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December 14, 2016 Year 6, Issue 14

Sweet firsts

Two-week-old Josephine Kaupp slept right through her first visit with Jolly Old St. Nicholas, at Breakfast With Santa held recently at Heritage Acres. The event, hosted jointly

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Crowsnest Cafe and Fly Shop highlights outdoor adventure and quality food

By Brad Quarin Abundant natural resources enrichen Crowsnest Pass, and that includes the cutthroat, bull, rainbow and brown trout that populate local rivers and lakes and allow for great fishing.

The Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce’s business of the year supports this outdoor activity and is also part of the community’s amazing restaurant industry.

Selling fishing gear in a cafe may seem like an odd combination, but that’s where Crowsnest Cafe and Fly Shop has found its niche.

“The two areas go hand in hand,” says Susan Douglas-Murray, who co-owns the business with her husband, Alan Brice. “It’s an incredible area for fly fishing, and fishing in general.”

“The area is internationally known as a great fishing spot, but most fishermen get hungry.”

The little building on Highway 3 in Coleman stood out to me even before it was painted bright green.

It used to be a residence, before becoming a real estate building, Susan says. She bought it just over 10 years ago.

It was Alan’s idea to transform it into a cafe and fly shop, she says.

Susan thinks highly of his cooking. Alan is also the owner of Alberta Flyfishing, which leads guided fishing trips.

She had already owned Crowsnest Cafe in Blairmore for five years. Susan’s experience in the restaurant industry goes back to when she was 14 and worked as a bus girl. She went on to become a chef and caterer.

In the first two years, the Coleman location was only a fly shop, while Crowsnest Cafe temporarily ceased to exist.

After renovations, the Crowsnest Cafe and Fly

Shop was born.

Aside from catering to the needs of anglers, the cafe keeps the business sustainable, as the main fishing season only lasts four months, Susan says.

She also hoped to offer more organic and healthy foods to Crowsnest Pass. The breakfasts, soups and sandwiches are all made in-house.

Some people passing through on Highway 3 and stopping at the shop are from countries such as the United States, England, Germany and Japan.

There are also locals who regularly patronize the cafe. Friendships built with local customers is the best part of the job for her.

In Susan’s view, the demographics of Crowsnest Pass have changed as more young families have moved to town.

These people enjoy outdoor adventures, and she believes Crowsnest Cafe and Fly Shop can meet some of their needs. She doesn’t know of any other cafes in Western Canada with fly shops.

Alan has years of experience guiding, and they bring in other good guides. They go over safety and the many methods of casting.

Most of the people taking fishing lessons are from nearby places like Lethbridge, Calgary and Fernie.

The cafe has remained a small business, consisting mainly of Alan and Susan with some casual employees in the summer.

“I don’t know whether people in the Crowsnest area realize what a big influx of fishermen are here all summer long, spending money in restaurants and gas stations and hardware stores,” she says.

She says the award for business of the year “came right out of the blue.” It is the first time

Photo by Brad Quarin

Susan Douglas-Murray shows the Crowsnest Pass Business of the Year award earned by Crowsnest Cafe and Fly Shop this fall.

they have received a chamber award.

“We must be doing something right,” Susan says. “It’s very special to have your peers recognize the work that you’ve done.”

She is grateful to the customers who make the business exciting.

While there may not be much expansion of the business in this economy, she hopes Crowsnest Cafe and Fly Shop will keep going strong.

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Farewell Lunch

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Pincher Creek schools look outdoors for new classrooms

By Brad Quarin of Livingstone Range School Division.

Children learn a great deal at schools in Pincher Creek and area, but there’s Joining them was John Derksen from Lethbridge College. He shared his also much to be learned exploring outside of school walls. experiences of students entering college believing park ranger is the only career More outdoor education may be coming to our area after teachers and stakewhere they can enforce conservation. Many do not discover there are other holders met at Beauvais Lake in late November for the Alberta Green Schools careers in the field until after they enrol.

Workshop.

TransAlta operations supervisor Wayne Oliver mentioned that the company “The outdoors is one of the greatest classrooms that we have, and it makes supports education, currently by visiting classrooms and giving presentations. learning relevant for the students,” says Heidi Eijgel, visitor services specialist Sofie Forsstrom, representing the Oldman Watershed Council, also spoke for Alberta Environment and Parks. of how the council supports education. It has held poster contests and made The workshop was over a year in the making as Alberta Parks staff joined a videos. small group of community members to discuss having more outdoor education.

Nora Manners, executive director of the Waterton Biosphere Reserve, said Gareth Thomson, executive director for Alberta Council for Environmental the organization hopes children will be able to learn more outdoors.

Education, was invited to facilitate.

After the initial meeting, the group set out for Beauvais Lake. Heidi believes He says the teachers know the potential in outdoor education, because they it was important that the teachers actually made the trip, so they could see the see their students’ eyes light up when they’re taken outdoors. kinds of activities they could lead.

The council is a non-profit organization striving to promote environmental In outdoor education, much of the learning is student led. The teachers act education. Its Alberta Green Schools program is supported by Shell Canada. as a resource, she says.

The council orgaEveryone who nizes community participated in the meetings along these workshop was enthusilines around Alberta, astic. including in Lethbridge, As a result of the though Pincher Creek workshop, Sarah is a little distant from Downey of Alberta headquarters in CalParks will have a permagary, Canmore and nent position in Pincher Cochrane.

Creek to help develop To make things new programs. easier, the council pays “I hope to inspire for substitute teachers even more students in while regular school this school division and staff are attending the area to discover and workshops. explore the amazing Gareth regards nature we have here,” Pincher Creek as Sarah says. ground zero in “Alberta Parks can developing creative provide resources and environmental educaprograms that are not tion, given its proximity only relevant but have to 500 windmills and value for the students.” the Oldman River Dam. In the meantime, The workshop began Heidi encourages at the Provincial Buildreaders to check out ing, with some staff Beauvais Lake on their Photo courtesy of Alberta Parks Photo by Gareth Thomson from Canyon School, own. It is open yearSeveral local teachers recently participated in the Alberta Green Schools Workshop. In left photo, Muriel McPherSt. Michael’s School, round, and is great son investigates the natural surroundings at Beauvais Lake.

In right photo, as part of showing school officials Livingstone School and for snowshoeing and what they have to work with in outdoor education, Sarah Downey leads a blindfolded John Taylor during the Matthew Halton High Alberta Parks winter workshop.

School, and John Taylor ecology field studies.

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Snow arrived just in time to create a magical atmosphere for Christmas in the Park, an annual event hosted earlier this month by the Coleman Community Society. Enjoying the fun at Flumerfelt Park are: Sarah, who is happy to receive a bag of goodies from Santa in top photo; Marie Czich and her children Nola and Mateo, who are having a blast tobogganing on the hill; and Crowsnest Consolidated High School leadership students Riana Marz and Nick Manzer, who are preparing hotdogs for the event.

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Christmas trees mean hope for local hospitals

By Brad Quarin Trees of Hope is a The Christmas tree is particularly important one of the defining symfundraiser. Last year, bols of the season and it raised $23,000, with traditionally signifies a yearly average of hope for greener times $20,000. ahead.

The foundation uses In Pincher Creek and the funds to purchase Crowsnest Pass, Trees equipment for the of Hope also represent hospital. This year, it has memories of lost loved focused on the labour ones and raise funds for and delivery room. the Crowsnest Pass and At Crowsnest Pass Pincher Creek health Health Centre, the centres. hospital auxiliary set up Pincher Creek’s Trees the Tree of Hope for its of Hope campaign is campaign, running until run by the Windy Slopes Jan. 7.

Health Foundation, and An ornament costs administrator Karen $5, carries the name of Andrew encourages resithe loved one and will dents to participate. be placed on the tree.

“They can feel the Donations can be made warmth of the holiday at the hospital or by season and know they’re calling auxiliary mempart of our ongoing projbers at 403-564-4485 or Photo by Brad Quarin Margaret Ann Woodward, left, Pat Chomyn and Jean Makin decorate the Tree of Hope at the Crowsnest Pass 403-564-4417. ects,” she says.

Health Centre.

Everyone has gained Proceeds will go to from the Pincher Creek purchases for either Health Centre at some point, directly or indirectly, and the foundation appreciacute or extended care, says auxiliary member Margaret Ann Woodward. ates all donations.

The auxiliary often supports purchases of items that would not normally Anyone can make a donation of any amount to place a card on the display. receive funding, such as extra furniture. A wish list of specific items has not yet There are red cards wishing a Merry Christmas, which donors can fill out to been compiled for this year. friends, doctors, or simply everyone.

Last year, the Tree of Hope raised $750. It went toward purchasing a fridge, a Yellow cards are filled out in memory of a loved one. Donations can be made toaster, a microwave, and TVs for extended and acute care. at the hospital or mailed to Windy Slopes at PO Box 2554, Pincher Creek, AB, Margaret Ann is hoping the Tree of Hope will raise more funds this year, given T0K 1W0. the high cost of desired items.

Karen recommends donating before Christmas, but Trees of Hope runs until The auxiliary thanks everyone who buys an ornament and appreciates the the end of December and she will be happy to put a card up after the holiday. support.

Donations are also appreciated year-round.

Trees of Hope light the night at Pincher Creek Health Centre.

Photo by Jaiden Panchyshyn

In Memory of Maynard Arden Cornish April 16, 1954 – Dec. 18, 2012

Remembrance is a golden chain Death tries to break but all in vain; To have, to love, and then to part Is the greatest sorrow of one’s heart.

The years may wipe out many things, But this they wipe out never The memory of those happy days, When we were all together.

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Candlelight worship service reminiscent of days gone by

Memories of years gone by were brought to life at the candlelight service held early this month at Heritage Acres Farm Museum. Those in attendance gathered for worship followed by fellowship in the Summerview Hall. In left photo, museum manager Mark Barber is framed in the window of Knox Presbyterian Church as he prepares for the service. In centre photo, Mark shares in the joy captured by Michael Cousineau’s Scripture reading. In right photo, Maureen Mitchell lights her candle with help from Mark before the singing of “Silent Night.”

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Carolling will fill Twin Butte Hall

By Brad Quarin Twin Butte Community Hall will come alive with seasonal cheer as the Twin Butte Society hosts its annual Christmas concert on Sunday.

The concert has been a tradition in the hamlet for years. Everyone from Twin Butte and beyond is invited to the hall at 7 p.m. for the concert, where musicians of all ages can perform, says director Jeny Akitt.

Preregistration is not necessary.

Children wishing to perform can see the master of ceremonies upon

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arrival, and a schedule will be drawn up.

Local musician Kevin Fitzpatrick will lead much of the music and play piano. It will be a family-friendly event, and Santa Claus is expected to drop by.

There is no admission charge, but the society asks attendees to bring a non-perishable food item to go to a Pincher Creek charity organization.

For more information, visit www.twinbuttehall.ca.

A small editorial space doesn’t work overly well with the large thoughts in my head this week.

As the paper comes out today, I am attending a second funeral in as many weeks. It’s left me thinking about firsts.

At this time of year there are many fun firsts, such as a meeting with Santa as shown on our front page.

There are also many difficult firsts and the sadness of them is amplified by the cheeriness of the season.

At many supper tables there will be an empty chair for the first time as Christmas dinner is served without a

loved one. The void can be unbearable.

To my cousins — Shelley, Greg, Brad and Evan — I hope you find solace in each other as you have your first Christmas supper without Uncle Dick.

To Amanda and Nash, and Darren and Kayli, I wish peace.

To Aunt Mabel and Uncle Art, I wish speedy healing and that you are both home and settled well before Christmas Day. To all our readers in similar circumstances, I wish you much comfort found in the love of family and friends.

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Santa and helpers visit Heritage Acres Submitted by Maureen Mitchell The second annual Breakfast With Santa event was held Dec. 3 at Heritage Acres Farm Museum.

It was co-sponsored by Heritage Acres and Parent Link Family Centre. This year the setting was the rustic Doukhobor barn.

Over 100 children, along with their parents and some grandparents, came to visit jolly St. Nick and they were not disappointed. All went home with their tummies full of pancakes and sausages and huge smiles on their faces after visiting with Santa, jumping on the bouncy castles and trying their skills at a craft or two.

Some went home with prizes won at the door or in the bucket raffle.

Families could also take a hayride around the Heritage Acres property or watch the model trains chug along their routes in the train station.

The committee would like to sincerely thank everyone in the community whose generosity contributed to this event and all those who attended.

Your support is very much appreciated and the event could not continue without you.

Merry Christmas, Santa!

See you next year on Dec. 2.

Photo by Shannon Robison

In photos, from left: Acey Adair is served by Colette Sinnott, a friendly elf from Parent Link; Delbert and Penny Lewis are kept busy cooking pancakes at Breakfast With Santa; Callan DeCock isn’t sure what to think about meeting the man in red; and Will Crook has a hair-raising experience in the bouncy castle.

Chad Duncan Davidson

James Mitchell

1983 – 2016

1931 – 2016

Chad Duncan Davidson, beloved husband of Kathlynn Bad Eagle, passed away suddenly on Dec. 3, 2016, at the age of 33.

Besides his loving wife, Kathlynn, Chad will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Gloria Davidson; daughters Tiffany Red Young Man and Viollette Davidson; son Marley Richard Davidson; sister Shantal Davidson; nephew Gage; mother-inlaw Anita Bad Eagle; sisters-in-law Jarrelle, Lorretta and Jess; nieces Ceavdy, Erica and Journey; brothers-in-law Brody and James.

Chad was predeceased by his father, Richard C. Davidson, and niece Liberty.

Chad was born seven weeks premature in the old Pincher Creek hospital and was rushed to Lethbridge Regional Hospital, where he spent his first months struggling to live with underdeveloped lungs. To the delight of Rick, Gloria and Shantal, he survived.

For the next few years of his life it was a health struggle, but he survived.

Chad started at Canyon School for K-6 with his lifelong disability. He was a fighter and had many great friends and teachers for support. Chad attended Matthew Halton High School for grades 7 through 12, again with more health problems, but he overcame them and made it to graduation. A very big deal for Chad.

He spent many wonderful years with his mom, dad and sister. They hunted, fished and travelled. Chad played hockey for a few years and then took up snowboarding with his friends Cory and the Ouellette twins. Chad became quite the snowboarder.

He met Kathlynn Bad Eagle in August of 2006 and they had two children, Viollette and Marley. As life hands out wonderful surprises, he found out he had an older daughter, Tiffany, whom he loved and adored. Chad and Kathy led a quiet family life raising their wonderful children, experiencing life as a family would.

He was a most adoring and caring person who loved his family and friends to the utmost. He would take in friends who were homeless and help them for as long as he could. That was Chad and Kathy.

His children, Kathy, mom and sister were everything, and to have his life cut so short is a tragedy as he had been such a survivor. The loss of his dad had affected Chad deeply and he never got over the loss. He will be missed by all his family and friends forever.

A visitation was held at Eden’s Funeral Home on Dec. 9, 2016. A graveside service followed at Fairview Cemetery. A celebration of Chad’s life was held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43 in Pincher Creek on Dec. 11, 2016.

It is with heavy hearts that the children of James (Jim) Wallace Mitchell announce his passing. He passed away peacefully in his home at Vista Village in Pincher Creek on Nov. 30. He had family at his bedside and a picture of his sweetheart, Lyla, with him on the bed.

Jim was born on May 22, 1931, in Christie Mines, south of Pincher Creek. He lost his father at a very young age and moved to Claresholm, where his mom found work with the telephone company. He excelled at school, but had to quit partway through high school to go to work.

Jim met Lyla at a dance in Waterton one fateful night. They became sweethearts, then newlyweds, and were inseparable for 63 years until she passed away just four months ago.

They moved around a little but settled in Pincher Creek, where they raised their six children and lived the balance of their lives.

Jim was known for his mischievous sense of humour and his love of reading, especially the news and historical non-fiction. He was well known as an amateur historian, in particular with regards to the history of the Pincher Creek area. In retirement, he shared this with the community as a volunteer at the local museum.

He was very proud to be a member of the Oddfellows Lodge, especially of the charitable and civic-minded activities and causes they engaged in and supported.

Hockey was a passion of his as a player, coach, manager, Zamboni driver, hockey dad and Gordie Howe fan.

Jim was predeceased by his father, Charles, and his mother, Margaret (Peggy), and his stepfather, William Currie.

He is survived by his brothers Lawrence and William and sisters Gail and Mary; children Ken, Chuck (Monica), Frances [formerly Lorraine] (Dieuwertje), Carol (Hugh), Brent and Ian (Katy). He is also survived by grandchildren Kate (Chad), Tess (Ross), Sadie, Thomas, Tina (Chris), Rachelle (Steve), Shaen (Eric); and great-grandchildren Jordan, Jace and Megan.

A memorial service was held on Dec. 5, 2016, at Pincher Creek United Church, with Judith Walker officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta, 402, 740 Fourth Ave. S., Lethbridge, AB, T1J 0N9; or to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 426 Sixth St. S., Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2C9.

Once again, the Mitchell family would like to extend our most deeply felt gratitude possible to all the staff of Vista Village. The loving care they provided Mom and Dad in their last years, and the lengths they went to in allowing them to share the same room until the very end, will never be forgotten by our family.

Thank you so much.

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The board of directors and the staff of the Pincher Creek Humane Society would like to acknowledge the overwhelming generosity of Pincher Creek and area residents.

We have received a number of donations in the last few months from individuals — some large and others small. We also have a cart outside Ranchland Liquor Den at the Ranchland Mall that people regularly fill with much-needed items such as canned and dry food for cats and dogs, litter, bleach and other items. We are so incredibly grateful for each and every donation, regardless of size.

This year we have seen significant increases in abandoned and surrendered animals, likely due to the downturn in the economy. We try to take in as many as we can. Any that we turn away break our hearts because we don’t know what happens to them.

This time of year there are many worthwhile charities to give to, but if you can find it in your heart to help us out at the Humane Society we would be so grateful. Because of the significant increase in the numbers of animals coming into the shelter, we are in desperate need of financial donations to cover staff wages and veterinary costs. If you, or a company you are associated with, wish to donate to a very important non-profit in this area, please consider us. Our website is www.pinchercreekhumanesociety.org, where there is a link to CanadaHelps, or you can drop off donations of any kind at the shelter itself. We are located at 1068 Kettles St., in the big red barn.

We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a joyous holiday season. We hope everyone, including all companion animals, remains safe and warm.

Thank you to all who support us and look after the many stray and feral animals in our community.

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Evelyn Quinlan

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1923 – 2016

Evelyn Frances Quinlan passed away on Dec. 6, 2016, surrounded by family.

She is survived by her sister, Jeanette Wolfer; four children: Cheryl Kanai (Warren) of Honolulu, Greg (Betty) of Edson, Brenda (Chris McCann) of Ottawa, and Tom (Arlene) of Pincher Creek; 12 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by husband Jim, parents Emma and John Brosz, and siblings Elroy, Bernice and Victor.

Evelyn was born Sept. 23, 1923, in Portland, Ore., but moved to Medicine Hat early in life. She attended Normal School in Calgary and then began her career by teaching in one-room schools.

In 1944 Evelyn married Jim, and after the war they moved to Pincher Creek. She taught at St. Michael’s School for many years. She was a member of the Catholic Women’s League as well as Huddlestun Senior Centre, Honoured Royal Lady in the Royal Purple and a volunteer at the Pincher Creek hospital.

Evelyn was an excellent cook and always had treats for visitors. She had a passion for people, and a love that grew as her family expanded. Being surrounded by them brought her joy.

Rarely did a family member’s or friend’s birthday go by without a special call from Evelyn. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend. We will miss her.

Family and friends were invited to a funeral mass on Dec. 10, 2016, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Pincher Creek.

Donations in memory of Evelyn can be made to Pincher Creek Care Bears Society, PO Box 44, Pincher Creek, AB, T0K 1W0.

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BY VIC BERGMAN

See page 13 for an interesting postcard published by the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. in 1939. The CBC was still in its infancy then and had been around only three years. The postcard promoted a radio program called Canadian Snapshots.

The show aired weekly for two years (1939 to 1940) on the national network. Its announcers were CBC personalities Lorne Greene and J. Frank Willis.

Each half-hour episode “turned the lens of the radio camera to the wonders and oddities of Canada,” according to the CBC Digital Archives website.

“Chock full of skits and short dramatic pieces, and augmented with actualities (the relatively new phenomena of on-site reporting), Canadian Snapshots brought the vast panorama of the country to the airwaves to tempt the tourist’s taste.”

Crowsnest Pass — more specifically, the Frank Slide — was highlighted as a “special events”

feature on the program. The episode aired 77 years ago, on Nov. 29, 1939.

The image on the postcard shows a couple of Canadian Snapshots on-site reporters, Allan Lewis and Fred McDowell, standing alongside what today is the Highway 3 viewpoint, overlooking Turtle Mountain and Frank Slide. Both men were radio announcers with CJOC in Lethbridge.

One of them, possibly Fred McDowell, is holding a microphone as if he’s broadcasting live to the nation. It must have been a promotional photo, because the broadcast occurred at the CPR roundhouse in the town of Frank, less than a mile away.

A week later, the Dec. 8 issue of the Blairmore Enterprise mentioned that “Fred McDowell’s very graphic broadcast of the story of the Frank Slide of April 1903, on Wednesday evening of last week, over CBC, was See FRANK SLIDE, continued on page 13

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Question 3 — Science and technology Which provincial capital was the first city in North America to use a central emergency phone number — originally 999, now 911 — in 1958?

Question 4 — Sports and leisure Which CFL team has won the most Grey Cups, with 16 championship victories?

2: Saskatchewan 3: Winnipeg 4: Toronto Argonauts

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Answers 1: Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery

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Canadian treasures CANADA: NATURAL SOURCE OF PRIDE SINCE 1867

A shooting star in Canadian curling

In the 1990s, Canadian women’s curling was synonymous with the name Sandra Schmirler. She won three Canadian curling championships Sandra Schmirler — the Scotties Tour(1963-2000) Curling champion and nament of Hearts Olympic gold medallist — and three world curling championships prior to leading the Canadian women’s curling team to victory in the 1998 Winter Olympics.

The Games in Nagano, Japan, were the first to include curling as an official sport, making Schmirler’s 1998 victory even more significant.

However, a little over two years later, at the age of 36, she passed away due to health complications involving cancer. Her untimely death shook the curling community and the country as a whole.

Sandra Schmirler was born and raised in Biggar, Sask. Though she was athletic throughout her childhood, she only began curling in Grade 7. In her formative years, she excelled at speed swimming and also participated in volleyball, baseball and badminton. In Grade 9, she joined the Biggar Curling Club’s ladies league and in Grade 12 she helped her high school team win a provincial championship.

While attending the University of Saskatchewan — where she obtained a bachelor of science degree in physical education — she made her

first appearance at the provincial playoffs.

After graduating, she relocated to Regina, where she gained the nickname Schmirler the Curler and continued to play the sport competitively. She participated in professional curling at the provincial and national levels throughout the 1980s. Her career really took off in the 1990s after a series of numerous important wins, and ultimately peaked with her impressive gold medal win in Nagano.

In 1999, shortly after the birth of her second daughter, Schmirler was diagnosed with metastatic adenocarcinoma, with doctors unable to determine the primary source of the cancer. She underwent various treatments in an attempt to fight the disease but ultimately died in palliative care in 2000. She has received several posthumous tributes, including induction into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame and the renaming of a Regina street and recreation centre in her honour.

Her legacy is carried out through the Sandra Schmirler Foundation, a non-profit organization created in 2001 by friends and family members.

The foundation’s main goal is to raise funds for the purchase of life-saving equipment to help premature and critically ill babies — a testament to Schmirler’s love of family.

Her love of curling lives on as well. Daughter Sara England carries on the tradition as a competitive curler with a bright future in the sport.

Photo courtesy of the Sandra Schmirler Foundation

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CANADA’S AUSTRIAN COMMUNITY Austrian-Canadians have been successful in business, sports, entertainment, academics and the arts. Individuals who’ve made notable contributions over the years include mathematician Paul Mandl, physician and medical researcher Hans Seyle, and photojournalist Walter Curtin.

Canadians claiming full or partial Austrian ancestry numbered 197,990 at the time of the 2011 National Household Survey. More than a third of this population lives in Ontario, primarily in Toronto and Hamilton. Large numbers of Austrian-Canadians can also be found in British Columbia and Alberta, and smaller but still significant populations in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Quebec.

The earliest communities of Austrian-Canadi-

ans settled largely in Saskatchewan in the mid19th century. They came across the Atlantic by steamship and quickly adjusted to life on the Prairies. Migrants from the early 20th century were more urban and tended to locate in major Canadian cities.

The last and largest wave of Austrians — numbering about 67,000 — immigrated just after the Second World War and continued to do so until the early 1970s.

Canada’s Austrian community has several organizations that promote social exchange via planned events in various urban centres. Several German-language newspapers cater to Austrian-Canadians in conjunction with other Germanic groups.

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Photo Vic Bergman

At left is a postcard with an image of the Frank Slide. It was distributed by the CBC in 1939 to promote its Canadian Snapshots radio program. At right, Crowsnest Pass photographer Vic Bergman has created a colour rendition with a current photo — little has changed.

FRANK SLIDE, continued from page 12 very much enjoyed.”

Fred’s father, Sam McDowell, was the local district telephone superintendent for Alberta Government Telephones in nearby Blairmore and was credited with the phone hookup. It goes to show that even in those days it helped if you had connections in the right places!

I like the graphics on the front of the postcard. There’s an image of a radio tower on the left, with the letters CBC streaming across the top, like radio signals transmitting over the airwaves.

The caption printed on the front reads, “The destruction of the Town of Frank, Alta. by a landslide in 1903.”

When reading this, you would think the entire town was destroyed when, in fact, that’s not the case. It’s a misconception that continues to circulate to this day. Only a small portion of Frank had been affected by the slide, but I suppose it sounded more dramatic this way.

The postcard was postally used and dated Dec. 15, 1939. It was addressed to a listener in Washington state, who requested the card upon hearing the Frank Slide episode on CBC Radio. On the back is a brief message from someone at the CBC, thanking this person for their interest in the program.

Only six episodes of Canadian Snapshots survive in the CBC archives, all recorded in 1940. Unfortunately, the 1939 Frank Slide segment was not preserved. That’s too bad because it would be interesting to hear what was said at the time about this famous Crowsnest Pass landmark.

It’s unclear why the program lasted only two years.

Perhaps its demise was due to the Second World War,

which started in September 1939. Lorne Greene and J. Frank Willis continued their careers with the CBC during the war years.

Lorne Greene became the principal newsreader and was nicknamed the Voice of Canada by the CBC for his role in delivering news of the war to Canadians. Radio listeners often called him the Voice of Doom because of the way he delivered distressing war news with his deep, booming voice.

Those of my generation will likely remember Lorne Greene best in his starring role as patriarch Ben Cartwright in the long-running television series Bonanza.

Frank Willis is regarded as one of the country’s greatest radio reporters. He produced numerous radio programs during the Second World War, including Nazi Eyes on Canada, where Hollywood actors depicted what North America would be like if the Germans won the war.

You can listen to all six preserved episodes of Canadian Snapshots at www.cbc.ca/archives/tag/canadian+snapshots.

Repeating the photo I visited the Highway 3 viewpoint in October to see whether I could replicate the photo of Turtle Mountain that’s on the postcard. It wasn’t too difficult to find the original camera setup location and, after several attempts, I was able to capture a repeat photo.

Not a lot has changed on the mountain over the years. There are more trees growing in certain places, but otherwise things look pretty much as they did in 1939.

Even the fresh snow covering the upper flanks of Turtle Mountain on the day I photographed closely matches what is seen on the vintage postcard.

If you look carefully at the photograph on the postcard, it’s obvious the reporters’ images were inserted (Photoshopped, as we call it today) into the foreground.

This kind of photo manipulation has been done for a long time on all sorts of things, including postcards.

Nevertheless, the effect looks realistic and it appears as though the men are actually standing on-site, amid the rock and rubble of Frank Slide.

There’s no photo credit anywhere on the postcard to indicate who took the pictures of Turtle Mountain and the reporters. I was curious to find out who the photographer was and contacted Crowsnest Museum to see whether they might have anything in their archives that could help answer this question. It was a long shot but was worth a try.

Chris and Michelle at the museum were very helpful, and within a few minutes they had some answers for me.

It turns out the photo was taken by renowned Crowsnest Pass photographer Thomas Gushul. He is perhaps the best-known photographer to have worked in the Pass and opened his first studio here around 1918.

Thomas Gushul died in 1962. The Crowsnest Museum is in possession of a large collection of his glass plates and negatives, many of which have been digitized and catalogued. There is also a permanent display of some of the photography equipment used in the Gushul Studio.

It didn’t take long for Michelle to bring up the original postcard photograph on her computer monitor. Along with this photo, there were several other images taken by Gushul of the reporters, Allan Lewis and Fred McDowell, at Frank Slide that day in late November 1939.

Thanks to the museum, the identity of the postcard photographer is a mystery no more.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! 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 letters 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.trwinbuttehall.ca Tuesday, Dec. 20 – Deadline to submit for the Brides and Babies of 2016

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Improvements made to Coleman Fish and Game Pond

Submitted by Keith Bott Hillcrest Fish and Game Protective Association facilitated improvements to the Coleman Fish and Game Pond north of Coleman in early October.

One of the key improvements to the pond was rehabilitation of the creek that flows into the lake. The hitching post barriers and rip-rap are intended to limit motorized access to the watercourse. The willow and balsam poplar shoots are designed to stabilize and revegetate the disturbed area as a rehabilitation treatment for the watercourse channel and banks.

The project was made possible by contributions from the Alberta Conservation Association, the Alberta government, Riversdale Resources, Trotz Brothers and Ewen Drilling.

From left are Stacy Ewen of Ewen Drilling, Wade Aebli of the Hillcrest Fish and Game Association, and Keith Bott of Riversdale Resources.

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• Current CLPNA registration • Recent acute, community, continuing care experience. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working to full scope of practice.

• Current certification in CPR • Excellent written and verbal communication skills Program-value-ad.indd 1 • Strong organizational skills • Proficiency OR a willingness to develop proficiency in use of computers including: MS Office, email and electronic medical record programs • Experience working as part of a team in a collaborative setting

plus GST/HST

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Alberta Weekly Newspapers • Knowledge and skills in quality Association toll free 1-800-282-6903 x228 improvement email andrea@awna.com • Knowledge and skills in health or visit this community newspaper education for individuals • Knowledge and skills OR a willingness to develop knowledge and skills in the prevention, screening and management of chronic diseases • IM/ID/SC injection certification required • Immunization competency required or willingness to complete • Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality

Please submit inquiries and applications by Dec. 30, 2016 to: Bridget R. Graf, Manager, Crowsnest Medical Clinic Ltd. via email to manager.crowsnestclinic@outlook.com

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

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL GOODS AND SERVICES

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

Honouring Life’s Memories . . .

Eden’s Funeral Home

A division of Caringroup

403-627-3131

13461 – 20 Ave. Blairmore www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca

Box 924, 966 Elm St., Pincher Creek, AB

Recipient of “Excellence in Customer Service Awards”

Dennis Novak

www.edensfuneralhome.com

Pincher Creek Eye Clinic Dr. Bart Anderson

Shawn Kyllo

Dr. Adam T. Gorner

MARTHA PARIDAEN

Dr. Laura Chisholm

HOME on the Range

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

403-627-2930 761 Main Street Pincher Creek

EAT WHAT YOU LIKE IN COMFORT

403-904-0099 www.rockyridgeeyes.ca

REALTOR® LEED Green Associate

ONLY 10 MORE PAYMENTS ...

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

835 Kettles Street Pincher Creek

NEED A LIFT?

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

Call 403-339-CARE

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

mr-b Computer Services

www.loangoddess.ca

PINCHER CREEK DENTURE CLINIC

403-627-4811

Rae Steil, B.ED, AMP Mortgage Planner

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

Computers • Networking • Websites Call for a free consultation

403-795-9750

www.mr-b.ca

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL GOODS AND SERVICES ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS FARM • HOME • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL

SITE SURVEY • SYSTEM DESIGN

SALES • INSTALLATION Serving Southern Alberta

403-627-8961

greg@indi-solar.com

“Our Reputation is Building!”

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

Sand, gravel, landscaping rock, snow removal, grader, dozer, skidsteer work Trucking Ltd. Lucas Sorge

ANDY STONE & DEREK ALLEN

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

403-627-5756

1373A Hunter Street Pincher Creek www.ritelineelectric.com

Electrical Supplies Sales Counter

GrayRock Contracting Road Building • Site Prep • General Excavation • Dozer Work • Land Clearing

Painting • Tiling • Wallpapering • Laminate Floors • Property Maintenance Pincher Creek Area & Waterton andrew.stone9@hotmail.com Andy – 403-627-7609 Derek – 403-929-2301

10% SENIORS DISCOUNT

Free Estimates Current C.S.T.S. and First Aid

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

NOW OFFERING THE FOLLOWING SERVICES GENERATORS

SOLAR

• Service • Sales • Installation service@ritelineelectric.com

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

1373A Hunter Street Pincher Creek 403-627-5756

ON LOCATION STORAGE and TOWING Sea Can Sales & Rentals

Contract Pricing or Hourly Work

Gee’s Electric Inc.

The Finishing Line

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

• Residential • Commercial • Farm • Cell Phone Boosters • Maintenance • Generators: GENERAC & KOHLER

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

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

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

403-627-9256 403-627-5356

“Your junk is our treasure”

• • • • • • •

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

CALL NOW FOR ALL YOUR SEPTIC NEEDS • Commercial • Residential • Industrial • Farm

Ph: 403-627-3585

info@southwestwaste.ca

Cell: 403-627-8844

www.southwestwaste.ca

Shootin’ the Breeze Business Directory Promote your business to southwestern Alberta

Book your ad today!

Contact Jessica Jensen

Enjoy weekly exposure at an economical price

Advertising deadline is 4 p.m. the Thursday prior to publication

Discounted pricing is offered with prepayment and term bookings.

See your ad here for as little as $13.60 per week

2,200+ print copies of the Breeze are distributed to town and MD of Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass, Hill Spring, Glenwood and Brocket each week.

697A Main St. Pincher Creek

403-904-2227 jessica@shootinthebreeze.ca

403-904-2227

www.shootinthebreeze.ca

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

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

SAFE, AFFORDABLE ACCESSIBILITY IS WITHIN YOUR REACH Contact us at: copperumbrella@gmail.com 403-563-0382

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Photo by Shannon Robison

Photo by Shannon Robison

Christmas comes to life at KBPV

Photo by Arianna Korbett

Despite frigid weather, a good number of people dropped

by Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village last Saturday to enjoy Christmas in the Village. Museum buildings housed trees decorated by schoolchildren and activities ran throughout the afternoon and into the evening.

At top left is Denise Somerville tending the quilt display.

Below is Santa with a group of children and at right is the Turcott Building lit in the night.

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

Samples shown smaller than actual size of 5 x 2.5” horizontal or 5.4 x 5.2” vertical

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!

The Quarin family is happy to announce the marriage of

Kelly Ann Quarin to Mike Bird Best Wishes!

Book your 1/12 page colour space for $50 plus GST Deadline is Tuesday, Dec. 20 To book your ad, call 403-904-2227, email ads@shootinthebreeze.ca or drop by 697A Main Street in Pincher Creek