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Photo by Clair Hockley

In first photo, students Brook Balazs, left, Sebastian Collins, Kassi Wells and Jillanna Hammond unveil their sign at Beauvais Lake. In second photo are the crew in late November after preparing the site and mounting the sign. From left are John Taylor, Nathan Baker, Kassi, Barry Bitz, Brook and Sebastian.

Teens shed light on wonders of Beauvais Lake

By Brad Quarin The stories of Beauvais Lake Provincial Park will be shared with a wider audience thanks to the hard work of a group of Matthew Halton High School students.

Students and Alberta Parks and school staff gathered at the park recently to unveil a new sign, highlighting what’s special about Beauvais Lake.

“We want to get the kids outside more often, and create products for a real audience,” says John Taylor, off-campus co-ordinator for Livingstone Range School Division.

The project, involving research and writing, is partly an English assignment where the end result can be enjoyed not only by teachers, but also by visitors to Alberta Parks.

Heidi Eijgel, visitor services specialist for Alberta Environment and Parks, explains the sign was needed because older, damaged signs had to be removed. She wanted the replacements to target the people who use Beauvais Lake today, such as visitors, cottagers and campers.

A new sign would help visitors appreciate the park’s wildlife, including species at risk, and its lake and geology. The project also grew out of an initiative for greener schools, adding more environmental studies in the curriculum.

English teacher Clair Hockley was excited about the project, saying it gave his class an option to do something outside of sitting in a class and writing.

“It has a realness to it,” he says. The sign would be tangible, and the students would be going into the world and doing things that adults do. He hoped it would be challenging and engaging, and believed it was.

The research put into it was cross-curriculum, and appealed to students with different interests. Some were interested in nature, some in sports, while a student interested in paleontology looked at ground formation.

Last year, Grade 10 student Jillanna Hammond helped draft a white paper pro-

posing the government policy. This year she found herself working on the Beauvais Lake sign. “I thought it was a totally worthwhile project,” she says.

Heidi visited the Grade 10 students, who are now in Grade 11, to explain interpretation. She also took them through the park and explained the factors considered in where to place signs.

Alberta Parks funded the sign. Beyond this, the project was be student-led.

Jillanna says the students went into the project not knowing why they were doing this. As the work continued, more thought it was cool, while a few became very interested and excited.

The students broke up into groups, with some taking photos, researching at the museum and library, and writing, John says. Some students made a video.

One tidbit that surfaced in the research was the location of the grave of James Whitford, who lived at Beauvais Lake longer than anyone else, Jillanna says. That is included on the sign.

Alberta Parks edited the writing and built the sign. The students and park staff dug the hole and installed the sign ahead of the unveiling.

The sign can be found on the Aspen Trail. You can start on the trail by the playground on the north side of the lake, and follow it for half a kilometre.

Visitors can also find more information on their cellphones, via a website link provided on the sign. The website includes the student video showing some of the many things that can be done at Beauvais Lake and full details for each point on the sign. Check out the full project online at www.abcee.org/high-school-english-and-environmental-education.

Mr. Hockley says he will be working on another sign with a different class. This project fits in nicely with his ideal of the class being more than a classroom, and part of a larger community.

Health foundations have successful Trees of Hope campaigns

By Brad Quarin Windy Slopes Health Foundation and the Crowsnest Pass hospital auxiliary have successfully wrapped up their Trees of Hope campaigns.

In Crowsnest Pass, ornaments could be purchased for $5 apiece and placed on the Tree of Hope at the health centre in memory of a loved one.

Some people went above and beyond and donated $20 for an ornament, says auxiliary member Margaret Ann Woodward.

Altogether, the Tree of Hope raised $695 for acute and extended care.

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Margaret Ann believes the desire to remember a lost loved one was a big motivator for donors this year.

In today’s hectic life, taking time to remember can be difficult.

Supporting the health centre is important as well, and is likely why some went above the suggested price.

In Pincher Creek, people were invited to place a card on a display at the health centre with a donation of any amount.

Yellow cards were written in memory of loved ones, while red cards were used to wish all a Merry Christmas.

Over 100 cards were filled out and Trees of Hope raised $20,114, says Karen Andrew, administrator with Windy Slopes Health Foundation.

She is very happy with that figure, given the economy. Most of the cards placed on display were yellow.

Karen says Pincher Creek has a top-notch health centre, and believes people are aware of the good works of Windy Slopes and were primarily motivated to help these efforts.

The Trees of Hope will support lighting for the labour and delivery room and cautery equipment for the operating room.

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Women of Canada Eh to hold inaugural FUSE meeting in Crowsnest Pass

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M.J. Myden has long dreamed of creating a nationout what the real problems are, and have women come wide women’s network, and later this month she will together to support each other … then good things will unveil her new organization in Crowsnest Pass. happen.”

“It’s probably been rolling around my head for about Along with business networking and mentoring, 20 years,” says the Bellevue business owner, volunteer members may start focus groups for like-minded interand Diamond Jubilee Medal winner. ests and projects. According to M.J., there is also talk “I’ve finally come to the point where I said if I don’t of a community coupon book, a recipe book and group do it now, I never will.” outings, day trips and weekend travel.

M.J. has founded Women of Canada Eh and has big Members will also have access to an online complans for the organization. munity, providing opportunities to advertise and grow FUSE (friendship, unity, support and empowertheir own ideas and projects nationally. ment) is the first social branch of Women of Canada While a website might seem like an obvious starting Eh and will launch with an open house Feb. 23. Once point for this project, M.J. questioned what she could established, the social group will be introduced in comdo that was different. She opted to start local groups munities across the country. before fully launching an online Canada-wide memThe group is founded on the principles of respect, bership, but www.womenofcanadaeh.ca is now under integrity and value shared between members. Women construction.

18 and over can benefit while promoting and supporting It will be a platform for sharing culture and news, local businesses, community programs and events and and celebrating Canadian women, while highlighting each other. what makes our people, communities and country The group is open not only to entrepreneurs, but to unique. M.J. hopes features about Canadian destinawomen of all walks of life, with different skills and pastions and events will lead to more travel within the Shootin’ the Breeze photo sions. Seniors will have a place as well, and can possibly country.

M.J. Myden, left, has launched Women of Canada Eh. She find new members for their groups through this new Website advertising will encourage a has been inspired by many great Canadian women, includnetwork. shop-local mindset and will be open only to Canaing Arlene Dickinson, formerly of Dragons’ Den. “Meeting Crowsnest Pass will be the ground floor to Women dian-owned-and-operated businesses selling her in person really put things into perspective for me,” she of Canada Eh, and a model for subsequent branches of Canadian-made products. says. “In Arlene’s words, ‘To be an entrepreneur is to purFUSE. Once established, M.J. hopes to see FUSE spread Social media accounts are already active, with over sue a dream with everything you have and all that you are.

There are no half-measures. You have to be all in.’ ” With to other rural communities, sea to sea.

1,300 Twitter followers and a growing Facebook group.

M.J. and Arlene at a 2014 event for women entrepreneurs is In many ways, M.J.’s recent work is a response to Women of Canada Eh can also be found on Instagram, Shootin’ the Breeze publisher Shannon Robison. worldwide economic and political events.

Google+, Pinterest and YouTube.

“Women are the foundation of our families, our comM.J. says some of this interest is from Pincher Creek munities, our businesses, and if we can bring them together, we can do great things and Elk Valley residents and they, and people from other communities, are welcome at home and abroad.” to the Crowsnest Pass open house on Feb. 23.

According to some estimates, nearly five million women around the world took Membership packages will be available and there will be coffee and tea, door to the streets for the Women’s Marches in January. M.J. took encouragement from prizes and 50-50 draws. The open house runs from 2 to 7 p.m. at Sinistra Salon in this.

Blairmore. Informal networking will move to the Blairmore Legion afterward.

“I knew [Women of Canada Eh] would be well received by women, but we really See FUSE, continued on page 4 didn’t have their voice,” she says. “If we start in the communities of Canada and find

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Howie Thomson of National Public Relations presents the Crowsnest Pass Tourism website.

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Pass tourism promoted through new website

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M.J. Myden, president and CEO of Women of Canada Eh.

FUSE, continued from page 3 The first official meeting of FUSE will be March 23 in Coleman, with subsequent meetings the fourth Thursday of each month.

Venues and times will vary.

M.J. is looking for women of influence in the community who are interested in being part of an advisory team and mentorship program. They will assist in the structural, operational and financial aspects of the organization and online growth of the Community Social FUSE Network. In turn, they will receive guidance from the group that is beneficial to them.

“A win-win for all,” she says.

Going forward, M.J. envisions a clubhouse that would be open to members on a regular basis; potential for a group for teen girls; a line of Women of Canada Eh merchandise; a monthly subscription box; an annual convention, concert and trade show; and even a Great Women of Canada Eh Road Trip.

M.J. is excited about getting things rolling and intends to put her personal account of the who, what, when, where, why and how behind Women of Canada Eh into a published book.

If you’d like to connect with M.J. prior to the open house, you can email her at info@ womenofcanadaeh.ca.

Thank You The family of Jodi Myke Duffield would like to thank her many friends who sent flowers and food and for coming to help us celebrate Jodi’s life.

Your thoughtfulness helped us get through this sad time.

Thank you to the doctors and staff of Crowsnest Long Term Care who became family to Jodi and took such good care of her.

To the doctors and staff of Pincher Creek hospital and Lethbridge Regional Hospital, you all helped to make Jodi’s life a little easier.

Thanks so much to Chris’ Restaurant for the lovely luncheon. It was wonderful! To Darrell and staff from Fantin’s Chapel for being so kind in our time of need and to Renzo Castellarin for the touching service.

To all of you we will be forever thankful!

Earl Duffield; Joey, Sam and Hayden; Cayleigh and Karlie; Barb Myke; Tommy; Bobby, Jen; Noah and Molly

By Brad Quarin In ongoing efforts to build a future for Crowsnest Pass and diversify the economy by growing tourism, the municipality’s economic development committee and National Public Relations, a PR firm, outlined their vision last week.

An event at Frank Slide Interpretive Centre revolved around the launch of gocrowsnest.ca, a new website created to guide local tourism.

The website is designed to attract tourists and encourage residents to explore the community’s natural wonders.

It boasts a collection of spectacular photos and intriguing stories, including ghost stories.

What’s more, everyone can help grow the website and promote the community.

“This is one of those kinds of projects that we love getting into the studio,” said Howie Thomson, vice-president of the National Public Relations creative studio.

It’s a change of pace from projects for big corporations, and “makes me feel like you’re giving something back to a community,” he said. “We’re so excited.”

The website lists community events, documents local history and hosts a place for advertising Crowsnest Pass businesses such as restaurants, accommodations and stores.

It can be accessed with mobile devices and content can be shared on social media.

You can participate in the campaign by contributing photos, videos and story ideas to explorethepass@gmail.com or sharing on social media with the hashtag #explorethepass.

Melanie Beals, chairwoman of the economic development committee, explained a proposal for a website contract was first drafted in October 2015.

The contract was award to National, based in Calgary, in March 2016. National’s managing partner, Beth Diamond, grew up in Blairmore, creating an understanding between partners.

Melanie says National is a respected firm, and the committee thought its work in design, marketing and communications was great.

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The website is a piece of the puzzle, but National and the economic development committee are also working on a larger marketing plan.

They consulted an array of stakeholders — residents, tourists, business owners, municipal government and Travel Alberta.

Nichole Budd, National’s Calgary office manager, says she was encouraged by research indicating 93 per cent of residents support tourism.

At the same time, she says, locals expressed concern about too much commercialization and big bus tours, so the marketing plan will not aim for this.

It will instead pursue a branding campaign and creating advocates for Crowsnest Pass to help shape and reshape people’s perceptions of the community.

The marketing will be aimed at two audiences — cultural explorers and authentic experiencers.

According to Destination Canada, cultural explorers are interested in plunging into the cultures and surroundings of places, including in outdoor activities besides golfing.

Authentic experiencers enjoy engaging other cultures, learning about about history, spontaneity in vacations and golf.

The fact that Crowsnest Pass has a nice golf course is why authentic experiencers will also be targeted. Authentic experiencers are the golfing demographic that would most appreciate the Pass.

Outdoor wonders, local culture reflected in the arts and heritage conservation, and culinary attractions will be highlighted in marketing. These pillars were inspired by locals Sacha Anderson and Dawn Rigby, Nichole said.

Dawn explains that she hosted National Public Relations staff and casually chatted with them over breakfast.

She hopes to promote her own business, but she also believes co-operation can help everyone.

“The Crowsnest Pass has so many authentic people and experiences that are virtually unknown,” Dawn says. “We need to get the word out, and this new website can help.”

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Ascent Dental takes care to the Philippines

By Brad Quarin stretching over 30 hours Ascent Dental staff from Pincher Creek. made a second trip “There’s a bit of fatigue from Pincher Creek to by the time we got there,” the Philippine island Dr. Steed said. province of Siquijor Still, there was a lot of in November and work ahead. He showed December, offering the Rotary Club photos free dental services of permanent teeth seen to disadvantaged during the trip, which children. appeared rotten and Dr. Greg Steed and crooked to the point of office manager Susan looking tangled. It drew Aker gave a presengasps from the crowd. tation to the Pincher They treated mainly Creek Rotary Club elementary school stulast week outlining dents, with patients from the latest humanisix to 13. Susan and Dr. Photos courtesy of Rotary Club tarian efforts, having Steed estimate they treated In first photo, Aline Wenisch and Dr. Greg Steed provide dental work to a child as her mother holds her hand. In secpreviously served in around 458 people in ond photo, Susan Aker accepts a gift from a child in the village.

Siquijor in fall 2015.

Siquijor this year.

“We don’t relate to the fact that dental health is a very basic need in the Third The volunteer dentists worked within one school, but many of the young patients World,” Dr. Steed said. “In the Philippines, there’s a need.” were bused in from 63 different elementary schools on the island. There were 500 Some children often stay home from school due to tooth pain, waiting for the trouextractions and 800 fillings. bling nerve to die, he said.

The work was done by seven dentists in one room, with temperatures of 35 C, high Dr. Steed, Susan, Cheralyn Steed, Ray Reid and Aline Wenisch took the 2016 trip humidity and three ceiling fans. The dentists were dressed in T-shirts and sandals all with Ascent Dental, on a project called the Semiahmoo Dental Outreach. It is supof the time. ported by the Rotary Club and the International College of Dentists.

“But we’re not martyrs,” Dr. Steed said. “It was a very enjoyable experience.”

This year, Ascent Dental also took on a second way to help the children of Siquijor, The children were appreciative, raised the Canadian flag and sang the national choosing to support the English literacy project. The Rotary Club hires instructors for anthem. They were also intrigued by the hockey sticks Susan showed them. reading time with students.

Like many children, they weren’t excited about the dental work itself, but having Susan talked about how it can be a privilege for Canadian children to have storyexperienced dental pain, they were excited about removing the pain. time, sharing her own tale about a boy from Siquijor who happens upon a small shed.

At the end of the trip, the children offered gifts to the Ascent Dental staff.

Inside, he discovers a boy with pointy ears dressed entirely in green, teaching other During their time in the Philippines, Dr. Steed took photos of sea urchins and children to fly, and a villainous man with a hook for a hand. The discovery is amazing.

Aline took photos of a whale shark.

To help more children discover such wonders, Ascent Dental had a craft and bake At the end of the presentation, Rotarian Dan Crawford commented on how cool sale at Ranchland Mall at the end of October 2016. the mission was, and members wanted to know if Ascent Dental would continue the It raised $2,600, thanks to a lot of community support, from Pincher Creek and efforts.

Ascent Dental’s Crowsnest Pass patients, Susan and Dr. Steed say.

“There’s a very good chance we’ll go again,” Dr. Steed says. “You are making a The money from the craft and bake sale supports the literacy program. At the difference.”

Rotary presentation in February, Siquijor children’s butterfly colourings were sold at $5 apiece as another fundraising effort.

For the dental mission itself, Ascent Dental staff paid for travel, food and accommodation, Susan and Dr. Steed say.

Dental equipment was donated by various dental organizations and supply companies. The result was that treatment was free for the children.

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The Breeze Mailbox Letters to the Editor and notes from our readers

Castle parks deserve full protection, wise management This is a response to the letter from Gary Clark, president of the Crowsnest Pass Quad Squad, in the Feb. 1 issue of Shootin’ the Breeze.

Despite protests to the contrary, I and the diverse other stakeholders who took part in discussions of the draft Castle Management Plan process heard and valued a lot of input from the Quad Squad. Gary Clark did a great job telling the Alberta government planners and the rest of us about the Quad Squad’s position.

He was also there for our in-depth discussions of the science supporting protection of the ecological richness and source-water importance of the Castle parks; the need to include local community values and expectations for grazing, hunting, fishing and First Nations use; and the growing recreation needs for the majority of Albertans.

The Alberta government should be commended for taking the time to hear and consider all of this before producing the first draft of the Castle Management Plan.

Research shows that off-highway vehicle use plays a minor role in Albertans’ outdoor recreation. This group of recreation users is approximately two per cent of the southern Alberta population.

Most recreational use is by people who do not use motorized conveyances beyond getting to a park or recreation area. These folks are hikers, paddlers, backcountry hunters and fishermen, equestrians and mountain bikers (to name a few), and they

bring their dollars with them to provide substantial input to developing local sustainable economies.

Studies from comparable places in the United States show that the non-motorized recreation user brings by far the greater economic input to local communities. The economic contribution of non-motorized recreational use to Alberta’s economy is significantly higher than the value of motorized OHV use.

OHV use on public lands is in great need of proper management that takes into consideration not only the relatively small size of this group, but also the need for designated areas and trail systems that fit the environmental carrying capacity without compromising important biodiversity values and critical source waters that support all southern Alberta communities.

Management of public lands also needs to address the displacement of many other recreational users because of the noise, speed, damage and behaviours associated with motorized use. While the Quad Squad professes that “A trail is a trail” and should be open to all, research and experience both show that other users avoid motorized recreation or have their experiences negatively impacted by OHV use.

Despite the positive efforts of some members of the Quad Squad to mitigate some impacts in this area, it has become painfully evident that widespread use and misuse of OHVs has created a net-negative impact on the ecological health of pub-

lic lands and degraded the water-yielding capacity of our foothills, not just in the Castle but all along Alberta’s Eastern Slopes.

For all these reasons, and because we can’t boast of having new parks if they aren’t actually managed as one of the world’s best parks should be, it just makes sense to phase out OHV recreational use from the Castle parks. We are confident that most caring Albertans would agree that the Alberta government should follow through with a Castle Management Plan that listens to a full suite of values and needs and makes decisions based on sound evidence.

If it is going to be the exceptional protected area it deserves to be, the Castle needs full protection and wise management for future generations of Albertans; for the economic diversification opportunities that the parks will provide for local communities; and not least for the full range of fish, wildlife, plants and functioning ecosystem services that this amazing area of Alberta provides.

If you are in favour of phasing out OHVs from the Castle parks and managing them in the best interests of all Albertans as truly world-class parks, I encourage you to provide your input to the online survey at www.albertaparks.ca/consult and to write to your MLA and the minister of environment and parks. Your voice is important — please use it.

Connie Simmons, Gladstone Valley; Member, Draft Castle Management Plan Working Group

By Shannon Robison Cheers to the many snow angels with shovels, quads, Bobcats and good hearts who have been out helping friends, neighbours and strangers over the past few days.

A snow dump of this magnitude can be overwhelming.

While my daughter and I were shovelling on Tuesday, a fellow with a Bobcat came by and pulled in.

He motioned us out of the way and finished the last eight feet of our long driveway.

With a smile and a wave he was gone, no doubt to help the next in line.

There was no time to offer him a hot drink or even a verbal thank you.

I hope he, as well as others out doing the same thing, reads these simple words of thanks and realizes how much goodwill gestures mean. It saved us at least another half-hour of moving snow and was truly appreciated.

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Those attending the opening reception of No Particular Topic at Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery late last month, were told to be amazed. There was definite interest and positive response to the works, which are up until Feb. 26. At left, Marion Kelsey exhibits her mixed-media work “A Whimsical Country Scene,” showing her like for houses and country scenes. At right, Bob Davis of Cowley exhibits his acrylic work “Cowley Ridge.”

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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 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”

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February is Love the Bus Month. This annual campaign by the American School Bus Council aims to recognize school bus drivers across the country for their dedication to providing safe student transportation every day.

We are recognizing Love the Bus Month here in Pincher Creek as well.

First Student thanks our drivers for their commitment to the students in their care. We recognize the tremendous responsibility placed upon us every school day to provide safe and reliable transportation. We appreciate the community’s continued trust in us to deliver.

Riding a school bus remains the safest way for students to get to and from school. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the United States, school buses are 23 times safer than passenger cars

and 10 times safer than walking. Advances in technology have made school buses even safer.

Thanks to our technology and training, First Student is twice as safe as the industry average.

Everyone in the community plays a crucial role in helping students travel to and from school safely. You can help by avoiding distractions such as talking on a cellphone or texting, remaining alert while driving near school buses, and heeding their safety signals.

First Student is proud to serve so many families in our community. We are committed to safely transporting students while providing a high level of service, which we think makes it easy to love the bus every school day.

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The Castle’s failed access management plan Amidst all the current vitriol being spouted against the present Alberta government’s intent to protect our watersheds along the Eastern Slopes and specifically the Castle, with various user groups claiming lack of consultation, it is worth reminding the public of the sad history of Alberta’s first access management plan that was initiated for the Castle area over two decades ago.

In 1993, Premier Ralph Klein’s Natural Resources Conservation Board recommended the creation of a sizable wildland recreation area for the headwaters of the South Castle and West Castle rivers, consistent with the 1974 Crown reservation that had identified much of the Castle for a future park. After local bickering over the boundaries of the WRA resulted in no formal designation, Alberta Environment rightly stepped in to try to control the proliferation of motorized trails.

The Castle Access Management Plan was the outcome. It came with promises from the Klein government that there would be resources available to manage it, to maintain it and to educate the users. There was also the specific commitment that it would be reviewed and revised as necessary in five years.

The failure of the Klein government to uphold those commitments resulted in a free-for-all attitude towards the Castle. For a

member of the public driving into the Castle area, whether from Crowsnest Pass or from Pincher Creek, there was no clear boundary other than the forest reserve, and the initial trail signage was either non-existent or confusing. There were no provisions to enforce it.

By the time Klein’s Special Places 2000 policy ran its course, with only the 94 hectares of the West Castle River Wetlands Ecological Reserve being designated under Alberta’s protected areas legislation, the Castle was overrun by motorized activities, everywhere and at all times. The pitiful attempt to reverse both the damage and the behaviours causing it, through new “enforcement” measures under the legal designation as a forest land use zone, was way too little, way too late.

Such was the legacy for the protection of our headwaters that the present government inherited. Today’s cabinet is to be commended for its recent order-in-council to fulfil the vision for the Castle first formally entertained by the Environment Conservation Authority in 1974.

Apparently, motorized users of the Castle over the past 50 years either have chosen to ignore those public intentions or have chosen to maximize their use of the area before the gate could be closed.

James Tweedie, Maycroft

OHVs hinder peaceful backcountry experience

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I can sympathize with Gary Clark of Crowsnest Pass Quad Squad (letter in Feb. 1 issue of Shootin’ the Breeze). It cannot be pleasant being told that you no longer have access to an area in which you roamed unfettered for years. I can also appreciate all the hard work he and his fellows have put into the trails over those years, and the love he and his friends have for the mountains.

And yet, and yet ...

There are many, many of us who have that same deep and abiding love for the wilderness, but who yearn to experience the peace and tranquility of the backcountry without hearing the endless roar and whine of mechanical transport; to stroll the pathways without having to watch our feet lest we fall into the ruts caused by countless wheels passing along the trail; to amble along on a damp day without slipping and sliding or having to heave each foot laboriously from mud inevitably churned up by knobbled tires; to breathe the clean mountain air without the stench of motor exhaust hanging on the breeze; and to walk quietly along the pathways without having to push into the trail-side bush in order to make room for a motorized vehicle passing by.

However responsible the off-highway vehicle riders are — and I accept that many are — those things I mentioned above are an

unavoidable side-effect of OHVs in the wilderness, whether used responsibly or not.

If it is truly the right of all Albertans to use and enjoy outdoor recreation and appreciate and experience Alberta’s natural heritage, then surely it is proper that there should be areas to which many can go and be certain they will be able to relax in the tranquility of nature, without having to be constantly reminded of civilization in the form of motorized transport.

Silence, or the soughing of the wind through the trees, and birdsong, or the chatter of an irritable squirrel, is music to the ears of many. Not everyone is attuned to the sounds of the internal combustion engine, or the possible joys of manifolds, gears and whatnot.

There are many places still available to OHVs, and more trails are planned, apparently, so it seems that riders have been well considered, and are being adequately catered for.

A little peace and quiet will be good for our wildlife too — there should and must be places where it is undisturbed by noise and smells. The environment is not just somewhere we like to visit from time to time: a healthy environment is vital to our survival, because if the balance of the environment is destroyed, so too are we and all who live on See MAILBOX, continued on page 11

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A local look back Skating: Cutting through Crowsnest Pass culture

BY CHRIS MATTHEWS, CURATOR OF CROWSNEST PASS MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES With the icy winds of February still blowing and the fun of Wintervention coming up this month, I thought we should look at some of the fantastic winter sports history Crowsnest Pass has.

For decades, figure skating has been a staple activity for Pass children. Organized skating and skating festivals began as soon as Crowsnest Pass built its first rinks. Ever since, citizens of the Pass have enjoyed winter skating fun, and the tradition has been continued by the local figure skating club.

The popularity of skating or figure skating in the Pass has historically been high alongside the other ice sports of hockey and curling, and there is evidence of skating festivals dating back to the 1910s.

As each town in the Pass built natural and artificial ice rinks, planned skating festivals were held. For example, a skating carnival was held as a Christmas social at the Hillcrest skating rink in 1914. The event must have been popular because in January 1916, the Bellevue Times recorded, a “grand fancy-dress carnival [was] held on the Hillcrest skating rink,” where prizes were awarded for “most original costume, comic costume,” and races on the ice!

The fun was not limited to just one town in the early days. Each town was holding skating festivals and carnivals. A Times article said Frank held a “grand masquerade carnival” at the skating rink in March 1918.

Progressing to more established figure skating and pageantry, the skating festivals and carnivals escalated into major events.

This was due in large part to the creation of the Bellevue Skating Association in 1936.

Decorations, costumes, lights and music became more extravagant as figure skating became more entrenched in the community.

By March 1942, the skating festival had become so popular that, as reported in the Blairmore Enterprise, “long before the opening hour all seating space [in Bellevue] was occupied and standing room was available for a time. Hundreds had to be turned away,” with an estimated 2,000 people taking in the show. This event had carnival queens, featured skaters from Lethbridge and Edmonton, and ended with public skating until midnight.

The skating tradition continued through “boom years” of the Pass under the guidance of William Harvey and others.

As with most things, the involvement of skaters diminished as the mines began to dwindle, but the tradition of the Bellevue Skating Association lived on with the Crowsnest Pass Figure Skating Club. The history of that club can be found in Crowsnest and Its People, Vol. 3.

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Around the beginning of the 20th century, skiing as recreation and sport was brought to Canada, with the very first ski resort Gabrielle Pleau established in Ste. (1920-2000) Marguerite, Que., Competitive skier in 1917. Not too far away, in the town of Loretteville, Gabrielle Pleau was born in 1920.

One of four girls, she was raised almost exclusively by her widowed mother. Unlike her sisters, Gabrielle — more commonly called Gaby by those who knew her — was captivated by sports and athletics and was the only girl in her community to play hockey and baseball with the boys. In 1930 she entered her first cross-country ski race and thereby established her lifelong passion for the sport.

As a teen in the 1930s, Pleau began to compete in nordic and alpine skiing events throughout Quebec. She was the women’s champion in many downhill and cross-country events, and her reputation as an athlete of note began to rise.

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However, she remained involved with the sport in a number of other ways. In her home province, she established the Saint Castin Women’s Ski Club and School, and at a national level, she served on the Canadian Amateur Ski Association.

Pleau was also a member of a several international organizing committees for World Cup events. She toiled to promote women’s skiing and was an ambassador for the sport who garnered sponsors and inspired competitors, including Olympic gold medallist Nancy Greene.

At age 80, Gabrielle Pleau passed away and was survived by two children. Her contributions to skiing are memorialized with a park in her hometown and a popular ski trail at Le Relais ski resort in Quebec that bear her name. © Canadian Ski Hall of Fame

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Mr Clark grumbles that he was the only representative of OHV riders on the advisory board. Judging by the list in his letter, there was only one representative each for fishers, equestrians, Shell Canada, Fish and Game, Castle Mountain Resort, each of the two relevant MDs, and only two for hikers. The fact that both MD representatives are also ranchers speaks to the fact that ranching is still a major industry in this province, deserving of having a voice on the board.

With only one delegate from almost all interests likely to be affected by the new parks, Mr. Clark can hardly complain that OHV riders were especially singled out for small representation.

He cites the fact that OHV riders bring welcome revenue to the area. In their absence, revenue from other people who will now come to experience the new-found serenity of the Castle parks will surely replace it.

Although perfectly correct in calling for “balance between the environment and recreation,” Mr. Clark should accept that, for a huge number of people, recreation does not mean riding noisily through the woods on OHVs. Why should his idea of recreation take precedence over other people’s interpretation of recreation?

As so helpfully suggested, a copy of this letter is being sent to my MLA, my MP, and the minister of environment and parks to voice my feelings.

Janet Barkwith, Cowley

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ADMINISTRATOR REQUIRED The Pincher Creek Search and Rescue Society is seeking an administrator to help enable our community volunteers. This part-time contract averages 40 to 50 hours per month. Set your own hours, working mostly from you own home office. You must be available for our regular evening meetings the first Tuesday of each month starting at 5:30 p.m. (17:30).

The administrator is supervised by the president, reports to the board of directors and work closely with many of our volunteers. Read more at goo.gl/fMv0QE. Responsibilities: • Prepare meeting minutes • Maintain an accurate set of books, prepare financial statements and issue cheques as approved • Complete year-end fiscal requirements and file with applicable government agencies • Work with the committees to ensure grant application and reporting deadlines are being met • Update database of personnel training, participation and skills • Account for and document all expenses relating to searches, including billing and issuing reimbursements • Receive correspondence (mail and email), distribute, file and verify follow-ups as required • Maintain a current online and paper filing system for all PCSAR-related matters • Any other duties as required by the board Assets: • Experience in QuickBooks • Basic computer skills • Understanding of non-profit organizations, volunteers and boards • Background in applying for and reporting on grants; understanding of expenditure rules of AGLC • Experience in the preparation of board meeting minutes and policies • Comfortable working independently, co-ordinating by phone, email and website

Please forward cover letter and resume to pcsar@castrov.cuug.ab.ca or mail to: PCSAR, Box 1705, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0

Crowsnest Pass Parent Link Centre Part-time Program Co-ordinator required for Early Childhood Coalition Parent Link Centre and the Crowsnest Pass and Area Early Childhood Coalition is looking for an individual to oversee and co-ordinate its Early Childhood Coalition Project in the Crowsnest Pass. The co-ordinator’s duties may include: * Developing and implementing a communication plan * Organizing and participating in community presentations, conferences and workshops * Promote the importance of early childhood development * Develop and implement plans to meet the needs of the intended Coalition outcomes * Research funding sources * Identify early childhood needs in the community * Facilitate the meeting of early childhood agencies and professionals in the community * Preparing and collection of needed data * Report monthly to board of directors * Attend training as required

Hours: 15 to 18 hours per week. Some evening and weekend work required.

Qualifications:

* Minimum education required: diploma in related field * Minimum experience required: 2 years in the human services and/or community development field; equivalencies will be considered * Previous experience in group facilitation and grant writing would be assets * Excellent communication and organizational skills; good working knowledge of community resources; able to work with a minimum of supervision * Clear Criminal Record check and Intervention Record check required * Reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s licence required

Wage: Wage range begins at $18 per hour and is based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.

Submit applications to: Pam Vamplew, Co-ordinator Crowsnest Pass Parent Link Centre P.O. Box 1207, Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0 Phone: 403-563-8157 Email: pam@cnpparentlink.com Website: www.cnpparentlink.com *Competition will remain open until successful candidate is hired. **Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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In first photo, Nevaeh MacKinnon shares the results of her taste-test project. Her hypothesis that strawberries were most recognizable was disproved as her subjects more easily identified chocolate and lemon. In second photo, Quynlen Darragh, left, and Ava Oreel present their experiment on food mould. See more photos with online post.

Livingstone School students triumph in world of science

By Brad Quarin The Livingstone School gym in Lundbreck buzzed at the end of January with young scientists showcasing their experiments on everything from making colours with Skittles to growing plants in coffee.

These quirky and imaginative projects taught students and visitors alike more about the world around them.

“We’ve got excellent participation this year,” said principal Chad Jensen.

“The students have exceptional projects and a lot of creativity, ranging from sports science to physics to biology.”

Mrs. Rast, who organized the fair, estimated around 100 students entered. Students worked solo and in groups. Mrs. Rast and a panel of judges chose the winners.

Winners were: Grade 1 — 1. Ryan Morado, Skittle Science; 2. Waylon Hollinghead, Magnetic Slime, tied with Ryiss Poulin, Microwave or Air-Popped Popcorn; 3. Autumn Clarke,

M&M Survival Challenge.

Grade 2 — 1. Lincoln Grandoni, Marbles Battle for Top End Velocity; 2. Mary Rast, Do You Know Your Birds and Calls? 3. Owen Friesen, What Makes the Static Electricity?

Grade 3 — 1. River Clarke, A Matter of Perspective; 2.

Grace Darragh, Ice Cream; 3. Abbi George Byrne, After You Flush.

Grade 4 — 1. Madison Grandoni, How Do Chicks Breathe? 2. Felicity Buekert, How Does Cider Affect Foods? 3. Nevaeh MacKinnon, How Do Your Taste Buds Work?

Grade 5 — 1. Sophie Lynch-Staunton, Boat Drag, tied with Ava Oreel and Quynlen Darragh, Food Mold; 2. Aleah Keeler and Caitlin Kuzyk, Mints; 3. MacKinley Mallard, Soaps.

Grade 6 — 1. Brady Rast, Do Major and Minor [Music] Keys Affect Mood? tied with Amy Friesen, Vegetable Battery; 2. Tied: Brett Keeler with Sink or Swim, Waci Thomson with Ink Stains, Kylie Oreel and Trinity

PASS COMMUNITY POOL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Pass Community Pool requires the following staff for the 2017 season: POOL MANAGER – 18 years of age. Awards in NLS, LSI, WSI, CPR Basic Rescuer Level B, Standard First Aid and Pool Operator course. Managerial skills, general knowledge of facility maintenance, pool operations and aquatic programming are a definite asset.

ASSISTANT MANAGER – 18 years of age. Awards in NLS, LSI, WSI, CPR Basic Rescuer Level B and Standard First Aid. SENIOR GUARD – 18 years of age. Awards in NLS, LSI, WSI, CPR Basic Rescuer Level B and Standard First Aid. JUNIOR GUARD – 16 years of age. Awards in NLS, LSI, WSI, CPR Basic Rescuer Level B and Standard First Aid. CASUAL GUARD – 16 years of age. Awards in NLS, LSI, CPR Basic Rescuer Level B and Standard First Aid. CASHIER – 16 years or older. Previous cash register experience.

Standard First Aid, CPR and aquatic skills are a definite asset.

PLEASE NOTE: Copies of all awards MUST be enclosed with resume and valid until Sept. 1, 2017.

A cover letter must be enclosed specifying desired position.

Application Deadline: Friday, March 10, 2017 Late and incomplete applications will not be accepted

Please submit applications to: Leone Stacheruk Chairman, Pool Society Box 663 Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0

Husselman with LED Light Bulbs, Austin Harrison with Brushing Teeth; 3. Bronwyn Gelber and Mia Hartgerink, Does Gum Make You Smarter?

Grade 7 — 1. Ryan Smyth, The Breath Mint Challenge; 2. Blake Friesen, What Makes a More Secure Password? 3. Josh MacGarva, The Gum Taste Test.

Grade 8 — 1. Indie MacGarva, Which Liquid is Best for Watering Plants? 2. Tied: Eddi Maunsell and Peter Robbins with Who Has Better Reflexes?, Taya Clifton, Regan Kuzyk and Asia Hurlbert with How Muscle Memory Affects the Way We Do Sports, Mathias LynchStaunton and Alina Pharis with Does Adding Batteries or Magnets Make an Electric Train Go Faster? 3. Logan Olsen and Dante Fincaryk with The Egg Drop Experiment.

Grade 9 — 1. Megan Hurst, What Airplane Flies the Fastest; 2. Frankie Love, What Lotion Moisturizer Works Best? 3. Alex Hartgerink, What Beverage Evaporates the Fastest?

Crowsnest Pass Parent Link Centre Part-time Program Co-Facilitator required for Mentoring Moms Program (MMP) Parent Link Centre is looking for an individual to co-facilitate its Mentoring Moms program in Crowsnest Pass. The facilitator’s duties may include: recruiting, screening, and training mentors into the program, advocating for moms in the program, liaising with local agencies, planning events and collecting program data.

The successful candidate must have access to a vehicle, have excellent computer skills, be an effective communicator and be able to maintain strict confidentiality.

Hours: 11 to 18 hours per week. Some evening and weekend work required.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field. Counselling and related experience an asset. Equivalencies will be considered. Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.

Wage: $19 - $21 per hour dependent on eduation and experience.

Submit applications to:

Pam Vamplew, Co-ordinator Crowsnest Pass Parent Link Centre P.O. Box 1207, Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0 Phone: 403-563-8157 Email: pam@cnpparentlink.com Website: www.cnpparentlink.com

* Competition will remain open until a successful candidate is hired ** Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Time out for winter fun

Pincher Creek showed community spirit last Wednesday as people donned their favourite hockey jerseys in support of the town’s Hockeyville bid and took to the streets for Winter Walk Day.

St. Michael’s School Winter Walk

Frank and Bryer Maunsell

St. Michael’s School Winter Walk

Pincher Creek Echo

Shenton-Ouellette family

O’Bies

The Outdoor Outlet

Castle Mountain Resort

Beaudin Mayer

Harvest Coffeehouse

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Monday, Feb. 6 – Town and Country Bonspiel — Monday to Saturday at Pincher Creek Curling Club.

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.

Monday, Feb. 13 – Meet Me at the Movies showing of Genius — 7 p.m. at Frank Slide Interpretive Centre 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 present-

ed by Aakom Kiyii Health Services — 10:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in multipurpose 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.

Saturday, March 4 – Baby shower for Duane and Chalsey Peeters — 1 to 3 p.m. at Bloomin’ Inn Ranch near Pincher Creek. RSVP to rpeeters67@hotmail.com.

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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Heritage-tourism event explores Bert Riggall’s enduring influence Last week’s story about the Canada 150 grant received by the Bert Riggall Environmental Foundation reported an incorrect amount for the grant. The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwest Alberta Canada did provide $41,000 in Canada 150 project funding; however, it was shared among six recipients, not awarded solely to the Bert Riggall Foundation as indicated in the article.

By Beth Towe The story of conservation in southwestern Alberta is of national significance.

Many innovative approaches are employed here that result in a diverse and highly active environmental stewardship. This ongoing commitment to the conservation of the region was inspired by Bert Riggall, his photographic images, the wilderness trails he created and the contributions he made to conservation awareness.

Bert Riggall arrived in the Twin Butte area in 1905 and became one of its most respected mountain guides and naturalists.

A self-taught photographer, Riggall captured some of the earliest images of this stunning wild region. The photographs became a lure for a fledgling tourism industry — and they became the eyes of change for an emerging conservation movement. He left behind an impressive archival record of more than 14,000 photographs, records, diaries, maps and letters.

His influence flows across generations and continues today. It’s seen in the efforts of individuals and the successes of conservation initiatives such as the Castle, the Waterton Biosphere Reserve, Flathead Wild and the Waterton Front.

The Canada 150 Bert Riggall Heritage Horsemen Experience will be a heritage-tourism event. The program will be highly interpretive, based on the Bert Riggall story and the conservation efforts of the Waterton Biosphere Reserve and the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

Staging area enhancement, signage and mapping will be addressed. Alpine Stables will deliver the event and it is hoped it will become an annual heritage-tourism program.

Working with the Buffalo Runners Society, a walking and hiking version of the event will be developed for cross-cultural youth. A wealth of First Nations sites provides both a nature- and culture-based experience.

An interpretive program will also be developed as part of these special events.

It will illuminate the natural and human aspects of this inspiring story.

The interpretive document will be drawn from a manuscript to be published as a not-for-profit book. Bert Riggall’s Greater Waterton, A Conservation Legacy will be an anthology from writers Sid Marty, Fred Stenson, Harvey Locke, Charlie Russell, Chris Morrison, Bruce Morrison, Dave Sheppard and Larry Simpson, amongst others. All will share their insights into this inspiring story. Riggall’s original black-and-white photographs, hand-drawn maps and early letters will illustrate the manuscript.

Articles, speaking presentations and a website will also be developed to tell this nationally significant conservation story.

This project will create a new heritage-tourism event that will provide new economic benefits and recreational opportunities. Interpretive information will tell the inspiring story of a great Canadian, Bert Riggall, and offer a deeper understanding of his contributions and others’ to the long-term conservation of southwestern Alberta.

It will highlight the significant longtime connection between tourism and conservation, inspire a deeper understanding of the evolution of conservation thinking and help strengthen involvement in a vibrant conservation community.

It will inspire an appreciation of and participation in environmental stewardship as a lasting legacy from Canada 150, engaging Canadians in an active interpretive experience that speaks to Canadians’ love of nature and our passion to protect it.

To date, Alpine Stables, Waterton Biosphere Reserve, Nature Conservancy of Canada, Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, and Buffalo Runners Society have partnered with the Bert Riggall Environmental Foundation on this project.

Beth Towe is project co-ordinator of the Canada 150 Bert Riggall Heritage Horsemen Experience.

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The Crow Snow Riders would like to wish OTTO KRUG our past-president and lifetime member, a very special 90th birthday!

Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication in creating the trails that we hope to enjoy for many generations.

On behalf of myself and the executive committee, Happy 90th Birthday Otto!

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proud to be locally owned and locally staffed 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 last month 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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