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Crowsnest Community Market has successful first year

By Brad Quarin Crowsnest Community Market wrapped up a successful first season on Sept. 8.

The evening market was initiated in June by a group of six people who received their inspiration from a similar project in Grande Prairie.

“It went really well,” says Jen Houze, a founding member of the Crowsnest Community Market Association. “We were really excited with the turnout from both the public and vendors alike.”

The market hosted as many as 26 vendors at one point. On offer was everything from produce to jewelry, knitted and crocheted items and jams.

Anyone passing by Blairmore’s Gazebo Park could see it buzzing with activity on Thursdays.

Customers and visitors had good things to say about the event.

“We had a lot of comments that it was well put together,” Jen says.

People thought it was a good addition to the community and a positive use of the public space.

They also expressed hope that the market would become a permanent summer event.

Jen says the most pleasant surprise was how well the market went over with the vendors and public.

Live entertainment gave the market a splash of colour. That was part of the plan.

Initially, it was challenging to find entertainers but, as the market drew more attention, entertainers began approaching organizers.

Jen was pleased with the variety of entertainment featured.

Organizers give special thanks to the volunteers. The market had about two dozen workers who helped set up for the event, run the raffle, take down items and clean up afterwards.

Volunteers made the market possible.

Many volunteers were simply people interested in keeping the market running. Some were young adults and teachers, while others were Scotiabank employees.

Blairmore Scotiabank donated fabric shopping bags to encourage people to bring their own bags to the market each week. The bags were emblazoned with the Crowsnest Community Market and Scotiabank logos.

Tyler Folkard, manager of Blairmore Scotiabank, explains that the bank purchased the bags and sold them for $5 apiece at the market.

Proceeds were donated to the market, and Scotiabank made a matching donation on top of this to help keep the market going in future years.

The group that started the market was formally established as the Crowsnest Community Market Association in mid August. The incorporation under the provincial government will make applications for additional grants easier.

Watch for the market to run again next summer in Crowsnest Pass.

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Roy Warhurst has had a fiddle tucked under his chin for most of his life. He was recently honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Association.

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A close-up of the award plaque shows the hand-drawn portrait of Roy created by Gary Giesbrecht of Airdrie, president of the Prairie Mountain Fiddlers.

Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Association tips its hat to Roy Warhurst

By Erin Fairhurst Back when he was just a six-year-old lad growing up in rural Saskatchewan, Roy Warhurst was given a very important job.

“My Uncle Jack enlisted to serve in World War II,” he recalls, “and he asked me if I’d look after his fiddle for him.”

The rest, as it turns out, is history.

The 83-year-old musician was recently honoured by the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Association with a Lifetime Achievement Award, presented at a special ceremony in Morinville.

So how did a six-year-old farm boy, with a fiddle that was too big for him, wind up launching a well-respected musical career that spanned decades?

“I was lucky,” he says humbly. “I had a lot of encouragement from my parents and my

Uncle Jack.”

As for taking formal instruction, or attending fiddle camp as most young strings students do today, Roy laughs.

“Fiddle camp? We didn’t have fiddle camps, we had lumber camps!”

And proving that perhaps the only thing faster than his nimble fingers is his quick wit, he adds: “I had the worst teacher in the world — myself!”

Still, he says, even without much in the way of resources, he simply had a desire to play.

“I’d finish up with my chores, then I’d pick up my instrument.”

After learning a few scales from his uncle, Roy took to listening to the radio to learn new tunes.

Soon he was playing songs like “You Are My Sunshine” and “Five Foot Two” at school

dances and community get-togethers. His style further evolved when he discovered jazz and swing.

“The structure of western swing music was jazz-and-blues oriented,” Roy explains of this early influence.

Over the years, he continued to study and to listen to as much music as he could, and while his style continued to evolve, it always remained very much his own.

“I never copied any one style,” he reflects.

“Music comes down to how each individual hears it, and how they interpret phrasing and tone and applying it to the way they feel. I listened to everyone and to everything. I still do.”

His unique style resulted in several radio and television appearances.

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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT, continued from page 3 It also resulted in the collaboration and formation of many notable bands, including the Rhythm Pals, the Fraser River Boys and the Sons of the Pioneers — during which he had the opportunity to play with Roy Rogers himself.

“The Sons of the Pioneers was the best in the world in that style of music at the time,” Roy recalls. “I was fortunate to have met them when I was very young.”

He and his wife, Lynne, are now happily retired in Pincher Creek.

By his own admission, he is a private man, preferring to stay out of the limelight after a busy career that peaked at just over 200 concerts and appearances a year.

But, Roy says it was an honour to step back onto the stage to receive his Lifetime Achievement Award last month.

“It was overwhelming,” he says. “I’m very grateful.”

While at the ceremony, Roy had the opportunity to listen to a few of the younger players who are now emerging on the fiddle scene, and says that the future of fiddle music in Canada is bright.

“There was a 13-year-old there who was so good he was scary!” he says, “Music can, and should, be a big part of young people’s lives.”

Calvin Vollrath, one of Canada’s premier fiddlers and composers, is also a Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. He said via telephone interview that Roy was chosen for this year’s award because, simply put, “Roy is a legend.”

Calvin and Roy took to the stage together, along with a handful of other well-known fiddlers, at the Alberta Legend Showcase concert in Morinville, and Calvin says that playing with Roy was an honour.

“It was just so cool to play with Roy. He is such a gentleman.

He’s had an illustrious career and is so deserving of this award.”

Congratulations, Roy, on this well-deserved award!

Roy Warhurst, right, accepts a Lifetime Achievement award from Graham Shepherd, president of the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Association at a recent ceremony in Morinville.

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Cowley Co-op celebrates career of longtime manager tance from Tom’s staff Rose Lang,

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“I never expected it He started working part time to be as big an event as it at Cowley Co-op after school and was,” Tom says. “I’m really on weekends. quite moved by all the supJim McKay, the manager at that port and friendship that time, asked Tom if he was willing everybody shows you. It’s Co-op manager Tom Weekes enjoys his retirement barbecue with his nieces Emily, to join the staff, and Tom agreed. very touching.” left, and Hailey Burke.

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reliable and describes him as “the guy that you can go to for anything.”

For the past seven years, a familiar face at the store has been Tom’s dog Jake, who accompanied him to work every day.

Jake will almost certainly miss the routine of spending his days at the Cowley Co-op. Tom says the dog was already showing withdrawal signs after his summer vacation.

Retirement will mean Tom can spend more time with his family and log in some extra hours fishing and hunting.

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From left are retiring Co-op manager Tom Weekes (holding Jake) and staff members Rose Lang (holding Reba) and Ataya Zeller.

TOM WEEKES, continued from page 5 came to in town,” he says. “It was a pretty small village back then.”

Cowley Co-op sells lumber, feed and hardware — and it used to sell gas.

Tom was originally a yard man. Before the days of forklifts, all of the work, including moving and lifting plywood and cement, was done by hand.

In 1970 he became a full-time employee.

Jim and Tom worked together for years, with Jim being a great mentor.

Gina and Allen were also memorable people working there. “Everybody got along so well at that time,” Tom says.

Tom succeeded Jim as branch manager in 1984.

In the early days, Cowley Co-op was a smaller operation, and Tom says it does significantly more business now.

Lumber is more popular, as the sawmill business in Cowley is no longer operating.

Tom says he remained with the local Co-op for 46 years because of the people.

Friends and neighbours he had played hockey and baseball with growing up were regular faces at the business. Many of them showed up for the barbecue.

Tom says people are very close in the small village.

“We’ve had some wonderful, wonderful people working with us over the years,” Tom says.

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Crowsnest teens tackle an amazing race

By Erin Fairhurst The second annual Crowsnest Pass Amazing Teen Race proved to not only be a great day for our local youth, but a great day for the entire community.

Even those who weren’t directly involved in the race couldn’t help but smile as they saw the groups of brightly dressed teens dashing around the community energetically on Sept. 10.

Seventeen teams (68 teens) took part in the event, and spent the day interacting with local businesses, volunteers and community organizations as they tackled a variety of challenges.

They were kept well fed and fuelled throughout the day thanks to local support from Black Rock Pizza, Stone’s Throw Café and the Knights of Columbus.

“One of the primary focuses of the 40 Developmental Assets is providing opportunities and building relationships for youth,” explains Katherine Mertz, the project lead for CNP 40, adding that the Amazing Race does this in a fun way.

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Each challenge presented a unique experience for the teens, and also provided a learning opportunity.

For example, a woodworking challenge, which involved helping the Crowsnest Conservation Society construct birdhouses at Border Building Materials in Blairmore, will benefit the entire community.

The birdhouses will eventually be posted along the walking trail between Blairmore and Coleman.

Meanwhile, a challenge at the Rose Peddler involved creating a flower bouquet, which was then given to the seniors at York Creek Lodge.

Another challenge consisted of buying groceries and household items within a certain budget and then stocking the food bank with much-needed inventory.

The goal, Katherine says, was to target as many assets as possible under the 40 Developmental Assets program in a creative and constructive way. The program involves caring for and service to others.

Grade 11 student Chloyee Pearson took part in the race this year for the first time, saying she wanted to try it after a friend enjoyed doing it last year.

“I’m definitely having fun,” she said as she busily tackled the art puzzle challenge hosted by the Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery. “It’s a really awesome event.”

In the end, Chloyee and her teammate Liam Knott went on to win the art puzzle challenge, successfully completing the most puzzles in their allotted 20 minutes.

Their strategy involved starting the puzzles individually and then working as a team to complete them.

A central theme of the day involved both individual growth and teamwork, as the teens navigated their way through the challenges.

The day concluded with live music and entertainment at the Elks Hall and a barbecue provided by the Blairmore Lions.

“I believe they felt empowered with what they accomplished,” Katherine says of the participants. “They all made it to the finish line with a smile.”

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Explore alleyways in gallery exhibit

By Erin Fairhurst Edmonton-based artist Justina Smith is no stranger to Crowsnest Pass — she’s had two exhibits displayed at Stone’s Throw Café, and has taught workshops through the Artist Collective Studio.

Now, her latest solo exhibit can be seen at the Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery.

The Alleyway is a series of acrylic paintings depicting a multitude of scenes Justina has encountered on her travels.

Locations range from Edmonton to Montreal to Scotland.

“I love drawing when I travel,” Justina says. “It’s a good way to remember the places I went and the people I met. It’s my version of a souvenir.”

“Alleyways are an ongoing theme in my art, because I like to explore them,” she explains, adding that she has plans to explore some alleyways in Bellevue on her next visit to Crowsnest Pass.

Interspersed amongst the canvases are snapshots of alleyways and city scenes that Justina took with her Fuji Instax camera.

The photographs allow people to “get a glimpse of where I was and what I saw,” explains Justina.

“I’m not a realist painter, so what you see on the canvas is an interpretation of what you see in the photographs.”

Justina also uses coloured and patterned tissue paper in her art, a technique she says mimics texture and adds detail. The result is a series of paintings that are at once stylish and enchanting — a welcome break to the regular hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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My Little Corner In my editorial last week, I mentioned that I appreciate knowing when something appearing in our pages isn’t quite right. Errors of any type and magnitude can only be addressed if we know they have been made.

This week it is important to address a story about the Pincher Planters that ran in our last issue.

We were made aware of a presentation to town council announcing that the group was disbanding, and were directed to speak with one of the group’s long-standing members.

In keeping with our style of positive story presentation, I asked Brad to write a piece focusing on the achievements of the group rather than on an issue we were told they had with the town.

His story shone a spotlight on two decades of great work by the Pincher Planters and was a nice tribute.

While there was no mention of controversy, I did make an error in not directing him to also speak to someone at the town office. We should have been well versed on both sides of the story.

After the paper came out, Town of Pincher Creek employee Marie Everts let me know there was more to the story.

It was correct that there had been a presentation made to council and that some members had left the group.

By Shannon Robison

However, Pincher Planters president, John Hancock, was in touch with Mayor Anderberg shortly afterward. It appears that he, and other group members, were having second thoughts about the decision.

A few days later he presented a letter to council asking for the tools to make the efforts of the volunteer group successful so the entire community can enjoy their beautification projects.

John acknowledges that it will be hard for the Planters to continue with the loss of three key members, and says they are held in high esteem. He adds that 11 active members are willing to carry on in 2017 and beyond.

It appears there are issues to be resolved between the Pincher Planters and the town, and perhaps between the group’s members. Hopefully they will be successful on all fronts.

For our staff, this is a reminder to be diligent in information gathering.

I appreciate having the other side brought to our attention in this case.

To those who are retiring from the group, we thank you for the years you have put in. To those carrying on, we wish you the best of luck.

It appears the Pincher Planters are putting away their gardening gloves not for good, but only for the winter. This is good news.

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Old dog vestibular disease Submitted by Bernice Sprague Talking to a friend recently regarding the behaviour of her dog reminded me of what happened to our dog, who was almost 13 years old at the time.

When she tried to stand, her legs wouldn’t support her. Her sense of balance was zilch.

We thought she was having a stroke but when our daughter Googled “I think my dog is having a stroke”— why didn’t I think of that? — the item that came up described CoCo’s symptoms exactly.

It was written by a specialist in emergency and critical care at Purdue University of Veterinary Medicine and one of the first comments he made was that the condition did not call for your pet to be euthanized.

We were so relieved.

This is called old dog vestibular disease. The vestibular system controls our sense of balance.

When we helped our dog up, she turned only to the left. Her head was tilted to one side.

What she was experiencing was similar to when children twirl around and around to make themselves dizzy. With kids, it goes away soon after they stop.

With dogs, it doesn’t go away for days and sometimes weeks.

When we handed her a dog cookie, she reached for it off to the side rather than where we were holding it.

I had to support her as she walked across the floor to go outside. She tried to walk close to the wall or cupboard to her left for support.

As she recovered enough to be able to walk unaided, she would jump over the door sills when there was nothing to jump over, so we knew her sight was still out of focus.

If she shook her head, it was enough to cause her to lose her balance and fall.

Other symptoms mentioned in the article were that the dog’s eyes might dart back and forth, a condition called nystagmus. They may not vomit but may drool excessively.

It’s important to offer the dog water so it doesn’t become dehydrated.

We never heard any sounds from CoCo that would have indicated she was in any pain but it took about five weeks before she was totally recovered.

It isn’t known what causes this disease but it is like a small stroke in humans or an inflammation of the inner ear. When our vet checked her over, he found no sign of inflammation.

We’d never heard of this condition before. Remember that it isn’t fatal but it will take some time for your dog to regain its mobility.

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Fun times at annual Heritage Acres Fall Fair

There were many things to do at Heritage Acres last weekend as the farm museum held its fall fair. In left photo, Dana Janzen gives a demonstration in spinning wool. In middle photo, Norm Walker and Lynn Bell run the model train display. In right photo, Joyce Taylor presents copies of Family Secrets, a locally authored collection of stories.

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Volunteers empower Crowsnest Museum with Harvest of Memories

By Brad Quarin This Saturday, the Crowsnest Historical Society will bring in the change of season with the Harvest of Memories annual gala.

The Harvest of Memories is a lovely evening out, offering dinner, raffles and auctions as well as live entertainment. If there are still tickets available, you’ll want to get yours today at Blairmore Scotiabank.

The gala has sold out in the past two years. Scotiabank matches ticket sales, resulting in a donation of up to $5,000 each year, says Chris Matthews, Crowsnest Museum executive director.

Besides offering the fun and excitement of a great evening, the gala funds the general operations of the museum. This only becomes possible though, through the power of volunteerism.

“This needs an army of volunteers,” he says. “Especially the board of the Crowsnest Historical Society steps up, in a big way, for the Harvest of Memories.”

There is plenty of motivation, namely supporting the museum.

“It keeps the lights on, it keeps the heat on, it keeps the doors open,” he says.

The society is also still raising funds to restore the Alberta Provincial Police building, with the grand opening planned for Canada Day, 2017.

Board members spend a lot of time and effort planning the Harvest of Memories, beginning in May. This includes canvassing for donations, securing a venue and finding entertainment for the evening.

“The board needs a big pat on the back for their efforts,” Chris says.

The municipality has been helpful in making Bellevue’s M.D. McEachern Community Centre available.

There is also a need for volunteers on the evening of the event to run the auctions and raffles, set up for celebrations and clean up after. Board members are frequently the volunteers tasked with these chores but guests sometimes pitch in.

“It’s really a three-day event for us volunteers and staff,” Chris says.

Bob Westrop is the auctioneer, and this year organizers have arranged for entertainment by Shane Painter and his band Pic and Lawson.

The band comes from Calgary although Shane is from Crowsnest Pass.

They’re also bringing Jodie Leslie for a second act.

Their music will be a cross between rock, country and blues, and Chris says they sound good.

Businesses have supported the event with donations for the live and silent auction. The historical society is also auctioning three Gushul prints. As usual, there is one of a town, one is a scenic photo and another, a photo with a story.

The Harvest of Memories opens with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. and dinner

by Country Encounters at 6:30. Tickets are $40 apiece or $75 per couple.

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Les and Joyce Ostby are pleased to announce the marriage of their son Jared to Christina Agboat The wedding took place at the Sheraton Beach Resort in Maui on September 6, 2016

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Talent show a new feature at Harvest Festival

By Brad Quarin Ranchland Mall is showcasing Pincher Creek talent during this year’s Harvest Festival. The annual event is a fun way to thank the community for its support, and takes place at the mall this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“We’re doing a little bit more to feature local artists and talent,” says Nicki Schoening, an organizer and the owner of C&D Floral.

Ranchland Mall is launching a talent show, Pincher Creek’s Got Talent, at 4 p.m. Organizers are hoping for family-friendly acts by musicians, comedians, magicians and more.

This contest, sponsored by the Co-operators, Villager Real Estate and the Ranchland Mall Tenants Association, will offer $1,000 prizes for the winners.

“We’d really like to see lots of people come out for the talent show, because we’re pretty excited about that idea,” she says.

Visitors will be able to see local T-shirt designs, created and submitted for a contest by Crow Signs and Embroidery.

Anyone can vote on the designs, and embroidery demos will run all day, says Crow Signs owner Doug Paton.

Mrs. P’s is also getting into the spirit of the season with its Pumpkin Artistry Challenge at 2:30 p.m.

The coffee shop has hosted scarecrow-making contests in the past, but this time opted to make mini pumpkin decorating into a competition. This is fun for adults too, and Mrs. P’s will provide the decorations, Nicki says.

A new feature for children will be the bouncy castle. ATB Financial

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C&D Floral will also hold carnival games that can be played for a quarter. Volunteers running the games will choose a charity to benefit from the proceeds.

The pedal tractors are for everyone, as they come in all sizes. The pedal tractor farm will run from noon to 4 p.m., and will be held outside.

In the four years that the mall has held the Harvest Festival, it has definitely grown, Nicki says. There are more activities each year.

The increasing participation in the Parent Link Centre’s cake walk indicates more people are attending the festival. This year’s cake walk is at 2 p.m.

The day will also see fistfuls of family-friendly entertainment with local personalities like Adam Schoening and Poppa Joe, and Co-op’s wing eating contest at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Closing day sales will take place at InStyle Salon.

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Wing Eating Contest 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $200 in prizes Pincher Creek Co-op Drive 4UR School Sponsored by Castle Ford Sparkle Tattoos Sponsored by C&D Floral Popcorn and Plinko Sponsored by Pincher Creek Co-op Wine and Beer Tasting Ranchland Liquor Den Closing Day Sale InStyle Salon

T-Shirt Design Contest Entries must be in

by Sept. 17 to Crow Signs & Embroidery.

Vote on your favourite design and have it printed on a t-shirt.

Performers/Musicians Adam Schoening, Papa Joe Mountain Fiddlers - 3 p.m.

Pie Sale Order of the Eastern Star Pedal Tractor Farm 12 to 4 p.m.

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Pumpkin Artistry Challenge 2:30 p.m.

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A life of firsts in flying colour Born in Vancouver in 1905, Elizabeth Muriel Gregory MacGill, known as Elsie, was the youngest child of a wellknown family. Her father was an acclaimed lawyer, and her mother, Helen Gregory MacGill, was British Columbia’s first female judge.

However, when Elsie was 12, her family fell upon hard ELSIE MACGILL financial times that would last through the war years.

SOURCE: LIBRARY AND The young girl’s exceptional ARCHIVES CANADA knack for fixing things played a large role in keeping the MacGills afloat, and led her parents to encourage her to pursue a career in the male-dominated field of engineering.

From 1923 to 1927, MacGill studied applied science in engineering at the University of Toronto. When she graduated, she became the first Canadian woman to earn a degree in electrical engineering.

She went on to enrol in the University of Michigan’s master of science in engineering program, specializing in aeronautical engineering.

It was during her time in Michigan that she first worked on the design, research and development of aircraft.

In 1929, she made history by becoming the first woman in North America — and likely the world — to receive a master’s in aeronautical engineering.

In 1934, Elsie MacGill started work at Fairchild Aircraft in Montreal, where she stood out not only because of her gender, but also her exceptional talent.

This reputation led her to be elected to the Engineering Institute of Canada in 1938 — another first for a woman. After nearly a decade at Fairchild, she was named chief aeronautical engineer at

Canadian Car & Foundry (CanCar) in Fort William.

Holding such a position was unheard of for a woman at the time, but MacGill didn’t let the pressure of being the first get in the way of her performance.

During her time at CanCar she designed a new training aircraft, the Maple Leaf Trainer II, before being put in charge of a large-scale project for the Royal Air Force: the production of the Hawker Hurricane.

Her work on this fighter craft nearly single-handedly built Canada’s reputation as an aircraft construction powerhouse during the Second World War, earning her the nickname of Queen of the Hurricanes.

In 1943, MacGill left CanCar to open an aeronautics consulting business in Toronto.

A few years later, she became the first woman to serve as technical advisor for the International Civil Aviation Organization, for which she helped draft the International Air-Worthiness regulations for the design and production of commercial aircraft.

Later, she was named chairman of the United Nations Stress Analysis Committee, and was — you guessed it — the first woman ever to chair a UN committee.

In the following years, inspired by the life of her mother, MacGill devoted most of her time to women’s rights advocacy, eventually becoming a member of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women.

Elsie MacGill died in 1980 after dedicating her life to engineering and activism.

The long list of honours and awards she received includes the Order of Canada and the Amelia Earhart Medal; she became a member of the Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame in 1983 and was one of the founding inductees in the Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame.

But above all, she showed millions of girls in Canada and the world that they could accomplish just as much as their male counterparts — if not more.

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It’s commonly agreed upon by historians that the first Japanese settler in Canada was Manzo Nagano, who moved from Japan to Victoria, B.C., in 1877. Following Nagano’s arrival, a steady flow of Japanese people immigrated to Canada until the 1920s.

However, the early history of Japanese immigrants in Canada is clouded by racism and marginalization up until the late 1940s.

The political and social climate of the era was heavily influenced by wartime rivalries, and the Japanese community was one of the most stigmatized groups as a result.

Tension between Canada and its residents of Japanese heritage peaked during the Second World War when the entire community was branded as a security threat. This led to human rights violations, including forced internment in

camps.

In 1993, the federal government issued compensation and reparations to the Japanese community, and formally apologized for the injustices it carried out in the past.

Despite their tumultuous history, today’s Japanese Canadians form a strong, vibrant community that’s well established throughout the country.

Many illustrious Canadian figures have Japanese roots, including world-renowned environmentalist David Suzuki, authors Ken Adachi and Hiromi Goto, Olympic gold medalist Vicky Sunohara (women’s hockey) and retired politician Bev Oda, who was the first-ever Japanese-Canadian MP and cabinet minister.

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In the onset of the First World War, Canada was automatically pulled into the conflict by Britain when it joined the war on Aug. 4, 1919.

To understand our early contribution to the conflict, it is key to recognize the importance of the minister of militia and defence, Sir Sam Hughes.

Hughes had a reputation for being relentlessly arrogant and fiercely passionate, but it was these qualities that guided him in the formation of the Canadian Expeditionary Force.

On Aug.10, 1914, the government set the size of the first Canadian contingent for overseas service at 25,000 soldiers, as was requested by London.

However, Hughes had a grander operation in mind and called soldiers from all across the nation to a camp in Quebec named Valcartier, which had a strength of 36,000 troops.

Within a matter of weeks, the area of Valcartier was converted from an expanse of farmers’ fields to a buzzing military camp eager to send its recruits to war.

While Hughes’s energy was vital in order to mobilize so quickly, his presence at the camp was not always desired.

In mid-September 1914, Hughes’s behaviour almost lead to a mass mutiny in the camp. Hughes had spent a full day at the rifle range relentlessly criticizing recruits and officers alike.

That evening, more than 200 men marched to his lodgings, banging pots and pans, and yelling, “Let’s hang Hughes from an apple tree.” After that, Hughes boarded the next train back to Ottawa.

If you are interested in more stories of the First World War, be sure to keep your eye on this column and look for the Crowsnest Museum’s new exhibit coming in November.

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Saturday, Sept. 24 – Harvest Festival — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Ranchland Mall in Pincher Creek – Drive 4 UR School — take a free test drive and raise money for Matthew Halton and St. Michael’s schools from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ranchland Mall parking lot in Pincher Creek – Junior Golf Charity Tournament — 1 p.m. start at Pincher Creek Golf course. Registration deadline is Sept.

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– Harvest of Memories fall gala and fundraiser for Crowsnest Museum — cocktails at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6, entertainment from 9 until late at MDM Community Centre in Bellevue. Advance tickets only.

– Yuk Yuk’s comedy night — 9 p.m. at the Pincher Creek Legion – Country-style buffet and family dance at Great Canadian Barn Dance near Hill Spring, www.gcbd.ca – Wing eating contest — 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Pincher Creek Co-op – Pincher Creek’s Got Talent — 4 p.m. at

Ranchland Mall Monday, Sept. 26 – Launch of Lightfinder by Aaron Paquette — 7 p.m. at Pincher Creek Municipal Library Wednesday, Sept. 28 – Pincher Creek & District Agricultural Society user group scheduling meeting — 7 p.m. at the Horseshoe Pavilion.

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Saturday, Oct. 1 – Yoga for Grief Support — 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Spry in Blairmore. Workshop is free but pre-registration is required.

– Launch of Spirit of Place and poetry reading by Michael J. Leeb — 2 to 4 p.m. at Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery in Frank – South Country Trappers Association AGM and fall banquet and fundraiser — meeting at 1 p.m., cocktails at 5 p.m., at Pincher Creek Community Hall Friday, Oct. 7 – Coleman Legion 90th birthday party — cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 in the banquet hall. Ticket deadline is Sept.

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The cost of FASD Submitted by McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association Secondary challenges may be experienced by individuals living with FASD as they are transitioning into adulthood or have reached adulthood.

Most often these challenges exist because of the lack of appropriate supports.

Many of the challenges can include: failure to stay in school; mental health issues and medical issues; problems with the law, confinement, or job retention; homelessness; and alcohol and drug issues.

All of these challenges come with a monetary cost.

It is estimated that the total cost of FASD is about $927.5 million annually to address these challenges (FASD Network).

For one person, over a lifetime, it is estimated that the cost is $1.5 million to $3.5 million, depending upon the supports required.

It is believed that over 50 per cent of inmates are affected by prenatal exposure to alcohol (Ritchie, 2015). It costs approximately $120,000 annually to imprison a young offender and $82,000 annually for an adult offender.

An overall daily cost for FASD to Albertans is estimated to be $350,000 to $400,000.

At present there are more than 46,000 Albertans with FASD and an estimated 500 babies born each year with the disorder (Thanh, 2011).

FASD impacts not only those living with the disorder but also the caregivers and families who provide care. The impact on the caregivers and family lasts a lifetime.

Parents are often labelled and misjudged by others as they view the child’s behaviour as a result of parents being over-involved or spoiling the child.

There is a huge impact on the family unit, which often breaks down due to the stresses.

Parents raising a child affected by FASD are kept extremely busy. Often parents become frustrated and tired.

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Take a test drive and support your local schools

By Brad Quarin If you are heading to Ranchland Mall to join in Harvest Festival activities this Saturday, why not test drive a vehicle and help raise money for local schools?

Castle Ford is holding Drive 4 UR School at the mall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone with a driver’s licence can take a test drive, with no purchase required.

For each person taking a free test drive from the mall parking lot, Ford of Canada will donate $20, up to $6,000 total, in support of Pincher Creek’s high schools. One driver per household is eligible to participate.

This is the fifth year for the event, and funds will be divided evenly between Matthew Halton High School and St. Michael’s School. Last year, the full $6,000 was raised.

George Wolstenholme, Castle Ford sales manager, encourages the community to make it happen again.

Castle Ford sees this as a valuable program to host again. “It brings the town together. It’s good for the schools,” he says.

George says school fees are astronomical these days, and Ford can help out in a remarkable way. He hopes people check out both Drive 4 UR School and the festival.

At St. Michael’s School, the funds will go into the coffers of Friends of St. Michael’s, to support student activities, says Kelly Cooley.

The money is distributed on a request basis. In the past, the group has supported things like field trips, athletics, cooking equipment and specialized lighting for drama.

The Friends of St. Michael’s are promoting the event and will be there to take the information of drivers.

The Matthew Halton Booster Club will be using its share of the funds to add an editing software suite, better furniture and other accessories to the learning commons, says secretary Tara Cryderman.

In the past, the booster club has made donations to provide academic awards, offset sports registration fees and bring in speakers.

Sixteen members of the booster club plan to be at the mall to help drivers fill out surveys.

If you have a licence, this is a quick and fun way to support their efforts and — by extension — the community’s youth.

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Completion of an office administration program including computer applications Six months related experience in an office setting Experience in payroll Bookkeeping/reconciling books to audit stage Able to work independently Must be able to multi-task and prioritize Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office applications Take and transcribe meeting minutes Excellent communication skills both written and oral Able to operate all required office equipment Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check Valid class 5 driver’s licence and clean abstract All positions are covered through WCB

Usual days and work hours: • Mondays to Fridays – maximum 37.5 hours per week • Hours must be flexible to accommodate individual and program requirements Pay: $28.80 to $39.07 dependent on education and experience • • • • • • • •

Two to four years progressive experience in management/administration Supervisory, leadership and direct support/service responsibilities Rehabilitation education or related degree/diploma Extensive experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities Behaviour management experience an asset Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check Valid class 5 driver’s licence and clean abstract All positions are covered through WCB

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Deadline for applications Sept. 23, 2016, at 4 p.m.

Deadline for applications Sept. 30, 2016, at 4 p.m.

Only those applicants to be interviewed will be contacted.

Only those applicants to be interviewed will be contacted.

Crowsnest Medical Clinic Employment Opportunities ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT

The administrative assistant supports the delivery of primary care services in family practice clinic setting.

The medical office assistant supports the delivery of primary care services in family practice clinic setting.

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Qualifications: • Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality reqiured • Excellent ogranizational and multi-tasking skills • Proficiency in use of EMR systems, computer and office equipment • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks • Ability to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members • Clinical assesment skills required • Medical Office Assistant and Medical Terminology course preferred • Two years office and clerical experience working in a medical office setting preferred

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Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality required Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills Proficiency in the use of EMR systems, computer and office equipment Excellence in Microsoft Office and Sage Accounting software Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks Above average communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members Backup coverage for receptionists as required Two years office and clerical experience working in a medical setting preferred

Start date – October 3, 2016 Please submit inquiries and applications to Crowsnest Medical Clinic Ltd. at manager.crowsnestclinic@outlook.com Deadline for applications Sept. 23, 2016

Start date – October 3, 2016 Please submit inquiries and applications to Crowsnest Medical Clinic Ltd. at manager.crowsnestclinic@outlook.com Deadline for applications Sept. 23, 2016

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Napi Friendship Association

THANK YOU to Susan and Jake Vogelaar for the development and upkeep of our beautiful and meaningful Memorial Garden.

You make a difference!

Sincerely, your friends from Vista Village

2016 AGM Thursday, Oct. 6 at 5:30 p.m.

Napi Friendship Centre * Opening prayer * Presentation of financial statements * Reports on previous years operations * Election of directors * Closing prayer * Refreshments

622 Charlotte St. Pincher Creek

CLINICAL CARE CO-ORDINATOR Permanent full-time

Hours: Regular clinic hours Job Description: The Clinical Care Co-ordinator (CCC) plays a leadership role in the Crowsnest Medical Clinic as a point of contact for the clinic’s participation in the Chinook Primary Care Network (CPCN).

The CCC takes a lead role in program development and improvement in the clinic environment, including both operational and patient care teams, in partnership and with guidance from the Clinic Manager and physician group. The CCC is supported by the CPCN Primary Health Care Integration Lead, Clinical and Quality Improvement Lead and the Evaluation team. The CCC has a strong understanding and commitment to quality improvement processes, program development and management/integration of multiple projects including patient education and direct patient care. The CCC is not responsible to directly surpervise or manage clinic staff.

Qualificaitons: • RN Registered Nurse/Baccalaureate Nursing degree or LPN Licensed Practical Nurse required • Basic Cardiac Life Support and Diabetic Teaching certification an asset • Quality Improvement experience considered an asset • Minimum four (4) years experience — preferably related to primary care, community health, rural and/or ambulatory care nursing • Demonstrated clinical skill in physical examination and nursing intervention • Emphasis on primary care services (prevention, intervention, maintenance/support) • Chronic disease assesment, education and management experience preferred • Commitment to, and knowledge of, primary care and community health • Commitment to quality improvement and measurement with data driven decision making • Understanding of and commitment to working in an interdisciplinary team based primary health care setting • A combination of other nursing experience would be considered • Strong leadership, ogranizational, facilitation and education skills • Excellence in application of computer technology to primary health care including an electronic medial record system and various programs including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) • Physically capable of performing duties related to the position, including assisting clients, lifting of clinic equipment and teaching materials, arranging meeting rooms, etc.

• May be required to provide clinical nursing skills in a variety of settings • Registration in good standing with Regulatory College • Valid class 5 driver’s licence and access to transportation for the performance of duties and travel to satellite clinics and meetings

Start date: ASAP For further information or to apply please contact manager.crowsnestclinic@outlook.com

Deadline for applications September 23, 2016

Nick Olynyk 1930 – 2016

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Nick Olynyk of Coleman on Sept. 16, 2016, at the age of 86.

Nick Wasyl Olynyk was born on March 18, 1930, in Kaleland, Alta., to parents William and Alexandra Olynyk.

He was predeceased by his wife and best friend, Joan; his parents, William and Alexandra; his brothers, Peter and Alec; his sisters Mary and Dora; and his stepfather, Mike Wirsta.

Nick was a successful independent truck driver, hauling coal for Coleman Collieries Ltd., and later a journeyman operator for Line Creek until his well-deserved retirement in 1994.

Nick enjoyed camping, water skiing, snow skiing, bowling and golfing (golf ball hunting) with family and friends, particularly with his sister Vera and brother-in-law Ernie. The many hours spent with Rudolph Szymanek, his uncle-in-law, were special to him. His happiest moments were those shared with his family. He was generous, loyal and selfless — he will be dearly missed but always fondly remembered.

He is survived by his loving daughters, Noreen (Larry) Lefaivre of Cochrane and Linda Olynyk of Edmonton; his cherished grandsons, Tom Lefaivre of Drayton Valley and Adam Lefaivre of Lethbridge; his sister Vera (Ernie) Carlson of Marysville, B.C.; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

A private family gathering was held to honour Nick’s memory on Sept. 18, 2016, at Fantin’s Funeral Chapel in Blairmore.

Donations in memory of the late Nick Olynyk may be directed to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta, 402, 740 Fourth Ave. S., Lethbridge, AB, T1J 0N9; and to the Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation, Bag 1, Blairmore, AB, T0K 0E0. Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements 403-562-8555

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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

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Fast runners and fall colours at Sole Survivor

Participants in the Sole Survivor race held Saturday in Crowsnest Pass had a visual treat of fall colours as they ran the new trail course. Beatrice Etheridge is at right, with Briar Lowe-Wylde in the top inset photo and Ryatt Thompson (in front) and Chad Anctil in the bottom inset. Watch for more next week.

Photos by Erin Fairhurst