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Hamper Scamper nets $2K for food bank

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Kyla Bruns hustles through the aisles seeking 30 specific grocery items during the Rotary Club's Hamper Scamper on Friday. The fundraiser benefited the Pincher Creek food bank and drew a large crowd. See more on page 7.

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Passion meets professionalism at Artist's Touch

By Erin Fairhurst sion of the art itself, and I like being Artist’s Touch, located in historic part of that process.” downtown Coleman, is just about to Locally owned picture framing celebrate its one-year anniversary. businesses are growing scarce amidst Thanks to recently being named the the big box store landscape, but new business of the year by the CrowsDonna says customers can rely on her nest Pass Chamber of Commerce, for competitive prices, a great eye and they’re celebrating early. years of expertise.

“It was a complete shock,” says “I’m very grateful to the clients owner Donna Bilyk. “It’s very humand customers I’ve met over the last bling and exciting.” year,” she says.

Artist’s Touch is a custom picture “Starting my own business was framing, photography and fine art never about making a million dollars. gallery. Donna opened the doors last It’s about connecting with people and December, but the dream of having making a difference. But I still have her own gallery and studio is one that a mortgage to pay and the framing spans nearly 30 years. helps with that.”

Born and raised in Saskatoon, While opening the doors of Artist’s Donna enrolled in the University of Touch fulfilled a long-standing dream Saskatchewan to complete her bachefor Donna, she achieved another lor of fine arts degree. Life rarely goes dream in recent years by finishing her as planned though, and Donna had education. to put her education on hold due to In 2011 she graduated from the funding issues.

University of Lethbridge, “and then I “So I moved to California, and went straight into my master’s degree while I was there I saw a help-wanted at the University of Saskatchewan Photo by Erin Fairhurst ad for an artist,” Donna recalls. “I had — right back where I started out in Donna Bilyk shows the award she received recently from the Crowsnest Pass an interview and was hired on the 1986.”

Chamber of Commerce recognizing Artist's Touch as the new business of the year. spot.”

Armed with two degrees and over The job, it transpired, was for a 20 years of experience, Donna then caricature artist — something Donna had never done. But she squared her turned her sights to finding a space for her new business. shoulders and prepared herself for the challenge.

“The search was on,” she recalls. Soon she found what she was looking for in “I’ll never forget the first one I did,” she says with a laugh. “My hand was downtown Coleman. shaking! But I did it, and 30 years later I’m still doing it.”

“This building is just so special,” she says happily, adding that six months of After returning to Canada, Donna met Patrick and got married. They had blood, sweat and tears went into restoring the historic building. five children but Donna still managed to find time to pursue her artistic passion “I’m a perfectionist,” she says with a laugh. “I couldn’t stop until it was just around raising her young family. In addition to doing shows and exhibits and right!” working at paint stores, she had discovered photography.

Donna’s hope for her business is that it will continue to grow and bring life “I had my own darkroom and did all of my own processing,” she recalls. and beauty to the area.

Those familiar with Artist’s Touch will have seen Donna’s exquisite work “I want to feel as though I’m adding and contributing and helping people,” on the gallery walls — from historic shots of Crowsnest Pass mines to a phoshe says. tographic journey captured in a series of snapshots on a recent road trip back And to prove that she’s truly passionate about supporting local business, home to Saskatchewan. she’s recently rolled up her sleeves and joined the board of directors for the “I’m a very curious person,” says Donna of her artistic temperament. “I find Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce. art in everything.”

“I think it will be a good opportunity, and I’m looking forward to contributDonna’s photographs of four historic Crowsnest Pass area mines were ing,” she says of her appointment as vice-president. inspired by her desire to preserve cultural and historical elements of an area When you’re shopping local this Christmas season, be sure to pop into she’s grown to love.

Artist’s Touch to check out their array of art cards, fine art, photography and “I wanted to archive what’s left, but in a creative way,” she says. professional portrait services, or just wander in to say hi to Donna.

Her work as a photographer is the perfect complement to her experience in “I love the interactive aspect of my business,” she says. “It’s been all about the framing, something she’s also been doing for over 20 years. people.”

“I love working with people,” she says. “Finding the right frame is an exten-

Pincher Creek Foundation Invitation for New Board Member

Crestview Lodge Christmas Tea & Bazaar Thursday, Dec. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Christmas Baking • Homemade Crafts • Door Prizes, Silent Auction and Raffle Cost $5 — Everyone is Welcome!

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Author Visits @ the Library Noel Doherty – Thursday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m.

A Decade of Conflict: the Men of Derry

Paul Raczka – Thursday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m.

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The Pincher Creek Foundation Board of Directors would like to invite individuals interested in taking a position as a Board Member at Large.

Our Foundation is dedicated to assisting Seniors and Low Income Families in obtaining affordable housing. We currently manage Crestview Lodge, Canyon Manor (12 apartments), Canyon Manor & Willow Court Cottages (12 units) and twelve (12) affordable apartments for low income families. All of the units we manage are subsidized and/or funded by the Province and local Municipalities. We operate under the Legislation of Alberta Seniors, the Alberta Housing Act, Alberta Social Housing Act & Regulations and other required Legislation.

The position is now available and we invite and welcome interested parties to submit applications or contact us to obtain information. Please contact us at the following: Pincher Creek Foundation – Board of Directors c/o Sahra Nodge, Board Chair P.O. Box 1058, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0 Email: sahranodge@gmail.com Millie Loeffler, Chief Administrative Officer at: crestviewmanager@shaw.ca Phone 403-627-3833, ext. 1 In person at Crestview Lodge, 978 Hyde Street, Pincher Creek

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Fred White is an exemplary volunteer for the Pincher Creek branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. At left, he calls out commands as sergeant-at-arms for a Canada Day ceremony at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village. In centre photo he happily does groundswork at the Bobby Burns Fish Pond, and at right he poses with Donald S. Ethell, former Photos by Shannon Robison lieutenant-governor of Alberta.

Pincher Creek Legion honours dedicated member

By Brad Quarin The Pincher Creek Legion revived a dormant tradition to honour a longtime member for his exceptional service.

Fred White was named the Legion member of the year on Remembrance Day. According to old-time Pincher Creek Legion members, the member of the year title was awarded in the past.

“It’s been on the books for a long time,” Fred says.

While still existing in the Royal Canadian Legion, it fell into disuse in Branch 43.

“I was quite proud of receiving it, quite proud that I was recognized by the members,” he says. The award is for service beyond expectations.

The member of the year is nominated by another member, and the executive votes on whether to grant the title.

Fred isn’t on the executive this year, so he did not face any potential conflict of interest in having to vote.

He didn’t know about the award until Remembrance Day, when it was presented to him during the Legion social held after the ceremony.

It speaks to Fred’s worthiness that he missed the speeches commemorating him because he was outside unloading wreaths — working for the Legion as he so often does.

“I walked in, and they said, Fred White!” he recalls.

His response was, “What did I win?”

Fred joined the Pincher Creek Legion in 1972, eligible as a former cadet and a member of the militia, a

reserve of the Canadian Forces.

His main motivation for joining was not his own service, but the fact that his parents were Legion members.

Over the decades, he has held many positions, including recording secretary and second vicepresident. Most recently he was sergeant-at-arms, a position he held several times.

He stepped down from the executive after taking a temporary contract job with Shell in Calgary, but continues to volunteer for the Legion.

Despite longtime work for the Legion, he emphasizes that the member of the year title is for this year’s service.

There is plenty to be said here.

Fred heads numerous committees. One is the Bobby Burns Fish Pond committee, which manages the artificial pond within town where seniors and people with disabilities can fish.

As chairman, he not only plans its development, but cuts the grass and trims the trees.

“It takes up a lot of time, but it’s nice to get down and spend the afternoon there,” he says. The spot does resemble a miniature paradise. “It’s a good volunteer position for a retired person.”

This year, the committee had a new outhouse facility built at the pond, and the sidewalks have all been restored within the past few years.

The new facility might be the highlight of the year for him. The Legion secured the funding from the Town and Municipal District of Pincher Creek and found a contractor.

Annual cleanups are held at the pond, requiring Fred

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to manage the work parties, and he organizes the annual fish derby for seniors.

“It’s great to set that up and then spend the day going around talking to all the seniors that attend, watching them catch fish,” he says.

He is also chairman of the Christmas hamper committee, co-ordinating the different groups in assembling the food hampers.

The Junction food bank, Parent Link, the Rotary Club and other groups, businesses and individuals are contributing food, cash and gifts.

He will then co-ordinate the unloading of the hampers, which will be distributed on Dec. 21. It all takes a lot of time.

This year, he was also acting chairman of the fun committee during rodeo weekend.

“I took it to the executive a couple years ago that there’s nothing during the rodeo for young kids,” he says.

The Legion took action, starting a children’s carnival with ring tosses, bouncy castles and other activities. The proceeds went to the Pincher Spray Park Society.

All of the activities through the year are enjoyable for Fred, and the Legion is a good cause.

“It’s a club that provides service for Pincher Creek veterans and their families, but it’s also a club that the general public can take part in and enjoy themselves. It’s open to families,” he says.

“I really enjoy working there, for the club, and with the members.”

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Peter Argument, left, accepts the award for large business of the year from Mayor Don Anderberg at the Pincher Creek Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excellence ceremony. Right photo shows Shell Waterton Complex.

Chamber recognizes Shell for investment in community

By Brad Quarin With decades of presence in Pincher Creek, Shell Waterton Complex has made and continues to make an indelible mark on the community.

The business began local drilling in 1957 and Rod Sinclair, community liaison officer, believes there is at least another 10 years left in the plant.

The operation is finite, but in its time it has put millions of dollars into its communities, a fact recognized with the large-business Award of Excellence from the chamber of commerce.

“We’re proud to receive the award, and very honoured,” Rod says.

Rod is a familiar face, showing up at constant major cheque presentations to community groups, in support of important projects.

Peter Argument, operations manager, accepted the award.

Currently, Shell Waterton Complex employs about 100 people, including long-term contract workers, Rod says.

The plant’s main product is condensate, a liquid for refining fuels. It also sells natural gas commonly used in households, propane and butane.

By paying salaries, lease rentals and municipal district taxes and making contracts and donations, Shell has put $28 million per year into the local economy.

Under the Social Investment Fund that Rod manages, $100,000 of that goes to donations to local groups each year. The chamber listed groups Shell supported in the past year.

These include the schools, the 4-H club, Group Group Youth, the Willow Valley Trophy Club, the Crowsnest Forest Stewardship Society and Windy Slopes Health Foundation.

“It’s part of our social performance plan,” Rod says.

“We support our communities.”

A big reason Shell does this is that many of its employees are residents of Pincher Creek and area.

“We are the community, so you’re supporting your employees, also, by investing donations into the community,” he says.

The business is particularly interested in matters such as health, education and environment.

“Generally, that’s what’s most important to most communities, and that’s where you can best support your communities,” he says.

Shell makes donations based on certain criteria, looking for non-profit groups rather than businesses or political or religious organizations.

Some beneficiaries that don’t neatly fit under criteria of health or education are still in the interest of Shell’s stakeholders.

An example is the Pincher Creek Agricultural Society, which puts on community events that positively affect everyone.

As well, Shell Waterton Complex makes its decisions based on where the group is based.

The Town and the Municipal District of Pincher Creek are obviously part of its area, but the business also supports the Piikani Nation, Glenwood, Hill Spring and, peripherally, Crowsnest Pass.

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The chamber also highlighted the Community Service Fund, which is separate from the Social Investment Fund.

The Community Service Fund encourages current or retired Shell employees to volunteer for non-profit local groups.

If they volunteer for a group for at least 40 hours per year, they can apply for a maximum $1,000 donation to the group each year.

If individual employees volunteer for more than one group, they can apply for donations for all of them under the Community Service Fund.

Rod couldn’t pick a donation in the past year he or Shell are most proud of. “We’re proud to help the community wherever we can,” he says. He doesn’t tire of the cheque presentations.

With the economy struggling, Shell Waterton Complex’s social investment budget has been scaled back. Rod says this will be more challenging in terms of choosing the right beneficiaries.

For the future of Shell Waterton Complex as a whole, looking at declining gas reservoirs and mitigating development plans, 10 more years is estimated.

With luck, it could be 15.

There are unknown variables, such as advancing technology, the prices of oil and gas, and competition with other Foothills operations under Royal Dutch Shell.

Whatever the future may hold, Shell will leave a long-lasting legacy in the communities that surround it's Waterton Complex.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MD OF PINCHER CREEK NO. 9 IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1269-16 To be held at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 Heritage Inn – Salon A 919 Waterton Ave., Pincher Creek PURSUANT to Sections 230, 606 and 692 of the Municipal Government Act, Chapter M-26, 2000, revised statutes, the Council of the MD of Pincher Creek No. 9 in the Province of Alberta hereby gives notice of its intention to consider Bylaw No. 1269-16 being an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw 1140-08.

AND WHEREAS the Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 has conducted a review of the Land Use Bylaw with regard to Solar Energy land use; AND WHEREAS the number of changes will better reflect the land use requirements for solar systems in the municipal district.

THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing to consider the proposed Bylaw No. 1269-16 will be held at the Heritage Inn; Salon A, on Thursday, December 1, 2016, commencing at 6:30 p.m.

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AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT anyone wishing to make a presentation, or provide written comments, regarding the proposed bylaw, should notify the Chief Administrative Officer of their intention prior to 4:00 p.m., on Friday, November 25, 2016.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT both written and verbal presentations may be made to Council at the Public Hearing.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT copies of the proposed bylaw, with Schedule A, may be inspected at the MD of Pincher Creek No. 9 Office (1037 Herron Avenue) during normal business hours, or online at www.mdpinchercreek.ab.ca.

DATED at the MD of Pincher Creek No. 9 in the province of Alberta this 28th day of October, 2016

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PARENT AND STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAM PRESENTS:

RAISING COMPETENT TEENAGERS Come spend an evening with Triple P Facilitator Jessica Schmelzer from Family Centre – Lethbridge for an opportunity to learn about the six key ingredients for teenagers becoming competent young adults.

The topic is the second in a series of three for parents and caregivers of teens. It is a program for anyone with children aged 11 to 17 years and is aimed at preventing the start of significant teen behavioural and/or emotional problems.

Each parent will receive a workbook that includes exercises and tips relating to the topic and that can be used to develop a personalized plan for your family in developing positive strategies.

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Tyler Hay, left, is receiving powerlifting training and encouragement from Joe Stockinger of Joe's Weight Training and Fitness in Pincher Creek.

Natural talent brings young powerlifter early success

By Brad Quarin Pincher Creek has a new star powerlifter, after 18-year-old Tyler Hay attended the 100% Raw Open competition in Calgary in mid November.

At 56 kilograms, he lifted 65 kilograms in bench press, 160 in deadlift and 170.5 in squat.

This set national records, according to Joe Stockinger, Pincher Creek’s senior powerlifter, who serves as an international referee.

Tyler came to Joe’s attention through Landon Hochstein, another local young talent. Landon missed the deadline to compete in Calgary, but he and Joe went up to observe.

“I am very pleased with both of them,” Joe says. “They haven’t practised that long.”

Tyler began powerlifting in April, after starting to go to the gym to improve his health. Landon is a friend, and introduced him to powerlifting.

It was simply an activity to try, Tyler says. He doesn’t play other sports.

“I was joking with my dad, saying he’s probably bored watching. I literally picked the sport that’s just picking stuff up and putting it back down,” he says.

His dad, Brian, actually finds it entertaining to watch. The fact that Tyler is excelling likely adds to the excitement.

Landon, who learned much from Joe, taught Tyler. When Joe first saw Tyler powerlifting, he recognized the young man’s talent.

“I can see the performance,” Joe says. “He just did it, in fine form.”

“You don’t just lift the weights in the Raw. You have to have affinity to it,” Joe says. In 100% Raw Powerlifting,

athletes do not use any equipment for support.

“Some people just go at it, and do it well. They have a natural ability, a natural talent to do it. I could see it on Tyler.

It’s the same thing with Landon.”

Joe encouraged Tyler, referring to him as “an easy-to-coach participant.”

The Calgary competition was open, with powerlifters of any age or ability from Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan.

It was Tyler’s first competition, and after some initial anxiety, he found he enjoyed it. It was pretty much what he was expecting, but it seemed like a very long day.

There were many athletes there, and the competition was friendly. “The powerlifting community is really welcoming,” Tyler says.

Generally, you get three attempts in each of the bench press, deadlift and squat. If you are breaking records, you get a fourth attempt.

It was on the fourth attempt that Tyler got the 160-kilogram record in deadlift. Joe says nobody in Canada in that age and weight category has done that before.

“The federation’s pretty new, so there’s not a lot of records,” Tyler says.

“So the next competition, I’m going to try to up those numbers, so people can’t break it when they do come along.”

He’s confident this can be done. “I’m sure I’ll have higher numbers for the next one,” he says.

Tyler would say deadlift is his specialty, which Joe has also referred to as his “baby.”

The next competition will fall in February or March.

Citizens on Patrol statistics

Submitted by George Dowson Citizens on Patrol in Pincher Creek, the MD of Pincher Creek, Cowley and Lundbreck note the following about their patrols between Jan. 1 and Nov. 4, 2016: Patrols: 50 Kilometres travelled: 4,490 Driving hours patrolling: 165 Businesses checked and cards left: 940

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The Breeze Mailbox Enjoyed the Cake Lady story

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Dine with Crowsnest Conservation Society Join the board of Crowsnest Conservation Society for a light supper at Country Encounters in Coleman on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 6 p.m. to fuel up for a roundtable discussion on the challenges and opportunities of conservation in our community.

The business meeting of our annual general meeting will follow, with an update of activities and the election of a new board.

CCS welcomes new members to the organization and invites anyone interested to consider joining the board of directors.

Responsibilities include attending five to seven meetings a year, providing direction for our projects, which include WildEd and Connecting With Nature, and bringing Classroom With Outdoors, Wildsight’s conservation education program, to students at Isabelle Sellon School.

For more information, visit www.crowsnestconservation.ca, see the ad in this issue of the paper or just come to the meeting.

Everyone is welcome.

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“The new name reflects today’s contemporary country music, while still paying homage to the legends that paved the way for today’s country stars,” said vice-president of brands and content for Newcap Radio, Steve Jones. “Country music has always been about being real. It’s real people, singing real music.”

Real Country will continue to play the best of today’s country stars like Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley and Carrie Underwood, with nods to country legends like George Strait, Garth Brooks and many more.All of the Real Country stations will continue to provide extensive local coverage to each community they serve.

Real Country will proudly support Alberta’s country music heritage and passionately promote emerging artists, creating the next wave of Canadian country superstars.

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My Little Corner

By Shannon Robison

"In the air there's a feeling of Christmas ..."

These song lyrics come to mind in reflecting on Countdown to Christmas held Friday in Pincher Creek. The feeling of Christmas doesn't have universal meaning and is likely different for each of us.

According to the words of Bing Crosby's "Silver Bells," the feeling is found on streets dressed in holiday style as children laugh, people pass one another with smiles in greeting, lights blink, snow crunches, kids bunch together on Santa's big day and shoppers rush home with their treasures.

Above all this bustle is the sound of silver bells.

Main Street was certainly dressed in style and illuminated by the glow of seasonal decorations on the light standards, bright bulbs on a new community Christmas tree and firepits in front of several businesses and Cenotaph Park.

Spirits were high — adults and children alike were smiling, waving glow sticks and laughing as they awaited the Parade of Lights. They enjoyed hot chocolate, apple cider, cookies and other treats while expressing appreciation to the businesses and organizations that so generously supported the community event.

I didn't hear silver bells over the hustle and bustle, but did enjoy the Christmas music playing in the park.

It was a mild day and a beautiful evening, without much snow to crunch.

This no doubt contributed to the high volume of people downtown, at the mall and outlying business areas.

The streets were lined with people as the Parade of Lights made its way from

the mall to the east end of Main Street.

Kudos to all who participated — the floats were fantastic! I believe the final tally was 19, which is an excellent turnout.

Santa arrived at Cenotaph Park on a fire truck rather than in a sleigh, and eager children climbed onto his lap to whisper Christmas wishes in his ear.

People were everywhere on the downtown streets, but were completely bunched together at Ranchland Mall's balloon drop. This is the first time I've seen the event in person and it certainly is a spectacle!

I wasn't sure Pat Neumann would escape unscathed after climbing a ladder to release the second batch of balloons into a frenzy of waiting hands below.

The Rotary Club's Hamper Scamper was a reminder that we need to keep all community members in mind as we do our Christmas shopping — need is high for food hampers, clothing and gifts for those who are having a difficult time.

My evening wrapped at the jam session at Par-Tee Restaurant, where as many as 10 musicians at a time were making merry music.

It was awesome to see stores all over town busy until closing time — shoppers did not rush home! Shopping local always makes a difference, but even more so in difficult economic times.

Countdown to Christmas is a project of the Pincher Creek Chamber of Commerce and this was my first time heading the planning committee. I'd love to hear your feedback and suggestions for next year.

I hope the feeling of Christmas evoked by the event carries you through the season and into the new year.

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Photos by Shannon Robison

Hamper Scamper brings in big bucks for food bank

A large crowd pushed for window space at the Pincher Creek Co-op Friday evening as the local Rotary Club ran its first Hamper Scamper.

Tickets were raffled to enter the race and 10 people were drawn the previous week. With one participant unable to attend on short notice, a ticket was auctioned just before the event started. Ticket sales raised $2,000 for the local food bank along with an additional $130 in cash donations.

Participants pushed their decorated carts through the Co-op aisles trying to find as many items as possible specified on their shopping lists.

Winners received Co-op gift cards. Christine Harrison won a $600 card for having nine correct items in her cart. Kyla Bruns won a $400 card for finding seven items. Betty Whipple and Kacey Brasnett-Browning each had five correct items. Third place was awarded to Betty as the items she found had a higher dollar value. She received a $300 gift card while Kacey and the rest of the contestants each went home with a $100 gift card.

Rotary president Dan Crawford was pleased with the first-time event and has ideas to tweak it for next year. Most importantly, he is thrilled with the public awareness raised for the food bank and of the good community works of the Rotary Club of Pincher Creek.

Contest participants shown in top photo are, from left, Doug Waterson, Annie Steward, Betty Whipple, Faith Zachar, Claudia Wolftail, Lana Ross, Betty Cyr, Christine Harrison, Kacey Brasnett-Browning, Kyla Bruns and Rotary president Dan Crawford.

In bottom row of photos, Christine, left, shows the long list of items contestants were seeking. Annie, middle, and Kacey scan the grocery aisles.

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Everyone deserves a good Christmas

Photo courtesy of A Better Chance Animal Rescue

Colby needs some help

Melanie Glen of A Better Chance Animal Rescue says this young dog was hit by a vehicle Thursday afternoon in Brocket. Melanie estimates the puppy they have dubbed Colby is five to six months old. She has been told the dog has been living as a stray.

Colby suffered a broken pelvis and two fractured legs. He was transported to Fort Macleod by two kind RCMP officers. He was in shock and required stabilizing through IV fluids and pain medications. He is still on IV fluids but is bright, alert and comfortable.

The surgery he requires to repair the fractures will cost $2,500. The animal rescue believes the young dog deserves a second chance at life and have set up a donation page at www.abetterchanceanimalrescue.com/get-involved/donate-to-colby to cover the cost of Colby's surgery.

If you would like to help or have questions, please call Melanie at 403-632-5292.

Submitted by Community Christmas Hamper Committee You can help less fortunate families celebrate Christmas this year.

Did you know that every year the Royal Canadian Legion partners with many local businesses and organizations to lead the Community Christmas Hamper Project?

Last year the project provided Christmas meals and presents for 180 families in Pincher Creek — roughly 900 boxes went out the door.

The Christmas hampers provide a family with enough food for a complete Christmas breakfast, lunch and dinner. There will even be presents for each member of the family.

A family may apply or be referred for a Christmas hamper by contacting the Junction, the Royal Canadian Legion, the Learning Box or Piikani Child and Family Services.

With the downturn in the economy there is a growing need for assistance this year. We have no idea how many hampers will be required but, with an estimated cost in excess of $100 each, we are seeking your help.

Donations of food goods, gifts or cash can be dropped off at the Junction, the Royal Canadian Legion or the Parent Link office at Ranchland Mall. A new drop-off point this year is the Learning Box on Main Street.

Cash donations are preferred as we can buy food in bulk at lower prices per item. All donations of $20 or greater can be issued a tax receipt.

There will be Giving Trees situated at various businesses throughout town where you can pick a card from the tree, which asks for a particular gift for a child. Giving Trees and donation boxes are situated at Walmart, Pincher Creek Co-op, Parent Link, CIBC, Harvest Cafe, the Learning Box and St. Michael’s School.

Proceeds from the balloon drop event held at Ranchland Mall last weekend will go directly to the hamper project.

Crow Signs has donated jackets that will be sold at the Legion for a cost of $50, with proceeds going toward the purchase of turkeys for the hampers.

Questions and inquiries can be directed to Fred at 403-627-5656.

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From left are Michelle Duncan of Angels Within Us and Faith Zachar and Dan Crawford of the Pincher Creek Mustangs, who came together for a raffle that raised $5,000 for each of the organizations.

As a WestJet employee contributing 40 or more hours of volunteer time in her community, Michelle was able to secure a gift-of-flight voucher through the company's WestJetters Caring for our Community program. She has done this in the past for Angels Within Us and the Fort Macleod Royals.

Dan says it was a no-brainer for the groups to team up. The Mustangs provided additional ticket sellers and the raffle licence. At $20 each for a chance to win one return trip for two people, anywhere WestJet flies, tickets were an easy sell.

To a tabletop drum roll at the Angels Within Us fundraiser gala Saturday night, Grant Rolston of Vulcan was drawn as the winner. Thanks to all who sold and purchased raffle tickets, both the Mustangs football club and Angels Within Us benefited from the fundraising.

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Photo courtesy of Crowsnest Museum Archives

Photo by Brad Quarin

First photo shows the Alberta Provincial Police barracks building in Coleman that will house the Legends of Prohibition exhibit. In second photo, Fred Bradley, left, and Pat Rypien, Crowsnest Historical Society president, accept a $75,000 cheque presented by Livingstone-Macleod MLA Pat Stier earlier this month.

$75,000 grant supports Legends of Prohibition exhibit Submitted by Crowsnest Historical Society On Nov. 4, Pat Stier, MLA for LivingstoneMacleod, presented the Crowsnest Historical Society and Crowsnest Museum a cheque for $75,000 on behalf of the Alberta Lotteries Community Initiatives Program.

The grant will assist the Crowsnest Museum to develop a major new Legends of Prohibition exhibit to tell the story of the Alberta Provincial Police, the Prohibition era, the shooting of Const. Lawson, the trial, sentencing and hanging of Emilio Picariello and Florence Losandro, and local Crowsnest Pass police history.

The total cost of the exhibit will be $210,000 and the Crowsnest Historical Society and Crowsnest Museum is actively engaged in raising an additional $135,000 to fully fund the project. Charitable tax receipts will be issued for donations toward this project.

The Legends of Prohibition exhibit will be housed in the restored Alberta Provincial Police barracks building located at 7809 18th Ave. in Coleman.

The building is owned by Crowsnest Historical Society and the site will be operated by Crowsnest Museum. Westwind Design Group of Calgary is finalizing an exhibit master plan to tell these stories

in the restored building. Educational programming will also be part of the project planning.

Pat Rypien, president of the historical society, says, “The restored building will provide space for a world-class interpretive facility, which we believe will attract visitors to our community from not only our province and country, but from around the world to see the exhibit and hear the stories of this important era of our province’s and country’s history.”

Fred Bradley, chairman of the APP barracks restoration project, stated, “We are very appreciative of the support that our organization has received for this project from the Alberta government. Without their major contributions through Alberta Lotteries funding from the Community Initiatives Program, Community Facility Enhancement Program and the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation Preservation Partnership Program, this restoration and exhibit project would not be possible.”

It is planned to have the project completed and officially opened by July 1, 2017, to coincide with Canada’s 150th birthday. 2017 is also the 100th anniversary of the formation of the APP. Earlier phases of the restoration included putting the building on a new foundation in 2010. In 2012

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a new cedar roof was put on the building and three chimneys were restored.

A new rear addition, currently under construction, and the interior restoration are being funded through a grant of $103,000 from the federal government’s Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program and a $102,000 grant from the province’s Community Facility Enhancement Program.

The interior restoration includes refinishing the interior walls, ceiling and flooring, installing a new heating system, rewiring and insulating the building and installing a new handicap-accessible washroom. A contract for this interior work will be let later this fall.

The exterior restoration of the building also commenced this year. This entails replacing the windows and doors, and restoring the exterior siding to their historic period.

Grants from the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation for $49,000 and from Parks Canada National Cost Share Program for $49,000 will assist the Crowsnest Historical Society with this work.

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Saying goodbye to a true friend

By Brad Quarin Here at the Shootin’ the Breeze office, we have our tree all set up for Christmas.

It’s not an ordinary Christmas tree. It’s a Pyjama Tree, one of the Angel Trees set up in town by the Pincher Creek Women’s Emergency Shelter.

The shelter is collecting gifts for women and children in unfortunate circumstances, and their angels can be people like you.

“I would encourage people who want to help people who need the help … to feel the spirit of the season,” says Lisa Dupuis, administrative assistant at the shelter.

There’s high need this year. The shelter currently has 25 adult clients, and their children are the ones who would receive gifts via the Angel Trees.

The number of children in need may rise if the shelter receives more clients between now and Christmas.

While little children are easy to buy for and there are many fun toy ideas, the shelter also hopes residents give thought to youths between 12 and 18.

It’s a challenging age group because of varied interests and expenses. Lisa recommends gift cards and inexpensive sporting equipment such as basketballs or footballs.

Even something like a harmonica could be wonderful.

Pyjamas may seem less exciting, but they are also important. Some clients come in with no clothes besides what they’re wearing, she says.

Aside from the Pyjama Tree, Angel Trees can be found at RBC, Walmart and Creekside Chiropractic.

Tags on the Angel Trees indicate the age and sex of a child in need of a gift or pyjamas.

Gifts at all trees will be collected Dec. 16.

By Brad Quarin good chuckle.

I got a shock One of the last week when I funniest memories learned my family came when Cooper had lost someone and True flattened special.

Kelly’s garden for We’re dog a second time. It people, and my was frustrating, but sister Kelly and her she still snapped a husband, Mike, had photo of the two two — True and dogs with their Cooper. True was incriminating work taken from us at and posted it on a young age after Facebook. some sudden comTheir grins plications. were priceless and In my last hilarious! I showed Photo by Kelly Quarin Bird editorial, I briefly the photo to Jessica Cooper and True are all smiles after flattening Kelly Quarin Bird’s referred to True at the office, who garden. as “energetic and gasped at their occasionally exasdeviousness. perating.” This was a bit of an understatement.

There was also, of course, chasing deer, and the Kelly and Mike adopted her about four years ago, fact that Mike and Kelly believed True was a fullvery near the time I started writing for Shootin’ the moon dog, whose IQ would drop a few points on Breeze. days of full moons. Frustrating then, but I have a They live in Red Deer and when I first met True, I feeling it’s those stories that will bring smiles in the was warned she was a wild thing. future.

The first thing she did when I stepped onto the Eventually, it was discovered that the best way lawn with the dogs was jump on me several times, to manage True was to place her in doggy daycare knocking me in the chest with her front legs. She was during the morning, where she would have a wave of excited to meet me and she was a fan of my pets. dogs to play with.

At first, True came across as a bit of a problem This allowed her to burn a lot of her excess child. She was seemingly impossible to tire. The good energy, but the fact that she was the only dog to news was that she brought new life to Cooper, who never take a break during the play sessions caused by then was already seeming old beyond his years. staff to ask Kelly if True ever slept.

People like to reward a good dog, like to see good Above all, even this mischievous dog had a heart behaviour and like to boast of having a smart puppy. of gold and True grew on everyone.

When you have a dog, perfection is preferred all the On my own Facebook post, I said I hoped True time. would rest in peace, but on reflection, that’s just not But sometimes, it’s funny how a little mischief can True. Kelly hoped she would have many fields to run make for the fondest memories. With the dogs I’ve on until the next time they meet, and that sounds a known over the years, it’s thinking back to the times lot truer. when they weren’t acting the brightest, or made a mess, that brings a smile to my face or induces a

Dr. Cy Bryant On Nov. 19, 2016, at the age of 93, Dr. Cy Bryant was welcomed into the presence of his Lord Jesus Christ.

He is survived by Edith, his wife of 65 years, and their children Vivian (John Adsett), Victor (Sheila), Rosalyn (Ralph Gurnett), Rea (Sandy), Ed (Sandra) and Evelyn (Mark Usher) and a gaggle of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. at Crowsnest Lake Bible Camp on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Crowsnest Lake Bible Camp, Box 250, Coleman, AB, T0K 0M0.

Glenwood’s 6th AnnuAl nAtivity displAy Friday, Dec. 2 – 1 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3 – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 4 – 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Glenwood Community Hall 90 North – Main Street Free admission

Children are welcome (12 yrs and under must be accompanied by an adult)

THIS YEAR WE’RE HAVING A CONTEST!

Entries will be judged, with prizes awarded to first-place winners!

Best Homemade Nativity Set (made this year, maximum 24” x 16”) Best Original Christmas Music/Song (composed this year) Best Original Art Work (adult only, made this year) To enter, contact Sondra Smith 403-626-3294, Maggie Bevan 403-626-3588 or Diane Turner 403-626-3073

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! 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.

Thursday, Nov. 24 – Presentation by author Noel Doherty — 7 p.m. at Pincher Creek Municipal Library Friday, Nov. 25 – Cowboy Christmas Dinner Show — 1 p.m. and 6 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.

Saturday, Nov. 26 – Cowboy Christmas Dinner Show — 12 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.

– Celebration of life for Dr. Cy Bryant — 1 p.m. at

Crowsnest Lake Bible Camp Monday, Nov. 28 – Twin Butte Community Society annual general meeting — 7 p.m. at Twin Butte Community Hall – Feeder Association annual general meeting — upstairs at the Pincher Creek Legion. RSVP to 403-627-5006.

– Raising Competent Teenagers workshop — 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Crowsnest Consolidated High School in Coleman. Register by emailing Kayla Strandquist at PASS@cnpparentlink.com.

Wednesday, Nov. 30 – Crowsnest Conservation Society annual general meeting and social evening — 6 p.m. supper, 7 to 9 p.m. meeting at Country Encounters in Coleman Thursday, Dec. 1 – Christmas Tea and Bazaar — 2 to 4 p.m. at Crestview Lodge in Pincher Creek. Please use golf course parking lot.

– Presentation by author Paul Raczka — 7 p.m. at Pincher Creek Municipal Library

– MD of Pincher Creek solar energy land-use proposed bylaw public hearing — 6:30 p.m. at Heritage Inn, Pincher Creek – Last day to place commercial printing orders with Shootin’ the Breeze Friday, Dec. 2 – Christmas Craft Market — 2 to 8 p.m. at old Home Hardware building in Pincher Creek – Annual open house to celebrate Christmas in the Mountains – 4 to 7 p.m. at Crowsnest Dental in Blairmore – Annual Nativity display — 1 to 7 p.m. at Glenwood Community Hall Saturday, Dec. 3 – Christmas Craft Market — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at old Home Hardware building in Pincher Creek – Annual Nativity display — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Glenwood Community Hall Sunday, Dec. 4 – Largest Christmas Cookie Sale in Pincher Creek History — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village in Pincher Creek

– Coleman Community Society’s Christmas in the Park — save the date!

– General meeting and election of officers — 2 p.m. in clubroom of Pincher Creek Legion – Annual Nativity display — 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Glenwood Community Hall Wednesday, Dec. 7 – Influenza immunization clinic — 2 to 6 p.m. at Pincher Creek town hall – Pincher Creek Seed Cleaning Co-op annual general meeting — 1 p.m. at MD office meeting room – Crowsnest Pass Community Choir and Crowsnest Pass Symphony Orchestra Christmas concert — 7 p.m. at Horace Allen School in Coleman Monday, Dec. 12 – Pincher Creek Ag Society annual general meeting — 6 p.m. at Horseshoe Pavilion in Pincher Creek Friday, Dec. 16 – Last day to bring donations for the Pyjama Tree to Shootin’ the Breeze

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A local look back Pincher Creek's commercial history

BY FARLEY WUTH, CURATOR OF KOOTENAI BROWN PIONEER VILLAGE Pincher Creek has a long and vibrant Creek business landscape, the first being the commercial history. Since shortly after Alberta, which was built in the late 1880s. its 1878 establishment by the North West Across the street was the Arlington, also Mounted Police, this frontier settlement has known as the Brick Hotel, dated to circa served as the business centre for the local 1890. It was owned and operated by Wilranching industry. liam Dobbie, who served as Pincher Creek’s The first outlet, that of the Schofield and mayor from 1910 to 1914.

Hyde General Store, dates back to 1883.

To the west was the King Edward Hotel, Located at what is now the north side of also three storeys, built in 1904. And round Main Street near its East Avenue intersecthe corner, near the south end of Bridge tion, this rough log structure did a booming Avenue, was the Waldorf Hotel, built in business under the watchful eyes of James the early 1900s. During the early 1920s it Schofield (1858-1939) and Henry Hyde became the offices and lumberyard of the (1860-1933).

Pincher Creek Co-op.

Within three years, this flourishPincher Creek’s banking industry ing enterprise caught the interest of the dates back to the 1890s, when Henry Hyde Hudson’s Bay Co., which bought out the began offering private banking services. store. This national chain remained in the A few years later, he was hired on as the community, in two different stores, until the charter manager of the local Union Bank second structure burned down in late 1913. of Canada. Later, it too was housed in an Timothee Lebel and Co., Pincher impressive sandstone building.

Creek’s independent department store, Across the street to the east sat the was established as a series of wooden original 1905 Bank of Commerce building. warehouses in 1884. A generation later, This two-storey frame structure, with living the business expanded into an impressive quarters upstairs, later served as a municthree-storey sandstone business block. The ipal and law office. It now is one of the rock was quarried from Harrad’s Quarry, historical buildings on exhibit at Kootenai just west of Brocket. Although the store was Brown Pioneer Village. heavily gutted in a fire over a decade later, This is just a sampling of some of Lebel soldiered on with his outlet until his Pincher Creek’s pioneer business develop1924 retirement. ment.

Four hotels dotted the early Pincher

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Quiz Question 1 — Art, literature and entertainment What famous sculpture was depicted on the back of Canada’s $20 bill from September 2004 until November 2012?

Question 2 — History and geography Andrew Bonar Law (commonly called Bonar Law) was the only Canadian ever to have held what position?

Question 3 — Science and technology Which province is home to North America’s only tidal power plant?

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Canadian treasures CANADA: NATURAL SOURCE OF PRIDE SINCE 1867

Raising awareness with the written word Born in Milton, N.S., to a family of accomplished academics, Margaret Marshall Saunders grew up in a stimulating, privileged Margaret Marshall Saunders environment.

She (1861-1947) Activist and loved to read and bestselling author write, learned Latin from her father at a young age, and studied abroad in Scotland and France — all things that weren’t exactly typical for a woman of her time and place and of which she took full advantage.

Encouraged by family and friends, Saunders chose to pursue a career in writing after finishing her studies. While her talent for the craft was undeniable, no one could have imagined just how important her work would become on a global scale.

Shortly after publishing her first novel — My Spanish Sailor, a love story — Saunders submitted one of her stories to a contest sponsored by the American Humane Education Society. Her submission, titled Beautiful Joe, was based on true events, telling the story of a once-abandoned dog that went on to save the lives of the family who rescued him. Narrated from the dog’s perspective, the touching tale won the society’s $200 prize.

Published as a book in 1894, Beautiful Joe

was an instant hit that catapulted Saunders onto the global literary scene. It became the first Canadian novel to sell more than a million copies and was translated into numerous languages. Beyond being a good read, Beautiful Joe had a profound and unexpected impact on society — it raised worldwide awareness of animal cruelty, an issue largely ignored until then.

After the triumph of Beautiful Joe, Saunders — who used the pen name Marshall Saunders, deemed more suitable for commercial success — went on to pen more than 20 other pieces. Many of her works were laced with social commentary on issues such as child labour, supervised playgrounds and slum clearance. Using her fame as a tool for advocacy, she gave frequent lectures and wrote columns for respected Canadian newspapers to bring attention to the causes she held dear. An outspoken member of many organizations, she was especially passionate about animal welfare and patronized several humane societies.

Margaret Marshall Saunders, bestselling author and recipient of countless honours, passed away in 1947. Her illustrious career as both a writer and an activist left a lasting mark on society, and her best-known work, Beautiful Joe, lives on as a timeless tale of hope and love.

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CANADA’S PAKISTANI COMMUNITY According to the 2011 National Household Survey, more than 155,000 Canadians have some degree of Pakistani ethnic origin. Now a large, prosperous segment of Canada’s diverse population, the Pakistani community was nearly non-existent in the Great White North until fairly recent times.

In 1905, around 200 people from modern-day Pakistan (then called British India) migrated to British Columbia to work on the burgeoning railway system. This first Pakistani community on Canadian soil would remain the only significant settlement from the South Asian country until the mid-20th century.

By the time Canada’s wartime ban on South Asian immigration was lifted in 1949, Pakistan had gained its independence as a country. Because Canada’s new immigration laws heavily favoured applicants with college degrees, the first generation of Pakistani-Ca-

nadians was highly educated. Its members quickly settled into their new northern home and soon began making their own contributions to mainstream culture. Their numbers remained low, however; it was only after Prime Minister Trudeau adopted the 1976 Immigration Act that the community started seeing considerable growth, which remains steady to this day.

Toronto currently hosts the largest celebration of Pakistani culture in Canada, the annual Pakistan Day Parade.

In popular culture, the CBC television series Little Mosque on the Prairie, which revolved around a bicultural Pakistani-Canadian family, was a surprise hit and put several actors of Pakistani heritage into the spotlight. Suroosh Alvi, co-founder of the Vice media network, was born in Toronto to Pakistani parents. In pro sports, noteworthy names include former Hab Manny Malhotra as well as CFL linebacker Bobby Khan.

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Book trading post set up at Beaver Mines

By Brad Quarin Cicero once said a room without books is like a body without a soul.

Some new soul has been placed into the hamlet of Beaver Mines, which shares the Pincher Creek and District Municipal Library and now has its own Book Trading Post.

The Beaver Mines Community Association accepted the post, placed on the walking path behind the gazebo, so residents can take, leave and borrow books for free.

“Our family loves reading, and we go to the library in Pincher Creek all the time, and we know a lot of people in Beaver Mines who enjoy books,” says Kevin Kelly.

His wife, Jolaine, is a director with the association. She says they received a call asking if Beaver Mines could benefit from a post.

It was built by students of Matthew

Halton High School during experiential learning week in October.

Communities in Bloom and Friends of the Library supported the project, with many of the materials donated, Kevin says.

Beaver Mines residents will place books into the post but, if they run out, the Friends of the Library may restock it. The association is hoping residents will offer all kinds of books, for all ages.

The association believed the walking path would be a good place for the post to encourage people to check out the path.

Other little libraries from MHHS are being set up throughout the area.

In top photo, a young Beaver Mines resident checks out the new book trading post. Below, the lending library is stocked with a variety of books.

Photos courtesy of Jolaine Kelly

Alberta government encourages responsibility in drinking

By Brad Quarin Are you concerned about the drinking habits of someone you care about, or wondering about your own?

The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission has initiated its new DrinkSense brand, acknowledging that while Albertans can drink, responsibility is key.

“We’re proud of our program,” says Bill Robinson, president of the commission.

Public service announcements have been made and materials have been sent out for local distribution. A website had also been launched: www. drinksenseab.ca.

The website provides self-assessment tools where you can evaluate your own drinking and decide

whether or not it is habitual.

Aside from promoting a message, DrinkSense is intended to provide resources for problem drinkers or concerned loved ones, something resembling the gaming toolkit.

The PSAs will appear on TV and in theatres and can be seen on YouTube. “They’re fun, but they’re thought-provoking,” Bill says.

One million bags sporting the DrinkSense logo and website address have been distributed to the more than 1,300 liquor stores in the province.

Leslee LeBel, manager of Town and Country Liquor Store in Pincher Creek, says the store has received the DrinkSense posters.

“We think it’s a great idea,” she says. She sees as positive the fact that the government is addressing

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Students explore meaning of Remembrance Day

By Brad Quarin Shortly before this Remembrance Day, Pincher Creek students, Legion members, veterans and cadets gathered at Matthew Halton High School for a ceremony.

Some standout moments were the student presentations, as a number of youths took on the challenge of sharing their thoughts on the meaning of the day with a wider audience.

A handful of students were chosen to present writings or videos.

One impressive story was by Grade 8 student Justin Schoening, who, fittingly, wrote about a veteran listening to student Remembrance Day poems.

“I did it from the view of a veteran,” Justin says. “I imagined him watching our school.”

“Her poem is beautiful, and she speaks so well, it astounds me,” the story reads. “Listening to her poem, I can almost hear the gunfire and smell the smoke all over again.”

Justin says he usually writes only for English

classes, and was assigned to write a Remembrance Day poem or essay.

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Like Justin, Grade 8 student Jaxon Hammond says he’s not a frequent writer.

“But I find if I can get into my zen, I can write something good,” he says. Listening to his story, I felt he did particularly well here.

His story, “Inside the Trenches,” speaks of how “images of terror haunt many lives.”

Jaxon says he tried to think like the person he was writing about, and imagine how it would feel. As with Justin, 4-H public speaking helped prepare him for this.

Justin’s story ended with a veteran’s hope that young people would never forget, and if these presentations are any indication, the meaning of the ceremony is not lost on younger generations.

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Justin Schoening presents his thoughts on Remembrance Day at a ceremony at MHHS.

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Countdown to Christmas brings on holiday spirit

Pincher Creek was abuzz Friday as the Chamber of Commerce hosted the community's largest retail event of the year. Winner in this year's Parade of Lights was the Charlie Brown float by A-Dam Mechanic and C&D Floral as shown in photos in top row.

In second row is the Learning Box parade float, Laura Heine Pearce instructs Sadie Spranza and Sarah McClelland in an art class at Lebel Mansion and Scott Osborn of Riteline Electric strings lights on the community Christmas tree.

In third row, Pat Neumann releases balloons to the waiting crowd at Ranchland Mall's balloon drop, Wendy Ryan (in green) passes cookies to parade participants as they pass by, Rylee Harding meets Santa after the parade, and the Hedderick Insurance float lights up the night.

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