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Local riders Andrew Fairhurst, left, Steve Atkinson and Karey Watanabe all let it rip during the BC Enduro race in Crowsnest Pass. The course consisted of five stages that showcased some of the most epic trails in the Pass. See more photos online at www.shootinthebreeze.ca.

Pedal to the metal: Bike race and festival exceeds expectations

By Erin Fairhurst Nearly 250 mountain bikers from all over Western Canada came to Crowsnest Pass to take part in the third annual Bootleg Bikefest and Rumhead Enduro, hosted by local mountain bike club United Riders of Crowsnest at the end of June.

Club president Andrew Fairhurst says the weekend was a huge success.

“My favourite part was just seeing so many mountain bikers in our community enjoying the trails,” he says. “I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face all weekend.”

Though this was the third year for the

festival and race, both of which are designed to showcase the rapidly growing trail system and mountain bike community in Crowsnest Pass, it was the first year that the event was part of the acclaimed BC Enduro Series.

Ted Morton, the event director and operations manager of the BC Enduro Series, says that Crowsnest Pass first appeared on his radar when local rider, and avid BC Enduro racer, Darcy Neniska, sang the area’s praises at a race last summer.

“We were having a beer at Retallack Lodge,” Ted recalls, “which is one of the most premier areas for mountain biking in B.C., but Darcy just

kept saying how great the trails back home were.

“I thought, I need to check this place out.”

One thing led to another, and soon the BC Enduro Series was in contact with UROC. “The club has just been outstanding to work with,” Ted says. “They’re professional, positive and just so passionate about putting their community on the map as a mountain biking destination.”

Ted himself participated in the Cariboo Brewing Time Trial event on the legendary flow trail “Berma-Grin,” located within the Pass Powderkeg network.

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Walking tour launches for Communities in Bloom

By Brad Quarin Walkers will be able to follow Preserving local heritage is the signage to see the sites, and a vital goal in Communities in will find photos and informaBloom competitions, and the tion about them posted in store local Communities in Bloom windows along the street. and the Pincher Creek historA few business owners have ical society are teaming up to been very enthusiastic about achieve this. the project, and told Diane they The groups will unveil a new hope signs will be provided for Historical Walking Tour just in their windows, she says. The time for the Communities in signs will take only minimal Bloom International Challenge space. evaluation of Pincher Creek on “We’re also hoping that this July 24 to 26. will maybe generate a little bit This tour will be different more interest in the downtown from any that the Pincher Creek area,” says Noreen Robbins, a and District Historical Society Communities in Bloom board and Kootenai Brown Pioneer member.

Village have led before.

Generally, it can all fuel Photo by Brad Quarin “This project is great, community pride, Farley adds.

Farley Wuth gives a preview of the Historibecause we’re bringing in new Many people may be cal Walking Tour, explaining that the Pincher resources, the town, and extra unaware of the number of Creek Rexall was the site of the Jackson volunteers — the people who historic buildings in Pincher Bros. Hardware Store in 1907. remember the history,” says Creek; this project will shine KBPV curator Farley Wuth. some light on the heritage under the facades, Diane The new walking tour on Main Street will be selfsays. guided, and anyone interested can take it at any time.

In fact, during the project she learned that the Butler The team found 34 historic sites to showcase, three Chiropractor building, which she thought dated to the more sites than in last year’s tour.

1950s, actually went back to 1904. “It’s interesting and educational,” she says.

“We started going up and down Main Street, each address, and saying what we remembered at each location,” says Diane Burt Stuckey, director of community See WALKING TOUR, continued on page 4 services.

BIKE RACE, continued from page 2 “Every community has a trail that’s known for jumps and stunts,” Ted says. “But the jumps on this trail and its overall construction are very well done.”

Local riders Darcy Neniska, Jason Cox and Stephanie Reimer all came away with spots on the podium.

Darcy and Jason came in first and third in the pro division and Stephanie earned third in the women’s open.

In the enduro event the next day, during which riders were timed only on the descents of an epic fivestage course, local riders once again proved they had home-turf advantage.

Stephanie was back on the podium with a second-place finish in the women’s 21-plus short course category, Karey Watanabe took first place in the open women’s division, and Matt Hennig came in third

in the men’s 30 to 39 category.

Andrew Fairhurst took first place in the men’s 40-plus category and also took home top prize for having the fastest non-pro time.

Fellow UROC board member Darcy Neniska was narrowly edged off the podium but received an honourable mention with a fourth-place overall finish.

“The entire event just exceeded expectations,” says Ted. “It was a phenomenal weekend.

“People weren’t just impressed by the quantity of trails, they were impressed by the quality. And I think they were surprised at how gnarly the trails here are.”

The next stop for the BC Enduro Series is Golden, on July 17.

“That’s going to be a fun one too,” says Ted. “Maybe we’ll see some Crowsnest riders there.”

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The sheer volume of history created a challenge in determining what to highlight on the signs, as several buildings housed more than one significant business over the years.

“We look at the downtown street, and each one of us remember something different,” she says.

This isn’t the first walking tour the local Communities in Bloom group has held. It has another showcasing Pincher Creek’s murals and flowerbeds.

The idea for a historical Communities in Bloom tour has been kicked around for seven years, Noreen says.

The Pincher Creek and District Historical Society has been holding walking and driving tours since 2006, the town centennial, Farley says. However, those were guided, so this is something new.

Eventually, the local Communities in Bloom and historical society hope to have a booklet to help walkers explore Pincher Creek’s past.

Another goal could be to extend the tour farther into Main Street and to Kettles Street and Hewetson Avenue. Indeed, Diane notes a walking tour could theoretically go “forever” so needs limits.

In the meantime, the tour should be a great way to welcome Communities in Bloom judges Evelyn Alemanni and Gaétan Deschênes to historic Pincher Creek.

Photo by Brad Quarin

Dedicated student receives award St. Michael’s School students wrapped up another school year with their year-end mass at St. Michael’s Church in Pincher Creek. Grade 4 student Doc Bastien-Fox seemed a little teary receiving the Elaine Schmidt Christian Action Award — recognizing integrity and perseverance in attendance, participation and hard work — from late teacher Elaine Schmidt’s family. From left are Sofia Citrigno, Doc, Elaine’s daughter Chelan Citrigno, Mya Citrigno, Luca Citrigno and assistant principal Tina Delinte.

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Relay for Life holds awesome walk

By Brad Quarin Maggie Olson, which brought in $5,005. That’s up Relay for Life brought on a rollercoaster of from $3,940 last year. emotions and yielded awesome results as Pincher On top of the team fundraisers, 233 luminaries Creek participants raised over $32,950 at the end were sold this year for $1,165. of June for the Canadian Cancer Society.

General donations added $6,202 to the total.

Relay for Life takes place across the globe and That figure includes $1,000 from the Town of celebrates people who are touched by cancer.

Pincher Creek, which also provided the venue, “It’s very emotional during parts of it,” says and $2,000 from a private citizen. chairwoman Karen Andrew. “But I think everyOne thing that impressed Karen was the body’s always pumped and excited [about] how young people among the donors, including Sarah much was raised, and it was a great day.”

McClelland, who sold bags of candy at the event.

The mood depends on what is going on at “That’s pretty amazing,” Karen says. any point during the 6½ hours that individuals Sarah got involved in Relay for Life last year and teams are walking around the agricultural at age nine, after her grandma Teri Tapay passed grounds or taking in entertainment. “It’s a combiaway. nation of highs and lows that day,” she says.

“My nanny died of cancer, and I don’t want At times, musicians play upbeat music, liftanyone else to,” she told Shootin’ the Breeze at the ing spirits. Then, the day ends with the “lap of time. In 2015, she sold bracelets and raised $375. silence.” Luminaries are lit shortly before dusk for For a second year, Crowsnest Pass teen Alyssa a final walk in remembrance of lost ones or to pay Gustavson also provided sparkle tattoos and tribute to survivors. donated her proceeds to the relay. This year it was “That’s a very emotional ceremony,” Karen $153, which is $53 more than last time. says.

“They’ve got it figured out way earlier in life The $32,950 raised than I ever did,” Karen for cancer research is says. up from $31,768 last The best-dressed year. team award was preThe success is sented to Just Believe, whose members were due to the teams and individuals who raised cute in tutus, she says. money to participate The award for in the relay as well as oldest registered raffles and auctions walker was given to John Hancock at 80 and an assortment of donations. and the youngest The 11 teams conattendee award went to tributed the majority one-year-old Harper of the total, raising Wright. $23,000. The numKaren says orgaber of participants nizers were “extremely increased from 76 last pleased” with funds year to 85 this year, raised, especially and included nine given the state of the cancer survivors. economy and the Fort Karen was the indiMcMurray fire. vidual who raised the In the three years most money, collecting that Pincher Creek $2,653.

Relay for Life has been Photo by Shannon Robison For a second year held, $103,000 has Dick Hardy and his Just Believe team were choin a row, the top team been raised, which she sen as best dressed at this year’s relay. See more in the fundraiser was says is “pretty awephotos online at www.shootinthebreeze.ca.

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New gallery showcases amazing wildlife photography own.”

By Brad Quarin The Launsteins have had the idea of a On Thursday, the Launstein family gallery to showcase their work for about will open the Launstein Imagery Wildlife 10 years.

Art Gallery in Blairmore. This follows They chose the Thompson Store, another amazing year for these talented a historic main street building distinPincher Creek-area photographers.

The works of John Launstein as well guished by its unique H shape. as his children, Jenaya, Marlise and According to its Discover Crowsnest Josiah, will be featured in the gallery Heritage sign, the structure was built year-round. The young shutterbugs have

by Enrico Pozzi in 1920 and originally racked up a number of honours in interhoused the F.M. Thompson West End national competitions for their stunning Grocery and an Alberta Liquor Control wildlife photos.

Board store.

The Launsteins aren’t solely after a John says they previously considered documentary-style view of wildlife in basing the gallery in Waterton Lakes their work. They seek the artistic, the National Park, a major setting of their revealing and the amazing. Their goal is images. to have their audience learn about and However, a desire for more of a connect with the animals, and think year-round gallery shifted their focus to about conservation.

Pincher Creek, Coleman, Bellevue and “There’s been a lot of excitement,” Blairmore.

Photo by Brad Quarin John says. “There’s the usual hurdles The Thompson Store was the first John Launstein, left, and children Josiah, Marlise and Jenaya hang Josiah’s when you’re trying to open a new venbuilding they checked out in their search award-winning photo “Snowy Snowy” at the new Launstein Imagery Wild- for a location. “It became the one that we ture.... We’re happy to finally be there.” life Art Gallery in Blairmore.

“I always wanted to have a gallery,” were always trying to beat,” he says.

Jenaya says. Her photography has been See WILDLIFE GALLERY, continued on page 7 exhibited in prestigious places before, but it’s not the same. “It’s exciting to have your

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WILDLIFE GALLERY, continued from page 6 He found the building to have a cozy yet elegant atmosphere that suits their work, and the community is appropriate, as well.

“We love the arts community here in the Pass, and it just seemed to fit,” John says. “We love the mountain setting, and people who love nature frequent this area.”

The gallery will be supported by art sales. There is no charge for admission.

In choosing the photos for the opening, they looked for award-winning photos like Jenaya’s “Locked Antlers,” which won a National Wildlife Federation competition, John says.

Other photos are popular sellers, while still others were chosen for being “near and dear” to the family.

Besides the family’s work, the Wildlife Art Gallery will feature the bronze sculptures of Donna Wilson of Anchor Bay Bronze. Other artists’ wildlife-themed work may be showcased in the future.

John’s other daughter, Charis, makes clay figurines and crochets and may be featured one day as well. “She spends a lot of time on them,” he says. “It’s been a labour of love.”

The last year has been a busy one for the Launsteins, and the children have grown as photographers.

Jenaya and Josiah are 18 and 11, respectively. The two inherited an interest in photography from John, a professional who inherited it from his dad, a hobbyist.

Marlise, 16, is mainly interested in pencil drawings and rocky landscapes, but like her family finds subjects in animals and dabbles in photography.

Jenaya’s photo “Yukon Porcupine” is currently displayed at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., and will be until August.

This is actually the second time it has been in the Smithsonian. It went back in after being chosen as one of the 113 best of 500,000 photos submitted to Nature’s Best Photography over the past 20 years.

Jenaya was surprised to receive the email, as she didn’t know Smithsonian and Nature’s Best Photography staff were making such a selection.

“Yukon Porcupine” is also hanging in the office of the Smithsonian staff, who told Jenaya they were trying to name the animal. Her own name for the porcupine is Spike.

Another of her well-known images, “Owls in the Wind,” has enjoyed success lately. This 2013 photo depicts three great horned owls seeking shelter from harsh wind on top of a rickety granary in Pincher Creek.

“Owls in the Wind” was entered into the Por el Planeta competition, one of the biggest conservation photo competitions in the world, with 30,000 entries from 88 countries.

It was chosen for the international tour Walking the Planet, which opened in Mexico City in April.

So was Josiah’s “Snowy Snowy,” which recently finished a tour of 70 museums after receiving an award in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition last October, John says.

Josiah grabbed the photo of the snowy owl perched on top of a decayed fence northeast of Calgary in January 2015.

His aim was to capture an animal in the climate and environment to which it is suited.

“I didn’t like getting it, because the snowstorm was very cold,” Josiah says.

The forecast for light snow turned into a blizzard with -30 C wind chill.

He found the owl and says he tried to find the best setting and angle. John notes the photo was taken from the truck. One of the goals in their photography is not to disturb an animal.

Josiah loves to look at his photos after they’re done, and the finished product made the difficulty of the shot worthwhile.

In April, Marlise also had a moment of glory, making the top 100 in the Audubon Photography Awards, John says.

The picture, “Deadly Hunter,” was taken in the foothills and depicts a great grey owl that John and Jenaya were also photographing.

“He had spotted a vole,” Marlise says.

“He swooped right in front of us.”

“I thought he was going to attack me,” Jenaya says. The Launsteins ran, but John credits Marlise with thinking to turn and take a picture behind her as they fled.

The grand opening of Launstein Imagery Wildlife Art Gallery will run from 4:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday and through the weekend. It will feature draws for prints.

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Thank You The family of Pat Watson wish to say thank you to Dr. Cameron and hospital staff for the great care Pat received in his final days.

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Entrepreneur prepares for retirement Anita bought the store in 1989 from

By Brad Quarin her old boss F.M. Thompson, renamed it It’s a time for reflection for Anita and ran it as a craft store that also carried Ferguson, owner of Neat ’n Nifty clothing.

Clothing and Accessories. The BlairIts original location was in the Crowsmore main street boutique has closed after 28 years. nest Mall, and her business partner was Anita is still the hometown store Blyth Perrault. Anita eventually bought owner of Blairmore Sears, and hopes her out.

Crowsnest Pass won’t lose it. She is In 1999, the focus became women’s hoping a younger person will take it clothing. The business moved into the over before her retirement. same building as Sears, but when Sears Of course, there is some sadness grew, Neat ’n Nifty found its own building in the closing of Neat ’n Nifty at the in 2009. end of May. “It was a hard decision to Beth worked at Neat ’n Nifty for its make,” she says. “It was my identity for last six years. “She was very invested in it 28 years, and now it’s gone.” … and almost felt like it was hers,” Anita “Now, sometimes, it feels like it says. “She did such an awesome job.” never existed.”

Anita was happy with her part-time There are many things to be proud employees, too. “I was very lucky, over the Photo by Brad Quarin of in her longtime venture, includyears, to have such good staff.”

Neat ’n Nifty Clothing and Accessories closed after 28 years of business in Blairing the role this store played in the Both Beth and Anita say that with more, having been run by owner Anita Ferguson, left, and manager Beth Poch. community. the store closed, the people are what they “I love our community, and I will miss the most. Some would “come in always wanted to have something that they would be proud of,” she says. every day just to say hello,” Anita recalls.

Former manager Beth Poch recalls that the store drew a large number of She also enjoyed attending the annual Trends apparel shows in Edmonton, customers, many of whom were regular summer visitors. where you could order stock and wander the floors looking at clothes.

The store donated to virtually anyone in the community who asked for “It was like a big family up there,” she says. “And then it’s exciting when it help, Anita says. comes in, because it’s like Christmas.”

In fact, on the last day of business, she invited a woman who didn’t have Anita isn’t really retired yet, as she’s still working six days a week at Sears. much to take anything left on the rack. The woman chose a red sweater.

But she finds it has become difficult to help move appliances around the store.

“She was so excited,” Anita says. “The whole next week was so hot, but she While Blairmore Sears hasn’t officially been listed for sale, Anita has wore that red sweater every day.” expressed interest in selling it. She notes that a new owner wouldn’t have to pay Over the years, Neat ’n Nifty was twice the winner of the business of the for all of the appliances in buying the dealership. year award from the Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce.

When she is able to step aside, she imagines she will still work for someone Anita also made a trip to Calgary after being named among eight finalists else. “I don’t know if I could stay home all day, every day,” she says, although for a Canadian women entrepreneurs award. she would enjoy less responsibility.

As a boutique, Neat ’n Nifty offered unique fashions, with Beth saying they She would also have more time to spend with her husband Daryl, who 3” to wide liked their clothes haveversion “a little quirk.” retired as a DJ at Mountain Radio in October 2012.

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My Little Corner In a time when news travels fast and tragic news seems to move at the speed of light, we often hear of catastrophic events before those involved have even had time to begin processing them.

Posts and tweets announce details that are instantly shared worldwide, sometimes with little consideration and sometimes including comments that are hurtful. Some feel they have a right to know details of a tragedy while others feel they have a right to pass judgment.

This is what I do not like about social media or about any media that try to capitalize on heartbreak.

This past weekend, a young Pincher Creek family was dealt a blow few of us can imagine — the accidental death of a child.

I watched social media carefully and was glad to see that inappropriate comments were deleted promptly from news posts.

I sat in the dark Saturday night and let the tears roll for a loving mom I know, and the rough road that she, her husband and daughter, their families and close friends have ahead of them.

Nothing could prepare them for what they are facing now.

Every time I saw him, this little fellow was full

By Shannon Robison of energy. His joyful exuberance graced our front page only a few weeks ago. He described himself as fabulous and he loved dinosaurs.

The delight his mom and dad took in parenthood was obvious in photos you will have seen if you are “friends” with them on Facebook.

This is what I do like about social media — the opportunity to watch people you know live, love and laugh.

Now it has become a way for people who care to reach out to a family in their grief.

Life is precious and adversity is often a reminder to hold those we love a little closer, to be thankful for what we have and to be kind and respectful to one another.

If you would like to help give this family the time they need to grieve, recover and make the first steps into a life that is now radically different, donations are being accepted at Monster Fitness in Pincher Creek. Email transfers may also be made to monsterfitness@live.ca.

A trust fund will be set up at RBC for the family’s youngest child, Laila.

I and everyone at Shootin’ the Breeze offer the sincerest of condolences to Tia and Trevor Doell.

Rest in peace, sweet Otto.

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By Erin Fairhurst The Alberta Provincial Music Festival was recently held in Edmonton, and residents of Crowsnest Pass can be assured to hear that they were well represented at the annual event.

Three Crowsnest Pass students attended provincials after they were adjudicated and recommended at the local level at the Crowsnest Pass Music Festival in March.

Aislyn Wheelock and Anika Driedger both performed in the musical theatre category and Connor Pitt showed off his skills on the piano.

Local music teacher Chantelle Bowie says the opportunity to perform at the provincials is a great way for students to learn, get inspired and further their educational experiences.

Way to go Aislyn, Anika and Connor!

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Canada Day celebrations in Pincher Creek included solemn remembrance, history and fun times at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village and the Alberta Trappers Association Rendezvous by the Creek.

Clockwise from top left: Francis Cyr serves lunch to Rose and Jim Johnson; Sgt. at Arms John Morin leads Pincher Creek Legion members Bill Skelly, Bill McLeod and Tim Blake in the colour party; Alberta’s History Wrangler, Rob Lennard, interacts with a guest during his performance; Farley Wuth is in shimmering style for the day; treats are ready in the new KBPV bakery; Legion member John Baker sports a new tattoo; boys enjoy a water slide on a hot day; Mike Squarek and friends help with Rendezvous set up; and the Grovers dress in style – mom Tina, dad Corey, Cassidy and Jessica on shoulders.

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Crowsnest Pass festivities took place at Flumerfelt Park, the Coleman Legion, the Coleman Seniors Centre and the Crowsnest Museum.

Column 1, from top: Parker Bunnage makes a splash; Fred Bradley (in cahoots with Emilio Picariello) and Alicen Montalbetti greet participants to a pub crawl in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Prohibition.

Column 2, from top: Second World War veteran and Edson Legion member Hart Lindgren, left, and Coleman Legion member Rick Vanderpol ride a historic Canadian ambulance reproduction; reflecting the Famous Five theme, Coleman Community Society members Alistair Desmoulins, left, Gail Desmoulins, Jane Ann Reimer and Diane Simpson march in the parade; three generations – from left, Montayne Dodsley, Barb Pollice and Maria Pollice – enjoy the strawberry tea; and Leta and Ausi Crombie enjoy hotdogs at the park.

Column 3, from top: Carol Poelt cuts the Canada Day cake; Glory-Jo Galicia rides in the parade; and Bronwyn, left, Kristin and Archer Ames enjoy an afternoon at the park.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Wednesday, July 6 – Coffee with MD of Pincher Creek Council - 7 p.m. at Summerview Hall at Heritage Acres near Pincher Creek Friday, July 8 – Dinner show - 6 p.m. at Great Canadian Barn Dance near Hill Spring, www.gcbd.ca

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Enjoying play time with cats at the Crowsnest Pass SPCA are, from left, Laragh Desrosiers, Amelia Nadeau, Caprica Desrosiers, Sass Desrosiers and Holden Nadeau.

Kids show spirit for pets in need

By Brad Quarin Hearts were warmed at the Crowsnest Pass SPCA by the efforts of five young children who took it upon themselves to support the shelter through the sale of iced tea.

Amelia and Holden Nadeau and Caprica, Laragh and Sass Desrosiers are young neighbours in Coleman who hatched the idea a month ago.

“It’s really special to us,” Caprica says. “We really like the kitten and the dog.”

SPCA co-ordinator Wendy Zack is very thankful to them. “We always appreciate the support of children,” she says. She feels it’s important for youth to learn why the shelter is important.

The iced tea stand is a rare kind of support from volunteers as young as four to eight. “So this was a really nice surprise,” she says.

The children had a stand before and

wanted to do another to help somebody, initially thinking of supporting an orphanage, Caprica explains.

“One of us suggested we could do this for the SPCA to help the animals,” Amelia says. The children like pets, with Amelia having two cats and a dog.

Because they didn’t have lemonade, Laragh thought iced tea would be a fun substitute. The iced tea went for only 25 cents a cup.

After making the sign and taping it up, Caprica says, they spent nearly four hours selling the tea.

Laragh got on her bike and toured the Coleman neighbourhood shouting that iced tea was available — which attracted several customers.

After closing the stand, the children immediately went over to Wendy’s house to present the cash, which will be used for pet food and treats.

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Saturday, July 9 – Country-style buffet and family dance at Great Canadian Barn Dance near Hill Spring, www.gcbd.ca – Multi-family yard sale (two houses) - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lundbreck Falls, follow signs 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 11 to 28 – Read.Write.Success program - 10 a.m. to noon or 1 to 3 p.m., Monday to Thursday. For ages 7 to 12. 403632-6196.

Tuesday, July 12 – Turtle Mountain Riding Club gymkhana - 7 p.m. at the grounds down the old Frank Road Wednesday, July 13 – Deadline to enter Crowsnest Pass Photo Contest. Entry forms at www. crowsnestpublicartgallery.com.

Thursday, July 14 – Coffee and desserts with Vertical

Church - 7 p.m. at Salt ’n’ Pepper Cafe in Pincher Creek – Deadline to submit photos of beautiful yards and people at work in them for Communities in Bloom special section running July 20 in Shootin’ the Breeze Saturday, July 16 – Recycling Roundup - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at community hall parking lot in Glenwood – Western Mud Slingers Mud Bog tech at 9:30 a.m., mud bogs at 11 a.m. near Pincher Creek. Head east on Highway 507, then south on Range Road 290 and follow signs.

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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 403-562-2218 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.

August 8 to 25 – Read.Write.Success program 10 a.m. to noon or 1 to 3 p.m. Monday to Thursday. For ages 7 to 12. 403632-6196.

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Quilt draw winners Matthew Halton High School’s senior high quilting class raffled two quilts last month, with proceeds going to Fort McMurray fire relief.

At right is Corinne Cyr, who won the first-prize quilt. The pattern is called rail fence.

At far right is Sarah Duncan with the quilt she won in the raffle. She is a teacher at MHHS and some of her students were in the class that made the quilt, making it a special keepsake.

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As a young child living in rural Ontario in the 1890s, Agnes Macphail was a bit of an outlier. She despised learning how to cook and sew, preferring by far to spend time in the family barn with her father. A bright, ambitious girl, Agnes never outgrew her refusal to comply with the status quo of the era: instead, she dedicated her entire life to challenging it.

The seeds of Agnes Macphail’s trailblazing political career were AGNES MACPHAIL sown when she joined the United Farmers of Ontario to fight for the (1890 – 1954) rights of struggling farmers like her parents. As a member of the Progressive Party, affiliated to the UFO at the time, she became the first Teacher, journalist, woman elected to the Canadian House of Commons in 1921. She was politician and idealist later one of the first two women elected to the Ontario Legislature.

In both federal and provincial politics, Macphail never lost sight of society’s most vulnerable. During her time as a member of Parliament, she played an instrumental role in reforming the Canadian penal system after being shocked by the living conditions at the Kingston Penitentiary. A champion of workers’ rights and an unapologetic feminist, her progressive ideals and strong will led to the adoption of Ontario’s first equal-pay legislation in 1951. Other milestones in her iconoclastic career include founding the Elizabeth Fry Society of Canada—an advocacy group that helps female convicts navigate the justice system—and becoming the first woman in the Canadian delegation to the League of Nations.

Agnes Macphail died in February 1954 at age 63, just before she was to be offered an appointment to the Canadian Senate. Decidedly ahead of her time, her ideal of an equal, prosperous society for all Canadians—not just the rich and well-connected—lives on as a defining principle of modern-day Canada.

Photograph: First woman member of the Canadian House of Commons. (Agnes Macphail) Source: Library and Archives Canada/Muriel Kerr collection/c021557

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According to the 2011 National Household Survey, just over 96,000 Canadians—that’s 0.3% of the total population—self-identify as having some degree of Mexican heritage. What’s more, some 43,965 Mexicans became permanent residents of Canada between 1980 and 2012. The numbersdoesn’t don’t lie: Mexico holds The journey start a proud spot amidst Canada’s viatbrant the beginning. cultural patchwork.

It begins at the end.of Mexican heritage make Today, people up Canada’s largest Latin-American subCongratulations Class of 2014! group. Historically, their presence in the white north can be traced back to Pinchergreat Creek Credit Union the early oil industry booms that swept through Alberta in the 1930s. However, prior

to the 1970s, the Mexican-Canadian community experienced very little growth, and remained quite small until the mid ’90s.

Mexican immigration to Canada saw a sharp increase in 1994 that coincided with the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement — an accord that strengthened cultural, business and social relations between Canada, Mexico and the United States. Since then, the Mexican community has succeeded in establishing strong roots from sea to shining sea. Recent statistics show that Mexican-Canadians now make up a young, well-educated and dynamic segment of Canada’s increasingly diverse population.

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Quiz TEST YOUR CANADIAN KNOWLEDGE

QUESTION 1: What Regina-born actor known for his deadpan delivery had a brother who served as Canada’s deputy prime minister from 1984 to 1986?

QUESTION 2: Which Canadian city used to be called Berlin before its permanent—and somewhat controversial—renaming during the First World War?

QUESTION 3: Legend says he missed a train in Ireland and decided, “enough is enough.” What revolutionary concept did Canadian engineer and inventor Sir Sandford Fleming introduce in 1878?

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BY FARLEY WUTH, CURATOR OF KOOTENAI BROWN PIONEER VILLAGE

Our unique southwestern corner of the Canadian Prairies is blessed with a thousand tales of early adventures chronicling the frontier.

Enter the colourful Irishborn John George (Kootenai) Brown (1839–1916) who became the patriarch of Waterton Lakes and whose many contributions still can be felt today.

Brown’s frontier character had many facets and was well known across both the Canadian and American West.

Kootenai Brown with his second Fascinated by the gold wife, Isabella. rushes of the time, Kootenai Photo courtesy of KBPV archives Brown spent much time travSee COUNTDOWN TO 150, continued on page 20

QUESTION 4: His name is on the Stanley Cup nine times, and the number he wore throughout his long career has been retired to the rafters above the Bell Centre ice. Which former Montreal Canadiens defenceman leads the NHL’s plus-minus statistics with an impressive career rating of +730?

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COUNTDOWN TO 150, continued from page 19 elling the British Columbia interior. South of the border, his career as a pony express rider literally took off, only to be cut short when he faced an accusation of murder.

But fast thinking saw Kootenai flee north into Rupertsland, the old-time colony of the Hudson’s Bay Co. In British — and later Canadian — territory, Brown remained, where he fought to have Waterton Lakes preserved as a Dominion Park.

He first saw his beloved mountain terrain as an explorer back in 1865; his first conservation appointment came three decades later. He made countless trips into the backcountry, counting wildlife and scouting out possibilities for tourists.

One of Kootenai Brown’s rustic cabins, a three-room log structure dating back to 1883, now is preserved at the Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village.

Originally located along the Waterton River, downstream of the park gates, this building was painstakingly moved here by the historical society back in late October 1970.

The first of more than two dozen heritage buildings to be preserved here, Kootenai Brown’s dwelling became a log flagship due to its early arrival and because of Brown’s significant contributions to the community. It is decorated with a variety of authentic artifacts.

More than 15 years ago, Kootenai Brown’s descendants — including his granddaughter Ethel Zamolinski — made a pilgrimage to this museum cabin, where they re-connected with their pioneer genealogy.

On Saturday, July 16, Parks Canada and the Pincher Creek and District Historical Society are working together to commemorate the centennial of Kootenai Brown’s passing.

Stay tuned for details of these events down in the park itself.

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It’s Blue Weed Blitz time!

Submitted by David Green The Pincher Creek Watershed Group is once again busy setting the stage for the annual Blue Weed Blitz.

This major volunteer event will draw on the dedication of dozens of area citizens and landowners who care what happens on our creek.

The event is focused on the eradication and control of the infamous Blue Weed, a lovely but noxious invasive plant that, if left to multiply, eventually chokes out other vegetation in both riparian and near-riparian ecosystems.

Pincher Creek runs nearly 70 kilometres before linking into the Oldman River west of the village of Brocket. The Pincher Creek watershed drains an area of roughly 250 square kilometres, making the creek the largest tributary of any river in southern Alberta.

The creek, with its beginnings in mountainous terrain near Victoria Peak, drops nearly 1,500 metres through the foothills, through our town, and out across a short stretch of prairie to the Oldman River.

Rich in cultural and natural history, the creek supports a vital ecosystem of plant, animal and aquatic life.

Over thousands of years, the creek has changed course, almost dried up, flooded countless times, all the while remaining vital to the cultural and ecological well-being of our region.

Volunteers will gather at the Mountain Meadows Ranch on the Christie Mines Road at 10 a.m. on July 9. The day begins with coffee and doughnuts.

Volunteers are divided into teams and then transported to various “reaches” of the creek.

Blue weed is removed from the shorelines and gravel bars, bagged and later transported to a facility where it is burned.

The crews return to Mountain Meadows Ranch later in the day for a beef dinner, entertainment and the awards presentation.

The event has attracted upwards of 100 volunteers in the past and has been known to be a lively social event. The day is one of socializing, hands-on learning, sharing, and contributing to the overall well-being of this precious resource.

Everyone who participates will come away with a better understanding of riparian health, and of the importance of stewardship on our waterways.

No dogs please. We are working on private land in proximity to farm animals.

Maps and information are available by calling Caron Kozachenko at 403-339-0744.3” wide version

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Chartered Professional Accountant Drew Lee-Hai, Chartered Professional Accountants/Business Advisors of Salmon Arm, BC, is seeking a Chartered Professional Accountant with 3-5 years of post-education experience in public practice.

The candidate must have a strong background in preparation of yearend financial statements and related working papers and preparation of corporate and personal income tax returns. Knowledge of accounting principles and their application and experience with Caseware and Taxprep applications would be a definite asset.

Opportunity exists for growth into senior management and possible partnership. Please forward your resume to: dave@drewleehai.ca

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Crowsnest Pass Protective Services Weekly Bulletin Submitted by Steve Debienne It’s been a very active week for Crowsnest Pass Fire/Rescue personnel, although there are no major incidents to report.

Crews have been kept busy with training. Starting Tuesday, they began a Swiftwater Technician Level 3 training course, and then moved right into Rope Rescue Technician training.

These two major courses were instructed by Chris Armstrong, a certified master instructor for Rescue Canada as well as host to TV series Callout: Search and Rescue.

Crews are continuing to gear up for an active wildfire season.

With the conditions in our area, we are urging everyone to use extreme caution — a small spark can easily get out of control quickly.

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Glenn Kettles

Nov. 1, 1953 – June 27, 2016 Glenn Kettles, the great-grandson of Pincher Creek pioneer Charles Kettles Sr., passed away unexpectedly in the morning of June 27, 2016, at his residence in Pincher Creek, at the age of 62.

Glenn was born on Nov. 1, 1953, to Duncan and Pearl Kettles. He was the third of six children. Glenn remained a resident of Pincher Creek for his entire life.

At the age of 18, Glenn began his career at the Shell Waterton gas plant, advancing as a pipefitter on to a maintenance co-ordinator, retiring on Jan. 1, 2009.

Glenn continued to serve the oil and gas industry by founding Kettles Maintenance Ltd. and working maintenance projects throughout the province.

Glenn caught travel fever early into his retirement and enjoyed many trips to Hawaii, Africa and Mexico.

Glenn was known by his family and friends as a loyal husband, loving father and proud papa to his seven grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Ann; children, Glenda (Rodney), Aley (Wade), Lorali (Adam), Jayme (Chad) and Matthew (Joni); grandchildren, Hayden, Wednesday, Maverick, Hazel, Rycken, Rory and Eligh; siblings, Linda, Gloria, Brenda, Randy and Charlene.

A private memorial was held by his family at the Kettles home.

In memory of Glenn, a donation can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, PO Box 2211, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 4K7.

Glenn will be dearly remembered and forever missed.

Arrangements entrusted to Eden’s Funeral Home, Pincher Creek 403-627-3131 or www.edensfuneralhome.com

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Cecil Alix Aardema 1933 – 2016

Cecil Alix Aardema of Pincher Creek passed to be with the Lord on June 24, 2016.

He was born in Friesland, Holland, on May 24, 1933. In 1948 his parents, Jan and Eke, came to Canada with four sons and one daughter. Cecil was 16 years old and taught himself to read English.

During his teen years, Cecil worked for a farmer in the Whitecourt area, developing his muscular build. He also worked building towers and bridges in Alberta and British Columbia, including the Dunvegan Bridge and the Peace River Bridge.

He married the love of his life, Lorline Thomas, at Heisler, Alta., on June 19, 1957, and was married for 59 years of happiness.

Cecil put himself through school and got his pressure-welding ticket. He worked as Aardema Welding — “The Flying Dutchman” on gas and oil pipelines and plants for 30 years.

He enjoyed water skiing, camping, snowmobiling and quadding throughout his life. Cecil survived a heart virus 30 years ago after the doctor gave him four hours to live. This miracle enabled him to spend many hours enjoying and making numerous friends as he continued enjoying his sports. He greeted one and all with a helping hand, a handshake and a smile.

Cecil was predeceased by his parents; his sister Renska; his brother Karst; and his first wife, Eileen; as well as his nephew Raymond and his niece Carleen.

Although Cecil and Lorline had no family of their own, they did, in fact, have a family whom they called their own — Eric and Olga Bruder along with their children: Mike (Tammy) and children, Russell (Jill) and family, Leah (Chris) Roedler and family — becoming like sons and a daughter of their own.

When Cecil met Marcella Bakker, they formed an immediate connection. Cecil introduced both Marcella and Leah as his daughters. Also, very close friends are Roy and Diana Reed and their sons: Bob and Rocky and families.

Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Lorline Aardema of Pincher Creek; his brothers Pete (Julie) of Hinton, Alta., and Douwe (Linda) of Edmonton; his brother-in-law Arvin (Elaine) of Edmonton; his sisterin-law Luella (Ellis) of Edmonton; numerous nieces and nephews; his adopted family, Eric and Olga Bruder and family, and great friends Roy and Diana Reed and family; his snowmobiling friends from 1969 to the present. Cecil will also be missed by many friends in the Quad Squad from the Crowsnest Pass.

What Cancer Cannot Do …

Cecil had an unshakeable faith in the Lord, which gave him immense Cancer is so limited, peace in his daily living. His faith gave him the ability to accept both the It cannot cripple love, joys and the difficulties that life presented him. He had an inner calm It cannot shatter hope, that marvelled others.

It cannot corrode faith, With respect to Cecil and Lorline’s wishes, no funeral service will It cannot destroy peace, It cannot kill friendship, be held.

It cannot suppress memories, Memorial contributions for the late Cecil Aardema may be made to It cannot silence courage, the Alberta Cancer Society, 300, 1620 29th St. N.W., Calgary, AB, T2N It cannot invade the soul, 4L7; or to Vista Village, Good Samaritan Society, PO Box 1510, Pincher It cannot steal eternal life, Creek, AB, T0K 1W0.

It cannot conquer the spirit.

— Author Unknown Snodgrass Funeral Homes (Pincher Creek) assisting the Aardema family with arrangements.

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Yonich Erickson shows a package of the Harlem Cookies, winners in the Dragons’ Den cookie competition at Matthew Halton School. On his left is foods teacher Ian Robertson and on his right is Celeste Fouillard, owner of Celestial Sweets where the cookies can be purchased.

MHHS students launch Harlem Cookies

By Brad Quarin Celestial Sweets and Matthew Halton High School joined forces in their own version of Dragons’ Den with a cookie-baking contest held before school ended.

Students Jerel Yellow Horn, Cate Ames and Yonich Erickson’s own brand of chocolate chip cookies, The Harlem Cookies, are now for sale at Celestial Sweets in Pincher Creek.

“I think it’s fantastic,” says Celeste Fouillard, owner of Celestial Sweets. She gives credit to MHHS foods teacher Ian Robertson. “Ian’s doing a super, super job.”

Mr. Robertson envisioned the competition as fitting the new curriculum which calls for project-based education for junior high school students.

He thought the competition could cross over between subjects. There was the marketing aspect, as groups of students had to make sales pitches — shades of the Canadian reality TV show Dragons’ Den. There was also an element of science involved, as students would make observations and then make changes to their experiments, he says.

He contacted Celeste, who thought it was a fantastic idea and agreed to be among the judges, along with Sharon Roberts, who represented the chamber of commerce.

On judging day, nine groups of students were each tasked with making chocolate chip cookies, starting with a recipe Ian provided.

Yonich says he started to learn to bake from his mom, and advanced in foods class. Besides cookies, he can bake cake and muffins, but rarely bakes alone.

Initially, Jerel, Cate and Yonich started with high amounts of each ingredient, then adjusted to find what worked best for them, Yonich says. They named their creation The Harlem Cookies.

In the group, Cate was the one most concerned with taste while Yonich was especially concerned with pricing.

The price for The Harlem Cookies was determined by comparing prices of the competition, Ian says. In particular, they looked at the prices of Walmart cookies and decided a fair price would be $4.15 per dozen.

Jerel provided much needed manpower, while Yonich designed the logo. The group wanted something unique, so he drew a monster.

Celeste thought all nine groups did well. Some were especially clever in marketing, while others overlooked packaging and labels.

In general, the groups definitely demonstrated their baking knowledge. What is also apparent is how much they have learned about nutrition.

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