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January 25, 2017 Year 6, Issue 20
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Crowsnest Pass Thunder goalie Harley Uphill has her eye on the puck as Pincher Creek Chinooks player Tuff Yellow Horn tries to score during a weekend novice tournament in Coleman. Players and parents alike enjoyed three days of hockey action, with each of the eight teams guaranteed three games. Receiving player-of-the-game and Heart and Hustle awards was a highlight for many of the participants.
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Spray park set to open Canada Day
By Brenda Shenton Pincher Creek will receive $463,000 in federal funding for a spray park, a waterslide and other enhancements to the town’s multi-purpose facility. A water recirculation system and landscaping are also part of the project, which will be located north of the building. The funding, from the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, was announced by Mayor Don Anderberg last week in Pincher Creek. He said many people were to be thanked for the successful grant application, including MP John Barlow, the federal selection committee, town staff — especially Adam Grose and Diane Burt Stuckey — and the dedicated citizens who formed the local spray park committee. Mayor Anderberg said the plan is to have the spray park ready for the Canada 150 celebrations on July 1. The rest of the project is slated for completion by Dec. 31. According to the mayor, the town has budgeted up to $1 million for the project. This includes the grant and funds raised by the spray park committee over the past five years and going forward. After the announcement, a tearful thank you by spray park committee chairwoman Jennifer Draper brought back a flood of memories for me. Having been an active foot soldier in the journey for a new swimming pool, I know the hard work and self-sacrifice it takes to get something like this off the ground and bring it to fruition. A community member told me, “Keep putting one foot in front of the other. It will happen.” He was a member of the group that spearheaded the drive for our community hall at the west end of town. He said they dealt with their share of naysayers who said the hall wasn’t needed. I firmly believe any public space that benefits families is a positive step in the right direction for our community. Mayor Anderberg said, “This is a wonderful addition to the town of Pincher Creek.” “I am very happy to be a part of it,” Jennifer said. She is excited for the opportunity to see her kids playing in the spray park. The committee is holding its next fundraiser on March 17.
Photo by Brenda Shenton
Photo by Jessica Maunsel Photography
Photo by Shannon Robison
In top photo, town representatives and spray park society members gather for last week’s announcement of a grant that will enable the park to open in time for Canada Day celebrations. From left are Jennifer Draper, recreation manager Adam Grose, Billi Rigaux, Coun. Jim Litkowski, Mayor Don Anderberg and Kari Grandoni. Fundraising efforts saw committee members take on many projects. In lower left photo, David Tetachuk shows his hula moves at a 2016 luau evening. At right, Jennifer Draper has her eye on the target at Harvest Festival two years ago.
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Do you have a favourite book or story? A story about learning to read? A special memory of reading with a family member? A literacy lesson you would love to share?
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Napi’s Playground Elementary School chosen for Martin Foundation literacy program By Brad Quarin with what we saw.” Reading proficiency among aborigMs. Crowshoe says foundation meminal students in Canada has improved bers informed the school in June, ahead at schools working with the Martin of the general public, that NPES was Aboriginal Education Initiative, led by selected. the family of former prime minister Paul The foundation’s work with the school Martin. will last six years — a big commitment The program is now at work in on behalf of both parties. Napi’s Playground Elementary School in Martin Foundation Initiative staff Brocket. The school is one of only eight arrived at the school in September. They nationwide working with the foundation have observed classes and provided on bettering early literacy education. teachers with suggestions. The program “We wanted to have a program is also designed to offer better assessment that could be sustainable for children tools. to improve their reading, writing and Ms. Crowshoe says MFI staff don’t speaking skills,” says superintendent Lisa directly teach the students unless Crowshoe. requested. “We really liked the fact that this was An idea MFI staff brought to the Photo by Brenda Shenton going to be a kindergarten to Grade 3 school is to cut back on electronics for Vaughn Stoyko, from the Martin Family Initiative, leads a workshop for eduprogram. We really feel that age group is more one-on-one conversation between cators at Napi’s Playground Elementary School. School staff are implementing the foundation of a student being sucthe first stages of the literacy program, which is for kindergarten to Grade 3 students and teachers. cessful.” A partner of the foundation donated students. Carlana Lindeman, education pro500 books to the NPES library and program director, says the foundation sent vided extra training for the librarian. letters to all aboriginal elementary schools in Canada about applying. Feedback from both school staff and MFI staff about the relationship has After receiving the letter last February, Ms. Crowshoe chatted with the NPES been positive, Lisa says. principal, and the school became one of 50 to reply, Ms. Lindeman says. NPES is early in the movement. According to Ms. Lindeman, in two years “We want something extra,” Ms. Crowshoe says. “Literacy is something that the foundation will work with six more schools, and six more two years later, has been a struggle across Canada, not just in First Nations.” for a total of 20 in 2020. Despite Piikani teachers having the same qualifications as teachers in The MFI’s Model School Pilot Project ran over five years at Hillside School Pincher Creek, Lundbreck and Crowsnest Pass, the school still saw a need for in Cheppewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation and at Walpole Island improving student reading, writing and speaking, she says. Elementary School in Walpole Island First Nation. The school had tried other programs without seeing the desired improveIn 2009, only 13 per cent of Grade 3 students at these schools met or ment. The fact that the Martin Family Initiative incorporates native language exceeded Ontario’s standard for reading proficiency. After five years in partnerand culture was also appealing. ship with MFI, this number rose to 81 per cent. Foundation members choose to work with an applicant school if chief and The project focused on developing a literacy improvement plan for kindercouncil support the program and if the school demonstrates it wants to improve garten to Grade 3 students, providing ongoing professional development for student literacy, Ms. Lindeman explains. teachers, setting up effective assessment practices to determine intervention If school staff have been in their positions for a while it shows contentment, needs, providing ongoing coaching for school principals, establishing accountwhich makes a school a strong candidate. ability measures and encouraging communities to reflect their language and A school also needs high-speed Internet and the capability to host video culture in school programming. conferences. Selection for the Martin Aboriginal Education Initiative opens many doors In May, five MFI members visited the school for two days and observed of opportunity for Piikani Nation students and teachers alike. classes. “We have lots of years of experience,” Ms. Lindeman says. “We were pleased
Educational assistant Kynita Plain Eagle helps a group of K5 students during a reading session at Napi’s Playground Elementary School. Photo by Brenda Shenton
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Photo courtesy of Reona Erickson
In first photo, from left, are MHHS winter dance organizers Conner Newy, Ewen Erickson, Austin Ney, Haley Bruder and Maria Rivera. In second photo, Ewen presents the group’s donation to Pincher Creek Women’s Emergency Shelter. From left are administrative assistant Lisa Dupuis, childcare worker Jaclyn Yellowhorn, Ewen, executive director Julie Coleman and outreacher worker Tressa Yellow Horn.
Teens make a difference with holiday dance
By Brad Quarin A group of teens stopped by the Pincher Creek Women’s Emergency Shelter to deliver a cheque for $1,025.80 Monday afternoon — the proceeds realized from a school project. After Grade 10 social students at Matthew Halton High School were assigned to raise awareness for a human rights issue, one group of five considered making a video. “But then we got a crazy idea,” says Ewen Erickson. “What if we decide to go bigger than all the other projects that everybody else put together and we actually raise awareness and donate money to a cause in the community?” Ewen says he worked with fellow students Austin and Conner Ney, Haley Bruder and Maria Rivera to make people aware that there are people in the community who don’t have all the necessary needs in life. The group initially considered a homeless foundation in Calgary as the beneficiary of the fundraiser. Then, they realized that people are generally most inter-
ested in supporting local causes. “Every person should have a place to stay and a place to eat, and food,” Ewen says. The school hadn’t held a dance recently, so the group decided to do that. They visited businesses around town, seeking donations to make the night possible. Pincher Creek Co-op, Shell Waterton Complex, the Brick Pincher Creek, and Erickson and Son Construction of Cowley donated money and gift cards for concession groceries. The winter dance was held at the school on Dec. 9. Organizers were hoping for 50 students to attend and exceeded this with a turnout of about 75. Haley says it surpassed their expectations and the group was excited to see how much fun the other students had. Bluerock Music provided dance music, there was a bottle flip competition, and pizza and soda were served. From concessions and donations, the dance raised about $1,070. All of this, minus expenses, was donated to the women’s shelter.
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Julie Coleman, the shelter’s executive director, says she appreciates what the students have done. Funds may be put toward the cooking program and legal fees. Pincher Creek Women’s Emergency Shelter provides a safe haven for women and their children who are fleeing abusive situations. The shelter provides secure accommodation, including food and basic necessities, at no cost to residents. It is staffed around the clock and offers confidential counselling, support, education and outreach to the women seeking refuge there. Women from Crowsnest Pass, Pincher Creek, Brocket, Fort Macleod, Standoff, Claresholm and Cardston utilize PCWESA services. Community donations help fund the shelter, allowing for ongoing work in violence prevention, intervention and postvention. For information or assistance, call 403-627-2114. The toll-free crisis line is 1-888-354-4868. Several students attending the dance expressed interest in another, so this project may become more than a one-time event.
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2017 Winter in AlbertA Photo Contest ENTRY DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15 Winning entries will be announced Feb. 20. All entries will be displayed at Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery Feb. 20 to 26, to coincide with Wintervention. Winning submissions be published in Shootin’ the Breeze and all entries will be on display at the Pincher Creek office of Shootin’ the Breeze for the month of March.
CATEGORIES – Youth (18 & under), Adult and Professional Images must be 8 x 10” and unmounted in youth and adult categories Images in the professional category may be larger than 8 x 10”
$5 entry fee per photo Please pay entry fees by cash or cheque made out to Shootin’ the Breeze Number of placings and amount of prize money is based on entry fees received in each category
Contest Rules • Photo must be an original work created solely by the entrant. • The entrant must be a Canadian resident. • Photos must have been taken within two years of the entry date, and may not previously have won any awards. • Prints may be in colour or in black and white, sized to 8 x 10”. Photos are not to be mounted. Professional entries may be larger than 8 x 10”. • Attach the entry form below to the back of your picture. Photocopies of the form are acceptable and extra copies are available from Shootin’ the Breeze or Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery if entering multiple photos. • No name or logo identifying the photographer may be visible on the face of the photo. • Images may not contain obscene, provocative, defamatory, sexually explicit, objectionable or inappropriate content. • Consent must be given by people protrayed as the subject of any photo.
• There is no limit to the number of entries per person. Entry fee is $5 per photo and each photo must have its own entry form. • Fees are accepted by cash or cheque made out to Shootin’ the Breeze. • Judging criteria include originality and creativity and composition. The decisions of the judges are final and winners will be notified by phone or email on Feb. 20. • Cash prizes will be awarded for each category based on the number of entrants – 100 per cent of entry fees will be paid out. The number of placings and amount of prize money will be determined by the number of entries in each category. • The contest is not open to employees of Shootin’ the Breeze or Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery or family members of these employees. • By submitting this entry, the photographer agrees to abide by contest rules and consents to allow Shootin’ the Breeze publish the photo should it be chosen as a contest winner.
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“Green Rhapsody,” a photo by Myrna Dembicki, is one of many pieces to be featured in No Particular Topic at Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery.
No Particular Topic opens at Crowsnest gallery
By Brad Quarin If you would like to add more culture to your life, you can find an abundance of artwork at Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery this Saturday. The gallery is hosting its annual show No Particular Topic, a non-juried art exhibit for both veteran and up-and-coming artists. The opening reception is 1 to 3 p.m. at the gallery, located on Highway 3 in Frank. “All local artists get their chance to show what they’ve been working on lately,” says Krisztina Wood, managing director of the gallery. As the name implies, artists aren’t required to follow a certain theme. Nineteen artists submitted work this year, enough to make for a busy show. Allowed to submit two works each, there are 32 art pieces on display. Some artists are new to the show. One who has never submitted to the gallery before is Myrna Dembicki, who has two photos in the show. Myrna bought her first camera when in her 20s and has been photographing for decades. She doesn’t consider herself an artist, but acknowledges that she has a creative side. No Particular Topic felt like a safe venue to start exhibiting. In her photography, she likes to capture memories, including of travels. Her two photos show a frosty morning in Waterton and the acorn above, found on a residential street in Toronto. The show attracted new artists from as far away as Calgary this year. Most of the works are paintings and photography, while Rachel Newrick submitted glasswork with fused resin. Rachel has had her work displayed before. “I love the No Particular Topic show because it engages local artists with the local community, especially those of us whom are new to publicly displaying our art,” she says. “It is daunting to put your passion on display and to have it critiqued by strangers — and friends!” At the same time, Rachel finds the show to have a supportive atmosphere. She explains that she used window frames in her submission this year, aiming for a whimsical and joyful look. Admission to the gallery, including the opening reception, is free. No Particular Topic runs until Feb. 26.
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UFA gets Hands-On with 4-H Submitted by UFA The Pincher Creek UFA Farm and Ranch Supply Store hosted a successful Hands-On educational workshop for local 4-H clubs earlier this month. Members learned how to stay safe on the farm while working with grain, how to tie knots and how to take care of their animals. “The kids were very interactive during Merial’s de-worming presentation” said Wendy Meerveld, Pincher Creek site operations manager. “They asked a lot of questions and he had
giveaways for every correct answer.” Attendees also learned how to apply for the UFA 4-H credit program and how their club could win $3,000 with UFA’s 4-H centennial contest, Standing Out From the Herd. “UFA believes that a true co-operative is more than just business,” said Dina Sutherland, UFA community investment manager. “By investing in 4-H youth, we’re able to help pave the way for our next generation to lead the way.”
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My Little Corner Based on the general vibe of the crowd gathered Friday morning at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village, I was surprised all three women in the photo below didn’t have their hands tightly clenched. There are two sides to every story, often more. Some crowd members were present that day to show support of the NDP’s plan for the Castle area, while others were present to express just the opposite. There’s nothing unusual about that, but social media posts had been rampant the night before, revving up frustration and setting the stage for confrontation. The house was full when Premier Rachel Notley and Shannon Phillips minister of environment and parks and minister responsible for the climate change office, entered the museum foyer to a mix of cheers and catcalls. Rude interruptions and jeers carried on throughout the short presentation, regardless that multiple TV cameras were rolling and children were present. At one point a man called out, “Lock her up!” This comment is reminiscent of the recent American electoral race. I was embarrassed for our community by this show of disrespect. It wasn’t something I ever imagined hearing in Pincher Creek but, then again, it was also the first time a media announcement I’ve attended needed an RCMP presence. The previous afternoon, a government email invited media to attend an announcement regarding the Castle area. Suggestions were made later the same day that it was deliberately kept hush-hush. Generally a media announcement is a means to bring the press together for a presentation of information that is then passed on to the public. However, many felt they were being shut out. This frustration was vocalized through interruptions when Premier Notley and Minister Phillips spoke. Both women carried on despite the interjections, but at one point Minister Phillips appeared on the verge of tears. They faced a tough crowd.
By Shannon Robison
Boundaries of the new Castle Provincial Park and expanded Castle Wildland Provincial Park, along with the creation of 44 related jobs were announced by Premier Notley. What happens in the Castle area is of concern to all who live in southern Alberta. Whether for or against the plan as it sits now, it is important to take the time to educate ourselves. The draft is 162 pages long and I would suggest reading it more than once. Make note of questions and be sure the wording is clear to you. The draft is available online at https://talkaep.alberta.ca/CastleManagementPlan. An online survey is available for the next 60 days at the link above. Multiple-choice answers don’t always fit one’s view of a question, so take advantage of comment boxes to thoughtfully share your support, arguments or questions in more detail. The current provincial government has earned a reputation of lacking regard for public concerns and opinions. Before Friday’s event began, the intention was to have a question-and-answer session. While it would have been challenging, had the premier allowed even a few people to speak, she might have defused some animosity. Instead, many left feeling angry and unheard. Others were confused by the choice to have a Lethbridge woman speak as a “local” in full support of the management draft. There are many living right here who would have been happy to share their thoughts. Things definitely could have been done differently by both sides that day. This is a tough issue with passionate opinions both for and against it, and threads of entitlement entwined throughout. Alex Shenton is a young rancher in the Gladstone Valley. When sharing the survey link on his Facebook page, he wrote, “Educate and prepare your arguments without frustration and anger as a bias ... it will be a far more effective way of facilitating change.” Those are strong words to close with.
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Body language tells interesting tales. This photo shows, from left, Minister Shannon Phillips, Premier Rachel Notley, and Renee Richards waiting to share news of the release of a draft management plan for the Castle Area.
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Legacy learnings Annora Brown was a passionate conservationist, an accomplished historian and educator, and a prolific artist. The work she produced between 1930 and 1960 was of the highest quality. It was about the life and landscape of southwestern Alberta. Then, because of diminished health, she had to leave her home in Fort Macleod and retire to the Saanich Peninsula on Vancouver Island. Many of her paintings hang in private homes, offices and galleries. Glenbow Museum Archives’ collection of 260 paintings of flora, landscape and Blackfoot culture have only recently been photographed, digitized, and made available to the public as images and prints. They are pristine in quality and a reminder of the unique contribution this gifted artist has bequeathed. Little has been done since her retirement in 1965 to celebrate her work and identify her legacy — until now. In conjunction with the Fort Macleod library, I am announcing the launch of an Annora Brown Life and Legacy (2017) Project. And you, the citizens of southern Alberta, are invited to participate in this project. I’m calling for “do crews” (of individuals or groups) to volunteer to help search out the legacy aspects of this woman’s multi-faceted life. Through the year we will collect and collate these learnings, try to find her diaries and sketchbooks, make an inventory of privately owned paintings, and seek out the numerous ways we can name and celebrate her legacy. Whatever your interest — be it as a conservationist, artist, educator or citizen — we need your help. Bring your web-building and social media outreach skills so we can fan the flames that bring this person’s legacy back to life. Our Annora Brown is a national treasure. As part of our Canada 150 celebrations, we need to share this wonderful story. Over the next several weeks, watch for legacy learnings as I suggest how each of us, sharing our interests and skills, can fashion a nurturing and nourishing aura of rediscovery. Joyce Sasse, Pincher Creek
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Most people associate Alzheimer’s disease with memory loss. However, this condition has several other symptoms, some of which are not as well known. Sudden mood changes Example: being euphoric and then angry for no apparent reason.
the winter. Personality change Example: feeling in danger.
Disorientation Example: getting lost in a shopping mall you’re familiar with.
Reduced initiative Example: isolating yourself from others or no longer participating in leisure activities.
Difficulty performing routine tasks Example: taking several minutes to tie your shoes.
Loss of understanding of abstract or mathematical concepts Example: no longer understanding what the buttons on a remote control are used for.
Significant difficulty remembering past events or retaining new facts Example: forgetting appointments. Decreased judgment Example: wearing sandals outside during
Random storage of objects Example: putting an ornament in the freezer. Inappropriate use of words Example: calling a cushion a cat.
Watch out for these signs. When in doubt, consult a doctor in order to undergo screening for Alzheimer’s disease. Remember that the earlier the diagnosis is established, the sooner it will be possible to find the best way of controlling the symptoms. For more details, visit www.alzheimer.ca.
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A local look back Labour disputes in the development of Crowsnest Pass — Part 2 BY CHRIS MATTHEWS, CURATOR OF CROWSNEST PASS MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES Two weeks ago we discussed strikes, unions and general labour disputes. If you look through the Crowsnest Museum’s images, you can see beautiful landscapes with passionate characters standing or marching for what they believe in. It is that juxtaposition that makes the Pass so great. This week we are going to complete the story about union strikes in the first decades of the 20th century in Crowsnest Pass. Early mine strikes broke out in the Pass during 1907 and 1909 over wages, but the miners benefited little from them. In 1911 the first major labour dispute erupted. Prosperity brought inflation to the Crowsnest Pass. The inflated prices of living and the imbalance of low wages led to the 1911 strike. During the strike, a survey of actual wages was taken. It was seen that “after working for a two-week period, a miner received $13.50 for 36 cars of coal. However, after deductions for board, powder, squibs, union dues, library dues, monies paid to the check weigh man, the doctor, the pick sharpener, and the hospital, the miner was in deficit by $3.10.” The 1911 strike dragged on for eight months and idled as many as 6,000 workers, which is twice the number involved in 1907 or 1909, and 10 times the number in the legendary Lethbridge strike of 1906. In the end, the 1911 strike gained a small wage concession, and not nearly enough of the demands and hopes of the workers. Then in 1919, because of the dispropor-
tion of wages to the cost of living, District 18 (Crowsnest Pass) of the United Mine Workers of America called a strike. Over 6,200 coal miners walked off the site in May over complicated issues involving wages and hours of work. This strike had a few unique characteristics. First was the fact that it involved all the maintenance workers and even some of the fire bosses. Second, it was part of a sympathy strike for the Winnipeg General Strike, which shows how connected labour disputes were during this period. During this strike, there emerged what is described by historian David J. Bercuson as “a Marxist oriented, all-inclusive organization known as the One Big Union.” I don’t know if you can determine a clearcut winner of the 1919 strike, but the interesting part of this labour dispute is how connected the workers of Crowsnest Pass were to the rest of the nation in both ideals and fervour. The blue-collar workers of Crowsnest Pass, time and time again, rose up and protested for their chance at a better life in the new blossoming Canada. They rallied around issues like wages and working hours in order to advance their lot in life. My intention in these labour-dispute articles has not been not to portray any pro-union or pro-company biases, but rather to show how important labour strikes have been to the history of Crowsnest Pass. I also hope that when we look back at these events there is a hint of how Pass culture and mentality was shaped.
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A tireless champion for children Naomi Bronstein believed one simple thing: every child has the right to live. She spent her entire life campaigning for orphaned Naomi Bronstein and impoverished (1945-2010) children in many Philanthropist places in the world and aided numerous orphans improve their lives by facilitating adoptions, providing medical services and establishing orphanages. She dedicated herself entirely to her cause and ultimately died in Guatemala trying to bring much-needed medical services to impoverished children. Though she was sometimes called the Canadian Mother Teresa, she was much more militant and brazen than her saintly counterpart. Bronstein often cut through political red tape and challenged immigration laws to ensure endangered children who needed urgent care didn’t die while slow-moving bureaucratic processes were carried out. Born in Montreal in 1945, Bronstein began her work with children by becoming a mother herself first. She married at 17 and had two of her own kids before she began adopting. Over her lifetime she was the biological mother to four, and the adoptive mother to eight internationally born children. Not content to tend only to her own family, she refused to limit
herself when so many other orphaned children needed homes. In 1970, Bronstein travelled to Vietnam and Cambodia, where she opened orphanages and helped facilitate the adoption of hundreds of children into homes in North America. In 1975, a pivotal moment occurred in Vietnam when she saw a plane full of orphans crash shortly after takeoff, killing 140 of the passengers. Although she immediately dove into the wreckage in an attempt to help evacuate the survivors, the tragedy’s losses were arresting. Though shaken, she was more determined than ever to protect the children of the world. Bronstein helped found charitable organizations like Heal the Children that provide medical care and homes to young orphans. She also worked in Guatemala on various projects, including the one she was in the midst of when she passed away at age 65. This consisted of revamping old buses and transforming them into mobile medic facilities to help poor children get much-needed health-care services. During her lifetime, Naomi Bronstein received a number of honours and awards in recognition of her work, including the Order of Canada (1983) and the Royal Bank Award (1997). Any financial donation she received always went back into her causes, and this bravely determined Canadian lived and died modestly, without ever losing sight of her convictions.
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Exciting summer employment opportunities are available at the Crowsnest Pass Travel Alberta Visitor Information Centre (Sentinel location, Highway 3). Increase your knowledge of the great tourism experiences and destinations that Alberta has to offer, develop skills that will benefit you for future employment, and connect with people from all over the world. We are seeking individuals that are personable, customer-service oriented, resourceful, proactive and enthusiastic about promoting Alberta. Excellent interpersonal, communication, sales and promotional skills are required for success in this position. The following positions are available:
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Students celebrate Epiphany with cake and crowns Students and staff of St. Michael’s School enjoyed an Epiphany celebration last week. In top left photo, Katelyn Zoratti, left, Malakah Ludwig and Mariah Price enjoy la galette (king’s cake). In top right photo, Ellie Kate Stauffer chooses fellow student Peter Van Bussel as her king. The bottom photo shows students named as kings and queens for the day after finding a special prize in their la galette. The school’s annual Epiphany celebration is a religious and cultural event featuring a play by the French immersion class. The celebration borrowed from the culture of France with la galette.
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Legion ladies elect new slate of officers
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 43 installed new officers at their meeting last Monday in Pincher Creek. Officers are president Lou Burnham, vice-president Sandra McMullen, treasurer Rose Killoran, secretary Bev Sorge, chaplain Erna Greenly, membership secretary Mary Everts and past president Jean Pultz. Executive committee members are Linda Verleun, Laurie Taylor, Leona Doell and Maggie Christians. In photo, from left, are Jean Pultz, Rose Killoran, Leona Doell, Maggie Christians, Lou Burnham, Linda Verleun, Mary Everts, Sandra McMullen, Erna Greenly and Bev Sorge. The women are active in the community and welcome new members to join them any time. If you are interested, please contact any of the executive members or inquire at the Pincher Creek Legion.
Emerald Awards nominations now open
For over 25 years, the to their personal susEmerald Awards have tainability practices.” recognized and celebrated Nominations for the outstanding environthe 26th annual Emermental achievements of ald Awards are being large and small businesses, received online in these individuals, not-for-profit categories: organizations, community Large business (more groups, youth and governthan 100 employees); ments in our province. small business (less than Since 1992, the Alberta 100 employees); educaEmerald Foundation has tion (school, classroom showcased nearly 300 or post-secondary); recipients and 800 finalists public education and Photo by Brad Quarin Loretta and Rob Schaufele were 2013 Emerald Award winthrough the Emeralds. outreach; community ners for Road Watch in the Pass. Waldron Grazing group or not-for-profit Co-operative was co-win(grassroots with an ner in the small business category in 2014; Road Watch annual budget of less than $750,000, or large orgain the Pass, led by Rob and Loretta Schaufele, was nization with annual budget greater than $750,000); co-winner in the not-for-profit association category government institution; youth; individual; Shared in 2013; and Oldman Watershed Council received the Footprints (integrated land management); Emerald Emerald Challenge Award: Water, that same year. Challenge: Innovation. Fish and Wildlife Crowsnest Pass BearSmart was a A panel of knowledgeable, experienced judges carry finalist in the community group and non-profit associaout an independent evaluation and select up to three tion category in 2015. finalists, one of which is named the “We are the only awards program in recipient, per category. Canada that recognizes and celebrates The Emerald Awards will be preenvironmental excellence across all sented June 6 in Edmonton, coinciding sectors in our province,” says Carmen with Canadian Environment Week. Boyko, executive director of AEF. Thanks to the generous support of “Over the history of our foundation, sponsors and donors, participation in we have witnessed outstanding achievethe awards program is free of charge. ments by everyday Albertans that we To submit a nomination, or to learn can all be very proud of. By elevating more about the Alberta Emerald Founthe hard work, innovation and creativdation, a not-for-profit charity, visit ity of Alberta’s eco-heroes, we hope to www.emeraldfoundation.ca. inspire others to make positive changes
At this time of year, when some are considering weight-loss options, Health Canada wishes to advise Canadians that hCG — human chorionic gonadotropin — is not authorized or proven as a weight-loss aid and could pose serious health risks. The prescription drug is authorized in Canada as an injectable for the treatment of hormone-related conditions such as infertility and should be used only under the supervision of a health-care professional. Health Canada has received several complaints that clinics are advertising hCG for weight loss, which is an unauthorized use. In these cases, products were often promoted as part of a severe calorie-reduced weightloss plan. Health Canada is not aware of any substantial scientific evidence that hCG is effective for weight loss, that it redistributes fat, or that it reduces appetite or the hunger and discomfort associated with calorie-restricted diets. Risks associated with hCG — whether used for authorized indications or weight loss — include blood clots, depression, hyperstimulation of the ovaries (which can lead to severely enlarged and painful cysts and abdominal distension, difficulty breathing and life-threatening imbalances in blood volume), multiple pregnancy (two or more babies in the uterus) and false pregnancy tests in women, and fluid retention and gynecomastia (breast enlargement) in men. Health Canada has taken action to address the complaints and will take action if we identify any further non-compliance with the Food and Drugs Act and its regulations. Health Canada has also issued a letter to the provincial and territorial colleges of physicians and surgeons, naturopaths and pharmacy associations, to reinforce the federal regulatory requirements related to the advertising of hCG. What you should do: — Talk to your health-care professional or a dietitian if you are considering starting a special diet. — Learn how to minimize your risks when considering health products for weight management. Information can be found online at http://bit.ly/2j57NgN. — Be skeptical about advertising claims for weight-loss products. If a product sounds too good to be true, it probably is. — Report adverse events with health products by calling Health Canada toll-free at 1-866-234-2345. — Report complaints about health products, including hCG products being promoted for weight loss, by calling Health Canada toll-free at 1-800-267-9675.
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Combo Spiel winners
It took an extra end of play to determine the women’s event winner of the Pincher Creek Curling Club’s Combo Spiel held last weekend. In the end, the Sheetheads were victorious over Kayla’s Team. On the men’s side, Canadian Club on the Rocks was first, with the Rocky Reed team taking second and the Kyle Williams team in third. Top row pictures, from left, feature the Sheetheads — Amanda Cyr, Glenda Kettles, Lisa Holoboff and Katie Lemire; and Kayla’s Team — Carol Budgen, Kayla Marra, Flora Griffith and Kayla Strandquist. Bottom pictures feature Canadian Club on the Rocks — Gerry Edwards, Tom DePeuter, Mike Young and Blair Jarvis; the Rocky Reed team — Robert Hochstein, Rocky, Paul Ozar and Gord Brecht; and the Kyle Williams team — Kyle, Francis Cyr, Justin Zoratti and Mark Barfield. Club members are reminded of the emergency general meeting next Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the club. Women’s photos by Shannon Robison Men’s photos by Jessie Nelson
Get your free Discovery Pass and explore Canada’s parks
By Brad Quarin All places administered by Parks Canada and all national historic sites will be free to visitors for 2017, in celebration of the nation’s 150th birthday. Discovery Passes have been available since Jan. 1 and will open up Canada’s national wonders, like Waterton Lakes National Park, to a wider audience. “We’re hoping to welcome lots of visitors to celebrate that 150th anniversary,” says Locke Marshall, visitor experience manager at Waterton. The program may attract new visitors previously discouraged by admission fees. A pass to all national parks for a year would regularly cost $136.40. Already, traffic to Waterton Lakes National Park has been increasing each year, with over 500,000 visitors in 2016. “They find it of great value, so they keep coming,” Locke says. With free admission and upcoming special events for Canada Day, Parks Canada anticipates at least as many visitors, and likely more, this year. Locke describes initial interest in the Discovery Passes as overwhelming. Many people have already picked up passes at the park. “There’s certainly lots of things to do here,” he says. “There’s camping, there’s hiking, boating, canoeing. It also would be of potential interest for local people to know what’s in their backyard.”
Locke recommends that locals, with more flexibility as to when they can visit, do so at times that aren’t as busy. For example, long weekends see high tourist traffic. Bar U Ranch National Historic Site near Longview is also accessible with a Discovery Pass. Discovery Passes can be ordered online at www.pc.gc.ca, or obtained at the gate at Waterton or any other national park. You can also pick one up at Chinook Country Tourist Association in Lethbridge, Mountain Equipment Co-op in Calgary and other locations. While ordering a Discovery Pass online, you can also enter the Discover Canada contest. The grand prize is a seven-day trip for four people to western Newfoundland with many perks and a 2018 group Discovery Pass. Secondary prizes include weekend getaway packages, 2018 Discovery Passes and Parks Canada merchandise packages. Tours, parking and camping fees are examples of costs not covered by the passes. If ordered online, passes may take up to six weeks to arrive in your mailbox. If planning a trip earlier than that, it would be wise to pick up the pass on arrival at the Parks Canada location. To find parks and historical sites operated by Parks Canada, visit www.pc.gc.ca.
Winter is a wonderful season to explore Waterton Lakes National Parks and other Canadian gems. Do it for free with a Discovery Pass.
Photos courtesy of Parks Canada
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ISS students hit the slopes at Pass Powderkeg
Jaden Farraj
Photos by Brad Quarin
Lawrence Mitchell 1933 – 2017
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lawrence Charles Mitchell, who was blessed with 83 years before he was called to be with the Lord on Jan. 15, 2017, while surrounded by his loving family and compassionate caregivers at the Crowsnest Pass Health Centre. Larry, a dedicated and considerate man, more affectionately nicknamed Mitch, Snitch or Hap, was born on Sept. 5, 1933, in Pincher Creek. From an early age, he was instilled with a sense of community pride and appreciation for family, faith and hard work. His generous and charismatic nature won the affections of a lovely and graceful young lady, Agnes Hansen, and they were wed on Dec. 14, 1956, and shortly thereafter were further blessed with three children. His greatest joys came from times spent with his beloved Aggie and his family, and his greatest heartache came just last October when his cherished soulmate passed away. Larry strongly believed in giving back to the community and accepted various positions of leadership and service. He was a proud member of the Masons’ Sentinel and Grand Lodge of Alberta, holding many executive positions including district deputy grand master, the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine and the Sons of Norway. He was a Scouts leader and president of minor hockey in Vulcan, a member of Kinsmen, Lions Club, Toastmasters, International Union of Operating Engineers, Crowsnest Pass Seniors Housing program board, Oldman River regional and Crowsnest Pass municipal planning commissions, as well as a municipal councillor for Crowsnest Pass for two consecutive terms. He enjoyed volunteering for local events such as the Crowsnest Pass Sole Survivor, Trans Rockies and Sinister 7 Ultra races. His passions included woodworking, fishing, camping, dancing, reading, and driving adventures in an attempt to find the perfect piece of pie. Larry lived a full and wonderful life — he blessed many people and left a mark in this world that will not be forgotten. May he find peace and happiness in eternity with his loving wife, Aggie, as they dance cheek-to-cheek once again. He is survived by his loving children, Kris Johnston of Coleman, Jim Mitchell of Blairmore and Lee (Donn Irwin) Mitchell of Nimpo Lake, B.C.; his grandchildren, Krista Fath, Adam Johnston, Nicholle (Dustin) Auger, Courtney Beaudoin, Rae-Anne Robinson, Shantele Wenisch, Meghan Oswald and Shelby Oswald; his great-grandchildren, Celtie, Kiara, Zachery, Vienna, Amber and Lucas; his siblings Gail (Ray) Smook of Osoyoos, B.C., Bill (Donna) Currie of Sorrento, B.C., and Mary (Marty) Hyder of Lethbridge; and numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws and loving extended family members. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Agnes Mitchell; his parents, Peggy Currie and Charlie Mitchell; his stepfather, William Currie; his brother James Mitchell and his son-in-law Darrel Johnston. With respect for Larry’s wishes, a celebration of life will be held at Pincher Creek United Church later this summer. Donations in his memory may be directed to the Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation, PO Box 455, Blairmore, AB, T0K 0E0. Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Friday, Jan. 27 – UROC annual general meeting — Doors open at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. at the Rum Runner in Coleman – Family Literacy Day — learn at play every day! – After-school art program for ages 5+ — 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Lebel in Pincher Creek. Visit www. thelebel.ca for information. Saturday, Jan. 28 – Grand opening and customer appreciation day at Par-Tee Restaurant at the Pincher Creek Golf Course. Starts with breakfast buffet at 9 a.m. and includes live music all day and into the evening. – Lethbridge College open house — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in centre core at Lethbridge campus Monday, Jan. 30 – Meet Me at the Movies — 7 p.m. at Fox Theatre in Pincher Creek Tuesday, Jan. 31 – Still life drawing with Tayte McRae (first class of five-week course) — 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lebel in Pincher Creek. Visit www.thelebel.ca for information. – Clay hand building with Arva Traynor — 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Lebel in Pincher Creek. Visit www.thelebel.ca for information.
Miles Atkinson
Wednesday, Feb. 1 – Pincher Creek Curling Club emergency general meeting — 6 p.m. at the curling rink.
Monday, Feb. 6 – Town and Country Bonspiel — Monday to Saturday at Pincher Creek Curling Club. Call Bryan at 403-627-2643 to register. Thursday, Feb. 9 – Home Routes concert by the Barefoot Movement — 8 p.m. at Windsor Heritage Drop-in Centre in Lundbreck. Tickets available now at Shootin’ the Breeze. Friday, Feb. 10 – Voices of the Oldman: Agriculture Matters presentation — 1 to 4 p.m. at Twin Butte Community Hall. Registration required at 403-8491346. Nature Conservancy of Canada Eat and Great to follow at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15 – Deadline for for Winter in Alberta photo contest — drop entries at Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery in Frank or Shootin’ the Breeze in Pincher Creek Wednesday, Feb. 22 – Windsor Heritage Drop In Centre annual general meeting — 7 p.m. at the centre in Lundbreck Add your event by calling 403-904-2227 or by emailing office@shootinthebreeze.ca
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Napi Friendship Centre 2017 powwow
Napi Friendship Centre held a three-day powwow at Piikani First Nation last week. Dancers, drummers and singers of all ages participated and enjoyed the camaraderie of the weekend. Over 250 dancers took part in the competition powwow and the brilliant colours of regalia flashed as the dancers demonstrated their fancy footwork and the beating of the drums reverberated in the hall. The late Nelson Kenneth Mayer, former president of the National Aboriginal Friendship Centre and executive director of the Alberta Native Friendship Association, was honoured at this year’s powwow. A whistle blown during the teen boys’ grass dance led to all dancers taking to the floor in a powerful response to a request for prayers and strength by Jesse Pelletier in support of his ailing father and their family. From the delicacy of the traditional ladies’ dances to the athleticism of the men’s dances, powwows offer an opportunity to maintain aboriginal culture in a positive atmosphere. Top row of photos by Shannon Robison. Second row courtesy of Teri Harrison.
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