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Tracy’s best friend is a Canine Good Neighbour By Brad Quarin activity, involving a 12-step A familiar dog and longtest to make a dog a valued time friend to the community citizen. is now officially a Canine Good To be certified, the dog Neighbour. must accept a friendly Working with the Southern stranger and politely allow Alberta Working Herding Dog petting, and must walk Association in Cowley this through crowds and pass summer, Tracy Glen had her other dogs — always with dog Sage certified under the good manners. A Canine program. Good Neighbour can’t be too “She’s a good girl,” Tracy aggressive or shy with another says. “The Canine Good dog. Neighbours is just to prove The program also judges that she’s polite, ... trained, and appearance and grooming, she’s good in lots of different whether the dog will come to situations.” its name and how well it deals Sage, who turns six on with distractions. Monday, is well known in This may involve chaos Pincher Creek. situations such as entering an “I don’t think she’d get lost,” airport. The dog must behave Photo by Brad Quarin Tracy says. “If she did, I’m in such an environment, Tracy Glen and her dog Sage recently completed the Canine Good Neighbours pretty sure someone would without panicking, barking or program. find me.” running away, Tracy says. Tracy used to take Sage The Canadian Kennel Club to work at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village, Crestview Lodge and the must approve all tests done for certification. Pincher Pioneer Country Market. The two also participate in the Purina Both Tracy and Sage had to adjust to using a leash when practising Walk for Dog Guides. for the program with Judith. The soccer field near Tracy’s home served These were occasions for Sage to meet locals as well as tourists and as their practice field. she continues to be welcome at the lodge after working hours. Sage had never used a leash before as she always walked right at TraMost recently, Tracy, again working with SAWHDA, tested Sage’s cy’s side. Tracy also had to learn how to hold the leash properly. ability to sniff out hidden rodents at the Heritage Acres Farm Museum “More of the training was mine,” says Tracy. barn hunt. In June, on the same day as the Purina Walk for Dog Guides, the two “She did really well the first two times,” Tracy says. The dog found the went to Cowley for the Canine Good Neighbour test. “It was a big day,” gerbil, but wouldn’t go through the tunnel on the course. Tracy says. Sage will probably go on to the Old Time Rat Round Up at Heritage There were over a dozen dogs being tested, but it wasn’t a crazy enviAcres in September. ronment, as evaluators looked at one dog at a time. Sage is a blue heeler but she was nearly pure white as a small puppy, The other dog owners served as the audience for the test to see how Tracy says. well the dog walks through a crowd, and everyone was encouraging. Sage’s breed means she’s “a cowdog,” and she used to chase cattle, For Tracy, the most distressing part was leaving Sage with a stranger Tracy says. for three minutes, but she credits her pet with good behaviour. Tracy was interested in having Sage trained as a therapy dog, but that Tracy has praise for SAWHDA. “That group is so fun. They are so turned out to be an enormous process involving trips to Edmonton. into dogs,” she says. Instead, Judith Snowdon at Shadowbar Shepherds got Tracy and Sage Since taking the test, Sage’s personality hasn’t changed, Tracy says. involved in dog show training and gave them lots of assistance. “She’s still the boss.” “Sage seemed to be a natural,” Tracy says. “Sage trained me, because I In fact, at the end of our conversation, Sage began tugging at her knew nothing about dog showing.” owner’s clothes, indicating it was time to go home. The Canine Good Neighbour Program seemed like a worthwhile
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We would like to thank everyone who helped in the remembrance of the late Ronald Four Horns this past May. A special mention to the Piikani Nation Chief and Council, Piikani Elders, Black Horse Society, all Piikani Nation departments and community, Snodgrass Funeral Home, Father Roy of St. Paul’s Parish, Brocket Catholic Church, Wilton and Evelyn Good Striker, Johnny Day Rider (Heart Butte), Joe and Kathy Kipp (Browning), Blake Yellow Horn, Jesen Little Mustache, Peter Strikes with a Gun, musicians Kirby and Rick Smith, Nicole Eshkakogan, Kevin Williams and Tony Delaney, Deloralie Brown for Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump tribute, Julian Black Antelope, Const. Tyrone Potts, Piikani RCMP, Pincher Creek Co-op and Shootin’ the Breeze. The family is truly grateful for the flowers, food and cards received during our time of grieving. Our hearts still mourn the loss of a father, brother, grandfather and husband. Sylvia Four Horns and children; brothers George (Beverly) Four Horns and Harvey Four Horns; sisters May Four Horns and Terry Miller; also his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews
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Crowsnest teen heading to United World College By Brad Quarin Taking the Another equivalent of Crowsnest Pass Alberta’s Grade teen has earned 12, while abroad, a scholarship appealed to her. to a prestigious “I’ve always United World loved to travel, College. and I’ve always Stephanie loved new Duarte-Pedrosa opportunities,” will be comshe says. pleting her high She says eight school education Alberta students over two years at each year receive Lester B. Pearson the provincial United World scholarship, College on Vanwhich covers couver Island. travel, tuition, The school room and board reflects her own for both years. values, and getTo secure it, ting there helped she filled out Photo by Brad Quarin her realize what is an application A new world will open up for Stephanie Duarte-Pedrosa important to her. form consisting in Vancouver this year. “Everybody of 10 questions, there goes each requiring a there with common ideals, of bettering the miniature essay. world and gaining empathy for others, and These questions prompted Stephanie to it matched with my personal morals and write about herself, her goals and what she beliefs,” she says. could contribute to UWC. One person excited about Stephanie’s As one of 16 students selected for an scholarship is Kate Pundyk, who just cominterview in Edmonton, she was asked to talk pleted her own high school education at Li Po about herself and her views on current events. Chun United World College in Hong Kong. She underlined her role in student council “It’s really rare for a rural kid to get the and committees, though she says she isn’t one scholarship,” Kate says. “We’re already at two.” for leadership, preferring to take on tasks. Kate believes that speaks to the quality of “I can’t say no to stuff,” she says. “And I education and students in Crowsnest Pass, really like working with people.” and she feels Stephanie is deserving. Singing, which Stephanie has always seen Stephanie cites Kate’s experience in going as only a hobby and never a career path, came to UWC as an inspiration to her, along with up a surprising number of times in the interfriends in Lethbridge who have also gone to view. UWC campuses. “I never really realized how important it At 17, Stephanie has just completed Grade See WORLD COLLEGE, continued on page 4 11 at Crowsnest Consolidated High School.
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Fire/Rescue revives duck race By Brad Quarin It’s turning into a great summer for the Boys and Girls Club and Crowsnest Pass Fire/Rescue after the duck race was resurrected in July. Although the event didn’t happen last year, the tradition proved to be no lame duck, providing a fun afternoon for families and raising funds for both organizations. “It’s a pretty good collaboration between the two,” says Scott Warris, president of the Boys and Girls Club. Although the club provided a half-dozen volunteers to run the event, Scott recognizes that Fire/Rescue did the lion’s share of the work. “I thought they did pretty good.” Altogether, nearly 30 volunteers made the event a success, says fire Chief Steve Debienne. The event sees a mass of rubber ducks released into Crowsnest River. Tickets, matching the numbered ducks, were sold over the past few months. This year, volunteers sold 1,077 yellow ducks at $5 apiece and 119 green ducks for $20 each. Of the funds raised, $1,841 went to the Boys and Girls Club and $5,523 went to Fire/Rescue.
The firehall took the greater share because of its larger role in organizing the duck race, Scott says. Crowsnest Pass Fire/Rescue will use the funds for the backcountry program, which is having a busy year, Steve says. Specifically, the program needs enhancements for its side-by-side and specialized equipment for rope and water rescue. “It will definitely assist us,” he says. The funds for the Boys and Girls Club will cover leaders’ costs for the after-school program, Scott says. Steve estimates between 100 and 150 spectators showed up for the duck race, mainly children and families, and Scott believes the event went over well with them. Most of the winners have already picked up their prizes from the firehall. The Boys and Girls Club is interested in continuing this partnership, though Scott believes that next year, the duck race should be held as part of a larger community event. “It will definitely go forward next year,” he says. “I suspect it will go on every year.”
Thank You The family of Joan Morgan would like to thank Lori Scott and all the homecare ladies for making Joan’s life much better while she was able to stay at home. To Dr. Rottger, Dr. Taz, the nursing staff and all other staff at the Pincher Creek hospital – we are very fortunate and thankful for the wonderful care given to Joan. Also thanks to Dr. Rottger for his care of her over the many years. To everyone who brought our families food, flowers and cards – your kindness and thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. Many thanks to Chris, Shawn and Dennis from Eden’s Funeral Home for all your help during this difficult time.
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was to me,” she says. “Suddenly, all the questions they were asking, I was relating my answers to my singing.” Music became a metaphor for her life. “You really have to tell a story, and that’s always been my forte,” she says. Providing meaning is important both in singing and in life. During the application process, she expressed more interest in foreign campuses, looking for the exotic. However, UWC personnel thought Pearson College suited her better. “Each campus has a unique personality,” Stephanie says. She understands that at Pearson College, “everything’s student government, everything’s student-led.” At first, the placement was a minor disappointment. “But now I’m so incredibly excited,” she says. She says the campus, by the ocean in the middle of nowhere, is gorgeous, and Canadians, making up less than a quarter of the student body, act as the hosts. She thanks Kate, Bev Garbutt and others for their help and advice during the application process. At UWC, Stephanie will be taking advanced economics, biology and math, likening them to high school classes on steroids. Currently, she is working for the Crowsnest Pass Boys and Girls Club, and will leave for school on Aug. 27. She encourages other youth to apply. “UWC is not designed for the elite,” she says. “It’s designed for people who are passionate about learning and understanding different cultures and ways of thinking!”
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By Brad Quarin The Great Canadian Barn Dance has been providing a unique musical and western experience in Hill Spring for 30 years, and all are invited to join the anniversary celebration on Saturday. “It’s family-oriented and it’s family-operated,” says events co-ordinator Tanya Wilson. “We’re looking to create an atmosphere.” The attraction is based around a barn that has been in the rural area near Hill Spring for 105 years. Thirty years ago, Lloyd Kunkel and his wife, Jo, launched the Great Canadian Barn Dance. After Jo passed away, Lloyd decided to retire and handed the reins to son Trevor and daughter-in-law Candy. In three decades, the event and the locale have grown with demand. “It has gone from just being a barn where people came to listen to music and dance, to a full resort,” Tanya says. This includes a bed and breakfast, a full-service RV campground, playgrounds, a swimming area and privately owned cottages. They offer catering and host weddings. Tanya’s husband Kurt, who cooks for the barn dance, is a Red Seal
chef. Tanya believes the barn dance has lasted so long because of its warm character “with magical undertones.” “Everybody knows what we’re about,” she says. The events are alcohol-free, with the Kunkels playing country, country pop, old-fashioned waltzes and more. There are also dance lessons and wagon rides. Their events regularly attract over 100 people, from as far away as the United Kingdom and Germany and all around Canada, she says. Many of the visitors are from Calgary or Lethbridge. “They like to get away from the city and get that western hospitality feel,” she says. “When people come here, they just fall in love with it.” The 30th anniversary celebration will include a silent auction and a slideshow featuring the barn’s 105year history. People are encouraged to make reservations 24 hours in advance. You can call them toll-free at 1-866-626-3407 or reach them by email at barndance@gcbd.ca. The anniversary will be commemorated again on Oct. 1.
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Businesses can raise their profiles through Pincher Creek Trade Show By Brad Quarin Business owners and shoppers alike will want to mark their calendars for the Pincher Creek Trade Show, to be held at the Memorial Community Centre Arena on Sept. 9 and 10. There are still vendor spaces available and it’s best to register before Sept. 1. There are plenty of benefits to securing a booth at the show. “You’re going to get a lot of local people through,” says Kyla Bruns, committee chairwoman of the show and a director of the Pincher Creek and District Chamber of Commerce. “You’ll have exposure to a captivated local market, and the opportunity to showcase your products and services directly to the customer.” The show provides an ideal venue to introduce yourself and your products, meet customers, demonstrate equipment and get feedback. Some new businesses may already be getting involved, thanks to a new partnership with Green Energy Doors Open. This project is in place across Alberta at the same time as the trade show. The province is encouraging sustainable and energy-efficient businesses to set up tours of their facilities. In Pincher Creek, this may mean visiting windmills to learn how they operate, and finding out how solar power is produced. “We thought it was a good idea to have more businesses involved in the trade show that maybe wouldn’t, normally,” Kyla says. Many people are unaware of some of the local businesses that fall under the GEDO vision, she says. Representatives of the businesses will be at the trade show, and people can sign up for tours at the show. For shoppers and visitors, a new benefit will be free admission to the trade show. “We’re trying to get a lot more people out,” she says. “We’re trying to incorporate a festival-type of feel this year.” To achieve this, organizers are inviting food trucks to serve meals, such as burgers and fries and waffles. For children, there will also be face painting and henna painting. “It’s going to be fun, it’s going to be local, it’s family-friendly,” she says. Anyone who enters the arena will also have a chance to win a staycation package, consisting of gift cards for different attractions and activities in town. The draw is “another great reason to visit the trade show,” says Marie Everts, events, marketing and economic development officer for the Town of Pincher Creek. To register a booth or ask questions, call 403-627-5199 or send an email to info@pincherchamber.ca. Booths cost $210, but with chamber membership, this is reduced to $157.50. There are also discounts available for additional booths. The trade show will run on Sept. 9 from 3 to 8 p.m. and Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Mine interpreter introduces mice characters By Brad Quarin rats in the mine,” she says. Taking that as inspiration, and for a chuckle, she Bellevue Underground Mine has some tiny mascots, sure to draw in youth. drew the mine interpreters as rodents. Interpreter Melisendra Daviel is the creator of the Mine Mice, and She also made clay fairies and dragons that she was allowed to sell at the unveiled her new picture book and her colourmine. That’s when the thought struck her that ing book at the Miners Picnic last week. her figurines should be mine-themed. This led The children’s books star her adorably to making clay Mine Mice. charming mousey miners. When Bellevue Underground Mine first “They’re a way to show the different jobs opened for the winter, there were fewer tours and the things that miners do,” in a style invitto give, so Melisendra used the extra time to ing to children, she says. draw her Mine Mice. Her first children’s book, The Bellevue “It’s really a darling little book,” says Elaine Underground Mine: Mine Mice, was published Hruby, executive director of the museum. two years ago. Melisendra, who is from Vancouver and She has also painted the Mine Mice on the studied visual arts at the University of Victoria, walls around the museum. has a creative streak. “It’s become the perfect scavenger hunt,” She worked at Crowsnest Museum during she says. her first summer in Crowsnest Pass, and made teddy bears there. The paintings are ideal to keep children occupied while she sets up everyone for tours. During that job at the Coleman museum, “See if you can find 16 mice! And they all run she took the tour of the Bellevue Mine three around looking for them.” times. Based on her interest in the mine, she Photo by Brad Quarin Bellevue Underground Mine bought the switched to that museum and has worked there Melisendra Daviel promotes her books The Bellevue rights to the picture book in order to keep for the past four years. Underground Mine: Mine Mice and Bellevue Underground selling them at the gift shop, Elaine says. “There are a lot of stories about the pack Mine Colouring Book at the Miners Picnic.
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Going Wild attracted a good crowd to the Crowsnest Sports Complex last weekend. In top left photo, Terry Grant of Mantracker fame visits with Chase Calvert and Arianna Pool. This is Terry’s second year participating in the show. In top right photo is Carol Kelly, executive director of Medicine River Wildlife Centre with a great horned owl named Otis. At bottom left, Heather McCubbin shows Diesel’s ability to detect 3” wide version wide mussels. At bottom right, Gibson Lessard practises his shot with a video3” game andversion help from Todd Ponich.
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By Brad Quarin The Pincher Creek Veterinary Clinic has recently admitted a dog with canine parvovirus, a disease that is especially common in the summer, says Dr. Charlie Zachar. This statement may lead concerned dog owners to ask, What is parvo, and are our best friends at risk? According to the clinic, parvo is mainly found in dog droppings, but can be spread via a dog’s feet and hair, and through people’s clothes and shoes. Dogs may spread the disease by nose-to-nose or mouth contact, or if droppings splash on another dog’s food, Dr. Zachar says. If a dog is infected, it can take from six to 10 days for clinical signs to manifest. These signs include serious vomiting and diarrhea, possibly containing mucus and blood. All dogs that are not vaccinated against parvo and are vomiting or have diarrhea should be tested for the disease. Infected dogs may also lose their appetite or appear listless, depressed or feverous. Although parvo does not itself kill dogs, it can destroy blood cell elements and cause dehydration and an infected bloodstream, leading to death. A dog can be treated with intravenous fluids, antibiotics and drugs, and most dogs recover. Ultimately, the best protection is vaccination when the dog is between eight and 12 weeks old. Parvo is not known to be a threat to people or cats.
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Community gets first glimpse of future lodge By Brad Quarin Plans are in the works for a new building for York Creek Lodge, and the community was given the chance to look at those plans at an open house in late July. It was the perfect learning opportunity not only for Crowsnest Pass families, but also for York Creek Lodge residents themselves. “I think we’ve smoothed some things over with people,” says Joanne Drain, co-chairwoman of Crowsnest Pass Senior Housing Board, which manages the lodge. “Some really are very leery of the location. I think we kind of solved some of those issues by saying we would have transportation.” The unveiled plans reveal the proposed building located west of Crowsnest Sports Complex in Coleman. It is three storeys, with an addition consisting of two dementia units with 24 beds. The units will be separate, but give patients
access to the kitchen and laundry services. Two elevators will assist residents with the three floors. “Those aren’t written in concrete, because there could be some changes,” Joanne says. Feedback and evaluation of the feasibility of plans could shape things further. York Creek Lodge doesn’t currently have a dementia unit. Alberta Health Services approached the board with the idea in the spring, seeing a need in Crowsnest Pass and Alberta as a whole. “With the lodge moving ahead with their redevelopment plans, we felt it would be a good fit,” says Colin Zieber, AHS executive director of seniors in the south zone. “The stars have aligned, and this will be a great project.” The 24 beds, combined with Crowsnest Pass Health Centre continuing care, should suit the community, he believes.
“I think it’ll enhance our facility,” Joanne says. “There’s a lot of people that are in the nursing home that have dementia but they really need supervision and health care aides.” The aides would be covered by AHS. People found the open house educational, including the seniors. Resident Nancy Miiller viewed the plans with her granddaughter, liking the structure, though skeptical of the location. “From what I understand, it sounds fantastic,” she says. Another resident, Winn Innes, also gathered information at the open house. “I think it’s going to be OK,” she says. Community leaders felt more positive about the plans. “I think this is fantastic,” said Mayor Blair Painter. “I think once it’s built, it’s going to be a great asset for our community, and I think the residents are going to love it.” See FUTURE LODGE, continued on page 11
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Plans for the York Creek Lodge rebuild were unveiled at an open house last week. On hand to view the plans were resident Winn Innes in top photo along with MP John Barlow, left in bottom photo, and Crowsnest Pass mayor Blair Painter.
FUTURE LODGE, continued from page 10 He compares the location to neighbouring communities where seniors lodges are built on top of hills, a kilometre from downtown. MP John Barlow feels seniors are deserving of a choice building like this. “Seniors who are in these communities have raised their families here, have started businesses here, helped build these communities,” he said. “A lot of times we see that they have to leave, because we don’t have the housing or the amenities that they need. It’s important they have the infrastructure in place so they can stay close to friends and family.” One thing still unknown is if the new lodge will be called York Creek Lodge. “We haven’t crossed that bridge yet,” Joanne says.
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Helping hands needed for Pincher Creek rodeo By Brad Quarin The power of horses and cowboys will be on display at the Pincher Creek Pro Rodeo, coming Aug. 18 to 21. Such an event also takes a lot of people power behind the scenes. Organizers are seeking volunteers to provide this power, leading to a successful weekend. “We’re still looking for quite a few,” says Marie Everts, events, marketing and economic development officer for the Town of Pincher Creek. For the gates alone, rodeo organizers are short 20 volunteers. The gate person takes admission, welcomes visitors, and hands out wristbands, but is expected to spend only an hour and a half at the gates. “We’re trying to make it a snackable bite,” Marie says. Volunteers are also needed to help with the cabaret, sell 50-50 tickets and run the concession for the Junction food bank. Anyone can be a volunteer. “No experience is needed,” she says. Even those underage can pitch in if accompanied by an adult or guardian. Volunteers benefit from admission to the rodeo, and the honour of supporting a major event for the community. The rodeo draws families, friends and tourists to town, and is an economic boon to Pincher Creek. Volunteers can also feel proud of carrying on the community’s long agricultural tradition. To step forth and help, visit www.pinchercreekprorodeo.com.
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Lend a hand removing wire and opening elk corridor Submitted by Nature Conservancy of Canada We are looking for your help! On Aug. 17, a group of fun, friendly, and eager volunteers and staff from Nature Conservancy of Canada will be descending upon a local property, north of Bellevue, to remove a stretch of barbed wire cross fencing. This piece of land is located within an important elk movement corridor and they would love to get this unruly fence out of there, but could use a few more helping hands! Together, the group will hike into the property from the water tower near Fireman’s Park in Bellevue. After a short hike uphill, it’s all hands on deck as the hard-working crew will split into teams to remove this fence once and for all! As a bonus, the group will be joined by local elk expert Dale Paton. As part of the Montane Elk Research group, Dale investigated elk migration and the human impacts on wildlife movement corridors. Join NCC conservation volunteers and learn more about elk movement through the Crowsnest Pass. After a day’s work of satisfying
hands-on stewardship, NCC will take you on a well-deserved detour to the Old Dairy Ice Cream Shoppe in Bellevue. After all, who doesn’t “scream for ice cream” after a day in the sun? Interested? Give Zoë a call at 403-993-7695, or visit conservationvolunteers.ca for more information and to register online. You can also meet us at the water tower near Fireman’s Park at 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 17. The NCC would love to have you join them. All tools and equipment will be provided, along with snacks and drinks. They ask, however, that you please bring a lunch with you for the day. Additional information, including maps and driving directions, will be sent to you after you have registered for the event. It will go ahead, rain or shine. Conservation volunteers with the NCC have been getting hands-on in the Crowsnest Pass for the past 10 years. Volunteers have helped to accomplish dozens of land stewardship actions in the Pass such as weed management, fence removal and species surveys. Photo courtesy of NCC
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Thursday, Aug. 11 – Visit Crowsnest Community Market for family fun — 4 to 8 p.m. at Gazebo Park in Blairmore. Featuring live entertainment, handmade items, fresh produce, baking and more. facebook.com/crowsnestcommunitymarket. August 11 to 14 – Claresholm Fair Days — see ad on page 11 Friday, Aug. 12 – Dinner show — 6 p.m. at Great Canadian Barn Dance near Hill Spring, www.gcbd.ca – Pioneer Country Market — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at arena lobby in Pincher Creek Saturday, Aug. 13 – Great Canadian Barn Dance’s 30th Anniversary dinner and dance at GCBD near Hill Spring – Country-style buffet and family dance at Great Canadian Barn Dance near Hill Spring, www.gcbd.ca – Live music — 3 p.m. at Coleman Legion Sunday, Aug. 14 – Free family swim — 1 to 2 p.m. at Pass Community Pool in Blairmore Monday, Aug. 15 – Deadline to enter C.N.P.’s Amazing Teen Race to be held Sept. 10. Information and sign-up at Crowsnest Pass Municipal Library in Blairmore. Tuesday, Aug. 16 – Turtle Mountain Riding Club gymkhana — 7 p.m. at the grounds down the old Frank Road August 16 to 18 – Kids summer class at Dragons Heart Quilt Shop Thursday, Aug. 18 – Talking Tombstones — 10 p.m. at Fishburn Cemetery. See ad on page 19.
– Pincher Creek Pro Rodeo team roping — 6:30 p.m. at Pincher Creek ag grounds Friday, Aug. 19 – Pincher Creek Pro Rodeo kids gymkhana — 10 a.m. at Pincher Creek ag grounds – Pincher Creek Pro Rodeo — 6:30 p.m. at Pincher Creek ag grounds – Huckleberry Festival at Castle Mountain Resort. See ad on page 5. Saturday, Aug. 20 – Rodeo parade — 11 a.m. down Main Street Pincher Creek. See ad on page 5. – Pincher Creek Pro Rodeo — 2 p.m. at Pincher Creek ag grounds – Pincher Creek Pro Rodeo cabaret with the Chevelles — 8:30 p.m. at Horseshoe Pavilion – Huckleberry Festival at Castle Mountain Resort. See ad on page 5. Sunday, Aug. 21 – Pincher Creek Pro Rodeo mutton bustin’ — 12:15 p.m. at Pincher Creek ag grounds – Pincher Creek Pro Rodeo — 2 p.m. at Pincher Creek ag grounds – Huckleberry Festival at Castle Mountain Resort. See ad on page 5. Thursday, Aug. 25 – Bad Moms Night Out — 9 p.m. at Fox Theatre in Pincher Creek Friday, Aug. 26 – Ferny Turnbull live — 9 p.m. at Coleman Grand Union Hotel Friday, Sept. 9 – Pincher Creek Chamber of Commerce Trade Show — 3 to 8 p.m. at Pincher Creek arena. See ad on page 6. Saturday, Sept. 10 – Pincher Creek Chamber of Commerce Trade Show — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pincher Creek arena. See ad on page 6.
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A lifetime of dedication Born to a working-class Montreal family at the dawn of the Great Depression, Lucille Teasdale knew that becoming a doctor — her childhood dream — would be an DR. LUCILLE TEASDALE-CORTI uphill struggle. Un(1929-1996) deterred, she jumped SURGEON AND headfirst into her HUMANITARIAN studies and graduated from medical school in 1955, before going on to become one of Quebec’s first female surgeons. Lucille Teasdale met Piero Corti in the mid-1950s while interning at a children’s hospital in Montreal. They quickly bonded over shared aspirations, but Corti soon left Canada to pursue a hospital project in Uganda. Their paths crossed again a few years later, when Teasdale agreed to work with Corti as the Ugandan hospital’s first surgeon. The pair arrived in Lacor, Uganda, in 1961. Teasdale was supposed to leave after a month or two, but found herself compelled to stay and married Corti that December. They exchanged vows in a tiny chapel beside the hospital that would become
their life’s work. Dr. Lucille, as locals knew her, saw as many as 300 patients every day and often performed backto-back surgeries in difficult conditions. In the early days of the hospital, water, drugs and electricity were scarce at best. During the 1970s, civil unrest in Uganda forced Teasdale to become a full-fledged war surgeon virtually overnight. The hospital suffered frequent attacks; rebels ransacked the facility and even kidnapped members of its staff. The Cortis’ home was raided on several occasions. But the couple continued to help the local population, who needed them more than ever. In 1985, Lucille Teasdale found out that she was HIV positive, probably having contracted the disease while operating on wounded soldiers. Doctors gave her two years to live, but Teasdale, always a fighter, continued to care for her patients for another 11 years. After dedicating her life to helping others, Lucille Teasdale passed away at age 67. She is buried with her husband on the grounds of the hospital, which now employs over 500 Ugandans and treats more than 300,000 patients a year. Photo source Fondazione ONLUS Piero e Lucille Corti
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Canadian citizens of Guyanese descent make up around 10 per cent of the Caribbean community in Canada. Guyana is an oceanfront country between Venezuela and Suriname that celebrated its 50th anniversary of independence from Great Britain in 2016. Like Canada, Guyana is home The journey doesn’t start groups, to a variety of ethnic makes it difficult to define atwhich the beginning. Guyanese culture It begins at the end. as a whole. While each group has its own traCongratulations Class of the 2014! ditions and events, entire community comes together during Mashramani, Guyana’s big naPinchertional Creek Credit Union celebration. You’ll find illustrious Guyanese Canadians in
every field under the sun, from entertainment to politics. Perhaps the most notable, Sir James Douglas — commonly known as the Father of British Columbia — was born in Guyana, a Dutch colony at the time, and arrived in Canada in 1819. On a more contemporary note, guitarist Dave Baksh of the band Sum 41; rapper Maestro Fresh-Wes, the first Canadian rapper to have a Top 40 hit; and Olympic track and field athlete Charles Allen, who competed for both Guyanese and Canadian Olympic teams, are just a few of the standout Canadians with a proud Guyanese heritage.
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A local look back The war underground BY KATE PUNDYK, MUSEUM ASSISTANT AT CROWNSEST MUSEUM & ARCHIVES called for 10,000 miners to enlist for the An often-overlooked aspect of First job, with a special interest in coal miners. World War offensive strategy is the use of As you can imagine, one of the best places tunnelling. The battles of Messines, Vimy to find coal miners in 1915 was Crowsnest Ridge and St. Eloi, among others, are Pass. known to many as some of the greatest of The 30 or so Crowsnest tunnellers the war. However, the importance of the were mostly members of the 2nd Canatunnelling companies in those battles is dian Tunnelling Company. Their role easily forgotten. demanded the use of their tunnelling By the end of 1914, the Western Front skills from the coal mines to build an snaked from the English Channel down underground labyrinth to intercept the to the Swiss border. With both armies dug Germans, and often to engage in hand-toin, there was risk of the war being stuck in hand combat in total darkness. stalemate. In order to give themselves an This tactic was most prevalent in 1916 advantage, the Germans began to tunnel and led to many Allied advances. For underground and lay mines under no example, the tunnels dug by the Canadians man’s land that could be detonated during at Messines resulted in the largest exploan Allied attack. sion in world history, only to be surpassed The Allies quickly discovered that they by Hiroshima in the 1940s. could not ignore this tactic and sent regNext time, we will take a more ular soldiers underground to defend the in-depth look at the specific sacrifices of Front. However, the tunnels dug were not Crowsnest Pass tunnellers in their war properly engineered and were no match below the Western Front. for the fortified German tunnels. In response, the British Empire forces
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Volunteers needed for Moon Shadow Run
By Brad Quarin The Moon Shadow Run is a wholesome family event encouraging Pincher Creek residents to become more active. You’ll want to run, not walk, to sign up as the Aug. 31 deadline approaches. “It’s just a fun evening,” says John Verhagen, committee chairman of the Moon Shadow Run. “We had a lot of families running last year.” Or maybe you’ll want to volunteer to support the Sept. 17 event. Organizers are looking for more volunteers to make the event possible, as it goes into its second year. People are needed on the trails to ensure runners are going in the right direction and keep on the track, as it will be dark. As well, people are needed to man the registration desks. Anyone 14 and over can be a volunteer. Last year there were between 30 and 35 volunteers so John imagines it will take at least that many again. To volunteer, give him a call at 403-627-2875 or visit www.moonshadowrun.ca, which is also where you go to register to run. This is the first year that the run will support KidSport Pincher Creek, which helps with children’s sports registration fees. This organization is an appropriate recipient as its general objective is to encourage families to become active. Last year there were expenses including a timing clock and banners. This year John is hoping the Moon Shadow Run will generate more revenue. Whatever the run brings in — after deducting event expenses such as T-shirts, signs, food, beverages and tent rentals — will go to KidsSport. Greg is glad to note a number of participants have registered and, at the same time, made online donations to KidsSport.
An enthusiastic group sets off from the start line of the inaugural Moon Shadow Run held in Pincher Creek last year. Photo by Brenda Shenton
Georgia Louise Tomik 1926 – 2016
Georgia Louise Tomik (nee Rutledge), passed away peacefully on July 28, 2016, at the Pincher Creek hospital, at the age of 90, after a brief illness. She was born in Fort Macleod to Mel and Erma Rutledge on June 3, 1926, a little sister for Shirley. Georgia grew up and attended school in Fort Macleod, graduating from high school in 1944. As a child, she enjoyed dance class, playing piano, Sunday school at Trinity United Church, swimming and skating on the Oldman River, and summers riding horses and playing with her cousins in the Beaver Creek area. She was a conscientious student and earned high grades. She had wanted to be a pharmacist, but university was out of reach, and she went to work at the Bank of Commerce in Fort Macleod, and later in Claresholm, returning to Fort Macleod. Georgia married George Tomik on Nov. 3, 1951, and lived in a small holiday trailer at Vauxhall. She worked at the bank there while George and his brother John worked on irrigation canals. Winters were spent mostly in Fort Macleod. Georgia gave birth to twin girls, Barbara and Bonnie, on Jan. 5, 1956, in Fort Macleod. In the summer of 1958, George and Georgia moved to Pincher Creek, and resided there from that time. Georgia was busy with her family, keeping the books and answering the phone for George’s business, and community work. She was a charter member of the Royal Purple, and served as honoured royal lady and as treasurer and also as pianist for many years. Georgia liked to sew and lent her skills to the figure skating club when costumes had to be made or altered. She sewed much of her own clothing, as well as outfits for the girls. Georgia is survived by her daughters, Barbara Tomik and Bonnie (Larry) Boulton; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Cas Hyciek; her cousins, numerous nieces and nephews and close friends. She was predeceased by her father, Mel Rutledge; her mother and stepfather, Erma and Dick Jackman; her beloved husband, George; her sister Shirley Rutledge and brother-in-law Les Nash. A celebration of Georgia’s life was held on Aug. 8, 2016, at Pincher Creek United Church. Memorial donations may be made to Windy Slopes Health Foundation, PO Box 2554, Pincher Creek, AB, T0K 1W0. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Eden’s Funeral Home 403-627-3131 www.edensfuneralhome.com
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Classmates reunite after 50 years
Photo by Brenda Shenton
The Matthew Halton High School class of 1966 held their 50-year reunion in Pincher Creek on the August long weekend. From left are Terry Ensign, Dennis Burns, Gary Barbero, Lorne Cooley, Linda (Greenly) Larsen, George Stafford, Onez (Carlson) Matthews, Ken McFarland, Merle McClain, Jim Dyck, Brian Hodgson, Lynn (Slater) Adamschek, Ruth Collins-Nakai, Sylvia Faoro (teacher), Arny Wolker, Heather (Faoro) Belle, Allan Bonertz, Susan (Lancaster) Underwood, Marg (Austin) Bonertz, Joyce McLeod, Meryl (Laidlaw) Murray, Colleen Wadstein, Judy (Dalman) LaGrandeur, Dianne (Heppner) McGlynn, Sheila McRae, Jackie (Wittkopf) Wiens, Mark Mackenzie (teacher), Gloria Bond, Garry Cleland, Cecil Blackburn, Ken Cridland, Bill Hlady (teacher) and Linden Willms. See more photos online at www.shootinthebreeze.ca.
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PINCHER CREEK PRO RODEO Share your summer specials and welcome rodeo contestants and fans to town! Special feature in the Aug. 17, 2016 issue of
Deadline for ad bookings is Thursday, Aug. 11 at 4 p.m. Your sales representative is Jessica Jensen 403-904-2227 jessica@shootinthebreeze.ca
delivery person required for pincher creek 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays. Your own vehicle is required. Hourly wage plus mileage. Position is available immediately. Please drop resume off at 697A Main St. in Pincher Creek. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Email to shannon@shootinthebreeze.ca No phone calls please. We appreciate all interest in this position. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
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Shootin’ the Breeze Business Directory See your ad here for as little as $13.60 per week. For information, call 403-904-2227 or email ads@shootinthebreeze.ca
SPECIALTY SERVICES AND INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS Turnbull Trucking Hauling • Topsoil & Fill Crushed & Pit-Run Gravel
Gordon Turnbull 403-627-3690 • 403-627-8701
mr-b Computer Services
Mobile computer lab serving southwestern Alberta Computers • Networking • Websites Call for a free consultation
403-795-9750
www.mr-b.ca
NEED A LIFT?
Cathy Kolesar 403-421-0216 403-627-4193
Seniors’ Discount Available
Care Bears can provide transportation to medical appointments in Pincher Creek, Lethbridge and Calgary.
Call 403-339-CARE
Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mystery Party Night Host a murder mystery party your friends will never forget!
Murder Mystery Party Kits Made locally and sold locally at Crockets Trading Company www.mysterypartynight.com
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MARTHA PARIDAEN
HOME on the Range
REALTOR® LEED Green Associate
403-628-2355 martha@realestatecentre.ca crowsnestpassrealestatecentre.com
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DENNIS ROBIN, B. MGT., CPA, CA, CPA (ILLINOIS, USA)
1-800-207-8584 dennis@robinco.ca Pincher Creek, Blairmore and Medicine Hat
13461 – 20 Ave. Blairmore www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca
403-627-2930 761 Main Street Pincher Creek Honouring Life’s Memories . . .
A division of Caringroup
835 Kettles Street Pincher Creek
Fantin’s Funeral Chapel 1-877-896-8555
Dr. Laura Chisholm
Eden’s Funeral Home
403-904-0099 www.rockyridgeeyes.ca
CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT
Pincher Creek Eye Clinic Dr. Bart Anderson
Dr. Adam T. Gorner
obin & Co.
Recipient of “Excellence in Customer Service Awards”
EAT WHAT YOU LIKE IN COMFORT
ONLY 10 MORE PAYMENTS ... Let’s do some mortgage planning before your house falls down.
403-627-3131 Box 924, 966 Elm St., Pincher Creek, AB
www.edensfuneralhome.com
Dennis Novak
Book your directory ad today! Contact Jessica at 403-904-2227 ads@shootinthebreeze.ca
Shawn Kyllo
403-627-4811
PINCHER CREEK DENTURE CLINIC
www.loangoddess.ca Rae Steil, B.ED, AMP Mortgage Planner
1-877-303-7237 info@loangoddess.ca 12707 - 20 Ave Blairmore
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Bonnie’s
Fashions
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF STORE-WIDE SALES
Erica Phillips was up to the task of mutton bustin’ at the 2013 Pincher Creek Pro Rodeo. Photo by Shannon Robison
Youngsters can try their hand at mutton bustin’ By Brad Quarin While experienced and talented cowboys ride bucking horses, little ones will have their own taste of rodeo with mutton bustin’, part of the Pincher Creek rodeo on Aug. 21. Children between ages three and six ride sheep. Mutton bustin’ gives youngsters a little introduction to rodeo. “What they learn is that the ground doesn’t hurt that bad, and you get up and dust yourself off,” Lynn Lievers, co-chairwoman of the Pincher Creek Pro Rodeo, says with a chuckle. “You dust the dirt off your jeans, and everyone cheers for you.” The children don’t need to have experience to ride. “Doesn’t matter if you’ve been on 10 sheep or never been on a sheep before,” she says. It’s a popular sport, both for children and for audiences. Twenty children are allowed to ride, given the
rodeo has 20 sheep, and the spaces always fill, typically fast. “It’s quite entertaining,” Lynn says. The sport is safe for both children and sheep. The sheep are small, so if a child falls off, it’s a short trip to the ground. All children must wear helmets. The age restriction on who can participate in mutton bustin’ is meant to protect the sheep. Young children aren’t that heavy. “The sheep, they don’t even notice there’s a kid on their back,” she says. There’s a rule that children should weigh 75 pounds or less, but that’s rarely a problem. The children sometimes hold on to the fleece, but that doesn’t bother the animal. The mutton bustin’ begins on rodeo grounds at 12:15 p.m. Parents can register their children by calling Lynn at 403-627-5456 at 7 p.m. on Monday.
as we prepare to close our doors at Bonnie’s Fashions and Work n Play Clothing on Main Street Blairmore
We would like to thank our customers for their continued loyalty over the years, but now it’s time to enjoy retirement!
Closing / Liquidation
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Monday to Saturday – 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday – Noon to 4 p.m.
403-562-2516 12813 20th Avenue Blairmore