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New team, new rink The Piikani novice hockey team had the privilege Saturday of playing the first official game on brand new ice in the new Piikani Arena. Friends and family were on hand to cheer on the enthusiastic and energy-filled effort of both the Piikani team and their opponents from Pincher Creek. In back, from left, are coach Ty Provost, Jaeter North Peigan, Koben Strong Man-Provost, Kiegan Yellow Horn, Theoran North Peigan and assistant coach Steven Yellow Horn. In front, from left, are Tayton Strong ManProvost, Tucker Many Guns, Todd Crow Shoe, Hailey Many Guns and Manny Little Mustache. See game photos at www.shootinthebreeze.ca.

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Work of young shutterbug to hang at Smithsonian

By Brad Quarin he didn’t seem bothered by the Jenaya Launstein and her Launsteins themselves. majestic photograph “RamJenaya was pleased with scape” are heading to the getting the photo, and hoped Smithsonian Institution in she would have some success Washington, D.C., in Novemwith it. When John showed ber. it on the computer, she was The Pincher Creek teen thrilled to see the detail that photographed a bighorn sheep was captured. gracing the rocks near AkamJenaya entered the photo ina Parkway at Waterton Lakes into a Nature’s Best PhotogNational Park. The image will raphy competition for young now be displayed in the prestiwildlife photographers. gious museum.

“Ramscape” was highly The Launstein family was honoured in the Nature’s Best driving through Waterton in Photography Windland Smith the summer of 2014, in search Rice International Awards of opportunities to photograph and, as a result, will be hung bighorn sheep when they in the Smithsonian’s National found the ram.

Museum of Natural History on The family was photoNov. 17. graphing him from their One of her photos, “Yukon vehicle a few yards away, Porcupine,” has already been Photo by Brad Quarin always cautious not to disturb featured in the Smithsonian.

Jenaya Launstein with her photo “Ramscape” at Launstein Imagery Wildlife Art Gallery. the animals.

“I’m stoked to be going to The photo will soon grace the walls of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. He was eating grass, in the Smithsonian again,” Jenaya what Jenaya’s dad, John, says. She plans to spend a thought was an ideal pose. Jenaya put on a wide angle lens in hopes that the couple of days in Washington with friends beforehand. ram would climb on top of the nearby rock, making for the perfect photo.

From past experience, she expects the ceremony will be crowded, and There was no reason the ram would climb the rock, as there was no food people will want to know how the photo was captured, so she will be telling the there, so John was surprised when it did. story many more times.

“I was trying to get him with the mountains, showing where their habitat According to Jenaya, the best part is when they go into the large room with is, how they love the rocky terrain,” she says. “Basically showing how wild it is all of the photos, and all photographers talk about their work. The dinner is also where they live.” a great opportunity to meet people.

The rock was on the edge of a cliff, giving the ram a good outlook. Jenaya In future photography competitions, Jenaya, now 18, will be up against probelieves he stayed up there for five minutes. fessionals in the adult category, so she expects she’ll have to up the ante.

The ram seemed a bit tense, and kept looking at the bushes behind them, In the meantime, “Ramscape” can be seen at the Launstein Imagery Wildlife giving the photographers a feeling he sensed a predator they couldn’t see, but Art Gallery on main street Blairmore. Prints are also available for purchase.

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NOTICE Please be advised that the following CNP Quad Squad raffle ticket book has been lost and therefore was not part of the draw and was not eligible for prizes:

#70 ticket numbers from 2071 to 2100 Missing from UFA Pincher Creek Anyone holding the above numbered tickets should contact the Quad Squad office at 403-562-8686 for a refund.

The draw was made as scheduled on Oct. 19, 2016.

Authors Monica Field, left, and Joey Ambrosi sign their comic book, The Shooting of Constable Lawson, at the Art of the Comic Book during Alberta Culture Days earlier this month.

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Historical comic book appeals to readers of all ages

By Brad Quarin When Frank Slide Interpretive Centre celebrated Alberta Culture Days in early October, the public received an inside look at the development of the latest original comic book created by interpretive centre staff.

The Art of the Comic Book promoted The Shooting of Constable Lawson, which was launched this summer. It is the fourth in a series of comics about local history.

Considering the medium and the sensational subject matter, The Shooting of Constable Lawson conveys a surprisingly sad and poignant story.

The book has won over young readers, thanks to the centre’s stories and the artwork of DC Comics artist Claude St. Aubin.

“People really like the story,” says Monica Field, who wrote it with fellow staff members Joey Ambrosi and Myriah Sagrafena.

The fourth comic is the bestseller in the series so far, with sales supporting the centre’s gift shop.

Monica is also personally satisfied with how this comic turned out.

The series began when Monica read about Claude in the now-defunct magazine Legacy.

Claude lives in Raymond, Alta., and works for DC Comics, where he has drawn iconic characters

like Superman.

Legacy reported about a comic Claude had done for Fort Whoop-Up. Thinking back to Classic Comics about historic events and Shakespeare, Monica envisioned teaming up with Claude for similar projects at the interpretive centre.

He was on board. “I always look for wholesome projects,” he says. “Not only are the Frank Slide books clean and wholesome, they are educational.”

He doesn’t consider these historical comics to be a step down from Superman. “Each project has its unique opportunity,” he says. The Frank Slide comics allow him to learn and develop his skills.

The partnership initially resulted in three books, I Survived the Frank Slide, Big Charlie and the Frank Slide and Canada’s Worst Mine Disaster.

The interpretive centre chose historical figures so young readers could see events “through the eyes of the children or an animal,” Monica says.

Finding a child, or a horse in the case of Big Charlie, to narrate the comic helps youth relate, Joey says.

However, The Shooting of Constable Lawson marks the first time a Frank Slide Interpretive Centre comic has two protagonists — Pearl See COMIC BOOK, continued on page 4

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COMIC BOOK, continued from page 3

but Myriah hatched the idea of including a Picariello child and helped with the research, Monica says.

Lawson and Carmine Picariello.

Joey says he drew an outline of the story using little more than stick figures That relates in large part to the controversial and challenging subject matter, before sending the material to Claude. namely the fatal shooting of Alberta Provincial Police Const. Steven Lawson in Claude also researched the subject matter to familiarize himself with the Coleman in 1922. story. “I learned quite a bit,” he says. The drawing took a similar amount of time Bootlegger Emilio Picariello and Florence Lassandro were executed for the and effort as a superhero or adventure comic. murder.

Joey coloured Claude’s artwork, which Monica says was very painstaking “It’s tricky,” Monica says. “There’s a lot of emotion, and a lot of mystery of and took a lot of time. what happened.”

Both Claude and Monica say they This year’s Doors Open and Heriare interested in working together again. tage Festival also saw historian Adriana Monica already has a subject in mind: the Davies promoting her book, The Rise and train robbery that led to the shooting at Fall of Emilio Picariello, questioning the Bellevue Restaurant in 1920. murder convictions.

This has an ambiguous tie-in with the The new comic aims to tell the story latest comic, as Picariello was rumoured from the perspectives of the Lawson and to be on the train, she says.

Picariello families.

The main inspiration is Orestes Serra, Both Carmine and Pearl were eight who was just a boy when he witnessed the and lost their fathers. Having both a incident. Monica knew Orestes before he boy and a girl as main characters has passed away a few years ago, and he could also gone over well with young readers, talk up a storm.

Monica says.

“I’d like to tell it from his perspective,” Monica explains the process, saying she says. Orestes will be the narrator. she wrote the first draft of dialogue, It’s uncertain when the comic will be which Joey condensed. published, but it will be a tribute to his Originally, Pearl was the sole narrator, memory.

Uncoloured rough draft of the comic book

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Coleman Legion No. 9 members celebrated the 90th anniversary of their branch of the Royal Canadian Legion on Oct. 7. In first photo are special guests Capt. Dan Rossi, left, MP John Barlow and Warrant Officer Charles Gresl. In second photo, Coleman Legion president Ed Strembicki, left, accepts a plaque commemorating the anniversary from Wayne Shaw on behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion Alberta-N.W.T. Command.

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We’re Ready to Celebrate Halloween! enter our halloween trivia contest

Winner will be chosen by random draw from entries received by Nov. 1, 2016 Coleman Community Society’s 17th Annual

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Come and see your PUMPKINS ON THE PROWL lighting up the paths in the park Free hot chocolate and coffee PUMPKINS CAN BE DROPPED OFF PRIOR TO 3 P.M. ON NOV. 1 AT: Bellevue & Hillcrest Post Offices Blairmore – Morency Plumbing & Heating and Nippon (west side on paved driveway) Coleman – all day at Flumerfelt Park or call Erin for pickup at 403-562-2055 Donations to the food bank gratefully accepted Sponsored in part by the Crowsnest Pass Ag Society

Can’t figure out the answers?

Choose from these options!

1. _______ and _______ are Halloween colours because _______ is associated with the fall harvest and _______ is associated with darkness and death.

2. The ancient Celts thought that spirits and ghosts roamed the countryside on Halloween night. They began wearing _______ to avoid being recognized as human.

3. Vampires are mythical beings who defy death by sucking the _______ of humans.

4. The movie ‘’_______’’ was made in only 21 days in 1978 on a very limited budget.

5. According to superstition, what does it mean if you see a spider on Halloween?

6. The _______ ended up outselling the game of Monopoly in its first year of manufacture as a Parker Brothers brand.

7. Michael Jackson’s album ‘’_______’’ came out in 1982.

8. What actor starred in the 1985 movie ‘’Teen Wolf’’?

9. Another word for grave is _______.

10. According to Halloween superstition, what should you do if you want to see a witch?

To Enter: Send your answers to us by email to office@shootinthebreeze.ca along with your name and phone number. You can also drop off at Shootin’ the Breeze at 697A Main St., Pincher Creek.

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Skulls, Bones and Things Left Behind Mad Scientist’s Halloween at the Pincher Creek Library Friday, Oct. 28 Drop In 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

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Children and their caregivers are invited to drop in and tour through interactive and educational displays.

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By Brad Quarin The Celts believed that the door to the spirit world opened on the night of Samhain, Oct. 31, and the ghosts of the dead as well as fairies and demons were released.

For our modern Halloween, children and adults don costumes to play the part of those ghosts and goblins, and a number of community events will furnish opportunities for enjoying the spirit of the holiday.

On Friday, Pincher Creek and District Municipal Library will bring out children’s inner Dr. Frankenstein with the Mad Scientist’s Halloween, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

“It combines the fun of Halloween with learning opportunities,” says Sahra Nodge, community outreach co-ordinator.

This year, the theme of the event is Skulls, Bones and Things Left Behind. The special guests are members of the Lethbridge Archaeological Society and Alberta Parks, and will bring skulls and footprints.

The event promises hands-on education and is a free drop-in program for children and caregivers.

On Saturday, Pincher Creek’s the Learning Box will open at 10 a.m. for a day of frightful delight.

The store offers educational toys. Its Halloween party will similarly mix fun with crafts, says co-owner Brenda Wheaton.

The monster craft kits will let children play with foam, cups, popsicle sticks and other recyclables, and the party will also feature face painting, treats and prizes.

Draws for prizes will take place at noon, 2 and 4 p.m., with the store closing at 4. The party will be free to attend and be a good reason for children to leave the house on Halloween weekend, Brenda says.

Costumed children can gather at Bellevue’s M.D. McEachern Community Centre for Spooktacular at 11 a.m. The annual bash runs until 1 p.m.

“It brings the community together,” says Tina Smith, a director on the informal board that runs the event.

Spooktacular creates a fun and safe environment for children to wear their costumes and enjoy a Halloween atmosphere and activities.

Last year, a number of local businesses and community groups decorated doors at MDM for children to visit for trick-or-treating during the Spooktacular.

“It was a huge success,” Tina says, and they will be doing that again.

There will also be games, crafts, photos, free hotdogs and a safety booth by Crowsnest Pass Fire/ Rescue — and admission is free.

Spooktacular continues to thrive on donations and the support of non-profit groups.

At 8:30 p.m., the doors will open at the Twin

Butte Community Hall for the annual Halloween dance at 9.

Each year, the dance draws between 150 and 200 people. This time, dinner will consist of beef on a bun, courtesy of the Twin Butte Store, says Kassandra Chancey.

Edmonton band Boots and Hoots plays old-fashioned country music. “The band is a lot of fun,” she says.

Tickets at the door are $15 for members and $20 for everyone else.

At 9 p.m., entertainment will begin at the Bellevue Legion’s Halloween party, with costume judging at 11, says president Yvonne Willoughby.

There is no admission and the event usually fills the hall.

After the big day, Crowsnest Dental will help trick-or-treaters put their surplus candy to good use.

They will buy unwanted treats for $1 per pound and send it to Canadian soldiers who are overseas during Christmas.

The Halloween Candy Buy Back will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday at the Blairmore office.

“We’re hoping that we’ll have a great turnout,” says Cheryl Oczkowski, office manager.

Trick-or-treaters can also enter a colouring contest for Crowsnest Dental’s Christmas mug. The contest runs until Nov. 4, with entries judged by the team at the Lethbridge office. The winner will receive a basket with Orpheum Theatre tickets.

Afterwards, the Coleman Community Society will help send off the community’s jack-o’-lanterns with the 17th annual Pumpkins in the Park, happening at Flumerfelt Park from 7 to 9 p.m.

The spooky creativity of the community will be on display, with the past couple of years bringing in between 300 and 350 jack-o’-lanterns, says society president Jane Ann Reimer.

Depending on the weather, they get at least that many spectators, who are provided free hot chocolate and coffee by the society. Members of the Crowsnest Pass Food Bank will gratefully accept donations at the event.

Anyone interested in having a jack-o’-lantern in the show can drop it off before 3 p.m. at the Bellevue or Hillcrest post offices, Morency Plumbing or the Nippon Institute in Blairmore, or Flumerfelt Park.

You can also call Jane Ann at 403-563-5408 or Erin at 403-562-2055 to have pumpkins picked up.

After the show, ranchers who would like the pumpkins for hungry cattle should call Jane Ann or Erin.

Don’t forget that Shootin’ the Breeze is having our own contests. The winner of the colouring contest being drawn from entries received by Friday and the trivia contest winner being drawn on Nov. 1.

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Friends of the Library host fall book sale In left photo, Friends of the Library volunteers Ginny Reed, left, and Bonnie Conrad man the table at the group’s used book sale earlier this month. In centre photo, customer Lee McClelland and volunteer Brenda Carmichael browse the huge selection of donated books. At right, avid reader Nancy Keenan fills a cart with used books. Friends of the Library holds used book sales twice yearly to assist Pincher Creek and District Municipal Library in purchasing extra furniture, shelving or special books.

Donations of children’s clothing needed in Crowsnest Pass

By Erin Fairhurst All parents can relate to the fact that kids seem to go through clothing at an alarming rate.

Between growth spurts and changing styles, it can be hard on the bank account to keep children properly clothed for all seasons and occasions.

Thanks to a joint initiative between Crowsnest Pass Parent Link and Brighter Futures, families can enjoy a reprieve through the annual CNP Children’s Clothing Fest.

“It’s an event that’s for everyone,” says Parent Link co-ordinator Pam Vamplew. “We are collecting children’s clothing from the community, Bagatelle, the Women’s Resource Centre and the Salvation Army.”

Gently used clothing donations for newborns

to 12 years can be dropped off at Horace Allen School in Coleman, or at the Brighter Futures office at the MDM in Bellevue.

Pick-ups of donations can also be arranged by calling 403-563-4174.

“We collect items for older kids too,” Pam says, adding additional items like strollers, toys and books are accepted as well.

Once all of the items have been collected, then the hard work begins.

“In the days leading up to the event, volunteers will be busy sorting and organizing everything to get it ready for display,” Pam explains.

Helpers are needed to prepare for the event as well as to be available on the day of.

CNP Children’s Clothing Fest will take place at

the MDM in Bellevue on Saturday, Nov. 5.

Doors will open at 10 a.m and parents will have the chance to peruse through tables of free clothing right up until closing time at 4 p.m.

“We get all sorts of things,” says Pam. “Bring a bag and fill it up.”

Clothing and other items are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and Pam stresses that everyone is welcome.

“Whether you’re in Crowsnest Pass, or Pincher Creek or Lundbreck...we encourage people to come and take a look.”

To volunteer, or learn more, please contact Pam at 403-563-4174.

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Castle Ford cruises to success in Drive 4 UR School

By Brad Quarin The funds will be divided evenly Castle Ford’s Drive 4 UR School between the schools. event was a success, raising $6,000 At St. Michael’s School, Friends for Pincher Creek high schools in late of St. Michael’s often distributes its September. money on a request basis, says Kelly This is the fifth time Castle Ford Cooley. has held the event, in which Ford In the past, the group has supported things like field trips, athletics, of Canada will donate $20 for each cooking equipment and specialized person taking a free test drive. lighting for drama.

Ford of Canada will donate up to The Matthew Halton Booster Club $6,000 to each fundraiser. It takes 300 will be using its share of the funds to test drives to earn the full $6,000. add an editing software suite, better This is the third time the maxfurniture and other accessories to the imum amount has been raised to learning commons, says secretary support Matthew Halton High School Tara Cryderman. and St. Michael’s School.

Tara and Kelly thank every“It went really well,” says George Wolstenholme, Castle Ford sales one who made the event a success, Carrah Walter, left, and Tara Cryderman were kept busy booking test drives at Castle manager.

Ford’s Drive 4 UR School event in September.

Photo by Shannon Robison including Castle Ford and volunteers He attributes the success to the from both schools. community attendance, fine weather and lots of extra test drives.

“When two schools work together, everyone benefits,” Tara says.

Drive 4 UR School was also made possible by the school volunteers and three staff members from Castle Ford who were there as volunteers.

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My Little Corner It’s been many years since I’ve watched a novice hockey game. My nephew, who is now 29, is the only hockey player in the family. I still catch a game at least once a year, but the days of him being wobbly on his skates are long gone.

Saturday morning, the Piikani and Pincher Creek novice teams took to the ice in Brocket. They were the first to play a game at Piikani Nation’s new arena.

I’d forgotten how much fun it is to watch the little ones play.

When we walked in, I was immediately impressed by the brightly lit building.

There is ample seating and a high-quality sound system blasted music between plays.

The game was entertaining and a reminder of how much kids take away from sports.

Novice players are under nine years of age.

Many were small enough to skate directly into the net without ducking and without their helmet touching the crossbar.

At any given time, someone was down on the ice. This was no bother to the kids, who were instantly back up and chasing the puck again.

The ability to pick themselves up and get back on track is a skill that will serve these young players well in the future.

A variety of skill levels were evident on both teams, with coaching coming from the bench, from

By Shannon Robison the referee and from the stands. On the ice there was nothing but good sportsmanship.

Pink laces and gloves adorned some of the female players. Times have changed since I was that age and girls could only figure skate or play ringette.

Little ones wandered the benches and family and friends enjoyed the social aspect of coming together at the rink on an early Saturday morning.

It was a treat to watch the game through sparkling, unblemished glass. As more games are played, slapshots and stray pucks will leave their mark on the glass and boards, but for this one day everything was shiny and new.

As tired kids pulled their large gear bags across the parking lot, they no doubt thought of this as just another game.

In reality, the game represents positive direction with the addition of an arena to the community.

Small-town rinks have always been an attraction for kids and I’m sure this one will be no exception.

Al and Harold were the caretakers at my hometown rink. They cared for more than the ice surface and the building — they kept an eye on all of us kids, made sure we didn’t get into too much trouble and provided a safe place for us to hang out.

This is something that hasn’t changed, and can only be a good thing for Brocket youth.

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Let’s Talk REAL ESTATE Buying or selling a home is one of life’s largest transactions.

Learn how local businesses can help you with all steps along the way in this special supplement that runs from page 11 to 14.

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Mistakes you might regret making when buying or selling a home There are a number of common mistakes you should avoid making when buying or selling a home. By being properly in­for­med and prepared, you’ll be able to save yourself time, money and a lot of trouble.

Seller • Concealing defects. Not disclosing your home’s latent defects is a deceitful and fraudulent act that could wind up getting you sued and ultimately costing you a lot of money. Repainting a wall to cover water damage is never a good idea.

• Listing too high. Inflating your asking price to make a large profit on your house is counterproductive. The only thing you’ll accomplish is making potential buyers realize they can get much more for their money elsewhere.

• Being unprepared for visits. A cluttered kitchen counter, dirty windows, strong smells and poor lighting won’t make a good impression on potential buyers.

Buyer • Buying on impulse. Never let your emotions get the best of you when it comes to real estate. Buying a home that’s above your financial means is a recipe for disaster.

• No home inspection. Not having your house properly inspected by a certified professio­nal is a huge gamble. You don’t want to take any chances when it comes to investing your hard-earned money, so have your home inspected before signing on the dotted line.

Buying or selling a house is a considerable financial operation that should never be taken lightly. It will most likely be the big­gest transaction of your life, so take the time and necessary measures to do it right.

Helping your child buy a home Are you considering helping your child buy their first home? Here are a few ways you can make it happen.

1. Help with the down payment Gifting a portion or total of the initial down payment is a great way to help your child buy a home, as long as you can afford it.

2. Become a co-owner This option can be a bit more complicated if you’re already a homeowner. Once sold, you’ll have to pay capital tax gains on your child’s house if it’s considered your secondary residence.

3. Co-sign the mortgage Qualifying for a loan can be a big hurdle for many first-time buyers, so it’s quite common for parents to add their names to their child’s mortgage. Know that you become equally responsible for the debt, so this might not be the best option if your child doesn’t have a stable income or has difficulty managing his or her finances.

A word of advice: helping your child purchase a home is a big investment, so take the time to weigh your options and fi­nan­ces before committing to anything.

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Ready-to-Move Home Under Construction Gero Construction is now constructing ready-tomove homes. These homes exceed the standards of a regular site-built home and are delivered and set up at your site. We are currently building a 1,540 sq. ft. bungalow with large open floor plan and vaulted ceilings, large kitchen with island and granite countertops, 3 bedrooms, 2½ baths, large back entry perfect for country living, triple-sealed windows, fibre cement siding and cultured stone.

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AS WE ARE HEADING INTO WINTER, HOME HEATING COSTS ARE THE CURRENT REALITY What are some things we can do to help cut down the expense and that nasty chill factor?

* Make sure door sweeps and weather stripping are in good repair and effective * Check to make sure windows that open are closing effectively * Make sure there is enough insulation in the attic We can put you on the path to finding economical solutions to these problem areas.

We can target major heat loss areas of your home to make them less problematic.

Call Chad 403-892-9586 Seniors Discount Available!

Don’t forget that we can help with other winter-related problems * leaky roofs * new handrails * slippery steps And don’t forget to book us in the spring to repair that crack in the driveway that you find every time you shovel show!

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Benefits of home staging Aztec Cabinets believes in staging your home for life. Preparing your home for sale while you still live there is the best way to increase your property value and improve your way of life.

Did you know that adding affordable storage to places like the entryway, laundry room and closets is a great way to add value to your home? Having a well-organized pantry or master closet could be what gives you an edge over a comparable house on the market. Suddenly a smaller home is more appealing to a family because everything from closet space to pantry space is easy to access, looks tidy and has a modern feel.

Our speciality is renovating and creating usable, clean, modern closets. This is great for smaller bedrooms. Opening up the drywall and installing drawers, shelves and cabinet doors is a great way to make rooms in your home feel larger and look fabulous.

You can eliminate bulky furniture and have a clean, well-organized room you can feel at ease in.

The same applies for entryways. Creating a few drawers for hats and gloves, and hooks for easy access to sweaters and jackets, can make a world of difference.

Doing renovations in your home while you live there allows you to enjoy the benefits of these updates, and the value will be there when you do decide to sell. We work to your budget. Call us to set up a free consultation.

What does it cost to become a homeowner?

Dreaming of owning your own home, but not sure how much it’s going to cost you?

De­pending on the region and type of home you buy, the number of expenses and fees can be quite significant. Here are two lists of likely expenses.

Closing costs – Inspection, appraisal and/or land survey fees – Initial down payment – Land transfer tax (welcome tax) – Notary and/or lawyer fees – Real estate and/or mortgage broker commission – Reimbursement of property tax and public services already paid by the seller

– Moving costs – Renovations and/or repairs – Utility connection fees Ongoing costs – Mortgage payments – Home insurance – Property and school taxes – Condo or co-op fees – Heating, electricity, water and telecommunications services – General upkeep It’s important to consider all of the potential expenses before making an offer on a house. You can always meet with a mortgage or fi­nancial advisor to determine your needs, goals and expectations when it comes to buying a home.

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Documentary series explores Waterton Biosphere Reserve Submitted by Waterton Biosphere Reserve The Waterton Biosphere Reserve will be featured in a made-for-national-television documentary series, Striking Balance.

Narrated by Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy, Striking Balance is an eight-part series airing on TVO that explores Canada’s biosphere reserves.

The Waterton Biosphere Reserve is one of only 18 biosphere reserves in Canada. With Waterton Lakes National Park at its core, it encompasses some of the most spectacular and ecologically diverse landscapes in the Canadian Rockies and prairie grasslands.

Shot over 170 days, Striking Balance combines aerial and time-lapse photography to create a stunning picture of Canada’s breathtaking biosphere reserves.

The series includes interviews with over 250 people determined to create sustainable relationships between people and nature.

“The biosphere reserve concept was a kind of revelation for me,” says Zach Melnick, director of Striking Balance.

“The idea that people are not outside of nature, but a part of it, ultimately became the focus of the Striking Balance series.

“We’ve been touring to each biosphere reserve from the series, co-hosting public screenings of the episodes to launch the project and inviting local communities out to see Striking Balance on the big screen.

“At Waterton, we were amazed at the sustainable symbiotic relationship between the ranchers and the region’s unique environment, and think you will be too!”

Two free screenings of the Waterton episode are offered this week — Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Inn in Pincher Creek and Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Carriage House Theatre in Cardston.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

“It has been a privilege to work with the folks from Striking Balance and they have done a great job of telling the story of the people in the Waterton Biosphere Reserve and their connection to the land,” says Nora Manners, executive director of the Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association.

“I think viewers will be blown away by the personal stories and spectacular footage in the Waterton episode.”

Produced in association with The Nature Conservancy of Canada, the Knowledge Network, Parks Canada, and the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, the Striking Balance series is airing this fall on TVO and next spring on the Knowledge Network.

Each episode will be available across Canada for a limited time at TVO.org following the first broadcast.

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Pat Stier, MLA Livingstone Macleod

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

Communities rich in history, natural beauty and fellowship

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In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The first draft of this globally important document was penned by New Brunswick native John Peters Humphrey.

John Peters Humphrey In clear legal language, (1905-1995) the UDHR asserts that Legal scholar, jurist and human every individual posrights advocate sesses inherent access to rights and freedoms regardless of race, religion, sex or status. And while the UDHR is not legally binding, it forms the basis of numerous national constitutions, national laws, international laws and various treaties.

The Canadian Bill of Rights and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which protect freedom of religion, of thought, of expression, of the press and of peaceful assembly, are among these.

Throughout his career, John Humphrey was committed to establishing, defending and teaching human rights law.

A difficult childhood, during which he lost both his parents to cancer in addition to having an arm amputated after a fire, may well have nurtured his compassionate and insightful nature.

He studied law at McGill University and became a legal practitioner in Montreal for several years before becoming a professor. He taught first at McGill — where he founded

the McGill Debating Union, one of the world’s most prominent debate societies — and later at University of Algiers.

In the mid 1940s he was named assistant secretary-general of the United Nations, and later became the first person to hold the position of director of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights.

Humphrey spent 20 years working within the UN. During his time he oversaw the constitutions of dozens of countries and helped implement numerous international conventions.

He was involved in issues regarding freedom of the press, the status of women and racial discrimination.

After resigning from the UN in 1966, Humphrey returned to McGill where he taught law and political science for almost 30 years.

During this chapter he was also involved in a number of human rights efforts and organizations. He played an instrumental role in the creation of the Canadian Human Rights Foundation (now Equitas), founded the Canadian chapter of Amnesty International and directed the International League for Human Rights.

Humphrey also took part in many international commissions of inquiry and helped found the Canadian chapter of the International Commission of Jurists.

John Humphrey died in 1995 but his memory survives in various forms, most notably through the national and international human rights awards that bear his name.

Still today, the impact and scope of his work continues to make a difference in the quality of life of millions worldwide.

Where are we from?

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Sri Lankan Canadians make up a vibrant component of our national identity.

Children’s rights activist Cheryl Perera, scientist and inventor Veerasingham Dhuruvasangary and esteemed author — most notably of the critically acclaimed novel The English Patient — Michael Ondaatje are just a few who’ve enriched our cultural background.

In 2011, Statistics Canada reported that around 140,000 people of Sri Lankan heritage call Canada home. The majority of them live in Montreal and Toronto as well as other parts of Ontario.

A vast portion of the Sri Lankan Canadian population claims Tamil ethnicity, and a smaller segment, Sinhalese ethnicity.

While Canada has welcomed Sri Lankans since the 1940s, in the 1990s this population was the fifth largest

source of immigrants in the country. The Sri Lankan civil war was a large factor for many who chose to leave their native country during this period.

The Sri Lankan community has numerous organizations in place within Canada, primarily in Ontario but in many other cities across the country as well. The community also produces a number of newspapers in three languages: English, Tamil and Sinhalese.

Canada is home to the largest population of Tamil Sri Lankans outside of Sri Lanka.

In Ontario, January has officially been decreed Tamil Heritage Month.

During this month all Ontarians are invited to recognize the contributions of this community and observe Tamil celebrations such as Thai Pongal, a four-day harvest festival rife with traditional food and gift giving.

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A local look back Chronicles of those early coal mines

BY FARLEY WUTH, CURATOR OF KOOTENAI BROWN PIONEER VILLAGE

Quiz TEST YOUR CANADIAN KNOWLEDGE

QUESTION 1: Who is the famous Canadian best known for creating and producing the late-night sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live?

QUESTION 2: What natural landmark is featured in what is believed to be the first photo of Canada?

QUESTION 3: The Canadian-built Mobile Servicing System is a sophisticated robotics suite, and one of Canada’s major contributions to the International Space Station. It comprises three main components: Canadarm2, the Mobile Base and what?

The history of the Crowsnest Pass to the west of Pincher Creek is well-documented for its rich and varied coal mining history.

Although ranching has been the dominate theme in Pincher Creek’s past, there were a number of coal mines that operated in the rural areas, particularly in the pioneer eras when coal consumption was in high demand.

Perhaps the most successful of these resource extractions was the Christie Coal Mine southeast of Beauvais Lake which operated an impressive sixty years following its 1883 establishment.

Its founder was local pioneer Andrew Christie (1839–1933) who acted upon the coal sightings of William Ducharme, a ranch hand who knew the area’s rugged landscape well.

Christie’s hands-on ownership continued through most of the late 1800s.

Eventually the mine was purchased by the American railway giant the Great Northern which also owned the 1927 Prince of Wales Hotel at Waterton Lakes. The Company had hoped to build a railway which would market the coal but this never materialized.

A unique feature of this mine was that coal was transported with horse drawn wagons or sleighs and, in later years, trucked to local destinations. The high quality coal was popular with Pincher Creek business, school and residential customers.

Some of the later mine managers included John Good and his son-in-law Bert Owen. A longtime miner was Charlie Mitchell whose career started in 1915.

Bill Crook was one of the many contractors who transported the coal to appreciative customers.

There were additional coal mines in the Beauvais Lake area but these were smaller operations. One was operated by Richard Mutland (1890–1961).

There were two coal mines at Beaver Mines, established a generation later than the Christie Mine.

Initial exploration started in 1907 on the Ballantyne homestead and expanded to the east and west.

The Western Coal and Coke Company was in charge of the mines which saw their greatest production during the 1910s, although some mining continued through the post-Second World War era.

Beaver Mines flourished as a company mining settlement during that initial coal extraction, in part due to the Kootenay and Alberta Railway, noted for its wooden trestles at Lang’s Coulee and Mountain Mill, which transported the resource to distant markets.

Lundbreck too was noted for its coal heritage. Its original mine, dating back to the 1880s, was operated

by Mart Holloway just north of the Middle Fork of the Oldman River.

Messrs Lund and Breckenridge, after whom the community was named, operated a mine there for many years following the 1898 construction of the Crowsnest Branch of the Canadian Pacific Railway.

A third mine, also dating from the early 1900s, was known as the Galbraith.

The Purdy mine operated in the Lundbreck area during the 1920s.

QUESTION 4: Which Canadian city did the NBA’s Grizzlies originally call home?

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BIRD: BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEE The black-capped chickadee became New Brunswick’s provincial bird in 1983.

This non-migratory passerine has the ability to conserve energy by lowering its body temperature up to 12 C on cold winter nights.

This songbird is famed for its curiosity and the distinct vocalization for which it was named.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Wednesday, Oct. 26 – Home Routes concert with Blue Moon Marquee — 8 p.m. at Windsor Heritage Drop-in Centre in Lundbreck. Tickets available at Shootin’ the Breeze.

– Influenza immunization clinic — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pincher Creek town hall

annual general meeting and business awards – 5:30 p.m. at Country Encounters in Coleman. RSVP by Oct. 27 to office@ crowsnestpasschamber.ca.

– Entry deadline for Shootin’ the Breeze Halloween trivia contest from Oct. 26 issue

Thursday, Oct. 27 – Veterans Affairs information seminar for veterans and RCMP — 10 a.m. at Pincher Creek Legion. Please register by calling 403-627-4042 or by email to lhprcaf@ telus.net.

Thursday, Nov. 3 – Influenza immunization clinic — 2 to 6 p.m. at Pincher Creek town hall

Friday, Oct. 28 – Entry deadline for Shootin’ the Breeze Halloween colouring contest from Oct. 19 issue – Bellecrest Seniors Harvest Tea and Bake Sale — 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Bellevue Senior Centre. Admission is $10, everyone welcome.

– Skulls, Bones and Things Left Behind — Mad Scientist’s Halloween at the Pincher Creek library. Drop in 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free.

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.

– Backcountry Butchering Customer Appreciation Day — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Cowley. Free burgers.

– Halloween party — while supplies last at the Learning Box in Pincher Creek – Family Halloween Spooktacular — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue. Free event.

Tuesday, Nov. 1 – Drop off pumpkins for Pumpkins in the Park before 3 p.m. at Flumerfelt Park in Coleman, Bellevue and Hillcrest post offices, Morency Plumbing & Heating or Nippon Institute – Pumpkins in the Park — 7 to 9 p.m. at Flumerfelt Park in Coleman. Donations to the food bank gratefully accepted.

– Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce

Friday, Nov. 4 – Customer Appreciation Night — 8 p.m. to midnight at Hillcrest Miners Club Saturday, Nov. 5 – Crowsnest Pass Children’s Clothing Fest — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue. Donations can be taken to Crowsnest Pass Parent Link Centre, Room 216, at Horace Allen School during school hours.

– Stone’s Throw Cafe 13th anniversary celebration — coffee and cake from 2 to 4 p.m. at the cafe in Blairmore Monday, Nov. 7 – Pincher Creek Golf Course Society annual general meeting — 7:30 p.m. at the golf course Thursday, Nov. 10 – Quilt ’til You Wilt — noon Thursday until 10 p.m. Saturday at Dragons Heart Quilt Shop in Pincher Creek. Space is limited, drop in to register.

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. Live music by the Chevelles.

Admission by advance ticket only.

Wednesday, Dec. 7 – Influenza immunization clinic — 2 to 6 p.m. at Pincher Creek town hall

Listings cost $10 (per week) and include up to 25 words.

Additional words are 15 cents each.

Consecutive weeks, without changes, are half price.

Listings are complimentary for events also promoted with display ads.

Email your event to ads@shootinthebreeze.ca or call 403-904-2227 Deadline is Thursday prior to publication at noon.

Photo by Errin Robinson

This group of smiling ladies are actively selling amaryllis bulbs to raise funds for the Huntington Society of Canada. From left are Nancy Barrios, Judy Millard, Tess Lomiato, Cas Main Freeman, Janet Main and Bev Everts.

This group of Cas’s care companions and family helped at the Vista Village tea last week. Missing from the photo is Marie Cameron.

Local support for Huntington Society comes through amaryllis sales Submitted by Bev Everts

Those affected by Huntington disease know the hope that the amaryllis represents.

Since 1985, Huntington Society of Canada volunteers have been selling these bulbs each fall to support families living with the disease and to fund research into much-needed treatments.

The support provided to those affected by Huntington disease goes a long way, with the hopes of finding a meaningful treatment on the horizon.

Huntington disease typically strikes in the prime of life, slowly destroying the ability to walk, speak and even swallow.

Because it is hereditary, each child born to a parent with HD has a 50 per cent chance of inheriting the fatal gene.

With scientists already developing promising treatments, buying an amaryllis will keep that promising momentum going.

Once planted, these bulbs produce gorgeous orange-red blooms that brighten the darkest of winter days and add a beautiful touch to any room.

At just $15 per kit — complete with bulb, pot and saucer, soil and care instructions — they make great gifts for any occasion.

We always want to set our target high, and this year we have no doubt that our community will help us reach this target.

To order a kit, contact Bev Everts at 403-627-4983, or drop by Shootin’ the Breeze at 697A Main Street in Pincher Creek.

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Pincher Creek teens can enjoy free swimming

By Brad Quarin With free annual memberships available at the pool for students in grades 7 to 9, the Town of Pincher Creek is hoping to encourage youth to keep swimming.

As young people reach their teens, their time spent in the pool becomes rarer, so the Pincher Creek and District Recreation Advisory Committee is providing free passes to keep youth active.

“We know for a fact that kids tend to drop out of activities,” says Rhonda Oczkowski, administrator at the recreation office. “This would be a great way to get kids doing things.”

The project is also meant to help families overcome financial obstacles, so youth can pursue healthy hobbies over a long period of time.

Town council approved the idea, wanting to benefit youth in Pincher Creek schools.

The memberships are available to residents of the town and the municipal district, as well as Cowley.

“It’s pretty straightforward to get one,” Rhonda says. “We encourage kids to come out and utilize the program.”

Registration forms are available at the pool office. Youth must provide a physical address demonstrating eligibility, but no proof of financial status is required.

The memberships are good for open swims, family swims and pool parties, but do not include instructional programming or clubs.

Members can use the pool as much as they want.

The memberships last from Canada Day to June 30 of the next year.

Any student graduating from Grade 6 next June can pick up a membership for the summer.

Photo by Shannon Robison

Pincher Creek Chamber rewards excellence

The Pincher Creek and District Chamber of Commerce hosted its 21st annual Awards of Excellence on Friday. A record number of businesses and individuals were nominated in nine categories, with the chamber board selecting a winner for the 10th.

Award winners, from left, are Lynn Brasnett of Dragons Heart Quilt Shop, Joel Lewis of L&J Hay Company, Kimberly Hurst (independent Scentsy consultant), Jenny Root of Dragons Heart Quilt Shop, Luke Lewis of L&J Hay Company, Sandra Lewis and Berwin Lewis of LED in Action, Peter Argument of Shell, Iva Hemphill of Gladstone Mountain Ranch, Laura Dingreville, Harley Davidson of Shell, Louis Dingreville and Rod Sinclair of Shell. Missing are Shander Diwa, Kelly Lepine and Jill Becker.

Employee of the year is Shander Diwa of Boston Pizza, the Spirit of Pincher Creek Award went to Kelly Lepine, Gladstone Guest Ranch is home business of the year, LED in Action received the environmental stewardship award, Luke and Joel Lewis of L&J Hay Company were named junior entrepreneurs of the year, Louis and Laura Dingreville received the nod for farm family of the year, Dragons Heart Quilt Shop is the new business of the year, Shell Waterton Complex is large business of the year and Fox Theatre is small business of the year. Kimberly Hurst received the chamber member of the year award.

Be sure to follow the individual stories of each winner in coming issues of Shootin’ the Breeze. A complete list of nominees and winners can be found at www.PincherChamber.ca.

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Elder in the Making opens conversation in Pincher Creek

By Brad Quarin After playing at the Calgary International Film Festival last year, the documentary Elder in the Making showed in Pincher Creek during Alberta Culture Days.

It was highly fitting for this film to play in town, given the roots of its star, Cowboy Smithx, and the community’s heritage.

“Pincher Creek needs to see this film,” Cowboy says.

It was significant for him that it showed in Fox Theatre.

“It’s surreal to be in this theatre, the theatre that I grew up watching movies in,” he says. “I saw all the greats — Ninja Turtles, Batman. So it’s very strange to have our film playing here.”

The documentary was directed by Chris Hsiung, a filmmaker from Calgary who expressed interest in learning more about Canadian history.

The film emphasizes the importance of knowing history, and documents the Blackfoot experience in southern Alberta.

The story told is one of Blackfoot land being encroached on by Cree, whites and Métis, after which Blackfoot leader Crowfoot signed a land treaty with the government.

As the bison disappeared, aboriginal communities faced starvation and devastation. The pain of residential schools also surfaced in the film.

In the film, the elders in the making are Cowboy himself and interviewee Jason Plain Eagle at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Heritage Site.

Cowboy and Chris visited Head-Smashed-In and Fort Macleod museum exhibits as part of their journey to uncover Blackfoot history and make the film.

Inspired by American activist Malcolm X, Cowboy added a silent x to his last name because Smith is not a traditional Blackfoot name. In the film, he acknowledges the irony in his first name.

The Pincher Creek and District Municipal Library invited Cowboy and Chris to show the film in town.

It was screened for free in the afternoon at the theatre, and in the evening at the Town Hall gym.

It also screened in the morning for grades 10 and 12 students of Matthew Halton High School.

The morning show was fitting, as Cowboy

noted he attended MHHS as well as St. Michael’s School. The film relates to the theme of globalization in their curriculum, says John Taylor, off-campus co-ordinator for Livingstone Range School Division.

Chris enjoyed the student audience. “They were great,” he says. He found it promising that one person said he was moved by the film’s message about reconnecting with the natural world.

The student audience also asked about the hardest part of the film, which Chris said was the tragedy that occurred during production.

While the film was in the editing stage, Narcisse Blood, Lacy Morin-Desjarlais, Michele Sereda and Michael Green, all involved in the project, died in a car accident.

“All four of the people who died in that car crash were very close, near, dear friends of mine,” Cowboy said.

They decided to include the tragedy in the film, as he believed an elder should take leadership on the matter. The film is dedicated to their memory.

Another student asked what was the most interesting thing they learned making the film.

“I learned that Blackfoot people like to tease,” says director Chris. As an urbanite, he was also interested in getting acquainted with this environment.

As one of the audience members, I found it interesting to see aboriginal history told, not only from a specific Piikani perspective, but also from a second, non-aboriginal perspective.

“I didn’t want to make it an indigenous film per se,” Chris says. “I wanted it to be this bridge, that non-indigenous people have to be part of.”

These perspectives offered something new to many viewers. The filmmakers mentioned that some previous audiences had expressed surprise that they didn’t know much of this history.

Altogether, 200 people attended the Pincher Creek screenings, which was certainly pleasing to the sponsors at the library.

Elder in the Making doesn’t mark the end of Cowboy’s film career. Cree Code Talker, which he produced, debuted at the Calgary International Film Festival this year.

The film is about Cree people who provided codes for the United States Air Force during the Second World War.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9

The Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 is accepting written applications from MD residents to serve on the following Boards and Committees: • Agricultural Appeal Committee – three (3) members • Agricultural Service Board – four (4) members • Municipal Planning Commission – two (2) members • Subdivision and Development Appeal Board – five (5) members • Airport Advisory Committee – three (3) members Those willing to put their name forward for any of the above Boards and Committees must be: a) Eighteen years of age b) A Canadian citizen c) A resident of the Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 for six consecutive months Applicants are requested to forward a brief written resume, and provide any relevant personal interest pertaining to a specific Board or Committee, by November 2, 2016.

Current members are also requested to apply.

Advertisement will remain open until the positions are filled.

Wendy Kay, Chief Administrative Officer Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 P.O. Box 279, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0 403-627-3130 info@mdpinchercreek.ab.ca