scouts for in the spotlight at recruitment to the ABC Border bigger teams.

Bowls at the end He describes of May. the Rising Selects The young as “an all-Alberta players from all-star team” Pincher Creek and comprised of Crowsnest Pass youth in grades travelled to Ver9 and 10, from non Athletics Park Athabasca and in British ColumLloydminister bia to play on the to Cardston and Rising Selects Medicine Hat. provincial team, This year, the under Pincher team of 39 players Creek coach Chris included five from Ney. Pincher Creek and “The game one from Crowswas phenomenal,” nest Pass. This was he says. “There’s the first time at no other place the ABC Border in Canada that I Bowls for all six of know of that can them, plus coach Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass members of the Rising Selects provincial team in the ABC Border Bowls showcase these Chris. are, standing from left, Tyran Holloway, Tysen Teneycke, Conner Ney, Devon Clarke and Jaeger Hann. In front are coach Chris Ney and Nathan Baker.

Photo by Abigail Ney kids quite like Based on his this.” experience, his The boys effectively demonstrated their skills, and the coach says he fellow coaches chose him to work with the young players. can’t take all the credit. “It’s up to them to do it,” he says. “They showChris began his coaching career when the family lived in Airdrie and cased themselves well, they played strong, they came together as a team his son started playing football at age seven. in such a short time.”

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ABC BORDER BOWLS, continued from page 2 boys. I love the chance of mentoring them,” he says.

“I’m a fundamentals coach. I believe that any time you get a chance to teach kids the game, whether it’s a boy or girl, you’ve got to teach them the fundamentals of the game. You’ve got to teach them the skills, but you’re also building life and character into them.”

Pincher Creek players who joined the Rising Selects are Jaeger Hann, Tyran Holloway, Conner Ney, Nathan Baker and Tysen Teneycke. They were joined by Devon Clarke of Crowsnest Pass.

Most of the boys have been interested in football for years.

“I was a very big child, and then one day I woke up and I was like, You know what? I’m going to use my size as an advantage,” Jaegar says.

“I never did any sports when I was little, and one day I was tired of not doing anything,” Tyran says. He was 14 and he chose football, as it is a highly physical sport.

Most of the boys who play for the Pincher Creek Mustangs were hand-picked by Chris to play in the ABC Border Bowls, but Conner and Devon report that they tried out.

Devon began playing football only last year, after Chris visited his school. He had a good first year that included playing in an all-star game between southern Alberta players at the University of Lethbridge.

Then, he went to Lethbridge again to try out for the ABC Border Bowls and made the cut.

Devon notes most of the Alberta team were new to each other, but they have become friends.

Although Chris got to coach only one game with many of his players, he still tried to employ his personal approach, emphasizing life skills. They met for a few weekends of practices prior to the game, and he was able to mentor them.

Nathan found the game to be a great experience. “It was good exposure for scouts and other people in the provinces to see us, to showcase our talents and put Pincher Creek on the map,” he says.

Tysen hadn’t played in B.C. before and thought the change in scenery alone was interesting.

The boys all say they learned from the experience. Devon learned how to read plays, seeing where the ball is and determining where it’s going to be. Tysen says he learned how to break through a line.

The B.C. team that the Alberta Rising Selects played against was very strong, and won 26-0, Chris says.

Still, Jaeger is “ecstatic” about his chances at having been noticed by scouts. Conner and Tysen don’t think they were, but there’s always next year.

Indeed, the boys all agree they would go to the ABC Border Bowls again. “In a heartbeat,” Jaegar says.

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Ages 5 to 12 Free Admission Parents, grandparents and friends are invited to a program and hotdog lunch July 15 at 11:45 a.m.

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Thank You – Brown We cannot express our appreciation to everyone for all the food, flowers, cards and phone calls with comforting messages.

A special thank you to Dr. Scrimshaw and all the nurses at the Pincher Creek Health Centre for the wonderful care they gave our Mom. Thank you to Rev. Lloyd Nyarota for the memorial service for Mom. The organist, Bessie Carlson, and the UCW ladies for the wonderful lunch.

Thank you to Dennis and Shawn at Eden’s Funeral Home for all their help and support.

Contacts: Clint Bartel 403-632-9720 Bill Karasz 403-627-4506 Kendall Toews 403-339-9900

Mom will always be remembered and missed.

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Retirement leads to double business closure wanted to go into business for herself.

By Brad Quarin An economic development survey indicated Crowsnest Pass needed a After 20 years, Crowsnest Pass is saying goodbye to Bonnie’s Fashions, a shoe store, so she started one in Crowsnest Mall. Then, the two women’s popular womenswear store on main street Blairmore. clothing stores in the community closed.

The local Work n Play will also be closing as the owner of both busi“I realized that without a ladieswear, there wouldn’t be as nesses, Bonnie Harry, prepares for retirement. much sales in shoes, so I decided to open a ladieswear store,” she “I’d like to thank all the customers that have supported us and says. come back numerous times throughout the years,” she says. “It’s Bonnie’s Fashions opened on main street in August 1996, been great to get to know them and give them good service.” where it would remain for the next two decades.

She describes the niche Bonnie’s Fashions filled as one which In 2010, a new dimension was added to Bonnie’s business provided “quality clothing at a reasonable price” to customers after Cal Fuller, owner of the local Work n Play, passed away. from Crowsnest Pass, Calgary, Edmonton and beyond.

Work n Play had operated in Crowsnest Pass for 20 years Some of the clothes were high-end, but all were quality, already. from her perspective.

“I realized that would be a really good fit,” she says.

“It’s the kind of clothes that you’re going to buy and She had a basement available in her building, so wear for another five years, and always get a complishe purchased the trade name and opened the new ment on it,” she says.

Work n Play there.

Naturally, for someone in the business, Bonnie Some of Bonnie’s favourite memories of her started out with some interest in fashion. How20 years of business are from these years. ever, she didn’t intend to make that her career.

Her granddaughter, then 14, began working “It just kind of happened,” she says. for her during the summer when Work n Play She had previously worked as a nurse and a dental assistant, but after seeing some layoffs Business owner Bonnie Harry is preparing for retirement. in the last office she worked in, she decided she See RETIREMENT, continued on page 5 Photo by Brenda Shenton

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Councillors do time for charity Pincher Creek councillors Jim Litkowski, left, and Wayne Elliott receive a donation from Walmart manager Don Young. While in custody for Jail and Bail, they collected donations for the Children’s Miracle Network, which supports children’s hospitals in Alberta. Walmart managers and staff were jailbirds later in the day and met their goal of raising $1,000. Walmart also held lunches and sold balloons for Children’s Miracle Network this month.

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RETIREMENT, continued from page 4 opened and helped set up the store. She spent several more summers working as a clerk in the store.

Other fond memories over the years include the fashion shows, some being cancer fundraisers.

“Lots of work, but it’s fun,” she says.

Another standout memory occurred just before Bonnie went to a wine festival near the Okanagan. She served a customer who ended up being at the same festival — and had just been married.

“Since then, it’s been kind of a joke between us that I was at her wedding,” she says.

In fact, she was able to get to know her customers well, and they and her staff are what she will miss the most.

Bonnie has intended to retire for a few years

now. It will mean more time for her hobbies such as golf, gardening and painting.

She has some trips planned, starting with one to Yuma, Ariz., this winter and across Canada next summer.

She also plans to enjoy time with her seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Her youngest grandchild is three months old, while her great-grandchildren are between one and five years old.

“Lots of little kids around,” she says.

Despite the closure of Bonnie’s Fashions and Work n Play, Bonnie seems cautiously optimistic about the future of Crowsnest Pass business.

“I’m hoping that the town will become more vibrant again, and businesses open up, and I’m sure it will,” she says.

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My Little Corner

By Shannon Robison

Cruising on a nice day is a favourite activity that my daughter, Jaiden, and I share.

I quickly discovered during her first year away at university that it’s not as much fun to go touring on your own.

This past weekend we enjoyed a full meal deal together, mixing work and leisure on a Saturday afternoon.

The day began early at the Pincher Creek recycling roundup. Actually it wasn’t quite early enough as we missed out on the pancakes!

After touring through tables of treasures, we were off to register for the Legion poker rally. I’m not a card player, but any excuse to go cruising works for me.

Our first stop was at the Cowley Co-op, where Rose was happy to give us our cards and sell me a big jug of Weedex. Now I just need to find time to use it.

At the Lundbreck Hotel, Kelly talked to us about helping to promote their toy run and the charities it supports. We’ll be happy to do that later in the summer, but consider this a bug in your ear.

At this point we strayed from the itinerary and carried on to Crowsnest Pass for Bellecrest Days. What a fantastic event this is. It made me wish we had a young child in tow — there’s nothing better than a bunch of happy kids.

Back on track, we made our way to the Beaver Mines Store, where new owners Jeff and Steph dealt out our next cards.

We came back almost to Pincher Creek to enjoy most of the powwow at September Springs Ranch. The storytelling was as interesting as the dancing, and owner Sheran Carter certainly has a beautiful view from her home.

Doubling back, we took the scenic route through Gladstone Valley en route to Twin Butte. We couldn’t resist a stop to dip our toes in the chilly water of the Mill Creek.

Further up the road, a grouse became the subject of a mini photo shoot and we stopped several times simply to enjoy the views.

At Twin Butte General Store we visited with Jeny about the upcoming Soul Fest and drew cards from her deck. We were pleased to hear that about a dozen others had come before us.

Back at the Legion, 182 kilometres and five hours later, we each added a final card to our dismal hands.

It was a wonderful day and I was glad for an excuse to get out on the road with my daughter.

We enjoyed dinner and presentation of some great prizes, and left too tired to spend the evening at the Cowboy Show as planned. That became Sunday’s adventure.

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Generosity sparkles at Relay for Life

By Brad Quarin went to a trade fair Attendees at and learned about Saturday’s Relay for the tattoos.

Life will shine in “We thought that their support of the they were just the Canadian Cancer coolest idea ever,” Society fundraiser she says. The tattoos — and a few may were something even sparkle, with children could get the help of sparkle excited about. tattoos.

A rapport with Crowsnest children is a must Pass teen Alyssa in this business, Gustavson will be and also with her coming to Pincher babysitting work.

Creek for the event, “I connect with providing the tattoos the kids on a real, for children and personal level, and I other customers. For get to know them,” a second year, she she says. She finds Photo by Brad Quarin will be donating all it easy to talk to Abbi, left, gets a temporary tattoo from Alyssa Gustavson of her proceeds to the children and often Sparkle Tattoos by Alyssa, Saturday afternoon at Bellecrest relay. understands how Days.

“Cancer has they feel. actually touched my family and many of our friends’ She has dealt with children ranging from newborns families,” she explains. She finds that her donation is a to nine-year-olds. “good way to give back to the community.”

There can be some pressure starting a business “I think she’s an amazing young gal,” says relay chair- as a teen, but once it was off the ground, things went woman Karen Andrew. She notes Alyssa pays for these smoothly. supplies herself, and that children and adults alike love Generally, she works at five or six events in a year, her tattoos. such as trade shows in Crowsnest Pass and Pincher Alyssa is a busy girl. At 16, she attends Grade 11 at Creek, and even Calgary and Medicine Hat. Crowsnest Consolidated High School, babysits, and is Last year, Relay organizers asked Alyssa to provide also involved in karate and the 859 Crowsnest Squadron sparkle tattoos for sale at their event. She decided to Royal Canadian Air Cadets. donate her proceeds, which amounted to $100.

In addition, she runs her own business, Sparkle TatGiven that she only charges $5 per tattoo, that was an toos by Alyssa. exceptional outcome. She hopes to do even better this It began three years ago, when she and her brother year.

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Catch up on summer reading at your local library There is no registration.

By Brad Quarin Sponsored by the library The weather has and Brighter Futures, the warmed, and the great program is simply drop-in. outdoors is beckoning kids In the two years it to come out and play. has been running, it has However, Pincher drawn between two and Creek and District Muni20 children in a session. cipal Library and CrowsSometimes even daycare nest Community Library children stop by. still hope children will Generally, the children keep up their interest in are under six, and kinderliteracy and storytelling garteners are able to attend over the summer. on some days as well.

Recently, the Pincher Next month, the Creek library co-sponsored focus will shift to the TD the Teddy Bear Picnic, taking its story time program Summer Reading Club. outdoors. As both libraries The club differs from the wrap up story time for the story time program, as it season, they are preparing is geared towards different for another year of the TD age groups, Tany says.

In Crowsnest Pass, Summer Reading Club.

As a mother, Tany free registration for the Tany Warkentin, left, children’s programming co-ordinator at the Pincher Creek library, Warkentin, who is the club will take place Friday, reads to Rylee and Hailey during story time. The program is sponsored by the library and with some activities that children’s programming Brighter Futures.

Photo by Brad Quarin day, says manager Diane co-ordinator at Pincher Creek library, feels story deLauw. time is important. Preschool children can benefit from a group setting that The program will officially start at the Blairmore library on July 5 and can prepare them for school.

6. Preschool children will attend on Tuesdays and school-age children on “But I think the larger and maybe more important benefit is to show Wednesdays. The program is for ages six to 12.

Kiana Miskulin will lead the club, with this year’s theme being Wild, that you can have fun with books,” she says. It “gets kids interested in … which should encourage children to try new things. The Crowsnest Pass reading books, in wanting to read books, seeing a variety of books.”

Getting parents involved is important too, and they can learn from the club has drawn between seven and 15 children per session, Diane says. program, with tips on how to read to children in a way interesting to them.

In Pincher Creek in past years, the club has drawn six to 10 attendees in Story time in Pincher Creek runs on Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. from a week.

September to June, with the last session on June 29.

Every week, youth from Grade 1 to junior high school visit the library to discuss different books they have read on their own, enjoy crafts and games and possibly win prizes.

Tany will not be leading the program this year, as university student and Pincher Creek native Sally Turner will be, says library manager Janice Day. home medical equipment The club will start meeting on July 12. Families can visit or phone the Trained & Friendly Staff • Locally Owned • Great Selection library to register beforehand, but kids won’t be turned away if they drop Our staff can assist in your selection of a quality in, she says.

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Canada 150: Join the Celebration!

In 2017, Canada will mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation. The Town of Pincher Creek would like to initiate planning to commemorate this special birthday and to be part of Canadians celebrating from coast to coast.

Do you have ideas on how Pincher Creek can celebrate this great event?

What kind of project, event or activity could mark and celebrate this occasion for our community?

PLEASE SHARE YOUR IDEAS WITH US! Also, if your club, organization or school etc. already has plans, please let us know so that we can create a list of special celebrations for Pincher Creek and area.

Deadline for response is August 30, 2016.

Please email rec@pinchercreek.ca or submit your ideas/information in writing to: Town of Pincher Creek Recreation Office, Box 159, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0.

For more information, contact the Recreation Office at 403-627-4322.

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YOUTH THEATRE CAMPS 2016 Camp Vaudeville – Instructor Rebecca Dewey Bring your talent and it will be used to create a vaudeville show where each student will have their moment to shine! Act, dance, play an instrument, circus act, comedy, slapstick or sing your hearts out! We will focus on performance skills and developing material for the Vaudeville Showcase.

July 19 to 23 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Ages: 8 to 16 Cost: $120 per child

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Ages: 8 to 16 Cost: $120 per child

July 26 to 30 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Camp Shakespeare – Instructor Rebecca Dewey Perform a short adaptation from A Midsummer Night’s Dream! Each day will begin with warmups and theatre games. Afternoons will focus on the rehearsal process, working with scripts, developing character, voice, set, costumes and stage makeup! Weather permitting, this performance will be held outdoors. Come experience the magic of Shakespeare!

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Labour of love pays tribute to Sharon LeNeveu

By Brad Quarin Among the items up for auction or raffle at Pincher Creek’s Relay for Life this Saturday will be an afghan with a special story.

Six members of Fibre Friends, a local group interested in fibre art, knitted and crocheted the afghan using yarn that belonged to late spinner Sharon LeNeveu. The money raised from the afghan will be donated in Sharon’s name to support cancer research.

“It’s our way of saying thank you to Sharon and her friends and family for passing on her fibre,” says Debbie Berg, one of the crafters of the afghan.

“We share her passion for art and craft and remember her in this way through our work.”

Debbie describes Fibre Friends as a group based in the Pincher Creek area who meet at the Bloomin’ Inn and “share their love for crafting with fibre.”

The group, led by Laurel Francis, knits, crochets, weaves, embroiders, quilts and sews.

Sharon, who lived in Burmis, was not a member of the group.

However, she was an active spinner and had a studio filled with sewing machines, spinning wheels and a weaving loom, Debbie says.

Sharon passed away from cancer in December 2014.

A year later, her husband,

Rick, and good friend Liz were wondering what to do with Sharon’s crafting supplies when they heard of Laurel and Fibre Friends.

They donated the supplies and equipment to the group, including a mass of yarn that Sharon had personally handspun, Debbie says.

The members felt a connection to Sharon, given their shared interest. So, six ladies opted to use the acrylic yarn to make “a lovely, warm afghan” dedicated to her.

Debbie, Barb Tomik, Catherine Sheard, Pat Bratz, Jannet Findlater and Paula Watson knitted and crocheted 40 squares.

The work lasted over the winter, and the afghan was pieced together in March and April, Debbie says.

Anne Dyck also made a fabric bowl using Sharon’s scraps, and Laurel Francis hooked a runner.

These items will be auctioned or raffled at the relay in Sharon’s name as well.

Karen Andrew, Relay for Life chairwoman, calls the donation a “lovely labour or love” creating a wonderful legacy for Sharon.

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Over 200 people joined in Darcy’s Nature Walk for Mental Wellness earlier this month. Among them were Mike Enzsol and Lily, in first photo, along with Darcy’s sisters Virginia Larin, left, Shirley Enzsol and Trish Gray with Sheldon Larin in second photo. See more photos online at www.shootinthebreeze.ca.

Rinaldi family leads walk to wellness

By Brad Quarin The weather on the morning of the ninth annual Darcy’s Nature Walk for Mental Wellness seemed a little chilly, but that didn’t stop hundreds of people from rallying for mental health awareness.

“It’s a great day,” said organizer Randi Lynn Rinaldi, during this mid-June event.

Two hundred and ten people participated in the walk from Fireman’s Park in Bellevue, and may volunteers helped make the day a success.

A quick survey before the walk indicated that there were 10 people present who had walked in the event every year from the very beginning.

Many also were participating for the first time.

The walk was started in memory of Randi Lynn’s mother, Darcy, who took her own life in 2007. Among the walkers I ran into on the trail were Darcy’s three sisters: Virginia Larin, Shirley Enzsol and Trish Gray.

Today, the event also remembers Randi Lynn’s brother Kelly, who passed away from suicide in 2012.

Despite its heartbreaking origins, Darcy’s Nature Walk has done much good for the community.

This year, over $7,000 in donations was collected at the event, money that will be used to support mental health projects, says Julie Rinaldi.

Darcy’s Nature Walk supports a number of specific programs including Yoga for Grief, a gentle yoga course, mental health first-aid workshops and Faces of Mental Health.

The latter is an ad campaign, focusing on interviews with local people who have experienced mental health issues.

Although not related to Darcy’s Nature Walk, Randi Lynn also acknowledged the Little Free Library project, which has set up a small library structure in Frank with “mental health messages.”

During the event, Randi Lynn thanked the Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation, Crowsnest Pass Fire/Rescue and various businesses for their support.

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New Hillcrest park memorializes mine disaster

By Brad Quarin destination for people to go to.”

In some places, you can expect to find a Starbucks on every corner, but The committee considered the idea for Hillcrest Mine Disaster Memoa community might be a little healthier if, instead, it could boast of a park rial Park and applied for a federal grant, which it received during the or a museum on every corner. centennial in 2014.

There already are a number of parks and places dedicated to history Of course, that didn’t make it possible to open the park during the cenfound around Crowsnest Pass, but what’s truly unique about Hillcrest’s tennial celebrations. In fact, that was only the beginning of much work. newest park is that it manages to be a bit of both.

It took the efforts of many volunteers, businesses and community The grand opening of Hillcrest Mine Disaster Memorial Park was groups. Volunteers researched and edited the stories for the panels while celebrated during Bellecrest Days last weekend. retired miner Joe Fortunaso restored the coal car.

“The park’s there to commemorate the Hillcrest Mine Disaster,” says A number of businesses were initially hired to work on the park, Chris Matthews, chairman of the Hillcrest Mine Disaster Memorial Comand then “went above and beyond” in volunteer work, Chris says. These include Trotz Bros. Holdings and Rinaldi Welding. Cox Electric did the mittee. lighting.

“Our hope, too, is to With the funding create a very nice green secured, the most chalspace [and] relaxation lenging part was simply space for the community.” choosing between many The park, near Hillcrest possible plans for the park.

Cemetery, boasts picnic Now complete, the tables, benches and a pathpark will be maintained way, along with a replica coal car and 14 interpreby the municipality and tive panels. the Hillcrest Mine DisasChris says committer Memorial Committee, drawing on funds raised tee members wanted the panels to tell stories most during the centennial.

Chris is thrilled to see visitors would not know, the efforts yield results. or to expand on some familiar stories. They “I’m ecstatic,” he says.

“This really wraps it up in speak of the miners and a nice, neat package for the 1914 event with many all the volunteers, all the photos. people who worked hard The park will be lit at on the project, and the night by mine lanterns.

Photo by Brad Quarin Master of ceremonies Fred Bradley, left, Randy Baker of the Community Foundation, Mayor Given the uniqueness community as well.”

Blair Painter and Matthew Herman of Teck Coal unveil the commemorative plaque at Sunof the space, he believes day’s grand opening of Hillcrest Mine Disaster Memorial Park. the park can become “a

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Sharon Davis, left, Anne Cisar, Pat Bratz, Darryl Bratz and Rhea Terre from the Pincher Care Bears Society receive a certificate for their nomination in the 2016 Minister’s Seniors Service Awards from Mike Leathwood of Alberta Seniors and Housing.

Care Bears recognized for service to seniors Submitted by Pat Bratz The MD of Pincher Creek nominated Pincher Creek Care Bears Society for the 2016 Minister’s Seniors Service Awards.

On June 7, several members of the society attended a ceremony in Lethbridge, where the group was recognized for their volunteer work and presented with a Service Award.

Care Bears is a non-profit group funded by the Town and MD of Pincher Creek and through public donations. Clients pay a fee for transportation to Calgary and Lethbridge for medical appointments.

The drivers volunteer their time and their vehicles; they are compensated only for their mileage expenses.

Care Bears has operated for 27 years. It is made up of nine board members, 11 drivers and one co-ordinator, all volunteers.

In 2015, they made 326 trips out of town for a total of 80,853 kilometres and spent 3,065 hours volunteering for Care Bears.

A well-deserved honour for these volunteers!

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Friends walk together for cystic fibrosis research

By Brad Quarin At the end of May, 100 people set out from Fireman’s Park in Bellevue with a mission — to raise funds for research into a cure for cystic fibrosis and to secure funds for better care for patients.

The Wilmot family organized the local Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History in honour of their son Edison’s 10th year of participation. Edison’s siblings, Libbey and Finley, both have cystic fibrosis.

Mom Jenny Wilmot explains that most years the family undertakes the walk in Lethbridge. However, they organize one in Crowsnest Pass on the 10th year of participation by each of their children.

This is to highlight the fact that, in the past, children with cystic fibrosis often did not live to see their 10th birthdays.

Most of the 100 people who attended the Bellevue walk were from Crowsnest Pass, but there were some families from out of town

and a few families Jenny didn’t know.

Some people had checked online to find these walks, she says.

Edison himself regards the walk as a good day, noting that all of his friends showed up.

He had requested bubble blowers for all children participating, and this was achieved.

Edison personally covered four kilometres in the walk.

Together, walkers raised around $7,500 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada.

Photo courtesy of Jenny Wilmot

Piece of Coleman Collieries history moved to museum

By Brad Quarin The public will have easier access to a part of the history of the Coleman Collieries mine, now that its locomotive has been moved to the Crowsnest Museum grounds.

Long in the making, the move was finally carried out last week.

“It will be one of the only pieces from the Coleman Collieries that’s actually in the museum collection,” says Chris Matthews, the museum’s executive director. “It’s a pretty rare piece.”

The locomotive was donated by Mark Kir-

win and Green Mountain Company.

“They’re very happy that it’s now resting at the museum,” Chris says.

The move was made possible with some help. Mammoet provided a crane and Rinaldi Welding provided lifting lines to hook into the locomotive, says museum programmer Amy Rienzo. The trucking company, Drain Brothers, also offered its services.

This donation to the museum was actually made over eight years ago, but the move was delayed until tracks were placed on the museum grounds. The chance to get the job

done arrived this year, Chris says.

According to the nearby Discover Crowsnest Heritage sign, Coleman Collieries was a coal mining surface plant established as the International Mine in 1906. It was built by the International Coal and Coke Company.

It was renamed Coleman Collieries in 1952, and a modern coal preparation plant was built in 1969 that remained in use until 1983.

The locomotive itself was built in 1942, Chris says. This engine would push coal cars See COLEMAN COLLIERIES, continued on page 15

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Moon Shadow Run promotes active living Submitted by Town of Pincher Creek It’s time to dust off headlamps and lace up running shoes. Pincher Creek’s Moon Shadow Run is back for its second year on Sept. 17.

Following a fantastic debut last year, a volunteer committee and the Town of Pincher Creek recreation department are organizing an even bigger and better fun run to promote active living and healthy lifestyles.

“It was amazing to see so many people having fun being active at last year’s Moon Shadow Run,” says committee chairman John Verhagen.

“Exercise is so important at any age.

That’s why kids, parents and grandparents can enjoy this event. We’re looking forward to another great run this year and excited to support KidSport Pincher Creek while we do it.”

The Moon Shadow Run will provide an opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to get active. Participants can run

or walk along a 2.5-kilometre, five-kilometre or 10-kilometre course set in Pincher Creek’s spectacular trail system.

This year, in addition to getting fit and having fun, runners will also be helping out KidSport Pincher Creek.

Race proceeds will go to this organization, which provides opportunities for local children to play organized sports.

They do this by removing financial barriers and advocating for the importance of access to sports programs.

Glow sticks and volunteers will guide racers through the scenic courses on Sept. 17. The majority of the out-andback route consists of gentle rolling shale trails along the creek.

A number of local businesses have already signed on to sponsor the race or donate special prizes.

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I would like to thank the doctors and nurses of the Pincher Creek hospital for the excellent care and patience with me during my stay at the hospital.

Without caring individuals and such determined staff, my recovery would not have been as quick.

Thank you, I really appreciate your kindness, care and patience with me.

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Summerview Hall Council for the MD of Pincher Creek invites its residents to a Coffee With Council session scheduled for Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at the Summerview Hall at Heritage Acres.

For more information, please call 403-627-3130

kilometres this year! Bring your friends and family and run by the light of the almost-full moon.

Register online at www.moonshadowrun.ca.

Organizers have increased the number of available spots from 300 last year to 600 this year, but sign up soon as spots fill up quickly.

The registration deadline to guarantee a race shirt is Aug. 31 at noon.

Fun facts: — Last year 300 racers took part in the first annual Moon Shadow Run in Pincher Creek and dashed over 1,135 kilometres.

— Doing 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day can lead to many health benefits in children, including improved cholesterol levels, blood pressure, fitness, academic achievement and mental health.

— The moon is roughly 30 Earth widths away from the planet.

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Summer Dance Camps 2016 July 4 to 7 and July 11 to 15 at TPDS in Hillcrest Come join us for some fun this summer with your days filled with dancing, crafts, making new friends and enjoying the beautiful Crowsnest Pass summer weather doing fun activities outside!

You do not need to have previous dance experience to register, we find this gives new dancers a great opportunity to try all the various disciplines at one time to see what they may be interested in!

Limited spots are available in each level, so make sure to call and register your child today! Schedules will be posted closer to the workshop dates.

Junior-Senior Dance Camp

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July 4 to 7

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All classes will include Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Acrobatic, crafts and nature walks. There will be a demo of dances on the last day and a party!

All dancers will receive a T-shirt with their registration.

Junior Level - Students 8 to 10 years (Primary to Grade 2 levels) Cost $180 Intermediate Level - Students 10 to 14 years (Grades 3,4,5 and any new teen dancers) Cost $190 Senior Level - Students aged 15+ (Pre-Senior, Sr A & B) Cost $220 Instructors: Miss Christina Samson, Miss Kandis Span, Miss Rebecca Dewey, Miss Meagan Morency

This year we are offering some new camps for our smaller dancers 7 years and under. This gives your young dancer a chance to experience some different disciplines like Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Creative Movement and some Acro, a fun craft and some outside fun. This camp will run five days with a demonstration at the end of the week showcasing what they learned. All dancers will receive a T-shirt with their registration.

Pre-School Level (mornings) - Students 3 to 4 years

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An old locomotive is lifted by a Mammoet crane.

It was lowered onto a waiting trailer and moved from Coleman Collieries to the Crowsnest Museum.

(Tinytots, Kindercombo) Cost $125 Pre-Junior Level (afternoons) - Students 5 to 7 years

(Kinder, Pre-Primary) Cost $125 Instructors: Miss Meagan Morency and Miss Katrina Kocsis

WWW.TURNINGPOINTEDANCE.CA 403-562-7730 22705 8th Avenue Hillcrest Turning Pointe Dance Studio is located in the beautiful Crowsnest Pass. The goals of TPDS are to inspire children and adults to develop a passion for dance and to provide instruction in a variety of dance disciplines at both a competitive and recreational level. TPDS is a wellestablished studio celebrating its 15th anniversary of operation in Crowsnest Pass this year.

Our studio strives for excellence in teaching and developing dancers in our community.

onto the main CPR line to be hauled away.

“It’s a great little example of the many different pieces of equipment needed on a mine site,” he says.

The locomotive does look a little rough, so the museum is considering refurbishing it.

“But it also tells a pretty interesting story in the state that it’s in,” he says. The condition isn’t too bad considering it’s been kept outside for 20 years.

It will now be preserved for generations to come.

Bellecrest Days

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Tobias Bubik has a grand time in the pony ring.

Members of Turtle Mountain Riding Club ride in the parade in Bellevue.

Trinity Ludviksen, left, and Tiana Hamilton didn’t let the rain hamper their fun. Photo by Jaiden Panchyshyn

Town of Pincher Creek employees from left, Vince Beauregard, Marie Everts, Melissa Graham, Danielle Johnston, Cory Pennington and Michallie Brown had their work cut out for them loading and unloading a vast assortment of goods at the recycle fair.

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Many plants found a new home at the Pincher Planters perennial plant exchange. From left are Sandra Schwanke, Barb Patterson, Sandy Rast, Noreen Robbins and Petra Dyck.

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Joe Stockinger and George Fisher collect used glasses.

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Nikki shares a hug with C.N.P. Fire/Rescue mascot Sparky the Fire Dog. Photo by Brad Quarin

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Jacob takes a swing during the kids fair.

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September Springs Powwow

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Jonathon Weasel Bear performs men’s traditional dance.

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Blake Yellow Horn performs men’s fancy dance.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Friday, June 24 – Dinner show - 6 p.m. at Great Canadian Barn Dance near Hill Spring, www.gcbd.ca

– Canada Day celebrations - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village in Pincher Creek. Free admission.

Saturday, June 25 – Country-style buffet and family dance at Great Canadian Barn Dance near Hill Spring, www.gcbd.ca – Relay for Life - registration at 3 p.m., relay from 4:30 to 11 p.m. at Pincher Creek ag grounds. Register online at www.cancer.ca.

– Alpenland grand opening event at downtown Blairmore location – Spring Point Flea Market - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Highway 785, turn left at Range Road 290. Watch for signs.

– Fishburn Community Hall and Smokey Appleby garage sale - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fishburn Community Hall. See page 3 for directions

Saturday, July 2 – Barn birthday celebration - 2 to 5 p.m. at Great Canadian Barn Dance near Hill Spring – Alberta Trappers Association Rendezvous by the Creek and Outdoorsman Show events all day at Pincher Creek Community Hall and Horseshoe Pavilion. Banquet and dance featuring Tim Hus Band starts at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 26 – Annual cricket match - 2 p.m. at Lions ball diamond in Pincher Creek. Everyone welcome to come, watch and play. There will be a potluck supper. Contact Sherman Eugene 403-339-0958 or Frank Wood 403627-3147.

– Alpenland grand opening event at downtown Blairmore location Monday, June 27 – Valentus information session with Michelle Vogelaar - 6:30 p.m., upstairs at the Pincher Creek Legion. Lose weight with the world’s healthiest coffee and other Prevail beverages. Lose weight, get healthy and even earn extra income.

Tuesday, June 28 – Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association annual general meeting - 6:30 p.m. at Twin Butte Community Hall Friday, July 1 – Dinner show - 6 p.m. at Great Canadian Barn Dance near Hill Spring, www.gcbd.ca – Hog Heaven Picnic - 5 to 7 p.m. at Crowsnest Sports Complex in Coleman. Advance tickets at Blairmore Scotiabank. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair.

– Alberta Trappers Association Rendezvous by the Creek and Outdoorsman Show events all day at Pincher Creek Community Hall and Horseshoe Pavilion

July 4 to 7 – Turning Pointe Dance Studio junior-senior dance camp. Visit www.turningpointedance.ca for information.

Tuesday, July 5 – Turtle Mountain Riding Club gymkhana 7 p.m. at the grounds down the old Frank Road Wednesday, July 6 – Coffee with MD of Pincher Creek Council - 7 p.m. at Summerview Hall at Heritage Acres near Pincher Creek July 11 to 15 – Crowsnest Pass Vacation Bible School - 9 a.m. to noon at Coleman Christian Assembly Church – Turning Pointe Dance Studio mini dance camps. Visit www.turningpointedance.ca for information.

July 18 to 22 – Summer Vacation Bible School - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rocky View Christian School near Pincher Creek July 19 to 23 – Youth Vaudeville Theatre Camp - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery in Frank. Ages 8 to 16, $120. Call 403562-2218 for information and registration.

July 26 to 30 – Youth Shakespeare Theatre Camp - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery in Frank. Ages 8 to 16, $120. Call 403-562-2218 for information and registration.

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Passtrak athletes vie for provincial and national teams Submitted by Ritch Braun Alberta Summer Games Selection Meet The track and field meet to select the Zone 1 team that will compete at the 2016 Alberta Summer Games took place in Medicine Hat on May 28 and 29.

Three Passtrak athletes tried out for the team and met with a fair amount of success.

Eric Grier had four events in the youth category, for 16- and 17-yearolds. He placed sixth in the 100 metres in 12.74 seconds and then fifth in the 200 metres in 26.60 seconds. He had another fifth-place result in the 800 metres, where his finish of two minutes 23.10 seconds was less than two seconds off his best time ever.

Eric’s best placing of the meet was in the 400 metres, where he earned fourth place with a time of 58.06 seconds. He is currently on the tentative list for the team and is awaiting a final decision.

Mathias Gelber had two events in the midget division, for 14- and 15-year-olds. He won the javelin with a 32.07-metre toss and then placed first in the 1,200-metre race in 3:42.81. That time also whacked nine seconds off the previous Passtrak club record for his age group.

Both those results would automatically place Mathias on the Zone 1 team but an unfortunate government rule stands in his way. Mathias has already qualified for the Alberta Summer Games in triathlon and government policy states that each person is allowed to participate in only one sport.

Passtrak’s third athlete was Zion Ratudradra, in the youth boys age group. He was the busiest of all, competing in five events. He placed fourth in the 800 metres in 2:19.84, then third in the 1,500 metres in 4:45.48. That time cut over eight seconds off his previous best time in the event. He had a fifth place in high jump, clearing 1.60 metres, which was a massive 30-centimetre improvement for him.

In the 3,000 metres, he earned second with a 10:42.53 effort, which set a new Passtrak club record for his age group. He then came first in the javelin event by whipping the spear out to 34.14 metres. He is selected to the zone team in those two events and will also be contesting the octathlon, a series of eight track and field events over a two-day period.

Mathias Gelber Qualifies for Nationals The second of three New Balance-sponsored mini track meets took place in Calgary on June 5.

Passtrak had two athletes involved in the competition and both represented their track club superbly.

Tim Jorgensen competed in the midget boys (14- and 15-year-old athletes) discus event, where he placed first with a toss of 22.12 metres.

Mathias Gelber ran in the midget boys 1,200-metre race, where he placed second with a time of three minutes 29.48 seconds. That cut more than 24 seconds off the previous Passtrak club record for his age group, but more importantly his time also qualified him to compete at the national championships in Montreal in early August.

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Alberta Conservation Association learns about bears

By Brad Quarin It speaks to the strength of the local BearSmart program that Alberta Conservation Association members from around the province would come to Hillcrest to participate in a bear awareness session.

The 10 ACA members are from Fort Macleod, Calgary, St. Paul and Antler Lake, and will help collect hair samples north of Highway 3 for the grizzly bear monitoring project.

“This is kind of neat for the community,” Fish and Wildlife officer John Clarke said.

The ACA members explained that they enrolled in the BearSmart course after hearing about it through the association and Alberta

Environment.

John says the two-hour course goes over what to expect when you encounter a bear and how to use bear spray. The visitors also learned about identification and spotting tracks.

BearSmart volunteers led their visitors from Hillcrest Ball Complex into the woods, a fitting classroom to show them a video, bear claws and different bear skulls.

Mike Ranger, one of the visitors from the association, also related a story about how he had encountered bears in the forest before.

He was hiking with his head down when he suddenly looked up and spotted two cubs. He started to back up when he realized they had seen him.

The mother bear spotted him, too, and he did not have bear spray with him. “I stood out and quietly said, ‘Whoa, bears,’ ” he recalled.

He considers himself lucky that he came out of the situation OK. The other ACA members now have ideas of what to do in a similar situations.

At right, ACA member Mike Ranger checks out bear claws during an awareness session.

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Prescribed burn to aid whitebark pine habitat

By Jaiden Panchyshyn Prior to the burn, plus trees With the recent are identified and protected devastation from the as they will play an important wildfire up north, role in the re-establishment of increased mistrust the population. These trees are towards fire activity healthy and appear to have a is to be expected. natural tolerance to blister rust.

However, naturally Fire managers planned to occurring fires can facilitate high-intensity crown actually be beneficial to fires that would burn into the the ecosystem. treetops and open up the canLast Wednesday, opy. To accomplish this, they Parks Canada began employed an aerial ignition the second phase of technique using a heli-torch a prescribed burn in system. the Coppermine, Lost A heli-torch is suspended Horse and Red Rock from the underside of a helidrainages in Waterton copter and consists of a fuel Lakes National Park. drum filled with gelled gasPrescribed fires were oline and an ignition source. also ignited in April, The flaming gel then falls to bringing the total the targeted areas. burn area up to 3,200 A team of 32 experienced hectares. fire management personnel Robert Sissons, a came together from Waterton Photo by Jaiden Panchyshyn vegetation and resand four other national parks in toration ecologist for A bird’s-eye view of Parks Canada fire management checking on the early stages of a Alberta.

Parks Canada, outlined The team’s incident comprescribed burn last week in the Coppermine drainage at Waterton. the objectives they had mander, Jed Cochrane, spoke to established for the burn. the attention given to safety precautions related to the burn. He specifically “We’re trying to get fire back into the landscape,” he said. “It’s a necessary mentioned how the strategic placement and continuous monitoring of the fire process.” would keep it within their control.

After 80 years of extinguishing fires in parks, the shifting landscapes indiThe areas burned in April would act as a fire break at the drainage mouths, cated that it played a more important role than was previously thought. and the bare rocky mountain peaks would prevent the fire from travelling The secondary goal of last week’s burn was to re-establish a favourable up and over the other side of the mountain. Another management tool is an habitat for the endangered whitebark pine. In the absence of fire, a thick caninfrared scanner that allows them to pick up even minor heat spots. opy had developed that decreased the amount of sunlight reaching the forest Whitebark pine restoration is not unique to Waterton, as Parks Canada floor. This prevented whitebark pine seedlings from growing in certain areas, is trying to facilitate as many healthy habitats as possible for the endangered as they are shade intolerant. tree to grow.

These trees are also faced with threats from mountain pine beetles and In order to give the tree population a helping hand, seeds were harvested a fungal disease that causes white pine blister rust. Up to 90 per cent of the from the plus trees and sent to a greenhouse in Glacier National Park to grow. whitebark pine trees in this particular stand are infected, leaving them unable Those seedlings will later be planted in the areas that were burned. to reproduce and eventually killing them.

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Jennifer Lynne Parish 1970 – 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Jennifer Parish of Pincher Creek on June 12, 2016.

Jennifer was born to Joan Goddard and Ugo Musa in Calgary. She graduated with honours in commercial baking from SAIT. She had a lifelong love of animals, enjoyed horseback riding and adopted as many stray animals as she was allowed. She also enjoyed skiing and hiking in the mountains, but her greatest joy was her three boys.

Jennifer married Michael Parish and had her first son, Andrew, in 1991. In 2002 she and Rob became partners and were blessed with two sons, Tristan and Ashton.

Jennifer will be lovingly remembered by her partner, Robert McCallum; her three sons, Andrew, Tristan and Ashton; her mother, Joan Goddard; and many dear friends. Jennifer was predeceased by her father, Ugo, in 2010.

A memorial service was held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Pincher Creek on June 18, 2016, with Rev. Silvano Vargas officiating.

Memorial donations in Jennifer’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Mental Health Association – Alberta Division, 320 Ledgeview Business Centre, 9707 110th St. N.W., Edmonton, AB, T5K 2L9; or to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Alberta Cancer Foundation, 1331 29th St. N.W., Calgary, AB, T2N 4N2.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Eden’s Funeral Home 403-627-3131 www.edensfuneralhome.com

Walter Andrew Oczkowski 1925 – 2016

Walter Andrew Oczkowski was born Dec. 26, 1925, and passed away June 13, 2016. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Agnes Emma Oczkowski.

Survivors include their children, Wayne (Patty), Terrence (Diane), Tim (Linda), Rose (Stu), Steve (Rhonda), Mark and Sue (Doug); 12 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; brothers John (Penny) Oczkowski and Edward (Gloria) Oczkowski; sisters-in-law Annie Robertson and Leah Scott; brothers-in-law Hank Parkin and Emil (Rosalee) Levesque; along with numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and dear friends.

Predeceased by his parents, John and Veroni; sister Elsie (Howard) Wakelam; and brother Joe Oczkowski.

The family held a “come-and-go celebration” on June 20, 2016, at the Snodgrass Funeral Chapel in Pincher Creek.

Memorial contributions may be made in Walter’s name to Good Samaritan Society, Vista Village, PO Box 1510, Pincher Creek, AB, T0K 1W0; to Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association, RR 8-246, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 4P4; or to Windy Slopes Health Foundation, PO Box 2554, Pincher Creek, AB, T0K 1W0.

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

Mae and Olafur Anderson

A graveside memorial service for the late Mae and Olafur Anderson, formerly of Pincher Creek, will be held on Saturday, July 2 at 1 p.m. at the Fairview Cemetery, followed by a gathering out at “The Ranch.”

Remember them with a smile today; They were not ones for tears; Reflect instead on memories Of all the happy years.

Recall to mind the things they said, The good advice they’d give us; Their strength, their wit, their principles Remember these instead.

So much of them will never die But live on forever after; As we loved them, so we miss them, In our memory both of you are near.

From your loving family

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From left, Esther washes the floors, Marilyn and Lloyd provide entertainment and Patrick mows the grass at St. Henry’s Church.

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Work and music a good mix at St. Henry’s cleanup day

By Lois Johnston A crew of eager workers took on the job of cleaning St. Henry’s Church and grounds, near Twin Butte, on June 5.

Former parishioners and their families, neighbours, and friends brought buckets and window cleaner, ladders and Weed Eaters for the annual spring cleanup. Bob and Patrick pulled trailers with lawn tractors atop; Ron brought his Bobcat for work in the cemetery.

Most of the crew were from nearby, but Todd and his cousins arrived from

Carmangay, Rhonda came from Lethbridge and Marie was here from Strathmore.

By noon, windows and curtains had been washed, the grass was cut and bushes trimmed, the floors were cleaned and repairs had been tackled. Everyone gathered to eat lunch and chat and, just then, our musician friends from Pincher Creek arrived. Work slowed after lunch as we sat and enjoyed the songs of Marilyn and Lloyd.

It was a great day! Thanks to all who participated in any way.

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Sharon Rasmussen and Jazzy took in the Purina Walk for Dog Guides earlier this month in Pincher Creek.

Norman Simmons June 9, 1934 - May 24, 2016

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Purina Walk for Dog Guides a howling success Submitted by Barb Tomik Dogs on leashes led their owners to the meeting room between the Pincher Creek arena and swimming pool on June 5, anxious to be part of the Purina Walk for Dog Guides. Participants came from Pincher Creek and area, Crowsnest Pass, Fort Macleod and Lethbridge.

The walk is held throughout Canada in support of the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides and was sponsored by the Pincher Creek and Cowley Lions and the Pincher Cowley Roaring Lions.

One of over 200 walks across Canada, the local walk raised over $6,100 for the program.

The Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides trains assistance dogs for canine vision, hearing ear, autism assistance, specific service for disabilities, seizure response and diabetic alert.

Dogs are supplied to qualifying Canadians at no cost to them. However, it requires about $25,000 to raise, train and place a dog guide.

Dog guides are trained with skills needed for all assistance, and are then trained with specific skills needed for the assistance that they will be performing.

Participants gathered after the walk for hotdogs and beverages, and the dogs were each rewarded with a goodie bag.

Norman Simmons was born and raised in the Philippines, except during the Second World War, when he and his mom and younger brother were sent to California. In southern California, Norm’s mom got a job at a boys’ ranch school where Norm was a student, and he was able to pursue his love of the outdoors.

Business college in California led to the accidental meeting of Hilah at a square dance, two years of romance by snail mail during his U.S. army duty in Korea, and almost 58 years of marriage and adventures.

Going against his father’s wish for him to become a businessman, he earned a master’s degree and PhD in wildlife biology and management at Colorado State University and University of Arizona. He managed the Cabeza Prieta Game Range along the Mexican border of Arizona for four years, and started raising a family with Debby and David, who were born in Ajo, Arizona, in 1962 and 1965.

The Northwest Territories beckoned, and in 1966 Norm moved his family to Fort Smith along the Slave River, where he worked as a wildlife biologist for the Canadian Wildlife Service. Working with Mountain Dene people, he studied Dall’s sheep and mountain caribou in the Mackenzie Mountains. Then he went to work for the territorial government in Yellowknife as director of wildlife and eventually assistant deputy minister. Danny and Sarah joined the family in 1973 and 1975.

In 1982 the Simmons family moved to Gladstone Valley in southern Alberta, and began a new life raising organic beef. Norm also helped found organizations such as Producers of the Diamond Willow Range, Southern Alberta Land Trust Society, and Waterton Biosphere Reserve.

As a volunteer he worked with indigenous peoples in Bolivia, Taiwan, Tibet and Panama. Norm brought his family to Peru for two years, where he helped establish a graduate and field wildlife research program at the University of La Molina. He later helped found a conservation education program for rural schools. He returned to Peru every year for about 25 years to continue this work there.

After retiring from ranching, Norm developed a growing passion for making music. He played harmonica and sang oldie goldies, folk and gospel songs with his family, church members and friends. He was still singing in his final days.

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How many grizzlies are in southwestern Alberta?

Submitted by Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association Over the years there have been many different opinions on the grizzly bear population in southwestern Alberta.

While some folks may say that the grizzly bear population in the area is jeopardy, many local residents report seeing more bears than ever before and feel the population is on the rise.

In an effort to provide accurate grizzly bear population estimates for southwestern Alberta, Andrea Morehouse began a grizzly bear DNA study in the area in 2011 that ran until 2014.

Over the four years of the study, Andrea and her team gathered hair samples from rub objects, which were then sent for DNA analysis. These DNA samples provide the number of individual bears who visited the area at some point during the study period.

During this four-year period, 213 unique DNA profiles have been collected in the study area, which is also

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The boundaries of BMA6 are Highway 3 to the north, British Columbia to the west, and Montana to the south. The eastern boundary aligns roughly with the eastern extent of grizzly bear range.

Of course, not all of these bears can be considered “resident bears” because grizzly bears that use BMA6 are part of a much larger international population that includes British Columbia and Montana.

Obviously, not every bear will have used the rub objects, so how accurate will the DNA results be?

“The DNA results are just one piece of my research,” says Andrea.

While maybe the most critical piece of information gathered in the study, she used the DNA information to estimate the number of resident Alberta bears and the number of bears using the study area.

She has also evaluated patterns in grizzly bear-agricultural conflicts in the

area.

On June 28, at Twin Butte Community Hall, Andrea will present the final results of the 2011 to 2014 Grizzly Bear Monitoring Project as a part of the Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association’s annual general meeting.

The Waterton Biosphere Reserve has played a supportive role in the grizzly bear study, as BMA6 falls within the bounds of the Waterton Biosphere Reserve area.

Additionally, there has been a high incidence of carnivore conflicts in this area and the Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association has been administering programs to help producers reduce the risk of conflict.

This includes assistance with electric fencing, dead stock pickup, along with bear-resistant grain storage and garbage bins.

The results of Andrea’s research come at an important time, as on June 1 the Alberta government released a new

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“Grizzly bears were listed as threatened in Alberta in 2010, largely due to small population size, high rates of human-caused mortality and deteriorating habitat conditions. At that time there was an estimated 700 to 800 grizzly bears,” says the Alberta government’s latest fact sheet on the new draft of Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan.

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Kate and Lane Conley

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Local 4-H clubs recently held their achievement, awards and sales days in Pincher Creek.

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Thank you, Hillsview Ladies Club and Sprint Point Community Society In top left photo, members of Windy Slopes Health Foundation and Jordan Koch, site manager at Pincher Creek Health Centre, accept two $500 donations from Hillsview Ladies Club and Spring Point Community Society. Making the presentation is Dale Lillico, a member of both clubs. From left are Diana Shortt, Maggie Olson, Jordan, Dale, Steve Barfuss, Donna Schauerte and Carolyn Robbins.

The $1,000 donation will pay for a headlamp for emergency and delivery, giving doctors extra lighting during examinations.

In top right photo are members of the Hillsview Ladies Club. Standing, from left, are Dale Lillico, Flora DeCock, Gertie Welsch, Valerie Clemitson, Laura Afdahl, Debbie Berg, Jo Neilson and Laurel Francis. Seated are Patty Ness and Kathy Welsch.

In bottom right photo are members of the Spring Point Community Society.

Standing, from left, are Diana Nadeau, Alisa Kotke, Leanne Stav, Evelyn Stav, Valerie Clemitson, Nancy Newton, Dale Lillico and Debbie Berg. Seated are Ingrid Lippert and Pat Ness. Missing are Jan Daley and Heather Daley.

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AAKOM-KIYII HEALTH SERVICES, AKHS

Job Opportunity

Position: Registered Nurse Program: Home & Community Care Start Date: July 12, 2016 The Registered Nurse, RN, will provide medical and personal care to individuals who are chronically ill, disabled or suffering from cognitive impairment.

He/she will organize home care services in an innovative and adaptive manner to support clients and manage their health needs.

He/she will provide nursing care to clients in their homes based on the nursing assessment and care plan.

• Delivers the appropriate therapeutic component of professional nursing care to individuals and families • Will administer medication, monitor vital signs and educate patients on health care • Strong commitment and understanding of the concept of client independence and self-care • The RN will work collaboratively with all health care professionals to support the needs of AKHS’s clientelle • Ability to provide client intervention and counselling referrals as needed • Able to provide thorough holistic assessments of client needs and participates in client case management sessions when required • Will establish a close working relationship with health care providers, AKHS’s clients and families • Ensures the highest professional standards are followed in relation to clients’ privacy • Preference: Bachelor of Nursing degree with two years of experience working in a hospital setting or Registered Nurse with four years of experience working in home care • Hours: 37.5 hours weekly; Monday to Friday • Candidates should have knowledge of Piikani culture and traditions; adheres to traditional First Nation practice protocol(s) when engaging with Piikani members and clients • Candidate must be in good standing with CARNA • Must have a valid Driver’s Licence and candidate must provide a current, clear Criminal Record Check from the RCMP.

Deadline: June 30, 2016 at 4 p.m.

Please provide a copy of CARNA registration with a cover letter, resume and three current letters of reference to: Nurse Manager/Health Director Aakom-Kiyii Health Services P.O. Box 3079, Brocket, AB T0K 0H0 Fax 403-965-3971 Email lnorthpeigan@onehealth.ca * Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Aakom-Kiyii Health Services would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position.

Job Opportunity Southwest Zone Director

Lethbridge McMan is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking and strategic leader for our SW zone.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity: www.mcmansouth.ca/jobs.html If you want to make a difference, make it with McMan!

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is currently looking for

COOKS & SERVERS Wage is dependent on experience We offer ... * competitive wages * on-duty meal allowances * plus many more benefits

Phone 403-627-5000 or come to the front desk for information.

919 Waterton Ave.

Pincher Creek

see more help wanted ads in the classifieds and on page 27 Town of Pincher Creek Employment Opportunity Part-Time Pool Clerk – Temporary Position The Town of Pincher Creek Recreation and Community Services Department is seeking an energetic, motivated and dependable individual to join our Aquatics team! We are accepting applications for the POOL CLERK position to fill a maternity leave for work at the Pincher Creek Swimming Pool.

Reporting to the Recreation Manager and the Director of Community Services, the Front Desk Clerk/Cashier is responsible for the professional operation of the reception area of the MultiPurpose Facility. This person will accept admissions, maintain security of the public foyer areas, and ensure a high level of customer service.

Minimum Qualifications • Over 18 years of age • Knowledge and experience with computers, spreadsheets, word processing • Experience with cash handling • Experience with customer service • Standard First Aid and CPR C is an asset Description of Duties • Maintain a high level of customer service • Greet and assist all facility patrons • Receive cash payments for department programs, services and sale of goods • Process patron memberships and program registrations • Co-ordinate facility rentals • Assist in recreations programming and development • Maintain accurate attendance and membership records • Assist with facility promotions and marketing • Maintain a clean and tidy workstation and monitor front lobby • Perform various maintenance/custodial duties as assigned • Assist Lifeguards during emergency situations Starting pay rate for this position is $16.20 as per CUPE Local 927 Collective Agreement. The successful candidate will be required to work two to three days per week, including the possibility of evening and weekend work.

For more information or to apply, contact: Adam Grose, Recreation Manager Town of Pincher Creek Box 159, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0 Email: recmanager@pinchercreek.ca Phone: 403-627-4322 Deadline: July 15, 2016 at 4 p.m.

The personal information submitted to this advertisement will be utilized for this employment opportunity only and is subject to compliance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.

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2016 Market Steer & Lamb Report – Pincher Creek 4-H Beef Show & Sale Foothills 4-H Beef & Sheep Club Market Steer Projects

Erica Mackenzie (Grand Champion) – Pincher Creek Co-op Kassi Wells (Reserve Grand Champion) – Tower Cattle Co. Cayde Clark – Dexter Oilfield Bruce Kirby – Pincher Creek Vet Clinic Sarah Kirby – Robin & Co. Chartered Accountant Deloy Mackenzie – Rocky Mountain Mechanical/Rocky Mountain Yamaha Justin Schoening – Backcountry Butchering Madeline Schoening – Pat Dwyer Construction Ellie Stauffer – Fountain Tire/Hurricane Plumbing & Heating Merrick Stauffer – Murray Stauffer Taylor Wells – Tracy Jenkins/Jenkins Lazy U Ranching Tom Welsch – Westcastle Motors/Castle Ford Sales Chaz Vance – Mike Mayer Construction Foothills Scholarship Steer – Lee and Marie-Helene Hochstein Mayz Vance, a first year member, showed her heifer project

Market Lamb Projects

Kassi Wells (Grand Champion) – Pincher Creek Meats Cadence Sinnott (Res. Grand Champion and Showmanship) – S.A.L.E./Cobie Herr Taylor Wells (Taylor also won the Ewe Project) – Tower Cattle Co. Chaz Vance – George Clark and Clarence Cyr

Timber Trails 4-H Beef Club Sarah Yagos (Club Champion) – Sinnott Farm Services Morgan Dingreville (Club Reserve Champion) – Smith Trucking Hailey Grove – McRae Holdings Ltd. Ryan Grove – Western Tractor Addy Halibert – Riteline Electric Danielle Hann – Great Excavation Mathias Lynch-Staunton – Bruder Spraying Sophie Lynch-Staunton – Martin & Kate Puch Brady Rast – Cervus Equipment Anthony Yagos – Pincher Creek Co-op Timber Trails Scholarship, shown by Megan Hurst – S.A.L.E. Catherine Yagos, a first-year member of Timber Trails, had her scrapbook project on display.

Cleaver Project Members Calves – Caleb Clark, Lander Hurst, Rowan Mackenzie Lambs – Emerson Sinnott, Lincoln Sinnott, Coulson Stauffer, Daxz Vance

Thank you to Shell Waterton Complex for their generous donation to the Pincher Creek 4-H District

Thank You ...

Cattle Judges: Steve Quinton (conformation) and Cindy Bosch (showmanship) Sheep Judge: Anna Welsch Auction Team: Allan Lively, Barb LaGarde, Frank Jenkins, Justin Keeley and Darren Shaw of S.A.L.E. (Southern Alberta Livestock Exchange) Show MC: Bob Westrop Show Ring Assistant: Gordon Klein

Cattle Marshall: Kelsey Koehn Supper: Backcountry Butchering for donating and preparing the delicious Alberta beef and Alberta Beef Producers for their donation toward the cost of supper Shavings: Alpine Mouldings Scale: M.D. of Pincher Creek Ag Service Board Clean Up Equipment: Cervus and Pincher Creek Farm Centre

Thank You To Our 2016 Sponsors A&L Robbins Ranching Alvin and Lorraine Robbins Grand Champion Steer buckle Erica Mackenzie Glacier Mechanical Colin and Rhonda LaRose and Koegler Pharmasave - Aaron Koegler Grand Champion Steer banners Hall Dental - Dr. Paul Hall Reserve Grand Champion Steer buckle Kassi Wells Bear Butchering Bjorn and Allison Anderson and Silvertip Mechanical Kim and Kelly LeBlanc Reserve Grand Champion Steer banners Hedderick Insurance Duane and Leah Filipuzzi Supreme Champion Female buckle Ellie Stauffer The Villager Real Estate Co. Janet Jones Supreme Champion Female banner The co-operators Brenda Heisler Reserve Grand Champion Female buckle – Ellie Stauffer Cargill Animal Nutrition Rate of Gain Steer buckle – Tom Welsch Bar JF Arena Fred Dewald and Jen Ogloff Champion Heifer Ellie Stauffer

66 Ranch & Badlands Angus Kelsey and Malissa Campbell and Dan Sewall Champion Two-Year-Old Cow/Calf Sarah Kirby Turnbull Charolais Curtis and Nanette Turnbull Champion Three-Year-Old Cow/Calf Ellie Stauffer Dennis and DonaLee Smith Breeder’s Herd buckle – Ellie Stauffer Superform Products Family of Merle Unruh Female Open Showmanship Ellie Stauffer OK Tire/Allied Distributors Frank and Jackie Marsh Champion Showmanship buckle Erica Mackenzie In Memory of Blaine Kellington Grand Champion Lamb buckle Kassi Wells High Country Western Wear Jessie Gamache Grand Champion Lamb banner S.A.L.E. Reserve Grand Champion Lamb Cadence Sinnott Sorge Trucking Francine, Luke and Brenda Sorge Rate of Gain Lamb Taylor Wells

Our sincerest thanks to all of our current and past buyers, sponsors and volunteers. Thank you for supporting 4-H!