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Members of the Labbé family and Windy Slopes Health Foundation gather with a specialized chair donated to the Pincher Creek Health Centre by the family of the late André Labbé. Standing, from left, are Diana Shortt, B.J. Scott, Jordan Koch, Nancy Labbé, George Mowat and Donna Schauerte; seated is Shirley Mowat. Centre photos show André and the chair opened out to a bed. At right is a 2015 photo of André woodworking.
Donation from Labbé family increases comfort for families visiting loved ones in hospital
By Brad Quarin A stay in a hospital can be distressing, not only for patients, but also for family and loved ones committed to staying by their side. To provide future visitors with some comfort, Windy Slopes Health Foundation has presented a new chair that unfolds into a bed to the Pincher Creek Health Centre. The donation was made in memory of André Labbé, who died of cancer at 59, on Jan. 1, 2016. “He would have loved it,” says his wife, Nancy. “He was a wonderful man. He would do anything for anybody. He loved his children and his grandchildren.” André was self-taught in woodworking, and loved building on his own time. He crafted furniture for his children, vases, kitchen tables and even puzzles and toy trucks. “He loved giving things to people,” she says. He didn’t sell any of his woodworks, gifting them instead. She still has many of his creations. Nancy describes André as the kind of person who couldn’t sit still, and says it seemed like he’d
never been sick a day in his life. This changed when he was diagnosed with cancer — due to illness, the woodworking eventually stopped. With determination, he was able to make the vases that decorated each table at their daughter’s wedding in October 2015. Friends and family, including his co-workers from Teck Coal, visited André while he was treated for cancer. His mom and sisters visited from Montreal during chemo treatments. He last went into the hospital in mid December 2015 — six months away from his and Nancy’s 30th wedding anniversary. While he was there, Nancy spent time in the palliative room and thought of how nice it would be to have a chair visitors could sleep in. “You spend a lot of time at the hospital, and it’s nice to have something that’s comfortable for friends and family,” she says. She discussed with her grown children the possibility that money donated in André’s memory go to something for the palliative room, and they thought it was a great idea.
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The old chair didn’t unfold into a bed, and when Nancy suggested a new chair for the palliative room, Windy Slopes identified this kind of chair as ideal. The nurses and the doctors were a big help to Nancy during André’s time in the hospital, so supporting the staff was also a positive result of the donation. “Anyone who has experienced the palliative room as family support for a loved one will be grateful to have a comfortable chair during the day and a place to rest at night, and this chair fits that purpose wonderfully,” says Windy Slopes administrator Karen Andrew. People donated directly to Windy Slopes to raise funds for the chair. Many of the donors were friends and family, Nancy says. The chair arrived this winter. “It was wonderful to see that completed, and see the chair,” she says. “Thank you to Nancy for getting the ball rolling on this thoughtful enhancement,” Karen says. Nancy thanks all donors, doctors and nursing staff, and everyone who has helped the family.
Thank You The family of Jacqueline Therriault, Marie, Audrey, Jackie, Tim and families wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended the Celebration of Life in honour of our beloved Mom. We wish to extend our sincere thanks to Bob Westrop for officiating, to the Lethbridge family – Phil, Jackie, Victor and Monique (Lethbridge) Pollock for the wonderful musical tribute. Dana Connelly, JoAnne White, Dan Skierka, Doug Rawling and the Pincher Creek Colony singers for your beautiful musical contributions to our ceremony. As well, everyone who sent cards, flowers, food, made donations on behalf of Mom and so many other kindnesses extended to all of us. Thanks also to Dr. Tracey, along with the nursing, medical and other staff of the Pincher Creek Health Centre, where Mom received excellent care. To Dennis Novak and staff at Eden’s Funeral Home, you were a great help in this difficult time. A final note of thanks for the love and support we felt from friends and community. It was overwhelming and will not soon be forgotten.
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Canada 150 grant helps Bert Riggall Foundation pay tribute to equestrian history
By Brad Quarin Museum and Pincher Creek’s The horseman will be revealed Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village. as a key piece of southwestern Beth says the exhibit received Alberta’s heritage, thanks to the a positive response, and the group Bert Riggall Environmental Founsaw the Community Foundation’s dation and friends. Canada 150 project as an opporThe Community Foundation tunity to create more recreational of Lethbridge and Southwestern experiences. Alberta announced funding for The Heritage Horsemen Expeits Canada 150 project in late rience will be a two-day event, January, with six community with the first focusing on orientaorganizations benefiting. tion. The second day will consist The Bert Riggall Environmenof a horse ride on the Waterton tal Foundation will use its $41,000 Front, with horses provided by grant to launch the Bert Riggall Alpine Stables. Heritage Horsemen Experience, No schedule or dates have highlighting our equestrian hisbeen announced yet, but Beth is tory. excited about the project. “Horsemen are fundamental To hold the event, organizers to the exploration, lifestyles and need to enhance the staging area founding of our communities, and create signage and mapping. from the Spanish mustangs that The group secured the grant were the mounts of the Blackfoot by preparing an application to the hunters, to historic ranchers,” says Community Foundation, answerproject co-ordinator Beth Towe. ing questions and providing “That heritage continues today photos and letters of support from in our lifestyles here in southwest partner groups. Alberta.” In addition to the Heritage Horses were also important to Horsemen Experience, there will the namesake of the foundation, be a summertime guided walking Waterton’s historic mountain and hiking event in partnership guide, hunter, naturalist and with the Buffalo Runners Society. prolific photographer of the early Both events will be highly inter20th century. pretive. “It was his mechanism for Riggall’s photos will get more exploring the backcountry, and exposure in a non-profit book, the vehicle to take his clients into which the grant will help pay for. the mountains,” Beth says. The book will feature submis“Horses are not only a working sions by writers Sid Marty, Fred animal, but a spiritual animal and Stenson, Harvey Locke, Charlie a wonderful companion in the Russell, Chris Morrison, Bruce high-country and on the ranchMorrison, Dave Sheppard and lands. So horses are an integral Larry Simpson. Many are local. part of our culture.” The guides will use the stories Photo courtesy of Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village The foundation was launched provided in the book as a referBert Riggall in 1939 atop Riggall’s Butte, found west of the Riggall Ranch in the Parkview in 1989 and has run educational ence in the Heritage Horsemen district. workshops and hosted guest Experience and hike. The book is speakers. It has dealt with various in its early draft stages. issues in conservation and values. Other important partners working with the Bert Riggall Environmental The foundation also hopes to shed light on the importance of Bert Riggall Foundation in these projects are Waterton Biosphere Reserve and the Nature himself. Conservancy of Canada. Beth credits Wendy Ryan with giving that mission new life with her photo exhibit in 2015. It featured Riggall’s photos, collected from Banff ’s Whyte
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Bert Riggall Environmental Foundation members accept a Canada 150 grant from the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta. Riggall Foundation members present for the ceremony held mid-January in Lethbridge are, from left, Brian Reeves, Wendy Ryan and Beth Towe. At right is Community Foundation board chairwoman Geri Hecker.
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Adventure racers are ready for the mysterious Minotaur By Brad Quarin $145 plus GST. The Minotaur is a creature of Greek So far, registrations have been received mythology, a half-bull, half-human monster from Alberta and British Columbia, and that lived within a maze-like device called the Andrew says there is “a really strong local labyrinth. The heroic Theseus overcame the contingent.” labyrinth to slay the Minotaur. Crowsnest Pass area athletes will be more Athletes will be able to emulate Theseus by familiar with the surroundings. overcoming challenges in Meet the Minotaur, The Minotaur has already secured some a new trail race event being held in Crowslocal sponsors. Volunteers will also be nest Pass on Aug. 26. needed. “The idea of the event is to take people The single-day event will have one central and push them beyond their physical and location. Volunteers are needed to man the mental comfort zone limits,” says Andrew checkpoints and to keep track of athletes, Fairhurst of AIRace Lab Inc., which owns the given the remote location. Minotaur. Volunteers will also be needed to take “We’re trying to draw from a wider registrations, time the event and serve demographic of athletes that are keen to try refreshments. something different.” The Minotaur is the brainchild of Andrew Registration opened Jan. 10, and will be and Erin Fairhurst and Ian and Susan available until two weeks before the event. Lowe-Wylde. The race can take up to 500 people and Ian and Andrew have participated in so far there has been good interest, with 100 ultramarathons together, and talked about registrations in two weeks. Andrew attributes launching a new event. Given the sheer that interest to the mystery behind the event. number of races around Western Canada, the The Minotaur is being aimed at a diverse question was how theirs would be different. set of athletes, as it blends elements of trail That’s why the event combines features of races, adventure races and obstacle courses. various kinds of races. Erin borrowed from The course is between 15 and 20 kilometres, Greek mythology to give the race its name but details are being kept a surprise. and presentation. It is open to men and women. Athletes “What we really want to focus on is delivPhoto by Andrew Fairhurst who are under 18 can enter if their parents ering a highly professional event, and making Much of the Minotaur inspiration came from summer outings of sign a waiver, and so far a couple of high the event highly rewarding for those who do what is informally known as the Tuesday Night Adventure Club. Local school students have signed up. participate,” Andrew says. artist Nichole Yanota created the Minotaur logo. Participants should be fit and should be “That will carry us into future years.” comfortable with testing their mental and For more information and to register to physical limits. compete or volunteer, visit www.meettheminotaur.com. The Minotaur is a solo event with cash and product prizes. Registration is
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Alec Morado in the jackrabbit fun sprints after the Flight of the Crows Loppet in 2014.
Flight of the Crows relaunched as family fun ski event
By Brad Quarin Allison-Chinook Recreation Area can be a wonderland for cross-country skiing, and the annual Flight of the Crows Loppet has been a great way to experience the terrain. Lack of snow has derailed the ski race in the past two years. Fortunately, things are looking good for a comeback this Saturday, and big changes are planned. “It’s more of a family fun event,” says Deb Whitten, past president of the Crowsnest Pass Cross-Country Ski Association. “We’ve gone back to the roots of what a loppet is, which is just a fun event where you can ski a set course with some friends.” The loppet will now be a self-timed event with free registration. This means judges won’t have stopwatches, but there will be a big clock skiers can look at. Skiers will be able to post their own times. This Flight of the Crows will not be as competitive or formal as in past years, giving less importance to medals and categories. “You’re only really competing with yourself,” Deb says. Losses organizers faced in arranging a formal event, only to have to cancel for lack of snow, was partly behind the changes. Free registration will also simplify the event. It means there won’t be a catered lunch, but there will be hot chocolate. The loppet is a great way to bring the cross-country ski community in Crowsnest Pass together. Crowsnest Pass Cross-Country Ski Association is going strong with 120 members, 18 children in the apprentice program and lot of enthusiasm. Allison-Chinook Recreation Area continues to be a special place. “It has challenging terrain for every level of skier, from beginner to expert,” Deb says. The grooming is excellent, she adds, but it’s not pristine every day, making it a more recreational than formal atmosphere. Families and ski enthusiasts can show up at Allison-Chinook on the day of the loppet to register at 10 a.m. The first event is on a 1.5-kilometre course for ages 12 and under, starting at 10:30. “Hopefully, families will come out to watch their kids ski,” Deb says. At 11:30, the nine- and 18-kilometre races will begin. The races don’t require a certain skill level or age. The children’s fun sprints and soccer will also start at 11:30, keeping the little ones occupied as their parents and older siblings are on the course. To get to Allison-Chinook Recreation Area, travel 2.8 kilometres west from Coleman on Highway 3, to the Allison Creek Road. Turn north and drive 2.7 kilometres, cross the cattle guard, take the left fork and continue 1.3 kilometres to the parking area.
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Students actively engage in Family Literacy Day
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Area schools and libraries hosted a variety of activities Friday to encourage literacy. In top row, Matthew Halton High School students had many options to choose from. In first photo, Landon Fitzpatrick, as Farmer Brown, responds to a message from the cows in a presentation of Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type. In second photo, from left, Emily Webb, Kim Turnbull, Dakota Grineage, Tegen Teneycke, Gavin Crowshoe and Blake Coombs wrap up a rousing game of Mad Gab. In bottom row, kids enjoy a superhero-themed party at Crowsnest Community Library. In first photo, Nicole Stafford and her children Sophie and Dakota play superhero giants at the photo booth. In second photo, Penelope Valle, left, Ruan Peterson and Ayla Smith work on crafts.
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Quad Squad speaks to Castle parks announcement
It has been implied that the Crowsnest Pass Quad Squad was 100 per cent behind the decision to ban off-highway vehicles from the new Castle and Castle Wildland provincial parks. This is 100 per cent incorrect. Yes, we did support the concept of the parks when it was first announced that continued use of OHVs on sustainable trails would be allowed. We have a signed letter from the minister of environment and parks stating OHV use would be allowed, and a handwritten note saying, “We will work together on this.” Although we were told our input was valued, it’s apparent it was not. And now, no OHVs. We feel frustrated, betrayed and angry. We have spent money and thousands of hours of volunteers’ time to protect the environment, and with the stroke of a pen, it has all been taken away from thousands of families who love the mountains of southwestern Alberta. We met with the minister on two occasions, once in a larger user group, and once with the board members of the Quad Squad. We presented numerous suggestions on how to implement changes in the OHV industry to promote safe and responsible use, while at the same time protecting the environment. We can continue to build bridges over the waterways, repair the riparian growth of the waterbanks to prevent silt and natural erosion into the waters, move trails away from the waters, trench proper drainage channels in the trails to prevent runoff from entering the waters, thus protecting the fish habitat. With a designated trail system for the whole province and proper signage, riders will know where they can ride. Enforcement of the Off-Highway Vehicle Act in relation to equipment such as proper lighting, spark arrestors and mufflers; age of riders; and a mandatory permit fee would generate monies back into maintenance and enforcement, not into general revenue, where the approximately $7 million to $9 million per year generated from registration goes now. Proper washrooms and dumping stations for the campers would need to be constructed. More specific penalties for such serious offences as crossing or running up and down the streams and mandatory helmet laws (which are pending) need to be enforced. Crowsnest Pass Quad Squad advised the minister that more than $1 million was spent in the last 20 years from federal and provincial grants, as well as privately raised funds, to install over 30 bridges in the now-new parks area. As of today, those bridges would be useless in the new parks, and should be removed and placed in areas where there are no bridges and where OHV use is still allowed. The provincial government has spent about $3 million during the last three years using federal money, plus an $87,500 grant, and a donation of four bridges with a value of about $36,000 each from the Quad Squad, to repair, close and redirect trails and reinstall bridges washed out from the flood of 2013. These trails in the Castle area are world class and refurbished by government environmental scientists. The Quad Squad is being proactive concerning the environment. Premier Notley stated in the announcement that the phase-out period of three to five years was for the allowance of new trails to be built outside of the parks area. Why build new trails when there is already a sustainable trail system in place? Reduce the imprint by closing redundant trails in the parks, but keep the good, designated trails. Where are these new trails going to be built? The OHV community has already been told by the government through the Porcupine and Livingstone Range Management Consultations that more trails are to be closed to lessen the linear footprint, at the same time approving new hiking and mountain bike trails. A trail is a trail. You still have the same compaction and water issues whether it be an OHV trail or any other type of trail. As I stated earlier, we are frustrated and angry. We are distrustful of this government, not only for the loss of our recreational sport, but by the total disregard of public input by thousands of Albertans. I was selected to be on a board for the management of the Castle parks, which was to make recommendations to the government on hunting, fishing, cattle grazing and OHV use in the parks. These recommendations were not binding on the government, it was their decision. The board was comprised of nine environmentalists; one fly-fishing, one Fish and Game and two hiking representatives; one from the Municipal District of Pincher Creek and the reeve of the MD of Ranchland (both of whom were ranchers with their main interest keeping cattle grazing in the parks); one representative from the Pincher Creek Stockman’s Association; one from Shell Canada; one from Castle Mountain Resort; one from the Alberta Equestrian Federation; and myself from the Quad Squad. Just by the selected composition of this board, it soon became evident what recommendations would become priority. Several meetings and discussions took place; however, the board had not made any formal recommendations that were to be forwarded to the government. In my opinion, the government had already made its decision and was working backwards trying to justify its actions. See QUAD SQUAD continued on page 8
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Abdelkrim Hassane Aboubaker Thabti Azzeddine Soufiane Ibrahima Barry Khaled Belkacemi Mamadou Tanou Barry Ten people — seven adults and three children — came together in front of Pincher Creek’s town office Monday evening to honour the lives of six men shot to death the night before at a Quebec mosque. Beneath the Canadian flag, Tara Cameron placed six white candles, a poster and a bouquet of flowers. We are Canadian. We are one. We are love. We are peace. We are united. We are accepted. We are safe. While it was a time of quiet reflection, the emotional undercurrent was strong among the small group that gathered after Tara shared an invitation via social media. “Will the town of Pincher Creek come together to show that we do not condone this sort of act of terrorism against Canadians and on Canadian soil,” she wrote. “I’m going ... to light six candles in memory of the men who lost their lives and in support of the friends and family who have also lost a part of theirs.” The group was comprised mostly of strangers, unsure of what to say. After a day of conflicting news stories, there was still a sense of disbelief among us.
By the glow of the candles we exchanged a few words. We spoke of pride in being Canadian, of shock over the attack, and of the importance of acceptance and compassion. The sadness carried a heavy weight. With a tragedy like this, the reality that it could happen anywhere is numbing. Deliberately false and inaccurate reports meant to further perpetrate hate made things even worse. Tara did two great things on Monday. She brought people together to share their emotions after an unfathomable event, and she brought her young son to light the first candle and to share in the experience. The children who tended the candles on Monday evening are still innocent. Their memory of the ceremony and the questions they will ask their parents is where the learning of important lessons will begin. Six men — Abdelkrim Hassane, Aboubaker Thabti, Azzeddine Soufiane, Ibrahima Barry, Khaled Belkacemi and Mamadou Tanou Barry — gathered with family members, friends and their religious community for evening prayers on Sunday. They did not go home. Their deaths have shaken Canadians and we need to learn from the loss. Remember them.
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Remember the food bank Hello, readers! We’ve come to the end of the longest month into the new year. And how are your resolutions holding up? Fallen by the wayside? Well, I have a way for you to save face that nobody can fault you for. Set aside an empty box and, once a week, put in a donation for the local food bank. When the box is full, mid March or thereabouts, take it to the food bank. That will be nearing the time when donations from the Christmas season will have begun to dwindle. As you read this, that box should have four items for starters, so that isn’t much to catch up on. What to collect? Open your kitchen cupboard or look in your bathroom for personal items. Or, if you have a pet, we need pet food, too. In fact, a large bag of something can count for two items. That’ll put you a week ahead of the game — a winning move. Go for it! Bernice Sprague Blairmore
QUAD SQUAD, continued from page 7 We wish to make it perfectly clear that this decision was made by the elected government officials, not by the conscientious and hard-working staff of the government. They will continue to present unbiased information to the government. It is up to the elected officials what they do with it. We must continue to give our input into the Castle, Porcupine and Livingstone Range Land Management sessions. It is a good avenue for public input. This draft decision affects OHV use, RV dealers, OHV dealers, gas stations, restaurants, hotels, etc., and all Albertans should be concerned. The environment is important, but let us all protect it in a responsible manner. There must be a balance between the environment and recreation, as the Provincial Park Act states: “To facilitate their use and enjoyment for outdoor recreation, education and the appreciation and experiencing of Alberta’s natural heritage.” We urge everyone to write your MLA, your MP, and the minister of environment and parks and voice your feelings. This is only a draft management phase, and can be amended for every person’s enjoyment. The Quad Squad will continue its work to protect the environment and promote safe, sustainable trails and responsible enjoyment of our backcountry. Gary Clark, President Crowsnest Pass Quad Squad A positive voice in southern Alberta sharing personal and business success stories and community events. Small Business Award of Excellence winner in 2013
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By Robin Thoen February is Heart Health Month. While your thoughts may turn to pretty paper hearts and chocolate-filled boxes this month, consider taking some time to reflect on that hard-working pump in your chest. Those valentine cards and sentiments may fade, but that little workhorse of an organ continues to beat an average of 60 to 70 times a minute, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The heart has long been considered the source of romantic feelings, love, heartbreak and affection, yet how often do we consider that perhaps our hearts need a little love from us too. In honour of this amazing organ, here are some fun facts to think about. The heart pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood every day, carrying oxygen and nutrients to the over 75 trillion cells throughout your body. That adds up to about 1.5 million barrels of blood over a lifetime, enough to fill 200 train tanker cars. All of this blood gets pumped through 60,000 miles of blood vessels. Stretched out, your blood vessels would make it all the way around the earth, twice. The heart has its own electrical supply and will continue to beat if separated from the body. In fact, the heart produces enough energy every day to power a truck for 20 miles. That’s enough energy over a lifetime to go to the moon and back. The human heart is about the size of your fist and weighs about 300 grams. The largest heart belongs to the blue whale and weighs in at a whopping 1,500 pounds! Did you know that you can do CPR to the beat of the Bee Gees song “Stayin’ Alive”? If you ever need to do chest compressions on someone and your counting gets muddled, just start humming, “Ah, ah, ah, ah, stayin’ alive, stayin’ alive” — one compression to every beat. In the movies and on TV, we often see heart attacks depicted as someone with crushing chest pains that shoot down their arm. The scene is often dramatic and easily recognizable as a heart attack. But did you know that heart attacks can be very different for women? While women can have the same telltale signs as men, some have more subtle signs such as stomach upset, nausea and extreme fatigue or shortness of breath. They may also experience aches and pains in the shoulders, jaw or upper back. If you have any combination of these symptoms, with no reasonable explanation as to why, consider getting checked out at your local health centre. This month, consider giving your heart a little love of its own. Take a stroll, spend time with loved ones, or add some heart-healthy foods to that romantic dinner. Make this Valentine’s Day about more than paper hearts and tasty chocolates. Robin Thoen is a registered nurse and the clinical care co-ordinator at Crowsnest Medical Clinic.
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Kudos to Pat and Heather Case at Par-Tee Being a city girl and rather new to the Alberta lifestyle, I couldn’t wait to explore the beautiful landscape of rolling hills and mountains that were so beautifully displayed on the horizon of Calgary. I had been told by my new friends that if l loved the country and real western culture I just had to head down the Cowboy Trail and everything I craved would be there to experience. They were right! As we cruised through each town, old saloon-style buildings, rustic wood fences, oil derricks, wagons and, of course, silhouettes of cowboys and horses decorated each main street. I was in awe with every turn of my head. As we crested one last hill, another small town appeared in the distance and we knew we had to go just a little further. There it was, the most authentic rustic saloon that I had ever seen and it was screaming for us to come and explore. That was where I met Pat and Heather Case for the very first time. As I hobbled into the half-empty saloon on my crutches, my friend clearing the path, the first thing we noticed was a picture of a cowboy that said “Keep your city out of my country!” I giggled to myself and, at that moment, I knew that finding this place was no accident and couldn’t wait to see what would happen next. It wasn’t long before the locals were glancing over at us with curious expressions on their faces. Then along came Heather with her infectious smile and signature greeting: “Hello, sweetheart.” “What happened to you?” she asked with a big smile on her face.
It felt like I had just run into a long-lost family member and from that day forward, I couldn’t wait to make that drive down the Cowboy Trail to the place where Pat and Heather would be playing their music, always welcoming anyone who could play or sing to join them. Each time, even if it had been months, there was always a big smile and a welcome back, even when they were in the middle of a song. When I noticed they had finally made their own CD, appropriately called It’s About Time, I was ecstatic. During set breaks we would share our life stories, past and present. I listened intently when Heather spoke about her life in Alberta with Pat and how they aspired to have their own restaurant one day, where friends old and new could gather to play music and enjoy meals. Her passion for cooking, music, family and friends was apparent in everything she did and, as time passed, I knew nothing would stop her from making her restaurant dream happen. Last fall, after working away from home for many years, the stars aligned and the Par-Tee Restaurant came to life. The restaurant celebrated its grand opening from breakfast to the final turns on the dance floor to live music last Saturday. Needless to say, I still can’t wait to make my way a little further down that Cowboy Trail to see my friends Pat and Heather, who have become like family. I enjoy not only their music and great company but also the fabulous meals at their growing and appropriately named Par-Tee Restaurant! Kim Wilcox
Legacy learning: memories of Annora Brown
The collective memory of people living in small communities is astounding. Sharing that memory with each other is where we need to start when recalling Annora Brown’s life and legacy. I’m receiving memories of how Ms. Brown’s story has influenced individuals. “When she visited our grandma, as children we wanted to be in her presence…. It was because of her that strong feelings about conservation have such a priority in my life.” “I became aware of the struggles she faced (in the ’30s, indebted, needing to care for parents).” “Tragedy” is a word that I connect with parts of her life. By bringing awareness of her legacy to the fore-
front, can we bring the extraordinary aspects of her contribution back into focus? One person is building our web page. Another is researching how to get a postage stamp (or stamp series) published. When you look through the children’s book Young Explorers, which Annora Brown illustrated for J.M. Dent & Son (1947), it is filled with a rich treasury of drawings about Canada, about immigrant cultures, about the out-of-doors and our animal friends. The drawing of a dragonfly alongside a propeller-driven airplane in the section “Skyways” shows how she helped children expand their sensory insights. The more I become acquainted
with her work, the more I see how her curiosity and creativity fed off each other to deliver a delightful, nourishing feast for our souls. As we rebuild the story, we need your input. I’m looking for volunteers who will begin to build an inventory of privately owned Annora Brown paintings. From this we can see the broad scope of her work, and the in-depth attention she gave to details. I’m also looking for Do-Crew volunteers who will look into how we can get a book of her paintings published. Coloured images of those paintings would do a lot to show the world why she is worthy of adulation. Together we can bring this great story back to life. Joyce Sasse, Pincher Creek
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A local look back BY FARLEY WUTH, CURATOR OF KOOTENAI BROWN PIONEER VILLAGE ical businesses were the Lundbreck Trading Co. and the Windsor Hotel. The former was established by businessman Walter Knight way back in 1898 — the year of the railway’s completion. Eleven years later, the business was purchased by Arthur Densmore, whose tenure lasted more than half a century. The two-storey general store catered to the increasing patronage of local ranchers and coal miners seeking groceries, clothing and hardware goods. Structurally, this two-storey frame landmark had its business operations on the main level, with staff living quarters upstairs. The Windsor Hotel opened on Robinson Avenue in January 1906. Popular with locals and the travelling public, the hotel was also patronized during the First World War by the dominion minister of militia, Sir Sam Hughes. Likewise sporting two stories, the main floor of this rectangular building featured a lobby, a bar, a dining room and a kitchen where meals were prepared. Its second floor housed most of the hotel’s 22 rooms. Perhaps the hotel’s most memorable architectural feature was its two-storey outhouse, located at the hotel’s rear. Its second floor was connected to the hotel by a wooden footbridge that spanned the ground below. To prevent spillage, the upper-storey seats were set behind those on the lower level and a wooden wall constructed behind the first-storey toilets separated them from the upper-level disposal shafts. The Windsor Hotel tragically burned to the ground in a spectacular overnight fire in February 1963. The outhouse survived.
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A specialist in aviation medicine, Wendy Clay is most impressive for the many firsts she achieved as a Wendy Clay woman in the milCanadian Armed Forces itary. surgeon-general This University of British Columbia medical school graduate was the first female officer cadet in the Royal Canadian Navy, the first woman to achieve her pilot’s wings in the Canadian air force, the first woman to earn a degree in aviation medicine and, perhaps most notably, the first female surgeon-general in the Canadian Forces. Wendy Clay was born and raised in British Columbia. In 1965, at age 23, she commenced her military career by enrolling in the navy’s medical officer training program. She was still a medical student then, and was posted in 1967 to the Canadian military base in Trenton, Ont., upon the completion of her degree. In Trenton, Clay served as a general-duty medical officer before starting her first training to become a Canadian Forces flight surgeon. Over her 30-year military career, Clay rose steadily through the ranks and held
various positions of prestige — some of which women had never before occupied. In 1977 she was promoted lieutenant-colonel, in 1982 she was made colonel, in 1989 she became brigadier-general, and in 1992 she was made deputy surgeon-general. Finally, in 1994, she was promoted both major-general and surgeon-general simultaneously. Of all her groundbreaking achievements, it was getting her pilot’s wings in 1974 that stands out to Clay herself as the most impressive. While she served primarily in a range of positions in cities and towns throughout Canada, she also completed a six-month tour of duty with the Canadian United Nations contingent in the Middle East. At home, her appointments included impressive positions such as director of preventative medicine, commandant of the National Defence Medical Centre, and ultimately surgeon-general. In 1998 Wendy Clay retired from the military and returned to British Columbia. She currently resides in Victoria, where she spends her time volunteering for various causes and organizations. Wendy Clay in the cockpit of a CT-114 Tutor, 1974. MJ74-1221, DND Archives
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A retrospective look at frontier Lundbreck businesses The past few weeks we stepped back into local history with chronicles of early Pincher City and Cowley businesses. This time, our retrospective focus is on Lundbreck. With deep roots in the ranching and coal mining industries, as reflected in its commercial development, the community formally came about with the 1897-98 construction of the Crowsnest branch of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Lundbreck’s shoemaker was Fred Courtney, who was born in England in April 1851. Highly respected by his pioneer peers and well recalled for his poetry, he was known as the village cobbler. Also during that booming pre-First World War era was a harness-making shop operated by Frank Baxter. He was adept at leather work and at dealing with people. In the late 1930s and early 1940s he served on the council for the Municipal District of Livingstone No. 70. Nearby was a blacksmith shop operated by Harry H. Esham. With ranching and a well-patronized railway depot close at hand, he did a booming business. Esham and his family came to Lundbreck in 1904. Lundbreck’s first butcher shop was owned by Wallace Eddy. Later, during the 1910s, Herbert G. Slemmon served as the community’s butcher. He had family residing in Blairmore. Near Lundbreck’s railway depot was a meat market and groceteria operated by C.N. Cyr and James F. Smith. It too flourished during the pioneer era. A local doctor, A.C. Cooper Johnston, operated both a hospital and drugstore. They dated back to 1907. Two of Lundbreck’s better-remembered histor-
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Chinook Lanes team wins provincial banner
By Brad Quarin Chinook Lanes keeps proving itself to be the little bowling alley that could, after assembling a team that won gold in provincial championships in December. Andrew Janzen, Kathie Smith, Mike Squarek and Tracy Brown represented the Pincher Creek alley in competitions between about 28 member alleys of the 5 Pin Bowlers Association. “Job well done, team!” Kathie says. All four members are longtime local bowlers, but no specific age or skill level was required to participate in the 5 Pin team challenge. The team came together only a week before the south provincial championships on Dec. 3, the first and only step to getting to the provincial championships on Dec. 11. The bowlers all knew each other and are in some of the same leagues, Mike says. Being Pincher Creek natives, Andrew, Tracy and Kathie have long patronized Chinook Lanes. Mike formerly bowled in Crowsnest Pass, but the municipality’s
alley closed a few years ago. They all see something special in Chinook Lanes. For Kathie, it’s the atmosphere. “Everybody gets along great, and everybody cheers everybody on. It makes it worth coming out,” Mike says. Pincher Creek hosted the south provincial championships, welcoming four teams from across southern Alberta. Airdrie’s Shamrock Lanes then hosted the provincial championships. Tracy describes this as an exciting atmosphere. Mike says there were two teams bowling on each lane, and 12 lanes, so it was very busy. The calibre of competition was also high. It was slightly intimidating at first, Kathie says. The local bowlers have plenty of experience and talent themselves, and Mike liked their chances going in. Taking home the provincial banner for 2017 and doing Chinook Lanes proud can be credited to the teamwork and the encouragement they provided each other.
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Chinook Lanes bowlers Tracy Brown, left, Kathie Smith, Andrew Janzen and Mike Squarek after winning the Bowl Alberta south provincial championships in December. The team went on to win the provincial banner.
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Fernando (Jun) Rullan Jr. 1942 – 2017 Fernando (Jun) Rullan Jr. passed away peacefully at home on the afternoon of Jan. 18, 2017, surrounded by love. He was 74. Fernando is survived by his loving wife, Janice Rullan; by his daughter Maricel Cabutotan (Fred, deceased), his son Frederick (Vangie) Rullan, his daughter Janifer (Chris) Calvez, and his son Jonathan Rullan (Cindy Solanovic); by his grandchildren, Khristella Mae (Joseph) Bautista, Kevin and Kenn Cabutotan, Froilan, Frederique, Frenchin, Francine and Fernando Rullan, Janna and Nash Calvez, and Nik Solanovic; and by his great-grandchild, Josh Elfred. There are also many family members and friends in Canada, England and the Philippines. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Fernando and Mauricia Rullan; his father- and mother-inlaw, John and Molly Nash; and son-in-law Fred Cabutotan. Fernando Jr. was born in the Philippines in 1942, three months before his father was killed in the Battle of Bataan. He remained an only child to his loving mother in a small village. He was fortunate to be educated and did very well in school. He trained to be a medical lab technician, married, and had a beautiful daughter Maricel and son Frederick. Because there were limited lab positions in the Philippines, he sent out many applications to places in the United States and Canada, with the intent that his family would follow. He acquired a position with the Roman Catholic hospital in Smithers, B.C., and came to Canada when he was 25. Over the distance, the marriage ended and it was heartbreaking for him to realize that his children would not follow at that time. There was a Filipino community in Smithers in which he found support and fellowship. Meanwhile, a young British nurse in England thought she would go on an adventure to Canada, with the intent of staying for a year. She arrived in Smithers to serve in the Roman Catholic hospital with a friend. Janice and Fernando met and made a plan to live in every province in Canada. Fernando secured a position in Pincher Creek in 1969, they were married in Lethbridge, and had daughter Janifer and then son Jonathan. They ended up staying and making a wonderful life in Pincher Creek. Fernando worked in the laboratory at St. Vincent’s Hospital, performing lab tests that included bleeding patients’ family members for crossmatch testing and transfusion. He eventually changed positions to be in charge of materials management at the Pincher Creek hospital, ordering and documenting all of the hospital supplies. Years later, that position was eliminated due to centralization. He eventually made his way back into the lab as a phlebotomist, where he worked until his retirement in 2008. From what we are hearing, he definitely made the difficult experience of having blood drawn as pleasant as he could, and was highly regarded by many. Fernando and Janice were always very active with the Anglican church and Fernando served on the vestry for many years. The community they met there became their Canadian family. Fernando loved his racket sports. He lived to play tennis in the summer and badminton in the winter. He served as president for many years in the tennis and badminton clubs. He loved to share his love for the sports, encouraging many people to try them out, and for many years competed in or organized teams for the Alberta Summer Games. Fernando loved and supported his family, both near and far, and took many photographs documenting his adventures and travels. He travelled to family gatherings in England and the Philippines, as well as other places in the world, throughout his lifetime. He loved to watch tennis and hockey (Flames fan), camp with friends, garden, picnic, spend time outdoors and watch the WWE. He was an avid follower of current affairs, insisting on watching the news on all the different channels. He enjoyed people and was always encouraging to all of us. He was loved by many. He was especially joyful when his daughter Maricel was finally able to come to Canada from the Philippines in 2008, and then when her three children and grandchild came in 2015. To have them here with him meant the world to him. Unfortunately, he was unable to hug his son Frederick and family again before his passing, but, because of technology, he was able to talk to them every week face-to-face. Our husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather was a caring and gentle man, who will be missed by all who knew him. A memorial service will be held on Feb. 18, 2017, at 2 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church, 817 Kettles St., Pincher Creek. Donations can be made in his name to Windy Slopes Health Foundation, PO Box 2554, Pincher Creek, AB, T0K 1W0, supporting vital health-care needs, or to the charity of choice. Many thanks to all the friends, family and health-care workers who have graciously supported the Rullan family. We are sincerely grateful to be a part of an amazing, supportive community full of amazing family and friends.
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Dragons and Pandas battle on the court St. Michael’s Dragons and Crowsnest Consolidated High School Pandas met for a fast-paced Junior A girls basketball game last Thursday in Coleman. Denby Ettenhofer, left, and Jorja Mercer-Penney race up the court, with Mia Citrigno close behind, to set up the next play. The Dragons won the league game 78-17.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Wednesday, Feb. 1 – Pincher Creek Curling Club emergency general meeting — 6 p.m. at the curling rink. Friday, Feb. 3 – 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, Feb. 4 – Grand opening of drive-thru eco-waste recycling building — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Crowsnest/Pincher Creek Landfill. – JR Matthew Hypnotist fundraiser for Children’s World Daycare — Pincher Creek Community Hall. Adults only. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8. Monday, Feb. 6 – Town and Country Bonspiel — Monday to Saturday at Pincher Creek Curling Club. Call Bryan at 403-627-2643 to register. Tuesday, Feb. 7 – Clay hand building with Arva Traynor —
6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Lebel in Pincher Creek. Visit www.thelebel.ca for information. – Winter Speaker Series — 7 to 8 p.m. at Pincher Creek library. Kimberly Pearson presents Waterton Valley Wildlife Corridor Project and the Reintroduction of the Northern Leopard Frog. 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 – Spaghetti dinner and live concert — Pincher Creek Legion. Jason Scott’s Diamond Forever – A Celebration of Neil Diamond. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7, show at 8. – Voices of the Oldman: Agriculture Matters presentation — 1 to 4 p.m. at Twin Butte Community Hall. Registration required at 403-849-1346. – Nature Conservancy of Canada Eat and Greet — 5 p.m. at Twin Butte Community
Hall. Saturday, Feb. 11 – Mental Health First Aid basic course — Free two-day course (runs Sunday as well) in Crowsnest Pass. For information or to register, email cnpwalk@gmail.com or call 403-707-8574. Tuesday, Feb. 14 – Valentine’s Day Gala with dinner, live music and dancing — Par-Tee Restaurant in Pincher Creek. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., food service starts at 6. Music by Last Man Standing. Ticket holders only. – Healthy Heart – women’s wellness health information session presented by Aakom Kiyii Health Services — 10:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in multi-purpose building at Piikani Nation Crow Lodge. Wednesday, Feb. 15 – Deadline for Winter in Alberta photo contest — drop entries at Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery in Frank or Shootin’ the Breeze in Pincher Creek
Tuesday, Feb. 21 – Winter Speaker Series — 7 to 8 p.m. at Pincher Creek library. Lynn Martel presents Canadian Glaciers: A Hotbed for Science. Wednesday, Feb. 22 – Windsor Heritage Drop In Centre annual general meeting — 7 p.m. at the centre in Lundbreck – Demo night with Chef Tony — 6:30 p.m. at Pincher Creek Meat Processors. $20 per person, call 403-627-3655 to register. Tuesday, March 7 – Winter Speaker Series — 7 to 8 p.m. at Pincher Creek library. Megan Evans presents The Buzz About Native Bees in Southern Alberta. Friday, March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day Dance at Twin Butte Hall. Live music by Steel Cut. Tickets $20/members, $25/non-members. See www.twinbuttehall.ca for more information.
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How do you see the future of agriculture in the Oldman?
By Cody Spencer and Taren Hager The Oldman Watershed Council is excited to introduce a new brand of events called Voices of the Oldman — an important opportunity to have your voice heard both locally and provincially. What we hear at these events will shape our projects and also the advice we give to the Alberta government. Over time we will host many of these events about different topics. The first three will be about agriculture and we invite you to participate. Sessions will be held in Taber on Jan. 31, Twin Butte on Feb. 10 and Stavely on March 1. The Twin Butte event runs from 1 to 4 p.m. at the hall, followed by a Nature Conservancy of Canada eat-and-greet at 5:30. We are interested in hearing from those directly working in the industry about the challenges agriculture is facing and what they see the future looking like. We also want to know what the best solutions are and how the OWC could support those solutions. Agriculture has been a dominant part of our culture in southern Alberta for well over 100 years. From the open-range grazing of the late 1800s to the first sod-turning wheat farming around the turn of the 1900s, the ways of our forefathers are vastly different from the way we produce food in
2017. Thousands of miles of barbed wire have been strung and massive diesel-powered machines have replaced the horse and plow. We are entering an era of not only GPS-directed tractors, but also tractors that you will be able to operate from your smartphone while you watch Netflix. Cultured meat grown in labs has the potential to alter the livestock industry as we know it. It’s too early to say whether these advancements will be truly beneficial, but we do know that despite these improvements to technology, we will still be using the land to grow most of our food. In southern Alberta, this relationship of working the land to produce food, whether it is livestock or crop production, provides an economic foundation that has allowed us to weather the ups and downs the rest of the province rides like a roller-coaster. We have been able to do this while maintaining habitat and open spaces for wildlife. We can certainly take pride in this, but change is constant and adaptation to that change must be constant. At OWC, we’re looking ahead to see what these challenges are and planning for them accordingly. We’re seeing glimpses of a change in
Harvesting at the Earl Cook farm northeast of Pincher Creek in the early 1900s.
Photo from the Wilbur Lang collection housed in the Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village archives.
Laverne Gary Toews 1965 – 2017 Laverne Gary Toews was born on July 7, 1965, in Three Hills, Alta., to Gerald and Audrey Toews. He peacefully passed away at Vista Village in Pincher Creek on Jan. 26, 2017, at 7:50 p.m., nine months after his dad’s passing. We are thankful his long battle with a brain tumour is over. When he was one year old, Gary and his family moved to Grande Prairie, where they lived for 10 years. He attended school in the northland for 4½ years before moving to Pincher Creek in 1976. He graduated from Rocky View Christian School and then started working with his dad, learning many carpentry skills and eventually starting his own business. Later he worked with excavating, which he enjoyed a lot. He constructed the foundations of the first 52 windmills on the Cowley Ridge. He gave his heart to God when he was in Grade 9. The teachers said they really noticed a change in him. He was baptized into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, on April 12, 1981. Although he went through some difficult years, he never wanted to leave off being a Christian. He had a warm reconsecration experience when he lived in Ronan, Mont. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his dad, especially in his younger years. His dad was a lover of nature, loved working in the woods or fishing on a quiet lake … so Dad would take Laverne along. Laverne loved to sit around a campfire and visit or sing, watching the fire. He loved singing with his sisters, and wherever there was singing he liked to help. In his younger years, he loved to tease and this will be a good memory for his sisters, nieces and nephews. Whatever Laverne did, he was thorough and did a good job. He was also very organized and liked to plan ahead. After he was sick and in a care home, Mom went to see him one day and he said, “Give me a 15-minute lead next time you come.” He was a real worker with lots of determination, even after he became sick. In 2001, he moved to Hardin, Mont., where he continued excavation work and cleaned out irrigation ditches, etc. He also bought a ranch there, which he thoroughly enjoyed working on. He often talked of his good times in Hardin. After his brain tumour, he sold his ranch and moved to Ronan, where he lived for a few years. Later he worked, hauling gravel, etc., around Williston, N.D., and Gillette, Wyo., before moving to Greybull, Wyo., to live closer to family. Laverne was predeceased by his father, Gerald Baerg Toews. He will be remembered as a special son, brother, uncle and great-uncle. Those left with many memories are his mother, Audrey Toews of Pincher Creek; his four sisters: Lora (Brian) Thiessen of Bow Island, Dawn (Ted) Nikkel of Pincher Creek, Carlene (Chad) Yost of Greybull, Wyo., and Luetta (Marc) Nikkel of Pipestone, Minn.; and also many nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins. A memorial service was held for Laverne Toews at Snodgrass Funeral Home in Pincher Creek on Jan. 29, 2017. The funeral service was held Jan. 30 at Rockyview Mennonite Church in Pincher Creek. Snodgrass Funeral Home (Pincher Creek) assisting the Toews family with arrangements
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our climate. We don’t know exactly what that looks like in the long term, but we do expect precipitation will be highly variable, which will become more of a concern for the extensive irrigation industry in our region that relies on reservoirs filled with water. There is a constant decline in rural populations, which means there are more people living in cities who don’t know or understand how their food is grown. This puts pressure on producers, as it is the masses that dictate how agriculture can operate — we now see the term “social licence” used everywhere. We want to help with these challenges. Over the next few months, we’re hosting three events throughout the watershed that will give producers and watershed stewards a chance to voice their views on the most important challenges facing the future of agriculture in our area. We will start off each event with a panel of experts within the agriculture and stewardship community, who will give insight into the challenges they face and what is being done to solve them. From there, we will break into roundtable discussions where folks can let us know which are the most pressing issues facing the future of agriculture. What we want to know is, in your
opinion, which are the biggest challenges facing agriculture in social, economic and environmental categories. We also want to hear your solutions. The results from these events will be used to craft the future of how OWC and its partners support agriculture in our watershed. Our Watershed Legacy Program has supported our agricultural friends since 2009, but we feel it’s time to retune the program to the current and future needs of land stewards. If you care about the future of agriculture, we want to hear what you have to say. The sessions are free, and beverages and snacks will be provided. The Oldman Watershed Council invites you to join us at the Twin Butte session. Brief presentations will be made by Anne Stevick of the Nature Conservancy of Canada, Lindsey Davidson of the MD of Pincher Creek, Tony Bruder of the Drywood-Yarrow Conservation Partnership and Shannon Frank for OWC. Advance registration is appreciated. You can register online at http://bit.ly/2iMjKtl or by contacting Taren Hager at 403-8491346 or taren@oldmanwatershed.ca. Cody Spencer is the Watershed Legacy Program manager and Taren the office manager of the Oldman Watershed Council.
Farming in the future may look like this self-driving concept tractor. Photo courtesy of CNH Industrial
Jodi Lynn Duffield (née Myke) 1968 – 2017 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jodi Duffield on Jan. 22, 2017, at Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge. She graced this world with 48 years of life. Jodi was born on March 15, 1968, to loving parents Fred and Barb Myke. Along with her brothers Tom and Bob, she was raised to treasure family and to appreciate all of life’s blessings. As a young woman, she met and fell in love with Earl Duffield and, on Oct. 26, 1994, the happy couple married. They were completely devoted to each other over the next 22 years while they raised three wonderful children — Joey, Cayleigh and Karlie — overcame challenges, and created countless beautiful memories. Jodi was a happy, positive person who enjoyed camping, basking in the sun, scrapbooking and playing Lions TV Bingo. She always made sure that her friends and family had their bingo cards, too! She also loved shopping, being pampered and surprising everyone with her ever-changing hair colour. Jodi was very social, and whether it was entertaining at her home or visiting over a Monte Cristo sandwich from Chris’ Restaurant, she never missed an opportunity to be around people. She cared deeply for her friends and family, and everyone could see the joy she received from being a mother and grandmother. Jodi faced many hardships throughout her life, but none of them stopped her from living life to the fullest. She was a fierce fighter and overcame the obstacles placed in front of her with steady perseverance and incredible strength. Jodi was an inspiration to all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered and loved. Left to mourn her passing and celebrate her life are her husband, Earl Duffield of Pincher Creek; her mother, Barb Myke of Blairmore; her son Joey (Sam Myles) Duffield of Pincher Creek; her daughters, Cayleigh and Karlie Duffield of Pincher Creek; her granddaughter, Hayden; her brothers, Tom Myke and Bob (Jennifer) Myke, both of Blairmore; her nephew, Noah; her niece, Molly; as well as her extended family and many friends. She was predeceased by her father, Fred Myke, and by her young son Cory. The memorial service honouring Jodi’s life was held Jan. 27, 2017, at Fantin’s Funeral Chapel in Blairmore, with Rev. Renso Castellarin officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.
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CLASSIFIED ADS – You’ll find it here! HELP WANTED Rider/range manager required for the PIncher Creek Stockman’s Association in the Castle Forestry Allotment. Season: May 2 to Oct. 15. Applications accepted until Mar. 1, 2017. References required at interview. Apply to lazyuranching@gmail.com. Local classifieds appear in bold text, ahead of the blanket classified ads. Weekly local ad rate is $10 for up to 25 words, additional words 15 cents each. Ads are charged at half price for consecutive weeks running without changes. To place your ad call 403-904-2227 or send an email to office@shootinthebreeze.ca. AUCTIONS REACH OVER 1 Million Readers Weekly. Advertise Province Wide Classifieds. Only $269 + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call now for details 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228; www. awna.com. CAREER TRAINING REFLEXOLOGY WORKSHOP. Fun and relaxed learning. Good for the sole. Register now limited space. Starting March 25 & 26, 2017. Certificate on completion. 403-340-1330. COMING EVENTS WHITEWOOD BIRTHDAY BASH 2017. June 30, July 1 & 2, 2017. Canada’s 150th & Whitewood’s 125th. Get on our contact list. Email us at: whitewoodbirthdaybash2017@gmail. com.
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Brighter Futures Project Employment Opportunity Part-time PARENT EDUCATOR required for our Pincher Creek area. Brighter Futures is looking for an individual to provide direct services to families with children between the ages of 0-6 years. Duties may include creating and providing interactive programs to families with children age 0-6, working with community partners, connecting families with community resources, recruitment and data collection. The successful candidate will have experience providing services to families and children. Desired assets include excellent communication skills, ability to work with others, an outgoing, energetic and approachable manner, flexibility of hours and a willingness to learn new skills. Hours: 15 to 20 hours per week with occasional weekend and evening work to assist with special projects. Wages: $16 to $18 per hour dependent on education and experience. Successful applicants must be able to provide current Criminal Record Check and Alberta Services Intervention Record Check. Interested applicants may submit their cover letter and resume to: Teri Harrison, Co-ordinator Brighter Futures Project c/o Napi Friendship Association P.O. Box 657, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0 Email: brighterfutures@shaw.ca * Competition will remain open until successful candidate is hired. ** Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
CALP EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Pincher Creek Community Adult Learning Program’s mission is to promote and facilitate opportunities for lifelong learning. We focus primarily on foundational learning needs, literacy and community capacity. The Pincher Creek Community Adult Learning Council is pleased to offer the following employment opportunity:
Title: CALP Indigenous Learner Liaison Location: Pincher Creek and Piikani First Nation Status: Part-time, permanent position, 18 hours/week, flexible hours. Occasional evenings and weekends. September to June, office is currently closed July and August. Job Description: The CALP Indigenous Learner Liaison will be primarily focused on connecting and engaging Indigenous learners with the next step on their learning journey. Mentoring, excellent social abilities and presentation skills will be important components involved with connecting learners with existing Learner Support Services and programming at the Pincher Creek CALP office. The Indigenous Learner Liaison will foster positive relationships between Pincher Creek and Piikani support services and organizations. The Indigenous Learner Liaison will help create and facilitate meaningful literacy and foundational learning programs that are culturally relevant and include traditional knowledge. The successful candidate will be responsible for acting as a Liaison and mentor between Pincher Creek and Piikani First Nation for foundational learning and Learner Support Service needs. He or she will excel at presenting and facilitating programming as well as assisting with culturallyrelevant marketing and promotion. The ideal candidate will be passionate about adult learning potential, Blackfoot culture and foundational literacy. He or she will be highly motivated, reliable and able to work independently as well as in a group environment. The Indigenous Learner Liaison must be able to take direction and also provide feedback to inform community needs and gaps. Qualifications: • The ideal candidate will be well connected and respected in both the community of Pincher Creek and Piikani First Nation. • The Indigenous Learning Liaison must have a thorough understanding of Blackfoot language and culture and be comfortable sharing information with all CALP learners and interested community members and organizations. • Experience with Family Literacy Programming is an asset. • Minimum 3 years experience is a similar position working with Indigenous populations. • Must have good understanding of basic office equipment use such as laptops, printers etc. • Must be comfortable with computer use and be familiar with Word, Excel, and appropriate email procedures. • Must be organized and able to track necessary outcome measures for reporting purposes. • Must be respectful of client FOIP regulations and privacy of all client requests. • Relevant post-secondary education is an asset. • The successful candidate must have a valid driving licence, reliable vehicle and be able to provide a criminal record check and vulnerable sector check satisfactory to the Adult Learning Council. Compensation: Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Training will be provided in Intro to Adult Learning Programming as well as mentoring in Learner Support Services.
Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to pinchercreekalc@gmail.com no later than February 11, 2017. Any inquiries may be directed to Monica Sczyrba-Davis, CALC Program Coordinator, at 403-339-1556.
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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 will 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 Photo by Brenda Shenton
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 to publish the photo should it be chosen as a contest winner.
entRy FoRm Name: Address: Email: Daytime and Cellphone: Photo by Shannon Robison
How does winter look through your eyes? Winter in Alberta presents fantastic opportunities to capture stunning images. We want to know what you see when you look through your camera lens. Shootin’ the Breeze has teamed up again with the Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery to offer our fourth annual Winter in Alberta Photo Contest. You have until Feb. 15 to drop entries off at either location and get in on the friendly competition. The contest runs in conjunction with Wintervention celebrations in Crowsnest Pass. All entries will be displayed at the art gallery in Frank through Wintervention weekend. Afterward, the display moves to Pincher Creek for the month of March. Entries can be enjoyed by all who drop by the office of Shootin’ the Breeze. The entry fee has been reduced to $5 per photo this year, and participants are welcome to submit as many entries as they like. All entry fees are paid out in prize money based on the number of entries in each category. There are three categories — youth (18 years and under), adult and professional. This year we’ve asked for all photos to be 8 x 10 inches for the youth and adult categories. Professionals may submit larger pictures. All are to be unmounted, with an entry form attached to the back. We look forward to another collection of beautiful Alberta images.
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If your photo subject is a person, this person must complete the release section below. I consent to the use of my name, portrait, picture or photograph in the 2017 Winter in Alberta Photo Contest, as well as in the publication Shootin’ the Breeze both in print and online. The intended use of this image is to showcase entries and winners in the contest mentioned above. Photos may also be used at times when a suitable companion to an article. Credit will always be given to the photographer and the photographer maintains the copyright for this image. Shootin’ the Breeze will never use the photograph in any obscene, provocative, defamatory, sexually explicit, objectionable or inappropriate manner.
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QUESTIONS? Please call Shannon at 403-904-2227 or Krisztina at 403-562-2218 Photos, accompanied by entry fees, can be dropped off at Shootin’ the Breeze – 697A Main Street, Pincher Creek or Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery – Hwy 3, Frank