Shootin' the Breeze – Nov. 16, 2016

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Sandra Hankey is a familiar face behind the main desk at Matthew Halton High School in Pincher Creek.

Longtime MHHS staffer builds solid relationships with students

By Brad Quarin For over 15 years, anyone who has called or walked into the office at Matthew Halton High School has likely been greeted by Sandra Hankey.

She has had a presence at the Pincher Creek school in different positions for over two decades, and will be receiving a 20-year service award.

“It’s an awesome recognition that you’ve been here, that you put those years in, and contributed to what we’re doing, [but] I wouldn’t have stayed just for the long-term service award,” she says.

“I love the kids. There is a reason that brought me through the good times and the bad times.”

Before moving to Pincher Creek in 1992, Sandra worked in social services in Cold Lake. In 1993 she began working as a substitute teacher at different schools, including MHHS. Twenty years ago, in November 1996, she got a temporary job at the MHHS library, and then traded jobs with a teacher’s assistant.

In 1999, Sandra went from TA to administrative assistant, a job she describes as involving “everything and anything.”

An admin assistant supports the administrators, such as the principal, and takes phone calls and works with the parents, passing along messages to students.

Students also go to the office needing bandages or care, meaning the admin assistant handles first aid.

“It’s really a jack-of-all-trades kind of position,” she says.

The best part of the job is working with the students, who are in the junior high and high school age range.

“You build relationships with them. You find out what’s important to them,” she says.

The students she gets to know the best are often the ones who get into

trouble, because they get sent to the office.

Sandra says she occasionally runs into those former students years later, and they’ll talk to her or give her a hug, because she showed interest in their lives.

“That’s very rewarding.”

Staff say the current students also love her.

I find it impressive how admin assistants seem to know every student at the school.

Sandra says that takes time to master, and after 20 years, her “memory banks” are filling.

“I still do my best,” she says.

She also tries to remember the names of parents, and the sounds of their voices when they call.

“We have an awesome staff and awesome administration team, too, and that makes it easy to get out of bed in the morning,” she says. “I love what I do.”

Over 20 years, one of the biggest changes she has seen at the school has been in the programming, catered to more diverse student interests.

Experiential learning is an example. She considers the change positive.

There have also been staff changes. There have been four or five principals during her tenure.

Sandra doesn’t have an ambition to do another 20 years, but there should be a few more ahead.

Other Livingstone Range School Division staff receiving pins for over two decades of service are Stuart Schramm of MHHS and Leah Sciarra of Isabelle Sellon School with 20 years; Tanya Douglas of Livingstone School and Sherry Chanin, Lori Prentice, Joanne Trotz, Nancy Campbell and Shirley Graham of Crowsnest Consolidated High School with 25 years; and Sandra O’Brien of ISS with 40 years.

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First photo shows Troy Misseghers cupping in a research laboratory on his final day in Colombia. Cupping, Troy explains, is a method of tasting and testing coffee, similar to what a sommelier would do with wine. “There’s a real protocol to it,” he says. In middle photo, Troy poses with Alfonso and Maria Rangel and family at the Los Mandarinos farm in Soccoro, Santander. “We’ll be bringing in a microlot from this farm,” Troy says. Last photo shows Troy with a coffee shrub that is full of fruit and ready to be picked.

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A coffee lover's journey from Crowsnest Pass to Colombia

By Erin Fairhurst For many of us, the simple act of having a morning cup of coffee is the perfect way to start the day. Whether you prefer your coffee robustly black or like to lazily stir in a drizzle of cream, there’s no going back once you’ve had that first intoxicating sip.

But surprisingly, even though many of us drink coffee daily, very few of us know where it actually comes from. Sure, we all know that coffee comes from roasted coffee beans, but did you know that coffee beans are actually the seeds of berries from the coffee plant?

Troy Misseghers, who owns Crowsnest Coffee Company with his wife, Christine, is certainly no novice when it comes to your daily cup of joe. But, even he says there’s much to learn when it comes to the versatile world of coffee. In fact, Troy recently travelled to Colombia so that he could learn firsthand about coffee beans — and the people who grow and cultivate them.

“It was really amazing to see the product at origin, and to develop relationships with the people and families at the coffee farms,” says Troy.

For many Colombians, coffee is not just a bean but a large part of their national identity and family

tradition, and coffee-growing is one the largest sources of rural employment.

“Just seeing the entire process, from the ground up, was such a learning opportunity,” says Troy.

Crowsnest Coffee Company has been receiving green beans from Colombia through a supplier in Calgary for the last three years. Thanks to a growing friendship and rapport with their supplier, Carlos, who hails from Colombia, Troy says the opportunity to visit the country arose.

“Carlos goes home to visit his family twice a year, and invited me to come along,” Troy explains.

Troy was in Colombia for just over a week and says his days were jam-packed as he tried to tour as many coffee farms as possible — which isn’t exactly a small feat, seeing as there are over 500,000 coffee growers in Colombia.

“We were usually up at sunrise and then on the road right away,” he recalls. “We wouldn’t get back until around 8:30 at night. We did a lot of driving.”

Troy would spend a few hours at each farm, and says the hospitality he encountered was a highlight.

“Everyone I met was just so welcoming and appreciative. The people working on the coffee farms are proud but humble.”

Troy visited 15 coffee farms in the regions of

Medellin, Antioquia and Santander and says that he saw a variety of operations that ranged from high-tech to simple. One particularly memorable stop was a visit to a coffee research facility, where operations were closely guarded.

“It was really cool to see — the research lab is how they stay ahead of the curve” says Troy. “There was a lot that was off-limits, but they did invite me into a few restricted areas.”

The research laboratory is a project of the Colombia Coffee Growers Federation (FNC, for its initials in Spanish).

Troy was accompanied by FNC delegates on the tour of the research lab and says he enjoyed seeing the role they play in ensuring the growth of high-quality coffee.

“The FNC is incredibly invested and involved.

They visit all of the farms to ensure healthy plants and production. It made me happy to see how committed they are.”

Now that Troy is home, he says he’ll look at his product differently.

“When I see the beans now, I can envision the shrub they came from. I’ll think of the people I met, and their passion for what they do.”

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In first photo, Crowsnest Pass Boys and Girls Club members Dominique, left, Hailey and Ethan determine what they have in common with Foothills MP John Barlow. In second photo, club members Cora, left, Skyler, Terrence and Maddie look for commonalities with Coun. Dean Ward.

Children examine connections with politicians

By Brad Quarin It seems commonplace to hear people complain about alienation from politicians or how disconnected they seem.

Last week, the Crowsnest Pass Boys and Girls Club learned about what they have in common with elected officials. The club welcomed MP John Barlow and councillors Dean Ward and Dave Filipuzzi for a visit.

After a quick introduction, club leader Kristen Welch surveyed the children, learning they were too young to vote and didn’t feel connected to govern-

ment.

The club has discussed what it means to have things in common with other people. To find out if this could apply to politicians, the club split into groups at three tables, each with a guest, and tried to find out what the entire table had in common.

The children moved from table to table, forming different groups each time.

Afterwards, all children and politicians gathered in a circle and tossed threads to people they shared common ground with.

The politicians named some shared interests

with the young ones.

“They all liked spaghetti with sauce,” Mr. Barlow said. “I was surprised. I thought there would be no sauce, but they all like spaghetti with sauce.”

Tomato sauce with parmesan cheese was preferred.

“All my kids liked hotdogs, which was awesome,” Mr. Ward said.

Love for pets was a big hit among the groups, though the age-old question of cats or dogs was highly contentious, Mr. Barlow said. The table did not venture into the question of hamsters or goldfish.

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Lusicich land protected by For Love of Tree project

By Brad Quarin With National Forest Week observed in late September, the Nature Conservancy of Canada and TD Bank Group took the opportunity to announce 25 new conservation projects.

For the Love of Tree projects are spread across Canada through a variety of forest types. One such project is found near Crowsnest Pass, in the montane forest region.

This project concerns the Lusicich property, which covers 263 acres within the montane zone.

Because of its special interest in the area, the NCC owns this property and an additional 2,405 acres in the Crowsnest Pass and the montane region.

“It’s such a rare subregion in Alberta and Canada as a whole,” says Rylee Hewitt, natural area manager for the NCC. “There’s a huge diversity of wildlife and vegetation that primarily exists within that region because of its special climatic conditions.”

The uniqueness of a montane zone is due to its elevation, its climate and its rich diversity.

The Crowsnest Pass is an area of lowest elevation

through the southern Rockies, which allows a variety of animal species to use the region as a corridor for movement.

The Lusicich property, found north of Crowsnest Lake, is particularly important to animal movement because of its connections to Phillipps Pass and Deadman’s Pass.

Bears and elk are found there along with Douglas fir and limber pine.

The montane region also attracts recreation, agriculture, forestry and mining, with some regulated camping.

There has been development in the area — a major highway and railway line as well as residential and industrial development.

Unfortunately, this means the loss of grasslands and disturbance to wildlife.

As a national land trust, the NCC aims “to conserve land of high ecological value,” Rylee says. The NCC purchases and receives donations of land.

In this case, the NCC is seeking to preserve key parts of the montane region.

The NCC purchased the property in 2012 from

the Lusicich family, as the family member who sold the land wished to see it preserved, Rylee says.

The TD Forests program helped fund this purchase and other For the Love of Tree projects by investing $5 million.

Now, the NCC will be primarily concerned with making the Lusicich property safe for the passage of wildlife.

With the montane region project, the NCC’s focus has also been on weed control, curbing the spread of invasive species. This has taken a lot of time and money, donated by various parties.

While camping or motorized vehicles such as quads are not allowed on NCC-owned lands, the Lusicich property conservation won’t affect those pursuits elsewhere in the montane region.

Hopefully, the project will ensure the preservation of this gorgeous piece of the region. More importantly, it will facilitate the piecing together of adjoining corridors for the safe movement of animals such as bears and wolves, will provide crucial habitat for deer and elk and will protect rare plant species.

Photos by Rylee Hewitt

The Lusicich property in the montane region near Crowsnest Pass will be protected by the Nature Conservancy of Canada. First photo shows a wetland area and second photo is near Crowsnest Lake and Sentry Mountain.

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My Little Corner

Early Childhood Coalition looking for play champions

By Brad Quarin With Remembrance Day over, one of our next national observances will take place on Sunday, which is National Child Day. National Child Day commemorates the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child and Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Both documents promote children’s rights and were adopted on Nov. 20, in 1959 and 1989, respectively.

While for parents every day might seem like Child Day, the occasion may be the perfect opportunity to ponder important issues.

“It’s a celebration of our future,” says Colette Sinnott, co-ordinator with Pincher Creek Early Childhood Coalition.

“How much we invest in our kids of today is going to have a great effect on our adults of tomorrow. I think it’s so important to really look at how much quality time parents are spending with their kids.”

Shortly after National Child Day, the coalition will be taking action with a Play is the Way conference, open to the community, at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 23.

There will be a free dinner and free childcare at the town hall gym, with a presentation by La Vonne Rideout and the possible beginning of a play challenge.

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It employs data from Alberta’s Early Development Instrument, which measures children’s social competence, thinking skills, physical health, emotional maturity and communication skills to plan local early childhood development.

Colette believes many students are starting school lacking in some of these areas, such as social competence — the way a child plays, interacts and exercises self-control.

“Right now we’re on a drive to get more community members involved in the coalition,” she says.

The play challenge is a key piece of that puzzle. The coalition will be giving out a book called Play to start a discussion on promoting more play in Pincher Creek.

This means drawing children away from screens and electronics, to explore and relax. Adults can learn to do this, themselves.

By offering opportunities to play, community members become play champions.

The more people who attend the conference, the better. People from different backgrounds can also come up with more ideas of how to give children activities. Even childless citizens can learn a lot about the benefits of stepping away from electronics.

To register, call 403-627-2269 by Nov. 21.

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One of my high school teachers told us often that our generation had a Sesame Street attention span. He said the short skits we watched as children left us unable to concentrate on anything requiring focused thought. It drove Mr. Meyer crazy that so many of his English students were unable to spend an hour reading or working quietly at their desks. It seemed someone was always interrupting his moments of silence.

I wonder if he pulls out his hair now over the constant need for stimulation that his grandchildren’s generation contends with as society becomes increasingly digitized.

What happens when you are subjected to silence?

Some can’t handle silence. Discomfort comes almost immediately for many. One’s head spins with an overload of information — things on the to-do list, inadequacies and all sorts of distractions. To avoid this, some leave the TV or radio on for background noise or use fans or white-noise machines to block the silence when they are trying to fall asleep.

For these people, any distraction is a welcome reprieve from the deafening sound of silence.

On the other hand are those who relish silence and are distressed by any type of noise. Quiet places are challenging to find and these people are as overstimulated by noise as others are by silence.

In the middle are those who find comfort in both.

I have always played my music loud, especially in the car. But the vehicle is also my go-to place when I need silence and a clear head to figure something out. Like a pendulum I swing back and forth — craving sound and distraction at one moment and calm the next. I don’t know if one is any better than the other — both are important to my well-being.

I thought about this as I stood at the back of Pincher Creek’s Community Hall on Remembrance Day. One minute of silence seems a very long time for people to remain in quiet reflection.

It’s usually not an issue for me, but I forgot to close my eyes. I noticed when people started to fidget. I noticed people gazing around, willing the 60 seconds to go faster. I noticed that the words I repeat to myself each year were rushed because I hadn’t found my place in the silence.

Where did your mind go during this minute of quiet last Friday? Were you thinking about bills that needed paying, what kind of chili they would be serving at the Legion or what you were doing for the rest of the long weekend? Or were you thinking about sacrifice, heroism, loss, freedom and honour?

I hope it was the latter.

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Christmas Craft Markets

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After School Program (Ornaments) at Lebel Craft Market Opens at old Home Hardware Building. Closes at 8 p.m.

Free Movie “Elf” at Fox Theatre Tension & Balance – 30 minutes with artist Jim Palmer at Lebel Book Signing & Country Store at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village until 9 Winter Wonderland and Santa Photos at Parent Link Centre until 8 p.m.

(Closed 6 to 6:30) Cookie decorating at Avail (formerly YPM) until 7 p.m.

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Lighting of Community Christmas Tree on Main Street (across from 7-11) Robotics and Ceramics Demos, Live Music and The Outsiders: Walk with Us Opening Reception at Lebel until 9 p.m.

Parade of Lights departs from Ranchland Mall Bonfire and hot chocolate at Cenotaph Park Free Skating at Pincher Creek Arena until 7:15 p.m.

Christmas Ornaments & Marshmallow Snowmen at The Learning Box – Sponsored by Children’s World Daycare until 7:30 p.m.

Santa and the Firetruck at Cenotaph Park Jam Session – Live Music at Par-Tee (Golf Course Restaurant) until 10 Rotary Hamper Scamper at Pincher Creek Co-op Balloon Drop at Ranchland Mall

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Provincial cross-country Passtrak results

Submitted by Ritch Braun The 2016 Alberta cross-country running championships were held in Calgary Oct. 29. The day was cool and crisp, but the ground was clear of snow so the races proved to be very competitive.

Passtrak had 13 athletes who made the trip and they represented their club in fine fashion.

Kaitlin Speight was the club’s first runner to compete. She was in the youth girls (ages 16 and 17) 4,000-metre race. Unfortunately, at the halfway mark she succumbed to an asthma attack, which ended the race for her.

Ronan Gelber ran in the bantam boys (12 and 13) 2,000-metre race. He finished 12th in a field of 21 runners and his time was seven minutes 59 seconds.

Three girls ran for Passtrak in the peewee (10 and 11) age group. Their distance was 1,200 metres. McKinley Mallard placed 28th out of 34 runners in 5:20. Sophie Lynch-Staunton came in 32nd out of 34 and her time was 5:30. Bronwyn Gelber crossed the line in 18th place and her time was 4:46.

The club had two peewee boys competitors. Jack Bailey earned himself a 21st-place finish by completing the 1,200-metre course in 5:08. Sawyer Sawatzky finished the race in 4:39 for a 10th-place result.

The tyke girls (under 10) 900-metre race had three Passtrak athletes competing. Macy Mallard finished in 21st in 5:05. Naoise Gelber came in 18th in 4:48 and Ashley Watson crossed the line in eighth place with a time of 4:20.

The tyke boys also ran 900 metres. Rowan Watson placed 13th out of 17 in 5:06. One place ahead, in 12th, was Carson Hay in 5:03. Keenan Parsons was Passtrak’s highest finisher of the day by coming in a strong second place, only a few seconds behind the winner, in 3:46.

This concludes the cross-country running season for Passtrak. The club will now make a quick transition to indoor track and field, with its first competition scheduled for Nov. 19 and 20 in Edmonton.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Friday, Nov. 18 – Chamber of Commerce Countdown to Christmas and Parade of Lights in Pincher Creek — see ad page 7 – Children’s clothing, book and toy giveaway — 2 to 6 p.m. at Napi Friendship Centre in Pincher Creek – Christmas Craft Market — 2 to 8 p.m. at old Home Hardware building in Pincher Creek – Author book-signing event — 3 to 9 p.m. at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village in Pincher Creek 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.

– Wildrose Livingstone Macleod Constituency Association annual general meeting — 10 a.m. at Claresholm Legion – Children’s clothing, book and toy giveaway — 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

at Napi Friendship Centre in Pincher Creek – Christmas Craft Market — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at old Home Hardware building in Pincher Creek – Cowboy Christmas Dinner Show — 5 p.m. at Great Canadian Barn Dance near Hill Spring. Enjoy a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings! Then take in a festive western performance of Christmas songs and stories. Reservations required: 1-866-626-3407.

Monday, Nov. 21 – Meet Me at the Movies showing: Captain Fantastic — 7 p.m. at Fox Theatre in Pincher Creek Wednesday, Nov. 23 – Play is the Way! Community toddler event — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Pincher Creek town hall gym. Call 403-627-5569 to register.

Monday, Nov. 28 – Twin Butte Community Society AGM — 7 p.m. at Twin Butte Community Hall – Feeder Association AGM — upstairs at the Pincher Creek Legion. RSVP to 403-627-5006.

Thursday, Dec. 1 – MD of Pincher Creek solar energy land-use proposed bylaw public hearing — 6:30 p.m. at Heritage Inn, Pincher Creek Wednesday, Dec. 7 – Influenza immunization clinic — 2 to 6 p.m. at Pincher Creek town hall – Pincher Creek Seed Cleaning Co-op AGM— 1 p.m. at MD office meeting room

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Chamber helps Pincher Creek embrace Christmas spirit

By Brad Quarin Christmas shoppers and anyone eager to switch into a festive mentality can get a jump-start on the season with Pincher Creek’s Countdown to Christmas.

The Pincher Creek and District Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual event on Friday, in tandem with businesses providing deals to shoppers and welcoming Santa himself.

As usual, a highlight of the night will be the Parade of Lights, which will begin at 6:15 p.m., starting at Ranchland Mall and going down Main Street.

Preregistration is suggested, but floats will be accepted right up until lineup time of 5:30 at the mall parking lot.

“The more the merrier,” says chamber administrator Ola Crook.

You can register by calling Ola at 403-627-5199 or visiting www.pincherchamber.ca and clicking on Events.

Floats will be judged and those watching the parade will recognize the winner by the lit sign they will add to their float.

As dark sets in before the parade, a community Christmas tree will be lit at the former ATB corner on Main Street at 5:30 p.m. This new event is sponsored by the Downtown Merchants Association, the Chamber of Commerce, Riteline Electric and the Wright family.

This year, the chamber will also be trying to get a bit of buzz going downtown with the Main Street scavenger hunt.

The scavenger hunt is open to everyone, with stops at 15 businesses. Children and families can search for small Santa figurines and collect small prizes at each stop.

Participating businesses are Allied Arts (Lebel Mansion), Avail, Blackburn Jewellers, Dragons Heart Quilt Shop, Hedderick Insurance, Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village, Lushazz Boutique, Mirror Mirror, Pincher Creek Swimming Pool, Shootin' the Breeze, the Learning Box, the Source, the Wood Chic and Friends, and What Goes Around Comes Around.

The hunt runs from noon until 3 p.m. Entry forms will be

sent home in the backpacks of Pincher Creek school students this Wednesday and can be dropped off at Fox Theatre between 2:30 and 3 p.m.

This is just in time for a free showing of Elf, courtesy of Fox Theatre, at 3 p.m. Free popcorn and drinks have been sponsored by Allied Distributors/OK Tire, Beaver Mines Store, Ed Sinnott Financial, Robin & Co. Chartered Accountant, Westcastle Motors and Pincher Creek Chamber of Commerce.

The doors are open to enjoy free swimming from 5 to 6 p.m. and free skating from 6:15 to 7:15, thanks to the Town of Pincher Creek.

Lebel Mansion is hosting many activities, including ornament making at 1:30 and a presentation by local artist Jim Palmer at 3. Robotics and ceramics demos, live music and a gallery opening reception start at 6.

Other family activities include the Winter Wonderland and Santa photos at Parent Link from 4 to 6 and 6:30 to 8 p.m., cookie decorating at Avail from 4 to 7, ornament and marshmallow snowman making hosted by Children's World Daycare at the Learning Box from 6:30 to 7:30, and a visit with Santa at Cenotaph Park at 7 p.m.

Hot chocolate and cookies will be served at the park as well, thanks to Communities in Bloom, the Grill and Tim Hortons.

The Waffle Wagon and Karter's Kanteen will be parked downtown if you're in need a bite for supper.

Since it can be chilly during the Parade of Lights and evening events, several businesses are setting up outdoor firepits for people to warm themselves. Many are also providing hot chocolate or cider and other goodies throughout the day and evening.

Ranchland Mall is also very much a part of Countdown to Christmas.

Co-op is hosting the Hamper Scamper scavenger hunt after the parade, and spectators can check it out. This is a

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Rotary Club fundraiser that will benefit the food bank and promises to be entertaining.

The mall will host its annual balloon drop at 8:30 p.m.

There will be two drops, one adults can participate in for $1 per person, and one for children at 25 cents per child.

By catching a balloon, participants can win prizes, and proceeds go toward food bank Christmas hampers.

Betty Heppner's Christmas Craft Market, featuring over 40 local vendors, will run from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday.

Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village invites you to check out their Country Store and book-signing event from 3 to 9 p.m.

Using the hashtag #pincherugly is the way to enter your ugly sweater in the chamber's new contest. Everyone is welcome to participate with one winner chosen from businesses that are currently chamber members.

Late-night shopping is a highlight of Countdown to Christmas. Most businesses will stay open until 9 p.m., with a few planning to stay open as late as 10.

Choosing to shop locally will put you in contention to win a Winter Warmup package this year. All you need is a receipt to show your purchase made during Countdown to Christmas.

Stop by Shootin' the Breeze between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., look for the draw box at the tree lighting between 5:30 and 6, and at Cenotaph Park from 6 to 7. A draw box will also be available at Parent Link during Winter Wonderland hours.

This is an extra bonus for shopping in Pincher Creek. The draw will be made Friday at 9 p.m.

One last event is a jam session at Par-Tee, the new restaurant at the Pincher Creek Golf Club. You can sing and play along with Coyote Creek from 7 to 10 p.m. or simply stop by to enjoy the music.

With so many events and specials taking place all over town, everyone should be able to find a way to start their own countdown to Christmas.

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BY CHRIS MATTHEWS, CURATOR OF CROWSNEST PASS MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES In light of the recent political events that happened to our neighbours to the south, I thought it would be interesting to remember a dynamic political upheaval that took place in 1930s Blairmore.

On Valentine’s Day 1933, the citizens of Blairmore elected a Communist town council, and this so-called Red administration remained in power until 1936. This election shifted the political leanings of the town council away from the previous pro-business councillors to the more labour-focused, populist candidates.

“Never in the history of any town in western Canada,” the Blairmore Enterprise reported, has “such a degree of interest manifested itself in a municipal election as that shown here [on] Monday when the labour slate was almost entirely swept into power.”

I don’t believe that all those who voted for the new council in Blairmore and turned the town Red were card-carrying Communists or following directives sent from the Soviet Union; they were merely reacting to the world around them and what candidates were offering them.

Kyle Franz argues in his thesis on the topic that “the agenda of council was not strictly ‘Communist,’ rather it represented a balance between radical and populist programs, thus enabling council to challenge capitalist society while providing a practical response to the local effects of the [Great]

Depression.”

Immediately the newly formed Communist administration issued its manifesto on the front page of the Blairmore Enterprise.

They stated that they believed the current higher levels of government were not acting adequately for the people of Blairmore and that “it is up to us.”

They increased relief funds and support structures, and paid for these new projects through higher business taxes. Councillor Peressini created new community gardens for residents to grow their own food rent-free.

Council created a dog tax, but placed the tax only on “pedigree dogs” that were primarily owned by mine managers and the business community.

All their projects were designed to combat the reality of hardships that the citizens of Blairmore faced.

Despite re-election in 1934 and 1935, the Red councillors didn’t hold unblemished records. By 1936, numerous scandals came to light and the majority they had enjoyed in council evaporated.

Now I am by no means connecting 1930s Blairmore or the Communist Party to what is going on in the United States. I merely see a connection to a group of voters who were apparently looking for change, were handed rhetoric of change and then voted for it. We know how it worked out in Blairmore. We shall see how it works out for Mr. Trump.

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NUNAVUT ANIMAL: CANADIAN INUIT (ESKIMO) DOG In 2000, Nunavut adopted the Canadian Inuit dog as its animal emblem.

Longtime residents of the Arctic, these dogs were essential to the survival of the Inuit. They pulled sleds and also aided with polar bear and seal hunts.

Also called quimmiq (an Inuit word for dog), the breed is characterized as loyal, tough, brave and intelligent.

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Quiz Question 1—Art, literature and entertainment The 1989 American film Field of Dreams starring Kevin Costner was based on what Canadian novel?

Question 2—History and geography What is the largest freshwater island in the world?

Question 3—Science and technology In what year was the first Canadian-based television broadcast?

Question 4—Sports and leisure Widely known as the largest garden party in the world, which Canadian competition is the oldest organized sporting event in North America?

4: The Royal St. John’s Regatta, which has been held annually on the shores of Quidi Vidi Lake, N.L., for at least 198 years

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1: Shoeless Joe by W.P. Kinsella 2: Manitoulin Island, Ont. 3: 1952 (Radio-Canada on Sept. 6, followed by the English-language CBC on Sept. 8)

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Canadian treasures CANADA: NATURAL SOURCE OF PRIDE SINCE 1867

A pioneering perspective on life in the Arctic

Kenojuak Ashevak helped define modern Inuit art, both in Canada and on the global art scene. While remembered priInuit graphic artist and sculptor marily as a graphic Kenojuak Ashevak, West Baffin Co-operative. Credit: Judith artist, she also made Eglington / Library and Archives Canada / PA-140556 stone-cut prints, etchings and soapstone carvings. Among her most recognized work is “Enchanted Owl,” a print that was reproduced on a Canadian postage stamp in the 1970s to commemorate the centennial of the Northwest Territories.

Born in 1927, Kenojuak took her first breaths in an igloo within an Inuit camp off the southern coast of Baffin Island. The tribe she was part of was semi-nomadic and she grew up moving between a number of camps in the area. At the age of 19 she married a man named Jonniebo, with whom she had children and eventually put down roots in Cape Dorset.

In the 1950s, during a three-year stay at a Quebec hospital, where she was treated for tuberculosis, Kenojuak mext an art teacher and subsequently began crafting. She made beadwork and leather dolls during her hospitalization, but it was only upon her return to Cape Dorset that she took up drawing. Her early creations caught the attention of artist

James Houston, who encouraged Kenojuak, and others in the community, to explore creativity through different media. A graphic arts workshop and co-operative was opened in the area and became a means for members of the community, including Kenojuak, to supplement their income.

Kenojuak created thousands of pieces during her lifetime and, almost from the get-go, received high praise for her efforts.

Her colourful, imaginative depictions of animals and fanciful northern landscapes constitute some of the most emblematic examples of modern Canadian art. Her work has been widely shown over the years, from a 30-year retrospective of her career at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection Gallery in 1986 to the 2011 exhibition Truly Canadian: Inuit Art and National Identity at the Carleton University Art Gallery. Her talent has been commissioned for various projects, including multiple Canadian coins and stamps, a stained-glass window at the John Bell Chapel in Oakville, Ont., and a mural featured at the 1970 World’s Fair in Osaka, Japan.

Kenojuak received countless awards, including the Governor General’s Award for Artistic Achievement in Visual and Media Arts in 2008 and the Order of Canada Companion in 1982, and widespread recognition for her artistic contributions. She passed away in 2013, but her pioneering work remains a lasting legacy of her talent and vision.

Where are we from?

THE 52 LARGEST GROUPS IN CANADA’S MULTICULTURAL MOSAIC

CANADA’S KOREAN COMMUNITY One of Canada’s largest trading partners is also one of the country’s primary sources of immigrants. As of the 2011 National Household Survey, 161,131 Canadians identified themselves as having Korean roots.

While a first wave of Koreans came to Canada shortly after the Second World War, it was only after 1965 that their numbers became substantial.

Korean-Canadians contribute to our nation’s rich offerings in every sector, including the arts, academia and athletics. Actress Sandra Oh, news anchor and producer Mi-Jung Lee, NHL player Jim Paek, pianist Wonny Song and mathematician Rimhak Ree are just a few of the notable Korean-Canadians making significant strides both at home and internationally.

The majority of Korean-Canadians live in On-

tario (49 per cent) and British Columbia (35 per cent), with the remaining population scattered through the other provinces. Toronto has the most concentrated population — over 50,000 — of Korean-Canadians, and the city is home to Canada’s only Korea Town. The district has numerous restaurants, shops and grocery stores that cater to the community.

The Korean-Canadian population supports several newspapers in Vancouver and Toronto. Some major universities in Canada offer Korean studies programs as well as student exchange programs with South Korea.

Our country’s population of Korean-Canadians continues to grow and add richness to our national identity.

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Days of Christmas Past will support Holy Trinity Church

By Erin Fairhurst There’s been a great deal of activity at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Blairmore and it’s all to do with giving the spacious church hall a much needed facelift.

“We’ve been doing regular fundraisers,” says Pat Rypien, who is one of the dedicated members of the parish fundraising committee. “I think we have one of the nicest halls in the community but the updates will provide many new improvements to user groups.”

With the assistance of the Knights of Columbus, the parish has already purchased 200 new chairs, a five-burner stove for catered events, and a stylish new bar.

But they’re not done yet. Pat says they still have plans for a new fridge and a paint job for the entire hall to freshen things up.

“We have a few more fundraisers coming up,” she says, “and we hope to have the hall ready for March 1, just in time for wedding season.”

The church used to host a regular November fashion-show fundraiser and luncheon, but now with both of the women’s clothing stores in Crowsnest Pass closed, they’ve had to get creative.

The Days of Christmas Past event will take place this Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Parish (13126 21st

Ave. in Blairmore) and Pat says the event organizers have a few tricks up their sleeves to create an entertaining and memorable afternoon.

“We’ve borrowed a handful of outfits from Fort Steele,” she says with a smile, adding that Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village will be loaning some items to them as well. “We have a few surprises planned.”

Pat will be MCing the event, and Courtney Potts from Real Country and a few other familiar faces in the community will be on hand as special guests.

Lunch will be served at 1 p.m and the parish tree lighting will take place shortly after. A Christmas tea and raffle will also take place, and this year the raffle prizes include a beautiful heirloom dress donated by Lorna Mochinski, a former Coleman resident.

“It’s a very generous donation,” says Pat, “and it fits with our theme.”

Heirloom sewing is intricate and highly detailed, and Pat says the lace from the donated dress was ordered from Paris.

The value of the dress is $400 and it is currently on display at the church.

Tickets for the event can be purchased at Copy Magic for $20.

Photo by Erin Fairhurst

Pat Rypien proudly poses with the handmade Heirloom dress, created and donated by former Pass resident Lorna Mochinski.

THE CHALLENGE IS ON! Brian Gallant and Dennis Robin are facing off in a Movember fundraising match.

Please consider making a donation to the Movember Foundation for them. You can find more information at www.ca.movember.com.

This is where Brian and Dennis are with their Mos after two weeks. You can vote on the best moustache after final results are shared in our Dec. 7 issue.

A time to say thanks to the men in your life

Did you know that November 19 is International Men’s Day? This initiative was first launched in 1999 under the sponsorship of the United Nations and is now celebrated in over 50 countries. Its popularity con­tinues to grow as more people join in every year all around the world.

Fundraising efforts

Slow but we’re plotting a big finish.

Brian Gallant

Week 2 update

Don’t forget to visit Brian’s fundraising page to donate to this important cause, and if you see him around town be sure to compliment him on his efforts and his ever growing ’stache.

How you can donate: http://mobro.co/13420093

Moustache stage

Brian describes his ’stache as being in the sandpaper growth phase.

Objectives

International Men’s Day has two main objectives: to promote the im­portance of positive male role models and to highlight the contributions of men to the community, family life and the environment. Many activities are organized around the globe to celebrate this event, including se­mi­nars, peaceful marches, exhibitions, round tables and concerts.

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Role models

Athletes, statesmen, mo­vie actors, music stars and company presidents are far from being the only valuable male role models for boys and girls. You can meet ins­ piring and honest men every day of the week in all kinds of environments. These great role models could include your spouse, father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle or friend. They could be your neighbour, colleague, teacher, mechanic, accountant or dentist. If you’re a man who strives to do his best in every situation and who cares about others, you are a good male role model too.

Valued qualities

Perseverance, generosity, commitment, compassion, care, bravery, cle­verness and resourcefulness: men bring a wide variety of qualities to society that we all benefit from. On November 19, take the opportunity to say thank you to all the men in your life. Your gesture is sure to be appreciated.

R

obin & Co. Chartered Accountant

Pincher Creek Office 403-627-3313 Crowsnest Pass Office 403-562-2895

Fundraising efforts

He has started fundraising but says that, as with all underdogs, it will be a last-minute push to the finish.

Dennis Robin

Week 2 update Moustache stage

Dennis says he is in the stage of recognition with the colour of his mustache showing his true age.

Remember to visit Dennis’s Movember fundraising page and support this men’s cause. Throw a compliment his way if you like the mo he’s trying to grow!

How you can donate: http://mobro.co/13405384

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FEED AND SEED 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, 1-877250-5252.

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STEEL BUILDING SALE. “Really Big Sale Is Back - Extra Winter Discount On Now!” 20X19 $5,145. 25X27 $5,997. 28X27 $6,773. 30X31 $8,110. 35X33 $11,376. 40X43 $13,978. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036; www.pioneersteel.ca.

LOOKING FOR a shop? Post Frame Buildings. AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and great construction practices. For a free quote, contact Ryan Smith 403-818-0797 or email: ryan.afab@gmail.com.

HEALTH CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment.

REAL ESTATE 17 INDUSTRIAL LOTS West Hill Business Park, Peace River, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction on November 22 in Grande Prairie. Contact Jerry Hodge: 780706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate. All West Realty Ltd., Broker.

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 306-716-2671; saskfarms@shaw.ca.

SERVICES CREDIT 700.CA. $750 loans - or more. No credit check same day deposit. Toll free number 1-855-527-4368. Open 7 days from 8 am to 8 pm.

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.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery?

Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300/1800-347-2540.

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - Make Money & Save Money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext: 400OT.

GET BACK on track! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need money? We lend! If you own your own home - you qualify.

Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com.

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Pyjama Tree 2016 Pincher Creek Women’s Emergency Shelter is again sponsoring the Angel Trees, including a PYJAMA TREE at Shootin’ the Breeze Select an angel tag from the tree, then purchase or make pyjamas for your angel and return your gift to place under the tree

YOUR ARCTIC ADVENTURE AWAITS Job opportunities located in nunavut, northwest territories and Yukon:

Permanent or Relief/Contract

• Store, Retail or Grocery Managers & Assistant Managers • Cooks and Cook Managers

please send your resume to: HumanResources@Arctic.Coop or fax to: 1-204-632-8575

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Tags will be available Nov. 16 at Shootin’ the Breeze – 697A Main St., Pincher Creek Gifts will be picked up Dec. 16 and distributed to needy families

Administrative and Sales Management Assistant REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: • Fluent in English, written and spoken at professional business or university level • Proficient in Excel spreadsheets, Word documents and QuickBooks • Internet savvy and capable of working with online programs • Quick learner, capable of taking instruction • An interested assistant • High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability • Willing to commit to personal development as part of job training • Motivated and interested in learning and using new software FULL TIME: • Contact me by sending a resume to jobs@inspiris.ca • I will send more information about the job by email • You will receive an email in return with more questions, before a face-to-face interview

The Ideal Part-time Job If you have a few hours each school day (between 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) to supplement your family income, give back to our community, and help our students get to & from school safely every school day, become a Part-Time School Bus Driver today!

We provide FREE friendly, professional training. Licensing fees will be reimbursed if conditions are met.

Don’t miss the bus on this great opportunity!

Call: 403-627-3060 Email resume to: Sharon.roberts@firstgroup.com or visit www.firststudentinc.ca An equal opportunity employer that values diversity.

Arctic Co-operatives Limited (Arctic Co-ops) in Winnipeg, MB, supports 32 member-owned Co-ops in Nunavut, Northwest Territories and Yukon.

The Co-ops operate retail businesses and hotels, gas bars and more.

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Wanted: Processor (Hornet & Waratah) 12345Operators YOUR ARCTIC ADVENTURE AWAITS Grapple Skidder Operators Job opportunities located in nunavut, Arctic Co-operatives Limited (Arctic Co-ops) in Winnipeg, northwest territories and Yukon: Class 1 Drivers For Log Haul MB, supports 32 memberPermanent or Relief/Contract

owned Co-ops in Nunavut,

Benefits provided.

• Store, Retail&orAccommodations Grocery Northwest Territories and Managers & Assistant Managers Yukon. The Co-ops operate Fax: 780-542-6739 retail businesses and hotels, gas • Cooks and Cook Managers bars and more.

Email: info@lydellgroup.ca

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RURAL WATER TREATMENT Iron Filters • Softeners • Reverse Osmosis

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Shootin’ the Breeze Business Directory See your ad here for as little as $13.60 per week. For information, call 403-904-2227 or email ads@shootinthebreeze.ca

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL GOODS AND SERVICES

Fantin’s Funeral Chapel 1-877-896-8555

Honouring Life’s Memories . . .

Eden’s Funeral Home

A division of Caringroup

403-627-3131 Box 924, 966 Elm St., Pincher Creek, AB

13461 – 20 Ave. Blairmore www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca

Dennis Novak

Recipient of “Excellence in Customer Service Awards”

www.edensfuneralhome.com

Shawn Kyllo

Dr. Adam T. Gorner

MARTHA PARIDAEN

403-904-0099 www.rockyridgeeyes.ca

REALTOR® LEED Green Associate

HOME on the Range

403-628-2355 martha@realestatecentre.ca crowsnestrealestatecentre.com

835 Kettles Street Pincher Creek

EAT WHAT YOU LIKE IN COMFORT

ONLY 10 MORE PAYMENTS ...

Let’s do some mortgage planning before your house falls down.

Pincher Creek Eye Clinic Dr. Bart Anderson

Dr. Laura Chisholm

403-627-2930 761 Main Street Pincher Creek

NEED A LIFT?

Care Bears can provide transportation to medical appointments in Pincher Creek, Lethbridge and Calgary.

Call 403-339-CARE

Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

mr-b Computer Services

PINCHER CREEK DENTURE CLINIC

403-627-4811

www.loangoddess.ca Rae Steil, B.ED, AMP Mortgage Planner

Mobile computer lab serving southwestern Alberta 1-877-303-7237 info@loangoddess.ca 12707 - 20 Ave Blairmore

Computers • Networking • Websites Call for a free consultation

403-795-9750

www.mr-b.ca

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL GOODS AND SERVICES • Residential • Commercial • Farm • Cell Phone Boosters • Maintenance • Generators: GENERAC & KOHLER

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS FARM • HOME • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL

1373A Hunter Street Pincher Creek www.ritelineelectric.com

Serving Southern Alberta

SITE SURVEY • SYSTEM DESIGN

SALES • INSTALLATION

403-627-5756

Electrical Supplies Sales Counter

New Homes & Renovations Commercial & Agricultural ICF Superform Foundations Framing & Concrete www.avalanchecontracting.com

“Our Reputation is Building!”

403-627-2242 1-855-627-2242

Gee’s Electric Inc. Wade Giesbrecht – Owner/Operator 403-627-9258 giesbr1@telus.net Box 1001, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0

“Your junk is our treasure”

• • • • • • •

40, 23, 12 yard roll-off bins 6, 4, 3, 2 yard dumpsters Bear-proof dumpsters Porta-potty rentals Security fencing rentals Septic services Hotshot/picker crane service

403-627-8961

greg@indi-solar.com

GrayRock Contracting Road Building • Site Prep • General Excavation • Dozer Work • Land Clearing Contract Pricing or Hourly Work Free Estimates Current C.S.T.S. and First Aid

Cell: 403-627-8844

www.southwestwaste.ca

Lucas Sorge

Shop: 403-627-4361 Cell: 403-627-7615 lucas@sorgetrucking.ca www.sorgetrucking.ca

P.O. Box 684 | 1176 Big Horn Avenue | Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0

ON LOCATION STORAGE and TOWING Sea Can Sales & Rentals

* Portable storage delivered to your yard * 8x20’ and 8x40’ * Custom sizes available * Recovery

403-627-9256 403-627-5356

403-904-2227 NOW OFFERING THE FOLLOWING SERVICES

• Commercial • Residential • Industrial • Farm

Ph: 403-627-3585

Trucking Ltd.

David Froese 403-432-0344 Visit our website: grayrockcontracting.com

CALL NOW FOR ALL YOUR SEPTIC NEEDS

info@southwestwaste.ca

Sand, gravel, landscaping rock, snow removal, grader, dozer, skidsteer work

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GENERATORS

SOLAR

• Service • Sales • Installation service@ritelineelectric.com

• Design • Sales • Installation – Residential, Commercial, Off Grid, Grid Tie solar@ritelineelectric.com

1373A Hunter Street Pincher Creek 403-627-5756

Want to finally get those rooms painted before Christmas?

The Finishing Line

BOBCAT SERVICE LTD. • Certified Septic Design and Installation • Rubber Track Mini Hoe • Hi-Hoe • Chain-Link Fencing

• Acreage Development • Site Prep & Laser Levelling • General Excavation • Weeping Tile & Drainage • Top Soil & Gravel

403-627-5991

LYLE REIMER

PINCHER CREEK

YOUR SOUTHERN ALBERTA SOURCE FOR ELEVATORS AND LIFTS Whether you’re looking for increased accessibility or a showpiece in your home or business, we can help!

• Residential and commercial lifts and elevators • Porch lifts for interior and exterior applications • Wheelchair lifts

ANDY STONE & DEREK ALLEN Painting • Tiling • Wallpapering • Laminate Floors • Property Maintenance Pincher Creek Area & Waterton

SAFE, AFFORDABLE ACCESSIBILITY IS WITHIN YOUR REACH

andrew.stone9@hotmail.com Andy – 403-627-7609 Derek – 403-929-2301

Contact us at: copperumbrella@gmail.com 403-563-0382

10% SENIORS DISCOUNT

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Mobile Home For Sale

12 x 68 ft. mobile home in Pincher Creek.

Totally renovated inside and out, 2 bedrooms, 5 appliances and microwave, 6 x 8’ aluminum shed.

For more info, call 403-632-5285

Photo by Brad Quarin

Memorial playground receives financial boost

Blairmore Lions members Allen White, left, and Daryl Wig are present as MLA Pat Stier delivers a $20,000 cheque to Mona Robutka, the club's grants chairwoman. The grant will be used to purchase playground equipment to be placed in Blairmore Lions Park in memory of Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette. The provincial grant matches funds raised by the community.

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Deborah Lee Keehn 1959 – 2016 Deborah Lee Keehn (Eagleson) of Pincher Creek passed away peacefully on Nov. 12, 2016, at the age of 57, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Her husband, Michael Keehn, and her son, C.J. Eagleson, were at her side.

She will be sadly missed by her mother, Bev Eagleson, of Fort Macleod; her father, Gilbert Eagleson, of Fort Macleod; her brother, Tim, of Pincher Creek; her sister, Bonnie, of Smithers, B.C.; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and numerous special friends.

She was predeceased by her aunt Loretta Eagleson and by her grandparents.

Debbie was born March 25, 1959, in Fort Macleod, where she attended school until graduating in 1977. She then moved to Calgary, where she worked at the Calgary International Airport before travelling across Europe.

Debbie eventually moved back to Fort Macleod and met the love of her life, Michael Keehn. They were married on Sept. 9, 1989.

Debbie and Mike moved to Pincher Creek and purchased the North Hill Shell in 1994. She had many innovative ideas that made their business grow and prosper for 15 years until they retired.

This gave them the opportunity to travel to many different places, including her special getaways to Costa Rica.

Debbie also had many passions, including shopping, her ceramic shop, gardening, helping others, being an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion and hosting many special occasions at home for family and friends.

A service will be held at Chinook Bible Chapel, located at 1255 Bev McLachlin Dr. in Pincher Creek, on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 11 a.m., with Pastor David Goff officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Society in Debbie’s name.

R

obin & Co. Chartered Accountant

Dennis Robin, B.Mgt., CA, CPA (IL, USA)

See us for all your accounting needs!

Personal • Business • Estates

BUSINESS SERVICES • Financial statement preparation • Corporate tax returns • Accounting and computer consulting • Setup of computer or manual accounting systems • Tax, financial and estate planning • Computerized monthly/quarterly bookkeeping, payroll and GST • Business consulting and planning, business valuations ESTATES • Final returns and T3 returns • Will planning including tax analysis of property transfers

PERSONAL SERVICES • Income tax preparation • Retirement and estate planning • Investment analysis – basic education including advice on some of the tools used to evaluate investments, discussion of diversification, risk and rate of return, and various alternative types of tax investments including tax analysis • Tax planning including income splitting and investment products to reduce tax payable • Tax estimates for current or future years • Lease vs purchase analysis • Loan/mortgage analysis • Insurance planning • Education funding and alternatives • Planning after separation or divorce

proud to be locally owned and locally staffed Pincher Creek Office

403-627-3313 Weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

697 Main Street Pincher Creek

Crowsnest Pass Office

403-562-2895 Weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

13143 - 20th Avenue Blairmore