Shootin' the Breeze – March 8, 2017

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Winter in Alberta The fourth annual Winter in Alberta contest has wrapped up and these are the first-place images in the youth, adult and professional categories. Over 40 entries were received this year in the contest, sponsored jointly by Shootin’ the Breeze and Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery. Please see more on page 4 and stop by our office to view a display of all entries.

“Hazy Day” by Jennifer Vanderplaas

“Winter in Canada” by Ethan Hoffman

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Pincher Creek Archery Club hits the mark

By Auralea Boldt “Archery is one of the safest Pincher Creek Archery Club sports because everyone knows was the place to find yourself how dangerous it is,” Leah says. on a windy Saturday mornPincher Creek local Rhianna ing. The smell of coffee was in Robson is already a regular, the air, with fresh muffins and but today she brings her friend doughnuts on offer, as about Natalie Scout with her. Rhianna, 20 members and potential new who is 15, has been shooting for members mingled at the club’s a few years now. She started in Feb. 25 open house.

Lethbridge before Pincher Creek It has been over a year since Archery club even existed. She the club opened its doors, and recognizes the club as a great the purpose of the open house opportunity and now comes with was to give interested parties a her mom several times a week. chance to explore the space and “It’s calming. You’ve got stay try out the sport. calm,” Rhianna says.

They were also are selling Some of the most recognized used equipment and archery benefits of archery are improved supplies. concentration and focus. There The crowd ranged in age from is even a moderate component of preteens to retirees. While the exercise and also a competitive Photo by Auralea Boldt diversity of the crowd is apparelement.

With Leah Filipuzzi giving direction, Rhianna Robson, left, and Natalie Scout line up ent, Duane Filipuzzi dispels any At the recent 3D archery myths about membership: “It’s provincials in Medicine Hat, Leah with their targets at the Pincher Creek Archery Club open house earlier this month. very social, very family oriented. and Duane won silver medals and We are an archery club, not so much a hunting club.” local member Connie Milan took a bronze. Duane and Leah’s daughter Morgan Pincher Creek Archery Club is a registered not-for-profit society that Duane also shoots competitively. and his wife, Leah, started last January in the former Dyer Str8s building on “Our club had a pretty successful weekend,” says Duane.

Main Street.

The club that started with 20 members has grown to 46.

Duane is reluctant to take all credit.

“Our pride and joy would be the school and youth programs. Definitely the “We’re a society. I’m the one who kind of got the ball rolling, but just like prime focus of the club,” says Duane. “Those programs play a key role in keeping every other society, it’s a group effort,” he says. our doors open. We struggle like any society.”

He feels the indoor club is also a great way to take what is a seasonal sport Looking ahead, the club has a full schedule. On March 25 it will host speaker — and has been a personal hobby for over 30 years — and make it year-round Kevin Evans, two-time world champion and one of the top Paralympian archers while offering some shelter from the relentless wind. in the world.

Leah is knowledgeable, eager to discuss the club and, above all, excited to get The club also anticipates the Castle Mountain 3D shoot in July, a two-day people shooting. After explaining important aspects of safety, she has the most event intended to be a fun family weekend with cash prizes, and camping or reluctant newbie on their feet in under four minutes. accommodation offered at the ski hill.

It is clear from the rules and emergency numbers posted on the wall that a An initial investment of about $200 will get potential archers started with culture of safety exists.

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Certified life coach Courtney Cann provides practical and empowering advice about goal setting at a recent workshop hosted Mentoring Moms. The Parent Link program is still looking for volunteers, and organizers hope it will become a widely used community resource.

Mentoring Moms program continues to grow

By Erin Fairhurst Jan. 1 has come and gone, and for many, the goals and resolutions they set for the new year are already a distant memory. But, according to certified life coach Courtney Cann, goal setting can take place any time and for anyone.

“Goal setting is relevant to everyone,” Courtney said at a recent workshop for Crowsnest Pass Parent Link’s Mentoring Moms program. “Everyone deserves to have a feeling of success and fulfilment.”

The goal of Mentoring Moms is a simple one: “It’s about women strengthening women,” says co-ordinator Jenny Wilmot. “This is a mom-centric program that’s designed to provide support for moms.”

The program pairs mentors with moms in the community who are looking for friendship and support.

“We’re not looking for mentors to be perfect,” says Jenny. “That’s not reality. We’re all human. We’re looking for people who can share their experiences, time and empathy.”

Participants meet regularly to socialize and learn new skills together, and Jenny says the idea to host the goal-setting workshop for the group came to her after Courtney conducted a similar presentation with the Parent Link staff.

Courtney says she was delighted when she was approached to conduct a workshop for the group.

“With the right tools, and the knowledge of how to apply these tools in an effective way, we can achieve our dreams,” explains Courtney, who offers oneon-one coaching, as well as group coaching.

“I’m passionate about helping people approach their lives in a way that leads them to feel successful and fulfilled.”

Nine participants attended the free workshop, and childcare was provided at no extra cost. Participants were guided through a series of exercises in which they were able to recognize the ways that their own thought patterns determine their success.

“You need to be your own cheerleader,” Courtney explained. “Our brain really responds to self-sabotage and negative thoughts, and our body responds to our brain. You have to cheer yourself on.”

Mentoring Moms is still recruiting mentors, and Jenny says they are continuing to grow and adapt. “Some moms need a full-time mentor, while others are looking for more of a supportive social circle.”

In addition to mentors, the program is also looking for a co-coordinator to share Jenny’s role.

If your goal is to become more involved in the community, or to pay it forward by volunteering for an empowering program, consider getting involved with Mentoring Moms.

For more information, call 403-619-3636 or email mentoringmoms@ cnpparentlink.com.

ARCHERY CLUB,

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proper equipment, while club membership begins at $58 yearly for youths or $68 yearly for adults (which includes Archery Alberta membership). For an additional charge, a club key will provide members after-hours access.

The club also offers drop-ins on Wednesday nights for $10, and $5 for youths on Friday afternoons.

For those looking for more formal training, the club offers the Canbow program, suitable for high school level, to beginner and intermediate archers.

In closing, Leah emphasizes the accessibility of the sport to all ages (from six to senior citizen), genders and those with disabilities or even autism.

“Sorry, I could talk all day!” she apologizes with a grin.

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New day home opens its mindful heart to the community utes outside of town, off Highway 3, their

By Auralea Boldt business is set to open its doors soon to What brings a world traveller with a the community. degree in international development all the way from Uganda to Pincher Creek?

The Mindful Hearts name is importChildren. Jessica Buhler has two: ant to Jessica, and reflects her holistic approach.

Uriah, 2, and Eli, 5.

“Being aware of our actions, our words “I decided to start a day home for my and how they have an effect on others is own children,” Jessica says. “I love working with kids, and any opportunity for my important for little ones to learn, and that mindfulness comes from our hearts,” she own children to socialize and learn from says. “I thought it went well together and others is beneficial.” spoke to our philosophy.”

She and her husband, Evans BamJessica and her husband, working wesigye, moved here because of the educational and social opportunities jointly with his family who remain in Uganda, will continue to run an ecoavailable to their boys. Jessica is a Pincher tourism business they started in the East Creek native who has returned home African country. Travellers can plan a trip after spending the last 12 years travelling Photo courtesy of Jessica Buhler that includes the opportunity to volunteer the world working and living in eight Jessica Buhler, with children Uriah and Eli, is set to open Mindful Hearts Day at a local orphanage, raft the Nile or go different countries.

Home in Pincher Creek. gorilla-trekking.

As owner and operator of the new Jessica formerly worked with CanaMindful Hearts Day Home, she will have dian organizations helping immigrants and refugees, as a freelance writer and much to keep her busy. She has certainly made a splash with a positive reception over social media, testament to her unique day home concept and also evidence photographer, and even completed birth-doula training. She became interested in the Reggio Emilia educational philosophy while living in Uganda and homeof a town in dire need of childcare spaces.

Jessica and Evans are working on finishing touches for the day home, which See MINDFUL HEARTS, continued on page 5 will provide part-time and full-time spaces. Located in their home a few min-

Winter in Alberta

“On the Way Down to Baker Lake” by Alistair Desmoulins

“Apres Snowpocolypse” by Jennifer Vanderplaas

Winners of the Winter in Alberta contest were announced during Crowsnest Pass Wintervention in late February, with entries on display at Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery during that time.

In the youth category, first place was awarded to Ethan Hoffman for “Winter in Canada,” second to Kayley Rickard with “Bellevue Chinook Arch,” and third to Sadie Bannick with “Journey Through the Mountains.”

In the adult category, first went to Greg Thurston with “Natural Winter Beauty,” second to Alistair Desmoulins with “On the Way Down to Baker Lake,” third to Greg Thurston for “Going With the Flow,” fourth to Lois Johnston with “Up the Lane,” and fifth to Raegan Tregillus for “Windy Sunset.”

All prizes in the professional category were claimed by Jennifer Vanderplaas.

First place went to “Hazy Day,” second to “Apres Snowpocolypse,” and third to “Awakening.”

All entries are on display at Shootin’ the Breeze (697A Main St., Pincher Creek) until the end of March. Please stop in to take a look and enjoy!

“Awakening” by Jennifer Vanderplaas

“Going With the Flow” by Greg Thurston

“Windy Sunset” by Raegan Tregillus

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Photos by Erin Fairhurst Ready, set, go! These busy Beavers worked hard to build their own race vehicles for the Scouts Canada Beaver Buggy, Cub Car and Scouts Trucks Rally in February. In first photo are Joel Baillie, left, Cambryn Hay and Carson Hay. In second photo are Elliott Ames, Joel Baillie and Nolan Lesback.

Photo by Vern Harrison Blairmore-based business Spokes & Motors stepped up to support the 1st Crowsnest Scouts program through a donation of materials for their special event. Owner, and former Scout, Dave Taggart said he was happy to pay it forward. In back, from left, are Dave Taggart, Owen Smith, Alan Pierson and scouter Kevin Smith. In front are Tony Mayer, Ben Poloni, Deighton Wilkinson, Zach Hamilton, Archer Ames, Spencer Taggart and Levi Neudorf.

Local business supports scout car rally

By Erin Fairhurst The 1st Crowsnest Scouts, Cubs and Beavers recently took part in a nationally recognized Scouts Canada event — the annual Beaver Buggy, Cub Car and Scout Truck Rally — and they have a local business to thank for it.

Spokes & Motors in Blairmore provided a monetary donation for materials and also donated additional supplies so the industrious troops could build their respective race buggies, cars and rally trucks with their own hands.

“Spokes & Motors was very generous with their support of the event,” says Vern Harrison of 1st Crowsnest Scouts, “and we’re grateful for their support.”

Dave Taggart of Spokes & Motors says he wanted to support the event because he was an avid scout himself while growing up in Crowsnest Pass.

“It’s an excellent experience for building leadership in kids,” he says, adding that his son Spencer, 8, is in the local Cubs program and “absolutely loves it.”

The race vehicles were constructed in the weeks

leading up to the race, and Beavers leader Kate Lockhart says the participants were “quite excited” and learned a lot from the project.

The races took place Feb. 8 and 9 at the Compass Centre in Blairmore, and the troops were able to test their skills and showcase their vehicles.

“It was a lot of fun,” says Dave, adding that for him, a large part of the program’s magic comes from living in a community such as Crowsnest Pass.

“Look where we live,” he reflects. “It’s hard to beat being so close to the wilderness — it’s a special place.”

MINDFUL HEARTS, continued from page 5 schooling her oldest son.

Reggio Emilia (sometimes called Emilia Reggio) is a child-centred approach to learning where the caregiver and environment are moulded to meet the unique needs of each child. The caregiver or parent acts as a guide to help children explore their interests. There is also an emphasis on free-play, natural light and design, and the guiding belief that learning occurs through play.

“I am looking forward to meeting all the families and finding out what each child’s interests and unique personalities are,” Jessica says.

In addition to elements of Reggio Emilia, Mindful Heart’s daily schedule will include yoga and meditation.

While mindfulness practices are still far from mainstream, they are slowly finding their way into classrooms, daycares and even boardrooms across the country as benefits such as stress and anxiety reduction, improved concentration and self-regulation are recognized in scientific literature.

Jessica believes these practices will become less a niche and more the norm once parents and educators see their benefits. She points out that some programs in the community are already incorporating aspects of them, expressing her desire to work with other day homes and educators.

For Jessica, this approach is less about filling a programming niche and more a natural extension of the way of life she and her family already live.

“I incorporate unique aspects, simply because it is how I raise my own chil-

dren and how we live our daily lives,” she says. “We eat organic, healthy meals, diffuse essential oils, play outdoors, use acts of kindness, breathing and yoga, all as a way of life. I am simply applying it to the way we care for others.”

Art, literature, dramatic play, music, movement and lots of outside play will also be on the menu, as well an emphasis on values like diversity and multiculturalism and building awareness of one’s emotions.

Mindful Hearts will serve organic food and accommodate all dietary restrictions and food allergies.

Jessica says the business is in the process of becoming an Alberta approved or licensed day home.

“I know that it is hard for parents to leave their children in another person’s care, or to leave them at all. But we have jobs that we love and financial restrictions that need to be addressed,” she says.

“I want to create a place where parents feel comfortable leaving their children, knowing they will be loved and cared for as if they were at home. I feel for mothers especially, and would love to open up my home for additional programs or playgroups on the weekend — all in good time.”

If you would like more information or to get in touch with Jessica, you can locate the Mindful Hearts page on Facebook, visit the website www.mindfulheartsdh.wix.com/mhdh or email her at mindfulheartsdh@gmail.com.

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New recycling options available at landfill

By Shannon Robison Upgrades at the Crowsnest/Pincher Creek Landfill are providing more options to recycle household waste. The new drive-thru eco-waste station at the landfill gives residents an opportunity to conveniently reduce waste by recycling a growing list of items in an easy manner.

Drive-thru doors open automatically to an area where users can unload their vehicles indoors and take their items to one of two reception windows — all while sheltered from wind and other elements.

The main processing area of the 8,000-square-foot building provides working space to sort, process and store items brought in for recycling.

While residents do not need to presort their items, it does make things easier for landfill staff. “We hope that if people see the effort we’re putting in, they’ll be willing to do the same,” says office administrator Jean Waldner.

The facility’s waste-oil furnace is a unique feature. Used motor oil and transmission oil are recycled on-site to heat the building.

Recycling co-ordinator Darleen Gettman says many people aren’t aware the landfill accepts used oil. With the purpose it is put to, hopes are high that many will take advantage of the service.

Hazardous-waste barrels sit on leak-containment trays and the recycled-rubber floor drains to the centre.

“We’re very conscious of things that can get spilled out,” Darleen says.

Why throw an empty aerosol can in the trash when it can be recycled?

Along with used oil, the landfill accepts propane tanks, paint, electronics, batteries, used antifreeze, light bulbs, cardboard, plastic bags, household hazardous waste and more. A complete list can be found online at www.crowsnestpincherlandfill.com/recycling. For a $20 fee, refrigerators and freezers will be emptied of freon and further recycled.

Bottles and cans are also collected at the landfill. You won’t receive deposit refunds because proceeds of bottle recycling are donated to local organizations.

The reuse centre is another new feature. Darleen says the idea is to provide a place for people to bring things that are too good to throw out that others can take away at no charge. There was already a good selection of treasures available at the station’s Feb. 4 open house.

The new building provides ample room for working, storage and expansion of services, and residents are encouraged to take full advantage of the recycling centre. Jean says traffic is slowly picking up and anticipates a busy spring.

She looks forward to school tours where younger kids can see the process in action and learn to incorporate recycling into their daily lives at a young age.

Concrete for the facility was poured in June and it was complete before the new year. Cost of the project was about $900,000. A big industrial waste project in 2014 provided the landfill with the finances to put something back into the community, Jean says.

The landfill, located six kilometres south of Cowley, serves the Town and Municipal District of Pincher Creek, the Village of Cowley and the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass. It is open Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed Sunday and holidays.

Photos by Shannon Robison

In top photo, Darleen Gettman greets Austin Harrison at the drive-thru window of the new eco-waste station. Austin has been an ardent recycler since he was a youngster.

In bottom photo, Darleen pours used motor oil into the waste-oil furnace, which provides heat to the facility.

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A Splash Of Luck Friday, March 17 Pincher Creek Community Hall Doors Open at 6 p.m.

Dinner at 7 p.m.

by Twin Butte Country Store Live and Silent Auctions Comedian provided by Puck ‘n’ Funny Music until 1 a.m. by Bluerock Music ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY $40 each or Table of 8 for $280 * Must be 18 to attend * Tickets can be purchased until March 10 from The Brick Pincher Creek, the recreation/pool office, or by calling Jennifer at 403-627-9593 or Billi at 403-627-7903 All money raised goes toward the building of a spray park in Pincher Creek Donations are greatly appreciated

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Friday, March 17 — Twin Butte Hall Live Music by Steel Cut (A.K.A. Alter Ego)

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DARE TO BE SQUARE A Crowsnest Pass Old-Time Dance Old-time music by Gordon Stobbe, JJ Guy and friends

SATURDAY, MARCH 11

Doors Open at 7:30 p.m.

Polish Hall – 1406 82 St., Coleman No dance experience necessary!

Adults $10, Kids Under 10 FREE Tickets available at the door or at CNP Public Art Gallery

Crowsnest Historical Society

Annual General Meeting Sunday, March 12 at 2 p.m.

Coleman Seniors Drop In Centre 7805 18th Ave., Coleman All interested members of the general public are invited and welcome to attend.

Twin Butte Community Society Presents

March 8, 2017

Please join us for an update on the operations of the Crowsnest Museum and the honouring of special contributors to the Museum’s past.

Any person interested in sitting on the Historical Society board, please contact Pat Rypien at 403-563-3335

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Gordon Stobbe is one of the musicians providing music for an old-time dance in Crowsnest Pass this weekend.

Old-time square dance should be a barn burner

By Erin Fairhurst The old Polish Hall in Coleman may be a humble building, but there’s no denying its charm. With its character-rich wood floors and mural-lined walls, it’s the type of venue that promises an old-fashioned, foot-stompin’ heck of a good time.

And that’s just what the organizers of the Dare to be Square old-time dance are hoping to achieve with their event on March 11.

Crowsnest Pass resident and fiddle aficionado Paul Pichurski says the idea to organize an old-time square dance appealed to him because such events such are fun but also contribute towards a larger sense of community.

“It’s an opportunity to bring people together,” he says. “Young people, old people and families can all mix together.”

Indeed, many lifelong memories and connections are made on busy dance floors, and it’s hoped the upcoming old-time dance will be no exception.

Dare to be Square is modelled after a similar event in High River, but also honours the rich history of live music and community dances in Crowsnest Pass. Squares, reels, polkas, waltzes and more will be featured — and no dance experience is necessary.

Fiddling duo Gordon Stobbe and JJ Guy, making their third visit to Crowsnest Pass, will be onstage sharing their infectious energy and a wide array of tunes, guaranteed to get even the biggest smartphone addict to put down their device and head out onto the dance floor.

The event is a personal project of Paul’s, but he’s grateful for support received from Crowsnest Pass Allied Arts, Crowsnest Pass Music Festival, the Alberta Society of Fiddlers and the community as a whole.

“I’m excited to see what will come of this,” he says. “I think it could be something really special.”

Tickets can be purchased in advance for $10 at Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery in Frank, or at the door on March 11 at the Polish Hall (1406 82nd St., Coleman). Kids under 10 get in free.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m., a light lunch will be served at 9:30, and the last dance will be at 10:30.

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My Little Corner

By Shannon Robison Debate of land usage and environmental preservation in the Castle area is long-standing, but has never been more heated than it is now.

Outcry is strong from all sides of the Castle parks argument.

The feeling that government has not been willing to hear the voices of the public has added fuel to the fire.

Public meetings, along with an extension of the deadline to submit online input through a government survey to April 19, were announced Monday.

The first meeting will be held Friday at Pincher Creek Community Hall, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. A second will be held at the Chain Lakes Provincial Park MD office the following day from 2 to 5 p.m.

Discussions will include linear disturbances, off-highway vehicle use and trail planning.

The press release says Alberta Environment and Parks staff will be available to answer questions and gather comments and that more sessions will be announced in coming days.

My inquiry to Brent Wittmeier, press secretary for Environment and Parks, as to whether or not Minister Shannon Phillips will be in attendance, remains unanswered at press time.

As important as these meetings are, it is frustrating to receive short notice and for our government to choose not to advertise them or to give adequate notice to interested parties.

An earlier news release from March 1 stated that meetings would begin on the 10th, but gave no indication of the location.

It says the revised management plan will include the following considerations: — Alberta hunters will be able to recover game through limited use of trail networks during hunting season.

— Alberta ranchers will see grazing permits managed by rangelands staff. The province will continue to work with permit holders on a formalized agreement.

— Alberta anglers will see Alberta’s fish populations protected through fish recovery strategies, including the threatened bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout.

— Albertans with mobility issues, including the elderly, will be given special consideration to ensure park access is inclusive.

— No changes to the current state-of-trail access will be made in the upcoming year for off-highway vehicles use. The focus will be on closing illegal trails and creating proper signage.

— There will be increased enforcement to prevent irresponsible activities in the Castle parks.

— The revised plan will include maintaining northern access and routes into the park from Crowsnest Pass.

This is beginning to sound more like a news story than an editorial.

Is it deliberate that this government information came at a time beyond the deadline of most weekly papers in the area?

Tempers are hot, friends and neighbours are at odds — the impact of the coming decision is significant to all southern Alberta communities.

Let’s not have a repeat of the day Pincher Creek booed the premier.

Instead, let’s be willing to hear all sides of the argument without carrying the bias of our own opinions.

The debate has become inflammatory because people are passionate about this beautiful place we call home.

Whether you are a rancher, a hiker, a quadder, a fisherman or someone who simply loves to drive the gravel roads to enjoy the wonders of our backyard, your voice is valid.

Keep calm and attend a meeting.

The future of the Castle depends on all of us.

Chili Bowl Festival another awesome sellout during Wintervention

The annual Chili Bowl Festival, hosted

by Crowsnest Pass Allied Arts, saw over 400 people in attendance on Feb. 25. The Pass Pottery Club donated 340 bowls to the event and community volunteers whipped up tasty pots of chili, homemade cookies, buns and bagels.

Chili recipes included an organic beef chili with truffle salt, a moose maple chili and vegetarian options such as black bean pumpkin.

Doors for this popular event opened at 11 a.m to a long lineup of chili fans.

The pottery bowls were all claimed by noon, with the last of the chili officially served up at 12:23 p.m.

Photos by Erin Fairhurst

In top photo, Shelly Groves, left, John Salus and Donna Bilyk are all smiles as they prepare to serve chili at the annual Chili Bowl Festival. In bottom photo, John is busy filling pottery bowls with chili. He didn’t have a chance to sample any but was more than happy to help feed the masses.

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The Breeze Mailbox Saving a life: C-37 and the opioid crisis

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9 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery Vocal solos, own choice, folk song 1 to 3 p.m. — Isabelle Sellon School ISS Choir, classroom music, choral speech 6 to 8 p.m. — Isabelle Sellon School Musical theatre solos, ballads and up-tempo

TUESDAY, MARCH 14

9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — Horace Allen School Choral speech (Grades 1 to 3), choir, Orff 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Grace Anglican United Church All fretted strings, finger style, plectrum guitar, bass, ukulele 1 to 3 p.m. — Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery Vocal solo, art songs 6 to 8 p.m. — Isabelle Sellon School Musical theatre ensembles, community choir

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15

10:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Isabelle Sellon School School band, school strings, instrumental solo 1 to 4:15 p.m. — Crowsnest Community Christian Centre All bowed strings, string solos, duets and ensembles 7 to 9 p.m. — Horace Allen School CCHS band, orchestra, string solos, compositions

THURSDAY, MARCH 16

9 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery Piano solo, baroque, Bach, classical, romance 1 to 4:30 p.m. — Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery Piano solo, own choice, Impressionism, general solos 7 to 9 p.m. — Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery Piano duets, senior solos

FRIDAY, MARCH 17

9 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery Piano solos, Canadian composers, concert, Chopin, Classical, movie/TV/pop, jazz 1 to 4 p.m. — Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery Piano solos, contemporary/modern

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It is clear we are facing an opioid crisis in Western Canada. On a daily basis we hear of a friend, a neighbour or even a family member dying of a drug overdose, usually fentanyl.

It is heartbreaking, and I know Alberta communities are hurting. In 2016 there were 338 accidental opioid deaths in Alberta and 662 in British Columbia. Experts are predicting 2017 will be even worse.

We must do something to stop the illegal importation of drugs such as fentanyl and carfentanil, provide our mental health services the resources they need to provide counselling and care, and ensure those selling these drugs are punished severely.

As a first step to address this crisis, the Liberal government tabled Bill C-37.

The bill seeks to allow the Canada Border Services Agency the authority to cease the importation of unregistered pill presses and to open suspicious packages weighing less than 30 grams.

The bill also seeks to grant the federal minister of health more powers to quickly and temporarily class and schedule new synthetic and dangerous drugs.

However, the bill also seeks to severely weaken the Respect for Communities Act, which oversees the approval of safe-injection sites.

As a result of this bill, we have heard from communities that are concerned they will not have input on the location of these sites or whether they want them at all. Knowing how critical it is to proceed with providing CBSA the resources to combat the trafficking of these deadly drugs, the Opposition put forward a motion to push the bill through all three readings.

Saving lives is our primary goal, but knowing many Canadians are worried that an injection site will appear in their neighbourhood without the community’s support, our motion on Feb. 1 proposed splitting the bill. This would have allowed the majority of it to pass unanimously through the House and likely through the Senate.

This would have granted the CBSA the authority and powers it has been seeking, to combat the inflow of illegal substances and seize unregistered devices. This would have granted the minister of health the powers she is seeking when classing new substances.

Splitting the bill would have also given members more opportunity to debate the importance of community engagement in the consultation process when applying and approving injection sites. Instead, with the support of the NDP, the Liberals voted down our motion.

Instead of fast-tracking this bill, it will now go through months of additional bureaucracy while more Canadians die as a result of fentanyl overdoses every day.

We were stunned that the Liberals and New Democrats voted down this motion, and we tried a second time, thinking they would reconsider. Again, they denied the motion to split the bill.

Frustrated, we then proposed two amendments in committee. The first would ensure there was at least a 45-day consultation period when considering a safe-injection site. The second would give the mayor and the head of police the right to be part of the application process by including their opposition or support for an injection site in their community.

These reasonable amendments were denied by the Liberal and NDP members of the committee, meaning there is no chance for meaningful engagement with community stakeholders.

As the bill stands today, injection sites could be forced on communities that don’t want or need them.

The minister will tell Canadians these sites will save lives, and perhaps that is true, but I will argue that saving a life is offering an alternative to committing crimes, getting high and potentially overdosing. Saving a life is ensuring the option to get proper treatment is available the moment it is requested.

I have spoken to residents of Foothills about the difficulty in accessing detox and addiction treatment, and not all those who have overdosed are struggling addicts. Some are recreational users. This is a critical issue, and I know the profound impact fentanyl has had on the constituents in my riding from every walk of life.

We are not trying to play politics or be insensitive. On the contrary, I think all members are working hard to protect Canadians. I know I speak for my riding when I say we must take action against the opioid crisis enveloping Western Canada.

Therefore, I am asking the residents of Foothills to contact the minister of health and ask her to reconsider the motion to split Bill C-37 in two so we can ensure that the CBSA has the powers it’s been asking for, while injection sites are further debated.

We are facing an emergency; fentanyl does not discriminate. It doesn’t matter what age you are, what gender you are, how much money you make. It can kill you.

We can, and must, move quickly to protect the lives of Canadians.

Contact: Jane Philpott, Minister of Health, 6060 Main St. (Main Office), Stouffville, ON, L4A 1B8; 613-992-3640; Hon.Jane.Philpott@Canada.ca.

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A local look back Crowsnest — Gateway to the Pass

BY CHRIS MATTHEWS, CURATOR OF CROWSNEST PASS MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES This week I am going to talk about the area known as Crowsnest — not “the Pass” but the village/railway siding opening the way through the Rockies. I am also going to tease you with history and invite you to learn more and see more of the story within the museum, archive and history books.

For those who don’t know, Crowsnest is nestled at the Alberta-British Columbia border where a CPR station was built when the rail line came through. This village and the surrounding hillsides, valleys and lakes have a very dynamic history and played host to some very historic characters and institutions. Not to mention it is one of the most beautiful places in the country.

To begin, the small village of Crowsnest consisted of only 10 buildings for much of its early history. The rail station was of course a major hub, and continued to be so during the first decades of the 20th century.

Another historic building was the Summit Hotel, which was owned by Andy and Kate Good (maybe you’ve climbed Andy Good Mountain) and was the hub for all traffic through the area. The museum has received a copy of the 1912-13 hotel ledger that is sure to produce names of many interesting guests of the hotel.

It was Andy’s brother James and onetime Crowsnest resident George Low who moved north and created the town of Goodlow, B.C. Both men were ranching near Crowsnest during the first decade of the

20th century.

Near Crowsnest was the operation of the Spokane-Alberta Coal and Coke Co. in the early 1920s. This was one of the early coal startups of the Pass and looked promising until the price of coal dipped before the mine could become sustainable (see Coleman Journal, Feb. 22, 1923).

While this company did not last long, mining near Crowsnest has a long history.

Beginning in 1903, the Summit Lime Works became a stalwart of mining operations for the region.

The lime works had been in operation for over 100 years and, according to Crowsnest and Its People Vol. 1, during the tumultuous days of the early 20th century when mines were being shut down by strikes, “the employees [of Summit] had never seen fit to engage in any strike or other labour disputes.”

The lime works had also created a legacy of a unique Crowsnest community filled with different nationalities, family sizes and backgrounds.

I hope I have spurred on your appetite for history. If you haven’t frequented the rooms of the museum recently, I welcome you to visit and see your region’s past presented in wonderful photos, beautiful artifacts and interesting exhibits. The museum is open through the winter, Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Canadian treasures CANADA: NATURAL SOURCE OF PRIDE SINCE 1867

A flash of colour in the Canadian night The swirling swathes tors, while the Algonquin of coloured light named speak of how their creator, Aurora borealis by Italian Nanahbozho, built a fire astronomer Galileo, but that created the lights to also frequently referred remind people he was to as the northern lights, watching over them. Furare one of Canada’s natuther north, many Inuit ral wonders. groups consider the lights Each year from fall to to be spirits of the dead spring, the hued beams playing a game of ball with of luminescence can be a walrus skull.

The northern lights spotted in remote parts of Science has its own virtually every Canadian explanation. When solar province and territory. Colours can range from winds interact with the earth’s magnetogreen to pink, violet, blue, yellow and even sphere, charged particles collide with gases red. Witnessing this marvel is often considered in the earth’s upper atmosphere, producing a quintessential Canadian experience, and billions of tiny flashes that fill the sky with locals and tourists alike arrange excursions far coloured lights that appear in motion. away from city lights to watch the skies.

Different gases in the earth’s atmosphere Of course Canada isn’t the only place emit different colours when they interact with where the northern lights can be seen. Many solar particles. Oxygen produces green light, countries in close proximity to the North while nitrogen gives off a red or blue glow. The Pole have access to this weather phenomealtitude of the gases also plays a part. non, including Iceland, Finland, Sweden and Since the northern lights are a weather Russia. Canadians can take pride in being a phenomenon, their activity isn’t always easy member of an exclusive club that’s privileged to predict. However, one thing that scientists to be able to see the lights in their own backdo know is that peaks occur every 11 years in yards. conjunction with activity in the sun’s solar life First Nations and Inuit groups in Canada cycle. The next peak is set to occur in 2025. Will have their own unique legends and lore suryou get a chance to experience the awe-inspirrounding the northern lights. The Cree and ing light show?

Ojibway, for example, both believe that the northern lights are the spirits of their ances-

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Canada’s Russian community

Politician Michael Ignatieff, actress and director Sarah Polley, musician k.d. lang, and hockey player Andrei Markov are just a few of the prominent Russian Canadians who’ve made waves in recent years.

According to the 2011 National Household Survey, there are more than 550,000 citizens of Canada who have full or partial Russian ancestry, with 164,330 reporting that Russian is their mother tongue.

The very first Russians on Canadian soil were fur trappers who hunted in the Haida Gwaii (formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands) and along the coast of British Columbia in the 1790s. However, it wasn’t until nearly 100 years later that Russians started immigrating to Canada in substantial numbers.

During the last quarter of the 19th century, approximately 20,000 Russians arrived. Many of these immigrants became farm labourers, loggers and miners who settled in small communities in Montreal,

Toronto, Windsor, Timmins, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Victoria. Professionals who pursued their careers in Canada were frequently able to do so successfully.

The Great Depression and the Second World War slowed down the influx of Russian immigration, but from 1948 to 1953 there was another substantial wave. Among this young and well-educated group were many individuals who had been displaced to Germany due to their opposition to Stalin.

Immigration slowed again afterwards, but in recent years, due to Russia’s prohibitive stance against homosexuality, many LGBTQ Russians have entered Canada as refugees. However, exact numbers have yet to be tallied.

There are several Russian-language newspapers published and distributed in Canada, and the Russian language is taught at many universities across the country. Russian food is served at eateries in most major Canadian cities.

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Baby fair offers guidance for parents

By Auralea Boldt The annual Way to Grow, Baby! prenatal and infant wellness fair returns to Pincher Creek next Tuesday and Wednesday. The fair is intended to educate parents about the early years of child development, parenting, how to interact with infants and, most importantly, how to have fun being a parent.

Collette Sinnot has worked with the coalition for many years and now takes a central role in organizing the event.

“The Early Childhood Coalition oversees the event, however there is a group of extremely dedicated people that have been running the event for the past 10 years and it would not be possible to run this event without them,” she says.

In partnership with several local agencies, the project began as a small event in its in early years but has since grown into a huge two-day event that many community members and organizations assist with: Noah’s Ark Preschool, Children’s World Daycare, St. Michael’s School, Canyon School, Brighter Futures, Parent Link, Community Health, Allied Health, Pincher Creek Health Centre and many other groups, businesses and volunteers.

On Tuesday evening the wellness fair will host Dr. Robinn Gibbs, who has been speaking at the event for many years. This session is aimed at a broader audience and all moms and dads are encouraged to attend.

Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m., with fun activities and the main presentation running from 6 to 7:30.

Dr. Gibbs, a neuroscientist and member of the University of Lethbridge faculty, has focused her research on the influence of early experience in shaping the brain. Her presentation “Different Brains, Different Behaviors” explores how sex hormones influence the behaviour and brain development of parents and their children.

Being careful to avoid a spoiler, Colette says, “She has a very important message to deliver.”

On Wednesday, the main body of the event, aimed at expecting and new parents, will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church (next to the fire hall).

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Keynote speakers will present, different sessions will be offered, and demonstrations, door prizes, free photos and a healthy lunch will be provided. Childcare and transportation is available upon request.

While originally the event ran for one day only, the second session was added to expand the event and increase accessibility to working parents.

“We would like to encourage everyone to come that has small children, especially fathers as they play an important role in the development of their children,” Colette says.

In addition to arming parents with knowledge to ensure the best possible start for their infants, the event also offers parents the opportunity to network, explore resources and meet service providers who work in early childcare.

The Early Childhood Coalition is always looking for new people to be part of the group in various capacities.

“I think the one focus that we should keep as a community is that it takes a community to raise children, and the more we work together, the better our community becomes to support the lives of children,” Colette says.

The event itself can also use additional volunteers and donations such as door prizes.

If you’d like to volunteer or donate, you can call Colette at Parent Link.

Parents are also encouraged to register for both events by calling Parent Link at 402-627-5569.

“The early years are so important, as they lay the foundation for the rest of a child’s life,” Colette says. “And if we can support families to have healthy homes and environments, we are making children’s lives happy, so they can grow to be happy, healthy, contributing members to the wonderful community of Pincher Creek.”

If you would like more information about the event, you can email pcearlychildhood@gmail.com.

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Naoise Gelber, left, Bronwyn Gelber and Ashley Watson received awards last month for their 2016 outdoor track and field achievements.

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Passtrak athletes honoured with provincial awards

By Ritch Braun Athletics Alberta, the governing body for track and field in province, holds an annual awards banquet to honour the year’s top athletes.

The event took place in Edmonton on Feb. 18, and the best track and field athletes in Alberta were present — from the grassroots level right up to athletes who took part in the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Three Passtrak athletes were among the award recipients. They were honoured for their accomplishments during the 2016 outdoor track and field season.

Naoise Gelber from Pincher Creek and Ashley Watson from Cowley were ranked in the top 10 all-around female athletes in the tyke division. This includes all athletes who were under 10 years old in 2016.

Bronwyn Gelber from Pincher Creek received a top 10 award for her performances in the peewee age group. Peewee athletes were 10 or 11 years old during 2016.

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– Nature Conservancy of Canada Eat and Greet: 5 p.m. at Twin Butte Community Hall (postponed from Feb. 10).

– Community spring and summer registration night: 6 to 8 p.m. at the pool lobby in Pincher Creek.

– International Women’s Day #BeBoldForChange Saturday, March 11 – Home Routes concert by Ben Bedford: 8 p.m. at Windsor Heritage Drop-In Centre in Lundbreck.

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– Dare to be Square old-time dance: doors open at 7:30 p.m. at the Polish Hall in Coleman.

Sunday, March 12 – Crowsnest Historical Society annual general meeting: 2 p.m. at Coleman Seniors Drop-In Centre.

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Monday, March 13 – Meet Me at the Movies presents L’Avenir: 7 p.m. at Frank Slide Interpretive Centre.

– Crowsnest Pass Music Festival: see schedule on page 9 Tuesday, March 14 – Way to Grow, Baby! Different Brains, Different Behaviours presentation by Dr. Robbin Gibb: 5:30 p.m. dinner, 6 to 7:30 p.m. presentation at Pincher Creek Baptist Church. Free event, register at 403-627-5569.

– Winter Speaker Series: 7 to 8 p.m. at Pincher Creek library. Kimberly Pearson presents Wildlife Connections – Waterton Valley Wildlife Corridor Project and the Reintroduction of the Northern Leopard Frog.

– Wildfire season open house: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Lundbreck Hall.

– Wildfire season open house: 6 to 9 p.m. at Coalfields School near Beaver Mines.

– Crowsnest Pass Music Festival: see schedule on page 9

Wednesday, March 15 – Way to Grow, Baby! Prenatal and infant wellness fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pincher Creek Baptist Church. Free event, register at 403-627-5569.

– Wildfire season open house: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Twin Butte hall.

– Wildfire season open house: 6 to 9 p.m. at Heritage Inn in Pincher Creek.

– Crowsnest Pass Music Festival: see schedule on page 9 – Town of Pincher Creek transportation open house: 6:30 to 8 p.m. at town hall gym.

Thursday, March 16 – Wildfire season open house: 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Summerview Hall at Heritage Acres.

– Crowsnest Pass Music Festival: see schedule on page 9 Friday, March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day Dance at Twin Butte Hall. Live music by Steel Cut. See www.twinbuttehall.ca for more information.

– A Splash of Luck dinner, comedian and dance: 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Pincher Creek Community Hall. All money raised goes toward the building of a spray park in Pincher Creek.

– Crowsnest Pass Music Festival: see schedule on page 9 Sunday, March 19 – Pincher Creek Legion general meeting: 2 p.m. at Dieppe Hall upstairs at the Legion.

– Crowsnest Pass Skating Club presents Channel Surfing: 1 p.m. at Coleman Sportsplex.

Monday, March 20 – Pincher Creek Community Centre Hall Society annual general meeting: 8 p.m. at the hall.

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Thank you, Scotiabank Scotiabank Blairmore donated $2,000 to the Livingstone School grad class for their Italian Night spaghetti dinner held in December.

From left are Micheal Eisenlohr and Melanie Beals of Scotiabank; Mary Krizan of Livingstone School; students Katie McClung, Ty Anctil, Skylar Beuckert, Jonathon Erickson, Contessa Penner and Brady Douglas; Rina DeCecco and Tyler Folkard of Scotiabank.

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It is with immense grief and sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Jason Robert Taylor, more affectionately known to us all as JT. He was the soulmate to Sage Bruder, and is lovingly remembered by his mother, Laurie-Ann Taylor (Terry) of Pincher Creek, and by his sister, Lisa Taylor (Pat) and nephew Phoenyx Taylor of Lethbridge. He is also survived by his aunt Mona-Rae Black, cousins Jim (Tia) and family, Donna (Tyler) and family, and uncle Bob Black; and by aunt Vicky-Lynn Coates and cousin Amy. Jay was predeceased by his father, Robert John Taylor of Pincher Creek, in 2009, and by his best friend, his Dalmatian, Whiskey, which he rescued years prior.

Jay was born Dec. 6, 1982, in Pincher Creek, where he attended school and had numerous accomplishments with his successful welding company, T&H Welding. He took pride in everything that he did.

Jay enjoyed spending time with his numerous friends. He always had a contagious smile that lit up the room, and always had a joke to go along with that.

After he met Sage, he gained a passion for their cows and horses and little Marshall. He enjoyed everything outdoors — camping, hunting, fishing — and his greatest pride was the ball team that he sponsored and played on (Off Constantly).

He loved being in nature on his dirt bikes, going for drives and hunting.

He would always say “Safety first” and had favourite hunting partners Collin Reners and little Jaxon with him.

Jay’s happiness was infectious and impacted all the people he knew and loved. He dedicated himself to the happiness of others and would never accept a favour in return. When anyone needed help, Jay would humbly lend a hand.

A celebration of Jay’s life will be held at the Pincher Creek Community Hall (287 Canyon Dr.) on Saturday, March 11, 2017, at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers and in memory of Jay, donations can be sent to Angels Within Us, Pincher Creek Foundation: angelswithinuspc@gmail.com.

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403-795-9750

835 Kettles Street Pincher Creek Honouring Life’s Memories . . .

Certified Reflexologist & Footcare Specialist

Eden’s Funeral Home

Serving C.N.P. & P.C. Area Will travel to you!

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

Computers • Networking • Websites Call for a free consultation

debbie tkachuk

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Get Nailed by Deb

mr-b Computer Services

Mobile computer lab serving southwestern Alberta

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Lose Weight • Feel Better • Earn Money Improve Energy and Alertness Just use Prevail beverages Start your day with An Amazing Coffee

Lose 12” or 12 lbs in 24 days – Ask me how!

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Naked Windows?

The New Movement to a Healthier Life

A division of Caringroup

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Door 2 Door Recycling Pickup Making Recycling Easier!

Let us dress them!

Starting at $15/month for weekly service

Cheri Bobyk 403-627-4782 www.nakedwindows.ca

Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass and anywhere in between

587-220-2452

MARTHA PARIDAEN

REALTOR® LEED Green Associate

HOME on the Range

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

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

Pincher Creek Eye Clinic

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

Dr. Bart Anderson

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

Dr. Laura Chisholm

403-627-2930 761 Main Street Pincher Creek

403-563-0382

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

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL GOODS AND SERVICES Sand, gravel, landscaping rock, snow removal, grader, dozer, skidsteer work

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS FARM • HOME • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL

SITE SURVEY • SYSTEM DESIGN

SALES • INSTALLATION Serving Southern Alberta

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“Our Reputation is Building!”

Trucking Ltd. Lucas Sorge

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

403-627-5756

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

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

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

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

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

“Your junk is our treasure”

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

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

Ph: 403-627-3585

info@southwestwaste.ca

Cell: 403-627-8844

www.southwestwaste.ca

Electrical Supplies Sales Counter

1373A Hunter Street Pincher Creek www.ritelineelectric.com

ON LOCATION

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403-904-2227 NOW OFFERING THE FOLLOWING SERVICES GENERATORS

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Road Building • Site Prep • General Excavation • Dozer Work • Land Clearing Contract Pricing or Hourly Work Free Estimates Current C.S.T.S. and First Aid

ads@shootinthebreeze.ca

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

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CLASSIFIED ADS – You’ll find it here!

HELP WANTED Occasional barn help. Must have experience handling horses. Job requires moving horses from barn to pens, cleaning stalls, feeding horses. Should live in or near Pincher Creek. For more information, call 403-627-2948.

SERVICES Mike Elias — Professional Floor Covering Installations: carpets, linos, ceramic tiles, hardwoods, laminates, custom floor reconstruction. Over 25 years experience.

For estimates call 403-632-4301 or 403626-3383.

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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 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.

AUCTIONS COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 11th Annual Red Deer Collector Car Auction & Speed Show.

Over 200 cars. Westerner Park, March 17 - 19.

Last year sold over 80%. Time to consign, all makes and models welcome. 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102 or 103; consign@egauctions.com.

EGauctions.com. Featuring Dan & Laura Dotson from hit TV series Storage Wars.

UNRESERVED AUCTION. Saturday, March 25, Edmonton. For Highlight Construction who worked in Tower Communication Con-

struction. (Phone: 587-988-0854) Complete Closeout. 12 trucks, 2 trailers, huge amount of tools & parts inventory, specialized test equipment. View online www.prodaniukauctions.com.

UNRESERVED GUN & Sportsman Auction.

March 11, 10 a.m. All types firearms, ammo & more! 121 - 15 Ave., Hwy 14, Wainwright, Alberta. Scribner Auction 780-842-5666; www. scribnernet.com.

CAREER TRAINING MEDICAL TRAINEES needed now! Hospitals & doctor’s offices need certified medical office & administrative staff! No experience needed!

We can get you trained! Local job placement assistance available! 1-888-627-0297.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

PART-TIME REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER required for weekly newspaper in Pincher Creek. Request job description by emailing: office@shootinthebreeze.ca. Are the mountains calling you?

SEEKING A CAREER in the Community Newspaper business? Post your resume for FREE right where the publishers are looking. Visit: awna.com/for-job-seekers.

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

flatrack/bridge. 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.

FEED AND SEED NEED A CROP Rotation Option? Grow Quinoa in 2017! Full production contract. Fixed pricing. Field support. Call 1-866-368-9304 for a Farm Services Representative or visit www. quinoa.com.

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

FOR SALE METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 37+ colours available at over 55 Distributors. 40 year warranty.

48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254.

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - Make Money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship.

Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills. com/400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext: 400OT. STEEL BUILDING SALE. “Priced to sell!” 20X21 $5,997. Front & back walls included. 30X33 $7,339. No ends included. 35X37 $11,782.

One end wall included. Check out www.pioneersteel.ca for more prices. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036.

FOR SALE: 4,000 sq. ft. metal building on 2 lots in southern Alberta, in light industrial park. High traffic volume street. Start a welding shop, auto body, bottle deport, plumbing shop, etc. Lots of parking. $299,000. Taxes $250/month. For more information 403-3318662.

HARDY TREE, SHRUB, and berry seedlings delivered. Order online at www.treetime.ca or call 1-866-873-3846. New growth guaranteed.

A-STEEL SHIPPING CONTAINERS. 20’, 40’ & 53’.

40’ insulated reefers/freezers.

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SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Town of Pincher Creek

Summer Games and Summer Program Co-ordinator May to August 2017 One Position – 35 Hours/Week Applications will be accepted for a summer position to promote, organize and implement recreation programs and activities for Pincher Creek and area. Programs include those such as Summer Games, Active Living Challenge, Children’s Festival and Communities in Bloom. As well, Co-ordinator will assist with general recreation office duties. Applicants should have interest related to organizing recreation and sport activities and working with youth.

MANUFACTURED HOMES ULTRA AFFORDABLE, modern homes for Alberta starting at $90,000 delivered. Don’t overpay! 2017’s available now; www.bestbuyhousing.com. Call/text 403-917-1005.

Red Deer, Airdrie, Edmonton. Canada’s largest home selection!

REAL ESTATE ARMSTRONG HOTEL & SALOON - Armstrong, BC. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 26 in Edmonton. 16 guest rooms, saloon & restaurant. Profitable going concern business. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Realtor: Tom Moran (PREC) - Re/Max Dawson Creek Realty; rbauction.com/realestate.

24 FULLY SERVICED LAKE PROPERTIES - Buffalo Lake, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 14 in Edmonton.

Lots range from 0.2 +/- to 0.32 +/- acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

3 PARCELS OF FARMLAND - Thorhild, Alberta.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 26 in Edmonton. 466.99 +/- title acres. 421 +/- cultivated acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

PRIVATELY OWNED pasture, hayland and grainland available in small and large blocks.

Please contact Doug at 306-716-2671 for further details.

PRAIRIESKY ROYALTY LTD. is a publicly-traded company in Calgary that acquires oil & gas fee title and royalty interests at fair market value.

To receive a cash offer, call 587-293-4055 or visit www.prairiesky.com/Selling-Your-Royalties .

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Requirements: Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association This position will suit you if you have good interpersonal and toll free 1-800-282-6903 x228 Qualifications: • Journalism experience or training preferred presentation skills, and office management experience. email andrea@awna.com • Student to be enrolled in related post-secondary education such • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite programs, Google Drive Applicants must have: visitplatforms this community newspaper as recreation management, education, business administraand social or media • Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting packages tion or kinesiology • Strong command of English language, understanding of • Good communication and positive interpersonal skills • Extensive experience with Microsoft Office suite of prodgrammar and Canadian Press style • Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office ucts including advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills • Proven interpersonal skills dealing with public • Valid Class 5 driver’s licence • Experience with Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission • Ability to work independently and as a team member • Assets: First Aid, coaching courses, volunteer or work experiprocedures • High regard for deadlines ences, leadership training, knowledge or experience with • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication Program-value-ad.indd 1 • Flexibility to cover a wide range of topics 7/25/11 12:30 PM summer games and sport skills • Criminal Record Check, Child Welfare Check required prior To apply: • A positive disposition to hire • Ability to multi-task • Send cover letter and resume with references to: Closing Date: March 17, 2017 or until Shannon Robison, Publisher a suitable candidate is found Applications outlining qualifications and demonstrating how Shootin’ the Breeze your experience and skills match the job requirements, are due Job Rate: $14.50 per hour Box 811, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0

by March 24, 2017.

Or email shannon@shootinthebreeze.ca Submit Resume to: Or drop off at 697A Main Street, Pincher Creek Adam Grose Please drop off or mail your resume and cover letter to: Manager of Recreation Services Or 2022 127 Street, Blairmore Attention: Jean McRae Town of Pincher Creek Office Manager/Bookkeeper Position • Include three writing samples covering diverse topics and a 895 Main Street, Box 159 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43 portfolio with a minimum of five photos suitable for Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0 publication. A hand-written cover letter is preferred.

691 Main Street | P.O. Box 131 Email: recmanager@pinchercreek.ca * Position subject to grant approval

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2017 We thank all who apply. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0

Only the applicants that will be considered for the position will be contacted.

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Wildfire Season is Approaching Are You FireSmart?

The Pincher Creek Wildfire Mitigation Strategy was developed for the entire MD, including the town of Pincher Creek, to assess wildfire risk in the area.

Learn what you can do to reduce your risk and protect your property!

Sponsored by Pincher Creek Emergency Services Commission, the public is invited to attend one of our

FREE INFORMATIONAL OPEN HOUSES TUESDAY, MARCH 14

Lundbreck Hall — 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Beaver Mines at Coalfields School — 6 to 9 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15

Twin Butte Hall — 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Pincher Creek at the Heritage Inn — 6 to 9 p.m.

THURSDAY, MARCH 16

Summerview Hall at Heritage Acres — 1:30 to 4 p.m.

Don’t miss your chance to become FireSmart!

Attend one of the open houses and learn about your specific risk and how you can live, work and play safer.

For more information, contact Pincher Creek Emergency Services Commission Chief Dave Cox at 403-627-9504.