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Rylan Driedger discovers it’s hard work wrapping gifts at the Christmas bazaar held Saturday at the Compass Centre in Blairmore. Items were donated for kids to do their gift shopping and Rylan was a volunteer at the wrapping station.

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St. Michael’s School volleyball teams brought home several banners this year. Shown above is the senior high boys team. Below is the junior high girls team.

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Dragons bring home volleyball banners at junior and senior high levels

By Brad Quarin In St. Michael’s School sports, basketball has long been king.

That’s until fairly recently, with the Pincher Creek school making its breakthrough in volleyball in October and November.

The senior high boys volleyball team won the banner in the Westwinds Volleyball League boys post-season championships, and went to provincials, where they won bronze.

The junior high girls and boys teams also won banners in the South West Junior High Athletic Association championships.

“I give a lot of credit to these senior boys for making volleyball a relevant sport at St. Michael’s,” says coach Tyler Speelman.

He believes their efforts inspired the younger students, as well as their female classmates in senior high school. The senior high girls placed fourth in their league.

“These guys have put volleyball on the map, and have made it fun to watch, and fun to play,” he says.

Tyler Gerber, one of the all-stars, believes what inspired the younger students wasn’t so much the older players but the community support the older players received.

“On the final game where

we won the banner, we had the most fans, and the game was at the other team’s school,” he says. Family and friends made the drive to see the game.

“St. Michael’s is a very good, strong community,” Mr. Speelman adds.

The senior high Dragons won their banner in November, playing against Immanuel Christian High School in Lethbridge. The Westwinds Volleyball League covers Crowsnest Pass to Nanton.

It was the culmination of a season that began in mid September, Tyler says.

They also placed second in zones, allowing them to advance to provincials in Black Diamond.

Their team is made up of players between 16 and 18, while the junior high players are between 13 and 15.

There are 15 members on the senior high boys team, which includes some students from Livingstone School.

The Dragons were short on players, and invited the Lundbreck students to join. The schools have “jelled extremely well,” Mr. Speelman says.

He has been working with these boys for a few years.

“I try to build up confidence and sportsmanship, and it’s easy to work with those two things when you have the talent that See DRAGONS VOLLEYBALL, continued on page 4

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Energy efficiency is the reason behind LED in Action

By Brad Quarin gevity of LEDs, he says customers will Environmental stewardship is strong eventually make back their losses on the in the area. At this year’s Pincher Creek cost and then some. and District Chamber of Commerce Both Berwin and Chad say it is Awards of Excellence, the award for particularly residential customers and environmental stewardship went to LED homeowners who value the efficiency. in Action.

“That certainly is a motivation for The business was recognized for them to purchase LED lights,” Berwin energy efficiency, which is of the utmost says. importance to its staff.

Chad explains that homeowners “That’s why we are what we are and are more concerned about power bills, why we do what we do,” says general while industrial customers look at lonmanager Berwin Lewis. gevity.

Regional sales representative Chad The award is meaningful. “It’s cool Anderson points to the company’s misthat people would even think about us sion statement, “Reducing the world’s for that kind of award,” Berwin says. carbon footprint one LED at a time.”

He feels it is positive that the LED in Action manufactures and chamber celebrates environmental distributes light-emitting diode prodstewardship, along with other qualities ucts for both commercial and residential highlighted at the Awards of Excellence.

Photos by Brad Quarin purposes. The company sells to wholesale “It’s bringing interest, it’s bringing Berwin Lewis, general manager of LED in Action, demonstrates his remote condistributors throughout North America. notification of what companies are Meeting the needs of customers is key trol of the building’s LED lights. doing and what’s in our community,” he to LED in Action, and energy efficiency says. helps customers save money. Everyone wants to save, and helping the environHe also hopes the award encourages the staff. “People actually recognize we ment is a big bonus, Berwin says. are doing something worthwhile for the environment,” he says.

LEDs differ from regular fluorescent lights and tubes, which contain mercury.

“You can think it’s just a job, but in the big picture, it actually is making a Other lights have shorter life spans and need more energy to operate. difference.”

The environmentally friendly nature of LEDs can be appealing to customers.

Chad believes his fellow staff members take pride in the award and feel it is Unlike other lights, all of the components in LEDs are recyclable. an achievement. Personally, he is glad to be a part of something that will ease the Chad handles sales to customers throughout Alberta and British Columbia load on the world, particularly the children. and says the matter of energy efficiency frequently comes up in conversations.

Last year, LED in Action moved from MacLeod Street to Bighorn Avenue Many customers ask about government incentives for switching to LEDs and Berwin says the new location has worked for the business.

Chad feels Alberta is a bit behind other provinces in offering rebates and grants.

Still, customers want to be proactive on energy efficiency and, given the lon-

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St. Michael’s junior high boys team had a great year.

DRAGONS VOLLEYBALL, continued from page 2 we have on this team.”

Rapport is vital. “We’re a very close team,” he says. “It’s easy to talk to these guys.”

The players describe Mr. Speelman’s coaching as pretty laid-back and find him open to feedback, as he will accept suggestions if they are valid.

The coach was happy with his team’s efforts in the banner game. “The boys played to their potential,” he says. “They attacked a lot, and were very active in their movements, and they played to win.”

Star Dragons Michael Svab and Mitchell Zoratti say the game was very fun and they went in bursting with energy.

“It was a game you play for all year, and then when you get there, you want to do your best,” Tyler says.

A number of Dragons were named all-stars, while coaches on all teams voted Michael the most valuable player in the whole league.

“It was a pretty big honour,” Michael says. “It’s nice to see, with the rest of the team, with all of our all-stars, recognition of our team with how far we’ve come.”

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Welsch Ranch protected by Nature Conservancy of Canada Submitted by Carys Richards, subdivision, land fragmentation and Nature Conservancy of Canada cultivation of native cropland. By preIn early November, the Nature venting the drainage of wetlands and Conservancy of Canada finalized the the alteration of riverside areas, it will protection of a 1,228-hectare (3,034not only conserve habitat for a wide acre) ranch in southwestern Alberta’s diversity of plant and animal species, Porcupine Hills. but also help maintain water quality The Welsch Ranch lies on the while assisting in flood mitigation in southern flank of the Porcupine Hills, the Oldman River basin.

20 kilometres north of Pincher Creek.

The easement on the ranch will Situated on a south-facing valley ensure the conservation of several miles overlooking the Oldman River Valley, of riverbank habitat of an unnamed this scenic location is under significant creek that feeds into the Oldman River. pressure for residential development.

Grasslands in the southern foothills The property will now be protected provide essential ecosystem services in perpetuity through a conservation by filtering water, protecting soil and easement established with NCC by providing forage for both wild animals Reno and Corine Welsch. and domestic livestock.

A conservation agreement is a soluThis property is also located in a Photo by Brent Calver tion for landowners who want to retain Reno and Corine Welsch at their ranch in the Porcupine Hills. The grasslands and wildlife corridor that facilitates the ownership of their property, but are the wildlife that exist here will be protected through an agreement with the Nature movement of large carnivores such as invested in long-term conservation. It bears and cougars across private and Conservancy of Canada. is a legally binding contract recognized Crown lands. by both provincial and federal law, and Other species found on this propremains in place even if ownership of the land changes in the future. erty include the endangered limber pine, a five-needled pine that can live up to “This conservation agreement gives me the freedom to run the ranch the way 1,000 years, and the ferruginous hawk, which is listed as threatened in Alberta I always wanted it run, and to protect it for future generations — and not necesunder the Species at Risk Act. Sometimes found in Alberta’s prairie region sarily just my future generations,” Reno says. during the summer months, the ferruginous hawk is one of only two birds of “It also protects the land for agricultural use at a time where agricultural prey species that use grasslands as their main habitat. land, especially good ranch land, is getting harder and harder to find.”

The ranch is located near several other properties conserved by the NCC, The Welsch family has been ranching in southern Alberta since 1947. Reno including the Waldron Ranch and the King Ranch. This conservation easement Welsch’s father immigrated from Germany in 1929 and invested in his own adds to the substantial investment NCC has made to conserve one of the largest property in 1947. Following in his father’s footsteps, Reno started ranching in intact blocks of native grassland in Alberta.

1971, and in 1988, Reno and Corine moved to the Porcupine Hills, where they This project was made possible with the support of the Welsch family, the established the Welsch Ranch. federal government’s Natural Areas Conservation Program, the Alberta govThey have been living and working on the land ever since and are now in the ernment’s Land Trust Grant Program, and donors. A portion of this project was process of handing the property over to their daughter, who will continue to care donated to NCC under the Government of Canada’s Ecological Gifts Program, for the land with the same commitment and dedication that her parents did. which provides enhanced tax incentives for individuals or corporations who The conservation agreement on the Welsch property will restrict further donate ecologically significant land.

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Old-fashioned Christmas comes to KBPV

By Brad Quarin Pincher Creek pioneers celebrated Christmas a little differently than people today, but there was still joy in their holiday.

Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village will help everyone rediscover a little of that magic during Christmas in the Village, happening from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday.

“We’re trying to create an old-fashioned Christmas experience,” says KBPV administrator Laura Korbett.

This is the first time the museum has held the event.

Colleen Casey-Cyr, president of the Pincher Creek and District Historical Society, had the idea after seeing photos of other decorated villages.

As the society celebrated its 50th anniversary this year, it seemed like the perfect time to launch Christmas in the Village, which Laura says could possibly become an annual event.

Education co-ordinator Gord Tolton is organizing some classic activities including roasting chestnuts, snowshoe races, stilts, a scavenger hunt and blacksmithing.

By Shannon Robison

The village will be decorated, thanks to children from local schools and groups. Among the first signed up to decorate are Children’s World Daycare and Brighter Futures and classes from Canyon School, St. Michael’s School and Livingstone School.

Carollers will add to the atmosphere and Santa will arrive for the lighting of the Christmas tree outside of the Turcott building at 5 p.m.

There will also be small shops open throughout the village. The Turcott building will host a sewing and quilting store with locally made quilts, while the bakery will have baking and candy. Cyr School will offer toys common about 50 years ago.

At the Cyr House, you can decorate and purchase your own wreath or make a Christmas swag with Perfect Posies.

Any proceeds raised during the day support the museum, Laura says.

Admission is free and she encourages people to check it out. “It will be a fun, family day.”

Driving westbound toward Taber, I wondered why the two semis ahead of me were suddenly slowing down. As we passed over a small rise, the eerie glow of red and blue flashing lights became visible in the night.

Lights cut through the darkness in all directions as we came to a halt. From behind the big trucks, I had no idea what was ahead.

Had there been a terrible accident?

As we slowly made our way toward the beacons, the reason for halting traffic in both directions became clear. It was Friday night and we were in the midst of a holiday checkstop.

An officer pleasantly asked if I’d had anything to drink and to see my licence.

It’s that time of year.

Rather than be annoyed by the inconvenience of a stop, be glad that officers are actively trying to keep impaired drivers off the roads. Be prepared and know exactly where your licence and registration are. I had to fumble for my licence, which isn’t an ideal situation.

There is no difference between drunk driving and drugged driving — one is impaired either way.

Be smart and be safe on the roads this holiday season!

Fire truck to deliver Santa to Bellevue

By Brad Quarin During Christmas in the Mountains, children spotted Santa riding down main street Blairmore, and again at Flumerfelt Park in Coleman.

The children of Bellevue and Hillcrest can rest easy knowing the jolly old man hasn’t forgotten about them.

“Santa, of course, will be coming,” says Krissy Ames, Bellecrest Community Association events director. Santa in the Park will be held at the Bellevue Legion from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18.

The association has long held the event, a chance for children to have a personal experience with Santa, she says. The event also features a number of fun activities, entertainment and free hotdogs.

In recent years, the celebration has moved from Bellevue Park to the Legion.

The move has been beneficial, Krissy says. The weekend the event falls on is often very cold. Children have been enjoying the event more indoors and families often stay longer.

Attendance has also been great in recent years, with the Legion full.

This year, Crowsnest Pass firefighters will bring Santa on a fire truck, which children can then ride.

Activities will include holiday-themed crafts and games and a book nook where children can hear stories. Everything is free.

The Bellecrest Community Association is partnering with a number of organizations for the event, including Crowsnest Community Library, Parent Link, 1st Crowsnest Scouts and Early Childhood Development.

Hewetson Bridge closed Hewetson Bridge will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 7, and will remain closed for approximately seven days to accommodate an upgrade to the Town of Pincher Creek water distribution system. This is a continuation of the upgrades that were started in August.

Please use alternate routes via Highway 6, Beaver Drive or Bev McLachlin Drive whenever possible.

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Christmas arrived in the mountains last weekend

Christmas in the Mountains activities in Crowsnest Pass included the Santa Claus Parade and carolling by the bonfire Friday night at Gazebo Park in Blairmore. In top row, Kendra, left, Julia and Jamie sing carols in first photo. Lane, left, and Jesse Linderman ride onto main street in style for the parade. In second row, Rogelio Hogarth meets and high-fives Sparky the Fire Dog in top left photo. Chris Vandera, left, and Cole Tkachuk demonstrate their hockey skills along the parade route in bottom left photo. Santa leads the parade along with Matthias and Nellie Bubik in centre photo. At right, Luke and his mom, Rachel Yates, enjoy the warmth of the bonfire.

Members of Second String Fiddle Jam delighted shoppers at the Artisan Gift Market by playing a lively kitchen party set at the Blairmore Elks hall Saturday afternoon. From left are Ken McEachern, Anne Elle, Shelly Groves, Becky Pichurski, Paul Pichurski, Krisztina Wood, Erin Fairhurst, Mary Cote, Jennifer Carpenter and Mike Swystun.

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Creative nativity displays found at Glenwood

To the gentle sounds of Christmas music, people took their time looking through portrayals of the Nativity on display at the Glenwood Community Hall last weekend. Over 100 scenic depictions, including figurines from around the world, filled tables in the hall.

New this year was a competition added by the organizing committee. Left photo shows the winning set, made of rocks, created by Linda Leavitt. At right is the winning youth presentation, made of gingerbread cookies and marshmallows, created by Raeghan Lybbert.

Other winners were Sammy Sopal with an art piece, and a group piece of felted yarn figures created by the Pawlenchuk family (Hope, Sawyer, Kellie, Kiko and Sonda) and Linda Leavitt. See these and more photos online at www.shootinthebreeze.ca.

Have your pet groomed just in time for Christmas When you’re busy buying gifts, preparing meals and shopping for the perfect outfit to wear to the office Christmas party, it can be hard to find the time to tend to your fourlegged friend’s hygiene. Sound fami­liar? Don’t worry — the pet grooming salons in your area will be happy to lend a hand.

Professional dog and cat groo­mers offer a range of services that can improve your pet’s health, appearance and overall well-being. A groomer can help with bathing, deordorizing and detangling; teeth brushing; ear cleaning; anal gland cleansing; flea and tick prevention; nail clipping and filing; skin disease and parasite detection and treatment; fur trimming and shaving; massage therapy or aromatherapy.

In addition to smelling nice, your dog or cat will look great and feel completely relaxed af­ter getting pampered by expert hands.

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Holiday pet hazards

During this festive season, we at the Pincher Creek Veterinary Clinic implore you to keep your furry family members safe.

Chocolate, cake and calorie-laden treats will keep your spirits up, but they can be very harmful to your dogs and cats. Be sure to store any of these items (including wrapped ones under the tree) out of reach of your animals. Instead of Christmas table scraps, stop by the clinic for a healthier alternative with which to spoil your pets.

Tinsel, lights and decorations will catch the eye of any animal and can lead to serious injury or illness if ingested. Poinsettias, holly, lilies and various other plants can cause illness. If you are unsure of the potential poisoning properties of your houseplants or decorations, call us at 403-6273900 and we would be happy to advise you.

From all of us at the Pincher Creek Veterinary Clinic, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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Think of vaccines Boarding facilities usually require all ani­mals to be vaccinated against various diseases, such as ra­bies, canine distem­per and kennel cough. Make an ap­pointment with your veterina­rian as soon as possible to make sure that your pet’s immunization re­cords are up to date.

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Spirit of giving can go far at Crowsnest Pass Health Centre

By Brad Quarin The Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation has a number of items to ask Santa for, and is reaching out to the community to help.

The foundation has launched its Christmas Campaign to raise funds for a bariatric bed and other items needed for the health centre.

“The bed would be a tremendous asset,” says Pat Rypien, a member of the foundation’s board of directors.

The bed can help lift immobile patients and assist them in sitting, and would be used in both acute and continuing care.

The foundation has already ordered one for the hospital, but the price tag is nearly $50,000.

Some funds were raised at the Kathy Allsop Memorial Tournament, and the Blairmore Lions contributed another $1,600. The Christmas campaign is

needed to help.

Further fundraising will help with other desired items, such as new furniture. New furnishings would be covered by leather or vinyl, which are easier to clean than cloth.

Straight-backed chairs will also make it easier for some patients to rise from a sitting position, Pat says.

Two new defibrillators will also add to the ones at the health centre.

Two members of the board of directors, Diane Nummi and Liz Cook, often hear from physicians and staff at the centre about needs, and help assemble the wish lists.

The health foundation has mailed out brochures to Crowsnest Pass residents to kick off the campaign and seek donations.

People are welcome to stop by at the hospital at any time to make a donation.

Tax receipts will be provided.

Do you know a great kid?

By Brad Quarin In May, Tyler Hayward made the trip from Pincher Creek to Edmonton to receive one of Alberta’s Great Kids Awards.

The awards are given out each year to children between five and 18 who contribute to their communities, often while overcoming obstacles.

Tyler is a great kid, and residents of Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass and area may happen to know of others.

Nominations for the 2017 awards can be made before Dec. 16.

“Alberta’s kids deserve recognition because they are leaders to their peers and great examples to all Albertans,” says Irfan Sabir, minister of human

services.

“I encourage Albertans to recognize young leaders for making positive contributions to their communities in the face of adversity, and standing up for what they believe in.”

This year, there will be more emphasis on overcoming obstacles, such as illnesses. Children who address the problem of bullying will also be highlighted at the Great Kids Awards.

To nominate a great kid, visit www. greatkids.alberta.ca or call 310-0000780-415-8150.

Two letters of support are needed in addition to the nomination, and a great kid should well be worth the effort.

The Breeze Mailbox Put used car batteries to good use Starting Dec. 1, Matthew Halton 2017 grad class is having a battery recycling drive. We are looking for any old car batteries you may have that you wish to donate.

Batteries can be dropped off at LED in Action at 1178 Bighorn Ave. in Pincher Creek from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Any questions, please call Renee Van Loon at MHHS at 403-627-4414.

Renee Van Loon, MHHS Grad Advisor

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A local look back Further recollections of frontier businesses

BY FARLEY WUTH, CURATOR OF KOOTENAI BROWN PIONEER VILLAGE A couple of weeks ago we reflected back on a few pioneer Pincher Creek businesses.

This week we continue those chronicles.

One of the earliest motorized garages in town was Pincher Creek Motors, operated by three generations of the Richard W. and Lenore Morgan family. Originally the garage was established in Pincher City (now Pincher Station), but it burned down circa 1916 and was relocated to East Avenue in Pincher Creek shortly afterwards. This was the original highway route heading south through the settlement.

This long, rectangular building, heading west from the street, featured several north-facing bays where mechanical repairs were completed. Second-floor apartments, where the Morgans resided, faced out onto the street. The business remained there until 1948, when it was purchased by the Pincher Creek Co-op. Pincher Creek Motors moved to the corner of Main Street and Bridge Avenue, where its drive-through service area remained a local landmark for a further 30 years.

One of the most eye-catching pioneer businesses was the Scott Block, located on the south side of Main Street for nearly half a century. It was owned by brothers Thomas and James Scott, who were active in local commercial and political affairs. This two-storey frame structure, constructed circa 1904, ran most of the length of that block and housed several businesses. Early street-level outlets included Scott Bros. Furniture, Ormond and

Alexander tinsmithing and hardware, McLeod Bros. confectionery store, Chas. Kettles and Sons (which was purchased by R.C. Brampton), and Pat Burns and Company, one of a chain of butcher shops scattered across the Canadian Prairies operated by one of the Calgary Stampede founders. The upstairs housed apartments and offices. Tragically, the Scott Block burned down in a spectacular fire in early December 1950.

Opposite the Scott Block, and adjacent to the second location of the Pincher Creek Motors, was the D.L. McCrea, Druggist and Stationer, Company, which dated back to 1906. At one time also owned by W.H. Upton, the business was purchased by Charlie Colpman in 1927. Installed was a soda counter where milkshakes, soda drinks and ice cream could be purchased. This was popular with shoppers who appreciated a place to take a break and socialize while out on their errands.

Further west, and on the south side of Main Street, was Pincher Creek’s original drug store, which dated back to 1886. First owned

by A.W. Bleasdale, it was quickly picked up by E.J. Mitchell, who owned it until his February 1911 passing. Four years later, the business was purchased by Adam Cornyn, whose family owned and operated the drug store for three generations. It remained in this frame building, with picture windows and inset front door, until 1961 when new premises were built on a portion of the former Scott Block property.

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Question 2 — History and geography Which province celebrates the statutory holiday Louis Riel Day on the third Monday of February?

Question 3 — Science and technology What is the name of the next Canadian astronaut set to travel to the International Space Station for a six-month mission in November 2018?

Question 4 — Sports and leisure In which city are the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, Canada’s aerial acrobatics team, based?

3: David Saint-Jacques 4: Moose Jaw, Sask.

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Canadian treasures CANADA: NATURAL SOURCE OF PRIDE SINCE 1867

A life dedicated to serving Canadians

Leonard Braithwaite was the first black Canadian elected to a provincial legislature. He ran against NDP and Conservative party candidates in Leonard Braithwaite (1923-2012) Ontario to win a War veteran, politician provincial seat for and rights activist the Liberal party.

His maiden speech in 1964 to the Ontario legislature addressed the Separate Schools Act, which permitted racial segregation in the Ontario school system.

Several weeks later, the province’s premier amended the act. This human rights victory was the first of many championed by Braithwaite during his political career.

Leonard Braithwaite was born in Toronto in 1923 to a Bajan (Barbadian) father and Jamaican mother. He grew up in the Kensington Market district during the Depression, and in 1943 — after several unsuccessful enlistment attempts stemming from racial prejudice — left to serve overseas with the Royal Canadian Air Force in the Second World War. He functioned as both an engine mechanic and a safety equipment worker with the No. 6 Bomber Group in Yorkshire, England.

After the war, Braithwaite returned to Ontario’s capital, where he obtained a bachelor of commerce degree from the University of Toronto. He continued his studies at the Har-

vard School of Business and there acquired his MBA. The final tier of his education involved a return to Toronto, where he achieved a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School of York University. In 1958 he opened a law practice just outside Toronto, in the suburb of Etobicoke.

In 1960, Braithwaite commenced his political career as school trustee for Ward 4 in Etobicoke. A couple of years later he was elected as alderman for Ward 4. He became increasingly popular in the riding and ultimately was approached by the Liberals to run provincially. He won in the 1963, 1967 and 1971 elections, but lost his seat in 1975. During his more than 10 years in parliament, he raised his voice for racial and women’s rights. One of the causes he championed was affording women the right to work as legislative pages — a position formerly reserved exclusively for men.

After his years in the Ontario legislature, Braithwaite returned to municipal politics.

He also returned to his law practice, where he worked until his death in 2012 at the age of 88.

Shortly after his passing, the City of Toronto renamed an Etobicoke park in honour of the riding’s pioneering representative. His determination and strong sense of justice sparked profound change in Ontario’s legal framework, most notably by, in his words, “getting rid of the old race law.”

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CANADA’S BELGIAN COMMUNITY According to the Canada 2011 Census, 176,615 Canadians claim Belgian ancestry.

This population has made significant positive impacts on Canadian culture, affecting numerous sectors and industries. Some Belgian-Canadians of note include painter Henri Leopold Masson, Olympic diver Emilie-Joane Heymans, philanthropist and businessman Michael DeGroote and musician Chad VanGaalen.

In the mid 19th century, Belgians were given preferred immigrant status in Canada. The Canadian governing body was actively pursuing agriculturally inclined individuals to help settle the western provinces and in many cases, suitable candidates — such as Belgians — were

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given safe passage and free farmland. Several Belgian communities therefore sprung up in Manitoba, with St. Boniface and St. Alphonse being among the earliest.

Substantial waves of immigration also occurred close to the beginning of the 20th century — thanks to a direct steamship link from Antwerp and a need for dairy farmers — and after the First World War in response to a need from Ontario tobacco companies. A final large influx of Belgians started to arrive after the Second World War and kept coming until 1990. This final group gravitated to urban centres and were more educated than preceding migrants. About two-thirds among this group landed in Quebec.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! 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 – Judging day for Pincher Creek Christmas Decorating Challenge — www.pinchercreek.ca Friday, Dec. 9 – Livingstone School Grad 2017 Italian Night Fundraiser — 5:30 p.m. at Cowley Hall – Cowboy Christmas Dinner Show — 1 p.m. and 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.

– Pioneer Country Christmas Market — 12 to 5 p.m. at Pincher Creek arena Saturday, Dec. 10 – Christmas in the Village — 3 to 7 p.m. at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village in Pincher Creek. Free admis-

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– Visit with Santa — 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Learning Box in Pincher Creek – Cowboy Christmas Dinner Show — 12 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.

– Christmas Market — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pincher Creek Community Hall. Donations accepted at the door for the food bank.

Sunday, Dec. 11 – Christmas Carol Festival — 7 p.m. at Community Hall in Pincher Creek Monday, Dec. 12 – Pincher Creek Ag Society annual general meeting — 6 p.m. at Horseshoe Pavilion in Pincher Creek Wednesday, Dec. 14 – Angels Within Us annual general meeting — 7 p.m. at Parent Link Centre in Pincher Creek – Deadline to submit content for the Shootin’ the Breeze Christmas Greeting Edition. Kids can send let-

ters to Santa and adults can send personal greetings to family and friends — there is no charge. Businesses can advertise wishes of the season by contacting Jessica Jensen (Pincher Creek 403-904-2227) or Erin Fairhurst (Crowsnest Pass 403-563-8673).

Thursday, Dec. 15 – Farewell lunch for Brenda Heisler — 12 to 2 p.m. at the Co-operators at Ranchland Mall in Pincher Creek Friday, Dec. 16 – Last day to bring donations for the Pyjama Tree to Shootin’ the Breeze – Crowsnest Pass Christmas bird count — 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet at NAPA in Blairmore Sunday, Dec. 18 – Twin Butte Christmas Concert — 7 p.m. at Twin Butte Community Hall, www.twinbuttehall.ca Friday, Dec. 23 – Last day to enter to win $300 shopping spree in Shootin’ the Breeze’s Shop Local contest. Draw will be made at 4 p.m.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POST-SECONDARY Casual Maintenance 4 STUDENTS Summer Internship Program Arena Attendant Work alongside the editors, reporters and photographers of the community

newspapers in Alberta Services, or NWT Reporting to the Recreation Manager and the Director of Community A ten-week internship through the C.A. the Casual Maintenance 4 position is responsible for assisting with the operation Maclean Foundation is an invaluable and maintenance of the arena facility in the Town of Pincher Creek. The Casual opportunity to learn first-hand the Maintenance 4 position will also be assisting with any other Recreation Facility importance of community journalism. duties as required. This position will require rotational shift work in the arena LearnClass

by Doing5 Alberta Driver’s facility during its normal hours of winter operation. Valid www.awna.com/camaclean Licence required and preference will be given to those candidates possessing a licence with Q brake endorsement. Good physical condition and basic understanding of small equipment and hand tools will be looked on as an asset.

Minimum Qualifications • Over 18 years of age • Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence • Experience in arena operations is an asset • Arena Operator Certificate and/or Refrigeration Ticket are assets Description of Duties • Maintain a high level of customer service • Complete ice maintenance duties as required • Ensure facility rules, regulations and policies are enforced • Maintain a clean and safe arena lobby, spectator area (bleachers), dressing rooms and ice surface • Be responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of the arena equipment • Maintain a clean and tidy work station and monitor front lobby • Perform various maintenance/custodial and other duties as assigned Rate of Pay $19.68 per hour probation, $21.45 per hour job rate as per the CUPE Local 927 and Town of Pincher Creek collective agreement.

For more information, or to apply, contact: Adam Grose, Recreation Manager Town of Pincher Creek Box 159, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0 Email: recmanager@pinchercreek.ca Phone: 403-627-4322 Deadline: Dec. 15, 2016 at 4 p.m.

The personal information submitted to this advertisement will be utilized for this employment opportunity only and is subject to compliance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.

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Outstanding team effort leads to customer service award

By Erin Fairhurst Staff say they strive to You don’t need to have offer a personal touch — an perfect eyesight to see important distinction in there’s something special the ever-growing world of about Rocky Mountain online shopping.

Optometry.

“We greet everyone by The long-standing name,” says Barb, “and we Blairmore-based business always try to give them was recently honoured something extra.” with an award from the “We all enjoy working Crowsnest Pass Chamber of with the public, and helping Commerce for outstanding people,” Rhonda adds. “Our customer service. clients are all unique and we “We were very surprised love getting to know them. and excited to be nomiWe get to watch kids grow nated, and then to win,” up.” says longtime employee The practice has several Rhonda Bond, “especially programs and discounts because we have so much in place for children and respect for the other nomseniors, and Rhonda inees.” encourages young families The team at Rocky to bring their children in Mountain Optometry is for an annual eye exam. comprised of three optomAlberta Health Care etrists — Dr. Donald Vinge, covers children 18 years who has helmed the clinic and younger, and seniors 65 since it opened 35 years years and older, for a yearly Photo by Erin Fairhurst ago; Dr. Jeff Mann, who has The team at Rocky Mountain Optometry includes, from left, Rhonda Bond, Barb Pollice, Dr. Donald Vinge, eye exam.

Alli DesLisle and Sanya Veldman. Missing from photo are Dr. Jeff Mann and Dr. Shane Groeneweg. been at the practice for 25 “We’d like to see every years; and Dr. Shane child come in once a year,” Groeneweg, who has been there for nine.

Rhonda says, adding that undetected eyesight problems in youth can contribute Four front-office staff complete the team. Rhonda Bond and Sanya Veldman to learning problems. have 16 and 15 years under their respective belts, Barb Pollice has been there 11 Though the front-line staff at Rocky Mountain Optometry are quick to credit years and Allie Delisle is the resident young gun, having joined the team a year their success to a group effort, Dr. Vinge wisely disagrees. “The girls do all the and a half ago. work,” he says with a smile. “They do all the heavy lifting.”

“We’re like a family,” says Rhonda.

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Twin Butte Community Society

Annual Christmas Concert Sunday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m.

Please bring a non-perishable food item and some goodies to share!

Santa Claus will be visiting and performers of all ages are welcome with Kevin Fitzpatrick providing musical accompaniment Visit www.twinbuttehall.ca for more information

The Brides and Babies of 2016 Share your good news in the Dec. 28 edition of

Photos show their mo growth from Day 1 to Day 30.

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Coy Jennings Yellow Horn

The Yellow Horn family welcomes Coy Jennings into the world! He was born to proud parents Jazz Yellow Horn and Gerald Strikes with a Gun on May 14, 2014, weighing 8 lbs, 2 oz.

We love you and cannot wait to watch you love, learn and grow!

Thanks to Brian Gallant and Dennis Robin for facing off in a Movember fundraising match.

The Quarin family is happy to announce the marriage of

Kelly Ann Quarin to Mike Bird Best Wishes!

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