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October 5, 2016 Year 6, Issue 4

Auctioneers in the making

It’s always fun to listen to the call of an auctioneer encouraging an audience to place their bids. Billy Long, top left, Elizabeth Unrau, bottom left, and Keely Semenoff stole the show from SALE auctioneers Darren Shaw and Allan Lively at the South Country Trappers Association banquet, held Saturday in Pincher Creek. The youngsters were cheery volunteers at the event all evening.

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Providence Salon stylist Stephanie Kirk, centre, poses with Lucy and Danny Bachand after trimming their Photos by Shannon Robison locks to donate for wigs for cancer patients. Their “before” picture is below.

Couple loses locks for good cause

By Brad Quarin Lucy and Danny Bachand had their hair cut last month, after six years of growing it out for a cause.

Their hair will go to British Columbia to be made into wigs for cancer patients.

The Bachands hope their efforts will remind people that donating hair is a way to meaningfully help cancer patients.

“I wanted to bring it up again,” Lucy says.

Husband and wife have both had family with cancer: Lucy’s dad and brother had the disease and so did Danny’s mother.

This is the first time they have donated hair to show their support for cancer patients.

Previous to their retirement, they both worked in management positions. It would have been a bit awkward to go to work with long ponytails, says Lucy.

However, once they retired, they let their hair

grow and, after six years, they are each able to donate 10 inches of hair.

There was some question of who would take grey hair. After some research, they found Salon 360 in Burnaby, B.C. They made an appointment to get their hair cut at Providence Salon and Spa in Pincher Creek, which was recommended to them for this purpose.

Once the patients receive their wigs, the Bachands expect to hear from them by email.

Lucy says they’re not ones to go door-to-door asking for cash donations, but she and Danny shared a desire to help those battling cancer.

Their donation of hair has been a personally fulfilling way to make a positive difference.

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Coleman Legion celebrates 90th anniversary

By Brad Quarin Legion. The women were On Friday evening, allowed only in the baseAlberta’s oldest Legion will ment, then called the celebrate its 90th anni“snake pit,” where they did versary, as members and the cooking. friends gather for dinner Things changed in the and entertainment in 1970s, and women were Coleman. finally allowed to join the In an era when some men upstairs in the bar. branches of the Royal In 1986, the Coleman Canadian Legion are Legion purchased the facing challenges, it’s a real neighbouring building and achievement that Branch merged the two spaces.

9 has made it this far, and Over the years, a accumulated so much number of noteworthy history. residents have been Legion Photo by Brad Quarin “It’s too bad our members. One is Tom Current officers of the Coleman Legion are, front from left, Frank Petras, first vice-preswalls can’t talk,” says Sudworth. He joined the ident; Wayne Shaw, installing officer; Ed Strembicki, president; and Debby Greenwood, secretary-treasurer Legion and the Canadian secretary-treasurer. In back row are Ken Petras, second vice-president; Gary Littlewood, serDebby Greenwood.

Forces on the same day in geant-at-arms; Carol Wasylien, executive member; and Renso Castellarin, padre.

The Legion was May 1941. founded on Oct. 6, 1926, as the British Empire League. The Royal CanaOn his passing two years ago, he had been a member for 73 years — dian Legion Alberta N.W.T. Command confirms this was the first charter the Legion’s longest-serving member. issued to an Alberta Legion by Dominion Command in Ottawa.

The basement has been transformed into a banquet hall with a Originally, the Coleman Legion had no permanent home, and memcommercial kitchen, and will host 100 people for Friday’s anniversary bers had to rent a hall. celebration..

Through penny carnivals, campouts, other fundraisers and a lot of While the purpose of the Legion has shifted to supporting the community spirit, the Legion raised enough money for its own building community, Debby says members decided that, on this anniversary in 1936. celebration, they would return to their original focus on local servicemen The building officially opened on New Year’s Day, 1940, and remains — those whose names are on the cenotaph and whose pictures are up on the home of the Coleman Legion. the wall.

The Legion carries an Alberta Registered Historic Resource plaque, The Legion has invited two guest speakers for the anniversary: Capt. but Debby says the building is not currently registered as it lacks historiDan Rossi and Warrant Officer Charles Gresl, both currently serving in cal documentation.

For many years, men and women were separated in the Coleman See LEGION 90, continued on page 4

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Charity tourney raises $15,000+ for junior golf

In left photo, Trevor Bailer lines up his drive to the eighth-hole green during Pincher Creek Golf Club’s charity tournament, held Sept. 24. Golfers had the option of playing against Alberta bantam champion Ethan Choi, shown at right, on this hole. Trevor came away with a sleeve of balls for a shot that landed closer to the pin than Ethan’s did.

The tournament was a great success, raising more than $15,000 for the club’s junior golf program.

LEGION 90, continued from page 3 the Canadian Forces.

Coincidentally, Mr. Gresl will be celebrating his 25th anniversary in the Forces on the same evening as the Legion birthday.

“It’s an interesting twist of fate,” Debby says.

The Coleman Legion is also emphasizing local people and buying locally for its anniversary.

The food will be cooked by Bob Morrow and his sister Donna Davis.

Entertainment will be provided by local musicians Gus Kollee, Curt Bellerose, Howard Davidson and Rene Desjardins.

Tickets for the celebration are sold out.

Legion members are pleased that it’s not only their regular customers who will be attending. A number of community members have also signed up to join the celebration, Debby says.

Funds raised from this dinner plus a progressive 50-50, which has been running all summer, will go toward building expenses such as lighting and heating.

Currently, the Coleman Legion has about 250 members, indicating some decline in the past two years. “We really need community support,” Debby says.

The Legion supports veterans whose needs are made known. The local poppy fund often goes to support the cadets, hospital, nursing homes and seniors.

Debby is most pleased with how the Legion has continued Remembrance Day services. She is also proud of those community members who have provided the steady, solid service that has allowed the Legion itself to continue.

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Members of the Pincher Creek Dolphins swim club celebrate their Alberta Summer Swimming Association small-team provincial champion banner win.

Photo by Kim Jorgensen

Dolphins earn banner for best small swim team

By Brad Quarin At the end of August, the Pincher Creek Dolphins swim club capped a phenomenal season by winning the Alberta Summer Swimming Association’s small-team provincial champion banner.

The banner is presented to the club winning the most points in meets throughout the season, with the points based on how the young swimmers finish.

The Dolphins have won the banner before, most recently in 2014.

“It’s truly a team award. Basically everybody that swam up there with us on that provincial team was part of that banner,” says Kelly Cooley, a member of the executive board.

The Dolphins sent 16 swimmers to the provincials in Edmonton, where, head coach Ardelle Layden says, they enjoyed best times, medals and records.

Throughout the year, there were also many individual achievements.

“This year was probably the best year that we ever had in the history of the Dolphins, in terms of the number of personal bests,” says coach Scott Sommerfeldt.

“I don’t think there was one swim meet where a single kid didn’t make a [personal] best time,” says swimmer Ryan Plante.

Kelly estimates there were nearly 1,000 personal bests this year, an impressive feat for the 54 Dolphins.

Swimmers must place first or second in their region to advance to provincials.

At the regional meet, the Dolphins finished second to Lethbridge in team points, which was phenomenal since the Lethbridge club is much larger, Scott says.

He attributes that to the record number of swimmers the Dolphins had at regionals and to their strong performance.

“The Dolphins have a long history of excellence and success, and it comes from the younger ones watching the older ones,” he adds.

“They worked so incredibly hard throughout the entire season,” Ardelle says. “They were having so much fun with it that by the time that provincials came around, they were relaxed.”

The Dolphins competed with several teams from across Alberta at the provincial championships held at Edmonton’s Kinsmen Sports Centre.

Such competitions provide swimmers with the opportunity to see different swimming styles, as they often vary from club to club, Ryan says.

He believes the Dolphins’ style is personalized to individual members.

The achievements of certain swimmers stand out. Scott mentions that Jarret Plante took home four gold medals at provincials, while Taylor Liscombe was gutsy in swimming after a dislocated shoulder, and winning silver.

Jarret and his older brother, Ryan, also swam despite injuries, which Ryan downplays as some bruises and scratches. They were in a car accident in which no one was seriously hurt, and two weeks later qualified for the provincials.

Ryan has been with the Dolphins since he was about seven, when his parents put him and Jarret into the club at about the same time.

“It’s a sense of community, it’s something to keep me active and keep me fit over the summer,” Ryan says. As well, the friendships always bring him back to the club each year.

“Plus it’s always a positive environment,” he says. “It’s always constructive.”

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The Pincher Creek Dolphins accept their Alberta Summer Swimming Association small-team provincial champion banner at the competition held mid-August in Edmonton. From left are Jarret Plante, Ben Cooley, coach Scott Sommerfeldt, Taylor Liscombe, Tristan Liscombe, Owen Sommerfeldt, Solomon Cooley, Ryan Plante, Lincoln Sommerfeldt, Maren Sommerfeldt, Spencer Sommerfeldt, Cadence Sinnott, Maren Sommerfeldt, Sarah Sommerfeldt and coach Ardelle Layden. Other swimmers attending provincials but missing from the photo are Daniel Alexander, Hannah Alexander and Taylor Deley.

Photo courtesy of Dolphins Swim Club

DOLPHINS BANNER, continued from page 5 Ryan finds that club instruction is focused on technically improving strokes, developing physical fitness and cardio endurance, and preparing athletes mentally.

For the latter, he says athletes get pumped up by self-visualization, imagining diving and finishing — before even getting into the pool.

He says that all of this helps as “the race is more or less 20 per cent physical, 80 per cent mental.”

Great athletes need great coaches.

Ardelle Layden, from Lethbridge, coaches some of the 11-year-olds and swimmers up to 17. She has coached since 2012, and previously coached in Pincher Creek in 2013.

She aims to see swimmers grow physically, mentally, emotionally — and not only as swimmers — while remaining engaged and having fun.

Scott Sommerfeldt, from Glenwood, is the coach for children from five to some of the 11-year-olds.

This was his first year coaching for the Dolphins, but he has been a member of the club since he was 17, and his children became members in 2012.

He decided to take on coaching responsibilities as he has experience coaching basketball and leading scouts.

“I thought it was a way I could contribute to the team,” he says. “I’m there most days, anyways.”

It’s been a great experience. In coaching, he emphasizes three basic principles for life: doing the right thing, being the best you can be, and the Golden Rule.

How you treat your competitor in times of loss and victory is important, he says.

Kelly Cooley thanks the club’s many sponsors, including the parents, alumni, community groups and businesses.

“We couldn’t do what we do with Dolphins without the community support,” he says.

The Dolphins will start a new season next May.

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Photos by Brad Quarin and Erin Fairhurst

Crowsnest Pass celebrates Culture Days Cultural events including M is for Music, arts and crafts, character sketching and an author reading took place at Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery and Frank Slide Interpretive Centre as part of Alberta Culture Days. Clockwise, from top left, are Aislyn, left, and Keira Wheelock; Ivy Folkard, left, and Sophia Groves; Asher Vanderplas; author Michael J. Leeb; Coral, left, and Becky Pichurski; Mina Wood, left, and artist Donna Bilyk. See more photos from these events online at www.shootinthebreeze.ca.

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Grandson of local pioneer shares family history became the downtown core,”

By Brad Quarin Farley says. “It helped solidify In early September, a Pincher Creek as the local descendant of Pincher Creek commercial centre for the pioneers James and Edyth ranching industry, so it was Schofield discovered his roots. very much pivotal.”

Jack Schofield even rang the Pincher Creek was bell on the door of a house founded as a horse ranch by built by his illustrious grandthe North West Mounted father.

This was the first time Jack, Police only five years before James arrived.

89, visited Pincher Creek. He James was a Mountie toured the home of his grandand the NWMP transferred parents with Farley Wuth, him to Pincher Creek for the Kootenai Brown Pioneer specific purpose of building a Village curator.

Photo by Brad Quarin trading post.

James and Edyth Schofield Harry Hyde became his made an indelible mark on Jack Schofield, centre, visits the Pincher Creek home built by his grandfather James partner. The business opened local history by establishing Schofield. The tour was hosted by Natalie Barfuss and daughter Ruby, at left. Natalie and as Schofield and Hyde Genearly businesses, including her husband, Steve, are current owners of the Schofield house. Farley Wuth, curator of eral Store, and housed the Pincher Creek’s first general Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village, shared his knowledge of both the family and the home. community’s first post office, store in 1883. putting Pincher Creek on the map. James was the first postmaster, a position “James Schofield is very significant in our history, because he was the very that paid $50 per year. first businessman in Pincher Creek,” Farley says.

His store helped develop the town. “It was right in the centre of what See SCHOFIELD HISTORY, continued on page 9

Thank You

The family of Jim Killoran would like to thank Dr. DeWet, Dr. Burton and the great nursing staff at the Pincher Creek hospital for the compassionate care Jim received. Thank you to home care and palliative care nurses for your caring and concern while Jim was at home. The ambulance drivers for the trips to Lethbridge.

To our friends and family for the visits, food, flowers, plants, phone calls and cards. Your thoughtfulness was appreciated. Our grandson Evan for doing the video and music for the service. The Legion honour guard and Pincher Fire and Emergency Service. Ralph Bourque for your tribute to Jim. Thank you all.

The Legion Ladies Auxiliary for the lovely lunch after the service. Thank you. For the donations made in Jim’s memory. Thank you. To Dennis, Shawn and Chris for your assistance during this sad and difficult time for our family.

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THANK YOU!

The Pincher Creek Dolphins Give Huge Thanks to Pincher Creek Dolphin Alumni Town of Pincher Creek Council

Photo courtesy of Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village Archives (Accession No. 974.23.1.j)

Pincher Creek pioneer James Schofield, centre, poses with the Pincher Creek soccer team in 1906 or 1907. James sponsored early sports teams and was also involved in the community’s fire brigade.

SCHOFIELD HISTORY, continued from page 8 The store sold groceries, farm supplies and hardware. Everything was transported by horse-driven wagons since there was no Canadian Pacific Railway back then.

“The store was laboriously built, but very successful, because it was the only business in town,” Farley says.

Eventually, Schofield and Hyde sold out to the Hudson’s Bay Company, and Schofield turned to ranching near Beauvais Lake.

When he married teacher Edyth McClement in 1894, James returned to Pincher Creek and opened a department store across from the Lebel store. He also had a store in Cowley.

Jack was able to shed some light on the couple behind these important early businesses. He was six when his grandparents moved to Victoria, and was 12 when James passed away in 1939.

“Pincher Creek was the subject of conversation at the table all the time,” Jack says.

He heard most of it from his dad, Fred, as James didn’t talk much to the children.

“He was a very industrious man,” Jack says.

The Schofields were also devout Presbyterians.“They were quite religious and quite stern to a young person,” he says.

“They had a very strict regiment of how they lived. They got up at a certain time, did certain functions, went to church, and [the girls] didn’t wear lipstick.”

“They were very family-conscious people,” he says. Family gatherings were common.

James liked to share stories from his policing career. He told of a time See SCHOFIELD HISTORY, continued on page 10

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My Little Corner There’s not enough room left this week to write about the topic I had in mind, so I’m going to make this a tidbit corner. There are many things happening in the neighbourhood, and I’m going to encourage you to actively engage in them.

We live in an area with a broad range of culture to appreciate. We’re surrounded by artists of all kinds — painters, writers, photographers, musicians and all varieties of craftspeople — and there are many opportunities to enjoy the talents of others.

Why not take in one of the many shows or events you’ll find on our calendar page.

Both Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass chambers of commerce host awards to recognize excellence. Rather than grumbling about occasions where service doesn’t meet your standards, why not give a high-five to an individual or business that not only excels at what they do, but also does good work in and for their community. Nominations close Friday for the Pincher Creek awards and remain open in Crowsnest Pass until Oct. 24.

SCHOFIELD HISTORY, continued from page 9

By Shannon Robison

Why not make someone’s day with a nod their way.

For the next few weeks we can expect to see and hear of increased bear activity as the bruins prepare for hibernation.

Whether you live in Crowsnest Pass or Pincher Creek, be aware of animal attractants in your yard. Keep your garbage inside until pickup morning rather than tempting the hungry beasts with an easy midnight snack.

Be aware of scat and other signs of bear presence. If you suspect an animal is in your neighbourhood, call 1-800-6423800 (Report a Poacher hotline).

Why not post this number on your fridge and add it to your phone contacts so you remember who to call?

Better yet, why not help a neighbour who may not be able to deal with attractants on their own.

They will surely be grateful to have help picking apples or berries, and you can make yourself a pie.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. Why not enjoy a healthy helping of pie!

when he and another Mountie were tasked with finding a “very dangerous man,” Jack says.

James was looking in the hills around Pincher Creek and was off his horse when he felt like he was being watched.

He spotted the man with a rifle aimed at him. James acted like he didn’t see him, went around the hill, and arrested him. “He said that it gave him real goosebumps,” Jack says.

Jack also spoke of his dad, who would ride 12 miles to school by horse every morning.

Farley says the school was a log house behind the hotel.

Fred went to school with many Blackfoot children, and picked up a little of their language. He became an advocate for them in a time when they were mistreated, Jack says.

Jack recalled Fred telling him that the store carried Hudson’s Bay blankets even before the company purchased the business, and they were hot sellers.

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Visiting the town has always been on Jack’s bucket list because of the memories his family shared with him. “They loved it,” he says. “There’s so much talk about what had gone on here.”

Jack lives on Mayne Island in British Columbia, and got a ride from a friend.

James had mentioned building the Schofield house in Pincher Creek, and Jack had seen pictures of what it looked like on the outside. This visit was very special to him as he was able to tour the inside.

“It was really an eye-opener to see how they lived,” he says.

The Barfuss family are the present residents of the house.

Natalie Barfuss drew Jack’s attention to some aspects of the home such as original light fixtures and a very small room that used to house the servants.

The visit was enjoyable. “I feel like [I’m] home,” Jack says.

“Very pleased to be here.”

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Education and fun go hand-in-hand at the Learning Box

By Brad Quarin they prefer Canadian prodFamilies looking to ucts. make learning fun for their They were familiar children have a new resource with a number of toys with the Learning Box. they wanted to feature at Rebecca Payjack and the store, and discovered Brenda Wheaton launched others. their Pincher Creek venture In their search for in mid September. products, their children and The Learning Box features other children they know “unique and educational became valuable consultoys,” according to Brenda. tants.

The entrepreneurs aim to They also reflected provide a service that is “not on their own experiences your average toy store.” to determine what they The idea behind the busiwanted to carry. ness is to provide activity-, Examples of toys found sensory- and science-based at the Learning Box are Photo by Brad Quarin toys.

Roominate, which allows Owners Rebecca Payjack, left, and Brenda Wheaton stock the shelves of the Learning Both women have children to build wired Box prior to the store’s grand opening last month. children on the autism dollhouses, and Bicktek, a spectrum. Their search for building toy. products that suited the needs of their own children led to the inspiraColouring capes invite children to use their imaginations in designtion for the business. ing pictures they can wear.

While meeting special needs, the Learning Box will benefit all chilAfter scouting for a location, Rebecca and Brenda chose 815 Main St. dren. Any child looking for something unique or who likes activities or for its natural lighting, open space and few walls. As well, there should crafts will find something of interest on the shelves. be more traffic on Main Street, Rebecca says.

Rebecca notes that most of the products target boys and girls Toys vary in price. The owners have tried to balance affordability and between two and 12, but there are items for babies and teens. Items are quality, and feedback so far has been positive. generally gender-neutral.

The Learning Box is open Tuesdays to Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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product can also be used on your door locks and hinges, as well as your hood latch.

Having a can of door lock antifreeze on hand is also very useful — just be sure to keep it on your person and not inside the car.

Pre-winter inspection A complete vehicle inspection can be done at your dealership or at a trusted garage. A mechanic will give the va­rious components of your vehicle a thorough checkup and suggest any re­pairs that might be nee­ded.

De­pending on your car’s make, model and age, an inspection may include the spark plugs, brakes, battery, fluid levels, al­ternator, starter, suspension and steering.

This will go a long way in getting you safely through the winter.

The right tires Winter tires are highly recommended, and their use is even mandatory in some places. Their lifespan usually ranges from three to four years. After this time, the tires begin to lose their traction and adhere less to the road. This can cause your car to slip and skid, putting both yourself and other drivers at risk.

Keep an eye on your tires and be sure to replace them when their thickness or tread depth is less than 5 millimetres.

Kit out your car There’s no such thing as being too prepared. Having the basics in the trunk of your car — such as a shovel with retractable handle, booster cables, traction aids, a blanket and a flashlight — could defi­nitely come in handy.

Be ready for anything and you’re sure to stay safe.

Includes Winter Tires

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Olympians visit Vista Village

By Brad Quarin Residents of Vista Village in Pincher Creek recently talked about the Olympics with two athletes who’ve actually been there.

The occasion was the visit, in mid September, of Kirsti Lay and family friend Tamara Oudenaarden. They stopped by to see Kirsti’s grandmother Martha Rawlings, who lives at the village.

Kirsti won a bronze medal in cycling at this year’s Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro; Tamara is a speedskater who attended the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver as an alternate.

They were invited to give a presentation and were applauded exuberantly by the audience of 22 seniors and staff.

“It was very special to be here,” said Kirsti.

Kirsti lives in Montreal but has fam-

ily around Lundbreck and Crowsnest Pass. She hadn’t seen her grandma in a year, so she decided to make the trip.

She agreed to speak to the residents, as she represented her country and wants to share these experiences.

Kirsti spoke about how she’s always been competitive. When someone asked if she was safe in Brazil, she said the military was there to protect the athletes.

Her friend Tamara accompanied Kirsti to Pincher Creek. Tamara has spent time with Martha before, but this was her first time in Pincher Creek.

Tamara said she was proud to be at the Vancouver Olympics representing her country, and that there was a strong sense of community there.

She says she found Vista Village very warm and inviting.

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Olympic medallist Kirsti Lay visits with her grandmother Martha Rawlings and other residents of Vista Village in Pincher Creek.

Thank You, From the Coleman Community Society July 1st, 2016 — Another successful Canada Day celebration thanks to: • • • •

Happy Birthday Jaxon Welcome to Double Digits!

Lesley Margetak for her delicious cakes Dona McIntyre for the music Blairmore Lions Club for the concession The 2nd annual Hog Heaven pig roast, in conjunction with the Crowsnest Community Christian Centre and the CanDo Society was a success. Special thanks go out to Steve Bacovsky for providing and serving up the delicious addition of beef brisket and smoked turkey, and to Bob Morrow for helping to serve the meal.

The Country Market on July 30th, 2016 was terrific thanks to: • • • • • •

A full slate of vendors and the estimated 1,000 people who attended Sig and Rose Gail for the music Kevin Newton for the concessions The Boys and Girls Club for the auction Congratulations to Chris Larose, winner of the Museum/ Coleman Community Society 50-50 draw Very special thanks to: all the volunteers, both members and non-members, and other community groups for their help in set-up and take-down and working the events; the media for their ads and coverage both pre- and post-event. We couldn’t have done it without the aid of everyone involved.

The Coleman Community Society endeavors to support the growth of Coleman and the entire Crowsnest Pass and the businesses and societies that take pride in our history and are concerned with the future of our community. We work hard to foster civic pride in conjunction with our major sponsors: The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass; Canadian Heritage; Scotiabank; Crowsnest Pass Ag Society; and Crowsnest/Pincher Creek Landfill Society, sponsor of the Cranbrook Bugle Band for our 2016 Canada Day parade.

Membership in our society is open to all businesses, groups and individuals who support our values and goals.

We look forward to seeing you for Pumpkins in the Park and Christmas in the Park.

Thanks in advance for your participation!

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CLASSIFIED ADS – You’ll find it here!

FEED AND SEED

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Horse hay for sale. Grass/alfalfa, fertilized/ irrigated, fine stemmed. Net wrapped, rounds. No rain. Can deliver. Sunshine Valley Hay Farm, Cowley. Ken Poulsen 403628-2555.

MEDICAL TRAINEES needed now! Hospitals & doctor’s offices need certified medical office & administrative staff! No experience needed! We can get you trained! Local job placement assistance available when training is completed. Call for program details! 1-888-627-0297.

HELP WANTED Looking for energetic, motivated cleaners who will be responsible for keeping Pincher Creek store in clean and orderly condition and will perform heavy cleaning duties such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, cleaning and stocking restrooms, washing walls, glass and removing garbage. Full- and parttime days and evenings. Qualified applicants should send resume to jlmmcm@hotmail. com.

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offices, windows, doors, walls, as office, living work-shop, etc., 40’ flatrack/bridge. 1-866-5287108; www.rtccontainer.com.

FEED AND SEED SEE LOCAL AD IN FIRST COLUMN HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

FOR RENT FARM - SYLVAN LAKE. 5 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, heated shop (high overhead doors), cold shop, barn. 154 acres fertile land. Asking $2750/month (house + 5 acres) or include land to farm $3700/ month. Call/text 403-560-1244.

FOR SALE METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 37+ colours available at over 55 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254.

AUCTIONS

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BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES 4-6 feet, $35 each.

Machine planting: $10/tree (includes bark mulch and fertilizer). 20 tree minimum order.

Delivery fee $75-$125/ order. Quality guaranteed. 403-820-0961.

UNRESERVED GUN & Sportsman Auction. Oct. 8, 10 a.m. Firearms, ammo, cabinets & much more!

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Scribner Auction 780-842-5666; www.scribnernet.com.

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STEEL BUILDING SALE. “Blowout Sale On Now!” 21X23 $4,998. 25X25 $5,996. 27X27 $6,992.

32X35 $9,985. 42X45 $14,868. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036; www. pioneersteel.ca.

ONLINE TIMED AUCTION. Cutting Edge Tire Recycling Limited, Ponoka, Alberta. Bidding starts October 4 - Timed bidding ends 10 a.m., October 19. Tire shredders & grinders. Excavators & loaders. Foothills Equipment Liquidation Co. Ltd. Details: www.foothillsauctions.com; 780-922-6090.

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REAL ESTATE 2 UNDEVELOPED MEDIUM Density Residential Lots - Lac La Biche, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 26 in Edmonton. 0.89+/- and 0.84+/- title acres. Undeveloped. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652. Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

PRAIRIESKY ROYALTY LTD. is a publicly-traded company in Calgary that acquires oil & gas fee title and royalty interests at fair market value. To receive a cash offer, call 587-293-4055 or visit www.prairiesky.com/Selling-Your-Royalties .

2 AND A 1/2 quarters of land near Prince Albert, SK with nice full yard & beautiful garden. Grows good crops. Great opportunity for starter farmer. $427,500. Call Doug for further details 306-7162671; saskfarms@shaw.ca.

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Castle Ford is seeking a self-motivated individual to conduct customer calls. This is a work-from-home position with a cell phone and script provided. Wage will be based on call volume and data acquired.

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, SPECIALTY SERVICES AND INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS mr-b Computer Services

Mobile computer lab serving southwestern Alberta Computers • Networking • Websites Call for a free consultation

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www.mr-b.ca The New Movement to a Healthier Life MARTHA PARIDAEN

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Pincher Creek Eye Clinic Dr. Bart Anderson

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Marjorie Mae Cote 1929 – 2016 Marjorie “Marj” Cote (Walker), beloved wife of the late Hector Cote, passed away peacefully on Sept. 24, 2016, at the age of 87.

Marj will be lovingly remembered by her children Roberta Myles, Glenna (Louie) Caldwell, Marie (Bill) Mellafont, Marlene (Glynn) Livingstone, Harold (Marla) Walker, Ed (Mel) Walker and Tom Walker; 47 grandchildren, 68 greatgrandchildren and eight great-greatgrandchildren; sister Doris Kimmitt and brother Dave Dragland; sisters-inlaw Nedra Dragland and Anita Kroetch; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Besides her loving husband, Hector, Marj was predeceased by her infant son Gerald; granddaughter Lindsay Mellafont and grandson Gerald Myles; greatgrandson Nicholas La Grandeur; brothers Ted Dragland and Gordon Dragland; sons-in-law Lloyd Johnson and Phillip Myles.

Marj was raised in Conquerville, Alta.

After receiving her education, she moved to Lethbridge, was married and started her family, before settling in Pincher Creek in 1965.

A funeral service was held on Oct. 1, 2016, at the Community Hall in Twin Butte. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery in Pincher Creek.

Memorial donations in Marj’s name may be made directly to a charity of one’s choice.

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

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We’re searching for great ideas to celebrate Canada’s 150th!

Contact the Rec Office with your ideas Our progressive, dynamic community serves as the heart of southwest Alberta

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Pat Stier, MLA Livingstone Macleod Communities rich in history, natural beauty and fellowship

Toll Free: 1-800-565-0962 Livingstone.Macleod@assembly.ab.ca Please feel free to contact our office should you have any questions or concerns!

CONSTITUENCY OFFICE Box 1209 | Suite A, 2019 20 Ave. Highway #2 North Nanton, AB T0L 1R0 Tel : 403-646-6256 Fax: 403-646-6250 LEGISLATURE OFFICE TEL: 780-427-1707 725 Legislature Annex | 9718 107 St. Edmonton, AB T5K 1E4

Canadian treasures CANADA: NATURAL SOURCE OF PRIDE SINCE 1867

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In the late 1970s, the University of Waterloo, in southern Ontario, was still something of a newcomer on the Canadian education scene.

Founded in 1957, the institution set itself apart from its centuries-old counterparts that lived and breathed the status quo by implementing co-operative education in its faculty of WATERLOO PUMP engineering — a concept that flew in the face of the lectures and classrooms of traditional academia.

Co-op, as it became known, aimed to create a new generation of engineers with a unique skillset acquired by alternating between classic schooling and hands-on industry experience.

A progressive, relaxed, entrepreneurial culture took hold of the establishment, attracting a particular type of student and staff: young, bright and willing to approach problems from unconventional angles.

Among the educators enticed by University of Waterloo’s forward-thinking model was Alan Plumtree, a 29-year-old junior professor who made the move from the University of Toronto.

Plumtree, a mechanical engineering faculty member, and Alfred Rudin, member of the chemistry faculty, both had a reputation as problem-solvers that perfectly fit in with the fledgling university’s ethos.

The pair caught the eye of Tim Journey, a water pump expert at Canada’s International Development Research Centre. Journey was searching for a solution to a problem that plagued developing nations: inadequate access to drinking water.

At the time, the water pumps used in poor, isolated villages of the third world were manufactured in rich, technically advanced countries. They were complex pieces of machinery made of cast iron that suffered rapid wear.

When they broke, replacement parts were expensive — if they could be located in the first place — and repairs required expertise rarely present in the affected communities.

So in 1977, Tim Journey, on behalf of the IDRC, approached Plumtree and Rudin about designing an inexpensive, easy-torepair pump that could be manufactured in developing countries using local materials.

The two professors enthusiastically agreed to take on the project, an engineering challenge that researchers in five countries had already failed to deliver on.

In just six months, Alan Plumtree and Alfred Rudin successfully built an elegant piston-based hand pump that stood up to rigorous testing with ease.

How? “By keeping it simple,” according to Plumtree, who says the design was inspired by the philosophy of resourcefulness and minimalism embraced by the local Mennonite community.

The Waterloo pump was an instant success, manufactured locally by the hundreds of thousands following its 1978 debut.

While traditional pumps rarely last more than a year, the Canadian-born model can withstand eight years of heavy wear.

Its designers never profited from their invention and continue to make contact with users and manufacturers in different countries to help adapt the pump to local conditions.

Various versions of the Waterloo pump currently provide clean water to millions of people worldwide, empowering villages by giving them control over their water supply.

Thirty-odd years after its birth in a southern Ontario lab, the Waterloo pump remains a shining example of Canada’s will and ability to lead positive change on the global stage.

Where are we from?

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Acadian Canadians are the descendants of a French colony that settled the present-day Maritime provinces, a region then called Acadia, during the 17th and 18th centuries.

The colony was a separate entity, both geographically and politically, from New France and the French Colony of Canada (modern-day Quebec), and thus developed its own distinct history and culture.

Acadians now live mainly in New Brunswick, despite the fact that their ancestors were spread out across all three Maritime provinces (as well as parts of Quebec and Maine).

This is mainly due to the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht, which forced France to cede Acadia to Great Britain and eventually led to the Great Expulsion of 1755–63.

At the dawn of the French and Indian War in 1754, the British government ordered Acadians to take an oath of allegiance that included the pledge to fight against the French. Nearly all refused.

In the face of such disobedience, British authorities elected to deport roughly 11,500 people from the Maritimes; one-third died of disease or drowning.

When displaced Acadians returned to Acadia after the war, their homes, farms and villages in Nova Scotia had been taken over by Loyalists. This prompted a mass exodus to the land that is now New Brunswick, where over 500,000 Acadians live today.

Because the French-speaking Acadians were separated from the Académie Francaise, regulator of the French language, their dialect evolved differently from conventional French.

Today’s Acadian French, the native language of around 370,000 individuals, contains phrases that are considered obsolete elsewhere in the Francophonie.

Chiac, a vernacular variant of Acadian French with heavy English-language influences, is mostly spoken in the Moncton, N.B., region.

Acadian Canadians keep their unique cultural, linguistic and social heritage alive in many ways. In Canada, Aug. 15 is National Acadian Day, an occasion to celebrate the vibrant Acadian community through festivities inspired by tradition.

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A local look back Danger at home: the tragic loss of William Archer

BY KATE PUNDYK, MUSEUM ASSISTANT AT CROWNSEST MUSEUM & ARCHIVES

Quiz TEST YOUR CANADIAN KNOWLEDGE

QUESTION 1: On what small Ontario town did author Steven Leacock base the fictional town of Mariposa in his 1912 novel, Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town?

QUESTION 2: Which Canadian province is the most densely populated?

QUESTION 3: What breakthrough medical device was first built by Canadian engineer John Hopps between 1949 and 1951?

There are many stories of the heroics, strength, compassion and gallantry presented by Crowsnest Pass residents in the First World War, but some of those same traits were tested when the men returned home from the European theatre. One such tragic story involves William Archer.

William, described as one of the oldest inhabitants of Blairmore, was a veteran of the Boer War and had recently returned from France in 1917.

He received an honourable discharge from the military during the First World War, and started working in the Greenhill Mine once back in the Pass. He was also an active union man, and just days before this story he declined an executive position in the local union.

In the frosty days of February 1917, William worked on the cable rollers at the mine, and on this particular Monday he began his day oiling the equipment.

In a freak accident, he was struck by an ascending trip of empty coal cars.

There was no one working directly with him and he was left alone for several minutes before his accident was discovered. William died from his injuries, leaving a wife and three children.

This story reminds us of the character of the pioneer men of Crowsnest Pass. These men volunteered for military service and risked their lives for the young country they lived in. At home, they worked in conditions that could be even more dangerous conditions than what they had faced on the front lines in Europe.

On top of all that, they helped found the community we now call home.

William Archer gives us all a wonderful example of dedication and fervour, and it is unfortunate his life’s story ended so tragically.

QUESTION 4: Which Canadian athlete is the first and only Olympian of any gender or country to win multiple medals at both the Summer and Winter Games?

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BIRD: GREAT HORNED OWL The great horned owl became Alberta’s avian emblem in 1977, after a province-wide vote amongst schoolchildren. This nocturnal raptor is a silent hunter, subsisting mainly on small to mid-sized mammals. The great horned owl is a non-migratory bird that spends its life in the same locale where it was born.

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Students of Crowsnest Consolidated High School received achievement awards and scholarships at the school’s awards day in September.

CHHS honours student excellence Thanks to generous support from community groups, families and businesses, the best and brightest of a new generation of Crowsnest Pass students were honoured in late September. Recipients of the 2016 Crowsnest Consolidated High School awards are: Top Grade 12 students 1. Liam Arbuckle (Order of the Eastern Star, $125; Coleman Legion, $75) 2. Emily Putzi-Perrault (Knights of Columbus, $150) 3. Rain Inaba (Knights of Columbus, $100) Top Grade 11 students 1. Anna Koevoet (Order of the Royal Purple, $100) 2. Stephanie Duarte-Pedrosa (Knights of Columbus, $75) 3. Matthew Kenney (Coleman Legion, $50) Top Grade 10 students 1. Kristen Pundyk (Coleman Lions, $100) 2. Jarrett Kress (Knights of Columbus, $75) 3. Reece Brown (Coleman Lions, $50)

Senior High Fine/Practical Arts Awards High school guitar — Reece Brown (Coleman Legion, $50; Coleman Women’s League, $50) High school drama — Liam Knott (Holy Spirit Preservation Society, $100)

Lions, $100) Food Studies 20 — Alyssa Gustavson (Bellevue Legion Ladies Auxiliary, $100) Food Studies 30 — Katelyn Harper (Holy Spirit Preservation Society, $100)

Art Awards Art 10 — Makayla Cleverly (Order of the Royal Purple, $100) Art 20 — Ryanna Kizan (Coleman Legion, $100) Art 30 — Jocelyn Proulx (Coleman Legion, $100)

Construction Awards Construction 10 — Logan Amos (Bellevue Legion Ladies Auxiliary, $100) Construction 20 — Ty Anctil (Coleman Legion, $25; Holy Spirit Preservation Society, $75)

French Awards French 10 — Kristen Pundyk (Coleman Legion, $100) French 30 — Sascha Danaf (Coleman Lions, $100)

Instrumental Band 10 Award — Corbin Fraser, Dawson Morency (Knights of Columbus, $100) Food Studies Awards Food Studies 10 — Corbin Fraser (Coleman

Fashion Awards Fashion 10 — Maisa Danaf (BPOE, $100) Fashion 20 — Meagan Lahoda (BPOE, $100) Fashion 30 — Mary Jane Hounslow (BPOE, $100)

Mechanic Awards Mechanics 10 — Braidyn Labonte, Dustin Smaniotto (Holy Spirit Preservation Society, $100) Mechanics 20 — Jonathan Wadstein (Bellevue Legion Ladies Auxiliary, $100)

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STUDENT EXCELLENCE, continued from page 20 Mechanics 30 — Brandan Brazzoni (Holy Spirit Preservation Society, $100) Wildlife Awards Wildlife 10 — Justice Stella (Coleman Lions, $100) Wildlife 20 — Alyssa Gustavson (Holy Spirit Preservation Society, $100) Wildlife 30 — Austin Rose (Bellevue Legion Ladies Auxiliary, $100) Career Technology Studies Awards Robotics 20 — Liam Knott (Coleman Women’s League, $75; CCHS Scholarship Fund, $25) Environmental Science — Emily Putzi-Perrault (Coleman Women’s League, $100)

Leadership Awards Crowsnest Consolidated High School Jerome Rejman Leadership Scholarship — Kira Aindow, Jocelyn Proulx ($450) Grade 12 Achievement Awards Governor General Medal — Liam Arbuckle Premier’s Citizenship Award — Liam Arbuckle

Achievement Awards (Subject Areas) English 30-1 Audrey Bonne Memorial Award — Emily Putzi-Perrault ($100) English 30-2 — Monica Guild (BPOE, $100)

Mathematics 30-1 — Liam Arbuckle (Bellevue Legion Ladies Auxiliary, $100) Mathematics 30-2 — Moriah Schuh (Holy Spirit Preservation Society - $100)

Social Studies 30-1 — Rain Inaba (Coleman Women’s League, $100) Social Studies 30-2 — Alyssa Michalski (Coleman Women’s League, $100)

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Biology 30 — Liam Arbuckle (Holy Spirit Preservation Society, $100) Chemistry 30 — Liam Arbuckle (CCHS Scholarship Fund, $100) Physics 30 — Liam Arbuckle (BPOE, $100) Science 30 — Cooper Hagley (Coleman Lions, $50; Coleman Women’s League, $50) Construction 30 — Brandan Brazzoni (Merit Contractors Association, $300) Education Scholarships

Audrey Bonne Memorial Academic Scholarship Grade 12 Award — Daphne Yoner ($500) Roy Whitehouse Memorial Post-Secondary Award — Liam Arbuckle ($750)

CUPE Local 2133 Livingstone Range Support Staff Grade 12 Award — Kira Aindow ($500)

CUPE Local 812 Grade 12 Award — Emily PutziPerrault ($300) Reimer Construction Award for Trades — Brandan BrazzonI ($100)

Morency Plumbing Award for Trades — Brandan Brazzoni ($500) Livingstone Range School Division Academic Award — Liam Arbuckle ($1,000)

Enmax Environmental Leadership Scholarship — Shannon Tkachuk ($1,000) Livingstone Range School Division Emerging Artists’ Award — Sascha Danaf, Kaylee Plewis, Jocelyn Proulx ($75)

Rocky Mountain Optometry Clinic Scholarship in Science — Shelby Norman ($250) Eugene Fabro Academic Scholarship— Liam Arbuckle ($1,000)

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Audrey Bonne Memorial Scholarship Science — Rain Inaba ($2,000)

Murray Capron Memorial Athletic Scholarship — Ty Anctil, Teanna Zwicker ($600) Ascent Dental Dr. Steed and Dr. Leishman Award — Katey Decoux-Filipuzzi ($200) Stewart Schlender Memorial Scholarship, C.N.P. Minor Hockey — Keynan Fraser ($500) Riversdale Resources Scholarship — Keynan Fraser, Shannon Tkachuk ($2,000) Clark and Jane Goodwin Award— Ty Anctil, Breanna Enefer ($600)

Nippon Institute of Technology Intercultural Award — Kira Aindow, Moriah Schuh ($400)

Strandquist Family Trust Scholarship — Liam Arbuckle, Keynan Fraser, Shannon Tkachuk ($3,000) Spray Lake Sawmills Scholarship — Brandan Brazzoni, Damian Koskela ($1,000)

Sinister 7 Scholarship — Moriah Schuh ($500) Eric and Wilma Prentice University Prize — Jocelyn Proulx ($1,000)

Mary Elizabeth Steele Memorial Scholarship — Savannah Miller ($1,000)

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Blessing of the Hunt returns this weekend

By Erin Fairhurst It’s time to dig out your favourite camo and get ready for the Blessing of the Hunt.

Hosted by the Crowsnest Pass Agricultural Society, this jampacked event is all about celebrating the outdoor adventurer and sportsman here in our little neck of the woods.

Sacha Anderson, a director with the ag society, says that people are encouraged to dress up in camo and to come and check out one of the many fun activities taking place this Friday and Saturday.

All of the festivities take place at the MDM Community Centre in Bellevue.

Beginning Friday evening, hunting enthusiasts can take in a free movie Ridgeline Redemption, which is an official selection of the Hunting Film Tour series.

The entire evening is free, including popcorn, thanks to the generous sponsorship from Teck.

Doors for this family-friendly event open at 6:30 p.m. and the film begins at 7:30.

On Saturday, an expo will be set up at the MDM from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring several local vendors and booths, with plenty of activities, educational opportunities and even some tasty food items.

Sacha says a special highlight will be the presence of the Alberta Hunter Education Instructors’ Association with their archery trailer.

They’ll be providing plenty of hands-on action for the little ones, including an archery competition.

Admission for the expo is $2, or free for kids 12 and under.

“I’m excited to see all of the kids come out,” Sacha says. “It’s going to be a lot of fun.”

The festivities will continue into the evening, with live music by the Chevelles, comedy hypnotist Gavin Hooper and an elk bugling contest, which Sacha promises will be “entertaining on many levels.”

Tickets for this adult-only event are $25 and can be purchased in advance at Sears and the Rose Peddler, both on main street Blairmore, or at the door on the night of the event.

This is the second year for Blessing of the Hunt, which debuted in 2013.

Since then, due to other volunteer commitments, the event has been on hiatus, but Sacha says there’s already a great deal of excitement for the upcoming weekend.

“We had 500 people through the door in our first year,” she says.

“There’s definitely an interest in this type of event.”

All of the funds raised by the ag society through this event will go back into the community through different projects they support — youth programs, community events and beautification projects.

“It’s not a money-maker,” Sacha says. “It’s about giving back to the community.”

Please visit www.blessingofthehunt.ca or find them on Facebook to learn more, and to view the complete list of vendors who will be at Saturday’s expo.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Wednesday, Oct. 5 – Friends of the Library used book sale — 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Ranchland Mall in Pincher Creek.

– Early deadline for advertising and editorial submissions for Oct. 12 issue of Shootin’ the Breeze due to Thanksgiving holiday. Please have all content in by 4 p.m.

– World Teachers’ Day – say thank you to a teacher today!

Thursday, Oct. 6 – Napi Friendship Association annual general meeting — 5:30 p.m. at Napi Friendship Centre in Pincher Creek – Friends of the Library used book sale — 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Ranchland Mall in Pincher Creek.

Friday, Oct. 7 – Coleman Legion 90th birthday party — cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 in the banquet hall.

– Blessing of the Hunt free movie night — Hunting Film Tour: Ridgeline Redemption at MDM Community Centre in Bellevue. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., movie at 7:30.

– Friends of the Library used book sale — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ranchland Mall in Pincher Creek.

– Nomination deadline for Pincher Creek Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excellence deadline. Make your nomination online at www.pincherchamber.ca.

– Shootin’ the Breeze office closed for Thanksgiving weekend Saturday, Oct. 8 – Blessing of the Hunt: hunting and wilderness expo — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at MDM Community Centre in Bellevue.

– Blessing of the Hunt — comedy hypnotist Gavin Hooper and live music by the Chevelles, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at MDM Community Centre in Bellevue. $25 per ticket, must be 18+.

– 50th wedding anniversary celebration for Barb and Louis Patterson. — 2 to 4 p.m. at Cowley Community Hall Monday, Oct. 10 – Happy Thanksgiving!

– Shootin’ the Breeze office closed for Thanksgiving.

Wednesday, Oct. 12 – Pincher Creek Curling Club fall annual general meeting — 7 p.m. at curling club. Everyone is welcome.

Thursday, Oct. 13 – Deadline to sent us a note about your boss to share in Shootin’ the Breeze. Tell us why your boss is great and you could win lunch for two on National Boss’s Day! Send your comments to shannon@shootinthebreeze.ca.

Saturday, Oct. 15 – Come and go tea to celebrate Dorothea Cyr’s 100th birthday — 2 to 4 p.m. at Vista Village in Pincher Creek.

Friday, Oct. 21 – 2016 Awards of Excellence hosted by Pincher Creek & District Chamber of Commerce — doors open at 5:30 p.m. at Community Hall.

Formal dinner, awards ceremony and live music by Mwansa Mwansa. Everyone is welcome to attend. Call 403-627-5199 for tickets or drop by Shootin’ the Breeze.

Saturday, Oct. 22 – Rangeland Antique Show and Sale — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23. B.C., Alta. and Sask. vendors at Rocky Mountain Turf Club, 3401 South Parkside Dr., Lethbridge. Admission $3.

Saturday, Oct. 29 – Twin Butte Community Society Halloween Dance — doors open at 8:30 p.m., dance starts at 9. Live entertainment by Boots and the Hoots and costume contest.

Tuesday, Nov. 1 – Pumpkins in the Park — Flumerfelt Park in Coleman. Watch for details.

Friday, Nov. 18 – Chamber of Commerce Countdown to Christmas and Parade of Lights in Pincher Creek — save the date!

Saturday, Nov. 19 – Seventh annual Angels Within Us fundraiser — dinner and dance with live and silent auctions. Admission by advance ticket only.

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